James is like a dog whisperer. I learned so much from him (train the dog owner not the dog) in just…read more2 sessions. He even came to my home so that he could train my pup in his own environment. Thank you James!

*Not Recommended for Dog Training in the Greenville area / try others first*…read more This is part of my review series on Therapy Dog Training. Our dog was recently certified and we want to help our neighbors through this long process! We previously appreciated our dog boarding at Upstate Dog Academy but we stopped going for several reasons. Positives: James at Upstate Dog Academy offers dog boarding in his home and has a yard for daily outings. Negatives: We started with lessons at Upstate Dog Academy but we later found that other area dog trainers offer classes with a mix of more positive reinforcement and our dog started making more progress once we switched. Also, our dog just didn't seem to be getting the same amount of outdoor time here as at other kennels. On our last visit for boarding, our dog looked visibly distressed as we pulled in the driveway and we decided we would not be going back. *Routes to Therapy Dog Certification: 1. Attend private lessons for beginner through Therapy Dog and then get certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) via Noble Dog Hotel. This is the more expensive option. 2. Attend classes at Astro Kennels, then take Therapy Dog class at Petsmart in Mount Pleasant, SC, and then contact a private ATD evaluator through the ATD website. This is the cheaper option.

My dog is no longer walking me... enough said! Just amazed to witness the unlocking of his…read morepotential. Invaluable!

Mindy is a one of a kind animal trainer…read more As a dog trainer, she is kind and patient. She doesn't rush the process, so that you can build a foundation to have a very well behaved pet. She helped me work on my dogs food aggression issues at meal time and his recall off leash. Her own dogs have done everything from hunting to agility to winning obedience classes. As a horse trainer, she has achieved incredible feat. In the 90s she bought a cheap off the track thoroughbred to olympic level, training him from scratch to compete (and win) against some of the best riders in the world with a stable full of million dollar horses. Give her a call, you will not regret it!

I left my dog for 1/2 day and he did great there. It's a nice, clean place and I feel good about…read moreleaving my precious pooch there.

We've been taking Tubbs here for a couple weeks now. They have taught us soooooo much. They are all…read morevery encouraging and educate you as to why you are doing, what your doing. They are helping me to be the best dog-mom I can be. Thank you for checking up on us, through out the week. They really do care. ‍‍

Dan...just a quick note to say how happy I am with with the training and guidance from Krystal. She…read morehas been a pleasure to work with. Max is not the same dog I brought home from the shelter two months ago. I know that repeating the lessons at home has reinforced the training and has helped shape his behavior. We considered some other local trainers before choosing Off Leash K9. So glad we did!

Krystal has been an amazing trainer! We see a big difference in our GSD's behavior and listening…read more Krystal incorporated many different experiences for our dog as far as training locations and incorporating distractions and games to keep his interest and mind working. She has also been very flexible with scheduling.I would recommend her for any of your dog training needs.

Tony Nila is absolutely the best trainer I have ever run into. We have 5 dogs and he did a…read morefantastic job with them. One dog is a black lab who is a registered service dog.Tony did a great job teaching him to help me. Any doubts you have with Tony I would say, please give him a try I think hes the best!!

What can I say about Tony and Grumpy Puppy, Redding is very…read morefortunate to have him there. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about dogs. What he teaches his clients is priceless. The dedication he has with this clients is extraordinarily and he's always there when they need him. I was extremely fortunate to get to work with him and what he's taught me shows that I can control my dogs in any environment. Especially with my female dog whom is deaf. Without any commands! With a very short amount of time too. However the work is on you and your family. Do yourself a favor and give him a shot and you'll be surprised on what you and your furry family members can accomplish. Thanks Tony!

Val expertly trained my dog into a fully functional service dog. On numerous occasions I have been…read moreapproached and asked if I trained her or if she was professionally trained. I always let them know that my girl "went to school" to learn some tasks. We have a line of communication and can get questions answered afterwards. We even have Val and Caleb board our dogs when we take trips out of the country and cannot take them. Run, do not walk, to book your appointment to get your dog(s) trained at Guiding Canine's. (Pics of my 70# dog flying)

I have known the owners for about 3 years and they have truly changed our lives for the better. We…read moreinitially met them living in the SF Bay Area. We have 2 Mini-Australian Shepherds and one is very fear reactive as he was attacked on trails many times as a young puppy. We had other trainers tell us our male dog would never live a normal life and could never be around other dogs or children. Guiding Canines took the time to understand our dogs and create a meticulous training plan! They simulated real life situations since we had a baby on the way with noisy toys, crying dolls, strollers... the WORKS! We are so grateful for them! Our dogs did really well with the arrival of our son thanks to Guiding Canines! We stayed in contact with them and just moved to the East Coast. We were so excited to be near Guiding Canines again! They have taken care of our dogs and setup a follow-up training schedule while we get our house settled. They're extremely flexible but always keep the dogs best interest at the forefront. Recently, they helped facilitate a vet visit for one of our pups to get checked out. I highly recommend this team because they are truly phenomenal! We are forever grateful for them for allowing our dog to live a "normal life"!

The decision to use K9 Justice Dog Training was easy, (highly recommended by a friend), but leaving…read moremy dog for 4 weeks was hard. I rescued him from a dog shelter, and I worried that he would feel abandoned once again, but after my first 1 on 1 training all my worries were put to rest. Merlin looked truly happy and seemed to really enjoy training with Wes, kind of like a good game of fetch. Watching Wes train Merlin, I could see the bond that was built in just one week. What I observed and loved about my experienced: * This training is filled with love and respect on both sides - dog and trainer. * Wes must love his job. He invests so much time into training each dog. Just like a schoolteacher, it must be a calling and he's not in it for the money. * He took time to explain all my questions and time to train me on how I can do better. I never felt like I was on a time clock. * Wes worked on my dog's individual needs, not just an expected obedience list. * After every session, I left uplifted and optimistic with the feeling that a non-reactive, well-behaved pup was in my future. Previous trainings that I tried, I would often leave the session feeling frustrated close to tears wondering if we would ever get it right. Sending my dog to K9 Justice has been the best decision and well worth every penny. If you are considering hiring a trainer, I highly recommend using K9 Justice.

Walk -- don't heel -- over to K9 Justice for the best dog trainers I've experienced so far! I took…read moremy 14-week old English Mastiff puppy to Wes for a week of training while I was visiting Toccoa. I didn't have very high expectations because it was just 1 week of training, but boy was I wrong! Wes and Destiny are truly dog whisperers. They taught my pup to walk on a leash, come when called, lay down, stay and "break" -- all in just 1 week! Each day I would pick my pup up after training, they would spend about 10 minutes with me reviewing what they did that day and teaching me how to continue training at home. They are so knowledgeable and genuinely care about your pup. I had no doubt that I was leaving my pup in good hands with them. I will definitely be signing up for training sessions over Thanksgiving and Christmas when I'm in Toccoa.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kabler School for Dogs. From the initial interview, I…read moreknew that this was the place for my Aaron Pierre. Mars is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuine in every interaction. Her love for what she does truly shines through in the way she works with both Aaron and myself. Mars took the time to understand Aaron's unique personality and caters to what he needs the most, making training such a positive experience for the both of us. We have learned so much from her, and the progress I've seen with Aaron has been amazing! Aaron and I appreciate her dearly and are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and expertise. I would recommend Mars and the amazing staff at Kabler School for Dogs without hesitation! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Mars!

Our dog has recently graduated from the Kabler School for Dogs on-lead obedience course and we…read morecan't thank David enough!! Pepperoni fell into our laps after a friend started fostering her to get her out of a kill shelter in South Carolina. We were in love with our snuggly girl from the start, but she was also timid, skittish, poorly behaved on the leash, and terrified of strangers (especially men). We tried to take her to a doggie daycare for socialization, but she was so terrified, she escaped within a half hour and was not allowed back. Over the course of six months, David helped us build Pepper's confidence and bring her out of her shell. She now sits with us at dog-friendly restaurants, greets every guest at the door, and just spent her first day at doggie daycare (no escaping! No hiding!) We cannot thank David enough for all he has done and his patience in going the extra mile for a more difficult case. We're so grateful to have a happy, healthy dog!

Very nice, very clean, new, LARGE facility. Owners are good people who are working to make their…read morepersonal dreams and passions come true, which I love. Staff are all professional, friendly, and helpful/knowledgeable. They know a lot about dogs!! Great for training as well as for boarding...we have two big dogs, but have a friend who needed to board a smaller dog and was so pleased with the accommodations, attention, and service. When our youngest pup is old enough, she'll be going to Pet Commander for the 15 day training. Have not tried the salon yet, but definitely will! Highly recommend Pet Commander Kennels!

If I could give this facility an even higher review I would. Having lived in 4 states in the past…read more5 years our 6 year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has visited a lot of kennels and this is by and far the best that he has ever stayed in. The staff is incredibly warm and inviting - we got lost on the way there and they actually drove out to find us and help us get there. They also were willing to stay a few minutes late for us when our plane was late getting back to Greenville. Our dog was incredibly well cared for and we got updates throughout on how he was doing. The facility is beautiful and large and each kennel has an indoor and outdoor space for your furry family member. Admittedly it is a pricier kennel, but honestly for the level of service that they provide it is definitely worth it. We will be visiting again for every flight that we take from Greenville in the future!

We are so glad we found this place. Michelle really loves dogs and she treated our Paw Kids like…read morefamily. My kids are really, really awkward and skittish, yet she was able to reach them both and they loved her. I like the fact that she did not crate them. My kids it seemed got along well with her Paw Kids. Imagine our surprise when we found our kids with hers. We were shocked and excited. Her pricing is very reasonable, as we had priced many in the area. We will definitely use her again.

Michelle has a very loving place for my dogs. We tried out Angel Paws for a long weekend in Early…read moreJune. She has separate fenced zones for little dogs and big, they can go in and out to play, and she made sure that my large new rescue, a young and tall lab mix, had the company of a wise older Great Dane and a playful younger dog. My older dog had his own safe area. That fellow is an escape artist in storms, but Michele was alert to his nervous behavior and looked after him. You just feel like the dogs are minded well and loved. We will return. Our dogs seemed happy and not at all eager to leave their canine camp-out! One note, she is not grooming large dogs anymore, she maybe does smaller breeds. Best inquire.