Posting an update on my girl Frannie as many life events have happened over the last 3.5 years and…read moreI could not imagine any of them occurring without my little havanese baby. After getting Frannie from Bonita, I got engaged, got married, moved, and am expecting my first child and Frannie has been with us through it all. She has continued to grow into her affectionate, loving, and friendly personality. She has calmed down quite a bit and is still very playful. I have kept in touch with Pat all these years, she loves receiving updates and pictures of Frannie. She even came to our wedding! Still forever grateful to Bonita for giving me my first baby!

Pat is amazing to work with and very knowledgeable. Our sweet Wyatt turned 6 years old last month…read moreand he's perfect :-)

Saugerties dog care: Reliable, friendly, great service. Thanks again for everything !read more

From the owner: Saugerties Dog Care stands out for its unwavering dedication to personalized canine wellness in a…read moreserene and nurturing environment. Nestled in the heart of Saugerties, this boutique dog care facility offers more than just a place for dogs to stay—it provides a home away from home. What sets Saugerties Dog Care apart is its commitment to individualized attention, ensuring each dog receives tailored care that meets their specific needs and preferences. From spacious play areas designed for both socialization and relaxation to meticulously curated diets and enrichment activities, every aspect of a dog's stay is crafted with their well-being in mind. The passionate team at Saugerties Dog Care treats every furry guest like family, fostering a sense of belonging and comfort that makes it a standout choice for discerning dog owners in the area.

Regina is one of the best in the area! My dog was very reactive to other dogs and I was struggling…read moreto even have him out in public. Some referred to him as Cujo. I really thought that he may not be able to be with other dogs. With in minutes of Regina taking Scooby he was several feet from a dog he never met! We have worked with Regina for over a year now and our dog is now able to be with several other dogs!

From the owner: Certified Family Dog Training with 20+ Years of Experience. Training in your home, applied in your…read moreneighborhood, at your family's and your dog's pace. Holistic and Non-Holistic Approach. Essential Oil Coach. Kid Friendly and CPR Certified. We specialize in: Basic Obedience Training, Distraction Training, Positive Reward Training, Lure and Reward Training, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Drop and Train, Dog Walking, Overnight In-Home Dog Sitting, Pet Waste Clean-Up, Litter Box Cleaning, Feeding & Watering, Medication Administration, Drop-In Visits, Recurring Maintenance, Meet & Greet Session, Small Pet Sitting, Visit Updates, House Sitting, Blinds/Curtains/Lights Adjustment, and more! Call today for a free consultation.

Samantha and TJ are the best. I can't reccomend their services enough. My dog Boo has been for both…read moretraining and boarding and each time I come away feeling supported and grateful that the facility is so close!

Samantha is a wonderful trainer and took extremely good care of our dogs when they spent a few…read morenights at the camp. she even called me to let me know she suspected that one of them had an ear infection. She did. it's a very calm and fun environment for dogs. I highly recommend trusting your dogs to Samantha.

Kellie is the absolute best. I worked with a few other trainers before someone referred me to her…read moreand she's by far my favorite! She not only brings her breadth of training knowledge to the table, but she takes the time to get to know you and your dog. She actually listens when you say something is or isn't working and then comes up with new ideas based on your individual pup instead of just giving general advice. She's helped me work with my pup on resource guarding, fear aggression, leash reactivity, and more. I've made more progress with my dog in the year+ working with Kellie than I did in the first two years I had her.

If you want a dog walker that doesn't care about your dog, won't educate herself on your needs as a…read moredog owner, and just cares about the hourly rate, then you should look at Kellie and then look for someone that is the diametric opposite of her. Kellie doesn't just love dogs for the sake of their being "dogs". She is the glorified epitome of a veterinarian in the form of a dog walker. Truthfully, I say that without exaggerating. As someone that has accompanied her on her dog walks (so that I will have reference when I am a dog owner) I was impressed with her knowledge of the animal, the breed, and the preferences of the owners in accordance. Some people only care about their job as a paycheck. Kellie cares about her job because she cares about dogs. And she'll care about your dog just as much as she cares about her own. Is there anything more you should ever want in a dog walker? No.

My little mutt, Ziggy, is as sweet as can be with people and his dog buddies at the park, but he…read morerecently developed some bad leash aggression habits and had become increasingly territorial in and around the house with regard to strange dogs walking by, etc. It was all becoming kind of stressful for me so I contacted Renee to get some professional help. Renee was very informative and extremely helpful with the situation. We did a private session where she showed me various methods that have proven very effective in helping him with his issues. I also signed up for two leash aggression group sessions, so I could see how he did with other dogs in the class. Renee explained to us how important it was to get the training method right and be consistent for as long as it takes. Zig is doing much better. He has his moments, but many times it's because I didn't catch and correct the behavior in time and I know we are still at the beginning of our little journey. I am confident in Renee's advice because I've seen it work and I know that eventually, with time, Ziggy will be as confident as I am. My favorite thing about working with Renee is that it is obvious she knows and understands dogs and she shares her knowledge in a very unique, funny manner. It's also obvious that she cares. After both the private session and the group sessions, Renee was wonderfully responsive to emails/questions, always inquired about Ziggy's progress and offered additional suggestions if certain things didn't seem to be working. Ziggy and I are both thankful we found her and will definitely be in touch with her for some of the other doggie classes she offers!!!

We had such a good experience working with Jessica. She was responsive and helpful every step of…read morethe way, both in our three training sessions and via email. She was instantly in tune with our dog but _also_ really great as a collaborator with us humans, as we worked through our dog's issues with leash reactivity. She really listened to what we were going through, and she helped us with concrete action steps, resources, and a calming, fun presence. Our dog has become a completely new pup in the past three months, and he is so much better behaved now when we walk him, which makes our lives less stressful. I also feel comfortable reaching out any time with questions, as we continue working with our dog. Thank you, Jessica!

My husband reached out to Paul when our new golden puppy was becoming a tyrant. Paul started…read moretraining literally as soon as he walked on our porch and our puppy excitedly piddled all over Paul's boot (which he handled with great humor). He handles the dog with authority, but great kindness. He doesn't use a treat reward system, it's al based on verbal commands and encouragement. Odin responded right from the start. When he showed the stubborn side we mentioned, Paul gave us several easy techniques we were all comfortable using. After our first session, he called mid week to see how things were going and to offer a few new techniques. It only took two sessions to get us back on track. He's worth every penny!

Paul is the best!!!! We have two wonderful beagles. After Paul spent time with my wife and me in…read moreour home and around our neighborhood, we now have two wonderful beagles who are also well-trained, calmer, and happier. Paul helped us become the kind of dog moms we always wanted to be. We can't speak highly enough of Paul and his training methods-for both dogs and their humans.

I used Dog Guard in 2006 for my home in Westtown. Although I moved away last year in 2017 and my…read moreprecious Emma passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in 2015 I still highly recommend Chris and Dog Guard. When Emma was less than a year old she was running to and from the neighbor's house where I was chasing after her constantly. The final straw was the day that she came in contact with her future boyfriend Tully boy. I did not know that Tully boy was harmless at the time but it scared me enough that I ran all the way home and went right for the Yellow Pages. LITERALLY. True story. It was then that I had an opportunity to talk to Chris and about a week later he installed the invisible fence by Dog Guard around my 2-acre property. He also installed the monitor in the flower beds and in one room inside (where I fed the cats). The training only needed to be done once because the second time Emma wanted no part of it... She took one look at Chris and ran in the other direction.... Which means she got it from GetGo LOL not that I'm laughing really because it's sad to see your dog get zapped for the first time. But she never got zapped again. Once those yellow flags are up the dog wants no part of trying to go through them. Emma would always stay 5 to 10 feet away. Needless to say she never went through it except one time when I was on my bicycle and drove past the end of the driveway down the street. At that time though she didn't have the collar on. In her defense she was just probably a nervous wreck not wondering where I was going so she took the risk. She never wore the collar after about the first 6 months. She didn't need to. Most dogs don't. The first thing I will be doing is calling Chris to install another invisible fence after I get my next home and before I get my next dog. Note: over the years of having my dog fence I needed revisions from time to time because when I was cutting the hedges I sometimes accidentally cut the wires and Chris would have to come back. So really, he kind of became a family friend and a trustworthy source.

Great to deal with. I had an invisible fence installed by Chris and it's worked without problem…read more They are very professional, reasonable and pleasant to work with. Some time after the fence was put in someone accidentally damaged it, Chris was quick to respond and fix the fence for me. I definitely recommend working with them!

James is incredible. We sent our 7 month puppy to James for four weeks last year. We were, and…read morecontinue to be, so happy that we did. She did not have any problems (and continues to be a wonderful dog and that's probably because we sent her to James). She had basic commands down. After James, she became excellent at multiple commands. She would sit at her bowl for hours if you don't release her (by verbal command). You can leave her with steak in the next room and won't eat it if you don't release her. You get the picture - James knows what he is doing and will set you, and your pup, up for success. He was very thorough in explaining what to expect and how to continue her training at home. We could not be happier. Our pup is also happy, and she loved James. When we brought her back for boarding a couple nights she couldn't wait to hang out with James. We had to save up to send her, and it was worth every penny. We would do it again. Highly, highly recommend. For any pup!

We got a deaf Miniature Bull Terrier @ 13 weeks old that after 6 months, seemed hopless to train,…read morejust basic commands. As a last ditch effort we called James @ Empire K-9 2.5 hrs away from our home. After 5 weeks of training with Ross he was transformed into the best dog we have seen anywhere. James spent a whole day with myself and my whole family to train us on how to handle and communicate with our new family member. Here we are over a year later and if we call James with a question he is quick to respond back with a helpfull answer. When we need to board Ross we drive him down to James @ Empire K9 2.5 hours away because he is the only one we trust with our Ross. Thank you James for this gift of being able to communicate with our deaf dog, you have no idea how much joy this little Miniature Bull Terrier bring to our family now.