We LOVE Dogland. Almost a decade ago, I took my first dog to Arie for reactivity training, and…read moreArie's guidance was a gamechanger for us. My current pup goes to day-play almost every week- she absolutely loves it, and I feel totally secure that she is being cared for and is safe. Most other daycares don't offer the "day play" model- which focuses on individual attention and out-door time with staff. After my previous dog had a couple bad experiences in daycare situation with many dogs all in a large room, I am so grateful that day play is an option- it really eases my mind knowing that there is so much oversight. We are so grateful for Dogland! (Now they just to start boarding so I can go on a vacation! *wink*)

Recently completed a 6 week course for scent training. It was a lot of fun for us and our pup. We…read morehad weekly homework to continue our pups training.

i called dave in total panic, when our 6 month old australian shepherd...sugi...went crazy around…read morepeople and dogs the first time we walked her...i guess my distress was obvious when i left a message...even though he was on vacation...he got right back to us...i was terrified...he is not only fabulous with dogs...but also their owners...thanks to him..we are well on our way to having our sugi trained and manageable...he has given us so many insights into her behavior...she is a different dog..i am so happy we found him

From the owner: Dog Trainer Basic Obedience Training…read moreSkills Training for Dog Owners Canine Rehabilitation and Socialization Canine Behavioral Problems Scent Detection Dogs Trailing/Tracking Dogs Dog Training Equipment Canine Wellness

I was really frustrated when I called. I explained that my dogs were actually very well trained but…read morethat my spouse who has Aspergers needed help form someone not a family member in how to treat dogs kindly since he was verbally abusive to the dogs. What I got was a lecture on foundation training for service dogs. My now X got one of the dogs who is now obese and terrified all the time .

We are in the beginning stages of working with our dog. A German Shepherd rescue from the pound…read morewho is turning out to be a really great dog. Kirsten helped us see that our dog did seem to have some issues with anxiety which we are working on addressing. I love that her techniques require patience and not the use of choke chains and harsh techniques used by other trainers in the past. She's had to work on the people working with the dog, aka us. It took awhile to get an appointment with her. She spent above and beyond the time we were charged for, because we needed it. She has a true gift for working with dogs and the people that come with them. Looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Jon (the owner and dog trainer) is FANTASTIC!…read more My husband and I adopted an adult, 4 1/2 year old rescue/stray named Bolt in January 2021. He's a whopping 8lb. and a Chihuahua/poodle/Yorkie terrier/Maltese mix aka a mutt! He had no training at all. He was definitely a mess. Anyways, we desperately needed some dog training, and I searched all over Albuquerque. Jon was the only person I could find that offered a free consult. I really didn't want to pay to meet a trainer. What if it didn't work out? However, He came to our house for the consult, and Bolt LOVES him. Jon does 3-4 private lessons (sit, place, walking on a leash) and then "promotes" them to dog group class. He's really patient, loves to talk about dogs, and helps to trouble shoot weird dog behaviors. We have been in group class for about a month to 6 weeks. Bolt went from being scared of poop bags and not knowing his own name to being able to sit, place, come when called, and is working on down, off, leave it, and leash walking. Group classes are great, everyone is very supportive and friendly, plus Bolt gets to work on tuning out distractions, as they are held at local parks. Overall, I have been SO happy with Jon and Swagger Dog Training. He's amazing and the service he provides is top notch. If you need a dog trainer, PICK JON.

Jon came out to our home and worked with Katie, our 65 pd. goldendoodle about 4 years ago. She is…read morenow almost five. He has a way with him that dogs respond to. Katie is well behaved, mostly, and is now a big sister. Hoping to get our 25 pd. labradoodle trained by him. If you've ever researched dog trainers you know that that are many that overcharge, don't return phone calls or texts or do what they say they can do. Jon is a star!

Another trainer recommended Deb Moody for my leash reactive Doberman back in 2017. As we continued…read moreto train, he became less reactive and most importantly, I learned how to be sensitive to it and act appropriately to bring it under control. We, the humans, often need more training than the dogs do. My current girl has been training with Deb since she was four months old. I am a big believer in constant training for socialization and fine tuning. Deb uses harnesses rather than choke or pinch collars. I was skeptical at first but now find I have better control with my big dogs and I know I am not hurting them. (She sells the harnesses at her cost. You can buy them online and pay more.) The people that I have met in class have often been clients for years and that really says something. There have been a few I have seen not want to do the work and then complain. If you pay a trainer with great credentials as Deb Moody has, why wouldn't you follow her advice and instruction.

Deb Moody is thoughtful, kind, attentive and patiently observes dog/human behavior, analyzes the…read moregiven situation and communicates her expertise knowledge. I couldn't recommend her enough--she is incredible! Be aware that she is also in high demand and it takes her awhile to get back to you and appointments are scheduled out but she is one person and when she works with you, she is present, 100%. Thank you, Deb for your service!

Amazing results with Canine Zen! My three young German Shepherds (all under 2) went from wild and…read moreunruly to calm, well-mannered companions thanks to their expert guidance. The trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and tailored everything to our specific needs. Huge improvement in behavior and training--highly recommend for anyone with energetic shepherds!

Stephanie was helpful in getting us information when our Lucky had to go through an amputation. She…read morewas helpful with tips and training to get her up and running. Happy to say Lucky is doing great and that is due to some great guidance.

PAULY IS NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING. I was desperate for help with my big rescue dog who was…read morerather out-of-control. I also have 2 untrained small dogs. I contacted Pauly because of his excellent reviews and discovered that he is now doing virtual training. I learned so much in my first session and immediately saw a difference in my big dog. Pauly is knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and a nice guy. If you need help with your dog, I highly recommend Pauly. Check out his website: https://onlinek9advice.com/

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

Paul has done amazing things with our 1 year old, reactive Rottweiler! He listens and explains…read moreextremely well! Great behavior training!

From the owner: After working professionally with behaviorally challenging pets for seven years in the sheltering…read moresystem, I bring the same positive reinforcement techniques, observational skills, and problem solving that served me so well into your home to work with you and your dog to work through whatever issues you make be having. I have extensive training and experience in dog reactivity and love to help fearful dogs gain confidence and come out of their shell. Training is supplemented with enrichment, exercise, and environmental modification to support whatever goals you have with your pets!

I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

I really thought I did my homework... national company, written guarantee, lifetime training for…read more$1K. What is the saying... if it seems to good to be true, it is. TOTAL SCAM. Check the BBB website for Tempe AZ complaints and F rating. My complaint is exactly the same as those on the BBB website. The "trainer" Jim in this case, shows up one time, gives a three hour boiler plate presentation about pack animal behavior and about 30 min of actual training then gives YOU all the responsibility to train your dog...for $1K! He only came once for first meeting I mentioned and after almost 6 weeks went by with zero follow-up, I reached out and told him in person that I hired him to train my dog and that I want my money back. The Bark Busters website is purposely misleading and vague indicating they will work with you to develop a training foundation, etc. They won't..they'll gaslight you that you are doing it wrong after ONE 30 min hands-on session. I am currently filing a complaint with the NM Attorney General and BBB to try and get my money back...These are bad people taking a lot of money up front with no actual training given. If I could choose minus stars, I would.

I adopted a four year old dog from Animal Humane about four weeks ago. Lobo had severe separation…read moreanxiety to the point that he scratched my front door and would bark for minutes on end as soon as I stepped out of my house without him. Additionally, he felt the need to 'protect' me from intruders and barks constantly when I have guests over and even when the sit down, once they stand back up or make any sudden movements, Lobo goes back into his barking frenzy. I felt it was imperative for me to seek help with this behavioral issues. The vet recommended I look into Bark Busters and I'm so glad I did. James Landers came to my house right on-time and within a couple of hours my dog was put on track to recovery. I have homework to do, but I feel extremely confident, based on the progress he has already made, that as I continue his training his problems will be a thing of the past. I also really like their lifetime guarantee and feel confident that I could always call with questions should any issues arise. I highly recommend you call and talk to James about the problems you may be facing with your dog. You'll be glad you did.