Our experience was a complete waste of $1800. After speaking with Ross, who stated that he has 35…read moreyears experience in dog training and much experience with German Shepherds, we signed up for the 5-week drop off for the day training. We told him what the behaviors of concern were (leash reactivity, aggression toward other dogs and sometimes people, stubbornness) he assured us that he could address these issues. So, obviously we assume that Ross is going to train our dog. So I drop him off and return at the end of day 1 and who's his trainer? A very young and very inexperienced girl who askes me: "so what do you want me to work on? Today we worked on come, sit, and stay." What??? Did Ross not speak to you and tell you what our behaviors of concern are? Obviously not. And, our dog already knows come, sit, and stay. The review at the end of the day is supposed to be 1 hour but it's lucky if it's 20 minutes and it's obvious the girl wants to leave. Since we've already paid, I continue to take our dog for lessons 2, 3, and 4 and it's merely more of the same: come, sit, stay, place, etc. with very short reviews at the end of the day. After lesson 4 the trainer says, well next week is your last lesson and it's 1 hour of review. 1 hour? The website clearly says 5 DAYS of lessons. Feeling very frustrated we skip it. That was weeks ago, think anyone has called us? Nope. Around lesson 3 though, the trainer did recommend the 1 or 2 week all day boarding/training program at another $2000-3000. Oh yeah, lets waste even more money. I would clearly NOT recommend this facility as they misrepresent who will train your dog and what they're capabilities are. It took us a long time to raise enough money for this training so it's really a shame nothing was accomplished from it and our dog's behavior has not changed.

Can't speak for their training as my wife and I ended up using another company to train our new…read morepuppy. I'm giving them one star because we contacted them on November 19th and it took them until December 22nd to finally reply to our initial inquiry via a text message. They never bothered to pick up the phone to call us.

Our boxer Biggie Smalls has been training and boarding with Eric since he was a pup. He enjoys his…read morestays at Katz Dogs K9 so much he sleeps for two days once he gets home. We definitely recommend boarding and training there.

Where do I even begin? Katz K9 is amazing. First, one of my dogs participated in the board and…read moretrain program. I was hesitant at first because of all the "professionals" out there, but it was totally worth it. Eric and Sam were so patient with me and took their time teaching me everything I needed to know so that my dog would continue to be successful. Secondly, I am a terrible procrastinator and things completely slip my mind. Multiple times they have worked with me last minute to get my pups in for boarding. Most importantly, my dogs love it there! I will forever recommend Katz. Even to my friends that live in Philadelphia!

they have a policy of charging $100 deposit, NON REFUNDABLE, if you cancel. My do was sick with…read morepancritis and at our veterans for a week. I had to cancel. They gave me a $50 credit for next visit. Under the circumstances I think this is a cheap, poor business decision.

Our dog came home well adjusted and happy. They showed me where she would be staying and it was…read moreclean with nice kennels.

The best! Took excellent care of my fur baby when we were away. Highly recommend. They send…read morepictures and email each day of your pet.

We have a very quirky dog... she's a handful to say the least and doggie daycare or boarding is not…read morean option for her. We already had Laura and team coming by to take care of our two cats when we were out of town and were thrilled to learn they could do the same for our puppy, Juno (who is now a 75-lb three-year-old). Juno only likes most people for about 10 minutes but LOVES Laura and Annie, and we feel so relieved knowing that all our pets are well taken care of when we're not home. We get updates on the visits in an app--with photos!--and cost is more than reasonable. (Honestly, our peace of mind is priceless!) They have also come by to walk Juno in the afternoon during the winter/spring before it gets too hot outside, and it's such a huge help when we are working from home. I can't recommend Purrfect Pet Companion enough if you want someone to care for your pets like you would!

I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

We had previously trusted Opportunity Barks with our 2-year-old dog, but our most recent 10-day…read morestay was extremely disappointing. The manager at the boarding and training facility has changed in the past year, and unfortunately, our experience under the new management was far below the standards we had previously expected. When we picked him up, he had diarrhea and arrived with a soiled behind -- yet we were never notified of any stomach issues during his stay. He also had a deep scratch across his nose, which we only noticed in the daily photos and had to point out to staff ourselves in order to get him proper care. When we submitted a review after his stay, staff claimed they had informed us about the scratch and that he hadn't had any stomach issues while in their care. Diarrhea is very evident with our white Samoyed, as his fur gets soiled and requires extra cleaning, so their claims felt like gaslighting rather than honest communication. Instead of acknowledging their mistakes or committing to improve, staff told us we were no longer welcome and even blocked our portal login. Their response was dismissive, unprofessional, and demonstrated a complete lack of accountability. For the health and safety of your dog, stay away from Opportunity Barks and their unethical, unprofessional behavior.

Opportunity Barks Puppy Foundations Day school and Farm dog program are amazing! I adopted a 4…read moremonth old German Shepard/Cattle Dog mix in April 2020 who was a complete handful ball of energy and I needed help! Op Barks was amazing! They helped Harper and myself learned to communicate in a constructive way, as well as give Harper the much needed puppy socialization and romping on the farm that he loved to do. All the ladies that work at Op Barks have been amazing and helpful! I would trust them with any dog that I ever get in the future. I cannot stop saying enough good things about them to anyone I speak to. I get so many great compliments on how my guy Harper is so well behaved. Even my Vet said we did a great job with him because GSD pups can be a handful and he's very well behaved at 11 months!

For the price that we have paid, I was hoping to give a raving review. First, I want to acknowledge…read morethat when calling for my reservation, the staff was extremely courteous and helpful. However, we were less than impressed as new guests upon arrival. The staff was not as welcoming and the expectation that was set while making the reservation fell pretty flat. We decided to try the resort one additional time because of the amount of positive reviews, but the second time also left us in disappointment. It was extremely difficult to get through to anyone when calling to check on our dogs. When making my reservation, I was told there would be communication about how our dogs were doing. This has not happened, so we tried to call, but the phones are not answered. I received no response to my voicemail or emails while I was traveling. The report cards that we received were duplicates even though our dogs have very different personalities. One of our dogs came home not feeling well, although his report card said he was "rambunctious". I hesitated before writing this very honest review because I may give the resort one additional opportunity to change my perspective. I have attached a copy of each duplicated report card that was received for my dogs as well as the email that was left without a response. Consideration should really be given to the offerings that are promised if there is not capacity to provide quality results/products.

They offered a lot of options. Everything had a price tag to it, but they were clear about it…read more They didn't really like my anxious dog, and a friend of mine had a cat banned from coming back.

If you want your dog to listen to you no matter what is going on around them, K&D FireFly Farm…read moreKennel has the trainer to help you accomplish that! Denise is a wonderful dog trainer. She very passionate about dog training and it shows through her work with Gracie. Denise takes the time to explain training techniques and is always ready to answer questions when they arise. Gracie is now off leash and is very happy with her freedom to run around the yard. Gracie is also preparing to test for therapy dog certification.

From the owner: We are a small Kennel that provides boarding and traing. We have a variety of training that…read moreincludes Service Dog Training, Puppy Training, Off Leash Training, and others. We are a Labrador Breeder as well. we have trained and have multible Service Dog Teams working as great partners.

FANTASTIC!! Can't…read moresay enough about how happy we were with the service that Pets Are Inn provided when we needed last minute accommodations for our beloved mini schnauzer. We were going on vacation and our previous arrangements for boarding fell through when I found Pets are Inn after doing a google search. I emailed the owners and explained my predictament. I received a prompt response from George (co-owner with his wife Pat). Long story short, they came through in a pinch. Better yet our dog was not placed in a crate all day but rather this service places your pet in a residential home. Throughout the week we received pictures and updates on how our dog was doing which was very comforting. Pat and George picked up our dog and dropped him off after his stay which was awesome. Truly the best experience we've ever had boarding our boy. Highly recommend and would definitely use this wonderful service again!!

From the owner: Your pet is special to us. That's why we care for your pet(s) in an approved pt-loving home. We…read moreeven provide convenient round-trip transportation to and from your home. We are not a pet sitter or a kennel. We match your pet to a "host" home based on the needs and habits of your cat or dog. Medicines, dislike or stress being around other pets, diabetic and other special needs are not a problem. Since 1994 George and Pat Miller have been providing Montgomery and Bucks County pet owners with a choice. Fearful of your "best friend" in a kennel? Aren't fond of having someone you don't know in your home? Pets Are Inn is the solution. Here is how it works. George and Pat ONLY work with pet loving host families that have the environment conducive to your pet. They understand what your pets mean to you having 4 dogs, 2 birds as their family. The only time your pet is in a crate (other than if you supply it because of your pets' familiarity) is when they are transported to insure their safety. All host homes are State Kennel Licensed, insured and bonded. All host family homes are pre-inspected. We have hundreds of satisfied clients who have entrusted us with their family. Give us a call...