I needed assistance with my 10 week old Bernese Mountain dog and I found, without a doubt, the BEST…read moretrainer when I found Michelle!! She was so patient and loving toward Toby and as a result, he learned quickly and was eager to please. I couldn't get him to go down steps, but in 10 minutes, with your gentle and kind guidance, he was hopping up and down the front steps of our house like a champ! As Toby has gotten older, Michelle continues to check up on us, and I am still reaching out to her for her expert guidance and help. Toby loves her ... her help and friendship has been invaluable to me, turning my little fluff ball into a well-mannered, sweet boy. I can't thank you enough, Michelle!!

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Both my dogs are great! One of them is a pet therapy dog and the other is just a ball of energy. So…read morewe have had multiple trainers in the past, however we still couldn't figure out how to get the dogs to stop destroying things when we left the house, rush the door when people came to visit and steal food from the counter. We knew all the tricks, but nothing worked worked! However, within 2 hrs of Mike coming to our house we saw an IMMEDIATE change. While he's talking to you, he sees how the dogs are and knows how to help! He gives you A LOT of info, but gives you the resources you need to succeed. It's only been a few days, but already there has been a HUGE change with my dogs. He does provide a holistic approach, so he will talk to you about what food and treats you give and how that may affect them too. Definitely expect to spend a good amount of time with him, because that is just how thorough he is! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

We have a 2.5-year-old mini goldendoodle who is anxious and skittish and doesn't socialize very…read morewell. We had a number of pet sitters but didn't feel that they really understood our girl. Loukia definitely fits the bill! She took her time getting to know Jozie, even though she had five other dogs at the time. She is concerned with the overall health of the dogs and prepares fresh food. She sent updated pics and videos daily and it was evident that our pup was finally feeling comfortable while not being with us We are very grateful for her work with Jozie and would definitely recommend Loukia to pet owners looking to have peace of mind when boarding their pet..

Loukia's Wholistic Pet Service has been amazing for taking care of our 76 lb male golden…read moreretriever. She is great with the dogs...loves them and runs a tight ship so the dogs know who's in charge and don't get into trouble with one another. Our guy LOVES going there and that allows us to travel knowing he's in the best of hands. Thank you for providing Peace of Min Loukia!

Carla is such a dog and cat lover, knowledgeable and patient with them, your dog will be happy and…read moresafe with her

Carla is so knowledgeable and effective in her training methods…read more My two Maltese boys are improving because I am following her recommendations and our home is so much more peaceful and happier! I will continue with Carla and recommend her highly.

Truly a life-changing experience. Our dog, Helo, a 1.5 year mini Aussie, has had symptoms of…read moreaggression since he was a puppy. We've been through multiple trainers, including a 1 month boarding program, and all of his aggression problems have only gotten worse. Barking out of control, snapping at people and other dogs, and refusing to come when called anytime he got out of the house. Most recently, he bit a neighbor who helped catch him when he got out. We were worried we might be out of options, and were stressing daily about every interaction Helo had with other people. Marc and the team at 203k9 rebuilt our dog from the ground up. We went with the full month program, which was definitely the right call, because now we know that whether he's got a leash on or not, we're still in control. We visited Marc 3 times while he was in training, which allowed us to see the progress and learn as Helo was learning. Helo came home with the same spunky personality as before, but now we are able to quickly correct him when he starts showing any signs of losing his cool. He responds to all of our commands, even when outside without a leash on, which makes our lives way less stressful. One other great thing is that we have more 1-on-1 and group sessions coming up, both to refresh Helo's training and to give us the opportunity to ask more questions and learn new skills ourselves. Really couldn't be happier with our experience. Money very well spent, and knowing the results of "cheaper" programs, this is by far the best bang for the buck. Would have saved a lot of money by making this decision sooner. Thanks to Marc and everyone at 203k9!

Could not be here without Jose!!! Walking is a pleasure!!!! 203 K9 is the BEST!!!…read moreSo many compliments thanks to these people!!!

We miss you, so glad the club is open again. My husband and I have been students at the Port…read moreChester Obedience Training Club for the past 5 years. We have taken everything from puppy class to advanced courses in competitive K9 sports. Teachers are wonderful. Fellow students are great. The club is clean and never smells like "dog". We have done well with our dog and her training at Port Chester Obedience Training Club. Just look at our little girl and what she has been able to accomplish in only 2 years of training.

If it weren't for Betsy Schwartz and her amazing assistant Alice, I don't know if we would've been…read moreable to keep our dog. Julius Caesar was rescued from an abusive home and was going to be put down because there was no room for him at the shelter. What started as a foster quickly became an adoption because we knew he needed our love and help. He was highly reactive and terrified of almost everything-- people, sounds, other animals, etc. It was almost impossible to calm him and get him to stop barking. We started at PCOTC and tried two different instructors, who were great, but there was no difference in Julius's behavior. I'm grateful we didn't give up because once we found Betsy and Alice, everything changed for the better. They understood him on a completely different level than other instructors. Their support and encouragement are what made his progress possible. After one year of their weekly classes, Julius has become his best self!! People think he's been medicated or simply a different dog because of how much he's changed!! He now gets excited to go to class, see all his friends, and show off his outfits. We couldn't be happier that he finally feels safe and comfortable in his own home. These extraordinary ladies deserve a RAISE and the fattest bonus because they helped us save our fur baby. Even though Julius doesn't need much training anymore, we plan to continue with Betsy and Alice's classes because we are beyond grateful for all they've done and enjoy watching him improve. So much love and appreciation for them both; thank you for working a true miracle

Dog Commander / Robert Kornfeld was great with our almost 2 year old Evie, a Hound mix shelter dog…read more She had issues with adhering to our commands, and had some leash anxiety issues, getting too aggressive with other dogs when she felt crowded at off-leash parks. Robert did a great job of *training us*, new dog owners, how to establish boundaries and ensure Evie understands our commands. She is now much better with each of us, and is much easier to control at dog parks. Thanks, Dog Commander!

Connecticut Off Leash K9 Training is fantastic! After adopting a puppy last year, I enrolled him in…read morethe "Basic & Advanced" training package. I was paired up with Rachel and my dog and I couldn't be happier. Over the past 8 classes, Sheldon has learned sit, down, stay, place, heel, wait, touch, and more! While Sheldon took some time to accept the concept of heel, Rachel was patient and positive as Sheldon learned the ropes. Rachel is always excited to see Sheldon and is upbeat and enthusiastic every week! She is always available for questions that arise between classes. I can't say enough positive things about K9 Off Leash Training or Rachel. I look forward to using this training company in the future. Thank you, Rachel!

Amber did an amazing job with Bailey. I was so nervous before bringing Bailey for her first day of…read more2 weeks of board and train. I was concerned about the e collar and how Bailey would respond. She's a 5 month mini goldendoodle. Amber not only reassured me that Bailey would be fine but she also took the time to answer all of our questions. All the videos that Amber sent showing Baileys progress was amazing to see her learn! Bailey learned so much! It's been a week since she was in "school" and she continues to do well. Consistency, patience and discipline is key for any training program so my role is just as important. I definitely recommend Amber as a trainer. She showed genuine care and concern for Bailey. Thank you

We hadn't had puppies in MANY years, when we decided to get two 16 week old labradoodles. So…read moreadorable. We had never had a dog trainer in past but knew we wanted very well behaved dogs in our future. After a fair amount of research, we called Alert Canine Training and spoke with Matt. We liked him instantly and began working with him right away. He has the patience of a saint with our puppies, and with us humans too! He understands the dogs and has a way to get them to do what is expected. His price is reasonable, and he worked around our very busy schedules. Our puppies are awesome, and very well behaved. Thanks Matt, you rock! W&D Poughquag NY

Absolutely highly recommend ACTS -Matt takes time with both you and your dog-its obvious at first…read moremeeting that he has experience in training. He really takes time to help you and gives easy at home training techniques for you to follow. He has motivated me to continue with training-seeing the results with my year old golden is a good feeling- a trained dog is so enjoyable!!! Matt is great, you will not be disappointed-also, he extends himself as a constant resource to you even after your training- genuine person clearly in the right line of work! - Maura E.