Michelle worked with me and my dog through some stubborn behavioral issues. I started to see…read moreimprovements almost right away. Michelle took time to explain her methods and rationale so that I was better equipped to continue the training on my own. It's hard to accept, but I think I had to learn and adapt my approach as much as my dog had to learn and adapt -- and Michelle helped us both through that process!

I was interested in finding a trainer to do Nose Work/Scent Training with my Labrador. After my…read morefirst conversation with Michelle, I knew I found my trainer. Michelle is very highly skilled in all aspects of dog training with decades of experience. She listens to her clients and tailor training to help her clients succeed. Michelle is terrific with the dogs; she is patient, loving, caring and connects with each animal. She is engaging and motivating. Michelle's classes are fun yet still provide all the tools necessary for training with positive reinforcement and goes above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome. My dog LOVES to go to class and loses her mind with happiness with she sees Michelle. If you are looking for any type of dog training, please do yourself, and your dog, a favor - contact Michelle at Your Mannerly Mutt !!

Alex is an amazing trainer with great skills & patience for owner & pups. His individual & group…read moreclass as well as his stay/train pet sitting option for his clients are very informative, instructive and simply a blessing. I highly recommend Psypup's Alex for your canine training needs:)

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."

I cannnot say enough good things about this service and the wonderful people who work hard to care…read morefor my Franklin. Been using them since 2023 and never had a concern. This year I was worried about Franklin because he's getting older and had been sick. All I can say is he was healthy and happy when I got home from a full week's vacation. They are coming this week to walk and spend time with him again and this time I'm not the least bit concerned. Thanks to all the wonderful women who do such a great job! Trisha B

Fantastic! Will not use another service! They go above & beyond basic care. I also love how they…read morepost update including pictures after every visit. It's obvious that their staff love animals.

MY Dog was trained up at their farm . Now He is a mentor dog and goes up to the farm one a week …read more It is great he loves it Laura is really fantastic with him in the van in East Falls drop off and Pick up .

I had a terrible experience with Opportunity Barks. The City School program keeps the dogs crated…read morefor 6 of the 7 hours they are there. The 1 hour of training includes potty breaks. When I picked up my 8 month old puppy she was so desperate to pee and poo, she went on the sidewalk in front of their building. She was so thirsty she was panting and needed water immediately. I sent food but she did not eat there. To compound the problem, Communication is awful. They don't let you into the space. You stand on the sidewalk - they crack open the door and pull her in or give you the leash to take her out. You get 1 email a week with some photos and videos. They don't appear to read the form you fill out and don't discuss goals. I told them that my puppy has had training since birth, but their first video was showing me how to hold a leash. The second video was of a different dog being trained - they said my dog was tethered watching. Throughout the entire video I could hear her crying. No one attempted to soothe her at all. I provided constructive input verbally and in writing by email. Despite my bad experience at the City School, I was still interested in the Farm School. I went to the open house and they were much more transparent about what a typical day looks like there. But before the evaluation day (which is separate from the City School evaluation), they called me to say that they were cancelling the evaluation because I am not a good fit for their program. They said it had nothing to do with my dog, who is a very sweet Labrador, it is because I am not "aligned" with them. They were not willing to even listen to why I thought the Farm School would be a better fit than the City School, saying that the decision had been made "by senior management" and it is not worth wasting time talking about it. Wow!

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.

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!

Ilene and her team of walkers have been regularly walking our two very large dogs for years. Both…read moredogs have had some behavioral issues and they handle them like professionals. They come on time, send me an update once the walk is completed which usually has a photo of the mutts looking happy, and generally have been very responsive to any issues. We have also utilized her overnight stays for vacations. We also have 2 cats - so all 4 animals are well cared for and loved while we are away. They took care of puppy destruction one visit and dog diarrhea another changing the diet to boiled chicken and rice. Always with great communication throughout to let me know what was happening. Offered to take dog to vet when he was sick with diarrhea. My house and my animals are safe and well cared for. Never feel worried while on vacation. Highly recommend her service!

I cannot say enough great things about Ilene and her staff. We had both Ilene and Amber walk our…read moredog over the past year and have had such a wonderful experience working with them. They were very receptive to my concerns (my dog is adopted and has some anxiety and trouble interacting with other dogs) and put me at ease. They were even able to help get our dog walking better on leash (less pulling) and walking with other dogs! I never thought our dog would be able to go on walks with other dogs, but they are truly miracle workers! Their website is easy to use and I loved getting pictures and updates every day about how the walk went. Also, they are quick to respond and are very accommodating. More than once I had a last minute request and they were always able to find someone to take care of our dog. If you are looking for a dog walker on the main line, definitely pick Dog Gone Walking!!

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 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!

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!