I called 4 times and left a detailed voicemail each time. Someone finally called me back after the…read more3rd attempt, 2 weeks later, and left me a message. I called back, left a voicemail again and no response back. I tried calling at different times of the day thinking someone would pick up, it is a place of business after all, but nobody ever did. ‍

While some dogs may do fine in a boarding facility, my quirky old girls do much, much better when…read morecared for in their own home. I feel so fortunate to have found Paws First, which gives me the option to have my pets cared for in their own home. The ability to book online makes arranging for pet sitting so easy and convenient. Response time is always very quick, and the rates are reasonable for the peace of mind these people provide. I love getting email updates on how my dogs are doing. Even when they're naughty and get into the trash or have a little accident, everything is in order when I get home and my dogs are happy and loved. **Need to add an update because of one visit in particular. It has taken me a while to be able to write this. Over the Summer, I had the amazing folks from Paws First watching my dogs while I was away for the weekend out of state. My senior dog's health had been in decline for a while, but it didn't seem to be cause for too much concern- just typical old dog stuff. One night, her health took a very sudden and dramatic turn. It was clear that if she were brought in to the the vet that she would not be returning. I didn't want my old girl's last moments to be spent someplace unfamiliar. The staff at Paws First went above and beyond to provide extra care and comfort to her when she needed it most so I could race home to be with her. I am forever grateful for all they did for her.

Millie is a very smart, energetic dog! She learned "parlor tricks" very quickly but would only use…read morethem for treats! She was a horrible jumper! I tried everything that anyone would suggest. She pulled so hard while walking that I was pulled off my feet and ended up with minor injuries. Nothing worked! I took her to Jesus at Tame the Wolves and everything changed! She is now an angel! No more jumping, no more pulling and she comes when I call! Jesus is a kind and loving trainer. He cares about your dog and your relationship with her! He was so flexible with my crazy schedule! If you need dog training in our area, this is the place and Jesus is your guy!

We have 2 new puppies... at the same time! We really needed to get them (us) trained, as 2 puppies…read moreat the same time can be a handful :). Jesus was great with them! They learned basic commands that have helped us to feel comfortable in our ability to teach them how to behave so we can all enjoy each other. They sit & lay down when asked, and are doing better with 'leave it' and 'come'. What was great is he didn't just 'show us' what to do, he took it to the next level and watched us training the pups. This was great because we got feedback on how we were doing and what we needed to change. He was also very positive and kind with the pups. They loved him. I would definitely recommend him.

If you are looking for a dog trainer, your search ends here…read more I purchased a 10-week-old Australian Cattle Dog in late September and about two weeks after, we were at our wits end with the dog, and considered taking the three and a half hour drive back to the breeder. From not being able to walk around the house without having your pant legs pulled at, to sleepless nights (or nights spent on the floor with the pup), and not being able to sit on the couch without being bit, it was becoming too much to handle. Then we decided to go to Steve at A-1 Total Control Dog Training. Years ago, I lived in a development with the most well trained dog I've ever encountered. Being only about 5-6 years old, I vaguely remember my neighbors, my house, and even my friends, but I will never forget this dog. While living here, my family got a Great Pyrenees puppy that enjoyed nothing more than slipping out the door and taking off around the development. Luckily, when the trained dog's owner would see this, he would send his dog in a full sprint to circle around our puppy until we were able to get to her to bring her home. The dog was simply amazing, and was trained by Steve. Now, in just our fifth week of training, our puppy is on track to rival this dog from my childhood. Though she is still young and has a long way to go, Steve gives the tools and instruction for everybody to be able to do so, and we are confident she will get to this level of obedience. Do not waste your time or money elsewhere and take your dog of any age to Steve at A-1 Total Control Dog Training. It will be the best decision you will ever make for you and your dog.

Best dog trainer in the area!!!!! I have taken my previous dogs to other trainers and we have had…read morethe best results with Steve. He really knows what he is talking about and wants his customers and their dogs to be happy. Fast results, I never knew you could train a dog so quickly. So glad I found A1 Total Control Dog Training!!!!

I am an experienced pug owner. I have had 3- 4 pugs in my house most times for the past 15 years. I…read moream used to dealing with "scuffles" and small "political" problems with my pets. This past February my last elderly dog passed. She was over 11 and I had lost her brother the summer prior at over 13 years of age. That left with me with two (5) year olds. The house was quiet and I was left with a void after taking care of elderly sick dogs for some time. I volunteer at my local SPCA and at the time they had a 1 year old and 7 year old mother and daughter there. I opted to foster them since they must be adopted together and that would take some time. All 4 animals got along fine for some time. Then maybe 1.5 months later after I had officially adopted the two girls some really bad fighting started to erupt. One of my males who has been prone to being bossy and dominant in the past just started fighting with his brother constantly. Fighting like he wanted to kill him. I sought advice, made my vet aware, did research on the internet, called a contact at the Philly SPCA who I was referred to..........even brought a trainer in. Nothing seemed to help. It got really bad. At one point he had gotten a hold of the other dog's ears and caused hematomas. He had to have surgery. My life was turned upside down by this situation. I felt lost and hopeless and was under tremendous stress. I wasn't safe (I had been bitten several times) and my dogs were not safe. I just assumed that this was all starting due to pack changes with bringing the girls in. It is not part of my belief system to do so, but I even thought about contacting the shelter so I could rehome them. The contact at Philly SPCA gave me a list of referrals for behaviorists and I called Barbarann. We scheduled weekly training in my home so she could see what was going on in their element. Literally within 15 minutes of her first visit she identified that the fighting was due to my one dog's diet being changed to high protein. Due to some allergy issues and other factors I had recently changed the dogs to a homemade food regimen that was 50% protein. She told me to get him senior food with a protein level below 20%. I immediately did so and I am not exaggerating when I say within 3 days his aggressive and dangerous behavior had decreased by at least 50%. We kept with the weekly training in the house and I followed Barbarann's rules. She was able to give me much insight on the personalities of my dogs and many helpful hints to follow to keep them inline. She no longer comes to see them on a weekly basis but I have no reservations about using her services in the future if they are needed or boarding my animals at her facility if I find the need. I am so very thankful that she was able to pinpoint a SOURCE of the problem immediately. Not even my vet, dogsitter, or other trainer were able to provide this information. I am not saying they should have. However, if it was not for Barbarann being able to offer this information I have no idea where I would be now. My home is now happy, yes I still have some issues since pugs are stubborn comedians but we all now have peace and no one is in danger. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the help she provided.

definitely not worth the money....dog came home after a month, and he was a little different....for…read moreliterally a week, we did everything we were supposed to on our end. it was a total waste

What can I say about Canine Academy except that it earns these 5 stars!…read more I took my aggressive pit Sheba here, years ago, and she went from not being able to even see another dog without throwing a fit... to sitting calmly, off lead, with full attention on my commands, after completing Deb's extensive training course. The woman is a miracle worker. I am a dog person so I am always suggesting Canine Academy for anyone who asks about training for their pups. It's been awhile since I have used their services, but I am thrilled to know they're there and our next dog will absolutely be on the list to graduate from the school!

I highly recommend Canine Academy! The staff is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. My typically very…read moreanxious dog Dumbo has improved since the very first day, he was even better within the first 10 minutes of our first session. You will definitely see results if you put the work in too! Thank you for everything, Debbie and Canine Academy!

We have had a fabulous experience. We've been working with UP for several months now, trying to…read morecalm a new large puppy with tornado energy and also get our 7 year old small dog used to her presence. Sandi has been an invaluable source with both of these goals!

When I reached out to Sandi, my mini schnauzer Leila was about 10months old. It was hard to get her…read moreattention when she barked/didn't want to listen at certain times. I reached out to Sandi because I really liked how she came to the house to see how Leila is in her environment. In the first visit it took leila 40min to willingly go up to Sandi (she's super shy, sometimes fearful of new people, she has gotten so much better!) but after the 2nd and rest of visits Leila was so happy to see her! Sandi really helped with addressing issues such as barking at the door when someone comes in and the steps I can take to lessen it. Sandi was so great with Leila and Leila loved her so much and was always so happy to see her. She also helped with leash walking and now it is so much easier to take Leila out on walks. I definitely recommend using her services for dog training!!

Tuff Pup was so easy to sign up for an schedule. Sami was awesome and helped us tame our crazy…read morerescue Pitty. She listened to what we're priorities for us and came up with realistic strategies. Highly recommend working with Tuff Pup

Matt worked with me and my best girl, Kira, to help her with some of her anxieties. He taught me…read moreit's not about curing her anxiety but managing it. We practiced how to greet visitors, and how to calm down when barking. I learned better ways to engage with Kira, and help her thrive in high stress situations.