We sent our pit bull, Ollie, there and we are happy to report that he is now the best boy. We…read morerescued him from the shelter in 2018 and we quickly saw that we had some work to do. He pulled on the leash, barked at the door, and had bouts of aggression when he didn't get his way. I felt uneasy having guests over because I felt like I had no control over my dog. Basically, my dog owned me.. not vis versa. He did ~2 weeks of the board and train program at SMS Raleigh and even though we were nervous to send him away (it felt like forever!), we loved getting bi-weekly updates from his trainer and seeing his progress. Training Ollie will always be a work in progress but the biggest different we have seen is that HE LISTENS! Hallelujah. My friends come over and say they see a huge difference in him - he's calm, sweet, and charming. He is still a dog.. he does bark at the mailman, and sometimes pulls on the leash, but if we correct him, he is happy to obey. I also love the fact that we have free access to the group classes 2x a week and have the opportunity to continue training him. Overall, we are very happy with his progress and we are dedicated to continue training him with the SMS methods.

The training is nothing short of amazing. You and your dog will be happy with the results…read more No one was more apprehensive about going to an e-collar for my dog's training than I. Colby the owner explained it best to me when he said "It's not about punishment, it's about attention and boundaries. Dogs want to please their owners, so once you have their attention their instinct takes over and training becomes easier. The strides and response to this training are remarkable. So pleased with the results so far. I am happy and more importantly my dog is happy. We have only had 3 private whole day training sessions, and tonight we will attend our first group training. Looking forward to this as it can only help build on the foundation established in the private 3 lessons. The training is not inexpensive, however it cheaper than replacing carpet not to mention several pairs of shoes, baseboards ETC. I recommend sitting down with Colby or any of the other trainers and let them explain why this works. You won't have any regrets. Rick W

Absolute jackpot! This is our 3rd attempt at getting a dog trainer that can help with our 60lb…read morerescue dog. She's been very fearful and timid which translates into a lot of behavioral issues. When we met with Tim, she calmed down and almost immediately transformed into the dog we knew she could be. Happy, confident, and listening. We are one consultation and one full appointment in and we couldn't be happier! Thank you, Tim, for helping us become the dog parents that our girl deserves!

If you are looking for an excellent dog trainer who really loves and understands dogs then Tim…read moreCrane is the best! I have a 1 1/2 year old Pit Mix who is a great dog but a bit neurotic. We struggled with walking him and it was very difficult and unpleasant since he pulled so much. With Tim's guidance, we were able to correct that early on in our four session package. Now, even my 84 year old mother can walk Asher with ease. I highly recommend The K9 Commander!

Jake has been amazing training our rambunctious Aussiedoodle and US to get to the level of…read moreobedience we need to all live together peacefully. It's made a world of difference and we couldn't be happier.

Training was ineffective and they do not stand by it nor offer any refund for what is one of the…read moremore expensive options on the market. Terribly disappointing. Another trainer was able to achieve more in 30 minutes with my dog than they were able to achieve in a month and a half.

I was not a fan of having to send my dog away for three weeks with a trainer, but my smarter half…read morethought it was best. Our puppy was just under 1 year old when we sent her to Jonathan and I could not be more pleased with the results. I was wrong about sending her as now she is much calmer and actually listens to us sometimes. Well more often than not. Neither of us had any experience with owning and training a dog before so this was truly a Godsend. Zoey now listens to basic commands and Jonathan worked with both of us on how we need to do things with her so that we are consistent and this is how we get her to do the commands that she had learned. Continuing education is a part of the program and is included and we will be taking advantage of these classes as we continue to learn about the right way to train our dog. I highly recommend both Jonathan and the entire Dog Camp Training Staff but we are bias to Jonathan as he is the man.

So happy with my pups experience here!! I sent my german shepherd puppy for a two week puppy camp…read moreand she came back a new dog!! She's only been home for a day but i can tell such a huge difference. She is less reactive, more respectful, and so open to commands and direction. Angie and Kersti were amazing with her and did everything i asked and more! They were so sweet and patient with her and were so knowledgeable of her breed and her needs. I got a report card and video at the end of her camp and both were very thorough. I also LOVED the constant posts and emails of how she was doing since i was missing her immensely!! When she came home both trainers spent almost two hours with us teaching us everything she learned and how to do some leash drills. I could see their level of care in every aspect of her training and i am absolutely thrilled!! I can't wait for group classes and for continuing education :))

I know there are discussions online right now, but I wanted to share my own perspective and…read moreexperience. From what I have personally seen very recently, the dogs at Angier K9 have appeared cared for, active, and engaged. I've also seen the amount of work being put into training, cleaning, structure, and communication. They also continue to work alongside local rescues and receive referrals from them. No kennel or training environment is perfect, and dogs can absolutely experience stress, weight changes, stomach issues, or adjustment periods during boarding and training. These things can happen in many types of facilities, especially in environments involving routine changes, increased activity, and time away from home. I also think there is a difference between poor communication, unmet expectations, business disputes, and actual abuse. That is a very serious accusation and I believe it's important for people to look at the full picture, ask questions, tour facilities, and make decisions based on direct observation and their own experience rather than assuming everything written online is automatically proven fact. I appreciate seeing the effort toward transparency, education, and continued improvement.

Let's stop deleting reviews. Changing business names. And blocking people who call you out!!…read more Do not pay for your dogs to be abused by these people! Dogs have died in their care. The people have spoken. Over 50 people have come to me directly having their dog injured or dead. They have been brought to court and they have lost for killing dogs. A quick search you can find all of the injured dogs. They paid for fake positive reviews in the beginning. Also. Take a drive and see where your dog will be staying while "being trained" 6404 Old Stage Road N Angier, NC 27501

John has been great to work with in training our black lab, Dax. He offers quick turnaround on…read morequestions, works on specific issues, and is very reassuring about issues that take a longer time to solve. Various issues that we worked on together with Dax are food aggression, recall, and Dax's behavior around other dogs.

Literally changed our truly and deeply loved furry family member from a stubborn,…read moreresource-guarding, intimidating brat into an obedient pet who is friendly, loving and eager to please. She's an incredible dog, but we would not have known that were it not for John and Barkology 101. 'Thank you' isn't enough! Lily and her grateful family.

Taylor and King's K9 Kennel and Training are still awesome. Frankie is now two years old and goes…read moreand hangs out for board when I go on vacation. I trust Taylor with him, so she was the first person I thought of when I needed a place for him to stay during my move. He has now been with her a month and while it's killing me, I know he is safe and happy. She keeps me updated and sends pictures. :)

From the owner: Kings K9 offers personalized dog training tailored to your specific dog's needs. Ranging anywhere…read morefrom basic obedience and house manners to sport dogs and behavior modification. Kings K9 also offers group classes and overnight boarding.

Can't say enough great things about the pack at Topline K9!…read more After we brought the newest member of our family home from a great rescue org, we needed training as new dog owners. Topline provided private coaching in our home in addition to group lessons in real world locations like parks and businesses. Under their guidance, our sweet boy learned respect us as his leaders. Later we went through a Canine Good Citizen class, and Merlin graduated with honors. He now holds his AKC Good Citizen certification. If you're looking for a canine training program that has the same passion for you dog as you, Topline K9 Solutions is your answer!

Our puppy needed obedience classes so we decided on Topline K9 with Lisa Rosendahl and her…read moreassistant Rae! These classes were held in AniMall (which is located in Cary Towne Center). I think that our pup learned tons and so did we. I would definitely recommend these classes to anyone with a puppy or untrained dog!

If your dog is pulling you on the leash or wanting to chase squirrels people or bikes etc. If…read moreyou're opposed to shock collar training and want your dog socialized, Jordyn is the trainer for you. Her training methods are tried and true.