Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value…read moreI don't know where to start- Dari came highly recommended via another GSD owner, I reached out and I feel like the rest is history! Not only did we have private lessons at an affordable fee, we have continued to use all Back In The Pack services! I would never leave Leo with anyone but Dari, and I think Leo feels the same :) There is something about her voice and her personality that immediately got Leo to listen! She worked with us on basic obedience but we had bigger issues including nipping , walking control on leash, commands and reversing bad behavior. You are provided hands on training and so is the puppy/ dog :) I had very high standards when selecting a trainer, and all exceeded . As a trainer she keeps it real, Dari will let you know a) the dog is doing this because xyz and B) you as a owner and handler are doing xyz which isn't consistent with trining and your goals. Dari is also a wonderful person, mother, wife and family woman with a contagious drive to do better and more! Wonder Trainer and Wonder Woman!!! Leo and I adore you.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dari! She truly knows dogs and is naturally gifted with…read morethem. One of our dogs was scared of everything and barking anxiously at everything. He also couldn't go for a walk more than 4 houses from ours. Within a week of boot camp, he was walking on a leash without any issues. He was more confident with so much less anxiety. He was a completely different dog and Dari was able to train him with positive reinforcement to live a happier life! We highly recommend Dari whether it's boarding or training as your dogs will be in good hands!

Super cool puppy day care spot. They have been taking care of our boy Caramelo since we got him…read more Did puppy train through them as well. Boy did it pay off!!

Excellent services. Folks were very personable. Owner is dedicated/committed to taking care of…read morepets! Left my dog overnight and they took great care of her.

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Ridgeside was recommended to us by a neighbor with a very well mannered dog. We have a 4 yo…read moreBluetick Coonhound that had a few issues that we couldn't get past on our own. Initially we checked out the Ridgeside Instagram account and then after contacting them for additional information we decided to sign Flossie up for the 3 week board & train program. We were given our trainer's contact info in case we had any questions or wanted additional info prior to the start date. Gina picked up Flossie and for the next three weeks we got pictures and videos every day of Flossie's training progress plus also information for us to learn about the training. All of this made the transition back home easy and seamless. Gina's instructions were clear and concise and she also made sure that we understood the hows and the whys of training. Since Flossie has been home Gina reached out to see how things were going and said she was available if we had any follow up questions. We are very happy with the outcome and feel the training really firmed up our loosey goosey training up to that point. Gina gave Flossie the foundational training she needed in order for us to meet our goals with Flossie and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.

We sent our 3 year old golden to Controlled K9 for a board and train program because we were having…read morechallenges with her on walks and when guests would come over to the house. From the initial consult with Kenzie, we felt very comfortable with how she approached training and her experience. When Charlie came back after 4 weeks, it was such a big change! No longer did we have to worry about leash pulling, picking up trash on walks, and being overcome with excitement whenever guests would visit. We can now enjoy our dog all of the time. We take her on long walks, she joins us at restaurants and events around the neighborhood, and overall is a much better behaved dog without losing her personality. We could not be happier with our experience with Kenzie.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Mark is the best trainer we have ever used! Head and shoulders above the rest! We have more than…read moreone dog and he has improved everything about them. He essentially teaches us ( the owners techniques) that dogs as pack animals, understand. Within literally a few minutes of his visits our guys were totally different. I unconditionally recommend Mark. He is smart, kind and very professional. He delivered what our dongs needed and more. Worth every penny and more! The best there is out there!

First a little back story. 13.5 years ago we came home with Oscar and Tony. They are brothers…read more(JRT). They had never been apart until February when poor Oscar passed away from lymphoma. Brought home Dudley around a month ago. Dudley is now 8 month. Dudley and Tony seem to tolerate each other out side and on walks but can't be left alone inside as they will go at it which is initiated by Dudley most times but not always. As mentioned Tony is almost 14 and has some hearing and sight loss but certainly can get around. Presently we keep them separated by either room or put Dudley in his create ( he is totally crate trained and sleeps in it). Yesterday we had Mark from Bark Buster. For the first hour he went over with us how a dog thinks and reacts. He then proceeded to teach us some tools to help the dogs better understand who in charge. For Dudley the responds was basically instant he immediately started to responds and listen and IMO he is already 75 percent near where he needs to be. Tony still needs work but he is definitely obeying more. What Mark has achieved in one day is unbelievable and this is all done without scolding or treats. I was very concern before Mark came this wasn't resolvable. I see it will take time but certainly will be resolved . I can't say enough how awesome Mark is.

We've taken our dog to two training courses (Basic Group Obedience & Good Canine Citizen) and were…read morevery pleased with both. We learned a lot which translated into a better behaved pet. The staff are helpful, supportive and reliable. The courses were practical and well paced. I would highly recommend their courses.

From the owner: Heeling House is a 301(c) non-profit that provides animal-assisted therapy to children with special…read moreneeds. In addition, Heeling House offers various services such as dog training, behavioral therapy, ABA therapy, and more!

Me and my boyfriend were on the hunt for the perfect hamster- we had spent months and months doing…read moreour own extensive research and had found a massive cage, planned the perfect diet, toys, bedding requirements, ect. So today was finally the day we would get our little hamster: we had gone to all of our local shops.. no such luck due to the fact that the employees would say their hamsters (in all honesty) were bitters/non-social/had anger issues. This was off putting since we had thought store employees would handles their animals daily and reinforce this good behavior of being held and being alert. So now fast forward to the Dulles location (our 5th pet store we had visited that day) I had called ahead to see what gender and breeds of hamsters they carried since they were not close to our home by any means. I spoke with an employee named Grace who let me know they had a variety of hamsters to choose from- both male and female. So we make the drive, get there and this place is HUGE and CLEAN. Both inside and out their logo on the outside was visibly shiny. We go in and to our left as you first step into the store is the SMALL PETS SECTION- where we quickly introduced and welcomed by, no other, Grace! She was very friendly and was saying that she takes time to handle the hamsters personally- seeing that they are familiar with being held or touched. I appreciated that and felt that our hamster would have started in a great place and would surly end up in our sweet home. She introduced us to all the hamsters and let us know about their personality and behavior. We made our decision and also asked if we had everything we needed to care for our new pet- everything from a tank to food. She wanted to make sure this sweet animal went home to a comfortable place. I have never had a high opinion of Petco in the past, probably due to the selection (in my local area) but I would gladly go out of my way if it meant that I revived this type of customer service. In an age where you can find and buy anything online- I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. A huge thank you to Grace. She made the entire experience, from our first step into the store - all the way to checking out.

This is my third time bringing my dog here to get groomed and just like all the other times he…read morelooks terrible. They never do what I ask them to do and when I come to pick up my dog the cashier asking me how much do I want to tip ! What ? I haven't even seen my dog at least let me see my dog first. I have a mini poodle and bison mix I like his tail fluffy and face round so simple but for this petco apparently not I'm done !

Really great personal attention and expertise. Much better than group dog training I think because…read morethere's no other distraction and the focus is on your dog only. Highly recommend

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, SIMON SEZ! My two Maltese needed discipline ASAP and Simon Sez…read morecame to the rescue. Highly recommend her services!