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 would have selected 10 starts if the option were available…read more Jessica has been helping me and my baby since early 2022, when I was at my wits end and googled for canine behaviorists. At that time, Clarabell, our coonhound mix who was supposed to be a beagle-pointer mix...was 3-4 months old, high energy, car anxiety and sickness, already 50+ pounds of pure muscle, strong will and even stronger vocal cords. I couldn't control her on the leash or keep her from jumping on people - so she wasn't getting the exercise, stimulation or socialization she needed. I couldn't leave her alone for a moment or take her in a car. Cages and closed rooms caused even worse anxiety and distress. Rehoming was not an option. Medication (for me :) and) her would be a last resort. I was at my wits end and I knew I needed professional help but my financial limitations due to medical issues/expenses made finding it a huge challenge. I sought recommendations and searched multiple social media platforms, search engines - until I found and reached out to Jessica and my gut knew immediately that she was the one who would and could help me to help and love Calarabell the way she deserves and needs. And I was absolutely right. Jessica is a person and dog whisperer. She is endlessly and unshakeably calm, collected, even toned, knowledgeable, reliable, communicative and quick to assess, address and manage any fur baby and fur owner's challenges. She accomodates in every way - from work schedules to circumstances or behavours that require off-site or odd hour corrective activities and processes. She does it all with a level head, a pure and kind heart, an unmatched natural talent and learned skill sets. The evidence is in the results. Clarabell is now 1.8 months old, 85 lbs. and 5'5" standing. Walking her is now a good experience. Car rides get easier and easier. She can be home alone for hours at a time. She rarely jumps up on people..and truly there are only challenges when my husband and I don't do the things Jessica has shown us to do. Clarabell is a sweet and happy girl. Jessica stays with her when we go away ( another superb service she offers). I am forever indebted to her and she is the only canine behaviourist I will ever recommend.

Very happy with the service! With Jeri's guidance, my dog's behavior started improving right away!read more

Our very first meeting with Jeri left us feeling like we finally will get the dog(ok.. human)…read moretraining that we have been trying to get for the past 4 years. The Bark Buster approach is very unique and in our first meeting we could see our dog Becky begin to respond to us differently. Jeri was very thorough in her explanations and patient with our questions. I am looking forward to doing homework with our dog and sharing improvements with Jeri. I feel confident that we are not alone in this process and that we will end up with the well behaved dog that we have always wanted. R.O.

Marion is an absolute delight as a trainer. She is patient and truly enjoys her works. She takes…read moreher time to explain why she's telling you to do what you're doing which makes class fun and educational! We took a new class, a Trick Dog Title, which I highly recommend for anyone looking to have fun and wear out their dog. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth the drive! Reasonably priced and the class length is longer and more fruitful than other options in the area. Now sit! Stay!

We learned so much by working with Marion on training our chocolate lab puppy. Marion is so patient…read moreand knowledgeable and takes the time to talk about your concerns (no matter how crazy!) and then finds solutions that we could actually implement. Highly recommend!

Leigh has been a life saver for the year old lab mix we rescued in 2016. We were struggling to know…read morehow to work with Daisy's challenging behaviors, which looked like aggression from the outside. She used to lunge and bark at anything and everything -- other dogs, loud trucks, strangers, even deer! Leigh helped us understand what was going on with Daisy's wiring, and once we addressed her underlying anxiety, she was a different dog. Daisy has learned to get along well with our Maine Coon cats, as well as be polite to guests in our home. The kids love playing games with her, and she is doing so much better on walks now that we learned pattern walking and calming techniques that work in real time. Our pup came to us crate trained, which we loved, but now that she's older and we've built trust, she is able to sleep all night on a bed in our room. I highly recommend Opportunity Barks for compassionate, humane dog training solutions!

We had previously trusted Opportunity Barks with our 2-year-old dog, but our most recent 10-day…read morestay was extremely disappointing. The manager at the boarding and training facility has changed in the past year, and unfortunately, our experience under the new management was far below the standards we had previously expected. When we picked him up, he had diarrhea and arrived with a soiled behind -- yet we were never notified of any stomach issues during his stay. He also had a deep scratch across his nose, which we only noticed in the daily photos and had to point out to staff ourselves in order to get him proper care. When we submitted a review after his stay, staff claimed they had informed us about the scratch and that he hadn't had any stomach issues while in their care. Diarrhea is very evident with our white Samoyed, as his fur gets soiled and requires extra cleaning, so their claims felt like gaslighting rather than honest communication. Instead of acknowledging their mistakes or committing to improve, staff told us we were no longer welcome and even blocked our portal login. Their response was dismissive, unprofessional, and demonstrated a complete lack of accountability. For the health and safety of your dog, stay away from Opportunity Barks and their unethical, unprofessional behavior.

This is my review for Proofing Behaviors Canine Obedience. My name is Maria and I'm happy to…read morereport that my 170lb St. Bernard, Ziggy and I are recent graduates of the program. I happened upon Proofing Behavior's via the Clipper Magazine back in March. At the time Ziggy had gotten away from me again and chased a small child through the neighborhood. The good news is the child was not hurt (just frightened) bad news is this wasn't the first time and I was beyond exhausted trying to control my baby boy. Ziggy is only two years old, after getting him in the house after that incident, I got the mail and found the magazine and there on the back was the coupon. I thought this was providence and called them right away Jim returned my call and within 2 days he was at my front door ready to start training. Unfortunately covid-19 hit and we had to postpone training until late June early July I am happy to say 8 weeks later both Ziggy and I have graduated on the loose leash training and the overall commands to sit and stay. I cannot say enough about how great this is and what peace of mind I now have when I go outside with Ziggy. He listens, he pays attention, he looks for my cues and all of this would not have been possible without Jim and the techniques he brings. From day one Jim explained the simple techniques and yes with the help of some treats we got Ziggy in line and in focus. Ziggy being a smart little boy has realized the more he listens to Mommy the more he gets outside time I highly recommend Proofing Behaviors and Jim's services to anyone and everyone all dogs all sizes I mean I knew it was a challenge as big as Ziggy IS I was a little skeptical we were not going to get here but to my great surprise we are.

Our family recently completed the 6-session program for Izzie, our 13 yo Bochi whom we've had for 7…read moreor so years, and our brand new member, Princess Leia, a 5 yo Weimaraner / Bloodhound mix. Jim helped us resolve the "getting acquainted" issues between the ladies and helped all of us establish good relationships as a pack. The peace, tranquility and order have been so appreciated, as was Jim's kind disposition, professionalism, and natural aptitude with our canines. Would strongly, strongly recommend Proofing Behaviors for an effective, authentic, stress-free dog training experience.

My 1.5 year old golden retriever stayed with Kelsy for the 1 week board & train. He went in…read morecompletely disregarding any commands, pulling very hard on his leash, and completely unable to relax himself. We tried 3 different trainers before. We are now 2 months since Kelsy worked her magic. Milo is fully able to be unleashed on our 2 acres while running and playing, but listens to every single command in a split second. Kelsy is easily the best and I cannot recommend her enough!

From the owner: Unleash your dog’s pawsabilities with Pawsability Unleashed. We offer training, boarding, and a…read morehike club. Our training pairs obedience with freedom, and boarding that feels like your dog’s second home.

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!

Such a wonderful experience! Renee is everything you want a groomer to be, compassionate, highly…read moreskilled and very patient. She has taken care of my two dogs for a few years now and I continue to visit Renee because she is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at what she does and has always provided the very best service and care to my pups. The very first visit with Renee many years ago, I had newly adopted a dog that was severely abused and had serious anxiety as a result. I'm not sure he had ever gotten his nails trimmed before but he was not happy about it. This dog proceeded to thrash and growl (never snap) while Renee was doing his nails. Renee NEVER hesitated for one second! she remained calm, talked to him sweetly the entire time and got his nails trimmed in no time, I've neve seen someone show so much compassion for an animal that was so scary, SHE'S AMAZING! As a result of her amazing bedside manner, my dog very quickly warmed up to her and now he's a champ getting his nails done, HE LOVES RENEE! It takes a very special person to work with animals, especially grooming, they're up close and personal and have to get the job done. I trust very few people with my pets and Renee is one of them. This truly her calling and the animals absolutely love her. Thank you Renee for always providing the very best service and thank you for pouring so much love into what you do. You're so appreciated!

From the owner: Drop Ins / Vacation: I treat all pets like they are mine. Unconditional love and passion to…read morecare for the animals along with helping you feel comfortable while on vacation or at work. The bathing shack - Not your typical grooming shop. This is a bathing shop; all dogs need a bath and a good brushing/deshedding. All bathes are made special for your dogs needs. Appointments are 100% spent with your dog, there is no overlaps of clients. Quiet and stress-free environment. In-home nails - clip/dremel