We have tried training at a lot of different places and Cloud Nine is the best. Having a dog who…read moreis trained makes all the difference in enjoying your dog's company. Trust me, we didn't train our fist two dogs much at all and we paid for it. I agree with the other review that says class starts on time. There is no wasting time, you get down to work and you learn really valuable techniques. They give you the information and tools you need to shape a great relationship with your dog. Make sure you do your training between classes or there's no point in signing up. Soon we will be bringing our second puppy to train there and we are really looking forward to it.

My dog and I have taken several classes at Cloud Nine and each one has been valuable, both for…read morehelping my dog learn specific skills and for helping me understand how my dog thinks. Be sure to arrive at class on time because they start promptly! I tend to be a person who arrives right at start time, and I don't even have a chance to sit down before class gets started. It's essential to do the homework between classes; daily repetition of the skills really helps.

I just picked up my dog from training and all I can say is WOW. None of the previous reviews are…read moreanywhere near what this place is like. Our dog came back more healthy than when we sent him and extremely well trained. Jeff learned our dogs behavior and did an amazing job at training him. Very impressed

We purchased both of our labs from Jeff La Tour at Elk River Kennels and they are the best dogs…read more Also, he trained both of them for hunting and retrieving and basic obedience; both are wonderfully trained. On Oct. 1, 2020, Erin DeMars made FALSE allegations of abuse against La Tour and Elk River Kennels. She stated that her bulldog Olive had blood all over it and was bleeding when she picked it up. In Nov. 2020, a district court Judge determined that DeMars' statements were fabricated and grossly exaggerated. The judge issued a restraining order against Erin DeMars to stop her defamation against the La Tours and their business, Elk River Kennels. Be sure that this is a very reputable dog trainer and your dog will be well cared for while staying at Elk River Kennels. We board our dogs here too when we go on vacation and they've never had any issues.

Best training facility around! I've been taking my dog there for 6 years and have seen so much…read moreimprovement in her temperament. We even got the courage to enter a show! Tiffany is a wealth of knowledge and makes classes so fun! My dogs do their happy dances every week for class! I can't recommend this place enough!!

We have brought our fur-babies here over the years. Our pup pomsky is learning about life and we…read moredecided in deed AK was the place to kennel him as we know they have all the knowledge skills training and loyal employees (heck its been family owned and run almost 100 years) so our lil man was left in the best of care! Top notch facility, location, safe and secure, and he got his nails done! We are so lucky to have AK in our county! Again if you have any ?s ask we did! See you again AK! Did I say the staff has only been friendly to us as well! Thank you for keeping pricing very reasonable too!!!!

I brought my elderly dog in for a 4th of July visit. It was supposed to be a 4 day stay. I…read moreexplained to the attendant that he was having incontinence issues, and I was told not to worry, that he would be well cared for. I asked about extra services and was told that since it was going to be such a busy weekend that he wouldn't need anything, and she talked me out of the extras. When I picked him up, I was shocked at how badly he smelled of urine. There is no doubt that they just left him to lay in his own urine the whole time I was gone. The smell was so bad that I had to drive home with the windows down and then took him straight into the shower when we arrived. I don't know if he got any attention or if he was actually let out at all. The urine smell suggests that he wasn't. They could have done so much better. I would not recommend that anyone leave their pets here.

Jeff did an excellent job with my dog Mac. I visited several trainers and what he achieved with him…read morein eight weeks others said was impossible. they said I should just keep him as a house pet and buy another dog. What he can get a dog to do is amazing and because of him, Mac is now a house pet who loves to hunt, retrieve and swim. I couldn't ask for a better dog.

From the owner: This is a full-time gun dog and obedience training facility. We specialize in turning your out of…read morecontrol dog into a dog that will truly be a pleasure to have as part of your family, we also specialize in training dogs for upland game and waterfowl hunting. Please visit the website for programs offered, pricing, photos, and testimonials.

My German shepherd just finished his first 30 day training session here and I could not be happier…read more For an 8 month old dog he has learned the basics. Sitting, staying, heeling, laying down. On command. Every time. Absolutely night and day difference. Before I took him back home today, I spent almost 2 hours at their facility learning the techniques so I can maintain and continue the training. I had also boarded him there for a long weekend prior to the 30 day training, everything went great. I would, and will definitely recommend these guys. I have ZERO trust issues with leaving our dog here. We are looking forward to the next 30 day session. Thanks to everyone that spent time with Onyx.

From the owner: We are a family owned business that provides dog training to the Minneapolis, MN area. We offer…read moreBoard & Trains, Private lessons, In-home lessons, Day Care, Day Training, Tracking, Detection & many other Speciality programs. When it comes to training, we believe that establishing communication for both the dog and owner is the key to success. We've developed a learning method based initially on positive reinforcement (food, toys and praise). At the appropriate stage of training, we use negative reinforcers to teach the dog consequences of unwanted behavior. In the end, it's about creating a mutual understanding between dog and owner that will last a lifetime.

We waited for over 30 minutes to get some help with purchasing the parakeets. There was only three…read morepeople working when they first opened up. This was a Thursday morning. One lady was at the register, another stocking shelves and the third missing. I went to the lady at the register and asked for help, she made an announcement. We waited and waited, then another lady came to relieve the lady at the register and started doing paperwork. I had to go up again and ask for help. She came a few minutes later to get the birds out of their cage. But I could tell she was not very pleased at me calling attention to their delay. The First Lady came by to apologize and said she needed to go to the restroom. I respect that and understand but I do not appreciate the attitude the other worker displayed. She even grabbed the bird roughly with her hands, I thought a net should have been used. It was just her whole persona was a bit off. My girls have waited years to get these birds, they saved their hard earned money to buy them. It makes me sad that we were treated with a bit of contempt because of the lack of priority that customers apparently have here. The paperwork could have waited young lady. Customers should have been helped first.

I went the and bought some Platies (small fish) 1 was gasping at surface right away and died the…read morenext day. Now a week later 2 more are gasping. My tank was just cycled with clorine and dried for weeks so I know 100% the gill fluke disease wasn't in my tank. And no its not ammonia or nitrites or nitrates tank was cycled and tested. Its there diseased fish. I asked the lady if they had any diseases and she said no. I figured I didn't have to quarantine them since it was a new tank... Now I have 1 dead fish and have to spend $20 on Frtize Prazi clean. Never again....going to Quality Aquatics Pet Shop from here on out.

Cody was terrific, we had one dog and were getting another and were worried about how they might…read moreinteract given the history of the first. Cody helped us with reactivity and general obedience before the puppy came. Then he worked with the two of them together after the new puppy arrived. Cody modified the training as we went and we're super happy with the outcome He was professional, knowledgeable, and and fun to work. I've already recommended him to several people and would recommend him to you too!

My 2.5 year old American Staffordshire Terrier & I had 6 private training sessions with Cody &…read morebased on that we highly recommend Infinite K9 Academy. The qualities that most impacted our success are: 1) Listening to my hopes & expectations for fine tuning my dog walks & my dog's interactions with me & our large family 2) Giving us new tools to improve communication & showing us how to use them 3) Guided hands on practice together to gain confidence & practical application of tools 4) Patience & that calm cool voice he has when working with my dog & me 5) Easy to set up training sessions & affordable Dog walks are more calm & enjoyable for both of us. We are all works in progress, but we've made great leap forward doing this training work together. If new problems arise in the future we will definitly reach out to Infinte K9 Academy again.

I can't say enough good things about Jo and Kaleb! Every time they watched my dogs, I got texted…read morepictures and updates so that I knew they were doing great. They are loving, mature and responsible individuals who follow instructions to the letter and truly love animals - you can rest assured your pets will be getting snuggled and loved on, not just fed and walked. They've got the experience to know if an animal is slightly off or something is not right, so you can relax and enjoy your time away without worries. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Auntie Jo's is an in your home pet sitter! We will provide mature, attentive, reliable,…read moreconscientious, professionally skilled in-home pet sitting to our clients and provide their people with caring, honest and dependable services in the comfort of their own home.