Preparing dogs for the Good Life. Your dog stays in a loving home while training, we bring them back in great shape with newfound skills. (Plus, we're in touch daily with report cards, videos & more!)Fast hands-on dog training with top trainers in their homes. Real results in 2-4 weeks that kickstart dogs learning and replicate the very home environments that make them feel safe, loved, and supported.Locations:California (Greater Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area), Connecticut, Florida (Miami, Orlando, Tampa), Massachussets, New Jersey, New York (NYC Area), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Metro Area), and more locations coming soon!
Dogwise Academy (dogwiseacademy.com) has 271 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Also known as
dogwiseacademy.com
Website
dogwiseacademy.com
Category
Cats & Dogs
Location
Sheridan, Wyoming
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
About these reviews
Replies
The company replied to 76% of reviews.
Latest
Most recent review: October 2026.
Edits
Reviews are shown as their authors wrote them. The company can reply, but cannot edit them.
Score
This company cannot pay to remove reviews or change its score.
I had Kristopher as Elliott’s trainer. It was so hard for him to leave for a five week period. Voila new and improved Elliott. Kristopher communicated every day and answered my questions. Elliott is going to be psa dog and I needed more control. Thanks to Dogwise and Kristopher for a positive outcome.
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 29, 2024
Hi Janet! We’re so grateful for your trust in our trainer Kristopher and our company. It’s been a treat to see the progress that your dog Elliot made with Kristopher! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and thank you for being part of our Dogwise family!
TA
Tammy
So I guess when Dogwise doesn't agree…
So I guess when Dogwise doesn't agree with your review they just flag it, so no negative reviews show up.it. Ha. This was by far the worst experience ever!! I sent a 30+ pd bag of dog food with my 2 girl, who have very healthy appetites, the bag came home after 2 wks with barely a quarter of the bag gone. So for 2 wks my girls went hungry. We were told the trainer would only have our girls there. Only to find out the trainer has 2 grown dogs, and was training another one. We actually recieved a video where in it you could see the trainers 2 big dogs ganging up and pinning our baby up against a wall. We ask for 3 simple task to be taught, not only did this not happen but they forgot the commands they already knew. The owner offered 2 extra 1 hr classes. Come on what are you gonnaaccomplish in 4 hrs you couldn't accomplish in 2 wks. My concerns were met with double talk and the inability to fully process the gravity of the situation in a pet parents eyes.
Response from Dogwise AcademyMay 6, 2024
Hi Tammy
We appreciate your message, although we must address some discrepancies in your claims.
Firstly, regarding your suggestion that we flag reviews we disagree with, we assure you that we handle all feedback, positive or negative, with equal seriousness. However, reviews that contain false information or violate our guidelines are subject to moderation.
Regarding your concerns about your dogs' food consumption during their stay with us, we take the nutrition and well-being of all animals in our care very seriously. Our records show that your dogs were provided with appropriate food portions throughout their stay, and we have no evidence to support your claim of them going hungry, further dogs are weighed every week in training and results are reported in weekly & end of program reports.
Additionally, you mentioned that you were under the impression that only your dogs would be present during the training sessions. While we strive to provide individualised attention to each pet, it's not uncommon for trainers to have other animals present for socialisation and training purposes. Rest assured, the safety and comfort of all animals in our care are always our top priorities.
Regarding the training tasks and commands, we have reviewed our records and found that our trainers diligently worked with your dogs to teach the requested tasks. However, progress can vary depending on various factors, including the dog's temperament, age and responsiveness. We apologize if your expectations were not fully met, but we assure you that our trainers always strive to deliver high-quality service.
In response to your concerns, we offered four additional one-hour training sessions with a different trainer as a gesture of goodwill. We hope this demonstrates our commitment to addressing any issues and ensuring a positive experience for you and your pets.
We value honest feedback and strive to address any concerns promptly and professionally. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Dogwise Academy
LI
Lindsay
Dogwise and Doribeth did the best job…
Dogwise and Doribeth did the best job with our puppy. We really appreciated all of the communication and professionalism. Our pup had the best time with Doribeth while she socialized and learned. She came back home trained and well behaved.
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 16, 2024
Hi there Lindsay! Thanks for taking time to write this review about your experience with our trainer Doribeth. We have loved seeing your pup's progress over the course of the program, and we’re so happy to have fulfilled your dog training needs! Thanks for being part of our Dogwise family.
PM
Paola M.
My havapoo Chloe was training with…
My havapoo Chloe was training with Luis. He was great at keeping me updated on her training. He would send pictures and videos. After a 4 week training she came back a changed dog. She has gained confidence and is a work in progress. Her main issue is separation anxiety, she just got back so I have been following Luis’s guidance. I’m really happy with the training. Luis is very patient and willing to answer any questions you may have . I highly recommend Luis Gutierrez.
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 13, 2024
Hey Paola! We’re so happy to hear about your positive experience with our trainer Luis and your pup Chloe. We are so glad that you’re part of our Dogwise family, and look forward to your continued support! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it.
CN
CN
Dog wise Academy flagged my initial…
Dog wise Academy flagged my initial review for use of “harmful or illegal content” which is ironic because that is essentially what they’ve done.
I will not be silenced, and will try to save any dogs, and dog owners I can from this pain. Please see the review for yourself.
I wish I read these reviews before trusting their google ones.
I had a terrible experience with Dogwise, which was surprising since I chose them based on their reviews. I am writing this review to help prevent another dog and owner from experiencing what we did.
The only thing I would recommend is to read their terms and conditions (T&Cs) carefully. They state that you automatically agree to their terms by simply being on their website. Their T&Cs also state that they are not responsible for any outcome of their service, even if your dog comes back untrained, mistreated, or dies under their care. They do not offer any compensation for any of the above.
Unfortunately, my 9-month-old puppy fell victim to some of these issues. My dog was under the care of Michael from Dogwise for 5 weeks. She returned untrained, underweight, sick with worms, matted, and smelling of a foul odor and cigarettes. In addition, all of our belongings that we provided came back dirty, or not at all.
My dog already knew basic commands when she went to Dogwise, but everything I requested for them to work on was disregarded. They even sent me follow-up training materials with links that didn't work.
When I brought all of these issues up to Dogwise, they disregarded my proof and tried to gaslight me into believing that my claims were not valid. The owner, Sean, is rude, unprofessional, and handled this case in a terrible manner.
The service cost $5,000, but after all the vet bills, replacing the items that were never returned or damaged, and professionally removing matting, I ended up spending over $6,000.
I tried to get my lawyer to settle a mediation since I was being ignored, but instead of working with us, Dogwise came back unprofessional and even threatened to charge us for reading any other emails we send them. The CEO Sean also texted me personally harassing me and threatening me after leaving a review.
Please save yourself from this experience and go with a more credible company that treats you and your dog with respect and care.
EP
Eleonora Polli Z.
An amazing training program
I worked with Luis and he was amazing. He respond almost right away and sent a lot of videos and photos of my dog. He also was willing to come back to pick up more of my dogs food. He did an excellent job training my dog and really making it personal. He covered all the training that I asked to be covered, he even did more than what I asked. Overall he was just amazing and was a really good trainer. I loved working with him
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 6, 2024
Hi Eleonora! We’re so grateful for your trust in our trainer Luis and our company. It’s been a treat to see the progress that your dog made with Luis! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and thank you for being part of our Dogwise family!
JC
jack C.
We are so glad we found Dogwise Academy…
We are so glad we found Dogwise Academy Dog Training. Njoud provided a personalized and caring training approach for Daisy since she was a rescue and had some behavioral issues.
Njoud has played a critical role in Daisy’s development into a better-behaved companion. Using positive reinforcement and specific training techniques, The dog training tips Njoud provided were priceless!
Within weeks, Daisy has mastered many basic skills and has continued to learn more. In addition, Njoud provided daily progress texts updates and videos during Daisy’s training so we could learn and see Daisy’s progress. At the end of the training we were provided additional training tool to reinforce what was taught to Daisy. Plus we may reach out to Njoud if Daisy needs any refreshers or updates to her ongoing training.
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 5, 2024
Hey there Jack! Thanks for taking time to write this review about your experience with our trainer Njoud. We have loved seeing Daisy's progress over the course of the program, and we’re so happy to have fulfilled your dog training needs! Thanks for being part of our Dogwise family.
JE
John E.
Training My Puppy
I recently added a 4-month old Golden Retriever. Due to the combination of his hyperactivity and me working full time, I looked for someone to help me to train him. Almost immediately I saw an online advertisement for Dogwise Academy. I called and they answered all of my questions and some I hadn’t thought of. I was bashful about “releasing” my new puppy for 2 weeks, but it was worth it. I received pictures, videos, and general correspondence daily from the training showing the puppy’s progress. I was very pleased with everything that was done and my puppy continues to improve and learn more every day.
Response from Dogwise AcademyFeb 1, 2024
Hey John! We’re so happy to hear about your positive experience with our trainer and your pup. We are so glad that you’re part of our Dogwise family, and look forward to your continued support! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it.