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.

We just completed three weeks of board and train with Coastal Pines K9 Dog Training, and I am…read morebeyond impressed with the results. Maddy is a very high-energy working dog, and this program was exactly what she needed. The amount she learned in just three weeks is incredible, and the structure and consistency made such a difference for her. We also just finished our two-hour in-home training session with Grace, and it was fantastic. Grace took her time, clearly explained each behavior and command, and made sure we were comfortable and performing everything correctly before moving on. She was patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in setting both us and Maddy up for success. I can't say enough good things about Coastal Pines K9 Dog Training. If you have a high-drive dog and are looking for effective, professional training with great follow-through, I highly recommend them.

Sal and Liz did a fantastic job training my Pitbull mix. We did a 3 week boarding and he now walks…read moreon a leash without pulling, listens to common commands and no more aggression when with other dogs. I really recommend complete K9 training! Thank you Sal and Liz!

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!!

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!

My dog Max is currently in the terrible teens class and I absolutely love it! He's high energy but…read morereally learning a lot. My husband was very skeptical about this at first but has noticed and remarked about how much Max is learning and approving. I can't wait to sign him up for the reactive rovers class next.

I took my 2 year old miniature poodle here for an agility class in Feb of 2020. My dog was the only…read morefemale with 5 male dogs in her class. The instructor tried to have other dogs stay in their own space but the owners/humans brought food or could not control their own dogs, so it made keeping my dog or others dogs at bay, difficult. The course and teaching of agility was VERY repetitive and boring, my poodle was over it and wanted something new, so did other dogs. I felt like the dogs needed a good exercise and run first and then maybe this course next. The course seemed mindless and quite dull for these dogs in her class. I was hoping for a more stimulating class for my poodle. I tried to set her up for a better class to keep her active but the times that are offered are HORRIBLE at this place and the classes are not stimulating or offer enough enrichment for my smart and active poodle.

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 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.