The beginner puppy classes are great, learn allot of techniques. Prices are very reasonable and…read moreworth it. Social classes I recommend.

I found Pooch Pawsitive through Yelp. I don't know the area (RI) well and have a new puppy. I have…read morebeen taking Bowser to the puppy socials for the last couple weeks, he is a german shepherd but very small for his age (11 weeks) They divide the social up between ages and are very attentive to what's going on with the pups. Heidi is very nice and you can tell she really loves the dogs, which is super important to me. Bowser is having a great time and learning to be social. When he is older I would trust them to do daycare and other classes/ events. A great place!

Clayton is absolutely the best! Our dog runs into his arms every single time. He comes back happy…read moreand tired.

Clayton has been absolutely incredible with my two mini poodles. He clearly loves and cares for…read morethem both. He sends daily updates and photos which I appreciate. I highly recommend Canine Cardio.

I spent over $578 at this business, including $422.65 for a 10-pack of classes, $48.15 for the…read moremandatory orientation, and additional costs for dog materials like treats and bones. The orientation, which cost nearly $50, felt like a waste of time. I was treated like a beginner and walked through the basics of how to use a clicker and give a dog a treat. I understand people need instruction, but this could've easily been covered in 10 minutes, especially for someone who has common sense. The bigger issue, however, is their 60-day expiration policy on class packages. I only got to attend two classes before my package "expired" on December 9th. I reached out on December 30th after being unable to sign up for a class and was told that they only extend passes for medical reasons (illness or injury). When I asked if they could extend my package by 60 days (since I clearly missed the fine print), I was essentially told no. Instead, they offered me the option to pay more money to upgrade to a "Great Dog Flex Pass." Here's the kicker: I was trying to sign up for classes, but many were already booked 2-3 weeks out, and the remaining spots were only available if someone canceled, with 24-hour notice. So, with a busy schedule it is tough to plan around that. When I asked for an extension I was told "Our expiration dates are clearly stated on the website and displayed by our scheduling system each time you sign up for a class." Fine, but if you're running a small local business, wouldn't you want to keep a customer coming back, especially after they've already spent so much money with you? I was just looking for a little understanding and flexibility, but instead, I felt like I was being nickel-and-dimed. Very disappointed with my experience and will not be returning. If you're looking for a place that values its customers and operates with a little empathy, I suggest looking elsewhere.

Hard to believe it's been over a year and a half since our beagle Wally left Crossbones but this…read morereview is long overdue- Crossbones is an amazing and worthwhile investment for your puppy. I am a first time dog owner and I was very anxious about training when I first got my dog. Puppy day school helped train Wally and conferences/classes also helped train me. Wally was at Crossbones for about 3 months, August-October 2022. The investment lasts far long after the program ends. Wally remains a well socialized, well mannered, well trained little guy. Walks great on a leash, loves his crate, is neutral with other dogs, no separation anxiety, I could go on forever. Every time we have people over or bring him somewhere, people say "you have such a polite dog". We really do! And like I said, the program and these classes are built around training the owner as well. You could realistically attend their classes without your dog and still get the same benefit by implementing everything you learn at home. We have several friends with new puppies- I've been able to help a lot and offer advice based on everything I've learned. Of course I always recommend Crossbones :) but being able to help on my own and people seeking out my advice is a great feeling too! If you're on the fence and it's in your budget- it is worth it! We don't regret a thing!

Wranglers has been a life saver. Our pet needs a good run and there are limited places in the city…read morefor this to happen. We found the official dog parks to be too unsupervised but he obviously loved playing when we took him to them. Then we found wranglers and now he has a safe place with loving attendants to go! The dog needs to be fully vaccinated so we know he is not being exposed to anything. we Get videos sometimes which show the dogs joy. And he comes home knocked out!!

Ruffin has been such an essential partner in raising our two labradoodles. They employ people who…read moreare thoughtful and genuinely love dogs. They are flexible and responsive, especially when life throws us curve balls. Not only do they put the well-being of our dogs first, but they also stay very communicative and are partners with the owners. We feel so lucky to have Ruffin in our lives!

I came to Strategick-9 in desperate need of training for my reactive dog, Odin, after a biting…read moreincident involving a family member. Here's my experience. Sydney appeared on the surface to be a knowledgeable dog trainer but she lacks effective communication skills and applies questionable methods in her training of reactive dogs. While my primary issue resides in her poor communication I do recall one occasion where she pulled Odin's slip lead so tight while he was barking at a dog passing by that you could hear it choking him. We had multiple sessions that had same day cancellations on their end. Which is a double standard considering their policy for their customers requires at least 24 hours notice or it will result in a loss of a session or a $65 fee. They definitely value their time and money more than yours. On one occasion I had to reach out to her the morning of our scheduled session to confirm we were still on. She responded 6 hours prior to our session that she had an evaluation that was going to overlap because she forgot to follow up with me. The appointment was rescheduled. On a separate occasion we had a group training session scheduled but the other dogs canceled an hour and a half prior to the session. She said she would reach out that day or the next to reschedule. Two weeks had passed and I hadn't heard a word. I had to reach out to her. She replied by saying "my b for not getting back to you, weekends have been busy busy." We had an exchange via text and she ultimately decided she no longer wanted to work together and she put me in contact with Joe. He offered two sessions with him or a $250 refund. I paid $2,500 up front with the agreement that Odin's training didn't have a set number of sessions but rather we would work with him until he was good to go. Joe undermined that agreement when he offered only 2 sessions. Had he decided to honor my previous agreement with Sydney I would have taken that offer. I didn't agree on the $250 refund since they had only accomplished basic obedience training with Odin. Which he was already well versed in when in a calm environment. One session consisted of her feeding Odin Pirates Booty from a muzzle for 40 minutes. They said in their session confirmations that the session will last an hour. Very rarely was this the case and most of our sessions ran below that time frame. Odin's real issue was resource guarding and his reactivity to other dogs and children. That training was never completed. I do take responsibility for removing the rubber piece off of the e-collar because I thought it was on there to protect water from getting in and I was attempting to charge it. However, the new e-collar they ordered had been in for some time and we never began working with it. Also, they get the cheapest e-collars they can pass with. You're better off buying your own. Which I did. Even though I didn't agree on the $250 refund Joe took it upon himself to refund it to my account anyway. I also never received the new e-collar which he stated was the reason he wouldn't refund more. As a side note, they claim to make training plans that adapt to the dog and the owners needs. Sydney never asked me to demonstrate how Odin walked with me on leash. Rather she had a generic format she implemented instead. At the end of the day I feel they're highly dependent on the e-collar for their training, have very poor customer service and need to develop a stronger work ethic. I would highly recommend seeking training from a more reputable, professional and qualified trainer.

brought our dog to be evaluated. the trainer talked about how committed we seemed and how much we…read moreseemed to care for our dog. when my husband and I wanted to go home and discuss the payment plans - he insisted we sign a contract. when we refused he quick changed his tempo saying we didn't seem serious or committed and couldn't work with us. a waste of an hour and a half. basically talked like a salesman. super disappointed because I was definitely considering using him. horrible customer experience

Recommended by a friend as the best dog trainer ever. And he IS the best dog trainer EVER. We have…read moreused Greg three times now..helped our rescue with leash walking and helped us with his dog aggression so we and he and neighborhood dogs were safe. And our Buddy was happy. (After two different trainers could not help us). Flash forward...new dog Onyx trained in all manners/skill basics and off leash! Yeah. That was so easy peasy that our sister dog Jazzy a year later needed off leash training and we got Greg back! If you are still reading...yes we and our pups are fans. Greg's approach is so wonderful. He gets dogs. Knows how to correct and is so positive and uplifting. He is also a great educator. Life long dog owners and we learned so much. Invest in your dog. You'll be so happy you did.

Wonderful experience all around. He really seems to have a special gift with dogs- you can tell he…read moreloves them and they definitely respond so well to him. Thanks to this guy, we can look forward to a much more positive future with our dog! He gave us all invaluable resources to rely upon so that all of us can achieve a better quality of life!

The level of unprofessionalism I witnessed today from the driver of the "pet bus" was overwhelming…read more The driver passed the huge line of people waiting to get onto the bridge and quickly and aggressively forced their way into the waiting traffic. Afterwards the driver displayed the middle finger. I hope that there wasn't a clients' pet in the van as the driver could have caused an accident and clearly was only looking out for themselves and not the other drivers on the road. If they treat their business like they drive, I would never trust them with a loving part of my family. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Our dog Minnie has been attending daycare 3x per week for about a year now, and I am so, so, so…read morehappy with everything about NPC! The pick-up and drop off service is really convenient, especially for families with busy schedules and/or young kids, like ours. Minnie always comes back from daycare happy and exhausted! We have also used NPC's boarding services for anywhere from 1 night to several weeks at a time. I have never once worried about her care or wellbeing while she is staying at NPC. The owners are incredibly kind, caring people who treat Minnie like she is their own dog. Absolutely no cold, lonely cages like most boarding places use. Instead, Minnie gets to be comfortable on the couch with her second family while we are away. NPC really treats all of their customers and their pets as family; I feel very lucky to have a service like theirs in the neighborhood! NPC has been an absolute godsend during busy or stressful times for my family (the birth of my son, or my cross-country travels due to my mom's cancer diagnosis) -- my dog receiving high quality, reliable care is a given, because we know that NPC is there to help.

Lynn has been amazing trainer. When I first got my dog, I started taking her to classes right away…read more Lynn was always welcoming, helpful, and willing to stay after classes to help answer any questions I had. The price is unbelievable for what you get. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Found this center based on reviews from another website. We are very happy we took our new rescue…read morepup there. The trainer is very knowledgeable about breeds and training needs and the center is accommodating. My kids come with me too. Would recommend.

I used this service for my German Shepherd and Courtney was amazing but unfortunately just as the…read moretraining completed she left for maternity leave and we were stuck trying to get Jeff to do the follow up visits included in the package and was constantly given excuses for his failure to do the follow up training we paid for in the initial cost. It is unfortunate that we did not get what we paid for. I can highly recommend Courtney but I would not recommend anyone to try and engage with Jeff as it is a futile waste of time.

Can't offer educated debate about why striking dogs offers any form of positive results. Part of…read morehis training methods include hitting dogs on the nose with rolled up news paper!?! Yes, the most sensitive part of the dogs body that has thousands of nerve endings. If you disagree with him he will block you and insure it appears as if no one has an opposing opinion, which speaks volumes.

I've been bringing my dogs to Pampered Pets for many years and 2 dogs. Lisa is kind and…read morecompassionate to the dogs. She groomed my first dog, CJ, up until he passed away. Towards the end of his life, he was sick with a heart murmur. So she had to be very careful with him the last few times she groomed him. Every time CJ came in, she was so happy to see him. Now she grooms my new dog. He's hyper active, anxious, dominant male, 11 pound dog. He pees every where in her shop. She knows how to deal with him. She puts a diaper on him and keeps him separate from the other dogs. Let's not forget that she also is a great groomer. :)

Awesome dog grooming. It is in an open setting so you can see how good they are with the pets. And…read moreyou can see the attention to detail. Bailey will be back