Spent a very insightful 90+ minutes evaluating our dog's behavior/ temperament etc. We learned so…read moremuch from Mary'. Her knowledge and expertise were invaluable -obviously stemming from her many years of work in this field. Recommend highly!

Facilities are very nice but (1) the people who staff the intake desk are rude, (2) EVERYTHING is…read moreala cart and costs alot (e.g., except for brief potty walks your dog will be caged for the duration of boarding unless you purchase play time). My preferred boarding and daycare facility is K9 Resorts Hotel in Malvern.

This place is terrific. People so nice to both human and canine! Its clean, well staffed and…read morereasonably priced. We use the daycare. My dog loves it. They even have an small outside area. They offer numerous services. I highly recommend them if you want a happy, safe place to leave your dog. I have also used the boarding services. Never ever had an issue and we have been going for over 2.5 years!

Yes, I've written before but if you think you think your pup is just about the dearest, the…read moresmartest most loving creature you wouldn't trust some stranger to care for, Lucie's Palace is a one and a million find. A full time retreat that is staffed with smart, professional dog lovers keenly aware of each dog's personality, they bond with them , they know if something isn't right, or if your dog seems unhappy, because they all get special time with the staffers who truly love these animals and the doggies know it. Superb haircutting, fabulous bathes and special ones If your dog requires it. they're kept busy all day with a myriad of toys,water tables , they run around outside and you can watch all this on big screens that they have in their lobby. Large dogs have their own play areas son no worry the huge Bernese Mountain dog will sit on your precious 10 pound baby .. I can't recommend Lucie's enough and folks, there really is a delightful Queen of the palace ! If you're looking for a home away from home for your family member, where nothing is too much to ask., a special diet , a little extra attention and where every single person knows your doggie like they know their own, you owe it to your pup and your piece of mind to try the incomparable, Lucie's Barkingham Palace. Colleen Chance

Have been using Pet nanny for several years now to care for our zoo of 2 dogs and 2 cats. They are…read morenot used to being alone so we need in home and frequent care for them when we vacation. We've built up a great deal of trust given the excellent care of our pets, and home, when we are away. Cannot recommend enough and huge thanks for providing the peace of mind and quality of care so we need and expect so we can enjoy our family trips and know our gang is well taken care of!

We used Pet Nanny for several months until one day we saw their employee abusing our very fragile…read moredog. They will deny it happened, but we saw it with our own eyes.

Best place ever! The people who work at doggy places make or break it and these guys and gals are…read moreall the best!! Our pups love it there - they come home exhausted - plus I've found K9 to be super accommodating with last min changes (pup gets sick, work changes etc.)

This is the best place to board your dog. So well cared for and loved that you never need to worry…read morewhile you are away. They upload photos also so you can see how happy your pups are.

My dog Odie loves this place. He goes for daycare usually one day every week and is starting…read moreobedience training tonight. He swims, plays, and comes home exhausted. That means I get a break too. As my pal Cesare says, a tired dog is a good dog. And a 6 month old lab needs a lot of exercise. Odie came back from other places with a cut to the face and another on his belly. I can't say how it happened, maybe he got in a fight, maybe he ran into a wall, no idea. None of that here, though, the play seems to be more supervised. They have been very responsive to calls and questions. CCC also has webcams so you can see your dog during the day and they send videos via email from time to time. It's not perfect but having a chance to see the dog during the day is reassuring.

Although the place seems clean and the girls at the desk seem nice, we won't be boarding with them…read moreagain. Not only was it a pain trying to contact Amy back and forth because apparently she's the only one with all the answers to our questions but is never available to actually talk or get back to us. We picked him up and we asked how he was... the girl said "oh I don't know, I guess okay" ‍ like we want to know how he was and you can't even tell us how he was for a week?? Not only that... he was stuck in a cage all day long, all week when we were told they get play time, hence why they asked us if he likes other dogs, which he loves. Will not go back to them. Sorry but my dog is my baby and I want to know how things went and it's messed up when you get the answer "oh I don't know".

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.

Although staff is nice, I'm not sure what is going on at this facility. After our first couple…read moremonths utilizing them for boarding and daycare, things took a turn for the worse. In August, my Dalmatian contracted kennel cough. OK, it happens.. I just boarded her over the weekend for the first time since then. Guess what? Bronchial infection & infected and blistered paw pads. She was rushed to the vet within 24 hours of us picking her up from GVPH. She required 400 ml of fluid, antibiotics and antibacterial wipes for her feet. Will post pics. A 200 dollar boarding stay turned into a 400 after the Vet!!! Most importantly- my dog, usually energetic and happy - won't walk and is in pain and miserably ill !!!!!! Please be weary about using them for your dogs. My experience was going well, now? horrible. Like I said, I can see once... but twice? And to this extent? What a shame.

Always take Hunter to Great Valley. He loves it there! The staff come out and greet you and are…read moresuper friendly and know your dog by name. Hunter comes home healthy and so very happy. Can't say enough about the excellent care they provide for your pets. Never had a problem at all. Please if your considering daycare or boarding Great Valley is the place to go!

We have been using this kennel for many years, and 3 dogs (one of them was a difficult guy). The…read moredogs come out happy and bathed. I have watched the owners with my dogs and others. They are great dog people! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

We've been taking our dog to Buckwalter for a few years now and the Buckwalters are fantastic!…read moreAlways so pleasant, they get to know you and your dog, and pick up and drop off are a breeze. Great price for a great spot for your dog!

Great company with great caring people. The owner Dave is a professional through and through. Had…read morehis team take care of our dog while away for the week. Came home to a happy dog that didn't miss the kennel one bit! I actually think she missed her sitters. Keep up the good work Chester Springs Pet Sitters.

Dave is terrific as is Chaz who works with him. They are always accommodating even with short…read morenotice (we try our best not to do that!). Our pups love them both!

Joyce provided detailed updates while I was away. Knowing that my cat Mokie was eating well made it…read moreeasier to enjoy my vacation. Joyce went out of her way to spend time with Mokie, who is shy around new people. During her visits before my trip, she took notes regarding my feeding instruction.

We just can't stop watching our brood of cats enjoying the kick toys. We have used the pet sitting…read moreservices for many years and this new toys service is super! The toys are designed to entertain our cats and boy do they ever! Not a typical service. This company really knows what animals like and makes their toys for each species. We cannot recommend this Service more highly.