We worked with Julie to have our 10mo old Australian Shepherd trained. The entire process was very…read moresmooth, from the consultation to training, to the transition home. We spent a lot of time reviewing our goals together and our trainer followed through with the plan that we set together. She stayed in constant contact with transparent updates about the puppy's progress and answered any questions we had. Given the puppy's breed and determination, she required quite a bit of foundational training. Since returning home, she's a pro on the leash (complete transformation). Walks are far more enjoyable - no more barking, pulling, lunging towards moving vehicles, and now has a peaceful relationship with the mail box and trash can. Another high priority was addressing the puppy's reactiveness to our child - puppy is now able to follow my lead during potentially chaotic interactions. Overall our program length was 6 weeks long and completely worth it. We are thrilled to have these foundations instilled by a professional who also cares for the dog. Highly recommend!

Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

Bark Busters is a Sham! $550 and I got 2 training sessions, a leash, and a bean bag to throw at my…read moredog to correct their behavior! Awesome stuff. Received services back in June to assist in training my JRT. Training was 80% talk. Talking about what BB stands for...theory about being the alpha and making noises to correct a dog's behavior. The techniques are so antiquated. Other trainers I have worked with can't believe I went to Bark Busters for help. Working with other trainers has actually led to results. Results I was hoping to see from BB. What really gets me is that after the 2 sessions, I have never heard from Bark Busters. Not the company, nor the trainer. I guess they do not stand by their word or contract. Like Steve Miller sang, " Go on and take the money and run". I will never ever recommend Bark Busters. For those of you who have had success, cheers. Our experience..or lack of...was very underwhelming to say the least.

We are so relieved and happy that we called Lee at Bark Busters. We were at our wits end....Lee is…read morethe dog whisperer. Our Siberian Husky Dylan ate window sills, shoes, toilet paper rolls, chair legs. Dylan hated other dogs and went on the attack as soon as he spotted one. The worst part was he hated babies and we were about to be come Grand Parents. Lee spent an afternoon teaching Dylan as well as my wife and I on how to continue training. Dylan did a 360 that day just when we were about to go crazy and find him another home. It's been two months now and Dylan is still an entirely different dog. He is a pleasure to have now. Lee accomplished this in one afternoon visit. I would highly recommend Lee with Bark Busters. He has a great personality and explains and demonstrates everything to easily understand and follow up for success. Thank you Lee....No more stress at Jim & Linda R's home in Manassas Va and Naples FL

Excellent, Patient, Professional and Very Experienced Dog Trainer…read more I would give 24 stars if it was an option. Dave has helped me more times than I can count and is the reason that my dog is an absolute angel. I am a better owner because of all he's taught me. Dave takes the time to really explain why your dog is behaving a certain way, making sure you as the owner understands it completely, and fixes it. I would VERY highly recommend Dave to any dog owner that is having even the smallest issue. Slightly off topic but needs to be mentioned, I'm a bit confused how the 1 star review below is even still on this page. Everything about that review is inaccurate and I couldn't take it seriously after the 4th word of overpriced. Canine Karma Training has extremely reasonable pricing for the Nassau/ Suffolk area compared to other training companies. That review screams fake account as it was only created to leave this review then went on to 5 star review chinese take out places the same day. Chinese take out places should never be a 5 star but that's a story for another day. Come on Yelp, clean up the trash

My daughter loves working with Dave and his team to train our puppies! Our dogs are doing amazing…read morewith their training at Canine Karma Training and she saw a huge difference in training in only a couple of weeks! Dave and his team are professional and personable. Not only are Knight and Pele still his students, so is our daughter. Whatever homework Dave gives her, she continues everyday training them both at home. I can't recommend Canine Karma enough. Amy S.

This is a story about Lola…read more Lola and her 6 or 7 siblings were rescued from a high-kill shelter in Georgia by Furever Haven Rescue in April 2023. By the time she came to us, by way of four previous foster homes in her short four month life, she had many behavioral problems. My husband and I felt pretty confidant that we could take on this little dog with skills we acquired having raised previous dogs and turn her into a well behaved dog. Then she started biting, not just your typical puppy nipping, but full on aggressive punctures. We knew we needed help. I contacted Chelsea at Valiant K9 and we set up a consultation right away. During that very first visit/training session, Chelsea was able to provide suggestions for dealing with Lola's aggression. Chelsea has a calm but firm and consistent style with the dogs that works! Lola just got back home from a three week "Board & Train" program with Chelsea. What a difference! Lola is a dream to walk and her house manners are greatly improved. We love this dog and highly recommend Valiant K9 for your dog training needs.

Amber is one of the best trainers I've ever used! She is kind and gentle and firm at the same time…read moreamazing results!

Andrew is superb! He is knowledgeable and professional. He took my head-strong pup and brought out…read morehis calm, loving, and obedient side. Andrew is ideal for boarding too!

My dog just completed training with Andrew Horan at Citizen K-9 and returned a well behaved pup…read more Macie is an Eng. Bulldog and is very stubborn. She more or less did as she pleased when she wanted. She had us trained. We camp almost every weekend and she goes with us on all our trips. It had been a nightmare, she would pull on the leash when walking her and grab the leash out of our hands, jump up on people and their dogs, and rush out of the door of the RV with little recall. We were unable to relax and enjoy our time with her outside of the RV. Mr. Horan said he would make it his mission to teach Macie to become a better behaved dog. He did an excellent job. She returned to us a better behaved dog while still being her loving self. We are enjoying her much more at home and while camping. I highly recommend Citizen K-9 for training.

We boarded our TWO rescue German shepherds. One had a very rough start in life before we got her…read moreand she was absolutely terrified. The other we recently rescued and are still getting to know. This facility was clean, friendly, affordable and took excellent care of our babies. They got the extra play time, and they bathed them. They worked with our scared dog despite her attitude. When we picked them up three days later we brought home two healthy, happy, clean, well taken care of dogs. We will be recommending to everyone, including both rescue groups. Thank you!

We reserved Silverbrook Kennels for our boarding choice while going on vacation for a few days. The…read moreentire process was easy and the staff are all very friendly. I originally called and wanted to walk the facility to see what the kennel looked like to ensure I was comfortable with boarding my pups there. The facility appeared to be clean and up kept. We were not allowed to see the inside of the facilities but the staff were accommodating in sending us pictures so we could see. During my pups stay, we did not receive any phone calls or updates so we assumed they were happy and healthy. I would say that would be the only thing if we would receive updates via text or email that would have made me feel more assured but overall we were really happy with the process. Our dogs returned to us happy and didn't seem stressed whatsoever. We would definitely bring them back again. Thank you!!!

We can't wait to work with Keon K9 again! It was our first time boarding our dog so we were a…read morelittle nervous but Chrystal calmed all of our worries. The property is perfect for dogs and they are so well taken care of. Chrystal sent updates, pictures, and movies every day our dog was there. There is so much outdoor time and socialization; my dog is currently snoring next to me after I picked her up earlier today. They also offer training so we are excited to try that next. Definitely recommend! Stress-free, safe, enjoyable experience

Crystal and her team took our excitable and sometimes disrespectful six month old boxer puppy and…read morecalmed him down as well as trained him to understand several commands. When we brought him home, he understood those commands and was most respectful and very lovable. Keon K9 is a team I would highly recommend without any reservations.

I highly recommend this off leash training program. I have a Cane Corso and came back very refined…read more The communication with Mari was perfect and her updates made this program very easy. During turn over, it was obviously my pup had formed a bond and was treated well. 100% recommending to all pet parents and will return with my next pup. Thank you for everything!

I am writing to share how pleased I am with the two lessons I have had with my pit bull mix puppy…read more I was a bit reluctant because of the cost, but Marley is very much still a youngster and super high energy, so in view of so many high ratings I decided to bite the bullet and enroll. We hopefully will have her for many years, and will all be happier if she (and us!) are well-trained. Marley is very smart and I was sure that with the right help she would learn fast. The first lesson was with Ryan...he was knowledgeable, patient with both canine and human, articulate and calm. He even was able to make the experience fun for Marley. Jake was with us the second time, and he was just as terrific as Ryan. There is a lot of information given, but with the way they taught, I have been able to retain most of it and work successfully with Marley between classes. I intend to complete 4 sessions and sign up for 4 more. I'm so appreciative, and look forward to effective training for all of us. I highly recommend Off Leash!! Pam Talley & Marley

One of the best purchases I've ever made for my chocolate lab Bullet and myself, to know he's home…read moreand safe in his own yard. Thank you Lawrence and Jonathan. Janet

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