Pet Boarding Training near Schenectady

“The ladies at primitive dog are wonderful!! We have boarded our labradoodle with them multiple times. We always pick up a very happy dog. It’s so nice to know he’s staying with caring people who teaching as one of their own while we are away. Couldn’t recommend them more if you’re looking for a trusted place!“

“I am using invincible fence for my three dogs, one cat, and now my potbelly pig. They are all so happy! Nicole was helpful at the store, readjusting one of the dog collars and helping me figure out the settings for my pig“

“Reasons for 5 stars for All Dawgs: 1) Effective, 2) Humane, 3) Friendly, 4) Fun, 5) Accommodating.

In February I had an aggressive 5 yo mini-Aussie that hated other dogs and bit me 2x. Four short months later I now have a dog that pays attention to me even in the presence of other dogs and doesn't growl even when I pick up a piece of steak from between her front paws. And best of all, she's never been happier or more confident.

Poppy loves people but she began developing resource guarding and leash reactivity as a puppy. She breezed through puppy class but remained unusually dominant and willful (not my first dog, or even my first herding dog.) I hired a professional trainer recommended by my vet. His methods were effective in the short run but so harsh it left her with trachea damage and put me off professional training.

Summer 2023 I finally decided I had to find another professional. I was wary. I did my homework and enrolled in All Dawgs in-home dog-to--human aggression training. Before that could start Poppy bit me hard, really attacked me, when I absentmindedly reached for her bone from under a chair just a few hours after she tore her second ACL. Yes, she was in pain, but the aggression was not new.

Her aggression worsened over the long post-surgery convalescence. She lunged at me more than once when I tried to put her cone back on, teeth bared. I was heartbroken and afraid.

When she was well enough for training, I was nearly bitten again trying to muzzle train her (my fault). LuAnn was so great about it. She gave me another week to train muzzle-train her, which I did per their video. It was our first triumph. Our first at-home lesson was in late February 2024. Results were immediate. No joke. The progress was so fast I began to practice without her muzzle by the end of the first week. I also enrolled her in Reactive Rover (muzzled), a class with other leash reactive dogs. Scary.

Poppy graduated from both aggression classes with gold stars and a new attitude. We followed up with a Dawg Manners, a regular obedience class with other dogs in the room. I felt imposter syndrome, pretending she was just another dog. But she was great. She growled a little when a puppy bounded into her personal space, but a small verbal correction was all she needed. In fact, she began looking forward to going to All Dawgs. At this point she jumps out of the car with great excitement and would bound through the front door if she had her way.

We are now in Real World Obedience, a class that meets at remote locations like parks. On the very first day of class somebody's loose puppy crashed directly into Poppy at full speed (of all the dogs in that park!). No warning. Bam! Both the instructor and I nearly had a heart attack. Poppy was surprised but showed no aggression and settled right down. What a test. What a triumph!

We're also taking Intermediate Obedience. Poppy is calm, obedient, even relaxed in a closed room with half a dozen other dogs. She still likes her personal space, but it's three feet, not thirty feet.

Poppy finally has the owner she needs and I have the dog I knew she could be. Thank you, All Dawgs.“

“I took my long haired cat to get groomed today by their groomer named Cat or Kat. The staff was super friendly, the service took less time than expected, and I found the pricing to be very fair considering what was done. I can already tell my boy feels a lot better and is matte free!“

“Liz was Absolutely amazing !!! She has the knowledge, the tools and the expertise to help anyone With their fur babies !
Her love for animals shows threw
Honestly, she has worked wonders for our Golden doodle and our family
I am so happy that I found her and Highly recommend her !!!
Nicole HAusmann- Testo“

“Amazing staff and very helpful, always very polite too. Normally I dread any type of socialization but here they are just great and take good care of your pet to boot“

“Brought my puppy here for a first time experience and they were great with him! Will be back“

“Love it here. Have been going for 2 years about. We've gone from puppy class to obedience and now agility. Love the club and the people.“

“Dr. Diane exotics is great! Operated on my ferret Hammie and has seen my husband's tegu. Just be on time as their policy is strict regarding late arrivals.“

“We love this puppy day care! Cory is awesome and our puppy loves her time there. She gets excellent care and lots of exercise during the day.“