We have a young French bulldog (Taz) who was very reactive to noises, other dogs, pulling on the…read morelead during walks and just really stressful to be around. It was getting so out of hand that it was impacting our experience with him as our pet. We found Macayla at Unleash Fido in Jacksonville. We enrolled Taz in their 4/5 weeks obedience training and OMG we legit have a brand new dog!! He is more calm, settled, obedient and has really responded positively to this new training and rules. The entire team at Unleash Fido have been very helpful, professional and kind. Our trainer Macayla has checked in with us frequently to see how things are going, answering questions and has provided several post training sessions to ensure we are comfortable and continuing his training. I have had to reach out to her regarding some new undesirable behaviors and she made some suggestions that really worked and has been so incredibly helpful. Worth every penny. I would highly recommend them for any dog training needs!

We sent our puppy Teddy to Puppy Camp when he was about 15 weeks old. Teddy is a first generation…read morecockapoo with a ton of energy and a strong streak of mischief. He saw our toddler as a fellow pup, and before his camp at Unleash Fido we were dealing with constant nipping, tearing clothes, chasing, jumping, chewing, difficulty house training, and general lawlessness. Then he went to Puppy Camp at Unleash Fido and worked with Brittni. He came home a truly different and wonderful dog. he was in control of his body and his actions. He obeyed commands and was house trained. Best of all, though, we saw his true personality emerge from underneath the chaos - we got to make friends with the sweet, personable, loyal dog he is. We are grateful for Brittni and Unleash Fido for giving us the dog we always wanted. Teddy is much happier now, and so are we.

We recently adopted a new furry family member, a Sheepadoodle to be exact. While we did our…read moreresearch on the breed, I wasn't sure if this breed would live up to their nickname: sharkadoodle. I'm here to say, our pup did. We adopted him at 7 weeks old and after our first vet appointment, we knew we needed to get a trainer, because the quicker you train your pup, the quicker they learn. When we asked our vet if they had any dog trainer recommendations, without hesitation, they mentioned Susan Gillespy with Behavior Training for Dogs. I contacted Susan via her website and within a few hours she contacted me back, asked some general questions, and we set up an appointment for our first dog training. I will say, do your research when looking for a trainer. While you shouldn't be price gouged, it is an investment, and an investment doesn't always come cheap. When I spoke to Susan, I asked how many sessions does a puppy normally need, she mentioned four (typically). She comes to your house, this isn't a group lesson. She arrived on a Saturday morning ready to start work. Susan described her teaching philosophy, what we'd aim to accomplish each session, and checked to see what our concerns were. I really liked how she got everyone in the family involved in the training. She's a big believer in "NFL" "No Free Lunch". Basically your pup/dog needs to work for their food. Each lesson we built on the concepts we learned, like come when called, clicker training, no nipping, sit, stay, down, signal, doorbell training, leash and harness training, jumping, etc. Each week we received homework. Some of our homework was doing 150-200 commands each day. If you do this every day, you'll see progress. By the end of lesson four, I feel like we had a different puppy. While he's still a work in progress, and it's a lifelong learning concept, I feel like this was a good investment. Susan may be tough, but she's fair, and you and your pup will thank you for it. Pros: -Fair pricing -Comes to your home -Works with the entire family -Ability to call/text Susan when you have questions/concerns -Gives you an outline and homework at the end of each lesson Cons: -None Tips: If you go with Susan/another trainer, be sure to continue to work with your pup.

Devon has been working with my three dogs for over a year now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My…read morepack includes David, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu mix; Zoey, an 8-year-old Doberman; and Alice, a 2-year-old Doberman who's been doing service dog training with Devon. Not only has Devon helped Alice with her specialized training, but they've also worked with Zoey and David on refresher lessons and day-to-day living strategies to make managing three very different dogs much easier. Devon's approach is amazing--they adjust their training methods to align with what I'm comfortable with, creating a collaborative and supportive experience. It's never about right or wrong; it's about finding what works best for you and your dog. We've done in-person lessons and board-and-trains, and every time, Alice comes home better than when she left. Alice adores Devon, and knowing she's happy and in such capable hands makes all the difference. Devon is easy to communicate with, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about the well-being of every dog they work with. I can't recommend them enough

Id highly recommend Arcane Canine to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative…read moretrainer/boarder. My dog stayed with Devon while I looked for housing. I wasn't sure how he would do woth other animals but Devon immediately assured me that they would be able to handle Kapano in their house for his boarding! I was impressed as he came back more confident and mannered around other dogs. I was consistently sent updates and photos of him throughout his stay and made to feel more than welcome to visit. He also came back to me in better shape in terms of muscle! If there was anything Devon had questions about they had no issues contacting me right away to let me know or ask about, I felt very comfortable and safe with my dog remaining under Devons care. I had never had to leave my dog with anyone before so i was reasonably worried as he's been my bestfriend for 6 years but i am EXTREMELY satisfied with Devons services and will continue to use devon for any training/boarding related needs for the future. I cannot recommend Arcane Canine enough! And thank you Devon for taking the best care of my boy when I needed it the most you are amazing!

The owner of this company is dedicated to the well-being of dogs on all levels. She has a relaxed…read morepersonality, is confident, and easy to talk to. I think she is an active listener who really hears my concerns. She is a professional dedicated to helping people and animals their dogs get along together. (I am surprised at the negative review. Training a dog is not simple. Depending on the breed changing behavior or learning new ones takes time. I had another trainer tell me that if I wanted my boxer to learn new behaviour, I had to retrain him every 3 days or he would forget!

this woman declaws her cats. I can't imagine trusting my dogs to her. She also doesnt seem to…read moreacknowledge the harm in declawing cats - which is the equivalent of cutting your nail off at the knuckle. It is mutilation.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The absolute best thing we could have done for our dog and the absolute best…read moreplace to do it! George and Ben have helped so much. They are dedicated, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Group classes, affordable boarding, one on ones, board and train and more. We did the board and train and immediately saw a huge difference in our dog, Maxx. We will continue to use them the rest of Maxx's life. Couldn't recommend them enough, truly.

Grogu and I want to acknowledge the outstanding skill set and brilliant staff of Got Your Back K9…read moreLife. This by far has been the best dog training experience we have had. My Rottweiler was immediately very receptive. The structure, the material, and the plans set for us gave us the consistency and confidence I needed to train him. Because of the unique methods and tools used based on the superior experience of the extraordinary team at Got Your Back K9 Life training became an instant success, and we accomplished remarkable results within a short period of time. George analyzed Grogu's personality, which the Got Your Back K9 Life team based the training on my 8-month-old Rottweiler should receive. All the various training methods are explained and demonstrated in a way that is easy to understand, implement and practice. In closing I would like to emphasize that the training Grogu and I received saved us from injury and liability at a recent altercation in a dog park where Grogu stayed sit (based on my "stay sit" command) despite being charged by a smaller dog several times. Again thank you so much for all you do to keep dogs and their owners safe, George and the entire Got Your Back K9 Life team! It is never too early to start training your dog and Got Your Back K9 Life is the only place I am trusting with Grogu's and my life. Dr. Andreas Heinrich

We boarded our pups again this past weekend from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon for a trip to…read moreTallahassee for a wedding. AND to top it off, we now have 4 dogs, not 3. We've added Biggie Boy to the mix. The folks here are fantastic. It's a very clean facility. We added baths and grooming to their stay so they were fresh smelling when we picked them up. Super convenient. I very highly recommend River City for boarding. They took excellent care of our fur babies.

I dropped my doggies off for a 4 night stay for their first time ever staying anywhere.! I…read morereceived report card and pics for every day they were there.! I also was given a 2 dog discount when picking them up for bring 2 dogs.! I would 100% recommend anyone.! Thank y'all for taking such great care of my furry babies.! We will be back

Kate is awesome! A few months ago, we adopted a 6-month old goldendoodle puppy who barely knows any…read morecommands. We got him just right before COVID-19 was about to change our lives. Luckily, we found Kate! We were hesitant about the virtual training sessions at first but Kate proved us wrong. Her lesson plan was very structured and her communication skills were fantastic. We loved every minute of working with her, and Murphy, our puppy, loved the training sessions! By the end of our training package, Murphy knew over a dozen of commands. It was a lot of hardwork and Kate's guidance has made this possible. We highly recommend her! Here's Murphy doing a "settle" in San Marco Square.

We are so fortunate to have found Kate. I looked into 3 other training businesses before finding…read morethe perfect fit for us. We are training our first puppy and have experienced amazing results with her positive approach to achieve our goals. Skipper is now a well behaved, happy puppy that all our friends and neighbors love. Kate's an exceptional trainer in all aspects: knowledgeable, skilled, personable and patient with new puppy owners ! We find her to be very special and her training methods achieve the results we hoped for. Each session brings new challenges and new joy. We are sincerely grateful.

The dogs are left outside barking ALL night long every single night and it is absolutely annoying…read more Let me come put u in my back yard all night in this weather...

I've had animals my entire life, but they've always been rescues that had already made it past…read morepotty training and simple commands. When I first got my precious Pomeranian puppy, I thought I could train him myself... I was wrong! He was adorable but incorrigible. I interviewed several trainers and they were all nice, but I immediately felt a connection to Ms. Eva (the owner of Wigglebutts) and knew that she would treat my little baby as if he was her own. We arranged for a "board and train" for a few weeks while I was out of town. Me. Eva made sure I came out for a visit with my doggy on another day before I left him with her so we all knew each other and he wouldn't get scared being left at a strange place with a strange person. I missed him so much and I really appreciated that Ms. Eva took frequent videos and pictures of him and texted me updates and even patiently took all of my calls so I never worried! She did an AMAZING job! She has a little "school house" on her property where she individually takes your pet to work with them which I think is a genius idea. He learned several commands including sit, stay, quiet, fetch, and conquered his potty training. All with loving guidance only! I left with instructions on how to keep training, a video of his best tricks and we had a little graduation. Ms. Eva treats you and your pet not like customers but like family! 5 stars are not enough!!!