Laurie is an exceptional dog trainer. Not just amazing with dogs but wonderful with people. I…read morehighly recommend Laurie! You and your dog will see amazing results.

From the owner: My goal is to customise a training plan for my clients and that specifically sets them up for…read moresuccess whether it is puppy training, basic obedience, socialisation issues, or competitive obedience.

We are so grateful for Critter Care!!! Whytne, on several occasions, has taken superlative care of…read moreour dear cats, Fia and Mia, and we are ever so grateful for her care and attention!! Whytne is extremely professional, kind, reliable, knowledgeable, and a great animal lover!! She even sends us photos of our kitties and updates. We highly recommend her services!! Thank you, Whytne and staff!!!

We exceedingly recommend Whytne and Critter Care highly as a caregiver for your pets. She has been…read morea great help to us, allowing us to enjoy our dogs, even with the demands of a busy work life!

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

We are lifetime dog owners and have had multiple trainers over the years. Donna is the best! I love…read moreher non-fear, TLC approach. After 2 sessions, we already see a huge difference. We highly recommend Donna!

Laurie B. Large dog training…read moreI have 2 Irish Wolfhounds. Donna Gleason's training was so helpful for Guinness and Jameson. They are 1 year olds and were out of control in our home. Donna taught us how to feed them so they wouldn't charge in for their dinners. She also taught us how to introduce them to our visitors in our home without knocking down our friends. The 3rd pointer was how to walk them without being pulled down the block. We now have 2 enjoyable dogs!!!

Gina is the best. My boy Gunner needed help learning to walk on leash without pulling me. After one…read moresession I saw great improvement. I highly recommend. He always looks forward to seeing her.

From the owner: Basic Obedience, Leash Training, Remote Training & Specializes in Aggression & Behavior…read moreModification Training

My husband and I asked Sue to house/pet sit for our rottweiler, cat, rabbit, and hedgehog while we…read morewent away for our anniversary. Each time we boarded Patton in the past, he was segregated (due to breed/size) and always contracted ear infections. With Sue, he wasn't confined to a cage and had tons of playtime, socialization, and snuggles. I was blown away when Sue cleaned the rabbit enclosure and hedgehog cage, because that was not an ask. The rabbit also had new toys and treats which he loves! Thank you so much Sue, for caring for our pack like they were your own. Traveling is stressful but knowing the animals were in your care really helped us relax. Sit Stay Train & Play is the only answer for traveling pet parents. Thank you for all you do - I'd give you more stars if that was an option.

This service came to the Audobon Apartments, unloaded all their animals into the small fenced area…read moreand sat on their phone for the entire afternoon. The dogs were all sitting around the person barking nonstop for hours.

Beezys pack was so quick and communicative and we had a great session! She understood our dog…read moreimmediately and gave us great feedback and instructions to fix some of her behavior issues. She also set us up with some helpful guides for the future! 10/10 recommend.

Beezys Pack provided me with great resources and tips for my pup who was dealing with bad…read morereactivity. She works with many rescues and also helped with some of the pups I was fostering. Aubrey is so caring, passionate, and knowledgeable, you can tell she really cares about the work she does / helping pups, and it makes a BIG difference. So grateful to have her as a continuous resource.

Sold me a dog without proper papers. I also was no allowed to pick my puppy and never saw his…read moreparents. The puppy was already sick at 14 weeks when I got him. Severe IBD which eventually killed him shortly after he turned 5. Vet bills were astronomical, thankfully I bought insurance. But my grief and heartbreak is immeasurable.

BUYER BEWARE! We purchased 3 dogs from John Henkel within a year. (2016) All 3 dogs came with…read moreGiardia! We were NOT Allowed to pick a puppy. They were picked for us. When I asked if I could see the puppies I was told no and given an excuse why. The first dog (male) is cowhocked and would have been a better guard dog than a family one. She questioned why he was not active upon meeting him we were told he was just running around. The third dog (male) was very skittish upon meeting him. We were told he would grow out of it. He has not. He is afraid of everything! Mr. Henkel could also not tell me when he was born. He rambled off a couple different dates. The second dog (female) we purchased just passed away October 2, 2022. She turned 6 on September 15, 2022. When she was 4 she was diagnosed with genetic epilepsy. At approximately 5 yrs 8 months it was discovered her liver values were high and she lost 10 pounds at her yearly exam. We then went to an Internal doctor and we started some meds. In August 2022 we had a liver biopsy and intestinal biopsy done since nothing else was helping her. The results came back that she had IBD, PLE, Copper Storage Disease and a aggressive rare form of hepatitis. My girl only survived a month. I posted to Wilhendorf on FB the below screenshot and it was taken down and I was blocked. It's quite obvious that he does not care about the dogs he breeds or the families who are grieving for the loss of their family member who passed way to young. They only care about the money these dogs bring in just like a puppy mill. If he was an honest man he would have acknowledged my pain and thanked me for letting him know about the genetic problems. Please go elsewhere for your dog and make sure you research. There were red flags everywhere and that's on me for not researching. By the way Mr Henkel if you plan to respond with anything negative about my care for her let's get the facts straight! She had an Amazing and Knowledgeable Veterinarian. She had a Highly Knowledgeable and Respected Neurologist and Internal Doctor. We spent well over $30,000 making sure we did everything for her. For any of you who think we let her suffer all this time. She was not suffering or in pain until the day we had to say goodbye.

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.

We sent our dog Monsi to Angelo- originally because of socialization problems, yet she surprised us…read moreand came out with so many higher level qualities we didn't anticipate or know was possible. At first, we second guessed our choice to leave Monsi for 6-weeks because we missed her. Every time we checked in with Angelo, he updated us, but we missed our fur baby so much. Now, afterwards, I can't stop recommending this program to everyone I know. It's a worthwhile investment IF you plan to KEEP UP with it. All of Angelo's work can easily be undone with dog owners that do not upkeep the foundation he creates. Currently our dog listens to each command after one time saying it, she is walking off leash behind us, does not lurk around the table while we eat or cook, stays in place for 2-hours and counting, and more. Overall, she has many service dog qualities. I need to give credit where it is due because our dog was unsure of herself, very anxious, annoying at times because she didn't know what to do during quiet hours at home and needed way too much physical exercise (4+ hours daily). He taught us, and our dog Monsi, that exercise and socialization looks different than we thought. Monsi is the dog we dreamed of and didn't know how to achieve. He tapped into her potential. She does not impede our life in anyway. She adds on to the quality and is stress free now that we know how to maintain and handle her. Not only that, but my parents sent their dog at the same time as our dog. So now we have two dogs that listen to the same command. We can bring our dogs on vacation and have complete calm and fun with them present. This was the greatest gift to a life of joy with a well trained fur family member! Thank you Angelo and Art of K9. I know picking a program at such a cost is nerve recking since there is not enough information or proof online but promise me, this is the place. We put a lot of trust into prior reviews and tiktok/Instagram videos.... We got lucky finding this place. It's a hidden gem of Westchester. If anyone needs more details to convince you this program is worth it, contact me. I'll convince you- haha!