Cindy is a God send! She kept my little fur baby and trained her while I needed to recover from…read moresurgery. I could not have asked for more- she treated my baby like her own and kept me up to date with pictures and updates every day. Cindy is a kind human and I am forever grateful to her and her talents. My dog cried when she left Cindy's presence because she loved her so much. Don't hesitate to use Cindy for your dog's needs.

Cindy was amazing with our wayward golden. No fancy gimmicks and no judgment - we received…read morestraightforward and sensible advice that we could use immediately. Our dog is now paying attention and following commands - I still can't believe it! The lessons follow a natural progression and are easy to implement. Thank you, Cindy - we have a more relaxed and happy household now!

We absolutely love our 5 month old Cavapoo, and we always knew the stigma behind little dogs…read morebarking, but we were not mentally prepared for just how much our little furbaby loved to talk (he gets that from his mama). Between the puppy teething bites, sled dog walks, terrorizing the mailman, and little dog ego, we knew we needed help. We called Sharon with BarkBusters, and she is an absolute game changer. At home training, No treats, No Tricks needed. Our furbaby is 6lbs of fierceness, and like his dad he wants to establish dominance in everything he does, including over our 2 cats and the entire household. In just one visit, Sharon taught us to think like a dog and how to lead the pack. Learning how to actually say NO in a language dogs understand has been groundbreaking for us. We've had dogs before, but we learned more in one session with Sharon than we did in a lifetime on our own. The future is so bright for our puppy Oliver, and we have Sharon and Barkbusters to thank for that!

We love Sharon! We asked Sharon to come help us with our…read morelittle Staffie who had shown some aggression toward other dogs and failure to recall. We already had a well-behaved, but sensitive black lab mix. Sharon spent hours with us talking about canine psychology and working on attentiveness training. We worked with the dogs on the first visit, both at home, walking around the neighborhood, and at unfamiliar locations so we encountered another dog. The first day of training made an IMMEDIATE, huge difference; we were shocked and thrilled. The black lab was incorporated into the training too. She talked plainly with us and was realistic about interventions we would and would not be able to make for the dogs. She was awesome, we've seen lasting effects with our Staffie, and we plan on having our second session soon to follow up on our homework. Thanks Bark Busters!

I haven't been able to leave my pup here yet, but I did the tour and the facility is very clean…read more The staff was so nice and friendly and organized. You could tell they love what they do. They squeezed me in last minute with a puppy none the less! It was unfortunate that my pup needed vet care before I was able to send him to The Doghouse. But i totally intend on using them in the near future .

Our little Poppy Hoppington just completed the distraction course at 9 months old. She was a happy,…read morehealthy and explorative puppy who pused limits before she went to visit the Doghouse. She loved to tear up newspapers, tissues and all sorts of paper. She ate headphones and remotes. She listened when she wanted to and turned everything into a keep agame. She is still the happy loving pup she always was but now she has boundaries. She doesn't pull me on walks, she doesn't jump up like she used to and will stop when given a command. She has yet to grab a remote, we are still careful with them especially when we aren't in the room. The transformation it incredible! Carrie, Samantha and the whole Doghouse gang are highly recommended! Thank you for laying a good foundation for us to follow! We are happy and proud to be part of the Doghouse family! Update: Poppy has been home a while and she and we continue to learn and grow. People who meet her are amazed she is so young yet so well behaved! We can not thank all the gang at the Doghouse enough, especially Sam! She has been patient with us and continues to help as needed.

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

Our puppy Fletcher loves Bruce! This was an amazing experience. If you're looking for a trainer for…read moreyour dog, I highly recommend working with Bruce at Groovy Dogs. This is my first dog and my boyfriend's first puppy - while we were doing OK with some training we were starting to struggle with consistency, walking him on a leash and not being pulled, etc. We were watching YouTube videos, following training accounts on social media, and getting lots of conflicting messages! Over the last 6 weeks, Bruce's trust-based approach has had a great impact on how we interact with our dog and how he responds! He got to know our dog and adjusted what we were focusing on each week to tailor to his strengths and needs. Plus, he made it more palatable and fun for us and our pup. Through quick 2-minute games throughout the day, we gained consistency with our training and strengthened our bond with our boy. Not only did Fletcher gain a ton of know-how, but we feel so well equipped to reinforce and maintain this training moving forward, and in a way that doesn't feel like training. Thank you Bruce, we can't wait to see you for our graduation field trip!

I hate leaving bad reviews especially for a small business however this was such a negative…read moreexperience it needs to be said. Our dog participated in board and train for reactivity. Here was our experience: * Bruce seemed very kind and like he was skilled but I think he either just had too much going on in his personal life to take a board and train at that time OR took more dogs in for training than he said he would. It was supposed to be one on one board and training * We did not receive regular updates or photos as promised. The communication was very limited and concerning * It took significantly longer to get our dog back than the scheduled amount of time. * Our dog had a medical issue during the stay and we were not informed * When we got our dog back they were emaciated, Bruce stated this was normal because he doesn't feed dogs during training, and only feeds them when he is actively training. However it was alarming and you could see their bones * Our dog came back with bite wounds from another dog and was very different personality wise. It was as if they had PTSD. Overall, Bruce was always kind but we had an awful experience and it was troubling as a pet owner. I cannot recommend the services. I hope others and their fur babies had a better experience than ours.

I've seen genuine progress with my Junie. Mark and Angel are patient and give me actionable things…read moreto work on when we're home, but set us up with a great foundation after the "bootcamp" sessions.

My husband and I interviewed this trainer. 2 red flags…read more The first red flag was using an electric collar for what I requested which was basic obedience training for my 1 yr old dog that we recently adopted. I can understand if a shock may be needed in certain circumstances to deal with 1 particular advanced behavioral issue but not basic obedience training. The 2nd red flag was when we thought she was but the trainer - after spending 30-45 minutes in our house - goes to her van with dogs in cages!!! Had I seen those dogs in her van before the interview I would have told her to move on and don't bother. It was a night but it's still hot in FL and even if the ac was on that is awful to keep the dogs crated in a van like that when you know you have an interview scheduled.

Charles with Elite Paws did an excellent job in establishing a foundation of obedience for my 4…read moremonth old rescue puppy. His 2-week training program will address any training/obedience concerns you have. He is full-time invested in teaching your pup and loving it like one of his own. Elite Paws offers lifetime continued support for graduates of his program, weekend group meet-ups to help maintain skills and commands, and boarding. If you're looking for help with your pup, Charles is your trainer!

I can't recommend Elite Paws Training enough! From the moment we started working with them, it was…read moreclear they truly care about both my dog and us as owners. Charles is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Our dog showed major improvement. Whether it was basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing specific issues like barking and anxiety, Elite Paws Training provided clear guidance and techniques that actually worked. What really sets them apart is their personalized approach. Charles took the time to understand my dog unique personality and tailor her training methods accordingly. Plus, he was always available to answer questions and offer support. If you're looking for trustworthy, effective, and compassionate dog trainer Elite Paws Training is the place to go. Our Luna is happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever!

I have a 3 year old pit-mix named Blu. He is not absurdly disobedient he just had a few problems…read moresuch as extreme pulling on the leash and easily excitable around other dogs and new people. Angel was a very nice individual and the training price was very appealing compared to other trainers. I was not informed that the training relied heavily on the e-collar until I arrived at the training location to drop Blu off. I have already had an e-collar at home for a while and it only improves his behavior when he wears it. I thought the training would be something like positive reinforcement training or any other training technique besides using the e-collar. I went with it only because I figured she was a professional dog trainer and not a first time dog owner like myself, so she probably knows how to properly train with it. I went with the three week board and train program that is offered because it was the best option for my work schedule. From day one of the three week board and train program Angel assured me that communication would be top tier and I wouldn't have to worry about that. She was very nice and said everything any dog owner would want to hear when entrusting their dog with a complete stranger. Nonetheless during the three weeks it was extremely hard to get in touch with Angel. I would text for a check in to make sure everything was going good every now and then, but I wouldn't receive a response for days on end which was very alarming and I was extremely worried. I gave Angel the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to be that she was busy training Blu. However this lack of communication continued throughout the entire three weeks which is unacceptable. On the day of pick up Angel offered to take me on a walk through in Home Depot with Blu to demonstrate the process of continuing the training at home. This walk through was explanatory and she provided useful information that I could use at home with Blu to keep up the improvements. This was a pleasant experience and I felt she explained and demonstrated very well. Once we were departing from Home Depot taking Blu home I noticed wounds on his elbows paws and his back legs. I immediately messaged Angel and asked for an explanation. I waited two weeks to give her a chance to respond before leaving my review, but I have yet to hear anything. I am very frustrated that Blu was sent home with injuries and no explanation as to what happened. Upon returning home Blu's behavior such as jumping on strangers from excitement seems to be the only major improvement. It still happens occasionally but not with everyone like before. He also continues to pull on walks even when I use the e-collar, the pulling seems to ease once he's exhausted himself. I follow all the routines and instructions Angel provided at Home Depot, but Blu reverts back to his previous behavior anytime the collar is off. I was informed that it would take time and repetition to see real improvements but it seems as though his good behavior is reliant on the e-collar. Angel informed me this would only happen if I put the e-collar on only when going on walks. However he wears it all day and I remove it at night as instructed. Overall the experience was not great but I would assume this is the reason the other training prices are so expensive. I believe the service was extremely overpriced for what I received, and I feel as though I've just paid $1400 for an e-collar and a few pointers.

There aren't enough good things I could say about Angel and her work with our Baylee girl. Still in…read moreher "puppy" stage, Baylee came with a lot of energy, excitement, and curiosity. Angel was able to use all of that in a constructive way to help Baylee learn some boundaries. Thankfully Angel was very open with communication and sent updates frequently which was a big ease on our minds because we felt we could trust Angel, even not knowing a whole lot about her beforehand. We picked up our Vizsla yesterday and there is a huge difference in discipline. Obviously the first week back with us will be the most challenging, but if we do our part, there's no doubt in my mind that these new "tricks" will stick for good. We highly recommend Angel as a loving and hard working dog trainer.

In March 2023, I brought home a 3-month old doxie, who was just so cuddly and adorable. I've had…read moredachshunds before and know they can be sassy, but my new pup, Norman, went from cute to nippy to full-on growling/snarling/biting/charging me in about 3 months time. He turned into a total a-hole, Mr. Alpha. Even though he was only 10 lbs, he had some sharp teeth and a bad attitude. I did some basic obedience training with him at my local PetCo, which was good for basic stuff, but he still had major behavioral issues. I thought maybe he would calm down a bit after I got him neutered at 9 months, but no go. This whole experience was so upsetting. I had never had a dog like this that was so difficult. All I wanted was to love my dog, and what I got was regularly bitten and a lot of stress. It got so bad that I called dachshund rescue places to see if they would take him - they said 'no thanks'. And I went so far as to fill out an intake form with the Animal Rescue League in August. I cried myself to sleep that night because I didn't want to give up on this dog, but it was way more stress and expense than I had bargained for. I spoke w/ Sam Ivy back in June and he told me about his behavioral program. I wasn't ready to make the investment at that point, but I liked what he had to say. I told him I wanted to wait until I got Norman neutered before investing in any more training. Fast forward to August - I was on the verge of giving Norman up and Sam texted me. I'll never forget: Sam told me to get rid of the behavior, not the dog. He convinced me to give Norman one more chance. So I made the decision to invest in the Proper Pack Behavior course. I saw all the great reviews for Holli, one of SamIvy's trainers, and requested her. Lucky me - we started training with Holli the next week. Over the last several months, Norman and I have been working with Holli, and I am so so glad I gave SamIvy a chance. Norman (who I refer to as The Whip since he's a Work In Progress) has come a LONG way. Is he an angel 24/7? No. But he's much calmer. He's more trusting of and respectful to me. He's no longer possessive of his food. Our walks are in control. His potty training routine has improved 100%. He doesn't bite me when I put his collars on. I can take him in public and he's been spot trained to sit and behave in a restaurant with me (can you say 'miracle'??). Our relationship is MUCH better and he's begun to understand that I am the pack leader and that I am the decision maker. Now - Holli is gem. She's no joke. She knows her stuff inside and out. Her expertise paired with SamIvy tools equals results. And remember at the end of the day, it is us - the pet owners - that need to be trained to manage our dogs. So this training was an eye opener for both me and Norman. If you are on the fence about making the investment to train your sassy-ass dog, trust me when I say it's worth every penny. SamIvy's program and tools are superior to traditional training or bootcamps because they understand how dogs think/operate. Kudos to you Sam, Holli, and team! Chris and Norman

When I started with SamIvy and Treena I was at the end of my rope with my 1.5 year old puppy…read moreCrosby. I love him but he was becoming aggressive and, honestly had gone after me a few times - quite scary. In the last 3 weeks with Treena, I have seen an amazing transformation with Crosby. This is our 4th trainer and finally one that could help us! I am so happy I made the investment. I am excited to see what else Crosby will learn in the coming weeks. Thank you!

Have brought my dogs to Joy's for years. Always perfectly groomed and dogs well cared for…read more Wouldn't bring them anywhere else.

I take my dog, Maggie, her about every 5 weeks. The staff are friendly and they always…read moreDo a great job