CharlieBar Dog Boarding & Training L.L.C.

Amaya Peterson 5 months ago

Rick and his team are incredible with dogs. They are genuinely compassionate, attentive, and highly knowledgeable about animal behavior, which makes them an excellent choice for reactive or aggressive dogs. Their attention to detail and understanding of each dog’s individual needs truly sets them apart. Ricardo worked with both of my dogs — a Maltipoo and a Blue Heeler. My Blue Heeler was extremely reactive and difficult to manage, and after trying multiple trainers and different methods without success, Ricardo helped us immensely. Thanks to his training, I can now confidently take my dog to dog-friendly places, and his behavior has improved dramatically. He also worked with my Maltipoo and incorporated trick training into her program. One of the most fun and unique things he taught her was a special command to retrieve ping pong balls during games with family and friends at our house. The quality of care they provide is exceptional. The staff is educated, experienced with all breeds and behaviors, and the training produces lasting, visible results with clear and easy-to-follow guidance for owners. My dogs are always excited to go to Rick’s and see the staff, which says a lot abou

Yung Koprowski 11 months ago

We sent our miniature schnauzer, Snowball, to Charlie Bar Dog Training while we were on vacation, and it was the best decision ever! She used to bark at people, had poor leash manners, and was reactive to the doorbell and strangers at home. After three weeks of “finishing school,” she came back calm, confident, and easy to communicate with. Now we can take her to the farmers market, out to eat on patios, and even to the dog park without any issues. The trainers also taught our whole family how to keep up the training, which has made a huge difference. We’re so grateful for the team at Charlie Bar — highly recommend them!

Trecia Moore a year ago

OMG!!! We’re have 3 female pups- 4 year old hound, 2 year old heeler mix, and 1 year old shepherd. The hound had been abused and the heeler and shepherd we took to avoid from going to a shelter. They were so unsocialized, anxious, and impulsive. After 1 too many dog fights - we found Charlie Bar!!! Godsend!!!! The hound and heeler spent 3 weeks with them- and came back different pups. My sweet hound is happy and playful again, and they are all getting along and following basic commands that are life-changers! I would not believe the change if I didn’t see it myself! I’m so grateful!! I couldn’t give up on these dogs - they just needed some confidence and time that I just didn’t have each day. Now I get to maintain with a few short sessions a day! My heart is full, and we owe it all to Ricky and his amazing team! Shout out to Amaya for loving my hound!!!

Kate Wilson a year ago

We’ve now worked with Ricardo twice for our current puppy (and once a few years ago for our previous dog who has since passed), and I honestly couldn’t recommend him more highly. This time around, we’ve had two sessions, one at Home Depot to work on leash walking, and one in our home. Everything he taught us made an immediate difference. Our nine-month-old puppy is like night and day on the leash. So much calmer, more focused, and enjoyable to walk. My husband was about to give up before the session, due to her complete lack of impulse control and he is now so happy to walk her. One of the best parts is that Ricardo gives you a complete system you can use for everything, not just walking. He sends links to all the tools he recommends, making it incredibly easy to purchase and start using them right away. Today we even tried out the bike pole he suggested, and it was fantastic. Ricardo really knows what he’s doing. He explains things clearly, works with both you and your dog, and makes sure you leave the session confident in what to do next. It’s such a relief to have that peace of mind knowing we’re on the right track. If you want a knowledgeable, patient, and effective trainer

Love Them All Rescue 2 years ago

For the past 4+ years our rescue organization has exclusively used Ricardo and his team at CharlieBar for all of our training needs. Ricardo has helped hundreds of our rescue dogs of all breeds and ages work past any and every issue you can think of at this point, from super fear dogs to incredibly impulsive to human and dog aggressive, and everything in between. At any given time, we always have at least one dog in board + train at his facility, and we have always been confident they are receiving the best training and care, many with additional medical needs as well. Beyond helping so many of our dogs, Ricardo has helped solve any and all issues for hundreds of our fosters and adopters, better equipping them with the knowledge and tools to properly work with [and ultimately keep] our dogs in their homes. We are constantly referring anyone looking for boarding or training to CharlieBar, and we constantly receive nothing but the best feedback on their experience, the care the dogs receive and the problems that Ricardo and his team are able to solve. If you’re seeking any training help for your dog, we highly recommend Ricardo at CharlieBar Dog Training.