I've had a hard time finding a good daycare since I've been here on work from Chicago. Knine2five…read morewas outstanding. The staff was great with my dog, the facility was very clean, which was a huge problem at other places. They even took pics and posted them to their Facebook page. It's nice to hv a place that cares about your dog the way you do.

Ran into this establishment on a whim to get my dog's nails trimmed. I was pleasantly surprised to…read moresee how welcoming the staff was. The place was squeaky clean inside and out. I'll bring my girl back here next time. Thanks!

Review for Kathy Longwell by Nicole…read more Puppy Training Where to begin?? I really can't say enough good things about Kathy. I never write reviews, but I felt compelled to because of her outstanding expertise and help in training my puppy. Kathy's professionalism, care for the dog's wellbeing, and ability to clearly and effectively communicate with me are only a handful of reasons why I'd strongly recommend Kathy's services to anyone. What I failed to realize in the beginning of working with Kathy is how much dog training involves human training...specifically training me, the dog owner. In order to get the most out of training, I felt I needed to keep an open mind to Kathy's suggestion and never take it personally. She truly has the dog's best interest at heart. For example, one suggestion Kathy made was to start loose leash walk training indoors, then in my backyard, then front yard, then finally sidewalks. (I compared the concept to a child going to kindergarten first, then elementary school, then high school, then finally college.) Implementing her input was the best thing I ever did! He walks really well on a loose leash now outside on sidewalks (at barely 5 months old!). Had I not checked my ego at the door and openly received and diligently implemented Kathy's sage advice, my puppy would never be as well behaved as he is. Do yourself, your dog, and our community a favor by hiring Kathy.

E just completed our puppy Haley's training with Kathy. Kathy is a gift to those who hire her. Our…read morepuppy listens and understands commands. She is so excited when she does well and is praised. Kathy's technique is patience!! And it works. Thank you Kathy

Becky is amazing and knows her stuff! Would highly recommend her for in person training or virtual…read more She helped me and my family navigate some tough times with my young male Rottweiler over the phone and via online communication. She helped us implement a plan and gave us great training tools when it came to my dogs interactions with children and guests. We now live harmoniously together and don't stress about our pup and our kids or having people over. Life is better for us because of Becky and my dogs happier too! I am truly grateful for her and I will definitely call her again if I need any other help.

Becky is great with any dog. Dogs really respond to her well. I highly recommend any classes or…read moretraining!! Five Star!

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

I've read the other reviews. Unfortunately, with dogs and dog care, there are always risks…read moreinvolved. Our dogs are so close to us that it's hard not to write emotionally charged reviews when upset. Having pet care experience, I decided to see for myself, based on the nature of the reviews. When I checked out the facility- what I noticed and liked was that they don't kennel or cage dogs when boarding, unless requested. The dogs have overnight supervision. They have the same overnight staff member, so even the anxious pups with separation anxiety get the consistency that is so helpful in making them feel comfortable, safe and ok without us. They really care about dogs and it shows!

DO NOT TRUST THESE SCUM BAGS WITH YOUR PETS!!! They let our dog escape (due to their own…read morenegligence) on the very first night, then tried to blame us for it. We got a call from a stranger that found our dog on the street (who obviously has no reason to lie about it). We heard 15 different versions of how it was our fault they lost our dog. After all this the owner has the gall to threaten me about leaving bad reviews.

Erica is amazing! Her expertise as a dog trainer is rare. Despite trying various other local dog…read moretraining services, none of them have given us the same results as Erica. What sets Erica apart from the rest, is that she creates an in-home training program for you that is custom to your unique dog(s), lifestyle, and overall circumstances. In our case, we have three dogs, one who has an injury. Generic dog training advice that we would find online wasn't working for us. Every training technique from Erica has been very effective. We've seen immediate improvement in our dogs. Walking our dogs used to be stressful and now it's something we look forward to everyday. Their improved behavior has allowed us to take them more places, have more adventures, and overall make them & us happier.

We have used Revolution since they opened. Erica did great with our first boxer rescue as well as…read moretraining us as owners. She has trained several of our friend's dogs as well as a few rescues from Florida Boxer Rescue. I would recommend her to anyone who is committed to training their dog and open to learning how to reinforce the training for success.

Our feline's litter box quit working, so we needed a replacement. Those mechanical ones are…read moreexpensive, let me tell you! We stopped here on a whim to see if we could find one that worked for us. Given that we were looking for a specific type, we found JUST what we were looking for, but there really are only .. 4 or so to choose from, and be warned these kind of litter boxes run from $125-$210 depending on the options you need/want.

The manager is disrespectful! I have 5 aquariums and I shop…read morehere sometimes. I was buying a Java fern for a tank and they said they would price match. When I showed them the image they went on a ranting spree trying to match the image up. When she scanned the barcode it pulled up my image from the app and she tried to decline it. When we scanned it she did not believe us and when we scanned it in front of her she said, "well it doesn't say it on mine" WHEN IT DID.... safe to say not shopping here again. Mind you it was 4 bucks off

I contacted Ridgeside K9 after doing a google search for dog trainers in my area. My initial…read moreconsultation with Taylor was great, she asked a lot of questions about my Malinois rescue and what I was looking to get out of training. I explained to her that there were a few areas that he and I could use some help in, and we got the ball rolling. Brent showed up on the day of pickup and walked me through the process of what to expect during the time he would be training Kona and what kind of updates I would get. I got daily pictures and updates on his status. All I can say is wow, when Kona came back, he was a different dog. Brent spent about 2.5 hours with my family explaining how to integrate the training he used into our lives and how to use the tools he provided us with to make sure Kona succeeds. I think he trains the owners more than the dogs (lol). After we went through his training it was time to put it to use, he had my wife, and I walk Kona, and he gave us tips on how to correct behavior and relax and enjoy the walk. Thank you to Brent and his staff for helping us help Kona be a successful rescue and a huge part of our family.

The one star for the training, and the lack of stars for unprofessional conduct from the owner…read more(Brent). Our dog went through professional behavioral training through another company years ago. He had a solid baseline for learning and commands (sit, heal, place, etc.). Our primary issue was our dog's reactivity. We needed more help on how we as owners could manage this better. We decided to go with Ridgeside K-9 based on their stellar reviews and 4 week behavior modification board and train. Brent picked our dog up and was very thorough on what the plan was. We received a picture/video just about every evening with minimal communication attached. We were trusting their process. During the turn over, everything went well. We did notice our dog had lost a good amount of weight. He was never over weight by any means, but now we can really feel his ribs, spine, and hip bones. Nothing unhealthy though. We also noticed his bark was very different, and we figured it was due to him barking in the kennel during the turn over. Just over a week went by, and our dog's bark was still extremely weak. That coupled with our dog's weight loss had us a little uneasy. When confronting Brent over a phone call out of concern for our dog he became extremely defensive. He heatedly said our dog about drove him insane for 2 weeks due to his barking (which he never thought to mention previously), and then asked if we see a difference in him considering the training. I said not significantly. As mentioned, we've worked our dog for years, and the technique Brent taught us regarding our dog's reactivity is new to us. It had been just over a week and we were still learning to manage and get the results we need. However, before I could elaborate on any of this Brent completely flew off the handle. He was literally YELLING at me over the phone, saying I don't know what I'm talking about, we are the problem, and that I am a person who worries too much. I simply wanted to talk to him out of concern for my dog, and I felt like that meant nothing to him. My husband intervened on the phone due to Brent's disrespect toward me and it only got worse from there. We didn't get a hint of this instability throughout our prior interactions with Brent, and this left both of us completely in shock. Once things cooled down, Brent went back into a mode of wanting to help. Although this was appreciated, the damage was done. Brent has a lot of passion and pride in his work, but his temper concerns us greatly. It was like a switch, and there was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for that level of disrespect towards us.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Mark. He took in Kailey, a dog who had been considered…read morealmost impossible to handle. At the shelter she came from, only one person was able to walk her, and without Mark stepping up, she likely would have been euthanized. The moment Kailey arrived from Connecticut, Mark didn't hesitate. He immediately started working with her, patiently earning her trust and learning her quirks, her fears, and the situations that stressed her. What seemed like overwhelming challenges to others never became obstacles for him. Kailey had endured terrible abuse as a puppy, including being thrown down a flight of stairs, leaving her with deep trust issues. Thanks to Mark's patience, compassion, and understanding, she has completely transformed. Today she is living her best life and is now permanently boarding with him, where she is happy, safe, and loved. Mark doesn't just train dogs--he gives them a second chance. Kailey's story is proof of the incredible difference he makes. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Incredibly disappointing experience. Before leaving our dog, we clearly explained our concerns and…read morespecifically asked Mark if he was confident he could train her. He assured us he could. Nearly two months later, he told us he couldn't. Throughout the process, he was rude, unprofessional, and condescending. The night we called to bring our dog back home after he refused to provide the contact information for the person he planned to leave her with, we noticed he was slurring his words. Because of how concerned we were, we asked for confirmation by text of when he would be returning our dog in case there were any issues. His response only added to our concerns. I would not recommend this trainer based on our experience. It's also worth noting that there has been a sudden increase in 5-star reviews in the weeks since Birdie came home, which stood out to us because we hadn't seen that level of review activity before.

I took my 19 year old fur baby here for the 1st time and they were amazing with him and did a great…read morejob. He was very happy when I picked him up. He was sick and not groomed for a while due to his previous groomer waiting too long for getting him in for an appointment. I couldn't be more pleased. I was impressed.

They did an excellent job grooming my fur baby . Called me when she was ready and the price was…read moreright