I have been following Erika's Instagram for a few years, and I think she is the cat's pajamas! I…read morestarted joining her live streams and asking questions and I have learned a lot. I'm on the west coast, so I didn't think we could actually work together, but find her quite accessible since she does virtual sessions and is also active on her Patreon. I have a lot of experience with dog rescue, and I often adopt dogs with special needs. I have a dog that has obviously experienced some trauma around other dogs, and Erika has been incredibly helpful. She is generous with her knowledge and her time, she has lots of training tools like handouts and videos, and she is a delightful person in general. Great sense of humor, and it feels warm and fuzzy to work with her, which is so nice because often when we have problematic dogs, we don't feel good about it and we blame ourselves. Not only does she use positive reinforcement in her training for dogs, but also for people, because often it is us that needs to be trained. My dog is doing so much better since I started working with her. I highly recommend. I'm excited to work with her more in the future.

I highly recommend contacting From Dusk Till Dog, whether you have a new puppy, an older dog, a…read morerescue, etc. Erika and John are an excellent team. They work very well together, and their training styles really complement each other. Together, they bring knowledge, professionalism, and patience to each and every situation. The thing that really stood out to me is that even after/in between my training sessions, Erika continues to give me advice if I reach out to her. If I ask her a question, she will always email me back with her take on my situation, links to articles or techniques, or both! Her dedication to keeping up with the latest training techniques is apparent, and I truly trust her advice. She is honest and open when she explains things - she wants to help you and your dog, but doesn't just tell you what you want to hear, which is something I both admire and appreciate. Both Erika and John are truly dedicated to helping you and your dog. There is never a question or concern that I have that they can't answer, provide me with an example of solutions, or at least point me in the right direction. She and John have obviously done their homework and have so much experience, and that really shines through in their work. I, myself have never been a fan of aggressive training techniques and I love that Erika and John focus on positive reinforcement, and my rescue dog, Louie, loves it too. When I rescued my 3-year old Dachshund-Chihuahua mix, Erika and John were so helpful with his adjustment to his new home. They have given me excellent advice on how to help Lou eat his food (I was surprised dogs needed help with that, but Erika and John knew all about it), as well as identify stress signals and certain behaviors to look out for - things I didn't realize were so important until now. We started out with basic "sit" and "down", progressed to "stay" and "bed". They helped me train Louie to not pull on our walks, as he was never properly walked before we adopted him, so this was a challenge. They even helped me with tips for brushing his teeth!! Both Erika and John have been great at addressing my concerns, and I look forward to continuing to work with them for the foreseeable future. Thank you From Dusk Till Dog :)! I highly recommend this company!

I am from Pittsburgh and was traveling to Cherry Hill, NJ for an event and our dog could not stay…read morewith us in our hotel. I scrambled to find boarding in Pittsburgh and nothing was available. I decided to look at options in the NJ/Philadelphia area. I have never boarded my pup before and was very nervous about it, for multiple reasons. 1) I don't think it's ever easy for anyone to leave their fur baby, 2) our pitbull is leash reactive and barks at other dogs on a leash- we are actively getting him training, but it's something he is still working on. I was nervous to take him to a boarding place in fear that they wouldn't be understanding with my dog. I heavily researched boarding options in NJ/Philly and found Lakeside. I inquired on their website about the dates I needed boarding and heard back quickly that those dates were available. I gave them a call and they were SO kind and answered all of my questions and expressed an understanding about my pup and his behavior- they said something along the lines of "we are very used to barking dogs- it's not something we are worried about at all", which made me feel relieved. Our pup, Axel, doesn't bark at dogs unless they are on a leash, but I was still worried. We had to leave a deposit in order to reserve our stay, which was no problem. Dropping him off was a breeze. I just called and let them know I was here and we took him to the drop-off/pick-up area. I gave them Axel's prepacked food, his blanket, and some toys. They encouraged us to give them a call whenever we wanted to check-in on him and they let us know they would post on Facebook the next day with some photos. Keep in mind... this was my first time dropping off my pup at a boarding place. So I was nervous. I called MULTIPLE times, and they NEVER made me feel bad about calling and always took the time to go check on him and give me the most up-to-date information on how he was doing. This eased my mind so much. I love that this kennel offers the pup their own outdoor spot, in addition to their indoor space. I also love that they offer one-on-one time with staff for an additional charge. Axel is a rescue dog and he spent a lot of time in a kennel situation in the past- so I wanted to make sure he got some one-on-one lovin' and attention. I was able to schedule Axel to get 3 walks with staff over the weekend, which I am sure he loved. Picking him up was a breeze and Axel clearly had relaxed a lot since his initial arrival- he was jumping all over the staff, giving them kisses- he clearly loved them :) The prices here are SUPER reasonable. It was under $100 for two nights and multiple walks. I am so glad we went with Lakeside :) If I find myself needing boarding in NJ again, I know exactly where I will go!

We board our precious kitty cat Alfie here and he always is well taken care of and comes back home…read morehappy! Staff is friendly and patient, facility and grounds always are clean and they're open 7 days a week. Even when we move further away, we will keep going to Lakeside for our boarding needs. We'll always miss Alfie poo when he's away, but always know that he's in good loving hands during that tough period of feline absence.

Jack is a great trainer. I appreciate how he took the time to observe Farley's behaviors to help…read moreunderstand the why, which helped us with the how to fix. We did 10 sessions and each was a positive experience. Farley's confidence has grown so much and I feel more confident in my ability to communicate with him. Thanks Jack!

Christina is great! She can help even the most difficult dogs. If you have a challenging dog; or…read moreeven just are in need for some extra pointers; definitely recommend reaching out.

We definitely recommend Exclusive Dog Training! Carlos is very knowledgable, educated and skilled,…read morenot to mention, patient and kind while providing clear explanations, instructions and demonstrations. He is very committed to instilling desired behaviors while teaching us how to attain and maintain them from our little rambunctious Aussiepoo pup. Very grateful for his guidance!

Carlos is amazing! Two Austrian Shepherds, both under a year, took my home by storm a few months…read moreback. I wasn't sure what my daughter was thinking when she purchased two within months of each other, but Carlos has worked so well with her, training the puppies while working right along with my daughter so that she can continue to train them between their appointments. He has done amazing, in such a short period of time, in training them to be very well behaved house guests! He has worked with them on recall as well, and has done amazing with these two very rambunctious puppies! If they get out of the house, they immediately come back upon calling them! If you are looking for a trainer....call Exclusive Dog Training!! Thanks Carlos!!

They really care about your pets and are super professional. I would highly recommend them.read more

Out and About Pet Services was amazing. Dana and her team are extremely profession and take caring…read morefor your pet very seriously. I recently travel for a long weekend and used the service for my fur baby Abby (cat). They fed her, stay with her for 45minutes, and cleaned the box. Each visit they reached out to me via text and let me know how the visit was. I found the pricing to be very reasonable and I look forward to using their services in the future.

If you are looking for a dog trainer, your search ends here…read more I purchased a 10-week-old Australian Cattle Dog in late September and about two weeks after, we were at our wits end with the dog, and considered taking the three and a half hour drive back to the breeder. From not being able to walk around the house without having your pant legs pulled at, to sleepless nights (or nights spent on the floor with the pup), and not being able to sit on the couch without being bit, it was becoming too much to handle. Then we decided to go to Steve at A-1 Total Control Dog Training. Years ago, I lived in a development with the most well trained dog I've ever encountered. Being only about 5-6 years old, I vaguely remember my neighbors, my house, and even my friends, but I will never forget this dog. While living here, my family got a Great Pyrenees puppy that enjoyed nothing more than slipping out the door and taking off around the development. Luckily, when the trained dog's owner would see this, he would send his dog in a full sprint to circle around our puppy until we were able to get to her to bring her home. The dog was simply amazing, and was trained by Steve. Now, in just our fifth week of training, our puppy is on track to rival this dog from my childhood. Though she is still young and has a long way to go, Steve gives the tools and instruction for everybody to be able to do so, and we are confident she will get to this level of obedience. Do not waste your time or money elsewhere and take your dog of any age to Steve at A-1 Total Control Dog Training. It will be the best decision you will ever make for you and your dog.

Best dog trainer in the area!!!!! I have taken my previous dogs to other trainers and we have had…read morethe best results with Steve. He really knows what he is talking about and wants his customers and their dogs to be happy. Fast results, I never knew you could train a dog so quickly. So glad I found A1 Total Control Dog Training!!!!

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.