Kate Sullivan Pet Dog Training Services

Dee is absolutely THE BEST trainer !!! He's the dog-whisperer and the owner-whisperer in one. You…read moredon't even realize that he's training YOU to train and change the dynamic with your dog. I can't say enough good things about the process!!

Dee is great! He really knows what he's saying about the dogs. Our 130lbs massif was not being the…read morebest family member but with Dee's help we were about to get him into a routine that works for us all. I think everyone in the house is much happier now

Comfort at Home Pet Services

4.6

Jen has been my pet sitter for over ten years now. Before I plan any vacation I make sure that she…read moreis available to watch my cats because I know they are in good hands with her. Jen will send me a daily text with updates on how the cats are doing and always sends pictures. She understands the personalities of my cats and treats them in ways that make them comfortable. It's such a relief to know they are really being cared for. Jen is also very knowledgeable about animal health and well-being. She is certified in pet services and continues to stay up to date on animal welfare topics. I am planning on taking her pet first aid and CPR class this fall. Jen will always be the first person I recommend for anyone looking for a pet sitter.

I absolutely love Jenn. She did a fabulous job of taking care of our two dogs and we have booked…read moreher multiples times throughout the coming year. She stayed at our home and you would never have thought anyone had been here. Everything was perfect. I can't say enough good things about her.

Fetch & Follow

Lily has been an ideal instructor for our golden retriever Malibu. Even as a puppy, Fetch & Follow…read morehas provided us with a well-disciplined dog that is still learning and growing daily as a part of our family. For us, given that our time to spend training our new dog was difficult to come by, I highly recommend their new board & train program, it was truly a gamechanger!

our trainer (Lily) was great! if you're a first time dog owner I highly recommend Fetch & Follow…read morethey will take the time to answer questions and throughly work with you one on one. super professional and flexible time scheduling

Levenson Barb Dog Training Centers

2.0

(33 reviews)

"Rude, unprofessional, negative, fraud, crook, arrogant, offensive, belittling, insulting, bully,…read moreawful, threatening, mean, nasty, shady, pressuring, abusive, obnoxious, combative, intimidating, humiliating, thief, horrible, harassing, hustler, demoralizing, and traumatizing . . . " These are some of the words used to describe this woman on a half dozen review sites. Do yourself a favor and check these out. And you'll note that the 5-star ratings are suspicious at best. During an initial consultation for $90, my wife and I fell to the pressure tactics of Ms. Levenson and signed up for six private sessions. Ms. Levenson's troubling behavior was just as iterated here by so many. And so, concerned we checked online reviews on her, her business practices and her training program and after our vet would not prescribe the two drugs for our dog that were to be key elements of her program, we tried to cancel the very next day. Apparently, per the signed contract and receipt which we were not given a copy of, no refunds are issued, this despite no services having been rendered and having paid for the initial consultation. This will teach us to read the fine print and online reviews in the future. A truly decent person would have credited our account. As a result, we are out $500. I strongly encourage everyone to think twice, long and hard before getting involved with this woman. Read the passionate negative reviews here: https://www.google.com/search?q=barb+levenson&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS821US821&oq=barb+lev&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.6566j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88349345e62efa71:0xa5ef8015bd9964a9,1,,, https://www.yelp.com/biz/levenson-barb-dog-training-centers-oakmont http://www.citysearch.com/profile/8627106/oakmont_pa/levenson_barb_dog_training_centers.html https://www.judysbook.com/Barb-Levenson-Dog-Training-Center-Animals-and-Pets-oakmont-r64344p1.htm#reviews https://www.yellowpages.com/oakmont-pa/mip/levenson-barb-dog-training-centers-467165871 https://www.yellowpages.com/pittsburgh-pa/mip/barb-levenson-dog-training-center-467551209 https://www.bark.com/en/company/barb-levenson-dog-training-centers/Y4Emq/ https://www.superpages.com/bp/oakmont-pa/levenson-barb-dog-training-center-L2012517880.htm

Barb knows a ton about dog behaviour, and will teach you how to train your dog. She means well,…read morecares about the dogs... but can't seem to understand how operant conditioning works with humans. All-positive training for the dogs, almost all punishment and negative reinforcement for the humans. Wrote to me and told me never to contact her again after she saw me say (on my Facebook page) that the Basic Obedience ribbon we got from graduation "May not be as fancy as some of the ones my friends get, but it's baby steps". Sorry, Barb- I still have that ribbon hanging in my living room, but I'm hanging out with people who have ribbons from national specialties and Westminster. Advanced titles it took them years to get. I was trying to be humble. So, yeah. If you like being made to feel like you're a piece of c**p, Barb is the right choice. It's a shame, she really does know a lot.

Breaking Bad Confident K9 Training

Maverick had his third session tonight and I couldn't be happier with his progress! Paul cares…read moreabout what he does and wants to help every dog possible. I'm very thankful to have him helping me with Maverick!

From the owner: Embark on an Adventure with Paul Dunlap, Your Traveling Dog Trainer!…read more Are you ready for a canine journey like no other? Meet Paul Dunlap, a passionate 31-year-old dog trainer from Pittsburgh, on a mission to spread his expertise nationwide! The Breaking Bad Confident K9 Tour Paul's hitting the road, stopping in different states for personalized dog training sessions. From basic obedience, aggression and behavioral needs he's got your furry friend covered! Book Your Spot: Paul is mapping out his route and scheduling appointments. Be a part of this unique experience by expressing your interest! Your pup deserves the best training, and Paul is bringing it to your doorstep. Join the Pack Whether you're in New York or California, let Paul know if your dog is ready for an unforgettable training adventure! Connect with him now and secure your spot on the tour. Call to schedule an appointment! 7249806325 Email Paul at breakingbadk9.paul@gmail.com Facebook Breaking Bad Confident K9 Training TikTok Breakingbadk9dogtraining Instagram Breaking_Bad_k9training Unleash the potential in your furry companion with Paul's Traveling Dog Training Tour! Don't miss out transform your dog's life on the road with Breaking Bad Confident K9 Training !

Dog Gone Walking, Pittsburgh

4.8

(24 reviews)

Hands down best cat sitters I've met. Responsive, respectful and reliable. Mat checked in everyday…read morewith thoughtful status updates and pictures of our cats. Thank you for giving us peace of mind when we were away.

Wonderful cat sitters - highly, highly recommend to anyone (I never write reviews, so that should…read moregive you an idea of how awesome they are)!! We are new to the area and have used DGW 3 times now to watch our cat. Mathew sends a picture every day after locating our very shy cat. His captions always make us laugh. He was also kind enough to water our plants and bring in packages while we were away. Very easy to schedule as well!

Heart Shaped Paws Dog Training

My little Foxxi has learned so much! Foxxi is 1.5 year old Chi/Pappillon Mix. Alisha was very…read moreflexible with the scheduling and took pride in her wonderful work! I called a couple of places for pricing and Heart-Shaped Paws was the best price for the best deal. I adopted Foxxi and had her for 6 months before I got her trained, she was always a good dog but now is very attentive to me and is on her way to being the best! I think that Alisha did a great job on not only training Foxxi to listen to me, but she trained me as well! I never knew how many bad habits I was doing towards my dog and she helped me correct that. Thank you!,

I just called Alisha. I was frustrated with my dogs regression in potty training. She is going…read moreall over the house. My family was on the verge of getting rid of her even though we love her so much. Alisha was calm, walked me through the steps I needed to take to retrain her, answered a ton of questions and never asked for a dime. She was so incredibly helpful and she gave me hope that I can get my dog back on track! Because of this spectacular service I asked her if she would be willing to do some one-on-one training with my dog. We meet this Sunday and I am excited to see what else she can help us with. Her individual rates are fantastic as well. Personally, I think she should charge more, but am definitely not complaining. The only bummer is that she may be moving soon because her husband is in the military. I'm going to take advantage of her services while she is still in town. I cannot express how helpful and open she is! Great job Alisha!!!

Splash 'n Dash K9 Sports

4.3

This place is great! We go here (usually weekly) for Flyball classes. Their website is informative…read moreabout the types of classes, and they responded quickly to my initial e-mails. The cost for the classes is reasonable and they encourage positive learning and reinforcement for the dogs (and owners!). It is a very relaxed environment and they have a huge variety of activities. (Flyball, agility, obedience, etc.) We love Splash and Dash and we can't wait to go every week!

A great facility for dog sports run not too far from Pittsburgh. I just finished with the Fly ball…read morecourse and my dog is doing great. There are always plenty of instructors and personal time with your pooch. Most all of the dogs in the class made great strides in the training because of all of the personal attention. They are a positive reinforcement training facility for the most part. This is a huge plus. Scientific studies have shown that positive reinforcement techniques are far more effective than old school punitive techniques of dog training. The other students are friendly and communicative and supportive. The facility has a rubber floor so you don't feel tired from training all day on concrete (it saves your bones). The prices can't be beat at $15 per drop in (less if you buy a series and even less still if you buy a $25 membership). Best dog training prices I have ever seen. You can tell they love dogs!

Pet Supplies Plus Edgewood Towne Center

4.2

(38 reviews)

Very professional. Maya in grooming is very professional and knowledgeable; she puts your mind at…read moreease. Well-stocked, great for DoorDash and curbside, and employees are visible and ready to help. The manager was also approachable and walking the floor, great! Pet Supplies

Well stocked, great deals on email, and a Terracycle bin!!! Good location, they carry most of what…read moreyou need

Animal Friends

3.2

(83 reviews)

I cannot say enough positive things about the vet services offered at Animal Friends. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional, and they take great care of my dog. The prices are so reasonable compared to other vets, I'm shocked every time they tell me my bill. I also love their retail shop. Most (or perhaps all?) of the items are donated, so everything is $10 or less. The *only* issue is that it can be difficult to get a quick appointment, so they are just not a great option for urgent needs. But I come here for all basic wellness and vaccine needs!

Volunteering here with the dogs is like entering a Nazi cult in which minor infractions, real or…read moreimagined are causes for hyperbolic drama. I ultimately decided to take my time, gas money, Red Barn treats, plus precious energy and donations elsewhere after @ less than half a year. My direct experiences with most Life Saving Operations staff and some compromised volunteers were rife with unfounded suspicions and remarkably outrageous catastrophic accusations in emails and in person. Much of it in my term was gaslighting actually. The levels of care for the dogs, green, yellow and blue are used to provide volunteers with status. Some volunteers take their higher status as rationale to smack down the rules and lord their superiority with newer volunteers. Staff act like ascending levels are valued as a means of power trips. Trainings for dog volunteers are not comprehensive and my questions later on to staff were not only unwelcome but suggested to staff that retraining was necessary. This is disgusting. So many potential volunteers must be lost due to this organization's focus on punishment and humiliation in communications with volunteer. I received repeated a bullying tone in feedback by staff by email and in person. My feedback was ignored or dismissed. No positive reinforcement or gratitude from the leadership of both the manager and new coordinator and this permeates the dog care area of this organization. The oddly negative human community vibe of course impacts all animals, and unfairly so, like a dysfunctional family dynamic. Rules appear to vary depending on the day and person you ask. I cannot speak for other departments. Kudos to the few longstanding volunteers all over the organization who also told me personally they have felt disrespected but persistent in showing up for the cause. I agree with the comments posted with negative interactions with staff in adoptions in the past on Yelp but also concurrent with my tenure. Questions are somehow a violation of norms!! Consider this a caution to any new direct animal care volunteers who are seeking a place to help animals thrive. This is not a genuinely warm, accepting organization. Volunteers are constantly solicited for financial support. My experience as a dog walking volunteers was horrible. A bitter taste remains from my brief interactions with Life Saving Animal Friends staff and is really disappointing especially for the dogs who are in need of compassion and stress free visits. I send great respect toward Suzanne Denk and Ray in the Welcome Center who seem to be the only emotionally mature adults on the premises.

Humane Animal Rescue

3.0

(56 reviews)

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) has three campuses, and this location is on the North…read moreSide. This campus has a veterinary center as well as a shelter for admissions and adoptions. The parking lot outside is free. In previous years, I took four of my cats to the veterinarians here. The veterinarians spoke very politely and thoroughly to me, and they performed accurate medical examinations and treatments for my cats. Please note that the veterinarians focus mostly on preventative care, such as wellness exams, vaccinations, non-emergency illnesses and injuries, etcetera. During my previous visits, the prices for services were very reasonable. During my most recent visit, I looked at the cats and dogs who were available for adoption. All of the employees promptly and kindly helped me to learn about the pets' personalities and health issues. They gave me a form to fill out, and then they arranged for me to meet a dog in a meeting room. I thought that the animals' cages were clean. Adoption fees were reasonable and varied based on the type and age of animal. This shelter also offers training classes for dogs. The classes are available in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, and the trainers use positive reinforcement.

Took a stray cat to Humane Society at Western Ave Pittsburgh. After leaving I discovered that their…read morepolicy for cats was to place them back on the street. Had I known that beforehand I would have kept the cat and given it a home. If I could give zero stars I would.

Kitty Queen Cat Rescue

4.4

(8 reviews)

Yes!! Great place! Clean with nice people and many, many cats! I wanted to take them all, but…read moresettled on my orange boy:) Very satisfied and would recommend without hesitation Go get a kitty! The world is better with them Zero gatekeeping, no games, good price and not judgy. Love them!

I recently came here with my friend for a book club meeting (and to hang out with some cats!) I…read moredrove past this place so many times and never knew where it was located. The staff warmly greeted us when we arrived. We were able to hang out with the cats before and during the book club meeting. This cat rescue does a lot of cool events each month. I'll def be back for another event in the future!

The Foster Farm

3.3

(14 reviews)

In mid-December, my husband found an English bulldog named Olive on the Petfinder website. On…read moreFoster Farm's website, I filled out an application to adopt Olive. The application asked questions about our employment, housing, any fences, how we would give the dog exercise and other necessary things, our current pets and their veterinarian records, any experience that we have with this dog breed, if we have ever given up any past pet, etcetera. I spent time to write many thoughtful paragraphs of text. Two days later, the Foster Farm contacted me and said that they wanted me to adopt Olive, pending my answer about an invisible fence (which they do NOT allow). (I read other Yelpers' 1-star reviews about filling out applications and never hearing back. The Foster Farm is run by volunteers who have jobs or are in school, so they are low on time, but they should get back to you.) On that same day, they approved my application for Olive, and they scheduled my husband's and my first meet-and-greet/adoption with Olive for a few days later at our request to fit our schedule. In the meantime, the Foster Farm answered our questions via email about what size of collar and carrier to buy, what type of food to buy, etc., so we could shop in advance. They also emailed me photos of Olive. The adoption fee was $325, which was supposed to include vaccinations (DAPP and rabies), a microchip, deworming, and a future spay. Payment options were PayPal, Venmo, or a check. On December 22, a Foster Farm employee drove out to our house with Olive. She wore a face mask as a COVID-19 precaution. She allowed us to spend time with Olive on our couch, and she spent time to answer our questions before she left. I am deducting one star from my review, because the Foster Farm gave us *NO MEDICAL RECORDS.* I asked for medical records multiple times, particularly for the vaccines, and they said that they did not have them. The Foster Farm had told me that they would pay for a clinic to do Olive's rabies vaccine, which was included in the adoption fee, but the clinic for some reason did not do the rabies vaccine. With ZERO medical records for Olive other than for the spaying, I paid my veterinarian to do ALL vaccinations from scratch. The clinic did scan a microchip and give me the number at my request. In addition, the Foster Farm had told me that they had dewormed Olive, but when I took Olive to my veterinarian for a fecal test, the test came back positive for intestinal parasites, and I paid my vet to deworm Olive. Maybe the Foster Farm had dewormed the dog, but she contracted parasites again from other dogs in different foster homes or when she was adopted by another family? Olive is a very nervous dog who needs to be housetrained, but she has a very sweet personality, and she gets along with our cats (yay!). I think that the Foster Farm placed her into the right home, and their fee of $325 for a bulldog was very reasonable. For those reasons, I will award 4 stars. But I do recommend that the Foster Farm pass along vaccination records.

Just adopted a dog from the Foster Farm this past week, and they are a wonderful organization. They…read morereally read our application and took into account what type of dog we were looking to adopt. The process was simple and our pup's foster mom was very personable, understanding, and professional. We could not be happier with our new family member, Rex!

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

3.3

Incredible group of people placing neglected animals in forever homes. Hats off to this…read moreorganization

They definitely do protect these animals and they have a great space to walk the pups if youre…read moretrying to get to know one. In the end, we didn't adopt from here but we can say it was a great place nevertheless.

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Elissa has been working with us and one of our dogs. He is the newest of our three and is a rescue…read morethat has some issues adapting to domestic life. From the first time Elissa worked with him we saw improvement. We have been working with what she taught us, and her, for about two months now and he is a different dog. Much more calm and well behaved. One of the things that Elissa has done with us and our dog that is amazing is to identify his triggers. What sets him off. While helpful in and of itself, that is really great because it gives us confidence that if more problems do arise we can always work to find, and fix, the trigger. If you need a dog trainer in Pittsburgh, this is the one. Our only regret is we didn't call her sooner.

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There is no one that I would trust more to train my dog. Tena, Kelly, Coleman, and the rest of the…read moreteam are so knowledgeable on dog behavior and are always working to keep updated on the newest scientific practices in the field. It is so hard to find a good dog trainer, but your search is over now that you've found SJC.

Tena is a miracle worker! She helped me with my leash-reactive rescue dog through one-on-one…read morelessons, and I couldn't be happier with our progress. It's been almost a year and a half since we finished up our private training classes. I can now walk my dog basically anywhere--from busy Downtown PGH streets to Frick Park--and he can get past another dog with little more than a whine. Tena is very kind, patient, and knows how to teach both dogs & people! My relationship with my dog improved so much thanks to Tena's guidance, and I'd recommend her to anyone, especially those with reactive dogs! Positive reinforcement for the win!!

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(3 reviews)

Beth is wonderful! I wish we would have saved our money wasted at petsmart and did Soda's puppy…read moreclasses here. Beth was energetic, informative, involved the kids, very kind and generous!! The facility was very clean and had a great selection of retail items! We will take what we learned today and help the kids learn how to be with Soda! We will absolutely return for puppy play time and classes! Money well spent! She is located in gibsonia a off of 910. Highly recommend this facility for dog training! Great experience today!

Beth is fantastic. Learned so much in a one hour session; she's an expert and we are lucky to have…read morereceived this recommendation. Her store is extremely clean, dog friendly and has an excellent selection of merchandise. We will return for future lessons, merchandise and "yappy hour"!

Caninekind

Cannot recommend enough! I went to CanineKind thinking I wanted just for a quick refresher for my…read more3-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog. After just one session, Heather helped me identify key problem areas and brand new things to teach him that have made my life so much easier. She is so patient (with humans and dogs) and has a way of explaining things that just makes sense, to both of us. We worked entirely via Zoom, but I never felt like trainings were impersonal or unproductive. She's extremely flexible and really takes the time to understand your family, your pup and your situation and implement strategies that work best for YOU! And without any guilt trips for not doing things 100% perfect or "by the book" all the time - she's totally understanding of what it means to have a dog you love and a busy human lifestyle. I feel like I learned HOW to train Rocky as much as what to train him, which has been invaluable! Now I can apply what Heather taught me and make new progress on my own. Will definitely be coming back for check-ins now and again.

I cannot say enough good things about Heather's training! As a first time dog mom, to a rescue…read morepuppy whose mix was full of highly energetic breeds (German Shepherd, Husky, Aussie mix) I knew I needed to get my puppy in class right away! From about 14 weeks old we worked on the basics, and then tailored our sessions to meet mine and my pups needs. Working with Heather not only set my puppy up for success, but gave me as a pet parent the tools I needed for future successes in my home. For anyone looking for training for their pet, do not hesitate to call Heather! She did a fantastic job meeting our needs in person and virtually!

Smooch The Pooch Pet Care Services

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