I live well over an hour away from Canine Academy but its well worth the hall to get there. Bill…read moreand Peggy are the owners. If you ask for a tour they show you everything, including thier house! They are very friendly and great with the dogs. Even if we haven't been there in months they still know the dogs by name and remember thier "quirks". They even follow any special instructions we give them like giving a bed time treat to the dogs everynight before bed. We've been to other kennels but none of them match up to the Academy. We don't trust anyone else with our dogs.

From the owner: Training For Problem Dogs -Specific Owner Issues -Obedience-Tracking- Retrieving-Water…read moreWork-Tricks-Housebreaking

I highly, highly recommend Secret Lake Dog Training…read more As first time dog owners we wanted to make sure our new puppy would be a well behaved, polite dog. So we enrolled in the "Puppy Kindergarten" class. Karen uses positive reinforcement and consistency in order to foster a mutual understanding and respect between you and your dog. You can check her website out to read about her methods, available classes, etc. The classes are well structured and organized. Karen is a extremely kind person who truly cares about you and your dog and goes above and beyond to to do whatever she can for you. Thanks to Karen's expertise we now have a very well behaved puppy who knows how to greet people, come when called, sit, down stay, leave it, and much more. Thank you Karen!

From the owner: Specialize in fun and educational in home training for the family puppy and dog…read more Over 15 years experience working with families and their dogs. Methods are kind and educational. Reward based, science based. Comprehensive handouts are provided.

Did everything that they said they would do. Theresa was very nice and fit my schedule in to hers…read more I would definitely use this service again. Very thorough, punctual, and did exactly as requested.

From the owner: Fully bonded & insured dog walking and pet sitting company offering dog walking packages, available…read moreearly morning to evening, dog training, and in-home care as well as on-site pet care services customized to you and your pet's needs (cats & birds, too). In addition to pet sitting, we can also check and bring in mail, newspapers, trash/recycling, water plants, or adjust curtains and blinds when requested. Angie's List Super Service Awards, Best Pet Care Company, 2014, 2015, 2016 for the areas of Avon, Granby, Simsbury, Weatogue, Canton, East Granby and Farmington. We are a family locally owned company founded in 2009, experienced, and well-staffed group of mature and dedicated animal lovers ready to give your four-legged friends the best quality care possible. We do not service the cities of Hartford, Winsor locks, Ct or Westfield, Mass. Member in Good standing, Pet Sitters International. Bonded and Insured with Travelers Insurance Company. Second oldest Pet Care Company in Connecticut.

Kasey is the most competent and compassionate service dog trainer I've ever met…read more First and foremost besides the training Kasey treats me like a competent and capable human despite my disability. Next she listens to my dogs body language, stress signals, and other subtle cues and listens to his needs. Also she is skilled in handling the public during our sessions. Kasey has multiple times gone over session for free graciously giving her time without charging me extra. She is extremely generous with her time, to a fault. She never rushes me and is always 5-10 minutes early for session. Kasey adapts my dogs training to my disability trying multiple methods to see what's best for us as a team. She puts my dogs comfort first. Kasey uses the most up to date and humane methods when training my dog. She doesn't use pain fear or intimidation to train my dog. She is kind, fair, and loving toward my dog. I drive 5 hours round trip to train with Kasey and I would not have it any other way. She is worth it!

Kasey Nash, Joyful Paws Review I'm writing this review…read morefor Kasey Nash, Joyful Paws, because she is a superb trainer and I'm very grateful that she trained our dog Daisy to become a service dog. Daisy is a mini labradoodle and was 2 1/2 when she began training with Kasey. Previously she had had two intermediate classes at the K-9 Connecticut Education Center. To summarize, in our first session Kasey explained in detail what would be involved, and stressed the importance of my involvement. Daisy had 20 lessons spread out over 6 months. Lessons took place in Kasey's very well equipped basement, Home Goods, Target, Petco, and Cabela Sports. Kasey sent detailed notes after each lesson on what and how to practice, and how to take commands to new levels. Daisy bonded with Kasey the first day, and became very excited at even the mention of "Kasey". After a 5 week evaluation period she received her "Service Puppy in Training Vest" (a proud day). Approximately five months later, Daisy did a fantastic job on her service dog test which lasted more than two hours. Daisy's primary task was location assistance and guidance. She learned to guide me through a department store such as Home Goods, stop at curbs outside, and more. To name just a few commands: Left, right, forward, outside, button, here, wait. Kasey's method was to explain a new command, demonstrate it with Daisy, then teach me to perform the task with Daisy. Lots of treats were used! Before the next lesson, Daisy and I practiced the new commands extensively, at least three times a week along with previous commands. To give you a few examples of Kasey's teaching, we spent an hour or so getting on and off the glass elevator at Cabela Sports. Daisy learned elevator etiquette and got over fear of accelerations and abrupt stops. The techniques I learned from Kasey allowed me to build on many commands during our practice between lessons. To name a few, elevator techniques were used to teach escalators. "Outside" was extended to "Back" and "Find the trail" while hiking. For fun, during one lesson, Kasey taught Daisy to push a "door open" assistance button. This took less than half an hour to my amazement. A year later Daisy still remembers this "button" command. Kasey organized a number of field trips with her other dogs in training: Mystic Aquarium and a Scavenger Hunt to name two. Kasey wrote an "Attestation Letter" about Daisy's training which was instrumental in getting service dog approval for Aer Lingus and later for EuroStar (train to UK). I highly recommend Kasey Nash to anyone considering Service Dog training.

This wonderful business sponsored a free movie night at the colonial theater in Canaan Connecticut…read more It was a wonderful evening. When the theater concession payment terminal wouldn't work, this wonderful business volunteered to pay for everyone's concessions, popcorn, drinks, candy, Etc. They were very generous and that kind of generosity should be rewarded with patronage at their wonderful business. Not to mention that they have high-quality products for your dog!

I can't tell you how happy we are with Angela. She is always on time. I love the way that she is…read morewith Homie. She is kind and loving. She teaches him a command and he learns. She lets me video I can practice. She also sends me a detailed email of what we did. We are so bleesed that we found her.

From the owner: Specializing in Reactive/Aggressive dogs, Fearful dogs and Anxious dogs…read more Also accepting New puppy clients, Basic Obedience, Canine Nutrition Consulting Clients. Angela uses force-free behavioral modification methods that help build your dogs’ confidence and trust. In-Person and Virtual Sessions offered

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

Customer service communication and the gentle patient care of the groomer made what has been a…read moredifficult task in the past a pleasure. Nothing like in the driveway service and she kept in touch the whole time via text. My dog even kissed her at the end when we said goodbye! Highly recommend.

I have made 3 appointments over the past six months with Furry Land mobile dog groomer for my 15…read moreyear old dog and all have been canceled within days of the appointment. this is a safety issue at 15 years old, and I'm left high & dry each time! Never again!