Karin has been through so many different experiences with dogs. Her training experience is…read moreextensive. She is reliable and excellent. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog trainer!

Karin is an excellent trainer. I contacted her for help with our nine-month-old puppy after doing a…read moregreat deal of research on local trainers. Her reviews were all positive and consistent in their comments, and her rates were listed and extremely reasonable. Karin responded to my inquiry within an hour and we had a scheduled phone call that same evening. She came to our home the next night. When she arrived, she quietly observed our new puppy and our nine-year-old dog, and then gave us detailed instructions on what she wanted us to do. She also had us try some of those instructions while she was still there to guide us. At the end of the visit, we scheduled another session for two weeks from that date. Things are already so much better in our home. Karin got right to the root of our puppy's issues and quickly came up with a plan for us to execute. She is a great communicator and just made everything seem doable. Most importantly, our dogs responded to her immediately. She clearly understands dogs and likes them. It was easy to see that, for her, it was about them as individuals, and not about a set method that she adheres to. From our first conversation, I could see that Karin loves what she does. She is curious, observant, and determined to find a way to help her clients and their dogs to understand each other better and to build relationships based on trust and consistency. She just calms the chaos that having a puppy can sometimes lead to! Do not hesitate to turn to her.

I started bring my dog Oreo here 9 years ago and have been extremely happy ever since. Oreo is no…read morelonger with us, but we have brought our 4 year Mali here since she was a puppy. She can be nervous and high strung, but comes out every time with an adorable hair cut and full grooming always done how I ask. Thank you to Mike and Sarah for always making me feel comfortable dropping her off and taking such good care of her! Kim Hosmer Fanwood, NJ

If you have a pup that doesn't like getting their nails trimmed, I would NOT recommend this place…read more The first few times we came here, it was amazing. Our dog is sensitive to getting her nails trimmed and I was amazed by how quickly and pain-free they were able to do it. 2-3 of the staff would work with her, one person cutting her nails and the others keeping her calm and comforted. It would be over in just minutes. HOWEVER, the last few times we've gone, it's been terrible. They put a muzzle on her and with just 1 staff trying to both cut and keep her calm, they were not quick so she would start crying and whining and not staying still. They said they did not want to cut her nails again and asked that we try elsewhere, which is understandable. I'm just disappointed that they were not as efficient and helpful as they used to be.

My baby is so happy every time he comes here! He literally drags me into this place and chokes on…read morehis collar and starts coughing he gets so excited. The staff is super wonderful and they always let you know if there were any hiccups during the day, like if your dog was a little off or seemed to have a tummy ache or anything they will be sure to let you know.

BE CARFUl if you dog stayed at Barker lounge last week! we picked up our lab last Saturday, May 30…read more She had a fever, fatigue, internal infection. We brought her to our vet. They told us to keep her away from other dogs. A few days later we were back at the vet. The infection was now on her skin! We had the get medicated shampoo and were told to watch her. Just as a precaution watch your pet! This could very well be contagious. When I notified Barker lounge all they said was that they were sorry. Didn't seem very concerned or caring! NO I would not recommend them!!!!

We absolutely couldn't be happier with Linda at NJ Fix My Dog and the incredible transformation of…read moreour dog Millie. As first-time dog owners, we tried our best to train Millie on our own, but it just wasn't cutting it. We constantly struggled with obedience and her inability to listen to us, intense pulling when we went on walks, jumping, getting mouthy - the list goes on and on. We felt defeated and insecure - but as soon as we talked with Jean and Linda at NJ Fix My Dog, we felt hopeful! They assured us Millie was the kind of dog that could be helped, and they'd be happy to step in.  Throughout Millie's 2 week bootcamp, we received frequent updates from Linda on Millie's progress, photos, and videos. We missed her but we knew she was in excellent care and learning so much everyday. After the 2 week bootcamp, Linda brought Millie home and we were in shock at how well-behaved, and well-mannered suddenly became. The day she came home, Linda spent over an hour with us going over what Millie learned and how to work with her going forward. She also gave us a full document with an assessment of Millie's overall behavior, how to continue to enforce what she learned, and how encourage her along the way.  Before bootcamp, we dreaded going for a walk with Millie because of how she behaved when she saw other dogs (pulling toward them, whimpering, getting anxious, etc.), and how she walked in general (tugging and zig-zagging the entire walk). Now she walks like an absolute DREAM! Right at our side, a nice little trot, ignores other dogs, people, squirrels - everything! We could walk her all day long now, and we look forward to all our walks! Millie used to ignore us when we called for her, or told her "no" if she was doing something we didn't like, but now her recall skills are excellent and she runs right over to us when we call her. She doesn't even try to attempt the bad behavior she used to do, like jumping, getting mouthy, etc., and instead happily relaxes. Her overall demeanor used to be just a little bit intense, always on the lookout for something to get into - but now she is so calm and seems at east with herself. Linda worked WONDERS! We learned so much about Millie through this process, and we truly feel comfortable with what Linda taught us to help Millie be her best self. We feel like we have the tools we need, and the confidence. We feel the support of NJ Fix My Dog now even after Millie is back home - we know Linda is just a call or text away if we need any help.

We were seeking some help with our 13 week old Lab mix puppy's aggressive play issues…read more(nipping/biting) and other behavioral issues (walking well on leash, not dropping items off floor, ground, etc.). We were fully aware of what a puppy goes through at this age, however, we had never seen a puppy so independent/head strong before. Given we have two young daughters (9 & 5), we wanted to ensure our puppy established a solid behavior foundation. We found Jean & Fix My Dog after unsuccessfully working with a few different trainers online. Within the first 30 minutes of our session with Jean, we had already learned so much about both our new puppy's and our own behaviors. After the hour was over, we were very confident we had found the right place to help us with our puppy training. Given the current pandemic, we hoped to find a trainer that could not only help with the behavioral issues, but also socialize our pup well enough to other dogs, people, children, etc. As a result, Jean paired us up with Christy, a trainer who lives on a lot of land, has dogs and other animals, and plenty of people around to help socialize our pup. We spoke with Christy on the phone to go over her approach, felt great about it, came up with a list of behavioral focus areas, signed a contract, selected a day for Christy to come pick up our puppy, and off she went for 2 weeks! The training process was handled so well.. Christy kept us informed with photos, videos, and lots of daily updates. We were even able to do a few online video sessions to see our puppy and to ask questions about how the training was going. It was 100% clear that our puppy was getting the attention she needed and was being trained as part of a family and not as just another dog in a training facility. (SO IMPORTANT!) We were noticing tremendous progress with our puppy over videos after the first few days of training. When she returned home after the 2 weeks were up, it was almost as if we had a perfectly re-wired puppy. It was absolutely clear that the training was effective and our puppy now had a solid behavioral foundation to work with. Christy and her family were extremely loving with our dog, and were clearly able to address all of the behavioral points we asked for through positive reinforcement and appropriate correction practices. Upon her return, we received many instructional videos and a manual to keep us (owners) in line on how to maintain all of the great work put in place. If you were like us, seeking a trainer to help build a strong behavioral foundation for your puppy, I would HIGHLY recommend Christy @ NJ Fix My Dog. We simply could not have found a better situation both for us and our puppy.

John, the Dog Clicker owner trainer, is unparalleled. He's worked with two of our dogs at this…read morepoint, and he was instrumental in helping us figure out what sort of dog would work best for our family. When we needed help with an older, rescue dog who was highly reactive on walks, John helped us make walks manageable. He also taught us how our dog was thinking and what was going on with him. With our puppy, John took us through the first steps of training her, and set up a situation in which we could create a positive dynamic between her and the kids. I especially recommend John if you're struggling with issues of reactivity, need assistance with your walks, if you are a family in need of welcoming a dog into your family dynamic, and anything and everything related to raising a puppy. John is a sensitive and thoughtful trainer who truly loves and respects dogs, and he's also a gentle presence who dogs will listen to right away. Give John a call.

John was accommodating with our schedule. John came to our home so training was easy. He was…read morepatient with our dog and incorporated all of our family members in the training. John has a wealth of knowledge about all breeds of dogs. We are glad that we hired John to help with dog training. Highly recommend!

I was happy with the training here for my 9 month old labradoodle. I signed him up for the basic…read moreobedience class, which is a 6 week class (45min each) and meant to focus on the more elementary commands (starting with sit, down, etc). My puppy did improve a bit during the course of the training, but the lessons are really focused on educating the owner about how to train the dog... Lisa will tell you what to do and more importantly why. It does require that the owners put in the time at home to practice though. I admittedly need to spend some more time at home reinforcing these lessons so my dog will improve. The lessons were great. Lisa was patient with all of the dogs (I had attended a different school many years ago with my prior dogs, and the instructors there were very strict and lacked patience, which made it so difficult that I ended up quitting). And the class size is really small (mine had 3-4 dogs, and I think there is a maximum capacity of 5). I like how she starts each exercise by demonstrating it with one of the dogs. She did bring her dog in one day and it was REALLY well behaved.

Lisa is amazing! My dog is very leash reactive and dog aggressive. With Lisa's help and training,…read moremy dog and I were able to take positive steps forward together. I highly recommend this trainer to anyone who thinks their dog can't change--she'll change your mind!

Nancy is nothing short of a miracle worker! We have an 18 month golden retriever, and although he's…read morea sweet dog, we got in bad habits that were tough to break (jumping, biting the leash, nipping, among others). Nancy worked with us and within a week it was like we had a completely different dog. She not only reversed the bad behavior, but gave us the tools we needed to continue to improve his skills and obedience. I love the positive reinforcement she gives, and that she simplifies the training process, so that is truly is something that we feel capable of doing our own. She takes the time to really get to know your dog, and your family (for example we have 2 young kids), customizes her training to your needs, and explain the thought process behind her techniques. My husband and I literally stood with our jaws dropped watching in disbelief as our previously hyper dog sit patiently as she put the leash on, and then stayed perfectly still as she put a treat on his paw and told him to "Leave it"... it was UNBELIEVABLE. Working with Nancy is one of the best things we've done for our dog, and really for our family since we are enjoying the time with our furry one so much more now. Nancy has been an incredible resource, and always quick to answer texts or emails with questions we have. We can't say enough good things about how impressed we are with Best in Behavior!

From the owner: Personalized In-Home dog training. Services include Basic Obedience Training, Behavior…read moreModification, Puppy Camp, Day Training.

Words cannot adequately express how grateful we are for how wonderful Madeline/Happy Bark & Tails…read morewere on our wedding day. It was so important to us that our two pups be included on our big day, and Madeline made sure they were both included and so lovingly cared for. One of our pups is 15 years old and as anxious, adoring pawrents we were worried about her ability to navigate our wedding venue and the excitement of the day. Those worries quickly dissipated because Madeline cared for both our pups as if they were her own, and we effusively recommend Happy Bark & Tails to anyone who loves their pup and can't imagine their wedding day without them.

Booking the Wedding Day Dog Attendant service through Happy Bark & Tails for my 11-month-old puppy…read morewas one of the best decisions I ever made. My now-husband and I were in the midst of planning our wedding when we decided to adopt our beautiful puppy, Oreo, and we wanted to ensure that he could be a part of our wedding. Thank goodness we found Happy Bark & Tails. From our first meeting, the owner, Madeline, was informative, and caring, gave us a clear idea of what to expect on our wedding day, and took the time to answer all our questions. Every step of the way, Madeline was patient, responsive, and put us at ease. We even scheduled a meet-and-greet a few weeks before the wedding with Madeline and her husband, Gabriel, who is also a co-owner of the business. We were certain that they would not only care for Oreo but treat him like their own baby. On the day of our wedding, Madeline and Gabriel arrived at our hotel and immediately took care of Oreo. They put on his cute "best dog" scarf and bow tie and handled him while my husband and I got ready for our wedding. They walked him, fed him, played with him, helped him pose for pictures with us, and treated Oreo like family. They transported him to the venue, took him back to our hotel, and stayed with him until we got back. We couldn't have asked for a better company or people to work with! They also documented our wedding day with photos from Oreo's perspective. The gallery of photos was beautiful and something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend Happy Bark & Tails for all your wedding pet care needs. They were great to work with and we have already recommended them to another couple!