Long story short: Capitol K-9 is the best, and Brian Costelloe is THE GO-TO GUY for dog training!…read more We are expecting our first child in July and just moved back home to Alabama from DC. To prepare for the baby, we needed help with some basic training reinforcement for our two year old Goldendoodle, Maggie. She's a very smart girl, but very stubborn, and after countless hours of research, we found Capitol K-9. Thank God we did. We are amazed with Brian's work on our dog's behavior, obedience and overall temperament since her ten-day training session with him. Worth every penny- and his prices are super reasonable to begin with. As any dog owner, we really missed our girl while she was gone. But Brian stayed in regular communication with us about her progress, and we loved getting videos and pictures from him. This was so important to us and she clearly loved Uncle Brian and because he treated her like one of his own. After her initial training session, we're looking forward to bringing her back to Brian for an advanced training session sometime in the near future. Do yourself a favor and call Brian- you'll be so glad you did!

From the owner: At Capitol K-9 I train everything from house pets to Police K-9s. If you have a dog that doesn't…read morelisten, disobedient, doesn't come when called contact me Brian Costelloe I can help! PLEASE remember that young puppies around 12 to 14 weeks old are MUCH easier to train than adult dogs. I offer 1 on 1 training and I also offer a 10 day "Board & Train" program for obedience training.

I brought home my new German Shepard two days ago from Alabama Canine. He is AWESOME and…read moreunbelievably well trained!!! I haven't had a dog in over 20 years...and I was nervous...puppies are cute but I knew I needed a dog with a strong foundation in obedience; I wouldn't be very good at housebreaking, keeping off of furniture, chewing, running away with the leash -- and all of those "cute" things that puppies do. After literally years of talking about it, I took a chance and trusted the judgment and skill of Emily Richardson at Alabama Canine. She suggested a puppy with just the right temperament, and then that puppy stayed with her for board and train for a few months. My cuz and I picked him up last Sunday, and then started the 4 day, almost 1800 mile drive home to Las Vegas. He was PERFECT! He spent all day in SUV in his crate, entertaining himself better than most adults on such a long drive. No whining, no barking, no accidents, nothing. He had his deer antler and his squeaky toy....and he really was perfect. Each night at the hotel he always let us know he had to go outside to do his biz. Even though he is still a puppy, and everyday was something new with brand new people, he was always happy and loving -- he LOVES people! We got home two days ago, and he has settled in as if he's lived in Vegas his whole life :-). I asked Emily to train him for the pool in addition to his obedience training....and he is swimming laps! We all have so much fun just watching him chase his ball in the water. But most importantly....Emily spent the time on pick-up day going thru his training with me, wrote down all I needed to know about transferring his training to me, and off we went. Now that we are home, we practice his training every day, and he is so much better behaved than I ever hoped for. Took to his doggie door immediately for the outside biz. Finally, I want to say that Emily texted (is that a word?) me pictures, updates and little videos of his training almost every day -- and it really may have been every single day. I'm so grateful to her and Alabama Canine for my beautiful well-behaved puppy. Sally Miller

They re awesome. They have done a great job with boarding and grooming my golden. My dog is…read morealways happy and In a sweet mood when I return home. She gets to okay outside and sleep inside.

My wife and I took our labradoodle here six times. Six times, we asked them to cut his hair the…read moresame length all around. We paid $70 every time and didn't get the haircut we requested once. They had a chart that had the instructions we repeated six times written down and highlighted. The last three times, we asked them to repeat our simple instructions, "same length all around." After our last visit, I returned my dog to get his tail and ears trimmed to the length we requested. They agreed that his cut did not match the one we requested, so they took him in, trimmed his tail, and walked him back out without trimming his ears. When I asked for them to trim the ears, they said they had no time but would call me back when they did. They never called, so I called them and made an appointment. Then, the day before his appointment, they called to let me know they would charge me for another haircut. I'm giving them two stars because they try hard to be friendly.

I was in Montgomery for two months- the Barkery was a lifesaver! My dog, Hazel, does not like to be…read morealone apparently and was crying all day back at my temp housing. I found the Barkery and they immediately took her in at their day care! Everyday she was looked after and made my trip much less stressful! I even had Hazel groomed while I was here- they did an amaze job! Thank you!!

We LOVE Camp Bow Wow! We've sent our dog Larry to Camp Bow Wow's day camp twice a week for the last…read moreyear and have also boarded him there multiple times, up to ten days at a time. We can't say enough wonderful things about Jeff and his team! The staff treat us and our dog like family, always greeting Larry with kindness and enthusiasm by name. They watch the dogs and care for their safety with complete vigilance. I've always felt total peace of mind leaving Larry in the care of the team. The place is clean, friendly, and highly professional with awesome play areas and suite options for the dogs with live cameras. Larry has also always hated his baths, and the team ply him with treats during bath time to make it more fun for him. I know he is always well cared for, happy, and safe at camp. Thank you to Jeff, Anna, Katie, Madison, and the whole team!

Everyone was so sweet to my girl. I really appreciate the transparency from the staff and the…read moreability to watch my pup during the day. The owner was very helpful and you can tell he really takes pride in his business. I appreciate him making an effort to talk with me. I do feel that their setup provides a safe environment for all the pets. I was impressed at the level of training they require for their staff. Everything was clean.

I would recommend Clint to anyone who needs his services. Great guy who 100% knows what he is…read moredoing. Our German Shepherd Lilah would agree too. It is actually amazing watching him work. Rob and Edie Rowsey

Clint worked with our fear-reactive Malinois over the past month and she is far more relaxed, her…read moredemeanor is better, and we are able to go off-leash with her now in public settings, which was never possible before. Before, she was unable to be near other dogs, couldn't let her off leash unless we were completely alone, and constantly worried about her in public. He taught us how to correctly read her and understand her so we could then set her up for success. He used lots of desensitization, counter-conditioning, and reinforcing positive decisions to communicate to her the correct response to things that scared her. We are able to reinforce her trust in us now, and now have gained priceless knowledge for both ourselves and her. She has been able to greatly reduce any anxiety and stress she has and we now have a much stronger bond and can see a visible difference in her. We are thrilled with the work Clint did with her and how he gave her and us the training to allow her to live in a much happier, stress-free, and confident place.

I can't imagine life without having worked with Carolyn to train my dog, Ollie. She helped make…read moresure Ollie was well behaved both on leash and off. We started with a series of weekly Zoom meetings to practice leash skills before moving to in-person classes to practice off-leash skills. Carolyn would leave us with things to practice during the week and followup with an article that provided extra information in writing. Then the next week, we'd demonstrate how well the new skills were coming, she'd offer feedback, and then we'd move on to the next body of skills. By the end of the classes, I felt comfortable taking Ollie to the park for hikes or the beach for walks. I lean on her training and email advice when tackling new skills like heeling alongside the bike. And to say one more thing: she is developing a very strong community of well behaved off leash dogs that meet regularly for group walks and dog to dog socializing. I never imagined this is the training or community I would leave with when engaging Carolyn for training. I simply wanted a dog that wouldn't jump on visitors, now I have a dog that I can confidently take on trips and out to lunch. I'm forever grateful!

Carolyn is fantastic! My Jack Russell terrier, Molly, was anxious, slightly neurotic, and did not…read moreget along with other dogs. After just one lesson, I learned what I could do to reduce her anxiety, and WOW what a difference in Molly. We only needed one lesson, and within weeks, Molly's behavior had improved so drastically that she was able to go to group play and not snap at other dogs! On walks, she no longer pulls or barks at other dogs. In the house, she's no longer a maniac! Thanks to Carolyn, Molly can relax! We join Carolyn on her group walks--a great time for Molly to socialize and mind her manners while learning to ignore distractions. I HIGHLY recommend taking your dog to Carolyn--puppy, adult, whatever, you will see a difference in your dog's behavior!

Loki spent some time at The Copper Cottage Canines for basic obedience training, and WOW--what a…read moretransformation! He's always been a sweet boy, but his manners needed a little polishing. Brandon and Nicole absolutely delivered! I received fun updates, adorable pictures, and even video calls whenever I needed a check-in. The training results were fantastic--Loki now walks calmly on a leash, comes when called, and actually listens to commands! It was exactly what I asked for, and they nailed it. He got to socialize, play in the beautiful turfed yard, and most importantly, he was treated like family. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Loki loved it there, and I could tell he had the best time learning and growing. Huge thanks to The Copper Cottage Canines for turning basic obedience into a fun, positive, tail-wagging success!

It took us a long time to find a trainer that I trust. I am very protective over my babies and very…read morepicky when it comes to leaving them with someone else. With that being said, I could make a LIST of expectations that Copper Cottage Canines met and far exceeded! After getting to know the owners we dropped our boys off for training a few months ago (for context, we have two large pit bulls). The results have been nothing short of incredible. I was even able to get birthday pictures of them with hats on, sitting still with a big steak infront of them, which is extremely impressive if you know my two! I would trust them to walk on a leash with my 80year old grandma! Not only did they help shape better daily behavior and obedience, but they treated my boys with the same love, patience, and care that I would. That kind of trust is rare and priceless. They truly go above and beyond, not just in training but in building a relationship with each dog. Rockee (my oldest) was with them on his birthday. They sent me a video of the whole staff singing happy birthday to him. You can tell this isn't just a job to them--it's a passion and that makes all the difference to me. If you're looking for someone who will treat your dogs like family and deliver real results, this is the only place I would ever recommend. I wouldn't trust anyone else with the two most important parts of my life.

Groomers need to educate themselves on what and what not to do with specific breeds. It was also…read morevery hectic and chaotic when I went to pick up my dog. I took a pic of how I wanted my dog to be groomed. It wasn't close. We have a regular groomer that we use but she stays full. Won't be using this again.

We have been very happy with the grooming our Malshi has received from Kritters Creations over the…read morepast three years. Everyone is just wonderful, gentle, caring professionals.