Corey has been helping me with my shepherd Odin since he was 6mos. I always get compliments on his…read moretraining and whether we are working on tricks or behavior Corey always has some little gem of knowledge or thinks fast on his feet and Odin and I are off to the races once again. You will get results!

Corey is a terrible dog trainer and from my interactions with him over the couple of months that we…read moreworked together, I get the sense that he's a terrible person as well. Let me take you on a journey. You're young and naive, you adopted a dog during the pandemic. The rescue told you that she is a very chill dog. She is, in fact, not chill. She is under-socialized and fearful of everything. You look for a dog trainer. Without doing any research, you accept your neighbors recommendation of Corey Harden K9. It is the worst decision of your life. We set up our consultation meeting at our apartment because one of our issues was resource guarding of the space. Our just rescued 8-month old dog Sona is a Shepherd mix, very guardy so she barks at the door and at any sound in the hallway. Corey came in and literally kicked Sona. She was so afraid that she peed in the apartment. After a few minutes, Sona did get used to his presence and began to display more soft, curious behaviors like sniffing and going up to lick Corey. So as obviously insane as the situation was, we went ahead and booked Corey as our trainer. We were stupid and overwhelmed - this guy's a professional dog trainer and says all this is normal, who we were to disagree. (All this to say, don't judge me for staying with Corey as long as I did. I need to emphasize again that I was a real life moron and knew nothing about dogs at the time.) We mostly wanted to work with Corey on leash manners. Sona pulled relentlessly on her martingale to the point that she was choking herself, and she will pull through that anyway. It made walks deeply unpleasant. She was also leash reactive. At our next session, we met at Prospect Park for a walk. Corey immediately put her on a prong and popped her VERY hard on the collar. Sona yelped loudly. Thinking back, Corey is lucky that Sona is a sweet dog and did not redirect at him for that. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with communicating with your dog that there are things you want/don't want, but he consistently applied unnecessarily harsh corrections. He wanted us to start our training with Sona at the Nethermead at Prospect Park during off-leash hours. Anyone that's been there knows its quite chaotic, dogs everywhere! At this point, only a couple weeks after rescuing Sona, we have not had time to form a relationship with her. Yet he ONLY wanted us to work her off-leash at the Nethermead, where Sona would just ignore us and ignore food/toys to dart off with other dogs. Then he would harp on us for not working hard enough? Again, thinking back, this is a horrible and dangerous approach. We should have been on a long line, probably on one of those patches of grass off to the side of the main field so the other dogs were in sight but she still had enough distance to focus on us. A few sessions like this was enough to convince us that Sona was untrainable and that we were horrible dog parents. The entire process left us feeling so defeated, and of course, Sona's obedience and fear aggressive behaviors got worse throughout the entire time. During one of our training sessions at the Nethermead, a man was walking towards us to get through the field. Sona immediately rushed to him and started barking at home, ignoring our recall and we were unable to redirect her with play and food. Corey was literally there, he witnessed this behavior and with a straight face said "don't worry about that man, dogs have a sixth sense so they can tell when someone has a bad vibe." Um, does this sound logical to you? Does this sound like something a professional dog trainer would say? Anyway, we clearly never worked on desensitization or counter-conditioning for her fear of strangers because Corey was delusional and convinced us that Sona is a medium that can sense vibez. Of the few things we did right with Sona, crate training is the one I'm most grateful for. Absolutely no credit goes to Corey for this because we crate trained her before we started working with him. However, I can credit him for undoing all of our crate training effort because he encouraged us to crate her and BANG ON HER CRATE REALLY LOUDLY whenever she barked at the door. What was once a nice, cozy, safe place to relax became a really confrontational space. Once, he took Sona for a pack walk. He brought her back an hour later with four bloody paws, she needed booties and couldn't really walk for more than 10 minutes outside for several weeks until they healed. After using six or seven of our ten session package, we decided that we're done. We never communicated with him again, ignored all his messages, and didn't even ask for the remainder of our money back. In the time that he worked with Sona, she went from friendly but anxious to straight up aggressive. I wish I could go back in time to before I worked with Corey, I believe Sona wouldn't have developed severe behavior issues it it wasn't for him. Sona is doing great now, we got a real trainer and she's thriving.

When I suddenly had to switch from telework to return to a windowless office, I had a challenging…read moretime finding a dog walker and needed more consistency and accountability than Rover. Others I contacted didn't service my area or weren't taking new clients. I tried a couple of options, and they each have some pluses and minuses, but ultimately I went with Abby on Argyle and they are fantastic. The walkers are kind and considerate and seem to enjoy hanging with my pup. I get daily updates and adorable photos. The admin team is flexible with my crazy schedule and responsive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for pet care!

I used Abby on Argyle for about three years until I had to move, and they were communicative,…read moreresponsive, and very accommodating to requests (specially last minute walk request). They followed my instructions well, and checked in to clarify in instances I forgot to include feeding. The walkers are friendly and really cared about my dog. Their after visit summary often included pictures of my dog and details about what happened during the walk. Their scheduling portal is easy to navigate. I never had any major issues with them. Would definitely recommend Abby on Argyle.

We have been having Jason and his staff walk and dogsit for our golden retriever since he was 10…read moreweeks old. Safety is our top concern when researching for a dog walker...and Jason has put our minds at ease when our pup is in their hands. They are very responsive to messages and requests. Our now 1 year old golden has grown very comfortable with his usual walkers and comes back happy and tired from his daily walks. Highly recommend for anyone with a new puppy and just your furry baby, in general! Butterz special shoutout to Brendan, Chelsea, Iggy!

My 3 year old beagle, Jude, absolutely loves being walked by Jason and his crew of incredible dog…read morewalkers. I love how easy it is to schedule walks on their app and that they send messages and photos to me from every walk! We've also had Claudia stay at our house to watch Jude while we were away for the weekend, which was an amazing option. Jason's rates are affordable and the service is so reliable. I highly recommend this dog walking service if you live in Brooklyn!!

Vinny is the best and the appointments are very easy to get. I have a huskimo and I was afraid he…read morewould come back bald, but every time I pick him up, he is perfectly groomed and happy to see me. Will keep coming for my baby!

I forgot to mention how I get taxi service since I don't drive . She also boards there and has fun…read morerunning and playing in a unrestricted environment with her doggie friends !

We have started to use Dave's Dog Duty when we got our first dog Ferdinand 8 months ago. Ferdinand…read moreis a rescue dog, who was shy and scared of loud noises when we got him. He's now a playful little dog, ready to walk (most of the time) and to have fun with other dogs. As much as I'd like to take credit for his progress, I think Dave and our dog walker Phyllis have much more to do with it. Phyllis is a great dog walker. Her love for animals is obvious. She helped us get Ferdinand ready to walk with other dogs, always leaves detailed feedback if Ferdinand is more anxious than usual. She was a great support as we also welcomed our third son back home, advising us on how to behave with Ferdinand, and sharing some very helpful kid friendly videos for my two older kids so they learn to play safely with Ferdinand. Ferdinand is now very well adjusted to our family, and us to him. We feel very fortunate to have found Dave's Dog Duty to help us transition from a family with two children and no pets, to a family of three children and a dog.

Two years ago when I adopted a 10 yr. old pup, I was worried about finding a dog walker in my…read moreneighborhood. Luckily I met Dave! He came over to meet me and Rizzo and he was great with her since she is a shy, stand offish shihtzu who was found roaming the streets alone. He has been walking her 4x a week now and always leaves notes so I know how she did and what she did on the walks! He is extremely flexible and will add or drop walks when needed. He also has some great co-workers who are also so professional and trustworthy. Phyllis came and took care of Rizzo and my cats when Dave was away and she was great. Dave is willing to go beyond the dog walk too - he also feeds my cats dinner two times a week so they aren't starved by the time I arrive home! He is an all around professional, kind man who is dedicated to his company.

Sonia is amazing! She is caring, conscientious, and thourough. Sonia took the time to meet my dog…read moreprior to our appointment to assess my dog's grooming needs as well as understanding her temperament. Sonia works with one dog at time giving your dog her undivided attention. Sonia even went above and beyond making sure my dog had a non-tramatic experience.

Ms. Sonia is the best. The attention to detail with my dog's grooming is impeccable. I have a 10lb…read morehavapoo who has lot's of energy and hair that grow's so fast. When she leaves she looks PERFECT everytime. We have been to other groomers and the work does not compare! My husband and I highly recommend:)

Paws and Rec is our go-to for pet sitting and boarding. Our Dusky comes home calm and ready for a…read morelong nap! When our pup spends the night, I know that he isn't crated and a human is with him all night, just like at home. The facility smells fresh and has a back yard for the pups as well as different spaces for the dogs to be. We no longer need to drive to Williamsburg for boarding. This has been such a find. I was already thrilled about Paws and Rec before I discovered their grooming service. My pup is very sensitive and doesn't like humans to groom him. I don't know how they worked their magic, but Dusky's gnarled hair was gone when he completed his spa day. I had a smiling clean pup that smelled fresh and felt so soft!

I waited a while before I left this review because I'm very picky about my dog and where he stays…read morewhen I'm not around to care for him. With that being said, I'm VERY happy with paws & Recs and the care that they provide for my baby while I'm away. He's been a total of 3 times and I am happy when he's there. Here are the pros: - SUPER spacious!!! I loveeeee the amount of room that there is for the dogs to run and play all day long including the back yard area. - They do really nice things for the dogs such as pool days when the weather is super hot. - My baby always comes back in a great mood and exhausted! He gets so much exercise and mental stimulation during the day. - You can get updates on how your dig is doing during the day by reaching out to Jenny or checking their Instagram stories. This makes me so happy as they regularly update their daily activities. - Lots of treats and water for the dogs during the day. - Staff informs you of their day at pick up :) You can tell they really care about your dog. - They have extended care hours if requested for reasonable pricing. - Super organized with cubbies for your dogs belongings so no mix ups there I highly recommend and we'll be back!

WONDERFUL place. I've been bringing my dog here for 6 years. they are so nice and so easy to work…read morewith my dog loves them. He's a little Maltese and I know he could be a handful. He always comes home happy and looking beautiful. If you're in the dyker Heights/borough Park area highly highly highly recommend !

I brought my dog for full bath it was good from beginning of first & second times . But on last…read moreSaturday i took my dog there again and I were very disappointed when I returned home and saw my dog get cut back of her ear's skin and other spot. It looks painful. And the lady never mentioned the incident cut.

Cannot express how kind and caring the people here are. I was devastated and shocked to find a…read moresweet kitty had been hit by a car, deceased, on the road in front of my apartment. I couldn't stand to see her like that, freezing cold and out in the open. I tried 311 but they didn't answer, so i gently put her in a bag with a blanket and brought her here. I came in BAWLING my eyes out and immediately they took her little body and gave me a big hug and assured me I did the right thing. They checked for a microchip (she did not have) and explained that they will cremate her and they release the ashes near a lake nearby. Cannot begin to describe how thankful I am for Dawn and Eileen who comforted me and took care of this sweet little stray's body. They allowed her to go out with dignity. These are the type of people who truly love and cherish animals. Thank you guys so so so so much.

I took my cat here for her first annual check up after I adopted her-they were kind and thorough -…read moremy coworker recommended this vet and I can see why. I felt they really care about what they're doing. I didn;t take her for anything serious however just a check up (dealing with that right now as she has cancer and it's been awful!)

Terry and the Pawlour saved our dog, Lumi, from our horrible mistake! My dog had terribly matted…read morehair after we gave her a bath ourself (please please learn from us and never give a dog with matted hair a bath before combing all the matted hair through - it further mats the hair into untangle-able conditions). We tried to detangle the hair but our efforts were fruitless, Lumi was so uncomfortable and had such low energy after the bath. I frantically called a bunch of dog salons for appointments and advice - no salon had availability or cared to give us advice but Terry promptly called us back and fitted us in that day just because she couldn't stand the thought of our dog being uncomfortable. We were first-time clients at a salon and she taught us that matted hair pinches the dogs skin and showed us how to better groom Lumi. Even though we only asked her to detangle the matted hair, she also took initiative and gave Lumi a bath and beautiful cut. This place is no-frills but really knows how to take care of double-coated and long-hair pets without shaving them down (something every other groomer told us would be necessary). We also saw so many other types of dogs there that were happy as can be. We will be forever clients from now! Thank you so much Terry!! Lumi is looking great and back to her normal goofy self!

I really like the groomer Eric. Our dog has been getting groomed here for a while but now that he…read moreis older (our dog is 14) and blind and more nervous, Eric cares for him so. *I truly believe Eric loves these dogs