Jenny is a miracle worker. We adopted a seven year old Treeing Walker Coonhound last year. He did…read morenot come from a loving home. It was pretty obvious that he had never been trained. We found out the hard way that he is very "food motivated". So much so that he would steal food off our counters if you left him alone for a second. To add insult to injury, stealing food would make him anxious and then he would pee on our floor. I was skeptical at first. You can't teach an old dog new tricks, as they say. Apparently that old adage isn't always true. Jenny taught our old dog many new tricks. All of which made him a better, more obedient member of our family. I was pleasantly shocked with how far he progressed under her tutelage.

Jenny is an absolute dream…read more On Aug 1 of 2010, we adopted a rescue; a maltese. We named him 8Bit. They told us when we took him home that he had some problems with being left alone. We didn't quite realize to what extent they meant. Once we had him for a few days, we had reports from neighbors of barking and kept coming home to huge messes (pee, poo, and chewing things up). Our 5ish year old had been found on the streets of Queens with both his back legs not working & had apparently been abandoned thus causing him to develop a severe case of separation anxiety. He simply could not be left alone for longer than a minute without acting out. We tried doing things ourself for a while, but we finally decided we should invest in a dog trainer around September. The important thing to remember here is that dog trainers do not exist simply to come & train your dog, but rather to give you the tools that you need to help modify your pup's behavior. It took the better part of a year, but since then, 8Bit has been so much better. I still can't believe this is the same dog we brought home over a year ago. Now we can leave him alone all day if we need to. Jenny was patient with us & with 8Bit in helping us move in little steps to get 8Bit to a place where he could be more calm & comfortable in his new home(s) (we've moved a few times since then). Not to mention, Jenny consistently went above & beyond by answering questions via email even when not in sessions & watching live streams of 8Bit at home alone to observe behavior even without being prompted to do so even once. My girlfriend and I both feel confident now in correcting his behavior and introducing positive incentives when we see something else we need to correct. I could not be happier with the results we got from our sessions with Jenny. We love our little man and we're so happy that Jenny helped us help him to be a calmer happier pup. We think about the positive effect Jenny has had on our lives every single day. I wholeheartedly endorse Jenny & Give Paw without any reservation whatsoever.

Samantha really helped us with our 7 month old pup who had some bad habits and needed to learn…read morebasic commands. We worked on 2-3 commands per session (total of 4 sessions) and Samantha gave us about 2 weeks to work on them before the next lesson which was a good amount of time to really practice with my dog. After each session, she would email us with a recap and detailed instructions of each command. I highly recommend Samantha for your dog training needs!

Since the first of three sessions, 'Lucky' (and more so, I) have shown improvement in leaps and…read morebounds. When it became obvious that muzzling, scolding and isolation only escalated his unruly excitability, I reached out to Happy Dog Training (Samantha Cordon) for help. Learning to reward Lucky's good manners with positive reinforcement while introducing calming techniques has created a respectful bond between us and a more pleasant atmosphere for our family and guests. Samantha's patient demeanor and true understanding of canine behavior as well as her useful recommendations -- including links to informative literature, tips/exercises and solution-related products -- were an extremely effective mix for shaping our crazed, 16-month-old, 80-pound housemate into a lovable, work-in-progress. The favorable outcome of Samantha's methods made such an impact on our family that I am planning to follow up with a refresher session in a few months as a means to prevent a backslide with my being consistent, and more optimistically -- demonstrate the success of our polite pup.

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.

We were seeking some help with our 13 week old Lab mix puppy's aggressive play issues…read more(nipping/biting) and other behavioral issues (walking well on leash, not dropping items off floor, ground, etc.). We were fully aware of what a puppy goes through at this age, however, we had never seen a puppy so independent/head strong before. Given we have two young daughters (9 & 5), we wanted to ensure our puppy established a solid behavior foundation. We found Jean & Fix My Dog after unsuccessfully working with a few different trainers online. Within the first 30 minutes of our session with Jean, we had already learned so much about both our new puppy's and our own behaviors. After the hour was over, we were very confident we had found the right place to help us with our puppy training. Given the current pandemic, we hoped to find a trainer that could not only help with the behavioral issues, but also socialize our pup well enough to other dogs, people, children, etc. As a result, Jean paired us up with Christy, a trainer who lives on a lot of land, has dogs and other animals, and plenty of people around to help socialize our pup. We spoke with Christy on the phone to go over her approach, felt great about it, came up with a list of behavioral focus areas, signed a contract, selected a day for Christy to come pick up our puppy, and off she went for 2 weeks! The training process was handled so well.. Christy kept us informed with photos, videos, and lots of daily updates. We were even able to do a few online video sessions to see our puppy and to ask questions about how the training was going. It was 100% clear that our puppy was getting the attention she needed and was being trained as part of a family and not as just another dog in a training facility. (SO IMPORTANT!) We were noticing tremendous progress with our puppy over videos after the first few days of training. When she returned home after the 2 weeks were up, it was almost as if we had a perfectly re-wired puppy. It was absolutely clear that the training was effective and our puppy now had a solid behavioral foundation to work with. Christy and her family were extremely loving with our dog, and were clearly able to address all of the behavioral points we asked for through positive reinforcement and appropriate correction practices. Upon her return, we received many instructional videos and a manual to keep us (owners) in line on how to maintain all of the great work put in place. If you were like us, seeking a trainer to help build a strong behavioral foundation for your puppy, I would HIGHLY recommend Christy @ NJ Fix My Dog. We simply could not have found a better situation both for us and our puppy.

We took in a rescue dog that we had fostered when he was a little puppy, after it has been given up…read moreby his family. He was treated well, but was very isolated and therefore was challenging with other people and animals. Iohana came over a few times to review our dog and give us helpful ways to overcome his aggression. She started us on clicker training with him, something I had not used before. Thanks to her training and teaching us, the dog is making strides and we have high hopes that he will be fully adoptable in the future. Would recommend her without hesitation! As an added bonus, she's a graduate of the animal behavior program at Bucknell, where my daughter currently goes!

Iohana is an excellent trainer. In our 1st session focused on walking, she helped us make…read morenoticeable improvements. It was shocking to see our older dog actually pay attention to us after years of being dragged around at her whim lol Iohana also offered useful tips for crate training, hiring a walker & dealing with an anxiety issue brought on by a recent move.

Happy Dog Paws/Oriana lost our dog while he was in their care for boarding. I understand mistakes…read morehappen but it became apparent that she told us a number of lies throughout the ordeal. We (as in my husband and I) eventually found our 8.5lb dog after he was loose for around 24 hours (in 95 degree heat). Oriana and her team didn't seem to be doing much to search for him once we got there and it was clear they were watching way too many dogs at the location. I do not recommend Happy Dog Paws.

Oriana and her team are wonderful. They have been taking care of my pups for many many years. I…read morebelieve that I was one of there first clients. I trust them fully to come into my house whether it be for overnights, daily walks or they go visit the team for daycare. Oriana is great to respond to questions and needs. Also last minute request. I remember when hurricane ida hit Jersey and I had someone staying at my house taking care of Remy and Bailey I lost electricity and needed to get them out. I called Oriana and she came and picked them up for a couple of days. Alway dependable. Highly recommend.

Eli is so incredibly patient and attentive with our 16 week old pup. He worked with her on a…read morevariety of things like potty training, crate training, loose leash walking, getting comfortable with the car and a variety of other things! Our dog Penny absolutely loved him. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer!

From the owner: We are dedicated to bringing joy to dog owners and alleviating the challenges of pet ownership…read more Through force-free dog training techniques and positive reinforcement, we build bridges of understanding between dogs and their owners, prioritizing the journey to a happy and relaxed life together. Specializing in Karen Pryor training methods, we offer solutions for reactive dog behavior through clicker training. Join us for force-free dog training programs and experience the benefits of positive reinforcement for a harmonious relationship with your furry friend. Our services include day training, private lessons, walking, and sitting. #ForceFreeTraining #KarenPryorMethods

I used ESP Pet Specialists when I was away for a week to take care of my kitten Mako. This was the…read morelongest I was ever going to be away. The care was great and Mako seemed to enjoy it as well. The daily journal and pictures were exactly what I needed to feel comfortable being gone to know my fur all was doing well and cared for. Definitely will be using their service again!

We are so happy with ESP. Evan and the dog walkers that work for him are reliable and always make…read moresure to take care of our dog, Meadow. Things we love about ESP: - Easy system for scheduling walks - Evan can often accommodate last minute requests (we try not to do them, but life happens) - Emails that the dog walker is on the way & that the walks are in progress - Walk notes that let us know that she had fresh water and whether she peed and/or pooped - Nice pictures from the dog walkers! - Ability to buy dog walks in packages for a discounted price - Ability to leave tips for walkers to show them we appreciate it - Knowing our girl is taken care of while we're at work It's clear that Evan and his team love dogs.

I cannot recommend Zue & O'Brian of Silver Hound enough. They are two of the kindest and most…read morereliable people with your pet's best interest at heart. They truly take the time to get to know you and your pet, and have even ended up giving me a lot of wonderful tips for not only taking care of my dog but even recommendations for vets and other providers in the neighborhood. I am so thankful for the amazing care they provide for my dog Sadie!

I have gone with Silver Hound the second time and very happy with the service provided! My cat was…read moreleft with the excellent, professional care and was feeling perfectly upon our arrival. We were gone for a week and every day I could see the pictures of my cat and the comments online. Zue was very responsive and I felt comfortable and save working with her. Highly recommend to everyone!

Maisie loves Milly's house. The other dogs seem sweet, and it's a really cozy environment to play…read moreand socialize. Milly is so easy to work with too which makes it a pleasant experience. She always sends a picture or video to show all the pups having a good time.

Really great home-based daycare! Very communicative, super friendly, and they have taken great care…read moreof my pup for daycare and boarding. Highly recommend.