I have been following Erika's Instagram for a few years, and I think she is the cat's pajamas! I…read morestarted joining her live streams and asking questions and I have learned a lot. I'm on the west coast, so I didn't think we could actually work together, but find her quite accessible since she does virtual sessions and is also active on her Patreon. I have a lot of experience with dog rescue, and I often adopt dogs with special needs. I have a dog that has obviously experienced some trauma around other dogs, and Erika has been incredibly helpful. She is generous with her knowledge and her time, she has lots of training tools like handouts and videos, and she is a delightful person in general. Great sense of humor, and it feels warm and fuzzy to work with her, which is so nice because often when we have problematic dogs, we don't feel good about it and we blame ourselves. Not only does she use positive reinforcement in her training for dogs, but also for people, because often it is us that needs to be trained. My dog is doing so much better since I started working with her. I highly recommend. I'm excited to work with her more in the future.

Erika was recommended to me from a local pet store and I couldn't be happier. I adopted a 7 week…read moreold puppy from a farm (lab/border collie mix) and was totally clueless. This was my first puppy and I work a ton! Erika came to my place stating when Koda was about 10 weeks old. We did the puppy basic but Erika adjusted to our speed (Koda is fricking smart and picks things up so fast). I have never seen anyone respond to emails faster in my life! And Erika is always on Instagram like me so I can get tips and tricks even when we aren't in session! Koda is now 4 months old.. he responds to sit, stay (with distractions and long periods of time), down, touch, paw, other paw lol, crate, "home" (his play pen), leave it, drop... and he is amazing on a leash now. He goes potty almost on command. I got him potty trained in 4 days (aside from the occasional accident when he is excited to see people) Anyway.. I love Erika and wish I wasn't moving to St. Louis. But, it's awesome knowing I can always email or call her!

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.

I have tried three different trainers before Laura and she is hands down the best. She is all…read morepositive reinforcement (do this! Using force and all of the "dominance" nonsense is cruel, unnecessary, and has been debunked! So many South Jersey places are still doing sketchy dominance shock collar nonsense!)z However, previous positive reinforcement people were all about saying commands and using treats. It didn't feel sustainable. Laura has great methods for long term behavior modification that doesnt solely rely on treats. It's amazing. She is comprehensive and her follow up emails are always small novels filled with healthy tips. Get on her schedule- you will not regret it.

From the owner: We want our canine companions to be included in every element of our lives -- eating, sleeping,…read moreliving at our sides. To do that, they must be polite canine citizens, and WoofGang can make that dream a reality for your multi-species family. Having worked for over a decade in animal sheltering, where behavior solutions need to be fast and effective, WoofGang's owner/behavior specialist Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, CC, FFCP, CBC, has developed tried and true solutions to training and behavior challenges, and she brings those same expert solutions to owned dogs just like yours. She specializes in shelter/rescue dogs and their challenges. Laura practices positive, fear-free, scientifically proven training methods.

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!

I have been working with Jess for just a month or so and my puppy is a changed guy. Luca (my…read morelabdoodle) was walking like a gentleman on his leash immediately after our training session. He is not jumping on people as much, he is eating on schedule, he is learning not to bark unnecessarily. Jess spends lots of time explaining how a dog's mind and how it works. I appreciate this because it helps with training and understanding the how's and why's of a dog's behavior. We still have work to do but the immediate difference says it all. So happy to have found her. PS. Luca is 8 months old and I get compliments on his behavior all the time.

Amanda Striker is one of the BEST trainers out there!! She is there for us every step of the way…read more If I need her help she comes and if she cant, she talks me though it over the phone. We definitely have our hands full with our Old English Bulldog puppy and she is really turning out to be a great dog. I saw a difference in her after her first day of training. You can tell Amanda loves what she does and truly is amazing!!!! Cathy & Jason C

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

3 years of only positive experiences at Shampoodles, I have 3 tiny dogs 6lbs and under, I've asked…read morestaff to keep mine locked up and not roaming with the other dogs and they do so every single time. I've called last minute and asked them to add a rescue/foster dog to my appointment, and they've done so. My 3 can all be terrorists during their groom (told to me by a previous groomer) and Shampoodles staff have always done a great job with them. I will continue to count on them for all our grooming needs!

We are new to the area and Shampoodles was recommended by some others here on base. It was…read moresuggested to just go in for something small before getting a full out groom to get a feel for the service, so we went in for a nail trim and decided to go back for the full service a bit later. When I called back today for a grooming I was told because I have only had a nail service they would not book me for a grooming and were not taking new clients.