Love On A Leash is a wonderful place to take your dog for solid, effective training. Sheli Rhodes…read moreis a patient trainer who clearly understands the mind of a dog. The best training we received in our classes was on what we needed to do differently to best communicate what we needed from our dog. Sheli always takes the time to address special concerns with you, loves talking with you after training sessions and is very direct, positive and reassuring throughout the entire training process. Best of all, Sheli hasn't forgotten that a dog is an animal and some of the greatest joys in being a pet owner come from just allowing your dog to be a dog. I highly recommend a few basic classes at Love On A Leash to hep both you and your dog find the right line of communication for a happy relationship.

We achieved total understanding of our dogs' behaviors in, literally, one home visit after one two…read moremile walk with our dogs. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable, personable, funny, and clearly loves what she does. My daughter was so enamored with Jessica and her training that she and our lab, Korra, went through her therapy dog training with Rockingham Rec Center. My daughter now uses the training techniques and insights that she learned from Jessica on the dogs that we foster for local rescues. Adopted families are amazed and thrilled when they adopt a rescue dog that already knows basic commands and is leash trained. I do not hesitate to recommend The Balanced Dog to anyone who either needs help with their dog or wants to take their dog to a higher level of training. I trust this company so much that I recommend it to dog rescues when a dog needs some manners in order to be adopted.

We have had our rescue dog for 5 years now. He has always struggled with being calm and polite…read morearound strangers. We tried some other programs that helped a little bit, but nothing gave us the confidence that he really could be able to meet new dogs and new people and be ok. We recently had our first baby, and things got worse as he became depressed and disobedient. When Jessica came, she explained to us that how he acts has much to do with how we treat him and what we let him get away with. Within an hour of her being here and talking with us, our dog had met her two dogs and was walking around the neighborhood with Jessica and her dogs. We were amazed and very thankful. She gave us practical tools we could use with him to help continue what she had shown us. We greatly appreciated her big heart for dogs and her desire to see them become well adjusted members of their families. We highly recommend her!

BUYER BEWARE ! I paid for 4 one hour lessions on 12/31/20…read morestarting Wednesday 3/3, 3/10,3/17, and 3/24 They have strict rules if you cancel less than 24 hrs in advance or are more than 15 min late to an appointment After waiting 2 months since paying in full I was notified a few days prior to my 3/3 appointment they had to cancel due to a new scheduling system My next appointment on 3/10 the trainer cancelled the morning of the appointment as an emergency The 3rd out of my 4 scheduled appointments the trainer was a no show At this point I called and requested a full refund due to lack of any service I was told I would receive a full refund and notification from PayPal within 24 hrs and this would process in 5 days As of 04/06 I have not received any notification or refund from Offleash K9 Please do not let this happen to you !! BEWARE

Saw one of your trainers at a brewery in Staunton and am absolutely horrified. Watching this…read more"trainer" shock the heck out of these two dogs, telling them to "sit" but using no body language to indicate what she actually wanted. We sat chatting and listening to them yelp in pain, not understanding what it was she wanted- I watched her shock this dog 5x within a 30 second span as she called out "sit". Dogs do not speak English, so giving a physical command (a fist held over head, a palm held over their head) is one of the most basic rules of training a dog. I'm not sure what, if any, training you give these people but WOW. My fiancé and I went into the building because I knew if I heard the dog cry out one more time while watching the collar flash over and over (indicating repeated shocks) that I was going to lose my cool. Try POSITIVE training. Or at least using body language. Not just shocking a dog until you get the result you want. Absolutely INFURIATING. If you want your pet to go through fear/pain induced training, call OFF LEASH! They'll shock your pet into shape!

Amazing classes really knows her stuff! she encourages the bond and trust to establish the…read moregroundwork..... I must say she definitely knows her dogs too! most definitely impressed and I'll be recommending to my friends!

From the owner: Core Behaviors Program: This 5-week in-home course covers essential behaviors like Sit, Down, Stay,…read moreWait, Leave It, Come, and Cruise Control. Growth Program: This intermediate program builds on basics with advanced commands like Heel, Place, and Wait, and enhances focus amidst distractions. We also teach polite greetings for proper behavior around guests and other dogs. Mastery Program: For advanced training, this 5-week course includes trick training, therapy dog preparations, off-leash training, and custom behavior adjustments. The "Vet Check" module covers precision heeling, distance cues, and urban navigation. On-the-Go Manners Class: This single-session class, lasting one to two hours, focuses on practical public interaction skills, including getting in and out of cars and greeting new humans and dogs. Behavioral Consultations: Our expert Dog Advisor provides personalized consultations for issues like separation anxiety, aggression, and excessive barking, offering targeted solutions to improve your dog's behavior. Group Classes: I offer various group classes for different skill levels, providing socialization and learning opportunities in a structured environment. My mission is to create a harmonious relationship between dogs and their owners through effective communication and training using a blend of science-based and natural methods to ensure lasting results. Join us on a journey to better understand and connect with your canine companion.

Charlotte is amazing. My puppy came in wild and is now the best dog ever! All positive…read morereinforcement - so grateful

Signing up for classes with K9ology was one of the best decisions I made! I was a bit hesitant…read moreabout starting my puppy in classes so young, but after 12 weeks of private training and one group class under our belt, I could not be happier with the foundation we have- worth every penny! Charlotte is truly an expert and helps explain the science behind the trainings, and had helpful suggestions for every question/scenario. I would sign up for a dozen more classes if I wasn't moving!

Tricia with CVCA is fantastic! I've quickly seen a change in my dog after working with Tricia. My…read morepup is becoming much calmer when seeing other dogs on our walks. I'm a dog-walker so I'm familiar with dog behavior. Tricia sees the tiniest cues that I miss. These tiny cues make all the difference!

TL;DR: HIRE HER. She's AMAZING…read more Our little beagle was rescued from a puppy mill that was raising him sell to a lab. The mill was shut down due to animal abuse. Since our pup had spent his entire life living in a kennel (and didn't know about grass, cars, walks, toys, peanut butter--anything!), we had our work cut out for us. And we're first-time dog owners, to boot. Tricia was recommended to us after I posted on a community Reddit page. She promised to be our one-stop shop for dog help, and she's more than lived up to her promise. Not only did she help us potty-train our one-year-old pup and teach him basic commands, but she's helped us with everything from figuring out doggy daycare, grooming, pet supplies, etc. We see her once a week at our house or at a public place and also answers tons of questions from us via text/email in between sessions. Not only is Tricia great with our pup (he ADORES her), but she's great with us, too. She's super professional and prompt, and is helping us gain confidence as new dog owners. I'd highly recommend her to anyone (and have already recommended her to several friends!).

My dog is blind and diabetic - I have been taking him there for grooming for over a year. They do…read morea very nice job on him. However because he is diabetic he has to have insulin shots in the morning. One morning when he had a grooming appointment he wouldn't eat so I had to cancel at the last minute. I called back a couple of days later and asked if I could re-schedule and I was told someone would call me back and they never called. I am very unhappy and won't recommend anyone else to go there though I have given their name before this incident.

I was a little hesitant to board my dog here after reading some of the reviews but I am so glad I…read moredid! My dog runs into the office and is so excited to stay here. He has really bad separation anxiety so this is amazing for me. I love that they actually have an area for the dogs to play outside and I know he is getting out of the crate. The staff is always so friendly and know exactly who my dog is when I say his name over the phone. I will never not recommend All-Phase for boarding. I do wish they had pick-up on Sunday evenings but most boarding places don't so I wasn't really expecting them too!

Top-notch care! I was traveling through the area with my puppy who had unfortunately stepped into a…read moreseed tick nest and I was freaking out about it. The Emergency Hospital referred me to Ashby, and Dr. Bell and the staff were kind enough to fit me in during their very first appointment of the day and get us sorted. So appreciative! Also, shout out to Winnie at the front desk who was exceptional. Can't thank them enough for squeezing us in before the long drive home.

I cannot say enough good things about this practice. We recently moved to the area. We have a very…read moreold and a very young deerhound. We had new patient checkups on both and I recently had a follow up for the old man. Dr. Lisa is a gentle soul with him ( and probably every animal ) and wants to do everything in her power to make him comfortable. However, she is not one to over prescribe nor to order every test available. Such a conservative approach is very welcome. And she actually listens to me as a dog mom and takes my wants ( and budget!) into consideration.

This place is awesome... we moved from San Diego to Virginia and our golden turned 12 years old…read moretoday. She was used to us going to Fiesta Island on weekends and paddle boarding and swimming her little heart out. We haven't heard her whimper for joy in the last year since having our baby. This was such a sweet way to celebrate her 12th birthday and have. Whole hour dedicated to her. They say there's a 7 to 1 rule with dogs: one hour to us is 7 hours to them since they have such a shorter lifespan. We absolutely will come more often hoping she has a lovely rest of her time here on this side of heaven with us!

Our boy, Remy, loves this place! As he excitedly burst through the door in the morning, the staff…read morealways welcomes him by name, and when we pick him up, he is thoroughly played out. The pool is always a great treat, and it's relaxing to know he's having fun while I'm working.