When I adopted my dog May this past March I knew I had my work cut out for me. She was a feral…read morecountry dog who didn't know how to walk on a leash or sit. I bought a personal training package from Instinct and the trainer came to my home to train my dog and me. It was such a good decision. Both May and I really liked working with the trainer Lauren S. Her approach and tone were awesome. I knew from the first appointment with her that it was going to be great. I'd been trying to figure out how to get May to sit for weeks. Lauren got her sitting in a session. All in all I think we had 9 sessions with Lauren. In that time we learned a lot and have been applying it. My relationship with my dog is so much better because of Instinct. The thing I will caution people against is having unrealistic expectations of your dog and the trainer. If you go in with the desire to make your dog a unquestioningly obedient robot then you will be disappointed. Just focus on the over all quality and happiness of your dog's life

We are so glad we called Instinct! We had a bad experience with a previous trainer, but the second…read moreAyelet got on the phone with us we knew we were in good hands. We were even sent an hour long questionnaire about our dog's history/health/behavior/etc. prior to training. Y'all...they care so much! We have a 1 year old rescue pup who's dog reactive, and we've been pretty much unable to take him on walks or near other dogs at all. Jenna helped us overcome all of this and we could not be more grateful. She coached us on how to slowly warm him up to lots of different scenarios- we even had a playdate with another dog today with no issues! His reactivity will be something we'll continue to work on for months, but I can't tell you how relieved we are to have gained some confidence with it. Jenna really helped put things into perspective and helped us understand how to read our dog and take things at his pace. You really can't rush progress like this, and I love that Instinct doesn't promise "quick, fast, easy results" because those are not effective or even possible. We would absolutely do this again if given the chance, booking with Instinct was a game changer.

I feel so blessed to have found RSK9 and Gabe. I was in way over my head with my 5 month old…read moreFrenchie wild child Maggie Mae. The system that Gabe used with her is so clear and straightforward in one day I didn't recognize her. After two weeks Maggie was dialed in watching and listening and following her cues. Beside sit stay and Heel she learned to wait for recall, door manners, walking in public, Impulse control, Gate manners. My biggest fear is that I would fail her. RSK9 provides support for the life of your pet. Gabe promised me that he would make sure I didn't fail. Just call them. You'll be glad you did. I am

Our two very energetic 18 month old labs were sometimes embarrassing to take in public, pulled on…read morethe leash when walking them, barked at dogs and people, chased squirrels and cats and were just not very nice. Jeff was able to correct all these bad behaviors. Jeff is am

I don't write many reviews, but the service from Noelle has been so life-changing I am inspired to…read morewrite a review. Short version: she's amazing with dogs and very quickly got my two out of control dogs under control. She's honorable, professional and provides great value. If you are considering retaining her, do it! Just look at the pictures of my happy dogs. That's all you need to know. Long version: I have worked with Noelle since about March and since that time have come to rely on her for all things dog related. I hired her initially for the intensive dog training, still rely on her for weekly training sessions, and have used her for "house sitting" the dogs when I travel. I recommend all three services as highly as you can recommend anything. Let me explain. On Super Bowl Sunday, 2014, I rescued two French Bulldogs and named them Zeus and Apollo. You may recall these are the names of the exceptionally well behaved Dobermans from Magnum PI. Well, my lads were far from that. They had been smuggled inform Russia and then detained at a farm in 29 Palms with dozens of other dogs. They were about 6 months old, had no potty training and were constantly fighting. They wouldn't sleep or go in their crates. They went to the bathroom in the house it seemed like every 15 minutes. They refused to walk on a leash. After a month, I was sleepless, frustrated and about to quit. Enter Noelle! Within 2 days, they were sleeping in their crates the entire night. They were on the path to be potty trained. She came in for an intensive program (6 hours per day for 10 days or so), but got the dogs under control so quickly that she didn't need to stay for the whole time. So, she graciously agreed to a longer term training program, which we continue to this day. Not only did she train the dogs, she helped me understand how to bring out the best in my dogs. She provided detailed instructions and helped me become a better dog manager. The dogs went from being neurotic monsters to two of the most friendly dogs you can imagine. They are incredibly friendly, great around kids and just love other dogs. If you want further information, please feel free to reach out and I can give you more information about what a blessing Noelle has been. Tomasulo.michael@gmail.com

We got a new rescue puppy for our daughter and none of us knew where to start with training. After…read moreour initial session with Noelle, we feel super prepared to start this journey and we're looking forward to continuing with her as we train our new dog. Thanks!

This review is for the grooming side only (haven't used the day camp.)…read more My 23 lb beagle mix gets a twice a month bath with special shampoo for his allergies and, because he hates baths and acts like I'm putting him through pure torture, we've opted to go to a groomer for it. Trey has been my dog groomer for over three years now, and he is truly just the best around: incredible groomer, magician with nervy dogs, and just all around kind human. When he moved to Camp Bow Wow earlier this year, it was a no brainer to follow him. He's one of the most reasonably priced groomers in the area and does an incredible job with all sorts of dogs. My dog genuinely loathes bathes and is overall a nervous dog around other dogs. Trey puts him at ease and he comes wagging his tail every time he seems him, even though he knows he's getting a bath. His nails are always filed down and maintained well and he smells so delightful after a groom with adorable fluffy fur! The facility is super clean and I appreciate the dogs are separated for grooming and have their own crates while being groomed. When my dog got skunked when I was out of town last year, for no extra charge, Trey worked his magic and in a couple of visits the smell was almost gone. True miracle worker and I'm so grateful we found him, as it takes a huge headache out of my life and helps me to know I'm always leaving my baby for a few hours with someone I trust. There's a dedicated parking lot for customers and I appreciate that staff is on top of making sure any dog who comes here is up to date on shots/vaccinations. Even though I don't use the day camp services the staff at the front desk are incredibly kind and welcoming to me and my pup and give him little treats and hugs every time we come in. It's a wonderful and welcoming experience and I can't recommend getting your fur child groomed here with Trey enough!

I love Camp Bow Wow! My 7 month old puppy adores going here…read moreand playing along with the other dogs. The staff is incredibly kind and communicative.

We had a great experience with the two week training program! Ali and the team are so thoughtful…read moreand communicative. We really enjoyed the training session at the end of the program. We felt very comfortable leaving our puppy with Nashville K-9 while we traveled out of the country. Would highly recommend!

Very nice people. Trained my dog with a prong collar. She is moderately responsive now with that…read morecollar in place. But all bets are off with a regular collar. No amount of calm correction or red-faced screaming moderates unacceptable behavior in ANY way. They mostly train in isolation or on the sparsely inhabited sidewalks of their neighborhood, which is in suburban Franklin, not Nashville. Very little socialization or outside interaction. I am now 5 months post-boarding and I can't tell the dog had any training at all. It's a pretty sweet business model though because I'm sure they'll assert the fault is mine for not following through on their training. But that is not the case. Worst $3500 I have ever spent. I feel like an idiot. I have friends who have used other facilities with much better results. Go anywhere else.

Matt & everyone at Allegiant Canine is amazing. Matt has trained my dog, as well as boarded her…read morewhile I was away. I know when she's with Matt she is in the best care possible. His heart and passion for animals is truly unmatched. I never have to worry when my girl is with Allegiant and as eager as I am to get her back after a trip I know it's bitter sweet because my pup truly loves being with Matt and the team and I know she always has the best time with them. Forever thankful for all that Matt does.

Matty was recommended in the Spring Hill area, so we contacted him to help with our "aggressive" or…read morereactive French Bulldog. He came to our home for lessons weekly and we did a 1 week board and train, per his recommendation. We had a baby on the way as well, so we needed some serious help! Matty was so amazing from the first lesson. He taught us how to continue training between lessons, build on skills, and handle everyday situations where our dog was previously super reactive. Our frenchie still has his crazy personality but is a different dog when it comes to minding us and his overall demeanor. He's also been awesome with the baby as well, only because of the training we did with Matty before. We will absolutely use him with any other dog in the future and would recommend him to anyone!

Jim worked wonders with my golden retriever pup. Communicated clearly, set the right expectations,…read moreexpanded my knowledge on how to maintain training as well as other questions I had in regards to feeding portions. Definitely knows his stuff! Lauren who contacted me the dates of availability is also incredibly helpful with amazing patience. Definitely would recommend this for board and train or private lessons!

l got a rescue dog that had been an owner surrender to an organization and went to a Foster home to…read moreawait adoption... well she got beaten up by some other dogs in the home and was moved to another foster home . Then, I had applied to meet her for adoption & met her, & took her home never looking back. This sweet girl had some tough knocks and behavior issues to go along with them. I enrolled her in a 6 week program with Mighty Dog Services. The team was patient and worked with her throughout the training. Her fear of other dogs, barking at people, pulling on leash walking, nervous pacing, separation anxiety all were resolved. She's a a happy camper that knows what I ask her do, she does it and happily takes praise and treats- and lots of love. They helped this dog overcome a rough past so she can trust and enjoy what she has now. She and I both are extremely thankful for the folks at Mighty Dog Services in Portland TN. They work with all breeds, ages and issues. They truly treat each as an individual and unlock all the potential the dog has to offer. As a dog mom- just as a mom of children. I would rather not fuss at my dog for behavior issues- I just want to love and enjoy them. Its possible , I promise give them a call.

LisaAnn is a very sought after, reputable dog trainer who comes highly recommended by every client…read morewho has ever used her services.

I'm a certified trainer with 15yrs of experience. When I stopped offering training, I needed to…read morefind colleagues I could refer to who I could trust. LisaAnn with The Pawsitive Professor was perfect. She goes above and beyond for her clients and gives me piece of mind that I can make referrals without worry. I highly recommend this business.

Melissa has helped train all of my dogs and is unlike anyone else I've ever seen for dog training…read more Melissa is crazy talented and extremely knowledgeable. She has not only transformed bad behaviors in my dogs but also taught me how to better communicate and work as a team with my dogs. Dog training is a lot of training the owner as well and Melissa is extremely easy to work with, takes the time to make sure you understand everything she is teaching and uses a variety of methods to train your dog to be the best that they can be! I recommend Melissa to everyone. She even helped out of town family members tremendously over FaceTime training to improve leash/walking skills! We love Melissa and you will too!

Melissa came to train my 8 week year old Beagle puppy, Eleanor, every other week until she was 6…read moremonths old, where she graduated to group training session. Melissa is so down to earth and professional. I am a first time dog owner- kinda insane that I got such a stubborn and smart dog (beagles) but Melissa taught me SO much. For those that know how difficult the puppy stage is- I would have never survived it without her. She was available in between training sessions to help if Eleanor started a new bad habit or started a strange behavior. Anytime I had any questions or concerns- Melissa was always available with advice, links to products that saved my mental health. She is a phenomenal trainer, human being and sooo knowledgeable and experienced! Highly recommend!!!!!!

I don't even know where to begin in complimenting K-9 Companions!…read more Puppy Jack went off to his boot camp on the way to being my service dog in March 2023. He was a typical, crazy Australian Shepherd puppy and came back a well-adjusted, attentive, obedient, and magnificent adult dog. Imagine sending your messy son who never made his bed, kept his room a mess, and didn't get stuff done. Then imagine having that son home from boot camp with the clean room, tight sheets, and helping around the house. Well, I got the dog version of that when Jack came back. Once I know more specifics about what Jack will need to learn to help with my condition as it progresses, I will get him back to K-9 Companions!

I understand I'm the outlier here and everyone for the most part has had great experiences, which…read moreis what makes mine even more odd.. I reached out this last week to inquire about their veteran program for service dogs and bootcamp. Gave Karen all my info and let her know I had a 15 week shepherd and a 4 year old shepherd. My 4 year old was trained by DTE and haven't worked with them in over a year and a half at this point. We ended the phone call and then she followed up via text asking me some random questions that didn't really make sense to me and then after I tried reaching out via phone. She texted me after I inquired about our scheduled meeting and said there was a conflict of interest and declined to work with us. Wouldn't elaborate, I tried calling and got literally sent to voicemail, and essentially ghosted after that text. I still have no idea what the conflict of interest is, why that would even matter that my other service dog whose 4 was trained by someone else years ago, and what that has to do with my current puppy. Mind you my work with DTE was done in Utah not even in Tennessee... So bizarre and just weird how this was handled.. So I guess just be cautious but everyone else seems to have had great luck at least.