Updating my review after reading Mikes response;…read more Didn't send my dogs for 200 sessions. Have in the years since taken the problem dog to several other locations and not once had the same problems. Wanted to add that he called to let me know they were muzzling rory while I was out of the country because my mother was on her deathbed. When I explained this he said "not my problem". The vets in the same building are incredible. This doggy day care is not. Go to paws and play up the street or literally anywhere else.

My dog loves coming here to play! Lovely staff! Very reasonable rates. Offers grooming services…read moreas well.

My dog got kennel cough at Paws & Play over the 4th of July. It is unfortunate that a situation…read morethat could have been handled with empathy and good customer service resulted in us totally losing confidence in this business. Luckily, there are other places that lead with pet empathy and good customer service.

Paws and play is a great choice for dog parents! The staff is kind, attentive and supportive. I…read morefelt at ease leaving my dog. I did a few day care days prior to boarding so it helped a lot. They even keep eyes on the parking lot. Picking my dog up after evaluation one dog was picked up by his parents and while in the parking lot he was let off his leash. The staff attending to me jumped up right away and was ready to save the day. I was sold at that point. I could tell how much they love what they do. Even upon greeting it's such a warm and welcoming experience. We will absolutely recommend this place to all our friends and family.

Nicole came to our home to work with us yesterday, and there's already been a significant change in…read moreour dog's behavior. Nicole has a warm, non-judgmental, and straightforward manner. We immediately felt comfortable with her, and it was clear from the get go that she is extremely knowledgeable about what she does. We started work right away. The exercises are practical, made sense, and produced almost immediate results for us and our year and a half old Lab. Nicole also offers support outside of appointments, in addition to a lifetime of support for you and your pup. My only regret is not calling her a year ago!

Nicole is motivating me to do the right things for my dog-after the 1st zoom-I have used some…read moretools-it has already made a difference -so happy/so far(lol)

I researched multiple different training programs and approaches to try and find the best way to…read morehelp control my overly excitable galoot of a Bernese pup, and the folks at Sit Means Sit were by far and away the most obvious choice. Everything about their instruction is focused on both the person and their dog learning TOGETHER, not simply drilling commands. The dedication of the trainers and love of their work is evident, and their success is delightfully undeniable when you meet their own dogs that come with them to work and see how beautifully behaved and happy they are. A billion stars, 1000% positive experience.

My 140lb mastiff is 1 1/2 years old and behaves everywhere we go. Took him to a cul de sac party…read morewith 12 kids on bikes, scooters and electric cars. He sat by my side the whole time without needing any behavioral corrections. When the kids wanted they came to pet and play with him. He was friendly and welcoming without getting wild on them. The trainers really do stay with you for life after getting your dog trained at their facility. The only way to train yourself and your dog!

We wanted to thank you for helping us train our dog Ringo. He is a high energy dog and needed to…read morelearn discipline. He would jump and pull the leash on walks. He would pull you if he saw a dog, and jump on anyone if they walked near you. He needed to learn his place and respond to commands. Bob Maida is amazing. He has showed us how to control him and how to get him to listen to commands. Bob takes his time and shows you training procedures and then make sure you can follow through with it. We practiced each day on the procedures until Ringo did it perfectly. He truly is a top-notch trainer, and has such a connection with dogs. We are completely satisfied with the training he provided and would highly recommend him for anyone who needs training. He truly is amazing. Eric Hvisc Yonkers, NY

We have a very excitable, energetic and often anxious 5 year old Swiss Mountain Dog who we love…read moreimmensely and had been our "baby" since she was 7 weeks old. Not surprisingly, when we brought home our infant son, she had a very tough time relinquishing being the center of attention. With people coming in and out of the house constantly to meet the baby, the dog barking non-stop and racing around - our stress level was through the roof. We called on Bob after having tried for years to control her attention-seeking behavior through other training methods that simply didn't work. With Bob's help - and in just one session - we retrained ourselves to be the rulers of our household, not the "geishas." In other words, we no longer give her attention because she demands it. And, with just two weeks of practice, we were able to have 10 people over for a football game and our dog was calm for the first time in years.

I highly recommend the dog training classes at the Yonker's Petsmart. My beagle just graduated from…read morethe beginner class. Chris Brown, the instructor, taught us both SO MUCH in these six classes. He's very patient (and funny) which made a huge difference. He let us learn at our own pace and would gently remind us of things we've covered over the weeks. I saw a big difference in my stress level (decreasing) while trying to do the homework and practicing our new skills. The classes covered commands, safety information and tips that only a life long dog owner could give you. we would also get one-on-one time as well as demonstrations and practice 'walks' around the store to see how our dogs did outside of the classroom. Chris really gave me back the confidence I needed to help my dog really know the commands, not just "know of" them...as he says. The class really covered so much territory in six one hour sessions. The price is very reasonable and I'm going to continue with the next two classes. Even if you've had your dog a while I highly recommend the classes. You will learn so much about caring for a dog...not just commands.

I've been taking my 2 dogs to petsmart for years in Florida. I came to Yonkers and it's totally…read moredifferent. The rudest people I've ever had to deal with. If we didn't have this heat wave coming, I would have gone somewhere else. After the service and nasty attitude I got yesterday, I will never go to petsmart again. Destiny was the worst groomer I've ever dealt with. Never again. Groomers need to be re-trained on customer service and haircuts. Horrible!!!!

I hold Victor of Ace Training in high regard and recommend his training services to all dog owners,…read morewhether you have a behavioral issue or just want to teach your pup loose leash walking and good manners. I have engaged many dog trainers in Westchester County and his one-on-one lessons are tops. Stella is my second German Shepherd and while I have the basics under my belt, these dogs are challenging and need good guidance. He employs the positive reinforcement techniques I appreciate, but he's also a firm hand. Never mind that he's an absolute pleasure as a human being and a positive force. Our hour long sessions fly by--and they work!

From the owner: Here at Ace Dog Training the main goal is for you and your Dog to have a clear line of…read morecommunication. It is essential for your dog to know what is expected and how to perform the task. The other main goal is to have a well behave dog who is neutral to its environment. I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give your dog is off leash freedom. With off leash freedom comes a great deal of training and reliability for both the human and the dog. I can help train the human and the dog on how to each have an even greater bond with one another that will allow the training to be limitless.

Art of k9 I can not…read moresay enough good things about Angelo and Art of K9. When we found him we were in a desperate situation. Our dog was totally out of control and having recently but our baby, we didn't know what to do. Angelo took our dog within a week and a half of contacting him and helped guide us along the way until we were able to drop him off. We committed our dog to the 8 week program, unsure of what to expect but hoping for the best. We knew this was a last resort. It's now been about 6 months since we have picked our dog up from the program and I can confidently say that it was the best decision we could have made for our family. Not only is he more controlled, he is actually a joy to be around and have around our child. He listens to commands and we find ourselves very rarely needing to correct bad behavior as it doesn't really happen. We went from having a dog who would never come when called, bark uncontrollably, destroy toys and furniture, to a dog who immediately goes to place on a cot when someone knocks on the door (without being prompted) and lets out a few alert barks and stops once i say enough. We no longer have to worry about aggression with our child. He is great about listening when we get him away from her and often will walk away from her on his own when before he would growl. Additionally Angelo has checked in to see how our dog is doing, if any issues have come up, and whenever he needs a training refresh we have been able to bring him back. We will be sending all future dogs to Angelo for training

Angelo saved our dog's life -- and I mean that in the most literal sense possible…read more Oliver is a rescue who had been surrendered by two families before us. We took him in, loved him, and still found ourselves in crisis -- biting, aggression, resource guarding. We were scared of our dog and desperate for help. Oliver was our fifth dog and as a family we were seasoned users of positive reinforcement as the primary training method. We turned to Angelo at Art of K9 and made the decision to board Oliver for 8 weeks. He took on Oliver after a thorough consultation. Angelo worked through Oliver's aggression and resource guarding using the e-collar and other training tools. These methods gave us the ability to communicate with and control our dog in a way positive reinforcement couldn't. The transformation is hard to put into words. Oliver is now relaxed, cuddly, and genuinely at peace. He still has his moments -- but now we have the tools to handle them. This has changed everything. If you have a dog with serious aggression or resource guarding and you're at your breaking point, I highly recommend Angelo. He didn't just train Oliver -- he saved his life and we are so thankful.

I reached out to Kate after our 1.5 year old Pit had some incidents at daycare, and a few scuffles…read moreat the dog park. Naturally after a few of these incidents I was extremely worried and nervous to let Bruno off leash or back at daycare. During our first session with Kate, she explained that easily excitable dogs, like Bruno, need structure from their owners and guidance to make better choices when they go from 0-100 in a few seconds. During the 6 weeks we had with Kate we worked on impulse control, place, structured walks and recall with the eCollar. I couldn't be more happy that we chose Kate. I was specifically looking for someone that has experience with adult dogs that have a lot of energy, and that person was Kate. In every session we added on layers to the training and more and more distractions. We honestly saw improvements after the first session and learning place. I now feel so much better and connect to Bruno on walks, and am excited to continue working with him so he can fully be off-leash in appropriate areas and develop full re-call. I highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for quality, structured training.

Kate helped us get our pup in shape hehe he was all over the place before working with Kate, after…read moreour training Bruno became such a good doggie. We are very happy and thankful to Kate for all her help.

In July 2024 was gifted a yorkie puppy and was immediately overwhelmed. When I looked up it was…read moreMarch 2025 and though cute she was a mess . I called several groomers and all were busy . I called Richard and explained my predicament. We agreed I would be standby for any cancelation . I received a call and it turned into one of the best things for myself and Audra the yorkie . Richard explained she had to be shaved down due to tangles . He would attempt to retain as much fur because of the weather . He also explained Audra had a lot of anxiety and was extremely attached to me . RICHARD KNOWS DOGS . Richard gave me insight which helped me when dealing with my pup. I have been with Richard and his son since . I am delighted with the service I receive

Richard is the best. We have been his client since 2014. My Jack Russell then only one year and…read morenow turning 13. Richard shows patience, love and compassion. His grooming is amazing and he takes all the time necessary for the experience to be positive for the pup. My JRT Speedy loves him and is so comfortable there he falls asleep during the blow dry. His skills are unmatched by anyone I know. We love him and rest of his team. Lucy & Speedy