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.

Ilene and her team of walkers have been regularly walking our two very large dogs for years. Both…read moredogs have had some behavioral issues and they handle them like professionals. They come on time, send me an update once the walk is completed which usually has a photo of the mutts looking happy, and generally have been very responsive to any issues. We have also utilized her overnight stays for vacations. We also have 2 cats - so all 4 animals are well cared for and loved while we are away. They took care of puppy destruction one visit and dog diarrhea another changing the diet to boiled chicken and rice. Always with great communication throughout to let me know what was happening. Offered to take dog to vet when he was sick with diarrhea. My house and my animals are safe and well cared for. Never feel worried while on vacation. Highly recommend her service!

I cannot say enough great things about Ilene and her staff. We had both Ilene and Amber walk our…read moredog over the past year and have had such a wonderful experience working with them. They were very receptive to my concerns (my dog is adopted and has some anxiety and trouble interacting with other dogs) and put me at ease. They were even able to help get our dog walking better on leash (less pulling) and walking with other dogs! I never thought our dog would be able to go on walks with other dogs, but they are truly miracle workers! Their website is easy to use and I loved getting pictures and updates every day about how the walk went. Also, they are quick to respond and are very accommodating. More than once I had a last minute request and they were always able to find someone to take care of our dog. If you are looking for a dog walker on the main line, definitely pick Dog Gone Walking!!

I cannnot say enough good things about this service and the wonderful people who work hard to care…read morefor my Franklin. Been using them since 2023 and never had a concern. This year I was worried about Franklin because he's getting older and had been sick. All I can say is he was healthy and happy when I got home from a full week's vacation. They are coming this week to walk and spend time with him again and this time I'm not the least bit concerned. Thanks to all the wonderful women who do such a great job! Trisha B

Fantastic! Will not use another service! They go above & beyond basic care. I also love how they…read morepost update including pictures after every visit. It's obvious that their staff love animals.

All paws awesome and caring staff has made my vacation time a breeze. My Luke gets so much love and…read moreattention he no longer steals my stuff out of my bag I take on trips. I highly recommend all paws for all your cat needs.

From the owner: Pet Sitting business providing service for fur babies, and other animals in Delaware and…read morePhiladelphia Counties.

The best dog walkers! We've loved Britt, Chase, & Dillon for the last year. It's nice to know my…read moredog is getting treated like family while we're at work. Super reliable, considerate & responsive. They also take payment on Venmo which is very convenient. Definitely recommend!

I use Muttropolitan for my little chihuahua who doesn't walk very much! Chase is so accommodating…read moreto his needs and uses the remaining time to hang out and play with him at home. They are easy to communicate and schedule with, and are very responsible. I love the follow-up messages and photos and always know my pup is in great hands. I'm so grateful to have found them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog walker or pet sitter!

If you want your pup to feel like they have are having the best time, getting pampered, and feel…read morejust like at home snuggling with you this is the place! What not to love? Fenced in space for pups to play, other friendly pups to play with, friendly, loving and attentive owners of the business. Gwen and Ben, radiate love for dogs! I feel like they are my family members watching my pup and he loves them so much that when we say their names, he runs around looking for them. The service is 100 %- always on time, great with communicating and we get so many updates on our pup. We never have to worry when our Winston is visiting. We know that Winston would prefer to get boarded at Tunie's, so we always ask for their availability first before looking for any other options, including family. Your pup will have the safest, best time and you will not have to worry about a thing!

From the owner: From sunrise strolls to sunset snuggles, trust us for dynamic dog walking and overnight care for…read moreyour precious pet. We don't just watch your dog, we play, snuggle, and care for your dog like our own. We offer lots of exercise in a large fenced in yard, stimulating play to engage your dog, and of course lots of love!

Andrew's pack has been so good for my German Shepard puppy Charlie! His behavior has improved since…read moreattending daycare and they have been so kind to him. They have also been very flexible with my schedule and I could not recommend them more!

Our dog, Whitman, absolutely loves his days at Andrew's Pack. I need to be careful about walking…read morehim on Girard otherwise he'll make a beeline to their building and demand entry. As dog parents, we are also thrilled that we found a close and caring day care for Whitman. I know he's in good hands at Andrew's Pack and that he will come home happy, healthy, and exhausted from a full day of play.