Murphy-Lou is a fabulously happy goofball Coonhound -- loves people, loves dogs, interested in…read moreeverything, and absolutely willing to obey commands unless she's interested in something else at that moment like, say, a moth or shadow or yummy smelling thing -- so we have lots in common. She's a sweet girl who's transitioned wonderfully from a quiet rescue (at 9 months) to a fun, playful, obedient (well, mostly), and happy best friend. We set up four training sessions with Mike M. and had such a good and productive time that we did four more, and Murphy-Lou is doing great! She's mastered all the basics (i.e., sit, come, down, heel, off, place, etc.) and she no longer just ignores me when interested in something else, but turns to me glaring, "I am a Coonhound, you oaf, just one moment, there is a leaf here and I must give it appropriate consideration", and when finished she'll walk over and sit next to my foot. Mike is abundantly knowledgeable, experienced, patient, and super friendly... and he's also very considerate in trying not to sound critical of my own efforts training Murphy -- a couple of times I've told him, "don't worry about hurting my feelings, if I need to do something differently just let me know -- I'm the one who needs training!" He's just a really good guy and fun to work with and I recommend him to anyone who's genuinely interested in learning to train the pups! (We're gonna do more work with him!)

Absolutely recommend. My Sadie was well loved and cared for during her board and train. She has…read moregained so much confidence and is just so much better disciplined than she was before. Mike was great and did such a great job with the daily updates (videos and I photos) and story about their day and trainings. Definitely will go through them again when we get another dog.

If you need a dog trainer, this is the place to go! Robert was amazing with my dog and I! He really…read moretook the time to understand what the specific areas I wanted to work on and gave me really helpful tips. My dog and I definitely learned a lot!

If I could give zero stars, I would. My husband and I hired Robert Murtaugh of Condition K-9 for 8…read morein-home dog training sessions, paying $1,195 upfront. Things started fine-ish, but by the 3rd visit, the problems began. Robert missed a scheduled session without calling or texting. When I finally reached him, he rescheduled for the next day and we explicitly confirmed he would be at our next regular session the following week. However, he no-showed again, no call or text. I called and left a voicemail. When he finally called back, he blamed the holiday weekend followed by other excuses, but he had known about the holiday and never communicated the need to cancel. He even used the excuse that he had been to too many Pink Floyd concerts and forgot. Due to the lack of professionalism, we decided to end the training. We had received 4 visits (including the evaluation which turned into an evaluation/session), meaning we were owed a refund of $597.50. Instead, Robert insisted we switch to a different plan we never asked for, claiming our refund would only be $400. He constantly delayed us. He also claimed that he did not understand why we were upset with him and kept on with his excuses. When I refused to let it go regarding the refund, he ended with someone named "Mo" would call to handle it between 10:00 and 5:00 the next day and that he's "done talking about this". I had to text Robert the next day that I had not been contacted in that time frame. Mo then reached out. We agreed to the refund of $400.00 to get it over with and received it via Venmo. Getting our money back proved to be a nightmare, one that we are glad to be over. Based on what my husband and I experienced, this is our personal opinion: Save your time and money. Look elsewhere for a dependable dog trainer.

Great experience. Angie did a great job with our dog. They were very helpful and knowledgeable.read more

Angie has been a wonderful resource for us. She did 10 sessions with our group of 3 dogs with 3…read morevery different needs. All 3 dogs showed great progress across the sessions as did us humans. We have plans to do additional sessions in the future.

The Best by far, Elizabeth was great, an asset to the company, well worth the money would recommend…read moreto anyone my husband and I are seniors and walking Sasha was really hard, now like a new dog.

I'm so happy I found Best By Farr Dog Training, and definitely recommend it! This is one of the…read morebest decisions you will make for you and your dog. My rescue, Rexi, didn't listen (even when she knew some of the commands) and didn't have any manners. Walking her around people and other dogs became so stressful and I wasn't always able to control her. During the consultation, Chris was really informative about his approach, talked through any concerns I had, and explained dog behavior in a way that made sense by using real-life examples I'd be able to relate to. He understands their behavior and what method to best use for the individual dog's needs. Rexi went through a 3-week program, and it was so worth it! She is such a different dog, while still being her silly self. Chris kept me in the loop, answered any of my questions, and was very professional. I am so amazed at the dog I got back! Also important to highlight is that with the follow-up sessions, Chris empowered me with the knowledge on how to best handle her and keep her progress and our training going for continued success. This shows me he cares about long-term success (and he's able to give you on the spot feedback so that you can continue to get better at giving your dogs commands). Now I'm able to walk her each day, and when people walk by, I am no longer afraid of how she'll react. She also knowns her commands, and I know how to reinforce / correct them. Each time we practice I get even more excited because it's becoming more fun than the stress I had before getting her training, which has also helped us bond. I'm so glad I found Chris' Best By Farr Dog Training, and you will too!

Eric!! This man knows. His passion, knowledge, and kindness is truly the best. He is the best at…read morewhat he does and he cares so much! Thank you for doing what you do on all aspects of your business.

Our journey with Eric began with a an unexpected encounter with a stray Belgian Malinois, and has…read moreevolved into a rewarding relationship with both Eric and Max. Driving to work one day, a stray dog ran in front of my car, little did I know that this would be the start of a new chapter of our lives. I pulled to the side of the road, called the dog to me, loaded him in my car and took him to our local shelter, promising to return if he was not claimed. Christmas Eve we adopted Max. Bringing him home proved to be challenging. Our Senior French bulldogs wanted nothing to do with Max and my husband and I, both disabled Seniors, knew nothing of the Malinois special needs. We needed help and were so overwhelmed that we reached out to Malinois Rescue, the Woof Project, thinking it might be best to place Max with a more knowledgeable, and younger family. Both the Woof project and our dentist and family friend Dr.Robert Karl Jr hiighly recommended Eric Reyes. Eric offered us a unique program of living with us and Max in our home for a week, which became an incredible and unforgettable week of learning and the foundation of a solid, positive relationship with Max. Eric excels at his craft, not just a dog trainer or handler, hes so intuitive, that he was able to understand that Max had received some rough treatment and that one needed to proceed gently but firmly. The week of training with Eric and Max was amazing. We learned a new language and how to apply this language in our day to day life with Max. Eric took us through daily life with Max, gently giving us the tools for both Max and us to have the needed language and skills to live a rewarding life together. From house breaking, grooming, diet, to loading in and out of the car safely, obedience training, walking safely on and off leash, all the tools to have a safe, successful and rewarding relationship. We consider Eric to be a friend for life, who has given us one of lifes greatest gifts, a dog to share our hearts and home with. Max is so well behaved now and we can not thank Eric enough. Eric, our home is your home and we look forward to sharing more adventures with you. Sincere thanks, Tamara and Richard Miller

If you're looking for an awesome dog trainer check out David with Kinected. My daughter is learning…read moreso much and enjoying how to work properly with her dog.

Our pup has always been a good girl but, being a Singleton puppy led to some behavioral issues, and…read morewhen she didn't want to listen, she sure wouldn't. Walking her was a lost cause due to her insatiable need to drag us behind her. We fully stopped trying when she was about 6 months old. Until then, a "walk" around the block is all we'd even attempt; it was too much. For her and us - we were all exhausted by the time we'd get home. So, although we taught her the basics: sit, down, shake, etc., we knew when it was time to throw in towel and ask for help. Many trainer reviews later, still feeling hesitant, I saw a family member's posts on her social media page about a trainer she met while walking her dog. We knew we had to get more info. I reached out to David at Kinected K-9 AZ, and we decided to meet up and get a feel for each other and see if our dog would be a good fit for his training. After giving us information about what he had to offer, we decided on his Advanced Training course. After a several long weeks, we've (yes, all of us) graduated! We could not be any happier that we have the tools and extra knowledge to help our sweet girl be the best she can be, while we're trying to be the best we can be for her (and our other pupper). She has made a complete turnaround in the walking department and has even learned new tricks while she was at it! Kinected K-9 AZ has been more than patient with us, scheduled one-on-one meetings, and even had meet-ups with us in group settings to help her socialize. Would recommend to anyone willing to put in the effort with a trainer who is amazing with dogs and their people.

We have a almost 2 year old Goldendoodle rescue named Mulligan that we adopted 7 months ago. While…read moresweet, he was super reactive to other dogs. This made walks in our neighborhood truly challenging with the crying, barking and jumping. We stumbled across Nate when he saw him on TV. He had all of his dogs in tow, which were all sweet and behaved. We decided to purchase Nate's book first and focused on the fundamentals that he stresses with in-person training. That was a great foundation. But ultimately, we knew we wanted to have training with Nate. From start to finish it was truly a positive game changer. He first came to our house for the initial 2 sessions. He brings his dogs as well! From there, you still do 1:1 training but out in the real world along with in a group setting with other dog families. I would highly recommend Nate. Our dog has transformed. He can be around other dogs without getting overly excited. We can take him to restaurants without being embarrassed and most of all, he's not stressed and can just be a good boy.

We had a very disappointing experience with Nate and, in my opinion, potential clients should…read moreproceed carefully and trust their instincts if something feels off. We hired Nate to train both of our dogs and paid over $1,000 for the program, which was a significant investment for our family. After the first private session, we were told that one of our dogs was essentially "untrainable," yet no refund or adjustment was offered for that portion of the service. That was our first concern. During the first session, I personally observed handling of my Chihuahua that, in my opinion, was unnecessarily rough and alarming. At one point, the dog was grabbed by the top of the neck and forced to the ground. I understand trainers may use different methods, but this felt excessive and inappropriate to me. Initially, we were hopeful because the first session seemed productive. Unfortunately, things declined quickly afterward. Multiple scheduled sessions were canceled or rescheduled by Nate. After the third change, I called to explain that repeated rescheduling was difficult for our family because both of us had to coordinate time away from work. I also noted that the client cancellation policy appeared much stricter than the flexibility being shown on the business side. During that phone call, Nate became hostile and used disrespectful language. We recorded the conversation after the call escalated. In my opinion, the tone and behavior were unprofessional and concerning. He also accused me of not following through with the training and claimed only my husband had been participating. That was inaccurate. I work from home and was the primary person consistently implementing the training exercises every day. We also attended a group training session where Nate brought his girlfriend along with a German Shepherd. She was never introduced, no explanation was given as to why she was there, and the situation felt awkward and unprofessional. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere for what was supposed to be a structured training environment. Most importantly, the training did not produce the results we were promised despite our consistent effort and compliance with the program instructions. I have since spoken with others who shared similar dissatisfaction, though I can only fully speak to my own experience. My advice to anyone considering group sessions is to stay afterward and speak directly with other clients about their experiences and whether the training has been effective for them. In my opinion, it is valuable to hear honest feedback from others before making further commitments. This review reflects my honest personal experience and opinions. Others may have different results, but based on our experience, I would not recommend this service. If you would like to hear the audio recording of our phone interaction, feel free to reach out to me at Rayrayforthewin66@gmail.com. I strongly encourage anyone considering hiring a trainer to research thoroughly, ask detailed questions about methods, policies, and scheduling expectations, and choose someone whose professionalism and approach make you feel confident.

Location is now in San Tan Valley just south of Hunt Highway off Gary. Excellent location and…read morefacilities including large outdoor turf pad and an indoor barn facility for inclement weather. Both of these are behind Nathan Towse' and his wife's private residence. Both are outstanding dog trainers and heavily involved in the business and in the sport dog world of IGP. They are German Shepherd Dog owners and very knowledgeable about techniques and mindset to get competition level obedience out of any dog. As a Handler for a nosework K9, I have years of experience training dogs in sport and obedience work, and still am learning a ton from them.

Thank you so much to Eliza and Nate at Towse! We have a 2 year old golden doodle Winston. Winston…read moreis the typical very excitable golden doodle that we had trouble controlling. We have friends over pretty often and Winston being his happy self would get way too excited and then jump on our friends, and then smother them on the sofa. We had to resort to physically holding him back with a harness. I'm 225lb and tall and he was still a handful. We decided to work with Towse because of all of their awesome reviews and after speaking with Eliza on the phone I knew he was in great hands! What they were able to do with Winston in two weeks of board and train is amazing! Winston is now able to sit, lay down, place (go lay down on his bed), as well as heel. Our biggest issue was the jumping and he no longer jumps on friends either. We had a lot of fun working with Nate and Eliza and even got to take Winston to Lowe's to train around all of the distractions which was awesome. Our tool of choice is the e-collar and slip leash. This combination makes it so you don't need to be constantly tugging or pulling your dog around physically to correct behaviors (like jumping). We recently had friends over and Winston is night and day different. He didn't jump on them and he calmed down much quicker than normal. We even took him on a 30 minute walk and he heeled the entire time. We've taken him to Lowe's numerous times on our own just for fun and to work around distractions. He's doing amazing. I've excitedly told numerous friends and family about how their awesome training. Their experience, knowledge and love for dogs really shows. Thank you, thank you, thank you!