Henry, my two-and-a-half-year-old Field English Cocker Spaniel, required extensive grooming due to…read moresevere matting resulting from our outdoor activities. Given his thick, curly, and matted coat, his grooming was significantly overdue and necessitated the expertise of a skilled professional. Upon scheduling the appointment, I was uncertain about the groomer who would attend to Henry. Although I had encountered some of the most unfavorable reviews for other establishments, Petco in Riverdale received comparatively more positive feedback. As Henry's grooming was urgent, I reserved the earliest available slot. Our groomer was Simon, who exemplified professionalism! Simon demonstrated politeness, confidence, and professionalism right from the start. He quickly reassured me of his abilities and eased any worries about entrusting Henry to what was in store for him- an overdue grooming session. Simon created a warm and safe atmosphere, mindful of Henry's tendency toward anxiety in unfamiliar settings. Simon demonstrated exceptional attentiveness by reviewing Henry's specific requirements in advance and ensuring VIP care. Furthermore, Simon proactively contacted me prior to Henry's appointment to inquire if an earlier time could be arranged, and he explicitly conveyed that no dog should be hurried--an aspect I greatly appreciated. When I arrived, Simon checked us in and reviewed Henry's vaccination records to ensure everything was up to date. I appreciated his dedication to safety, as such carefulness regarding the safety and health of pets and staff is uncommon today. I really valued Simon's thoroughness! Simon dedicated his efforts to grooming Henry from 1 PM to 4:45 PM, carefully attending to all necessary grooming tasks for Henry, i.e., bathing, de-matting, shaving, teeth cleaning, and nail clipping. The list goes on, as Henry required the full range of grooming services! Despite Henry's challenging coat, Simon was transparent about the grooming process, kept me informed, and requested additional time to ensure a superior result. He handled Henry's anxiety with great care and showed a deep understanding of how to work with this breed's natural tendencies toward nervousness and needing reassurance. Simon empathized with Henry's emotional needs and endeavored to soothe him during grooming. He often updated me via text message--an available communication feature at Petco--and was receptive to my suggestions for handling Henry's sensitivity. These updates from Simon were invaluable and reassured me that my dog was in good hands. When I arrived early for Henry's pick-up, Simon graciously informed me that Henry needed additional grooming and invited me to watch, which I found especially thoughtful. Subsequently, he provided a comprehensive care plan tailored to Henry's specific breed and coat. Simon's extensive knowledge, kindness, and sincere concern exemplify his professionalism as a groomer, especially suitable for dogs with nervous or high-maintenance dispositions. I wholeheartedly recommend Simon to anyone seeking a compassionate and professional grooming experience at the Riverdale Petco location. I, of course, have scheduled a follow-up appointment for Henry with Simon. I am exceedingly pleased that Henry and I were fortunate to be placed under Simon's care--an instance of fortuitous discovery! I no longer need to continue searching, as I have found Henry's preferred, top-tier groomer. I highly encourage Riverdale/Bronx area residents to entrust their pets to Simon for grooming services. Both you and your pet will undoubtedly appreciate Simon's outstanding work. Thank you once again, Simon!

Customer service, booking, and policy on locations sharing records. I was denied service because I…read moredid not have hard copies of his papers though his papers were already verified and document on his petco account. Thanks for making me waste money and time on mothers days.

I drop my dogs off at daycare twice a week and they love it here! They provide dailypup dates with…read moreupdates on how your pet is doing throughout the day. They put up photos of your babies having fun and a little report card at the end on how they did and who they played with the most. Pricing is reasonable and staff is very friendly. The online portal is user friendly and easy to see your account. I appreciate being able to drop my girls off at daycare because I know they are in great hands while mom is off working! If your looking for a local dog walker or daycare this is the place to go

I said that to you, after you went there the second time. After I specifically requested that Mary…read moredoesn't go again. After the fact that you knew I'd be watching. It's extremely obnoxious to try and rectify this after I sent proof (pics) that Mary texted on her cell phone for half of the visit when she was supposed to provide "play time". I never said anything about you, that your visit was bad. But it was AFTER I complained and AFTER Chad asked me to submit pictures to prove what I say was true. He never apologized to me! He praised Mary during the whole email! Here, since we are attaching emails, let me know when you see the word "sorry" in Chad's email. And all that BS that he was the one texting her?! Please.. how abt a quick phone call if he wanted to tell her something important? If she was typing abt the visit, that's to be done AFTER the visit. Not DURING. When I'm paying for "play time"!!! P.S Chad, 1st, I never said Mary sat in a chair the Entire Visit. Please, I implore you to actually read my first review, don't put words in my mouth. 2nd, if I'm sending you 2 pics taken 6min apart where the pet sitter is sitting on a chair texting, that's pretty self explanatory. The visit it 20min from entering to exiting the door, so... I mean.. really?! Look how defensive you both are. That's guilt right there, and you continue to make it look like I'm the "bad guy" .. keep doing what you're doing. Obviously you know how.

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

My fiancé and I had reached our frustration limit with our 6 month old Schipperke puppy. He was…read moregreat with other dogs and majority of the time was "okay" with us. But, at least once every day or two, he'd become extremely aggressive with us due to resource guarding (usually a slipper or sock) or us trying to get his collar on or off. This behavior was not limited to warnings as we got bitten many times in the hands and arms. We tried training at our local pet store but it just wasn't addressing the issues. We finally hit a point where we felt lost. We started to fear for the future, wondering how we'd ever feel safe having children around an unpredictable dog. On the other hand, he was already a member of the family so giving him up just felt impossible for us. We reached out to a nearby trainer who ended up referring Bob to us, especially because he excelled in dog aggression issues. Bob was extremely thorough even before the sessions started. He collected as much information about our particular situation as he could so he could fully understand and create a training plan that would fit our needs. The major focus was not just Bob training our dog, it was Bob teaching US how to be better trainers and owners. The results were simply incredible. We began noticing major differences in the way our puppy would act around us just after a session or two because we were stepping into the leadership role, a role that before was held by our dog. Once all the sessions were through, we really took time to remember the dog he was before and what he has become. And the result of that is simply mindblowing, he really is a different dog. Plus, it's not just us who are happier. Our puppy is so much calmer and trusting than he has ever been while retaining his fun loving and playful side. Thanks Bob! We truly cannot thank you enough!

My wife and I had acquired a new German Shepherd puppy and needed to get her into some training…read more We searched online but there were simply too many choices and too much information to try and make a decision. Fortunately, my wife who works in the Health care field met some women and their therapy dogs who were the most pleasant, well behaved and caring dogs she's ever met. She of course asked where the dogs received their training and they told us about Three Dogs Training. So we immediately enrolled and were not disappointed at all as the class was enjoyable and stimulating both for us and our puppy. Our instructor, Lisa Edwards showed us how easy and fun it is to train your dog and it has allowed us to teach our dog proper manners. If you have a dog that needs training, a puppy that needs some basic socialization or want some help in choosing a dog that mets your lifestyle then check them out.

There aren't enough stars there to adequately rate Lisa Edwards! I have been a client for 8 years…read more She has worked with me and my dogs in the private setting also and, together, we have successfully trained 2 service dogs and 2 therapy dogs. I have had very anxious dogs and a resource guarder, and Lisa has shown me how to manage these issues without using aversive training, only positive reinforcement ... and a sense of humor. I hate to think where my dogs would be if it weren't for her. She speaks dog with love and understanding and deals with their humans patiently (I imagine that it the hardest part of her job.) and without making us feel foolish. Will we ever stop attending Three Dogs Training classes? Only if Lisa retires!

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!

Sabino was absolutely amazing at helping me prepare my Corgi for the City life. She used to be…read morescared of loud, sudden noises, was not confident on walks, and would react to any sort of movement around her. She now walks through the city with confidence! The most important thing for me was helping her learn to feel less afraid of elevators, which Sabino helped with significantly! I cannot thank Sabino and the Behavior Plus team enough.

We would never have made it through the first few months with Coco without Behavior Plus. We…read moredefinitely adopted a spitfire. She's goofy, playful, but also dominant and pushy. Jack and Frank have helped us understand how to be a leader for our dog. We've learned how it's often our actions that need to change to get the desired behavior from our dog While we still have a ways to go with Coco, we have nothing but positive to say for Frank and his team. We look forward to continuing to learn how set the boundaries and tone needed for Coco to be successful

We left our dog at this daycare while away on a trip and came back to him in terrible shape. His…read morepaw was so irritated that he didn't want to walk on it, his eyes were full of gunk and he could barely keep them open, and he had a runny nose. While I don't think my dog was mistreated, Carol Ann failed to communicate that anything was wrong which is a huge problem. When my husband asked her if she noticed anything while there she proceeded to say "well he did have a slight cough at one point, but I called and told you". This was a complete lie, she never called him once while we were away. Since then we've had to take him to the vet twice, my dog has not been the same at all, lacks energy, is throwing up and not once has she even been sympathetic or apologetic. Instead she was defensive, rude, talked over him when he was trying to explain everything that was going on, and sounded like she was whining more than anything. We later realized that while she asked if my dog was vaccinated, she never asked for the proof and so I think she doesn't check for proper documentation- allowing anyone to leave their dog at her daycare. Lesson learned, never again.

My Yorkshire Terrier Boys were absolutely spoiled in the care of Cuddles N' Kisses Pet Care! I…read moreneeded a last minute, full-service grooming for them. Carol, (owner) responded to my request and booked the appointment for me. Carol is kind, welcoming and caring for pets is her passion. There is an immediate sense of a pleasing and welcoming atmosphere. Hennessy, thank you for giving Hudson & Finn the exceptional service! I am so happy and grateful. Most importantly, the pups are happy and look amazing! Hennessy is also pleasant, professional and understood our grooming request. Thank you Cuddles N' Kisses Pet Care!

Super big guy, super nice, super badass. He has helped my confidence with my 3yr old newfy male who…read moregets aggressive & protective of me around new dogs. I have worked with other trainers and Alex has been the most straightforward and helpful. He is a dog behaviorist who will find every way for you to succeed with your dog. Prices are reasonable for his skill level.

From the owner: I'm a Certified Dog Trainer that goes to people's homes and trains the owner to train their dog…read moreand/or puppy with issues like obedience, behavioral, puppy training and eliminating fears/phobias. I have more client reviews on my website and/or Google.

They aren't that good. They don't return your text messages or calls. I've had 3 sessions. The…read more"bah" method does work, but trying to get more sessions in on a dog that needs more training is difficult when you can't contact the trainer assigned to you and their customer service doesn't return your call.

What a great experience, I just adopted a dog about 6 months ago, and was having some behavioral…read moreissues with him. After two lessons with Greg K, he is a totally different dog. Their method of training really works, and I would 100 percent recommend them to everyone! I can't wait to get some more sessions under out belts.

I will start by saying that from the first moment I met Luis I felt like I knew him my whole life…read more I am an older person and this meant the world to me. I needed to feel this trust before i could trust him with my dog. Jack Sparrow has anxiety issues and Luis has helped us to work patiently with this issue. With the help of Luis Jack Sparrow has come a long way. I believe i am the one who still needs more training. I highly recommend Harmony Dog Training and Luis if you need training.

When we rescued our puppy back in January I knew she had potential to be a great dog but also a…read morevery bad pup! I researched and came across Nancy's name and I am so glad that I did. Nancy gave us the foundation to create a harmonious training between us and our dog. I couldn't be happier with what Nancy has taught us and our puppy she was truly a great person to have! Our puppy is a little over a year now and listens extremely well. I am so thankful for Nancy and will certainly be using her when we get another dog!