We have a young French bulldog (Taz) who was very reactive to noises, other dogs, pulling on the…read morelead during walks and just really stressful to be around. It was getting so out of hand that it was impacting our experience with him as our pet. We found Macayla at Unleash Fido in Jacksonville. We enrolled Taz in their 4/5 weeks obedience training and OMG we legit have a brand new dog!! He is more calm, settled, obedient and has really responded positively to this new training and rules. The entire team at Unleash Fido have been very helpful, professional and kind. Our trainer Macayla has checked in with us frequently to see how things are going, answering questions and has provided several post training sessions to ensure we are comfortable and continuing his training. I have had to reach out to her regarding some new undesirable behaviors and she made some suggestions that really worked and has been so incredibly helpful. Worth every penny. I would highly recommend them for any dog training needs!

We sent our puppy Teddy to Puppy Camp when he was about 15 weeks old. Teddy is a first generation…read morecockapoo with a ton of energy and a strong streak of mischief. He saw our toddler as a fellow pup, and before his camp at Unleash Fido we were dealing with constant nipping, tearing clothes, chasing, jumping, chewing, difficulty house training, and general lawlessness. Then he went to Puppy Camp at Unleash Fido and worked with Brittni. He came home a truly different and wonderful dog. he was in control of his body and his actions. He obeyed commands and was house trained. Best of all, though, we saw his true personality emerge from underneath the chaos - we got to make friends with the sweet, personable, loyal dog he is. We are grateful for Brittni and Unleash Fido for giving us the dog we always wanted. Teddy is much happier now, and so are we.

Devon has been working with my three dogs for over a year now, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. My…read morepack includes David, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu mix; Zoey, an 8-year-old Doberman; and Alice, a 2-year-old Doberman who's been doing service dog training with Devon. Not only has Devon helped Alice with her specialized training, but they've also worked with Zoey and David on refresher lessons and day-to-day living strategies to make managing three very different dogs much easier. Devon's approach is amazing--they adjust their training methods to align with what I'm comfortable with, creating a collaborative and supportive experience. It's never about right or wrong; it's about finding what works best for you and your dog. We've done in-person lessons and board-and-trains, and every time, Alice comes home better than when she left. Alice adores Devon, and knowing she's happy and in such capable hands makes all the difference. Devon is easy to communicate with, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about the well-being of every dog they work with. I can't recommend them enough

Id highly recommend Arcane Canine to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative…read moretrainer/boarder. My dog stayed with Devon while I looked for housing. I wasn't sure how he would do woth other animals but Devon immediately assured me that they would be able to handle Kapano in their house for his boarding! I was impressed as he came back more confident and mannered around other dogs. I was consistently sent updates and photos of him throughout his stay and made to feel more than welcome to visit. He also came back to me in better shape in terms of muscle! If there was anything Devon had questions about they had no issues contacting me right away to let me know or ask about, I felt very comfortable and safe with my dog remaining under Devons care. I had never had to leave my dog with anyone before so i was reasonably worried as he's been my bestfriend for 6 years but i am EXTREMELY satisfied with Devons services and will continue to use devon for any training/boarding related needs for the future. I cannot recommend Arcane Canine enough! And thank you Devon for taking the best care of my boy when I needed it the most you are amazing!

Anne and Megan are INCREDIBLE TRAINERS. I came to them with…read moremy Dalmatian puppy (7months old) Giovanni, for conformation and obedience training. Prior to them we went to Pet Smart in Orange park, tried various online training programs, and everything I could find on YouTube, but the the difference in technique and overall expertise is far superior to anything I've tried. Not only did they help address my puppies special needs, but they were always available to address my individual desires and opportunities for improvement. Both my dog and I grew from their tutelage and I'd never go anywhere else in this lifetime. If you're even considering another trainer I HIGHLY recommend giving Anne a shot first, and saving the stress and headache of anyone else in all of Jacksonville. Her curriculum is well rounded and at the same time, catered to the needs of the dog/owner, and you're not going to find that anywhere else. I'm moving to New York in a few months and adopting another Dalmatian shortly after, yet I'm already making plans to bring my future puppy to Anne for an extended "board and train" session 900 miles away because I know the results will be nothing short of OUTSTANDING. Outgoing, shy, reserved, timid, young, old, big, small, it doesn't matter, Anne and Megan can do it ALL. And btw, I worked for Pet Supermarket AND Pet paradise for years, and they knowledge I gained here allows me to thrive at my job when I'd interact with owners and their pets.

She could complete the job she was overpaid for. Or not be afraid of the dog she's supposed to…read moretrain.

The team at Karma K9 made a huge difference dealing with our Staffy mix's separation amxiety and…read morefear of thunderstorms.that escalated to fear of rain. The change is amazing The human follow-up training as part of the paxkage has also addressed where we doggie parents need to focus. The hardest part was leaving her for weeks so Karma K9 could work their behavioral miracle. Our dog cares for the trainers, so we know she was treated well and we were provided with photos, videos and progress reports. Worth every penny!!

Your trainer, Ryann likes to dump dogs out of crates and not handle the situation better. It's…read moreunacceptable that she dumped the dog and the dog bit her. She put the dog at risk. That is not something I would want in a trainer. I would actually want someone to take the time and to work with my dog on their individual needs and not just think of it as a whole. Not every dog is the same. Not every dog learns the same. It's unacceptable to put the​ dog through what she did just to get it out of its crate. And if your facility is not able to allow a dog to decompress in its crate right after being picked up, then you need to reevaluate your space. There's never a situation that you should be dumping a dog that is already fearful of its surroundings.

Ryan from K-9 KPro has come to meet my furry little crackhead, Heidi. She is a McNab, which is a…read morebreed of California cattle dog who loves to chase cattle for hours across the northern CA hillsides. She is a constant demon, but the minute he walked in, she was a tranquil-ish, and readily began to (sort of) follow his commands. We originally saw Ryan working with training a dog at St. Johns Town Center on the crowded sidewalks. He had that dog tightly following commands and expected behaviors. The dog looked like they had a "mind meld" with Ryan, because of how well it behaved walking through all the people and cars. Perfect behavior. So we are super excited to begin training next month with the Beginner in-home program. Following that we have already committed to going straight into the Intermediate at-home training. We had a minor hiccup with our original interaction, but the staff made it right quickly. So we appreciate not only a great trainer, but the staff who back up his work was great, also. Can't wait to see what happens with our overly excitable - hyper active little cattle herding pup!

Rayna did a lot of training in 3 weeks for a 6 month puppy. Great job. Enjoyed working with you.read more

Could not recommend more. If you are debating the program due to cost. Dont. Worth. Every. Penny…read more We rescued a dog who had been rehomed 4x prior and we got him at 5 months. We were not prepared for his energy and realized quickly after a dog DNA test, we needed help! Courtney is AMAZING. She took our wild, destructive, houdini, and turned him into a well trained dog. At pick up she worked with my husband and me so we could learn to take over the training process at home. She also offers lifetime lessons just in case us parents need a little help! She is so calm and patient with us, and when I was struggling on day one out of training, so fast to respond to my messages and reached out again at the end of the day to check in. She posts regularly on Instagram when she will be out in areas for her graduates to come meet up. Love it!!!

Absolutely amazing transformation of our dog! We have a first generation bernedoodle pup who turned…read moreone year old while he was with Courtney. He was a good and smart dog, but very excitable, was terrible on the leash (my fault), had issues with jumping up on people, and would go crazy to play with any other dog. Courtney did an incredible job in addressing all of the challenges listed here and more. Stewie is the perfect dog now, well, almost. He still makes some mistakes, but they have been easily corrected since Courtney also trained us. Our biggest concerns were that after five weeks at his age, he might not remember us -- that didn't happen; and that the training would break his spirit or affect his personality. That didn't happen either. We got him back with all the things we loved about him and none of the things we didn't. Courtney told us it may take a year or more for the training to fully take hold if we continue to work with him consistently; and we will. If you've got a pup who needs training, this is the place to go. We cannot recommend Courtney and Bold City K9 enough. As Courtney says: "discipline is freedom". In Stewie's case, it truly is

I have concerns about the business's qualifications and animal-handling practices. I could not…read moreverify that Karen is professionally certified, and I have personally observed aggressive behavior from her dogs, including incidents involving other animals. For a dog-related business, I believe these are relevant concerns regarding safety and professionalism.

Karyn is an amazing, kind and highly effective trainer. She uses her dogs in the training to…read moreemulate good behavior and to train your dog to be comfortable while other dogs are around. I highly recommend her services as I know you will be happy.

We initially did not want to come here because it was more expensive and had a higher dog to staff…read moreratio as seen on the cameras online, but now we realized we misjudged PP. Luna loves Pet Paradise way better than her former day care center. You wouldn't be able to tell that from watching her in the yard but every time I ask her if she wants to go to daycare she gets so excited and rarely looks back at me when I hand her over to the staff member. Quality over quantity here. If she's happy, we're happy. I know she loves running around with all the other dogs and getting plenty, I mean, PLENTY of rubs, scratches and head pats. Boarding has been great. We choose the Indoor/Outdoor suite and she appears to be fine with that. The staff has also been really flexible with adjusting her schedule there. There was one time we needed her to stay an extra day as we were delayed in returning home and they were able to accommodate and feed her. Grooming has also been great. Her baths there make her fur so nice and soft while her nail trims are spot on. Thanks Pet Paradise for keeping our baby happy.

Had my dog Bindi boarded and for bath claws etc. Picked her up dud not notice tol got home she was…read morelimping a bit. Finally able to look at paw about 3hrs later. Her pad on her front paw has a smooth even tear on it. Called left message on vet line. Called talked to lady who wanted a photo sent to her. She would text me her number. No such text. Dog is miserable. ​

Greg was a big help in explaining the way I needed to train my dog. Not just for the issue I was…read moreconcerned with but for further training

Greg is an amazing trainer! He taught me so much about my dogs and how to handle them. I don't know…read morewhat I would have done without his help. The biggest difference between Greg and a few other trainers I had previously spoken to was that Greg taught me the whys behind the behavior. He taught me how to read my dogs body language and how to calm my dogs down so they were in a calm state of mind before moving on. Greg was incredibly helpful to me. He is knowledgeable, patient and a great teacher for both the dogs and humans!

The best! I've always had dogs. I was showing dogs and gave many a bath. It's tough work and I…read moreappreciate the patience and work that goes into grooming animals. My neighbor brings her pups to play dates at Central Bark and always is excited about the care and the people that take care of their pups. I'm looking forward to boarding my pups as well as my neighbor is very picky about her animals and seems quite content leaving her dogs there while on vacation . A solid five out of five stars.

My girl, Nellie, loves to come here for boarding! She gets a luxury den, in a quiet room, to…read moreherself and lots of play time. I get pictures and updates on how she is doing. I've never seen her so happy and relaxed after being boarded! Definitely recommend Central Bark for boarding (and their day-care too) - Mark & the staff really goes above and beyond to make sure all the dogs are happy and comfortable while there! Also, April does an amazing job with grooming!! Highly, highly recommend taking your dog to see her for a spa day.