I think Mickey308 has some general facts, but taken out of context. I've taken my dog to dairydell many times. They love it. Even the training went great. Dairydell uses positive reinforcement in the way of praise and treats. But just like with children, not everything is fun and games. Everything about the training is made where a dog can understand it. It's based on a pack setting. The change can imitates a leaders growl, just to say stop what your doing. The training collars imitate the way a leader would give alittle nip if one of the members of the pack was doing something wrong (and by the way, they don't hurt at all, I've tried them on and they don't hurt). Plus all the trainers are very well trained. They know what they're doing. My dog came out of training well behaved and more confident then ever. I completely love this place and would recommend it to anyone.

Dairydell is a boarding/training "facility" that dog lovers should beware of. The "training" is conducted at times by nonlicensed trainers. All behavior trainers believe in negative reinforcement. Penny cans are used to scare your dog into submission. This type of training from my experience only trains the dog to display negative behaviors when similar metal on metal sounds are heard. Metal pinch callers are also used on all dogs. Metal pinch callers are saved for extreme behavior cases only (in the professional dog world). It is a shame that a facility with such potential is ran in a business, profit, and non dog loving way. I would never allow any animal to come in contact with this type of facitlity. Owners should also be aware that under-trained people are using very appropriate ways to force the dogs to do their "business" before they are left alone for the evening. Please, if you care for the care for the safety and well being of you dog do not leave him/her in their care.