We adopted our dog who's gone thru a board an train with Stand Proud. We are so so happy with all…read morethe follow up classes- dog walking and group classes. All the trainers are awesome they really do care. I can tell by how excited our dog is when he sees any of the trainers. They also off daycare and boarding. We highly recommend and appreciate all of help. Thank you!!

Really great trainers. We had them train our dog Bo, who was around 4 years old at this point and…read morehad aged into territorial and possessive behavior. As a large pit mix I'd rescued, these issues were super demoralizing and we were scared Bo would someday hurt someone, despite our constant vigilance. Plus his world had gotten super small because I couldn't trust taking him to the places we used to hang in public. Anyway, after the meet and greet we went with a moderate board and train program. And then it didn't start as smoothly as we all hoped. Not because of their team, Bo was just more aggressive and reactive than he'd displayed during the meet and greet. Was it disappointing - absolutely, but most important was Stand Proud were having the difficult conversation with us about what Bo needed. We all came up with a plan that set Bo up for success, and they made sure it was something we were comfortable with. Since then, it's been a journey, but the results are remarkable and they've been so invested in his success. He's got a strong grasp on place and sit until released, and even off-leash skills and recall. He's also much more comfortable regulating himself and waiting for guidance when he's unsure. We're so much more confident and proud of the goofball. Thanks Stand proud team!

I've had dogs my whole life. Adopted a gsd puppy that needed a good home. He proved much more than…read moreI could handle really fast. Just got him back from Real K9 Solutions board and train and he is a different dog. Now it's my turn to build on the fundamentals Steve taught Bear and me. It's made for a better relationship (respect) which will enable a superior life for my dog. Thanks Steve!

My wife and I got our first puppy and I was confident I could handle the training all on my own…read more After a few weeks I realized it was going to be much harder than I expected. Steve came in and instantly made an impact. Every single session we could see our puppy Willow getting better and better. He has a way with Dogs where they truly want to listen to him. He also is very good at explaining everything which makes it easier when you have to train your puppy outside of training sessions. I would highly recommend Steve as your puppy trainer!

The volunteers here are wonderful . Best place in Reno to learn how to train your dog whether they…read moreare puppy or adult . Great facility too !

This is the single place in Reno for dog training. It is run on a volunteer basis by expert dog…read moretrainers at a nominal cost!

Randy with Bark Busters is amazing! He came in and got to know our dogs and helped us develop ways…read moreto communicate with our dogs in a way that they needed. We saw instant results in both our dogs and loved the way he connected with our dogs. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and caring dog trainer, give Randy a call. He is the best trainer we've ever had.

We started working with Bark Busters in November 2020. As I write this, it is October 2021. Our…read morehusky, Zoey, has come a LONG way and I am so grateful for Randy and Bark Busters for the training and tools that we continue to use every day. In my prior review I noted that I hoped to update my review with greater success. Well, we've done it! Our dog who had serious separation anxiety has been weaned off her anxiety and sedation medications and can stay home alone for 8-10 hours with absolutely no problems. The text to our family read: "She's fixed!! We've done it!". Bark Busters taught us how to keep our dog engaged through daily tasks and activities and they taught us how to speak Zoey's language. She is so much happier and less anxious. We are still seeing improvements in how she handles other dogs and we are working on her car anxiety but being able to leave Zoey home alone has been a huge lifestyle improvement for us. If you're thinking about hiring Bark Busters but can't decide - just do it. It takes time and dedication but their process works and you will have a happier dog in several months.

Trevor has made it possible for our rescue to save dogs that we would otherwise be unable to help…read more We pull dogs off the euthanasia list, and rehabilitate them so they can go into new forever homes. Without Trevor, we wouldn't be able to help half the dogs we have in the last several years. From dogs with dog aggression, to fear issues and reactivity... Trevor has rehabilitated dozens and dozens of dogs for us. We are so grateful for all of his hard work and education. Not many trainers would be willing to do things like donating classes, board and training dogs and more. 10/10

Trevor did such an amazing job of helping me achieve my goal of getting my Corso Boris his CGC and…read moreAKC trick titles that I decided to send him for a two week board and train. I couldn't be more pleased! Boris is a backyard bred corso I rescued and he has many of the temperament issues that go along with that such as overstimulation and reactivity. As he's gotten older they have come up and become hard for me to manage. Trevor assessed him and was immediately able to zero in on the behavior! When we went to pick up Boris Trevor spent over an hour working with us to teach us how to better manage the behavior as well as go over what Boris had learned. One of the issues we were having was keeping him focused if an off leash dog was around, using the skills we were taught as well as what Boris had learned, when a dog approached us Boris ignored the dog and we were able to continue peacefully. What a pleasure to be able to enjoy a walk without having to be on alert! Complete game changer to be able to enjoy your dog. Now Boris is ready to go for the advanced CGC and we will surely be involving Trevor in that process.

Sam K at On Command Sparks is an amazing trainer! She took our unruly golden doodle from an out of…read morecontrol and often bratty dog into a well behaved, sweet and compliant companion. We started training at age 6 so this was a lot of work! We did private training sessions, board and train boot camp and one group class. Everything has been great and not only has our dog learned but we as owners have learned how to correct behaviors, be consistent and communicate with our pup. Sam is terrific! Boarding and grooming are great here too - Staff is always helpful and friendly. Thanks On Command Sparks!!

My dog spent most of the on Friday in Daycare and when I came to pick him up on Friday afternoon,…read morehe looked really relaxed. He was so docile on the drive home and slept the whole night after I fed him dinner; he seemed to have completely enjoyed his playtime which was a welcome activity since he was pining for it all week. The ladies at the front desk in the morning and afternoon are all very sweet, my dog especially likes gal in the morning, he goes to her without hesitation. Overall, I think my pup enjoyed his time at Daycare.

We cannot recommend Britt Straw enough! From the moment our puppy Gambit met Britt he felt at ease…read morewith her, she truly is a "dog whisperer." Gambit did a 3 week board and train with In Line K9 Academy and has transformed into the the well behaved, happy, confident dog we always dreamed of having. Britt is not only incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior but she is also patient, kind, and truly cares about both the dogs and their families. She also offers a very intimate boarding experience as well, which was another stipulation we were looking for in a trainer! She's amazing!!!

Highly recommend Brittany at In-Line K9 Academy! We quickly learned that the handler's training is…read moreharder than the dog's, but she is patient, kind, and effective. The 10-week program was tailored to our needs so she constantly checked in for what to work on next. It required serious commitment and daily practice, but the results are top-notch. I really liked that the "required equipment" was provided therefore wasn't an additional cost. By the completion of the program, our expectations had been surpassed. Our GSD went from a good boy to the best boy and we are very thankful.

They train the owners as well as the dog. We have learned a lot about our boy. We are continuing…read moretraining into more advanced classes.

first went to PJs 13 years ago with my first goldendoodle. We started in the puppy social classes…read morewhen he was 9 weeks old as he had his first set of shots. We went onto do 3 levels of classes with him. Classes were hands down the best investment we made for him, and he went on to live a wonderful fear-free life. I attribute his high quality of life to his basic training classes and the time we put in when he was a puppy. He learned from a very young age how to settle and be calm in lots of different situations. He learned to trust our directions which kept him safe. Puppy social is in my opinion one of the best classes to put a young puppy in. They get to meet other dogs and people in a safe environment, and the puppies teach each other soft bite and learn how to be social. We recently brought a new puppy into our lives. I love the structure of Pjs classes where your puppy is with the same dogs for the 6-week duration. The happy little puppies can all see each other during the class at Pjs, no barriers (unless required to reduce stress of the pet). I like the scaffolding approach that PJs classes offer. You build the dogs' confidence and skills up in a logical way for them to learn. Plus, the puppies are all watching each other learn the same things. It's adorable. Our new puppy has done several levels of classes at Pjs' beautiful new facility in Sparks and HE LOVES IT. He just completed his AKC Canine Good Citizen, we can now consider therapy work down the road with him. He is so excited to get in the door for any play group I take him to and to his classes. We absolutely loved Rally O with Susie, she is amazing. We have referred Susie to friends with some rescues for consultations and they have been super happy. We will complete all the classes PJ dog training offers, because our dog just loves to learn, he really likes to use his brain. He exudes happiness when we get to class. Thank you, PJ and Susie, for helping us raise a happy confident dog yet again and offering such great classes. Highly recommend Pjs, they have so much experience and are CCPTD certified. They also give you time at the beginning of any class for a quick discussion on any "challenge areas". You learn so much to help you understand your dog's behavior. All classes use positive reinforcement. You learn to build a trusting relationship with your furry family members from a place of respect and love. The facility is always so clean, and they take excellent care in making sure your puppies are safe and not exposed to any bugs. We have never had any problems. 10 stars from us!!