Reviews
Testimonials from past & current clients
“I have been to many dog trainers in the area and Grant is absolutely the best around. Grant is skilled, thoughtful, incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, and extremely patient - with pets and owners alike. He helped me set realistic goals for training and my pet's behavior that fit into my lifestyle, and he gave me tools and options to work with my dog independently and long-term, in addition to during our training sessions. Grant saved my relationship with my large, very reactive, very excitable dog.
I began working with Grant in early 2023. I was at my wit's end with my dog, who was highly reactive to everything while on leash outdoors - dogs, vehicles, cats, large birds, etc. I had been to several classes and trainers who were not able to provide helpful solutions adapted to my dog's types of behaviors. I began seeing a veterinary behaviorist who prescribed medication for my dog and required that we work with a trainer that met their standards - they were pleased with Grant's professionalism, high level of knowledge, and force-free approach. His approach is tailored and responsive to the pet and owners, unlike other trainers I've been to who have a one-size-fits-all approach and blame the pet when it doesn't work.
Grant coached me through the most difficult challenge yet with my dog - moving into a household with two cats. Me, my vets, and my partner thought my dog would never be able to co-exist peacefully with cats because of his high reactivity, large size, and reactions to cats outdoors. But Grant somehow just knew that he would. He coached us through every single step, providing in-person support and phone consultations, and cheering us along as we made progress. My dog has now been not just co-existing but thriving with his two new cat best friends. I owe Grant so much and I will be forever grateful!”
— Dana H. (Dog Training Client)
“We had the joy of working with Grant since September 2022 and have since learned so much from him. He has so much knowledge about working with dogs, integrating them into a home, dealing with reactivity and on top of that has a heart of gold. Our reactive anxious girl came to adore him and would watch him out the window after a training session, as well as love her time boarded with him and his resident dog Indy. When it came time to say our goodbyes to her he went above and beyond and was available via text during the transition as well as the initial week of grief. He will always be our first call when things come up with our dogs or foster pups and our whole family could not recommend Grant more for any family seeking training for their rescue.”
— Ness Y. (Dog Training Client)
“Grant has been so helpful in assisting us with our new adopted dog. He was knowledgeable and skilled with our 3 year old dog, which we had adopted from Barcs. Grant assessed our home situation to help us integrate our new pup into our household, which includes 2 cats, and taught us commands that will help us to foster a harmonious household. Our pup loved Grant immediately. We highly recommend his services.”
— Laura S. (Dog Training Client)
“Grant is the best dog walker I could have asked for. He is reliable, responsive, professional, considerate, and flexible. It takes a very special (and strong) person to care for my large, reactive, and energetic dog, and Grant does an exceptional job. Grant goes above and beyond, not just walking my dog but avoiding triggers, noting behaviors, and giving positive reinforcement for good behavior. He also takes the most incredible photos which capture my dog's personality perfectly, and leaves detailed summaries that are extremely helpful in managing my reactive dog's behavior. I cannot say enough good things about Grant.”
— Dana H. (Dog Walking Client)
“Grant was FANTASTIC! He house-sat with our 2 yorkies. He took them for daily walks, played fetch and kept them on their daily routine. Both dogs seemed happy to have Grant stay with them. We will definitely use him again!”
— Stacy C. (House Sitting Client)
“Grant was amazing during an overnight stay with our reactive pup! Constant updates on how things were going, extremely communicative, and very knowledgeable on how to interact with/navigate our reactive dog. Thank you grant! Will book again!”
— Keagan Y. (House Sitting & Dog Walking Client)
“Grant made fast friends with my cat who's normally very shy around strangers. He sends detailed updates and lots of photos, and was great about watching the litter boxes since my cat has had urinary issues in the past. I was able to relax on vacation knowing my cat was in excellent hands and I won't hesitate to work with Grant again in the future. Thank you!”
— Suzanne L. (Cat Care Client)
“Could not be happier or more grateful with the care that Grant provided for our dog and cats (and goldfish). Our dog is reactive and not fond of strangers so it has been difficult to find care for her over the years. The detailed updates and photos were so appreciated. He also fit in a last-minute extra visit when it appeared that our dog was anxious about her family being gone! Thank you so so much!”
— Jasika S. (Drop-in Visits Client)
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