Tails of Success: Dog Daycare and Training

Unimpressed with this facility and especially the owner - the skills learned here could be read from a book, the trainers do not seem to have any additional skills with dogs than an average dog owner. There are plenty of other trainers in the area and we went to one that taught us more in one session than in 3 month at Tails for Success!! I DO NOT recommend Tails for Success.

This training facility may be fine for people that want to socialize their dogs, meet other people, and learn cute tricks, but they are not appropriate for dogs with real problems such as separation anxiety or aggression.

There are not enough words to express my thanks to Tails Of Success. The staff are well trained and caring. They are always will to help with no matter what the situation. Doggie Day Care is the best. Thanks Sheri and Darcy.

Having gone to one local boarder and trainer where I walked away with very mixed feelings about their approach and care, I was extremely relieved to find Tails of Success. The approach to handling the dogs is more "evolved" than traditional practices, there is kindness and care and naturally, the dogs respond well, become calm and understand what they are being taught. I have also learned from Tails of Success about a quality, raw and natural diet for my two Shih Tzus which I inherently feel will extended their life and their health! I was loaded with misconceptions until I attended Sherri's seminars! Also, if you want to go on vacation worry free, board your pups with TOS - thay are absolutely trained and equipped to handle any situation, the dogs are always receiving personal attention and I can tell they have a blast :)

Tails of Success turned our 9 month old rescue poodle-mix from a good find into a genuine treasure. . They did this through their obedience training program using their Level Class system on a flexible schedule that allowed us to move him along at his own pace to the point where we were satisfied with his proficiency level - a sensible and economical approach not found at other training programs. We recommend Tails of Success to friends with dogs every chance we get.

Tails of Success is an awesome place to train your dog. I was introduced to the company when I adopted a puppy from Pittyloverescue. They require a training class within a month of adopting and gave a discount for TOS. I have taken several other obedience training classes with a previous dog & loved how the classes at Tails of Success are different. There is only positive training techniques used. No shock or prong collars, no yanking, pulling, yelling, & definitely no playing I'm the "alpha" with your dog. You simply use positive reinforcement of behaviors you like. My dogs have done very well with this type of training. Sherri & Darcy are great! They always are willing to offer advice & you can tell they are passionate about what they do, as well as knowledgeable. I would recommend them & have several times.

Tails is one of very few places in the Rochester area where the trainers will look at the whole picture - the whole dog, the whole human/s, the whole relationship - and help find the best solution for all parties. The methods used are gentle, effective and FUN (isn't that how training should be?!). It's obvious how much the dogs love going to classes at Tails, they usually can't wait to get in the door! The trainers at Tails are easy to talk to and will gladly do everything they can to answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend checking out Tails of Success if you're looking into training with your dog!

Thank God for Tails of Success. I had no idea what to do with our dog after it all of a sudden was displaying weird behaviors. So, never having been in this situation before, I got online and looked for a trainer.



The first person who came to my home sold me a 100.00 collar that administered a shock, on top of the money he charged for the lesson, and told me whenever the bad behavior occurred I could push this little button and it would make him stop.



Well it seemed to work at first, but then he bit me. I decided I wasn't exactly comfortable and had heard of another way that involved treats instead of a shocking collar.



I discovered Tails of Success, and after talking to Sherri on the phone and explaining what had happened, we set an appointment for her to come over to my house and evaluate.



Sherri taught me that by instead of correcting bad behavior with a punishment, we could achieve better results by rewarding good behavior. I was a little nervous at first but was amazed at how well Rover responded.



We have a wonderful relationship now, and I would recommend Tails of Success to anyone who genuinely wants to help their dog in a way that is fun and effective, and not punishment based.

We have used Tails of Success for the Levels training for some time now and are extremely pleased with the knowledge and caring with which Sherri and Darcy both conduct themselves. Levels training provides an opportunity for both myself and my dog to learn while continuing with much needed socialization for my baby! We would recommend Tails of Success to anyone who needed a trainer or some obedience classes for their pooch! Great place! :)



As for the one star review, I guess you can't make everyone happy.

Our rescue is partnered with Tails of Success for the training of our bullies. Not only do we find the trainers at TOS extremely patient and knowledgeable but they are also very savvy concerning dog behavior. Their methods aren't harmful unlike many other "well known" trainers in this area and they actually take the time to determine the root of a problem versus beating it out of the dog like some other trainers. Their approach to dog training and behavioral work is quite refreshing given the fact that most trainers in the Rochester area are still mired in outdated and scientifically proven to be wrong dominance theory techniques.



We have been extremely happy with Tails of Success! We would and frequently do recommend them to many people who can use some help with their canine companions.



Additionally there is nothing RIDICULOUS (correct spelling for those who don't bother to use spell check) about using holistic methods and the trainers at TOS are also very knowledgeable in this area. Sounds like the one star review wanted a quick fix to their problem versus doing any real work with their dog. .For their sake, I hope other problems don't manifest as a result of their ignorant laziness