I will start by saying that from the first moment I met Luis I felt like I knew him my whole life…read more I am an older person and this meant the world to me. I needed to feel this trust before i could trust him with my dog. Jack Sparrow has anxiety issues and Luis has helped us to work patiently with this issue. With the help of Luis Jack Sparrow has come a long way. I believe i am the one who still needs more training. I highly recommend Harmony Dog Training and Luis if you need training.

When we rescued our puppy back in January I knew she had potential to be a great dog but also a…read morevery bad pup! I researched and came across Nancy's name and I am so glad that I did. Nancy gave us the foundation to create a harmonious training between us and our dog. I couldn't be happier with what Nancy has taught us and our puppy she was truly a great person to have! Our puppy is a little over a year now and listens extremely well. I am so thankful for Nancy and will certainly be using her when we get another dog!

Yuruani is extremely experienced and professional. She is almost always on time. She has a plan and…read morefollows up with email instructions after each session. With about six weeks of training, our puppy can sit, lay down, settle, "leave" things , paw and ring a bell in prep for letting us when he wants to potty, let us clean and touch him, and not jump up immediately on guests. Our puppy still needs work on "leave it". The pup has very good leash etiquette, again with Yuruani showing us how to walk the dog. Most importantly the dog LOVES her.

I started working with Angela when my 7.5-month-old pup, Vesuvius (a mix of Black Mouth Cur, Lab,…read morePit Bull, and Husky), was full of energy and still adjusting to life in Manhattan. He chewed my furniture, jumped on everyone, pulled the leash constantly, and tried to eat everything off the street. Since working with Angela, he's made huge progress in every area. While he's still a puppy and has his moments, he now pulls much less on walks, chews far less, and is generally much more obedient. Angela uses positive reinforcement, and Vesuvius absolutely loves seeing her -- his tail starts wagging the second she arrives. Beyond training, Angela is incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and shares valuable advice on health, products, and how to better understand the way dogs see the world. She's always punctual, caring, and checks in on him if he's not feeling well or if any issues come up. It's clear she truly loves what she does and genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. I highly recommend Angela -- she's made life with my pup so much easier and more enjoyable.

We cannot say enough good things about MixyPaws. Before a friend recommended MixyPaws we cycled…read morethrough various walkers and daycares to look after our golden retriever Arnie but nothing really clicked. Upon contacting MixyPaws, they were quick to set up an appt to have a MixyPaws representative to come to our apartment to meet Arnie, go over Arnie's walking needs and introduce us to the walker who would walk Arnie each day. It was very professional and thorough. MixyPaws is quick to reply on email to any schedule changes or requests, and took special care to follow COVID protocols within our building and apartment. The walkers also share photos and updates during each walk. It's very seamless. We requested that Arnie walk to Central Park for each of his walks and our walker always abided. Big shout out to walkers Lala, Marissa and Christian for making Arnie's walks so special.

The experience and knowledge of long-term dog walkers with the organization of a professional…read morebusiness. Multiple services, competitive pricing, great communication, easy access user portal We're happy customers - they also provided specialized care for our puppy great dane with spinal issues.

I just met Addison the Dog Walker at Joe Coffee. I thought the dog was his simply because of the…read moreway he interacted with the dog and the dog with him. I chatted with him for a few minutes and he generously shared his thoughts and tips about the competitive business of dog walking when I asked him for that advice. It was a great conversation and I felt strangely compelled in that moment to write this review and snap a pic to capture the moment. Thanks for the chat, Addison. I believe any Chelsea or Hell's Kitchen dog would be lucky to have you as their walker!

Addison has been walking my beloved girl, Molly, for the past few months, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with him. I had had a dog walker who was super unreliable (cancelled on me last minute, lost my keys twice), whose boss nickel and dimed me for everything, without taking any responsibility for any of their wrongdoings. Addison is extremely reliable and communicative. He walks Molly in her group five days a week while I'm at work. I was hesitant about her walking in a group before, but he never walks too many dogs at once, and brings his helper if needed. He sends me plenty of photos, and it's clear that she's having a blast! He really learns their personalities and tells me how she's progressing on her walks and in the group. You can tell that he cares for each individual dog so much! What a relief when I'm away at work every day.

I found Marshall through Yelp and validated this finding through another client of my dog walker's…read more He responded promptly (within the day) via text/email and we were able to immediately get set up for an appointment after I sent him the information. He takes his time, especially with mats, to make sure that his fur clients don't suffer. Molly is always beautiful, but she's come out looking extra beautiful the two times that he groomed her! Marshall has also given me great tips on what tools to use to brush her and how to remove her mats without hurting her. He even sent me a video during the groom to demonstrate. Payment is easy and done via Venmo. Will continue to go back to him!

Marshall did beautiful work on our puppy! He was gentle with him and slowly introduced him to new…read moreparts of the grooming process so he wouldn't be frightened. Obviously, I think our puppy is always a handsome boy - he came back the best he's ever looked. We're so thrilled. Can't recommend enough! Note the before (1st two pix) and after (last two) pix :)

Special thank you to staff Celine and Kiki Neuro texts for…read moretheir loving kindness to our cavalier who endured terrible disc pain related to lower back disc herniating A special thanks to our neurologist DR. VO Whose compassionate care saved my dog's life and made it so that she didn't need tricky L7 S1 surgery Special thanks to Josh at the reception desk who handled our situation with utmost compassion. Most special thanks to my husband who pays monthly trupanion insurance fee. The insurance was very good and coveted 15,000 out of 17,000 bill. Blue pearl accepts trupanion. Trupanion always comes through in emergencies!!! Other insurances are not as readily accepted and the patient's family has to lay out money at the time of service. This hospital called 2 to 3 times a day with loving updates. I called in the middle of the night and special thanks for nurse Erica for calming me down. My husband and I are anxious pet parents. This hospital saved our dog's life. Thank you Dr. VO She put the baby on life saving steroids to avoid surgery and my baby finally got relief from blood curdling pain. Thank you to all staff at blue pearl Thank you Dr. VO

I have had to go to Blue Pearl on a few occasions. I find found them to be generally dismissive…read moreand/or unhelpful. They have tried to charge me for services that my regular vet has said were unnecessary. They have bounced my pet around from physician to physician which has resulted in multiple visits and of course more money. When I've asked simple questions on the phone I have been immediately told to bring my dog in for an examination. I have done that on occasion and have waited in excess of three hours before even being seen by a doctor. This place is a time and money suck. I would recommend you go to any other vet in the city besides Blue Pearl. Save yourself the money and more importantly, find a vet who actually cares about your pet's well-being!!

Dog trainer Phyllis Couvares, founder of Follow My Lead, is well known on the UWS--and for good…read morereason. She is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but is warm, kind, generous with her time and attention, and truly invests herself in guiding dog owners to enable their dogs live their best possible lives peaceably together. We reached out to Phyllis for help with our very enthusiastic (some might say maniacal!) young puppy, who was not progressing as well as we'd hoped based on our own training methods. We realized we needed help--so Phyllis was our go-to expert. We arranged for a 3-lesson pack of sessions held at our apartment and also outside, each about a week apart. Each time, she brought new insight into our puppy AND into our ways of working with her. She is very attuned to small nuances in human and dog body language and tone of voice that, with practice, can redirect a bad habit without harsh or needless punishment. She is a strong proponent of positive reinforcement, redirecting "naughty" behaviors, and adjusting strategies as needed. And our pup loved and responded beautifully to her! Thanks to Phyllis, our puppy is now listening and learning better, making more progress than she had made with us alone, and is growing into the sweet, smart, and lovely pet we dreamed of. I highly recommend her for any of your dog training issues. WOOF!

Phyllis is the best, most reliable trainer in UWS! Our…read morecrazy, wild puppy learned so Much and got much better after each session with her! She's very gentle and kind, you could not go wrong with her!!

I cant say enough good things about this company, and specifically, working with Warren. If you are…read moreon the fence about booking a private training package--do it. It is 100% worth it. Before starting our sessions, I was struggling with an over-excited Golden Retriever puppy. I had reached a point where I was losing hope, but Warren completely helped me regain my patience. His calm, expert approach changed the dynamic almost immediately. What sets this training apart is how manageable it is. Warren's training methods are intuitive, and his super detailed recap emails were a total game-changer. They made it incredibly easy to practice on my own between sessions, ensuring that we never lost momentum. Training didn't feel like a chore, and because Warren's methods actually work, it was super rewarding. Ultimately, I feel like I have a totally new dog and an infinitely stronger bond with her. I cannot thank Warren enough for his help. If you want a trainer who truly cares and delivers real results, Warren is your guy!

We have an extremely reactive mini schnauzer and after working with a few other trainers with no…read moreprogress we were completely at a loss. A few people had recommended Shelby Semel so we decided to give it a try and were SO incredibly lucky enough to be matched with Genevieve. I have never worked with a trainer so knowledgable about dog behavior. While other trainers in the past were rigid and just used the same, standard techniques that don't work for highly reactive and anxious dogs, Gen took the time to get to know and understand our dog and provided insight into his behavior. What I appreciated most is that she was always realistic with us and our training sessions/goals never felt idealistic or unattainable. Rather, we truly focused on little steps and management which also completely shifted our own perspective on how we should be engaging with our dog going forward. Gen worked with us through a huge move, the birth of our first child, and the introduction of our nanny and we credit all of our success to her. Even outside of sessions she checks in with texts to see how things are going and genuinely cares about the progress of your dog. If you want someone who will actually take the time to understand your individual circumstances/pet and will truly work with you on creating the right plan with realistic and actionable goals, I can't recommend Gen enough.

Honestly, I was so, SO lucky to find John. I lucked out in being able to sneak myself into his very…read morebusy schedule and I am so glad I did! My very active Australian Cattle Dog mix needed attention, affection and exercise and that included lengthy walks during the day while I was at work. John provided excellent service and my dog absolutely adored him. What really sold me on Pupster/John was when my dog received a nasty bite from another dog and needed medical care as well. John took great care of him and sent me plenty of text message updates and pictures. I never had to worry! What a reliable and incredibly compassionate company. I only wish I could have brought them with me in my move to the West Coast.

From the owner: At Pupster, your pet will receive loving attention and individual, customized care provided by our…read moreprofessionally trained & certified experts. We specialize in dog walking and sitting. We also do basic leash training on our walks. We meet each client personally to determine how to give the best possible care. Whether it's a last minute business trip or a much needed vacation, Pupster is here to save the day! We can bring our services to your home and stay with your pet while you're out of town so they are in their natural and most comfortable environment.

I have been bringing my cocker spaniel Poppy to Andrea Arden since she was 9 weeks old! From puppy…read moreplaygroups to puppy training classes and canine good citizen, and 1 on 1 training sessions, the wonderful trainers at Andrea Arden have set Poppy and I up for the most successful and fulfilling relationship and partnership. Poppy is 2 and a half now, and I recently returned to some one on one training with Jo Anne to work through conditioning her to riding in a carrier on my e-bike. Whether it's deepening skills Poppy is naturally great at like obedience and socializing, or addressing challenges like grooming and transportation, I know I can bring them anything and we will work toward a solution together.

I used to live in NY and worked with the team at Andrea Arden Dog Training. They were fantastic!…read more I now live in CA and have a new dog. I called them to get a recommendation for my area and found out I could do remote online training classes (I was skeptical) BUT ... it has been the BEST ever! Jo Anne is so experienced and knowledgeable (request her if you can) she always has the answer to any situation. It's so schedule friendly, too! Can't say enough - love them - thank you Jo Anne and AADT!