We love Doris Anderson with K-9 Bootcamp!!! My husband surprised me with a puppy for our 1 year…read moreanniversary while I surprised him with a trip to Greece. We found ourselves in quite the predicament, as he was too young to board at a kennel. We reached out to Doris and she made a special exception to accept him into her board and train program when he was only 10 weeks old... When she dropped him off after the program was complete, we had an 11.5 week old puppy housebroken and sleeping through the night with no crate accidents. What surprised me the most is that he patiently waits for you to open his crate and invite him out, he waits for you to invite him to go through the front the door and also waits in his "place" while you get his food ready. In addition to being such a patient sweet boy, he also knows how to sit, lay down, roll over, shake, spin right, spin left, leave-it, play hide and seek, and stay!! She also introduced him to swimming in her swimming pool and socialized him with multiple safe dogs and people. She was very responsive, professional and kept us posted daily on his progress and adventures. We felt at ease knowing he was in such a loving home. This is truly her passion and it shows through the wonderful work she did with sweet Chewy. We LOVE Doris and can't recommend her enough!

I can't say enough great things about Doris! My dog attended her board and train camp for 15 days…read moreand worked a lot on impulse control. There was a noticeable difference in his behavior. He also learned several more commands that he didn't know prior to going to Doris. She is extremely gentle and patient with the dogs, and has offered many helpful strategies to continue working with Tyson. I would highly recommend K-9 Bootcamp!

We used The Dog Knowledge to train our 7 month Australian Labradoodle. It was a fantastic…read moreexperience! He came back to us a MUCH better behaved dog. We were especially struggling with his leash behavior. He learned to "heel" and no longer drags us on walks. He also generally is doing a better/faster job of calming down when we need it while maintaining his playful puppy behavior. The Dog Knowledge team has been great with their follow up including a recent follow up training session in our home. We would strongly recommend The Dog Knowledge to others seeking dog training.

This is our second time using The Dog Knowledge. We have become such busy people as a society and…read morethe thought of trying to train our dogs without help was just too overwhelming. The 4 week program gave us the perfect foundation to build on and have a well behaved member of our family. Highly recommend

Emma worked with my corgi, Roo, who began to show some resource guarding with my senior beagle. I…read moream a very protective dog mom, so giving my trust to someone in this way was hard. However, Emma makes you feel so comfortable with the process and explains everything you need to know. During the pick-up sessions, she would send me videos of her working with Roo, which not only calmed my nerves, but also showed her progress throughout the process. Once we began the in home sessions, Emma took the time to ensure my husband and I understand the ins and outs of commands for Roo and gave us the confidence we needed to be successful for Roo. I cannot recommend her or Left Turn enough. We are so grateful for her working with our slightly difficult pup and teaching us all we needed to know as well. I wish everyone could hire her for their training needs!

Emma did an incredible job with our dog Pete. It used to be impossible to get his attention…read moreoutdoors in particular, with every squirrel, rabbit, or cat causing a major reaction. She's turned what used to be a chore for us into time we look forward to spending with our dog. Not only has Emma trained Pete to an outstanding base level (and beyond) of training in all environments, she's also given us the tools and enabled us to continue his training. Her training has enriched both our dog's life and our own.

I can't say enough good things about Off Leash K9 Training! Our trainer, Lindsey, was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and made the entire process fun and engaging for both me and my pup, Ashe. Ashe at 6 months of age can be a bit of a handful , but Lindsey took the time to understand his behavior and tailored the training to his needs. After just two weeks, we noticed Ashe's confidence soar. Ashe is now much better behaved at the park, and he's responding wonderfully to commands like "sit," "place," "heel," and "come." This is the second dog I put through Off Leash K9 Training, and they truly help build trust between you and your pup. It allows you to take your pup into the world and enjoy life rather than sitting at home alone. I also love how Lindsey emphasizes the importance of consistency and makes sure we're practicing the right way at home. I feel so much more confident as a dog owner, and Ashe seems happier too! I highly recommend Off Leash K9 Training of Charlotte to anyone looking to strengthen the bond with their dog and improve both their quality of life and behavior!

We sent Shadow for a two week board and train. Her trainer, Claire, did an amazing job! She kept in…read moretouch with us daily, sent the best videos and pictures, and updated with what they worked on. She even sent some fun videos for our kids to see him playing, not just training. She edited her videos so we could see a lot of what they worked on each day. Claire really understood Shadow and his needs. At pick up, she did a great job explaining everything to us, guiding us on how to follow through at home, and loving on Shadow one last time. You could tell he was sad to leave her. Claire was so encouraging and loving towards him. Shadow's been home less than a week and because of Claire, he is behaving so much better. He's been able to off leash and not jump on people he's greeting. Thank you so much Claire and Off Leash K9 Charlotte!

Gosh there are no words to adequately describe our experience working with Rachel and Keendog…read moretraining. She was our 3rd trainer and honestly last resort before turning to medicating our reactive dog. She got back to basics, tailored her approach to his breed and genetic instincts and layered in play with a balanced training approach with positive reinforcement and correction techniques. This truly has been the only approach that has worked and our dog is thriving. Rachel is so knowledgeable and has made this the best experience for our family and our dog. We are so grateful!

We have had 4 dogs work with Keen Dog trainers and have been very happy with the results. All the…read moretrainers we have worked with have been excellent and very accommodating to our needs and schedules. I am constantly amazed with all the little things they pick up on, which I never would have noticed.

The Dog Wizard deserves more than 5 stars - seriously some of the best money we feel we've ever…read morespent. After trying another trainer/group in Charlotte, we were about at our wits end with some of our dog Moose's fear-based reactivity. The group we originally tried seem to make his problems worse and we were desperate for something. After an initial phone consultation, we made the difficult decision to send our dog to their facility for 2.5 weeks. WE ARE SO PLEASED! Our dog came home more confident, well-trained, and happy! When we got our weekly updates (and sometimes more) via a private FB group - we could tell that our dog was well cared for and having a great time. Beyond training, the dogs get social time, sleep in large crates, and have a specific trainer that they work with. Plus, with our plan, we can continue training with them for the next year. Helen was our specific trainer and she is awesome! All of her video updates were informative and helpful. She worked with us for 2 hours upon pick up to make sure we really grasped his training and NEVER made us feel bad about mistakes we've made in the past. If you are looking for a major change in your dog (and are willing to put in your part of the work) then look into The Dog Wizard!

We not only sent our now 8 year old dog to Charlotte Dog Wizard for off leash training, we use them…read morefor "boarding" again and again. However, it's so much more than "boarding", when we tell our dog she's headed to "camp"....she KNOWS and gets so excited. We live in WNY and gladly drive to CLT for extended vacations because we trust and love the atmosphere, STAFF and all that our dog gets to experience while she is in their care! They really are the BEST!

We love Ruth!! She truly loves dawgs and it shows. She helped give me the structure I needed to…read moretrain my 3 month old puppy her basic commands. We had issues going on walks - the puppy basically refused - and Ruth brought us a long lead and it definitely helped get my girl going most of the time. She is always on time and a pleasure to chat with! I absolutely recommend giving Ruth a try.

Ruth did an awesome job with Zeus! When we began, our labradoodle had no knowledge of basic…read morecommands and she was able to patiently teach us how to appropriately implement new commands. She provided flexibility around our travel plans and work schedules. During each session, Ruth provided personalized insight and advice on training as well as knowledge of the breed. We are truly appreciative of her hard work and efforts and are thrilled with the results! We highly recommend her services based on her professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, and results. Please give her the opportunity to help you and your puppy/dog learn the necessary skills to bond in a safe, disciplined and playful way.

I cannot recommend Canine Scholars and Jason enough. Our history with them actually goes back 13…read moreyears, when I impulsively adopted a couple of dogs while I was in college and right out of college. One of those dogs, Indy, turned out to be dog aggressive, and at one point I was very close to returning her because I simply didn't know how to manage her behavior. Jason completely changed that for us. He helped me understand Indy's behavior, recognize her limitations, and, most importantly, learn how to put her in situations where she could be successful. He was also realistic with me. Indy was never going to be a dog-park dog, and he didn't promise that she would be. Instead, he helped us work toward a much more meaningful goal: allowing her to comfortably and safely be around the dogs belonging to our family and close friends. We always joked that Indy believed in quality over quantity when it came to her friendships. Because of what Jason and Canine Scholars taught us, Indy was able to live a long, happy, and low-stress life with our family. I will always be grateful for that. Fast forward 13 years, and we adopted a new puppy, Donut. It had been so long since we had a puppy that we had completely forgotten how much work they can be! Add in the fact that Donut is a Great Pyrenees, and all of those independent, stubborn Great Pyrenees traits came shining through. I reached back out to Jason, and one of the first things that impressed me was that after 13 years, he still remembered Indy. Donut went through training with Canine Scholars, and the difference has been incredible. Jason worked with her on everyday manners and commands like recall and "place." Before training, getting Donut to come inside when called was nearly impossible. We would literally end up chasing a giant puppy around the yard trying to get her inside. Now, her recall is fantastic. She also walks beautifully on a leash, to the point that even my young daughters are able to walk her comfortably. For such a large dog, that gives us so much confidence and makes everyday life with her much easier. What I appreciate most about Jason is that his training isn't about trying to turn every dog into the same type of dog. He understands their personalities, breeds, strengths, and limitations and teaches owners how to set their dogs up for success. Thirteen years and two very different dogs later, we are still incredibly happy with Canine Scholars. Jason had a huge impact on the life we were able to give Indy, and now he has helped us build the same kind of strong foundation with Donut. We continue to recommend Canine Scholars to our friends and family without hesitation. If you are looking for someone who truly understands dogs and cares about creating realistic, lasting results for both the dog and the family, I highly recommend Jason and Canine Scholars.

We more or less got the same training session 6 different times. At the price point I recommend…read morefollowing a step-by-step tutorial online then doing some one-on-one coaching elsewhere.

Angel is an amazing person with a genuine love for animals of all kinds. She is incredibly patient,…read morecaring, and attentive, whether you need short-term or long-term pet care. When I needed help with my new puppy, she stepped in without hesitation. She made sure my puppy got plenty of potty breaks, stayed active, and remained engaged throughout the weekend. Angel even helped encourage learning and positive behaviors, making the experience both fun and productive for my energetic little pup. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter!

From the owner: 22 years experience! Your pets will get the safety and…read morecomfort of their own home and minimalizing the stress of boarding. Recommend for post injury, anxiety, and geriatric fur babies. Providing first aid responder with 8 years experience as a veterinary assistant and home security with 10 years experience in private security. Text for booking information! Same day booking available!

Blair is wonderful. Our German Shepherd, Zena, has calmed down so much and is so much more content…read moreand obedient since training with Blair. She trains with kindness and patience and has great communication with clients Highly recommend!

I found Blair through a Yelp inquiry. We've used Heart Dog's in-home private training and board and…read moretrain services for our shy and fearful now 10-month old puppy. Blair is extremely knowledgeable. She is great with dogs, and with humans. She gives clear feedback to help improve body language, tone and communication. We have seen major confidence gains along the way and appreciate Blair's thoughtful, personal approach to working with her clients. Blair has helped us with generalized anxiety, resource guarding, housemate dynamics, leash walking, barking and obedience. I highly recommend her services!