Please save yourself the trouble and stay away from this place…read more I wanted to give this place a 5-star review however after paying for more than $1750 and a few months of onboarded training, as well as a few months of in-home follow-up visits, my dog was still not trained. I tried to schedule additional home visits with the trainer but first, he had excuses to not come over and after a few more times he stopped replying to my messages.

PLEASE STAY AWAY. From their CEO and Director, Emily Adams all the way down to the helpers, they…read moreare extremely unprofessional. My interaction was with Emily Adams herself. I scheduled an evaluation on Monday, December 6th, 2021 for Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at 4:00 pm. I did this through their website on their automated calendar system. The slot for 4:00 pm was available. I received two automated emails that my appointment was confirmed. My husband and I took off of work. On December 8th, 2021 we arrived with our doggy. The worker came out and explained that our session was canceled by Emily because she had a dinner party to go to. The worker explained only Emily could do the evaluation, and we would have to come back another day. She stated Emily would reach out to me on how to move forward. On December 9th, 2021 Emily did reach out to us and this is when I began to become suspicious. Instead of Emily looking to reschedule with us, she sent us a thank you email for attending the evaluation. All of you can obviously guess the scam here. She wants to secure her $100 by claiming she delivered a service she never did. This email was not automated and from Emily as we would begin a long thread of arguments. The end game for us was to return our $100 since she was borderline committing a theft by deception. Emily claimed she was at an organizational dinner-party that happens once a year. Emily believed since she had called once that morning to cancel that was satisfactory and the fact I missed the call was my problem. It was less than 8 hours notice. Emily also claimed since I was complaining about not receiving the service she didn't want to work with my kind. It's pretty obvious Emily intended on stealing our $100. If she is the CEO and founder, she knew her holiday dinner-party was already scheduled and that she wouldn't be available for our appointment. She made no attempts to genuinely reach me after two days of the service being scheduled. And after just one email she stated she wouldn't evaluate my dog. Also, she explained when I stated I would seek a chargeback, that she has plenty of experiences with these situations and that it would be very hard to get my money back and "good luck." Continuing with the deceiving trend, her website states she is BBB certified but if you check this website she clearly is not. Emily is a liar all in all and doggy owners: BEWARE!!!!! Do not bring your dog there. Now that I'm doing more research it's a horror. Many reviews claim their dogs were traumatized or became sick while being in her custody. I know the claim there is three sides to a story. I have attached screenshots of the conversation so you all can be the judge.

Joana helped train my sighthound whippet too achieve becoming a therapy dog. The one thing I will…read morealways remember! was Joana's words "no one fails" after repeating the therapy test we passed. Thank you too a trainer who is experienced, intelligent, and passionate for both her work and the pets Our passing of the test opened a new realm of positive experiences. Thank You Joana !!

I'm so glad I trusted Yelp and other online reviews. Joana did an EXCELLENT job training me, which…read morein turn has helped me train my puppy, Lana. Her in-home puppy kindergarten session proved to be one of the best investments I've made in a long time. Prior to Joana coming, Lana was mouthing a lot. Those puppy teeth can hurt, so I had to nip this in the bud. She also would try relentlessly (but still fail due to her small size) to get a bite of my dinner, jump on the couch, etc. It feels like my girl did a complete 180 over night. In addition to helping me understand commands, Joana made other great recommendations. For example, I couldn't be more thrilled with the food she suggested. Lana not only LOVES her food, but she is and will continue to be much healthier as a result. If it weren't for Joana, Lana wouldn't be the girl she is today. I'm pretty sure that, if placed in a puppy of the year competition, Lana would win. I am forever grateful.

Besides the actual move, finding a new dog walker for your pup is probably one of the most…read morestressful tasks. After a not so great experience with the first company I chose, I went back to do some more research and found Andrea. It's been fantastic so far and I couldn't be more relieved that Bowser is in such great care. Andrea and John are quick with responding, are super accommodating with Bowser, and I love getting daily photos/updates with the GPS showing where they've walked. We currently do the VIP monthly package ($350) for 30 minutes a day, but their walks have been much longer, usually an hour or so! Bowser definitely seems to be loving the walks with his buddies.

This is one of the things that happen when you drop off your best friend to get groomed at V.I.P…read more CANINE in West New York . He gets bit by another dog. The owner claims he got cut up in the crate. Logan was rushed to the vet where the vet stated it clearly was a dog bite & required stitches. Thankfully He made it through surgery. The owner of V.I.P. Canine still has not provided us with the TRUTH. We don't know which dog but him. If they are up to date w their vaccines. We know nothing. To add insult to injury, she never ONCE apologized or seemed concerned about what happen to Oir dog while in HER CARE. This is not the type of person who should be trusted with your pets.

Amanda and her staff are amazing. So attentive and nurturing w/ our pup. The place is great, as…read morewell. Brand new and decorated like a forest. Our little one was in baby boot camp for three weeks and had a blast. They use positive reinforcement as opposed to prong collars, etc. She's much more self assured and obedient than before. Highly recommend!

Furry Tales is amazing .. my Bella was super shy the first time we brought her and Amanda and…read moreTerrica really brought her out of her shell!! She runs in to see her friends now whenever she goes. They definitely go above and beyond to make all the babies feel special

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.

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

Infinite out of 10 -- Ben is the Dog Whisperer with an MBA, ph.D, M.D, heck even a J.D all in one…read more We just finished our first session with Ben, and I'm already looking forward to the next one. He personally invited us to be able to go to his backyard where he trains all his Champion level of dogs. Honestly, if Yelp allowed me to bribe people into reading this with dog treats, I would. But since they don't, here's my attempt at the next best thing: a very honest, slightly over-dramatic, and absolutely heartfelt review about why you need to call Ben. Because let's face it -- dogs are not just pets. They're family. They fill your life with joy, cuddles, chaos, and occasionally the type of stress that makes you wonder if you should start a side hustle just to cover the cost of chewable furniture replacements. Our Story I grew up with a Rat Terrier for 9 years (basically a furry rocket with opinions) before he went to Heaven. My wife grew up with a Labrador who lived to 12 before also crossing over. So when we adopted our mixed-breed Labrador, Chestnut, at about 5 months old, there was both a big hole in our hearts and a lot of nerves. Here's the twist: Chestnut's first home meant well, but with kids and chaos, she wasn't trained properly. Crating was used as punishment, schedules were nonexistent, and walking her was basically "good luck and Godspeed." Enter my realization: asking for professional help isn't weakness -- it's investing in your family member's happiness (and your sanity). So I went hunting for help, and Yelp led me to Ben at Canine Concierge. Thank goodness it did. Initial Consult: The McKinsey of Dog Training Ben is basically the management consultant of the dog training world -- he asks all the right questions, digs into context, and gives you that "wow, he gets it" feeling within minutes. What stood out? He didn't pressure us into booking. He listened, understood where my wife and I were, and his love for dogs (he owns a Champion pure-bred Labrador himself) radiated through everything he said. Professional? Check. Empathetic? Double check. Convinced? Sold. Pricing Compared to the big chains (looking at you, PetSmart ), Ben's pricing is a breath of fresh air. Affordable, transparent, and -- as you'll see in the next section -- worth every single penny. The Session Ben personally came to our home (already a win). He started by meeting Chestnut outside, letting her warm up naturally, instead of charging in like some trainers who start barking commands at you before even greeting your dog. We then walked Chestnut back as we normally would so Ben could see her behavior in real time. It felt less like a "training bootcamp" and more like a science-backed strategy session. The man is part professor, part dog whisperer, and part stand-up comedian -- I was engaged the entire time. Training & Education Here's where Ben shines. He doesn't just tell you what to do; he teaches you the why. Using metaphors, anecdotes, and even little history lessons, he explained Labrador psychology in a way that made me feel like I was back in school -- only this time, I actually wanted to take notes. Chestnut learned to see her crate as a safe space, not a punishment zone. We tackled leash pulling, especially in distraction-heavy environments. And the best part? Ben never pushed a "my way or the highway" approach. If something didn't align with our family, he adapted. That respect for personalization is rare and invaluable. Above & Beyond The cherry on top: after leavin- Ben actually turned his car around to drop off a Butter Collar for Chestnut to help with pulling. Who does that?! That's not just customer service -- that's passion and care in action. WOW!!!!!!! Final Verdict Look, I could keep writing, but I'd risk giving away Ben's trade secrets. What I will say is this: if you want the best for your dog (and you should), Ben and Canine Concierge are the only call you need to make. This wasn't just training -- it was an investment in Chestnut's happiness, our peace of mind, and our family dynamic. Infinite out of 10. Highly recommend. And seriously, this man needs way more reviews.

Ben is great. He taught us useful, practical training methods for our new puppy and we're seeing…read moreimmediate results. He even met up with us at the park to help us fine tune our newly learned skills. Very highly recommended. Thanks Ben!

Steve and the team at Pack Leaders are amazing! While we have used many of their services, I…read morewanted to highlight their Training and Psychology camp in particular. I adopted a rescue puppy who had some behavior issues, due to what we think happened to him early in his life. It got to the point where the puppy nipped a dog walker and they refused to walk him anymore. With our mounting concern, we reached out to Pack Leaders and enrolled him in their Training and Psychology Camp. It was a game-changer for us. Not only did Steve and team correct his behavior, they took the time to teach us why it was happening, how we should handle any outbreaks, and trained us to reinforce the great training they provided. Thank you Steve and Team - I don't know what we would have done without you!

We could not recommend PLD more!…read more My husband and I rescued our American Bulldog/Boxer mix, Clancy, in January 2021. Clancy is a very excitable and strong 65lb pup who was not great in the car, and would not be able to sit with us on a plane. So when it came time for us to have to go away for a weekend, around 8 months after we got him, we knew we had to board him. We went to some commercial boarding facilities (Camp Bow Wow was one) and were HORRIFIED at the experience. We watched for 5 minutes on the pup cameras and had them pull Clancy out of there immediately - 20 dogs per 1 staff member, running around, no structure, no care, no individualized support in what looked like an airplane hanger of crates. Thankfully, my husband had been following Steve's IG for a while, as he also is passionate about dog training and behavior (his mom a veterinary nurse and they have had bull terriers, boxers, and bulldogs over their lives). We reached out and they offered boarding options, so we immediately jumped to go to the initial training/evaluation session with Steve. We were NOT disappointed. First off, it gave us a wake up call on how lenient we've been with Clancy in regards to training/discipline following the passing of our our previous pup - and that dogs actually crave that guidance and structure. Steve advised us that Clancy was a classic "excitement case" and his excitement actually quickly turned to anxiety and needed to be addressed. From that session, we immediately implemented the techniques and approach advised by Steve and started to see a major difference and were on the right path. We never had to board a dog before so naturally we were apprehensive about leaving him. When it came time to drop him off at The Maddie Ranch, my husband and I came to the same conclusion - he literally could not be in better hands, if anything were to happen or he got sick, he is in the best place possible - with people who are there for one reason only: the benefit of the dogs. During their stay the pups get daily pack walks, private training sessions, and some play time. You get constant updates with photos and videos. You can also message the folks via the app they use and they reply within less than 20 minutes, they'll give you updates on how their progress is, for Clancy, how he's been doing with his excitement, his demeanor, and so on. They also give explanations into their training methods while he's there which helps us upon returning - and we always notice a difference in his behavior! It is hard to be calm and not excite him upon picking him up though, but we're working on it. We've now boarded Clancy at The Maddie Ranch 3 times, for different intervals, and we plan to again in January. Board & Train is the best option for our dog and I imagine it would be for all dogs. They get care, love, and most important structure which they so crave. Could not recommend PLD more, all of the staff have been awesome - you will leave knowing your dog could not be in a safer, and not to mention beautiful place. Thank you to Steve, Dana, Christian, Cassandra, Jay and everyone else! Also a huge thank you to Devon who has been so accommodating and lovely when scheduling/planning all of Clancy's boarding sessions!

We absolutely couldn't be happier with Linda at NJ Fix My Dog and the incredible transformation of…read moreour dog Millie. As first-time dog owners, we tried our best to train Millie on our own, but it just wasn't cutting it. We constantly struggled with obedience and her inability to listen to us, intense pulling when we went on walks, jumping, getting mouthy - the list goes on and on. We felt defeated and insecure - but as soon as we talked with Jean and Linda at NJ Fix My Dog, we felt hopeful! They assured us Millie was the kind of dog that could be helped, and they'd be happy to step in.  Throughout Millie's 2 week bootcamp, we received frequent updates from Linda on Millie's progress, photos, and videos. We missed her but we knew she was in excellent care and learning so much everyday. After the 2 week bootcamp, Linda brought Millie home and we were in shock at how well-behaved, and well-mannered suddenly became. The day she came home, Linda spent over an hour with us going over what Millie learned and how to work with her going forward. She also gave us a full document with an assessment of Millie's overall behavior, how to continue to enforce what she learned, and how encourage her along the way.  Before bootcamp, we dreaded going for a walk with Millie because of how she behaved when she saw other dogs (pulling toward them, whimpering, getting anxious, etc.), and how she walked in general (tugging and zig-zagging the entire walk). Now she walks like an absolute DREAM! Right at our side, a nice little trot, ignores other dogs, people, squirrels - everything! We could walk her all day long now, and we look forward to all our walks! Millie used to ignore us when we called for her, or told her "no" if she was doing something we didn't like, but now her recall skills are excellent and she runs right over to us when we call her. She doesn't even try to attempt the bad behavior she used to do, like jumping, getting mouthy, etc., and instead happily relaxes. Her overall demeanor used to be just a little bit intense, always on the lookout for something to get into - but now she is so calm and seems at east with herself. Linda worked WONDERS! We learned so much about Millie through this process, and we truly feel comfortable with what Linda taught us to help Millie be her best self. We feel like we have the tools we need, and the confidence. We feel the support of NJ Fix My Dog now even after Millie is back home - we know Linda is just a call or text away if we need any help.

We were seeking some help with our 13 week old Lab mix puppy's aggressive play issues…read more(nipping/biting) and other behavioral issues (walking well on leash, not dropping items off floor, ground, etc.). We were fully aware of what a puppy goes through at this age, however, we had never seen a puppy so independent/head strong before. Given we have two young daughters (9 & 5), we wanted to ensure our puppy established a solid behavior foundation. We found Jean & Fix My Dog after unsuccessfully working with a few different trainers online. Within the first 30 minutes of our session with Jean, we had already learned so much about both our new puppy's and our own behaviors. After the hour was over, we were very confident we had found the right place to help us with our puppy training. Given the current pandemic, we hoped to find a trainer that could not only help with the behavioral issues, but also socialize our pup well enough to other dogs, people, children, etc. As a result, Jean paired us up with Christy, a trainer who lives on a lot of land, has dogs and other animals, and plenty of people around to help socialize our pup. We spoke with Christy on the phone to go over her approach, felt great about it, came up with a list of behavioral focus areas, signed a contract, selected a day for Christy to come pick up our puppy, and off she went for 2 weeks! The training process was handled so well.. Christy kept us informed with photos, videos, and lots of daily updates. We were even able to do a few online video sessions to see our puppy and to ask questions about how the training was going. It was 100% clear that our puppy was getting the attention she needed and was being trained as part of a family and not as just another dog in a training facility. (SO IMPORTANT!) We were noticing tremendous progress with our puppy over videos after the first few days of training. When she returned home after the 2 weeks were up, it was almost as if we had a perfectly re-wired puppy. It was absolutely clear that the training was effective and our puppy now had a solid behavioral foundation to work with. Christy and her family were extremely loving with our dog, and were clearly able to address all of the behavioral points we asked for through positive reinforcement and appropriate correction practices. Upon her return, we received many instructional videos and a manual to keep us (owners) in line on how to maintain all of the great work put in place. If you were like us, seeking a trainer to help build a strong behavioral foundation for your puppy, I would HIGHLY recommend Christy @ NJ Fix My Dog. We simply could not have found a better situation both for us and our puppy.

I cant say enough good things about this company, and specifically, working with Warren. If you are…read moreon the fence about booking a private training package--do it. It is 100% worth it. Before starting our sessions, I was struggling with an over-excited Golden Retriever puppy. I had reached a point where I was losing hope, but Warren completely helped me regain my patience. His calm, expert approach changed the dynamic almost immediately. What sets this training apart is how manageable it is. Warren's training methods are intuitive, and his super detailed recap emails were a total game-changer. They made it incredibly easy to practice on my own between sessions, ensuring that we never lost momentum. Training didn't feel like a chore, and because Warren's methods actually work, it was super rewarding. Ultimately, I feel like I have a totally new dog and an infinitely stronger bond with her. I cannot thank Warren enough for his help. If you want a trainer who truly cares and delivers real results, Warren is your guy!

We reached out to Warren Sears at Shelby Semel Dog Training because our dog was having a tough time…read moresettling around guests, getting overexcited with other animals, and reacting to sounds and animals on TV. On top of that, he had started showing some guarding behaviors around toys and food. It felt like we were constantly walking on eggshells and didn't know where to start. From our very first session, Warren completely put us at ease. He took the time to really get to know our dog and gave us a plan that was clear, doable, and tailored to our home setup. He explains everything in a calm, easy-to-understand way and focuses on helping you teach your dog rather than just correcting behavior. Every time we met, we came away feeling more confident and capable. One of the best parts about working with him is the follow-up -- he sends these amazing session notes that break everything down step by step. Having that written out made such a difference for us when we were practicing between sessions. Our dog has come so far since then. He can actually relax when people come over, stays calm when cats are nearby, and barely reacts to the TV anymore. Even the resource guarding has improved so much. It's been incredible to see his progress, and we feel like we finally have the tools to keep building on it.