I can't speak to the quality of this business because the owner has changed the name. I can tell…read moreyou that my experience with the last business he owned was awful. Check out my review on Dog Training By Ron Williams and It will give more detail as to what I went through. Maybe he's done a complete 180 and cleaned his act up and changed business names or maybe not. Buyer beware. Because of Ron Williams, I now do a public records search on anyone I trust with my animals. I'd suggest you do the same and come to your own conclusions.

To set the record straight, the conviction was 5 counts of animal abuse. The original charge was 10…read morecounts. It was a first offense, so he got probation and fines. The state SPCA officer delayed his retirement to make sure Ron Williams was convicted. In Dec 2012, Ron Williams died of a heart attack. He was not only an abuser of animals, but also an abuser of women. He was a full-blown alcoholic, now buried in a pauper's grave in Palermo, NJ. In the end, he got what he deserved, and was set to go to trial for domestic violence in January 2013. Nothing would have given me greater pleasure than to see him carted off to prison. He beat his wife for 25 years, and he was violent against me for about 3 weeks. He coerced a local SPCA representative, threatening to expose her, but kept quiet for her false testimony under oath. He bragged about it. He is dead...and lies rotting in his grave...God is good....even when life isn't. Enough said

I called 4 times and left a detailed voicemail each time. Someone finally called me back after the…read more3rd attempt, 2 weeks later, and left me a message. I called back, left a voicemail again and no response back. I tried calling at different times of the day thinking someone would pick up, it is a place of business after all, but nobody ever did. ‍

While some dogs may do fine in a boarding facility, my quirky old girls do much, much better when…read morecared for in their own home. I feel so fortunate to have found Paws First, which gives me the option to have my pets cared for in their own home. The ability to book online makes arranging for pet sitting so easy and convenient. Response time is always very quick, and the rates are reasonable for the peace of mind these people provide. I love getting email updates on how my dogs are doing. Even when they're naughty and get into the trash or have a little accident, everything is in order when I get home and my dogs are happy and loved. **Need to add an update because of one visit in particular. It has taken me a while to be able to write this. Over the Summer, I had the amazing folks from Paws First watching my dogs while I was away for the weekend out of state. My senior dog's health had been in decline for a while, but it didn't seem to be cause for too much concern- just typical old dog stuff. One night, her health took a very sudden and dramatic turn. It was clear that if she were brought in to the the vet that she would not be returning. I didn't want my old girl's last moments to be spent someplace unfamiliar. The staff at Paws First went above and beyond to provide extra care and comfort to her when she needed it most so I could race home to be with her. I am forever grateful for all they did for her.

Great communication and quick response to questions. Local to the Toms River/Brick area in Ocean…read moreCounty.

Been searching for a decent dog trainer over 1 year. My dog is now 2 1/2 yrs old. Had to expand…read moresearch 100 miles to find Tommy. He is more than reasonable & quite frankly the only trainer I got along with. And I spoke to several self proclaimed as "BEST" from NNJ to CT to upstate NY, none of which the initial call ended pleasantly. Others claim to be so great yet try to pitch an absolute need to send dog off to a 3 week college in order to achieve any results. On the initial phone call I was able to determine Tommy was reasonable, trustworthy and if anyone could be a success story I found the best. I was offered a initial demo/lesson in which further proved my intuition was right on. Snooki achieved results/improvement she never exhibited prior. He not only can work with your pet, but has the ability to show the client how to get the pet to obey commands & "communicate" whats expected with your pet. He didn't have to "push" anything + is always extremely patient, flexible & giving of his time which I have to value & appreciate. A+ Thank-you

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

Great experience with Wagging Tail…read more Found myself on vacation in Villas with my toddler and a sick dog. My dog was sick because someone fed him food to which he's allergic, and left me that wrong food for a week. (This happened because our regular food was discontinued.) Ugh! So I needed a new bag of food, and I knew I had to go with Zignature, an expensive brand that box stores don't always carry, especially not in kangaroo as the protein (because my dog is allergic to all the usual non-pretentious proteins). Called mid-morning, hoping they had it, at least a small bag. The young man who answered knew exactly what I needed, had it in stock, had the largest (25lb) size, had the price memorized, and it was $12 under Amazon's lowest, and to beat Prime's next-day delivery, he could deliver THAT DAY (and free in my case because I was so close)!!!! Wow! Delivery came as promised, actually about an hour later. This was so helpful! I didn't have cash to tip at time of delivery so I stopped at the store on my way home at the end of my week to tip the young man. He remembered me, and was offering more help any time. I noticed a ton of great food options while in the store, including Acana, which is pricey but great quality!

My FAVORITE place to get supplies for my baby. Owner & staff are ALL helpful & knowledgeable about…read moreall the products they carry. The owner chooses only the best products to go in her store. She also publishes articles in the shoppe that are def. worth the read. As far as pricing goes, she can't be beat....