Great pricing, great staff, and most important, my pets were in the best shape of their lives when…read moreI got them! I had someone offer to house my rabbits for free, but no, you should leave your pets with professionals. I made the choice to use best friends, and it was clearly a great choice. My rabbits were in such good health, and it was easy to see they were properly cared for. I highly recommend best friends!

Management is horrible. When on the phone with the assistant manager, she repeatedly asked "So…read morewhat do you want me to do?" In a rude tone as a response to the company's mistake. If you sit in the lobby long enough, which isn't hard barely anyone is around on some days, you will hear the employees gossiping about others. This includes managers gossiping about their employees. Front desk people are rude and will continue to be rude even if you go out of your way to be polite and strike any kind of conversation. Will not return.

My dog Max is currently in the terrible teens class and I absolutely love it! He's high energy but…read morereally learning a lot. My husband was very skeptical about this at first but has noticed and remarked about how much Max is learning and approving. I can't wait to sign him up for the reactive rovers class next.

I took my 2 year old miniature poodle here for an agility class in Feb of 2020. My dog was the only…read morefemale with 5 male dogs in her class. The instructor tried to have other dogs stay in their own space but the owners/humans brought food or could not control their own dogs, so it made keeping my dog or others dogs at bay, difficult. The course and teaching of agility was VERY repetitive and boring, my poodle was over it and wanted something new, so did other dogs. I felt like the dogs needed a good exercise and run first and then maybe this course next. The course seemed mindless and quite dull for these dogs in her class. I was hoping for a more stimulating class for my poodle. I tried to set her up for a better class to keep her active but the times that are offered are HORRIBLE at this place and the classes are not stimulating or offer enough enrichment for my smart and active poodle.

I have two Golden Retrievers and have worked with K9 Basics for both of them-- one who completed…read morethe day training program about 2.5 years ago, and another who is currently in his second week of day training. My first dog, Honey was honestly a terror at the beginning. She was my first dog ever and I had zero experience dealing with the behavioral issues we were facing. What I learned quickly was that those "issues" were really a lack of structure - and K9 gave us exactly that. From the very beginning, they were extremely transparent about the training process. They explained that while the day training program gives your dog a solid foundation, they also offer open group classes throughout the week so owners can continue working with their dogs, and that consistency at home is KEYYY!! When Honey finished the program, she wasn't a perfect angel overnight, and I think that's what people expect, but Honey knew her commands. Just as important, I had to learn what she had learned and how to apply it consistently in everyday life- because training does not stop when you go home. Honey and I attended as many open group classes as our schedule allowed, and those classes helped us build trust and confidence together. When I put on Honey's collar first thing in the morning, she's excited. She is ready for the day. I have worked with my dog so much that I hardly even need to press a button, she just listens and knows her stuff. K9 Gives you all the tools to succeed; it's up to you to use them and be consistent. My second Golden, A male is currently going through the day training program. With him, we were dealing with some people- socialization issues and nervousness in new environments. By just his second week, he has already warmed up to the facility and the trainers, which shows how much effort and individualized care they put into each dog. I'm really looking forward to continuing to show up with him, attending group trainings, and helping unlock that confidence so he can become the social Golden boy I know he is. My newest learning curve is figuring out how to work with both of my dogs together, and I know K9 will be right there with me every stop of the way as I learn. I truly trust K9 with my dogs and will continue to trust them with any future dogs. If you're not willing to put in the time and effort to continue training at home, this program may not be for you. But if you are, you'll find that K9 Basics is an excellent investment. They give you everything you need to be successful.

The true measure of a good business is not only the level of service they offer when things go…read morewell, but how they handle things in unfortunate situations. And for that reason, K9 Basics, Clif Wyck Farms Kennels and the owners Lisa & Brian, get the lowest possible rating. I signed up my 3 year old Pitbull, Iris, for their Board and Train program. The cost is $3,500. Iris was assessed and a 3 week training was recommended. I dropped her off on 2/14 and was tentatively scheduled to pick her up on 3/7. On the morning of 2/27 after being there for 14 days Iris got violently ill . She had diarrhea and began excessively vomiting. Lisa determined that Iris's condition couldn't wait for my emergency contact to get there and decided to take her to the vet. X-rays were taken and showed a foreign material in her stomach. I was told if this was still in her stomach by the morning that emergency surgery would need to be done. She was admitted overnight and given medication and IV fluid. The next morning the X-rays were taken again and the foreign material had moved from her stomach to her colon. The foreign material was no longer a threat and Iris was able to be released. As soon as I got her home from the vet she had a bowel movement which appeared to consist of either mulch, saw dust or some sort of grains or seeds. This same description was in her vet report as being in her vomit. I sent a picture of this to Lisa who I had been in constant communication with throughout. She called me and told me there was a 100% chance that Iris did not ingest this material while in her care and insisted that it happened prior to coming to training. Keep in mind this is day 14 of her being there. Now I understand this is a possibility but to say 100% is in my opinion ridiculous. My vet bill was $2,400 and I was also charged $350 to transport Iris from the kennel to the vet. Although I consider that transport charge excessive (profit from my misfortune), these charges were all clearly listed in the contract I signed. However I no longer felt comfortable bringing Iris back for the remainder of training. I respectfully asked for a refund for the last week that she would no longer be attending. Lisa responded by explaining they have only issued a refund once in the 14 years they have been in business and that was because a dog had to get their leg amputated due to their negligence. I asked her to please discuss with her partners and reconsider. Later that day I received a call from one of her employees telling me that Lisa and her husband would not be issuing me any refunds and my only option was to complete the remainder of training. I called Lisa immediately but she stopped accepting my phone calls. As for the training itself: I will preface this by saying, Iris only completed 2 of the 3 weeks they recommended, but it did absolutely nothing. She left with all the issues she arrived with except now when I go to put the shock collar/ e-collar (semantics) on her she runs into her cage and trembles. If you are the type of person who can administer pain to your dog while they look to you in fear for not understanding basic commands this training is for you. Even then, proceed with caution and know that if something goes wrong they will take no accountability. I too own a small business and it pains me to leave my first negative review but I am left with no other options besides social forums, credit disputes or legal action.

Excellent trainer! She was very thorough & knowledgeable. I highly recommend her servicesread more

When we were looking for a dog trainer for our new 10 month old puppy and found Peaceful Pets in…read moreour local town Facebook group. After inquiring, I received a text and a consultation phone call where Charlene described her positive training methods and accreditations. She was so patient, knowledgeable and thorough from that first call to every single session we had. We even got our 4 year old dog in the mix. I can't recommend Charlene from Peaceful Pets enough, after only a few short weeks our pup had learned so much!

I have been working with Jess for just a month or so and my puppy is a changed guy. Luca (my…read morelabdoodle) was walking like a gentleman on his leash immediately after our training session. He is not jumping on people as much, he is eating on schedule, he is learning not to bark unnecessarily. Jess spends lots of time explaining how a dog's mind and how it works. I appreciate this because it helps with training and understanding the how's and why's of a dog's behavior. We still have work to do but the immediate difference says it all. So happy to have found her. PS. Luca is 8 months old and I get compliments on his behavior all the time.

Amanda Striker is one of the BEST trainers out there!! She is there for us every step of the way…read more If I need her help she comes and if she cant, she talks me though it over the phone. We definitely have our hands full with our Old English Bulldog puppy and she is really turning out to be a great dog. I saw a difference in her after her first day of training. You can tell Amanda loves what she does and truly is amazing!!!! Cathy & Jason C

I chose two weeks of boarding with Raymond for my toy poodle Oliver. Raymond was wonderful with…read moreOliver and he updated me on his progress with daily texts and videos, which made it much easier for me. Within the first two days Oliver was walking on a leash with two other dogs and doing wonderful. We also had a couple one on one days of training at my home. Oliver is more calm after training with him. He responds and listens to me better now. I'm grateful to Raymond.

Ray was exceptional to work with. He is professional, knowledgeable & really understands animals…read more Ray trained me and my reactive dog & built up both of our confidence by practicing real life situations. Ray is a great resource & is always taking time to answer any questions I have. He is trustworthy, upbeat and overall just a great dog trainer. If you listen to Ray, you will set both you & your dog up for success. I would recommend him to anyone & everyone!

I have tried three different trainers before Laura and she is hands down the best. She is all…read morepositive reinforcement (do this! Using force and all of the "dominance" nonsense is cruel, unnecessary, and has been debunked! So many South Jersey places are still doing sketchy dominance shock collar nonsense!)z However, previous positive reinforcement people were all about saying commands and using treats. It didn't feel sustainable. Laura has great methods for long term behavior modification that doesnt solely rely on treats. It's amazing. She is comprehensive and her follow up emails are always small novels filled with healthy tips. Get on her schedule- you will not regret it.

From the owner: We want our canine companions to be included in every element of our lives -- eating, sleeping,…read moreliving at our sides. To do that, they must be polite canine citizens, and WoofGang can make that dream a reality for your multi-species family. Having worked for over a decade in animal sheltering, where behavior solutions need to be fast and effective, WoofGang's owner/behavior specialist Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, CC, FFCP, CBC, has developed tried and true solutions to training and behavior challenges, and she brings those same expert solutions to owned dogs just like yours. She specializes in shelter/rescue dogs and their challenges. Laura practices positive, fear-free, scientifically proven training methods.

My pack is a motley crew all adopted from ACCT Philly, where i have volunteered.each has his own…read morefears, anxieties and personality.i needed obedience training and cohesion and confidence in my pack. Melissa Windsor and Elisa LaFont are rescue partners of ACCT Philly and they pull many dogs through their rescue, Balanced Buddies. After researching various dog training philosophies, I felt that the Pressure and Release approach would work best for my fearful dogs. This method is basically leash training. They came to our house and we formed a group for lessons. Over 5 weeks in my backyard we saw an amazing transformation in my pack. They recognize and enjoy my leadership.They are mych more relaxed and trusting of my leadership. Basically, I learned to lead and communicate to my dogs what I expect of them. Elisa and Melissa are smart, funny and professional. With an easy to understand philisophy and lots of laughs, they did amazing things with my dogs:) dog training with the Unmistakeable Dog was one of the smartest decisions I ever made

Elisa and her team worked wonders with our headstrong little cockapoo. We slipped up and needed to…read moreretrain her in the crate at 9 months. One night was all it took! Elisa also helped us discover that our picky eater (rejected all kibble) would devour "puploaf," which is easy and affordable to make. We have a whole new pup thanks to Elisa. Her attention to detail and responsivenesss were so appreciated. Strong recommendation!

Kelly is great with our dog and does wonderful work. And it is so nice that she comes right to the…read morehouse.