Jay is an amazing trainer. He was able not only to teach me how to train my dog, but also make me understand dog's behaviors, how to reinforce them and how to make my dog truly happy. Cody was reactive towards other dogs an in a little over a month Cody improved so much that he has a new friend!! Look at how relaxed they are. Before Jay I couldn't walk Cody if another dog was in the vicinity, he would get stuck and would not budge. Look at this progress. It's literally worth every penny, Jay has changed our lives for the better!!! read more

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My Arrow the Airedale, canine star of stage and screen, was 8 weeks old when we began training with Jay Andors of Perfect Behavior Dog Training. Initially, I had contacted Jay to help me with "hand stripping", a particular technique for grooming wire coated dogs. He explained that the very first step in grooming, for any dog, is to train for obedience-- such as tolerating standing still, lying down, sitting-- and wow, did that make sense! Jay was fatherly, kind, patient, and had a clear syllabus of graded challenges and behaviors with which to follow over the course of the weeks of sessions that we had with him. He took the time to understand what my goals were for both home life and the dream of having my dog work alongside me either as an animal assisted therapy dog (I was an occupational therapist) or as a showbiz dog (my other career). Jay helped me develop these goals and dream both big and small. And thus, our sessions extended way beyond grooming-- to loose-leash walking, developing Arrow's attention and focus, targeting (we went from my puppy simply touching a target with his nose or paw, to opening handicap/ accessible doors when he was tall and strong enough!), and much more-- all when he was just months old! By the time he was 13 months old, Arrow had acquired his first professional gig-- as "Sandy" at the 92nd St Y's production of "Annie". It has now been 8 years of non-stop love and success with my dream dog. He has been on the set of Law and Order, New Amsterdam, She's Gotta Have it Too, among others. He even has had multiple theater critics mention his perfect behavior in reviews! This month, my Arrow performed in his 7th professional production of Annie. During one performance, there was a technical error that stopped the show for 20 minutes. Arrow and I were given permission to come on the stage and entertain the audience with tricks and stories of his "pawsome" career, as well as participate in a Q&A with the captivated audience. Many questions centered around "how did you get Arrow to do THAT!?" And I found myself responding by explaining, "Jay Andors helped us with that!" Jay's mentorship and ongoing support has provided a life-long foundation of success for Arrow and our family, and we can't thank him enough! read more

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We started working with Jay when our very high strung Pomeranian puppy hit adolescence. Training was going fine and then he picked up all manner of strange undesirable behaviors. Jay immediately reassured us this was fixable and we have been working together for about a month. We have seen a complete transformation of our pup into a focused, eager to learn (and please) dog. Jay is a dedicated trainer who takes sincere interest in our dog and us. He has completely changed how we think about training and how we work with our dog. He introduced us to our vet, Karen Cantor at Westside Veterinary and we are so appreciative to find such a caring vet. We now feel confident that we not only have a great infrastructure in place for our dog, but our bond with our pup has gotten stronger and he is now the pleasant, happy member of the household we always dreamed of having. Thank you Jay!! read more

We've been working with Jay since we moved to NYC back in March, and what a transformation we have seen with our dog Raleigh! He used to be crazy on walks and would dart back and forth. We wouldn't even want to take him with us. Now, he's so easy to walk, is not reactive to other dogs, and loves to be by us and pay attention to us. We've also learned so many new training techniques using platforms and searching so that he can get out his energy. We've also been struggling with separation anxiety upon moving and Jay provided us a ton of resources and support! We are able to go out to dinner together now without worrying about Raleigh! We highly recommend working with Jay! read more

I have been working with Jay now for a month and have developed so much more confidence when it comes to my dog, Teddy. I had been suffering for a while with how to handle some sidewalk aggression with my dog and Jay has worked with me in a systematic and methodical fashion that has given me some real results. I feel like he is thorough but also takes his time to get to the behavioral issue. I wanted someone who could really help me develop a better relationship with my dog and I feel like I'm getting exactly that. thanks Jay! read more

I originally had met Jay as a groomer for my anxious mini schnauzer, Dita, as a referral from Dita's previous trainer when I moved to the UWS. After meeting with him, we discussed extending Dita's training with him as my former trainer didn't service the UWS. It was perfect because Jay caught up with my former trainer to ensure that Dita's training wasn't interrupted just because she had someone new! In terms of scheduling, Jay is very flexible and always sends a reminder. During training, he lays everything out very simply so that it's easy for me to understand what I need to do between sessions. We've specifically focused on the stress Dita has while being groomed - and she definitely has handled grooming a lot better now with far less stress. If you're looking for some help, Jay can definitely set any dog in the right direction! read more

Long distance love! I just want to share what great value we got out of our virtual consultation with Jay for our two year old Blue Merle Collie Brady - actually the only thing that Jay could not do was physically work the dog! It was a close second though! Jay is such an excellent coach that without stressing the dog (or me!) he was able to coach me through evaluating certain problems that we have been struggling to correct with Brady and suggesting a training plan for each behavior that he then walked through with us the first few times to lock it in. I didn't think it would really work just calling but wow - people need to know how valuable these virtual consults are - I guess it forces you to participate fully and creates a kind of pride in accomplishing the exact change you thought you couldn't do yourself. With Jay, we were trained to be the trainer as much as we physically trained Brady - very satisfying. So, even long distance virtually we recommend Jay to anyone - anywhere! Thanks again, Jay! read more

I highly recommend Jay. He has a profound understanding of the behavior of dogs and it shows from the outset. He gave me a straight forward plan on what we should work on that was very effective. He has a backyard in NYC but also has a virtual set up so he can observe your dog's behavior remotely. Whether in person or virtually, Jay's services are highly recommended. Ben N read more

Jay is great! After one week, and Jay's constant reminders, texts and vigilance, my pup's behavior has improved noticeably. The targetting practice was most effective. Hire him. Tell him Abby recommended him and he should give me a discount. You will not be disappointed. read more

Jay helped me with my new rescue dog Enzo. He gave great advice about how to observe my dog's behavior in specific moments, which was really helpful to do in person as opposed to reading something online or in a book. He also had lot of useful tools, resources, and suggestions on how to shape behavior / what to work on / etc. so I feel like the session we had has laid good foundations for the future. As a first time dog person I found everything especially valuable and informative as I learned things I never would have thought of in a million years. Would recommend! read more

Jay is definitely a groomer with a ton of experience and he does good work, so I'm not cutting my review down because of his work, but because of Jay's attitude towards me, which I am so long overdue to update this review on. Overall my pup is an extremely excitable and squirmy pup, she was more so then compared to how she is now thanks to age and maturity. However, when I was trying to work with Jay, he was helpful by sending me a lot of instructions on working to get her to par for grooming. On the negative side, he also set some unrealistic expectations for me as an owner to work on conditioning my pup to handling. He made me feel sub-par when it comes to training my pup and for those who know me realize I have spent a ton of time and hours on end to train my pup and she's gotten so good at being handled, but it takes time. He expected that within less than a month's time that my then adolescent pup would sit still and be positioned without squirming or moving, especially given she had just completed surgery at the time. Plus to call her wild and indicating I wasn't doing enough or training her right put me extremely at unease and I decided to no longer use him moving forward. I get that Jay wants to create a positive experience for the dog by not resorting to having them in a restraint, that is the ideal for any dog... but the reality is that puppies are a handful for various reasons and a good groomer will help you work through it without making you feel terrible. Thankfully I have since moved on to find wonderful groomers who are equipped to handle my pup in a positive manner and have great customer service skills by not making me feel sub par for the work I do with my dog... especially as she's earned a few titles along the way in terms of obedience and skills! read more

I didn't know what to make of this place, based on the name. But when I went to the website to do a little research, it became immediately clear to me the owner, Jay, is more than a basic dog groomer. His credentials and inventive approach to dog bathing are truly something to marvel at! I prefer to bathe my dog myself - but not in my own home. There aren't a lot of places that allow for that - most are typical grooming salons. But at Hydrosurge, you have the option of either professional grooming or self-serve with Jay's helpful guidance. The bath tubs are huge, and first are filled up with soap and water. You place your dog inside, and a hose contraption recycles fresh water with soap for you to spray your dog down. Jay will help you with protective eyedrops for your dog, and at the end of the bath, you'll give your dog some ear drops as well. My big guy smells great, shed a lot of old fur, and is wiped out after the affair - an extra plus :) He was very comfortable the whole time, and I'll definitely head back! read more

I'll start by saying, I never write reviews so I must really like Jay. Everything that everyone says here about Jay is absolutely true (and the reason we saw him today). We rescued our little guy three months ago from North Shore. He is four years old and spent those years in a puppy mill. He's made huge progress but we knew that grooming would be a challenge and we wanted him to have the best possible experience. After much online searching/researching we decided that Jay would be the best option (at the time, we still weren't sure how great it would be). When we called to inquire and told Jay the situation he offered to come in early on a Sunday for the appointment. He wanted to give our dog the best possible experience and wanted it to be quiet so our dog wasn't scared by completely new variables. He understood that the grooming would be tough enough. Long story short, Jay made us and our dog feel so comfortable and it was definitely the best possible option. We will be coming back and as everyone else said, Jay is so knowledgeable we learned a lot in addition to just getting our pup groomed. He truly cares about dogs (and their owners). If you are in the same situation we were, please try Jay. After today, I honestly don't know why anyone would go anywhere else. read more

We had our first appointment w Jay and HydroSurge yesterday. Our husky Cavalier was in desperate need of a bath, and after hearing some good things about this place, we wanted to give it a try. Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience, for the following reasons: 1. Jay is a grooming guru! the guy oozes with knowledge and passion about pets, the proper bathing process, even the right amount of soap suds. We definitely felt comfortable working with Jay. 2. Clean, soft coat: We have a high maintenance pup, he's got allergies, and has sensitive skin. But this bath left him with the softest coat, and we could tell he felt very comfortable in his skin, in addition to being super clean. 3. Happy dog. Our dog was very comfortable and relaxed during our visit, especially during the bath. seemed like he actually enjoyed it, which is not usually the case. The one word of caution: Jay's bath tubs are in the basement of a typical doggy daycare, it may seem a little strange when you are first walking in. But don't let this stop you from trying it, Jay is wonderful - he teaches you how to use the facility and it's obvious that he loves animals. Our dog was clean and happy after our visit, and we'll be headed back soon for another appt in the near future! read more

Jay was great with my pup! She wasn't super matted, but definitely needed a nice summer cut to help escape the July heat. She came out looking absolutely adorable and I couldn't have been happier! I'm bummed that I moved and it's too far for us now, but if I'm ever in the neighborhood I will definitely be taking her back here to be groomed! I would definitely recommend. read more

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I can't thank Jay enough! And I don't know how would I manage as first ever owner for a gorgeous puppy! I've learned a lot from the pre arrival session! Beyond words! The amount of information shared and experience in the best ways ever to a perfect start! I look forward to more trainings down the road! THANK YOU! read more

I am so lucky I found Jay. He helped not just my dog but helped me too. He definitely listens to what your concerns are and he cares. My bond with my dog is even stronger now and our walks are far more enjoyable (for both of us). I highly recommend him. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Jay is found treasure, a unique,expert, straight shooter behavioral science aficionado who teaches you "how to fish", preparing you for the long term of relating to and enjoying your dog. Jay spent so much concerted effort, time and interest in getting to know our family - by text, phone, FaceTime and when needed during COVID masked and outside in person to build a basis for the success of our two new dogs in a split household. He swiftly grasped the relational dynamics and curated great resources and sessions to get us on our way! He is humane, smart, success oriented, honest and realistic. A+, completely recommended. read more

My wife and I got a 10-week old puppy five days ago. It's the first time either of us has ever owned a dog, so we were diligent in doing plenty of reading and research beforehand. Despite our best efforts, after two days our puppy's boundless energy, biting on anything and everything, frequent bathroom accidents and mood swings had us feeling overwhelmed. Enter Jay Anders - truly a "dog whisperer" if there ever was one. In a single house call, Jay not only shared with us an incredible amount of helpful information (following up with tons of links and other resources), he also introduced us to his unique philosophy of learning to understand your dog's behavior and working together with him/her as a team to institute real change. Before the session was over, we had our puppy sitting obediently without using any voice commands. We also learned how to redirect his biting into a constructive setting, and developed strategies to make his potty training easier on him AND us. Thank you Jay, we are thrilled! read more

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Jay Andors is a gifted caring dog trainer who gets positive results. My dog, Max, suffered a traumatic eye injury (he was severely bitten and lost vision in his eye) After Max healed he wouldn't let anyone near his eyes. He also need grooming badly. My Vet recommended that I take him to Jay who was gentle and patient. Jay worked with Max taking cues from Max's behavior. Jay never let him get stressed. And sure enough after a number of sessions Jay was able to groom Max. Max is happy to go to Jay's and shows no signs of anxiety which he often did at his other groomer I highly recommend Jay as groomer and trainer. read more

Jay is a great groomer! Most other groomers in UWS keep your dog for 4 plus hours - dogs are kept in a play area until they are groomed in assembly-line fashion. Jay washes, dries, and grooms your pet with his undivided attention. His prices are very good considering the quality. He is gentle, attentive, and highly skilled. It's just Jay, so schedule in advance of when you need to get your pet groomed. Bring photos of desired looks. I have shown him photos of other shih tzus and he copied the look. I highly recommend him! read more

Jay is the absolute best! I recently adopted a year old pit mix who loves to play with literally every dog (and bird) she sees. I hired Jay to help redirect her attention so she would be able to focus her energy elsewhere and his tips and advice have been amazing! My pup has been improving daily with Jay's help and direction. He is constantly checking in and sending tips, youtube videos, along with book suggestions and has even given names of other professional trainers. Jay truly cares about his clients and their improvement especially in such a fast paced environment. Not only has my dog improved, but I have improved as a dog owner as well. Hire him! read more

Jay is a pro. I wish I found him sooner. I immediately felt at ease with his advice and am grateful that he offers the tools to understand my pup and to strategize on how to train her. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Jay Andors is the ultimate animal lover and he worked a miracle today with my dog, a cockapoo with very kinky hair that I don't brush (I know - shame on me). Jay groomed her beautifully despite having to shave all her hair due to very deep matting. In addition, I was impressed that Jay was so deeply concerned about avoiding future matting and shaving which can be traumatic for dogs AND owners. He implored me to let him teach me how to properly brush and comb her hair which I fully intend to do and highly recommend to any first-time dog owners like me. read more

Jay was amazing with my whoodle. He is the best and I am happy to say my puppy has his groomer for life! read more

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Jay is the real deal. I just moved to the Upper West Side from DC and was drawn to him because of the Yelp reviews. They're all on point. He really takes the time to get to know you and your dog--he's incredibly sensitive and careful no matter what the issues. My coonhound is so scared of nail clipping that we used to have to take her to the vet for sedation. Jay explained alternatives including massaging her paws when she's relaxed and using an emery board when she's calm. She was relaxed after her grooming (and smelled terrific)! His prices are reasonable--his services and personality the best. read more

Today was truly the BEST grooming experience my doggies have had in their six years!! I have two little yorkies, who were having some dry, itchy skin and dandruff problems. So after much research, I decided to give the hydrosurge bath a try. Jay is my new favorite person; all other groomers pale in comparison! He was so friendly, and you could really tell he cares and knows a lot about animals. He let me stay in the room while he groomed them, and gave me some great tips for at home training and grooming. My dogs normally give groomers a very hard time, but they responded very positively to him, he was great about calming them down and getting them to stay still while he worked. The hydrosurge bath is AWESOME, it got off all the dry flaky skin and left their skin and coats soft and smooth. There really aren't enough stars for this place! I will never take my boys anywhere else. read more

After a few traumatic experiences, our puppy was quite tentative going into a groomer. Jay was kind and patient with her. She came out beautiful and happy as can be! What a refreshing experience to know your dog is in such good hands! Will be staying with Jay as Kadyn's groomer. read more

I took my cat Azul in to Jay today for a hygienic cut. Jay was great!! He was waiting for me at the door and immediately took me downstairs for the cut. Jay was very knowledgeable and quick with the cut! For cats he charges by the hour and he finished the cut in 15 minutes so it was extremely affordable. I recommend Jay for any cat owners looking for grooming or shaving in the UWS! One warning--to get downstairs you need to walk through an area with dogs. This was not a problem for me because I love dogs and all the dogs were very well-behaved (no jumping up on my but the dogs were interested in me), but I know some may be concerned with walking by a group of dogs. read more

Jay was fantastic! My WireDachshund Werner needed a trim and bath, and having just moved back to the upper west we were looking for a new groomer. We have definitely found him. Werner was so calm after his grooming that he fell asleep in my arms in the car. ( usually his most exciting time as he loves car rides) Jay really was great with him, and gave us updates on his progress by Txt message. Highly recommend. read more

I have a 35 pound rescue dog, Maxwell, that I love very much, but he has a lot of issues - he is perceived as aggressive by most, he urinates in the apartment, cries or barks when he wants something until he gets it, barks loudly when he hears any noise, air bites at people when they try to pet him, guards his food and other objects, cannot be around other dogs, growls and snares at other people on walks, is triggered by loud noises and children, and the list goes on... Also Maxwell has pancreatitis, so his food and treat intake is limited. I first contacted Jay in a place of desperation, really not knowing if Maxwell could function in a small apartment in a busy part of the city. With my input and feedback, Jay developed a strategy to manage Maxwell on walks and stop the urinating in the apartment (our top priories). With Jay's training, Maxwell has improved dramatically on walks, I can now walk him and not worry that he will bark loudly at people or children, lunge at people or dogs, or become startled and reactive due to loud noises. This was complete in six to seven sessions. We are also working on crate shaping, so Maxwell will go in the crate during the day and stop the urination in the apartment. Jay takes my desperate calls, emails, and texts at most hours, and is always available to talk through the dog crises that are evolving. Jay was our last resort, we have tried other training methods that haven't worked, and no one else will take Maxwell because of his aggressive tendencies. Jay really cares about Maxwell, and it shows in his work and concern. My husband is in federal law enforcement and I am an attorney, so neither of us have a lot of time for training. Now we use walks as training sessions, and about 20 additional minutes in the apartment each day. We currently meet with Jay once a week, but hope to increase that in the near future. I really don't know if Maxwell will ever be a perfectly behaved dog, but with Jay's assistance I think we can manage him and keep everyone safe. I highly recommend Jay, wish I could give him six stars. Thanks, Jay! read more

Jay is an absolutely wonderful trainer! I have a three year old husky that was scared to go on walks because he had anxiety from hearing loud noises. In NYC there are loud noises everywhere, it's inevitable. Jay was patient with my dog and got him adjusted to walking on a loose leash and walking politely (no tugging) amidst his fear of loud noises. Jay always sends video updates and great notes after training my dog. His rates are perfect and from just three months of consistent training my dogs attitude did a full 360. He is calmer, more sociable and friendly on walks. Jay is very observant to my dogs behavior and takes that into account for planning trainings. I've had several trainers before Jay and none of them have the skill set that Jay has. Perfect behavior is an understatement. Jay is truly a joy and the improvement I've seen in my dog is incredible. I am so proud of my dog and I thank Jay for helping him learn!! read more

Jay is hands down the best groomer in the city. I first started using Jay to groom my Havanese shortly after she was spade at 6 months -- until then, I washed and groomed her. Jay's hydrosurge method really, really cleans your dog well. I left the Upper West Side and settled into sending my dog to groomers in Park Slope and other parts of Brooklyn, but was never that pleased -- sure, they put a pretty ribbon on her, but they were never as clean as when Jay washed her. Fast forward five years later, my poor dog is having some serious skin issues, so I took the 90 minute train ride from Carroll Gardens to the UWS. Jay gave her a medicated bath and the cleansing got read of all her dead skin and revealed little "pimples" all over her body, which turned out to be a bacteria infection. Now, I wash my dog at least once a week and I never saw these pimples before. He recommended I get my dog to a vet for a check up, which I did today as well. I will definitely make the trip to the UWS again soon! read more

Never again. Brought my Spanish Water Dog to him to have her shaved down, which is the standard for this breed. Not sure if his clipper was dull and he clearly didn't finish her with scissors, but lots of stray clumps of hair on her legs and torso. Her rear quarters are completed shaved to the skin - bad job there. Ears not finished off evenly at all. Just a sloppy job all around. I'm not convinced he bathed her as she just feels slimy. Would not recommend at all and would urge you to find another groomer. I found him on the internet after my regular groomer retired; I guess I was taken in by all the hype on his webpage - but don't be fooled. Never again. read more

I just spoke with this person on the phone about cat grooming. Be prepared to pay $45 for a sanitary clip (just clip under the tail, 10-15 min) which is ridiculous even for NYC. This guy charges $170 an hour for cats and proceeded to lecture me about the risk he takes clipping cats. After speaking with him I would never take my cat to his business! He was so crotchety! I also phoned another business in the UWS that would do the sanitary clip as a complimentary service because it was so quick. Just because they offered that, I would pay full price ($150) for a full grooming. read more

I've known Jay for years, ever since my dog was a puppy and his help has been incredibly valuable. His positive reinforcement training has helped my dog get past some challenges without causing her any stress. He is incredibly patient with dogs -- and owners! -- and explains things clearly and helpfully. My dog adores him and is super eager to please. He is also the only groomer I'll go to because of how calm and stress-free the environment is. The fact that she always looks adorable is a bonus!! read more

Jay has a truly unique grooming method that is truly the most effective we've ever experienced for constantly shedding Labrador retrievers. Our dogs not only love Jay, but when they leave him, they are soft, shiny, happy - and best of all, loose fur free! We feel very lucky to have found Jay and have become regular customers. Thank you Jay! read more

Jay is amazing! He took extra time with my puppy for his first grooming to make sure he was comfortable with everything. He is super passionate about dog grooming and training and it shows. My Shihtzu loved him, and he looks wonderful! Will definitely be going back! read more

Besides grooming Jay is an expert dog trainer. I have spent many years around German Shepherd dogs and am not impressed easily. Jay spent just a few minutes with Almo ( my 3yr.old. GSD) and I and he accomplished a great deal in such a short time. He is patient, honest and understanding. I would highly recommend Jay. read more

I've been taking my Shih Tzu to Jay for almost a year. My pup really dislikes being groomed, brushed, anyone hear her paws, but Jay is great with her. She always looks adorable when I pick her up. I can usually just hang around the neighborhood until he's finished. He's very efficient. Highly recommend! read more