Our trainer was Erin. She was fantastic! We did the 2 week day training program where we dropped…read moreoff and picked up daily. Our rescue was already a great, well-behaved dog, but she had some counter surfing habits from her prior life experience and we also wanted to prepare her to become a therapy dog. She learned the foundations of all the basics we expected during that two weeks, and Erin showed us how to keep consistent with her at home. Things are going great and we can't recommend GS K9 enough! I am sure all the trainers are great but we are partial to Erin as she really has a great personality for this, she is energetic and connected really well with our dog. Our dog is continuing to learn at home! We will be back for additional programs. :)

They did some really great training with our puppy. We continued his training with them to next…read morestage out of S.T.A.R program that he had graduated. This now opened more doors for him which we had him signed up for GDC training and sent to him off to train further with their top trainer. After completing his training for a month he was brought home by his trainer, and we were trained on how to continue on how he was trained repetitively. We discussed further training with his trainer that day about guard dog training, and he agreed that he would train him further and to call for scheduling. Now this is where things go not good. We have called multiple times to schedule with his trainer and we were told that they would get back to us. They did not get back to us and several weeks went by. We called again speaking with Lauren who assured me that they would call me back about guard dog training because she needed to speak with the owners about the schedule. No phone call was returned from her. So we called again and spoke with Danielle who informed that they were not doing any guard dog training, and they don't know when they will again!This is a K9 training facility that does all types of training! Why are we now being told that you Don't train for guard dogs when our personal trainer who had our pup at his training facility and trained him told us that you do? Then I asked if they could recommend another facility that trained for guard training and we were told that they would email several recommendations to us. Again they didn't send us any emails referring us to other facilities! Why after being with Garden State K9, and bringing our pup to their facility for training for months to graduate the S.T.A.R. Program so he could continue on working with this facility that trained for everything we were told by the way. As well as seen Private sessions with our trainer before we had our pup trained by him. On top of the Thousands of Dollars we have paid this facility and we never had a single problem. So we don't understand why they have treated us like this after so long training with them? We had no issues paying their fees for training and we would have gladly continued to pay for his training advancement fees. This is why we are Not sure as a rating. We gave 3 Stars for their great training. They lost 2 Stars because they treated us poorly we feel. When you Lie to, and Deceive your customers for No Reason we have a right to let other potential customers know what they might expect

Professional, supportive, easy to contact. Margaret went above and beyond for my family to insure…read morewe got the right help as needed.

Margaret is amazing. I had a a bit of a crisis situation with a new rescue who could not go down…read morethe stairs of my apartment building. He was TERRIFIED. And he was 50lbs, so carrying him numerous times a day for walks was not maintainable for long as I have a very bad back. Margaret came out asap when she heard. I was skeptical that anything could be done, he was so scared. She had him going down those stairs no sweat in 30mins! AMAZING! Saved both of us!

Never sending my dog again. After our "assessment," Kyle yanked my dog's neck multiple times and…read moremade her shriek in pain. She came home in shock and growled at our other dog (who she loves and has never previously growled at). Whatever they did during the day together, she was affected quite negatively. From a business standpoint, Kyle gives 30 minute lectures filled with analogies that make no sense. Also, 4:40 pickup means 5:30 apparently.

My husband and I have a very anxious, neurotic (and handsome) doggo. He's highly dog reactive and…read moreenergetic and has a troubled past. We've tried several trainers and boarding facilities in various cities and states. We even resorted to trying a famous YouTube trainer and he came back worse and even more anxious. Typically, these expensive "board and trains" we've participated in have ended with medication recommendations and a "good luck". One final trainer recommended we try Mind Of Dog because she also wasn't able to break through. I'm so grateful we did. He's thriving and comes home exhausted. An added bonus is the people training we've received. The best part of all of it, is that he's finally getting the exercise and structure he's always needed and deserves. They handle the dogs calmly, but with lots of structure and clear boundaries, which our dog desperately needs. We can finally go to work and travel without worrying that he's being mishandled or ignored. We're so grateful to have found this place and I have to admit, I was waiting for him to fail again, because we had lost all hope. I highly recommend that you give Mind Of Dog a shot, especially if you're in a similar position as we were. Thanks, Mind of Dog! Senna loves you all and is so grateful to be able to play with dogs without fear and anxiety.

Mutts on Main is the cutest storefront and cafe for both the pets and their owners. I recently had…read morethe pleasure of attending one of their brunches and it did not disappoint! They are extremely organized, with time slots provided for the guests. They have so many wonderful items in their shop to purchase and enjoy with your pet, especially products that support other small businesses and companies. I thought that was awesome. They have both an upstairs and a downstairs space for the brunches, a back grooming area and they make charcuterie boards for the dogs! This place is worth checking out if you are in the area and are looking for an experience with your furbaby!

DENVILLE: Mutts On Main is a local NJ chain and their Denville location has a pet store & cafe,…read moreindoor park, and they offer self washing stations and grooming services! Right downtown, we stopped in and were blown away by the quality of products and beautiful space. Brie sniffed all the merchandise and picked out a fun jester collar which suites her perfectly. They have everything you are looking for for your pets needs! She also indulged in a chicken mutt ball (meatball) and got to enjoy it in the relaxing and beautiful seating in their upstairs space. They have a full menu of cafe items, made specially for dogs, and offer seasonal specials like a Pupsgiving dinner! As if that all isn't enough, they even host events like yappy hour, pack walks, barktoberfest, brunch, a howliday bash, and more! For all those asking about an indoor dog park, this place has one and dogs can be off-leash inside! Just check-in at the counter and sign a waiver before your pup can romp around. They have other locations in Montville and Warren which specialize in boarding and training. This is a perfect place for your pup!!

We adopted a rescue puppy from 11th hour rescue and discovered that our 20 plus years of distance…read morefrom puppy ownership proved we were very, very rusty at the responsibility. St Huberts to the rescue (pun intended). We had a one on one class with a master trainer and in 2 hours, were reacquainted with the basics and showed the current thinking on gentle but effective Puppy training. More important, our trainer taught us what we needed to do (consistency being key) and confirmed that our little guy was a normal, energetic male with puppy energy and joyful enthusiasm. Thank goodness! We left happy and prepared to help make our relationship with our puppy a long and happy one. Got a new puppy? This is a great place to learn how to make everyone get along happily. Highly recommended.

There are too many dogs in our training class for one instructor. The cost is too much for a few…read moreclasses where your pet is neglected.

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.

Ron is incredible!!! Learned so much in just a couple of sessions!!!! Great place!!!! Truly cares…read moreabout your dog!

If our pup Hank could rate Jose & staff, he would definitely give them 5+ paws!!! Our pup is happy,…read morewell socialized, and developing good doggy manners. I never worry when Hank has his Doggy Care days! K9 Experts communicate their pick up and drop off, and accommodate changes very easily. I'm so happy (as is Hank) to have found such wonderful pet care. Highly recommend!!

Every staff member has been so wonderful! Our dog completed basic training here and is in the…read moreagility class, and uses daycare and boarding whenever we need. She absolutely loves coming here and has learned so much. 1000% recommend. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for.

I don't feel this is a safe environment for animals. The managers seemed very nonchalant about…read moreconcerns, and it often felt like there was too much going on for them to effectively manage the business. I also never felt particularly welcomed during my time there. I brought my own dog here a few times, but the strong odor and noticeable buildup of dog hair made me question the overall cleanliness of the facility. Another concern was hearing staff members curse at dogs, which I found unprofessional and upsetting in an environment that is supposed to provide care for animals. The building itself appears outdated and could benefit from significant renovations. In particular, I think the store area should be separated from the dog areas, as the constant barking can make the environment stressful and disruptive. Overall, based on my experience, I did not feel confident in the facility's cleanliness, professionalism, organization, or atmosphere.

Top notch training facility with trainers that take the time to know your dog, know you, and…read morerecommend the most effective way to train and handle at home, for competition and/or for any activity. A friendly place for dogs and their owners.

Knowledgeable, experienced and caring instructors. They recognize every dog's strengths and…read moreweaknesses and work with their handlers to understand what their dog needs. I am now training my 6th dog here and would not consider anywhere else!

My wife got me a training session for our new puppy , Valor. Valor is a 6 month Great dane / lab…read moremix at 70 lbs. We trained with Alyssa at Puppy -Wuppy at could not be happier!! she is a knowledgeable and patient trainer. Valor is a big goofball and she needs structure and guidance and lots of love!! the classes are awesome and we are about to start out second round. Valor also loves it and has been learning like a pro!!! thank you Alyssa!!

Wonderful. Our pup had come from difficult circumstances and had wild behavioral issues. I love…read moreher, but was worried she would never change. I took Dee to Puppy Wuppy, and her progress was amazing! Calmer, obedient, and loves to be there. Their instruction is easy to follow, and to apply at home. Cost is reasonable, and they have plenty of scheduling options. We are so happy we found Puppy Wuppy- you will be too.