Taylor and King's K9 Kennel and Training are still awesome. Frankie is now two years old and goes…read moreand hangs out for board when I go on vacation. I trust Taylor with him, so she was the first person I thought of when I needed a place for him to stay during my move. He has now been with her a month and while it's killing me, I know he is safe and happy. She keeps me updated and sends pictures. :)

From the owner: Kings K9 offers personalized dog training tailored to your specific dog's needs. Ranging anywhere…read morefrom basic obedience and house manners to sport dogs and behavior modification. Kings K9 also offers group classes and overnight boarding.

I am so very hurt and disappointed with the grooming services that I received from PBF. This was my…read morefirst time coming in this groomers. I found them online. I dropped my Shichon (Shih Tzu & Bichon Frise mix), Shadow, off for his spring/summer cut. What was returned to me is something that did not even resemble my baby. Although he is brushed daily his hair still gets tangled and matted in some areas, however, not to the point where he deserved to be skinned beyond recognition. The groomer "texted" me to inform me that Shadow had some "extremely matted" areas which needed to be shaved. That is understandable, however, to shave him completely bald all over was nothing more than pure laziness and ridiculousness. The groomer owed it to me to call and discuss which me any extreme deviations outside of what was discussed. Shadow's face was not matted. They could have at least groomed his face cute enough to go with this hideous scalping. Above all, they charged me $40 for detangling and dematting as if they went in phases when clearly they just went straight in with the clippers and cut off all his hair. This first impression will be my last visit.

Our pup Winston has been going here for nearly a year now and we are always very pleased with his…read morehaircuts. He is a doodle so his hair can get quite unruly if we do not stick to a regular grooming routine. So glad we found Pets Best Friend, cannot recommend them enough!!

Lauren, owner of Simply Balanced K9 has been training my service dog, Gracie for several years now…read more Because of her, Gracie is such a great help. Her skills have grown exponentially! If you have a rambunctious puppy or a mature dog who has some bad habits, I highly recommend Simply Balanced K9 for you and your dog. The biggest thing I've learned is sometimes it's not my dog's problem she is naughty, It's mine! Lauren taught me consistency is what not just a service dog needs, it's what dogs and their owners need! Love this women owned business!!!

We sent our pit bull, Ollie, there and we are happy to report that he is now the best boy. We…read morerescued him from the shelter in 2018 and we quickly saw that we had some work to do. He pulled on the leash, barked at the door, and had bouts of aggression when he didn't get his way. I felt uneasy having guests over because I felt like I had no control over my dog. Basically, my dog owned me.. not vis versa. He did ~2 weeks of the board and train program at SMS Raleigh and even though we were nervous to send him away (it felt like forever!), we loved getting bi-weekly updates from his trainer and seeing his progress. Training Ollie will always be a work in progress but the biggest different we have seen is that HE LISTENS! Hallelujah. My friends come over and say they see a huge difference in him - he's calm, sweet, and charming. He is still a dog.. he does bark at the mailman, and sometimes pulls on the leash, but if we correct him, he is happy to obey. I also love the fact that we have free access to the group classes 2x a week and have the opportunity to continue training him. Overall, we are very happy with his progress and we are dedicated to continue training him with the SMS methods.

The training is nothing short of amazing. You and your dog will be happy with the results…read more No one was more apprehensive about going to an e-collar for my dog's training than I. Colby the owner explained it best to me when he said "It's not about punishment, it's about attention and boundaries. Dogs want to please their owners, so once you have their attention their instinct takes over and training becomes easier. The strides and response to this training are remarkable. So pleased with the results so far. I am happy and more importantly my dog is happy. We have only had 3 private whole day training sessions, and tonight we will attend our first group training. Looking forward to this as it can only help build on the foundation established in the private 3 lessons. The training is not inexpensive, however it cheaper than replacing carpet not to mention several pairs of shoes, baseboards ETC. I recommend sitting down with Colby or any of the other trainers and let them explain why this works. You won't have any regrets. Rick W

this guy is amazing! the training he has given our German shepherd is phenomenal. The improvement…read morethat our German shepherd has made over the last couple of months is amazing. We would definitely recommend this trainer to everyone. Sam is definitely knowledgeable in the training of dogs.

From the owner: We provide a highly effective, human-canine, Transformation Process, that properly and uniquely…read moreaddresses specific needs, desired behaviors, and overall Enrichment & Fulfillment, of the lifelong Joy that Dogs bring us. We do this very Transparently and Collaboratively - with the owners involvement. We use browser based portals for VIDEO reviews, edits, narratives and "HOMEWORK" assignments, that are accessible 24/7, and add a higher level of specific pet intimacy, precise development, progress and a visible Transformation.

I am surprised by the negative reviews. My dogs have trained with Nancy and they board with her…read moreregularly and have for many years. I have never had any of the experiences cited. Here is my experience. Nancy understands dogs at a very core level. I have two German Shepherds with one that can be people and dog aggressive. Nancy does not shy away from those types of situations but rather leans into them. She has an innate sense of what is causing the behavior and is highly successful in addressing the issues. Many trainers just go the other way when aggression is involved. But to be clear, dog training is not magic. If the owners are not willing to work with the dog, any training will be only partially successful. Nancy is a long-time trainer of search and rescue dogs. She understands what drives a dog. She works with them based on their breed and what is needed. And sometimes she needs to get their attention which is where "getting rough with them" - NOT hurting them, NOT being abusive - might be needed. On the other hand, one of my dogs is quite shy and Nancy has been instrumental to give her reassurance, building up her confidence with every interaction. Again, she is working with the dog to help it be the best dog it can be. At $1200 for three weeks, her costs are well below other local board and trains. And you are getting some of the best training available. I have had my dogs at other board and trains and what I ended up with was a dog that listened to that trainer and their signals, not a dog that was less scared, less aggressive, and more itself. With Hooks K9 Training, if your dog needs more than three weeks, she keeps them at no extra charge. She does this because she is focused on what is best for your dog not on how much she makes. Again, an amazing level of commitment to your dog being the best they can be. Once your dog has gone through her board and train program, they can then be boarded with her for $25/day which again is an amazing price. She does use a prong collar but I have always used a prong collar on my shepherds. If used properly the dog is not getting the prong correction but it is there if needed. And she does use a shock collar when a specific behavior needs to be addressed and other methods aren't working. And a shock collar is often used on the "buzz" setting as a reminder to the dog. You don't need to actually shock the dog in most cases. Sometimes simply putting the collar on is enough to remind the dog that they need to pay attention. The dogs are kenneled outside. They are well provided for, are with many other dogs and quite frankly, mine like the outdoors better. The kennel arrangement is key to them learning to be a dog and a good dog at that. Where she places your dog and by whom is done quite strategically to benefit both dogs. I will also comment on being early. I am a person who lives by the "if you are on time you are late" adage. But for Nancy, when she is working with the dogs, it is very disruptive for someone to come in early as the dogs are focused on them. She wants to use every minute of training time available so her ask is that you be on time, not early. And yes, she can be rude about it but that is because you are taking away from the dogs. Nancy loves these dogs and wants you to know they are the priority. So, don't be early. On communication, Nancy is very forthcoming on what you need to do when you get your dog home. Anytime I email her, I get a response. During the board and train, I was very nervous and she sent me wonderful stories of how the dog was progressing. She doesn't carry a cell phone as it would be distracting while she is training. But I have found her to be very responsive via email. In summary, this is not a fit for everyone. But I would highly recommend for dogs and dog owners that want results. Do your research, talk with Nancy and make your own determination.

LONG POST - Important for North Carolina and people with dogs that use training and boarding camps…read more Our Horror Story with our gorgeous Maia ( 9 months old Golden) BE VERY CAREFUL WITH HOOK K9 TRAINING CAMP! Let me share our bad experience with Hook K9 training camp. Maia was there 4 weeks - 3 training and 1 boarding while we traveled. When we picked up Maia, she had 5 very swollen bumps on her nose and 1 small puncture. We asked them what happened and they said they had not noticed and that these were not there that morning. We took her to the vet on Sunday. She was definitely bitten by something 6-7 times in the nose area. Dog bite out ruled, because it is only on top of the those. Vet thinks she might have gotten stung by yellow jackets or hornets. INTERESTING THING - THE TRAINING CAMP OWNER LIED, TELLING US THOSE MARKS WERE NOT THERE THE MORNING WE PICKED HER UP. WE ARRIVED AT 2PM. They had been there approx 6 days ago. The camp owner was doing leash work, impossible not to see. Vet's diagnosis: Bumps were severely inflamed, were crusty and full of sick blood material and pus. They got infected. This is evidence this happened about 6 days ago (+/-). The owner of the camps answer was that "she had not noticed the swelling and our girl did not have it that morning", this was confirmed not true by vet. When we went back to her demanding answers, she denied seeing anything, and said she cannot be responsible of where dogs put their noses. In the meantime Maia is on an antibiotic, pain meds, anti-inflammatory meds and allergy meds and needs 30 days of steroids. If when Maia was stung, they would have taken her to a vet, this could have been a lot simpler. The vet indicated that swelling in the nose, near to the top of the head, could be dangerous if untreated. Our girl spend ~6 days untreated!!! Beware with your dogs, ours was lucky that nothing else happened. Save your dog!

If your dog is pulling you on the leash or wanting to chase squirrels people or bikes etc. If…read moreyou're opposed to shock collar training and want your dog socialized, Jordyn is the trainer for you. Her training methods are tried and true.

Absolute jackpot! This is our 3rd attempt at getting a dog trainer that can help with our 60lb…read morerescue dog. She's been very fearful and timid which translates into a lot of behavioral issues. When we met with Tim, she calmed down and almost immediately transformed into the dog we knew she could be. Happy, confident, and listening. We are one consultation and one full appointment in and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Tim, for helping us become the dog parents that our girl deserves!

If you are looking for an excellent dog trainer who really loves and understands dogs then Tim…read moreCrane is the best! I have a 1 1/2 year old Pit Mix who is a great dog but a bit neurotic. We struggled with walking him and it was very difficult and unpleasant since he pulled so much. With Tim's guidance, we were able to correct that early on in our four session package. Now, even my 84 year old mother can walk Asher with ease. I highly recommend The K9 Commander!

5 years ago, I got a Beagle for NC K9. He didn't fit as an FAA contraband detection dog but was…read moreeasily retrained as a diabetic detection dog. He has saved me more than once from a diabetic coma. His ability to bay when the fuityness of my breath indicates a blood sugar issue has yet to fail. NC K9 has evolved to the changes in our society but continues to offer the highest level of animal training in the region.

Wonderful experience with training my foster dog and helping me continue the training at home.read more

we have been taking 4 of our little dogs to Carla @ Dogs Only for 4 or 5 years and could not be…read moremore satisfied. Her facilities are always clean, she is always professional & always does a great job! Also, her prices are the best you will find anywhere. My dogs always come home fresh and clean and groomed like they're a dog show! Carla shows her Afghan hounds & knows the proper way to groom most breeds, according to show standards with her involvement in the dog show world. We have always been very satisfied. I've also sent several family members & friends to her.

From the owner: We Pickup And Deliver…read more Dogs Only Grooming Service has over 40 years of friendly dog grooming. Serving small to medium sized dogs. We offer service to the residents of Rocky Mount, NC. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. They offer to pick up and deliver your precious canine back to you, looking better than ever. Call us today to schedule an appointment.