Josh was awesome. He immediately identified the core problem to my dog's behavioral issues and…read moreshowed me how to reframe his mind to relieve his anxiety and aggressiveness. It's truly remarkable how much of a change I continue to see in my dog and how much happier both of us are. Not only amazingly easy to coordinate with but he also is amazingly responsive with follow up. Highly recommend!

Had to cancel classes and they refunded my 300 dollars with no hassle. Very nice. Have a great…read moreprogram. Positive experience. Training without treats. Use body language.

Marty is the best trainer I have come across by far! My dog had the WORST separation anxiety and…read morecould not even be in a room without me. After only 2 sessions there was already a MAJOR improvement. Not only is Marty extremely knowledgeable, he makes the training process enjoyable! I am a crazy dog mom and could confidently recommend Marty to anyone looking to correct any undesirable behaviors their dog may be exhibiting.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after this experience, I feel obligated to share what…read morehappened. First, I want to say that Marty's wife, who handled our scheduling and communication, was lovely and kind. Unfortunately, our experience with Marty himself was the complete opposite. My family has owned dogs our entire lives, and my father owned a pet store in Lawrence for over 30 years. We have worked with dogs for decades and have never experienced anything remotely like this. We contacted Marty because we have two loving, well-behaved dogs, both under 5 1/2 years old. They are not aggressive. Our only concern was their barking when someone comes to the door, an Amazon package is delivered, or another dog appears on the TV. With our first baby due in September, we wanted help managing that behavior. From the moment Marty walked into our home, the appointment felt off. He didn't introduce himself to us or to either of our dogs. One of our dogs barked, and instead of calmly assessing the situation, he immediately snapped at that dog. That startled our other dog, who has some stranger anxiety. I started explaining that she gets scared around unfamiliar people and does best when someone approaches her gently and gives her a chance to warm up. Before I could finish, Marty shushed me and told me not to speak. He then began pursuing my frightened 20-pound poodle with a leash. She ran upstairs into our master bedroom, and he followed her inside and shut the door behind him. She continued barking from inside the room. About two minutes later, I suddenly heard her shrieking in a way I had never heard before, sounding extremely frightened. I immediately went upstairs. Marty came out of the bedroom and casually said, "You may want to come up--she left you a present." I walked into my bedroom to find urine and feces everywhere--not just on the floor, but splattered on the walls and all over our bed. This is a dog who has never had an accident in our home. Marty simply said it was because she was "afraid." My dog immediately ran to me shaking uncontrollably. She was covered in urine and feces and was visibly terrified. What upset me just as much was the complete lack of concern afterward. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the damage to our home, and no offer to help clean or make things right. When I politely said that today clearly wasn't the day because my dog needed a bath and was obviously distressed, Marty responded, "If it's not today, then it's never because I'm not coming back." At that point, I asked him to leave our home. Every trainer has their own methods, but I cannot understand ignoring an owner's explanation of their dog's temperament, chasing a fearful dog through her own home, shutting yourself in a bedroom alone with her, and continuing until she became so frightened that she lost control of her bladder and bowels. We sought professional help for a very common issue--doorbell and delivery barking before welcoming our baby in September. Instead, our dog was terrified, our bedroom was left covered in urine and feces, and we were left cleaning our walls, bedding, and floors after what should have been a professional consultation. I sincerely hope no other family has the experience we did.

We had a french bulldog and sent him to Danny for a month of training/boarding when we had our…read moredaughter. He was a jumper and and overall pretty wild guy. After training he came back so well behaved! He accommodated to squeeze Jax in on short notice. Recently we got a rescue and she's an extremely aggressive walker and can use some obedience training. We reached out to Danny again and he was able to fit us in his busy schedule. Will report back in a month but I'm confident she'll come back well behaved and he'll give us the right tools to continue training her

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am to have met Danny. My dog Cookie was a…read morerescue. As much as we loved her, I was very close to sending her back to the shelter. Cookie was loving but she had a TERRIBLE nipping problem (along with other issues). She had gone through 2 trainers already and nothing was working. With a 7 year old child in the house, Cookie spent most of her time in her crate. I just could not risk my daughter accidentally getting hurt. Cookie went with Danny for 4 weeks and she came back a whole new dog. Before Danny, cookie was never allowed to roam the house. I am forever grateful for Danny's patience. He would send me updates, pictures and videos on Cookies progress. He even followed up with another lesson to show my dad how to properly handle Cookie at home. Thank you Danny! You saved Cookie.

I cant say enough good things about this company, and specifically, working with Warren. If you are…read moreon the fence about booking a private training package--do it. It is 100% worth it. Before starting our sessions, I was struggling with an over-excited Golden Retriever puppy. I had reached a point where I was losing hope, but Warren completely helped me regain my patience. His calm, expert approach changed the dynamic almost immediately. What sets this training apart is how manageable it is. Warren's training methods are intuitive, and his super detailed recap emails were a total game-changer. They made it incredibly easy to practice on my own between sessions, ensuring that we never lost momentum. Training didn't feel like a chore, and because Warren's methods actually work, it was super rewarding. Ultimately, I feel like I have a totally new dog and an infinitely stronger bond with her. I cannot thank Warren enough for his help. If you want a trainer who truly cares and delivers real results, Warren is your guy!

We have an extremely reactive mini schnauzer and after working with a few other trainers with no…read moreprogress we were completely at a loss. A few people had recommended Shelby Semel so we decided to give it a try and were SO incredibly lucky enough to be matched with Genevieve. I have never worked with a trainer so knowledgable about dog behavior. While other trainers in the past were rigid and just used the same, standard techniques that don't work for highly reactive and anxious dogs, Gen took the time to get to know and understand our dog and provided insight into his behavior. What I appreciated most is that she was always realistic with us and our training sessions/goals never felt idealistic or unattainable. Rather, we truly focused on little steps and management which also completely shifted our own perspective on how we should be engaging with our dog going forward. Gen worked with us through a huge move, the birth of our first child, and the introduction of our nanny and we credit all of our success to her. Even outside of sessions she checks in with texts to see how things are going and genuinely cares about the progress of your dog. If you want someone who will actually take the time to understand your individual circumstances/pet and will truly work with you on creating the right plan with realistic and actionable goals, I can't recommend Gen enough.

I'm a member and don't know what I would do without these guys. Henry my 7 month old Vizsla is the…read morehappiest pup in the whole world. What a joy it is to bring him the 3 days of the week that we can't be home to play with him. Not to mention, the staff/owners go out to their way to please. And there is always new things happening such as Couples night, training/classes and they are open late which is nice for us that have to commute to work. I take the train to the city every morning and only need to cross the street and I'm there! Free parking at the train station too! What else could you possibly need?!

Recently returned to the city and my favorite road dog, Jacmel, is beyond happy to be back! He…read moreliterally claws the doors of my car the minute we get within a block of Fido and doesn't bother looking back the minute those glass doors open. The facility itself is spacious and clean. And every single employee at the daycare is super responsive, friendly, and component. Jacmel is always sure to pay them in kisses before he leaves at the end of the day. But in all seriousness I have no questions or concerns about my dog's happiness and safety, which is of the utmost importance to me, when leaving him for daycare at Fido.

Great experience with training for our almost 1 year old rescue dog named Maui. Maui has problems…read morewith barking at people and jumping on guests and with the techniques learned we are fully confident these are no longer problems as we now Know how to handle all these behaviors and help Maui be a happier and more social pup that we can take anywhere. His house manners are now amazing with no more worrying about him stealing food from anyone even when it drops to the floor he waits for us. Jojo is very experienced helping dogs and their owners and his experience really shows. He comes to you and the visits never felt rushed he always gave us and Maui the time we needed to learn and answered any and all questions we had. My favorite part was we actually went for a walk into the neighborhood further then the front of the house to work on everyday distractions on a walk. I definitely recommend him for any issues big or small that you may have with your dog.

From the owner: 12+ years as a Pro dog trainer with zoo work experience. Currently offering dog training services…read morein Long Island, NY and Cebu, Philippines

My puppy Clarabelle loved her visit. She will be heading back there soon. I love getting her back…read morehappy and exhausted

Our energetic dog loves to come for the day or even for a few days stay. The staff here is…read morewonderful and are really good and managing all types of dogs so they all have a good experience. All dogs are walked and cared for just like you would. They also offer grooming and training services. Ask for Desiree for training, she's amazing.

Michelle has helped Pumpkin and I improve our scent journey. With scent cones awareness, knowing…read morewhen to help dog into an area vs when to give her space and let her search the scent cones Most important know when you are finished searching. Michelle provides individual tips and exercises specific for you dogs needs. Recommend for anyone interested in learning scent.

Michelle is a great trainer! She's very knowledgeable, very patient and always positive! She gives…read moregreat feedback!! Which is something you don't always get from a lot of trainers ! I highly recommend!!!

If you are reading this, your search for dog training stops here. This is the place you need and…read morethey will change your life! This sounds a little over the top BUT I'm not lying. I tell our trainers Katie and Nicole all of the time that they are life savers. We brought our puppy here at 1 years old - a small wild, energetic Jack Russell who knew every time I was on a video meeting to bark his head off and embarrass me EVERY TIME! Walks were out of the question since he would pull on the leash to the point he would choke himself... sitting on the deck was a nightmare in our own backyard because he would bark at the wind (yes, the wind), the leaves moving, the birds and obviously the neighbors. Does this sound familiar? I questioned my decision of getting a puppy and then I found Max K9. We did a 3 week Board & Train where I was super hesitant of dropping him off (because no one wants to leave their baby anywhere), but they were so good with sending video progress and pictures and including my husband and I in the process. I joke with everyone that I think they implanted a program into his brain! Lol! The transformation was unreal. We were instantly able to communicate with him and actually go on a walk.. outside in the real world. What a breath of fresh air, literally! Max K9 has given us the ability to live an active lifestyle and have our pup enjoy it with us. Hikes, traveling, morning walks, trips to the store, brewery visits, long car rides out of state... you name it. I would do it all over again if I had to without a question. So if you've made it this far, thanks for reading. I hope this helps you make your decision to having a better relationship with your pup and enjoying life with them every step of the way.

I am SO thankful for Sherry at Maximum K9. I don't know if I can put into words how helpful she has…read morebeen in training our Stormie. Stormie is a rescue who we adopted in 2019 and underwent 2 surgeries in 2021 due to bilateral CCL surgery. She was cooped up for an extended amount of time during recovery. We were unable to take her outside without her reacting to other dogs and sometimes even people. Stormie even gave us difficulty when we wanted to go for a short walk. It was so frustrating and difficult taking her out in public that we needed help. We have heard of Maximum K9 from many of our friends and even the great reviews I've seen on dog groups and online. I called to inquire about the types of training (group vs. individual) and it was clear that we needed to take private lessons. We signed up for a package of 6 lessons with Sherry that were one hour long for 6 consecutive weeks. Our first day, Sherry got to know about Stormie's behaviors - positive and negative, what we were having difficulty with and what our goals were. Sherry worked with us each week when training Stormie (and me) on how to modify or progress a skill. We learned how to heel, which we never were taught from another trainer elsewhere, and the importance of heel. We were given homework on what to practice from the training sessions to continue our work outside of the facility. Sherry helped Stormie become less dog reactive in a safe manner at Maximum K9. Stormie was slowly exposed to the board and train dogs in the facility that had various levels of size and temperament. Each week, Stormie learned how to follow her commands and not react to different dogs. With Sherry's consistent training, Stormie was able to heel with me in a circle with other dogs and sit next to them without any reaction at all. I cannot find the words to thank Sherry for helping Stormie and myself. I came into Maximum K9 with Stormie trying to pull my arm off and reacting to dogs in the lobby to now leaving with my arm back intact and her in a nice heel. I will refer all my dog lovers and friends to Maximum K9 and Sherry going forward! Thank you again!

Janice did an excellent job with my cat who is 11 and sick. Kitty got the soups to nuts treatment…read more Janice was very compassionate and competent in delivering care. Right at home at reasonable prices. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the owner: I am a house call groomer. The grooming is done in your home for cats and dogs under 30lbs.read more