I would highly recommend Brenda for 1 on 1 dog training. We rescued a high energy pit bull a year…read moreago and his training experience has been a journey. He was 3 years old and completely untrained when we adopted him. We got the basics done through PetCo but we still had some troublesome behaviors we were having trouble addressing. We did 4 sessions with Brenda and the change has been remarkable. She came to our house, which helps train him in a comfortable environment and she adapts her training to the dog. A big part of training is also for us to learn how best to reinforce the commands; Brenda left us with homework for the week to practice. Woody still has some stuff to learn but we have a strong foundation to continue his training journey and a lot more tools in our toolbox. Highly recommend Brenda!

I am beyond grateful I found Brenda (Awesome Mannered Canines) she worked with me and my French…read morebulldog (who is almost 4 years old now) who is a rescue and was exhibiting strong reactivity on walks for about two years. I tried a different training program shortly after I rescued her which made her reactivity worse. I knew I had to find someone who could provide the type of training my dog would respond to. Brenda did a consultation with us and she really listened to what the concerns and goals were, and came up with a personalized plan for us. My frenchie is a different dog now in the best way possible as a result of Brenda's training methods. We had four sessions, and my frenchie can see another dog on our walks and not lunge or jump at them. It's brought a new form of connection for her and I as well because we can enjoy our time outside of our home together!

Before I discovered all American K-9 I was 100% disappointed and discouraged with all of the…read moreprevious training and gadgets that I had tried. I could not figure out why nothing was working. A colleagusuggested that I try a dog trainer named Bob Solomini that he had used in the past. His passion and confidence in Bob convinced me and even though I was very skeptical and worn out I decided to give it one last try. I am excited to tell you about my invaluable experience and what I learned from it: -my dog was only a small part of the problem, but the majority of the behavioral problems stemmed from me. Dogs aren't born knowing how to behave the way humans would like them to, so we as responsible dog owners need to teach them. -we don't automatically realize what we are doing wrong and unless a true professional who really cares can teach us the correct way we can't be sure that we will ultimately have a happy relationship with our pet. -after four years of pulling my hair out and stressful walks with my dog I wound up moving to a new neighborhood, and my dog was totally out of control when I walked him. When he saw people with dogs, he went crazy and I could not stop him from barking and pulling. In fact, he pulled me down a couple of times where I sprained my ankle and another time where I hurt my knee. In fact, most of my neighbors walked the other way when they saw us and complained about my dog's bad behavior. After the first lesson, I immediately knew that I had found something different. Humane, focused,, professional, and results driven. I am so lucky that I found all American K-9 and especially Bob Solomini. I love walking my dog now, and all of my neighbors have praised the incredible transformation that they see. This was literally a life-changing experience for my dog and for me. I am so thankful that I found somebody that really knows what they're doing and really cares -not only is Bob a great person, but also the Best dog trainer that I have ever met. I highly recommend this trainer and business to anyone who is serious about having a great dog!

I thought my sweet little rescue dog was a lost cause with leash aggression, but Bob is truly a…read moremiracle worker! Don't get it twisted - it is just as much work and training for the owner as it is for the pup! But he makes it a point to educate you every step of the way, I even felt like I understood my dog better after just the info call! He is a straight shooter but also SO patient with questions and concerns, can't recommend enough! Thank you Bob for giving me and my sweet boy the gifts of safely going on walks and enjoying parks!!!

Our Labradoodle Charlie had the best Grooming appt with Katie. Was just exactly what we were hoping…read morefor. It is so convenient to have Grooming right at The Barking Dog....Charlie goes as often as possible & loves her time there. Will definitely ask Katie to continue to be Charlie's groomer.

Once again, Katie does an amazing job with grooming our very fuzzy Jack Russell Terrier! She is…read morealways so kind and professional and Noelle loves her.

I was delightfully surprised that my dog's behavior improved immediately after just one session…read morewith Michelle.. BarkBusters works!

My 2 little pups and I are doing so much better with meeting people and other dogs, I am amazed how…read morequickly they caught on to toning down the barking. Wow I can now have people over to the house without having a crazy scene of barking. Lesson number two is tomorrow and I believe we will be working on walking the two dogs together. These two babies were rescue dogs that apparently had been raised together but had very little social skills. I really believe we're going to have no problem once we get the tips on walking because actually based on what we've already learned we've put a lot of their new tips in motion with walking and a lot of things we do around the house. I post again after we get our next lesson. So far I am amazed how Bark Busters changed our lives for the better!!!

Wow! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We entrusted Chaim with our girl, Freya. She WAS…read morevery reactive, didn't want to go on walks, was aggressive toward neighbors, etc. Now after her 4 week board and train, I can walk her through my neighborhood with no problem. We have taken her to restaurants and other errands and she is so calm! I can't recommend Good Bois enough. He is so in tune with the specifics of your dog. If one method doesn't work, he will employ another.

Chaim was an amazing trainer. He was adept at looking out our two dogs different behaviors,…read morecreating a custom plan for their individual progress week to week, and giving us tools for ongoing training. This was such a worthwhile investment and he was a great person to work with!

My first impression of Jimi came from my daughter, as she was working at Scottsdale Fashion Square…read moreand this wonderful man came into her store with an Airedale off leash and my daughter was so impressed! We knew from what she said that our future puppy would need this man to help train him. So we finally found him- THE DOG GURU. We got our puppy about a month ago and we are under Jimi's guidance in his training methods. From day one, our whole family has been in awe of the knowledge and love he has for dogs. We are so excited to continue with him. If you are in need of training, you will not go wrong with Jimi. No nonsense, all common sense and what is best for the dog...

If I could give 8 stars I would. Jimi and his expertise is something that would benefit so many…read moredog owners. From the "why" behind the training, to the execution, he is one in a million. Don't hesitate to call him, you'll be thankful that you did.

I just finished training with Mark. We needed help with pulling on the leash and introducing other…read moredogs. Mark brought his dog and we slowly introduced and built confidence each week. In a short 4 week Barrett (Australian Cattle Dog) has improved on walks and successfully had a play date with a friends puppy. I highly recommend Doggie Steps and Mark as your trainer.

The replies are timely and comprehensive. Super worth the price. My dogs started acting better…read moreafter the very first session. I felt comfortable taking my dogs to see my small family members without fear of my dogs scaring the kids. I was able to take my dogs off leash in public for photos with my wife. Mark was informed about my dogs' specific breed and gave me the tools to work with my dogs specifically. I look forward to working with him more!

Jose and Monique, owners and primary facilitators, provided exactly what I needed: a very…read morecontrolled, no-nonsense, small group environment to assist me, the handler, learn how to engage more effectively with my dog. They are a wealth of knowledge and I successfully implemented many of their suggestions. For example, a "softer" approach to the prong collar I was using, and better timing with the remote collar. I now realize I talk too much to my dog and should use more indirect, non-verbal "pressure" to communicate commands to my dog. Jose and Monique of JD Powerhouse offer a 6-week DIY Saturday afternoon basic obedience class. I enrolled to "refresh" my ability to "communicate with" or effectively handle my dog. I have participated in various obedience classes with my dog over the years, so my dog was somewhat trained. She's a 4-year-old, American Pit Bull Terrier, with no major behavior issues. Although, she did not like when other dogs barked at her (or me) and would react for short bursts until they passed us on our daily walks. Since my dog is a 70-pound, square-headed, somewhat muscular dog, she appeared the aggressor. Jose and Monique increased my confidence and ability to maintain quiet control of my dog during our neighborhood walks. As always, I needed the training, not my dog

I was referred to JD's by a colleague. I am so thankful. I was prepared to hear that Piper and I…read moreneeded all of this work and it would require their board and train but after meeting José and Monique, they quickly instilled confidence in me that Piper and I just needed to improve our communication and some basic skills. What I really appreciate in addition to their expertise, clear direction and upfront approach is that they didn't sell me on what I didn't need. José made it clear very quickly that it would not be the best use of money to board and train my dog, Piper. Instead, he offered me a customized package that would maximize the training and my money. That's badass. I have gone to other evaluations where trainers were trying to scare me into pick the most expensive package by over inflating the concerns I had. I left those feeling overwhelmed both by the price and by the evaluation itself. That is NOT the experience I had with José and Monique and it made the decision to choose them so easy. I highly recommend JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp because you can trust that José and Monique truly care about helping you to be the best owner you can so your dog can trust you and be their best. I am quickly gaining confidence and I can see Piper is too. Also, as a side note, they are amazing humans. They do great work work shelter dogs and I know I've found my training home. Thank you so much to José, Monique and the rest of JD's Powerhouse K9 Bootcamp. You are the BEST!!!

We have been working through some serious challenges with our dogs fighting, and our main goal was…read moresimply to help them safely cohabitate in the same home. We had previously completed seven sessions with another trainer at Rob's Dogs and while that experience was fine for basic obedience, it felt like 'training' rather than the deep level behavioral correction we actually needed. Thankfully, because of the Rob's Dogs lifetime guarantee, we were connected with Joel. From the first hour, the difference was night and day. Joel immediately identified the core issues and provided professional, actionable insight on how to actually shift the dogs' behavior, rather than just running through commands. We already feel significantly more confident moving forward and have total trust in the tools and guidance Joel has given us. If you are struggling with behavioral issues that go beyond the basics, I highly recommend working with Joel. We are incredibly optimistic about the progress we'll make in our upcoming sessions.

My 81 year old mom moved to an urban setting with a small yard and a neighborhood with lots of…read moresmall, yappy dogs that sets off reactivity in her German Shepherd. Although the dog has been through several training programs, she had recently reverted back to being reactive on leash: barking, pulling, and lunging at any dog that barked at her or gave her a "look". Thankfully I found Rob's Dogs through a search online. Rob offers dog training either through individual sessions sold as a packet of 8 or 3, or you can elect to do a board and train method. Since my mom's dog had done two board and trains with other training facilities in Florida and Texas, I opted for the individual sessions sold as a packet of 3. Not to disparage the other training schools, I want to note that the dog had learned a great deal of commands, but she was a little rusty and selective when doing them and was selectively reactive on leash around other dogs. What we needed was a trainer that could come to my mom's neighborhood and see the dog being reactive in the environment where she was going to be walked. Thankfully Rob's Dogs offered this as an option. It cost a significant amount to do this, but it was possible. The additional cost was for the mileage and drive time to my mom's place. We had a meet and greet at the facility. Rob, the owner, met with us and got the back story on the dog and the current behavior problems. He took the dog and walked her around a bit and near other dogs, tested her response to commands and leash pressure. He explained the package options available to us. He also made us aware that we would be using both a prong collar and e-collar to reinstate her former training. We had these tools, but my mom hadn't used them with the dog since she left Florida, and I had never used them. We were assigned a trainer who was contracted by Rob. Lauryn was super friendly and had a love and full understanding of the German Shepherd breed. She herself had a German Shepherd. She went over the operation of the two collars which I was not familiar with at all. Rob's dogs sent us a link and password so that we could watch some important training videos. His website also had some very useful training tips. I highly recommend watching/reading this information carefully and then reviewing it again each week. It's easy for owners to slip into bad habits quickly which results in their dogs behaving in ways they don't want. You will have to enforce rules and get into a routine. Restrictions can be lifted once the dog consistently behaves as desired. You will find that YOU will have to do the hard work. The trainer and Rob's Dogs will assess your current situation and give you the tools and training to use those tools to reinforce good behaviors. It won't happen overnight. You will need to work with the dog for at least an hour each day to reinforce the seven commands and expectations. As I mentioned, we only had three sessions. This training was going to determine whether or not my mom could keep and handle her dog. Immediately after the first session, we started using the tools and putting restrictions in place inside the house to set the law of the land. Right away, we noticed a difference. While the dog was already really well behaved in the house, it improved her response to us when we walked her outside of the house. The prong collar made a drastic difference in her behavior when she saw other yappy dogs on the walk. I no longer had to worry about her lunging, pulling or barking incessantly in an aggressive stance. She still got up, moved forward, and barked once, but it was all very controlled. I didn't have to use all of my strength to hold her back. The real test came when my mom was able to walk her dog around other yappy dogs. After session two, my mom was easily able to do this, and I felt confident that continuing this training would allow my mom to keep her dog. Her German Shepherd is sometimes still reactive, but it is much more controlled and manageable now. In time, and with continued consistent practice, I believe my mom's dog will eventually stop the reactivity altogether. She has already shown amazing progress and only slips occasionally. If you are looking for effective dog training (well, really we know it is human training to learn how to effectively communicate with the dog), then consider Rob's Dogs. You will work hard to get your dog's behavior issues resolved, but the longterm results will allow you to have a wonderful relationship with your pet.

My entire family are huge fans of furbabies resort and spa in paradise valley. The first time I…read morevisited this location I was immediately impressed with the decor and the cleanliness of the facility. It smells clean! Francine was so lovely and gave me a tour if the gorgeous facility. She took the time to explain grooming, day camp and overnight options with me. She recommended Tori to groom my handsome havanese, named Teddy brewski and she does an amazing job. Teddy adores Tori and I just can't handle the cuteness. She listened to all of my concerns (as Teddy is getting a little older) and had a few details that need a bit of extra attention. I am so happy and so is Teddy because he loves being the most handsome dog in the 85253. We love her so of course we recommended furbabies to my parents. My parents recently rescued a beautiful cocker spaniel named Josie but were a little concerned as she had a pretty rough life before being adopted. She was so scared and timid so we didn't know how she would interact at a doggy day care or grooming. But, Francine took the time with my parents and explained training options offered at fur babies as well as doggy day camp. So, Josie went for training sessions and to play with some other doggies. Each time she did a little bit better than the last. Josie built up the courage to get groomed and has been getting gorgeous by Tori and most recently spent an entire vacation in a suite at fur babies! She did so well. We were sent updates in a portal with pictures of Josie each day. When we returned, Francine told us that Josie blossomed into a confident dog! It has been beautiful to see the transformation from a once timid and scared dog to a gorgeous and confident cocker spaniel! She loves other dogs and is now doing photo shoots! Who knew we had two models in the family? We can't say enough about the entire group of people that work at the fur babies in paradise valley. There is a person there 24 hours a day and the facility is amazing! Just walking in the doors and watching the dogs play is an instant seratonin boost. No wonder why all the people that work there are so happy! Highly recommend for your most precious furry friend!

Very sad to be having to post this but neither the manager of the Quarters or owner ever replied…read moreback regarding the attack of my dog at their daycare. We've had several dogs get groomed there and attend their daycare program. See text thread and pictures below. They have completely ghosted me. We have since found another daycare with a veterinarians office on sight.