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 provided dog-sitting services for Dog Boarding with a Family in May 2025. Despite completing the…read morework in full, I was never paid. I followed up multiple times and was repeatedly promised that the money was coming. Instead, I received a falsified pay stub showing unauthorized deductions and then was asked to take down a negative review in exchange for payment (see photo) As of June 22, I still have not been paid. I have clear documentation, including messages, emails, and screenshots. I will also file a formal complaint with the PA Department of Labor.

Exceptional service. Instead of a cramped kennel surrounded…read moreby strangers, our dog Skamp lived with a family who took great care of him for a long holiday weekend. We were able to get updates, and pictures and know that he was in a safe, peaceful environment - and he had a best friend (Patrick, a black lab). After the weekend when we came to pick him up, he was almost indifferent - I think he was so happy he wanted to stay.

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!

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

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!

Larry had us complete a pretty exhaustive checklist prior to coming for our training session. When…read morehe arrived he proceeded to redo the checklist for the entirety of the session. He also wasn't able to tell our two dogs apart(a 50 lbs, one eyed, pit mix and a 35lbs, shaggy, terrier mix). Just didn't seem prepared or terribly interested.

I asked who was a good dog trainer at the local pet stores and Larry was highly recommended. I did…read moresome research on him and I was impressed by all of the certifications Larry has. When I first called and spoke to Larry, I could tell he was very knowledgeable. After I filled out his pretreatment questionnaire, it was obvious that he would be very thorough in determining the cause of the problem and the best course of action to resolve it. My Jack Russel Terrier had separation anxiety and Larry got results on the first visit. Before he left, he told me how to continue with reinforcing the new behavior and looking for signs of remission before they got too bad. I did have a few questions in the following 2 weeks and Larry answered his phone and my questions without any hesitation. I can now confidently leave my best friend home without any hesitation (or damage to the furniture). Thanks Larry!

signed up for SMS. Before I left the office the day I signed I was coerced in to making my first…read moreappt. So I did. I was not given a copy of the contract at that time due to a printer issue or something along those lines. I have worked with a trainer before and the trainer taught my dog what I wanted him to learn. SMS only teaches the dog what they want them to learn. The clause about not writing a negative review about them has been removed from their paperwork. As another poster wrote it was there when he went & he is correct. I have heard it from others as well. If you are confident your work is good why would anyone put that in a contract?? What are they trying to hide?? I did ask the judge if I am allowed to post on the net and he said yes as long as what I say is true to my experience. The experience was 100% negative. I took Sal to court. I didn't win becuase all the judge would say is you signed a contract. Yes, but the contract wasn't given to me to keep until months later. Sal admitted changing his website just a couple weeks before he had to appear in court. I find that interesting when he had many month earlier to do it. (he told the judge he did it a couple weeks before appearing) What was he hiding?? Sal-owner showed a video to the judge of my dog behaving. However my dog could do this before he went. He was there to learn other things I needed him to learn. However that was not a part of the mundane, repetitious program he offers. He told the judge my dog was wonderful! BUT he kept my dog in the beginner class (his admission) for 8 months. WHY? No response. If my dog didn't do something perfect I was told to increase the number on the electric collar. As an educator I know negative reinforcement never works and raising it was not the solution. He yelled at me for coming too early but in the contract it states if you are late he will fine you $50.00. He also yelled at me for sometimes leaving early. As an adult I need to make my own decissions and can leave when I want to. His ad said his trainer were certified. They are not. I learned that the hard way by contacting dog training schools (after I left) and was told they require 2-300 hours of training before one is certified. He reworded his ad (as I mentioned earlier) right before we went to court. One female trainer spent 40% of the class time on her phone. I could go on and on but why bother. In closing-I find it comical that after I took him to court he sent me an email to write a review about the company. I wonder what he was expecting. Do NOT sign the contract when you are there. Take it home and read it carefully line by line - word by word (as per the judge). Someone else was coerced into signing and could not get her deposit back even though she contacted them within hours of signing it. Please feel free to contact me if you want to discuss further.

The owner needs to grow up and be professional. Implying to clients they are stupid and insisting…read morethey were told something (that they weren't) is not acceptable. When asked to point out the instructor who gave me the instructions he said I got - he couldn't do it. Of course not, it never happened. Allowing trainers to be on their phone during class time is NOT what I was paying for. I found the program to be very boring and mundane. I do not believe in negative reinforcement to get a positive behavior. Positive reinforcement works much better. I can not in good faith recommend them.

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 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

We have been using Dirty Dog for several years and it's time to say thank you. Our dog is anxious…read moreand gets over excited very easily. They are always gentle, caring, and patient and accept him as he is. We are always happy with and grateful for their services and often comment how lucky we are that we found them.

They do a lovely job & we love their location. Our Pomeranians come back spiffy and almost always…read morewell cut! I would highly recommend Dirty Dog Solutions if you're in the market for a quality, reliable groomer. The only issue is they're so busy you have to truly plan ahead!