USDT&B has been a life-saver! Literally!! This little girl was a stray. Animal Control would not…read morehelp. A spot that I thought was foster home spot turned out to be a kill shelter. I could not do that to this beautiful animal. We had been turned away from another facility when the Pet Lodge in Lyman recommended USDT&B. I called, they said "bring her on in". They welcomed her with open arms. Such a Godsend. We have only just begun her stay at this beautiful facility, and have already begun getting her report cards. I am so grateful and feel quite confident that we will be able to keep her in our home upon her "graduation "! Thank you, USDT&B! PS- I had taken her to the vet and she had received all shots before arriving at USDT&B.

The groomer couldn't finish my dog and then charge me $55/said it was for a bath. She is a lair…read more.. WTH? $55 to bathe a 8 pound dog. Do not go to this place. I have been a loyal client since when they small. And when the aunt was still alive. Since her passing apparently it's gone to crap. If you are worried about a 16yo dog maybe being too much you should reconsider being a groomer and at least make sure to put a muzzle on every dog. I am very disappointed in the grooming service here. My poor baby is traumatized from the experience. They did me so wrong it's not even funny. The groomer was obviously aggressive with dog and not patience at all is why she couldn't finish. I've heard horror stories about this place but always defended them. Nope not anymore, Very poor service!!! THE END....period

We had our Shichon,Baker groomed by Brittany of Connected Pets today. It was our first time using…read morethis mobile service. They showed up on time and texted me when they were on there way. I met Dustin the owner and he was a pleasure. I told him exactly how I wanted Baker trimmed and Brittany did a fantastic job. We used another groomer I the past and Connected Pets did a much better job. I also like that it took about hour and not having to wait 4 hours to go pick up pups from the groomers. Thank you Connected Pets

Connect Pets did an excellent job grooming Max! They came to us, which was a huge plus for our…read moreschedule. Booking was easy, and they were able to book us within the week. We're looking forward to our next appointment.

Being a new single dog dad scared me. I've been waiting 10 years to get a dog. I've always wanted a…read morepuppy but the start to this journey really scared me. Especially since I'm doing this alone. Mikaela at Horizon has really been there for us and helping me to be a supportive dog parent. Bohdi gets compliments all the time what a good dog he is. He's an English Retriever and I've had him since he was 8 weeks. Mikaela taught me the importance of patience and was really there for me in my time of need when I felt like I was doing something wrong (I tend to overthink and be hard on myself). She would give me guidance and ways to be more patient and to also understand that he is just being a puppy and he is trying to figure things out. She helped me to keep going at a steady and learning patience. The Canine Connection School is also really amazing and I love it. I just wish it had a section for new puppy owners or just puppies in general. Like a section of how to start off with success with a new puppy and how to stay strong during this hard time. Mikaela taught me the importance of check ins, how to be Bohdi's advocate, Bohdi's body language cues, and helping me with crate training techniques. Her guidance through Bohdi's fear period has also helped immensely. I know that going through Horizon may be a bit expensive, but this is an investment that you will have forever. It's like paying for college, but this is going into knowledge of having a bond with your pup and having a better understanding of how to be there for them. One of my favorite things I've learned from Horizon is that your dog is not an accessory. He is your family member. You are his whole world. Be your dogs advocate. Bohdi is now 23 weeks old. We will most likely go back for another session when he is 1 years old or later. Just to check in and see how we are both doing. I'm continuously learning and I count on Horizon to be there.

Desi is the best. We have 2 dogs that were stressed from a move, a loss, some new roomies, and a…read morefew other things and called on Desi for help. Was the best move we made. She gave us personalized training for the dogs...and us. Our home is a much happier place now.

I recently adopted a rescue dog who was in a bad hoarding situation and he was terrified of…read moreabsolutely everything and had lots of issues. I had him for four VERY LONG weeks. Things were awful. I was miserable, frankly depressed, and felt like I'd made one of the biggest mistakes of my life adopting Fred. I love dogs, and thought long and hard before adopting one. Despite that, it took all I had to not send him back...something I never thought I'd consider. Three weeks in I was at my wit's end and literally about to text the foster mom who had Fred before me, just minutes before my free consultation with Tara at The Dog Wizard. Tara talked me off a ledge and told me she's dealt with extremely difficult cases like Fred before - one in particular who is now thriving today. So I gave her a chance and enrolled him in the 3 week program. She offered to keep him longer if needed without additional charge if she felt he needed it. You could tell she wanted to help him (and me) and cares deeply about the dogs she works with. Long story short, Fred spent 6 weeks there (just to show you how much help he needed)! I got Fred back today and I am absolutely shocked at the change in him. I don't want this post to get too long, but he doesn't constantly shake anymore, he'll go up to strangers and act comfortable around them, he's less anxious around other dogs, he knows and follows commands, he doesn't dart away from me all the time, and just seems so much more comfortable, confident, and relaxed overall. I honestly was prepared to still take him back to the rescue, that's how bad things were (I felt very hopeless). Not only do I not see that happening now, but I see hope for lots of bonding in our future. And Tara offers ongoing support after training - group classes, continued training, etc. I can't say enough good things about Tara and her staff at The Dog Wizard! If you're hesitating, don't! I promise you it's worth every penny. The picture is Fred resting his head on my belly tonight. Before The Dog Wizard he'd be hiding in another room by now if I even shifted an inch, and probably would be shaking. You can see he is the opposite of that here

I cannot recommend the dog wizard of Greenville more! They are highly attentive, skilled in their…read morefield, knowledgeable and most importantly - truly care about the well being of your pets. I felt so at ease knowing my two dog babies were well cared for during the 14 day Board & Train. I received a very detailed and thorough check-in call every 3 days while they were gone. They posted photos daily - so I never felt out of touch as to what was going on. At the end of our 14 days, we had a one on one training that has prepared me to continue growing my dog's new skills. I feel so confident moving forward taking both dogs out for long walks and to social gatherings. I look forward to many more group training sessions and hangs with the team. Definitely get your pups registered here!

We purchased two Sheepadoodles from Nathan and they are the love of our lives. Came to us so…read morehappy and well cared for. I would not consider getting a dog from anyone else. They have answered every email or question I have had. I believe they run a wonderful operation and maybe there are exceptions but most of the reviews were from people that didn't know how to train a dog. So, they blamed the breeder

Our Maltipoo from CD was a disappointment as well. I called her "Demon Dog"! First of all, when we…read moreadopted her, we were told she would be very small, she weighed 2.3 lbs. when we picked her up. She grew like wildfire and now weighs 9.8 lbs. and the vet says she is still growing!! She was very hard to house break or to train her to do anything. She destroyed the carpets in our home, not just by peeing or pooping but by chewing them. She also has chewed corners off dressers, doors, and cabinets and still at 1 year old scratches, like a cat on evrything. (and I have scars on my legs to prove it) We even paid $1600 extra for a 2-wk. Board and Train where she spent 2 weeks in the home of one of CD's expert trainers. When we picked her up I expected her to have learned things like" stay, crate, no, down", etc. and maybe even been closer to being potty trained! All she learned was sit., & down, which she quickly forgot how to do as soon as we brought her home from the trainers. One other thing, we were under the impression we would meet the breeder. I'm not sure. but we picked her up at someone's house because she was being "fostered there until we could pick her up". DO YOU'RE RESEARCH WHEREVER YOU PURCHASE A PUPPY. She is 14 months old now and we do love her as one of the family but she is still a handful and a slow learner.

We worked with Anna and she helped us train a service dog. Her classes were fun for both dog and…read morehuman. She's very interesting to sit under as she understands each breeds different personality, strengths, & weaknesses. Her perspective is so helpful and gives insight into your dog's mind and why he acts like he does. Sue did our dogs Public Access Test and we also enjoyed working with her. We very highly recommend The Puppy Nanny's Place!

We used The Puppy Nanny for training with our previous dog. Anna is excellent, and we have been…read moreable to use what we learned from Anna with our rescue pup. Highly recommend Anna and The Puppy Nanny!!

They are fantastic both my dogs board there and do day care. Everyone is so nice and friendly and…read moreseem to love their pets. Would highly recommend

I absolutely love Astro Kennels! They are so accommodating and helped me out immensely when my…read moreholiday boarding fell through. My dogs absolutely love going there and they get so excited when they see where they are! We've done everything there, from training to dock diving (well attempting to dock dive). Their training classes are the best I've ever done and so affordable. Just all around amazing place either way amazing staff! Pics are ones Astro has sent me!

Larry helped our household greatly. We have two dogs, but our bulldog has been our behavioral…read morepriority as he is about 100lbs but thinks he's 10. He was dangerous due to his severe anxiety and size, and we were terrified that we were going to need to find a new home for him. We have a baby and had to create separation of the living spaces due to the safety risks, but Larry helped us bring more unity back into the home, SAFELY. He provided us with the tools we needed to gain control again of our situation, where we can all share a happy living space now. We have been able to curb a lot of our dog's anxiety by being confident in our commands, so our anxiety has lifted too. Larry also helped us with something we never thought possible: our other dog is now safely able to go on walks without trying to kill other furry babies. :) It is nice knowing if we ever have any questions or have any setbacks, Larry is there to help us work through it. Thanks, Larry!

Update. I understand Larry wants his customers to be successful. He's just not honest about his…read moreability to deal with larger dogs. Larger dogs need a lot more, very specific training. They do not need a trainer who basically seems uninterested and won't even touch them. He's going to come with a nice checksheet, let you do the work, and it's pretty much what every single trainer on youtube will teach you. Again as nice as he is, even in his response here, know I think most people don't give him a bad review because he's a nice old guy. If you have a larger dog, a breed that is known to be head strong, or both, do not waste your money. There's only one larger breed dog trainer in the area and they are not as convenient and far more expensive. There's also a trainer that specializes in large breed dogs that trains with online sessions that work better. Two of his sessions will cost you about the same as what Larry charges but you'll get training that actually works. Sorry Larry, but feel you really need to be honest that you're not experienced or successful with larger breeds. My best friend's husband's friend had the same issue, and she asked him to review also as he expressed the same frustration. But I can't speak to his story other than as point to you to either learn more about working with larger dogs or be honest with future customers up front that you don't want, like, etc to work with them.

My granddog absolutely adores this place! The staff always greets him by name & you can tell he is…read moretreated so well by them with the way he bounds in. He has been attending Bow Wow since January 2022, and we have no complaints.

Summary: My dog was attacked by another dog during her stay…read more My puppy (6 months) is super social and has never met a stranger. I took her to camp bow wow for what was supposed to be a 2 night boarding stay. An hour after I dropped her off I received a call from the manager saying that she has been bitten by another dog and was bleeding but the injuries seemed minor. I requested he send me pictures and authorized him to take her to the vet. The pictures did not show the wound in its entirety (she is quite wiggly but I still think good pictures could have been taken). The picture showed two bites that punctured through the skin, whereas she had three bites that punctured through the skin, and two more that left decent marks but didn't break the skin. The manager took her to the vet (he attempted to take her to our current vet but they were full for the day). The vet called me to explain the depth of the injuries and what all needed done. In the end her injuries were not superficial like the manager led me to believe but needed staples. (The manager isn't a medical professional so he gave his best guess I assume) I didn't feel my puppy was safe there so I decided to pick her up a day early. When I picked her up her bed was soiled which leads me to believe she wasn't taken out. The cone the vet gave her was cracked when I got her, and they had the cracked cone on her like it wasn't a problem or a hazard. Luckily I had an inflatable recovery collar on hand in prep for her getting spayed. I do appreciate the way it was handled (they took her to the vet, covered the cost, and made her boarding stay free.) However, I don't feel that the dogs were being properly watched, otherwise this wouldn't have happened.

James is like a dog whisperer. I learned so much from him (train the dog owner not the dog) in just…read more2 sessions. He even came to my home so that he could train my pup in his own environment. Thank you James!

*Not Recommended for Dog Training in the Greenville area / try others first*…read more This is part of my review series on Therapy Dog Training. Our dog was recently certified and we want to help our neighbors through this long process! We previously appreciated our dog boarding at Upstate Dog Academy but we stopped going for several reasons. Positives: James at Upstate Dog Academy offers dog boarding in his home and has a yard for daily outings. Negatives: We started with lessons at Upstate Dog Academy but we later found that other area dog trainers offer classes with a mix of more positive reinforcement and our dog started making more progress once we switched. Also, our dog just didn't seem to be getting the same amount of outdoor time here as at other kennels. On our last visit for boarding, our dog looked visibly distressed as we pulled in the driveway and we decided we would not be going back. *Routes to Therapy Dog Certification: 1. Attend private lessons for beginner through Therapy Dog and then get certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) via Noble Dog Hotel. This is the more expensive option. 2. Attend classes at Astro Kennels, then take Therapy Dog class at Petsmart in Mount Pleasant, SC, and then contact a private ATD evaluator through the ATD website. This is the cheaper option.