I love pampered pets! I have had my dog there numerous times for doggy daycare. She loves it. The…read morestaff is awesome.

We have brought both of our pups here for daycare stays (and nail trims). Both dogs are so excited…read moreto jump out of the car and go inside to see their friends! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the dogs are happy to see everyone. They even arrange holiday activities like Halloween parties and Santa visits. It is super easy to schedule and add treats to their stays. Would definitely recommend Pampered Pets!

I have been taking my Emma for 6 years now. With her nose out the car window she gets so excited…read morewhen she smells we are getting close. April and Robert are wonderful with all the dogs. They have pools for them and a large sand pit for digging. There is a very large backyard with a high fence and they are NEVER caged. They sleep on the furniture like the kings and queens they are. I am so thankful I found them. April is so wonderful with the dogs and Emma took to her immediately (she was a shy puppy). I can not say enough good things about them...THE BEST!!! And Emma agrees, especially about the homemade treats that are always on hand!!

My greyhound loves to visit with April and the other dogs at her house. She whines with excitement…read moreas soon as we pull in the driveway. I never worry for a minute when my girl is with April because I know she is being well cared for and having a good time. I get a video of her almost every day I'm away! We feel lucky that we found April so close to home.

Great communication and quick response to questions. Local to the Toms River/Brick area in Ocean…read moreCounty.

Been searching for a decent dog trainer over 1 year. My dog is now 2 1/2 yrs old. Had to expand…read moresearch 100 miles to find Tommy. He is more than reasonable & quite frankly the only trainer I got along with. And I spoke to several self proclaimed as "BEST" from NNJ to CT to upstate NY, none of which the initial call ended pleasantly. Others claim to be so great yet try to pitch an absolute need to send dog off to a 3 week college in order to achieve any results. On the initial phone call I was able to determine Tommy was reasonable, trustworthy and if anyone could be a success story I found the best. I was offered a initial demo/lesson in which further proved my intuition was right on. Snooki achieved results/improvement she never exhibited prior. He not only can work with your pet, but has the ability to show the client how to get the pet to obey commands & "communicate" whats expected with your pet. He didn't have to "push" anything + is always extremely patient, flexible & giving of his time which I have to value & appreciate. A+ Thank-you

10/10 recommend hands down one of the best experiences I've ever had. The staff is beyond…read moredog-friendly, knowledgeable, and truly caring. I literally could not recommend a better place to trust with my fur babies. Thank you so much for taking such amazing care of them!

I have known Dr. Carter since he was fresh out of college working at his father's practice. His…read morewife, Dr. Katina and Dr. Carter along with their staff have been nothing but extremely professional in many ways throughout our years of knowing each other. I use them for grooming, boarding, as well as all of their veterinary services. I would highly recommend Heartland Veterinary and their staff to anybody. P.S.......Nancy along with the girls at the front desk......... couldn't ask for a better #Team

I couldn't be happier with the knowledge and care this vet has to offer. All 5 of my animals are…read morepatients of Dr. Bill & Katina Carter's. They are some of the best!

I highly recommend Ruffin it Ranch. Just boarded my English Bulldog there for a week, and it was a…read moregreat stay. He's very spoiled and not boarded often, so I was concerned about finding the right place for him. The staff is very friendly and responds to any calls or emails throughout the stay, also explaining all the options and costs before check-in. The facility is very clean. The staff handled my dog's special diet and daily medication. You can get extra playtime sessions with other dogs or alone. Upon pickup, everything was neatly packaged, including bedding and extra food. He was in great spirits when I picked him up and looked great.

Ruffin it Ranch is the perfect place for Doggy Day Care! My pup got lots of attention, a lot of fun…read moreplay time and the best care possible! Mike has a big heart, genuinely cares for all his "four-footed" patrons and aims to please! You can't go wrong with Ruffin It Ranch and your pup will definitely want to come back... 5 Stars!

I took my dog Remi, a large mix breed, to Courtney for a full grooming session. Courtney was…read moreincredibly patient and kind making Remi feel comfortable right away. Courtney did an amazing job with his haircut, and he came out looking fantastic! I appreciated the clean, welcoming environment and all the staff at Cranberry Creek. I highly recommend Courtney for anyone looking for an all around great grooming experience!!

Harper had a fabulous time! I was pleased because I know he was in good hands. Thank you so much!read more

I have been bringing my dog, Quinn, to Madison in Brick for several years for a play day. As soon…read moreas I hit the street he is over the moon excited! He loves his day there and the entire staff. He is greeted with love and kindness and has a great time. He comes home very tired from playing. When it is too cold or he is tired during the day he is given a break and nap time. He has stayed overnight several times and still loves it. I don't understand any of the negative reviews but if your pup had a bad experience they are after all still dogs although there is always staff present to monitor behavior. All dogs are evaluated for behavior and vaccinations before being accepted into daycare. Can't say that about a dog park where you have no idea of other dog's behaviors or if they are fully vaccinated. I know Quinn is safe there and considers Madison his home away from home!

My 1 yr old dachshund has been going here for mostly daycare & some boarding over the last 6 plus…read moremonths when we are in NJ & I couldn't be more happy. Sue & Lia ( sp.?) the managers are wonderful. They are professional and very helpful always! Sue genuinely loves dogs as her best friends when she's with them. The staff has been great with my baby and he Loves going & hanging out with his friends. They usually post photos on fb and your dog will more than likely be on for you to get glimpses of his/her day plus they do have outside cameras for viewing. Now & then they will text me a photo without me even asking & not charged like some local larger facilities. Dachshunds have long backs & must be picked up, held & dealt with in a very certain way as to not injure themselves, I've told them this on repeat lol & they have never just pushed me aside.. they listen to me patiently. I've gone to even bigger facilities & find them to not be as compassionate with the dogs. The Madison cares & gets to know the dogs that board there. They are not just a number. I'm very happy with the front desk, the manager & the hard working staff. I Highly recommend this facility. PS for Christmas they gave a photo of my baby with Santa as a gift during his boarding time. I feel these small touches make a huge difference.

I am truly grateful to Helen for working with our dog when we brought home our newborn daughter. We…read morehave a large Coonhound mix who is generally friendly; however, he can be neurotic at times and his first reaction to our new baby was BAD. Helen worked miracles and now our beloved first child (our dog) and baby can safely coexist. We also took puppy training classes with Helen and these were great for teaching our dog basic manners. I cannot say enough good thing about Helen; she is an extremely capable dog trainer and a genuine person, I highly recommend her.

I have been meaning to write this for a while now but after our family vacation last week with our…read morelittle "angel" Prissy, I knew I had to make it my priority. I got Prissy from NorthShore in January as a puppy and was told she would be no more than 50 pounds full grown; seven months later she's already 64 pounds and I don't think she's done growing yet, but she's precious and healthy so it's all good. I've always had dogs but like most in my generation, you just had them; we never thought about training. Well, at 52 years old, I knew if I didn't start a good training program with Priss right away, I would regret it. I visited the local franchise pet stores but I didn't feel very confident in their abilities. As soon as I met Helen I knew she was the "one". We began with a Basic class and I immediately saw the possibilities. When Prissy started to actually do what I was telling her to do, it blew me away; what blew me away even more was that I was learning more than she was at a time when I thought my "learnin" days were over (the nest had just become empty and I guess I was feeling it more than I let on). Helen made me look at almost everything in a new way which in turn helped Prissy. She is all about confidence and praise which really, really works. Don't get me wrong, Prissy is most definitely a bull in a china shop but when I tell her to sit or lie down or leave it (just to name a few), she does it (she really does it)! Which brings me to the vacation. We drove to Lake George and stayed at a beautiful rental home for the week before dropping my wonderful son off at college. I was sure I would never see that security deposit again but I was not going to let that hold me back. However, Prissy was so well behaved and listened and didn't jump and walked beautifully on leash and didn't ruin the house... thanks to Helen! Granted I was the one caring for and training and "monitoring" Priss, but without the confidence Helen instilled in me, it would not have been possible. What you need to know most of all is that every bit of the information and training Helen gave me was all done almost without me even knowing it; she's never boastful or condescending or any of the bad things you might associate with learning. I don't know how she does it, but she does it. We often talk about the need for a class for just the owners because we really are the ones being trained; something I didn't believe before I started. I'm sorry this was sooooo long, but I am always blown away when I realize I'm in command of this big, loving, precious, doofy animal and it's always done with love and compassion, again, thanks to Helen's guidance. If you just brought a new angel into your home or if you've had an angel with you for a while, you owe it to yourself to at the very least meet with Helen; I'm sure you will see what I saw. It's never too early or too late to be the pack leader... you just need to learn from the best leader in town. Thank you Helen; for everything. Oh yeah, you will have so much fun with Helen you will not believe you're learning anything at all, BUT YOU ARE!