Please do yourself a favor and find a reputable, independent groomer. The first time I brought my…read moredog here, I was somewhat satisfied. The groom wasn't perfect, but it cleaned her up enough. The second time, with a different groomer, we were informed the previous groomer had actually used shears on our double-coated dog, causing visible coat damage. This new groomer seemed knowledgeable at first, and we were very impressed by the job she did, until we got home and realized she had cut our dog's tail-- something we had explicitly instructed her NOT to do. Now my dog's coat is permanently damaged from their negligence, and her tail was bluntly hacked just days before our wedding, where she was expected to play a vital role and be in photos that we will have to look at forever. These "groomers" have zero respect for owner's instructions and minimal knowledge of proper grooming care. I will never trust them with my dog again, and I strongly urge others to take their pets elsewhere.

I've accompanied my neighbor a couple of times to PetSmart so she can get needed supplies for her…read morepuppy. Their prices are more reasonable than what you would find in the grocery store and they have a lot of buy one get one 1/2 off offers among the merchandise. Pets are permitted inside. They offer both grooming and Pet training services but she has no need of either of these services since she has had pets before and has her own groomer. She is able to find food, treats toys, as well as bedding for her new puppy. She told me that do have a rewards program for frequent purchases. She likes to shop here since they have a wider selection than other Pet supply companies. Each time I've accompanied her staff is both friendly and helpful to get the right things that she needs and answer any questions she has. I love looking at the dogs and cats they bring in and on one occasion was offering adopt a cat from a rescue organization in the store. The place is clean and well organized. No matter what type of pet you own including small exotics you can always find something that you need here.

our trainer (Lily) was great! if you're a first time dog owner I highly recommend Fetch & Follow…read morethey will take the time to answer questions and throughly work with you one on one. super professional and flexible time scheduling

From the owner: At Fetch & Follow our goal is to provide freedom for dogs and their owners. Call now to schedule a…read morefree consultation!

Highly, highly recommend Say It Once Dog Training! We have used them for our two pups with trainers…read moreDonna & Michelle. They were both wonderful and really took the time to explain each of the dog's behaviors - the how & why. After your first in home visit, you're able to take your dogs to group classes which are held all over the city & suburbs. These classes are awesome for our reactive dogs - it gives them the exposure they need in a controlled environment. I have never been made to feel embarrassed or bad about my dog's behavior which I have experienced at other training organizations -- that is why we hired them! I really feel that I have a strong support system with Say It Once. While we (my fiancé & I) need to stay on top of training on our own, our dogs show so much progress each training sessions. Love Say It Once!!!!

I can't even begin to put into words how grateful I am to Say It Once Dog Training and most…read morespecifically Michelle!!They are the best in the business! Michelle is extremely knowledgeable and patient. She is there for you when you need help and right next to you to celebrate your successes. She will be you and your dogs biggest cheerleader! You cannot go wrong with Michelle and Say It Once Dog Training!

My experience here could not have been better. I did loads of research on trainers prior to making…read moremy decision, as I had specific issues I needed to work on with my dog, Gus. I wanted to be involved in the training along the way because part of my struggle had been establishing dominance/ taking the lead. I wanted to be working on that dynamic from the beginning, not just trying to take over once someone else trained him. Sit Means Sit was the perfect blend of introducing concepts to both me and my dog, setting the foundations with repetition (took some of the legwork off my plate), and then after each session practicing with both me and my dog to assure we were understanding. My at home lesson was invaluable. Talking through our issues in the space where they are occurring was crucial for customized tips. Some concepts are difficult to implement in certain setups, and Lisa was genius at thinking of alternatives. It can also be hard to describe what's going on without seeing it. The at home lesson gave that opportunity and Lisa was able to understand my dog's excitement and not only better explain his actions to me, but also she was able to suggest more creative ways to work with him in our unique space. Before training, Gus was next to impossible to walk. I'd spend 30 minutes standing in one spot waiting for him to calm down and give me attention. He pulled me so hard once going after another dog, he completely took me down. After training we are able to enjoy walks at my pace (not a constant sprint ). That's just one highlight of the improvement Sit Means Sit accomplished with my big ball of pure energy. I had such a wonderful experience with all the trainers I worked with. Christina had a great sense of humor that I looked forward to during our sessions with Gus. Someone who can laugh with you about how awkward you look and feel learning new concepts is a gem. Evan was like an accidental therapist who you don't mean to spill your guts to, but you do because his energy is so calm and understanding. THESE are the types of people you want working with your family pet, and with YOU. I can get tense training my dog, but they put me at ease the entire time. Additionally, Alicia was remarkably accommodating to my insane schedule and always able to promptly connect with me and figure out how to get me in. I'm a sucker for customer service and Alicia's bubbly personality is a perfect fit. I was so impressed with SMS, I signed up for puppy class, too. I know training can be an expensive investment and you want to be sure it's worth it-- this is worth it. Don't waste money doing multiple other trainings that don't quite click because they are more affordable. Do it right the first time here!

Our dog, Penny, is a rescued pitbull and the sweetest dog in the entire world to us, guests and…read morestrangers on the street. She did however have a terrible habit of pulling (think of a sleigh dog. That's what she looked like while pulling us, ugh) Enough was enough. Eventually we would have gotten hurt or she could have gotten lose & hurt herself / another dog. She also showed aggression towards other dogs and growls, barks and pulled even harder than normal. Inside she was a princess and outside she looked like a mean evil pitbull. It made us as dog owners look bad. Plus, we couldn't enjoy our summer with an uncontrollable dog. We decided to head to a free consultation. We were referred here by the owners husband. After the consultation they said most likely she won't need a harness anymore, only a leash. I laughed on inside. Guess what.... They were right. Since training, we've only needed a collar.. No more harness! We did the 3 day training program which meant penny would get dropped off here and spend 8 hours with a trainer 1 on 1. It also includes 1 day at home which was very helpful & 3 months of group classes which are 2x a week. They took videos of her training and sent them to us. In the videos they explained what they were doing and why it worked. We can always look back on those videos if needed. That's very helpful! The price seemed steep at first but essentially you are getting 3+ months of training for the price. Peace of mind knowing my dog is safe is priceless. Linda and Bridget did an excellent job. Penny Is more controllable now and doesn't pull on the leash. Group classes will really benefit her and I can't wait to start. I'm thankful for sit means sit. I used to dread walks and we couldn't even do fun stuff like the parks or camping. Now, we can finally have fun with our dog. Most importantly, she is much more safe since we can control her.

Maverick had his third session tonight and I couldn't be happier with his progress! Paul cares…read moreabout what he does and wants to help every dog possible. I'm very thankful to have him helping me with Maverick!

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I had first given it 3 stars on google, but Lyn's actions made me drop a star…read more As to the e-collar, I will never ever use it. It was so tight on him that I could barely get it off! Im NOT kidding! Now to mention the massive matted knot in his hair behind his ear that the groomer had a hard time getting it shaved off. Angry, oh yeah! Then I found a scab with matted hair on his neck around his jugular vein! She said it must be an old scab...ah NO! Now it's a trip to the vet. All I got from Lyn was the e-collar has to be tight and basically if I dont follow through with that, it's on me. After the massive hair knot (rough collie long hair), Im not putting him thru that. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ON WHAT YOUR DOG WILL BE PUT THRU! I will never recommend this place!

Great people and great with dogs but the price is a bit expensive for what they do. I took my dog…read moreto their for a puppy consultation where I thought they was gonna help teach me how to train him to sit and stuff but no they just explained it without any Demonstrations.

Paul, Tammy, and everyone else at AB Canine are first class people. They truly care about the…read moredogs. We've only been to two classes so far but look forward to many more.

Paul and his staff are great, very professional. They are patient with all the owners as well as…read morethe dogs. The dogs have a great time while learning.

I've seen her train many dogs over the years, and she's been successful with each one! She even…read moretrained my Scamper many years ago. Definitely would recommend her!

From the owner: Locally- owned, positive-based training with the belief that every dog can and wants to be a…read moreproductive member of the family. We focus not only on the dog, but also the home and family. Call Today!!

I had such positive training experience with Paw & Order. They help me understand a lot of how to…read moreeffectively communicate with my teenage pup and supported me to safely use tools and better understand them. They have a safe environment and trainers that are able to provide my pup socialized skills, clarity in communication and time that I wasn't able to provide him with. Elissa is so kind, patient and very supportive. Honestly, all their trainers are so passionate about dogs, they care about them so much and advocate for the dog's success, they will all help you to become a better and responsible dog parent. I LOVE that they help me strengthen the bond with my beloved one and there for me all the way through (super responsive!) My pup came home more confident, focus and happy. He is now a proud CGC pup, were able to enjoy our outings safely together and have a great start to discover all the adventures life throws our way. The best part is that we will have their support for life, join the community and learn about more training to bond our relationship in a healthy way. The upsetting part was that I wished I had known and started with them and not waste my money on other trainings prior! I'm definitely coming back here when I get my second dog. It's SO worth it.

My husband and I contacted Paw & Order to inquire about training our anxious dog to go to the…read morebathroom outside rather than inside our house. Paw & Order had some availability for an in-home consultation that would last about 1.5 hours and cost $100. The trainer was named Jamie, and she arrived at our house on time. She had a pleasant personality, and she talked in depth with us about our dog's behaviors and her proposed training techniques. She spent most of the time talking with my husband and me, and she observed my dog only for a couple of minutes in a bed and on the front stoop. Jamie said that Paw & Order uses balanced training that combines positive reinforcement (e.g., adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior), negative reinforcement (e.g., removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior), positive punishment (e.g., adding an aversive stimulus to reduce a behavior), and negative punishment (e.g., removing a desirable stimulus to reduce behavior). Jamie said that she would initially use positive reinforcement (e.g., a door bell and a lure stick) with my dog to build her confidence. Then she would consider using a choke collar, a prong collar, and an e-collar that feels tingly. She said that she probably would not use the prong collar, but my husband and I would need to consent to using the other collars. At the end of the consultation, Jamie gave us a contract to consider signing. The contract said that we would receive 4-5 sessions within 6 months of the start date, and lessons would typically be scheduled every couple of weeks. The total cost would be $1,835. We would be required to send a weekly text or email about the dog's behavior as well as upload a video showing each household member working with the dog. In the end, my husband and I ended up not hiring Paw & Order to train our dog. (Our adoption contract with the animal shelter had prohibited choke chains, prong collars, and shock collars, and the shelter employee specifically mentioned to not use this company.) I, however, do feel thankful that Jamie gave us some useful training tips, such as using hotdogs, a bell, and a lure stick.

That other person's review couldn't be further from the truth. Two years ago we had a HUGE issue…read morewith our male GSD's aggression, in just a few coaching sessions and a full summer of hard committed work on our end we got our problems solved and haven't had another issue since. If your look for a dog trainer that will help you with all your behavioral issues, from mild to full blown aggression, Greg is the only call you need to make. He's super straight forward and blunt about how to train your dog and how well you're doing, but he gives you a reason why something shouldn't be done a certain way and how to correct it for the next time you have to correct your pooch. If you want my personal recommendation feel free to call me 412-213-7982 and I will be more than happy to share our entire story with you and how much Greg has helped us out and inevitably saved us from potentially having to put our boy down.

Boomer my new GSD was trained by Greg and his amazing staff a few months ago. We started this pup…read moreoff right as I listened to everything Greg told me to do from the moment we adopted him. Couldn't be happier! This little guy (now 100 lbs!) is so wonderful and I due it all to the training received from Greg Smith Canine Consulting. Thank you!!!