Gerard does not deal with large dogs. That is his choice, but, as the owner of two large dogs, it…read morewould have been nice to save my time and not waste Gerard's or mine with studying his website, reading reviews, setting up an appointment and then, OOPS! I do not work with large dogs. That, Gerard, is a bummer. You may be the greatest trainer in the world, but you owe people the courtesy of telling them what you do, and what you do not, do.

OMG..........this man is a miracle worker! He took our rescue terrier from completely…read moreundisciplined, to an obedient, well-behaved joy to have around. We also had major housebreaking issues, which he resolved immediately with some very easy tips. She had one accident after the first session and that has been it. I feel his prices are very reasonable for the results we received, and even my cheap *** husband said it was worth every penny. Gerard is extremely reliable and always shows up when he says he will. He is accessible by phone anytime I have questions. I recommend Gerard without any hesitation whatsoever!

Many many years ago Vanya trained my dog. Though my Ellie was very stubborn, she was able to learn…read morehow to sit, and stay, and leave things alone amongst other things. The reason I'm writing a review years later is because Ellie is now extremely hard of hearing but thanks to Vanya she can still sit, and stay, and not run into traffic because of the hand commands. Thank you Vanya!

Vanya came to my house. Had me put on shock collar which I should…read morehave not been ASKED to do' dog would not come out of house for 2 days- then when my dog encountered a rattlesnake went up to it like "wha?" I contacted vanya who said "I wont charge you much" for a "recheck" and proceeded to charge $175 for 17 minutes - my dog calling BS on the exercise, Vanya saying "ohhhh she is learning" not listening me at all when in fact my dog had checked out and was ready to leave having recalled the shock training. This is NOT good business. Take a class at the feed store and do yourself a favor,.,,,,

We were at our wits end with our rescue puppy, Moxie. She has vision and neurological problems and…read morenone our training methods were working. We tried 2 other highly recommended trainers before finding Joe. At this point she was totally out of control, barking incessantly, extremely high strung, no socialization, afraid of everything, and relentlessly tormenting our other (much larger) dog. Then came Joe! He is head & shoulders above any trainer we have worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, confident, easy going, flexible, patient and honest. He let us know she was going to require a LOT of training but if we were persistent it would pay off. After her 21 day (and then some) board & train we saw significant improvement. Joe is always happy to answer questions, make suggestions and find solutions. His training is tailored to your dogs needs. His wife, Lisa, runs a train & play that Moxie goes to once a week. It's been 4 months and we continue to be amazed at Joe & Lisa's dedication, and Moxie's improvement!

I called Joe at a desperate time. One of my dogs had just fatally injured one of her mini packmates…read morewith a hard correction. Prior to this event I had taken her through an 11 week intensive training program to help correct behavior. I needed get better control of my pets. It took only a few short sessions for me to learn how to tame my high strung rescues. I have had several meetings from time to time over the last 2 years to address issues. Whenever I have a question Joe has returned my text or phone call to give me feedback. I have had occasional evaluations from time to time. He has always been there for us and I appreciate his knowledge and experience. I can't thank Joe enough!

Anthony has been working with my rescue from Pima Animal Care Center since we adopted him. Messi…read moreis a big mix breed and Anthony is a great trainer He also boards my boy when I travel and provides daily training and walks so he does not get bored. He has also been brushing him so he looks great when he gets home!!! Wonderful service. I can go away knowing my boy is well cared for

Anthony was amazing. He is patient, has great tips and helped my dog. My dog is so good and we owe…read morea lot of that to Anthony.

Karyn came to our house to help us with our adorable but rambunctious and somewhat naughty…read more(destructive) 2 year old lab mix. She started by asking a lot of questions to really understand all our issues and their magnitude. Then she took them one by one and offered suggestions for how to deal with each issue, also explaining relevant issues about a dog's innate (and learned) behavior. She also gave us a copy of a book she just published, her third. I had heard wonderful things about her, and now that I've met her, I can say there is probably no one in Tucson with more experience with dog training and animal behavior. She had a calm, low key presence and I am most anxious to start using her training techniques. One of the most reassuring things is that she was very clear that he is not a bad dog; he is just a dog. As the humans we have to take responsibility for letting him know what is acceptable and what isn't. And Karyn has given us the tools to know how to do that. I will report back how things are going in a few weeks!

Absolutely Life-Changing Training Experience with Karyn Garvin!…read more We cannot say enough wonderful things about Karyn Garvin and Garvin's Divine Dog Training. From the very first session, Karen's deep understanding of canine behavior and her calm, confident approach put both us and our dogs--Gracie and Stevie--completely at ease. Karyn worked with us on both obedience and behavior training, and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to her guidance, we can now take Gracie out in public with total confidence. She listens, stays calm, and responds beautifully to commands--something we honestly didn't know how to achieve before working with Karyn. What sets Karyn apart is her truly integrated approach. She doesn't just train dogs to obey commands--she taps into their natural desire to connect and please. With patience, insight, and positivity, she helped bring out the best in both Gracie and Stevie. It's clear that Karyn truly understands dogs, and her training methods are both compassionate and incredibly effective. We are so grateful to Karyn. If you're looking for a dog trainer who will treat your pet like family and help you build a lasting bond based on trust and respect, look no further than Garvin's Divine Dog Training. Karyn is simply the best!

Called her a few times didn't answer, when she did she was very rude. Would not even recommend…read morecalling her. If thats how she threats humans can't imagine how much of a "dog psychologist" she could possibly be.

I honestly don't even know where to begin! Christine is beyond amazing. My grandpup was so…read morefortunate to be in her care for 6 weeks at the start of her life. She got the most amazing start to not only her physical health, but she is a gorgeous balanced pup for life thanks to Christine. The amount of time she (and her pack) worked with her including learning the structured walk (this is where the MAGIC happens) and put her on the perfect balanced diet to build her early immune system and learn her place in the family was evaluable. My son and I DID go once a week to work with her and LEARN what to do once she came home and that was so important as YOU have to follow through. My sweet girl is so wonderfully socialized, happy and healthy thanks to Christine. She also helped me with MY perfect little boy who had some leash resistance issues. That took ONE lesson and BAM. I have recommended her to friends in Phoenix who thought they had an agressive "red zone" dog. She traveled there and in 5 minutes zeroed in on the issue. She really IS a dog BEHAVIORIST and so much more then a "trainer". I honestly should have reviewed her sooner but today I HAD to!!! I have ZERO doubts she saved my grandpuppy's liter mates life today. Marley was on deaths door likely from Parvo and if not for Christine's loving care, would likely not have survived the night. Watching her work with pure love and know-how is just a gift. Boarding, one on one individual lessons in YOUR home, puppy boot camp and more...from aggressive behaviour to just regular training, she is the ONLY behaviorist I would ever use or recommend.

100.00 meet and greet is a little ridiculous, but if your dog is out of control, how will they…read moreknow, unless they charge you 100.00? I found a recent grad in my neighborhood thought Nextdoor- we went that route

Took my dog first time and was petrified he would bite trainer or dog and it was completely…read moredifferent and a great experience! Even after day one my dog is showing positive signs of starting to like other dogs and didn't bite or cause any issues. I highly suggest letting these ppl work with your dog and also to social with their worker dogs.

Life changing training taught with love and respect…read more I cannot say enough great things about Susan & the services she offers at N.D.O.T. It was soon into our initial consult with Susan that I knew she was offering something special with the training methods and communication structures that go into her Board & Train services. At the time of our consult we had a 2-year-old energetic blue heeler that was a perfect storm of energy, anxiety, and smarts. Arriving from HSSA, we are the second home for our little girl and knowing she's a working breed we tried to keep her both physically and mentally stimulated. We had already been through courses with another highly rated training facility here in Tucson (multiple individual 6-week courses: beginner-advanced as well as private lessons with trainers from the facility focusing on reactivity). One of the difficulties we still ran into was leash aggression and her anxiety around other dogs. Concerned she was going to hurt another animal or cause health problems to herself we were struggling to find a path to harmony with our little one. During the initial consult we discussed our backstory and the current training methods we were practicing. Susan shared the outline for how her typical board & train program progressed and then she spent time discussing how she planned to tailor the program to focus on the areas we were most concerned with. We left the first meeting with a boarding start date, some diet adjustments [we were overfeeding / treating :( ], and a ton of relief knowing how much we clicked with Susan's outlook/experience/reassurance. After starting and throughout the program Susan gave us regular updates on our little one's progress. It was incredible to witness the growth of confidence and trust this cattle dog gained during her first week with Susan and the pack. She transformed from an anxious, reactive, & lungeing terror around other dogs to a playful, curious, and happy member of Susan's pack. She was getting along with and safely learning how to interact off-leash around dogs of all sizes. During the final half of the program Susan went out of her way to ensure life 'post-graduation' was going to be set for success. We were able to join pack-walks at N.D.O.T. to learn and demonstrate the communication techniques Susan provided us. Susan brought our little one home prior to finishing training to join us for neighborhood walks in our own streets (helping us discover new opportunities for successful play and training in the future). We even got the opportunity to join Susan for multiple field trips with the pup. The communication had improved so much that we were practicing public training outings at everywhere from hardware shops to farmers markets. The program ended after enjoying a wonderful meal on a Resturant patio the pup calmly resting throughout (this is something 3 weeks earlier I never would have believed possible!) I am unable to overstate the gratitude I have for Susan's training and the improved communication skills we have developed with our four-legged loved one because of it. This training pays dividends. Keep Susan's contact info saved because even if it's not today someday you will want it. To me N.D.O.T. is the equivalent of a low-key amazing restaurant or bar. If you know someone who could benefit from working with Susan and you want to give that person the gift of a lifetime then just share Susan's info and let them know she really is life changing.

I can't say enough about the amazing work that Susan does with dogs. Our young Corgi,Benny, missed…read morepuppy classes because of Covid. At the same time I broke my wrist so five months later I had a young dog who had not been socialized and was totally out of control. I was completely overwhelmed. Susan took Benny and after three weeks he was a totally different dog. He is socialized so I can now take him out in public without him causing total chaos. He is now attentive and well mannered. Susan constantly stays in touch with me to check on his progress. It was worth every penny to have Susan work with our dog. I am very grateful for what she has done. Roni Woolston