We learned so much from just one assessment session! We'll definitely be going back to take more…read moreclasses with our pup.

Highly recommend Hudson Barks and Jennifer. From making appointment to the actual training session,…read morewe never felt pushed or pressured. Jennifer is very patient and knowledgeable. We are able to see results just after one session!

Very helpful, kind & responsible trainer. Very patient with…read moremy daughters puppy. Nice to have email follow up info. We would sign up for another set of sessions but we have moved out of the area Highly recommended!

The absolute best dog trainer you could possibly work with! I loved working with Pas, he was…read morefriendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I learned a lot of great training techniques for my puppy from Pas and look forward to working with him again in the future! Totally worth every penny for your pup! Thanks Pas!!

I can only say wonderful things about Steph and Good Karma Training. We brought our 6 month old…read moreMin Pin puppy to Steph after we had tried 2 positive only trainers and many puppy classes. With no change or help. We adopted our pup at 4 months and we were the 4th home she had been in. We didn't know much about her past but knew we were not giving her up again. She had SEVERE separation anxiety, resource guarding and a general stubborn personality to control everything. Our neighbors were requesting that she leave the apartment because of the meltdowns she would have for hours when we left. Steph truly saved us and our puppy. She spoke with us very honestly and openly about the training methods she used and her underlying focus was that nothing was unfair or hurtful to the dog. Honestly the anxious behavior our pup was showing slamming herself into the crate was by far more harmful. After a 2 week board and train our dog calm back with the ability to behave as a calm, family dog and in turn she was much happier in everyday living. Our neighbors were happy to have her stay and she's a very valued part of the family who can be included much more now that her anxiety is so much better. One of the most wonderful things is Steph is only a phone call away for ANYTHING or any question we have. Just because our board and train session is over her willingness to help is not. She's extremely easy to get ahold of and goes above and beyond.

Steph took our sweet but stubborn pup and turned her into a wonderfully well-behaved dog. Our…read morebiggest struggle was getting our dog to come when called in high-energy environments, like a dog park. After just one remote collar training session the improvement was drastic. After 4 sessions total, our dog had mastered: sit-stay, down-stay, "go to bed", come, out/give, "leave it" and improved her focus on us ten-fold. We've really enjoyed the freedom of taking her off-leash hiking and feeling confident she'll listen to commands regardless of the situation.

I was so nervous about leaving my two kittens for a long period of time, as I had planned a month…read morelong trip over Summer before we rescued them. Meeting John was a Godsend thanks to a friend and client of his. He was so communicative and professional from meeting us before the trip, to providing a step by step plan and overview of his services. His confidence, knowledge and advice put me at ease right away. i heard from John every day with pictures and videos of our babies and I could tell they took to him very comfortably. When we returned, we were able to see how relaxed and grown they were. I will certainly use John again and recommend him to anyone that needs a gentle dedicated dog/cat caretaker! Thank you John!

We were recently recommended Pawfessional Pet Care from a friend who has been using them for almost…read more10rs! We've been lucky to never need iut sourced care for our Frankie until now. We were so impressed and at total ease with the love and care John gave our Frank. And Frank just loves him! His prices are great and John has a comforting report with pets. We will definitely use Him as our go to care when needed!

We could not recommend PLD more!…read more My husband and I rescued our American Bulldog/Boxer mix, Clancy, in January 2021. Clancy is a very excitable and strong 65lb pup who was not great in the car, and would not be able to sit with us on a plane. So when it came time for us to have to go away for a weekend, around 8 months after we got him, we knew we had to board him. We went to some commercial boarding facilities (Camp Bow Wow was one) and were HORRIFIED at the experience. We watched for 5 minutes on the pup cameras and had them pull Clancy out of there immediately - 20 dogs per 1 staff member, running around, no structure, no care, no individualized support in what looked like an airplane hanger of crates. Thankfully, my husband had been following Steve's IG for a while, as he also is passionate about dog training and behavior (his mom a veterinary nurse and they have had bull terriers, boxers, and bulldogs over their lives). We reached out and they offered boarding options, so we immediately jumped to go to the initial training/evaluation session with Steve. We were NOT disappointed. First off, it gave us a wake up call on how lenient we've been with Clancy in regards to training/discipline following the passing of our our previous pup - and that dogs actually crave that guidance and structure. Steve advised us that Clancy was a classic "excitement case" and his excitement actually quickly turned to anxiety and needed to be addressed. From that session, we immediately implemented the techniques and approach advised by Steve and started to see a major difference and were on the right path. We never had to board a dog before so naturally we were apprehensive about leaving him. When it came time to drop him off at The Maddie Ranch, my husband and I came to the same conclusion - he literally could not be in better hands, if anything were to happen or he got sick, he is in the best place possible - with people who are there for one reason only: the benefit of the dogs. During their stay the pups get daily pack walks, private training sessions, and some play time. You get constant updates with photos and videos. You can also message the folks via the app they use and they reply within less than 20 minutes, they'll give you updates on how their progress is, for Clancy, how he's been doing with his excitement, his demeanor, and so on. They also give explanations into their training methods while he's there which helps us upon returning - and we always notice a difference in his behavior! It is hard to be calm and not excite him upon picking him up though, but we're working on it. We've now boarded Clancy at The Maddie Ranch 3 times, for different intervals, and we plan to again in January. Board & Train is the best option for our dog and I imagine it would be for all dogs. They get care, love, and most important structure which they so crave. Could not recommend PLD more, all of the staff have been awesome - you will leave knowing your dog could not be in a safer, and not to mention beautiful place. Thank you to Steve, Dana, Christian, Cassandra, Jay and everyone else! Also a huge thank you to Devon who has been so accommodating and lovely when scheduling/planning all of Clancy's boarding sessions!

Our little yorkie Odin developed aggression towards new people and dogs, and was getting worse over…read moretime. We've gone through 6 trainers over the years and Steve was going to be our last resort. We signed up for 3 sessions, and within 5 mins of our first meeting, Steve was able to assess Odin and us as owners, and gave us clear and direct feedback. We quickly learned Steve had a completely different method than our past trainers, who were teaching us how to train the dog, when actually we needed to learn to fix ourselves. It was everything we needed to hear (especially me as Odin's mom). My biggest take away... if I change, Odin will change. We learned so much about ourselves, and Steve taught us what it really means to be a dog lover. Yes, he is pricey for the average people like us, but believe me, he made the biggest difference, and was the best investment we made in ourselves for Odin. Steve is like a dog psychologist, behavior expert, life coach, and therapist for humans all in one... and he's funny too! We love Steve, his super amazing assistant Kelly, and his entire team so much, we wish we could hang out with them everyday! We are so grateful to them for opening our eyes to a whole new world of dog psychology. We hope this was helpful, and that you reach out to them if your dog needs help. Tell them Odin says hi!

I cant say enough good things about this company, and specifically, working with Warren. If you are…read moreon the fence about booking a private training package--do it. It is 100% worth it. Before starting our sessions, I was struggling with an over-excited Golden Retriever puppy. I had reached a point where I was losing hope, but Warren completely helped me regain my patience. His calm, expert approach changed the dynamic almost immediately. What sets this training apart is how manageable it is. Warren's training methods are intuitive, and his super detailed recap emails were a total game-changer. They made it incredibly easy to practice on my own between sessions, ensuring that we never lost momentum. Training didn't feel like a chore, and because Warren's methods actually work, it was super rewarding. Ultimately, I feel like I have a totally new dog and an infinitely stronger bond with her. I cannot thank Warren enough for his help. If you want a trainer who truly cares and delivers real results, Warren is your guy!

We have an extremely reactive mini schnauzer and after working with a few other trainers with no…read moreprogress we were completely at a loss. A few people had recommended Shelby Semel so we decided to give it a try and were SO incredibly lucky enough to be matched with Genevieve. I have never worked with a trainer so knowledgable about dog behavior. While other trainers in the past were rigid and just used the same, standard techniques that don't work for highly reactive and anxious dogs, Gen took the time to get to know and understand our dog and provided insight into his behavior. What I appreciated most is that she was always realistic with us and our training sessions/goals never felt idealistic or unattainable. Rather, we truly focused on little steps and management which also completely shifted our own perspective on how we should be engaging with our dog going forward. Gen worked with us through a huge move, the birth of our first child, and the introduction of our nanny and we credit all of our success to her. Even outside of sessions she checks in with texts to see how things are going and genuinely cares about the progress of your dog. If you want someone who will actually take the time to understand your individual circumstances/pet and will truly work with you on creating the right plan with realistic and actionable goals, I can't recommend Gen enough.

We absolutely couldn't be happier with Linda at NJ Fix My Dog and the incredible transformation of…read moreour dog Millie. As first-time dog owners, we tried our best to train Millie on our own, but it just wasn't cutting it. We constantly struggled with obedience and her inability to listen to us, intense pulling when we went on walks, jumping, getting mouthy - the list goes on and on. We felt defeated and insecure - but as soon as we talked with Jean and Linda at NJ Fix My Dog, we felt hopeful! They assured us Millie was the kind of dog that could be helped, and they'd be happy to step in.  Throughout Millie's 2 week bootcamp, we received frequent updates from Linda on Millie's progress, photos, and videos. We missed her but we knew she was in excellent care and learning so much everyday. After the 2 week bootcamp, Linda brought Millie home and we were in shock at how well-behaved, and well-mannered suddenly became. The day she came home, Linda spent over an hour with us going over what Millie learned and how to work with her going forward. She also gave us a full document with an assessment of Millie's overall behavior, how to continue to enforce what she learned, and how encourage her along the way.  Before bootcamp, we dreaded going for a walk with Millie because of how she behaved when she saw other dogs (pulling toward them, whimpering, getting anxious, etc.), and how she walked in general (tugging and zig-zagging the entire walk). Now she walks like an absolute DREAM! Right at our side, a nice little trot, ignores other dogs, people, squirrels - everything! We could walk her all day long now, and we look forward to all our walks! Millie used to ignore us when we called for her, or told her "no" if she was doing something we didn't like, but now her recall skills are excellent and she runs right over to us when we call her. She doesn't even try to attempt the bad behavior she used to do, like jumping, getting mouthy, etc., and instead happily relaxes. Her overall demeanor used to be just a little bit intense, always on the lookout for something to get into - but now she is so calm and seems at east with herself. Linda worked WONDERS! We learned so much about Millie through this process, and we truly feel comfortable with what Linda taught us to help Millie be her best self. We feel like we have the tools we need, and the confidence. We feel the support of NJ Fix My Dog now even after Millie is back home - we know Linda is just a call or text away if we need any help.

It was clear from the one simple telephone call with Jean that she is the dog angel/pet owner…read moresavior we needed. It was a blessing and pure pleasure inviting Jean into our home and training us and Vinnie our new 8 week old American Brittany how to properly behave in a family. Jean is confident, knowledgable, compassionate, and dedicated in creating a happy and healthy environment for both dog and owner. I was a memorable and educational experience, Jean we thank you so much!

My dog loves it here!! She's learning so much and having a blast! Puppy playtime is also great…read more Wish it came in a package!

Life changing. Lizzie was amazing and very easy to work with. The best money I've ever spent on one…read morehour of anything in my entire life. My boy Carl was an okay walker with bits of terrible walker and now he is a GREAT walker because Lizzie taught me how to be a good leader to him. DO IT.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at K9 Nanni Pawsitive Dog Training! We sent our…read more9-month-old rescue puppy, Nora, for their three-week board-and-train program after she quickly took charge of our household and needed help with socialization and basic obedience. Since we've trusted K9 Nanni for daycare with our older dog for years, it was an easy decision to turn to them for training. Ashley, their head trainer, was incredible--she kept us informed with daily updates, photos, and videos, and met with us weekly to review Nora's progress and teach us how to continue her training at home. Nora came back still the sweet, loving puppy we adore, but now she's confident, calm, well-socialized, and an amazing listener. The entire team genuinely cares about the dogs, and it shows. We highly recommend K9 Nanni for both training and daycare--our dogs get excited the moment they realize they're going!

I was looking for a place for my dogs to go to daycare and found K9 Nanni by accident. How lucky…read morewere we? My dogs were 10, 9 and 6 months so you can imagine the variety of personalities and needs. The caregivers at K9 are so incredibly caring and gentle, the dogs are happy and my dogs are so excited when we drive up and they realize it's daycare time. Haven't boarded ye, but I wouldn't hesitate to. The groomer is also fantastic! Darby, Frankie, and the late Jolene's Mom

I have to say she was a brilliant find. Gus loves her and my wife liked her from the get go. She…read morealways is so attentive and flexible. I have absolutely no complaints about this woman and Gus is safe and happy. I highly recommend Angie due to being a great reliable dog service and trustworthy to come and go from your home. You won't be disappointed.

Angie and her team have been caring for Ziggy for over 6 years, since he was a few months old…read more Ziggy and the family love Angie--she's part of the fam! She's also boarded Ziggy every time we travel. We don't know what we'd do without her :)