Yvonne is a wonderful trainer. She helped my wife and I so much with our puppy Griswold. Over the…read morecourse of 6 sessions we have seen such a large improvement in his behavior and skills. Before Yvonne we were at our wits end and now Griswold is so well behaved. She gave us the tools we needed to help him learn so many things. A few examples that were important to us are loose leash walking, go to bed, lie down, and stay. The other huge improvement has been getting him to calm down when he gets frenzied in the house. He really is like a brand new dog after our time with Yvonne. We'd recommend her to anyone for sure.

Yvonne helped immensely when it came to training my 4-5 month old golden retriever. She's so well…read moreorganized and full of great tips. Not only do I feel like Rudy (the puppy) got a ton out of our training sessions, she helped myself and my family with our confidence in what we were doing. Money well spent. We can't thank her enough!

When we go away, Tarheel is our pets destination. They get to stay together and have playtime with…read moreother dogs and then they get groomed coming home clean and trimmed and the like. While not cheap, the $ is worth it as we know the boys are safe healthy and come home smelling fresh. We appreciate their attention and dog loving care.

Went there to have my 7 mons mini schnauzer and 12 yr old morkie groomed and as you can see from…read morethe pics, I was very impressed. Their groomer, Pat, is the sweetest. She took her time for my dogs to get use to her. She definitely knows her craft very well. Pat even took some time to explain how I should train my pup for his next haircut. Will definitely use them again. Book in advance because they get busy. I am lucky to have found them.

Elena of Dogs Unleashed K9 Training is incredible. I felt very comfortable with her within minutes…read moreduring our first meeting. As we chatted and discussed goals for my little guy, Bronx, I was certain we found the right trainer to help us. Bronx lost his big sister this Spring. He was having confidence issues which manifested itself into unwanted barking, general "not listening," and other unwanted behavior. We chose a two week training package that allowed him the time to really get to know Elena and her pack and would be helpful both on- and off-leash. Elena was incredibly responsive and sent updates on his progress daily. Being apart for two weeks from your fur baby is hard, so the updates helped us see how well he was doing and let us know he was in great hands. The day Bronx came home, he was obviously a different, better and more confident version of himself. He even played with a couple of dogs in the neighborhood he had never met before and had excellent manners the whole time! He has been home for a little over a week and we have already seen such a huge change as we continue to work with him. Elena also offers pack walks (monthly, I think?) for her "graduated" clients. This means we will still have opportunities to get him out in a safe, calm, controlled environment to meet new people and dogs to further practice our training. I can't say enough good things about Elena or the high level, professional training she provides to get you and your pup on the same page. I highly recommend meeting her and chatting about your goals if you are frustrated with your dog and want order and peace back in your home.

We got our 6 month old border collie from a rescue shelter. She was very sweet but extremely scared…read moreof everything. Couldn't walk her on a leash and no one could approach her without her peeing and getting into submission mode. Later she walked on a leash but pulled like crazy. It was no fun walking her. We wanted to help her but didn't know how. We were referred to Elena a dog trainer who someone we worked with said it helped her dog. We inquired about her program and it was a lengthy 21 days and it was higher than the amount we were thinking of spending. We needed to do something though and decided to pay the money and help this sweet dog live a more normal life and help us with the stress of her issues. We decided to do it on a vacation time where we would have had to pay for the 10 days we were away to have someone watch her it helped with our issues on the cost. We are so glad we did. Our dog is so much better now. She walks on a leash very well but walks off leash even better. She listens and follows our commands very well. Shes a completely different dog. Elena did an incredible job training our dog and I would recommend her program to anyone. You won't regret it.

My kids got me a Christmas gift of at home training for my Maltipoo puppy. Let me tell you that…read moreAdrienne is absolutely the best - Snowball is going to miss her and so will I. She not only trained him, but she trained me too and that was a big part of it. Don't think twice about the money, it is absolutely the best present I could have gotten for Christmas!!!! She came for 5 visits and we spread them out because I didn't want it to end. We might have to have her back in a while!

I am delighted with My Dogs Got Class puppy kindergarten and puppy prep drop off program! Javier,…read moreour Australian Labradoodle, has been going to My Dogs Got Class since he was around 10 weeks old and has been thriving in these programs. Since he was young when we started, we first spoke with our vet to confirm they were okay with him going and under their guidance we planned his vaccines accordingly. Our vet also praised us for starting classes at an early age as these programs help lay down the foundation for a well-mannered and happy pup and also strength our bond. While participating in the puppy programs offered at My Dogs Got Class Javier has had early exposure to training and socialization. The trainers help to break down lessons into bite-sized chunks which makes it easy for us and Javi to absorb and remember. The incremental learning approach, focusing on name recall, collar/harness handling, and coming when called, is invaluable. We are confident that should any emergency situation ever occur, we are prepared to safely reunite with Javi. The trainers knowledge and informative guidance have built my trust in them. They make every session a joy and have helped us navigate any bad behaviors and offer us guidance on how to correct them. The socialization aspect is also fantastic; Javier gets to interact with other dogs and foster proper play behavior while a trained expert watches over. Our puppy's newfound skills are a testament to the effectiveness of the puppy programs offered at My Dogs Got Class. If you're looking to set your new puppy up for a lifetime of good behavior and happiness, the puppy programs at My Dogs Got Class is the way to go!

My husband and I have a very anxious, neurotic (and handsome) doggo. He's highly dog reactive and…read moreenergetic and has a troubled past. We've tried several trainers and boarding facilities in various cities and states. We even resorted to trying a famous YouTube trainer and he came back worse and even more anxious. Typically, these expensive "board and trains" we've participated in have ended with medication recommendations and a "good luck". One final trainer recommended we try Mind Of Dog because she also wasn't able to break through. I'm so grateful we did. He's thriving and comes home exhausted. An added bonus is the people training we've received. The best part of all of it, is that he's finally getting the exercise and structure he's always needed and deserves. They handle the dogs calmly, but with lots of structure and clear boundaries, which our dog desperately needs. We can finally go to work and travel without worrying that he's being mishandled or ignored. We're so grateful to have found this place and I have to admit, I was waiting for him to fail again, because we had lost all hope. I highly recommend that you give Mind Of Dog a shot, especially if you're in a similar position as we were. Thanks, Mind of Dog! Senna loves you all and is so grateful to be able to play with dogs without fear and anxiety.

Never sending my dog again. After our "assessment," Kyle yanked my dog's neck multiple times and…read moremade her shriek in pain. She came home in shock and growled at our other dog (who she loves and has never previously growled at). Whatever they did during the day together, she was affected quite negatively. From a business standpoint, Kyle gives 30 minute lectures filled with analogies that make no sense. Also, 4:40 pickup means 5:30 apparently.

Worth every penny and more! My wife and I were quite exasperated with Chica, our 14-month-old VERY…read morehappy, active, and playful 45 lb. Labradoodle. Although Chica was never aggressive, she did jump all over people in a frenzy (including young children) or dogs we encountered at home or on walks in the community. She also took every opportunity to run off and socialize when we tried to do activities off leash in our yard. She came when called under ideal conditions but showed no interest in coming when something new caught her attention. We did not feel like she was well connected to us even though she had been with us from a very young age. Courtney was helpful, caring, and professional during our initial phone call inquiring about services. So, we left Chica with Courtney for 2 weeks of Balanced K9 training. We missed Chica, but not that much. She had become quite difficult to manage. Courtney was great about sending short video clips and updates of Chica's progress. It was clear that she was working on all the problem areas we had described and that she did it in a calm, caring, and loving way. Courtney brought Chica back to us after the training and was very generous with her time in teaching us how to maintain the skills Chica had learned. The change in Chica and our relationship with her has been astounding. It is like her maturation was fast forwarded. She is still very active and playful, but able to meet people and other dogs more calmly. Her walks in the community (on leash with no tugging or lunging) are a pleasure. Meetings with other dogs and their owners are now fun and uneventful. We no longer worry that she might accidentally hurt someone in the frenzied enthusiasm of her greetings. We used to constantly watch to make sure she didn't run away. Now, she seems to be watching us to make sure that we don't run away. Her attachment to us is much more positive and secure. Chica returned 6 weeks ago, and she continues to get better every day. The upsides for Chica are that she gets to do many more outside activities off leash, and we show her a great deal more love because she is so sweet and responsive. We very strongly recommend Courtney to help you find the dog you hoped for.

This business is truly a gem...... We have a 10 week old puppy Quinn and he loves it there. They…read moreare so personable and truly care. Adrienne the owner is super flexible and knowledgeable but is her staff are too. I am so happy we found her and posting this, hopefully lots more dog owners will be lucky like us. It is so nice to be able to drop off Quinn and know that he is not 1 of 20 dogs.... They keep the classes small and Quinn gets tons of love. TRULY LOVE THIS PLACE........ EVERY PUPPY SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN HERE....

From the owner: Private Instruction -- offered for behavioral problems or specific issues offered at our school and…read morein owners' homes. Little Buddies - trainer-supervised play sessions for small dogs. Puppy and Teen Play Play Groups for Socialization - play sessions supervised by a trainer Drop-Off Day Training - drop off your dog for some social time and let us work on any training issues that need improvement Group Classes - obedience classes offered for puppies and dogs Therapy Dog Classes -- learn what it takes to become a therapy team, the different types of service dogs and classes to prepare for becoming a volunteer team

We have three Bernadoodles that were easily groomed as puppies. Now that each one is 100 lbs. plus,…read moregrooming is quite a challenge. When we found Damian all our problems were resolved. Traveling to groomers and dropping of early and picking up late was a bit of a hassle. Damian comes to our home in a well equipped mobile unit. He arrives on time and takes his time with each dog. He is sensitive to each dog's personality and physical issues. He bathes with hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner, trims nails and trims their coats to a perfect length. The best part is they all are excited and happy when he arrives, and as importantly they happily play with him after the grooming. I recommend Damian without reservation as a talented groomer and caring animal person.

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!

We worked with Margaret for a few sessions with our 11 month old dog, Finn. He was having leash…read morereactivity issues, making it quite difficult to take him on walks without him barking up a storm at people and other dogs. We thought we'd truly never be able to bring him around my moms dog, Savannah. Margaret worked with Finn to boost confidence, reward good behavior and allowed us to take videos to continue to work with him. She is a lovely person who truly has a passion for her work which is so beautiful to see these days! To make a long story short, through working with Margaret we were able to slowly take finn on more walks! And now him and his aunt Savannah are now best friends and love playing together! We can't recommend Margaret enough.

Professional, supportive, easy to contact. Margaret went above and beyond for my family to insure…read morewe got the right help as needed.