Had our two Goldendoodles there for about 4 months. Our male is 7 months old, and like a typical…read morepuppy, a handful. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, he only knows how to play, and is brought up in a very good, loving household. We were told that he growls at the help there, and he is too energetic that he jumps the fences there. For the amount of virtue signaling they spew all over their social media about knowing how to "actually" love their pets, through the "proper" training, is quite laughable. We were told that our 7 month old GOLDENDOODLE PUPPY, cannot return there, because they are afraid for their safety. Listen, if you don't want to do the job, then find another business. Poor poor management. Never would I recommend them. We even added a "Birthday" add on for our newly turned 5 year old. Guess we can wish in one hand and s#*t in the other to see which one fills up first. No "Birthday" celebration for her...

We started going to Dog Talk in Blue Bell with Mike and Theresa in July 2020 when we rescued our…read morenow 4-year-old Great Pyrenees / Shepherd Mix. They were recommended to us by a friend who had nothing but positive things to say about Dog Talk as well as Mike and Theresa. Well....2023 and we have rescued 3 additional dogs, a lab/pit mix, a pit/shepherd mix who are both 1 years old and just recently added an american bulldog/pit/hound mix who's only 12 weeks (can't wait for her to be old enough and vaccinated to attend daycare). We recently switched to the Fort Washington location only because it is more convenient for me, on my way to work, but we still go back to Blue Bell every once in a while because I know the pups miss Mike! Well, we just took our very first vacation in 10 years because we always put it off knowing we didn't have anyone we trusted with our fur babies. Well, not anymore!! The three oldest pups were boarded at Dog Talk at the Fort Washington location and LOVED it so much and so did mom and dad. Knowing they were well cared for and loved during their time spent with Theresa. Theresa even put up with my crazy dog mom check-ins throughout the week. They even thrived while being boarded learning a few new things and now listen even a little better than before. Cage-free boarding (or you can bring your cage if that's what your dog's prefer, like ours). Set schedule of feeding to keep on track with the home schedules and play, play, play! There is so much engagement for the dogs at daycare from bubbles to water play to rest to playing chase with other dogs. I always appreciate Mike and Theresa and their knowledge of dogs and how to train them, but really we're the ones needing and being trained. I have picked both Mike and Theresa's brain on a multitude of items relating to my dogs and their recommendation/advice has always been spot on! Theresa and Mike are always so responsive and have nothing but the best interests of the dogs in mind 24/7. It is hands-down a blessing we found Dog Talk; I will not take my puppies anywhere else. I can't wait for next year, it was so nice to not have to worry so much while away, we've already booked our trip for next year! The D'Amico four will be there all week next July! Thank you Mike and Theresa for all you do.

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.

I boarded my dog last week here. They had me bring her in for an assessment for a day beforehand,…read morewhile this may sound annoying it gave me some comfort they cared about how my dog fit in with others. Week went pretty seamless my pup seemed fine after. However she did get kennel cough while there. Not necessarily their fault but stinks nonetheless.

We took our dog to Love My Doggy Day Care, for a hair cut. He had a coat of flowing, wavy red hair…read moreof about three inches in length. We requested that they clean up the hair around his face, which had become overgrown and trim no more than a half inch from the rest of his hair. We showed them a photo of a similar dog to let them know what our goal was. In accordance with instructions from our veterinarian, we also told them not to pluck hair from his ears. When we picked him up he was unrecognizable. Instead of cutting only a half inch, they shaved all the hair on his body to half an inch. And, oh yes, they plucked his ears. We gave our instructions and showed the photo to the Grooming Salon Manager. Whether she failed to understand our instructions or failed to accurately communicate them, we can't tell. Perhaps she thought the picture we showed her was intended to illustrate what we didn't want him to look like. Regardless, we won't be back and suggest that others exercise caution before taking their dog there for grooming.

We absolutely love the Lafayette Hill Dog Resort and Training Center LLC (especially Dash, as you…read morecan see!). We recently moved to the area and had to leave our daycare, we thought we'd never find someone she loved more. Dash comes home every day so happy and gets extremely excited when we drop her off. Bill is amazing, he is so patient with all of the doggies and truly loves what he does. I couldn't recommend the Dog Resort more!

From the owner: Dog Boarding with 100% cage-free playtime, socialization, and training…read moreDog Training of All Types. Puppy, beginner, intermediate and advanced Training. Dog Walking.

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!

PIBS and Laurie rock! This is who you want to help you train your dog! I rarely write reviews, but…read moreLaurie was so great and CRUCIAL to the success in training my 110 lb Doberman, that I had to leave a review. Laurie started working with me before I even bought my dog. She taught me tips on how to pick my puppy out from the breeder and what to look for in his personality. One of the best parts about working with Laurie is that she explains things so well. She not only teaches you what to do, but how to do it, and WHY you're doing it. She helped in: choosing a puppy from the breeder, house breaking, crate training, leash training, walking-off a leash training, barking, dominance issues, behavior around guests, dietary issues and how to treat minor health issues. She's shared so much knowledge with me, that I'll forever be grateful. My dog is awesomely trained and gets so many compliments. This is who you want to help you!

I switched from a larger more expensive dog walking company to Primal Instincts Behavioral…read moreSolutions. Despite being a smaller company, they have managed to accommodate my weekends and changing schedule. More importantly they always pick up the phone when I need them. Some companies in this area wouldn't even call me back when I was trying to find a dog walker. I also use Laurie for dog training. There are different schools of thought on dog training but one thing in particular shines about Laurie: she is great at teaching you how to communicate with your dog effectively in a household/family dynamic. She is training me as much as she is my dogs. I could easily give this review 5 stars. Only thing holding me back is time. I've only used services for a few weeks now.

Wonderful positive reinforcement trainer. These guys really know what they're doing. True experts…read morein dog behavior and dog body language. They specialize in the toughest of cases. My dog suffered from severe anxiety: jumpy, drooling/shaking in certain situations. (Fireworks, loud noises, etc.) We are now doing fantastic, episodes are nearly gone and not even close to the level that we were at.

I hired Alicia Plink from At Attention Dog Training to provide "Canine Good Citizen" training for…read moremy pup Cody. From our first meeting I found her to be professional and equally personable. She provided excellent instruction for Cody and frankly for coaching me, too. Alicia has great instincts and broad knowledge in all aspects of training. Her results-oriented technique is reward driven with a clear love for dogs, which is exactly what I hoped for. Cody adores her and passed his test with flying colors due to her techniques and loving guidance!! I highly recommend Alicia, she was a pleasure to work with!!!

Very happy with the service! With Jeri's guidance, my dog's behavior started improving right away!read more

Our very first meeting with Jeri left us feeling like we finally will get the dog(ok.. human)…read moretraining that we have been trying to get for the past 4 years. The Bark Buster approach is very unique and in our first meeting we could see our dog Becky begin to respond to us differently. Jeri was very thorough in her explanations and patient with our questions. I am looking forward to doing homework with our dog and sharing improvements with Jeri. I feel confident that we are not alone in this process and that we will end up with the well behaved dog that we have always wanted. R.O.

Cannot recommend Michaela enough! Her holistic approach to dog training suited our needs (and our…read morepuppy Noodle's) perfectly. It wasn't just about teaching him XYZ, but about making him a better friend to us, and us better friends to him. The lessons we learned from Michaela are things we will carry with us for a lifetime. Her warmth from the second we met her made us feel like getting a trainer wasn't us failing at raising our dog but by investing in our family. She never judged when he (or we) didn't get it right on the first try and she's so skilled that if Noodle reacted in an unexpected way she was able to pivot completely on the spot and change our lesson. Because of this there was never a moment where we felt like this was a lesson plan that was written out and peddled to everyone, our lessons were completely individualized to our needs. Hands down Michaela has changed the relationship we have with Noodle and has made us a closer and more engaged pack!

Michaela is a truly gifted dog and dog owner trainer! She is kind, gentle and very effective in…read moreteaching good doggy behavior without fear or punishment. We've loved working with her and often check back in with her when we encounter new challenges.