I stopped in with my new brother, Finn, to see what this spa experience was all about. Wow, the…read morehuman who groomed me was good! I look amazing! 2 paws up.

Champ's Dog House took wonderful care of my 14 year old yorkie mix- they were very clean and…read moreprofessional and my dog seemed very calm after his grooming- he also looks great too! I highly recommend bringing your pup to Champ's. My groomer was Glenda (she was fantastic) however I think all the groomers there do a great job!

Wonderful dogs. Well trained with tons of love. Owner has a deep understanding of breeding and…read moretraining dogs.

We love sending our dog Lulu The WonderMutt to "Camp Casey" as we call it. Casey, the owner, really…read moreloves dogs and it shows in how she runs the kennel and how she hires employees. We greatly appreciate that she lives on site, so if, God forbid, something were to happen in the middle of the night, she's right there. Our dog usually gets a bath and nail clip and we've been happy with those services.

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.

We have been taking our dogs there ever since they opened. They get excellent care and cone home…read morehappy from their time at "camp." I have tried others in the area when our dates weren't available and it's never gone well. Friends whose dogs have boarded there based on our experience and were also pleased. Five stars!!

Chesterfield Kennels was the perfect place for my Pekingese! Rene took the time to understand…read moreAlfie's anxieties and needs, and she helped him feel secure and happy during the weeks I was traveling. The individual care and attention that she and Cassidy give the dogs reassures me Alfie will always have a great experience with them. Such a relief to find this place after a lot of searching!

John is the most compassionate, caring and knowledgeable dog person I've ever met. Your precious…read morepooch will be treated like family here. Warmly reccomended!

From the owner: At Mighty Mutts Bed and Biscuit we offer professional dog boarding service for your beloved pets…read more We are animal lovers ourselves and understand the needs of them. Our facilities are clean and spacious. The owners reside on premises and are there at your pet's service 24/7. Your pet will never be left at night unattended because there is always supervision. Our professional groomers can spoil your dog with a day of grooming. So why not let our groomers give your pet a bath and fresh clean hand scissored cut, schedule an appointment today!

Hands down the best place I've ever boarded my akita. PERIOD!read more

I have boarded numerous times and each time we have had our dogs very well cared for . Would…read morerecommend them to anyone wishing to board a loved pet .

I did not end up using them because I live outside of their service area. But they were very…read moreresponsive to my inquiry! He was also very kind and helpful.

From the owner: Family-based business providing loving pet care services including dog boarding, dog walking,…read moredrop-in visits, light grooming and doggy daycare.

We have two dogs that have been going there for years. The staff is always on time. They do a great…read morejob on our dogs. One is a little touchy, but they seem to work with him. I would definitely recommend them.

We brought our two Akitas in to get a bath and a blowout! The groomers were so accommodating and…read morefriendly! Our pups looked amazing and smelled so good (the plum shampoo is amazing)! Thanks so much for the wonderful experience! We will definitely be back!!!

I took my dog Remi, a large mix breed, to Courtney for a full grooming session. Courtney was…read moreincredibly patient and kind making Remi feel comfortable right away. Courtney did an amazing job with his haircut, and he came out looking fantastic! I appreciated the clean, welcoming environment and all the staff at Cranberry Creek. I highly recommend Courtney for anyone looking for an all around great grooming experience!!

Harper had a fabulous time! I was pleased because I know he was in good hands. Thank you so much!read more

I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.