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!

We enrolled Snoopy for the 6 week puppy training classes after being referred by my coworker to…read morespecifically see the dog trainer Linda. She is smart and patient, and clearly loves all dogs. I was able to teach Snoopy even more tricks after his graduation, and I have to give some credit to Linda's tips. The class is easy to sign up for, and it was also a great way for my dog to socialize. He was always so excited for it!

Each time I head to PetSmart I always have a good experience. Aisles are organized well. They have…read moregreat promotions and snacks for the dogs and service is quick and painless.

My german short haired pointer is the second dog I have boarded at Squankum. I'm now a 9 year…read morecustomer. The people are great and caring. It's a kennel not a pooshy $100 a nite dog hotel but it's clean, well maintained, warm in winter (my pointer is short haired and not fond of the cold) and the people are caring. It doesnt smell like a kennel either, its kept clean. I always bring her blanket there and they place it in her bed. I highly recommend bringing your buddy there :)

We have been clients with this business for over ten years. Our first dog , Milo had several…read morevacations there and was always very well cared for . Now with our new dog, Oslo, we have continued to use them and still feel this is the best option for us. They keep the dogs in their own space and they have access to the outside when they want or need it . They offer additional services like extra play time or baths before going home . I would recommend this boarding facility 100%

They match prices, they deliver and load your car for pickup! Other establishments, you have to ask…read moreto have your feed loaded. I've been a customer for over 30 years.

I always have a great experience with the staff here. Last time I went I was able to snap a free…read morepicture of my dog with the backdrop set up. They often attend local events and give coupons. I'd reccomend shopping here for treats, and toys.

Great communication and quick response to questions. Local to the Toms River/Brick area in Ocean…read moreCounty.

I've been bringing my Rottweiler puppy to Tommy for about…read morenine months now. I've had very good experience with dog training and boarding.

Adam was wonderful! Having a 3month old Cavapoo was new for me.I needed a trainer who could help me…read moreas well as my puppy! Needless to say Adam is very versed in what was needed for the both of us! I would highly recommend him for training !

It was a complete disappointment that came with a heavy price tag. Mike, the owner, supposedly an…read moreexperienced dog trainer, during our first meeting, deliberately "forgot" to mention that the training of a 5-year old dog should be or might be different than training a puppy. The results spoke for themselves. However, he was quick to demand the full payment, which exceeded $2,000, without any recourse. In a nutshell, we were made to prepay a stranger we met only 20 minutes earlier, who was giving us a typical sale "shpiel" of his company being the best around. What a lie! Apparently, the love for our dog made us forego requisite due diligence and caution in choosing a dog trainer. There was no methodology as to how to train our dog most basic functions. For example, while the first trainer, Dana, kept feeding our dog treats every 2 minutes to make him compliant, the second trainer, Shan.... (forgot her full name) abandoned the "feeding" practice, but suggested to cross the street if the dog was pulling in a different direction during the walk. Contrary "techniques" between the 2 trainers were obvious. After 6 sessions and countless walks and "in-home practices" with and without trainers, our dog did not learn much (in fact, he regressed) and we gave up on Michael's Dog Training because we saw no progress. We realized we were wronged. Bottom line, we strongly do not recommend this business.

Drew Has been taking care of our 3 dogs for…read more Quite sometime. He is professional, Loving towards our dogs and extremely reliable. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a dog caretaker. Thanks Again Drew for being the best in your profession.

Drew, the owner of Born 2 Wag began walking my dog approximately three years ago. My dog is slow…read moreto warm up to people and is scared of all other dogs (i.e., fear aggression). Drew met with my dog several times before actually walking her. Within several months I noticed a difference. She was calm and not as scared at the site of another dog. A neighbor had come to me to let me know how knowledgeable and compassionate Drew seemed when he was walking my dog. The same thing was said about one of his employees, Taylor, who also walks my dog. They are professional, trustworthy, compassionate and it is obvious that they love what they do! We are so lucky to have you in our lives! Thanks for all that you do! :-)

Bam-Bam was well behaved as a result of training. Training skills that I acquired when I joined a…read moreclass at Ultimate Dog which Jean led. Jean helped me train my late 150 lb Bull Mastiff. I still receive compliments from friends and family that remember him. With that said, that was years ago. I took Bam-Bam to Ultimate Dog at 4 months? Maybe slightly older. It was the best decision I made. Jean's style, at the time, was perfect for me and my family. She was clear, direct, and could identify the subtle mistake(s) in my instruction. That was key - to know what you are doing wrong while training your dog so you can correct it. My recommendation is to ask questions and have the mindset that you are seeking to learn how YOU will train your dog and you must put in the time. I recall a dog owner from our class that didn't do the exercises and blamed her Rottie for being disobedient. I don't write a ton of reviews but just had a conversation with a friend and Bam-Bam came up in conversation. Thanks Jean, you made me look good whenever anyone met Bam-Bam.

Jean is a fantastic dog trainer! She trains both on leash and remote collar…read more We opted for the on leash training with our 18 month old German Shepherd as he's really eager to learn and please. We found after 4 private sessions with Jean we were the ones who needed the training as well as the dog! Though he's not perfect (yet) he's well on his way! We plan on taking him to her distraction classes as other dogs seem to be his biggest issue. We've done training with other trainers in Monmouth County and Jeans methods hands down have been the best for us and our dog!