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.

I cannot say enough good things about 5 Paws. My two walkers, Melinda and Mattie, go above and…read morebeyond. My dog Franklin is happy to see them and I know when I get home that he's been well cared for. They leave detailed reports and plenty of pictures. This is my 3rd yr using them and I'm so grateful that I can enjoy my vaca worry free. Thank you !

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.

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."

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!

I have a very stubborn dog that I couldn't train myself. I took him to christos and it was like…read moremagic! My dog is now super obedient and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend!!!

I am so glad I decided to bring my Enzo to Christos and Delawarek9academy. After the 2 week boot…read morecamp my boy is calmer and follows my commands. I can walk him sitbout him pulling and he doesn't go crazy when he sees other dogs. I would recommend his service to anyone who loves their dog and wants him to be more obedient.

I recently just went into the Vetco clinic at the Petco store. I have used this company services…read morefor their clinic for vaccinations and wellness checks. But I've never gone in and used the Vetco services. I was so pleasantly surprised with the service, the friendliness, the staff efficiency, and overall experience. I felt very inclined to create their profile here on yelp to share with others. I was one of the first clients to come in, and I also work with animal rescue folks. So I'm used to the day-to-day coming and goings of clinics, staff and emergencies as well. From the time I stepped in the door, I was greeted by such a a wonderful person, she was so pleasant, she greeted me and made me feel welcome. I believe her name was Misty, she is in charge of the customer check outs, billing and she also seemed to know quite a bit about the day-to-day operations of the facility. Mabel was the person who assisted us in the treatment room, prior to meeting our vet. All three of these individuals were exceptional. With the way they handled our appointment, the way I was spoken to was respectful and clear and the way that they handled the cat that I have brought in was just fabulous. They were gentle, smiling, welcoming, and the overall experience was a 10/10. Even when the vet walked in, her demeanor was so pleasant like she had all the time in the world to spend with my one animal, and it was important. All I was really, therefore was to get some blood work done, and they really treated her with gentle care and got her in and out of the clinic in great time. The facility is spotless, and I truly have decided that I am shifting my business to Vetco as a result. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

I have lived in Delaware County 50 years and never knew that Pet Smart has a Pet hotel, for both…read moredogs and cats! 5- day camp is $142, 10 day camp is $270 and a 20 day camp is $510. Make sure your pets have their shots, if you are boarding them! They even have themed events such as "Toga Night" and "Backyard BBQ". For an extra $15 your pet will get some ice cream and you get his picture, having summertime fun! There are a bunch of add ons such as 30 minute 1-1 training sessions, Baths and salon service, relief walk time, extra attention before bed with photo and story, and extra play-time with photo. Wow what an awesome place for your pets!

Lisa is wonderful! I had made plans with another walker who flaked out last minute and remembered…read moremeeting Tara, the owner of Paws-itive a while back. I called and was directed to Lisa. I made arrangements with Lisa and she was able to take on our vacation needs last minute. I am so thankful for her. She is a wonderful person and not only a great dog walker, but a caring community member who volunteers time to great causes. I will definitely use her again and you should too!

From the owner: We are a small pet services business that cater to your pets with our outstanding pet sitting, dog…read morewalking and dog training services.

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!

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!

Since my previous review 3 years ago we got another pet and more recently...sadly lost one…read more During the process of losing our bestest buddy, the staff was SO amazing. One signed up to purposely BE "our person" during our loss. She sat on the floor WITH US and talked us through everything. They had a special plate of treats. And when the doctor realized only one was preferred....she ran and got me the container so I could make my beloved pets last moments everything that he deserved. They gave us quiet time and privacy. And after....the entire staff who were there were waiting in the lobby in solidarity and support for us. It was meaningful beyond belief. I have told them how much it meant. But I want everyone else to know. Our remaining 3 pets are with them and you couldn't pay me to go anywhere else. Love you all.

I have been going to Unity Animal Hospital for about 4 years and cannot begin to say how much I…read morelove the care my cats Jezebel and Cluny get here. Cluny will be 16 this year, he is no longer a young buck! This last month he has been to Unity 3 times as we discovered he has a collapsed lobe in his lung from chronic asthma. We finally have him stabilized, YAY!!!! Through the whole process of getting him stabalized Dr Trow and Dr Antzis have been amazing. The explained the issues and solutions to me in a way I could understand and took the time to answer all my questions(there were a lot). I am forever grateful for the care the give my furry family members and I cannot recommend Unity Animal Hospital enough.