Google reviewers rate SOS K9 Training five stars based on 106 reviews, highlighting their board-and-train programs for obedience, leash walking, and off-leash reliability. Customers frequently praise the team for providing daily updates, personalized training videos, and clear explanations that help owners continue training at home. The service addresses issues such as anxiety, reactivity, and basic commands for dogs of various ages, with clients noting the trainers' patience and comprehensive approach to building confidence.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 106 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 106 Google reviews (105 with written comments, 42 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 12% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Hempstead, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Star ratings
106 Google reviews we collected
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 105 written reviews
97%praise
Praise22297%
Complaints63%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
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Staff & attitude6127%
Would recommend5424%
Quality & results3415%
Communication2712%
Honesty & trust2411%
Speed & response219%
Price & value73%
What customers talk about
We read 105 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“…ith Dusty’s progress and would recommend Melo to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring trainer who gets real results while making sure your dog i…”
“I highly recommend Melo to anyone looking for a dog trainer.”
“They have taught me everything and more and I could not recommend them enough.”
“We reached out to Melo right away, since SOSK9 did a great job working with our daughter’s dog, Montana.”
“Before she went to her broad and train program my dog was aggressive, not potty trained, anxious, & horrible with house guests.”
“One of the things I appreciated most about Melo was how clearly he explained everything and set expectations from the beginning.”
“Honestly, it would have taken me years to get him to this level on my own in just four weeks.”
“Our pup loved him immediately and we're thrilled with the progress!”
“From the free consultation to our final one-on-one session, my experience with SOS K-9 Training—and my trainer, Meloh—has been incredible.”
People customers mention
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I highly recommend Melo to anyone looking for a dog trainer. We did a 4-week board-and-train program with our dog Dusty, focusing on obedience, leash walking, and off-leash reliability. Dusty had some basic obedience before training, but nowhere near the level of reliability he has now. Honestly, it would have taken me years to get him to this level on my own in just four weeks.
One of the things I appreciated most about Melo was how clearly he explained everything and set expectations from the beginning. Throughout the entire board-and-train, he kept us in constant communication and sent videos that helped prepare us for our weekly lessons. We always knew what Dusty was working on and what to expect.
Before training, I had no idea how to properly use an e-collar or slip lead. Melo took the time to explain and demonstrate everything through a slow, methodical, positive reinforcement-based approach. He made sure we understood not just what to do, but why we were doing it.
It was also clear from the beginning that Melo genuinely cares about the dogs he trains. Dusty developed a real bond with him, which was great to see. Melo emphasized that he would never overwork a dog and that training should be balanced with play. That made us feel so much better knowing we weren’t sending our puppy to some boot camp, but to someone who pays close attention to the dog, understands their limits, and knows when it’s time to take a break.
When we brought Dusty home, I was amazed at how well he performed. From day one, he was responding so reliably that I was not even nervous taking him off leash. I honestly couldn’t thank Melo enough for what he accomplished in just four weeks.
What makes it even better is that the training doesn’t end when the board and train is over. Melo offers free weekly group lessons for his board and train clients and is always available if you have questions or need help with something. That continued support means a lot and shows how invested he is in the long-term success of both the dogs and their owners.
I’m incredibly happy with Dusty’s progress and would recommend Melo to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring trainer who gets real results while making sure your dog is treated right.
Services: Dog boarding with training
Raphael Boccella5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Raphael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Let me preface this review with the fact that I'm a bit of a dog snob. I worked with another trainer many years ago to obedience train my dog, which is in my opinion the single best thing any dog owner can do with/for their dog besides perhaps, feeding raw for their health. Your dog will get much more exercise and mental stimulation being capable of being off leash, and it will really take your relationship to the next level.
The biggest downside, is that your dog works hard for you every day, and it makes the already hard task of leaving them in someone else's hands when you travel, even harder.
This is where Melo and SOS K9 Training come in. After bumping into Melo organically while picking up dog food -yes, green flag #1, he knows how to feed his dogs proper nutrition- and later finding out he trained the dog of a very close friend of mine -green flag #2-, I was quite interested in looking into his boarding services.
My dog was trained with mostly the same methods, but we spoke for probably hours at this time to confirm my dog was a good fit to stay with him and that he fully understood her mind going into it, to make sure both she and he would be comfortable.
People, hear me, this level of care and enthusiasm is NOT the standard, although it should be.
While I was away I received constant updates, I could tell from the video's my dog was missing me, Melo could tell my dog was missing me, and it was extremely apparent the lengths he went through to make her comfortable --green flag #3, let's goo!
SOS K9 knows dog behavior, dog training, dog nutrition, AND they offer a personal touch of actually caring about every dog that goes through there. And they people themselves have personality, which will make understanding the training easier on YOU to keep up with down the road.
Give them a call, consider them heavily, know that they won't take you on as a client if they don't think it'll be good for your dog... that's honest business and you can't ask for more. Increasingly hard to find these days.
I take solace knowing that I have a reliable place to leave my dog where she will be safe and have structure to keep her obedience foundation in tact when I have to leave town!
Services: Dog boarding with training
Ray FoyLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ray has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We cannot say enough good things about Melo and the entire SOS K9 team. Our dog came to them extremely nervous and always on high alert — constantly stressed, reactive, and unsure of the world around him. Family walks were stressful and something we often avoided.
Melo and his team completely changed that. They built up our pup’s confidence in a way we didn’t think was possible and took so much of the stress and nervousness out of him. The difference is night and day. Our young kids can now walk him themselves, and family walks have become something we actually look forward to and enjoy together.
What set SOS K9 apart for us is that Melo didn’t just train the dog — he trained us. He built our confidence as handlers and gave us the routines, commands, structure, and practical training we needed to continue the work at home. We still introduce new environments and challenges regularly, and we make great use of his pack meets to keep improving our own skills. The support and community have been invaluable.
If you’re looking for real results and a trainer who invests in both you and your dog, this is the place. Thank you, Melo — you’ve made such a positive difference for our whole family!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog walking
Pellicane Lb2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pellicane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our dog Sadie (smaller Dane pictured) is a rescue we've had less than 4 months. We reached out to Melo right away, since SOSK9 did a great job working with our daughter’s dog, Montana. And, Sadie always seemed ready to run, getting loose twice.
We can't say enough about Melo and Cole, helping take Sadie from a skittish dog, fearful of much. To becoming a confident dog, who follows commands, is eager to listen and enjoys engaged learning. In this picture, she did not leave sit, until she was released.
Beyond the on site dog training with Sadie, their care, expertise, and flexibility with us was above and beyond expectations!
Sadie will have her first boarding experience later this month, and our decision was based on feedback from others who told us they only board their dog with SOSK9.
Thank You SOSK9
A & T
Services: Dog boarding, Dog training
Sam Rabiner6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It was such a pleasure working with rahmeloh and his team. They’re super knowledgeable and great at training dogs. Beyond that I learned a ton myself so that even when my dog comes home I have the tools necessary to further the training!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Victoria Mosiello4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are a young, large, and wildly busy family and I needed our new dog to have basic obedience training with possible advancement to off leash. SOS K9 provided that in just 3 weeks. If you are serious about having an obedient dog AND a less stressful relationship with your dog then you need to use SOS K9. Our dog is just hanging out on our front lawn without running after any and everything!!! So amazing!
John Candon5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
SOS K9 is amazing! The team helped teach our 6 yr old pit/lab mix how to be calm when people enter our home or when our kids have friends over to play. Melo also helped get her to the point where she can be completely off leash and we can trust that she’ll stay right by our side and are comfortable when we let her roam.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training, Dog training
Alex Candon2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Meloh and his team did an amazing job with our dog Luna. Luna is an older dog so we weren’t sure how she’d take to training but she has been great since being home and we can’t thank Meloh enough! Luna loved it there. Highly recommend him and his team.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding with training
Heather Guthrie5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Melo & Cole were excellent with our puppy Ollie! They were both very considerate to our dog’s needs & patient with him (& us lol). Every session they built upon the last & Ollie learned so much! They both always made sure to address any questions or concerns my family had & took the time to really explain everything we were doing; they essentially trained us as well as our dog & we’d definitely recommend using SOS K9!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog training
laura hernandez1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Melo has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for Dakota and for myself.
From day one, Melo made the whole training experience feel a lot less intimidating. He took the time to explain everything in detail and helped me understand not just what to do, but why it worked. You can tell he genuinely knows what he’s doing and truly loves working with dogs.
I’ve learned so much during our training, and Dakota has truly transformed into a completely different dog. I went from feeling unsure of myself to feeling confident in handling her, and now we’re able to enjoy hikes, long drives, and everyday adventures together.
I’m definitely looking forward to continuing to take Dakota to Melo and continuing to learn from him. It’s not easy to find a trainer who knows what their doing and actually cares about each dog they work with. If you’re looking for someone who’s passionate, honest, and truly invested in helping both you and your dog succeed, I can’t recommend Melo enough. I’m so grateful for everything he’s done for both Dakota and myself.
