Ted at Alpha dog was absolutely amazing. He taught me so many new things about my dogs and how to…read moreproperly correct them. He spent just about two hours with me and both of my dogs and what a difference from the beginning to the end of the visit. One of my dogs has a really hard time with other dogs. He brought his dog with him and before he left they were walking together and laying near each other. He also helped me bring my dogs near my neighbors dogs who I've always had an issue with and they were great. He really brought a different side out in my dogs and I couldn't be more appreciative and grateful for his help. I would absolutely recommend Alpha Dog to anyone who wants a good, reliable, honest and caring person to help with their pups. Two thumbs up from Jada, Bentley and I.

From the owner: The structured walk is more than about the walk, it is about leadership, training, impulse control…read moreand obedience. Walking your dog should not be a stressful event, it should be stress free. AlphaDog Dog Training will give you the tools needed to work any dog, from puppies to seniors and everything in between. We also work with obsessive barking, growling, pulling, counter surfing, etc..., just ask.

We purchased a puppy 1 year ago. He is a healthy (except for a few ear infections which vet says is…read morefrom food allergy), sweet, gentle and loving little guy. He fit right into our family and loved us all unconditionally, he has stolen our hearts! We have a 3lb chihuahua/Maltese. They are the best pals and he is so gentle with her!! He is 55lbs at 1.2! I will say he was very expensive more than other sites, I was told 2000.00 on phone but he was actually 2600.00 plus tax so be prepared to pay more. He had stolen our hearts the minute we met him so we of course had to take him home , but there are good doodles out there for less. Hunter was terribly fearful of everything and everyone when we brought him home but has come a long way. He is still fearful of some men. All in all, we love our baby and can't believe the joy he has brought to our family!!

We are absolutely in love with our sweet Penny! From the moment we brought her home, she has been…read moresuch a joy. She is healthy, playful, and full of personality -- affectionate when we need comfort and silly when we need a laugh. Her temperament is everything we hoped for: gentle, smart, and easy to train. The whole experience with Denise was wonderful. Communication was clear and supportive throughout the process, and it was obvious how much love and care goes into raising these puppies. Penny is so well-socialized and confident -- you can tell she was raised in a nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier with Penny and feel so grateful to American Goldendoodlefor giving us such a special addition to our family!"

Life changing. The training we received was the best thing we've done. I wish we had done it…read moresooner. My 2 year old Great Dane is now a happy dog who listens and loves to learn new things. I did not think this was possible but Melissa gave us Hope & I recommend North East to every pet owner. we look forward to every visit. thank you!

NE School for the dogs is amazing. Melissa was great in dealing with the dogs and teaching our…read morefamily how to better interact and train our dogs. We had a couple of our dogs go for the 2 week on site training and I couldn't be happier. Both dogs are doing great and responding to training amazingly. Melissa was also great in training the family. She spent personal time with all of us (young children as well) and explained how dogs perceive their environment and how best to interact with them. It's very helpful understanding how dogs think when applying the training. Melissa was also able to adjust her training program to accommodate an adult with a disability. That personal touch means a lot. Thank you.

We brought our adopted Shepherd to Bob for private training. He was fantastic. Kind but firm,…read morefocusing only on the positives, and honest enough to tell us it was really about training the people, not the dogs. A very positive experience!

When we adopted a deaf puppy years ago and realized just how big she was going to be we knew that…read morewe were going to need some help with training. Bob has a way with dogs that it's just fascinating to watch them lock in on him and follow his instructions. He gave us alot of information (and homework! Everything takes practice!) but years later she still has a great hold on her basic commands/hand signals!

Karen and her staff are exceptional and very professional. We found Karen because we have a dog who…read morecan be very difficult to groom. Karen tamed her and she happily walks in to be groomed. Just amazing! We have brought four very different dogs for full grooming. Each one of them have been perfectly groomed for their breed and smell terrific. We are so impressed with both shops. We are forever grateful for the care they have shown our babies!

The service they provide is always the best. They care so much for their furry clients and are…read morehelpful alwaye willing to provide guidance to owners.

We brought two dogs from the shelter where I volunteer to basic obedience classes. The trainers…read morespoke with me ahead of time, and helped us find a time when there was only one class going on, which I think was much easier for the dogs to focus. Everyone at Surefire was very welcoming, and helped not just in class but also dedicated time by phone to answer my many questions about helping the dogs succeed. They showed us how to be calm, confident handlers, and in just six weeks I'm pleased to say these two pups know sit, stay, down, come, leave it, and other commands. We were grateful for the positive training, as well as the smiling faces who greeted us and our pups each week. The facility is also very nice & spacious.

We bring our dog, Jordan, here twice a week for agility class. The trainers are the best! We have…read moretaken classes at other training facilities but none have beat Surefire Dogs. Jordan has improved SO much since we have been training here. Also a great, comfortable space, good, safe equipment and friendly people. Highly recommend.

We have two young Dogs. Both are great but are off the chart with energy, easily distracted and…read morehighly inconsistent in following commands. We had tried a couple of different programs, made some progress but frankly we just didn't have the time required to dedicate using traditional reward based training. The final straw was when the dogs got off leash and just bolted. We could not recall them and thought we were going to lose them. After doing some research and calling references, we made a decision to send our dogs to Giacomo at Off Leash K9 Training. Giacomo kept us updated during the entire process. The progress was amazing; they soon were following several commands: sit, down, off, leave it, come, place and heel both on an off leash and all the work fully guaranteed. There are not a lot of board and train programs around the area, fewer that offer off leash training and none I found that guarantee their work. While your dog(s) will come back markedly improved, you should expect that when you get your dog(s) back, you will need to continue to work with your dog(s). We still continue to practice and re-enforce their training and they still need work but are light years ahead of where they were. We take them pretty much everywhere we go, grocery, building supply stores, department stores and the coffee shop. Would not have thought about taking them anywhere prior to their training. Giacomo is a great guy and loves what he does. The training and the experience is worth every penny! The most challenging part was not having the dogs for two weeks.

Lucy is a rescue from the hurricanes in Puerto Rico. When I got her she was TINY! She has come such…read morea long way and I love her so much. My point is, that it's impossible to watch a baby grow and learn but not get attached. So needless to say, when I was struggling I made sure I did my research before sending her ANYWHERE!!! I would text these ladies at probably the most random times asking questions as I thought of them, and they always got back to me. I liked how upfront they were-- very transparent! They were super patient with me! The drop off: When I met with Hilary at Beaver Brook Park, I was literally shaking and teary eyed. Lucy has been such an important part of my life, how could I hand her over to strangers?! Here's how... She let me take a photo of her license, she assured me that I would get updates daily, and basically put my mind at ease the best she could. Driving away broke my heart but I knew this would be a great experience for Lucy! ***The training: I received pictures, videos, phone calls, she always kept me in the loop!! I will admit, it was so heartwarming to see all the cool places Lucy got to explore. Any issues were shared with me and they handled it all better than i could've asked for. Nicole and Hilary-- you can just tell that they are SO loving towards animals. Especially with the pictures, Lucy would hug their arm and you could just see that she was safe, felt happy, and was having fun! ***The pickup: Lucy was ready and finished a day early, so I headed back to Beaver Brook Park! Pickup was about an hour long, they went over her two weeks, what she learned, how to continue the training.. all the do's and dont's! They were again, very patient with me. ***The results!!!!!: I cannot thank them enough. Everywhere I go with Lucy, I get so many compliments! Now that Lucy is a service dog, I've challenged her with restaurants, multiple stores, and talking to strangers in stores. She gets better and better every single day-- which impresses the heck out of me because I thought she did great the first time! Restaurants, she goes right under the table and just watches what's going on, or she'll even take a nap! My heart is just beaming!!! I am SO proud of my girl. I hated not having her home, but I can honestly say, I never imagined that she would be so well behaved and such a great service dog. I recommend these trainers to anyone and everyone who loves their dog and is looking for a safe happy and FUN experience for them to learn!

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

Sarah is fantastic. She takes professional and loving care of my two pets: a geriatric lab/rottie…read moremix (16 years old) and my cat (12). How I know? They are cam and happy when I get home. She communicates daily by text, letting me know how they did and even if my old pup had an accident, which she even cleaned up! You will trust her as we do, and your furry pals will love her, as mine do. Sandy F Upton

We are so "lucky" to be part of the You Lucky Doggy family! Malcolm is very well taken care of…read morewhile we are at work, the app used for scheduling, communication and payment is super easy and it's affordable! I highly recommend You Lucky Doggy. The staff is exceptional and Sarah the owner is extremely compassionate and trustworthy. I really appreciate that a background check is done on all staff and I can truly relax knowing that our pet is in good hands.

I am Lily and Yaz's owner (American mastiff and an English bulldog). Linda's was recommended to me…read moreby a coworker who brings her dog there for daycare once a week and boards there too. They make you go in for a 'dog interview' before they agree to board/daycare your dog. They introduce your dog(s) to the pack and let them play for 20 minutes or so. As long as they're not aggressive, you're probably good. I know for a fact that they don't take certain breeds (dobermans, pit bulls, German shepherds) and a few others because they've had issues with them in the past. There are 2 separate play areas for the dogs; one for smaller sized dogs and another for dogs that are probably 30lbs and above. At all times there are a few people out in the yard to make sure everything is okay. From what I understand they go in for meals during the day and have nap time and then go back out to play. Apparently they get classical music when they sleep. My dogs typically go for the classic rock, but plain ole' classical will do. The boarding area is air conditioned and someone sleeps there at night with the dogs. I think we've boarded with them 3 times, each time was a great experience. Most recently our dogs were there for 12 nights while we went on vacation. Though it's not cheap when you're boarding for that long, I trust Linda's with my 2 more than I've trusted them with anyone before. Last time we boarded them, we picked them up on a Monday and other than to go to the bathroom and eat, the dogs did not move off the couch until Thursday, they were so exhausted. I am sure my fat bulldog lost a couple lbs. from playing so much. This place is definitely legit. Bring your dogs here. They'll love it!

My tiny dog got tossed out because he got sprayed by a skunk in his mouth. They sent me a email…read moretelling me my dog had to stay home 2 weeks, which I didn't read because I get about 200 emails a day and didn't see it. Did they say anything to me the TWO times I dropped him off? Not a word. So those two days I paid full price to have him locked up in a crate ALL DAY!! Then they called me and started yelling at me on the phone being totally disrespectful. No thanks Wagtime. I'll take my dog elsewhere. PS. Could someone clean up out front, it looks disgusting.