What an amazing idea for cold winter days if you want to get your dogs some exercise and…read moreenrichment. My dogs are fearful of other dogs, and so it's always a challenge to get them doing things outside of the home. This is the solution! Naughty Boyz Dog Training rents out their facility completely privately when they aren't opened. You book your slot, and provide your dog vaccination records- then when you arrive, you are provided a lockbox code to access the key. The whole place is yours! No one is there. There's even a little shop that you can purchase treats etc. using a QR code system (I tried it and it was so easy to use!) There's a mop and bucket for pee breaks, and bags for poop breaks. There are signs that say "don't get mad", because it's expected in an indoor dog park! Very very cool and will definitely do this again. The dogs were so exhausted after!!!

The wife found this spot that you can take your pooches for a private Sniffari! Very smart idea!…read moreVery easy entrance with code box and keys. They are fully equipped with Mop/bucket, poop bags, treats you can purchase with a QR code scan, and toys and more!! Our boys had an hour of fun and stimulation and were tired when they got home. Definitly and excellent activity for any pooch for a very low price. Highly recommend for those dog parents looking for different activities for their pooches!

We've been taking our Bailey girl there for a few years and she is always absolutely happy and…read morethroughly exhausted when I pick her up. She cannot wait to go to daycare on "daycare days" and I swear she actually knows which days it is without me telling her and she sits at the back door crying to go and then races to the car. She just loves it there and everyone that works there has been so amazing to both her and me! I recommend them 100%

We've been fans of Sadie's since we took our puppy for training last summer. Since then we've used…read morethe daycare and grooming services. All of the staff are very helpful and friendly. The facility is also well taken care of. Puppy Training - we really enjoyed our introductory puppy training class. It was a great way to introduce our pup to new dogs, people and experiences. The instructors were very knowledgable and willing to answer all questions. They seemed genuinely interested in every family. Daycare - our puppy started out loving daycare but as time went on he was more and more hesitant to go in. I doubt this had anything to do with Sadie's but more a result of his personality and experiences changing. He was going just once a week and maybe it wasn't the right routine. The staff always assured us that he had a great time once he was in and playing. It was also nice to see him on the webcam (when it was working). Grooming - after a bad experience elsewhere, we were pleased to discover Sadie's also offers grooming. Our pup always looks good after a wash and cut. He seems to enjoy the experience (or at least not dread it ;) I still think it's crazy that I pay more at his salon than I do at my own but I'm also not prepared to start doing it myself.

This is a small business run since 2009 independently by Adam Jones, a certified dog trainer, who…read morebelieves that training is more effective when it's done out in the real world, facing the challenges you actually face while living with a dog inside the city. This is not a trick learning class. This is a class to enforce confidence, quick recall, strong sit/stay responsiveness, and good leash skills. It's designed to help you be the leader your dog needs, regardless of the age of your pet. We just started one of the 6 week group classes, which occur twice a week. He runs two group classes, a Monday/Thursday and a Wednesday/Saturday. I find Adam to be very responsive when i have questions regarding the training we're embarking upon. He's very fair when making sure we have enough training time vs. the weather, since it is an outdoor class. He makes each action the dogs make into a learning experience and is mutable based on the needs of the class. Come armed with plenty of patience and don't expect your work to be done when you leave. Establishing a lifetime, trusting relationship with your pup takes a lot of time, and we're putting in 2-3 hours a day with our dog outside of class. He offers private training as well as group classes. The prices feel a little high, but they're comparable to any other trainer in the city worth their salt, if not slightly cheaper. The good news is that if you feel you need a refresher course after you finish the 6 week group course, you can drop in on a class for just 10$. You can find him on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/906.DOGS/info and at his website: http://www.alldogsgreatandsmall.com/ and can email him with questions before committing. All you need is the sign up fee, time, a 6 foot leash, and a martingale collar and you'll be well on your way to improving life both on and off the leash with your dog.

This is the only place that is willing to be there for you and your family and dog, FOR THE LIFE OF…read moreTHE DOG. It's the best deal out there

I have 3 dogs, 11 years , 10 years and a pup. My mini pack had numerous problems, barking , pulling…read moreon leash , swarming the door etc . Individually all fairly well behaved but together ? Not a lot of fun at times . After 1 session with Carol and only 1 day later , what a difference ! I'm so impressed ! The barking has diminished, the swarming at the door has stopped and we just finished a walk with a minimum of fuss and pulling walking all 3 dogs at once . WOW! Can't say enough good things ? I wish there was a 10 star rating . Thank you so much . We have a much calmer home now

Words can even begin to help me explain the gratitude I have for Coreena at 780 Kennels. As a first…read moretime dog owner I felt completely overwhelmed, not to mention the dog I adopted is a pitbull mix. We had our consult with Coreena and that's where the magic started. Everything she showed me helped right away. She gave me confidence and tools to help both me and my puppy. She took her time to get to know me and our goals so we can work together towards them. I tell her every time that she's angel, because to us, she is

My dogs have been with the team through puppy training, obedience training, private lessons, and…read moreovernight stays. I can wholeheartedly say the entire team (Adam, Nick, Angie, Corenna, and Brenda) are people I would trust my dogs with. Mully is a German Shepherd mix with anxiety and, although she loves people, she's not always so great with other dogs and she seems to have a thing about hats. Don't ask... Anyway, the team is so patient with her and practices from a place of reward training instead of punishment. My other dog, Cooper, literally whines for part of the drive home after leaving because he misses them (he LOVES his Corenna). He can tell when we're going there and bursts with excitement on the drive. It's funny. More than anything, I learn a lot from them. They make me feel like I am a good dog owner and I can overcome the things that I think I'm struggling with. They give me the tools to be better and are willing to call me out on my excuses. That part kind of sucks, but they're sweet about it. The only drawback for me is the pickup times - sometimes it's hard to get there by 6 pm due to the nature of my job, but I just work around it by only bringing the dogs to doggy day care on the days I know something urgent is unlikely. Whatever you need for your dog, I'm pretty sure they can help you figure it out in a way that works for your lifestyle.

Pros: beautiful facilities…read more Cons: "balanced training" aka not positive reinforcement or fear free Instructions to "pop" your dogs collar and even to do so repeatedly as punishment for bad behavior. If the pet owner wasn't willing to do it instructor took leash and did it  Passive aggressive coaching. If someone in class was doing something incorrectly instructor was bad mouthing them behind their back to other students instead of coaching the student how to do it better Young dogs not yet fully grown (less than 12 months old) with joints growth plates still not fully closed being pushed to jump heights not appropriate to their physical development Young dogs (less than 12 months old) falling off a full height dog walk and limping and the owners bring told to get their dogs to immediately do it again so they don't become afraid of it

The facility equipment is great and my dog had lots of fun in both the rally obedience and agility…read moreclasses. However, I won't be returning due to Seanna, the owner. She is very rude and caters only to her high level agility clients. I attended classes for 6 months and she never bothered to learn me or my dog's name and would teach class by sitting in a chair, yelling instructions at you and talking to other people in the building. You are expected to set up and take down the equipment for class, but instead of asking students for help and showing us how and where to set it up, she'll start yelling and belittling you. They also don't focus on obedience skills and it can become pure chaos in there with off leash dogs running wild.

The list of amazing things that Sherwood barks has helped me accomplish with my puppy are…read moreabsolutely endless. We took him there for puppy 1, and did not know what to expect. The first class is for owners only which took me by surprise at first, however, it made perfect sense why very soon after. Jen laid out the rules and how the training will work as well as what is expected from the owners. We brought our puppy (3 month old wheaten terrier) to puppy 1 thinking that his sit, stay, lay down, spin, which he could already do, would be the star of the class and he would be perfect forever. Get your dog around 15 puppies and all of those "tricks" go out the window in a hurry. What we soon realized is that we needed to learn how help the dog behave rather than teach it tricks. Because like I said, the "tricks" he could do in our home, were nothing when distracted. And ultimately having control of your dog while they are distracted can and will save your dogs life. Think about busy streets, parking lots, dangerous spills that smell yummy to your puppy, and plenty of others. All huge distractions where you quickly lose control of your puppy and it could lead to a horrible situation. What we have learned is that gaining control of your puppy while distracted is an art that takes lots of practice, lots of patience, and lots of coaching. While I am extremely biased, in my opinion, there is no better people than Jen, Ashton, and the rest of the staff and volunteers at Sherwood barks. The both of them have the most incredible understanding of animal training and dog knowledge, regardless of the breeds. They also helped me choose the right food for my dog so that he is eating the best possible food, and he has been the happiest ever since. Jen can be blunt when it gets wild in there, but that is only because 20 puppies can get out of hand pretty quickly and it's because you are likely doing something that you shouldn't be doing, and it is only to help you master the skill. Attending Sherwood barks once a week is something that we look forward to. My dog is now going into puppy 3 and is doing absolutely incredible. Keep them stimulated mentally and they won't chew or misbehave at all. Do yourself and your puppy a favour and make Sherwood barks a priority in your week. You will reap the benefits every single day.

Am taking the puppy class. I understand that distractions can be useful, but this is a puppy…read moreclass. I don't agree that customers should be able to bring their children to class as well. This is not a playground for them to be in the same ring as the dogs, running around, kicking toys, playing with the agility equipment.

They have many animals that are excited to love you and possibly get a forever home…read more Staff are great, very helpful. I'd highly recommend getting your cat or dog fixed. They spend a lot of time rescuing stray cats, ensuring they get fixed and have their shots. I had my small dog in getting fixed by their vet, she did very well and stayed the day there.

We came here a few days before our anniversary sort of on a whim to see if maybe we could find a…read morenew cat or kitten. We lost our cat a few years ago and I was not ready for a long time to get a new cat. When we came I made it clear that if I didn't make a connection with a cat that we would not be taking one home. Well after a long walk around the facility and visiting with a few different cats we found the sweetest one year old black cat. The staff were wonderful and helped us through the process and were very patient with us. We have always had a great experience with the Humane society and I feel better about adopting a rescue than getting a kitten from a pet store.

Our sweet boy Shadow just stayed for 6 sleeps and loved his time there. The staff were so…read moreaccommodating to our first time pet parent needs and communicated with us the whole time we were away. They also have a Snapchat you can use to see what fun the pups are having throughout the day. He had a complimentary nail trim as well and it's so nice to have that off our to-do list after vacation. Our boy did come home with a bit of a cough but that just comes with daycares of all kinds so we don't blame the staff for that. Canine Kingdom will be Shadows regular daycare now because of our great confidence in their staff.

A hidden gem. It looks like they offer a range of services. We found them while looking for a place…read morewhere we could trim our pup's nails last minute. Everyone we saw was friendly and we are definitely looking forward to bring Gunner to spend some time at the day care or for a grooming.

Lied to me... ripped me off several thousand dollars. Admits to handling reactive dogs…read moreinappropriately during sessions. Shes all ego, and will do whatever she feels is justifiable by her own ethics code. She specializes in marketing and sales

My husband and I contacted Colleen after adopting a 3 month puppy. My husband had no experience…read moretraining dogs and we wanted to be on the same page. The Diamond in the Ruff website caught my attention as I read her no punishment technique. After speaking to Colleen, we decided that a private class would suit us best. And I can say it was well worth it. We learned so much but the most important lesson for us was emergency recall. Our dog is 2 years old and we adopted a second. Both LOVE chasing jackrabbits and are distracted by squirrels. They come flying back after a few minutes when we use our word 'boomerang', to get their favourite treats. I also appreciated her recommendations on socialization. Hunter was very intimidated by children and strange things on familiar people. His bark is very intimidating. Colleen walked us through techniques to desensitized him. He now is able to look to us for direction. We have and would recommend Colleen to anyone who asked. The private lessons were perfect for us but Colleen or her assistant can help decide what will work best for you.