Christina and her team at Peach Tree Dog Training are truly exceptional. Their care, patience, and…read morededication to both dogs and owners stand out right away. They take the time to understand each dog and create real, lasting change. If you're considering training, this is a team that will actually help you see a difference!

I was very excited when I first met with my trainer. Unfortunately, tools are not something that I…read moredid not necessarily want to use. I, myself, a novice, not a trainer, had been using a prong collar. I was jarred when she used the prong to correct my 10 month old puppy, and said he was in shock because she kept snapping the leash. That was a bit too much for me. However, when I asked the trainer what method they used, and I was told the LIMA method. I was confused as to why corrections with tools were being used. After reaching out to a few trainers, this is what I have found about the LIMA METHOD; There are technically 2 views on what this term means. The original definition has a hierarchy of things that must be done before going to usage of tools of discomfort such as prong collars and the like. The newer more common conversation has left the hierarchy behind and does not allow for use of such tools at all. So I was definitely not understanding why the trainer seem led to be using the prong as a crutch to train. I was only using it for walking, and eventually would have liked to not use a prong collar at all. The trainer was definitely professional, but using tools to walk, place, sit, basically give any command was not something I was interested in. At one point when she kept snapping the leash on my youngest puppy, teaching him place I expressed that I had taught my other puppy how to be in place without doing that. My hope was that they would see if I can do it without snapping, a leash and a prong collar on the dog that they can do it too but the same behavior kept happening. I also let the trainer know that my other pup would bite if you tried to take food away that he found on the street, but we were not using that scenario at all when training. Since I am not a trainer, I can only go by what other trainers have told me. They have told me that unless I have aggressive dogs that are biting or trying to hurt others that prong collars are really an antiquated tool as is the e collar. Definitely no hard feelings. Just not the training method for me.

Bob Morefield is amazing. In just 2 weeks, he trained my Great Pyrenees rescue to heel, sit, come,…read morestay, down and he also helped him overcome a paralyzing fear of our basement stairs. My dog is so excited to see him every time he arrives and he is clearly smitten through his training sessions. On top of all that, he really cares about the dogs. My dog got really sick for a few days and Bob called frequently to check on him to see how he was doing and offer his support. I can't recommend h highly enough, he truly is amazing with dogs and a super nice and helpful man as well.

had a bit of a detour from Highland Pet Supply when Whole Dog Market opened at Midtown Promenade…read more now that a company called "Pet Wants" acquired the local business--and without going into too much detail--we are back at Highland Pet Supply for Fromm kibble. It's a HUGE deal to switch a pupper's kibble and I sadly did not get the sense the Pet Wants people fully understood that... but the Highland Pet folks absolutely do. fantastic selection and great people. and the owner is a fellow sailor mouth, which I very much appreciate.

Great service and good selection! Can be a bit pricy in some products but overall fair value.read more

If you want an excellent groomer, Mahvelous Dog is great. If you want to be treated miserably,…read morethis is the place for you. Great groomers. Bad attitude.

Okay, I'm a dog person but from the perspective of liking them around - they are NOT my children…read more I never take my animals to places that cater to them - dogs are cool but they're dogs, right? We have a little dog (we had to downsize dogs when we moved back intown) and she's got really curly hair that mats really easily. We have tried to keep up with it, but she was looking a mess. This place is within walking distance and the ladies are great - they don't do credit cards, but they have a real knack for what they do. We got our dog back clean, trimmed and happy. Hopefully we will keep up with the mats in the future, but's good to know we have a solution in our back pocket.

Emily is the absolute best! She's been working on training my crazy 8yr old pug... My pug chases…read moreafter cars, pulls on the leash, and screams at anything that makes sound or movement. it's absolutely absurd. After only two trainings Mushu was doing better than ever!! Emily is great at explaining why your dog does what it does and how to deal with the situation. She's great at understanding your pet and helping you learn how to train your pet!! She's friendly and makes you and your pet feel comfortable. I know several other people and pets that she trains and everyone I know loves her! Mushu is responding well to the trainings and I can't wait to have Emily train my Frenchie puppy next!

DiOGi was great! Laurel was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her job. Our dog learned…read moreall of the necessary skills to be a polite pooch. I highly recommend their 6 week course.

***LONG REVIEW BUT WORTH THE READ***…read more This is my sweet, rowdy, rambunctious, and very demanding pup Rhodi! As a first time puppy owner, I just wanted to keep her happy. I let her get away with a lot! I quickly realized that I was not in charge of her but she was in charge of me. What I thought was being sweet was in Rhodi's mind "I can do whatever I want because I won't be punished for it." She would chew any object she could find, bark at me constantly when I wasn't doing what she wanted, would not listen to me when I would call her name, jumped on me and other people, tried to escape out the front door, and peed in the house. I watched videos upon videos but nothing helped! I was doing research on dog trainers and the first thing I thought was "this is so overpriced!" As a young college student with a rowdy dog, I was determined to find the best price with the most qualified trainer and I did! Bark Busters and specifically Cody are the best thing I could have done for both me and Rhodi. I was really nervous about having someone in my home "telling" me how to train my dog, but Cody TAUGHT me. If there was something I was struggling with, like leash training, he showed me an alternative way for me to get her to listen to me. The thought in my mind was "wow, he's not making me do it this way because it's the right way, but he found me a way that was Rhodi's right way I could do confidently." Cody was validating my feelings about not wanting to hurt Rhodi's feelings and continued to talk to me about ways that would not harm my dog or hurt her feelings. Simply being able to "talk" to Rhodi in a way she could understand that I was in charge and that she would still be safe and okay was the goal. In a matter of 2 hours Rhodi was trained! Cody did his job and now it's my turn to do mine with her by following through with the keys to success only Cody could have given to me.

Highly suggested for any dog owner. I have two English Bulldogs (7 months and 3 years) both had…read morevery different needs. I was nervous about having to train two dogs with different needs, and at different life stages. Cody was amazing. He took the time to understand the different need for both dogs and made improvements that day. Chunk was awful on the leash and would chase anything that moved. Day 2 and I can't believe the difference in control on the walks. Charlie is a puppy and well needs obedience with several indoor behaviors. Happy to say today was successful in going to his bed. The investment in Bark Busters is well worth it for any dog owner. If you're in the Atlanta area Cody is the trainer I recommend. Beyond being great with the dogs he makes you as the owner feel comfortable. He gives you the right techniques and confidence that change and obedience is possible. Cody's open and makes it clear that he is available from here on out if there is anything that I need. Was very nervous about having someone in my home and training my dogs. This was the best decision I could make for me and the boys!

Not only can we leave town and rest comfortably knowing that our three dogs are well cared for and…read moreloved, but I honestly believe they are more spoiled than ever every time we return. Communication is excellent , the house is always clean and it's the best service we have ever had with a pet sitter service. Professional, kind and caring. Can't give them enough kudos!

This is a long overdue review. I just happened to be scrolling for a specific text and pulled up…read moreold text exchanges with Karen from my days in Atlanta. And realized I owe this fantastic person a review. A very long story short, in 2015 I found myself in temporary housing after a move back to Atlanta to start a new job. It was a very difficult situation with two rescue dogs that suffered from anxiety/separation issues. The day prior my daytime pet arrangements had fallen through. I also had work travel imminent. I was in a panic and massively stressed. The same day I called Karen, she showed up to meet me and the two pups. They took to her immediately, even my ultra scared/shy guy who shivered and shook around people. She confidentially handled them, kindly calmed my anxiety over the situation and had it under control. She could double as a therapist!!! The next day while I was at work all went totally fine with their walk. I even received text photos with details of how it went. The pups were happy, I was relieved of stress and life suddenly became simpler. For simplicity sake I've glossed over a very trying and rough time in life. But for Karen and her team it would not have turned out so well. With a world of gratitude and thanks, I HIGHLY recommend.

Was referred to Afton by another fellow boxer owner. We have young kids so it was imperative that…read morewe had a calm, but confident dog. We went through her 10 week training course and couldn't be happier with the results. Our boxer requires minimal supervision now and knows her role in the family. Now we don't have to worry about her running out the front door or knocking our kids down in the backyard. Dog Dayze is a must for any new puppy owners.

I had a very disappointing experience at Animal House and will not be returning…read more When I first started bringing my two small dogs, my bill was typically under $100 for both of them, which included a bath and haircut. Over time, the prices kept increasing without any clear explanation. At one point they began adding a $15 "dematting" fee, even when my dogs were regularly groomed. Recently the cost climbed to $130-$140, so I started asking for a breakdown of the charges. Unfortunately, the staff seemed irritated whenever I asked basic questions about pricing. There is no posted price list and no transparency about how they calculate the final bill. During my most recent visit, I had already combed my dogs before arriving. The employee at the front desk used a small comb on my dog's legs in a way that would naturally create tangles and then claimed there would be a dematting charge. I told him if they planned to charge that fee, I would rather take my dogs somewhere else. He took the dogs to the back and returned saying there would be no dematting charge, but added that if the dogs cried or had to be corrected during grooming there could be additional fees. I had never been told about that policy before. When I came back to pick them up, I was told the total was $75 per dog. When I asked for a breakdown of what the $75 included, the employee became extremely hostile and began yelling at the top of his lungs at me simply for asking about the charges. Even after asking multiple times, he could not provide any clear explanation of the pricing. Another concern I've had over time is that on more than one occasion my dogs came home with small cuts or what appeared to be bruising. I did not notice these issues until after we left. I cannot say exactly how it happened, but it raises concerns about whether the dogs are being properly supervised or handled during grooming. As a customer, I believe it is reasonable to ask for a breakdown of services being charged. Instead, I was met with hostility and extremely unprofessional behavior. Because of the lack of transparency in pricing, the concerns about how my dogs were handled, and the way I was treated when asking simple questions, I will not be returning and would caution others to be aware before bringing their pets here.

It saddens me to write this review but I feel I must for others. I've taken my 8 lb biewer terrier…read morehere every 4-6 weeks for 9 years. She is incredibly docile and timid. After picking her up last week after a standard groom, I noticed she was acting odd and showing discomfort. As the hours progressed, excessive gagging and coughing occurred and she was noticeably more uncomfortable. I took her to the emergency vet over the weekend and explained the symptoms plus groomer situation. Upon assessment, they identified a significant and large bruise across her chest/arm plus what they indicated was likely trauma to her trachea. Bloodwork confirmed muscle trauma. Their indication was the same as my instincts - something bad happened at the groomer. As we evaluated it, it was hard to understand how her injuries would align with an accident or an unknown incident. The groomer did not share that anything went awry during the visit and acted like all was okay at pickup. I will not be taking her back.

Great Experience! Thanks! From check-in to pickup, there…read morewasn't a single problem. We will be back once again. Oh, by the way, both of my sweet doggies love you.

Winston/Walking Miss Daisy is AMAZING. And he house sits cats!!! I went home for the holidays and…read morehired Winston for his services. He met me beforehand to meet my cat-son and pick up keys. He asked great questions, and checked in on my cat-son over Christmas Eve AND Christmas. My travel plans kept getting rearranged and Winston was very flexible and accommodating. He sent pictures of his visit which I always love and kept an eye on my place. Also, i noticed that when he came to meet me and my cat-son before service, my cat gravitated towards him and let him pet him (cats are finnecky) but he instantly took to Winston, who is very trustworthy. 10/10 would recommend.