As a first time dog mom, I was very nervous to bring home a puppy. Having not grown up with dogs, I…read moreknew I wanted guidance on the appropriate way of training, which brought me to researching training programs in the area and landing with Tuff Pup Training. Boy am I glad I found this service! I worked with Matt who was a rockstar at helping my puppy, Archibald go from learning the basic commands into more skilled tricks and behaviors throughout the 6 sessions. Archie very much enjoyed the sessions, always wagging his tail and eager to learn. Matt was always very professional, yet personable/fun. He really seems to have a passion for his job. He taught both my puppy and me a whole lot of valuable information that sets us up on the right foundation from the start together. I am very happy to have invested the time/$$ early on with Tuff Pup Training and would 100% recommend their team to any future dog parents!

Tuff Pup was so easy to sign up for an schedule. Sami was awesome and helped us tame our crazy…read morerescue Pitty. She listened to what we're priorities for us and came up with realistic strategies. Highly recommend working with Tuff Pup

MY Dog was trained up at their farm . Now He is a mentor dog and goes up to the farm one a week …read more It is great he loves it Laura is really fantastic with him in the van in East Falls drop off and Pick up .

I had a terrible experience with Opportunity Barks. The City School program keeps the dogs crated…read morefor 6 of the 7 hours they are there. The 1 hour of training includes potty breaks. When I picked up my 8 month old puppy she was so desperate to pee and poo, she went on the sidewalk in front of their building. She was so thirsty she was panting and needed water immediately. I sent food but she did not eat there. To compound the problem, Communication is awful. They don't let you into the space. You stand on the sidewalk - they crack open the door and pull her in or give you the leash to take her out. You get 1 email a week with some photos and videos. They don't appear to read the form you fill out and don't discuss goals. I told them that my puppy has had training since birth, but their first video was showing me how to hold a leash. The second video was of a different dog being trained - they said my dog was tethered watching. Throughout the entire video I could hear her crying. No one attempted to soothe her at all. I provided constructive input verbally and in writing by email. Despite my bad experience at the City School, I was still interested in the Farm School. I went to the open house and they were much more transparent about what a typical day looks like there. But before the evaluation day (which is separate from the City School evaluation), they called me to say that they were cancelling the evaluation because I am not a good fit for their program. They said it had nothing to do with my dog, who is a very sweet Labrador, it is because I am not "aligned" with them. They were not willing to even listen to why I thought the Farm School would be a better fit than the City School, saying that the decision had been made "by senior management" and it is not worth wasting time talking about it. Wow!

A true dog whisperer! While I've only ever worked with two other dog trainers, CJ instantly stood…read moreout with her philosophy of understanding what's in a dog's mind rather than forcing what's in the owner's mind onto the dog. With every issue we faced, she sought to figure out how to turn my dog's attentions away from their "naughty " behavior and towards an acceptable alternative. It's worked unbelievably well. We've been working with CJ for almost four months and I can say without question, that these are the most well-trained dogs I've ever had. And, the cherry on top? They LOVE training! If you're on the fence about training, give CJ a try. It's a totally worthwhile investment, something you'll be thanking yourself for many times over, over the years. You can't go wrong!

The instructors were good. The environment felt safe.. My dog had fun and we learned a lot.read more

Move over Dog Whisperer. We've got Elisa Segal, dog trainer par excellence! Elisa far exceeded our…read morehopes in terms of being a personable, likable, conscientious, knowledgeable and skillful trainer. Our dog, Duke, adored her within moments, and in our six short sessions he learned much from her as did we. I often need to be told things many times before the training sinks in. Fortunately, Elisa's library of instructional materials and videos helped to reinforce the skills we learned during her visits. They were short and to the point, very useful, and she would send them within hours of each session. In short, we had a memorable time as did Duke, and we hope to work with Elisa again in the near future.

I've seen instant results. Elisa's approach is transformative in training both dogs and their…read moreparents to achieve their highest degree of mutual support and happiness. She makes dogs smile!

Joe is the most experienced and qualified trainer in the South Eastern PA region. Joe is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and was very capable of helping me with my dog who was reactive to other dogs. He will take the time to thoroughly explain how to achieve the best results for you and your dog. Joe is very fair with his prices. You will not be disappointed after training with him. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is interested in training their dog.

From the owner: Obedience training, puppy foundation, behavior modification, problem solving, board and train, dog…read morewalking, Schutzhund IPO training, AKC obedience, and all types of detection work (drug, explosive, etc).

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!

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

If you have a dog, you need to train them and especially with Opportunity Barks. If you're like me…read moreand you're one of the thousands of people now with a "pandemic puppy" then you need to start training that pup. I thought I could train her on my own and quickly realized I was in over my head. These people know dogs, love them and want to help you have the best relationship with your dog as possible. Opportunity Barks offers a wide range of training options. We started with the "Foundations" training course online. I bought the package that included one on one training sessions (had to start doing them via Zoom and then we were able to switch to in person). My puppy has responded SO well to training and also loved the puppy social I took her to (structured time for puppies under 6 months with a trainer present). I had no problems with communication with OP Barks. Whether it was a question about my package or training questions someone responded super quickly. Can't recommend them enough for anyone with a dog.

My dog and I came here for an open playgroup and clay paw print activity. It was beautiful and the…read moreemployees were willing to talk about dog behavior even though I wasn't a client yet. I also went to a play group at their Farm in Quakertown. It's nice knowing that my dog can play with other dogs in an enclosed area with professionals to keep an eye on them to make sure they play safely. I have taken a class with them and they are wonderful. All about being able to keep your dog focused and happy. They teach many things that help in the real world not just one on one. I also know many friends who have taken classes and have nothing but nice things to say. If you are looking for a trainer look no further!

I have been going to the shop for years. Nine times out of 10 I'm satisfied. Lately I can no longer…read moregive them a decent review. I have had the experience of leaving my dog there for nine hours!!! This is totally unacceptable. The place is a mess. There are too many dogs and not enough space for them to be comfortable. It seems they take anybody who walks through the door regardless of appointment time.

I've not had my dog groomed here, but one of the employees upon opening today, had three dogs with…read morethem. While yelling and cursing on a street corner in the middle of the day, I was walking with my 5 year old who was stopping within feet of this person, I asked him to watch his language. He then told me, "your child doesn't matter to me" and continued cursing while it looked like he was breaking into the building. I wouldn't take my dog here. Will avoid walking by it too as the employees seem manic at best.