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Canine Behavioral Services Inc.

Name: Canine Behavioral Services Inc.
Address: 81 Skunk Hill Rd, Hopkinton, RI 02832, Hopkinton, RI, 2832.0, US
Telephone: +1 401-491-9050
Rating: 4.9

81 Skunk Hill Rd, Hopkinton, RI 02832

4.9

102 Google reviews

Outdoor yardAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKGroomingTrainingOnline booking

Overview

Canine Behavioral Services Inc. is a family-owned dog behavior training business and boarding kennel founded in 1996, located on 5+ acres in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. They offer all-natural force-free behavior training, boarding (Canine SleepOvers), daycare, and professional grooming services, with a focus on accepting dogs with behavioral issues including aggression cases.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yard

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies2+ months

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play

Daily updates — Free

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

102 reviews analyzed

Canine Behavioral Services Inc. is an exceptional dog training and boarding facility with an overwhelmingly positive reputation (98% 5-star reviews). Owner Brian Manning and his team (Laura, Thomas) receive consistent praise for transforming even the most challenging dogs - those with severe aggression, anxiety, and fear issues. The facility excels in communication (daily Facebook updates, prompt emails), provides extensive follow-up support including home visits, and offers a unique 'Pack Dynamic Training' approach. While most clients report life-changing results and many have been returning for years, there is one serious red flag regarding a physical handling incident (Review 99) and occasional mentions of the training requiring significant owner commitment to maintain results at home. The owner responds professionally to nearly all reviews, including negative ones.

Dog happiness

5.0

Staff

5.0

Communication

5.0

Cleanliness

4.5

Safety

4.5

Facility

4.5

Drop-off / pickup

4.5

Value

4.0

People love

Life-changing behavioral transformations(45)Exceptional staff compassion and dedication(40)Outstanding communication and updates(35)Follow-up support and unlimited assistance(30)Effective with difficult cases (aggression, anxiety, fear)(25)

Staff shoutouts

Brian(95 mentions)Laura(35 mentions)Thomas(28 mentions)Erika(5 mentions)Kevin(2 mentions)Meg(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Physical handling concerns - water bowl thrown at dogs' cage

“Brian threw their water bowl at their cage several times and petrified them. For goodness sake he petrified me. Til this day our dogs don't like loud sounds.”

Contract/account handling dispute

“My husband asked them to change the name of the account to him and they honored his request without a single notification to me.”

Training not fully transferring home without continued effort(2 mentions)

“The dogs were dropped off together on Jan 5. Arya returned home for good on Jan 19. It's March 19 and they are sleeping next to me... it was really on me to figure things out, which I didn't expect.”

Perceived high cost(5 mentions)

“It may seem expensive but when you breakdown the time and effort Brian and his staff apply to each dog it is insignificant.”

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsprofessional tone48 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 102+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 102 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.9/ 5

Review score

4.6/ 5

Amenities6 of 14

Reviews102

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.48

Min puppy age

2 months

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

Visit Website +1 401-491-9050 81 Skunk Hill Rd, Hopkinton, RI 02832

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