How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORECornerstone K9
Cary, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #51Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 75 dog trainers · 4.9★ from 397 Google reviews
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Cornerstone K9 for dog boarding
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Sandy was great! She was attentive to our puppy’s needs and executed the training as planned. The videos were extremely helpful as they allowed us to see our puppy’s progress. Now that our puppy is home we are seeing evidence of her training daily.
We’ve used Cornerstone K9 for several board and train sessions as well as private sessions. Jess had been amazing to work with and our pup Hank LOVES her! He’s learned so much in his time with her is really proud to show off his skills. We’ve also learned a lot and everything they’ve taught us has really made life…
Mike did an amazing job with our dog. We came to him with our highly energetic German Shepherd that we had recently adopted. She now listens extremely well and is so well behaved.
Closer to a 4.5. Communication could have been better and quicker. Pancho is a very stubborn dog so I know he was a problem. Karissa is talented and experienced and dedicated to her job. We will board Pancho with her when we travel and cannot leave him with family.
Sandy did an absolutely amazing job training my puppy Kilo! From the very beginning, she was patient, knowledgeable, and so great with him. I could immediately tell how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. Kilo has made such a huge improvement with his training, behavior, and listening, and I’m so…
Edit: The team has since reached out and offered to continue training services. I am changing my review and will continue to keep you updated! ———— It’s with a heavy heart that I write this review, but I cannot recommend Cornerstone K9. Both of my dogs, Jjangu and Binky, went through training programs earlier this…
Such a wonderful improvement. Thank you Jess! Training has made our lives so much easier.
Karissa did great with Cinco. He is a 4 year old Aussiedoodle. We did a board and train for about 5 weeks, which she ended up keeping him an additional week for some continued training. His focus was on-leash and off leash training with recall as well as aggression training. He had lots of issues lunging/pulling on…
Karissa is a total pro who went above and beyond to set us up for success with our first-ever puppy. She creates a fun and effective training experience for both K-9s and us people. We can’t wait to board/train with her again!
Winston thoroughly enjoyed his boarding-time with Mike - he came home tired from playing and the reinforcement of learning was great. Appreciate all you guys do!
We had the best experience with Cornerstone K-9 right off the bat. When I first reached out about the puppy training programs, I had so many questions and wasn’t sure which direction to take. Gina really helped guide me and was so thoughtful about my dog’s and my family’s needs. She gave recommendations without…
Where do I start ??? The Cornerstone k9 family is just AMAZING . We are so lucky to have come across them . My dog Atlas has been training and boarding with their trainers since he was 6 months old . I can’t recommend them enough! He was 6 months old when he did his first board and train . Atlas (Australien…
From Feral to Forever Companion – Rihanna Saved Our Future I had only owned my young Jack Russell Terrier pup, Ricky, for 20 days before my husband’s sudden health crisis began. During that agonizing period of medical emergencies and hospice, my home life fell into absolute chaos. My dogs endured severe isolation…
Rihanna was wonderful. Our German Shepherd is so much more well behaved now that she’s had the training. Rihanna gave us clear instructions on how to handle her. We also scheduled a follow up training which was very helpful. Highly recommend Rihanna!!
If you're considering dog training, I highly recommend Mike at Cornerstone K9! I enrolled my 130-pound Cane Corso, Kash, in the 4-week Board & Train program, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Kash is a lovable Mastiff teddy bear, but he needed structure, direction, and reinforcement of his basic commands.…
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sandy and the care, training, and attention she provided to our dog, Sonny, during his three-week stay. From day one, Sandy treated Sonny like he was part of her own family. She consistently sent photos, videos, and training updates, which gave us complete peace of mind…
I highly recommend Cornerstone K9 and Karissa! We sent our boxer mix Cooper to their 5 week board and train to help with his reactivity, anxiety and overall manners and he returned a changed dog. His progress has been incredible. Before he would freeze on walks in the presence of other dogs or people and now he’s…
We're so happy to have our pup back home and such a change in him! He's obedient, not finding things he shouldn't and playing hide and seek, and has become a quiet gentleman. He listens, obeys and isn't jumping or biting anyone. Sandy has been so great in teaching him and us to become a working team in Kaos' training.
Very happy with our experience! Jess has been so helpful training our Newfypoo puppy. Highly recommend her!
We had a really great experience with Karissa!! We were nervous to send our Mal mix pup away for three weeks for board and train, but Karissa very quickly made us comfortable with her experience and training philosophy. I think during our follow on lesson, he was more excited to see her than us 😂 We did the hybrid…
Our trainer James did an amazing job with Ranger me and my daughter are now able to walk him with no problems! He is so much calmer, definitely recommend Cornerstone K9 for your training needs!
Jess was absolutely amazing with my dog, and I couldn’t have asked for a better boarding experience. My dog can be pretty anxious—especially around other dogs—but Jess handled everything with so much patience, care, and understanding. What really stood out was the time and effort Jess put into helping my dog feel…
We’ve had a great experience with in-home boarding through Cornerstone K9. Our dog is pretty anxious and has struggled at traditional boarding facilities, but after our last two trips, he came home happy, well-exercised, and almost like we’d never been away. Jess was fantastic—easy to work with, flexible, and very…
I did the 3 week “Board and Train” with my Cane Corso puppy Ripley. Sherman was my trainer and he did such a phenomenal job with her!! Ripley was pulling really bad on her walks and I knew that if I didn’t get help with her as soon as possible I was gonna be in trouble. Sherman took the time to teach me what he…
My rescue dog, Willow, did the Board and Train with James. It was absolutely the best because she can now do recall and is much more obedient. She was most likely a stray and James helped build her confidence and her connection with other dogs. I would highly recommend both the business and James to help you with your doggie needs.
We had an amazing experience with our trainer, Sandy, and couldn’t be happier with the results. We brought both of our dogs — Smoky, our 1½-year-old Yorkie, and Carly, our 14-year-old Pomeranian — for a two week board-and-train at her home because we needed help addressing some aggression between them. From start…
Sandy was the best! The weekly updates and clear communication were amazing. Sandy went above and beyond taking care of our pup and we’re very happy with the training. We 100% recommend , and will have Sandy do more training in the future. Can’t recommend Sandy and the team enough. Don’t believe the Reddit thread.…
After some extensive online research, I have decided to go with Cornerstone K9 team to help me train one of my pups. I was then contact by Martin, who is specialized in training reactive dogs. He came out to my home to meet my dog. He took time to get to know her and to see which type of training would be best…
Martin was an amazing trainer for our Cane Corso
Martin was our trainer for our dear Bruiser(the name matches him perfectly) during his 4 week reactivity training. Martin did a great job with his reactivity and “listening skills”. Bruiser has better manners at home and is less reactive out and about. Bruiser did not lose his goofy personality but he is definitely…
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