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March 2022 by Rhonda Druck
I have called twice and left a message to find out more and never received a call back. I have also called about 4 other times but no one answered and didn't leave a message. Maybe they have gone out of business.
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February 2022 by Kailee
We filled out the questionnaire and Stephenie responded via email saying she could help remedy the relationship we had with our French Bulldog who has resource guarding issues at home. When we got to class, it was clear Stephenie does not have the proper knowledge to train aggressive Brachycephalic breeds, including our French Bulldog. Firstly, I want to note that our dog is not aggressive in the sense that she lunges and bites for no reason. She is possessive of her food (including her bowl) as well as reactive towards the vacuum, broom, and paper towels (when cleaning floor messes). She will greet everyone, but is in need of manners (e.g. not jumping on people for attention). With that said, classes went well before Stephenie started working with her triggers. Once she began sticking things in our dog’s face, our dog began reacting. She told the class that dog’s learned best in a state of stress, and it was clear she was putting our dog through total distress. Our dog began panting, her face was red, and her eyes were bloodshot. To make a long story short, Stephenie continued working with our dog in this state. Our dog thrashed around and threw herself on her hind legs, trying to get out of her grip. Stephenie tugged the lead and our dog was flipped onto her back, causing her to hit her head on the hard cement. Our dog left class that night with a raised bump on her head. She also recommended a prong collar…Brachycephalic breeds should NOT:1. Be treated with force that they are caused to flip on their backs. The French Bulldog breed is predisposed to spinal injuries and diseases. This was unacceptable.2. Wear prong or choke collars, ever! Frenchies are predisposed to breathing issues and trachea collapses. This puts extreme pressure on the delicate necks of the frenchie and when used with force, can cause extreme injuries.We really needed Stephenie’s help, but we will not put our dog in harms way. No dog deserves to be injured in the process of training, and confronting a reactive dog with tactics that only increase fear and insecurity is not the training approach we would like to take. We will be taking our dog elsewhere where training is focused on positive reinforcement.
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January 2022 by Casey Johnson
High quality dog training for a reasonable price. As a 9-5 full time employee, I appreciate the after work hour dog training times that are offered throughout the week. I took my dog to puppy class here, thinking it was the only class I'd do with my puppy, BUT loved it so much, I've continued to come back for other obedience and Agility classes. Love the quality of service provided and the vibes! 5/5 stars for sure!!!
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August 2021 by Lyn Elkin
What a wonderful place. They truly care about your dog. If you need any help with your dog, Stephanie is right there.
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February 2021 by JD McQueen
Great puppy class by Stephanie. Very knowledgeable instructor!
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March 2020 by Dan Berg
Great, friendly staff. Super knowledgeable, and kind to the animals. Great experience over all.
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March 2020 by Denise Holmes
I've been bringing my dogs here for years, they are excellent trainers!
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February 2020 by Tom Carey
Easy going and friendly! A great experience for our pups!
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February 2020 by Tabathea Lynn
Can't even get a courtesy email or call. Filled out the dog form but many days later no reply. Not sure what the issue is but I am not impressed. Will let my vet know as they are the ones that referred me.
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July 2019 by Cindy Wade
Am going back for third class. Both dog and I continue to learn. Has been a very positive experience.
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July 2019 by Mary Hoeniges
Good choices for your furry pet
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May 2019 by Kimberly Ringle
Stephanie is great at helping you figure out why a dog behaves as it does and finding a solution. Highly recommend them
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April 2019 by Autumn Eipers
My dog Eleanor and I have been going to Creation’s once a week for the past 3 months for obedience classes. I rescued my dog in december and she was not trained, minimally socialized, and partially incontinent. Stephanie and Lori have done an amazing job with helping me train my dog. She is about to get her CGC and is signed up for more classes! I love their way of teaching. They do what works best for the dog, and dont turn away dogs for being reactive, loud, or scared. They educate the class on tools and techniques, as well as teach owners about their dog’s breed. I have an English bulldog, who are known for being stubborn and dont back down in a fight. This helped me learn better ways to work with my girl once they told me more about her. While not every dog fits exactly, they have been very insightful. They are patient and very friendly as well as do work with local shelter dogs! I highly recommend them for any dog training needs.
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February 2019 by Marcos Mendez
The staff was extremely nice. I was able to enroll a pet we had not yet adopted from a shelter. They allowed us to reserve a spot in an upcoming obedience training class AND take advantage of a discount they were offering. We now have our dog (Zion) and are excited to start obedience training classes at Creations soon!
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February 2019 by Rick Laleman
Stephanie and Lori are outstanding. They helped our highly reactive dog reduce her anxiety and function. They focus on the positive while encouraging consistency and timing with a deep understanding of the dog's needs. I recommend them without reservation.
