First of all: Courtney is an incredible person. Secondly, her empathy, intuition, and knowledge…read morehave been life-changing for our special needs blue heeler, Clementine. Clem is half blind & deaf, though this isn't the reason we initially contacted Courtney. At the time, we had adopted a beautiful boxer-pit mix, Juniper, to have as Clementine's companion. We adopted her from the Washington County animal shelter, and she was in bad condition, having 6-10 months of trauma in the first part of her life (we think she was bait in dog fights). She had to have emergency surgery, and after a few months, we decided we needed some professional help due to Juniper's reactivity with Clementine. With Courtney's guidance, we learned that our 2 dogs do not speak the same language. Courtney was initially willing to help us and our dogs learn and respect one another's languages. Over time, though, Juniper ended up attacking Clementine, and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She truly cares about the people and animals she works with. She immediately came up with a plan so we could figure out re-homing Juniper while keeping the two dogs separated in our home. She even searched for foster homes with us, and worked with the foster parent Juniper lived with for about a month until we found her forever home. Courtney is the best dog trainer I have ever met. Her compassion goes above and beyond, and her expertise is so valuable. I learn something new at every session! When I refer to her in conversation, I call her our "Dog Therapist", because she truly is. She can sense things about our dog that we don't even sense, in the smallest amount of time. If you're on the fence about hiring or consulting with Courtney, jump off and call her immediately! ‍‍

Courtney and Austin completely transformed my reactive, high energy, and sometimes anxious dog…read more They taught Barky and I both the skills we needed to make him a confident and gentle member of our family, and the perfect hiking buddy!

Jackie is an amazing trainer, she works hard and caters to your dogs needs! Jackie was a mentor for…read moreme when I was becoming a trainer and she is such a great teacher! Compassionate and understanding works with you until you've understood what she's teaching and has such a great way with dogs! You will not be disappointed with Jackie and her work ethic. She gets the job done and helps the pet parent and pooch to have a better relationship through obedience and understanding doggie language. You won't be disappointed with Canine Academy Dog Training.

Jackie was phenomenal!! She was on time with tools and treats. Worked with my almost 100# seven…read moremonth old puppy using treats with fast and positive results! My puppy was very focused and worked like a champ. I learned how to quickly train him without getting frustrated. Jackie explained the "why's" of what she was doing which reinforced my retention. Jackie understood his breed traits and addressed how to redirect him, when necessary. I highly recommend Jackie at Canine Connection Dog Training for working on getting a well behaved and confident dog!

Nadia has been great to work with! She has helped me tremendously with my 2 dogs. I used to get…read morenervous when walking past other dogs because I didn't know how my dogs would react & didn't feel comfortable controlling them. Nadia has built all of our confidence to tackle any situation that comes about. We enjoy our walks and I can take my dogs out much more often now! She is very receptive, accommodating and easy to work with! Highly recommend

I have never met anyone who is as knowledgeable about dogs and dog training as Melissa and her…read morestaff. I would not be comfortable going anywhere else with my dog. A++

Best kennel and training! We wouldn't leave our 2 labradors with anyone else. Melissa has a great…read moreoutdoor area for the dogs to play, large new kennels that are temp. controlled, tv monitoring, and clean. Our dogs don't even look back when we drop them off. We have taken our younger dog through training with Melissa and she was great. He learned a lot and it was it a good experience.

John was great! I found out about the training program after we (my 5 month old puppy & I) were…read morealready in Lansing, NC for vacation. Thankfully John & Earle worked us in for a private consultation. John spent a couple of hours teaching us some basic commands to make sure my puppy would be safe (i.e. wait at the door, come command, etc.) John has a very positive approach to dog training & I am planning to go back the next time we are in the area.

Can't say enough about the pawfect place.We boarded clarabell our golden retriever with them for…read moretwo weeks last August while we were on vacation, the first couple days she was there she had some stomach issues, they called right away and took her to our vet and took great care of her! The basic obedience training she received was amazing she was like a diffrent dog...In the best way! Cassidy is amazing as is the whole staff and we can't recommend them enough.

From the owner: Tri-Cities only Canine Wellness Center! Obedience Training,…read moreCanine Nutrition, Behavior Modification, and Boarding Positive First - Balanced Training

Bought 3 birds and was told that one might be sick but that it would be ok and would pull through…read moreit well it died 5 days outside of there 14 day policy and they refuse to do anything about it so dont buy animals from there i would higly recomend pet cove in kingsport tn they take care of there animals and dont sell you sick animals

I have had linda as groomer for years NEVER had any problems. She has always took excellent care of…read moreall three of my fur babies.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kabler School for Dogs. From the initial interview, I…read moreknew that this was the place for my Aaron Pierre. Mars is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, kind, and genuine in every interaction. Her love for what she does truly shines through in the way she works with both Aaron and myself. Mars took the time to understand Aaron's unique personality and caters to what he needs the most, making training such a positive experience for the both of us. We have learned so much from her, and the progress I've seen with Aaron has been amazing! Aaron and I appreciate her dearly and are so grateful for her dedication, compassion, and expertise. I would recommend Mars and the amazing staff at Kabler School for Dogs without hesitation! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Mars!

Our dog has recently graduated from the Kabler School for Dogs on-lead obedience course and we…read morecan't thank David enough!! Pepperoni fell into our laps after a friend started fostering her to get her out of a kill shelter in South Carolina. We were in love with our snuggly girl from the start, but she was also timid, skittish, poorly behaved on the leash, and terrified of strangers (especially men). We tried to take her to a doggie daycare for socialization, but she was so terrified, she escaped within a half hour and was not allowed back. Over the course of six months, David helped us build Pepper's confidence and bring her out of her shell. She now sits with us at dog-friendly restaurants, greets every guest at the door, and just spent her first day at doggie daycare (no escaping! No hiding!) We cannot thank David enough for all he has done and his patience in going the extra mile for a more difficult case. We're so grateful to have a happy, healthy dog!

Vic saved my marriage…read more One beautiful fall afternoon, after consuming too many edibles, my husband convinced me to get a German Shepard puppy. In a better-than-usual mood, I agreed. I've had dogs before, I am an animal lover, and I knew puppyhood was a little annoying but it's never really that bad. WRONG. German Shepard puppies are Tasmanian devils on amphetamines and no one tells you that until you get one! And then they all chuckle about it like, "Haha! Welcome to the club! Just get through the first 6 months and you'll be fine!" Well, I'll tell you the truth since no one bothered to tell me: You better have a stellar level of physical stamina, a war chest of mental fortitude, a therapist on standby and some kind of pharmaceutical grade relaxant. Once you get that god-forsaken heathen it is you against a wild animal with limitless energy, a level of intelligence that shouldn't be allowed and an unbreakable will. It's like the Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor. After 4 months with the hellhound-on-wheels I no longer recognized myself. I looked like Obama coming out of office. My hair had greyed and fine lines appeared on my once youthful face. My vibrant energy was non-existent. What's worse is that I had so many mental breakdowns that I lost touch with reality and no longer knew who or where I was. Eventually, God had mercy on my soul and led us to Vic. If it had not been for Vic, I would have left my husband and cushy lifestyle on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and moved into a studio apartment in a shady part of town just to escape the sheer madness. I had lost all hope. My world had been cast into shadows. Vic was like an angel floating down from the heavens to lead me through the valley of despair. Miracles are real and I am living proof. Our puppy/demon got weekly trainings until she was old enough to go to Board and Train. When she came back she was like a furry little soldier. I couldn't believe it! Not only had she become bearable, but I quite enjoyed her! Over the last several months, that little butthole has really grown on me! She has become a really great dog and no longer terrorizes me, it's awesome! Now, don't get me wrong, I've had to put in the work. Just like a willful child you kind of have to beat them into submission and break them like a wild horse. But man, when you do, they're wonderful! Our German Shepard, whose name is Nymeria the Direwolf of House Polo first of her name and Queen of the Hellhounds, is such a fun dog that I've almost forgotten that I went temporarily insane for 6 months! Thank you Vic, you are a life saver and the most majestic dog trainer in all the land! 10/10 would recommend to anyone losing grip on reality because of a working breed puppy!!!

My sincere thanks and highest recommendation goes to Divine Canine. The work that Vic and Mary did…read morebefore, during, and after a three-week board and train for our new puppy was nothing short of exceptional. Our new puppy came from a farm as a rescue. With Vic and Mary's help and expertise, McGuire has transitioned into a well-behaved and well-trained member of our family. We could not have asked for better. McGuire's social skills are top-notch. Does not run to jump on people when off leash and never pulls on the leash when walking in a crowd, Stays in place when commanded and understands boundaries. Moreover, Vic worked just as hard with us through multiple lessons to ensure we were able to maintain the consistency of what McGuire had been taught. Just phenomenal work from beginning to end. Personally, I couldn't ask for better and highly recommend Divine Canine to everyone who needs assistance with their fur-covered family members (Dogs only, Not Husbands and Kids)