Dog Woods Training Center - Memphis, Tennessee

Maria Bortters

Dogwoods Training I have been going here since I got my first dog in 1999-2000. Those ladies are the best and always will be. Now I’m taking one of my pups and our trainer is the son. He is just a personable as the owners. Just a great bunch. We are in beginners obedience. They have advanced and agility training too. They even have a one on one class and will keep your pet while they train them. My goal is the AKC good citizens award. Ha-Ha ...with my guys that’s a stretch. But Dogwoods is the ones to get us there. I will be updating this review on how well Shelby completes the beginner class.

Alishia Jones

The best place for dog training. Lisa was my obedience teacher and she has so much knowledge. This isn't a petco dog training class. The people who teach here have years and years of experience. They offer so many different courses to take with your dog. Scent work, conformation, agility, obedience all levels and threpy dog.

Lisa Erickson

Best dog training anywhere. Last year we took in a 2 1/2-year-old shelter dog who had been on her own, probably the whole time, very independent and strong willed to survive. We hired a personal trainer (quite costly) to come to the home, and we Worked with her as he directed and Hera did not learn anything. Fast forward one year to a gentleman at the Dog Park who recommended Dog woods. For the low fee that was charged we figured what the heck let’s give it a try. They were wonderful. The trainer was very personal, small class size, and like I said, very economical. Hera is a brand new and transformed dog and a pleasure to have around.

Thank you, Dog Woods,
Lisa & Hera

Katrina M.

I was referred to DogsWoods by a friend who brought her puppy here nearly 30 years ago. The way she talked about them and the improvement she saw in her puppy, I had to give them a call ... and oh, am I overjoyed that I did! My 5-month old puppy started the puppy training class in March 2017 at 3-months and graduated 6-weeks later. At first, she was a bit of a "tough cookie" and the puppy training classes have been the most helpful in getting a very energetic and sometimes stubborn puppy to behave and pay attention. Donna and Michael are both encouraging even "training" me, for a lack of better words, to be patient and remain consistent in my training with her. In addition to the intro puppy training class, my puppy goes to Day Training where she receives additional hands-on training and socialization. I just appreciate the time and attention both Donna and Michael have given my sweet little girl. It's because of their knowledge, skills, and care that I am seeing great improvements in my puppy's behavior. They make training fun for our furry-loved ones. Whenever I pick my puppy up after a day's training, Michael gives me a report on how she did for the day and even providing suggestions to work on at home. You can tell that this is not just a business for them, but it's their passion. You can be assured that they will treat your puppy as one of their own. Thank you Donna and Michael for all of do and have done for my little girl!

T

Almost finished the beginner class with our 5.5 month lab pup & can really tell the improvement. Micheal is a good teacher & seems that he wants you to be successful with training & working with your dog - to make your experience with your dog a good one. He offers individual guidance and he even offered an extra class to address specific issues. He expects students (both person & dog) to do the “homework” of daily exercises. We will continue to attend more classes with Dog Woods to work on our Hazelnut.

Teresa Gieschen

I just finished the beginning obedience with my 7 month old puppy and will be returning for the next level of training. I appreciate Donna and her kind, knowledgable and flexible approach to training. The classes were fun and easy to incorporate at home. I can't recommend Dog Woods enough.

Cyndi Jordan

Wish I could rate it higher than a 5! We love everything about Dogwoods - makes the drive worth it!

My 11 month old schnoodle does a happy dance when I ask him if he wants to go to school! We've taken obedience, agility, and nose work classes and will soon add the rally and therapy dog classes.

Best of all, he attends day training twice a week where they reinforce what we've been working on in class as well as working on my personal goals for him. He also gets lots of socialization time. He LOVES Donna and Michael (I may be a tiny bit jealous! ) They are amazingly talented, have years of experience, provide lots of love, praise, encouragement and reinforcement. They are always willing to answer any question and appear to truly care about your dog.

Jackie Morton

Dog Woods saved me! Having a new puppy who is growing fast and soon to be 70 lbs plus, I needed help to guide all this puppy energy. Counter surfing, darting out any open door, jumping on everyone that enters, ignoring us when we call her, obsessed with tearing up paper, inability to walk on a leash are a few of her annoying puppy behaviors. With Fred only 4 months old, I enrolled her in beginner obedience class. First 2 classes Fred was arguably the worse in the class. I reiterated the training we learned in our one hour classes by taking 15-20 minutes 4-5 days a week. After only 6 weeks, Fred now heels on leash, sits and stays on command, greets visitors without jumping on them, and comes (most) of the time she is called. My friends and family are so impressed with how well behaved Fred has become in such a short time. Little effort with great gains. When someone knocks on the door, we simple tell Fred to sit. I am so impressed with how Donna at Dogwoods has helped us make Fred such a good puppy. Having a well behaved puppy makes us want Fred involved in everything we do. I am so impressed with Fred's progress, we are enrolling in the intermediate class. Can't wait to see Fred polish up her good puppy skills!