My wife and I have an older dog. Over the last few years she's gotten into the habit of whining, a…read moreLOT! We got to the point where we couldn't stand it anymore. We visited another dog trainer in the area who told us we should either put on a shock collar or consider adopting her out!! We couldn't believe it! We called New Levels Dog Training and talked with Linda. What a great conversation! We discussed our troubles with whining and the frustration with other trainers' suggestions. She came to our house and immediately began helping us. Her techniques and advice really helped and we saw improvements right away. After a weeks worth of testing out Linda's suggestions, we had a new dog! The whining was nearly eliminated and our house was calm and relaxed again! Linda was also kind enough to call to check-up on us! What a great experience and sound advice! :)

From the owner: We offer private, customized in-home dog training for busy families and professionals. Obedience,…read moremanners training and problem behaviors are resolved quickly. Using rewards-based methods, we accomplish in a few sessions what would take months for owners to train on their own. Certified to handle fear and aggression problems as well as house manners, obedience and general behavior problems. The only nationally certified trainer and behavior specialist in eastern NC. Help is just a phone call away!

Knowledgeable, kind, compassionate toward dogs, and patient as well. My dog has taken part in two…read moreclasses here and attends daycare regularly (yay for tired pups that sleep in!). I don't like to leave him with anyone I don't trust and these guys 100% have my trust to keep my boy safe. In training classes you can tell staff are very tuned into each dog. Time is taken to assess each dog's behavior and how to correct it if need be. They teach you how to communicate with your dog so you can take that with you and apply it outside of the class. Classes are offered in the evening which is very convenient for people who work a traditional 8-5. Daycare is fantastic too. Professionals watch over dogs each day. They are separated by age, size, and temperament. Cots are provided inside and outside there is a large fenced in area where each group can play. When we turn into the driveway my dog whines and starts bouncing around the car. Although reasonably well behaved he will damn near pull me to their door - he loves it here.

I don't think these people could train a fish to swim! I sent my miniature Golden Doodle to them…read morefor several weeks of training. The only thing he managed to learn was how to sit and he doesn't do that half the time. Now I understand all dog breeds are different and some may be more receptive to training than others but that being said. I do not believe we got our money's worth for what we paid and we will never use them again!

We got our rescue, mixed breed Pitty back yesterday after 3 weeks with Shannon And Lacey and the…read moretransformation is amazing. He is so well behaved. We sent him so he would learn to ignore our cat. We got back a dog who does that, and so much more. He heels, he listens and behaves in spite of his enormous puppy energy. We are so happy! Thank you ringside k9, you've made a huge positive difference.

Okay, I haven't tried their training program but my puppy Levi and I attended their puppy social…read morehour. It was super easy to sign up on their website and it was only $10 so I said why not. Levi absolutely loved this structured socializing hour and had a blast. On top of making a new doberman bestie, we also got a lot of training tips and advice from the trainer, Charisma. We even worked on a little loose leash training and a new trick called "place." I wasn't expecting so much for only $10! After our first social hour, Levi became the most loving puppy ever! What was once an energizer bunny is now a chill and cuddly K-9. I don't know what magic they did to my dog but I highly recommend bringing your puppy here!! I truly wish I didn't spend all my money on another training business because I would've loved for Levi to do their day training program. I really hope they have an adult dog social hour in the future. Levi is rapidly outgrowing the rest of these puppies and would love an adult doggy date.

Everything!!!! Sedona got trimmed so beautiful. We keep her hair short because of her shedding…read more Groomer did an absolutely terrible job.

****If you truly love your animal, RUN**** DO NOT BOARD HERE…read more LONG overdue review and one that needs to be done. After their rude employees Jordan Manning and her husband felt the need to post on FB about a situation, they both have no clue about and wanted to be totally rude assholes, I felt it was only fair to let everyone know their work ethics, the people they hire, how they treat animals and the true negligence of the business. If I could've given zero stars, I would've. They kept 4 of our dogs 2.5 years ago, while being asked about the boarding house, we posted our HORRIBLE and horrendous experience hoping it can save someone else's pet from experiencing the same outcome. Jordan, their wonder caring employee (total sarcasm) still sticking to the lame ass story we were originally told. Our 4 dogs had been boarded all together for years at Eli's Friends and this time a "freak accident" happened? Ha! The vet even said there was more to what happened than what was told to us... our dog's neck was broken, blood was everywhere! Yet when I picked up my 3 other dogs, who had definitely not been bathed, nor was any of their blankets or toys cleaned, there was NO blood on them or any of our belongings. Then got a card in the mail with a check for ALL the money back 3 WEEKS after the event and this coming after they asked us pay for them keeping our dog they allowed to get attacked. If that wasn't an admission of guilt, I don't know what else is. Freak accident my ass. Oh, and tell me how YOU can say for 100% fact that it happened the way you claim, without cameras to prove it?! Which was requested, and we were told there weren't any back there. How convenient. Who would board others' animals, with volunteer workers, NO cameras to supervise the work being done and how the animals are being treated?? The key word here is NEGLIGENCE, and until you can PROVE otherwise, "perhaps" you might want to invest in some? We had 3 small dogs and an old man boxer boarded together there. They loved, played, and snuggled with each other every day, and the ones still with us still do. The 3 littles couldn't have done the damage that occurred, and our boxer is, as I said old, slow, lazy and protective of the others (Eli's even told us this). The story they gave us is not true, we could tell from the get go. Nothing felt right about it. Then the employees at the vet even said it was worse off than Eli's Friends made it out to be. Any animal lover would be jaded by something like this happing to them. And their employee didn't need to speak or even open her mouth about it, that was classless. Anyone wants to read her replies, I'm more than willing to share. We still miss our baby very much and having their heartless employees (Jordan Manning) even speaking about it was wrong on multiple different levels, and after becoming harassing, had to ultimately block her and her tough guy arrogant husband. They know what truly happened, but they "claim" they came back to the kennel our dogs were in together and found him dead. Without cameras back where the kennels are (at least that's what they told us), we'll never get the real truth. But we DO know our own dogs... who have lived, maneuvered around each other, played & slept together for years. Plus were boarded all together every time, and love and protect each other fiercely. Needless to say, we still miss him and that employee's comment (Jordan Manning) was heartless, karma is a bitch." So; sure, if you want your babies to die in a "freak accident", by all means, check out Eli's Friends. "

Lauren, owner of Simply Balanced K9 has been training my service dog, Gracie for several years now…read more Because of her, Gracie is such a great help. Her skills have grown exponentially! If you have a rambunctious puppy or a mature dog who has some bad habits, I highly recommend Simply Balanced K9 for you and your dog. The biggest thing I've learned is sometimes it's not my dog's problem she is naughty, It's mine! Lauren taught me consistency is what not just a service dog needs, it's what dogs and their owners need! Love this women owned business!!!

I joined with WCDT for puppy training with my little guy Odin. I wanted a trainer specifically that…read moredidn't soley rely on shock collar training due to the small size of my dog (as well as I knew I would not be comfortable following through with that type of training at home). From my first conversation, this decision was never met with an issue in our communications which was my reason for moving forward with training my pup with this fabulous duo. There was great communication, and lots of post regarding my Odin's progress between in person visits. My wants in training were clearly defined, discussed and implemented over his in-stay with the facility. I had some reservations with my tiny 3lb spoiled puppy with his paw lotion, eye wipes and holiday themed attire amongst giant working dogs at first; but it was shortly deemed irrelevant as he decided he was just a big dog in disguise disputing my attempts otherwise lol! I am very grateful for the leadership, knowledge and help WCDT has given myself and my pup. Taking on a new puppy was not part of my 2025, and I am very appreciative of the advice and knowledge extended with the program offered. (As well as the minor therapist sessions in listening to me talk about my dog that had recently passed; I appreciate that more than I can express.) I would 100% recommend!

Wish I took my dog to receive training from Wild Child from the very beginning! I have so much…read moreregrets paying hundreds of dollars on another training facility instead of taking him here. I was referred to Wild Child from our local PetSmart. I inquired through email for their Stay and Train program as I wanted my dog to be boarded but also not forget his training or pick up bad habits. My dog stayed here for 5 days. I obsessively stalked their Instagram for updates as they post cute videos of my dog once a day. I can tell he was well taken care of and so happy to be there. Upon pickup, I felt like my dog was a new boy! They worked on him with door manners and he doesn't bolt out the door. My other concern was jumping on people. We passed by a man and my dog actually sat down right in front of him and got lots of pets! I was so impressed!! My dog also seemed more relaxed. He was a hyper furball who needed to be up and running 24/7 before I dropped him off at Wild Child. Now he's okay with laying down and chilling. He is also fine with taking naps in his crate now! He used to bark for hours on end when I crate him during the day. I can't wait to take him back. My dog seemed very sad to leave this facility and I'm sure he would be so thrilled to return. Thank you for taking great care of my furbaby.

We decided to do the 4 week off leash training with Hania for our JoJo who is a little under 2…read moreyears old. He's a German shepherd and has had reactivity since a young age. We struggled with that and heavily with recall outside. We love to hike and camp and want him to be a part of our lives! So we knew we needed to trust him for off leash adventures we would love to take. We cannot say enough great things about Hania, who worked with our dog, JoJo. From day one, her calm, confident, and absolute understanding approach made a huge difference. JoJo struggled with recall and off-leash control, and we weren't sure we'd ever be able to trust him in those situations. But thanks to her expertise, her patience, and training techniques, JoJo has made an incredible transformation. She didn't just train JoJo though, she trained us as well She took the time to teach us how to better understand and communicate with him, helping us build a way stronger bond and give him the structure and freedom he needed to live his best life. She gave daily training updates and that gave us tremendous confidence leading up to picking him up. JoJo now listens reliably, can enjoy off-leash adventures safely, and seems genuinely happier and more confident. Hania gave us the tools to not only manage JoJo's behavior but also to enhance his overall quality of life. It's been truly life-changing for our entire family. We're beyond grateful for her work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate dog trainer. She's genuinely one of the best things to happen for us and our JoJo

AMAZING program--we tried many different places before Hania and we are so glad to finally find…read moresomeone who is as focused and dedicated towards our pup's success as we are.

Lynaire is a TOP-NOTCH kennel. I used other kennels in my area; none of them even come close to…read morethis establishment. From the moment Missy and I walked into the building, til I picked her up 3 days later, I was met with professional caring employees. Missy gets so nervous when she's dropped off - she was not nervous when I picked her up. Lynaire followed actually followed our feeding schedule, did not lose her toy, and smelled great with nails trimmed. The price was reasonable. I will use Lynaire's again whenever our whole household travels at the same time. Thank you, Lynaire.

The only place I feel comfortable boarding my dogs. I know it may not be everyone's preference, but…read moreI prefer that they do not do any group play outside of same family (dogs that live/board together). Mainly for safety and cross contamination risks. Kennel cough can spread like wildfire and I don't want to risk my dog's health. And as much as my little dog may think he can run with the "big" dogs, he could easily get himself hurt in a group play setting. Dog's attitudes can change at the drop of a hat (especially in an environment that is not familiar) and god forbid my dog or any other goes Cujo out of fear or any other stress response. I know my dog is safe there and gets plenty of one on one love.

Been with Riverbank animal hospital for long time. Today I got to meet a new Vet Dr. Phillips who i…read morereally liked. Hope they keep him on. He was caring and clear with the examination with my dog. He answered all mine and husband's questions. The tech and other staff were very friendly too.

I've normally had good experiences here, but today was unacceptable. The environment was chaotic,…read moreand the staff were not helpful. A staff member called our dog's name, told us to weigh him, then walked away without assistance. My husband and I are allergic to cats and were already having reactions--we had been sitting outside because of this--but no one gave us guidance or told us to step back out once she returned and took our dog without explaining anything. Overall, the experience was confusing, stressful, and lacked basic customer service. We will not be returning. If I could give zero stars I would.