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Dogwise Academy is a great place to find the perfect trainer for your pet. Our experience with Njoud as our English bulldog's trainer was absolutely wonderful! She is a very dedicated and a professional trainer. Chato(our dog) came home after a 5 week training session knowing commands, basic obedience and less reactive to triggers. We were very pleased with our trainer Njoud and recommend her highly.

Rene has greatly helped and continues to help our puppy become an obedient little girl that two old people can manage. We’re grateful for her help with Coco. Rene’s assisted in potty tracing and commands to help control behavior. She also designed a schedule that has greatly helped get Coco on track. Thank you, Rene.

I planned a trip to Oregon and needed a trustworthy place to board my dog Freddy, a 6-year old rescue with a history of abuse and abandonment coupled with a seizure disorder. He was adopted during the COVID pandemic and missed out on essential training, especially because I am a first-time dog parent. Freddy filled the empty space in my heart that was vacant after my son moved to Oregon. In my efforts to love and protect Freddy, I thought I was giving him opportunities to show leadership and independence. I was delighted to see that Freddy made different choices on every walk. He continually stopped to "smell the roses" and pee on every bush. He could even communicate when he disagreed with me by stiffening his legs and refusing to move. Unfortunately he later communicated disagreement by snarling, baring his teeth and charging toward anyone who threatened to take what he believed belonged to him, including my bed. I had horrible back aches, and everyone who visited was afraid of him. I came to realize that Freddy needed more then a place to board him. I needed the expertise of a professional dog trainer to help undo the mess I created. I knew Freddy loved me, but I needed him to follow commands and to respect me ... and he didn't. After searching websites for trainers, I found a review of Dogwise Academy on bark.com. The decision to enroll Freddy in a one-month boarding and training program to address his anxiety and aggression was one of the best decisions I have made. After completing a comprehensive assessment, his trainer, Tressie contacted me to discuss our needs, describe the program and answer questions. On day 1, Tressie came to my home and observed how Freddy interacted. During the month he was gone, I received weekly written reports and daily video clips showing his progress. I had daily opportunities to chat or ask questions online. Freddy was continuously and systematically exposed to people and dogs in Tressie's home and in the community. I watched in amazement as Freddy learned to NOT react, and later to even approach strangers and to stand/sit in PLACE without reacting to other dogs that invaded his space. He learned to LEAVE IT when he approached barking dogs during a walk, to sleep in his kennel at night instead of my bed, to walk beside me when told to WALK, and to take my lead. When Tressie brought him home, she spent hours patiently teaching me the skills needed to promote carry over of his newly acquired behaviors to my home. She remains available to me in case I need help through a chat set up on What's App. Tressie will return in a few weeks to follow up on our training. It has only been a week, but the change is enormous. I only regret I didn't do it sooner. I am forever grateful to the Dogwise Academy team, and especially to Tressie for her expertise, compassion and patience. I'm not the perfect parent, and Freddy is not the perfect dog. We still make mistakes, but I now have a skill set to recognize when I messed up, and how to fix it ... and I have the support of our Dogwise Academy team.

We are so happy with our puppy’s training program Robert is an excellent and caring trainer. He kept us informed about our puppy’s daily routine. She came back very calm and well mannered. Robert took care and trained her as his own. Thank you for an excellent experience! I will recommend Dogwise Academy training and Robert to anyone who needs help with dog training.

Rina was so great. Roxy our baby came back such a great dog. Her manners that we were worried about came back well addressed obviously first day back your dog is excited to see you but even then WOW!!

Lauren from Dog Wise is an exceptional dog trainer who truly goes above and beyond for her clients and their furry companions. She worked wonders with Draco, addressing multiple behavioral issues with patience and positive reinforcement. One of Draco's biggest challenges was loose leash walking and marking everything during walks, but under Lauren's guidance, he made remarkable progress. Her positive reinforcement techniques and tailored training strategies helped Draco understand proper leash manners and curb his marking behavior effectively. Lauren's support extended beyond the walking routine. She assisted Draco in staying in his place cot and also providing advice to alleviate his fears, to help foster a more confident and relaxed demeanor in him. Despite Draco's initial apprehension of his new situation, Lauren's patience and compassion made him feel safe and supported throughout the training process. What I truly loved about this process was that Lauren was commitment to keeping in constant communication. She kept me and my family updated with videos, pictures, and progress reports every day, ensuring transparency and peace of mind. This level of involvement not only reassured me but also showcased Lauren's genuine care and dedication to her work. Thanks to Lauren's expertise and support, Draco underwent his first big steps in a remarkable transformation. Although he is trying to challenge me in this shift of power his behavior has improved and are a testament to Lauren's guidance and genuine passion for helping dogs and their owners thrive. And she has reassured me she will be a text message away if I have any concerns or questions. I would definitely recommend Lauren from Dog Wise to anyone seeking professional, compassionate, and effective dog training services.

Luis was a godsend. I had nothing but a great time with Luis as he was able to turn my Pomsky from this maniac on a leash that would pull nonstop and have massive separation anxiety if I just stepped into another room to this what I would like to call now, a dog, my friend, and I have to say that if it wasn’t for Luis Coming in and such a short notice I don’t know what I would’ve done

My 8 month old Corgi, Frankie, spent 2 weeks with Luis working on potty training and loose leash training. So far, Frankie has had 0 accidents in our apartment and is a significantly better walker on the streets of NYC. Luis was always responsive and is clearly experienced in dog training. He also took plenty of time with us at drop off to go through training techniques and answer our questions. Would recommend Luis and DogWise!