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.

We asked Michelle to help us which our two cats when we were on vacation. Each time we received…read morefull information about our babies how they feeling, what was new, and a lot of photos. I am completely satisfied with her service and highly recommend her.

The purrfect pet nanny is truly amazing. My cat has cancer and I was struggling with giving his…read moremedicines. I thought I was going to lose him. I called PPN on a Sunday and Michelle was out the next day. She gave Boo his meds AND got him to eat!! It was a miracle!! By watching Michelle and listening to her advice and instructions Boo has improved and has been fairly steady. I now do his daily meds and Michelle visits weekly for his B12 shot and can give fluids if/when it comes to that. She give him lots of hugs and kisses too. I feel this extra time we have gotten is largely in part of her. Even more, Michelle is very engaging with my 7 year old. We all enjoy her visits. Thank you Michelle!!

We love love love Sue's Pet Pampering. Her and her team! Sue and her team are all such fabulous…read moreanimal lovers. Everyone is so great with our dog! Awesome with both our dog, and our cat!!! We always feel great knowing our dog is in great hands and then we see cute videos and daily reports. Sue

I can't speak to the honesty or credibility of the other reviews, all I can say is I would never…read moreuse this company again. I Told her going in that one of my little guys was yappy and pulls when coming upon other dogs and to be careful. I came home for lunch unannounced to get some papers I had forgotten and witnessed her angrily yanking his leash and yelling; it turned my stomach and we parted ways immediately. Having spoken with a few other residents in my development, it turned out other dog owners parted ways with her too for various reasons and others had the same impression that she really doesn't like what she does or connect with the dogs. I went with Angel Pet Sitting who did an amazing job and I need not worry my little fur angels will be treated like that ever again.

Have used Nikki at Heart & Soul many times over the past few years. We trust her with our 5…read morekitties! Love her attention to detail and frequent communication (including pics of the kitties during the visits). We even have some slightly complicated needs, with kitties needing some meds and keeping some kitties separate from others. We even used to have some outside cats (which eventually became inside cats) which she cared for. It makes us feel very comfortable knowing Nikki and her team are there to take care of all their needs.

Nikki, Angela and team are incredibly knowledgeable, reliable and kind. They helped our family care…read morefor a sick dog with boundless care and compassion. I could not imagine having another pet in the future without their help.

Muttch Better quickly responded to my query seeking someone to feed/walk my elderly dog. They…read moreimmediately scheduled a meeting with a local pet care person. Victoria was prompt, friendly, and importantly - intelligent and kind. She listened attentively as I explained my pet's routine, geriatric issues, medication, etc. and walked him proficiently. I was confident she'd be a great fit and I was correct. She expertly dealt with multiple door keys and moving my dog between two apartments. She sent me daily photos of him engaged in his routine, updating me on food/water intake. I can't say enough about Victoria's professionalism, communication skills and compassionate care of my precious old boy. What a relief when away to know a competent person is on the job! I will absolutely use her in the future with full trust and confidence and recommend her without reservation.

From the owner: At MUTT(ch) Better Dog Walking & Pet Services LLC, our mission is to provide reliable and…read morecompassionate care for pets while their owners aren't home. We understand that pets are family members, so we are committed to treating each one with the same love and attention we give to our own pets. Our goal is to provide peace of mind to pet owners by offering services that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of each pet. We love caring and connecting with animals and creating everlasting relationships with both pets and their owners, as we are fully dedicated to providing professional and trustworthy care every time. At MUTT(ch) Better Dog Walking & Pet Services LLC, we can ensure you that your pet will receive the highest quality care while you're away.

Have been using Pet nanny for several years now to care for our zoo of 2 dogs and 2 cats. They are…read morenot used to being alone so we need in home and frequent care for them when we vacation. We've built up a great deal of trust given the excellent care of our pets, and home, when we are away. Cannot recommend enough and huge thanks for providing the peace of mind and quality of care so we need and expect so we can enjoy our family trips and know our gang is well taken care of!

We used Pet Nanny for several months until one day we saw their employee abusing our very fragile…read moredog. They will deny it happened, but we saw it with our own eyes.

One of the nicest people I know. Good prices, good service, reliable and trust worthy. Please try…read moreJenn if you have not used her dog walking service yet. You will not be disappointed.

Jenn is the ultimate professional in the dog-walker category. She loves dogs unconditionally and…read moregives them a great workout, according to their needs. Shen can also perform other pet care services for your favorite pup. Shiloh goes nuts when he sees her at the door! My wife and I love her visits, too, but we walk ourselves. She will send you a report on the walk along with photos, too. She is super trustworthy and delightful. I can't recommend Jenn and Ruff Mutts highly enough.

Had our two Goldendoodles there for about 4 months. Our male is 7 months old, and like a typical…read morepuppy, a handful. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, he only knows how to play, and is brought up in a very good, loving household. We were told that he growls at the help there, and he is too energetic that he jumps the fences there. For the amount of virtue signaling they spew all over their social media about knowing how to "actually" love their pets, through the "proper" training, is quite laughable. We were told that our 7 month old GOLDENDOODLE PUPPY, cannot return there, because they are afraid for their safety. Listen, if you don't want to do the job, then find another business. Poor poor management. Never would I recommend them. We even added a "Birthday" add on for our newly turned 5 year old. Guess we can wish in one hand and s#*t in the other to see which one fills up first. No "Birthday" celebration for her...

We started going to Dog Talk in Blue Bell with Mike and Theresa in July 2020 when we rescued our…read morenow 4-year-old Great Pyrenees / Shepherd Mix. They were recommended to us by a friend who had nothing but positive things to say about Dog Talk as well as Mike and Theresa. Well....2023 and we have rescued 3 additional dogs, a lab/pit mix, a pit/shepherd mix who are both 1 years old and just recently added an american bulldog/pit/hound mix who's only 12 weeks (can't wait for her to be old enough and vaccinated to attend daycare). We recently switched to the Fort Washington location only because it is more convenient for me, on my way to work, but we still go back to Blue Bell every once in a while because I know the pups miss Mike! Well, we just took our very first vacation in 10 years because we always put it off knowing we didn't have anyone we trusted with our fur babies. Well, not anymore!! The three oldest pups were boarded at Dog Talk at the Fort Washington location and LOVED it so much and so did mom and dad. Knowing they were well cared for and loved during their time spent with Theresa. Theresa even put up with my crazy dog mom check-ins throughout the week. They even thrived while being boarded learning a few new things and now listen even a little better than before. Cage-free boarding (or you can bring your cage if that's what your dog's prefer, like ours). Set schedule of feeding to keep on track with the home schedules and play, play, play! There is so much engagement for the dogs at daycare from bubbles to water play to rest to playing chase with other dogs. I always appreciate Mike and Theresa and their knowledge of dogs and how to train them, but really we're the ones needing and being trained. I have picked both Mike and Theresa's brain on a multitude of items relating to my dogs and their recommendation/advice has always been spot on! Theresa and Mike are always so responsive and have nothing but the best interests of the dogs in mind 24/7. It is hands-down a blessing we found Dog Talk; I will not take my puppies anywhere else. I can't wait for next year, it was so nice to not have to worry so much while away, we've already booked our trip for next year! The D'Amico four will be there all week next July! Thank you Mike and Theresa for all you do.

Amazing service. The level of care provided is heartwarming. I always know max and my home are in…read moregreat hands when they are watching my dog. Juliet is simply amazing, I would trust her with my first born:) . And Love for Paws is very flexible, and this helps a lot with a hectic schedule. Thanks!

Lauren is great! Her fees are a lot more reasonable than those of other similar services. I could…read moretell that she is great with animals the first time she visited me and my cat Dina. Even though Dina never hides from strangers, she does tend to act aloof around them. But she seemed to get along really well with Lauren the first time they met. While I was away during the summer, Lauren did a great job taking care of Dina. I love that she recorded what she did with Dina during every visit in details. She definitely cares a lot about the animals she takes care of! Dina had a good time with her. She even gained a little weight (definitely not overweight though) from all that pampering. I thought it was a good thing. Thank you, Lauren!