Eric Beck dramatically increased our family's quality of life! We have a sweet but energetic golden…read moreretriever named Teddy Bear. Teddy was completely unreceptive to my own attempts at training. As he grew larger and stronger, I knew that it was time to call in the professional. That is when Eric came into our lives and changed everything! Teddy was impossible to walk and was so forceful with me that I physically couldn't handle him. In addition, he would run full speed towards my young children - his 85 pounds knocking them down and eliciting tears and screams. Eric was absolutely incredible!!! Not only did Teddy immediately respond to him, but so did I. Eric taught Teddy in a patient, direct, and consistent way. He also taught me what to do, so that Teddy and I could work together effectively in his absence. Eric was also great at explaining the dog's nature and instincts, and why it makes sense to approach training in the way that he does. My 4 and 7 year old are obsessed with Teddy and are excited to play with him every single day now that he is gentle. Walking him both on and off leash is a pleasure. The crazy dog that seemed to be too much to handle, is simply a joy now. He still has that spunky, goofy, lovable energy. The difference is that now, he has the ability to listen and respect me. Eric handled Teddy in such a caring and compassionate way. Teddy absolutely LOVES Eric and is always excited to see and work with him. His passion for animals is undeniable!!! It is this fondness that clearly drives his mission to help each family achieve their goals. For anyone considering using Eric Beck for the training needs, I urge you to begin! Your life will change in such a positive way - you will be able to enjoy your furry friend in the manner that you always hoped to! Thank you for everything, Eric!!!

From the owner: Helping Dogs Stay Happy at Home My goal is simple: to keep dogs out of shelters and in safe, loving…read morehomes by helping owners understand how to handle their dogs with confidence. I specialize in behavior modification, focusing on training you--because when you have the right tools and knowledge, your dog thrives. Whether you're dealing with leash pulling, reactivity, anxiety, or aggression, I'm here to help. Together, we'll create a better experience for you and your pup, leading to a happier, more balanced life. A better life for your dog starts with you. Let's get started!

I took my dog for training and he is defiantly a different dog! Our dog was a little unfriendly and…read moreVirginia Straightened him right up. I have also used them to board our dog for a week while we were at Disney and Maverick had a blast. the staff is very nice and we still take our dog for Dogie Day care at least once a week.

My Aussie has been taken care of by a great owner and staff for 10 years now! Virginia is a…read moregodsend and I never thought my dog, who is leery of people she doesn't know, would respond this well! She loves Virginia and "the club." They also celebrate Birthdays and Holidays and always go above and beyond to give our dogs the best care! I have also left her there overnight while traveling for work and she always comes home happy!

I have been taking my 6-month-old puppy to the Foundations Class at Sirius Strides and it has made…read morea world of difference for us in getting her off to a good start! The class has helped us build a trusting, communicative, positive bond with our pup from the beginning. She delights in doing well in her training and is growing into a well-behaved dog who brings joy to all and is a welcome wherever she goes. Dog training seems like something that should be intuitive but it's not! Learning the correct terms, body language, and verbal cues, and an effective pattern of repetition makes the process so much easier. And the social component of a group class is so helpful, too. If there's a new dog in your life - or one who could use some help with their manners - I recommend Sirius.

Keith has done a wonderful job with our puppy Penny. He always has so much patience and really gets…read moreto know all his clients. I would definitely recommend Sirius Strides!

Excellent training center that offer diverse classes. The instructors are knowledgeable and attuned…read moreto animal behavior by meeting the needs of our pups. Clearly the instructors are seen as patient and compassionate with their work with us. I have been attending classes offered and have met others who value the importance of training. 5 '+ rating. This is my go to training center. Thank you

I have done both group classes and private training at Digging Dogs. Emily and Elizabeth are…read moreamazing instructors and are so knowledgeable in what they do. You will not be disappointed! If you are looking for an amazing place to train your dog this is definitely the place.

I may be biased, but I absolutely adore TPDT. Anthony, Andrea, Paige and Jess are top tier trainers…read more- they all take a patient approach, explain things in great detail, and truly care about the relationship between you and your dog. I have personally used the boarding for my whole crew over a holiday, and daycare numerous times and my dogs love it. I cannot recommend TPDT enough. If you are in Cleveland (or even remotely in the area) they are the best when it comes to training, pack walks, daycare, and boarding.

Our dog Maisy is a 4 year old Papillon. We looked into training because of her reactivity to other…read moredogs and we wanted to eventually be able to go on walks with her without her having a meltdown. With her age, we knew training would not be a perfect fix and we just wanted to get to a manageable spot. We found Turning Point Dog Training through a Google search and reached out. Within a day or two (I think it was same day), we got a response from Andrea, one of their dog trainers. Andrea was very accommodating with scheduling as my partner and I both work full time. When we first met with her - we immediately felt comfortable. One thing that I noticed and really appreciated right off is that we were not rushed through an appointment. Andrea took her time with us and we even ended up staying over time. She easily could have said "oh times up" or "I have another appointment". But this showed me that they would take time with our dog. We ended up selecting a 3 week board and train as that is what we felt fit out life best at the moment. Again - we went in with expectations that Maisy may never be perfect, but we wanted manageable. We met up with Andrea for her midway session and then again for a public outing at 3pm in a local park (I never thought I would take Maisy to a busy park with lots of dogs at 3pm), and we were absolutely blown away. It was a night and day difference! Maisy was walking near dogs and not having a full freak out and was able to remain calm. We did have to correct some minor behaviors - but she's still learning and so are we! Those behaviors we corrected though were nothing like anything she did in the past that felt unmanageable. We get Maisy back today from our 3 week board and train and we can't wait to see how it goes integrating what she has learned and what we have learned into our everyday life. I will post another review after a couple of weeks and/or months for an update. But so far, we have had such a great and meaningful experience! Other things we enjoyed: They send daily photo updates so you are never left without seeing your pup! They also have around the clock care and have eyes on your dog almost all the time if not all the time. Maisy was in such good hands.

My friends and I are in law school, and I thought that petting some baby goats would give us a…read moremuch-needed break from our studies. My birthday was coming up and seemed like the perfect opportunity for this idea, so I contacted Feels Like Home Farm to set up a private "snuggle session" for six people. I expected to meet the baby goats, pet some alpacas, and be on our way, but the experience was so much more than that! Marcus (one of the owners) gave our group a full tour of the farm and told us so many interesting things about the animals there. Marcus is a great tour guide and really made the experience for us (and has great travel tips). We all walked away knowing a lot more about the animals on the farm and what taking care of them entails. While I was there, I didn't think about law school once! We all had plenty of opportunities to hold the baby goats, which were even more adorable than I imagined they would be. We also fed the alpacas and met a lot of other animals (adult goats, guard dogs, guard geese, and various cats). If you love animals but cannot have your own farm, or if you are up for a unique experience in the Cleveland area, I highly suggest booking a tour and snuggle session at Feels Like Home Farms! I will be back for goat yoga :)

Context: I organized a private goat yoga party, working with Alissa (the owner of the farm). She…read morebrought in Deanna Black (41 North Adventures) as the yoga instructor. I'm a huge adventure junkie and....this goat yoga party was one of my favorite adventures to date....This farm is literally a utopia... Feels Like Home Farm is AMAZING for: a) Private Parties - Reasonably priced and SO MUCH FREAKING FUN! Also so unique - you're never going to have another party like this! b) Goat Yoga Events - they run community yoga classes on a somewhat-regular basis throughout the year (schedule is on the farm's website!) and they're a great way to get out and try something new with friends. Their instructor, Deanna Black, is an excellent teacher and make the class very unique. I've been doing yoga for years and I'm kind-of a yoga snob....and I freaking love Deanna. Great way to support a local farm! If I could give Alissa (and her family), Deanna, the farm, the goats, the class, and the entire experience 1,000,000,000 stars, I would. I'll call out a couple things, although the list of positives is far too long to write: 1) The farm: Is STUNNING. LOTS of land and very peaceful. They have ~50 goats, primarily 4 different breeds. All are happy, healthy, ADORABLE, and super friendly. They also have 2 awesome dogs, a CUTE LITTLE PIG named Dottie (omg!), and happy ducks waddling around. Their neighbors let us meet their CRAZY-COOL mini donkeys, cows, and pigs! I honestly never wanted to leave. Alissa and her husband took us on a tour of the farm and taught us all about their animals!! It was AWESOME! 2) The people: Alissa, her husband, and her daughters were unbelievably passionate about what they do at the farm, loving towards their animals, and so excited to share their farm with us. Alissa was INCREDIBLY responsive to all of my requests, and personalized literally EVERY little thing about the party. She was very creative, and thought of ideas I NEVER would have (like bringing in a local food truck!). I interact with a lot of business owners through Yelp, and Alissa has been by far the most fun and passionate one yet. 3) The Yoga: If you want a good workout, Deanna's class is great. She is also EXCELLENT at leading guided meditations. I was so relaxed and present by the end of class. Deanna is also AWESOME at incorporating acro-yoga into her classes. We did some CRAZY moves I've never done before (see my pictures!) 4) Convenient location - The farm is only about 25 - 30 minutes from Ohio City and an easy drive. We had no issues with parking at all. HUGE THANK YOU to all of you for making this such an unbelievably unique experience that none of us will forget!

We have a 3 yr old Pittie named Cayenne and she has benefited so much from the training we've…read morereceived from Dog Training Elite. She is a friendly, sweet pup, but she is a beast, and when she's excited she's 95 pounds of love that comes at you like a missile! She's now able to find "place" and calm down when people come in, and is so much easier to walk. Training isn't cheap- but it's so worth it! We are going to do some group training soon, and on Sundays you can rent out the entire center so your pup can play and enjoy the equipment. The staff is so wonderful and they just love the dogs. If you're thinking about it... DO IT!

From the owner: Dog Training Elite Northeast Ohio specializes in obedience training, service dog training, PTSD…read moreservice dog training, PHSYC service dog training, therapy dog training, behavior modification, puppy training, in-home dog training, facility dog training, day camp dog training

Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks? Our 5-year old Border Collie mix was SUPER reactive to…read morestrangers before we reached out to Cold Nose for help. Christine has helped us completely turn our dog's behavioral issues around. Her methods truly work and I feel really good about her training model. We just completed one of her 6-week classes and are signing up for another right away! Cold Nose Companions is a MUST for anyone who truly cares about their new puppy or their dog and wants to do right by them.

I have used cold nose for both my personal dogs and also foster dogs. My personal dog is extremely…read morereactive and human aggressive. I enrolled him in chill classes and it was a total game changer. I learned so much and I am no longer afraid to take him for walks like I was before. I am also Director of a dog rescue and Christine is always sure to offer us help with our foster dogs to set them up to succeed in their forever home. I have taken everything from puppies to blind dogs through cold nose. All of the trainers are very helpful and knowledgeable. I recommend cold nose to all of our adopters and a lot have gone and also had great experiences.

I never got to try this. Had a friend recommend it. Broke my heart to hear they closed. I'm really…read morehoping they reopen. Really cool idea I would love to do with my dog Leo. Not expensive activity that is healthy and awesome

This is a great spot to bring your dog. I visited during the height of COVID and I was impressed…read morewith the precautions that were in place for my protection and that of my dog. The staff are wonderful and it is very apparent that they love what they are doing. My dog is a Springer Spaniel with a high play drive so she spent our 30 minutes playing fetch non-stop with all of the great toys that are provided. Few things wear my dog out but this is one of them. If you want a place that is fun, local, and great value then I recommend you check them out!!!

OLIVIA...My dear sweet guardian angel…read more.. Thanks for making Chewbacca and Mr. Wiggles' first trial day a success. You are truly a saint. I cannot thank you enough for being so incredibly compassionate, attentive, and gentle with them. Your genuine character speaks volumes about your humanitarianism -- it shines through in the way you care, connect, and give of yourself so selflessly. You brought peace of mind to my "yiddle" pups/boys and me, which means more than words can say. Sincerely, Patricia Bettis-Eddie (Patte)

So I brought my dog Cody here for boarding twice after he already had very extensive training, he…read morewas already trained in pinch collar and shock collar. I wanted to bring him here because he has a history of behavioral issues and everything online says this place works with and has experience with these dogs. He was being aggressive towards one of the workers. I'm not condoning my dog's behavior and they did give him a second chance. But the first day I also walked in the guy that works there was yelling at my dog to stop while my dog was frantically yelping and the guy was trying to clip his nails. The second day, we were shown a video of his behavior and it was definitely atypical for my dog at this stage and way more aggressive than we've seen from him in a long time. BUT the guy was walking past the crate feeding him treats while he was acting that way - which is basically reinforcing that behavior (so we were taught with his prior training), instead of correcting him with the shock collar - which is what is supposed to be used for. I'm not saying this place doesn't have nice personnel, they were very accommodating despite My dog's issues and I can't blame them for not wanting their staff to get hurt. However, my issue is with all of the advertising about "working with dogs with behavioral issues" - they certainly did not handle my dog well when he was acting this way and therefore that experience they claim did not seem to be true in my case.