We went to Diane Sullivan's class for puppies when our Apollo was all of 9 weeks old, while we were…read morestill living part time in New Mexico. While I'd had dogs, I hadn't had a puppy for a very long time, so having one was actually harder than it was bringing home a baby! Diane was a very knowledgable and grounding source of information -from practical tips, to more in depth knowledge from researchers like Ian Dunbar. This kicked off what's been 10 solid months of continued learning and socializing for our dog. Diane's class will always be the gold standard when it comes to puppy classes, and observing how they behave. Thanks to her, I felt reassured at the end of it, and also enjoyed meeting the other pet parents as well.

Many thanks to Diane Sullivan for helping us with Reagan our female Border Collie Basenji mix…read more Reagan having anxious and aggressive behavior towards people entering our home proved to be a challenge Diane was able to remedy with knowledge and creative thinking on her part that only working experience with dogs could have provided!

Went to petco in Rutland this morning to pick up some frozen mice for our snakes and also took a…read morelook at the birds and the sun conure, then we noticed that there are bugs and worms inside the cage with the sun conure! I think we'll go elsewhere to get frozen mice and what not.

If you wanted service or have a pet pet question, your…read morebetter off going to a Zoo to ask a professional a question. NO STAFF ANEYWHERE. Your on your own here

The owners, Lauren and Kyra, are incredibly talented in their field. They are able to help any dog…read morebecome a confident, receptive, and well behaved pet. Their technique is combined with a true love and respect for all canines. They work hard to establish trust in even the most aggressive or fearful pup. Their programs have given our rescue, Maisy, the confidence to want to please and perform her jobs, whether that is walking, hiking, on or off leach, coming on command, staying on her mat when asked and won't leave until she's told to. She now understands our expectations through love and respectful training and she's an outstanding companion. I would highly recommend their training programs that will train not just your pup but you as well. You'll learn how to manage the behaviors and your pet will respond to please you.

We leave our doodles with Anna for overnights and vacations, we also did her two week training…read moreprogram, our pups love her . We highly recommend Anna. She truly is a dogs best friend.

We live in Brooklyn and got our first dog this summer. #pandemicpuppy From the start we realized we…read moreneeded a lot of training and we went through a thorough research and interview process to determine we wanted a board and train program. During this process we conducted consultations with several trainers throughout NYC and when we finally connected with Anna we were impressed with her extensive knowledge of dog training that was far beyond what we had encountered with other trainers. Anna has a three pronged approach of positive, corrective, and relaxation techniques which is a much more holistic approach than we encountered when we interviewed other trainers. Anna's focus on relaxation is different than any trainer we interviewed or worked with which teaches dogs how to exist in a calm state, which becomes homeostasis. This is what we wanted most with our dog so that we can all peacefully coexist together. Anna's home and dog training quarters are in a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of Mt Ascutney. There is a lot of open outdoor area for the dogs to learn off-leash skills and to have exciting distractions such as goats and other dogs. Having a calm, natural setting is a benefit which is allowing our dog to master foundational skills without other distractions. However, because Anna knows that we will be brining our dog back to the city, she has taken our pup to busier areas to work on training with other distractions. After 10 days we met up with Anna and our dog to get some training transferred to us and it was like meeting a different dog. Our dog has already learned great leash skills and is able to be around other dogs and people without becoming overly aroused. She is immediately responsive to all major commands. Anna is also working on house training issues and helping our pup to learn to go outside. Initially our dog wasn't able to go outside because she was becoming too distracted when we were in the city. When we dropped our pup off she was newly recovering from being fixed and Anna's background as a nurse made us feel more at ease knowing that she would be attentive to her healing. Anna's depth of knowledge and clear instructions with us has already helped us learn so much about how to engage with our dog. We are so happy we found her services! I'm surprised that there aren't more 5 star reviews here that sing her praises. Thank you, Anna!

I just attended a three day seminar called Dogs to Donkeys - and it was excellent. The instructors…read moreand special speakers delivered the evidence-based content exactly as billed in advance in a clear, understandable way. Furthermore, they were friendly, humorous, and professional and the facility was perfect for the need and in a lovely part of the country. I'll watch for future events at Training Matters and I encourage you to do the same.

Great training facility, very clear directions, flexible hours; if you've ever had trouble cutting…read moreyour dog's nails, you need to see her work with her own dog. Highly recommended.

My Grandpup goes here and I always hear how much he loves going. He came home yesterday so tired…read more They are definitely doing the right things. Keep up the great work.

From the owner: We operate a daycare during the week that is full of activities and playtime. We also do boarding…read morefor families that need over night and weekends care for when the families are on vacations and ect. We are now thinking of house dog/cat sitting We also have a training camp which involves keeping your dog or dogs for 2 weeks and training them the basics. If you have any more questions please send me a email or a call and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Furbabiesobediencecamp@gmail.com

After poor to disastrous results in two local places, we finally found the place where we can get a…read moreprofessional grooming! Our labradoodle looks natural and wonderful!, we will never go anywhere Else! Sherry in cornwall

I had my (then) one year old Lab trained at Diamond brook years ago. I did not realize when I…read moredropped her off that she would b be subjected to "electronic" force training. She is now 9 and still cowers frantically when she hears beeping (think smoke alarm battery dying, etc.) I am so sorry that I ever put her through that torture. If you are thinking about Diamond Brook for training THINK TWICE, for your dogs sake.

The lady on the phone is incredibly rude. She had my wife in tears, all she was trying to do was…read moreset up an appointment! If you dont like people, maybe dont be in a customer service environment. Horrendous.

Our cat required special surgery that Dr. Knutsen was able to perform. I read the reviews here and…read morewas concerned. Plus we had a 1-1/2 drive each way. However, our local veterinarian had a client who recommended Center Rutland Veterinary Hospital highly so ... From the minute I called, everyone was very friendly, nice and helpful. From appointment to post-surgery, Marilyn, Tamara and Jackie were a pleasure to meet on the phone and work with. Their office is clean and bright with lots of orchids and a palm tree in the reception area. Very pleasant. What they charge for their services are quite reasonable. My father was a veterinarian and my mother still owns the animal hospital in the area where I grew up. I worked there when I was in high school. Center Rutland is well run and spotless (even considering the daily four-legged traffic ). I highly recommend them.

Ruby is our fourth rescue and the animal love of our lives. Part Red Boned Coon Hound part Mastiff…read moreshe is a big girl with a bigger personality. By 2 years old Ruby had gotten her canine good citizen certificate and participated in various training/socialization programs. She is obedient, loving with all humans, especially kids and enjoys most dogs. Every so often certain dogs seem to flip her switch. On those occasions this big girl looks aggressive. Never has she hurt or touched another dog, but the barking and snarling concerned us enough to seek out a behaviorist. We found Sarah Todd through an internet search and respected her bio of credentials and experience. Speaking with Sarah on the phone prior to engaging her only confirmed that we had found a consummate professional. Sarah drove over an hour to consult with us. She allowed us to demonstrate Ruby's behavior in the environment and situations we encounter daily. Sarah spent our consultation time really listening to our concerns, giving us some important foundational information that we needed for a basic understanding of reactive behavior and excellent suggestions for activities, reinforcement and responses to modify Ruby's behavior. The harness she recommended has been a game changer for enjoying walks with Rubes. Sarah followed up the consultation with a written account of what was discussed. The suggestions weren't a magic bullet because they required consistency, but the effort is so worth the result. Basic training is a pet owner's responsibility to their pet and to themselves. But when you are faced with an issue that truly impacts the ability for your dog to be socially integrated, I can't emphasize enough the value of engaging someone like Sarah who has the experience, training, and ability to convey the information in a way that makes sense and is able to be applied practically in a way that allows you to live your life with your dog, not around them. Sarah is worth every penny...and then some.

From the owner: We specialize in helping dogs become the BEST family members possible. We offer Board& Train in a…read morebeautiful stress free environment, stress and anxiety free bc dogs live in my home with me ,( NO Kennel life here) all to help your dog have a wonderful experience while learning. We also offer Stay & Play for dogs that need a farm vacation while their humans travel. A truly unique home away from home for you canine family ! Also offer at your Home Private Training and Behavioral Consults for dogs with more serious behavorial issues , local area including Albany, SW Vermont etc

This vet care is a place where I feel I can bring my pups to and feel safe. The staff is so caring…read moreand so educated! They always have taken such care of our dogs over the years and care for them like the family members they are. You walk in and they greet you by name and you via tell they love your fur kids!!

I am so upset and disgusted I saved a dog who needs a fully torn acl repaired the rescue dumped her…read moreon me so I went to Rutland veterinary clinic they quoted $5609 that was to cover all costs. so we were doing a fundraiser and ppl wanted to pay directly to the vets office I was told no now I have a donor willing to make an $800 payment now I have one person saying yes another saying no now because my dog has gained a few pounds now surgery is $6200 the woman was rude hung up on me I called back several times no one answered so I kept calling finally some guy answered tried to control me told me I couldn't talk to the woman and he's now saying no payments the woman says yes and my dogs been sitting a year get your stories straight and thx for making my dog suffer so many ppl called and wasn't allowed to put money on my dogs acct. what kind of vets office are you running do really care about the pets????? I don't believe you do and you ppl are so rude and unprofessional I'd rather give another vet my money who cares you should really get all your employees on the same page & story. actually they don't deserve one star but I had to mark it to post review!