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Dog Gone Amazing Reviews

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Superb experience with DGA and the owner, Malaika. We took our 4-year old dobie for the 10day advanced board and train just to tune up some foundational skills, etc. Not only did they provide an exceptional training experience but they were very accommodating with our pup's food requirements and they also sent us videos or pictures everyday! We plan on using them in the future for their day-treks and further training.
Calvin Reuter
Calvin Reuter
6 years ago
Excellent facility, great people. Our Newfoundland looks forward to going to "school". Couldn't have found a better fit for my dog.
Karen Kucharski
Karen Kucharski
5 years ago
**UPDATE: Aug. 31, 2018: My husband and I wanted to take our dog hiking off leash and we never did it before. So we scheduled a One On One session with Malaika and we met her at a hiking trail with our dog and with a few of hers. After an hour we learned so much! We now can bring Enzo hiking without worrying about him running away! **We are so thrilled! We found Dog Gone Amazing through our breeder who actually lives in California. We have a 90 pound English Lab and we needed some extra help with leash pulling and just some behavior training. We got Enzo into the 10 day board and train and we are so happy we did. Throughout the Board and Train, they texted us photos and updates of how he was doing and we loved that. They have helped us so much!!! The last day of the training, my husband and I went there so they could train us. We still using the training everyday. It has helped us so much. Because Enzo is an only dog, we now take him to their Trek & Train along with boarding him there when we go on vacation. I like how it's a smaller company so we actually know everyone that works there by name and they are all extremely friendly. Thanks to everyone there, Enzo now is a very social and happy boy. When we leave on vacation, I never have to worry because he is in great hands. Attached are some of the photos they have sent me during his Trek & Train excursions. He loves the hiking and playing with the other dogs. We are so happy that we have found them.
CM SIL
CM SIL
7 years ago
We found Dog Gone Amazing through our breeder who actually lives in California. We have a 90 pound English Lab and we needed some extra help with leash pulling and just some behavior training. We got Enzo into the 10 day board and train and we are so happy we did. Throughout the Board and Train, they texted us photos and updates of how he was doing and we loved that. They have helped us so much!!! The last day of the training, my husband and I went there so they could train us. We still using the training everyday. It has helped us so much. Because Enzo is an only dog, we now take him to their Trek & Train along with boarding him there when we go on vacation. I like how it's a smaller company so we actually know everyone that works there by name and they are all extremely friendly. Thanks to everyone there, Enzo now is a very social and happy boy. When we leave on vacation, I never have to worry because he is in great hands. Attached are some of the photos they have sent me during his Trek & Train excursions. He loves the hiking and playing with the other dogs. We are so happy that we have found them.
Chris Puch
Chris Puch
7 years ago
Dog Gone Amazing found the best tools and techniques to match each of my dogs and QUICKLY handled problem behaviors and taught them new skills. I now have the coolest relationship with my dogs that I never thoughts possible! We go on hikes and I can let them off leash and have 100% worry-free adventures. I am amazed!
Ali Alden
Ali Alden
7 years ago
Malaika and her crew are incredible. They have been working with my special needs dog for over a year. He has improved in so many ways. They really care about helping people and dogs. I highly recommend them.
Sparrow Malvino
Sparrow Malvino
9 years ago
Malaika and all her staff are responsive and fun to be around. They are truly devoted to the dogs in their care and know how to use the right tools for the right jobs. My dog always comes home from day care exhausted and happy, and he's getting better and better in his behavior at home, too. Three cheers for DGA!
EZ Dee
EZ Dee
9 years ago
Superb experience with DGA and the owner, Malaika. We took our 4-year old dobie for the 10day advanced board and train just to tune up some foundational skills, etc. Not only did they provide an exceptional training experience but they were very accommodating with our pup's food requirements and they also sent us videos or pictures everyday! We plan on using them in the future for their day-treks and further training.
Calvin Reuter
Calvin Reuter
6 years ago
We brought our dog (10lb jackapoo) to Dog Gone Amazing for a 7 day board and train visit. The staff was so friendly and the sent us video and picture updates everyday! We could tell that our dog loved it there and the staff. He has been so well behaved since he has been home! So happy with our experience! Thanks Dog Gone Amazing Crew!!
Zachary Vernal
Zachary Vernal
6 years ago
Absolutely the best place, our dog has been going there for over 4 years. Very professional and caring.
gail cram
gail cram
6 years ago
Helped with my 12.5 year old dog and my 4 month old puppy. Great service and friendly folks.
Tammy Phelps
Tammy Phelps
6 years ago
Our dog Bowie loves DGA. We did the training, daycare once a week, and board him too. It is very safe and controlled and they limit the dogs in daycare. We used to have him at another place where although I liked the staff and owner there were just way too many dogs and it was not a controlled environment like DGA. Our dog Bowie loves the DGA treks. When we leave him boarded at DGA we know he is safe. It is pricey but you get what you pay for at DGA. I highly recommend it.
Lisa Cooper
Lisa Cooper
6 years ago
Absolutely the best place, our dog has been going there for over 4 years. Very professional and caring.
gail cram
gail cram
6 years ago
Superb experience with DGA and the owner, Malaika. We took our 4-year old dobie for the 10day advanced board and train just to tune up some foundational skills, etc. Not only did they provide an exceptional training experience but they were very accommodating with our pup's food requirements and they also sent us videos or pictures everyday! We plan on using them in the future for their day-treks and further training.
Calvin Reuter
Calvin Reuter
6 years ago
Excellent facility, great people. Our Newfoundland looks forward to going to "school". Couldn't have found a better fit for my dog.
Karen Kucharski
Karen Kucharski
5 years ago
**UPDATE: Aug. 31, 2018: My husband and I wanted to take our dog hiking off leash and we never did it before. So we scheduled a One On One session with Malaika and we met her at a hiking trail with our dog and with a few of hers. After an hour we learned so much! We now can bring Enzo hiking without worrying about him running away! **We are so thrilled! We found Dog Gone Amazing through our breeder who actually lives in California. We have a 90 pound English Lab and we needed some extra help with leash pulling and just some behavior training. We got Enzo into the 10 day board and train and we are so happy we did. Throughout the Board and Train, they texted us photos and updates of how he was doing and we loved that. They have helped us so much!!! The last day of the training, my husband and I went there so they could train us. We still using the training everyday. It has helped us so much. Because Enzo is an only dog, we now take him to their Trek & Train along with boarding him there when we go on vacation. I like how it's a smaller company so we actually know everyone that works there by name and they are all extremely friendly. Thanks to everyone there, Enzo now is a very social and happy boy. When we leave on vacation, I never have to worry because he is in great hands. Attached are some of the photos they have sent me during his Trek & Train excursions. He loves the hiking and playing with the other dogs. We are so happy that we have found them.
CM SIL
CM SIL
7 years ago
We found Dog Gone Amazing through our breeder who actually lives in California. We have a 90 pound English Lab and we needed some extra help with leash pulling and just some behavior training. We got Enzo into the 10 day board and train and we are so happy we did. Throughout the Board and Train, they texted us photos and updates of how he was doing and we loved that. They have helped us so much!!! The last day of the training, my husband and I went there so they could train us. We still using the training everyday. It has helped us so much. Because Enzo is an only dog, we now take him to their Trek & Train along with boarding him there when we go on vacation. I like how it's a smaller company so we actually know everyone that works there by name and they are all extremely friendly. Thanks to everyone there, Enzo now is a very social and happy boy. When we leave on vacation, I never have to worry because he is in great hands. Attached are some of the photos they have sent me during his Trek & Train excursions. He loves the hiking and playing with the other dogs. We are so happy that we have found them.
Chris Puch
Chris Puch
7 years ago
Dog Gone Amazing found the best tools and techniques to match each of my dogs and QUICKLY handled problem behaviors and taught them new skills. I now have the coolest relationship with my dogs that I never thoughts possible! We go on hikes and I can let them off leash and have 100% worry-free adventures. I am amazed!
Ali Alden
Ali Alden
7 years ago
Malaika and her crew are incredible. They have been working with my special needs dog for over a year. He has improved in so many ways. They really care about helping people and dogs. I highly recommend them.
Sparrow Malvino
Sparrow Malvino
9 years ago

YELP REVIEWS

Dog Gone Amazing
4.5
Based on 52 Reviews
Jess T.
Jess T.
4 months ago
We had our girl, Penny, here for boarding and training last month and couldn't be happier with the results! Betz and Mikayla were here primary caregivers...
Jess T.
Jess T.
5 months ago
Our girl, Penelope, has been boarded and in training here since early November. Betz has texted us with pics and updates just about every weekday on Penny's...
Brian R.
Brian R.
5 months ago
Wonderful people that do amazing work!We love knowing that when we drop our dog off, he's happy and safe. He loves going there and literally howls with...
k s.
k s.
11 months ago
If you have a reactive dog that needs help, check out Dog Gone Amazing. 6 years ago I took my 1 year old Lab to another well known Reno dog trainer who...
Hannah H.
Hannah H.
a year ago
We have a 10 month old mini golden doodle that needed training, especially off leash and with recall. We searched all different training programs around...
Don H.
Don H.
a year ago
Dog Gone Amazing Education Center is an exceptional facility with professional dog trainers who really know what they are doing! So clean and well set up...
Jeff T.
Jeff T.
2 years ago
Malaika and her staff have been amazing. I have done private lessons and the board and trains and am super happy. They staff is very communicative and I...
Ashley A.
Ashley A.
2 years ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! THEY ARE MIRACLE WORKERS!! Everything about their center is incredible! I AM SO GRATEFUL! I can not believe that in just 14 days, they...
Christopher H.
Christopher H.
2 years ago
Best investment for me and my dog, after they trained him, our lives have improved. I rescued a 1.5 year old German Short Haired Pointer, I knew that this...
Jason P.
Jason P.
2 years ago
Everyone with DGA is amazing. My dog was trained by Malaika in 2013 when we first got him and he has been the best four-legged friend I have ever had. He...
Lynn T.
Lynn T.
3 years ago
I honestly thought my dogs reactivity was going to be a lost cause and I would have to avoid walks and going out with him. By the end of the first session I...
Michelle C.
Michelle C.
3 years ago
Our Miss Biscotti the Hottie Rottie graduated last night - with honors! We are so proud of her!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sally at Doggone Amazing! It's in the...
Kim Yoko S.
Kim Yoko S.
3 years ago
Dog Gone Amazing is a fantastic education center, and trainer Sally is an outstanding person and dog / human trainer.Our rescue dog Kaia Blue had some...
Wendy M.
Wendy M.
3 years ago
Soooo Good! Thank you, DGA!! We brought Toby, our golden doodle for a ten day advanced board and train and it was worth every penny. Malaika and Mikaela...
Amaya D.
Amaya D.
3 years ago
Sally was amazing! Really enjoyed our training classes with her. We learned so many tools to use with our dogs and they loved her. She always answered any...
Rachel V.
Rachel V.
4 years ago
We love Doggone!! Our 10 month old German Shepherd, Kai, completed the 20 day board and train - he was a good dog before Doggone, and now he is the BEST...
Jeni S.
Jeni S.
4 years ago
"This is off leash freedom at its best and one happy girl thanks to Dog Gone Amazing's training. E-color freedom is the best. Life doesn't get better than...
Isabella M.
Isabella M.
4 years ago
I have a 13 month old Goldendoodle who has been in training classes since she was 16 weeks old. We had been attending treat positive reinforcement only...
Jennifer C.
Jennifer C.
4 years ago
So glad we made the decision to send our pup to DGA. We were really struggling with leash behavior and anxiety. We signed up for the 20 day board and...
Eliza G.
Eliza G.
4 years ago
Dog Gone Amazing helped me train my two puppies. Malaika, is wonderful to work with and has an amazing facility and great staff. I have also left my puppies...
Lori H.
Lori H.
4 years ago
I've have Dog Gone Amazing train two of my German Shepherd rescues! The transformation was AMAZING! They are great companions, hikers, campers and because...
Michelle F.
Michelle F.
4 years ago
I recently contacted DGA for training for my puppy. Besides being thrilled at the training progress my puppy showed from Mazzy and Mikaela, I get feeling...
Kelsey R.
Kelsey R.
4 years ago
I Couldn't say enough good things about this place! I love taking my dog to Dog Gone Amazing, and I feel my dog loves it as well! She is always so excited...
Thais M.
Thais M.
5 years ago
This is THE place to go for training and boarding in Reno. They have it totally dialed and your pets comfort and happiness is the top priority!
Clint P.
Clint P.
5 years ago
What can my family say!?!? This place proves it's professionalism as a high quality training center! The entire staff is very thorough and showed care to...
Taylor C.
Taylor C.
5 years ago
The girls at dog gone amazing are exactly as the name says, AMAZING! We took both of our dogs for the 10 day board and train and have taken them back...
Lauryn P.
Lauryn P.
5 years ago
We have 2 Shiba Inus. Our 8 year old girl mysteriously got her face ripped into awhile back. We really don't think our 18 month pup did it, but we have an...
BestStuff R.
BestStuff R.
5 years ago
My Akita has attended this school for many years. About three. My Akita needs constant positive training or he wants to have this own way, especially around...
Ada C.
Ada C.
6 years ago
We had a great experience with Sally at Dog Gone Amazing! We were very nervous to introduce the training tools to our 5 month old pup and she was very...
Julia D.
Julia D.
6 years ago
I took my dog Axel to DGA for the 10 day training. Axel is an only dog and he was anxious around other dogs. He came out of training and now he can easily...
Teri C.
Teri C.
6 years ago
I have finished four training sessions with my 2 year old standard poodle and looking forward to applying some great learning techniques. Sally was...
Allan P.
Allan P.
6 years ago
We have taken our Chocolate lab there twice now for boarding and training (while boarding). The first time we were anxious as there was separation anxiety...
Glennis B.
Glennis B.
6 years ago
Malaika and her staff are dog gone amazing! We took our 7 month old lab pup to Dog Gone Amazing for the advanced board and train. He is so much better...
Calvin R.
Calvin R.
6 years ago
Superb experience with DGA and the owner, Malaika. We took our 4-year old dobie for the 10day advanced board and train just to tune up some foundational...
Kathrine B.
Kathrine B.
6 years ago
I cannot say enough good things about Dog Gone Amazing. Mailika and her crew are caring and experienced. Bella came back from the 10 day training program...
Johanna H.
Johanna H.
6 years ago
Malaika and the team truly changed our lives with our dogs! After some behavior incidents, she trained us and also trained the dogs to live happily and...
Stephanie E.
Stephanie E.
6 years ago
I have always believed that dogs are the best judges of human character. When I tell my dogs they are "going to Malaika's," AKA Dog Gone Amazing training...
Jillian B.
Jillian B.
7 years ago
They take dogs on hikes every day!!!!!! That's awesome! My dogs name is Tiger and she always comes home happy and smelling good. I LOCE THESE PEOPLE!!!!!!!
Melissa K.
Melissa K.
7 years ago
Absolutely great experience using DGA for our training needs. We put our Goldendoodle in their 21 day board and train and though I missed him, it was well...
Brittany W.
Brittany W.
7 years ago
We made the best decision taking our chocolate lab here! They treated him as if he was one of their own and every time we stepped in the facility we were...
Christine S.
Christine S.
7 years ago
We love this place! We brought our 100 pound, 1 year old English lab there for leash training. We chose the 10 day board and train and we are so happy with...
J B.
J B.
9 years ago
Dog Gone Amazing is truly AMAZING. Their kind and knowledgable staff take care of my dog like no other place in town. When my dog attends daycare or boards...

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Thank you and the entire DGA staff for running such a stellar facility and taking such great care of Lulu and Django!  When Nikki and I were introduced to DGA we were researching daycare and training centers that would maintain a consistent structure while providing diverse day-to-day fun and activities with a knowledgeable and caring staff.  Nikki and I found exactly what we were looking for at DGA!  The board and train package is a fantastic combo for our “energizer” dogs and gives us piece of mind Lulu and Django are having a fun and active time while being required to maintain manners and discipline.  We love the hikes, the social interaction, and the home grown TLC our dogs are exposed to daily.

Thank you all!  Josh and Nikki

My puppy Boo has been at DGA since March 2018.  She has done a 10 day board and train and now participated in the trek and train.  Malaika, Sally, Emma and Lauren are all awesome!  Boo has come a long way in a short period of time.  I would highly recommend DGA to anyone looking to socialize and train their puppies/dog!

– Kat Walker

Castro (German Shepherd Dog) and Mmm’s (French Bull Dog) have been going to Dog Gone Amazing since they were pups.  They’ve learned all the pertinent lessons; how to be a great dog amongst dogs and how to be a great dog amongst people!  Our dogs are our babies and they treat our babies like they would their own.  We appreciate all they’ve done to make our babies AMAZING!!  Veterinarian approved…honest…I’m writing this 🙂

– Juleanne Crumley

Our pack loves DGA! Training care reinforces their commands and they come home tired and happy every time. When our dogs board at DGA, we feel safe and secure because they care for our dogs as if they were their own. Malaika and her team have helped us create a more harmonious, calm, and safe home with our rescue pack. We can’t thank you enough!

– Mary Dini

DGA has been a life saver!  We rescued a two year old shepherd about 10 months ago.  We immediately fell in love with him, but he had some pretty big issues we were struggling with.  Sarge has done some private lessons, boarding, and the Trek & Train packages. In just a few lessons at DGA we felt like we had such a better understanding of what our dog needed and how to work with him.  The facility is always calm and under control.  The team is knowledgeable, patient when we ask questions and need help, communicative, and just so great to work with.   We love getting videos and updates while Sarge is there.  In 8 months we had never seen our dog as happy as he was on his first hike at DGA!!  I’m a bit of a worrier by nature, and I can say without hesitation we trust DGA completely… our dog is happy and well taken care of when he is there.

– Stephanie Stratton

We have taken our two labs to Malaika and the Dog Gone Amazing team since they were puppies. Knowing that with two puppies from the same litter we would have our hands full, we did private training and loved every second of it. We have since been going to Dog Gone Amazing for over two and a half years ! We have used Daycare for extra training and amazing hikes. Boarding for long weekends and vacations. We can whole heartedly say we seriously LOVE all the team members of Dog Gone Amazing ! They are always professional, clean and happy! We have a very hectic work schedule and know that beyond a doubt that we would not be able to have pets if it wasn’t for Malaika and the entire team. THANK YOU ALL!

– Whitney, Josh, Dylan + Mousse & Hyde

Meet Duke, our socially challenged rescue!  With the love and patience and exceptional training provided by Malaika and the staff at Dog Gone Amazing, Duke now has a younger sister, Daisy, and group hikes every week with the group!  I am most thankful for the guidance they provided to me that enables me to help Duke be more social. Duke completed the 10 Day Board and Train!

– Jeni S.

775-800-1011

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700 E. 4th Street #D
Reno, NV 89512

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