I called 4 times and left a detailed voicemail each time. Someone finally called me back after the…read more3rd attempt, 2 weeks later, and left me a message. I called back, left a voicemail again and no response back. I tried calling at different times of the day thinking someone would pick up, it is a place of business after all, but nobody ever did. ‍

While some dogs may do fine in a boarding facility, my quirky old girls do much, much better when…read morecared for in their own home. I feel so fortunate to have found Paws First, which gives me the option to have my pets cared for in their own home. The ability to book online makes arranging for pet sitting so easy and convenient. Response time is always very quick, and the rates are reasonable for the peace of mind these people provide. I love getting email updates on how my dogs are doing. Even when they're naughty and get into the trash or have a little accident, everything is in order when I get home and my dogs are happy and loved. **Need to add an update because of one visit in particular. It has taken me a while to be able to write this. Over the Summer, I had the amazing folks from Paws First watching my dogs while I was away for the weekend out of state. My senior dog's health had been in decline for a while, but it didn't seem to be cause for too much concern- just typical old dog stuff. One night, her health took a very sudden and dramatic turn. It was clear that if she were brought in to the the vet that she would not be returning. I didn't want my old girl's last moments to be spent someplace unfamiliar. The staff at Paws First went above and beyond to provide extra care and comfort to her when she needed it most so I could race home to be with her. I am forever grateful for all they did for her.

Ed is an amazing dog trainer. He is the biggest help with a puppy Nala is a hyper puppy and I…read morehave reached out to Ed several times for help with Nala and he was always willing to help which is amazing. Ed doesn't just train your dog he helps you through tout each stage . You are never without help for any issue . The support they give is one of the best .

From the owner: American Canine Coach provides the finest dog training service in Southern NJ. We believe in a…read morebalanced and comprehensive approach to training and pride ourselves on making both dogs and owners better companions. We offer various custom training packages, so call today to learn more.

My puppy went for basic training and she really learned a lot. She came back a totally different…read moredog almost. However, she still had a lot of impulse control that needed to be done.. we were going back for weekly sessions and I did not get what I needed to get right away and patience was lost quickly with the owner. However, there was a difference of opinion on moving forward with training this is definitely his way or no way. Although if you were looking for a good start on your dog training, this is a great place to start. I just needed more and it was his way or no way..It is just a matter of opinion . Some learn slower and this is not always well received

My very first lesson, they had my crazy puppy heeling within ten minutes (and they weren't even…read moreteaching her heel yet). Every lesson shared so much insight, care, and experience in the handling of my dog and teaching her commands. I can't recommend J Mac enough for any of your dog training needs.

If I could give zero stars I absolutely would. I had dropped my 11 mo Labrador off on Wednesday…read moreSept 22 and called Sept 24 to see how he was adjusting. I was told he's doing great and coming out of his shell as he was nervous when I dropped him off. I didn't hear from anyone until Tuesday October 5th (the day before pickup) when I received a voicemail from Mallory that she needed to speak with me. When I returned her call I was informed that my dog had a rash on his neck and wanted to tell me before picking him up the next day and it shouldn't be a "cause for concern." She stated that the day after he was dropped off, staff noticed a tiny itchy, dry spot on his neck that progressively got worse. She continued to repeat that they didn't want this to be a cause for concern and naturally concerned, I asked to be sent a picture of the rash. This was no rash at all. The picture I was sent showed my dog next to a trainer with a raw, oozing wound where his jaw meets the base of his neck. It looked very infected and he definitely needed medical treatment so I immediately went to the facility to pick him up. When I arrived, I did not find my dog in the same condition as shown in the picture I received just an hour earlier. His wound was dry and completely scabbed over. The staff stated the wound looked much better than before (because it was healing). I immediately took him to the vet for a thorough exam and our vet diagnosed a skin infection of the hair follicles caused by injury to the skin. He also estimated that the original picture I was sent earlier that day was taken at least a few days prior. The vet also estimated that this injury occurred at least a full week prior to the training staff notifying me. Not only did my dog have an infected injury on his neck, he also had an infected wound on his testicles, had lost a significant amount of weight, as well as developing upper respiratory infection. Prior to sending him to the facility he was a big overweight with a very thick coat. The dog I picked up had lost at least 10 lbs and his spine and hip bones can be felt to the touch. The picture I was sent from staff showed a very obvious infection and the staff neglected to care for my dog or notify me that he needed medical treatment and attempted to treat this wound themselves with only A&D ointment. When asked about the 24 hour veterinarian on call mentioned on the training facility website, the staff stated they do not have a veterinarian on call. A bit misleading. After examining the neck wound we noticed small bumps around the sides of the wound that seem consistent with a pronged collar. We don't know how these injuries occurred but it's very clear our dog was NOT properly cared for and the staff neglected to provide our dog with basic medical treatment or at the very least inform us that our dog needed to see a vet. I will NEVER recommend the Dan Gentile Training to anyone.

I used this training center a few years ago before yelp was available and I would not recommend…read moreusing this place! I'm writing now because we now have a new puppy and I was looking for training places and this place came up and brought up bad memories so I felt I needed to write our experience. We dropped our dog off and went on a trip so she could go through the program. Coming back to pick the dog up we couldn't wait to see our dog thinking she would be so excited to see us but to our surprise our dog was subdued and looked defeated. No tail wagging or anything. Before the trainer showed us what they did, she commented that if WE didn't follow directions we had to put $25 in this jar. We laughed it off as though she was kidding but to be honest I don't think she was. They walked us through what they did and the "progress" and mind you they had a spike collar on the dog so when you pull it digs right into their neck. The trainer was showing us and she pulled so hard my dog let out a painful yelp! It looked like torture to be honest. We immediately said we are done here and left ASAP! My dog eventually recovered and we found a dog trainer that used positive enforcements and she became her happy self again

Great communication and quick response to questions. Local to the Toms River/Brick area in Ocean…read moreCounty.

I've been bringing my Rottweiler puppy to Tommy for about…read morenine months now. I've had very good experience with dog training and boarding.

We had a great experience with HD dog training! We adopted our dog, Shaggy, in early December and…read morefelt completely clueless. Ryan was so patient and we are amazed at what Shaggy has learned over the course of 8 weeks. He's a completely transformed dog. We learned so much along the way and feel much more confident in our dog handling skills. Shaggy can now sit, walk nicely on a leash, be quiet in his crate, and go to his place among other commands. He really enjoys training and we do too! Thank you again!

We had a fantastic experience training our puppy with HD Dog Training. We started when our golden…read moredoodle was about 12 weeks old. Rob and Tineisha started with the basics, teaching us simple exercises we could us to lay and foundation, providing advice about food, toys, and how to use the crate, housebreaking, etc. Murphy, our puppy, ALWAYS looked forward to their visits. Rob made training fun, and showed us how Murphy could actually be a happier dog through the training process. (And how our lives would be better, too.) Both trainers have real expertise, explaining not only the mechanics of proper training, but also the psychology behind it. We continued training through Murphy's first six months. Now, when I walk Murphy on the city streets and he heels perfectly, sits as a default at crosswalks, and generally behaves himself, I am so happy we had Rob and Tineisha's guidance and advice. HD Dog Training were dependable, thoughtful in their direction, and showed genuine care for us and concern for the well-being of our dog. They are great at what they do.

Very convenient, clean a good value. The only thing I would…read moresuggest is the guy who works there seems to always be annoyed when a question is asked. Almost on the edge of rudeness, but not quite. Yes, I do suggest Tubbs to us out of towners to conveniently wash our 4 legged friends

Oh my goodness! What a phenomenal salon. I took my puppy there for a wash and cut and it was by far…read morethe best. Kind and gentle. My puppy didn't even want to rush out like she usually does. Totally our new groomer. Thank you for doing such sn awesome job with my little girl