We hired Scott to train our puppy. After reading his reviews we thought he would be great with our…read morepup. We decided to go with the 10-day board and train. We made him a wish list like he asked of everything he would work on while he has the dog. After the 10 days, he brought our pup back and she was super excited to be back home. Scott assured us this is normal and that he would schedule a follow up visit with us and the dog to go over everything he worked on while our dog was with him. We schedule for the following Saturday. Saturday morning came and I got a text from Scott that he had to cancel our appointment. He offered to come on Sunday. Sunday came and Scott once again didn't show up and I didn't get a text until about an hour and half after our scheduled appointment that he couldn't come. At this point we realized that Scott had no intention of coming back and we just wasted $1500. His lack of professionalism and failure to show up, along with the absence of results, left us feeling disappointed and taken advantage of.

I left our dog Francis with Scott for 8 days when we were out of state. Francis loved staying with…read moreScott and his little pup Boogie. We set up an orientation in Belmar and at that time, Francis and Boogie the pup (Scott's dog) hit it off. After we left Francis with Scott, he put me at ease by sending me his videos and pictures everyday. As a pet parent, naturally I am a bit anxious leaving Francis behind, but the regular photo and video updates from Scott I was able to enjoy my trip worry free. I definitely recommend Scott. Scott is unique in that he only boards one dog at a time, which allows the dog to get a lot more attention than in other boarding settings; as such, his rates tend to be slightly higher at around $65/night (give or take). Francis was definitely a bit sad the day we brought him home due to all the fun he had with his buddy Boogie. NOTE: must text him and sometimes remind for updates, but he does come through as he maintains a busy schedule as a dog trainer.

Paul is amazing. He took our 8 week old toy breed and made him into a well socialized pup. He is…read moreextremely helpful, fair priced, and accommodating. At 5 months, Paul will be taking our pup for 3 weeks. This will be for the deep-dive obedience class, in which leash training, basic commands, etc. will be learned. I trust that Paul could likely train your dog to do anything, so I highly recommend using him for training of your puppy / dog!

If I could give zero stars I absolutely would. I had dropped my 11 mo Labrador off on Wednesday…read moreSept 22 and called Sept 24 to see how he was adjusting. I was told he's doing great and coming out of his shell as he was nervous when I dropped him off. I didn't hear from anyone until Tuesday October 5th (the day before pickup) when I received a voicemail from Mallory that she needed to speak with me. When I returned her call I was informed that my dog had a rash on his neck and wanted to tell me before picking him up the next day and it shouldn't be a "cause for concern." She stated that the day after he was dropped off, staff noticed a tiny itchy, dry spot on his neck that progressively got worse. She continued to repeat that they didn't want this to be a cause for concern and naturally concerned, I asked to be sent a picture of the rash. This was no rash at all. The picture I was sent showed my dog next to a trainer with a raw, oozing wound where his jaw meets the base of his neck. It looked very infected and he definitely needed medical treatment so I immediately went to the facility to pick him up. When I arrived, I did not find my dog in the same condition as shown in the picture I received just an hour earlier. His wound was dry and completely scabbed over. The staff stated the wound looked much better than before (because it was healing). I immediately took him to the vet for a thorough exam and our vet diagnosed a skin infection of the hair follicles caused by injury to the skin. He also estimated that the original picture I was sent earlier that day was taken at least a few days prior. The vet also estimated that this injury occurred at least a full week prior to the training staff notifying me. Not only did my dog have an infected injury on his neck, he also had an infected wound on his testicles, had lost a significant amount of weight, as well as developing upper respiratory infection. Prior to sending him to the facility he was a big overweight with a very thick coat. The dog I picked up had lost at least 10 lbs and his spine and hip bones can be felt to the touch. The picture I was sent from staff showed a very obvious infection and the staff neglected to care for my dog or notify me that he needed medical treatment and attempted to treat this wound themselves with only A&D ointment. When asked about the 24 hour veterinarian on call mentioned on the training facility website, the staff stated they do not have a veterinarian on call. A bit misleading. After examining the neck wound we noticed small bumps around the sides of the wound that seem consistent with a pronged collar. We don't know how these injuries occurred but it's very clear our dog was NOT properly cared for and the staff neglected to provide our dog with basic medical treatment or at the very least inform us that our dog needed to see a vet. I will NEVER recommend the Dan Gentile Training to anyone.

I used this training center a few years ago before yelp was available and I would not recommend…read moreusing this place! I'm writing now because we now have a new puppy and I was looking for training places and this place came up and brought up bad memories so I felt I needed to write our experience. We dropped our dog off and went on a trip so she could go through the program. Coming back to pick the dog up we couldn't wait to see our dog thinking she would be so excited to see us but to our surprise our dog was subdued and looked defeated. No tail wagging or anything. Before the trainer showed us what they did, she commented that if WE didn't follow directions we had to put $25 in this jar. We laughed it off as though she was kidding but to be honest I don't think she was. They walked us through what they did and the "progress" and mind you they had a spike collar on the dog so when you pull it digs right into their neck. The trainer was showing us and she pulled so hard my dog let out a painful yelp! It looked like torture to be honest. We immediately said we are done here and left ASAP! My dog eventually recovered and we found a dog trainer that used positive enforcements and she became her happy self again

I took my 13 year old and his dog for training. My son's father had passed away and he was at an…read moreage where I thought responsibility for a living creature would be a good experience for him. From the first class the instructor was on a power trip. Instead of instruction, only received criticism; the food we fed was wrong, but he did not recommend a new food. He hated the collar and tossed it. Put on another one said he would charge us. ( he didn't). The dog has died the child is grown. My only regret was ever going to this dog trainer who was on a power trip. ( he was recommended by a person whose opinion I respect)

My husband, myself, and our our mini Australian Shepherd puppy, Atlas, have just finished a Basic…read moreObedience class with Kindred Souls, run by Pete, after going through puppy kindergarten here as well. I name all of three of us as finishing this class because at Kindred Souls, the owners take part in their dog's training. Previously, we brought our French Bulldog, Harlow, to basic obedience classes at Kindred Souls nearly seven years ago; and we knew as soon as we got a new pup, Kindred Souls would be our first stop. Pete is truly incredible at his job and has such an understanding of all types dogs. We truly appreciate how he puts the responsibility on the owners and his program is set up to set the owners and dogs up for success- as long as you listen to what Pete is teaching you. We've watched dogs that were timid and recently rescued come out of their shell and complete the training program like a whole new dog! Pete will not let you take shortcuts, which is what you want from a trainer, in my opinion. There's also weekly homework's provided in basic obedience, which are really helpful in making sure those in class stay on top of what they learn in class each week. Pete's also always available to his clients, which is so beyond appreciated, & helps showcase his true consideration for your pup. Pros: Pete is SO knowledgeable of all dog breeds and personalities and K.S. offers a variety of classes Our dog, Atlas, cannot run into Pete's classes fast enough! We're looking forward continuing classes with Pete and learning even more!

I have been using Susan's Shore Paws Dog Walking & Pet Sitting since 2009. Susan trains each and…read more every employee so they can easily adapt to the animal(s) they are responsible for. Before they meet your pet, Susan gives her employees an overview of what your pets likes, dislikes and issues are. That ensures when they come to your home for the first time, it will be with ease. They are also great at overnight stays in your home. When I go on vacation, I absolutely can leave with a clear mind knowing I have someone who will take total care of my pet(s) responsibly. They are also wonderful with cats as well! I have 2. Suzanne Brick, NJ

I have been using Susan's Shore Paws for about 2 years now and couldn't be more pleased with the…read morecare they give my pets. I feel completely at ease when I need to go out for the day knowing my dog will be walked and fed and most importantly loved. I had someone stay in my home for 2 nights last year with my dog and 2 cats when my daughter got married, and it was a stress free weekend . Next month someone will be staying again while my husband and I are away for a few days and it will make the trip that much more enjoyable knowing they will be well cared for. Susan and her staff are wonderful, caring people who are completely professional and reliable and I would highly recommend them . They always leave a note about what went on while we were gone, and I had pictures and texts sent when we were away overnight assuring me all was well. We are so lucky to have found them! Sue Streilein Pt. Pleasant

Dr Schock is best in class. Ive been to many vets and there is ono other like her and Oakhurst Vet…read more Her sincere care and bed side manner are top notch. After being to many vets and specialists, she was able to cure my cat with a very rare disease. Highly Highly recommended!

We have a new puppy and everyone was so kind and caring with him. He wasn't scared of anything and…read morehe had shots and nail trim. They called the next day to see how he was doing after shots. They are a bit expensive but we felt really good about his care.

Fabulous place !!! Diane grooms my Pomeranian Kiwi and she…read morealways looks great when I pick her up. Love this place.

Diane treats our dog like a family member! She truly loves the animals. They do a great job on our…read moredog she always smells and looks so clean.

I cannot say enough good things about Britt. I could use words like observant, patient, informative…read moreand experienced. But what I value most is that she has helped me become a better dog parent by better understanding Sam, my Brittany pup. I think I learned as much from observing how she handled my then 5 mth pup, as much as I did from what she told me. The only negative I would say is that Britt is no longer this Asbury secret and getting into her classes - group or private - may take some scheduling :) (Btw Good Boy Training has abt 200 reviews on google so they are less represented here in Yelp for sure)

My wife and I highly recommend Good Boy Training. Brittney is just an amazing trainer. Our 6 month…read moreold Golden Retriever, Rosie, just went through "puppy kindergarten" with Britt. Both her training methods plus her obvious love of the animals entrusted to her worked wonders. In four short group sessions, she accomplished more than we were able to in 4 months. And Rosie loved seeing her and interacting with her. We are about to start some one-on-one sessions for Rosie with Britt and know that the results will be outstanding.