He helped us with our two dogs in ways no one else did. Introduced treadmill training, helped with…read moreaggressiveness at the door, etc. Welll worth the price.

We had an incredible experience with Vernon! Within our four hour appointment we were able take our…read moredogs on a walk without them pulling, eating in the kitchen without them begging/counter surfing, greeting guests without jumping/scratching and much more! It was amazing to see such improvement in such a short amount of time. I highly recommend his services!

They must be out of business. Nothing at this address. Found dog footprints painted on the…read moresidewalk leading to a locked door with a note on the door saying "Deliveries that way with an arrow ". No sign about dogs

Although my experience with New Beginnings is limited, all it took was a limited experience with…read morethis place to learn that the staff -and specifically the owner- cares deeply for what they do. It's clear that their passion for taking care of dogs extends beyond ensuring physical well-being, but to temperament, energy, diet and all things dog. All areas of their business point to a hands-on approach of taking care of your pets first. New Beginnings is absolutely the best it gets.

5/5 -- My Third Dog With Walker K9, and There's a Reason I Keep Coming Back…read more I waited several months after completing training with Walker K9 Training before writing this review because I wanted to ensure that the results were truly lasting. Now, months later, I can say with total confidence that enrolling my dogs with Walker K9 continues to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. This is not my first experience with Walker K9--this is actually the third dog I've entrusted to their program. That alone should tell you the level of confidence and trust I have in them. Whenever I need guidance, experienced handling, or advanced training, Walker K9 is the only team I rely on. They have become my go-to experts, and the results have never been anything short of exceptional. This time, I brought them my two female Cane Corso littermates--an extremely challenging combination due to the high risk of littermate syndrome. Littermates can become overly dependent on each other, react fearfully, develop competitive aggression, and struggle with independence. With powerful working breeds like Corsos, these challenges can escalate quickly. And they did. That's when I knew I needed the best professional help available, and once again, Walker K9 Training delivered beyond expectations. I enrolled each Corso separately in their 6-week board-and-train program. Separating them to build individual foundations was critical, and it was handled with absolute expertise. Chad, Cole, and Kelly took their time--never rushing, always prioritizing what each dog truly needed. They even extended training time when necessary to ensure the fundamentals weren't just taught, but deeply rooted. The transformation was incredible. My first Corso returned home more confident, calm, structured, and responsive. When the second pup completed her program and both girls reunited, the difference was night and day. They cohabitate beautifully now with none of the previous tension or behavioral issues. Today, I can place both dogs on "place" or "down-stay" anytime--indoors, outdoors, around distractions--and trust their impulse control. Their obedience is reliable because Walker K9 didn't just train them; they empowered me with the knowledge to maintain and reinforce their new skills. I continued feeding separately, practicing their commands, and providing daily structure--all built on Walker K9's guidance. And the experience goes far beyond training alone. Walker K9's program offers: Spa days Play and enrichment sessions Socialization opportunities Grooming and nail trims Clean, calm, good-smelling pups returned home It's a premium experience that reflects genuine passion for dogs and pride in the quality of their work. I have yet to find another program that blends elite training, individualized care, and thoughtful touches the way Walker K9 does. There is no other program like this. If you're hesitating because of cost, please understand: This isn't a cost--it's an investment in your dog's future and your own peace of mind. Especially for strong, intelligent breeds like Cane Corsos, proper training is not optional. It's essential. Walker K9 Training has changed the lives of three of my dogs. They have changed my household. And they have forever earned my trust. To Chad, Cole, and Kelly--thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your unmatched expertise. You make dog ownership joyful, structured, and stress-free. I could not recommend you more.

Our dogs have graduated 3 classes at Walkers K-9 Services. And our dogs absolutely love George and…read morehe is super good at what he does whether it's bite training or basic puppy training. The handlers are great and I highly recommend them.

I took my pup here for 2 training classes and found the trainers to be very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Always willing to answer questions - even during non-class times.

I would highly recommend Positive Paws for your puppy/dog training. I have a Golden Retriever puppy…read morewho I was unable to stop biting me. I had her in training early on elsewhere and she did very well with basic training however I tried everything to stop the biting to no avail. A friend suggested Carla with Positive Paws. Amazing results. Bella was found to have anxiety and was unable to calm herself down which resulted in biting. Carla taught me how to calm Bella. She gave me the tools to help Bella. It's hard work but I have answers and a solid plan of action.

Found Andrew after doing a lot of research of every place in and around Indy. He requires that the…read moredog be kennel trained. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer. All dog owners should have their dog professionally trained and budget accordingly. It is the best investment you can make for you and your dog's well-being.

The first time we met Andrew, he came to our house to meet our newest editions: two 7 m/o, rescued,…read morepitbull littermates - Frankie and Ellie - who had developed some issues while running the streets but had not lost a bit of their boundless puppy energy. Andrew spent an hour or two at the house, observing the dogs and talking to us about what we were hoping to accomplish relative to what he was seeing. Before leaving, he gave us a couple of simple things to work on prior to the start of our consecutive board-and-train sessions two weeks later. Frankie and Ellie are now back with us and while they still have enormous amounts of energy, their ability to respond to commands, walk with a loose leash (zero pulling) and maintain their "place" is incredible! Selective use of the e-collars has even allowed us to redirect their attention in the midst of their loudest, most raucous roughhousing episodes. We can't recommend Andrew enough. He has a way that brings about significant behavioral changes in the dogs while building the confidence of owners: it's amazing to witness the transformations. We are so grateful that we found Andrew and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking to reconnect and improve their relationship with their dog(s)!

Had an amazing experience with Mark! The progress my dog has made with him is amazing and in short…read moreperiod of time! I use to struggle to take him on walks or go to an outdoor restaurant without him barking, whining, and getting overwhelmed. Now he sits under me and watches calmly. I also feel like my dog trust me so much more because Mark taught me the importance of advocating for him and how to. He has an extensive knowledge on dogs and does an amazing job of teaching you about your dog and their behavior. Would 1000% recommend!

I hesitated to write this for nearly a year because I believe Cheryl is passionate about what she…read moredoes, however, her training was not a good fit for us, and we did not see results, despite spending $1700. For what it's worth, she's respectful, prompt, and brought her own dog to a few sessions to help my puppy with anxiety. She also has a good game for place training, and when I switched away from her methods this was the only thing we kept doing. This review will be long, but this is the main takeaway. I'd caution anyone from considering this "balanced training". It is not. The primary goal is conditioning a prong collar correction to a verbal "No!". It is purely punitive, not balanced. It's no different (& arguably worse) than the traditional 'crank & yank' style described in her book, just dressed up nicer. I'd advise future customers to use *EXTREME* caution if considering using an e-collar with Raise the Bar. An e-collar is NOT a punishment tool that you can slap on and hammer a dog with. For any behavior. Increasing punishment without clarifying the alternative desired behavior creates conflict. It's bad for the owner-dog relationship. Despite this, when unclear prong collar corrections didn't work, escalating to the e-collar was suggested at every single session. When I had concerns about shut down dogs/frustration, or feeling uncomfortable with the w/the level of corrections, I was met with contempt and told that based on 30yr of experience, this is just how it's done. Years of experience don't equal best practice. 1. Prong collar- it needs to be properly fitted. A loose prong (recommended by Cheryl) delivers inconsistent corrections and takes away the physics of the collars design, so you're no longer protecting the trachea or distributing pressure evenly. She recommended increasing the gauge of prong when corrections weren't working. I tried to discuss that this would require more force to deliver a similar correction, but shut down and told a 2.25 is a "puppy collar". In reality it delivers a higher level correction or "bite" with less leash pop. Most dogs should not be using a 4mm prong, especially loose, bc it's virtually ineffective. 2. Balanced training uses all quadrants of operant conditioning. Raise the Bar is almost entirely punishment based. Praise is not positive reinforcement. You can't be balanced and anti-treat/reward. When you hire a private trainer, you're paying for someone to train you, not your dog, and when asked 'why' she does things, she's not able to articulate it well. 3. Leash pressure- she couldnt get 1 of my dogs on the placeboard and gave up when he put the brakes on and reared back on the leash. She couldn't see that he just didn't understand leash pressure (which I've now taught him). He needed to be encouraged to go on in a way he understood. Next visit when he was on it she asked how, & I told her I was able to get him on in minutes with treats and free shaping, she was disappointed I had used food despite her method being ineffective. 4. **E-COLLAR**- please do NOT let Cheryl put an e-collar on your dog. I am SO glad I was enrolled in an e-collar course before she started suggesting it. She lacks fundamental knowledge of modern day e-collar use, likely bc it relies on foundations she doesn't use (ie a positive marker word & reward, low-level stim overlayed on well known commands via neg reinforcement, working under threshold). For crate anxiety she suggested putting an e-collar on my fearful puppy, & stimming at high levels until quiet, also suggested dropping a heavy textbook on the crate. Frankly this is abhorrent training. My dogs are now all e-collar trained and it's rarely ever necessary to use at aversive levels , esp not paired with "No" to induce handler fear and certainly not on a fearful/reactive dog. I could go on, because I don't think this is individualized training, but will digress. This training is conflict & punishment based & we did not reach any goals with her methods. I am pro-balanced, but this is compulsion. I'd suggest she expand her knowledge because her current methods have the potential to do serious harm. My relationship with my dogs was never worse than when we trained with Raise the Bar. The best thing about this experience, was that it lit a fire in me to learn to train dogs myself. They're now off leash heeling, hiking, no more reactivity, even went on a trip with us. Our results speak for themselves. I'll leave it there.

We are now in our third course with our Great Dane pup at Alice's Companion Dog Training:…read moreintermediate obedience. Have very much enjoyed these classes and appreciate the one-on-one tips and feedback to better train our pup. Every instructor we have had has always made sure to ask if there are any questions each class which is very helpful! Really appreciate the affordability of the classes as they mirror Petsmart training price but with so much more value!! Would highly recommend but do know you have to put the work in to each week to get the best results!!

They are reasonable and trainers truly love what they do. They make sure you and your dog are…read morehappy. Also does private training.

My dog Penny has had training, boarding and doggie daycare. They are good people amazing training…read more Specially since my dog was a rescue and had some issues that needed worked on. Ashley is wonderful and calm in stressful situations. Helped me through a few rough spots with Penny. I can't recommend them enough. Marilou Beckley

I have a 7 month old Toy Fox Terrier puppy who needs some discipline and energy depletion and she…read moreis getting both at Train Your Pup. The staff are great and very concerned with the animals' health and safety. Their training philosophy is totally positive and never punitive. They offer just about anything that you need for your dog. My Lozen is happily tired at the end of a half day of day care and she is always excited to get in the car to come to the camp. And I also have a 6 year old long haired chihuahua puppy mill survivor who does not like to be touched by humans and she needed a grooming very badly. We had a miscommunication issue on the appointment time and they went out of their way to get her groomed that same day so that I did not have to traumatize the dog further than she already was being in a crate. I was so happy to get her cleaned up and am glad that I brought her to Train Your Pup. I would highly recommend TYP and if I did not have an earth dog would love to try Splash Your Pup too!

Finn just completed a 10 session training curriculum with Chuck & Erin and we couldn't be happier…read more We are now confident that Finn won't run away if off of her collar, she is able to heel and walk without pulling, she comes, sits and lays on command and is overall just a much happier, well behaved and confident dog. Finn turns 1 year old on 8/15 and is ready for us to consider rescuing a sibling for her to grow up with. Thanks again for your passion, knowledge, and commitment Chuck and Erin.

The Dog Wizard Dayton is beyond words. The extensive training, expertise, and knowledge they have…read morecan't be beat. Always professional and provide outstanding results customized to the needs of the Dog and the owner.

We love Guardian K-9 for our border collie puppy. She has so much energy, and this place helps her…read moreburn off some of it. The staff and trainers are great!

The trainer was welcoming on the call and answered all my questions regarding my dog. I can't wait…read moreto get working with her.