We've been using K9 Resorts of Audubon for a year now. We and our big 6 year old Golden Retriever…read moreare so very pleased with the care and fun he has there. The staff is attentive to safety and knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior. We can tell the staff really loves the pups.

It's been a little over a month since the Grand Opening and I feel more at ease and pleased with…read morethe quality of service and care given to my dog. She is now wagging her tail when she enters the building and is greeted with excitement and snuggles. Just stop in for a tour. It's comforting knowing a Certified & Licensed Veterinarian and Certified Staff Members are caring for your fur baby with compassion.

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.

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!

I have explored a lot of doggie daycares in the area My…read morecriteria was based on size, price, availability, ease of scheduling/information, and reviews on how they treat animals KOP PPS scored high in all of those categories. My boys come home tired, and they send me pictures of them happy all the time :)

I have been taking my Bichon, Apollo to Playtime for boarding and daycare since he was a puppy. The…read morestaff is wonderful and he loves everyone working there. I work 6-7 days a week and their hours are more convenient than anywhere else. There is also someone on the property 24 hours a day and classical music plays throughout the facility when there are thunder storms. It's also a very clean facility. The last place I took him to before finding Playtime, Apollo would come home smelling like urine and his white fluffy coat would be yellow. The point of sending your dog to daycare is to make your life easier. I had to bathe him every time he left the other facility. At Playtime, Apollo can stay for a week of boarding and comes back to me smelling fine. My dog gets very scared in unfamiliar places but when he's at Playtime, he feels very comfortable. So much so, he acts like he's the mayor of the smalls. Thank you everyone at Playtime for taking such good care of my fur baby and for making my life easier. I appreciate all of you so much.

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.

Such a great place!! I don't usually use this kind of service but I was in a pinch this past week…read moreand needed help. Phoenix Waggy Tails to the rescue! After a quick phone call with Sarah, I ran Cooper over for his first day. I was greeted by the owner (Mikey), who MET ME AT MY TRUCK! They call it the "barking lot Vallet". lol. Mikey then escorted Coop inside for his first day. Pick up was the same. A quick text ahead and Cooper was waiting for me outside. I really knew Cooper had fun when he hesitated jumping into my truck and actually turned around to go back inside! I can't say enough about my (and Coopers) experience!

This place is great! I use them for daycare and boarding. My little guys love it there!read more

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

I can't recommend this practice enough. All our three dogs have been here for 3 years now. All…read moredoctors are knowledgeable and caring with excellent communication. They always call us to discuss lab results, etc. Techs and front desk reps are amazing too. My dogs are excited every time they see them. We love that they provide weekend hours and are flexible with urgent visits (with slightly higher fees, I believe but still way cheaper than ERs and they get to see their primary doctors). Their boarding is good too! Haven't really toured the place but dogs seem excited to visit.

compassion gone at bridgeport veterinary hospital. i went as an emergency for a small dog. who…read moreseemed to be suddenly very sick. i called Bridgeport veterinary hospital they said to bring her in. when we got there they said there is a fee of $120.00 $50.00 dollar EXTRA charge to squeeze her in. then they took her right in no squeezing OF ANY SCHEDULE. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE AND ABUSE OF CARE TO CHARGE SO MUCH EXTRA FOR AN EMERGENCY OFFICE VISIT.

I am hoping people take this review as a warning and our story creates awareness for all parties…read moreinvolved. If I can help save just one other dog's life, it is worth it. Jalen, an otherwise healthy 2-year-old Weimaraner, almost died after being boarded at BarkU. An aggressive, yet true statement. He contracted Kennel Cough after being boarded that progressed into antibiotic resistant pneumonia with several complications. He was hospitalized in the ICU for 11 days and underwent lifesaving emergency surgery, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and aggressive antibiotic treatment. His odds of his surviving were very slim but thanks to the very skilled veterinary professionals in charge of his care, he miraculously pulled through, however has a very long road to recovery. He incurred just under $40,000 in vet bills but is here with me today. I am a long-time dog owner and familiar with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (Kennel Cough). Kennel Cough is an umbrella term for about a dozen infectious communicable viruses and bacteria that are known to be commonly found in dog social situations, such as boarding, day care, shelters, and dog parks. Normally, if a dog catches one of these infections, its outcome is nothing more than a common cold, however there are always exceptions to the rules, and Jalen is exhibit A. Degree of infection is dependent upon many factors, including exposure to the source, viral load, dog age, health, etc...The best protection from Kennel Cough is good hygiene and cleaning practices. Although there are vaccines available, they do not protect against every strain of Kennel Cough and it was only after Jalen got sick that I learned that BarkU did not require any Kennel Cough for any of their dogs; illegal, no...unwise, yes. Jalen and his brother, Barkley were up to date on all their vaccines, including Kennel Cough. Jalen and Barkley were exposed to BarkU facilities 3 times...a temperament test and 2 boardings and came home sick each time. Barkley came down with a shallow cough after the temperament test, which I thought was odd since they were only in the facilities for no more than 20 minutes but Jalen was fine, and no serious treatment was needed so I just kind of shrugged it off. After the first boarding, both dogs came home sick. Barkley had a cough which never progressed past that, but Jalen's Kennel Cough was severe. He was prescribed a 2-week treatment of antibiotics. I promptly notified BarkU of the exposure in case they wanted to notify other pet parents or implement extra cleaning. They informed me that it was "Kennel Cough season" and were sorry to hear that he was sick. No other communication was made. Although reluctant, I needed to board Jalen and Barkley 5 weeks later. I figured it was unlikely they would come home sick again and took another chance with BarkU. Upon pickup, Barkley had a shallow cough that never did progress, but Jalen was very ill and was taken to the ER that night. The vet later confirmed that the first bout of Kennel Cough likely never resolved and being exposed and stressed in the same environment so quickly just exacerbated the situation. I called BarkU to inform them that Jalen was fighting for his life on mechanical ventilation after being exposed to an infectious agent in their facility. I was told that my information would be passed on to the manager. To date, I never received any follow-up communication. Communicable diseases are something that a pet owner takes a risk of their dog contracting any time they choose to board, day care, dog park, etc.. However, for the price that BarkU charges ($900 for 5 nights for 2 dogs), I would expect impeccable stringent cleaning and safety procedures to be in place, which clearly was not the case since my dogs came home sick 3 of 3 times. Not requiring Kennel Cough vaccine was also a huge red flag. Ironically, one week to the day that I called to report Jalen's life-threatening illness, I received an email that beginning in October, BarkU is now requiring Bordetella Vaccines for all their clients. Call it coincidence or not, I am happy that they are implementing that policy. Most disappointing though, is the complete lack of empathy and care shown by the management staff. Twice, I notified BarkU that my dogs came home ill with an incredibly contagious illness and they neglected to inform any other owners of a potential exposure. Prior to my boarding, I was not informed of any ongoing issues with Kennel Cough, but reading through some reviews after the fact, people were reporting these instances. I fault the cleaning practices for him getting sick, however also understand that in environments like these, prevention is not always full proof...but communication is. Not informing your clients of a potential Kennel Cough outbreak is taking informed choice of their dog's health out of their hands. I urge you to do better and do right by your clients.

I am incredibly frustrated and disheartened with our experience at BARK U. I chose this facility…read morebecause they claim to provide an environment where "each dog will thrive" and is placed in groups based on "temperament and play style". As the owner of an energetic 20 lb terrier puppy, this specialized approach was exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, the reality did not match the marketing. After investing over $1,800, including $665 for 3 initial BARK U training, $45 per day for the 6 half days of daycare, and $875 for a behavioral program they specifically recommended, our puppy was abruptly "dismissed". The reasons cited were typical puppy/ terrier behaviors like posturing, mounting, and nipping that we were working to address. What is most upsetting is the lack of consistency. We were led to believe that as long as we were investing the time and money into their recommended path, BARK U would support his progress. Instead, they took our money, sent us to expensive outside training, and then showed him the door before that training was even completed (he had only finished one of the five behavioral sessions). Upon dismissal, no alternatives like individual play were offered; we were simply told our puppy was "no longer eligible to attend daycare or lodging services". Overall, if you have a puppy that isn't perfect from day one, be wary. Despite their claims of specialized care and onsite behavioral trainers, they seem unwilling to actually work with dogs that require any extra attention or follow-through, even when the owner follows every recommendation provided.