Attentive, loving environment, emphasis on safe play in the Doggy Daycare…read more My dogs are very active, 15 months old half German Shepherd and one half Husky. At home when they are bored they eat my furniture, sending stuffing everywhere. They dig holes in the wall-to-wall carpet, take bath towels of the rods and rip holes in them playing tug of war. And they are bored all the time. I have crates and they spent hours in them but it broke my heart to cage them so much. I had to, unless they are being watched, they are about destroying our shoes. We have replaced more than $1,000 in shoes because of our puppies. When I broke my focus five minutes to read my newspaper, they quickly went upstairs and started to destroy expensive furniture. I have worked with two good professional dog trainers, Jim Epperly and Steve Patch. Both said that my young dogs need more exercise. Jim Epperly specifically added that socializing with other dogs would help. Jim also found that the dog treats I was giving t hem were high in sugar. I tried our local Dog Park, but it was dangerous for my puppies, as a man brought a mean big dog there who was so bad everyone else called their dogs and left. One of them telling me to do the same, which I did. A friend of my husband that we had dinner with told me about Elizabeth Wood's Dog Obedience Group, and how being in Doggy Daycare was a joy to her little poodle. That he came home happy and calm. Marion said that Elizabeth is a "my way or the highway" on safety rules, and dogs are indeed, safe in her care. To try her for my dogs. I'm so glad I did! My two dogs are so different now, after just one week! Even after the first day, there was a transformation. They are no longer destroying my home. They are easy to walk. The two dog trainers were right. My dogs needed lots of exercise and to socialize with other dogs. They get both at the Dog Obedience Group. First, before acceptance into her Dog Daycare, each of my dogs went through an extensive interview process as individuals. Then she put them in one of the play areas, and carefully introduced them to one dog. After watching the interaction very carefully, Elizabeth introduced another dog. There was no hurry. Each introduction was allowed as much time as necessary for acceptance. More dogs followed, sometimes in twos and threes, until the ultimate play group was formed. Elizabeth kept the play group under observation during the entire session. My dogs played and played, hearts full of joy, bouncing in the air, sometimes running with other curly tailed sled dogs that looked just like them, other times playing with poodles or very small dogs. When I took them home, they were exhausted. When I took them for a walk, they were calm and not pulling. My bath towels were safe. They finally had had a chance to burn off all that energy, mentally and physically. The second day, Elizabeth showed me that Yuri had already learned the first lesson that she teaches all dogs under her care: come when called. She called "Yuri" and he, who was at the far end of the playground, dropped everything to instantly bolt up to her, stopping at her feet in a sit position. Elizabeth then called dog after dog, by name, individually, and showed me that they all obey her, just like that, coming when their name is called, without hesitation. This is good for the safety of every dog. She has a rare and special talent for communication with dogs. Now that I and my dogs have experienced her place for a week, and it has been so positive for us, I believe that those negative reviewers just didn't understand that their dogs failed that initial individual interview. Reading reviews carefully, now that I and my dogs have had our own experiences, I realize that if the dog might be a danger to other dogs, it never was allowed past that first interview with Elizabeth. The reviewer never mentioned their dog meeting other dogs, because it did not get that far. If the dog is untrustworthy, it will not pass the first interview. Those negative reviewers must not have realized that an interview was taking place. They are upset at the assessment of their dog being negative. If a dog is not well fed, has untrimmed nails, fleas, is not under control with a simple chain collar and leash, these are symptoms of well being that affect behavior. This assessment is for the safety of all dogs in the group. Elizabeth will only allow dogs to join her dog learning and playing community that have a gentle, trainable temperament. My dogs are healthier, with softer coats, than they have ever been, following Elizabeth's nutrition guidence. They are calmer, less needy, and better company now that they have hours of play and friendships with other dogs. I recommend Dog Obedience Group and Elizabeth Woods.

Our regular boarding facility was booked solid for the next 2 months as people were getting out and…read moreabout again after the long shutdowns due to Covid and enjoying vacations. My DH and some friends decided to go to the Shore for a weekend 3 weekends from now. It's 7/20 and we needed to board 8/6-8/8. I called several places, but as I had an appt at our vet in Wurtsboro I thought "Dog Obedience Group - Boarding, Training, Daycare" may be the place as it was also in Wurtsboro and being a small town a ways from the city may have openings. I called and a woman, Elizabeth answered. She asked standard questions about my dog.. age, weight and breed. When I told her she was a Irish Doodle she seemed super excited as she hadn't seen one, but had owned Irish setters before. She asked if I could send a picture.. even though It was agreed upon to bring my dog by Friday.. just a few days away. She said great and I'll send pics of our place. I received 8 pics of the owner/trainers dogs and other boarders animals. Weird I thought, I thought pics were going to be around the facility. She mentioned several times about a "raw diet" and how it helps with ear infections etc. she also went on to claim the Wurtsboro vet clinic is just out to get your money and how she is essentially a dog "anti vaxxer". After this odd back and forth I started having second thoughts and looked more in-depth at the reviews. The negative ones were not just bad, but downright horrifying for the owners and animals left in her care. Ranging from dogs being attacked to her rough handling with a training collar. Thankfully, my wonderful regular day care and boarding facility had a cancellation and called me. I contacted Elizabeth this morning so as to make sure she didn't turn down another potential boarder to have me then cancel on her. She thanked me for making her aware of the cancellation and then she got nasty. This just confirmed that I had made the right decision. Read the exchange yourselves. A true business owner and lover of animals would want to convert the occasional client to a regular. They would want to gain your regular business and the word of mouth of how awesome your facility, treatment of the animals and how professional and caring the staff/owner is.

We adopted our puppy from here at 11 weeks. She had been brought up from a kill shelter down south…read morewith her brother and had been with them for about 2 weeks prior to adoption. They did a wonderful job with socializing her and starting her off on training. The facility itself is beautiful. It's very clean and well staffed. We were able to spend time with different puppies out in the main area, which gave us the chance to see how they did with other dogs, people, etc. We probably spent two hours there and never felt rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

Stacey is wondeful. Our lab/weim mix comes home relaxed and tired from a busy day with stacy !!…read moreHighly recommend!

My dog Max has stayed with Stacy a few times and he loves her. Stacy is super professional and…read morecares so much about animals. Before watching him, Stacy invited me to her home so that I could meet and she could meet Max and me. She has a lovely home with a huge yard and her own dogs. She was really thorough and asked for papers (rabies, shots, etc.) While Max was with her, she would text me pictures and give me daily updates. I recommend her highly!

They take excellent care of my fraidy-cat dog!! Thanks. And he always comes home happy.read more

Very clean and friendly staff- can't take that away from them. But they are not very up front about…read morea couple things: 1) Pricing. They charge "per day." But really they mean "per date." My definition of a day is 24 hours. I dropped my two Great Danes off at 5 PM and picked up less than 24 hours later. I was charged $150. I asked if it was ever possible to be charged for a single day at all- they responded that only for "Doggie Day Care" is it possible for a dog to secure a one-day price. So, hypothetically speaking, if you dropped your dog off at 11:59 PM and picked up at 12:01 AM, they would call that "2 days." Called two other kennels before writing this review to make sure that wasn't industry standard. They said it was ridiculous. 2) I asked if they provided bedding, and they said they did. They knew I was boarding 2 Great Danes together in one kennel. They provided one raised bed for a medium sized dog. Would've been simple for me to provide my own had they just told me that. 3) They are open for two 2-hour windows per day, so plan carefully for pickup and drop off. I'm hoping that means "open-to-public" and they attend to the dogs more frequently then that, but I wouldn't put any bets down. Also, they told me a cash price over the phone that was not offered to me in person when I picked up. Not that I had the right amount on me anyway. I assumed, like a normal person would assume, that less than 24 hours fell in the "one day" pricing range. It's a shame. This kennel is near my house and I was looking forward to using them in the future. Nope.

I can't recommend Nancy at Know Your Dog Training highly enough…read more After doing extensive research to find the right trainer, I'm so glad I found Nancy. From the beginning it was clear that she has a deep understanding of dogs and brings a calm, confident, and professional approach to everything she does. My dog Kane completed a training program with her, and I was extremely impressed with the experience and the results. Nancy takes the time to truly understand each dog and provides the kind of structure, guidance, and consistency that helps dogs thrive. Since then, Nancy has also become my trusted go-to whenever I travel. Knowing Kane is in her care gives me tremendous peace of mind. He always comes home happy, relaxed, and well cared for. What really sets Nancy apart is the level of attention and personalization she provides. This isn't a typical boarding situation -- she genuinely gets to know the dogs she works with and creates a thoughtful, structured environment for them. Nancy is trustworthy, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. I'm very grateful I found her and would recommend Know Your Dog Training without hesitation to anyone looking for a skilled trainer or a safe, reliable place for their dog while they're away.

Nancy was referred to me by another trusted dog trainer I worked with in the city, and I'm so glad…read moreshe was. Having a city dog isn't easy -- our 4-year-old Wheaten Terrier (female) has tons of energy, a stubborn streak, and some anxiety and reactivity issues around other dogs. We were looking for help with leash training and overall confidence, and Nancy was the perfect fit. From the very first interaction, Nancy was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She clearly loves what she does and cares deeply about every dog she works with. I enrolled our pup in a month-long board-and-train program while I was getting married, and Nancy made the experience completely stress-free. She stayed in constant communication, sending regular updates, photos, and videos that showed the progress and the specific behaviors being worked on -- plus advice for us as owners to reinforce at home. When our dog came back, the difference was night and day. She's calmer, more responsive, and walks beautifully on a leash with far fewer distractions. Her reactivity around other dogs has improved dramatically, and she seems much more confident overall. Even after the program ended, Nancy went above and beyond -- she included additional follow-up lessons at no cost and still checks in to see how things are going. Her board-and-train setup is amazing too: the dogs aren't kept in kennels but get to enjoy the outdoors, sunshine, and plenty of attention and enrichment. I can't recommend Know Your Dog and Nancy enough for anyone looking for dog training, board-and-train programs, or boarding with a personal touch. Nancy truly changed our dog's behavior -- and our lives -- for the better.

We stopped by on the way to a local event and saw how loved and loving the animals are. The owner…read moreis friendly, open and clearly takes pride in his dogs and other animals.

My son got a beautiful European Doberman from Grays 4 years ago and absolutely loves him I have…read moretaken in a few of the rescues that Grays ends up with, due to the fact that they can never say no to an animal in need. Most recently I adopted one of their retired female Dobermans and she is the absolute sweetest girl and quickly became my sidekick. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable about the dogs she breeds and comes with many years of experience.

Great option for BLS and American Heart Association CPR and Infant CPR training in Orange County!…read more It was more affordable than most other places $60 and all the staff and instructors were very helpful and well versed in the CPR class. A lot of other places only offer night classes and loved how they had a weekend option! Would definitely recommend!