Naomi was great, she really helped us with our 2 dogs (Which was not an easy situation - dog aggressive and insecurity) They went above and beyond to help us with our unique situation and continue to work with us. We trust them with our dogs - what more can I say! read more

Unprofessional and damaging: Our dog has regressed significantly. We enrolled our 3-year-old Pitbull mix in a 4-week Behavior Modification course specifically to address her severe anxiety and confidence issues. Despite a two-hour intake call and my constant check-ins, we discovered three weeks into the program that the staff had no idea why she was there. Instead of the specialized care we paid for, our dog was passed off to an intern for a "one-size-fits-all" obedience program. They used fear-based methods that were entirely inappropriate for an anxious dog. We were looking for confidence building; instead, they broke her spirit. The aftermath is devastating: our dog has regressed so severely that we are now forced to consider rehoming--a position we never thought we'd be in. When we tried to address this, the management was dismissive. We were told by a trainer (not the manager we asked for) that our dog was "manipulating us." As experienced dog owners, we know this is a lazy excuse for poor training. Do not trust this facility with a dog that needs behavioral support. read more

Ok so we have put 3 dogs through stateline. What i can say is that our first dog was trained when they first opened by an amazing lady. Layla is such an amazing dog. She never got rid of other dog aggression but she is just the best We took brother German shepherds and they are rotten. We weren't worried given our first experience BUT it is not the same people. They offer continued classes if your dog needs retraining but what that is, they will train you. It isnt the same as them training them The pups had a lot of issues being separated from each other. We paid over $5000 for their classes. We believed they would be as amazing as layla when we got the pups through the training. My pups were pushed through to make sure they were done in 6 weeks even though they weren't ready because thats what they expect. Its also what we expected but we would have continued taking them as long as it took. We realized there was a problem having 2 pups from the same litter at the same time but they took them on and said they would get them ready. They were in no way at the same level of any of the dogs let alone out layla. I think separation would have been helpful. Not just in the building but 6 weeks for one and 6 weeks for the other. In closing i didnt feel they were professional because we were brought in on 2 occasions that they asked us to come in but they forgot or just didnt show up. Not worth it anymore. Im sure they're riding on the success of the lady that opened it. They were all trained by her but she is not watching them and correcting them etc. hopefully ya'll did your research and are able to find a place that is worth the investment because they are not worth it. If i wanted to train my dog with them i would have paid less money for that option read more

This is strictly a review for the 2 week day training course i cannot speak for the others. My 1.5 year old aussie was brought for the 2 week day training program and after the two weeks he wasnt taught anything. The first red flag should have been the "guarenteed results" in their bio, you cannot guarantee results, its an animal. According to the program, at the end of the 2 weeks they are supposed to be able to walk loosely on a leash, be able to pass other dogs and distractions calmly, sit stay, down stay and hold a place for 15 min around distractions. After the two weeks was up my dog could do none of those things. i was also never asked if it was okay if they could put a prong collar on my dog, they just did it without my permission. i dont have an issue with balanced training but considering its my dog, i shouldve at least been notified. I was also never told how long my dog would stay in a crate for, what the play by play of his day would look like, details of things they would focus on each day, i was also only given one training session when youre supposed to get two for the course that i picked. I ended up training him myself with the help of the trainers ive listed below. He can now off leash heel, can recall off prey and play, and can downstay around major distractions, hes ecollar trained, his human and dog reactivity is almost nonexistent and most importantly is living his best life. Overall this was a COMPLETE waste of money for the 2 week day training course. Im sure this is great for puppies to get a foundation but for adult dogs i dont see this type of program working outside of the facility they train in. If youre looking for good and reputable balanced trainers i reccommend trainingdj, thetiredpooch, and forthedogs. All very experienced trainers who have worked and transformed hundreds of dogs and tailored their training around the dog and not based off a "works for all" formula. read more

Highly recommend Stateline! My pup (2 year old black lab) attended the two week day camp. She knew the gist of sit and stay, but that was about it. She would constantly follow my every move in the house, beg for food, pull on walks, etc. she is now a totally different dog, thanks to Cora (her trainer)! I can now walk around the house as my pup realizes distractions are okay to happen around her and she can lay down and relax with those distractions around her. Not only that, but she walks right next to me on walks with little guidance to remind her. My favorite trick is "place". I can place her on her bed and she can absorb the things happening around her while not going wild, I can finally eat without her begging! Thanks Stateline. Thanks Cora! read more

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We cannot recommend enough. We sent our puppy Stella away for a board and train when she was about 8 months old, and had a little bit of foundational training (as in she knew sit down and come) but we just wanted a little bit more structure and help with her leash training. They paired us with Ty, who also owns a bully breed and had a really good sense of how to best handle her (and her stubbornness lol). Ty did an amazing job with her and really solidified her basic obedience, while also establishing a relationship with her and making sure we knew how to keep up with her training at home. Flash forward a few months, Stella was recently attacked by another dog while with her dog sitter. When we came back from vacation to this, she was basically a different dog. She became incredibly reactive and was really struggling being outside the house. We called stateline back to set her up with some more lessons, fully expecting to have to pay for another training package. However, because their training is guaranteed, they offered to start her on some follow up lessons free of cost. Ty was also incredibly kind when talking to us about the incident, showing genuine interest in Stella'a well being and getting her back to normal. Even though Stella's current behavior had nothing to do with the quality of her first round of training and everything to do with the attack, they still were willing to help us navigate getting her back on track rather than making more money off of her. Because she now requires surgery to fix some of her injuries, we have not been able to get her back in to start this work, but we are super excited to be working with Ty again and confident that he will be able to work through this unfortunate situation with us. It honestly just means the world that they are willing to try. We drive well over an hour to have her work at stateline, and it is worth every minute. We will definitely be bringing any future dogs here, and would recommend everyone do the same! read more

Stateline Canine - So engaged! - Pet Training Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

My puppy (whom I adopted believing he's a GSD, but I now have my doubts) is now six months old. Ten weeks ago, he started private lessons at Stateline Canine with Mykala as our trainer. To say I was frustrated with Radar is an understatement. I had just come from the trauma and devastation of losing my previous GSD, my heart dog and my soulmate, to a horrible cancer. I wasn't emotionally ready for another dog, but this puppy landed in my lap and Radar tested me in ways I didn't think a dog could. I adore dogs, I'm obsessed with them. I will choose dogs over people all day, ever day, but Radar put me through my paces and was really enhancing the depression I had sunken into over the death of my Sora, rather than helping me. It wasn't his fault - he'd been through a lot of really unfortunate, painful, traumatizing things in his short, short life before the rescue stepped in, and he lost out on a lot of critical learning moments with his mother and siblings. He was unruly and stressing out the other dog in our home to the point that it was beginning to negatively effect her. I was at a total loss, so I turned to professionals. I looked at the options listed on their website and thought I knew what I was going to choose, but Mykala listened to my story, to Radar's story, and suggested five weeks of private lessons that would then segue into day training. Ten weeks later, and I cannot, or maybe I will not, say that I have a "completely different dog". He's still the same Radar - active, energetic, playful, affectionate, lightning fast, inquisitive, and irrepressibly silly. I do, however, have an obedient dog. I have a dog that I've bonded with so much more quickly than I thought my grief would allow. I have a dog who, at six months old, is well behaved enough to stay out of his crate at night without destroying my things. I have a dog who wants to work through his training routine with me, further deepening our bond. Mykala and the team of trainers at Stateline Canine have worked so hard to educate me and coax out all of Radar's best qualities. I used to only see Radar's best traits through a foggy mirror, in fleeting glances out of the corner of my eye. Mykala didn't just wipe off that mirror - she moved it aside, guiding Radar around it and letting him sit in the spotlight. He is so eager to do the right thing and to work with me. Make no mistake, though: Mykala trained Radar, but she taught and educated me. Our lessons were part working with Radar hands-on, and part talking through it all. She listened with infinite patience to every trouble or concern I brought to the table, asked questions to clarify, presented scenarios, and walked me through the way Radar's brain was working. She knows why he does the things he does, how he comes to his conclusions, and how I can best navigate his fuzzy little thoughts. Thanks to Mykala and the trainers at Stateline, I am now better equipped to continue Radar's training at home. I have a better understanding of canine obedience and I no longer get so helplessly frustrated with him. He's not perfect, and I will never expect perfection from him, but I can continue to work with him daily without feeling like I'm training a brick to tap dance. Mykala and Stateline trained my dog, yes. More importantly, whether they know it or not, they brought me some desperately needed peace. Through training, I've bonded with Radar and I will continue to do so. That is my peace. In my mind, that's the bottom line, and the most important thing I've walked away from Stateline with: a closer bond with my dog and the tools to continue to build on the absolutely rock-solid foundation they've created. I cannot recommend them enough. If you're seeking training for your dog, and you're not sure who to go to or what to do, let me be the little voice in your ear. Call Stateline. You'll get so much more than just an obedient dog from them. read more

Stateline Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

I see negative reviews and I am really surprised. We started taking our Rottweiler, Cooper, here when he was right around six months old, he is now a year and 8 months. We did the lodge and learn, but broke it up into 3 two week sessions. I have been extremely happy with the results. Without the help of the trainers at Stateline, I am not sure we would have been able to handle him, or for that matter, keep him. We have also taken advantage of the refresh days, and stays. Also the FREE work with the owner and dog. I have learned that it is very important to do the work at home. When I slack I definitely see a difference in his behavior. My only complaints are minor. First, he did contract kennel cough during one short stay. I know it is always a risk, but I was annoyed because they knew there was a problem for two weeks before I dropped him off. Secondly, I really don't like that there is no option to pick your dog up on Sundays. They have tried to accommodate me in the past but it isn't a guarantee that someone will be available when needed. That is the biggest issue for me, I should be able to pick my dog up when I want. All in all our experiences have been positive and I would definitely recommend. read more

Stateline Canine - Cooper training - Pet Training Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

I am not one to leave a review because honestly, why waste my time. I don't have the time to constantly leave reviews. Only if the place is absolutely amazing or terrible will I review. Stateline? Yes I will FOR SURE leave a review. My bf and I dropped out dog off for the lodge n learn training on September 21 and today is 10/4/19 so it's safe to say we haven't gotten all the way through the training but I can talk about what we have experienced thus far. At first we felt super great about this place. We felt they cared and we felt everyone was so nice and friendly and they explained everything to us and we felt great leaving our baby. Here we are, almost 2 weeks in and our thoughts are a complete 180. I have not heard from them ONCE. The online profile they use has 2 sections (one for updates and one for photos). It was only until I called and got a little snippy that I'm paying close to 2 grand and they can't update me on how my dog is? That's a bit odd to me. It was then I learned they don't use the profile, instead they use their own Instagram account to post pictures and videos of the dogs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday....that would've been LOVELY to know BEFORE HAND. Not only this but I truly feel they just don't care about anything while over the phone. Whoever is picking up the phone has a little snippy attitude and this has been multiple accounts. I don't appreciate it especially because they should be updating me about my dog IF IM PAYING THEM. I don't appreciate any of the "help" or customer service I have received AFTER paying and after dropping our dog off. It's like, all before they're all nice to get you to do it and once you pay they don't care anymore. We will see how the rest of the 2 weeks goes and I will update then but so far, I am NOT happy with how they've handled things. Also, this doesn't include the numerous emails I've sent to try to clear things up. It also doesn't include the fact that the place is extremely disorganized and sent me emails that they forgot to address to me. The owner messed up my name and addresses me wrong in my email to ask for information. I also had to send repeated emails to correct information that was clearly stated but obviously missed. ***UPDATE: They called me later on and we discussed all the concerns I had. I appreciate the phone call and the time they took to make sure we feel comfortable going forward. For this, I increased the rating because I do appreciate it and I hope the rest of the training goes alright. I will update the review when she is back! LAST UPDATE: She arrived back home and I am NOT impressed. For having for her for an entire month and for the price we paid, you could get the exact same training for 2 weeks and its military style and they actually wont send you home with the dog having to wear a prong AND ecollar from morning to bed time. That's unbelievable. What did I pay for then?? I made a HUGE mistake coming here. I should've went with my gut and had gone to the one I mentioned earlier. She's supposed to be off leash recalled, yet she CLEARLY was never taken out and about because she goes FLYING after birds and squirrels. Still whines if she sees other dogs. Doesn't sit when supposed to. I get all dogs are different and none are robots and will learn and it's a process but for $1700 and I'm 24, and it's for 4 weeks STRAIGHT, come on man. Feel free to contact me for that information too. Anyways, she did learn commands like down or place so it wasn't a total waste but as we told them FROM THE START, she already KNEW those and we didn't need those. We needed specific help with specific issues and claimed they would fix those issues. Did they? Nope. NOT WORTH THE MONEY. I'd like to mention we are from MD so we drove over an hour to go to Stateline. Easy for me to say, go to MD and find a better training place. read more

We left our dog there for 5 days while on vacation. He was taken in to you guys perfectly fine. We picked him up on Monday and noticed he was not walking right. We take him to our vet and he has a torn acl. I appreciate you guys letting this happen when we trusted you with our dog. We will never bring him there again. Not to mention we paid $2500 to have him trained by you guys you would think you guys would watch the dogs in your care a little better. STAY AWAY. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about StateLine. My pitbull, Pearl, is completely deaf. I was nervous on being able to find a training facility that has experience with deaf dogs and is confident in training them. I contacted StateLine and from the moment I did, I felt comfortable with sending Pearl there. She participated in the Leave-N-Learn program for 4 weeks. Pearl was SO excited to come into the training facility everyday, she pulled me up to the door. The staff there are amazing. I could tell that they truly cared about each dog there. Pearl had a really close bond with Lucie and truly loved seeing her. I have noticed such a huge difference in Pearl. With her being deaf, they trained her extensively on the e-collar, and she can be off leash with just using that. She learned sit, down, stay, place, heel, come, and other basic commands. It is amazing to see how much she has learned. StateLine was willing to use the signs I had been using with her to continue her training. I felt 100% comfortable dropping Pearl off here everyday. I could see how much fun she was having from the videos and pictures they posted. I would recommend StateLine to anyone, especially someone with a deaf dog! read more