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Pet Behavior Help

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 75 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(75) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Pet Behavior Help
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Puppy Programs
Reviews
75

What recent reviews say

Owners consistently report serious behavior improvements after working with Valerie and the team. Whether handling anxiety, reactivity, or basic obedience, they describe structured home exercises, thoughtful one-on-one guidance, and trainers who listen to each dog's history before prescribing a plan.

Classes span puppies through rally and agility, with owners praising instructors Allie, Julie, Stacy, and Preston by name. Dogs return excited; owners feel they understand their pets better. Reasonable pricing for the expertise offered.

Praised for
  • behavior problem expertise and results
  • trainers understand each dog's individual needs
  • clear practical homework and exercises
  • strong bond-building with owner
  • excellent instructors across disciplines
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Best for: Dogs with anxiety, reactivity, or fear; owners seeking long-term behavioral partnership and training foundation.

Strengths

  • behavior specialist with expertise in anxiety and reactivity
  • trainers adapt to each dog's individual challenges
  • structured homework between sessions
  • multiple class levels and dog sports (agility, rally, nose work)

Worth knowing

  • Valerie is a certified canine behavior specialist with Duke degree
  • Instructors named: Valerie, Allie Shrock, Julie, Stacy, Preston
  • Services include in-home private lessons, group obedience, agility, rally, nose work, parkour
  • Owners report measurable improvement in anxiety, leash reactivity, barking, and focus within weeks to months
  • Dogs return excited to the facility

What reviews say by service

Training Programs
Private and group classes praised for clear instruction, individual adaptability, and measurable behavioral results.
Puppy Programs
Puppy classes described as very good; foundation work prepares puppies for dog sports.
Daycare & Boarding
Not clearly evidenced in reviews; facility mentioned as a place dogs return excited to, but no daycare-specific review content.
Pet Sitter
Not evidenced in reviews.
Dog Walker
Not evidenced in reviews.
Pickup & Drop-off
Not evidenced in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.79 average across the 72 training programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
73
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3
1
2
1
1
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Contact

Address
5410 Wendell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Last verified 2026-07-20

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 trainingPrivate lessonsBehavior helpPuppy classesObedience classesAgility classesAgility field practice passesRally

Credentials claimed:Certified canine behavior specialist

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Can trainers help with separation anxiety or reactivity?
Yes. Multiple owners report Valerie and the team successfully address anxiety, barking, reactivity, and fear through private lessons and structured home exercises. One owner noted significant improvement in her dog's separation anxiety within weeks.
Does the facility offer classes and private lessons?
Yes. Pet Behavior Help offers both. Classes include obedience, agility, rally, nose work, and puppy classes. Private lessons are available for dogs with specific behavioral challenges.
Do the trainers teach dog sports?
Yes. Owners praise the Rally and agility instructors, and note that the training builds a foundation for dogs to enter and compete in dog sports trials.

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Last updated 2026-07-20