I took my kitten to get a SNAP test for FeLV and FIV today 8/22 at 4:30 pm. I knew he could very…read moreskittish as he has never been to a vet before. The first thing that greatly concerned me is where they test & vaccinate. It is on the open floor with no door enclosing your pet. This is a nightmare for skittish cat owners; there are plenty of dogs roaming and a motion censored door not far away. Had he ran, he could've hid anywhere in the store, or worse, ran into the parking lot. My kitten was indeed skittish, and in turn was handled quite aggressively. He was burrito'ed in a blanket to stop him from moving, but in that was being strangled by it around his neck. He was in EXTREME distress wherein his third eyelid came down over his eyes. His leg was being pulled in a position that appeared painful and this went on for two vials of blood. I understand it's hard to do this with a scared and wiggly kitten, but I have never seen any of my cats in distress like this, nor heard any of them scream in that way. It was forceful to the point where I feared he wasn't breathing. I was so afraid for him I started crying. I would have appreciated a pause in the test so he can calm down, or even some kind acknowledgement or soothing words to the kitty. I would have been happy to bring him back another day with gabapentin in his system. Once the exam was done, they put him in his case. The person who drew blood said to the other, "check his leg." I was legitimately afraid it could've been sprained. There was a spot of I'm not sure-- blood or feces-- on the carrier where they put him. They said nothing and zipped him up. I tried to converse with them to soothe my stress about what just happened. The person who drew the blood was extremely dismissive. I asked her if they had anything I could give him. She coldly replied "you need to go to the vet for that." (The other person working gave me a churu for him, so thank you.) Still, neither acknowledged my kitten after-- no soothing tone or pet or look in his eyes. Person I've been describing said I can go home and get the results email unless it showed up positive. While on line one of them came up to tell me the tests were negative. No check in on the kitten who was screaming in the carrier. Again, I understand it's hard to do this with a wiggly cat. Still-- not having an enclosed space, and having a tech/vet with such little compassion made this all the more a horrible experience

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!

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

We have a very excitable, energetic and often anxious 5 year old Swiss Mountain Dog who we love…read moreimmensely and had been our "baby" since she was 7 weeks old. Not surprisingly, when we brought home our infant son, she had a very tough time relinquishing being the center of attention. With people coming in and out of the house constantly to meet the baby, the dog barking non-stop and racing around - our stress level was through the roof. We called on Bob after having tried for years to control her attention-seeking behavior through other training methods that simply didn't work. With Bob's help - and in just one session - we retrained ourselves to be the rulers of our household, not the "geishas." In other words, we no longer give her attention because she demands it. And, with just two weeks of practice, we were able to have 10 people over for a football game and our dog was calm for the first time in years.

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!

Art of k9 I can not…read moresay enough good things about Angelo and Art of K9. When we found him we were in a desperate situation. Our dog was totally out of control and having recently but our baby, we didn't know what to do. Angelo took our dog within a week and a half of contacting him and helped guide us along the way until we were able to drop him off. We committed our dog to the 8 week program, unsure of what to expect but hoping for the best. We knew this was a last resort. It's now been about 6 months since we have picked our dog up from the program and I can confidently say that it was the best decision we could have made for our family. Not only is he more controlled, he is actually a joy to be around and have around our child. He listens to commands and we find ourselves very rarely needing to correct bad behavior as it doesn't really happen. We went from having a dog who would never come when called, bark uncontrollably, destroy toys and furniture, to a dog who immediately goes to place on a cot when someone knocks on the door (without being prompted) and lets out a few alert barks and stops once i say enough. We no longer have to worry about aggression with our child. He is great about listening when we get him away from her and often will walk away from her on his own when before he would growl. Additionally Angelo has checked in to see how our dog is doing, if any issues have come up, and whenever he needs a training refresh we have been able to bring him back. We will be sending all future dogs to Angelo for training

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.

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.

My new little adopted Brandi Ariel came to me with a trachea issue and a cough, this caused her to…read morebe in a harness only. She is on the mend and much better with love, care and lots of Reiki treatments :) However she still needed obedience and to learn to be a good doggie with manners and to walk on a leash properly but almost every puppy training class declined her due to not having "choke" collar and I was told it is a strict protocol to have her on it to be in class even though she is only 12 pounds. I tried a school and while it is a positive and fun school for her it was not helping with walking on a lead and her focus issues that is typical for a terrier breed. I cannot thank Greg enough for his approach and expertise! YOU are truly an amazing dog trainer! Greg came to my house for one session and literally put it all in synch for Brandi and me :) He did not even consider the harness he was able to gain her attention, control and respect within one hour and without choking her with a collar. I highly recommend Greg to anyone who needs training and help with their furry family member it was a huge success for us and I am sure it can be for you too :)

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.

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!