I highly, highly recommend Secret Lake Dog Training…read more As first time dog owners we wanted to make sure our new puppy would be a well behaved, polite dog. So we enrolled in the "Puppy Kindergarten" class. Karen uses positive reinforcement and consistency in order to foster a mutual understanding and respect between you and your dog. You can check her website out to read about her methods, available classes, etc. The classes are well structured and organized. Karen is a extremely kind person who truly cares about you and your dog and goes above and beyond to to do whatever she can for you. Thanks to Karen's expertise we now have a very well behaved puppy who knows how to greet people, come when called, sit, down stay, leave it, and much more. Thank you Karen!

From the owner: Specialize in fun and educational in home training for the family puppy and dog…read more Over 15 years experience working with families and their dogs. Methods are kind and educational. Reward based, science based. Comprehensive handouts are provided.

We had our first session with Scot today and it was extremely helpful and informative. We saw our…read moreAmerican Bully respond positive to his direction right away and we addressed some issues that have been very concerning for us. He taught us how to effectively communicate with our dog and I feel very optimistic that we will have an even better relationship with our dog now.

Scott was good to work with. He put things into terms that we humans can understand and he…read moreconnected very easily with my Neuro divergent son, which I had some concerns, about if someone was going to be able to,..... but my son picked it up beautifully. Scott in very matter of fact, very black-and-white terms, which was very helpfu! And our dog is kind of scary. She's a biter and I think with Scott's help we may be able to end that and repair the way we look at our dog and our dog looks at us. I'm looking forward to seeing how things progress with our dog. Thanks for the help Scott.

This is by far the best place to bring your dog. Not only are they experts on dog behavior and…read moretraining, but they will truly go an extra mile to prioritize your dog's specific needs. Sergio's love and passion for animals is very evident, as well as the staff that accompany him at K-9 & Pets Training Center. They are creative in their programming and will take the time to know you and your dog's needs to ensure their success. I am impressed with their professionalism and generosity. We love the family of staff at K-9 & Pets! - Carissa, Milo & Morchella

If you are looking for quality dog training or doggy daycare this is absolutely the best place to…read morego! Sergio and Rocio and their team are second to none! I call it my girl Ivy's home away from home, she loves them and being there! She started with them when she was about 13 weeks old doing puppy boot camp then daycare. They care for each pup as if they were their own. Go check them out you will love them too and so will your pup.

3rd Class In for a 3 Month Old Puppy... Wow Watch Out!…read more We started off at Canis, and it was truly awesome. Unfortunately, after a few sessions, the co-owner, Derrick, messaged me through their chat platform to say that our puppy had been making noise in her crate that day. This was a one-off situation -- she'd had some stomach issues in the days prior -- but he warned that if it happened two more times, she would be removed from the program. I understand it's their program and their rules, but his communication style was extremely direct -- almost as if he were speaking to a dog -- harsh and matter-of-fact. He told me that how I receive and perceive his messages is "on me." Talk about customer-oriented! If he ever took a class on people or management, he might learn that there's an old saying: perception is reality. I also had a few billing questions, and since texts weren't resolving the issue, I asked multiple times for him to call me, which he eventually did. From the start of that call, he was defensive and completely closed to any feedback about his communication style. I was honestly shocked at how the conversation unfolded and even asked if he was the owner or manager. Despite all this, I genuinely wanted to continue working with them. In short, they removed us from the program the very next day and promptly refunded our fees. My advice: don't offer him any feedback -- he doesn't take it well. It's a real shame, because the staff at Canis are wonderful, and the facility and programs themselves are truly impressive. We had been raving fans and recommended them to everyone, so this turned out to be a very disappointing experience.

CMDT is the absolute BEST! When looking for trainers and puppy/dog socialization spots my husband…read moreand I did extensive research and interviewed places to ensure we felt comfortable and confident that our pup would be in the best hands. I cannot express how glad we have been with our decision to bring our dog to CMDT. Bee and Derrick are wonderful. They make themselves available (within reason) for any questions or help with training. The classes are informative and have been instrumental in our dog's fantastic training progress. Our pup has always come home happy, healthy, and tired from a day of socialization and training when she goes to puppy daycare, and we love watching the livestream so we can see her having a blast. What I personally appreciate the most about CMDT, beyond the care and compassion of the trainers who undoubtedly love the dogs, is the method of training they provide. No harsh punishment necessary. The dogs learn through basic positive psychology and reward association. We do the homework between classes and have seen our dog become more well mannered, confident, and happy through good training. If she could leave a review I think she would say CMDT is her favorite spot, given how excited she is every time we pull up. Thank you to Bee, Derick, and the other trainers who have treated our sweet girl like their own precious pup!

Kasey Nash, Joyful Paws Review I'm writing this review…read morefor Kasey Nash, Joyful Paws, because she is a superb trainer and I'm very grateful that she trained our dog Daisy to become a service dog. Daisy is a mini labradoodle and was 2 1/2 when she began training with Kasey. Previously she had had two intermediate classes at the K-9 Connecticut Education Center. To summarize, in our first session Kasey explained in detail what would be involved, and stressed the importance of my involvement. Daisy had 20 lessons spread out over 6 months. Lessons took place in Kasey's very well equipped basement, Home Goods, Target, Petco, and Cabela Sports. Kasey sent detailed notes after each lesson on what and how to practice, and how to take commands to new levels. Daisy bonded with Kasey the first day, and became very excited at even the mention of "Kasey". After a 5 week evaluation period she received her "Service Puppy in Training Vest" (a proud day). Approximately five months later, Daisy did a fantastic job on her service dog test which lasted more than two hours. Daisy's primary task was location assistance and guidance. She learned to guide me through a department store such as Home Goods, stop at curbs outside, and more. To name just a few commands: Left, right, forward, outside, button, here, wait. Kasey's method was to explain a new command, demonstrate it with Daisy, then teach me to perform the task with Daisy. Lots of treats were used! Before the next lesson, Daisy and I practiced the new commands extensively, at least three times a week along with previous commands. To give you a few examples of Kasey's teaching, we spent an hour or so getting on and off the glass elevator at Cabela Sports. Daisy learned elevator etiquette and got over fear of accelerations and abrupt stops. The techniques I learned from Kasey allowed me to build on many commands during our practice between lessons. To name a few, elevator techniques were used to teach escalators. "Outside" was extended to "Back" and "Find the trail" while hiking. For fun, during one lesson, Kasey taught Daisy to push a "door open" assistance button. This took less than half an hour to my amazement. A year later Daisy still remembers this "button" command. Kasey organized a number of field trips with her other dogs in training: Mystic Aquarium and a Scavenger Hunt to name two. Kasey wrote an "Attestation Letter" about Daisy's training which was instrumental in getting service dog approval for Aer Lingus and later for EuroStar (train to UK). I highly recommend Kasey Nash to anyone considering Service Dog training.

I have been training dogs for 40 years. And training my own service dogs for almost 20. I have…read moreworked with dozens of positive dog trainers. But Kasey is one of a kind! I immediately recognized she has skills way beyond mine and has so much knowledge of dog training and working service dogs. Far beyond most trainers. She helped my current service dog brush up on some skills and fix a couple issues we were having. She helped me create a near perfect service dog. I am so impressed with her that I asked her to produce and begin training my next service dog for me when my current girl retires. Joyful Paws is AMAZING!

You won't get a more conscientious and caring warrior for your pets than this mighty woman! Her…read morepassion from animals is so evident when you speak with her.

Elaine is the best "in home" pet sitter we have ever used. She is amazing!!!! Our dogs and cats…read moreabsolutely LOVE her, even our protective GSD! She takes better care of our house and pets than we do!!! She sends several updates/pictures/videos throughout the day. I would recommend her to anyone. No one will take better care of your pets!!

Shannon was the best choice we ever made. We called her when our senior girl dog was not able to…read moremake it all day while we were at work. We also had a boy dog who needed eye drops in the middle of the day. I told Shannon from our first meeting that Twinkie was my girl and she needed to take good care of her. Her response was exactly what I needed to hear. Shannon took such good care of her up until the day we had to say goodbye to our beloved Twinkie. I'm so grateful to have Shannon each day with our dogs. She was especially helpful with our new puppy who was very hyper! Shannon was so calm and patient with her. I highly recommend Shannon!! She has been with us for years now and she will be with us for many more to come.

Shannon is an amazing caregiver for your fur babies. It's reassuring knowing she's there for our…read morepups when we are away. We have had some high maintenance senior dogs in the past several years and she goes above and beyond without making you feel guilty. Don't know what we'd do without her!!