We have taken many classes with several different instructors and have nothing but good things to…read moresay. We have done everything from basic obedience classes up to more specialized dog sport and focus classes. Overall I have been very pleased.

Our dog is an AKC certified cane corso. We took a full…read moreclass, following the trainers instructions and we could see our dogs behavior deteriorating from class to class. We took the 6 class behavior training 1 for puppies ( our dog was 5 months old when we started) and when we finished we got an email asking us to repeat the class. Two classes after we got another email asking us not to come back. They also suggested that there was something wrong psychologically with our dog and asked us to look into medicating him. At that time we were devastated with the news and we were really concerned with the situation we were in. We thought our dog was a lost cause and felt hopeless. That was a few months ago, we since started training with a new trainer and our dog is amazing. We made more progress in two classes with a trainer that had experience with the breed than in all the months we had at the DTCCC. We had to work really hard to get him to "un learn" the bad habits he had picked up at the Dog Training Center of Chester county. We never had to medicate him, and there's nothing wrong with our dog. Before signing up with them I had e-mailed them asking if they had any experience with the breed and they said that they had. I sincerely doubt that after seeing the way they dealt with my dog. There are some other reviews that say that they're not good trainers for working breeds and I agree with that. If you have sociable breeds that are easy to train I'm sure that the DTCCC will do a fine job, but if you have a working breed that needs a strong hand and firm leadership you'll do better looking for it somewhere else. With all of that said I want to make a note that our trainer, Scott, was amazing. He was extremely helpful and never made us feel un-welcomed. We could tell that he was making an honest effort to train our dog within the limitations of the class. After we got kicked out he continued to reach out to us and offered help. We never got a refund for the classes that we didn't take after they kicked us out.

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.

I can't not say enough about Taylor and this service. We adopted a 4 year old pit just before…read moreChristmas. After Christmas my daughter who is in college was away for a few weeks and decided I to watch her dog while she was away. Our new dog attacked her dog and ended up with stitches and staples. I didn't know how to control or discipline our new dog. With Taylor's help we now have a very happy pit that we adore. I feel that I have more control over our new dog and he listens to me. Cannot thank Taylor enough.

From the owner: We are a professional, family-owned dog training company with over 40 years of experience that…read morespecializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.

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!

Started Gracie here when she was just a few months old to help her build her confidence and…read moresocialize via the daycare program. She loves it here, which speaks of how well she is engaged & treated. I now also use bording for weekend get aways & vacations knowing she will be safe and well cared for! Clean, modern facility with absolutely amazing staff! Prices are reasonable.

I've waited three days before writing this, expecting that someone from ownership or management…read morewould reach out personally to express concern, apologize for the situation, or acknowledge the significant disruption and expense this caused our family. As we were preparing to leave for a trip to Italy this past Saturday, we received a call from the kennel caring for our dogs informing us that one of our dogs, Alfie, had escaped. What was most surprising was that the purpose of the call seemed to be asking whether Alfie had ever done something like this before. He hadn't. More importantly, one would reasonably expect a kennel to have secure fencing and proper access controls in place to prevent this type of situation from happening in the first place. Anyone who knows Alfie knows he's an incredibly sweet and adorable dog -- but he's certainly not some canine mastermind. He's no Steve McQueen in The Great Escape. The fact that he was able to get out raises serious concerns about the facility's security and procedures. It is now Monday evening, more than 48 hours later, and we still have not received a single call from the owner or management. I don't believe a single incident automatically means a business should be condemned. Mistakes can happen anywhere. But when a business fails to take ownership of a serious event after it occurs, that says a great deal about how they value accountability and customer trust. I sincerely hope no other family has to experience something similar.

We can't say enough good things about working with Chris as he trained our beagle, Matilda! Beyond…read morethe excellent results we achieved responding to commands, eliminating pulling etc, Chris had the ability to connect with Matilda, being calm, gentle, and respectful. In addition, Chis is a goldmine of helpful tips and ideas from slow feeders to toys to games to play with your dog. Highly, highly recommend Chris !!!

From the owner: I am a retired k9 police supervisor with over 30 years experience with all breeds and any age I…read moreoffer one on one in home training for you and your dog. We can work on any issues that you are having or just want to make better. I use positive praise techniques. I have trained police dogs, service dogs,therapy dogs, and most of all, family pets. I am budget friendly, and I usually only need 2 to 3 sessions to accomplish your goals. I have trained hundreds of dogs, and I have worked with most breeds on many different issues. This includes basic listening and obedience skills to advanced home protection. Let me help you and your dog today. Visit my page on facebook Sutton k9 training

Not sure if this is a scam or not. As soon as i paid for the package, everyone is mia for 5 weeks…read morenow.... havent even started training. Update** It is week 7 and no one has gotten back to me...

Jay is a marvel. Our dogs were really unruly and not well behaved. Now they are obedient and take…read morecommands. They are like new "people." My grandkids used to be scared of them, now they love them and walk them all the time. Highly recommend this company! Well worth the reasonable price!

Great service! Checked on our cats each day while we were out of town. Put out food/water,…read morecleaned litter boxes, etc. Texted us status each day. Left behind daily "report cards" on the counter. Very friendly and professional, and a great price. Highly recommended! --Fred

The Malvern Mutt walks my Chase every day while I'm at work and I can't imagine not having that…read moresupport system. They love your dog as if it was their own. And Chase loves them right back. Don't know what I'd do without them! They leave me notes every day to let me know how the walk went. And even take photos of him like this one attached- a beauty. They're like family to us!

I'm writing this after my mom came to visit, and my 8-year-old rescue pittbull sniffed her then…read morecalmly walked away. He's now passed out on the sofa. I can't say how miraculous this is. Prior to working with Daniel, my dog, Eugene, would bark, spin, mouth, run, and turn into a high-energy dog whenever someone entered my space, then stay high-energy after they left. It made me nervous having guests over. I put off dog training because I thought I could Google and read my way to a solution, we had a decent foundation in obedience on our own, and, frankly, Eugene and I had been stuck in our ways for some five years together. I wasn't sold on dog training. How wrong I was! Daniel's expertise went above and beyond anything I could've figured out myself. He helped me apply the obedience work we'd already done to create stronger boundaries and a better relationship. He noticed a few quirks in Eugene that meant generic dog advice just wasn't enough. Because Daniel has read so extensively in addition to his real-life experience, he could call out advice I'd picked up that wasn't serving us or help put it in context. Daniel is also dedicated to making the training process efficient -- he's not trying to sell you sessions you don't need -- and he makes himself available between sessions, which was a godsend as we were working through new behaviors. The result is a dog (and an owner) who is more confident and less anxious. Eugene has become a pleasure to be around, and I am so grateful for this. Thanks, Daniel!

We had been struggling with our young rescue pitbull, Asher, behavior and realized we needed…read moreprofessional help. Daniel immediately stood out when we were looking for a trainer for his credentials and after a short phone call we already felt confident he was the correct choice. At the initial assessment he observed us and Asher before sitting down & creating a gameplan for training. His training proved priceless, after a week we began to notice a difference & now a month later it is like he is a new dog. An additional benefit is that Daniel made it clear that we could text him any time with questions. We can't thank Daniel enough for how he's helped us and can't recommend him enough to any other dog parents looking for assistance. Thank you Daniel!

We've had our wheaten terrier groomed at this location since she was old enough to go. We've had…read moreno issues with the grooming. Is it expert grooming? No. But from a value perspective the quality is quite good for what you pay. While I haven't used their other services, we have bought fish from this location, and the sales staff who assisted us were friendly and extremely helpful. With regards to the previous reviewer (aka "The Dog Whisperer"), claiming abuse just because your dog acts funny is way over-the-top. I've never seen anything but excellent treatment of the dogs in their care. They do the work right in front of you, and the grooming location is enclosed in glass -- If they were mistreating animals, you don't think a shopper at a store dedicated to animals would have called that out by now??

The grooming is horrible i thought they did a good job with my dogs haircut but then i noticed he…read morewould like his inner leg alot and would walk but sit right back down i picked him up and noticed they either cut him or irritated him and it's red on his inner leg i payed 80 dollars for them to hurt my son