Having worked at this facility I can tell you that all the dogs that come in for board and train are not trained by certified trainers. What is more disheartening is the owner who is certified to train isn't there most of the time. So she's allowing the inmates to run the asylum. The group classes are run half assed. One training class I audited the trainer and the clients sat the whole time! How do they think training is happening by sitting! And the trainer was pontificating about nothing and eating the the cheese that was meant for the dogs. There was no education of how dogs learn, how many times you use a dog's name or how many times you issue commands. The poor people are NOT getting their moneys worth. Dog training should be taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPTD). Unfortunately the owner of this facility has decided money is more important than doing right by the people and their dogs! read more

I signed my puppy up for Teamworks per the recommendation of a veterinary assistant when I brought in my 10-week old puppy for her first check-up. I wanted an introductory training class that wasn't at PetSmart, so I tried it when Riley was about 16 weeks old. Riley and I did the 7-week Puppy Class (Positive Socialization and Introduction to Basic Manners) with Christie. There were four puppies total in the class, so I loved the attention we each received in our hour. Christie is a great trainer. She is very knowledgable and helped me get a new harness to walk Riley that would allow me to control her more. Of course, she is patient with the pups (and the humans). I wanted to continue bringing Riley to classes there (Puppy Agility, and Canine Good Citizen), but (1) you cannot miss a class and as the summer came, that became hard to schedule, (2) I moved to Durham, so I was no longer close to Capital Blvd., and (3) I started law school. I would recommend Teamworks to anyone. I attribute Riley's good manners and attention skills to her solid base training. I also gained confidence by training her, which was good! read more

Teamworks Dog Training - My little graduate - Pet Training Near Me - Youngville, North Carolina

This is the third place I have taken a dog for classes in the area and it was easily the least pleasant. Lack of organization with dogs arriving and leaving simultaneously. Grumpy, disorganized instructor. I just quit going. Not recommended. read more

I had been to Teamworks in Youngsville in the past with another one of my dogs as I have three. He was enrolled in the pre-agility class and did very well. However, the teacher flunked all six dogs saying they all had to repeat agility i.e., like failing kindergarten. I have written the owner of this business a letter of my dissatisfaction but she has yet to correspond with me. I like the facility in Youngsville and would like to continue but I want my dog enrolled in Agility no preagility again. I also want to handle my dog, not the teacher. I know the difference in Training having trained with a woman name Susan who was excellent. This was for fun for my dog as he is very athletic and learns quickly, not to win ribbons. read more

Very disappointed - My puppy was in the "Puppy Confidence and Agility" class and finished less confident than when he started! He was already cautious of being touched by strangers (but still friendly to them), however got progressively worse throughout the class. The trainer (Christie Canfield) would try to force him to let her touch him instead of helping him get comfortable with it. Also, he got snarled at/possibly bitten by a fear aggressive dog in the class. My puppy was playing with a different dog and I dropped his leash because he was tangled, started to pick it up and was told by the trainer to leave it, she would block him if he headed toward the fearful dog. Well, he did and before she got to them, he was growled at and looked like he may have been bitten. The trainer didn't apologize to me or the lady with the aggressive dog, who was shaken up too. My puppy was trembling and tucking his tail the rest of the class. There were only three dogs in the class but we didn't cover much ground especially compared to another puppy class we took (CareFirst's). The class was advertised as "relationship-building exercises as well as further socialization to sights, sounds, and smells" but there was very little of this. The behaviors we worked on were moved through quickly and the instruction was lacking. Overall, bad experience. In hindsight, I should have dropped out for my dog since he was getting scared there. I kept thinking it was going to get better but it didn't. I had read so many good reviews before deciding to use Teamworks, I can't believe how disappointed I was in the class. read more

Our golden pup did the 30 day board and train program and she learned so much. This is the best training facility that only uses positive reinforcement in the Raleigh area. I am happy with her new skills, but ultimately grateful that the team treated her so well! read more

I had a great experience with Robin Barrows in the distraction proofing class. As a bonus, she also tested my beloved Daisy, my one year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, for the Canine Good Citizen certificate and she passed all ten elements. I had some concerns about Daisy passing the test, but the techniques they teach you work. I have used another trainer in the area with mixed results. I will definitely take more classes at Teamworks. read more

Very disappointed in the class I took, very little instruction and other than exposing my dog to a new place and new objects it was not worth the money!! Also my dog had to miss a couple of classes due to a health concern and there are no make ups and no one offered for me to come back at another time for a couple classes. My friend did enjoy her Canine Good Citizen class here, just not a good experience for me. read more

I attended the Canine Good Citizen class with my 5 year old hound/pit mix, whom I got from a shelter. My dog gets nervous in new situations, so I thought a class would help him gain some confidence and learn to adapt. Indeed, these classes are great fun for the dogs. They use reward-based training here, which means you use lots of treats. It also means that there are no scary, Cesar Milan domination-style tactics used. No shocking, no choking, no prong collars, no collar yanking, no "popping." So, dogs love it! And it works! There has been an improvement in my dog's manners and in his anxiety level. Christie was great and very personable. I would recommend this place to anyone and would love to have the extra time and money to enroll in one of the more advanced classes. read more

Horrible experience! We took our dog to their puppy class. He was very anxious and scared around other dogs. They had no idea how to deal with him. After 2 "lessons"( which was no instruction for us other than to block his view and ignore his behavior), they suggested to have a one-on-one session instead- at a high price. Based on our experience in the class, we just asked for a refund. After over a month and having to ask for the refund numerous times, we finally received a refund of only half of the total money we paid. When we expressed our dissatisfaction, we were told they had an "administration" fee. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY with this company! read more

I have been taking classes at teamworks for about a year... with two giant schnauzers. One if them was dog reactive. I took the reactive dogs class with Mike Wallace. The training and insight Mike imparted was wonderful! My formerly reactive dog is now in the canine good citizen class. I HIGHLY recommend Teamworks and for anyone with an aggressive, reactive or fearful dog, I cannot recommend Mike enough. Terrific business where they care about the owner and the dog!!! read more

My dog Stella and I recently completed the CGC class at Teamworks. It was an exceptionally rewarding experience for both of us! Mark Allemang, our trainer, was wonderful. Very informative and encouraging. Would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in strengthening their bond with man's best friend :) read more

I originally chose Teamworks for Dog #1 in 2008 because they were offering pet therapy training for the Delta Society (now Pet Partners). Dog #1 was a 2 year old rescue dog with serious fear issues. I bought a package of 3 classes: Canine Good Citizen, Distraction Proofing, and the Delta Society therapy dog training. The price was reasonable; each class met once a week for 7 weeks. Since 2008, Dog #1 has taken several other Teamworks courses for fun and still serves faithfully with me as a therapy team in 2016. ~~~~~ Dog #2 joined us in 2015 at the age of 2 months. He has taken 4 classes at Teamworks during his first 18 months and still has a ways to go before we can think about therapy work! I've also boarded Dog #2 at Teamworks' Youngsville facility where he not only has lots of room to run and play, he gets training everyday. ~~~~~ Both dogs have responded well to the Teamworks instructors and they and I have learned a lot in our lessons there. Even in the largest classes (6 to 8 dogs) we have received individual attention and advice. The instructors and staff have treated both fearful Dog #1, crazy puppy Dog #2, and me the harried mom with kindness and patience. ~~~~~ Although the puppy classes can be a liitle chaotic during the first minutes of each class when the pups are allowed to play together, all our Teamworks classes have been well organized and I have never feared for the safety of my dogs or myself. Their training philosophy is very positive and praise/reward-based. Our favorite instructors are Christie Canfield, Mike Wallace, and Mandy Baker. ~~~~~ Teamworks is clean, well-lit, plenty roomy, and puppy proof. Parking is conveniently located beside the building and there are green areas to walk your dog a bit before class. It is easily accessed from 540 or Capital Blvd. read more