I have been working with Jess for just a month or so and my puppy is a changed guy. Luca (my…read morelabdoodle) was walking like a gentleman on his leash immediately after our training session. He is not jumping on people as much, he is eating on schedule, he is learning not to bark unnecessarily. Jess spends lots of time explaining how a dog's mind and how it works. I appreciate this because it helps with training and understanding the how's and why's of a dog's behavior. We still have work to do but the immediate difference says it all. So happy to have found her. PS. Luca is 8 months old and I get compliments on his behavior all the time.

Amanda Striker is one of the BEST trainers out there!! She is there for us every step of the way…read more If I need her help she comes and if she cant, she talks me though it over the phone. We definitely have our hands full with our Old English Bulldog puppy and she is really turning out to be a great dog. I saw a difference in her after her first day of training. You can tell Amanda loves what she does and truly is amazing!!!! Cathy & Jason C

Really loved this responsive team that also sends you cute pix of your dog on the regular…read more Excellent customer service. Cara even helped us explore other options when we decided to stop using them. We stopped because they insist on using prong collars, which we are philosophically opposed to. Too bad.

If I could give 10 stars I would. This is a very reliable company that we used for our two dogs for…read more2 years till we had to move out of the cherry hill area. We used two different companies in cherry hill before this company and two companies in Philly before that abd without a doubt happy tails of south jersey by Cara Ruth was the best. Cara ruth manages the company, all dog walker assignments matching it to the personality of your dogs. One of our dogs was a bit more challenging to get to walk than the other. Her team members were kind, patient and thoughtful with both dogs- we worked with Lauren, Kara, Justine, and Julie. They were all great. Pricing is reasonable as well! The online app they have is a great way to schedule, communicate (in private w Cara or in public with the team). We used them for private dog walks for both our dogs 2-3 times a day but they also do group walks which could be great for social and physically active dogs. We wish we could take this company with us to where we are moving!

After seeing the amazing success that Steve was able to work on my parent's dog in a few short…read moreweeks I invited him over to my house for a free assessment of my 5 year old beagle mix (who has had growing issues with aggression). During the initial meeting Steve met my dog, took the time to discuss my concerns with her aggression, and explained his training practices. We decided to go with his unlimited onsite training. Since hiring Steve, we've worked with him at our house once a week. Steve has worked great with us & our dog and has been super flexible with scheduling around us. We've been able to combat some of my dog's aggression and I believe that with more of Steve's training we'll have the perfect dog in no time. I highly recommend Steve, and will update my review with our training progress.

Our 2 dogs were getting into serious fights at home constantly. We didn't know what to do, they…read morewere hurting themselves, we were nervous having them around other dogs and people and even being home alone with them. We had called our vet and they had recommended Steve. So we called him and we could not have made a better decision! He took the time to answer all of our questions and explained everything to us in a way we could understand. The in house training was extremely helpful as our schedules are always changing. Our dogs went from lunatics to these amazing dogs that listen to us! The fighting has stopped and even our friends are amazed at how calm they are when they come over! We continue the training even though Steve's part is done but has told us if something happens or if we have questions to give him a call. We have no idea what would've happened without him stepping in. I would recommend Steve to anyone who is looking to train or is having any type of behavioral issues with their dogs!

I stopped in with my new brother, Finn, to see what this spa experience was all about. Wow, the…read morehuman who groomed me was good! I look amazing! 2 paws up.

Champ's Dog House took wonderful care of my 14 year old yorkie mix- they were very clean and…read moreprofessional and my dog seemed very calm after his grooming- he also looks great too! I highly recommend bringing your pup to Champ's. My groomer was Glenda (she was fantastic) however I think all the groomers there do a great job!

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

I have two Golden Retrievers and have worked with K9 Basics for both of them-- one who completed…read morethe day training program about 2.5 years ago, and another who is currently in his second week of day training. My first dog, Honey was honestly a terror at the beginning. She was my first dog ever and I had zero experience dealing with the behavioral issues we were facing. What I learned quickly was that those "issues" were really a lack of structure - and K9 gave us exactly that. From the very beginning, they were extremely transparent about the training process. They explained that while the day training program gives your dog a solid foundation, they also offer open group classes throughout the week so owners can continue working with their dogs, and that consistency at home is KEYYY!! When Honey finished the program, she wasn't a perfect angel overnight, and I think that's what people expect, but Honey knew her commands. Just as important, I had to learn what she had learned and how to apply it consistently in everyday life- because training does not stop when you go home. Honey and I attended as many open group classes as our schedule allowed, and those classes helped us build trust and confidence together. When I put on Honey's collar first thing in the morning, she's excited. She is ready for the day. I have worked with my dog so much that I hardly even need to press a button, she just listens and knows her stuff. K9 Gives you all the tools to succeed; it's up to you to use them and be consistent. My second Golden, A male is currently going through the day training program. With him, we were dealing with some people- socialization issues and nervousness in new environments. By just his second week, he has already warmed up to the facility and the trainers, which shows how much effort and individualized care they put into each dog. I'm really looking forward to continuing to show up with him, attending group trainings, and helping unlock that confidence so he can become the social Golden boy I know he is. My newest learning curve is figuring out how to work with both of my dogs together, and I know K9 will be right there with me every stop of the way as I learn. I truly trust K9 with my dogs and will continue to trust them with any future dogs. If you're not willing to put in the time and effort to continue training at home, this program may not be for you. But if you are, you'll find that K9 Basics is an excellent investment. They give you everything you need to be successful.

The true measure of a good business is not only the level of service they offer when things go…read morewell, but how they handle things in unfortunate situations. And for that reason, K9 Basics, Clif Wyck Farms Kennels and the owners Lisa & Brian, get the lowest possible rating. I signed up my 3 year old Pitbull, Iris, for their Board and Train program. The cost is $3,500. Iris was assessed and a 3 week training was recommended. I dropped her off on 2/14 and was tentatively scheduled to pick her up on 3/7. On the morning of 2/27 after being there for 14 days Iris got violently ill . She had diarrhea and began excessively vomiting. Lisa determined that Iris's condition couldn't wait for my emergency contact to get there and decided to take her to the vet. X-rays were taken and showed a foreign material in her stomach. I was told if this was still in her stomach by the morning that emergency surgery would need to be done. She was admitted overnight and given medication and IV fluid. The next morning the X-rays were taken again and the foreign material had moved from her stomach to her colon. The foreign material was no longer a threat and Iris was able to be released. As soon as I got her home from the vet she had a bowel movement which appeared to consist of either mulch, saw dust or some sort of grains or seeds. This same description was in her vet report as being in her vomit. I sent a picture of this to Lisa who I had been in constant communication with throughout. She called me and told me there was a 100% chance that Iris did not ingest this material while in her care and insisted that it happened prior to coming to training. Keep in mind this is day 14 of her being there. Now I understand this is a possibility but to say 100% is in my opinion ridiculous. My vet bill was $2,400 and I was also charged $350 to transport Iris from the kennel to the vet. Although I consider that transport charge excessive (profit from my misfortune), these charges were all clearly listed in the contract I signed. However I no longer felt comfortable bringing Iris back for the remainder of training. I respectfully asked for a refund for the last week that she would no longer be attending. Lisa responded by explaining they have only issued a refund once in the 14 years they have been in business and that was because a dog had to get their leg amputated due to their negligence. I asked her to please discuss with her partners and reconsider. Later that day I received a call from one of her employees telling me that Lisa and her husband would not be issuing me any refunds and my only option was to complete the remainder of training. I called Lisa immediately but she stopped accepting my phone calls. As for the training itself: I will preface this by saying, Iris only completed 2 of the 3 weeks they recommended, but it did absolutely nothing. She left with all the issues she arrived with except now when I go to put the shock collar/ e-collar (semantics) on her she runs into her cage and trembles. If you are the type of person who can administer pain to your dog while they look to you in fear for not understanding basic commands this training is for you. Even then, proceed with caution and know that if something goes wrong they will take no accountability. I too own a small business and it pains me to leave my first negative review but I am left with no other options besides social forums, credit disputes or legal action.

I have tried three different trainers before Laura and she is hands down the best. She is all…read morepositive reinforcement (do this! Using force and all of the "dominance" nonsense is cruel, unnecessary, and has been debunked! So many South Jersey places are still doing sketchy dominance shock collar nonsense!)z However, previous positive reinforcement people were all about saying commands and using treats. It didn't feel sustainable. Laura has great methods for long term behavior modification that doesnt solely rely on treats. It's amazing. She is comprehensive and her follow up emails are always small novels filled with healthy tips. Get on her schedule- you will not regret it.

From the owner: We want our canine companions to be included in every element of our lives -- eating, sleeping,…read moreliving at our sides. To do that, they must be polite canine citizens, and WoofGang can make that dream a reality for your multi-species family. Having worked for over a decade in animal sheltering, where behavior solutions need to be fast and effective, WoofGang's owner/behavior specialist Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, CC, FFCP, CBC, has developed tried and true solutions to training and behavior challenges, and she brings those same expert solutions to owned dogs just like yours. She specializes in shelter/rescue dogs and their challenges. Laura practices positive, fear-free, scientifically proven training methods.

Kamden is truly a great trainer and patient with both me and my dog. We did some sessions for me…read moreand Daisy and then we did the Board and Train. I highly recommend both! The Board and Train was so great and we could see all the benefits immediately with Daisy! Daisy (and I) both looked forward to her 1:1 sessions with Kamden. Call Kamden for your training needs!!! He's the best!

I am truly grateful for the lessons Kooper and I learned from Kamden. Kooper and I started with…read morepositive reinforcement based training but it was not working 100% of the time. After seeing first hand how Kamden trains his own dog, I knew working with Kamden was going to lead to a better bond between Koop and I. Kamden uses a balanced training technique which means you reward the good behaviors but also acknowledge and correct the incorrect behavior. Kamden creates a training experience unique to the learner (owner usually) but also picks up quickly on how your dog learns best. If you are not familiar with balanced training, Kamden will educate you on the tools used but will also take the time to ensure you are comfortable using the tools. If you have a pup that might just need a little bit for structure when it comes to training, you have found the right trainer in Kamden!

My Bichon Frise, Chippy, doesn't let me brush or bathe him. I affectionately call him hell boy…read more I'm so glad I found Karen's Diva Dog. I called as soon as groomers were allowed to open during Covid last summer, I had never been there before. She took me right away. They do a fantastic job, Chippy looks great and comes home happy. I would highly recommend Karen's Diva Dog, I've sent people to her and they are happy too.v

I have bringing my miniature dachshund Lily to Karen's since she was 11 months old (she is now 6)…read more Everytime they have done a wonderful job and the only complaint I get from them is that she is very wiggily but I have never heard them say she's been difficult. Last time Lily went she had matted hair under her one leg and before I handed her over, I informed them that it's matted. I figured they would just use scissors to get it out since mats tend to get jammed in the razors. When I received Lily and we got home, I noticed she was bleeding. She had a cut under her left upper arm pit. We were never informed that she got hurt. I was so incredibly shocked. I called them immediately, left a voicemail about what I found. With this I was followed by a voice mail about how difficult she is grooming and how we should really invest in medicine for her before she gets groomed. They also said that I should have been informed about the wound, but I guess they "forgot". Now as of September 24th, we are up to almost $3,100 in medical bills from this cut. The wound is not closing and she has to have been getting laser treatments for twice a week to try and close it up. The vet informed us that there was wound glue where the cut was which means they knew about the cut, put wound glue on (which I wouldn't consent to) and forget to tell me about this. She has been in a cone for almost 5 weeks and is miserable. She has been on antibiotics, pain medication, gabapentin, wound cleaner and wound ointment. I have to say, this was one of the biggest disappointments in a very long time.