Let me start off by saying that I do not have enough words to show my gratitude and appreciation for Chantal Cartier. A friend had recommended her name when I was struggling as a first time dog owner with a rescued adult dog who was showing human aggression and severe case of separation anxiety. When the shelter/rescue group/foster was giving me no support, Chantal was like a guardian angel. She spent endless amount of time with me on phone sharing her experience, knowledge and insight. Her calming and soothing voice was a blessing when I was feeling at my wit's end. She was available via texts even on weekends and late evenings, no matter how serious or silly my question was. She had given me vets and therapists names to consult and books to read all of which helped me moving from one day to another deciding on my next step. Unfortunately I had to end up surrendering the dog. But I wholeheartedly recommend Chantal to anyone. Her kindness and professionalism amazed me. read more

I am writing to recommend Maverick Pet Partners, and C.C. Cartier, regarding her assessment of our dog, and provision of targeted and tailored dog training techniques. C.C. was professional, caring, and excellent with our dog. Her teaching helped our dog, and the techniques were easily learned and replicated by us. C.C. was comprehensive and attentive in her approach and training. Additionally, she provided resources and recommendations to advance our dog's care and learning. I would recommend her without reservation. Scott Princeton, NJ Area read more

Chantal is simply amazing! We have an anxious dog, who is often slow to warm up to strangers, but from the minute he met Chantal, he has been completely in love with her. She understood our dog's body language and needs so completely that she was able to put him at ease right away. She has also helped us to understand our dog, and has taught us how to work with him much more effectively. Chantal is positive, encouraging, and insightful with both humans and dogs, and is incredibly smart and knowledgable. She has offered us so much support and such invaluable guidance that we've come to think of her as part of our family. We trust her judgment completely and turn to her for all kinds of behavioral issues and questions, and even vet visits, that come up with our beloved pup. Perhaps the best part is that we know she loves our dog as much as we do. If you are looking for someone to be your partner in raising a puppy or helping a dog with serious challenges, Chantal is the person to call. You and your dog will always be grateful that you did. read more

I had been referred to Maverick Pet Partners by a friend who had contacted CC Cartier about their dog Cheyanne who would not let anyone near her food bowl, toys, or bones. As a result of working with CC, the problem is now resolved. My friend insisted that I should call right away. I decided to call for help with my own adopted dog Chico, a 7lb chihuaha who thinks he is 100lb Mastiff and is quite a bully when people try to pet him. if the door bell rings, he begins to bark aggressively and if someone walks in the door, he heads for their legs and starts biting. I could not take Chico for walks because anyone who approached was greeted in the same way. CC gave me tremendous insight to this breed and I learned a great deal about what was actually going on inside Chico's mind. I did not realize for example until CC pointed this out, that Chico was suffering from fear and anxiety based aggression. I thought Chico was just plain mean. Once I understood this, I felt a great of deal of compassion for the little fellow. Having said that, I knew that I could not continue to keep him if he was going to pose a threat to friends, family, and strangers. CC gave me the tools to deal with the doorbell ringing, to control Chico's reactions to that scenario so that he would not feel threatened. She also taught me a system known as "treat and retreat" which apparently allows Chico to accept people approaching without the intensity of fear he was experiencing by making positive associations to their visit instead of negative associations. CC taught me to teach people not to approach Chico by reaching out their hand and not looking directly into his eyes. I did not realize that these were actually the very actions that set Chico off. As a result of what I learned from CC Cartier, I now have a more balanced chihuahua and Chico is a lot more calm around strangers. I did not believe this was ever going to possible. If it were not for CC, I would have had to give Chico up. Chico is now a much more happier family pet, and I learned about the good things chihuaha's have to offer. I would recommend CC Cartier without hesitation to anyone who is having a problem with their pet. Not only did Chico learn a great deal from CC, but so did I. John Aceti, President Aceti Management Consulting read more

We had the owner/trainer come out for a session in early August of this year. When she first arrived, she asked me to fill out a questionnaire while we sat down to discuss issues and resolutions. Was kind of hard to pay attention to our session while I was filling out the 20 or so page questionnaire for the first hour (The questionnaire was basically a more detailed description of behavioral problems we discussed on the phone.) It's something that could've been emailed to me prior to our session so I wasn't paying for that waste of time. Main problems I wanted corrected were leash walking and getting overexcited with the doorbell. She recommended a different collar, which I solely used from that day and I am still having problems after working with my dog almost every day. At the end of our session, she said I could email with any follow up questions. So after 2-3 weeks of using her training methods, I sent an email and got no response. Continued to work with my dog for another 2 months and thought I'd send another email thinking she may not have gotten the first one. Still no response. Feel like it was a waste of money (Cost was $200 for a 2 1/2 hour session.) read more

It has been nearly 3 years since I began working with Maverick Pet Partners. At the end of 2013, I moved out of state (nearly 2 hours away from CC and Dave). At that point, most people would have decided to find a new, local trainer-- But not us. Why? I mean, we live in the middle of NYC-- It's not like there aren't other trainers nearby. But let me ask you this-- If you had a choice, would you rather eat a Big Mac or a filet mignon? If you opted for the Big Mac, you're an idiot. Let's be real here. When you already have the best out there, why downgrade to something subpar? I have nothing but kind words and praise for Chantal Cartier, both as a business owner and as a human being. I can truly say that because of Chantal, my relationship with my dog has become closer than I ever could have imagined. Thanks to great training, my dog has developed excellent recall. She is able to loose-leash walk when we are at the beach or hiking in the mountains. Imagine the joy that my dog feels being able to run free alongside the ocean or through the woods! She no longer has accidents in the house. When she has to "go," she knows to signal me by sitting next to the front door and hitting the bell with her nose. Perhaps most astonishing of all is the instance in which she tried to save my life. You hear about rescue dogs all the time on the news but generally speaking, they aren't 16- lb. Cockapoo's. I became seriously ill last year, and was hospitalized with a cracked rib and a collapsed lung. When I was discharged, I spent several weeks at home resting. Because I am asthmatic, I have both a nebulizer for daily use and a rescue inhaler for emergencies. During one particularly debilitating coughing fit, I lay writhing in bed and gasping for air. Out of nowhere, a little black flash raced into the room, spring-boarded off of the bed and onto my nightstand. My little dog, who had never paid any mind to my inhaler before that day, snatched it off the nightstand and leapt on top of me with it! To this day, I credit my dog with saving my life. She is more than just a dog; she is my heart and soul who has an innate understanding of everything I am sensing and feeling. I can confidently say that because of positive training, I am also equally in tune with her. My husband and I recently adopted a second dog, only this time, he had been severely abused. Prior to his adoption, he spent 7 1/2 years of his life enslaved as a breeder dog in a puppy mill. During those 71/2 years, he suffered the most horrific forms of abuse-- kept outside in a filthy, wire rabbit hutch-- completely exposed to the extreme heat of summer and deathly cold of winter, without any protection from the elements... never receiving adequate veterinary care, food, water or socialization. For 7 insufferable years, he did not know the kindness of a human touch. He never felt the earth beneath his feet, or ran free on the soft grass. He was deprived of experiencing the basic pleasures that all dogs deserve-- treats, toys, exercise, even basic grooming. Forced to sleep in his own feces and eat his own contaminated food, he was bred again and again until he was no longer deemed profitable. On May 16, 2015, we brought our little prince back to his forever home. The first thing he did was run into a corner and curl into a tight ball, shaking. But little by little, every day, he has made progress. He is quickly learning from our first dog how to be a dog-- the joys of kisses, cuddles, and belly rubs. He's learning how to walk on a leash and is showing interest in playing with toys; getting used to the feeling of warm, gentle baths and coconut oil massages. Although he isn't crazy about it, he is even putting up with his daily teeth-brushing! Guess who we learned all of these things from. That's right, Maverick Pet Partners. In just 2 months of positive training, he has learned to sit, wait and come when called by name. He greets me at the door with kisses and tail wags when I come home, and cuddles against my chest at night. Thank you, CC and Dave, for all of the ways that you have touched the lives of my family members (and countless others!) read more

Maverick Pet Partners is an incredible service!! I am a first timer at having a dog, and there is no way I would feel as comfortable with the whole process if it wasn't for Chantal. She helped me through the entire adoption process from start to finish, working with shelters and finding the perfect match in Neville, a 10 pound terrier mix. When I brought Neville home from the shelter, he was pretty sick (pneumonia, complications from the neuter, and hadn't peed in 2 days). I was panicked, but Chantal came with me to several vet appointments, took the time to explain everything (including translating vet doctor talk into English for me), and was such a reassuring presence. She also called and texted every day to see how Neville and I were doing and to offer advice and support. There is no way I could have gotten through the first week of having Neville without Chantal! Now, Neville is feeling much better, and we just started training. Just in the first session, Chantal gave me wonderful advice and on how to correct or redirect some of Neville's unwanted behaviors. Chantal is incredibly generous with her time, knowledge, and love!!! read more

CC Cartier is a natural dog trainer. This woman speaks 'dog' and my crazy rescue puppy, who does NOT love everyone, adores her. There is nothing he won't do for her, and she has taught me how to be the companion my beloved dog deserves. Fun, effective and force-free is what she's all about. It's a pleasure working with her, for both the dog and the person. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Chantal at Maverick Pet Partners many times. Chantal is a patient coach who presents lessons in clear steps. If you are serious about hiring a trainer to achieve your goals, Chantal is an excellent choice. She is the most experienced and most skilled trainer in Pennington, NJ. read more

I dont know why Yelp keeps taking my review off.... You will not meet bigger pet lovers anywhere .... kind and caring!! I would trust my pets in their hands! Able to give great advice and information. read more

I have been a client for over 4 years now and couldn't be happier! One of the things that I love most about CC is that she doesn't only exercise my dog, but also provides a training session with every visit. CC is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant who practices positive reinforcement (i.e. using treats or other rewards to train your dog vs negative methods such as shock collars). Her daily training sessions with my dog were extremely beneficial during his first year of life when he was still a rambunctious young dog. Thanks to CC he learned to walk perfectly on leash, pass dogs or other distractions effortlessly, and politely greet any people he encounters. CC also provides other services such as taking my dog to vet appointments. This has been very helpful since I often have a hectic work schedule. And last but not least, CC provides in-home petsitting whenever I'm away. I always rest easy knowing that both dog and house are in fabulous hands! read more

Totally flaky and unreliable. You have to call several times to get a call back, if she calls back at all. If she is too busy or doesn't like your dogs she should just say so. She also STRONGLY encourages you to use her vet (even if your vet is great) and she may want your dogs on heavy drug cocktails or she will not work with them. Our neighbor also called her and had a bizarro experience. Not too unlike ours. read more

I truly have had the most wonderful and trusting experience with Maverick Pet Partners. I live with two cats and one of them, Macy, has a good appetite and began to put on some weight. He's still a young cat and I felt that it was a shame for me to be enabling such hazards to his health by overfeeding him with the wrong food. About a year ago I sought out the help of Maverick Pet Partners, who educated me about foods and activities for Macy that would help him lose some weight and become more healthy (which he did; Macy now looks just like he did when he was a kitten). I continue to follow the diet and exercise regimen with Macy that I learned from MPP. Yet MPP did not stop there: whenever I have a question about my cats' health I am able to call, even after their regular business hours and on weekends, and the knowledge and advice of CC and Dave is remarkably helpful, especially when I'm worried about my pets. I felt inspired to write a review here after last night, when I noticed some strange behavior in my other cat, Bear. After I described his behavior, CC urged me to take him to a veterinarian immediately, which likely saved him a lot of suffering as he does in fact have a UTI that can now be treated with medicine. Trustworthy, reliable, and knowledgeable. The best experience I have ever had with a pet care organization; Maverick Pet Partners has been a true asset to my cats' lives and well-being and I really believe that they would not be so healthy and vivacious if I had not sought out the help of Maverick Pet Partners. I highly recommend Maverick Pet Partners to any pet owner. read more

Maverick Pet Partners is a first rate pet sitting service. CC has taken care of our special needs poodle several times. We've always come back to a happy pet and know that she has been given all her meds and the special attention she requires, It is so nice to go away knowing that our baby is well taken care of. CC is thorough and goes above and beyond what one would expect. Until I met CC I dreaded having to go away and leave our cardiac poodle in the hands of someone other than us. Now I can relax and enjoy our time away knowing that my poodle is getting all the care that we would provide her. Thanks CC. You are invaluable!!!!!!!!!! read more

CC we cannot thank you enough for being the best at what you do. Your attention to detail is amazing ! Your desire to connect with our German Shepherd "LUKE" was heart warming to watch. Your dedication is priceless. Your gift to us ....PEACE OF MIND. Knowing he was in your very qualified care made all the difference ! read more

CC Cartier has been an invaluable resource for our foster dog whom we now adopted! He came from a hoarding situation and in addition, he has a cardiac condition. Dogs from hoarding situations display timid and fearful behavioral that is unique to that environment and need a different approach. CCs knowledge of both the medical and the behavioral issues was so important for us in best helping Jeffrey. Her positive behavioral approach is in line with how we want to treat our dogs and it's been so refreshing to be validated in that way. She is a compassionate animal lover and human being with such a thoughtful heart!!! Thank you CC from the bottom of our hearts!! You have made such a difference for our sweet guy!! read more