Steve is fantastic with dogs, his intuition with how to relate to dogs and the way their minds work…read moreand the simplicity of his method, I wish I had the discipline that he does because he gets fantastic results. Thank you Steve!

I was feeling very helpless with my puppy, i was frantically looking for trainers and I didn't…read moreexpect such a quick response. Steve immediately contacted me and sympathized with my situation and was able to come train my puppy within days of calling. I am beyond pleased with not only what he has taught my dog, but with what he has taught me as well. I can say i'm feeling much more confident after this training session, and I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone. Thank you so much Steve, looking forward to much calmer days with my puppy thanks to you!

Terry is super friendly and knowledgeable. We're so happy we found her. Our little TERRIEior has…read morenever been better behaved! Highly recommended!

my dog lola was trained by her, wonderful woman, as you can see lola is very laid back and well…read morebehaved

I highly, highly recommend Secret Lake Dog Training…read more As first time dog owners we wanted to make sure our new puppy would be a well behaved, polite dog. So we enrolled in the "Puppy Kindergarten" class. Karen uses positive reinforcement and consistency in order to foster a mutual understanding and respect between you and your dog. You can check her website out to read about her methods, available classes, etc. The classes are well structured and organized. Karen is a extremely kind person who truly cares about you and your dog and goes above and beyond to to do whatever she can for you. Thanks to Karen's expertise we now have a very well behaved puppy who knows how to greet people, come when called, sit, down stay, leave it, and much more. Thank you Karen!

From the owner: Specialize in fun and educational in home training for the family puppy and dog…read more Over 15 years experience working with families and their dogs. Methods are kind and educational. Reward based, science based. Comprehensive handouts are provided.

For those who have been challenged with handling a reactive dog , you understand the mental toll it…read moretakes and how isolating and hopeless it can feel . You thought you did everything right by giving your dog so much love and socialization only to now be faced with questions and comments like " why didn't you just train your dog ?" , " you're not the alpha to your dog", " you shouldn't be a dog owner" on a regular basis. I have a 6 year old boxer ( the social , goofy clowns of the dog breeds) . I've worked with dogs in the past as a kennel attendant, and grown up with dogs my entire life and never thought I would be in this situation . I struggled to find a trainer whose techniques showed progress which lead to inconsistency, a lot of frustration and doubt . Eventually taking him places like the vet and groomer caused me such extreme anxiety. When I met Tom , my dog was unapproachable by strangers , including Tom initially. It took a month or so of meeting up , going on walks and practicing techniques at home but I was seeing improvement! Not long after Tom was able to take the leash from me and walk Gus, and we could walk near other people without Gus acting like a total maniac , lunging , barking and snapping. It was like he was a normal (ish) dog . Gus is 6 , so it will be a slow process to break him out of this behavior , but he has improved so much in the last 6 months .. I never thought I would get this far. I still have my work cut out for me but this training has also helped me increase my confidence as a dog owner and learn to trust my dog again. I'm not longer so nervous to take him out on walks because I feel like I'm in control.( Holding back an 80 pound boxer is not an easy task ) . I definitely recommend Tom if you are struggling with a similar situation. It probably has been the best thing I have ever done for Gus!

Highly recommend, they know their business and can handle highly aggressive dogs. Tom is ver…read moreinformative.

Absolutely highly recommend ACTS -Matt takes time with both you and your dog-its obvious at first…read moremeeting that he has experience in training. He really takes time to help you and gives easy at home training techniques for you to follow. He has motivated me to continue with training-seeing the results with my year old golden is a good feeling- a trained dog is so enjoyable!!! Matt is great, you will not be disappointed-also, he extends himself as a constant resource to you even after your training- genuine person clearly in the right line of work! - Maura E.

Matt is an amazing trainer! I would definitely recommend him as a trainer. My boyfriend and I have…read morea Siberian Husky who had major behavioral problems. He would not listen at all. He was constantly eating the furniture, jumping on everyone and everything, he didn't listen when it was time to come inside and I would eventually have to carry him in the house, and he would cry and scream when it was time to put him in the crate if we were leaving or going to bed. We didn't know what to do but after looking for trainers, we came across Matt's website. After meeting with him and having him go over a few training techniques with our puppy, we knew he would be a big help. When we got the puppy back, we could see a huge change in his behavior. When Matt started his training, our puppy was 6 months old. He is now 13 months and is still just as great as when we got him back. He listens on the first command, there's no longer a struggle to come inside or go in his crate, and now he understand were the boss.

LEDR Dog Training's Laura DeMaio Roy is not only a gifted and talented trainer of all dog breeds,…read moreshe is FUN to work with, and the nicest person you could ever meet. She can address any dog training need thrown at her, whether it's behavior challenges at home or taking tricks to the next level. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Set your puppy up for success: customized training, faster results, on your schedule!…read more LEDR Dog Training provides reward-based in-home dog training customized to meet the needs of your family. Training is fun, empowering, and most importantly, effective! LEDR Dog Training specializes in starting puppies, high energy dogs, functional obedience, problem solving, home behavior, and trick training.

They have great staff that are comfortable and knowledgeable about dogs. They understood the quirks…read moremy dogs has and he loved it there! Even on the first stay! Thanks for keeping my fur baby safe

As dog parents we all want the very best for our fur babies. I first became aware of Camp Canine CT…read morethrough the Bristol Parks and Recreation training program for the Pet Partners Therapy Dog Program. After working with several of the staff and completing the Kindergarten Training Program, I just knew that Camp Canine would be Leonardo's Home Away from Home. Every staff member knows and works with every pup, and Leonardo's response to each of them is testimonial to their high standards for handling and training dogs. Camp Canine, is not just a drop off center, there are a full range of spa treatments and a full time Activities Director who creates activities to promote socialization skills and training opportunities every day of every week. Camp Canine truly is the Happiest Place on Earth for our beloved Leonardo.

Leading the Way has been a lifesaver for our family. Mel and Shannon are an amazing team, and I am…read moreso glad to have found them. My pup goes to doggy day care and leaps out of the car with excitement at every drop-off! She is socialized, exercised and happy, and it gives me incredible piece of mind. Thank you, Leading the Way!

Leading the Way is amazing! We've had two dogs over the years in their care. The first one was a…read morelow key senior, the second is a high energy puppy. Both dogs were/are comfortable and well cared for during daycare and overnight stays. Shannon and Mel have created a really special community space for dogs and their owners. Shannon's experience with training has been invaluable to us and our new puppy. She knows dogs more than any person we've ever met. They are kind, professional and engaged in our community. Plus, there's lots of laughs (very important with a puppy! ) If you need dog care, training or advice, Leading the Way is the place to go!

I highly recommend Sarah's pet sitting. We had a last minute cancellation with another private…read moresitter before a trip that left us in a tough spot. I passed by Sarah's sign a few days before and was so glad I did! I was able to easily request services from Sarah's online and was called with about 30 min to set up a meet and greet and get us all situated. Their sitters are excellent communicators and regularly send reports/updates and pictures that you can access through their app. The initial meeting was perfect. We chatted and the sitter got to know our pets, our routine, where everything is, etc. Very organized. The intake form is pretty long, but seriously it's very helpful to give as much info. Plus they can administer meds if needed. This is a great option for those whose pets either can't or don't do well at a kennel/day care. That was certainly our situation and I'm SO GLAD we found them!! We have a larger dog and two cats for reference.

I am so amazed at what a wonderful job they did with my fur babies. Shout out to Sitter Skyler she…read morewas so kind and kept us updated daily on our pet's progress.