I haven't been able to leave my pup here yet, but I did the tour and the facility is very clean…read more The staff was so nice and friendly and organized. You could tell they love what they do. They squeezed me in last minute with a puppy none the less! It was unfortunate that my pup needed vet care before I was able to send him to The Doghouse. But i totally intend on using them in the near future .

Our little Poppy Hoppington just completed the distraction course at 9 months old. She was a happy,…read morehealthy and explorative puppy who pused limits before she went to visit the Doghouse. She loved to tear up newspapers, tissues and all sorts of paper. She ate headphones and remotes. She listened when she wanted to and turned everything into a keep agame. She is still the happy loving pup she always was but now she has boundaries. She doesn't pull me on walks, she doesn't jump up like she used to and will stop when given a command. She has yet to grab a remote, we are still careful with them especially when we aren't in the room. The transformation it incredible! Carrie, Samantha and the whole Doghouse gang are highly recommended! Thank you for laying a good foundation for us to follow! We are happy and proud to be part of the Doghouse family! Update: Poppy has been home a while and she and we continue to learn and grow. People who meet her are amazed she is so young yet so well behaved! We can not thank all the gang at the Doghouse enough, especially Sam! She has been patient with us and continues to help as needed.

Absolutely the best place to take your dog for an overnight stay! I took my dog Bandit there for 8…read morenights while I went on vacation. I made sure he got to have time at their doggie water park and from what they told me when I picked him up, he was in heaven. They really are hands on and give your dog the love they need when they're away from their families. A bonus, I swear Bandit lost weight from playing with all the other dogs for a week! He was a little overweight so we were happy! Even with it being 30 minutes way from my house, I will be taking him only to Love My Dog whenever we leave town! Thanks for taking care of my fur child!

My corgi puppy went here weekly when he was younger because he was an absolute menace at the house…read moreif he didn't get his nearly bottomless well of energy out. They did such a good job playing with him and helping us socialize him. The people who work here are so sweet & many of them also started at Mutts & Martinis downtown, so when we visited, they remembered Flash! The pricing is very fair IMO as well. When we have boarding needs in the future (or another puppy, god forbid lol) we will definitely use Love My Dog!

We absolutely love our 5 month old Cavapoo, and we always knew the stigma behind little dogs…read morebarking, but we were not mentally prepared for just how much our little furbaby loved to talk (he gets that from his mama). Between the puppy teething bites, sled dog walks, terrorizing the mailman, and little dog ego, we knew we needed help. We called Sharon with BarkBusters, and she is an absolute game changer. At home training, No treats, No Tricks needed. Our furbaby is 6lbs of fierceness, and like his dad he wants to establish dominance in everything he does, including over our 2 cats and the entire household. In just one visit, Sharon taught us to think like a dog and how to lead the pack. Learning how to actually say NO in a language dogs understand has been groundbreaking for us. We've had dogs before, but we learned more in one session with Sharon than we did in a lifetime on our own. The future is so bright for our puppy Oliver, and we have Sharon and Barkbusters to thank for that!

We love Sharon! We asked Sharon to come help us with our…read morelittle Staffie who had shown some aggression toward other dogs and failure to recall. We already had a well-behaved, but sensitive black lab mix. Sharon spent hours with us talking about canine psychology and working on attentiveness training. We worked with the dogs on the first visit, both at home, walking around the neighborhood, and at unfamiliar locations so we encountered another dog. The first day of training made an IMMEDIATE, huge difference; we were shocked and thrilled. The black lab was incorporated into the training too. She talked plainly with us and was realistic about interventions we would and would not be able to make for the dogs. She was awesome, we've seen lasting effects with our Staffie, and we plan on having our second session soon to follow up on our homework. Thanks Bark Busters!

DSTCD really had alot to offer for training programs. Jacob came out to our home and preasessed our…read morepup, discussed the programs in detail. That all helped alot, good to work with. I'd recommend Dark Shadows to anyone.

Jake was fantastic with our English Bulldog. I was very nervous to send our dog away for weeks to…read moreget trained. But, Jake stayed in constant communication via text and videos and we could see the progress with each one. When our dog came home he was much better behaved and can easily go on walks now without being concerned about other dogs we pass. Would absolutely recommend Jake and Dark Shadows Training.

I signed up with Sam Ivy after my 2.5 year old dog, Teddy…read morestarted exhibiting aggressive tendencies. He's a small, spoiled yorkie mix, who was extremely protective. Barking , guarding my door, attacking people who came near my room. This wasn't all the time but he was a loose cannon, which gave me serious anxiety. I looked online for dog training and the reviews for Sam Ivy were very impressive. So, I scheduled my intro meeting with Enzo. He was very in tune with my situation. Very detailed. He laid out the course. The goals, the mission. I was scared, excited, and optimistic. I cried. I laughed. I knew I needed this program. I knew Teddy did. I was however worried I wouldn't be able to meet the tasks at hand because it felt like a big commitment. I'd tried dog training in the past. I hated it. I grew bored, tired and didn't follow the program. I didn't click with the instructors. It was always a one size fits all and that's just not realistic. My meeting with Enzo made me know Sam Ivy would be different. Enzo then matched me with my trainer Holli. Enzo is intuitive. He knew the exact fit for me. Holli guided me through the program, setting attainable goals. Speaking in pragmatic terms. Always, always answering my calls and texts. (And there were many!) Providing the best advice, always so genuine. Dog training is not an exact science. No two dogs are the same, nor dog owners. So, sometimes a certain situation wouldn't work and Holli would pause, think. Then tweak it to suit Teddy's (and/or my) needs. I saw a change in Teddy's behavior immediately. It was so rewarding! I always looked forward to my sessions with Holli. It was fun and more importantly, productive. Teddy has made tremendous progress and continues to do so. I was worried that training would strip him of his essence but my boy is thriving! He doesn't bark like a crazy man. He's relaxed. He's more snuggly. He's just a better version of himself. My whole family has noticed. Also, my neighbors, my doorman, the UPS man, and my manicurist. Everyone has noticed! Sam Ivy was a life changing decision. I love this program. I will take these skills and apply them for life. Im sad its over! I might get another dog just so I can sign up again. To say the least, I highly recommend Sam Ivy.

In March 2023, I brought home a 3-month old doxie, who was just so cuddly and adorable. I've had…read moredachshunds before and know they can be sassy, but my new pup, Norman, went from cute to nippy to full-on growling/snarling/biting/charging me in about 3 months time. He turned into a total a-hole, Mr. Alpha. Even though he was only 10 lbs, he had some sharp teeth and a bad attitude. I did some basic obedience training with him at my local PetCo, which was good for basic stuff, but he still had major behavioral issues. I thought maybe he would calm down a bit after I got him neutered at 9 months, but no go. This whole experience was so upsetting. I had never had a dog like this that was so difficult. All I wanted was to love my dog, and what I got was regularly bitten and a lot of stress. It got so bad that I called dachshund rescue places to see if they would take him - they said 'no thanks'. And I went so far as to fill out an intake form with the Animal Rescue League in August. I cried myself to sleep that night because I didn't want to give up on this dog, but it was way more stress and expense than I had bargained for. I spoke w/ Sam Ivy back in June and he told me about his behavioral program. I wasn't ready to make the investment at that point, but I liked what he had to say. I told him I wanted to wait until I got Norman neutered before investing in any more training. Fast forward to August - I was on the verge of giving Norman up and Sam texted me. I'll never forget: Sam told me to get rid of the behavior, not the dog. He convinced me to give Norman one more chance. So I made the decision to invest in the Proper Pack Behavior course. I saw all the great reviews for Holli, one of SamIvy's trainers, and requested her. Lucky me - we started training with Holli the next week. Over the last several months, Norman and I have been working with Holli, and I am so so glad I gave SamIvy a chance. Norman (who I refer to as The Whip since he's a Work In Progress) has come a LONG way. Is he an angel 24/7? No. But he's much calmer. He's more trusting of and respectful to me. He's no longer possessive of his food. Our walks are in control. His potty training routine has improved 100%. He doesn't bite me when I put his collars on. I can take him in public and he's been spot trained to sit and behave in a restaurant with me (can you say 'miracle'??). Our relationship is MUCH better and he's begun to understand that I am the pack leader and that I am the decision maker. Now - Holli is gem. She's no joke. She knows her stuff inside and out. Her expertise paired with SamIvy tools equals results. And remember at the end of the day, it is us - the pet owners - that need to be trained to manage our dogs. So this training was an eye opener for both me and Norman. If you are on the fence about making the investment to train your sassy-ass dog, trust me when I say it's worth every penny. SamIvy's program and tools are superior to traditional training or bootcamps because they understand how dogs think/operate. Kudos to you Sam, Holli, and team! Chris and Norman

I contacted Ridgeside K9 after doing a google search for dog trainers in my area. My initial…read moreconsultation with Taylor was great, she asked a lot of questions about my Malinois rescue and what I was looking to get out of training. I explained to her that there were a few areas that he and I could use some help in, and we got the ball rolling. Brent showed up on the day of pickup and walked me through the process of what to expect during the time he would be training Kona and what kind of updates I would get. I got daily pictures and updates on his status. All I can say is wow, when Kona came back, he was a different dog. Brent spent about 2.5 hours with my family explaining how to integrate the training he used into our lives and how to use the tools he provided us with to make sure Kona succeeds. I think he trains the owners more than the dogs (lol). After we went through his training it was time to put it to use, he had my wife, and I walk Kona, and he gave us tips on how to correct behavior and relax and enjoy the walk. Thank you to Brent and his staff for helping us help Kona be a successful rescue and a huge part of our family.

The one star for the training, and the lack of stars for unprofessional conduct from the owner…read more(Brent). Our dog went through professional behavioral training through another company years ago. He had a solid baseline for learning and commands (sit, heal, place, etc.). Our primary issue was our dog's reactivity. We needed more help on how we as owners could manage this better. We decided to go with Ridgeside K-9 based on their stellar reviews and 4 week behavior modification board and train. Brent picked our dog up and was very thorough on what the plan was. We received a picture/video just about every evening with minimal communication attached. We were trusting their process. During the turn over, everything went well. We did notice our dog had lost a good amount of weight. He was never over weight by any means, but now we can really feel his ribs, spine, and hip bones. Nothing unhealthy though. We also noticed his bark was very different, and we figured it was due to him barking in the kennel during the turn over. Just over a week went by, and our dog's bark was still extremely weak. That coupled with our dog's weight loss had us a little uneasy. When confronting Brent over a phone call out of concern for our dog he became extremely defensive. He heatedly said our dog about drove him insane for 2 weeks due to his barking (which he never thought to mention previously), and then asked if we see a difference in him considering the training. I said not significantly. As mentioned, we've worked our dog for years, and the technique Brent taught us regarding our dog's reactivity is new to us. It had been just over a week and we were still learning to manage and get the results we need. However, before I could elaborate on any of this Brent completely flew off the handle. He was literally YELLING at me over the phone, saying I don't know what I'm talking about, we are the problem, and that I am a person who worries too much. I simply wanted to talk to him out of concern for my dog, and I felt like that meant nothing to him. My husband intervened on the phone due to Brent's disrespect toward me and it only got worse from there. We didn't get a hint of this instability throughout our prior interactions with Brent, and this left both of us completely in shock. Once things cooled down, Brent went back into a mode of wanting to help. Although this was appreciated, the damage was done. Brent has a lot of passion and pride in his work, but his temper concerns us greatly. It was like a switch, and there was ABSOLUTELY no excuse for that level of disrespect towards us.

I have a 3 year old pit-mix named Blu. He is not absurdly disobedient he just had a few problems…read moresuch as extreme pulling on the leash and easily excitable around other dogs and new people. Angel was a very nice individual and the training price was very appealing compared to other trainers. I was not informed that the training relied heavily on the e-collar until I arrived at the training location to drop Blu off. I have already had an e-collar at home for a while and it only improves his behavior when he wears it. I thought the training would be something like positive reinforcement training or any other training technique besides using the e-collar. I went with it only because I figured she was a professional dog trainer and not a first time dog owner like myself, so she probably knows how to properly train with it. I went with the three week board and train program that is offered because it was the best option for my work schedule. From day one of the three week board and train program Angel assured me that communication would be top tier and I wouldn't have to worry about that. She was very nice and said everything any dog owner would want to hear when entrusting their dog with a complete stranger. Nonetheless during the three weeks it was extremely hard to get in touch with Angel. I would text for a check in to make sure everything was going good every now and then, but I wouldn't receive a response for days on end which was very alarming and I was extremely worried. I gave Angel the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to be that she was busy training Blu. However this lack of communication continued throughout the entire three weeks which is unacceptable. On the day of pick up Angel offered to take me on a walk through in Home Depot with Blu to demonstrate the process of continuing the training at home. This walk through was explanatory and she provided useful information that I could use at home with Blu to keep up the improvements. This was a pleasant experience and I felt she explained and demonstrated very well. Once we were departing from Home Depot taking Blu home I noticed wounds on his elbows paws and his back legs. I immediately messaged Angel and asked for an explanation. I waited two weeks to give her a chance to respond before leaving my review, but I have yet to hear anything. I am very frustrated that Blu was sent home with injuries and no explanation as to what happened. Upon returning home Blu's behavior such as jumping on strangers from excitement seems to be the only major improvement. It still happens occasionally but not with everyone like before. He also continues to pull on walks even when I use the e-collar, the pulling seems to ease once he's exhausted himself. I follow all the routines and instructions Angel provided at Home Depot, but Blu reverts back to his previous behavior anytime the collar is off. I was informed that it would take time and repetition to see real improvements but it seems as though his good behavior is reliant on the e-collar. Angel informed me this would only happen if I put the e-collar on only when going on walks. However he wears it all day and I remove it at night as instructed. Overall the experience was not great but I would assume this is the reason the other training prices are so expensive. I believe the service was extremely overpriced for what I received, and I feel as though I've just paid $1400 for an e-collar and a few pointers.

There aren't enough good things I could say about Angel and her work with our Baylee girl. Still in…read moreher "puppy" stage, Baylee came with a lot of energy, excitement, and curiosity. Angel was able to use all of that in a constructive way to help Baylee learn some boundaries. Thankfully Angel was very open with communication and sent updates frequently which was a big ease on our minds because we felt we could trust Angel, even not knowing a whole lot about her beforehand. We picked up our Vizsla yesterday and there is a huge difference in discipline. Obviously the first week back with us will be the most challenging, but if we do our part, there's no doubt in my mind that these new "tricks" will stick for good. We highly recommend Angel as a loving and hard working dog trainer.

We contacted Elena in April (2015) after our smaller pug mix (who has a Napoleon complex) attacked…read moreour larger pug mix, unprovoked :-/ At the VERY least, schedule an in-home consult with Sit-Means-Sit. Elena has two Belgian Malinois, and she brought one (Jazzy) to the demonstration. We were amazed to have our dog under control in seconds--she usually growls, howls, lunges and squirms at the sight of any other dog, no matter how far away, but Jazzy was 2-3 feet from our dog. Needless to say, we were impressed and signed our pup up! Our dog (Susie Q) had 5 private lessons, 2 in home and 3 at nearby parks. We saw progress every time, while of course implementing the training at home between sessions. We saw even more progress at the free group classes that are included with your training package...Susie Q was like a totally different dog under Elena's instruction. We also used Sit Means Sit to board--because of our dog's dog-aggression issues, we had never felt confident boarding. Elena never had a problem with Susie, and each time we picked her up she was happy and even more well behaved. One time she greeted us at the wide open door OFF LEASH! Unfortunately, we moved away from the area :( or we would continue attending weekly group classes and occasional boarding. We recommend Sit-Means-Sit St Petersburg for your dog training needs! We miss you Elena and team!!! Susie says aloha!

I've seen genuine progress with my Junie. Mark and Angel are patient and give me actionable things…read moreto work on when we're home, but set us up with a great foundation after the "bootcamp" sessions.

Charles with Elite Paws did an excellent job in establishing a foundation of obedience for my 4…read moremonth old rescue puppy. His 2-week training program will address any training/obedience concerns you have. He is full-time invested in teaching your pup and loving it like one of his own. Elite Paws offers lifetime continued support for graduates of his program, weekend group meet-ups to help maintain skills and commands, and boarding. If you're looking for help with your pup, Charles is your trainer!

I can't recommend Elite Paws Training enough! From the moment we started working with them, it was…read moreclear they truly care about both my dog and us as owners. Charles is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. Our dog showed major improvement. Whether it was basic obedience, leash manners, or addressing specific issues like barking and anxiety, Elite Paws Training provided clear guidance and techniques that actually worked. What really sets them apart is their personalized approach. Charles took the time to understand my dog unique personality and tailor her training methods accordingly. Plus, he was always available to answer questions and offer support. If you're looking for trustworthy, effective, and compassionate dog trainer Elite Paws Training is the place to go. Our Luna is happier, more confident, and better behaved than ever!

Rating: Infinite…read morethanks to the whole team and especially to Shallingda! Taking my two 3-year-old Pitbull dogs and our 10-month-old Malinois puppy to the academy was the best decision we could make. At first we were very concerned about how they would adapt and live together due to their different energies and stages, but the change has been absolutely magical. Thanks to the patience, professionalism and techniques of the team - and especially to Shaglimda, who guided us step by step with so much love and dedication -, today they are inseparable. They literally love each other like true brothers, they share their space in absolute peace and living at home is wonderful. I have no words to thank you for the peace you have given us at home and for the love with which they treat our furry ones. I recommend the academy with my eyes closed! 100% professional.

I have been a client of Sit N Stay Academy for 25+ years. In that 25 years I have had 6 dogs…read moretrained by them. They not only provide training for your dog they are with you for life. They offer private and/or group classes to reinforce their training. They also offer classes for "good citizen" and service training and boarding. The owner Shalli is amazing. She really understands dogs and their behaviors and will have your dog following commands before you leave your consultation. I 100% recommend Sit N Stay for all of your training (and boarding) needs.