I've been taking my pup Bernie to the Towne Barker for the past 4-5 months. She loves it and can't…read morewait to go play with her friends. She pulls to get there in the morning and loves the owner, Don. The socialization has really helped her break out of her shy shell as she was 5 weeks when we got her and didn't really have a mother. Don was willing to feed her as a puppy at no extra cost, which no other place would do. Although they don't walk the pups (due to liability) she comes home exhausted from play and can't wait to go again the next time. We've never had an issue with her coming home and doing her business in the house; she knows from good and bad...so she knows that it's okay to go inside at the Barker, but that does not translate to home. Another commenter said it smells when you walk in the door, they do clean up after the dogs and they do play with them during the day...I've seen it first hand, even though the dogs have much more fun playing with each other. Bernie loves her friends at the Barker and can't wait to go in the morning.

There was even a slight payment discrepancy, which was handled discretely and professionally…read more Highly recommended for our four legged children. Thanks for all your patience with Ophelia!

As a first time dog mom, I was very nervous to bring home a puppy. Having not grown up with dogs, I…read moreknew I wanted guidance on the appropriate way of training, which brought me to researching training programs in the area and landing with Tuff Pup Training. Boy am I glad I found this service! I worked with Matt who was a rockstar at helping my puppy, Archibald go from learning the basic commands into more skilled tricks and behaviors throughout the 6 sessions. Archie very much enjoyed the sessions, always wagging his tail and eager to learn. Matt was always very professional, yet personable/fun. He really seems to have a passion for his job. He taught both my puppy and me a whole lot of valuable information that sets us up on the right foundation from the start together. I am very happy to have invested the time/$$ early on with Tuff Pup Training and would 100% recommend their team to any future dog parents!

Tuff Pup is absolutely amazing! We enrolled in the Puppy Program with Sami, and we loved every part…read moreof her training. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has a natural ability to read our puppy so well. Everything she taught us was practical and genuinely useful. As first-time dog owners, we had a lot to learn, and Sami made it easy to understand our puppy's needs. She always had thoughtful answers and creative ideas we never would have come up with on our own. She was also fantastic at involving our kids in the training, which made the whole experience even more special. On top of that, she's just a wonderful human being. Our puppy was always so excited when Sami came over, which says a lot! We will definitely be scheduling more sessions in the future. After every session, we got an email with a full report on everything we learned, which was super helpful. When we first got a puppy, I didn't think training would be necessary--but now I truly wish for every new dog owner to have someone like Sami.

I'm so glad to have found Philly Unleashed. 2ish years ago I really wanted to get my dog into an…read moreobedience class, but he was very reactive to other dogs. The idea of being in a room full of other dogs without him barking his head off seemed impossible. I discovered that Philly Unleashed offers a class just for reactive dogs (Dogs With Attitude!). I nervously signed up and attended, and quickly learned that the trainers at Philly Unleashed are very experienced, helpful, quick-thinking, and kind. After getting our dog reactivity in check, we were able to attend a series of other classes - obedience, tricks, agility - all of which were unique, fun, and taught me something new about dog training. Between the classes, boarding my dog at Farm Camp, and having one of the trainers come out to our house to help troubleshoot a new behavioral problem, I've had nothing but great experiences working with this group. The tools and techniques I've learned have seriously improved our day-to-day lives, and my relationship with my dog is a lot more positive and fun. Go Philly Unleashed!

A true dog whisperer! While I've only ever worked with two other dog trainers, CJ instantly stood…read moreout with her philosophy of understanding what's in a dog's mind rather than forcing what's in the owner's mind onto the dog. With every issue we faced, she sought to figure out how to turn my dog's attentions away from their "naughty " behavior and towards an acceptable alternative. It's worked unbelievably well. We've been working with CJ for almost four months and I can say without question, that these are the most well-trained dogs I've ever had. And, the cherry on top? They LOVE training! If you're on the fence about training, give CJ a try. It's a totally worthwhile investment, something you'll be thanking yourself for many times over, over the years. You can't go wrong!

My dog Sesame is skiddish with people (covid puppy blues) and really has much to thank of her…read moredevelopment from Groovehound. They don't really groom anymore but boy are they the best daycare I could have possibly found for my dogs. They care so genuinely and deeply and I trust them so much. They alternate between inside rest time and outdoor play time. I look forward to every picture they post to see if I can spot my dogs and they're just the darn nicest people. Sesame would prob never forgive me if we ever moved. Groovehound 4 life.

We adopted Barkley in 2014 and struggled to find a doggie daycare facility that would provide…read moreadditional training for him. After we met Gert and her team, we were immediately convinced that this was the right trainer/team for him. We enjoy the flexible hours 7AM to 7PM and the daily pictures posted to social media to see how he's doing. Gert was even willing to do additional training with our dog just to get him headed in the right direction. We love the team at the Groovehound. Big time fans of their team. Scott and Kristen

Dr. Russell, Nurse Shannon, and the entire team at VEG Northern Liberties were absolutely amazing…read more From the moment Stella and I walked through the door, we were warmly greeted and immediately assisted. We were taken directly into the treatment area, where I was able to stay right beside my fur baby. They checked her vital signs, made sure I knew where the restroom was, and even showed me the complimentary snacks and beverages. We didn't have to wait long before Dr. Russell came over, listened carefully as I explained why we were there, and thoroughly evaluated Stella. He quickly identified what was causing her pain and explained everything clearly. Stella received pain medication by injection, and we were sent home with additional medication to keep her comfortable. When it was time for Stella's injection, my sweet girl became a little grouchy. The team handled her with such patience and compassion, moving us into a private room so they could safely care for her away from the open treatment area. That thoughtful accommodation meant so much to me. We arrived at approximately 5:30 a.m. and were home within one to two hours. The cost was absolutely worth it to know my baby had been properly evaluated, treated, and relieved of her pain. I would definitely return, although I sincerely hope we never need another emergency visit! Thank you, Dr. Russell, Nurse Shannon, and everyone at VEG Northern Liberties ER. You took wonderful care of my Stella, and I am eternally grateful.

Update: My grandpup passed away two weeks ago. You wouldn't have a record of this incident because…read moremy daughter was not charged for the five-minute visit where her dog was misdiagnosed. That doesn't mean the incident didn't happen or that it didn't have devastating consequences. If this facility had done its job properly from the beginning and correctly diagnosed his condition, we might have had the opportunity to do something to help him. Instead, we lost precious time that we can never get back. We are left grieving the loss.

I'm so glad I found walkies! I have a cat and tend to travel often these days, and both Dan and Ann…read moreMarie are excellent about checking up on Xena the warrior princess they provide comprehensive updates during their visit with Xena, are very responsive and communicative about my questions and concerns, and all very knowledgable about pets which brings me peace of mind because I know I can trust them. They have also been extremely accommodating and flexible with some last minute requests, which i really appreciate! I highly recommend walkies for all your pet needs!! Special shoutout to Dan and Ann Marie - xena and I are grateful for you!

I've used Walkies for over five years and I am obsessed. They are pleasant and kind, reliable,…read morethoughtful, playful, and safe with my babies. They send me tons of pics of my cats while I'm away and keep my mind at ease.

Move over Dog Whisperer. We've got Elisa Segal, dog trainer par excellence! Elisa far exceeded our…read morehopes in terms of being a personable, likable, conscientious, knowledgeable and skillful trainer. Our dog, Duke, adored her within moments, and in our six short sessions he learned much from her as did we. I often need to be told things many times before the training sinks in. Fortunately, Elisa's library of instructional materials and videos helped to reinforce the skills we learned during her visits. They were short and to the point, very useful, and she would send them within hours of each session. In short, we had a memorable time as did Duke, and we hope to work with Elisa again in the near future.

I've seen instant results. Elisa's approach is transformative in training both dogs and their…read moreparents to achieve their highest degree of mutual support and happiness. She makes dogs smile!

This place is amazing. My dog was very shy at first and they have helped him warm up to the other…read morepaw club pups! They are so flexible and caring with every dog. They also write personalized report cards every night with so many details about your dog's day!!

I've been taking my dog here a few times a week for several months now and she absolutely loves it…read more They did a great job getting my once timid dog socialized and playing in no time! Leaving my dog at The Paw Club gives me peace of mind when I'm at work that she is safe and getting great exercise (she falls asleep immediately when we get home). I would definitely recommend Paw Club to anyone that wants reliable and trustworthy people taking care of their dogs.

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!

Heather and I met at an event in Manayunk and I couldn't wait to work with her. My dog, a…read moreone-year-old Australian Shepherd, had attended a basic obedience class but was in need of one-one-one training. My main goal in working with Heather was to have enjoyable walks with my dog and she made that dream come true in three sessions. Heather helped me communicate better with my dog which in turn created a special bond between us. I am so thankful I found Heather and can't recommend her enough!

Schedule sooner rather than later, her schedule fills up fast! Even so I highly recommend Heather…read moreas she has such a wealth of knowledge. She has so much experience with animals as a former zookeeper, so she is incredibly skilled with animals and is really in the best profession. The majority of her clients are dogs and their owners but she works with cats and exotics too! She's also super friendly and knows how to explain to you what is a necessary fix in behavior and what is completely normal for your animal. I scheduled a session with her for my 3 month old puppy as I needed to know how to best handle his teething and house training.