Angelo saved our dog's life -- and I mean that in the most literal sense possible…read more Oliver is a rescue who had been surrendered by two families before us. We took him in, loved him, and still found ourselves in crisis -- biting, aggression, resource guarding. We were scared of our dog and desperate for help. Oliver was our fifth dog and as a family we were seasoned users of positive reinforcement as the primary training method. We turned to Angelo at Art of K9 and made the decision to board Oliver for 8 weeks. He took on Oliver after a thorough consultation. Angelo worked through Oliver's aggression and resource guarding using the e-collar and other training tools. These methods gave us the ability to communicate with and control our dog in a way positive reinforcement couldn't. The transformation is hard to put into words. Oliver is now relaxed, cuddly, and genuinely at peace. He still has his moments -- but now we have the tools to handle them. This has changed everything. If you have a dog with serious aggression or resource guarding and you're at your breaking point, I highly recommend Angelo. He didn't just train Oliver -- he saved his life and we are so thankful.

We sent our dog Monsi to Angelo- originally because of socialization problems, yet she surprised us…read moreand came out with so many higher level qualities we didn't anticipate or know was possible. At first, we second guessed our choice to leave Monsi for 6-weeks because we missed her. Every time we checked in with Angelo, he updated us, but we missed our fur baby so much. Now, afterwards, I can't stop recommending this program to everyone I know. It's a worthwhile investment IF you plan to KEEP UP with it. All of Angelo's work can easily be undone with dog owners that do not upkeep the foundation he creates. Currently our dog listens to each command after one time saying it, she is walking off leash behind us, does not lurk around the table while we eat or cook, stays in place for 2-hours and counting, and more. Overall, she has many service dog qualities. I need to give credit where it is due because our dog was unsure of herself, very anxious, annoying at times because she didn't know what to do during quiet hours at home and needed way too much physical exercise (4+ hours daily). He taught us, and our dog Monsi, that exercise and socialization looks different than we thought. Monsi is the dog we dreamed of and didn't know how to achieve. He tapped into her potential. She does not impede our life in anyway. She adds on to the quality and is stress free now that we know how to maintain and handle her. Not only that, but my parents sent their dog at the same time as our dog. So now we have two dogs that listen to the same command. We can bring our dogs on vacation and have complete calm and fun with them present. This was the greatest gift to a life of joy with a well trained fur family member! Thank you Angelo and Art of K9. I know picking a program at such a cost is nerve recking since there is not enough information or proof online but promise me, this is the place. We put a lot of trust into prior reviews and tiktok/Instagram videos.... We got lucky finding this place. It's a hidden gem of Westchester. If anyone needs more details to convince you this program is worth it, contact me. I'll convince you- haha!

Our Honeybee has been going to Buddy's for about 3 months now and it has truly become her favorite…read moreplace in the world! The staff are super friendly and know her well by now, the minute she's out of the car she's ready to unleash her mongrel mode of fun and energy. She has to be coaxed out with treats, she never wants to leave her friends at Buddy's. She always comes home tired and happy.

my dog elly is special needs and requires a bit of extra love and attention. the girls at buddys…read moretook her on as one of their own and Elly loves them like family. daycare has been a life saver for my wife and me with our work hours combined with ellys high-energy breed. she comes home tired and happy. it's also affordable and you can tell they really care about the dogs. highly recommend!!!

How can I go wrong when you visit Santa it can't when pets are involved. This went way better than…read morewaiting online for Santa with my granddaughter. All the pet owners are kind, loving and wanting their pets to get their best shots with Santa. The staff gave out treats and we were also happy. Himself the myth the legend Santa for free thank you so much Petsmart for doing this yearly.

The one star is for the grooming. Whenever a groomer will not let you in with your animal leave…read morethem immediately. Would you let a doctor examine your child without you there? They have had a terrible reputation for grooming forever. Our first review was about PETSMART in Mahopac. So is this review. Because I moved and have been going there for 25+ years, but not in person because now where you got older and sicker and more disabled; we try to get AutoShip. Total goddamn disaster. My vet told us not to order the cat litter. That's supposed to detect UTIs in cats because they actually give cats UTIs. That's how much PETSMART cares. I wouldn't let them groom, my cat, even if she were dead. Rob, the manager just ended up screaming my name three times because I guess I irritated him by the incompetence of his corporation. He came up with some avalanche BS BECAUSE I'M NO LONGER IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM BECAUSE I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE SINCE THE PANDEMIC. The little plastic card thingy fell off the keychain because it's so old that it broke and nothing we did could fix it to stay on the keychain We've been going there for 25+ years, but no he can't find me in his computer and now you're going to raise your voice at me. The reason I don't let my husband make these phone calls is because he has very high blood pressure and wow, you don't wanna know him when he's pissed off Please never leave your pet there for grooming. And yes, they do lie about how you don't need a prescription for prescription food so you get all the way up there and then you leave empty-handed. Do you know how much money we spent there in the last 30 years? At one point we had 11 cats. We were supposed to just be foster parents for the pregnant mother and her five kittens and we could not keep them all because 11 cats is too many cats to take care of financially for us. We also live in a small space and cats like their space. So I also shopped there because I was a volunteer for this alleged cat rescue place. They just killed all the sick kittens, she personally is a millionaire and she takes donations. I do think her alleged rescue organization is called cat rescue. Yuck to everything. Sorry if you don't like our review but we're only taking the trouble to tell you now so no other animal gets hurt. We love our fur babies and they should understand that it says PETSMART not pet stupid

Jon and his team are amazing. Our dog can't wait to go with him everyday and comes home happy and…read moretired. It is great value in terms of both dog exercise, care, and kindness. The communication is great and the app is easy to use to set up and pay for care. In addition, Jon is a super person who is always willing to help - we could not be happier that we found Zen Dog Trek on Yelp. 5 stars are not enough to show how we feel about their service.

I have been working with Zen Dog Pet Care for about two months now. Priscilla walks my puppy…read moreHudson. My boyfriend and I live in an apartment in Bronxville. Jon, the President, is amazing at meeting our scheduling needs and always does his best to help us. Priscilla is extremely kind, caring and dedicated. I can always get in touch with her, count on her to send me daily reports and trust her to make any changes we need. Hudson loves her and we are so happy to have her. Jon is also an amazing trainer and has helped us train Hudson, which has been incredible. Additionally, the Pet Alert system with GPS and notes is amazing. I can only say good things about Zen Dog Pet Care.

We miss you, so glad the club is open again. My husband and I have been students at the Port…read moreChester Obedience Training Club for the past 5 years. We have taken everything from puppy class to advanced courses in competitive K9 sports. Teachers are wonderful. Fellow students are great. The club is clean and never smells like "dog". We have done well with our dog and her training at Port Chester Obedience Training Club. Just look at our little girl and what she has been able to accomplish in only 2 years of training.

If it weren't for Betsy Schwartz and her amazing assistant Alice, I don't know if we would've been…read moreable to keep our dog. Julius Caesar was rescued from an abusive home and was going to be put down because there was no room for him at the shelter. What started as a foster quickly became an adoption because we knew he needed our love and help. He was highly reactive and terrified of almost everything-- people, sounds, other animals, etc. It was almost impossible to calm him and get him to stop barking. We started at PCOTC and tried two different instructors, who were great, but there was no difference in Julius's behavior. I'm grateful we didn't give up because once we found Betsy and Alice, everything changed for the better. They understood him on a completely different level than other instructors. Their support and encouragement are what made his progress possible. After one year of their weekly classes, Julius has become his best self!! People think he's been medicated or simply a different dog because of how much he's changed!! He now gets excited to go to class, see all his friends, and show off his outfits. We couldn't be happier that he finally feels safe and comfortable in his own home. These extraordinary ladies deserve a RAISE and the fattest bonus because they helped us save our fur baby. Even though Julius doesn't need much training anymore, we plan to continue with Betsy and Alice's classes because we are beyond grateful for all they've done and enjoy watching him improve. So much love and appreciation for them both; thank you for working a true miracle

Working with Cassidy has been incredible. The bark buster methods really work if you stick to them…read moreand are consistent. My reactive dog has made incredible progress in the past month and I couldn't be happier. We still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there working with Cassidy. I'm eternally grateful. Thank you!

I called Mike for our dog Bruno, who has SEVERE separation anxiety (he is the famous ROOF DOG)…read more Our initial session with Mike occurred in August and lasted over 3 hrs. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, fun to work with and loved by my whole family (pups included!). His training techniques are easy to learn and effective. We saw a HUGE improvement in our dogs' behavior immediately. What earns Mike a 5+ STAR review from me is his responsiveness. It's been over 90 days since our first session and Mike is as accessible today as he was the day of our first session. Every call and text is responded to promptly, even when Mike has been out of town. Separation anxiety is not an easy fix. It's a huge relief knowing that we have Mike available when needed. Mike is a committed, compassionate, honest, and gifted dog trainer with a big heart. I highly recommend him.

Our dog, Duchess, loves Paul! Every time he comes to pick her up for a walk, Duchess does the…read morehappy dance and can't wait to jump in the car with him and the pack! When we relocated to NY from CA in December, we found Paul on Yelp and couldn't be happier with his dog walking service. He takes Duchess on long hikes and she always comes home tired and worn out. Paul is also a really nice guy.

Dogs N Motion provides excellent care for our 2 years old Bernese Mountain dog,Cash…read more I picked up one of Paul's business cards at our Vets office in Hastings-on Hudson and when speaking to our vet he came highly recommend. I called Paul and we arranged a meet and greet- Cash has been with the pack for over a year now. He goes four days a week and on those days, He sits and waits by the door every morning around the time Paul comes to pick him up- when Paul gets to the door, Cash can't contain himself he gets so excited about going with Paul and his pack of friends. Cash always returns tired and happy after his busy day exploring in the woods and on trails. Paul also takes amazing Photography of the pooches and what they get up to on the trails- we love seeing the photos weekly. Dogs N Motion provides a 5 star service and we could not be happier with the care that our big fur ball gets daily.

What a great experience. We left our 1 1/2 year old golden doodle with the Doggie Chalet for 10…read morenights and we could not have been more confident and comfortable with the attention and care he would receive there. Drop off and pick up were both very simple. The staff there is very friendly and knowledgeable with the needs of the dogs. They have a great set up for each dog that stays and we will definitely recommend and use them again.

Our dog Ben has been to the Doggie Chalet for a weekend, a week and most recently 2 weeks. While we…read moremiss him terribly and feel guilty about leaving him, there is no doubt he is in excellent hands. Nick is highly recommended and it will be obvious why once you've contacted him for the first time.

Agree with previous poster that the parking lot is difficult, but that is true with other training…read moreplaces as well. Mary Elizabeth's handling class is much better than almost any other out there. Have not participated in the obedience classes yet but know all the instructors to be good trainers, and I would not hesitate to train here.

Please do yourself and your dog a favor and go elsewhere for training. My experience is…read morespecifically with Jeanne (the owner and trainer). We recently adopted a 2 year old Coonhound, a total sweetheart, but stubborn as only a hound can be and without any prior training. I mean, he didn't even know how to sit or take treats when he came to us. On the plus side, he has zero aggression in him. It was amazing to see how Jeanne, a supposed dog expert, became completely frustrated with him. When he refused to walk with her, she pulled him on his flat collar until he fell over and then started walking, effectively dragging him by his neck while he was lying on his back and was completely helpless. She stopped before I could get to my phone to take a video, but there were several witnesses whose mouths were just open. My 5 year old son was completely traumatized and still talks about it. She called my dog a "turd" and repeatedly jabbed him on the nose to get him to follow her commands. At some point, she pulled so hard on his leash that he just slipped out and RAN AWAY while being handled by her. I mean, let that sink in for a while, I could have lost my dog while in training with him, had the doors to the building been open. Her method of teaching can generally be described as a lot of leash yanking and aggressively yelling. I sent her a text asking her not to cash the check that I had written for the entire 6 weeks course, informing her I would not return after the second session and demanded a conversation about a refund. She did not call me back and just went ahead and cashed my check. Is my dog maybe just a total untrainable nightmare of a beast that cannot be handled any other way, you ask? Indeed not. We got a new trainer, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with him. My dog is learning at lightning speed, and clearly has so much fun training. But I strongly recommend to stay away from this particular dog school. They are cheap, and you do get what you pay for.

Last year was one of the most tumultuous of my life. My dog and I were uprooted and I needed a…read moreplace for him to be safe and cared for during the day while I worked very odd hours. Charlie, Jose and the rest of the staff treated my dog Shea like their very own. Every day he was played with and cared after, and they even shared photos and videos of the dogs throughout the day privately and on social media.. They are the most heartwarming group of animal loving individuals I've ever met. Whether you need a drop in daycare service for the day or if you need some boarding overnight, these are your guys. Not once has my dog come home injured afraid or not wanting to go into the building or hang out with the owners the next day. They integrate each room by age size weight of dog and they ensure that every dog gets playtime with jungle gyms and frisbees and balls. As a parent, it's one less stress off my plate to know that my dog was well taken care of and now that I have relocated and I'm too far away for their services. I am so sad because I'm not sure I'll find the same type of care and understanding of animalsWhere I am now. Thank you, Charlie and Jose for helping me. Make sure my love was taken care of during one of the hardest times of my life. You too and miracle workers and not only are you great business owners but now I call you friends..

We have been a Tails fan for many years and two different dogs. Charlie is a dog lover and…read morepassionate about his business and his "clients". He works hard and takes good care of his dog clients and his people clients. Highly recommended. Very reasonably priced. Like leaving your pet with a family member!