Ladale was an intentional and very knowledgeable trainer. We just finished an 8 week puppy/young…read moreadult training. Not only did Cowboy (our dog) learn new things every session but we did as well. Ladale makes you feel very comfortable and makes sure you are equipped when you leave to continue training at home. Cowboy is a reactive dog (not aggressive) and anxious dog. Ladale has helped us with his reactivity as well as him learning to respect us and trust us. We are most likely going to do another round of classes in the new year. The money was well worth it & Ladale works with you to make sure you get everything you need. His training schedule felt very personalized & organized. We would 10,000 times recommend! He also makes sure every class is fun & doesn't feel like work.

made sense to me and my doggie! On time, knowledgeable, patient. A good time too. The owner is a…read morebig part of practice and is trained as well.

Only place I will take my dogs to board ever. They are always the best. Scott is so caring and they…read moreare just the sweetest family. They really love your dog.

I met Les Tippen when he was teaching at Birmingham Obedience Training Club, and I was so impressed…read moreby his dedication towards positive and practical training. As a result, I was thrilled when Les opened Good Dog Training and Kennels - it soon became my "go to" place to board my dog Athena, even though I had to drive forty minutes out of my way to drop her off and pick her up. I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I was to Les for always taking such good care of her. She was so happy to be there, that as much as I missed her when away, I almost felt guilty about picking her up and depriving her of her new playmates. Now that Athena's passed, I've moved to Texas, and I'm considering another puppy, I'm terribly saddened at the thought of having a dog that won't know Les and his property.

Horrible customer service , very rude , not helpful at all. I was asking simple questions and the…read morelady hung up in the middle of a question

Clean and friendly . Our dogs like staying. We make sure we set our appointment early, to make sure…read morewe have a spot during the holidays

I brought home my new German Shepard two days ago from Alabama Canine. He is AWESOME and…read moreunbelievably well trained!!! I haven't had a dog in over 20 years...and I was nervous...puppies are cute but I knew I needed a dog with a strong foundation in obedience; I wouldn't be very good at housebreaking, keeping off of furniture, chewing, running away with the leash -- and all of those "cute" things that puppies do. After literally years of talking about it, I took a chance and trusted the judgment and skill of Emily Richardson at Alabama Canine. She suggested a puppy with just the right temperament, and then that puppy stayed with her for board and train for a few months. My cuz and I picked him up last Sunday, and then started the 4 day, almost 1800 mile drive home to Las Vegas. He was PERFECT! He spent all day in SUV in his crate, entertaining himself better than most adults on such a long drive. No whining, no barking, no accidents, nothing. He had his deer antler and his squeaky toy....and he really was perfect. Each night at the hotel he always let us know he had to go outside to do his biz. Even though he is still a puppy, and everyday was something new with brand new people, he was always happy and loving -- he LOVES people! We got home two days ago, and he has settled in as if he's lived in Vegas his whole life :-). I asked Emily to train him for the pool in addition to his obedience training....and he is swimming laps! We all have so much fun just watching him chase his ball in the water. But most importantly....Emily spent the time on pick-up day going thru his training with me, wrote down all I needed to know about transferring his training to me, and off we went. Now that we are home, we practice his training every day, and he is so much better behaved than I ever hoped for. Took to his doggie door immediately for the outside biz. Finally, I want to say that Emily texted (is that a word?) me pictures, updates and little videos of his training almost every day -- and it really may have been every single day. I'm so grateful to her and Alabama Canine for my beautiful well-behaved puppy. Sally Miller

They re awesome. They have done a great job with boarding and grooming my golden. My dog is…read morealways happy and In a sweet mood when I return home. She gets to okay outside and sleep inside.

We have taken our dog Memphis here twice for training/boarding and we are thrilled with the…read moreresults! Nicole and Derek are so knowledgeable and do an incredible job with him. He is well taken care of and is loved so much by them! We received text messages, pictures and videos that kept us up to date with his progress. The follow up emails are fantastic and help us continue to train him at home. We can't say enough great things about this business. If you need a place to board your dog or get some training as you board your dog - Big River Kennels is the BEST!

Our dogs enjoyed a great week at Big River! They had daily nature walks and cuddles and cookies at…read morenight. We will definitely send the to Big River again! Nicole and Derek are so good with our pups. They sent us pictures of our dogs activities during the week which gave us peace of mind that the dogs were happy and receiving good care. Thanks!!

Dale Buchanan is a top notch dog trainer! He comes to your house for one-on-one training with your…read moredog. Dale is reliable, on time, and communicates well. He worked with our 3-year-old French bulldog and taught me so many invaluable skills to bring out Louis Mac's potential. I learned the importance of mental stimulation and problem-solving to keep our dog out of mischief. Dale helped me to find what Louis enjoys doing, which "rewards" motivate Louis, and all along the way, Dale was there to demonstrate and to provide valuable feedback. I highly recommend Top Gun Dog Training with Dale Buchanan.

Dale has a natural understanding of dog behavior. Our dogs progressed with each lesson. From simple…read morecommands to more complex, they learned better self-control and problem solving. Utilizing positive reinforcement, we have helped them to develop better impulse control. With Dale's suggestions, our dogs now enjoy and stimulate their minds with dog puzzles, lick mats and agility sticks. We were amazed how simple redirecting of our thinking helped our pups advance. If you follow his lead, (no pun intended) and put in the work, you too will get results. Thanks again Dale!

I would recommend Clint to anyone who needs his services. Great guy who 100% knows what he is…read moredoing. Our German Shepherd Lilah would agree too. It is actually amazing watching him work. Rob and Edie Rowsey

Clint worked with our fear-reactive Malinois over the past month and she is far more relaxed, her…read moredemeanor is better, and we are able to go off-leash with her now in public settings, which was never possible before. Before, she was unable to be near other dogs, couldn't let her off leash unless we were completely alone, and constantly worried about her in public. He taught us how to correctly read her and understand her so we could then set her up for success. He used lots of desensitization, counter-conditioning, and reinforcing positive decisions to communicate to her the correct response to things that scared her. We are able to reinforce her trust in us now, and now have gained priceless knowledge for both ourselves and her. She has been able to greatly reduce any anxiety and stress she has and we now have a much stronger bond and can see a visible difference in her. We are thrilled with the work Clint did with her and how he gave her and us the training to allow her to live in a much happier, stress-free, and confident place.

First time foster fail dog owner here. (Thanks pandemic) I'm pretty clueless. But the staff has…read morebeen amazing. Started my baby at daycare and LOVE that I could see a picture of her or a short video on snap chat. I quickly became THAT pet mom with daycare screen shots on her phone she sent to friends. The drop off and pickup is very quick and easy. When I realized I would need to board her last minute, I called and they were very accommodating. My baby seems happy and tired when she leaves there. And all too eager, in my opinion, to jump out of the car when we arrive. The owner is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a clean indoor daycare or place to board their pup.

Wags is a top notch place. Staff is amazing and really care about our pets. My labradoodle has had…read moresome brutal haircuts due to groomers not being knowledgeable about doodle hair. Wags listens to what you want and discusses what will work best for your animal. Merritt and her staff are great!

Long story short: Capitol K-9 is the best, and Brian Costelloe is THE GO-TO GUY for dog training!…read more We are expecting our first child in July and just moved back home to Alabama from DC. To prepare for the baby, we needed help with some basic training reinforcement for our two year old Goldendoodle, Maggie. She's a very smart girl, but very stubborn, and after countless hours of research, we found Capitol K-9. Thank God we did. We are amazed with Brian's work on our dog's behavior, obedience and overall temperament since her ten-day training session with him. Worth every penny- and his prices are super reasonable to begin with. As any dog owner, we really missed our girl while she was gone. But Brian stayed in regular communication with us about her progress, and we loved getting videos and pictures from him. This was so important to us and she clearly loved Uncle Brian and because he treated her like one of his own. After her initial training session, we're looking forward to bringing her back to Brian for an advanced training session sometime in the near future. Do yourself a favor and call Brian- you'll be so glad you did!

From the owner: At Capitol K-9 I train everything from house pets to Police K-9s. If you have a dog that doesn't…read morelisten, disobedient, doesn't come when called contact me Brian Costelloe I can help! PLEASE remember that young puppies around 12 to 14 weeks old are MUCH easier to train than adult dogs. I offer 1 on 1 training and I also offer a 10 day "Board & Train" program for obedience training.

I can't imagine life without having worked with Carolyn to train my dog, Ollie. She helped make…read moresure Ollie was well behaved both on leash and off. We started with a series of weekly Zoom meetings to practice leash skills before moving to in-person classes to practice off-leash skills. Carolyn would leave us with things to practice during the week and followup with an article that provided extra information in writing. Then the next week, we'd demonstrate how well the new skills were coming, she'd offer feedback, and then we'd move on to the next body of skills. By the end of the classes, I felt comfortable taking Ollie to the park for hikes or the beach for walks. I lean on her training and email advice when tackling new skills like heeling alongside the bike. And to say one more thing: she is developing a very strong community of well behaved off leash dogs that meet regularly for group walks and dog to dog socializing. I never imagined this is the training or community I would leave with when engaging Carolyn for training. I simply wanted a dog that wouldn't jump on visitors, now I have a dog that I can confidently take on trips and out to lunch. I'm forever grateful!

Carolyn is fantastic! My Jack Russell terrier, Molly, was anxious, slightly neurotic, and did not…read moreget along with other dogs. After just one lesson, I learned what I could do to reduce her anxiety, and WOW what a difference in Molly. We only needed one lesson, and within weeks, Molly's behavior had improved so drastically that she was able to go to group play and not snap at other dogs! On walks, she no longer pulls or barks at other dogs. In the house, she's no longer a maniac! Thanks to Carolyn, Molly can relax! We join Carolyn on her group walks--a great time for Molly to socialize and mind her manners while learning to ignore distractions. I HIGHLY recommend taking your dog to Carolyn--puppy, adult, whatever, you will see a difference in your dog's behavior!