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Ani's Boarding & Care
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Daycare & BoardingDog Walker
Off Leash K9 - Raleigh Durham
Training ProgramsPuppy ProgramsDog Walker
- Services
- Training Programs, Puppy Programs, Dog Walker
- Reviews
- 396
What recent reviews say
Owners report transformative two-week board-and-train results under trainers like Maggie, Denise, and Liberty, with dogs leaving as confident heelers and listeners. The program stands apart for daily photo and video updates, handover lessons that teach the owner how to continue training, and trainers who genuinely care-including one who met an owner at the vet when a dog had GI upset.
Praised for
- trainers care deeply and stay invested
- board-and-train transforms behavior in 2 weeks
- daily video updates keep owners informed
- teaches owners, not just dogs
- professional expertise and clear communication
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Best for: owners of high-energy or strong-willed dogs, families needing board-and-train programs
Strengths
- trainers teach owners the framework to continue at home
- daily progress photos and videos during boarding
- personalized training matched to breed and energy level
- attentive care even during health emergencies
Worth knowing
- Trainer Maggie handles high-energy, intelligent dogs and recommends activities like dock diving and scent work
- Trainer Denise Shepherd conducts private lessons and board-and-train with daily updates
- Trainer Liberty Craig holds a degree in animal health and behavior, former vet tech
- Trainers provide daily video and photo updates during two-week board-and-train programs
- Staff offer handover training sessions where owners learn to reinforce commands consistently
- One trainer accompanied owner to vet appointment when dog had health issue during stay
What reviews say by service
- Training Programs
- Two-week board-and-train transforms leash pulling, focus, and obedience; trainers teach owners the framework to continue
- Puppy Programs
- Reviews mention nine-month-old labs and puppy consultation services; limited specific detail on puppy-only programs
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.79 average across the 72 training programs businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:00-21:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00-21:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00-21:00
- Thursday
- 08:00-21:00
- Friday
- 08:00-21:00
- Saturday
- 08:00-21:00
- Sunday
- 08:00-21:00
As listed on Google.
From their website
Services listed
Dog Obedience TrainingBoard and Train ProgramsDog Behavior ModificationPrivate LessonsDistraction-Proof TrainingOff-Leash ObedienceBasic Obedience (4 Private Lessons)Basic & Advanced Obedience (8 Private Lessons)
Operating:over 10 years
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Common questions
- Will I learn how to train my dog after board-and-train?
- Yes. Trainers provide handover training sessions and teach you the command system, markers, and reinforcement method they used. Owners report feeling confident continuing training at home.
- Do you send updates while my dog is in training?
- Yes. Trainers send daily photos and video updates showing progress and how your dog responds to training.
- What areas do you serve?
- Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Smithfield, Rocky Mount, and Hillsborough, according to their website.
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