My "Furry Tail Come True" would be if this place was closer to my house in NJ! I bring my 3 year…read moreold Doberman here almost weekly when I visit my parents near Hellertown. He comes back exhausted and happy every time! He is VERY sensitive and doesn't like to be away from us but he loves his friends at Furry Tail! We have never boarded him overnight but I wouldn't hesitate to do it here. I love that you can download the camera app and check in to see what the pups are up to. In the summer they put out all these baby pools and the dogs have the best time ever. Our dog also got his "fall fun" picture taken here and it was freaking hilarious. The ONLY sort of negative (but not really) comment I have is that some days there are a lot of dogs so it can be overwhelming. The outside area is massive so it's never overcrowded but our emo doberman has definitely been a little intimidated going in a few times (don't laugh, we raised him to be in touch with his feelings). He does much better if we get him there earlier when it's less crowded. A Furry Tail Come True: another reason PA is better than NJ.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but other dog owners deserve to know our experience. The purpose…read moreof dog daycare is to provide exercise, socialization, and a safe outlet for a dog's energy. If your dog is young, energetic, and still learning, as most adolescent dogs are, you should know exactly how this facility handled our situation. Our Labrador Retriever attended this daycare intermittently from 5 to 11 months of age. After one isolated incident in which he reacted poorly to another dog's correction due to trying to initiate play, the manager reassured us that this was not a serious behavioral issue, that he was simply still learning to respond to cues from other dogs, and that they were happy to continue working with him. We were never told he was on probation or given any deadline for improvement. Over the next three weeks, he attended only two additional visits. During one, he was injured. The staff present that day, as well as the manager in a follow-up call, all told us that he had done nothing wrong and it was through no fault of his own. During the next visit, I monitored the cameras and watched him be removed from group play within 15 minutes of arrival and brought out only three times for about 10 minutes each over more than five hours. When I asked why, the manager said he had done nothing wrong but they were "trying to get ahead of the problem." In other words, they had already labeled him as a problem before he had done anything wrong that day. Yet when he was eventually allowed to rejoin the group, we were told he played appropriately and without incident. This is what should concern prospective clients: we were explicitly told our dog could continue attending and that they would work with him, but instead he was quietly confined for most of the day without our knowledge. Had I not checked the cameras and called to ask what was happening, I have no reason to believe we would have been told. If a facility has already decided that your dog is too much work, they should communicate that honestly rather than continue accepting your dog and effectively sidelining them. After I raised my concerns, the owner informed me that he was no longer welcome. She then suggested that our dog was responsible for the earlier incident in which he was injured--directly contradicting her own staff and manager and attempting to make him seem like the problem even when those who witnessed the event said he was not at fault. Given that there had been no prior warning that dismissal was being considered, and that this decision came immediately after I questioned how he was being treated, the timing felt retaliatory rather than the result of a thoughtful behavioral assessment. When I told her that I intended to leave an honest review describing our negative experience, she became even more defensive and stated that she would fight it back. Unfortunately, after reading prior reviews describing similarly defensive and retaliatory behavior from ownership, this response did not appear to be an isolated incident. For additional context, prospective clients may wish to read the Yelp review from the Nazareth location dated July 17, 2019, which describes similar behavior from ownership. We also had broader concerns. We encountered 2 of their employees outside of daycare and overheard them saying that they feel overwhelmed and that there are too many dogs for the available staff. Our dog was injured more than once, and in one instance staff said they could not identify which dog caused the injury despite cameras throughout the facility. These issues raise serious concerns about staffing and supervision. We were also concerned by multiple episodes of kennel cough and giardia associated with the facility, and our veterinarian specifically warned us that they had seen numerous dogs become ill after attending this facility. To their credit, we were not charged for the day he spent largely confined. If your dog is a high energy dog or puppy who requires patience and continued development, this daycare may decide that your dog is too much work. In our experience, dogs who need extra attention may be blamed, confined, and dismissed rather than appropriately supported.

Karina is absolutely wonderful!! Our bird will not go to anyone yet the first time she met Karina…read moreshe went right up to her shoulder and started to rub her beak on her cheek. I trust animal reactions! I contacted all her references who praised Karina, and every one have used her services for at least a year or more. Karina is responsible, communicates, and trustworthy. She is also insured. We recommend her services if you live in the Easton, PA area.

Susan takes amazing care of my pets when I go away! I never have to worry whether they are ok…read morebecause Susan cares for them as if they were her own cats. My Bosley loves Susan (he's a traitor) and even my little Beanie from who trust comes hard likes her. Makes sure their cat box is clean, dishes are cleaned and filled and even spends time playing with them. Absolutely top notch in every way!

I have been using Sue, the owner of this business for many years while I am traveling. Sugar Bear,…read moremy rescue cat is very shy and timid around nearly all people, but she loves Sue. I had had major issues with other services, but Sue does an incredible job and has great attention to detail. I never have to worry about my little girl while I'm away on my fishing/hunting/culinary adventures, I always know that she's in good hands.

We have been talking our mini golden doodle since she was a few weeks old (she's now 5). We will…read morenever go anywhere else. Wonderful staff who do great work.

I have been bringing my pets to Elite for many years. Morgan is the best! She takes time with…read moreyour pup and has the patience of a saint with my little 13 lb diva! Lily gives Elite 4 paws up and I highly recommend!

I contacted Caitlin regarding training for my German Shepherd rescue who is 7 months old. After…read morecompleting the initial evaluation, I felt optimistic that she would be able to work with me to help train my puppy so I purchased her 7 session at-home one-on-one package. During that session she stated that my dog had anxiety which I believed could be true due to her unknown past. She had recommended supplements and a costly CBD oil. On the day of our first session, she called me at the time of our scheduled session and said she had brought along her dog as well as a dog she was board and training. She had not given me any prior notification that the dogs were along with her nor asked for my approval to bring them onto my property. For the first 15 minutes of the session, the dogs she brought along ran around my backyard and my dog (who is still warming up and settling in with new people and other dogs) was rightfully very timid and scared. She then asked me what we would be working on that day and I had voiced to her (in our evaluation session as well) that crate training was very important to me and for the safety of my puppy when leaving my home. She then commented that would require going in the house, where she brought the dogs into my home (once again without asking permission). The dogs continued to be a distraction to my dog who you could tell was incredibly stressed and uncomfortable, clearly unable to focus and train. At that time, she did remove the dogs from my house and brought them out to her car. At this point, we had about 10 minutes left in the session where she pivoted to a completely different subject and tried to train my dog who was still very uncomfortable and scared by what happened previously. She proceeded to make comments with no actual facts that my dog was acting that way because she is "in pain", "has a very weak back" and that her behavior is incredibly "abnormal". I rescued her from an extremely reputable German Shepherd Rescue where she had been examined by a veterinarian and deemed healthy for adoption. Leading up until the moment she and the other dogs arrived my dog was perfectly content and has shown no signs of pain or discomfort in the time I have owned her. I had started giving her the recommended supplements and CBD oil and had started noticing that she was having an easier time settling. She commented that she had noticed no changes in my dogs behavior and that I should start giving her more CBD oil -- once again, my dog was incredibly uncomfortable after the unfamiliar dogs were in our yard/home and her disposition showed that. After this extremely frustrating and disappointing session, I reached out to her to explain how I was dissatisfied by what had occurred during our training session and especially for the price of what her sessions cost. I also voiced how I felt as though the trust had been broken and that I did not believe she was the best fit for my dog and myself. I attempted to end the relationship amicably by requesting a partial refund since she had not fulfilled any services. She provided me a refund at the cost of one singular session (which now after doing further research is an astronomical rate). While I do not discredit that she has been in the business for quite some time, I regret not taking some of the reviews that have been written more seriously, as it appears others have had extremely similar situations where she has given a "medical diagnosis" regarding their pet's behaviors. During this short relationship, she made me feel as though there is something wrong with my dog and has caused us both an unnecessary amount of stress on top of financial loss.

Caitlin Nagy was recommended to us for the training of our pit/chow mix Reese. We inherited Reese…read morefrom our brother. We initially contacted her for help with what we saw as aggression in Reese. Even when my brother was alive it was next to impossible to form a bond with Reese. We figured that she is a one person dog. Simply put, we were scared of her. When we reached out to Caitlin for help her response was that there were reasons for Reese's behavior and that we would explore different avenues. We set up a house visit for our first training. On the day of our visit she explained that before working directly with Reese, she wanted to take a video of us walking Reese. After a couple of minutes of taking the video and observing Reese she determined we should consult with our vet. She was concerned that Reese might actually have a hip or knee problem and be in pain and in need of meds. We made that vet appointment and sure enough Reeese has knee problems. With proper meds, it is everyone's hope that this will relieve some of her pain and hopefully make it easier to work with her. Caitlin's approach is to look at the "whole" dog, as well as teaching us about dog language. We like this approach. Now that we are addressing Resse's physical issues we look forward to our next steps in helping us feel more confident and safe with Reese and her tendencies towards aggression. We understand that this is a process and look forward to working with Caitlin on the rest of this journey! Thank you so much Caitlin!

Ann Marie took excellent care of my elderly, special needs dog for midday, drop in visits. Was…read moreflexible when my schedule changed. Highly recommend !

Amazing place! I take my dog Moo there all the time! They're great with him, they send lots of…read moreupdates when we need to board him, and the houndstown (post daycare) hang over is real!! He always is super excited to go and comes back exhausted! I recommend this place to everyone!

We've been going to Joanie's for years. Not ever because of the service. She is always rude and has…read morean attitude about how your dog looks (like hello, we're going to you for help). We continued going there because of the price (which isn't even cheap anymore) but jokes on us, now I know why. Yesterday was the last straw. Not only does the place look like it's getting dirtier but the cuts are getting worse. Our dog look pretty much the same when we picked her up. At first glance you think it's nice that Joanie's doesn't cage the pups. She leaves them to roam free in the store. Not after today!!! There is no prescreening to check for rabies or ticks. My dog came home with a tick AFTER the haircut. She's never had a tick. Last thing I will say is that my sister in law went to pick my dog up and she didn't know it was cash only. They kept my terrified dog there as "collateral" (even though my dog saw her come in) until she could find the money. She ran around town for 30 min trying to find a cash back spot. We've been going there for over 9 years & you'd think they'd allow us to come back with the cash. Sorry Joanie, it's time to retire.

This is a great place to bring your dog I want my Havanese to look like a Havanese When I pick her…read moreup and she did Joanie listens to what I wanted for Lucy and that is what was done This is a great place to bring a small dog they can play with other small dogs while they are waiting their turn no cages it's a wonderful experience