I recently completely the board and train program at this school. I adopted a very challenging DEAF…read moreminiature bull terrier, who I loveeeeee. I have never worked with a deaf dog nor have I owned a bull terrier. Let's just say my life completely changed. I went from 2 dogs I have had for 15 & 16 years who were complete angels, an American staffordshire and a black lab to hell on wheeeels. She has been kicked out of day care, kicked out of doggie academy programs and weekend warrior programs. I have taken several training courses and classes, with no major impact. I have changed my lifestyle for this cute yet satanic creature. Yes, her nickname is baby satan. Overnight she started showing nervous signs of aggression --- again she is deaf and startles so easily. Holly and her trainers have turned my precious little baby monster into a working dog. She knows about 15 hand signals. I never thought I would be the type of person to send my dog off to summer boot camp but wow it really worked. She stayed a little longer than the 21 days but again she is hearing impaired and her breed is extremely stubborn. Even with that watching her work with the trainers brought tears to my eyes. She actually wants to focus and complete her tasks. Holly has showed me how to work with my 2 year old doggie and she took such amazing care of the training and handling of us both. I'm also not a local anymore and I had to search for someone who was able to handle this delicate situation. I plan on working with dog training academy of south florida for any other pup I rescue. Thanks guys. For giving me my life back and putting us in sync. I wanted my rescue to be happy and still be her but a better version of her. I didn't want to break her spirit. Holly understand that. Thanks guys.

I have been taking my dog to Dog Training Academy of South Florida for two years and it has been a…read moretruly rewarding experience. The trainers use positive reinforcement training which in my mind is the only way to go. My dog absolutely adores going to "school" can't wait to get to his obedience 2 and agility 2 classes. The trainers truly care about teaching both you and your dog the correct way to become a "team" in a positive way. The longer we go there the better my connection has become with my little guy. The facility is indoors, air conditioned which in South Florida is a major positive. They offer boarding and a variety of private and group classes --- obedience, agility, tricks, animal acting, puppy classes, and even camp for puppies and teenage puppies! Their prices are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend the DTASFL.

Worked with Alisia on Rocco's reactive behavior. She was super patient and very tuned to Rocco and…read moreall his issues which I believe made for great training sessions and has helped Rocco tremendously.

I loved working with Sam Ivy and Kyle as our trainer. My Maltese/Poodle mix was out of control…read more He was 11 pounds of hell. Our walks were stressful, he ran the house and his barking was out of control After the first session with Kyle our walks are now enjoyable, the spot works great when I need him out from under my feet and Fred's all around behavior has changed for the better. I"ll stress that this training is the best thing you could do for you and your dog. If you're lucky you'll get Kyle as your trainer. He was great. Julie C.

My husband and I started working with Holli from Sam Ivy K9 Dog Training when our little rescue pup…read morewas 10 months old. Macy is a sweet Maltese pup but came with no training and believed that she was charge of us, our home, our courtyard, cars on our street, etc. Sam recommended Holli as the trainer to help us with little Macy. We are so pleased with the progress Macy has made and let us not forget Macy's handlers who are trained with Macy to be her guides for proper dog behavior, obedient in all situations and a wonderful support companion. It has been a lot of work for all of us but the best experience. Holli shows patience with Macy and us as we navigate the training session as a team with a focus on the goal for each training session. Holli is clear with her instructions, suggestions and feedback providing the best training environment needed to successfully complete the training programs. Thank you, Holli.

We are beyond grateful for Tim's support, guidance, and expertise with our beloved rescue dog,…read moreFiona. Using positive reinforcement methods, Tim has trained Fiona and also equipped us, Fiona's parents/owners, with the skills needed to continue the work on our own after our training sessions. While we've worked with Tim for help around specific behavioral concerns with Fiona (i.e. fear of men, dog/leash reactivity, adjusting to newborn baby), he's also provided us with a thorough understanding of how we can apply the same or similar positive reinforcement techniques to other problem areas. The skills and corresponding education we've learned through Tim are invaluable. Tim has never shamed us for not knowing or doing, nor has he ever demonized Fiona, something we unfortunately experienced with providers before him, and he always offers hope and encouragement. He also offers more of a "long-term" solution to Fiona's behavioral issues, rather than other behaviorists in the field who could only offer "bandaid" remedies that were never effective for long. We will always use Tim and A Dog's Best Friend when it comes to Fiona, and any & all future pets along the way. We are forever in gratitude!

I was gifted my first puppy ever for Christmas and moved into a brand new house in January. I had…read moremy hands full with a hyper puppy who was beside herself in a strange new environment. A Dog's Best Friend was recommended to me by my vet and it's been the best decision I ever made for my Pepper. Tim is a world of knowledge, friendly, extremely professional and forever patient when it comes to teaching not just my puppy but me. He's always accessible by phone. He's been so helpful the few times I've been having a pet emergency, I don't know what I would have done without his calm assurance. The key is to remain consistent, and listen to what Tim teaches. Since I've put my puppy on a regular training schedule, I've gotten so many compliments about her! Before, everyone would complain about my super hyper puppy that was a borderline menace with how much she wanted to lick all my guests. Now, all my family and friends are amazed at how calm she is, and how polite and well behaved she can be. They can hardly believe it's the same dog! And she absolutely LOVES Tim. She knows she's going to have a lot of cookies when he's around. I couldn't ask for a better trainer and I have a lifetime ahead of me where I'll gladly be calling Tim for my current puppy Pepper and all the puppies to come after. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a trainer.

The Caring paws helped us enormously train our 2 dogs Bartley and Jessy with this amazing method to…read morebuild a trust bond, everything changed at home,also encouraged us to switch their food to natural real food, allergies and anxiety went so much better , When we travel they always stay with Kendra and they love it there , they have a beautiful huge garden and it's in their own house so they are never alone . This is a family business of animal lovers Thank you guys

Wonderful caring services.. answered my texts and calls sending me videos and pics of my doggie…read morewhile I was away. Very responsible & loving owners made me feel extremely comfortable leaving my senior doggie with them ! I highly recommend them dog your mascots needs!

I honestly never thought I would be writing this review. Liam didn't just train our Maltese, he…read moreperformed some sort of exorcism. Bailey, our Maltese of six years (who was previously supposedly trained in New York) was to put it lightly, a menace. I had gotten to the point where it was very difficult to live in the same house with him. He barked, nonstop, he resource guarded, he continuously nipped my husband when we were putting him to bed every night, he thought that he was in charge of everything and everyone ..and that he was the alpha...when Liam came to the house for the interview process, I know (it was pretty obvious) that I had absolutely zero faith in turning him around. We had just moved downtown into an apartment and the barking had become unbearable. He was all over our very expensive couches digging and licking himself. I pretty much told Liam that there was no way in hell that I believed he could help the situation. I just thought it was too far gone and that you could not teach new tricks to an old dog. I have to say, that hell has frozen over!! Liam brought Bailey back after a month of training and it seems like he is a different animal, he is extremely well behaved, he does not bark..:He does not resource guard. He is a mush and so sweet. We walk him outside where he previously wanted to run down every UPS and FedEx truck and attack every passing human being, he is now minding his own business and acting like a well-behaved citizen. I really have no words, it is remarkable. I am very grateful and again so pleasantly surprised that he was able to perform this miracle for us. We actually are able to bring him out with us to restaurants, the other night he was sitting quietly in the arms of my husband at the bar at a Mexican restaurant, not making a peep and looking happy . Overall, he seems happier than before,, calmer and exponentially so pleasant to be around. I recommend Liam 10,000 fold.

DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE OR SURFACE LEVEL IMPRESSIONS. Based on his online…read morepresence and reviews, Liam initially appears knowledgeable and professional. I will admit that I originally left a positive review, believing my dog had been well cared for and that progress had been made while he was in his care. Unfortunately, the aftermath told a very different story. Once my dog returned home, it became clear that behaviors were not improving and that training methods and expectations were inconsistent. When I reached out for additional support, guidance & clarification, communication quickly deteriorated. He became disorganized, unresponsive, & unable to provide a clear or structured plan to address the issues. After consulting with a team of qualified dog trainer with years of experience working with law enforcement canines.. professionals who understands proper training, structure, and behavioral consistency. It became clear how inadequate and ineffective the training my dog received actually was. As time went on behaviors arise that showed that this experience negatively affected my dog. I strongly recommend that anyone considering this trainer conduct thorough due diligence and seek a credentialed professional with demonstrated, real world experience.

Kate is the best! First, her training style. She was patient, not aggressive like some trainers…read more Came right to me and was so great with Gemma. And when I had a hard time figuring out how to fly with her new certification she was totally available to help me out. She's the best!

I have the most obedient dogs, EVER, thanks to Kate Smith! She trains German shepherds for K-9…read moretraining for the Palm Beach County law enforcement!

Excellent care for my 2 labs! Ian meticulously baths, trims, and blows them dry. When traveling -…read morehe is our go to house sitter/pup walker. Great communicator, calls back! Does not miss a beat! He asks the most specific questions to ensure the best possible care for you pets and home! 561-350-0622