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.

My husband and I have been taking our dogs to Buttonwood for many years for grooming, and we've…read morealways had a great experience. Kathy is very friendly and takes great care of our dogs. They're always treated well and look great when we pick them up!

Knowing that Kathy breeds and shows standard poodles, I decided to go there since my dog was a…read morepoodle mix. First for grooming which went OK. Then I boarded my dog with a groom on the day I picked her up. She seemed to have a problem with tangles in the dogs coat. I brushed her and combed her and even showed Kathy the tools that I used. I then boarded her again and again with a groom on the day to be picked up. When I called to check in on my dog she said that I didn't arrange for the grooming which I know i did. She grudgingly did it. Next I took my dog for a groom. I dropped the dog off at 9:30 AM as arranged and she kept my dog there till 8:30 that night! Giving her the benefit of the doubt, I arranged another grooming. When I showed up to drop my dog off, she told me that I was scheduled for the previous day. First, I know that I put the day in my calendar as I was standing there in her shop. Secondly, if I somehow got it in the wrong day, why didn't she at least call to see where I was. "I don't make calls" was her response. At that point I was done. Like I said, I gave her the benefit of the doubt and now I am done. There are other groomers and other boarder. DON'T USE HER!!!

Carol's Critters Sitters are the best!!! I have used this service several times to get qualified…read moresitters to watch my grand puppies. The owner responses quickly to your needs. I needed an emergency sitter for my grand dog. Carol really came through!!!! Will definitely use them in the future. Thanks Carol!

From the owner: Carol's Critter Sitters provides your pets with the care they need while you are away--right in…read moreyour own home! With us you are assured reliable, responsible service from an adult staff of sitters who truly love animals! Your pets stay in a secure, familiar environment, follow their customary routine and diet, avoid exposure to illness form other animals and receive loving, individual attention. You can travel with peace of mind knowing that you have left your pet and your home in our good hands. We have been serving the Montgomery County, PA area since 1990 Vacations! Business Travel! Daily Mid-Day Visits! Our service is tailored to your needs!

Faithful Friends is UNBEATABLE. Most professional,sweet,and reliable pet sitter i have ever hired…read more We have used her for Years now and we LOVE her and the great work and care she puts into her work. Hire her, you wont regret it. She really does go Above and beyond, i feel so safe know my lil dude is with someone who cares about him :).

For most animal lovers, our fur babies are much more than just pets.. they are family. With that…read morebeing the case, speaking only for myself but maybe others can relate, I am an absolute basket case when it comes to wanting to guarantee our pups are in good hands when we go away on vacation- so much so that not feeling completely at ease could make or break said vacation all together. Jenny came to my family highly recommended by my aunt and it was the best decision we have ever made using Faithful Friends. To speak to the extent Jenny goes and her genuine love and willingness to take care of her "clients", our older pup is about 7 and has always been incredibly anxious particularly during thunderstorms. While we were in Florida this past week, a huge storm came through and not only did Jenny make sure to monitor its progress to ensure our pup got his anxiety medicine in time for relief but when the power went out, she went out of her way and far past the time she was paid for to bring over battery powered lights and set them up around our home to get the animals through the power outage most comfortably. She sat with both our dogs for a while giving them lots of love before heading home to her own family sending pictures and updates the entire time. I can not say with more certainty that my experience was incredible and our family LOVES Faithful Friends Pet Care and will continue to utilize their services in the future

I had rescued my Bella at 4 months of age and when she reached the age of needing to be spayed it…read morewas set up for her to go to Philly thru the rescue I got her. But I couldn't do it. I needed to know the doc who was going to perform this surgery. I started calling around and came across Dr. Petfixer. I was glad I chose to go this way because Bella had reactions to the surgery and Doc was awesome and patient with me asking millions of questions. She was well taken care beyond what I expected. I've boarded Bella there and they treat her like family. I'm so thrilled to have found them. They don't charge high prices, they're patient and answer all questions, they follow up with phone calls. I HIGHLY recommend them. 2020 - Since this review I've rescued a sweet boy at 9 weeks old named Rocky. Rocky is now also a patient of Dr. Petfixer. He has been neutered by Doc and did fabulous. Unfortunately at the age of 2 Rocky had horrible plaque on his teeth. It was quite evident he would have gum disease if I didn't take care of this ASAP. Doc and Jenna, knowing how insane I am about my pups, took excellent care of my boy. He came home with pearly whites and has recovered nicely. I highly recommend Dr. Petfixer to everyone.

We had the absolute worst possible experience with DrPetfixer and even worse with Dr. Montiero. we…read moretook the cat to the vet for treatment, and it was an epic failure from the minute we walked in the door. She ordered North $900.00 worth of blood work and x-rays which she failed to follow -up on. We have never received the results after phone calls, emails, and text communication with the office. Our Gabanna got progressively worse, and we called the office multiple times. Our cat was subjected to additional pain and suffering from a lack of follow-through. They didn't ever answer the calls, and there was no on-call service. I begged and pleaded on the voicemails to get the results of the tests so we could take our beloved pet to a practice that was invested in something other than my Credit Card--still, no marks and no communications three days later. Dr. Montiero and her office never called to find out how the patient was; they were only interested in charging for services not delivered. At this point, we had to take Gabanna to another provider where we had to do repeat testing at our cost as Dr. Montiero and her bad news bears office never followed up. The cat had grown so ill we had to have her euthanized still no communication from DR.M. Days later, I received blood work in an email with ZERO explanation. Isn't this why we take our animals to the vet for their expertise and guidance? Who sends labs out without interpretation? Days later, after multiple voicemails and messages left at the office, Dr. M calls to check on the cat, which is put to sleep by this time. She cavalierly asked hows Gabanna was. I then reached out to discuss the care and the bill, and she said she was on vacation or it was the weekend. I will call you next week; I am still waiting for a return call a month later. If you perform diagnostic testing and bloodwork, you are professionally obligated to report your findings to the patient's family and provide the professional guidance you were paid for to set a treatment plan. In all my years of going to doctors, vet dentists, and professional providers, I have never encountered such an unprofessional office void of empathy and compassion. I remain heartbroken that my beautiful cat was subject to additional pain due to the lack of medical management. And from a business standpoint, I feel robbed that I was charged over $900.00 and never received guidance, result interpretation, or a treatment plan. Shame on you for your despicable unprofessional behavior and upselling tactics of targeting vulnerable families who love their animals.

Thank you Carina for a job very well done. Theodore, my three year old Golden Retriever who is…read moreavid about never allowing anyone to touch his feet has met his match! His paws were groomed so perfect, the nails were cut evenly and his underneath pads were done beautifully. His red coat was soft and shiny and trimmed evenly on both his left and right side. Not sure what magic words you whispered to my boy, but they worked. My "Wooley Mammouth" now looks like quite "Regal".

Best kennel experience! My dog has anxiety and hates going to the kennel. They took such good care…read moreof him and gave him his own large private space upon arrival. They kept me updated and gave him tons of personal attention. The place is huge and very clean. My dog came home happy and not stressed. Highly recommend!!! The staff is amazing.

I honestly can't find the words to express how wonderful Shannon and her team are. We feel so very…read morelucky that we have such caring people taking care of our dog whenever we need help. The communication is outstanding, but most importantly Shannon, Katie, and Kathy love our dog the same way we do. I am so grateful to have found them.

We have used this service for years and Shannon and her team are so great! My dogs love them and so…read moredo we! I recommend them 100%

What I observed at this boarding facility briefly for about four days, and based on what I…read morepersonally witnessed, I would not feel comfortable even boarding my own dog there. The dogs were kept in kennel runs in a very loud environment with little noise control. Several dogs appeared to have zoochosis and I observed several dogs sitting in their own feces for an extended period of time. Dogs are being underfed and I witnessed many of them aggressively licking their bowls afterwards because they were clearly still hungry. Management is standoffish and ungrateful of the help they receive. I went the extra mile because I'm someone who actually cares about the wellbeing of dogs and I sure as heck wouldn't bring my pet to any boarding facility that runs like an animal shelter on a budget.

Horrible kennel! Buyer beware! The poor dogs cry and bark all day long outside in the heat and…read moreother extreme temperatures! Please for your dogs sake look into a private house sitter or walker!