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.

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!

I can't not say enough about Taylor and this service. We adopted a 4 year old pit just before…read moreChristmas. After Christmas my daughter who is in college was away for a few weeks and decided I to watch her dog while she was away. Our new dog attacked her dog and ended up with stitches and staples. I didn't know how to control or discipline our new dog. With Taylor's help we now have a very happy pit that we adore. I feel that I have more control over our new dog and he listens to me. Cannot thank Taylor enough.

From the owner: We are a professional, family-owned dog training company with over 40 years of experience that…read morespecializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.

Larry had us complete a pretty exhaustive checklist prior to coming for our training session. When…read morehe arrived he proceeded to redo the checklist for the entirety of the session. He also wasn't able to tell our two dogs apart(a 50 lbs, one eyed, pit mix and a 35lbs, shaggy, terrier mix). Just didn't seem prepared or terribly interested.

I asked who was a good dog trainer at the local pet stores and Larry was highly recommended. I did…read moresome research on him and I was impressed by all of the certifications Larry has. When I first called and spoke to Larry, I could tell he was very knowledgeable. After I filled out his pretreatment questionnaire, it was obvious that he would be very thorough in determining the cause of the problem and the best course of action to resolve it. My Jack Russel Terrier had separation anxiety and Larry got results on the first visit. Before he left, he told me how to continue with reinforcing the new behavior and looking for signs of remission before they got too bad. I did have a few questions in the following 2 weeks and Larry answered his phone and my questions without any hesitation. I can now confidently leave my best friend home without any hesitation (or damage to the furniture). Thanks Larry!

Fabulous groom!! Friendly staff!! Amy is the best!! Every…read moretime I go I get top notch service! My Yorkie looks amazing!!

Brought my dog here for a nail clipping for the first time and it went great! My dog does NOT like…read moregetting her nails done. Has to be muzzled, and given a sedative before hand because she is just that bad. But at hickory springs they just had a brand new harness installed for these kind of situations and it made a big difference! She was still a little crazy, but you can see the amount of care they put in to make sure she was calm and still do a good job on her nails which I really appreciate. They were friendly, talkative and patient with her. It was reasonably priced and I feel comfortable bringing my dog here again. I HIGHLY recommend them for any grooming needs!

Not sure if this is a scam or not. As soon as i paid for the package, everyone is mia for 5 weeks…read morenow.... havent even started training. Update** It is week 7 and no one has gotten back to me...

Jay is a marvel. Our dogs were really unruly and not well behaved. Now they are obedient and take…read morecommands. They are like new "people." My grandkids used to be scared of them, now they love them and walk them all the time. Highly recommend this company! Well worth the reasonable price!

We can't say enough good things about working with Chris as he trained our beagle, Matilda! Beyond…read morethe excellent results we achieved responding to commands, eliminating pulling etc, Chris had the ability to connect with Matilda, being calm, gentle, and respectful. In addition, Chis is a goldmine of helpful tips and ideas from slow feeders to toys to games to play with your dog. Highly, highly recommend Chris !!!

From the owner: I am a retired k9 police supervisor with over 30 years experience with all breeds and any age I…read moreoffer one on one in home training for you and your dog. We can work on any issues that you are having or just want to make better. I use positive praise techniques. I have trained police dogs, service dogs,therapy dogs, and most of all, family pets. I am budget friendly, and I usually only need 2 to 3 sessions to accomplish your goals. I have trained hundreds of dogs, and I have worked with most breeds on many different issues. This includes basic listening and obedience skills to advanced home protection. Let me help you and your dog today. Visit my page on facebook Sutton k9 training

We love Haus of Paws! I have a very fluffy, nervous Pomeranian, and he loves going in for his…read moremonthly grooming. He comes out clean, gorgeous, and with perfectly smooth nails. The staff at Haus of Paws are miracle workers!

Our Shih Tzu hot An amazing hair cut. Staff patient with her…read morenervousness. Definitely recommend.