I originally reached out to Atlantic K9 Training because my one-year-old Cane Corso/Pittie mix,…read moreBrinley, was getting a little too strong for me to handle. She's incredibly sweet and submissive with other dogs, but she loved to jump on people and had a habit of pulling hard on the leash during walks. At 60 pounds, it was definitely a lot to manage! From the start, Kylie and the Atlantic K9 team were amazing--professional, knowledgeable, and so caring. Brinley attended their two-week bootcamp, and I'll admit, it was hard sending her away for that long with no visits. I was worried she might feel abandoned, but Atlantic K9 made the experience so much easier. They uploaded pictures every day of her playing with other dogs, looking happy and confident, with a smile bigger than I've ever seen on her. It was clear she was having the time of her life--more like a fun vacation than "training camp." When Brinley came home, the transformation was incredible. She has great recall, walks beautifully on leash, and I can now even let her walk off-leash with full confidence. She's learned to stay in her "place," respond to "no" consistently, and--best of all--she no longer jumps on people! I'm so grateful to Kylie and the entire Atlantic K9 team for their compassion, communication, and the amazing results they delivered. Brinley is happier, calmer, and more connected to me than ever. I can't recommend Atlantic K9 Training enough!

We can never thank the team at Atlantic enough for the absolute transformation they did on our…read moreOllie. We reached out the Atlantic at a complete loss of how to help our sweet Ollie boy succeed. They were nothing but kind, communicative and supportive during our initial conversations, and put us completely at ease about sending our boy to the two-week bootcamp, a choice that was incredibly hard for us! Ollie is a five year old Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix who went to training pre-pandemic and has always been incredibly shy with strangers. Before 2020, this manifested as leash reactivity and we were working hard at it when social distancing went into place. Post-pandemic, we tried every method we could find to try and help him with this, but despite all efforts, his reactivity increased tenfold to include dogs and small children. Sometimes he would he completely fine, and other times, he would aggressively bark and lunge at dogs and kids. It was so stressful that we started keeping him away from other dogs, and our small nieces and nephews to be safe. Ollie's alert barking additionally reached an all time high in the summer of 2023, and his counter-surfing was out of control. We decided it was officially time to get professional help. My husband and I want to start a family soon, and were terrified to think that Ollie's unpredictability could jeopardize his relationship with our future kids. His alert barking was creating a near-constant level of stress in our home, and we couldn't imagine how Ollie would be able to function happily or be involved as our family continues to grow. Throughout the two weeks of bootcamp, we got daily communication about Ollie's progress from the team and pictures of him playing happily during break times. Most importantly, however, K-9 Atlantic has completely transformed our boy, and given us the utmost confidence that Ollie will be the BEST big brother someday. He is literally like a different dog in all of the best ways. He's still our sweet, snuggly, silly boy, but without all of the incessant barking and sneakiness! His reactivity is now basically nonexistent, and he happily plays with our little nieces and nephews when they come over! He is a rockstar on and off-leash. We've even slowly integrated meeting new dogs in controlled settings, and he has been so very successful. He hasn't even counter surfed (despite us purposely leaving chicken on the counter in his reach in order to practice!!!!). Ollie's newfound confidence shines in his ability to meet new people and have experiences without all of the anxiety that he displayed prior to his time at K-9 Atlantic. He is the best version of himself, and we are so beyond proud of the good boy his has become!!! I don't know what magic the K-9 Atlantic team did with him while he was training, but we cannot believe that he is the same dog. He has been SO good, and an absolute angel while practicing. We are beyond grateful for everyone at Atlantic for truly transforming our boy and our lives. We can never thank you enough!

Just takes one call!! DeGouff k9 is THEE BEST!! Coach Kit has truly made a huge difference in…read moreevery aspect that was needed. They are caring, compassionate and work with both dog and owner. It's a lifetime achievement for both. They have many options for training, obedience and daycare. Make that call/email today!! The best investment for dog, family and a better relationship for all.

Our Samoyed pup, Aspen has been going to day trainings with Kit, and he always gets super excited…read moreand is very happy when it's that time of the week. We started training with her to focus on neutrality with other dogs, and structured walks. She sends us multiple videos throughout the training as well as in depth explanations of what she is doing, so that we are able to easily continue the training at home. The videos are super helpful because it shows us exactly what we need to be doing. This has been so great for Aspen, our walks and communication have been so much better. Training him around other dogs have really helped with his neutrality as well. We are very thankful to Kit for all of her help!

Dr. Marder was very helpful in solving our cat's behavior problems. He was using our rug and other…read moreplaces in the house as a litter box. We had tried medication through our veterinarian in the past but that was not working. Dr. Marder worked with me over many zoom meetings. We tried a few solutions that worked at first and then not completely so she suggested some other solutions which worked in the end. Our cat has not returned to his problem behavior and it has been months now so I feel it is completely solved. I highly recommend Dr. Marder. She solved a very difficult and frustrating problem and was very patient.

Awful. Changed appointment time last minute on us, was late to the call (over 10 min), took…read morepersonal phone calls during our session, interrupted us while talking, and clearly didnt read any of the 6 page intake forum we spent a lot of time with filling out. Cost was $450 and we are only getting $150 back. Would give negative star if I could.

The Dog Wizard recently opened their newest location North of Boston (its a national franchise)…read more It was a great experience as the trainer came to me and worked with my dog and us 'parents'. Pickles was very timid upon arrival - a rescue - but Tricia helped build confidence in Pickles and taught her to be comfortable around other dogs and people. Pickles is now happy, easy to walk and comfortable out and about visiting new places!

From the owner: The Dog Wizard, Burlington, MA serves areas North of Boston with mobile training options that are…read moretailored to each dog and their owners. Visit our website to learn more! We have weekend & evening appointments, private lessons for dogs or puppies of any age.

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!

Fantastic service. Our family can not believe how lucky we are to have Jen care for our crazy…read morefurry family. She has been walking our pups for a while. They do neighborhood walks, pond, hikes, she has introduced us to some great tips to keep the pups engaged. She even has cared overnight caring for our pups, cats, fish, hamster, and bird. She does it all. I watched our fearful cat come out and leap up to Jen when she comes into walk Grace our German Shepard. Truly amazing! We need more like her to care for our fur babies.

I've never been disappointed with this service. Warm, caring and knowledgeable. She has always made…read moreroom for us and our pup. I highly recommend, you really will not be disappointed.

My Bruno really enjoys going. I love that they take photos throughout the day! They have grooming…read moreand boarding as well. The staff is amazing and very patient.

My dogs consistently love visiting and staying at The Dog Retreat & Spa. We've also love the…read moregrooming the dogs are able to get while there, too. Our furry friends are always excited to go!

Mary has trained our Goldendoodle Louie for the past few months. She is awesome! We brought the…read morewhole family and she is patient with all of us. She gives great advice and even though he is young - the training is happening. Our dog is learning all the basics and we are learning strategies in coping with biting (puppy bites), jumping up and annoying behavior that pops up when you have a young dog. I strongly recommend Mary.

I was trying to train my dog and i'm only 12 years old. I researched a ton of places. I waited…read moreweeks for people to call me back or email me or anything! I found this place and thought it would be great for my dog. My poor dog is a scared hound with horrible past. I wanted her to be a better dog so that I can do more things with her. I brought her to the place, paid with my own money (12 years old by the way) i paid $850 i saved for months. I was so excited i was successful for this. I got through all the training classes and the end was a big test to see if she passes. I was really exited to see if she would pass. Weeks went on and i texted her and she said some where in the spring the test would be, it's now the middle of the spring and i keep nicely texting her to schedule a time. She stopped answering me. Now it's the summer and i still didn't get a text. I was upset and told my mom, my mom then texted her and left my mom on read for a day or two. Finally she answered my mom and said we could do the test. I got excited again. Sadly she texted my mom back and was like sorry we can't do Saturday and i have no other time for her. i was disappointed in myself and made it seem like it was my fault. She then gave me back $150 back but to be honest i think i should have gotten $850 that i paid. im talking about Mary F. So If you want to get your dog trained, i would find somewhere else to go.