In May of 2023 we adopted Dakota a 90 lbs. German Shepard / Chinook 2-year-old puppy. We did not…read moreknow much about our boy's first couple of years growing up. He did settle in with us nicely. However, the more comfortable he felt the more he became a resource guarder, nipping at people who came over to the house. We had tried a couple of in-home trainers and found that we are great dog parents. However, we are not good dog trainers. So, with a couple of recommendations from family and friends we made the investment in Sit Means Sit. Dakota was lucky to get Cole as his trainer. We enrolled Dakota in the 8-day program, and hoped that this would work, to help him feel more comfortable and stop the nipping. We started to see improvement right away. Having Dakota labeled an aggressive dog was a horrible feeling, but we knew we had to get training to help Dakota. Cole worked with Dakota, and they became good friends right away. Dakota was always very excited to go to Sit Means Sit. He enjoyed training with Cole, and he learned very quickly. Dakota graduated Doggy college at Sit Means Sit, just the other day with honors. We can see how well behaved and settled he has become. We know we still must work and train with him all the time, but we are so pleased with Frederick Sit Means Sit, and Cole. Sit Means sit not only helped Dakota, but us to, to become better Dog parents. I can't say enough good things about the people at the Frederick Sit Means Sit. From the office staff to the trainers, it shows they love dogs and their jobs. These guys really know their stuff. Top notch people and clean facility. If you love your dog, its well worth the investment.

My dog was left with them for training including shock collar training. When we arrived to pick him…read moreup he was lying down and very sick. He was dehydrated, feverish, and hyperventilating. We brought him straight to the vet who said he had developed pneumonia. He lived luckily.

Scott, and the rest of the team at K9 Camp, is awesome. They obviously love dogs and make taking…read morecare of them their number one priority. My puppy was evaluated there twice and she clearly was not ready to be in camp with other dogs (just too shy) and I really appreciated that Scott didn't try to push things to make it work before my puppy was ready. I look forward to trying again when she's a bit more mature!

From the owner: K9 Camp is proud to say we are a crate free facility! We understand your passion for your dog…read morebecause we share the same values and our personal pets are not pets, they are members of our family! We want our customers to know their dogs are in capable hands and receiving the same love and attention with us as they do at home.

Sarah is a terrific dog trainer. My puppy really responds to her and I so appreciate her calm,…read morepatient manner of teaching me to be a better puppy handler. She's great!

First time taking my cat to get groomed at pet smart. Can't say enough good stuff about Carson !…read more My cat turned out better than I expected ! His coat is shiny and he's not shedding all over the place like he was. Nails and ears done well. Much better than other places he's been to. Thank you Carson ! We'll see you again. Carol and Doobie.

I used to come here and they did a good job bathing and cutting my dogs. The last two times have…read morebeen absolutely terrible. The cut was so choppy my golden retriever looked like a child had taken shears to her. I decided ok no more cuts here I will just take care of that elsewhere but thought I would continue to take them for baths. After dropping them off I got a call an hour later saying they were done. That should have been my first red flag. They smelled as if they had not been bathed at all and my golden who I paid extra to have undercoat removed clearly had not been furmirated. I would not recommend coming here for grooming. A child would do a better job

Top notch veterinary hospital! Exceptional doctors and staff! My family has been clients at KAH…read morefor 5 years and we love the Kingsbrook team and the level of care they provide. Dr. Brulo is amazing with all of our fur babies and truly goes above and beyond each visit. We love Kingsbrook Animal Hospital-highly recommend!!

This business does not treat snakes but they spent time with me providing information on several…read morevets that would treat snakes. They were kind enough to see my worry and direct me to help. It was appreciated!

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Ridgeside K9 in Winchester, VA! We signed up…read moreour Labradoodle, Theo, with Ridgeside K9 with high hopes that they could get us back on track, and Kenny and Sarah Foster absolutely delivered beyond our expectations. From the very first interaction, Kenny and Sarah were professional, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They took the time to understand the pain points that we were experiencing with our new puppy, Theo's personality and tailored their approach to fit him perfectly. I was overseas on vacation, but they shared the progress and transformation pictures and updates every day. Theo is more confident, focused, and responsive than ever. What really impressed me with Ridgeside K9 apart is the care and dedication that Kenny and Sarah brought to the 3-week transformation and the dedicated work with him. It was easy to tell this isn't just a job for them -- they truly love working with dogs and it shows in the results. Theo came home happy, well-behaved, and I could tell during the 2 hour turnover session that Theo had clearly bonded with his trainers. If you're in the Winchester and surrounding area and looking for exceptional dog training, look no further than Ridgeside K9. Ask for Kenny and Sarah -- you and your pup won't be disappointed!

Sue is the best. She has trained two of our pups. Most recently she trained the handsome Bodie…read morethe large lab puppy. :) Bodie was like a new dog after spending a week in an "at home boot camp" with Sue. He was happy to follow the prompts she taught, even when they were coming from us! BS (Before Sue) he would pull us around on the leash, run up to other dogs to say hi, and generally not listen so well. It's been several months now and he's a pleasure to take on a walk or to the dog park. He know sit, down, stay, leave it...and more. Sue is straightforward, funny and cares about you dog. So glad we found her!

We adopted Pie- a rescue puppy about a month ago. She suffered from a separation anxiety while…read morebeing inside the crate- we couldn't sleep for days!(or nights), we already thought that maybe Pie wasn't happy at our place and we almost gave her up. and then our lovely neighbours told us about Sue- we texted her and she gave us a call back at the same day. She was so kind even before she met us- and although we were skeptical because we had a bad experience with another in home training company- we decided to go for it! It was the best decision ever! she used straws(what?!?!) and a Vari Kennel- Pie fell in love with it! Pie is much much much calmer now and we are on the right path! Sue is a miracle worker!!! Thank you again, 4 everything! Tomer, Maor, Chicka, Dana & last but not least- Pie!

This was just the experience I want for my dog…read more James is awesome. He's so attentive to what you need or want from your dog. My dog, Koa is a year old Belgian Malinois but unfortunately was not trained. She was rehomed to me. I desperately needed obedience training. James shared pictures and videos with me of the whole journey since I lived 3 1/2 hours away. I had no reservations about leaving her with him. I doubt she wanted to leave him to come home! This will probably not be the only training she will get from James. He's very open to this being a great experience for you and your dog. I highly recommend him for any training you need for your dog.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Can't say enough good things about Confetti Dogs and John, the owner. We have a four-year-old Shih…read moretzu/Bishon mix and a one-year-old petite golden doodle who needed training and behavior adjustments. Between the two of them we needed help with some aggressiveness toward dogs, excessive barking, and some overall improvement with obeying commands. We previously hired a trainer for our shih-tsu when she was a pup to teach her basic sit, stay and walking commands which basically consisted of the trainer holding several one-on-one sessions with her then walking us through the various training techniques that had been introduced to her. Although our dog responded well for the trainer and us while with the trainer, we noticed this basic approach was just that - a basic approach, which really did not instill a solid foundation and personal connection between us and our dog since we were not directly involved with the training. John/Confetti on the other hand was front and center as he instructed us on the different techniques and commands to use to successfully instill good habits and sustained training and behavior performance. Seeing the results as John worked with the dogs and then getting the same results on our own has made a world of difference and has given us two pups who are much happier and content. Thank you John! David & Janet