This is a dog training agency that is very caring and uses only positive reinforcement techniques…read more My overactive puppy loves her trainer and bonded quickly with her. She is always available by text when I have problems or questions.

I have been lucky enough to have Barbara's help with several dogs over the years.  From dogs with a…read morebite history who have sent people to the hospital to puppy mill dogs who are shut down because they only know fear to wild adolescent dogs who don't have any idea how to effectively communicate with people, she is my go-to trainer/behaviorist. I love the question she asks, how she approaches each dog, and how she only uses positive reinforcement to guide the training. The quality I admire the most in Barbara's training is her ability to meet the dog where it is at.  If the task being asked of a dog is too hard for the dog to successfully complete, she finds a way to scale it back so the dog and the family working with dog can succeed. Barbara brings an optimism backed by her vast experience to each training session and she always takes the time to evaluate the dog so she's able to create an effective training regimen. I've been lucky enough to work with Barbara in person and on Zoom and both platforms are effective.   My current dog, Molly, had a bite history before she came to me in 2022. Thanks to Barbara, Molly and I have established a solid relationship based on trust and communication around food (especially her food bowl) and we have not had any incidents. In addition to the resource guarding, Molly also lacked impulse control and had no frustration tolerance at first...she was 7 years old when I got her so Molly's behaviors were deeply ingrained in her by then. It is only because of the work and learning we did with Barbara that Molly and I have been able to develop an amazing relationship. People we meet are always surprised to hear that Molly was anything but the perfect well-rounded companion by my side that they see. I trust Barbara to help me, and any dog get from point A to point B, regardless of the issue at hand. Hire this woman or anyone who works at BADDogs, Inc!

We brought our young (under 1 year old) Golden Doodle to Darcey and her team to work on his…read morevocalness, impulse control, and overall obedience, and it was one of the best decisions we've made! The entire team was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. At the start of boarding, Darcey was able to pinpoint the key areas that needed work. Throughout the training process, we received regular updates, including informative notes, photos, and videos that showed just how much progress our pup was making. It gave us so much confidence and peace of mind knowing he was in such great hands. The information shared also helped to prepare us on his return, specifically the steps we needed to take to enforce his training. On pickup day, Elias took the time to walk us through all the commands and detail best practices moving forward. His attention to detail, depth of knowledge, and ability to clearly communicate everything really stood out not just to us, but even to outsiders observing the session. Everyone was genuinely impressed! The transformation in our pup has been amazing--he's noticeably calmer, more attentive, and much better at listening. This is a level of progress we couldn't have achieved on our own. We're so grateful to Darcey and her team and we would not hesitate to work with them again. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional dog training!

Outstanding experience. We brought our dog here for the first time after hearing so much about this…read moreamazing place and the outstanding owners. We have a working dog and we weren't sure this would be the appropriate place for it. They did wonderful. They are very familiar with working dogs. Normally my dog can't wait for me to take him home. He actually seemed like he wanted to stay. Can't say enough good things about the staff, how easy it was to make a reservation, and how seamless it was for drop off and pick up. Outstanding! Darcy and her entire staff deserve a huge high five.

It is such a relief to see my puppy excitedly running to get into the facility knowing she's going…read moreto have fun playing with other dogs. The staff is friendly and there's always room for my puppy in daycare whenever I need it. Love this place.

most outstanding camp my dogs have ever been to sometimes I think I'd like to check myself in…read more Also, they treat him like you would treat your own family member! if you ever have questions or concerned about one of your family pets, they know the answers. If not, they get the answers they follow through. If there's any issues they call they notify you as soon as possible. They also have great training program. I recommend them to anyone.

Bryan was referred to us by a co worker that also had great results with their dog…read more Our dog was 1.5 years old, so still had some puppy in him, but he has anxiety that causes his mindset to be very difficult to train, so we called Bryan. We had an introductory meeting and felt very comfortable. He walked through his 3 week and 5 week board and train options and what to expect with each. We chose the 5 week program which trains him to basic commands on AND off leash. It was super difficult to hand over our dog for 5 weeks, but as difficult as it was, I can honestly say it was worth it. Simply put, it was life changing for us. Bryan provided weekly updates and videos so we could see how our dog was doing and help us get over missing him. Our dog still has his silly personality, but is now controllable on and off leash. Bryan was able to improve his mindset so not only does he obey commands, but has learned to relax. I cannot recommend Bryan more highly.

My family and I decided to have a pup in our life. We found our perfect pet at Priceless Pets and…read moreadopted him. Love at first site. He is a Chocolate Lab As a puppy he was great. As the year went on, it was increasingly difficult to train him and he was just overpowering the kids. He didn't realize his own size and just wanted to play so much, but in playing, he would knock over the kids and it lead to most of his day needing to be spent in his crate. He had so much energy after getting out that he would pull constantly and just be his own dog. My spouse and I decided to look for help. We looked everywhere and vetted big business to small business. This was a very long process and somehow stumbled upon this page. I was very intrigued by a lot of the previous reviews. Almost too good to be true reviews. Eventually Contacted the owner (Bryan) and we had a good conversation. Started with questions about the dogs personality, what the goal and objective was, and how to get there. I don't want to go into too much detail because that conversation was so refreshing. I knew from that convo that Bryan was a true dog lover and trainer. Not someone just trying get the $$$$ After the conversation, we had a meet and greet and that went even better than the phone conversation. Bryan went into great detail the steps in what the board and train entails. My spouse and I were immediately invested. Both for the family and the happiness of our dog. We wanted happiness for everyone. We scheduled the time for the board and train (Took the 4 week option). We felt this was the best option for our family and our dog. It was an investment in our family and I wanted the best So now it's time to drop off Rufus. It was weird not having him in our home but knew it was for the best. Bryan again gave great detail into all the steps and what would happen during the 4 weeks. Each Friday for the 4 weeks we would get a private YouTube link on everything Rufus learned and his progress. Within the first week, he was a completely different dog. I've never seen him listen so much on the video. Those videos are all self explanatory so I wont get into those details either. Just know that they are very well detailed videos and you wont help but smile on your dogs progress Each week was upped to the next level of the defined training and it was a joy watching all the changes that have been made. As the weeks crept up to us getting Rufus back, we were excited with anticipation. On the day of pickup, we went through our own owner training with Bryan. Got very detailed with what we needed to do and how to continue the training for the rest of his life. It ended up being really fun. Rufus has now been home for a week and he his fully integrated to the home. He has a special place in our living room. The kids are happy they can play with him and pet him. Rufus is all smiles, droll and tail wags. This was indeed life changing for our family. Also Side note, Bryan made himself available for Boarding as well. We have been using the boarding services before and after the board and train. Experience was way better than any dog hotel I've used in the past for extended family trips. Bryan was the most genuine when it came to his business. You can tell he loves what he does. That's how I knew this was the place to go. I highly recommend. Also, even though board and train has been completed, he still checks on us after. He will be available for the life of the dog. Def cant go wrong with that

This is a bit long, but stick with me, it's worth the read. :)…read more I want to share this because I know how overwhelming life with dogs can feel when things spiral out of control, and because truly great dog trainers are rare. Last year, I lost my dog Chloe. I had her for 15 years, and losing her completely broke my heart. Afterward, I adopted Lily, a multipoo who had never been out of a cage. She came from a puppy mill and was deeply traumatized. She shook constantly, wouldn't come to me, wouldn't let me touch her, and had severe anxiety. She was peeing and pooping in the house nonstop. I tried everything I knew. I tried love, patience, reassurance. Nothing worked. I was exhausted and completely at a loss. Then life threw me another curveball. A client of mine broke her hip after tripping over her dog and had to move into assisted living. I took in her one-year-old Schipperke named Daisy. If you aren't familiar with this breed, 'the little black devil.' Daisy is the sweetest, smartest dog in the world and also an absolute mischievous chainsaw in a tiny body. Endless energy, barking at people and dogs, running through the house nonstop, biting my neighbor on the ankle and even the gardener, and bullying Lily relentlessly. My house turned into chaos overnight. On top of that, I still had my 13-year-old dog Rocky, who is basically the best-behaved dog on the planet and thankfully not part of the problem. I didn't know what to do anymore. That's when I called Jennifer. Jen took Daisy for a two-week board-and-train, and when Daisy came home, she was a completely different dog. Not perfect, but honestly a million times better. She sleeps in a crate now, no longer bullies Lily, listens extremely well, and while she still barks, it's nothing like before. We're still working on it with Jen, but the transformation was incredible. After that, I sent Lily to Jen. What happened next honestly felt like a miracle. Lily no longer pees or poops in the house. She sleeps in a crate. She comes when I call her. She's happy. She plays. She acts like a dog now, not a scared abuse victim. She still has moments of anxiety and fear, but she is doing a million times better, and the difference is night and day. Jen didn't just train my dogs. She gave them structure, confidence, and safety. She gave me peace in my own home again. She understands dogs on a level that is rare, especially dogs with trauma, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. If you are struggling, overwhelmed, or don't know what else to do, I cannot recommend Jen enough. She is patient, intuitive, honest, and incredibly skilled. She truly changed our lives.

Great experience with in‑home dog training. Jennifer was patient, knowledgeable, and really…read moreunderstood our needs. We saw quick improvements and learned simple techniques we could keep using on our own. Highly recommend. She's the best!

Such a quick and thorough explanation. Very helpful and informative. My sister had a great…read moreexperience with this organization and her young golden doodle. I just got a new bernedoodle rescue and would like this service.

Karen is such a skilled, professional dog trainer. I highly recommend using this training academy!…read more I could see the love and caring of training my crazy schnauzer. It is a great start in getting him to be less reactive. Now the hard part in the follow through of us continuing in the foundation that was made! Thank you!

I recently used Kristy's Animal Care Service to pet sit my dog Stella for two nights, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the experience. Kristy was amazing--she sent regular photos and updates, responded quickly, and truly went above and beyond to make sure Stella felt safe and comfortable. Stella is a Min Pin/Chihuahua mix and can be very nervous around new people, but Kristy was so patient and gentle that Stella warmed up to her in no time. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my fur baby was in such caring hands. This was my first time using a pet sitting service, and I'm so grateful it was such a positive experience. I would absolutely recommend Kristy to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely caring. Thank you again! We will be using her again!

We boarded our dog with Kristy for two nights last weekend and we are so happy with how easy the…read morehandover was, the backyard is a dog's paradise to explore, she and our dog seemed to bond great from the first minute. We received video and photo updates and he truly was having a blast! Thank you again!

Luna & nova completed their 5 week board & train and they've shown awesome improvement in areas…read morethey needed extra support in. Luna engaged in a lot of leash pulling and some reactivity when she would see other dogs. Luna is now able to walk calmly and does not overreact when another dog is around or near her. Nova is an anxious pup and her board and train helped her be exposed to public areas, while working on her obedience, learning to settle, gained more confidence in herself and does really well with leash walking. Raymond was thorough and explained things with care and patience on how to continue their training at home, answered any question and concerns we had and provided us with feedback when he had us practice the tools he used with our girls. Def would recommend and come back for extra support in the future if needed.

This program truly delivers!…read more I'm absolutely thrilled with the transformative results from sending my dog (doberman pincher, 3 years old, unneutered) to this 5 week-board-and-train program! Raymond's exceptional expertise, patience, and dedication exceeded my expectations. *Exceptional Training - Addressed reactivity on the leash and high anxiety levels with gentle techniques - Built confidence and responsiveness through tailored exercises - Achieved remarkable improvement in command follow-through *Outstanding Communication* - Regular updates with informative videos showcasing progress (on their instagram page mydays) - Transparent communication throughout the training *Excellent Value* - Competitive pricing without compromising quality (you can do payment plans) *Life-Changing Outcomes* - Noticeably calmer demeanor - Reliable command execution Special thanks to Raymond, Jessica, and their wonderful dogs for their invaluable help with my dog's training.

A little back story, I went to get training for my little furbaby when I first got her but training…read moregot cut short due to schooling. Now that I have more time I wanted to finish Bella's training. I reached out to bark busters because Bella had a lot of anxiety and would have non stop barking issues. We have a new baby in the house so all the barking was no fun! I'm telling you, no joke after the first visit with our trainer Justine, I felt as if Bella was a whole new dog! She gives such great advice on how to properly train your dog without food incentives and shock collars! I was so amazed that I started telling a lot of my friends about it! I just finished my second session with Justine today and she was giving me tips and tricks on how to walk Bella without her pulling. By the end of the session I was walking Bella and Bella wasn't walking me! Justine truly cares for me and Bella and is very thoughtful on modifying things that help me the best! It's definitely worth the investment. I couldn't be any more happy and I would definitely recommend Bark Busters, especially with Justine, to everyone and anyone! Enjoy a picture of Bella after our training session today!

If you truly love your dog, then Bark Busters is the best thing you can do for them! We rescued an…read moreAmerican Pit Bull Terrier mix from our local animal shelter during Covid, and immediately fell in love with her. Since then, we have done our best to train her (even hired a dog training company) and while she's been amazing to us, there have been some incidents. We tried to correct her behavior but we had to go beyond just correcting a behavior, we had to know the why. We needed a dog behaviorist. Enter Bark Busters and Justine! From the very first phone conversation with Justine, she told us about a dog's personality (the who) vs. a dog's behavior (the why). Was our dog just naturally an aggressive dog or was our dog showing aggression due to past trauma. After the initial phone call then came the in person assessment in our home, Justine knew our dog's personality was sweet and loving to us; however, due to her being a rescue, her past experiences led to trauma that led to aggressive behaviors towards others in certain situations. Moreover, during that first assessment, she educated us things we had no idea about or thought about with dogs as pets plus what we need to be and do as owners. Justine was and is exactly what we were looking for in understanding our dog and from there building the right relationship with our dog that will keep her and others safe. The business model and curriculum that Bark Busters and Justine have put in place is one of a kind and works from day 1. We have always wanted what is best for our dog and to give her the best life possible, especially because she is a rescue and her breed. Bark Busters and Justine continues to give us the tools in place to build the confidence and trust we have as owners in our dog and our dog has in us as owners. We are forever grateful to Justine and will recommend her and Bark Busters to anyone!

All of the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and they interacted with my pet with a personal and…read morecaring attitude. My dog's appointment didn't feel rushed. Dr. Tuttle listened to my concerns and did a gentle but thorough exam and gave her assessment of my dog's health. The treatment plan was explained well and a course of action was given. The cost breakdown was itemized and very reasonable. As a side observation, the clinic was clean and did not have an unpleasant "wet dog" smell that some veterinarian offices have. Definitely a big plus to me and is evidence that they prioritize a clean and sanitary environment. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my new vet!

The doctors heve been caring and amazing with our animals, dogs and cats. We have put 2 down sadly…read more, we knew they were suffering, the staff was caring as well.