Today, I attended the Paw Prints on the Canal event, a great place to support local businesses of…read moreall kinds that show love for our four legged friends. There were some great demonstrations and contests. I was a bit appalled after a dog training demonstration by Mannered Mutts when the announcer accidentally called their business another dog training company's name and then Mannered Mutts proceeded to loudly boo them. Shows unprofessionalism in every sense of the word to publicly boo another small business. Yes, their dogs may have manners, but their trainers have shown that they do not. Go to other dog training companies that support other small businesses.

From the owner: Connecting dogs and people. 20+ years of experience with training and behavioral issues. All breeds…read moreare welcome, no dog is ever turned away. We specialize in shelter and rescue dogs. Classes forming all the time and private sessions available by appointment only. Now more than ever, fitness is important for both dogs and people. The most commonly recommended exercise to improve fitness is walking. Walking is considered a safe activity that improves muscular strength, circulation, memory, weight loss, increases energy, helps with sleep, and reduces stress. The American Heart Association recommends walking a minimum of 150 minutes per week. Participation in the AKC Fit Dog program will bring health benefits to both you and your dog. Mannered Mutts Dog Training is a proud member of the AKC. Fit Dog Club. Join us for our walks. Check out our Facebook page for all of our upcoming dog walks.

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!

The best in the buisness, best I found, we been going there for 4 years and my dog Hoagie loves it…read morethere.

Deirdre was an absolute angel! My aunt had a fire in her house and the dogs needed to be placed in…read morea kennel for a month, Deirdre had no problem accepting them and taking the best care of them! They were so happy and even slimmed down! She had short notice but she made it work! I would highly recommend them and be confident that she takes the best care of your furbabies!

We enjoyed our 9-session training package with our puppy who was a little over a year old and…read moredisplaying fear-based reactivity toward strangers (humans). Our trainer was very understanding, relatable, knowledgeable, and positive. We learned practical techniques for managing him in public and building a positive relationship with him. We are much more confident now, and so is our puppy! :)

A great training program! Alyson our trainer was a terrific instructor. She uses all methods of…read moreteaching... Instruction, demonstrating, then gives positive feedback while the owner does the lesson. I highly recommend OLK9!

My 1.5 year old golden retriever stayed with Kelsy for the 1 week board & train. He went in…read morecompletely disregarding any commands, pulling very hard on his leash, and completely unable to relax himself. We tried 3 different trainers before. We are now 2 months since Kelsy worked her magic. Milo is fully able to be unleashed on our 2 acres while running and playing, but listens to every single command in a split second. Kelsy is easily the best and I cannot recommend her enough!

From the owner: Unleash your dog’s pawsabilities with Pawsability Unleashed. We offer training, boarding, and a…read morehike club. Our training pairs obedience with freedom, and boarding that feels like your dog’s second home.

Dog training.... I can't say enough how wonderful Nikki is! She is an amazing dog trainer and will…read morehelp teach you how to train your dog so he can really be your best well behaved friend. I first met Nikki back in the late 90's when i had 2 cocker spaniels go through her training. They were great dogs because Nikki played a part in their lives. We used her training techniques throughout their 16 & 17 years. My most recent contact with Nikki has been in relation to her latest litter of Vom Evolution puppies as I have been thinking about getting another dog. I completely trust Nikki, her experience and proven results. Her knowledge and experience specifically with working line german shepherd dogs and all dogs in general makes her one of the best trainers and resources in Pennsylvania. You should also know that she has won many awards, titles and competitions through her hard work and dedication to all dogs and the german shepherd breed. I am editing this to add that Nikki's training facility is spotless. It is easily one of the cleanest animal facilities I have ever been to. She takes pride in her work and it shows.

Want a people person get a psychiatrist. Want a dog person get Nikki! She's the best trainer I have…read moreever experienced. Small dogs, big dogs, problem dogs, want to learn the basics, or want to get into competition level training you will not regret having her expertise. She is wonderful and she teaches YOU how to train your dog. Dogs are so smart and they know what they can get away with and with who so when you get home you know what to do to have a pet your puoud of and can enjoy. I can't tell you how wonderful your experience will be. Then have a dog that you love without the resement or fear makes a perfect holiday every day.

This review is definitely overdue. Caitlin is a phenomenal trainer. She has worked with me and my…read moredog, Bailey in both Private Sessions and in group classes. We have been learning from her for approximately two years. Caitlin is incredibly resourceful when developing and modifying training plans. She has even met us at Trexler Park to work on Bailey's skills. The last time we met at the park we worked on recall and then realized that Bailey had an abundance of energy. Caitlin suggested that we work on loose-leash walking skills instead (which meant that Bailey was able to learn while "burning off" some of her excitement and energy.) [Fun fact: Caitlin works with birds, cats, reptiles, etc, etc] I get very nervous initially when working with a trainer and one of my dogs. My self-talk is usually "why can't I do this the way the trainer is" and/or "I should have taught Bailey these skills before." First and foremost, Caitlin is very positive, encouraging and understands my level of "training anxiety." . And she also takes the time to understand the ever-changing home dynamics; including the relationship between Bailey and our other dog, Bella. Our most recent training was at a group class held in Trexlertown. Bailey was able to ultimately complete a "down" command with hand signals only. We have been practicing daily. Caitlin can be found on both Facebook and Instagram. This week, she demonstrated unique "Kong" recipes to keep dogs interested and working for their food. Recipes are on her blog. I trust Caitlin completely and appreciate her "focusing on the positive" with her canine (and human) clients.

I contacted Caitlin regarding training for my German Shepherd rescue who is 7 months old. After…read morecompleting the initial evaluation, I felt optimistic that she would be able to work with me to help train my puppy so I purchased her 7 session at-home one-on-one package. During that session she stated that my dog had anxiety which I believed could be true due to her unknown past. She had recommended supplements and a costly CBD oil. On the day of our first session, she called me at the time of our scheduled session and said she had brought along her dog as well as a dog she was board and training. She had not given me any prior notification that the dogs were along with her nor asked for my approval to bring them onto my property. For the first 15 minutes of the session, the dogs she brought along ran around my backyard and my dog (who is still warming up and settling in with new people and other dogs) was rightfully very timid and scared. She then asked me what we would be working on that day and I had voiced to her (in our evaluation session as well) that crate training was very important to me and for the safety of my puppy when leaving my home. She then commented that would require going in the house, where she brought the dogs into my home (once again without asking permission). The dogs continued to be a distraction to my dog who you could tell was incredibly stressed and uncomfortable, clearly unable to focus and train. At that time, she did remove the dogs from my house and brought them out to her car. At this point, we had about 10 minutes left in the session where she pivoted to a completely different subject and tried to train my dog who was still very uncomfortable and scared by what happened previously. She proceeded to make comments with no actual facts that my dog was acting that way because she is "in pain", "has a very weak back" and that her behavior is incredibly "abnormal". I rescued her from an extremely reputable German Shepherd Rescue where she had been examined by a veterinarian and deemed healthy for adoption. Leading up until the moment she and the other dogs arrived my dog was perfectly content and has shown no signs of pain or discomfort in the time I have owned her. I had started giving her the recommended supplements and CBD oil and had started noticing that she was having an easier time settling. She commented that she had noticed no changes in my dogs behavior and that I should start giving her more CBD oil -- once again, my dog was incredibly uncomfortable after the unfamiliar dogs were in our yard/home and her disposition showed that. After this extremely frustrating and disappointing session, I reached out to her to explain how I was dissatisfied by what had occurred during our training session and especially for the price of what her sessions cost. I also voiced how I felt as though the trust had been broken and that I did not believe she was the best fit for my dog and myself. I attempted to end the relationship amicably by requesting a partial refund since she had not fulfilled any services. She provided me a refund at the cost of one singular session (which now after doing further research is an astronomical rate). While I do not discredit that she has been in the business for quite some time, I regret not taking some of the reviews that have been written more seriously, as it appears others have had extremely similar situations where she has given a "medical diagnosis" regarding their pet's behaviors. During this short relationship, she made me feel as though there is something wrong with my dog and has caused us both an unnecessary amount of stress on top of financial loss.

Have been taking my dog here for training since she was 3 months old. Very nice trainers and good…read moresocial distancing. Definitely recommend for all dogs!

Love this obedience and training facility. Lana is wonderful. For those who care, they are also…read morecareful and diligent about following proper masking and distancing restrictions. Excellent training for your puppy. They believe in a balanced approach with positive methods and also letting your puppy know what is not okay in a gentle but sure way. I'll be continuing my dogs training there.

We had our first Dock dive training to see if Flint would work. Trainer Diane was amazing. She…read moretaught me so much that I have been practicing at home. Can't wait until our next class

Our pup is a big boy, a little anxious and a lot a bit needy-but we know he's in great care at…read moreLet's Speak Dog. He's always very excited to jump in the car knowing he is going to see the staff and his 4 legged friends. The staff go out of their way to make him as loved and comfortable as possible and we are appreciative.