We have used Sarah's Petsitting for many years now. We have always been very happy with the care…read morethat they give our pets. They always give a full report at each visit including many photos. We always enjoy seeing the photos while away. We can see how happy they are. It is also nice how they check on our house too and bring in packages. I would like to give them a special shout out for the care that they gave our pets while we were away during a recent large snowstorm. We were concerned that they wouldn't be able to make it to our house because of the severity of the storm. they kept in touch and made sure that there was enough food and water for our fur babies in case they wee unable to make it back at the scheduled time. We didn't want them to endanger themselves and knew that they would be fine if they couldn't make it back. All went well and they reported back to us the next morning when the roads were cleared and they could make it back. They dug out a spot on the deck for our dog to get out and go the the bathroom and all was well. This is a great company and they truly love the pets that they are taiga care of.

I am so amazed at what a wonderful job they did with my fur babies. Shout out to Sitter Skyler she…read morewas so kind and kept us updated daily on our pet's progress.

5 stars -- Empire State K-9 changed my dog -- and honestly, changed me, too…read more I don't write reviews like this often. But this deserves it. My dog Coco is family. She's also high-energy, distractible, reactive, social to a fault -- the mayor of every block. Walking her was a full-time job. I'd resigned myself to always having a leash-yanking, sidewalk-sprinting, bird-chasing kind of pup. Then I found Empire State K-9. After almost two weeks of immersive training, Coco came home a different dog -- not in spirit, but in structure. She still has her spark, but now there's focus behind it. She heels. She respects boundaries. She listens. She can walk by my side, calmly, even in high-distraction environments. A pigeon flew by today -- she started to glance, and with the smallest tug, she turned back to me and kept walking. That kind of transformation doesn't happen by accident. It's built through consistency, skill, empathy, and serious time on the ground. And that's exactly what Empire State K-9 delivers. From the moment I dropped her off, I felt like I was handing her over to someone who truly cared -- not just about dogs, but about people, too. The trainer spent hours with me upfront: walking me through the theory, the tools, the transitions, and the work I'd need to do when she came back. I got worksheets. Real-time walkthroughs. Space to ask questions. Time to process. He even drove me to and from the train. Brought me lunch. Gave me trash bags when I forgot them. The care was constant, not performative. Coco came home with a new collar, a new leash, and a completely new relationship with the world. She now lies down at my feet when we enter restaurants -- something I never could have imagined before. I can finally take my hand off the leash and trust that she won't bolt. Even now, I get unlimited follow-ups for three months -- real access: calls, texts, whatever I need. No nickel-and-diming, no weird fine print. If I had to offer one piece of constructive feedback, it's that sometimes the sessions ran a little long -- the wrap up one especially. I was promised two hours and hit closer to three. I was totally fried by the end. But to his credit, he noticed immediately, read the room, and got me to the train with kindness and care. So even the one "flaw" was handled with grace. Was this worth the cost? Yes. Would I recommend it to anyone who feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure where to start? Absolutely. Will I be continuing to work with Empire State K-9 moving forward? 100%. Three months of training post I dont know of another bootcamp that offers that. This wasn't just training. It was transformation -- for both of us.

Look no further!!! Rick truly is a one of a kind dog trainer and animal behaviorist. If you need…read morechanges, this is who you need! What makes him stand apart is he trains the family as much as he trains the dog so you get a complete understanding of your dog's behavior and the how, why, and when to apply what you learn in the course. We, as a family, learned just as much or even more than our dogs learned! He includes the entire family in the classes which was awesome because it kept my husband and I on the same page so we didn't confuse our dogs and he taught my kids proper dog safety and proper engagement which is crucial! We found Rick about 8 years ago when we got our first dog, Scout, a shepherd/Doberman mix, who was extremely anxious, fearful and aggressive towards anyone outside our family and other animals. It was impossible, stressful, and downright embarrassing to take him anywhere due to his insistent barking, pulling, and lunging... so we sought out help. We had a hard time finding a trainer who was willing to even take on the training of Scout and actually had multiple trainers tell us just to put him down!!! As soon as we met Rick, he was not only willing to work with Scout, but was enthusiastic that he could treat Scout's individual issues and get us the results we wanted which was such a relief!! Scout entered Rick's program and he had a COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION. He gained so much confidence and control through the program and through Rick training us as the handlers, Scout was comfortable in whatever situation he was in because he could trust us as his alphas and that he was safe under our command because of the skills Rick taught us. Flash forward to 2020, my father bought a Rottweiler puppy that ended up being way to much for him to handle so he asked us to take her and my first phone call was to Rick... She was OUT OF CONTROL. We adopted Phoenix, and started her training right away. She had entirely different issues than Scout, mostly no control, no house manners, and had no social skills. Rick worked with her and almost instantly she was a different dog. She was still her happy-go-lucky self, but had manners and control. Through her growth, Rick worked with her and us to mold her into the ideal family dog! Scout & Phoenix are able to enjoy life much more as we are able to handle all settings and bring them along with us anywhere with confidence. He just has a complete understanding and nature with dogs and it's astonishing to watch him work. We are so grateful for what Rick has brought to our family and will always go to him for our dogs in the future!

I researched multiple different training programs and approaches to try and find the best way to…read morehelp control my overly excitable galoot of a Bernese pup, and the folks at Sit Means Sit were by far and away the most obvious choice. Everything about their instruction is focused on both the person and their dog learning TOGETHER, not simply drilling commands. The dedication of the trainers and love of their work is evident, and their success is delightfully undeniable when you meet their own dogs that come with them to work and see how beautifully behaved and happy they are. A billion stars, 1000% positive experience.

My 140lb mastiff is 1 1/2 years old and behaves everywhere we go. Took him to a cul de sac party…read morewith 12 kids on bikes, scooters and electric cars. He sat by my side the whole time without needing any behavioral corrections. When the kids wanted they came to pet and play with him. He was friendly and welcoming without getting wild on them. The trainers really do stay with you for life after getting your dog trained at their facility. The only way to train yourself and your dog!

We were visiting family during our travels. We all decided to go…read more Family activities which would not Include my fur baby. We left Brooklyn for an evaluation and he Passed. He got home and slept good all night. He returned Saturday am for his weekend stay and was eager to get in the building. We want to let you know We were very pleased. Especially he gets to play with other dogs during boarding which is not offered at a lot of other boarding facilities. This will be Brooklyn's 2nd home for overnight sleep overs.

They have great staff that are comfortable and knowledgeable about dogs. They understood the quirks…read moremy dogs has and he loved it there! Even on the first stay! Thanks for keeping my fur baby safe

I cannot speak more highly of Paws 'N Effect. This crew is a talented, knowledgable bunch…read more We should have known from the beginning - as my husband and I were poised to adopt our first dog from a rescue, we emailed many trainers in the area asking for any pointers on what to do when we first met our dog. Kathy was the only person to respond to us, even calling my husband and answering his questions and giving some advice even before we signed up for classes. When we were ready to bring our dog to group training, unfortunately he did not react well to their facility. It's just one of those things you can't predict and is likely a reflection of something with his past. Fran and Stephanie were understanding and were able to make some modifications for small improvements, but they were also able to facilitate a transition from group to solo classes. Being able to work with Fran in our home has made a world of difference for our pup. She is a great support and has given us lots of tips and resources to continue this journey.

Wonderful classes and staff! Offering and assortment of lessons and resources for all!read more

Want to have FUN and LEARN with your dog ?…read more Smartydog Center offers classes beyond Basic Obedience. I recommend the Flex Schedule to take advantage of this variety of classes. Flex Schedule means you can have different times to choose from to attend the classes. The prices are very reasonable ! The facility is pristine clean and adheres to Covid - 19 protocol. The trainers Martha & Lorrie are full of experienced knowledge and go out of their way to help you and your dog build the confidence needed to complete a task. Learning is fun at Smartydog for both handler and dog. I go regularly with my German Shepherd Dog Blitz ! They do offer puppy and basic obedience classes also. I highly recommend this facility !

HORRIBLE Have contacted this company (Martha) two years…read morestraight asking about dates for kayaking lessons with our dogs. Both times the responses were abrupt and vauge. No thank you.

Sheri is literally one of the only people I would ever trust my dogs with. She is loving and kind,…read moreand treats my dogs as if they were her own. She is extremely flexible, and will l always do whatever she can to make sure my dogs are taken care of. She goes above and beyond her job, and honestly loves caring for animals. She always responds to me immediately if I get in contact wit her, and you can tell how much she loves dogs. Her notes at the end of each day are great, and keep me updated on my pups. I feel safe knowing they are in her care during the day.

I can't say enough great things about Sheri and the care she provides for my two dogs. Like many…read morepet owners, my dogs mean the world to me and it takes a lot for me to trust someone with them. Sheri cares for my dogs as if they were her own. She is extremely professional, responsible, and caring. She is very flexible and reliable and has made my life much easier. Her scheduling system is very easy to use and she provides very personalized care- easy to reach and gives updates after her visits. I highly recommend Sheri to anyone looking for a dog walking service.

Let me start by saying I did not get training here, and for very good reason. The price was…read moreastronomical and I also had an awful experience during my phone consultation that completely turned me off and I wanted to warn people about it. I spoke with a woman and maybe 10 minutes into our conversation she tells me my only option is board and train which would be sending my dog away for three weeks and it's usually $4200 but she would give it to me for $3400. I immediately tell her that that's not doable for me, and during our conversation I got very emotional and began to cry to which did not phase her. She continued the sales pitch without hesitation. The entire phone call was the most sales phone call I've ever experienced, it's like she was reading off a script and there was nothing personal about it. She wasn't listening to me to understand, she was listening to me in order to respond and she already knew what her responses would be before I was done speaking. So impersonal. I asked her to send me the payment plan options so I could look into it which she did but I also expressed to her that three weeks without my dog is a very hard decision for me to make. She told me to let her know in 24 hours if I was going to do it if I wanted the discounted price. That's a big decision to make in 24 hours, spending that amount of money and also sending my dog away for three weeks. I explained to her that this is not something I'm going to move forward with at this time because I cannot afford it and the length of the training does not work for me. I told her I would reach out if I change my mind in the future. She then texted me a text message that I thought was incredibly inappropriate and was intended to guilt me into taking the training. Now the price isn't just not doable for me because I want to save money, I literally don't have that money, and I don't have the money for the payment plan either it is simply too expensive for me. My entire phone call and also the follow up text message made me feel that they were more concerned about closing the sale and getting money then actually caring for and helping my dog. I even asked her if there were other options she basically told me no. If I am going to put my dog in the hands of other people for almost a month I want to be sure that I can trust them and that they actually care and that this isn't just another sale for them. I felt this was just another sale for them.

We just picked up our puppy on Monday after being at Coaching 4 Paws boot camp. She came home a…read moretotally different dog. I more biting and jumping. She behaves and follows all the commands. We can eat dinner and she stays on her blanket and doesn't beg for food or try to jump up. We were kept up to date with text messages and videos during her stay. I have recommended Carlos and his team to several people. Thanks to them we have a great puppy.

The staff was amazingly knowledgeable and SO NICE!! Worth the drive to get my puffer!!…read more All tanks were immaculate!! Highly recommend and will be returning!

Came here to purchase some more fish for my fresh water tank. There is a decent selection of…read morefreshwater, saltwater and brackish fish denominated by the color strip below the tanks. Service was quick and easy. I ended up going home with some plants and some Guppies

My husband works a full time job during the day and I work at nights as a swim instructor. We do…read moreour best to provide round the clock care for our 18 week old yellow lab, Atlas. However, my husband does travel for work and that leaves me home alone with a pup. I try to schedule my lessons so Atlas isn't stuck at home in his crate all day. I found Al's Pals Pet care with a simple google search. After reading testimonials, I was impressed. I reached out to Allison and she responded within a few hours. Allison and Laurie were able to come meet with us within 24 hours. I scheduled an appointment for today with the intention of being gone for swim lessons. My lessons were canceled but I had Laurie come anyway so I could get some things done. I was able to see first hand how fantastic she is with dogs. Laurie arrived on time (+1). She arrived with a bag off goodies including a training leash and one of those dog puzzle toys (+1). Atlas is still a puppy so he likes to nibble and his training goes out the window when he's excited; Laurie was patient & kind when dealing with Atlas (+1). She took him for a walk, played fetch outside, and made sure he had plenty of water when he came back him (+1). We love our dog. We are the obnoxious dog parents you see (we don't have bumper stickers but we've turned our lives upside to make sure he comes first). I wish I could give a 4.5 star rating. I have peace of mind knowing that Laurie or Allison will care for Atlas. I deduct half a point (a whole point, according to yelp) simply because they are a tad bit out of our price range. We pay $18 for half an hour of puppy playtime. It's unfortunate that I cannot have them come longer or even every night my husband is out of town. If you have the money and can afford their services, please have them care for your pet. They are worth the money and do a fantastic job.

Great schedule system and internet system .The care was Fair.. When I returned that night there was…read morepee on the floor that had not been cleaned up. The pen was not cleaned just raked. I specified to put in bags. I tipped them because it was my first time and I was happy about short notice. Then after my payment was received the next day...she resigned the account. Allison stated that her helper thought my nephew was smoking marijuana .. OMG Really!! No mention when we met the last night as I returned early or in multiple emails over three days. No phone call just a false accusation and resignation in an email.. TOTAL LIE!!. I have cameras in the garage and house... I can see everything!!!.A little too nosey to suit my life... and unprofessional. I emailed her and she never responded. I would never recommend, I can only imagine what else could be fabricated as gossip. Move on find another service....