Nancy the trainer/owner at Doggy Do Right was amazing to work with. Our 6 month old English lab…read moreBiscuit was notorious for eating everything on our walks and pulling on the leash, jumping on other dogs during walks. It was our first family dog and we didn't know how to communicate with our puppy. Biscuit was boarded with Nancy for a week to be trained. Our Biscuit came back a brand new obedient puppy. Nancy also did a great job training us! After he came home, he came back a different dog. Our walks with him are completely different now, Nancy has taught us the right methods to go for fun walks and to "heel", and how to discipline him. It was a very good investment to hire Nancy, and we would 100% recommend Nancy! She's the dog whisperer!

Love this place! The building is a charming historic building on the edge of downtown Leesburg…read more It is by far one of the best dog obedience and doggy daycare that I have seen! I have known the owner Nancy for the last two years and find her to be very knowledgeable and friendly. I was made to feel very welcomed and would highly recommend this dog training business.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value…read moreI don't know where to start- Dari came highly recommended via another GSD owner, I reached out and I feel like the rest is history! Not only did we have private lessons at an affordable fee, we have continued to use all Back In The Pack services! I would never leave Leo with anyone but Dari, and I think Leo feels the same :) There is something about her voice and her personality that immediately got Leo to listen! She worked with us on basic obedience but we had bigger issues including nipping , walking control on leash, commands and reversing bad behavior. You are provided hands on training and so is the puppy/ dog :) I had very high standards when selecting a trainer, and all exceeded . As a trainer she keeps it real, Dari will let you know a) the dog is doing this because xyz and B) you as a owner and handler are doing xyz which isn't consistent with trining and your goals. Dari is also a wonderful person, mother, wife and family woman with a contagious drive to do better and more! Wonder Trainer and Wonder Woman!!! Leo and I adore you.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dari! She truly knows dogs and is naturally gifted with…read morethem. One of our dogs was scared of everything and barking anxiously at everything. He also couldn't go for a walk more than 4 houses from ours. Within a week of boot camp, he was walking on a leash without any issues. He was more confident with so much less anxiety. He was a completely different dog and Dari was able to train him with positive reinforcement to live a happier life! We highly recommend Dari whether it's boarding or training as your dogs will be in good hands!

Awesome, experienced staff that makes you feel at ease leaving your pups! Gift shop is also super…read morecute.

My puppy just finished the puppy K class. It is a nice, low-pressure way to start training your…read morepuppy in the basic commands. Truth be told, he already knew most of them before we started, but it was great for his socialization to meet all of the other puppies of various sizes and their owners. There is also a cute little store to buy some nice toys, leashes, and food. A few inevitable "accidents" happened on the floor, even my pup had one during the last class; but there was a mop ready for the occasion and the trainer did not make a big deal out of it. This was so much better than another business that I tried that used clicker training where they told you over and over that your pup had better not have an accident or else and the training method looked like it was going to be stressful for both dogs and owners. We left that one after the first class. I highly recommend Dog Day Afternoon.

I don't have a dog at present, but when I did, I boarded him at the Great Falls Boarding Kennels…read more When I lived in Silver Spring and Bethesda, I used the Ambassador Animal Hospital. They were great except they would not board longer than overnight. When I moved to Virginia, I found the Great Falls Boarding Kennels. They were wonderful and my dog did not mind going there. The first time I checked in they asked if my dog was up-to-date on his shots? They arranged for the vet who visits there to give my dog his shots. They also washed and poodle clipped him. You paid extra for the service but it was worth it. Wonderful place and people to leave your pets.

Janet is terrific and really cares about the dogs. I feel totally comfortable leaving our dog Lacy…read moreat Great Falls Kennels. After taking care of dogs for years, she gives great advice and loves all the dogs. In caring for them, she takes each of their individual personalities into account. I am so glad I found Great Falls Kennels.

Excellent trainer with an unbelievable knowledge of canine behavior as well as who's who in the dog…read moretraining world.

I sent my two year old pit bull mix, Layla, to the two week Board and Train program with Amhursh K9…read morefor extreme reactivity issues and I cannot say enough about how thrilled I am with the results of the program. I had all but reached my wit's end in trying to address Layla's problem behaviors on my own. Annemarie came to our home to evaluate Layla to ensure that she would be a good fit for the Board and Train program. Layla's reactivity issues were a big source of stress in my life, and I was worried that she might have grown into an aggressive dog. Daily walks around the neighborhood and hosting guests at our home were daunting because Layla would drop her otherwise sweet, cuddly demeanor to bark and lunge at people, dogs, and really just about anything that moved. Annemarie assured me that Layla was in fact a great-tempered dog and was simply lacking confidence and structure in her life. Because Layla is a pit bull mix, I am extremely picky about who I trust with my dog, but Annemarie expressed that she has ample experience with the breed. Her confidence in Layla's ability to learn correct and acceptable behavior really put me at ease. After Layla completed the training program, Annemarie brought her back to our home for an extensive lesson on her new commands, proper reinforcement and correction, etc. It was immediately evident that Layla was a "different" dog in the way that she carried herself. Instead of constantly scanning her environment for things to bark/lunge at, Layla was focused and calm. She walks beautifully on a loose leash and is respectful of people's boundaries (before training, Layla always had to be the CENTER of attention. Everywhere. All of the time.) Not only did Annemarie assist in Layla's confidence building, but Layla's progress has helped me feel more confident handling her - a self-perpetuating cycle. As it turns out, while I was worried that I might have created an aggressive dog, Annemarie was able to show me that Layla isn't an aggressive dog at all, but an extremely sensitive and emotional one. Amhursh K9 didn't just train my dog, they educated me on how to better understand my dog. I have a completely new relationship with Layla, and I am so extremely grateful for the results of the training. We are now talking about taking Layla on a trip to Petsmart - something I previously never dreamed of being possible. Amhursh K9 also offers boarding services, so I now also have a place I feel comfortable sending Layla to stay anytime I need to travel out of town. If it isn't already evident, I really cannot say enough good things about Annemarie and Amhursh K9.

Mike is a wonderful and professional dog trainer that helped turn our strong headed Samoyed puppy…read moreinto a wonderful and disciplined dog and companion. Though he is tough and firm with the dogs, it was wonderful to see how much our puppy loved to be with Mike and his well he responded to him. But perhaps most importantly, Mike didn't just train our dog, he trained US and made us - our entire family including the kids - much better dog owners. I frankly don't know where we would have been with our Samoyed had it not been for the guidance and training Mike provided.

(I took this down, but I decided I'm going to keep it up)…read more Mike did a good job of assessing the root causes of issues that we were observing with our dogs. In addition to that, he did provide sound guidance on how to work with these, as well as a frank opinion. The techniques that he used with our dogs were effective, but the logic that he used to explain behaviors made me raise my eyebrows a few times. Mike subscribes to pack theory. Pack theory is outdated and was debunked by the same group of scientists that performed the study. (If you don't believe me, go to google scholar and look up some recent studies from academic papers.) Those notes aside, I do find Mike's professionalism to be highly questionable. Multiple times, Mike had directed condescending comments towards me flat out saying that women (unlike men) were more prone to making emotional (and i guess the implication was that they consequently make irrational and irresponsible) decisions. From how he talked, I was under the impression that he was coming into the consultation with this attitude, because I am female, even before meeting me. This is due in part because his phrasing indicated that he felt that my husband was the "rational" decision maker. I felt very disrespected in my own home. This behavior is very concerning, especially since he said that his daughter had made him aware that these types of comments could be perceived as sexist. I would assess other trainers first. I suspect you can get the same results, for the same/better price, but without the disrespect or outdated logic.

Lizzie, Fernando and Sergio are an amazing team! We've been with Lizzie since August 2015 and we…read moreare lucky to have found them. Our dogs are a big part of our lives and I could not imagine trusting anyone else with their care, comfort and safety. From emergency walks to all the extras she includes in her service, no other pet care service can compare! I love love love the daily pictures and many of the photos are studio quality, worthy of framing! We just recently went through a loss of one of our dogs and Lizzie was able to put on a smile on our faces even though our hearts were so broken. You are dealing with genuine, caring and dependable people and not a business and I cannot recommend them enough! Thanks so much Lizzie, Fernando and Sergio!

Best service ever! I have had several dog walkers in the past and they have nothing on Sterling Dog…read moreWalkers! They are trustworthy, consistent, dependable and so thoughtful. They send pics of my furbaby after each visit and leave a journal. On holidays they make homemade doggie treats for her! They are so sweet! Love them and highly recommended.

If you live in the northern Virginia area and you're looking for an amazing dog trainer...look no…read morefurther! I was so nervous to take our sweet pup Kip to a dog trainer, but I'm so glad we did. Kip has some fear aggression with men and after reading all of Bridget's reviews, I thought she ma be the perfect fit for Kip. Immediately upon arriving to our private session, she was calm and sweet with Kip. Within 15 minutes into the session, he was responding to commands from her such as sit, down and leave it! We had a two hour private session and I can honestly say I saw a huge difference in Kip just after the one session. He seems to have more confidence, is listening to my commands when he becomes nervous and seems happier! She only uses positive training methods...which was a must for us. She trains using treats, eye contact and positive reinforcement! We will be going back for her elementary manners class in a few weeks and I am sooo excited to see the progress Kip will continue to make! Like I have told so many people already..she is like a dog angel! Thanks Bridget!

We had a wonderful first session with our greyhound puppy and learned a lot about how to start off…read moreon the right foot with his training. Bridget introduced us to topics such as crate training, products, and books that were extremely helpful. The most important concept we left with was learning about the timing of positive reinforcement. Thank you!