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.

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!

We had our first apt with our new kitten at Rofo vet. Great staff from assitant to vet. Very…read morefriendly and you can tell they truly love animals. Resonable price too, I was very pleased!

Dr. Achtel is absolutely amazing. He gets down on the floor to the same level as your pet and is…read moreextremely patient with my high anxiety dog. He has been very invested in our elderly dog with cancer among other health issues. Thank God she is still with us, but when the time comes we won't consider letting anyone but him help her cross the rainbow bridge. If he ever leaves the practice, we will follow. Simply the best. All around great human being.

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.

Great price and great service!! We took our two small dogs and cat there for the first time on…read moreMonday and she took the time to meet all of our animals and find out how we wanted their haircut. They turned out great and my wife and I couldn't be happier!!

Tracy is very great with all animals. You can tell just talking to her how much she love's your…read morepets and will take care of them. She kept me up to date on how my dog was doing and sent me pictures of their fun times. Will definitely be using her every time I take a trip.

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!

$3,000.00 my dog is only slightly improved. sit, stay, and come was all I wanted. he sits, but…read morewon't stay or come on command.

After just two of five scheduled training sessions, I withdrew my dog Cosmo from the Platinum Day…read moreTrain program. I paid $2,499 for this. Here is what happened. From the start, we were told we had everything we needed for the program. That was false. After our first session, I left having spent an additional $60+ on a leash and a bungee cord attachment for the collar -- items that had been used on Cosmo all day but were not included in the $2,499 program. At our second session, a new collar adapter was offered for his smaller frame -- another $40. They offered to loan it to me to try before purchasing. I took it home, and given everything that followed, I consider it part of the $2,499 I will never see again. I found myself wondering what would have been for sale at session three. Our second session was a disaster. Cosmo was drop dead exhausted during our end-of-day lesson -- so much so that he could not complete the final hour of scheduled training. The treat bag I brought also came back full. After our first session we had been told to bring more treats because Cosmo was clearly food motivated -- so a full bag told me everything I needed to know. Cosmo also has allergies and cannot have their treats, so if theirs were the only reward offered, he got nothing all day. My core reason for enrolling was to address Cosmo's reactivity. I raised this specifically when we signed up, and flagged it again at drop-off on the morning of our second session, where I was told it would be passed along to the trainer. This turned out to be critical, as the environment that day was chaotic -- multiple dogs barking, overwhelming noise, exactly the kind of situation I had sought help managing. When I arrived for the end-of-day session and the trainer was still not aware of my concern, I raised it again myself. It was never trained through. Instead, Cosmo was collar corrected through it -- and yelped and jumped in pain as a result. That is not what I signed up for and not something I will ever unsee. When I raised these concerns, I was communicating directly with the owner. At every turn I was respectful, measured, and gave every opportunity for accountability. What I got in return was mansplaining and condescension. I was told my dog's lack of progress was my fault. Rather than address my concerns, he responded with analogies -- that expecting results without completing the program was like expecting to become a doctor without finishing medical school, or pulling a cake out of the oven before it's done. My actual concern -- my dog in pain -- was never acknowledged. Not once.