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.

There is a very short list of the people that I trust with my Pitte and B.U.D.S is top on the list…read more I cannot say enough good things about B.U.D.S. they will take care of your pup like their own. I also have a rabbit, and they make sure that he gets a treat also when taking out Rocco for his afternoon walk. If you want to know that your animals are well taken care of, schedule your walk with B.U.D.S.

Buds is amazing. We have used them on several occasions and the dogs just love them! We hired them…read morerecently on a short-term basis which we then needed to add on to, sometimes even less than 24 hours ahead of time and they accommodated us with no problem. The walkers are professional and on time. Can't say enough good things about them! Thanks, Buds!

Such a great place!! I don't usually use this kind of service but I was in a pinch this past week…read moreand needed help. Phoenix Waggy Tails to the rescue! After a quick phone call with Sarah, I ran Cooper over for his first day. I was greeted by the owner (Mikey), who MET ME AT MY TRUCK! They call it the "barking lot Vallet". lol. Mikey then escorted Coop inside for his first day. Pick up was the same. A quick text ahead and Cooper was waiting for me outside. I really knew Cooper had fun when he hesitated jumping into my truck and actually turned around to go back inside! I can't say enough about my (and Coopers) experience!

This place is great! I use them for daycare and boarding. My little guys love it there!read more

Great price and great service!! We took our two small dogs and cat there for the first time on…read moreMonday and she took the time to meet all of our animals and find out how we wanted their haircut. They turned out great and my wife and I couldn't be happier!!

Tracy is very great with all animals. You can tell just talking to her how much she love's your…read morepets and will take care of them. She kept me up to date on how my dog was doing and sent me pictures of their fun times. Will definitely be using her every time I take a trip.

Carol's Critters Sitters are the best!!! I have used this service several times to get qualified…read moresitters to watch my grand puppies. The owner responses quickly to your needs. I needed an emergency sitter for my grand dog. Carol really came through!!!! Will definitely use them in the future. Thanks Carol!

From the owner: Carol's Critter Sitters provides your pets with the care they need while you are away--right in…read moreyour own home! With us you are assured reliable, responsible service from an adult staff of sitters who truly love animals! Your pets stay in a secure, familiar environment, follow their customary routine and diet, avoid exposure to illness form other animals and receive loving, individual attention. You can travel with peace of mind knowing that you have left your pet and your home in our good hands. We have been serving the Montgomery County, PA area since 1990 Vacations! Business Travel! Daily Mid-Day Visits! Our service is tailored to your needs!

Paul has walked my dog on many occasions thru the years. He has always been prompt and sends…read morepictures and a review after every visit. Can not say enough good things about him and the peace of mind I have knowing Keiffer is always in good hands

Paul loves animal's, it is obvious in the caring way he approaches each visit with our dog. He is…read moregreat at communicating how the visit went and I feel secure knowing he is the provider in our home. Our pets become family and you want the best for them. Paul provides a great experience for our dog and I tell her when he is coming and I believe she knows she is being cared for with a great person. Thanks Paul for your dependable and professional care of our beloved pet.

Our boxer Biggie Smalls has been training and boarding with Eric since he was a pup. He enjoys his…read morestays at Katz Dogs K9 so much he sleeps for two days once he gets home. We definitely recommend boarding and training there.

Where do I even begin? Katz K9 is amazing. First, one of my dogs participated in the board and…read moretrain program. I was hesitant at first because of all the "professionals" out there, but it was totally worth it. Eric and Sam were so patient with me and took their time teaching me everything I needed to know so that my dog would continue to be successful. Secondly, I am a terrible procrastinator and things completely slip my mind. Multiple times they have worked with me last minute to get my pups in for boarding. Most importantly, my dogs love it there! I will forever recommend Katz. Even to my friends that live in Philadelphia!

We LOVE Tal's. They are great for petsitting, but today Deanna groomed our dog for the first time…read moreand we could not be more impressed. Our Lagotto Romagnolo is usually so anxious at the groomer, but Deanna took the whole day on him, making sure he was calm and comfortable with everything she did. We got frequent updates and he came out looking amazing! We will never trust anyone else to groom our dog! Thank you! Natalya, you have an outstanding business and are truly a pleasure to work with.

I 1,000% recommend Tal's Pets! My husband and I went away on vacation for 16 days and our sitters,…read moreEmma and Heather, took such amazing care of our 2 dogs, Hazelnut and Vanilla Bean, and our 2 cats, Margo and Bowie. We opted for nighttime sleepovers with morning care, a walk in the afternoon, and an evening visit before coming back at night for their sleepover for each day we were gone, and everything went perfectly. We received multiple (adorable) pictures as well as a summary of what care was completed after each visit, which made us both so very happy! I am so grateful for them. It wasn't easy being away from our babies for that long but both Emma and Heather, and Natalya really helped ease our minds and feel comfortable while we were away! We were so nervous about going away for that long because we knew our anxiety about leaving our animals would be out of control thinking and worrying about them the whole time, but we genuinely had such an amazing, relaxing trip with little to no anxiety, which has made for such a perfect vacation. Very much needed! Our babies seemed to absolutely adore Emma and Heather. Our one cat, Bowie, is normally very standoffish and does not like people besides my husband and I, but you can tell he felt very comfortable judging by all the pictures we received of him allowing both sitters to pet him (even on his belly) and give him treats. This made me us so happy! We were so pleased with their service that ended up rebooking with Tal's Pets for M-F dog walks while we're both away at work for the day. All this to say- Tal's Pets, their sitters, and the owner Natalya is absolutely amazing and I will continue to rave about them to anyone who is in need of pet care and anyone who will listen. Thank you, thank you, thank you!