The three of us (1 dog, 2 humans) attended Overgreeters Anonymous with Joanna and were quite…read morethrilled with the results. The dog got a lot of treats for all the right reasons and we humans were given step by step techniques to help us with the unexpected dog contact. Joanna is fun, clear, and practical in her teaching methods. Do this class! You and your pooch will be glad you did!

I have tried several dog trainers in the area and I appreciate the way they train. The positive…read moreexperience for my puppies gives them the best base training for a dog that is friendly and well mannered. I plan to continue and sign up for their Lassie package too.

They train the owners as well as the dog. We have learned a lot about our boy. We are continuing…read moretraining into more advanced classes.

first went to PJs 13 years ago with my first goldendoodle. We started in the puppy social classes…read morewhen he was 9 weeks old as he had his first set of shots. We went onto do 3 levels of classes with him. Classes were hands down the best investment we made for him, and he went on to live a wonderful fear-free life. I attribute his high quality of life to his basic training classes and the time we put in when he was a puppy. He learned from a very young age how to settle and be calm in lots of different situations. He learned to trust our directions which kept him safe. Puppy social is in my opinion one of the best classes to put a young puppy in. They get to meet other dogs and people in a safe environment, and the puppies teach each other soft bite and learn how to be social. We recently brought a new puppy into our lives. I love the structure of Pjs classes where your puppy is with the same dogs for the 6-week duration. The happy little puppies can all see each other during the class at Pjs, no barriers (unless required to reduce stress of the pet). I like the scaffolding approach that PJs classes offer. You build the dogs' confidence and skills up in a logical way for them to learn. Plus, the puppies are all watching each other learn the same things. It's adorable. Our new puppy has done several levels of classes at Pjs' beautiful new facility in Sparks and HE LOVES IT. He just completed his AKC Canine Good Citizen, we can now consider therapy work down the road with him. He is so excited to get in the door for any play group I take him to and to his classes. We absolutely loved Rally O with Susie, she is amazing. We have referred Susie to friends with some rescues for consultations and they have been super happy. We will complete all the classes PJ dog training offers, because our dog just loves to learn, he really likes to use his brain. He exudes happiness when we get to class. Thank you, PJ and Susie, for helping us raise a happy confident dog yet again and offering such great classes. Highly recommend Pjs, they have so much experience and are CCPTD certified. They also give you time at the beginning of any class for a quick discussion on any "challenge areas". You learn so much to help you understand your dog's behavior. All classes use positive reinforcement. You learn to build a trusting relationship with your furry family members from a place of respect and love. The facility is always so clean, and they take excellent care in making sure your puppies are safe and not exposed to any bugs. We have never had any problems. 10 stars from us!!

I contacted Alicia to help me with a few behaviors that were proving difficult to handle on my own,…read moresuch as puppy biting and crazy leash pulling. I also needed some help in knowing how she'd react to meeting new people and dogs, Covid made that difficult for me. My little Ezra took an immediate liking to Alicia, so much so that she even showed her how she likes to nip. We set up a 2 week board and train, which was reasonably priced. I missed my pup terribly while she was away, but she came back walking perfectly on a leash and her biting and craziness under control. She's so much better behaved. I can't say enough about how happy we are. I'm looking forward to looking with Alicia more, and seeing just what Ezra is capable of.

My rott pup loves alicia and she has done a great job of training me!…read moreAt 6mons of age behavior wise you would think Roddy was older. Everyone always comments on how well behaved he is, this is due to alicia's training! If your looking for a trainer I totally recommend Reno K-9 and its owner Alicia!

THE TRAINING STICKS!!…read more One year ago I dropped Vision off for his Board and Train. Today, I took him out on a hike off-leash and he did amazing! By the end, he was WILLINGLY in heel and walking by my side. He continued to listen to commands throughout the hike, and this just goes to show that sticking with Bailey's plan and continuing the training works! Since Vision's Board and Train, I've utilized Bailey's boarding for various trips. Vision is excited every time he's dropped off and I know that I can trust Bailey and her team. I'm even more grateful now than I was a year ago after picking Vision up. He is still the same goofy and happy dog - he's just more fulfilled and I am a more knowledgeable owner. I can't thank Bailey and her team enough.

We are so happy with our experience with Bailey and IdealK9. She is so very knowledgable and did a…read morefantastic job both with training our dog and with training us! We feel much more confident taking our girl into situations that were previously uncomfortable. After board and train with Bailey, we feel like we have the knowledge and skills to deal with those situations without making mistakes that might make the things worse. We also feel like our girl feels more confident.

Debbie is amazing with animals. She knows so much about them, their behavior and how to train and…read moretake care of them. She is very patient and caring. It is obvious she is doing what she loves (and in my opinion what she is meant to do). I would whole heartedly recommend Debbie to anyone and everyone looking for someone to train and/or take care of their animal(s).

We have used Debbie Taylors services before in my opinion "The Best qualified " she understands Dog…read morebehavior and gets amazing results correcting bad behavior. She is also fantastic in training the Pet Owners and teaching them how to handle their animals and continue with the training. Debbie has worked with two of our Dogs what a difference in their behavior. We would use her exclusively now and then there should be a training refresher but we have not needed it so far.

Courtney is sooo amazing! Not only as a trainer but also just as a person! She is so knowledgeable…read moreand so willing to help and be available. My pup (5 month old Great Dane) came back with so much discipline but still very much her silly self. And Courtney is so willing to help correct behaviors and listen once your dog has come home! She builds a foundation that it easy to maintain once they are home and you take over. Oh and my favorite part is if you follow her on IG she posts updates so you can see your babies

We could not be happier with our 6 week board & train program. Our 2 year-old rescue had…read moreescalating fear-based reactivity, and though we had been seeing another trainer 1-2x a week for nearly 5 months, we weren't progressing as much as we would have liked. Even the trainer we had been seeing could not safely approach us when she was in our hands, despite having worked with her for months. Through Yelp and social media, I found another dog trainer who referred us to Courtney due to her experience owning and competing in French Ring with Belgian Malinois (if you don't know what French Ring is, look it up - it requires incredible skill and discipline). Honestly, I wish we had found her sooner! We would have saved ourselves a lot of time, money, and stress/anxiety about social situations. Courtney is an amazing trainer, and so incredibly patient. Our 1:1 lessons throughout the program were beyond helpful, and Courtney never once rushed us or made us feel silly for asking a million questions. The video updates we received throughout were also super useful to reference in order to transfer the skills and subtleties of movement and positioning to our own handling. Plus, she offers boarding services to program graduates, and hosts monthly group classes and group walks to help you maintain everything she's taught. Our maligator came back a completely different dog. We learned that her reactive behaviors were an expression of her insecurity that made her feel strong and powerful in uncomfortable situations, but that deep down, she's actually a very respectful dog - she just needed clearer communication and shown how to behave appropriately in uncomfortable scenarios. Handling her is so much easier and a lot more fun now, and on our group walk along the river, we were so impressed with how well she handled the crowded sidewalks and distractions! We also now have the peace of mind that she has a safe space for boarding where she won't lose her skills should we need to travel. I get it - dog training is expensive. But I believe every dog owner should either be committed to investing in quality dog training, or dedicating substantial time and effort to train their dog. You wouldn't have kids without sending them to school right? The same applies to dogs. And, like kids, you need to practice everyday to continually enforce the good habits and skills so that they become second nature. Of course, it's reassuring to know that Courtney is there every step of the way, and lifelong, for guidance! Owning a dog is an investment, and training is 100% worth it to establish the foundation for a fun, healthy, lifelong relationship. We cannot thank Courtney enough for helping us develop that bond with our pup. I would absolutely recommend her and Alyssa to anyone looking for quality dog training!

When we adopted our dog, Harper, she was reactive and fearful in public, barking to keep things…read morethat scared her away. At home, she was loving, joyful, and goofy, but also scared of things like the TV and pretty much anything new. We immediately started training her at reputable places for behavioral training and enrolled in a couple classes (and some private sessions) for reactiveness, obedience, and even tricks to help her build confidence and to give her some structure. While they helped, she was still easily triggered and couldn't calm down quickly. Dealing with this over the months has been at times frustrating, tiring, and even embarrassing. Then we found Sarah and Dogz Training. She was offering training that wouldn't last just for a few classes and then you're on your own. She'll be working with us for six months, so she can really help us learn (because we're getting trained too) how to help Harper not become overwhelmed in real-life situations. We started in our house, our back and front yards, and have progressed to our neighborhood. And we can already see Harper's progress in all of those places. We've had a lot of conflicting advice before, but what Sarah has brought is actual knowledge of dog behavior, both academic (she has a masters in Education and is a CPDT-KA) and practical (many years of actual hands-on experience working with dogs of all kinds). Her advice really works, and we've found it easy to follow, achievable, and at all times humane (unlike some places that insist positive reinforcement doesn't work). She's also patient, and a decent and caring human being who always returns our texts (even the misclicks!). There's still plenty of training to go, but we're so grateful (and relieved) to have found such knowledgeable and effective training with Sarah. Don't hesitate to try Dogz Training....you'll wish you'd started sooner!

The instructors were knowledgeable and did a good job giving the handlers tips throughout class.read more

Josh is the best! He's done an excellent job with a reactive family dog and introducing her to our…read moredog. We love working with him and highly recommend him.

We adopted an anxious pitbull mix from the humane society, who is a sweetheart and cuddlebug to me…read moreand my husband inside the house. We quickly found out that outside the house is a different story, as she is very reactive to dogs, to the point that she would lunge and throw herself at other dogs walking by when we were on a walk. It didn't matter the size of dog or how they were reacting, it was like a switch flipped and she immediately tries to go for them. After a couple of extremely stressful and scary walks, I knew it would be best to reach out to a trainer for help. I was aware of Barkside because Josh volunteers his time at the humane society and I have seen him working with dogs there. I reached out and got a quick response, and booking is a breeze with their online calendar and payment processing. From the first time meeting Josh I can tell how much he loves dogs and how much passion he has for helping them. He is always saying how whatever issues a dog is presenting is not their fault, and focuses on how we as owners can give them the guidance and structure they need. He has been extremely helpful in showing us walking techniques and best practices, and also how to react to perceived threats outside. He has never hesitated in dealing with any situation we encounter and is diligent in making sure we as owners feel comfortable handling the situation as well. It will still be a while before our pup is able to work through her behavioral concerns, but we are already seeing great progress after two sessions. I feel much more equipped to handle dog encounters now, and am no longer scared anytime I see a dog approaching on our walks. If you have a reactive or aggressive dog, I highly recommend working with Josh.