We had an excellent experience with Dory, our dog trainer and saw a noticeable difference in our…read moredog right away, our English bulldog, Kovu. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain the specific traits and characteristics of our dog's breed and personality. That insight alone helped us understand our dog on a completely different level. Her training techniques were clear, effective, and easy to apply at home even though we only have few sessions. Instead of just telling us what to do, she explained why certain methods work, which made a huge difference in how consistent and confident we felt during training. You can tell she genuinely cares--not just about training the dog, but about making sure the owners are set up for long-term success. The guidance she provided has made everyday interactions with our dog so much smoother. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and effective dog trainer. Thank you Dory! Will see you soon.

Dory Hoffman is a God send for our rescue dog Tux and us! Our dog was neglected and crated outside…read moreby the previous owner and suffers from extreme separation anxiety displaying destructive behavior. The night before her home training she gave us instructions on how to crate him at night and IT WORKED! He slept peacefully all night. The day of our training, we learned techniques only someone with her decades of expertise would know. My husband who had pets since childhood was surprised by what he didn't know. Dory taught us how to teach him boundaries and how to make the crate a positive experience. Dory's in-home assessment, training tools and positive learning techniques set us up for success. We are looking forward to joining her group training as our next step. Thank you Dory for what you do!

Amazing service over the phone, and in person. I had my 2 older but very lively scaredy cats! Very…read moreprofessional They gave them beautiful lions mane cuts without sedation, and my cats came back in perfect health and very calm I definitely recommend this place to all cat parents who want the best cuts for their cats! Also, the price was very affordable, and a lot less than most places we've been to in the area

This place should really be ashamed of themselves. Telling you an amount over the phone and when…read moreyou arrive somehow someway there's an extra 50-60$ added to your total. My dog stayed there for 5 nights and got absolutely NO sleep. Assuming they treat the dogs horrible because you walk in and it sounds like a dog pound. Not to mention, I added on a grooming service and my dog isn't clean..nails aren't trimmed I am beyond upset and disappointed in this company. The only thing they were good for was availability but I see why because they treat your dogs like I'll never take my baby back here again. Very lazy workers I paid way too much for my dog to not be properly cleaned and he's coming home exhausted as if he got no sleep while being there.. SHAME SHAME SHAME

I brought my dog to Adam for a 4-week boot camp type training to help with some behavioral issues,…read moreprimarily what I perceived as aggression towards other dogs. Adam trained my dog to really focus on us and to come whenever we call him no matter what might be distracting him. He also taught him how to properly walk on the leash. In addition to this, and in order to directly address our concerns, Adam had our dog interact with all of the dogs he had at his home, and took him to the dog park so he could socialize and be taught when his behavior was appropriate vs. when it wasn't. The training my dog got was great, but I think even more importantly than that is what my husband and I got out of this. We learned what our dogs behavior means and how to address it. We learned to look for certain warning signs when he's around other dogs that may indicate we we should avoid interaction, etc. We're now much more comfortable taking our dog to the park and allowing him to interact with other dogs. Because of that, he will get much more socialization and naturally continue improving on his training as he begins to trust dogs and people. Adam has continued to make himself available for any of my questions and additional training sessions. He has also followed up a couples time to check in on my dog and see if I had any questions. I definitely recommend Obedient Paws for anyone who needs some training for their pups.

Your dog is NOT safe here and DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE ALONE WITH YOUR DOG! My dog was attacked by…read moreanother dog during a 4 week board and train twice in the same day here on 06/21/21. They had a fight in the morning and a second one in the evening. The dogs were left unattended, together during day play. The "handlers" apparently blew the airhorns to get the other dog to stop attacking my dog, that didn't work so then ran to get Adam. What if he wasn't there? My dog would probably not be here today. My dog and the other dog were put back together later the same day, which does not make any sense to anyone with a functioning brain. I didn't know the extent of my dogs injuries due to the attack. Adam tried to negotiate with me to pay the vet bill from his vet even before me being able to see my dog. MY DOG GOT ATTACKED DUE TO YOUR NEGLIGENCE. He offered to give me a free week if I paid $500-600 for the vet bill. Just goes to show you how absolutely money hungry he is and what he's willing to put at risk ( YOUR DOG). I took my dog to our regular vet that Thursday and he had to have 2 drains surgically put into his leg to let it drain and keep swelling down. Not once did Adam apologize for what happened. Not once did he express any compassion or sympathy. That's when I realized it's all just money for him. You and your dog are just another dollar sign to him. This is just a warning for those of you thinking of coming here. He hires people off the street who have 0 dog training or experience with handling dogs to work for him. He is an extremely rough handler, i've watched him myself. The things that are done to your dog when no one is watching makes my blood boil. Please think twice about what may happen to your pup while in their care. My dog paid the price, don't let yours also. We've had a long 3 years of recovery for my dog to be able to trust other people and dogs again. He will never be the dog that he was before because of Adam and Obedient Paws. Please, if you love your dog, don't walk, RUN far away from this place and this man. You will be doing your dog the greatest service.

I was so nervous to take my dog out because she usually freaks out... bad. I went to Zoom Room with…read moreher for an evaluation to see what type of training might help. The staff was so patient and kind to a worried dog mom. Molly & I got set up for some private lessons and had our first one today. I really appreciated that the trainer, Emillie, recognized when Molly was stressed or nervous. She worked with us at Molly's pace, not mine. That made all the difference in how Molly got comfortable in the new environment. On the ride there she was antsy and scared in the car. On the way home she was relaxed and happy. That alone was a huge WIN on day one! I can't wait to see what comes with our next lessons. Check out their dog peanut butter (I had to buy more) and selection of treats (we took home some Valentine's Day dog cookies).

We were attracted to zoom room because of the great reviews and the possible socialization of our…read moredog with other dogs in group sessions. We were impressed with the staff. They were very knowledgeable and very pleasant. Based on our observations, I would recommend zoom room for groups and group training. But unfortunately I wouldn't recommend private lessons. Our new rescue puppy did have some temperament issues and they said that private would be better place to start. The only training that was offered was click training. It's a very methodical approach that takes a lot of time and patience. The trainer was very well-versed in this method but the bottom line is that one type of traing doesn't fit all. This was the only method that was offered. They didn't give us the handouts in the beginning, which would've greatly assisted us assimilating the rules and expectations of click training. They gave it to us after three sessions and we paid for four 30 minute sessions. This sessions were conducted in the main room of the facility. Unfortunately, we could hear clicking sounds from people waiting for the next group lesson which totally threw off our dog's training and was an expensive waste of precious of time. So I would definitely not recommend private training at this facility - especially at $75 for 30 minutes! On a personal note, we eventually solved the problem by having our dog visit daycare on a regular basis. Our rescue puppy simply needed exposure to other dogs and a whole lot of TLC!

While I do not have much experience with dog training through Brandy, I greatly appreciated her…read morecustomer service. I started the program and truly wanted to continue but being dual military, it simply did not work for our family. She was understanding and she ensured the door is always open for if I want to come back. From the couple interactions I have had, she is amazing with dogs and I recommend her. Thank you Brandy for helping me and my family out.

Wilson absolutely loves to go to Citizen K9 for stimulation…read moreand socialization! They are so nice and interactive with him. Highly recommend them to all dog lovers! John Lapetina

Erin is patient and always dependable. She made herself available weekends, evenings, and even on…read moreholidays to meet our scheduling needs. She's a great trainer, especially if you need help with behavioral issues.

Becoming a first-time dog owner can be frightening. It was to me, and Erin immediately brought calm…read moreand confidence to me and my kids. Weak results on our own quickly turned to his being crate trained and sleeping through the night week one. Week two he was 90% potty trained. Week three he had mastered simple obedience commands. Training him to take a shower/bath and refraining from pouncing on every visitor as soon as the front door opened took about 5 minutes each--to the point where we could practice on our own. Our dog is pretty smart, but still--Amazing! Erin was patient, on time, knowledgeable, friendly, adaptive, effective, responsive. What more could one ask? Although we have been good for about a month now on our own, we are comforted knowing we can continue to call on Erin anytime a need arises, and we have.

Lesa is awesome! Meeting her was like hanging out with an old friend. She's casual, she's cool- and…read moreshe's just the type of trainer I was looking for. We worked with my dog, Wolfe and I don't know if I learned or laughed more. Very knowledgeable but delivers her information in a way that makes it easy to pickup and implement. Thank you!

Lesa Bevan has three field champion English Setters. She has been working with dogs all her life…read more I have watched her in action, and I have watched her dogs at times when she has gone away. Love and attention. She can train any dog. I am getting a puppy in a few weeks and she will be training our family's new dog when she says the time is right. Knowing how she treats her dogs, I would never hesitate to leave my dog with Lesa

I cannot say enough about Nancy and her ability to help me with my dog.. I had an unruly 6 month…read moreold lab mx pup who was strong and all over the place,. I took the puppy classes and a private class with have and learned quite a bit. Practice is the key now!!

From the owner: Are dogs born "Man's Best Friend"? No, they must be taught…read more As an animal enthusiast, Nancy believes in positive training methods to get the best results. This benefits both you and your dog. Nancy's number one goal is to help you to train your new puppy or adult dog and turn it into a well-mannered dog! Early intervention with typical puppy issues such as handling, housetraining and biting can be corrected before it leads into behavioral issues that would require heartbroken and frustrated owners to relinquish their pet to a shelter with the risk of being euthanized. Training includes housetraining, biting, not coming when called, leash walking and aggression issues and more. Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs Puppy Training Begins in Your Home: Many families, especially first time puppy owners, have difficulty carrying over what is taught in a group setting and applying it at home. For that reason, Applause 4 Educated Paws training begins as soon as your socialize off leash with a variety of people and other puppies. Our classes are fun, creative and address the developmental needs new puppy comes home. Puppies that are not fully vaccinated can begin learning within the safety of your home. Seeing the floor plan of each home allows for assistance with crate placement, as well as many house training challenges.

I have been taking my dog to Ridgeside Tidewater for over a year and am very pleased with their…read moreservice. The entire staff is always professional and my dog is happy when he sees where I am taking him! I highly recommend their services. Thanks Matt and staff for making my dog feel part of your family! Clark N.

My dog Addie has the best recall of any dog at the dog park. She did the three week board and train…read moreprogram and really did do so much better. The trainer actually came out to my dog park a few weeks later to help me with better follow through on the training. This is a great company!

I've tried several self-service dog wash businesses, but Muddy Buddy is by far the best! I like…read morethat their washing stations are enclosed, so my pup won't get distracted by other dogs. Additionally, the stalls are so clean! They have everything you need to wash your dog, including shampoo, and brushes, plus a blow dryer/towels to dry your dog off. It is priced by the size of the dog, so I paid $15, which is a great price in my opinion!

In the past we brought our dog to Muddy Buddy on Independance and Haygood and loved them. They…read moreclosed. We didn't find a place that compared so made the half hour drive to near Oceana. We got many reminders of our appointment time and were 5 minutes early. They had no previous record of our dog. The groomer was waiting for us. All good. Told 1 1/4 hours. At 1 1/4 later Told they needed 45 more. I asked to use the rest room. I walked past her and she was wet, in a cage and two dogs, that I hadn't seen before, one was on its way out and one was on the grooming table. I should have taken my dog then hindsight! She still had Greek yogurt (don't judge) dried on her face. One eye was well groomed not the other. I can hear her toenails on the floor. I got a discount as an apology for the time. Not going back.