I hold Victor of Ace Training in high regard and recommend his training services to all dog owners,…read morewhether you have a behavioral issue or just want to teach your pup loose leash walking and good manners. I have engaged many dog trainers in Westchester County and his one-on-one lessons are tops. Stella is my second German Shepherd and while I have the basics under my belt, these dogs are challenging and need good guidance. He employs the positive reinforcement techniques I appreciate, but he's also a firm hand. Never mind that he's an absolute pleasure as a human being and a positive force. Our hour long sessions fly by--and they work!

From the owner: Here at Ace Dog Training the main goal is for you and your Dog to have a clear line of…read morecommunication. It is essential for your dog to know what is expected and how to perform the task. The other main goal is to have a well behave dog who is neutral to its environment. I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give your dog is off leash freedom. With off leash freedom comes a great deal of training and reliability for both the human and the dog. I can help train the human and the dog on how to each have an even greater bond with one another that will allow the training to be limitless.

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!

I cannot recommend Tim Miller enough for dog training. Over the past three years we've tried a…read morehandful of trainers with different styles for our VERY energetic and excitable pup, Albie, and Tim's methods have made a huge difference. Over the course of four sessions Tim taught us how to best work with him on jumping, greeting company, stopping demand barking, walks, and more. We thought Albie was untrainable, but Tim is incredibly patient and uses positive reinforcement, and both our family and Albie are happier for it. He's also very flexible and works with us to accommodate busy schedules, which is much appreciated.

Tim miller is patient soft spoken and very effective It's been a pleasure to work with with him.read more

Updating my review after reading Mikes response;…read more Didn't send my dogs for 200 sessions. Have in the years since taken the problem dog to several other locations and not once had the same problems. Wanted to add that he called to let me know they were muzzling rory while I was out of the country because my mother was on her deathbed. When I explained this he said "not my problem". The vets in the same building are incredible. This doggy day care is not. Go to paws and play up the street or literally anywhere else.

My dog loves coming here to play! Lovely staff! Very reasonable rates. Offers grooming services…read moreas well.

Our five year old Japanese Chin recently became aggressive. Someone we trusted recommended we take…read morehim to Leila at Paragon Tails. We are so happy we did. As much as she helped train him she also helped train us. We were attributing human behaviors to our dog, and we were misunderstanding the signals he was sending us. She gave us simple tasks to practice, sent us video instruction that she had made herself, and walked us through training step by step in our home. It is clear she really cares about her human and animal clients. We saw a quick change in our dog. He is happier and we are happier. We are so glad we met Leila.

My dog has been going to the daycare here since he was a pup. He's really well taken care of, very…read moresocial and thriving!

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.

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!

I've been taking my 2 dogs to petsmart for years in Florida. I came to Yonkers and it's totally…read moredifferent. The rudest people I've ever had to deal with. If we didn't have this heat wave coming, I would have gone somewhere else. After the service and nasty attitude I got yesterday, I will never go to petsmart again. Destiny was the worst groomer I've ever dealt with. Never again. Groomers need to be re-trained on customer service and haircuts. Horrible!!!!

I was a regular customer going almost every week. This week I went to Petco. Petsmart customer…read moreservice is rude. I'm over it. They leave you standing on line and you are just trying to pay for a few things. When you are spending your money you don't have to tolerate people's poor service. Petco on Central Ave is great and Chewy is very convenient.

We love this place! We got a puppy and have been bringing…read morehim to puppy class ever since he was 3 months old. The progress he makes each class is astounding. Today was his 5th session and he went through a 3 part obstacle course! Mind you he is a 3 pound toy yorkie so it was so great to see. Kristen is amazing, very patient, gentle and knowledgeable. Highly highly recommend this place whether you have a puppy, dog that needs training or want a healthy well behaved dog in general.

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 could not be happier with having Rachel care for our pup, Duncan. She has helped us tremendously…read morein adjusting our dog to our work schedule. She is kind, caring and attentive. We love getting her updates and pictures when she comes to see Duncan. I would HIGHLY recommend Rachel to care for or walk your pet.

Rachel is a terrific dog-sitter and all-around caretaker of dogs - responsible, thoughtful and…read morekind. She regularly looks after our two dogs (a 40-pound mini bernadoodle and a 12-pound cavapoo) whenever we are on vacation or when nobody is home for an extended part of the day. She takes wonderful care of them - meals, walks and play (she has a big yard). Our dogs are always excited to go to Rachel's - they love being with her and her family. And we love the regular photo updates she sends us!