Stephanie Bennett's Believe in Dog

Believe in Dog is not just good. It is singular. No one loves dogs more than the people here do, and your dog will love them right back. It’s a common joke in our house that we occupy a comfortable third place on Caper’s list of favorite people, behind his favorite BID trainers. That feels fair. They have poured so much care, attention, and thought into his well-being that it is honestly kind of unbelievable. They taught Caper everything he knows, but that was probably the easy part. We were first-time dog owners, and they taught us how to be good at that too. They guided us with enormous patience and with a level of competence across the entire staff that is, in itself, a tremendous accomplishment. There was never a sense thatthe quality of the experience depended on getting the “right” trainer or the “right” person that day. Everyone knew what they were doing, everyone cared, and everyone seemed deeply invested in helping both dogs and their anxious humans succeed. Beyond their obvious love of dogs and seemingly endless knowledge, this may also be the best-run business I have ever seen. Stephanie and Joanna should teach a workshop. Believe in Dog puts the lie to the assumption that consistency requires bland corporate sameness. They have somehow built a place that is highly reliable and professional while still feeling completely human. The facilities are beautiful and, in our experience, absolutely unmatched. The service is consistently excellent. And the individual staff members who make the place special seem genuinely supported in bringing their own talents, judgment, and kindness to the work. We did puppy school, daycare, and classes here, and every class leader and assistant we worked with was excellent. The staff have an extraordinary combination of talent with dogs and gentleness with the people attached to them. They are truly all so impressive. We miss Believe in Dog enormously since moving away, and we will always be grateful for what they did for us and for our puppy. They turned the three of us into a proper, inseparable pack. They gave us the ability to communicate across species, to understand and enjoy one another more fully, and somehow made the process of getting there rewarding in its own right. There is nowhere else quite like this place. Thank you BID!

I unexpectedly rescued two dogs from the street at separate times within a year from each other! Taking both of them to doggie class at BID has truly been the best experience for all of us. With the stresses of life, I love going to school with each of my dogs since it also allows me to have a brain break:) I quickly discovered my dogs are total opposites and have very different training needs. My first rescue Kleo developed some reactivity towards other dogs. Having the exposure to other dogs and having the tools to deal with difficult situations has helped immensely. My second rescue Kaiser is much more reserved, shy, and anxious. He has gained a lot of confidence and now has many outlets to deal with his anxiety. After having taken just about every class they offer, I am much more educated about how my dogs behave and think. I feel much more equipped to handle my dogs in overwhelming situations. The trainers and staff here are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and will go above and beyond to help in any way they can. Huge shoutout and gratitude to our trainers Stephanie, Megan, Pedram, Valerie, Kate, Alyssa, and Ashley as well as all the other staff behind the front desk/behind the scenes that have helped us along in our journey:) If you’ve been struggling or just want have some fun activities to do with your dog, take a class and experience BID for yourself. You won’t regret it!!!