Wayne was great - had a good memory of the property and our dog (who is a bit of a jumper/barker)…read more He helped train and tailor it for Lexie to make sure we were comfortable. Thanks Wayne! Brian and Kelly O

Invisible Fence of Southern Maine and NH was great! Very professional and experienced. This is our…read moresecond dog that we've had them work with and the results are always consistent. Very responsive to any issues, concerns or occasional repairs required. Special thank you to trainers Eric and Wayne who recently worked with our boy "Teddy"!

We recently asked Karen to help us work with our dog Franklin. Frankie had a few behaviors we were…read moreworried about and we couldn't understand what was driving him. Karen figured it out very quickly and got us all on track with some simple, positive training that has been fun and highly effective. She is very gentle but firm and her direction is simple to follow. Karen shares a lot of information with her clients to help build lasting understanding and sound practices. She has also recommended a variety of management tools that have made our lives simpler and kept Frank safer.

My husband and I could not say nicer things about Karen! She was incredibly helpful and very…read moreknowledgeable. Due to Covid, we couldn't do physical lessons and instead used Zoom. I was worried it might be harder to learn but it didn't make any difference - it worked incredibly well!! Whisper really enjoyed his training so much and Karen was patient and friendly and shared all kinds of helpful tips to keep our little boy on the right track to success! If you need a dog trainer, she's the perfect choice!

We have an 8 month old bull terrier puppy who has a great temperament but needed to develop her…read moremanners and had a couple of behaviors that we couldn't get on top of. We started with a manners class that was taught by Jess. Jess is able to bring the best of the dog training knowledge base into her practice, and then she helps owners apply it to the unique temperament of their dog. While it was an 8 person/dog class, we walked out with particular ways to work with our puppy that got us the results we wanted. She did this with each person/dog in the class. As a result of that very positive experience we contacted Jess to work with us on some specific problem behaviors. One had to do with walking on a leash. Our puppy would walk for a bit and then go totally nuts jumping at whomever was the walker, grabbing and biting the leash, and generally being totally out of control. Jess, with her dog focused observational skills, was able to diagnose what the trigger was, helped us establish ways to shift away from that, and set us up to be successful. It worked. We stuck with what she said and walks are now totally pleasant. Jess listens, sends extensive feedback and follow-up, and does NOT have a cookie cutter approach. I highly recommend her.

From the owner: Whether you just got a puppy, need help with reactivity, or just want to touch up on your manners,…read morewe are here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with effective strategies to enhance communication and strengthen your relationship, while prioritizing your dogs emotional and physical well-being.

Cindy is such an amazing dog trainer and very knowledgeable. I have a one year old doodle and she…read moreis very nervous around strangers and dogs. Cindy came to my apartment and really helped me to find ways to make my dog comfortable. Not only does she train the dog but she helps you understand how to read your dog in different situations. She uses positive reinforcement to train and it has been a wonderful experience. Cindy goes above and beyond her training sessions by sending informational papers to read about training, letting you take videos of the sessions, and allowing you to call or text her with any questions you have. Overall, my dog has improved a lot and the experience with Cindy was fantastic!

From the owner: Simple Solutions for Serious Problems & not so serious problems. House calls, Day Training…read moreFor dogs who Fight, Bite, are aggressive to people and/or other animals, resource guarding, Dogs with reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, dogs who bark, dig, chew up your stuff, jump on your visitors, are so wound up they can't relax. Service and Therapy Dog Training

The owner is a grifter. She tells you the plan over the phone, you sign a contract (that can only…read morebe cancelled before your initial meeting), then she did a couple of sessions, during which she was deeply rude. Then her staff screwed up appointment times, sent rude, confusing emails (for which the owner apologized), but after a lengthy time off, she changed the parameters of our agreement and wanted more money. Venmo advised me to contact the police because she did not provide the service we agreed on. I absolutely would not recommend this person to anyone, ever.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Wagging Tail 603! We started using them in…read moreSeptember when my husband and I were temporarily living on Plum Island between closing on our old and new homes. I just adore them. They offer short and long walking adventures that include trips to the beach, local rivers or lakes, hikes, and generally way more fun outdoor experiences than I offer my buddy. The staff is incredible. Colby and Racheal are our two primary walkers. They care for my guy, Burrito, like they care for their own dogs, who accompany them on all adventures. They also offer overnight care - we did this in late September for a weekend and were so thrilled with how it went! Totally reasonable in price, easy payments (they take Venmo!), and exceptional care. I trust them entirely and Burrito ADORES them!

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!

My dog stayed here for four nights and unfortunately came home covered in feces and urine. He is…read moreonly four months old and, when we booked his stay, we specifically communicated that he needed to be fed breakfast, lunch, and dinner. According to his Paw Report, he was only fed five times during his entire four-night stay. He should have been fed approximately 15 times. The amount of food that was returned to us made it very clear that he had not been fed anywhere near what we had provided or instructed. As a four-month-old puppy, this was extremely upsetting to see. Unfortunately, that was not the only concerning issue. My parents' two intact male dogs stayed at the facility during the same period. One came home with extremely inflamed and infected testicles. I understand that this is a sensitive detail, but it is important to mention because this is actually the second time this has happened to one of their dogs after staying at this facility. The first occurrence was earlier this year, and we initially assumed it was an isolated incident. After it happened again, we became much more concerned. We do not know the cause, and I don't want to speculate, but we have questions about the cleaning products or whether floors and surfaces are being allowed to fully dry before dogs are put back into the area. Both my parents and I attempted to contact the facility to speak with a manager and simply understand what happened. I spoke with a gentleman, I believe his name was Tyler, for quite some time and made it very clear that I was not looking to cause an issue. I simply wanted answers and an explanation. I was told that a manager would contact me the following day. No one ever did. My parents also attempted to follow up and were unable to get answers. Our veterinarian actually recommended that we share our experience because of the infection. What makes this particularly frustrating is that the concerns started from the beginning, with the number of add-ons and packages presented when booking and deciding what level of care your dog receives. It felt like the focus was on upselling services rather than making sure the basic needs of the dogs were being met. I would never feel comfortable boarding my dog here again. Four nights should not result in a four-month-old puppy coming home covered in urine and feces and apparently receiving only a fraction of the food he was supposed to receive. Combined with the lack of communication and the medical issue involving my parents' dogs, this experience has completely destroyed our trust in the facility.

We used Barking Dog several years ago for daycare and boarding of our two dogs. Nearly every time…read moreat pick up, they had to pee so badly it lasted for what seemed like 5minutes, and were so thirsty they drank 2 bowls of water. There was also urine or feces on their bedding after boarding- with no explanation or apology offered. We stopped going there. After nearly 10 years, and with a new puppy, we thought we would give BD another try. Practically from day 1, things were poor. The "Live" video never worked. When it did, it showed the dogs running around with one staff standing against a wall and on their cell phone. We scheduled our puppy for a bath- it never happened. A couple of weeks ago, we boarded our puppy for 1 overnight. I arrived at 8am (when they open), staff was not ready. I waited, along with 10 other parents, for my puppy to be brought down, and was told he hadn't been fed breakfast. I noticed he was wet, but it wasn't until I got him to the car that I realized it was urine, and all of his bedding was saturated with urine. When I got him home, I noticed that all of the food I pre-packaged for him, was still in the bag. He hadn't been fed at all while in their care! I had really hoped BD had changed, but it's obvious that they haven't. It's clear they don't hire competent staff or train them properly. I would not recommend anyone bringing their dog there! Yelp is making me rate BD with a Star- I wouldn't give one if I didn't have to!

Great place. We've…read moreboarded our dog here and had him trained and I was pleasantly surprised with how much they taught our dog. The people here are friendly and informative. We will be going back to them for more training and whenever we need to board.

A one stop shop! Excellent training, day care, boarding and grooming. Maci loves all her friends…read moreat Mission Impawsible.

My dog and I took an Agility and Basic Manners Class when he was about 12 months old. It was a fun…read moremixture and the guidance was clear and supportive. I highly recommend this trainer and this class.

From the owner: The Familiar Canine offers dog training and behavior consulting services for the pet dog owner in…read morepublic group classes or individual sessions in the privacy of their home. We are committed to teaching owners reward based, force free dog training methods, based on the latest scientific research. We do not teach through intimidation, pain, or fear.

Our pup loves it here -- and the staff are attentive, the place is clean and you can see the dogs…read moreenjoy themselves

Updated to add that I spoke with the new owners. They reached out after seeing my experience and…read moreseemed genuinely upset about what happened, and how it was handled. They have offered to reimburse me for medical expenses. The comment below from the new owners is accurate, and it was a relief to hear the changes they are making when they called me. It's been an about a month, I've thought long and hard about this post. On Monday, June 17th I dropped my dog off at daycare. A place he has been going (and loved) for years. At 1pm I got a call from the employee there, saying that my dog was attacked, and that I needed to get him immediately, and bring him to the vet. They thought he had 1 wound.. he had 3 (3 bad ones, but I keep finding scabs from others). He ended up with 10 staples, an oral antibiotic, and injection antibiotics for 21 days. This happened on a Monday, by Thursday I knew something was very wrong and took him back to my Amazing Vet. The wound that they didn't staple (they try not to close dog bites because their mouths are gross) was infected beyond what the oral antibiotics could handle, and had become much worse. They were considering surgery to remove the infection and close the wound... Thankfully they tried another route first, and the injection antibiotics did the trick. He is still wearing a shirt to protect the wounds, he is still on anti inflammation medication, he is still recovering. Playtime Pet Resort (formerly Play All Day) in Exeter, does not have a bite policy. And, because my baby tried to run away from the dogs attacking him, they do not have clear video footage of the attack. They say they can't identify the dogs that attacked him (the vet confirmed it was more than 1). They attempted to placate me by saying "it happened right at the feet of the employee"... unfortunately, the other DOGS (plural), were not expelled. Those dogs that attacked mine are still there and there is nothing I can do about it. Please be aware. My boy loved it there for the last 4 years (split between Hampton and Exeter). I loved the convenience of them being in town, and picking up a tired dog at the end of the day. However, he will never go back. It is no longer a safe space for him. Please read all reviews for this business AND Play All Day (Exeter),before choosing the best place for your dog. I hope this will prevent any other families from experiencing an "incident" like this.