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.

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.

Karin has been through so many different experiences with dogs. Her training experience is…read moreextensive. She is reliable and excellent. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog trainer!

Karin is an excellent trainer. I contacted her for help with our nine-month-old puppy after doing a…read moregreat deal of research on local trainers. Her reviews were all positive and consistent in their comments, and her rates were listed and extremely reasonable. Karin responded to my inquiry within an hour and we had a scheduled phone call that same evening. She came to our home the next night. When she arrived, she quietly observed our new puppy and our nine-year-old dog, and then gave us detailed instructions on what she wanted us to do. She also had us try some of those instructions while she was still there to guide us. At the end of the visit, we scheduled another session for two weeks from that date. Things are already so much better in our home. Karin got right to the root of our puppy's issues and quickly came up with a plan for us to execute. She is a great communicator and just made everything seem doable. Most importantly, our dogs responded to her immediately. She clearly understands dogs and likes them. It was easy to see that, for her, it was about them as individuals, and not about a set method that she adheres to. From our first conversation, I could see that Karin loves what she does. She is curious, observant, and determined to find a way to help her clients and their dogs to understand each other better and to build relationships based on trust and consistency. She just calms the chaos that having a puppy can sometimes lead to! Do not hesitate to turn to her.

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.

What a great experience. We left our 1 1/2 year old golden doodle with the Doggie Chalet for 10…read morenights and we could not have been more confident and comfortable with the attention and care he would receive there. Drop off and pick up were both very simple. The staff there is very friendly and knowledgeable with the needs of the dogs. They have a great set up for each dog that stays and we will definitely recommend and use them again.

Our dog Ben has been to the Doggie Chalet for a weekend, a week and most recently 2 weeks. While we…read moremiss him terribly and feel guilty about leaving him, there is no doubt he is in excellent hands. Nick is highly recommended and it will be obvious why once you've contacted him for the first time.

John, the Dog Clicker owner trainer, is unparalleled. He's worked with two of our dogs at this…read morepoint, and he was instrumental in helping us figure out what sort of dog would work best for our family. When we needed help with an older, rescue dog who was highly reactive on walks, John helped us make walks manageable. He also taught us how our dog was thinking and what was going on with him. With our puppy, John took us through the first steps of training her, and set up a situation in which we could create a positive dynamic between her and the kids. I especially recommend John if you're struggling with issues of reactivity, need assistance with your walks, if you are a family in need of welcoming a dog into your family dynamic, and anything and everything related to raising a puppy. John is a sensitive and thoughtful trainer who truly loves and respects dogs, and he's also a gentle presence who dogs will listen to right away. Give John a call.

John was accommodating with our schedule. John came to our home so training was easy. He was…read morepatient with our dog and incorporated all of our family members in the training. John has a wealth of knowledge about all breeds of dogs. We are glad that we hired John to help with dog training. Highly recommend!

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.

Ferndog training was recommended to me by 2 different people, groomer and my vet. From the moment…read moreI went on the website and started exploring Fernando's's training, I felt confident. I reached out to Fernando and had a quick response. He spent about 20-30 minutes on our first phone call with me asking questions and listening to my concerns. When he arrived for our session, he was personable and knowledgeable. He provided real solutions and made me feel confident that I could train my puppy Ruby with consistency and patience. He showed me how to better communicate with her. While some behaviors will be more difficult to address and require more time, we have seen a remarkable improvement in how we understand each other. I am still able to communicate with Fernando with questions and concerns which I appreciate. I look forward to his continued support and have since highly recommended Ferndog training to 4 other friends.

From the owner: Specializing in dog behavior modification, puppy training and basic obedience. We come to you and…read morework in your home with you and your dog addressing any behavioral issues you would like addressed as well as helping you teach your dog the important skills needed to be a happy, well balanced member of your family for years to come.

VIP is like taking my dog to family! She becomes visibly excited when we pull up and wiggles with…read moreexcitement when we walk through the door My dog is high energy and the staff do a great job putting her with other pups of similar disposition to play together. They know she needs time to acclimate when she first arrives and how she interacts with other dogs. She returns happy and well exercised after every stay. I highly recommend VIP !

My dog Atlas loves going here. He comes home so tired he's…read morestill tired The next day But it's a good tired. I have also left him here for overnights and He does great! Definitely give your pup a fun day out with his puppy friends.

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.