We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kabler School for Dogs. From the initial interview, I…read moreknew that this was the place for my Aaron Pierre. Mars is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuine in every interaction. Her love for what she does truly shines through in the way she works with both Aaron and myself. Mars took the time to understand Aaron's unique personality and caters to what he needs the most, making training such a positive experience for the both of us. We have learned so much from her, and the progress I've seen with Aaron has been amazing! Aaron and I appreciate her dearly and are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and expertise. I would recommend Mars and the amazing staff at Kabler School for Dogs without hesitation! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Mars!

Our dog has recently graduated from the Kabler School for Dogs on-lead obedience course and we…read morecan't thank David enough!! Pepperoni fell into our laps after a friend started fostering her to get her out of a kill shelter in South Carolina. We were in love with our snuggly girl from the start, but she was also timid, skittish, poorly behaved on the leash, and terrified of strangers (especially men). We tried to take her to a doggie daycare for socialization, but she was so terrified, she escaped within a half hour and was not allowed back. Over the course of six months, David helped us build Pepper's confidence and bring her out of her shell. She now sits with us at dog-friendly restaurants, greets every guest at the door, and just spent her first day at doggie daycare (no escaping! No hiding!) We cannot thank David enough for all he has done and his patience in going the extra mile for a more difficult case. We're so grateful to have a happy, healthy dog!

We were in town visiting and they were so helpful with information, had a fun shamrock hunt going…read moreon for the holiday for a discount and even had handouts including one on fun hikes to take with your pup. They were great at helping pick out a new toy for our dog breed that we'd not seen before. It's not as big as other shops since they're a behavioral center but I imagine they'd be wonderful to work with if you need training help based on how friendly and knowledgeable staff were during our visit.

I may just come to Asheville to shop here for my dog! My dog has been slipping out of his harness…read morefor the past year. Every dog store we went to in Charlotte could not give us a solution we could live with. (Choke chains, shock collars, etc) I had found The dog door online with the campaign of Asheville being a dog city. We were going to stop in Asheville on our way home from a hike. When we came into the shop and shared our issue, the staff member took us in the a separate room. She gave our dog treats and created a positive experience in trying on her suggested new harness. The harness is amazing and he has yet to slip out of it. He loves his harness and has made him a more confident dog, in stressful situations. I will be back!

Central Bark is run by such a joyous and capable set of staff! I SO appreciate them keeping my dogs…read moresafe while I had movers in and out of the house! I will definitely use them again. They even had treats that I could buy to give the dogs at night to chew on. Smooth handoff, good communication, good computer system. I couldn't be happier!

Our dog has been going to Central Bark for overnight stays, daycare twice weekly and training…read moreclasses. She has grown so much and loves every minute of being there! The owners are incredible and the entire staff treats the dogs as if they were their own, truly. Could not reccomend more!

Kiera is the dog whisperer. She is teaching old dogs new tricks. Within the first week our dogs…read moreshow amazingly improved social skills. Kiera keeps us updated daily with their progress.

From the owner: Hello! We are Camp K9 LLC - a dog training school in the Asheville area. Our goal is to help create…read morea tailored training plan for your dog that suits your lifestyle. We offer board and train programs, private lessons, and group classes for any breed, age, or experience.

This store is great. I'm writing a review for a particular item. I wa.ted to put my indoor cat out…read moresafely. I purchased the Whisker City expandable cat backpack to use as a portable catio. I place it on a table on my deck and can watch my 15 year old rescue tortie while I work around the house. She loved the carrier from the first time she saw it. She jumped right in. It has a large ventilated see thru bubble front and expands with mesh to about 4+ feet. I'd recommend it to anyone needing it for a balcony an area where kitty can see and be out. Catios are expensive and I'm too old to do a DIY. Don't know if I can send pic but there's a good description and pic on line.

I brought a receipt for a 3 yr rabies shot and the tag yet they would not accept it. I will never…read morego there again.

Horrible "trainer". I brought my 8 month old Lab to Adinna for an intensive board and train and…read morewhile Adinna claimed my dog exhibited certain new behaviors and was capable of doing certain things, she couldn't show me them and doesn't feel it is necessary to demonstrate what a dog has learned at pick-up. Apparently it's okay that a dog can't even do a basic down for $2000 and while Adinna claims she will do anything she can to support me in the transition of his learned behaviors at home, she refuses to show me those "learned" behaviors. All that I have received is excuses, implications that issues are based on my inability to read a manual and it's the transition period. Adinna is unwilling to stand behind her "work" and if she couldn't show trained commands and had to constantly make corrections, how is that dog supposed to be able to do commands at home? Save your money and invest in a prong collar as you will be better served!

We are so happy and grateful with our decision to hire Adinna to assist with training our dog! Our…read more3 yr old BM dog started to display some serious behavior issues and I'm not sure what we would of done if it wasn't for Adinna. Her training program is well balanced and exactly what we needed to help get our dog back on track. The training has been a lot of work but Adinna has been there for us every step of the way. Adinna is very knowledgeable when it comes to behavior issues in dogs and I would highly recommend her. It has been an amazing learning experience for us and made us realize that not all dogs are perfect, and that's ok. Adinna is passionate about her work and a professional at what she does. Thank you so much Adinna!

I cannot day enough good things about Gail Hubbard with WNCK9! Our goldendoodle Winston is over a…read moreyear old and having issues with potty training and food aggression. Gail came to our house and evaluated him and gave us some homework. That was over a week ago and not ONE SINGLE ACCIDENT since then. We have also made so much progress with the food aggression that I can almost stick my hand completely in his bowl while he is eating. Gail is a miracle worker with dogs and has an amazing intuition with them. Watching her in action is inspiring! We have signed Winston up for her K9 manners course and we are so excited to see how he continues to progress. Thanks a million Gail! Much love, Winston and Family

What a truly great place this is, I don't know if I would have made it on my own with my very high…read morestrung and anxious puppy and after asking around in several pet stores I finally found Gail Hubbard and her place. Good for me because Dog Training is crazy expensive I noticed ( so expensive that I m going to become a dog trainer in my next life!!!) This place is different Gail tries to make dog training affordable and fun. First I went to puppy class, every Saturday for $10 a mixed puppy class with socialization training and simple tasks for owners and dogs alike. This is a hands on place , the dog is not getting "fixed" you learn how to work with the animal and what to do in any situation. After that I went to "manners 1" a six week course where you meet once weekly and work with your animal . The classes are small the place is big with a large agility area , a playground and a piece of forest to walk in. There are all kind of fun things offered Agility Training, Treibball and ongoing Manners classes up to training for service dogs. Gail is full of knowledge gives you direct feedback if you call her and a certificate after a successfully finished "Manners" class. The approach is gentle with lots of treats, no yelling no "NO" it's about leading the dog in the right direction, about being smart with the opportunists they are and build a beautiful and trusting relationship. We are happy here and will stay and come back many more times!

Jackie is an amazing trainer, she works hard and caters to your dogs needs! Jackie was a mentor for…read moreme when I was becoming a trainer and she is such a great teacher! Compassionate and understanding works with you until you've understood what she's teaching and has such a great way with dogs! You will not be disappointed with Jackie and her work ethic. She gets the job done and helps the pet parent and pooch to have a better relationship through obedience and understanding doggie language. You won't be disappointed with Canine Academy Dog Training.

Jackie was phenomenal!! She was on time with tools and treats. Worked with my almost 100# seven…read moremonth old puppy using treats with fast and positive results! My puppy was very focused and worked like a champ. I learned how to quickly train him without getting frustrated. Jackie explained the "why's" of what she was doing which reinforced my retention. Jackie understood his breed traits and addressed how to redirect him, when necessary. I highly recommend Jackie at Canine Connection Dog Training for working on getting a well behaved and confident dog!

I've taken my cat Alice here two times now. And I really like how the cats are in their own area…read moreand it's not just a small cage like that their in if they where at the vets. It's like a closet size where the cats have different levels to up on. You can even let the staff play with them in an open space, or if your at is like mine and doesn't care too much for strangers they can just chill on one of the meany levels. Also for boarding a cat is a really great price. And if anything happens they call you and your furry family member's vet.

I brought my rescued English Bulldog to Sissy about two weeks ago. She was highly recommend by…read moreanother Charlotte dog lover who had brought her pups their for training. I have had Bane for about a year and a half (his about 3 1/2 years old.) He has been almost uncontrollable since day one. Although there was some initial improvement, he has had no sense of boundaries and could get aggressive when touched. Sissy and I spoke at length by phone prior to bringing Bane there. She seemed very knowledgeable about training, in general, as well as being keenly aware of the specific needs and disposition of English Bulldogs. Bane boarded and worked with Sissy for training at Off Broadway Pet Boarding and Training for a full week. While the space was fairly small, I was impressed with the cleanliness and order. Sissy and I spoke almost daily about Bane's progress. It because apparent by day 3 that I needed the training as much as he did. Upon picking him up, he seemed happy and well adjusted. He is now able to follow simple commands, which we continue to work on at home. Since I opted to use a pinch collar with him, it is important I continue to execute the training and coaching she provided for us. His overall behavioral changes have been nothing less than miraculous. He is much more calm, isn't aggressive towards other people or dogs and seems much happier, as are well! I would highly recommend Sissy for any training and/or boarding needs you may have.

They were great at returning a call to get scheduled and were able to fit us in on our limited…read moretimeframe while in Asheville. Our two girls were treated very well and came home looking and smelling beautiful.

In all the years I've taken my dogs to Shear n Shine, I have always felt welcomed and well cared…read morefor. These people are wonderful.