Alisa is amazing! We just finished her basic skills class and in 6 weeks we have a different dog…read more Our dog, Bela is 2 years old, deaf, 60 pounds and full of energy. Bela was running the house as our commands were literally falling on deaf ears! Alisa taught us to communicate with Bela using hand signals. She now follows instructions like a champ! I can't recommend Alisa and You Silly Dog enough. Not only is it amazing and informative but Alisa is incredibly well priced! I can't wait to take Bela to her tricks class!

I was recommended to Alisa through a friend. My parents got two rescues and did her basic training…read moreclass. One dog is extremely lazy and the other is all puppy. They both are officially potty trained and know their commands! After attending two class sessions, I decided that my new dog, Beau, needed positive reinforcement. He's had two lessons and is excelling very quickly. He may be a very smart poodle; however, Alisa's techniques are great! As a dog lover, I highly recommend both her home classes and studio classes. I can't wait to see what else Beau can learn from You Silly Dog!

Our dog Zero was coming from foster care/rescue and we wanted to start off right with her obedience…read moretraining. We went ever Saturday for an hour at the Millersville location and it was great. We loved our trainer - and I am so sorry I cannot remember her name (she had Yellow hair!). But she was amazing, respectful, and patient with everyone and the dog parents. LOL She was very skittish in the beginning but with confidence and learning and homework we did a lot of great strides to making her feel more comfortable with us training her and being at home. She still will love checking out squirrels but we have been taught on what to do when that happens. We appreciate all you all do, and look forward to checking out more of their classes.

Friendly, professional staff, and clean facilities. Very satisfied with their services.read more

We started researching for Dog Trainers/Dog Obedience school…read more I asked tons of questions. They answered most of them. They shared a video of when they were in the news and then shared their YouTube videos from almost 15 years ago. Really? https://www.youtube.com/user/BarkBustersHO/videos Nothing current. And they said to ask any questions and now they refused to reply. Something is off. Their "office" is closed but they "answer" phone messages. And then sent voicemails when I told the I'm Deaf. For some reason I didn't get their texts even though they said they sent them. They kept "pushing" for us to make a payment.... Nah... do not hire them.

I was not happy with my services/training. I paid a lot of money for no improvement. I had the…read moretrainer come to my house less than 10 times. Each time, except the first one, the same trainer would stay for maybe 15-20 minutes (def no more) and leave. He had me barking at my dog, throwing water balloons at my dog, and throwing a mini "bean bag" not at, but towards my dog; none of which were useful. My fiance and I told him on 3 separate occasions face-to-face that him coming for 15-20 minutes was not enough and we needed him to spend more time with our dog, and he did not do that so we just stopped communicating with him. He/Bark busters also never reached back out because they got their money. Wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

We worked with Tom to prepare our dog for some major life changes, and the experience was beyond…read morewhat we hoped for. From leash skills to preparing for a new baby, he addressed every concern with patience, expertise, and real results. Our dog had a strong prey drive and would lunge at squirrels, birds--basically anything that moved. Walks were stressful and chaotic. After working with Tom, we now enjoy calmer, controlled walks, and continue to work in high-distraction areas. Obedience was another focus--commands like "come," "place," and especially "down" have become reliable, and working still in challenging situations. Tom really emphasized consistency and practice for best results, which helped a lot! Overall, Tom gave us the tools and confidence we needed to help our dog thrive in a changing household. He clearly loves dogs, but just as importantly, he knows how to teach humans. If you're looking for help with obedience, leash manners, behavioral quirks, or preparing for a baby, Tom is absolutely worth it.

We have a 2 yr old pit mix from the shelter. He had several issues including separation anxiety and…read moreleash reactivity. Tom clearly shows he's a professional and cares about your relationship with your dog. Admittedly I was skeptical if our dog would really learn to calm down but with consistency and time we have found he has made significant improvements!

While I believe the Bark Busters method could work for some dogs it did not work for our dog and…read moreit's very expensive- over $1,000. My dog barks at door, door bell, and people out of extreme anxiety. They will say he is protecting us but I do not believe that and neither does our vet who also said he is super anxious. While the method will stop him from Barking in the moment it does not deter the barking whatsoever.

Ben came out and gave me some of the best information to help educate me. The information was…read moreperfect and helped me to better understanding what was needed to be the best dog parent. With the information and his training on the initial visit, my dog was able to stay calm and not bark to the Ring going off because of the mailman . Before this training, my dog would have ran to the door/window and barked until whoever was outside is no longer in view. My dog has also shown me that he can be relaxed and not be in an anxious state all the time. This investment has already shown it was the best thing I could have done for my family and for my dog. I am very thankful for Ben and all the help that he does!

My dog Star has been to both of their locations-Annapolis & Millersville. The Annapolis location is…read moremainly for boarding and training. The Millersville location is for daycare and training. I love both locations! When Star goes to daycare, she absolutely loves it. I love getting the report cards at the end of the day that documents her actions. Bethany is our pup's trainer who we've worked with at this location as well at our home. She's helped us with basic commands as well as confidence in leash walking in the neighborhood. Star gets distracted when walking. We have lots of dogs in our neighborhood. We really love Bethany's guidance. Star has also been to the Annapolis location for boarding- week and also for a weekend. Both times she's done well. Overall, we will continue to use both locations as we are very happy with them!

We had John come visit us at our home shortly after adopting our puppy from a rescue. She was…read moreabout 4 months old at the time. We had two other dogs (both 10 years old at the time) and we wanted to make sure that our newest member would have a smooth transition into our family. We had several sessions with John which focused on teaching our new pup basic manners as well as walking on a leash. He also gave us great tips and suggestions for establishing a positive relationship with our other two dogs. It was clear after our first meeting with John that he is passionate about what he does and that he takes great pride teaching owners how to best care for their dogs. My only regret is that I didn't find out about his services sooner. John is a wealth of information and a wonderful resource for anyone that is looking to foster a positive relationship with their dog. Our main goal was to have a well behaved dog that we can take out in public and John helped us achieve that!

We had a great experience with the basic obedience class! The instructions were really clear and…read morethe lessons moved quickly enough that my dog stayed engaged the whole time. I'm already seeing improvement in her recall when we're at the park! Highly recommend these trainers and will be back for more classes.

Classes are great. Staff is wonderful. I had a few follow…read moreup questions and received a comprehensive response that was pages long.

My two Bernedoodles were groomed by this company, and both of them sustained injuries during the…read moreappointment. My male dog suffered severe cuts in his private area, between his legs, on his belly, and even on his ankle. My female dog was also cut between her legs and ended up with infections in both ears due to the groomer, Crystal. She tried to blame these injuries on "matting" and refused to take responsibility, even going so far as to suggest that my male dog somehow caused these wounds himself. Immediately after the grooming, cones were placed on both dogs. Crystal herself acknowledged the cuts while she was still working on my male dog, but I didn't realize how extensive the injuries were until I examined him thoroughly after she left. While my female dog's injuries were less severe she caused an infection in both ears by plucking her ears with who knows what infected and dirty instrument after I explicitly told her not to! My male dog's wounds were far beyond anything that should ever happen during a grooming session. What makes her explanation even more unbelievable is that the worst matting was on his chest, yet there are no cuts there. Because of this negligence, we had to rush both dogs to the vet, resulting in unexpected medical bills for treatment and medication. Both dogs were forced to wear cones for an unknown amount of time until they heal, causing them unnecessary discomfort. The vet was shocked by the injuries and agreed that what happened was completely unacceptable. I trusted this business to care for my dogs, and instead they were harmed. To make matters worse, Crystal denied responsibility and gave misleading explanations. This isn't the first time I've had concerns. On a previous visit, another groomer from this same business cut my dog's paws. I reported it to Crystal (she claimed he was a rookie groomer) trusting she would be more careful moving forward. Instead, she caused even more serious injuries this time. For the high prices they charge, I expected professional, competent care. I chose this grooming service because of their glowing reviews, but my experience has been the complete opposite. The owner, Mike Bass, didn't even have the decency to return my calls after the incident. Instead, he chose to block my number. I should have trusted my instincts after hearing how rude and unpleasant he sounded when I first booked an appointment over a year ago. And to be clear, I'm not a one‑time customer. I've been using their services since August 2024. He even fabricated claims that I had gone through four groomers before his company and that I complained about all of them. That is simply untrue. My dogs are only two years old, and they had one groomer before Pup Scouts Annapolis. This business takes responsibility for absolutely nothing. They immediately sided with the groomer, who lied about the situation, rather than acknowledging the harm done. Their pattern is clear: deny, dismiss, and defend their staff no matter what. I even had to repeatedly text Crystal just to get an appointment after the government shutdown affected our schedule. If she no longer wanted to groom my dogs for whatever reason, especially since she lives far from us, she could have simply said so instead of harming the dogs to avoid future appointments. Future and current customers deserve to know that this business refuses to accept accountability and prioritizes protecting their groomers over the well‑being of the animals in their care. What Pup Scouts Annapolis calls "transparency" is nothing more than shifting blame onto pet owners and past groomers.

Great group of folks who love our little friends and know how to shape a team - love Pup Scouts!read more