I cannot describe how grateful I am to ACA Dog Training for what they have done for me and my dog…read morePenny. When I adopted my dog from Animal Services this year, she was dog reactive and difficult to walk on a leash. After my 6 sessions with ACA, Penny is an entirely different dog. She attended group classes and continued to learn, grow, and in my opinion, excel. Not only is Penny better, but I am a much better handler to help guide her through every day life. The bond we share has only deepened and it is because of the wonderful people here and the time we have all put into my dog. I now have the confidence and skills to properly handle my dog anywhere we go, even my neighbors have noticed how well behaved she is. If you have to choice, bring your dog here. They will take excellent care of them and you will learn so much. I cannot recommend them enough.

Though I have had dogs my whole life, I recently became a 1st time German Shepherd mom and quickly…read morerealized that this breed is in a class of its own. My boy, Rex, is super smart and eager to please, but he is also a fast-growing and powerful animal, so I knew that I needed to be absolutely sure how to best handle him. I did a ton of research and completed a few evaluations at various training facilities before deciding to go with Rush K-9 Doral. They were definitely not the cheapest option, but I could tell from just the evaluation that they truly know what they are doing and that they genuinely care about the dogs they train. Before I even left the evaluation appointment, I decided to sign up and make the investment. Now that Rex has graduated from their basic obedience course, I can say without hesitation that this investment was well worth every penny and then some! Rex is a different dog and I am a different handler, both for the better. He no longer pulls me on our walks and no longer barks, growls or lunges at strangers. He is much more attentive to me as his handler and much more responsive to commands. Best of all, the trainers at Rush K-9 helped me learn how to improve the bond between me and my dog. We have a better connection now than we did before his training and thanks to the trainers' expert advice, I now know how to keep that going and reinforce everything he has learned. Rex loved going to train and is already missing the trainers. I definitely plan to continue Rex's training with more advanced obedience soon and won't even consider using a different trainer because I believe that all the amazing trainers at Rush K-9 are as good as it gets. If you are looking for highly professional trainers who know exactly what they are doing and will get you the results you need, look no further than Rush K-9. You won't be disappointed and your dog is worth it!

I would strongly advise anyone considering AYP Training to think twice before sending their dog…read morethere. After having our dog for 24 days, it became very clear there was a complete lack of communication, professionalism, and understanding of our living situation. We live in a high-rise condo, yet somehow they spent weeks training our dog to go outside in a backyard setting -- something that does not apply to our home at all. How this was never clarified during nearly a month of training is beyond concerning. What's even more upsetting is that our dog came back terrified of car rides, which was never an issue before. As owners, that is heartbreaking to witness. After reviewing the videos and conditions of the trainer's home, we were honestly shocked. The house appeared trashed, chaotic, and nowhere near the professional environment we were promised when paying for "professional" dog training services. Nothing about this experience reflected the level of care, structure, or quality that was advertised. We invested a significant amount of money trusting this company with our dog, and the results were disappointing from start to finish. Between the misrepresentation, poor communication, and lack of professionalism, this experience felt extremely misleading. Save your money and do your research before trusting this company with your pet.

Dee and the whole AYP crew are dedicated, patient, and professional. Over 15 years ago we first…read moreleaned of AYP when we adopted two dogs from Paws 4You. Dee came out to our house to give initial obedience lessons (actually, to train us!), and we followed up with group lessons at their facility. It's a great opportunity to drill in the basics, learn strategies to get your dog paying attention to you, heel, walk on a leash without pulling, follow basic commands. Attending the group sessions is also wonderful for socializing your dog. Beyond the basics they have agility training and other advanced classes. AYP also has excursions like a beach day... we're hoping to catch that with our current foster dog Velcro!

William was an amazing trainer. We had our 4-year old Yorkie mix Sabrina take the Basic Advanced…read moreTraining with K-9 Specialist and by the fourth class she was responding well to the commands. Best of all, she wasn't running out the door the minute it opened but stayed in her PLACE until told she could greet him. We are extremely pleased and will be taking Sabrina to their group classes in the Hammocks!

An incredible experience from start to finish! I cannot…read morerecommend this dog training team enough. From the very beginning to the end, they were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Every detail of the process was handled with care, and the results speak for themselves. Truly a top-tier service in every single way!

I was so confused on what to do and needed of much help when I adopted my dog Bruno , his reactive…read morebehavior- and anxiety it was truly a struggle for me , was not able to take him for walks or interact with people, completely stressful and overwhelming for me , but the moment "Rolandogstraining " came into our life's my life changed, just in the first visit with the free evaluation it showed me that the impossible can be possible!! In just three classes! He is the perfect behaved dog I'm able to bring him out for enjoyable walks and behaves excellent in public obedient and in command ! I'm superrr Happy and grateful Rolando is very professional and knowledgeable! And loves animals "Rolandogstraining" BEST DOG TRAINER in Miami ! Highly recommended!

My 2-year-old long-haired chihuahua recently adopted from Miami-Dade Animal Services, had intense…read morereactivity to dogs and people while on leash. Roland's calm yet assertive approach to dog training gave me the tools to manage my dog's reactions and enjoy his company on long walks and among crowds. Roland is highly skilled, experienced and generous with his time and knowledge. I recommend RolandDogs for pups and adolescent dogs alike.

Hulk and I are so grateful for Or! Hulk has been through a lot of training, and while he'd improved…read moresignificantly, he was still having reactivity issues on our walks (if "oooo squirrel!" were a dog, it'd be him). Or has taken the time to teach me exactly what to pay attention to, how to prevent reactivity, and has been patient with me in breaking habits that were confusing Hulk. The fact that my very dominant and prey-driven dog was able to walk by a bunch of dogs (and even a cat) today without pulling, whining, or barking was huge. He even walked by another dog tonight that he's always whined and barked at before, and started calm, paying attention to me You get out what you put in, so you have to practice what you learn from Or, and when you do, you'll see the difference!

Or Nessim is a highly skilled dog trainer. He trained military dogs in the army and truly…read moreunderstands their mindset and behaviors. We have dealt with previous trainers and Or is by far the BEST! He is the man!!!

West Point K9 Academy has been like family for us and our 3 dogs. We have dealing with Juan and his…read moredaughter for several years now. Our babies have been trained with the most care and professionalism. Plus when traveling we board our 3 dogs also and the service is outstanding. we highly recommend West Point K 9 Academy for all your training needs as well as boarding.

Juan and his team are simply, THE BEST. We've been coming to him for our doggie school and boarding…read morefor years. He treats us, and especially the dogs, like family. He's honest, to the point, and will always be fair and on point about his assessment.

Great instructor who provided a great deal of guidance in order to get my little pup ready for her…read moreCanine Good Citizen certificate. Cannot ask for a better person than Maruchi for all that she did for Coqui. Through lots of patience and consistency we got her there.. We thank you!

Maruchy its the miami dog whisperer ! She has incredible patience and dogs simply follow her. She…read morecame highly recommended from one her previous clients and I was very pleased with the service she provided us. My goldendoodle, Lee was all over the place before we started the classes and now I can say that he is a very well behaved dog (except when Stella tries to take his birthday doughnut..lol...inside joke). Lee and his other friends from the group class all passed the CGC test. They each had their own strengths and weakness but Maruchy worked hard with each one of them week after week. I am very thankful not only for her training but for all the other times in which I reached out to her freaking out about stuff (like the dog flu, or what to do when he ate all my roses, etc). I can honestly say that she goes above and beyond!!!

We are beyond grateful for Tim's support, guidance, and expertise with our beloved rescue dog,…read moreFiona. Using positive reinforcement methods, Tim has trained Fiona and also equipped us, Fiona's parents/owners, with the skills needed to continue the work on our own after our training sessions. While we've worked with Tim for help around specific behavioral concerns with Fiona (i.e. fear of men, dog/leash reactivity, adjusting to newborn baby), he's also provided us with a thorough understanding of how we can apply the same or similar positive reinforcement techniques to other problem areas. The skills and corresponding education we've learned through Tim are invaluable. Tim has never shamed us for not knowing or doing, nor has he ever demonized Fiona, something we unfortunately experienced with providers before him, and he always offers hope and encouragement. He also offers more of a "long-term" solution to Fiona's behavioral issues, rather than other behaviorists in the field who could only offer "bandaid" remedies that were never effective for long. We will always use Tim and A Dog's Best Friend when it comes to Fiona, and any & all future pets along the way. We are forever in gratitude!

I was gifted my first puppy ever for Christmas and moved into a brand new house in January. I had…read moremy hands full with a hyper puppy who was beside herself in a strange new environment. A Dog's Best Friend was recommended to me by my vet and it's been the best decision I ever made for my Pepper. Tim is a world of knowledge, friendly, extremely professional and forever patient when it comes to teaching not just my puppy but me. He's always accessible by phone. He's been so helpful the few times I've been having a pet emergency, I don't know what I would have done without his calm assurance. The key is to remain consistent, and listen to what Tim teaches. Since I've put my puppy on a regular training schedule, I've gotten so many compliments about her! Before, everyone would complain about my super hyper puppy that was a borderline menace with how much she wanted to lick all my guests. Now, all my family and friends are amazed at how calm she is, and how polite and well behaved she can be. They can hardly believe it's the same dog! And she absolutely LOVES Tim. She knows she's going to have a lot of cookies when he's around. I couldn't ask for a better trainer and I have a lifetime ahead of me where I'll gladly be calling Tim for my current puppy Pepper and all the puppies to come after. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a trainer.