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!

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.

Roy and his staff at Tarheel have always been friendly and courteous. They have always…read moreaccommodated my needs and have been there for me on several emergency situations on very short notice when a family member was in the hospital . They are very understanding and will go out if their way to take care of you and your pets in the time of need . I cannot say enough good things about Tarheel , Roy and Staff .

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.

We recently sent our dog Sage for a 2-week board-and-train with Elena, and we couldn't be more…read morethrilled with the results!!! Sage is a Goldendoodle puppy and has many of the typical Doodle traits: playful, hyper, and mischievous. Often, these traits could end in a stressful or embarrassing scene--either she was pouncing on our neighbor's 4-year-old son, being growled at by older dogs who didn't want to play like she did, or would think that "Come" was a game where she could run away. Elena transformed our dog in two weeks, all while ensuring Sage's playful and sweet personality endured. Sage can now sit on her bed while we have neighbors over, calmly walk by children and dogs, and run to us when we say "come" even if she is 20 feet away. All of her "crazy" is gone and what remains is a beautiful, well-mannered puppy. This is all due to Elena's talent, patience, and skill. What really impressed me (and believe me, I was already thoroughly impressed by Elena) was how Elena trained Sage to be well-behaved in the airport. I fly often to visit my family in Florida, so it was important to me that I could take Sage with me on my trips. Elena brought Sage to Newark Airport and rode with her on the AirTran and got her near security and the crowds. When I flew with Sage this week, she went through the metal detector by herself, walked perfectly throughout security and until the gate, and stayed in "Place" for the three hour flight at my feet. She was perfect--and she never would have been able to do this without Elena. This training gives my dog more freedom to live a better life. She can now come with me to many more events than she ever could have pre-training. I now look forward to walking her, when before I would dread who Sage would jump on. I enjoy Sage more and our bond is deeper. If you want a well-behaved dog that still maintains its beautiful personality, Elena is your trainer!!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.