Sassafras K-9 Training & Boarding Facility, LLC

Did the 3 week board and train with Rick in hope it would help my fear aggressive 1 year old German Shepard... instread his fear aggression issues were not fixed. He never exposed our dog to other people and when asked why, he said he doesn’t take his dogs around people. This was one of the reasons we brought him there in the first place... to fix his fear of people and subsequent aggression issues. Our dog already knew commands and when we picked him up.. Rick showed us how he could get him to jump over walls and such. That is all nice and dandy, but not at all what we requested from his services. He was also returned to us with injuries that we were not told about (an abrasion on both front paws) and bruising on his legs. He was also 10 pounds thinner. He keeps all his dogs in a kennel outside whether cold or hot, that is where they sleep... because according to Rick “they are dogs” After expressing our frustrations with his training, he offered to take him back which we declined. We declined because our dog appeared more fearful and full of injuries. So no thank you. We took a loss on the over 2,000 we spent with Rick. We later went to another trainer and had success combating our dogs fear aggression after 2 weeks. The new trainer trained with love and treated our dog as one of his family, which Rick did not. I would never recommend Rick!!! He caused more stress and damage to our dog

Recently we inherited my son's one a half year old black lab when he returned to school. He is wonderful, full of energy, very strong, and horrible to walk on a leash. The only way we could exercise him was to take him to the dog park. Until we found Rick Galloway of Sassafras K9. Rick was able to train Moose, and us, in a short period of time. We now are able to walk comfortably with our dog anywhere. Highly recommend Rick and sincerely believe his training is well worth the money.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rick to anyone with a dog! Rick trained our dog onsite at his place, and then taught us how to work with her. He went above and beyond, coming to our home several times and now training our family members how to work with our new Grand-dog. We also boarded our dog with him, she loved it and came back with her training reinforced. I have already recommended Rick to several of my neighbors here in National Harbor. I expect there's no dog (or human) that he can't train! Highly recommend him!

Dr. Gallaways service is by far the industry leader in Professional Canine Work, training, and kenneling. From the cleanliness of the kennel run to the results I've seen within my personal K9's. I have sent 3 of my dogs to rick for Obedience, advanced obedience, Protection work, and long term kenneling. Every time I have experienced nothing but professionalism, quality work and result, and dedication. By far Sassafras K9 is my top choice for K9 work in the Greater Metropolitan area.

Rick absolutely knows his craft, and it shows through his passion for training, boarding and the overall care of dogs. He very skillfully trained my dog, who was once very unruly and disobedient. Not only have I witnessed his skills firsthand with my own dog, but I have seen him train the dogs of others, and he does it masterfully. I appreciate most that not only does he do an excellent job at training, but he also helps me to understand how to do it on my own. Rick is very patient and is willing to drive to my home to train my dog in my own environment (which sometimes makes it easier for me) or I can drop my dog off at his facility for training, which is VERY clean. I am awed with every interaction! If you are seeking a professional to train your dog, your search is over... your dog has just found a home away from home at Sassafras K-9. Thanks, Rick!