We just picked up "teenage" Rhodesian Ridgeback, still not quite 9 months old, and we are eager for…read moreour next session. The trainers are great regarding any questions or thoughts you have about your dog's training. We feel confident that the lifetime training will serve us well and make for a happier puppy, since he won't be in trouble every day!

I've been bring my dog Cooper here for about a year now, and we love it so much. I have total…read moreconfidence that I can handle my dog, no matter the environment. Cooper had an accident with another dog when he was younger so we've had trouble with his aggression, but bringing him to these classes and having him be around other dogs has helped so much. The trainers are so nice and knowledgeable, they always are willing to answer questions or give tips to help you and your dog succeed. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit

Efficient, effective training. Lindsay helps you achieve the relationship and obedience you desire…read morefrom your dog in way that fits your life style! She loves the dogs and cares about her clients and the bonds they create. 100% recommended

Lindsey is a great dog trainer (and great at training their owners too). I adopted my son's dog, a…read more54 lb hound mix, that had some aggressive problems with other dogs. Lindsey helped my dog, Leela, and I work through these issues and addressed some basic obedience issues. Leela made such great progress we ended up adopting my step-daughter's 15 lb chihuahua mix. The dogs get along fine with no signs of aggression and none of this would have been possible if not for Lindsey. Lindsey has extensive experience with all aspects of dogs and she is one of a kind, a true gem. Her experience and knowledge, and personalized training was well worth the expense. I would highly recommend Lindsey as a personal dog trainer!

Always Training K9s has an amazing trainer who genuinely has a heart for dogs and truly has their…read morebest interest at heart. They have a methodology in place that gives dogs a voice; giving insight to where behavior issues have stemmed from. The training isn't just for the furry friends, but for us owners as well! There's so much that our fur babies are trying to tell us, and Always Training K9s helps to bridge that communication barrier! It's great to be part of the Always Training K9s Family!

We wanted to let you know about a fantastic dog trainer (Nikki from alwaystrainingk9s.com), who…read moretransformed our fearful and frozen rescue into a playful, average dog. We adopted Pippin from a Wags and Walks, who had taken him in from a terrible hoarding situation. Pippin was neglected, malnourished, infected and so paralyzed with fear and anxiety that he couldn't function in a home environment. He also became maladapted and resource-guarded one parent against other family members in the house. He was terrified of passing cars, too scared to go to the bathroom outside, and was not able to engage with the outside environment. Instead he would have acute urine and bowel incontinence in the house with the slightest noise or provocation. We had visits with two different trainers and the best advice we got was to send him to a board-and-train program with Nikki. Nikki has a soft spot for neglected and abused dogs. In 2 weeks, she earned his trust and built his confidence by having him face and overcome his fears, including walking near people, entering a store or visiting a park. She videotaped and made highlights videos of each day of training so that we could see what was going on day-to-day and also so we could observe and learn strategies to make him successful. After two weeks of in-house training, he emerged as a vastly transformed dog, and we were equipped to help him progress further . He was also able to follow a range of commands (e.g. "sit", "down", "crate", "break", "place"). Now he is able to interact and thrive in his new home and outside environment, and has turned into a very happy and playful dog. He still has residual "stranger danger", but that continues to improve. In sum, we would highly recommend Nikki, and are grateful to her for enabling Pippin to have the life of a happy dog.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Chelle and For Social Graces! From the very beginning,…read moreChelle's expert guidance helped us navigate Level One Good Manners training with our dog, Tubbs, and we were so impressed that we immediately renewed our services to continue into Level Two Good Manners. Chelle is the definition of a consummate professional -- knowledgeable, patient, and warm. She shares her expertise in such a nurturing and encouraging way, which makes both the dogs and their humans feel confident and supported. We especially appreciate her positive reinforcement approach, which has not only helped us train Tubbs, but also helped us recognize and "correct" some of our own human habits along the way! As new pet parents navigating adoption, Chelle has been a trusted source of advice and reassurance. Her responsiveness and kindness have meant the world to us, and it's clear she genuinely cares about every dog and family she works with. Beyond training, we plan to be lifelong customers through For Social Graces' boarding, daycare, and grooming services. Tubbs has already enjoyed a brief overnight boarding stay and absolutely loves his daycare visits! Thanks to Chelle's influence, what started as Tubbs' initial apprehension toward car rides has turned into daily excitement -- he knows that car rides often mean getting to see his friends at For Social Graces! While Tubbs has always been a wonderful dog, Chelle and her team have helped his confidence blossom and his manners flourish, strengthening our bond with him in the process. We also really value the small class sizes, which allow for personalized attention and hands-on learning in a calm, friendly environment. Chelle and her team have truly made a lasting difference in our lives. We're so grateful to have found For Social Graces -- and we can't recommend them highly enough! -- Charley, Michael, & Tubbs

We recently welcomed a rescued, reserve, pit bull/ boxer into our home. Chelle and For Social…read moreGraces Dog Training is the perfect setting for our girl. Chelle just gets, Lola. We get much than dog training; we are learning likes and stressors for our new companion and how to respond. Going to class is super fun for me and Lola.

Hiring the Dog Wizard was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. Our pup was…read moreprobably no different than any other pup but my lack of experience with raising dogs led to daily frustration and mental breakdowns. I started seriously questioning returning our puppy because I had ZERO left in me to tolerate her. To make a long story short, we researched dog trainers and were impressed with the amount of positive reviews we read on The Dog Wizard and decided to give the private training sessions a shot. Tate was our trainer and he was heaven sent. I appreciated how he took the time to listen to our individual problems with our pup and never once made me feel like the most clueless dog owner (which I can admit to being at one point). In our sessions I learned an immense amount about how my puppy was interpreting my actions and different methods to try on her. Our sessions were part education and part action. We would apply the newly learned method with the pup until it clicked. Getting a dog trainer does not mean that you are off the hook after he/she leaves. The only way to get your the training methods to stick are to continue to practice them every day. It's a great way to hold you accountable until the next session. I couldn't have been happier with the level of knowledge and accommodation Tate provided us with. If you're even slightly thinking about hiring the Dog Wizard, I can promise you that you and your sanity will not regret it.

Took the Foundations class with Gretchen, and could not be more satisfied. She did a really great…read morejob of getting to know the dogs and humans, and working to train all of us. I feel a lot more in control on walks now, and I know my dog is happier as a result. Thank you!

I was completely lost before meeting Ali and team at Nashville K9. I had seen every Nashville dog…read moretrainer with no success and was confused with the differing opinions of how to handle my dog Iswell. Iswell is a rescue who is a mix of Pit, Boxer, Red Heeler. Iswell has been loved since the day I got him at 2 months old. I did everything everyone was telling me to do. Fed him grain free, socialize him as much as possible, get him around kids, sign him up for obedience classes (2 graduations of success) etc. So I did all of those things to set my pups up for success in the big world. At around a year, Iswell started changing. He would start getting into quarrels at the dog park, lunge at walkers who walked by us and bark continuously at friends who would come over to our house. I was frustrated. Here I had done everything I was "suppose" to do with absolutely no luck. I started signing up for every dog trainer in Nashville. I never left knowing how to handle my dog but left with their opinion of what was wrong with him. Nashville K9 was my last hope. I called and Ali answered. He's a straight shooter and told me exactly what I was doing wrong as the owner. "I don't even to ask because I know your dog sleeps with you and he isn't crated". Wow! How did he know? Ha! I was creating anxiety for my dog without even knowing it. What an awful mother, right? I had to meet this guy and see what Nashville K9 was all about. I packed up Iswell in the car and drove to see the place. It is gated and is maintained to perfection. Even has an outdoor pool! Ali was a great host and showed Iswell and me around the place. Iswell was on edge and wasn't the friendliest to Ali but I knew this is the sort of training he needed. Someone who could break his bad behaviors away from home, give him confidence and then show me how to transition it into our home. I signed him up immediately and Ali was able to get him in sooner than what I wanted. Iswell attended the 4 week board/train program. During his stay, I received 2 weekly emails with a vast number of photos showing off what Iswell had been learning. I would wait on those days so excited to see what Iswell was learning. Damon, trainer at Nashville K9, would send the emails and give you a sentence or two of his progression. I knew Iswell was in good hands. Agility, obedience, socialization were all included in these photos ( I will attach a few for reference). Fast forward to 4 weeks later when I picked up my pups. This sounds crazy to say but I barely recognized him at first. He had gained this whole new confidence I hadn't seen before. He seemed so happy but eager to show off everything he learned. The sweetest woman (I can't remember her name but had trained Iswell) met with me for 3 hours to explain Iswell's new plan. It was extremely detailed. Trainings, one on one time, crate time, potty time and eating schedule. They reminded me of how vital it was to keep to this schedule to help Iswell transition into the home with his new gained knowledge and confidence. I would recommend anyone to take their dog to Nashville K9. The trainers truly care about each dog and ensure they are set up with all the commands/tools they need to build confidence. Iswell is more calm and thinks before he makes a move. He looks at me for guidance. So grateful and will definitely send him for brush up sessions in the future.

We had a great experience with the two week training program! Ali and the team are so thoughtful…read moreand communicative. We really enjoyed the training session at the end of the program. We felt very comfortable leaving our puppy with Nashville K-9 while we traveled out of the country. Would highly recommend!

I only have my 9 lbs chihuahuas, Rico Suave, nails trimmed and buffed but they are fast, my pup…read moreloves them and I'll return every 4 weeks. Thank you!

Our boy Dawson has been going to visit his favorite people since his first groom last Summer…read more He can't wait to get inside and get his greeting and kisses. They always have done a great job and have helped us to understand the process. He has absolutely no fears about going or being left there. And he is always complimented for being so handsome.

This company really went down hill. Brooke is so rude. I Have been bringing my dogs there for many…read moreyears and Whitney was always so sweet and polite. Whitney allowed a 12 PM drop-off time, due to mine my husband's work schedules, and it was never an issue. Whitney unfortunately left the company. I spoke to the receptionist, a week ago to book my appointment and asked if I could still do the 12pm Drop off time, especially now, since I have a baby and she said that was fine. Brooke called me this morning saying the latest she could take my dogs was 9am. I tried to explain to her the previous situation but said says "well whitney's not here anymore and you were told that we couldn't do a 12 PM drop-off time after she left." And I said "no I wasn't. I was told that a 12pm drop of time was still fine." I tried to call back and talk to someone else bc Brooke was so rude. and once they figured out who I was they hung up on me. I tried calling back again to speak to a manager and they said that I CALLED ONE OF THEIR GROOMERS A BITCH! That is SO not true at all!! I told Brooke, that I was gonna leave her a bad review. I NEVER called her a bitch and I hope someone listens to our call bc that never happened! So not only is Brooke Super rude, but she's also a liar! NEVER using this company again

Worst establishment I have ever dealt with! I wouldn't bring my fish here. Rudest staff and owner!…read moreThey also lie on reviews and delete any negative reviews! Pathetic! ZERO STARS!!!!!