Benji's first grooming since we moved to Toms River!…read more He looks so handsome!! Love the complimentary tie!!! Thank you for the great service!!

I took my dog Roxy in for grooming on 12/15 at Toms River store. I've been going there since she…read morewas a pup, always had great results. We'll, yesterday things changed. My usual groomer wasn't available, so I went w a young lady named Destiny. My dog looks like I handed my 9 years old grandson shears, and said have fun, make her look stupid. This is hands down the worst cut Roxy has recieved. I have left instructions on how I like her cut w previous groomers,apparently Destiny didn't get them. Her one ear is lingering than the other, theres a bald patch on her back. She's a Bernadoodle, w fringes on her tail, that normally get trimmed, she whacked those off completely .Its just a botched job! PetSmart I advocated for you in the past, as far as your grooming services went. Never again.

Bam-Bam was well behaved as a result of training. Training skills that I acquired when I joined a…read moreclass at Ultimate Dog which Jean led. Jean helped me train my late 150 lb Bull Mastiff. I still receive compliments from friends and family that remember him. With that said, that was years ago. I took Bam-Bam to Ultimate Dog at 4 months? Maybe slightly older. It was the best decision I made. Jean's style, at the time, was perfect for me and my family. She was clear, direct, and could identify the subtle mistake(s) in my instruction. That was key - to know what you are doing wrong while training your dog so you can correct it. My recommendation is to ask questions and have the mindset that you are seeking to learn how YOU will train your dog and you must put in the time. I recall a dog owner from our class that didn't do the exercises and blamed her Rottie for being disobedient. I don't write a ton of reviews but just had a conversation with a friend and Bam-Bam came up in conversation. Thanks Jean, you made me look good whenever anyone met Bam-Bam.

Jean is a fantastic dog trainer! She trains both on leash and remote collar…read more We opted for the on leash training with our 18 month old German Shepherd as he's really eager to learn and please. We found after 4 private sessions with Jean we were the ones who needed the training as well as the dog! Though he's not perfect (yet) he's well on his way! We plan on taking him to her distraction classes as other dogs seem to be his biggest issue. We've done training with other trainers in Monmouth County and Jeans methods hands down have been the best for us and our dog!

I am truly grateful to Helen for working with our dog when we brought home our newborn daughter. We…read morehave a large Coonhound mix who is generally friendly; however, he can be neurotic at times and his first reaction to our new baby was BAD. Helen worked miracles and now our beloved first child (our dog) and baby can safely coexist. We also took puppy training classes with Helen and these were great for teaching our dog basic manners. I cannot say enough good thing about Helen; she is an extremely capable dog trainer and a genuine person, I highly recommend her.

I have been meaning to write this for a while now but after our family vacation last week with our…read morelittle "angel" Prissy, I knew I had to make it my priority. I got Prissy from NorthShore in January as a puppy and was told she would be no more than 50 pounds full grown; seven months later she's already 64 pounds and I don't think she's done growing yet, but she's precious and healthy so it's all good. I've always had dogs but like most in my generation, you just had them; we never thought about training. Well, at 52 years old, I knew if I didn't start a good training program with Priss right away, I would regret it. I visited the local franchise pet stores but I didn't feel very confident in their abilities. As soon as I met Helen I knew she was the "one". We began with a Basic class and I immediately saw the possibilities. When Prissy started to actually do what I was telling her to do, it blew me away; what blew me away even more was that I was learning more than she was at a time when I thought my "learnin" days were over (the nest had just become empty and I guess I was feeling it more than I let on). Helen made me look at almost everything in a new way which in turn helped Prissy. She is all about confidence and praise which really, really works. Don't get me wrong, Prissy is most definitely a bull in a china shop but when I tell her to sit or lie down or leave it (just to name a few), she does it (she really does it)! Which brings me to the vacation. We drove to Lake George and stayed at a beautiful rental home for the week before dropping my wonderful son off at college. I was sure I would never see that security deposit again but I was not going to let that hold me back. However, Prissy was so well behaved and listened and didn't jump and walked beautifully on leash and didn't ruin the house... thanks to Helen! Granted I was the one caring for and training and "monitoring" Priss, but without the confidence Helen instilled in me, it would not have been possible. What you need to know most of all is that every bit of the information and training Helen gave me was all done almost without me even knowing it; she's never boastful or condescending or any of the bad things you might associate with learning. I don't know how she does it, but she does it. We often talk about the need for a class for just the owners because we really are the ones being trained; something I didn't believe before I started. I'm sorry this was sooooo long, but I am always blown away when I realize I'm in command of this big, loving, precious, doofy animal and it's always done with love and compassion, again, thanks to Helen's guidance. If you just brought a new angel into your home or if you've had an angel with you for a while, you owe it to yourself to at the very least meet with Helen; I'm sure you will see what I saw. It's never too early or too late to be the pack leader... you just need to learn from the best leader in town. Thank you Helen; for everything. Oh yeah, you will have so much fun with Helen you will not believe you're learning anything at all, BUT YOU ARE!

Arrived early for evaluation . Red flag for me was all the crying dogs I heard in the large…read moretraining room behind the closed door . Sorry, shock collar training for a four month old dog is not humane . When I was shown the dogs in training they all looked petrified. Zero star from me .

From the owner: With over 20 years of dog training experience, Sit Means Sit has worked alongside top trainers and…read morehandlers globally. Recent accomplishments include hosting Sport Dog and Protection Dog seminars, obedience classes, and training specialized protection groups. As a Training Director and Instructor for a Dog Sport Club, Sit Means Sit continues to attend seminars and maintain up-to-date certifications, including Dog First Aid/CPR. Competing in AKC Obedience and Protection Sport Association (PSA), achievements include multiple regional and national championships. Passionate about helping others communicate with their dogs, Sit Means Sit offers smarter, faster, and reliable training techniques to create lasting relationships.

Don't bring your dog to the brick, nj dog park if this business is there. I witnessed several…read moreemployees training a dog outside the fenced in area and finally brought the dog into the fenced in part to train it WITH it's leash on. Obviously a dog ran over because it's a dog park and the employees were very rude to the other dog, telling its owner to "get control of your dog". May be a fine company, but just a heads up for all dog owners in Brick who take their dog to the dog park for off leash fun. I left with my dog after seeing this because I didn't feel like getting scolded by a bunch of angry unprofessional looking "dog trainers". They also grabbed the other dog that didn't belong to them, even though that dog did not bite their dog, only got somewhat dominant. Tip for the company: maybe don't bring a leashed dog into an off-leash dog park and expect other dogs not to dominate. Makes no sense. Also don't grab another persons dog by it's collar just because it's disturbing your "training lesson". The park doesn't just belong to you.

Great experience for us and our dog. Knowledgeable trainer and flexible schedule. All dogs should…read morelearn how to listen to their owners, with or without a leash. This program will help build a better relationship between you and your dog.

I couldn't say enough about Bob Santos and Jersey Shore Canine ! I changed his name to Father Bob…read morebecause I think he performed an exorcism on my wild puppy and released all his demons . . When people stopped me on the street and remarked about what a beautiful well trained dog I had it always made me proud of him and myself ! Bob not only trains the dog but also trains the owner . it is very important that you all work together ! I also found that during the training process a very special bond is formed between you and your pup . You can't go wrong with Jersey Shore Canine ! The only thing you have to lose is a out of control pup

The "free consultation" is just a sales pitch. He will take every and any dog. However, prong…read morecollars and e-collar is the primary focus. My dog didn't learn anything new. In fact, after training and giving away money, removing all of those punishment tools and retraining my dog, it has changed everything. My recommendation is to look else where. He will laugh off and make excuses why other trainers in the area are bad. My google review was muted as well. Red flags popping up all over the place. The 4.7 review is 100% not accurate. There's only 36 reviews. I gave this a 1 there too, but the 4.7 doesn't come down. I'm no math major, but if there are less than 50 reviews, the score should at least drop .1. Very sus.

Paul is amazing. He took our 8 week old toy breed and made him into a well socialized pup. He is…read moreextremely helpful, fair priced, and accommodating. At 5 months, Paul will be taking our pup for 3 weeks. This will be for the deep-dive obedience class, in which leash training, basic commands, etc. will be learned. I trust that Paul could likely train your dog to do anything, so I highly recommend using him for training of your puppy / dog!

I think the negative veterinarian services are probably from local competition. Went there…read moreyesterday, 8-11, with my sick cat. The front desk was courteous. The vet tech and doctor were attentive, patient and very professional. Just an excellent experience for cat and myself. Highly recommend.

The girls gave my dog the best nail trim she ever had! They took her in as a walk in with no…read moreproblem. She was done and very calm and happy in less than 10 minutes