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    Nora's Dog Training Company - Rich smiles as he's holding Mika at the collar

    Nora's Dog Training Company

    (26 reviews)

    Bad communication! I brought my dog for a 2 week board and train. She had issues due to me being…read moreill for 2 yrs, joint replacements etc. Mika had no bad habits until she did! So as a responsible dog owner I wanted to correct the bad behavior right away. I was told if weather delays the training they would just keep her longer no extra charge which I thought was great! After the snow and his family got the flu I needed to visit my Mika. Since I rarely got communication from him! Coming out of the house on a leash she was pulling him...she does know how to heel. I got worried but figure well the next two weeks were going to be nice so maybe he'll train her...boy I was wrong ! When I sent her to board and train at 6 weeks every progression was video tape so I could see how she's doing. I felt like I was annoying him by asking to at least send a proof of life photo. He did. He was holding her by her collar to take the picture and she looked miserable! Going into week 3 No smiling mika! Mika has so many dog friends from being well socialized at dog parks a trails. EVERYONE loves her. Except a few who just hate the breed! From the 2 week delay I'm thinking he got backed up with other dogs coming in and put Mika on the back burner, staying in a crate most of the time which she is not used to at all! Issues I had and still do, is her greeting people at the door with jumping up for kisses, thats her nature, also jumping up on the TV if certain commercials came on, pawing me marking my senior hands into black at blue just with a light tap. As soon as I brought her back home . I told her to stay, the other issue she had. I had my neighbor ring the bell to see this progress ...stay lasted 2 seconds. A few minutes later she heard the commercial come on the tv the one she hates! Again jumping on my mantel and growling! He told me how she was "happy and learning"! 2 days before her release date I got a somewhat snarky response telling me he can't change who the dog is...and it was her breed AND age that was the problem. I responded no you didn't!! He said I told you "word for word" he can't change who the dog was! NO but they advertise they are dog behaviorist! He knew her age from the 45 min interview I had with him, also knew she was a rottie and was with me...telling me he loves the breed and was raised with them! This is why I chose him after interviewing another trainer the day I got to visit him! I would have NEVER have left my baby him had I known how he really felt! I'm far from an idiot about my dogs! Had 2 Pyrenees, 4 Shepards, Doberman and 2 horses with only my gelding that was sweet but the boss! I got him a trainer and all was well! A month before she was going to them, I emailed him that I was wondering if you could really train an older dog. His wife responded YES!! So it was no mystery to Rich. He knew too!!! Bottom line, I knew she was in the crate most of the time! And that saddened me! They dont walk dogs off property to for them to get a break from the house as they advertise on the website! He was blaming me the owner!! Say what?! Of course that's why she was there. He told me he to go on the trail I always walked with me to instruct me! Time was up and there was no schedule for this. So I'm back to square one with a dog who was locked up most of the time when she was used to 2 mi walks 2x a day! Always happy! One other thing that's important is she missed getting her nails cut and they were already long. Texted him to please trim her nails "no problem". Got her back took her to the groomer finally got her extra long going inward nails! So I advise anyone who loves their dog stay away from Nora's!! Read the reviews on his site! All great! My mistake was not reading Yelp reviews!

    I would not recommend this place. They did nothing with my dogs and failed to call me right away as…read moresoon as my dog was getting sick.

    Paws First - Cat Sitting.

    Paws First

    (12 reviews)

    I called 4 times and left a detailed voicemail each time. Someone finally called me back after the…read more3rd attempt, 2 weeks later, and left me a message. I called back, left a voicemail again and no response back. I tried calling at different times of the day thinking someone would pick up, it is a place of business after all, but nobody ever did. ‍

    While some dogs may do fine in a boarding facility, my quirky old girls do much, much better when…read morecared for in their own home. I feel so fortunate to have found Paws First, which gives me the option to have my pets cared for in their own home. The ability to book online makes arranging for pet sitting so easy and convenient. Response time is always very quick, and the rates are reasonable for the peace of mind these people provide. I love getting email updates on how my dogs are doing. Even when they're naughty and get into the trash or have a little accident, everything is in order when I get home and my dogs are happy and loved. **Need to add an update because of one visit in particular. It has taken me a while to be able to write this. Over the Summer, I had the amazing folks from Paws First watching my dogs while I was away for the weekend out of state. My senior dog's health had been in decline for a while, but it didn't seem to be cause for too much concern- just typical old dog stuff. One night, her health took a very sudden and dramatic turn. It was clear that if she were brought in to the the vet that she would not be returning. I didn't want my old girl's last moments to be spent someplace unfamiliar. The staff at Paws First went above and beyond to provide extra care and comfort to her when she needed it most so I could race home to be with her. I am forever grateful for all they did for her.

    Upper Pups - pet_training - Updated May 2026

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