We got Maggie (10 month old boxer mix) a little over a month ago, and every day seemed to be worst…read morethan the last. From leash pulling to barking, and even separation anxiety, Maggie was testing our every nerve. Michael came and showed us that it was not about dominating your dog, but leading them. Through just a few verbal and visual cues we were able to help Maggie understand that she did not have to be the leader, and that we would take care of her. Now she is happy to sit back, relax, and let us take the reins. She is an absolute gem on walks now. Knowing that we will have Michael throughout Maggie's lifetime is a relief, because we know that he will be able to guide us through any future life hurdles. Thank you, Michael!

I am thrilled with Bark Busters. I have 3 pit bulls and was having problems with my third…read moreadoption. Owen had guarding issues around the other dogs. After our first session there was great improvement. Richard used positive reinforcement and it was fun for our dog. I found it simple to incorporate the training methods into our everyday activities. It's been a few months now and and Owen no longer has issues. I used what I learned with all three dogs and it's made a huge difference in our home. No more stress, all the dogs get along nicely and play together. All three dogs pay attention and listen to me. I am so happy I found Bark Busters. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Prior to our training, Vickie explained everything to me and answered all questions. The fees are very reasonable too. I highly recommend Bark Busters and wouldn't go anywhere else.

In July of 2022, we received a recommendation to see Gus for our 2 year old lab, shepherd, hound…read moremix, Max. He went to stay with Gus in September, and it was the longest 11 days of our lives. However, when we arrived to pick Max up, he was a different dog! He had learned commands, listened and his negative behaviors had declined. Through Gus's guidance, we, as a family, learned how to deal with our unruly pup. We honestly feel like Gus is part of our family, and he and his family have made Max feel like he is part of theirs! We highly recommend Gus for all of your training needs.

When we decided to get 2 male German Shepherds, we knew we were going to need some help with proper…read moretraining if we wanted to enjoy life with them. I was looking for a trainer who shared the same goals of super-friendly dogs with impeccable manners. After the consultation with Gus and his "public relations specialist", his female Doberman, I knew he was the trainer we were looking for. Gus did a great job training Turbo and Diesel, but his greatest accomplishment was training me! I quickly learned the dogs knew what they were expected to do, it was me who needed to learn to be consistent. Dog training with the trainer became dog class with great friends! Turbo and Diesel loved Gus and loved being in dog class with all their K-9 buddies, and so did I. Thanks Gus, for teaching us about true K-9 communication! Fast forward to now and I still use all the techniques Gus taught me our third German Shepherd, Dozer. Gus can help you establish your communication with your canine family member so you can have a happy and healthy relationship and they can be an active member of your family.

Do not send your dog here. We had one dog require surgery and an almond 10,000 vet bill (that the…read morevet was so dumbfounded by their actions they actually wrote a letter stating the facilities actions worsened his injuries signed angle) and the other leave with bites and swelling (we were told this one has no injury). The owner provided a different story all three times he was asked to explain what occurred. He had no sympathy for any of his actions/inactions. The emergency vet actually expressed concern to us regarding HIS behaviors when finally bringing our severely injured dog in for care. They can rattle off whichever of the stories they want or create a new one. They never charged us for the stay and they/their insurance ended up paying that costly bill. They knew they were negligent and worsened the situation. Please never send your dogs here. Do better than we did. Look at the horrible things that have happened to families in the 1 star reviews. We mistakingly followed some recommendations rather than looking into that better. Do better than we did for the sake of your pups.

George and staff are the best. Good to the dogs (two, 6 year old Scottish Terriers) as well as good…read moregrooming. It is hard for me (maybe a lot of us) to leave a pet anywhere let's face it, My personal experience is: Black Birch is a good place to go. John Baird

Top-Notch Training! Great with people and dogs. Gentle Techniques- advocating firm but fair (and…read moreFUN) methods. After Spending nearly 1 year and LOTS of money at another trainer and getting no results. I tried Canine Connection, and within 3 months my dog and I passed the CGC and Therapy Dog tests. We have since gone on the Advanced Obedience and Agility classes. They help you get what YOU want out of your relationship with your dog, not the my-way-or-the-highway style of other trainers. They always mix it up, keep it fun and interesting- we go on field trips around town sometimes. Prices are very fair, convenient location to Fairfield and New Haven Counties. If you truly desire a deep connection with your pet and don't have clue how to do it, just call them and you will be on your way.

Vetco- I took my pointer here for shots. Techs and vets are gentle and polite and good at their…read morejob! Ya'll should chill with these reviews. I almost didn't go because ppl gave 1 star. The vet and techs love the animals and are efficient. 5 stars.

Change the racist people you have grooming. I had a horrible experience the week before. I had an…read moreappt. The moment that sorry to have to say white last saw me she acted so funny and then they refused to groom my doggy for no reason. I'm a sick disabled person with anxiety and the way I was treated there was unreal. Go to petco in Stratford best service there is. I hope the people that rejected my Willow see this. He was able to get a haircut u racist @$&@&&

Absolutely the best groomer in Milford. You can't go wrong with this groomer. Facility is clean,…read morestaff is absolutely amazing. I only review the best and the worst. I Don't to care to waste time on the ones In between. This one? Exceptional. Thanks Ashley for taking care of my pup!

I have a special needs , blind rescue,16 year old Shih Tzu, whom hadn't been groomed in a couple…read moremonths because my previous groomer, Kim, at One Pampered Pup refused to return my calls. I did speak to her husband and was told they were busy and that he would get back to me , but never did. I continued to call, leave messages and text them, but no response. I was a regular customer from when they opened (and a good tipper). The good news is that I got much better service at WHO's YOUR DOGGY in Milford. Ashley, asked lots of questions and was highly professional and courteous on the phone. She also told me that she would have an assistant to work with her because of my dog's blindness. When, Bootsy exited the groom room, he was not panting nor stressed in the least. Which was a nice surprise for me because at One Pampered Pup he was always so stressed and couldn't wait to leave. I highly recommend WHO's YOUR DOGGY and their prices are fair as well.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

Gina is the best. My boy Gunner needed help learning to walk on leash without pulling me. After one…read moresession I saw great improvement. I highly recommend. He always looks forward to seeing her.

From the owner: Basic Obedience, Leash Training, Remote Training & Specializes in Aggression & Behavior…read moreModification Training

I wish I could give 10 out of 5 stars. I am an incredibly anxious cat mom, and I hate to leave my…read morekitties. Karen takes amazing care of our cats and gives me complete peace of mind to enjoy my vacation. One of my cats hates everyone that doesn't live in our house and when Karen comes over, he runs over to her for a belly rub. She brings in our mail and makes sure all is well. She also follows their routine and allows them to remain safe and comfortable in their environment, versus some pet boarding area they don't know. I highly recommend Karen and Elki's Mom Pet Sitting!

Rose and Karen are wonderful! We have been having them take care of our 2 cats whenever we travel…read morefor 4 years now. I am an overprotective cat mom and always feel safe leaving them when they are in their care. They are always happy and well fed when we return home. They even go the extra distance to take in the mail and take out the garbage if pick up falls on a day we are gone. I highly recommend them to care for your pets.