My Mom took her puppy, Coal, to Rob's Dogs; Nathan was his trainer. From start to finish, the whole…read moreexperience was top-of-the-line. From their first meeting at the intake, to the 2-week "boot camp", they provided reassurance and updates. The narrated video updates were reassuring and helped bring peace of mind that this was the right decision. So helpful was the 2-hour training period on Graduation Day! It gives me, as her daughter, peace of mind knowing that my mom can now safely bike ride with him, not seeing him jump up on her, and it is much more fun to visit without finding something of mine chewed! If you are contemplating investing in Rob's Dogs for training, do it!! Nathan, thank you for being fantastic with Coal and my mom!

My 81 year old mom moved to an urban setting with a small yard and a neighborhood with lots of…read moresmall, yappy dogs that sets off reactivity in her German Shepherd. Although the dog has been through several training programs, she had recently reverted back to being reactive on leash: barking, pulling, and lunging at any dog that barked at her or gave her a "look". Thankfully I found Rob's Dogs through a search online. Rob offers dog training either through individual sessions sold as a packet of 8 or 3, or you can elect to do a board and train method. Since my mom's dog had done two board and trains with other training facilities in Florida and Texas, I opted for the individual sessions sold as a packet of 3. Not to disparage the other training schools, I want to note that the dog had learned a great deal of commands, but she was a little rusty and selective when doing them and was selectively reactive on leash around other dogs. What we needed was a trainer that could come to my mom's neighborhood and see the dog being reactive in the environment where she was going to be walked. Thankfully Rob's Dogs offered this as an option. It cost a significant amount to do this, but it was possible. The additional cost was for the mileage and drive time to my mom's place. We had a meet and greet at the facility. Rob, the owner, met with us and got the back story on the dog and the current behavior problems. He took the dog and walked her around a bit and near other dogs, tested her response to commands and leash pressure. He explained the package options available to us. He also made us aware that we would be using both a prong collar and e-collar to reinstate her former training. We had these tools, but my mom hadn't used them with the dog since she left Florida, and I had never used them. We were assigned a trainer who was contracted by Rob. Lauryn was super friendly and had a love and full understanding of the German Shepherd breed. She herself had a German Shepherd. She went over the operation of the two collars which I was not familiar with at all. Rob's dogs sent us a link and password so that we could watch some important training videos. His website also had some very useful training tips. I highly recommend watching/reading this information carefully and then reviewing it again each week. It's easy for owners to slip into bad habits quickly which results in their dogs behaving in ways they don't want. You will have to enforce rules and get into a routine. Restrictions can be lifted once the dog consistently behaves as desired. You will find that YOU will have to do the hard work. The trainer and Rob's Dogs will assess your current situation and give you the tools and training to use those tools to reinforce good behaviors. It won't happen overnight. You will need to work with the dog for at least an hour each day to reinforce the seven commands and expectations. As I mentioned, we only had three sessions. This training was going to determine whether or not my mom could keep and handle her dog. Immediately after the first session, we started using the tools and putting restrictions in place inside the house to set the law of the land. Right away, we noticed a difference. While the dog was already really well behaved in the house, it improved her response to us when we walked her outside of the house. The prong collar made a drastic difference in her behavior when she saw other yappy dogs on the walk. I no longer had to worry about her lunging, pulling or barking incessantly in an aggressive stance. She still got up, moved forward, and barked once, but it was all very controlled. I didn't have to use all of my strength to hold her back. The real test came when my mom was able to walk her dog around other yappy dogs. After session two, my mom was easily able to do this, and I felt confident that continuing this training would allow my mom to keep her dog. Her German Shepherd is sometimes still reactive, but it is much more controlled and manageable now. In time, and with continued consistent practice, I believe my mom's dog will eventually stop the reactivity altogether. She has already shown amazing progress and only slips occasionally. If you are looking for effective dog training (well, really we know it is human training to learn how to effectively communicate with the dog), then consider Rob's Dogs. You will work hard to get your dog's behavior issues resolved, but the longterm results will allow you to have a wonderful relationship with your pet.

My maltipoo had to come in for surgery to get an eye cyst removed. I was a decision that I took…read moretime to prepare for. I suggest anyone that feels blindsided or unsure about any kind of life-altering medication or surgical procedure, to take their time. It is your choice as to how to approach things. It is tough here to get consistent care because you need to schedule with a vet that you like. Dr Buscema, has been helpful and a good communicator. The technicians were Andrea, Roxan, and Lily. The procedures went well and my dog has recovered very well. This surgery was a precise surgical procedure because they shaved her eyelids. They then removed the cyst and added stitches. There are of course no guarantees as to how your pet will respond to treatment. I had also requested a callback about other testing and did receive a phone callback, this was appreciated and helpful. Sometimes as pet owners we have to take time to understand things. Keep in mind these people work very hard long hours. If you Suspect you need a visit, schedule ahead and cancel the day before if you aren't sure. Scheduling online is helpful. If you need an emergency you may have to wait up to four hours depending on, how many people are there. It is very convenient that they are open 24/7.

Been coming here for about 10 years and unfortunately the service has gone down hill. Issues along…read morethe way. Recommending euthanasia of one pet with a somewhat rare but treatable disease. 6 years later she is happy and healthy. It should have been a reason to stop going, but we let it slide. Vaccine induced sarcoma caused the death of another pet. Another red flag I know shame on me. Recently we went to have our pet looked at and the room was dirty and smelled. Mentioned it to the vet and the excuse was sorry we've been so busy. Unfortunately this pet had to be euthanized and last week I came back for her remains I did not take anything out of the bag until a few days later when I discovered they gave us the wrong pet. All the labels and tags were inside the bag when they gave it to me. Needless to say I will NOT be returning.

I have been bringing my dog hair for the past 3 months, she is blind and has some separation…read moreanxiety. He spoils her loves her takes excellent care of her and when I've had to go on business trips has kept her at the house I have never had such good care taken of my dogs anywhere in my life I recommend him to anyone who wants excellent caretaking of their fur babies

From the owner: "We offer a wonderful experience for your dog. Visiting dogs live as supervised guests in our home…read morein the company of our own pack and other visiting dogs. Each dog is unique and a special individual that we take in consideration of each one's needs, personalities, abilities, and energy level." The companionship and emotional needs are just as important as their physical needs and safety. There is a big fenced in yard for play time and if your dog prefers to nap over play, they are more than welcome to lounge on a doggie bed or the couch! We do 2 walks daily and sometimes take a play in the park nearby. A vet tech is on board and animals are never left unsupervised. - See more at: https://dogvacay.com/founder-isay-pops-doggie-day-care--dog-boarding-3378#sthash.tA3eOprp.dpuf

Our 5 sessions with Angie was amazing. she is knowledgable, caring, and most importantly she…read moreunderstands our concerns. She was always available by phone between sessions when questions arose. She was happy to meet at home or wherever she felt the dogs would get the most out of the session. It was fun going on the trails, walking the golf course, and being comfortable in our home. I recommend her highly.

From the owner: Professional dog training that comes to you! Our mission is to improve the relationship between you…read more& your dog using a holistic approach. Specializing in puppy training, behavior modification, & separation anxiety. Serving Sedona & the Verde Valley.

Easily the best kennel Around. We've been using them for…read moreseven years to take care of our fur babies while we go on our yearly trip they take amazing care of the dogs. They really do love them whether it's feeding bathing or giving my buddy chewy his daily insulin. They are nails, and the details I wouldn't trust my pups with anyone else you're looking for a good place to board your dog Applewood is the spot.

We have been taking our rescue here since she was a puppy and she's 2 now, to our knowledge she…read morealways has a great time and we have no complaints about her state when we pick her up. My only critique is that i wish they posted every dog or sent more photos/updates. When we leave our fur babies anywhere while out of town, our anxiety can get the best of us. Other than that, we love applewood and recommend them to friends.

Only allowing one dog unless invited by the person there before is the most odd thing. My dogs and…read moreI travel for work and have been to 100s of dog parks and have never encountered this. Especially disappointing that if the person who is there before is rude and inconsiderate of others and hangs out there for longer than what would be a considerable amount of time and won't allow anyone else to use it. Also there should be bigger signs and available acknowledgements before entering the area so you don't get screamed at by dog owners who obviously haven't trained their dogs or themselves to behave

We just happen to drive by this place, had our princess with us, Pumpkin!! So we stopped off and…read morelet her loose!! This mark has three enclosed areas! 1) Small dogs under 25lbs 2) Large dogs 3) Training area Pumpkin who is only 4lbs! Of course wants to hang with the big dogs??? For some reason she loves to run and jump at them, and harasses them until they get mad, don't know why?? But this park is really nice, it has your usual park benches and water for the dogs, it's just right down the street from Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Let them loose and let them get tired! When we come back to the Park, we will bring our princesses with us and stop off here again!

Zoe is amazing. She designed our training sessions to our needs and the areas our puppy needed…read moresupport. Her techniques are simple so easy for owners and puppy to work on as homework! We saw great changes and growth in the dogs behavior as a result of Zoe. She is great, call her!

Best dog trainer you could possibly hope for. Zoe is not only well educated and experienced but…read morealso has a true gift and talent for understanding, connecting to, and training dogs. Am so very grateful for her help and service.

I do not know where we would be without Monique. I truly do not. Our dogs Morgan and Joey had…read morelived together without issue for 11 months and then we started having major problems. Fights would erupt out of nowhere (or so we thought). We were living with them separated. Two different trainers we worked with were biased regarding mixed breed/rescue dogs and left us with little hope. The rescue we adopted Joey from recommended Monique with Elite K9 Training Ranch. Our evaluation was unlike anything I have ever experienced. SHE KNOWS DOGS!!! Like, really knows dogs. Truly, she is a dog whisperer. Joey had a 4 week board and train. She gave us homework to work on with Morgan at home. I was apprehensive at first about leaving my 'kid' for 4 weeks but now she is the one we board our pups with when we go away. She cares about them like they are her own and she provides a secure, protected and balanced environment. We have now worked with Monique for over a year. Board and train for Joey in 2023 then weekly group classes in Prescott with the occasional get away boarding. Every time I am around her I learn something new and my relationship with my dogs has never been better. Looking back on the past year I can now say that I am glad our dogs fought and led us to Monique. I am a better leader and advocate for my dogs. I am a better human too. Monique's real ability is teaching us, the humans, how to be better for our dogs and how to listen to what they are telling us and be the leader they need. It takes work, dedication and patience but, wow, is it worth it! Thank you Monique for everything. Our home, ourselves and our 'kids' are so much better because of you.

Monique took her time with our boy Bentley, much needed and most trainers would have hurried the…read moreprocess. Super successful transition home and continued training. Able to stay in place for two hours. I feel confident in taking Bentley anywhere. My dog is confident and happy. Could not recommend a better dog trainer.

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Shawn and the entire team at Hillside Canine. We were in…read morea tough spot and had to quickly find a place to board our dog the night before Thanksgiving. Shawn answered and immediately assured us that his staff would standby to take in our pup. As stressed out pet parents after a 7 hour drive, the whole thing was a bit hectic trying to find a safe and reliable boarder on such short notice, but that staff was calming and friendly. Intake was smooth and gave us a lot of relief. After a couple days, we called and asked for an update. To our surprise, they sent a full report card with pictures and videos to reassure us that he was having a great time at daycare. I appreciated the detail and attention they gave our little guy. When we picked him up it was clear that he was very well cared for. Thanks to Anya, Auntie Em, the chill guy who checked us in, and the awesome kennel tech to checked us out. 10/10 would recommend.

We recently visited the Verde Valley, AZ area in order to ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad and…read moreneeded a place to drop off our pup for the afternoon. The staff on the phone were very friendly and clear about their practice and made me feel comfortable right away. When we arrived, we were greeted with friendly staff and our pup, Tucker, immediately seemed at home and relaxed, which of course put me at ease as well, especially since as a rescue he has some separation anxiety. They were great at sending us some updates, including some videos, along the way where I could see that Tucker was enjoying himself along with a couple of other small dogs his size. When we picked him up, he was relaxed and not the least bit anxious but at the same time happy to see us. Overall, a very good experience and we would not hesitate to leave him there again, perhaps even overnight if needed. Highly recommend the Camp Verde location (that's the only one we've visited so far)!

Stacy and her husband are great! My dog absolutely loves going to day care! She has so much fun and…read moreis so tired after. I send my girl there even if I'm off work so she can play because she loves it so much. highly recommend them.

Temecula Tail Club is always my number one choice for boarding and walking when I need to travel…read morewithout my dog Lucy. Steve and Stacy are wonderful with her, their home is her home away from home. Lucy is a rescue and was very shy and nervous around new dogs and people. After a few nights out with Steve and his pack she was a new dog! I always feel at ease with Temecula Tail Club. They really understand dogs and how to make them comfortable.