My Staffy Pit-Mix has been going there for hoarding for the past 7 years. They LOVE him. He doesn't…read moreplay well with others so he gets lots of attentions, when he's not snoozing away in a room (no crates). I love that I can see him on the cameras. And best of all there is ALWAYS someone on site - 24/7. Mark, the owner, is also an expert trainer and taught us how to use only positive reinforcement to make out 95-pound snuggle Pit the very best family member. Would never board our boy anywhere else.

I asked for help several times. I did everything I was told. Unfortunately killed another of my…read moredogs. I always recommended Mark. He never contacted me when I texted or messaged. I believe he is so fixated on dogs out of the country. I asked for help several times and did everything he said. At class he made my dog aggressive. She has a new home but my border Collie is dead.

we love joyful dog. the staff are all so friendly and the prices are reasonable. most…read moreimportantly, my dog loves it and wags her tail when we pull up!!

Harold, my 8 month old, 8 lb cavapoo, has had a great time at A Joyful Dog on both occasions he's…read morestayed there! He loves getting to play with all the other pups, and we both love how friendly, professional and attentive the whole staff is! It's affordable, as well. My father and stepmother's dogs also board here -- they've stayed dozens of times -- and we all have nothing but praise for this lovely local, community-focused business. Dogs and humans are all overjoyed with A Joyful Dog!

We have a rescue dog with some significant behavioral issues from prior abuse and neglect. After…read morebeing turned away by the very rescue group we adopted her from, and a very negative consultation from one trainer, we found Michael which was a true blessing. Our dog Olive completed a board and train with Michael in his home. This has made such huge difference in the issues she was having. We now have a great foundation and the tools to build upon her success. We would 100% recommend his training services, and we plan on using his amazing new boarding services as well.

Mike was very professional and attentive when it came to communicating. While on my week and a half…read morevacation Mike sent photos and video of my 12 year old American Eskimo. He treated him as if he was one of his own. Milo has some health issues and Mike made me feel very comfortable knowing he was in good hands. When we picked up Milo I honestly don't think Milo was to come home with us, that's how much he loved Mike. Anytime I go away for a long period of time I will definitely make the 2 hour drive to have Mike watch my pup. Highly recommend!!!

I have a 14 month old miniature schnauzer who made it very difficult for me to allow people into my…read morehome, and to walk by people on our walks, as she is very people reactive. It was embarassing daily when she barked and lunged at people for no apparent reason. I had my first 2 hour lesson with Jason last night, and the difference I can see in my Teeka already has made me enjoy our walk this evening, instead of me feeling uneasy of her reactions towards people we pass on our walks. I would highly recommend Jason as he was able to assess my dog's unwanted bullying behaviour as "guarding me" in my house and in public. He showed me how to take control at home, and and on our walks. I look forward to our next 3 sessions and a calmer and socially graceful pup.

Jason is the puppy whisperer. It's as simple as that. He understands dogs and dogs understand him…read more My puppy is my first dog and I had no idea what I was doing. My fear of doing the wrong thing was affecting my dog and was making me an ineffective dog owner. Jason corrected my behaviour so that we could correct my puppy's behaviour. She's 6 months old right now and is a very relaxed and well adjusted pup. Nobody ever tells you just how much work having a puppy is and Jason put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to take her out and not over react to situations because now I KNOW that she will come when called. With Jason's help I learned to enjoy my puppy and everything that comes with being a puppy. I realize that her puppyhood is short lived and I am enjoying every minute of it. Within my first meeting with Jason I learned the basics of what to do and what not to do, what dogs need in order to thrive, (and no, it's not just bones and love) and how to properly communicate with my dog to let her know what I want from her. Trust is key in a relationship with your pet and I wouldn't have learned that without Jason's help. No amount of reading puppy books or talking to other dog owners will give you the in depth knowledge and hands on experience that Jason will provide. If you're doing something wrong, Jason will tell you and understand that this is what's best for your pet. Mango and I both love Jason and would highly recommend him to any old or new pet owners. Thanks Jason, see you at the dog park!

Short Story Jen is…read moreawesome and super caring for all the dogs. I rarely trust anyone with my dog, but after a very short period I came to trust in Jen and my dog loved the experience. I highly recommend using this day care, ESPECIALLY if you do not want you dog locked in a kennel for hours a day. Long Story I own a 5 year old boxer mix named Oscar. Oscar has been my only family, traveling with me for the past 5 years and I care for him very much. As so, it is very hard for me to leave him in the hands of others and NEVER over night. I started using the day care because of my work schedule and also because of how happy he was when I would pick him up. He quickly learned the word "day care" and really looked forward to seeing Jen and the other dogs. I became so comfortable because of his obvious enjoyment that this was the first day care I ever allowed my dog to be stay over night! When I relocated for work I wish I could have brought Jen and the day care with me!

Dog Crazy Daycare and Spa is wonderful!! MJ enjoys going and…read moreseeing Jen. She does a great job with taking him from a messy furball into a handsome little guy. Her prices are reasonable her work great.

Absolutely amazing owner/trainers and programs offered. Very diligent, kind and helpful. The…read moreclasses offered by Karlene have made an amazing difference with our dogs. I can't recommend her highly enough - really amazing.

My husband and I needed help with our newly adopted 4 year old Rottweiler (Wayne) as he had no…read moreprior training, no boundaries set and no socialization with other people or pets which unfortunately resulted in aggression. Before adopting Wayne, we already had another dog and a cat so we knew we had a lot of work to do to get them acclimated and keep them all safe. After just the first session, we witnessed many positive improvements with Wayne's behavior which kept us wanting more. Now, after just 3 sessions with Dr. Karlene, Wayne has an A on his report card -at least in our book! In addition to learning commands, he sits and patiently waits for our other dog to eat first before he gets any food. He is much easier to take on walks (no more pulling and growling or barking) and we don't worry about him hurting our other animals. He's a very gentle giant with all of them. We recently added a kitten to our family and he's really sweet with her too, even when she bites his tail and plays with his whiskers. During this process, I learned that training a dog isn't as simple as dropping it off to a trainer to do the work; the family really needs to come together (humans and pets) to learn the techniques and do the work as a team. It doesn't take much time, just consistency and a good behavioralist!

Kona and Abbie were very scared to go there. This was the first time they have been boarded in a…read morevery long time. The last time Abbie was boarded (not here) she came home and hid in a corner for a week and was not acting right. This time she was very vocal, I think she gave us the business for leaving her. But she was fine! Thank you to all of the staff!

Helpful friendly staff. Have used their grooming and boarding services for many years.read more

Not to long ago we got a 4 month old Beagle mix and to be honest, I was terrified. I have never…read moreowned a dog before and I didn't want to have one of those terrible dogs that jumped all over people and didn't listen. That is where Karen came in. I made arrangements for classes, before Abby had been with us for a full day. Unfortunately due to some unforeseen circumstances, we couldn't attend the classes as we had originally planned. Instead I talked with Karen and we were able to have her come to our house once a week to help us with training. We are on week 3 now and I have to say I notice a huge difference in Abby's behavior. Karen has taken the time to learn what we want out of our class and to educate us on what she expects from us. Her approach has made me more confident in how I deal with our puppy and also how confident Abby is with me. In 3 weeks(1 purely informational/introduction) we have learned the right way to get Abby's attention(look), sit, lay down and proper greeting of guests. She also answered what seems like a million questions I had about everything from walking on a leash, to house breaking and choosing the right type of food. In addition to classes, Karen also runs puppy playdates, barn hunts and other dog friendly events. I look forward to our remaining 4 weeks with Karen and will probably take more of her advanced classes as our schedule allows and Abby is able. I would recommend Karen to anyone who asks.

See my husband Tim C's review if you'd like our puppy story, I will jump right in to the fun!…read moreTraining with Karen began shortly after bringing Abby to her forever home. Karen, in lack of a formal group for "class" visited our home for weekly training sessions. Abby has been very bright and responsive to her positive reinforcement training with Karen! In addition to our solo time with Karen, we have spent time adventuring to the formal training center for a barn hunt, joined a few friends for a puppy social and are looking forward to the possibility of beginning agility training soon! I must note in addition to her fabulous knowledge and skill set with all of the dogs she has interacted with, Karen did not hesitate to also help us through our first scary moment when the adults were away and the puppy broke in to her latched puppy tub, eating a great deal of food and becoming ill. Karen contacted a vet friend, worked with us and the vet through the process of elimination to determine the best next steps and offered to remain available by phone if Abby's health became even further concerning. Karen has an abundance of knowledge and understands owners and their furry friends will find their niche together, she just wants to provide tools to help make things more comfortable for everyone in the house. I look forward to continuing to work and play with Karen (sounds terrible but I'm going with it!), and will definitely always recommend her to friends, family and Yelpers!

Training with Jeff Bushorr We've taken three classes with…read moreJeff and each one has been a great experience! Most recently, our Sally graduated from the Advanced Adult Dog class. Jeff's methods are effective because of his clear explanations and demonstrations. He is patient in teaching not only the dogs but the humans as well. Having skills to work on between classes was helpful and Jeff is accessible between classes to answer any questions. I highly recommend Jeff's classes!

Awesome place to board your pet. we have used them several times for boarding & every time is a…read moregreat experience. they send you multiple photos of your pet while at boarding or daycare. most recently we were in a pinch and weren't able to pick up our dog at scheduled time. they had a staff member come in extra & were able to get him on the bus to drop him off at our house which alleviated so much stress. highly recommend.

My dog went there on July 1st 2026 and died while at their facility. She was in rigor mortis by the…read moretime they brought her to a animal hospital.

I really appreciate the training that Karma received. Because I had just gotten her as a rescue and…read moredidn't know about her past, I was hesitant to leave her all day. My worries were put to rest immediately. Esa was warm and welcoming. Karma took to her right away. The beginning class gave me a great foundation. I will definitely sign up for the intermediate class. K-9 Obedience is well worth the investment.