We learned so much from just one assessment session! We'll definitely be going back to take more…read moreclasses with our pup.

Highly recommend Hudson Barks and Jennifer. From making appointment to the actual training session,…read morewe never felt pushed or pressured. Jennifer is very patient and knowledgeable. We are able to see results just after one session!

Very helpful, kind & responsible trainer. Very patient with…read moremy daughters puppy. Nice to have email follow up info. We would sign up for another set of sessions but we have moved out of the area Highly recommended!

The absolute best dog trainer you could possibly work with! I loved working with Pas, he was…read morefriendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I learned a lot of great training techniques for my puppy from Pas and look forward to working with him again in the future! Totally worth every penny for your pup! Thanks Pas!!

I can only say wonderful things about Steph and Good Karma Training. We brought our 6 month old…read moreMin Pin puppy to Steph after we had tried 2 positive only trainers and many puppy classes. With no change or help. We adopted our pup at 4 months and we were the 4th home she had been in. We didn't know much about her past but knew we were not giving her up again. She had SEVERE separation anxiety, resource guarding and a general stubborn personality to control everything. Our neighbors were requesting that she leave the apartment because of the meltdowns she would have for hours when we left. Steph truly saved us and our puppy. She spoke with us very honestly and openly about the training methods she used and her underlying focus was that nothing was unfair or hurtful to the dog. Honestly the anxious behavior our pup was showing slamming herself into the crate was by far more harmful. After a 2 week board and train our dog calm back with the ability to behave as a calm, family dog and in turn she was much happier in everyday living. Our neighbors were happy to have her stay and she's a very valued part of the family who can be included much more now that her anxiety is so much better. One of the most wonderful things is Steph is only a phone call away for ANYTHING or any question we have. Just because our board and train session is over her willingness to help is not. She's extremely easy to get ahold of and goes above and beyond.

Steph took our sweet but stubborn pup and turned her into a wonderfully well-behaved dog. Our…read morebiggest struggle was getting our dog to come when called in high-energy environments, like a dog park. After just one remote collar training session the improvement was drastic. After 4 sessions total, our dog had mastered: sit-stay, down-stay, "go to bed", come, out/give, "leave it" and improved her focus on us ten-fold. We've really enjoyed the freedom of taking her off-leash hiking and feeling confident she'll listen to commands regardless of the situation.

We were recently recommended Pawfessional Pet Care from a friend who has been using them for almost…read more10rs! We've been lucky to never need iut sourced care for our Frankie until now. We were so impressed and at total ease with the love and care John gave our Frank. And Frank just loves him! His prices are great and John has a comforting report with pets. We will definitely use Him as our go to care when needed!

He is such a professional! I've used his services twice for my cats and I've never had any doubts…read moreabout their safety, food, or litter box! He spent time in my home to make sure they were ok and not alone. He sent pictures before and after of their bowls and box each visit. And even some of the head scratches and leg rubs! My shy kitties made a new friends and trust him just as I do. He is a wonderful person that loves animals and they sense it too. I will continue with his services any time I need to be on an extended trip. Thanks John

Steve and the team at Pack Leaders are amazing! While we have used many of their services, I…read morewanted to highlight their Training and Psychology camp in particular. I adopted a rescue puppy who had some behavior issues, due to what we think happened to him early in his life. It got to the point where the puppy nipped a dog walker and they refused to walk him anymore. With our mounting concern, we reached out to Pack Leaders and enrolled him in their Training and Psychology Camp. It was a game-changer for us. Not only did Steve and team correct his behavior, they took the time to teach us why it was happening, how we should handle any outbreaks, and trained us to reinforce the great training they provided. Thank you Steve and Team - I don't know what we would have done without you!

We could not recommend PLD more!…read more My husband and I rescued our American Bulldog/Boxer mix, Clancy, in January 2021. Clancy is a very excitable and strong 65lb pup who was not great in the car, and would not be able to sit with us on a plane. So when it came time for us to have to go away for a weekend, around 8 months after we got him, we knew we had to board him. We went to some commercial boarding facilities (Camp Bow Wow was one) and were HORRIFIED at the experience. We watched for 5 minutes on the pup cameras and had them pull Clancy out of there immediately - 20 dogs per 1 staff member, running around, no structure, no care, no individualized support in what looked like an airplane hanger of crates. Thankfully, my husband had been following Steve's IG for a while, as he also is passionate about dog training and behavior (his mom a veterinary nurse and they have had bull terriers, boxers, and bulldogs over their lives). We reached out and they offered boarding options, so we immediately jumped to go to the initial training/evaluation session with Steve. We were NOT disappointed. First off, it gave us a wake up call on how lenient we've been with Clancy in regards to training/discipline following the passing of our our previous pup - and that dogs actually crave that guidance and structure. Steve advised us that Clancy was a classic "excitement case" and his excitement actually quickly turned to anxiety and needed to be addressed. From that session, we immediately implemented the techniques and approach advised by Steve and started to see a major difference and were on the right path. We never had to board a dog before so naturally we were apprehensive about leaving him. When it came time to drop him off at The Maddie Ranch, my husband and I came to the same conclusion - he literally could not be in better hands, if anything were to happen or he got sick, he is in the best place possible - with people who are there for one reason only: the benefit of the dogs. During their stay the pups get daily pack walks, private training sessions, and some play time. You get constant updates with photos and videos. You can also message the folks via the app they use and they reply within less than 20 minutes, they'll give you updates on how their progress is, for Clancy, how he's been doing with his excitement, his demeanor, and so on. They also give explanations into their training methods while he's there which helps us upon returning - and we always notice a difference in his behavior! It is hard to be calm and not excite him upon picking him up though, but we're working on it. We've now boarded Clancy at The Maddie Ranch 3 times, for different intervals, and we plan to again in January. Board & Train is the best option for our dog and I imagine it would be for all dogs. They get care, love, and most important structure which they so crave. Could not recommend PLD more, all of the staff have been awesome - you will leave knowing your dog could not be in a safer, and not to mention beautiful place. Thank you to Steve, Dana, Christian, Cassandra, Jay and everyone else! Also a huge thank you to Devon who has been so accommodating and lovely when scheduling/planning all of Clancy's boarding sessions!

I cant say enough good things about this company, and specifically, working with Warren. If you are…read moreon the fence about booking a private training package--do it. It is 100% worth it. Before starting our sessions, I was struggling with an over-excited Golden Retriever puppy. I had reached a point where I was losing hope, but Warren completely helped me regain my patience. His calm, expert approach changed the dynamic almost immediately. What sets this training apart is how manageable it is. Warren's training methods are intuitive, and his super detailed recap emails were a total game-changer. They made it incredibly easy to practice on my own between sessions, ensuring that we never lost momentum. Training didn't feel like a chore, and because Warren's methods actually work, it was super rewarding. Ultimately, I feel like I have a totally new dog and an infinitely stronger bond with her. I cannot thank Warren enough for his help. If you want a trainer who truly cares and delivers real results, Warren is your guy!

We reached out to Warren Sears at Shelby Semel Dog Training because our dog was having a tough time…read moresettling around guests, getting overexcited with other animals, and reacting to sounds and animals on TV. On top of that, he had started showing some guarding behaviors around toys and food. It felt like we were constantly walking on eggshells and didn't know where to start. From our very first session, Warren completely put us at ease. He took the time to really get to know our dog and gave us a plan that was clear, doable, and tailored to our home setup. He explains everything in a calm, easy-to-understand way and focuses on helping you teach your dog rather than just correcting behavior. Every time we met, we came away feeling more confident and capable. One of the best parts about working with him is the follow-up -- he sends these amazing session notes that break everything down step by step. Having that written out made such a difference for us when we were practicing between sessions. Our dog has come so far since then. He can actually relax when people come over, stays calm when cats are nearby, and barely reacts to the TV anymore. Even the resource guarding has improved so much. It's been incredible to see his progress, and we feel like we finally have the tools to keep building on it.

We absolutely couldn't be happier with Linda at NJ Fix My Dog and the incredible transformation of…read moreour dog Millie. As first-time dog owners, we tried our best to train Millie on our own, but it just wasn't cutting it. We constantly struggled with obedience and her inability to listen to us, intense pulling when we went on walks, jumping, getting mouthy - the list goes on and on. We felt defeated and insecure - but as soon as we talked with Jean and Linda at NJ Fix My Dog, we felt hopeful! They assured us Millie was the kind of dog that could be helped, and they'd be happy to step in.  Throughout Millie's 2 week bootcamp, we received frequent updates from Linda on Millie's progress, photos, and videos. We missed her but we knew she was in excellent care and learning so much everyday. After the 2 week bootcamp, Linda brought Millie home and we were in shock at how well-behaved, and well-mannered suddenly became. The day she came home, Linda spent over an hour with us going over what Millie learned and how to work with her going forward. She also gave us a full document with an assessment of Millie's overall behavior, how to continue to enforce what she learned, and how encourage her along the way.  Before bootcamp, we dreaded going for a walk with Millie because of how she behaved when she saw other dogs (pulling toward them, whimpering, getting anxious, etc.), and how she walked in general (tugging and zig-zagging the entire walk). Now she walks like an absolute DREAM! Right at our side, a nice little trot, ignores other dogs, people, squirrels - everything! We could walk her all day long now, and we look forward to all our walks! Millie used to ignore us when we called for her, or told her "no" if she was doing something we didn't like, but now her recall skills are excellent and she runs right over to us when we call her. She doesn't even try to attempt the bad behavior she used to do, like jumping, getting mouthy, etc., and instead happily relaxes. Her overall demeanor used to be just a little bit intense, always on the lookout for something to get into - but now she is so calm and seems at east with herself. Linda worked WONDERS! We learned so much about Millie through this process, and we truly feel comfortable with what Linda taught us to help Millie be her best self. We feel like we have the tools we need, and the confidence. We feel the support of NJ Fix My Dog now even after Millie is back home - we know Linda is just a call or text away if we need any help.

We were seeking some help with our 13 week old Lab mix puppy's aggressive play issues…read more(nipping/biting) and other behavioral issues (walking well on leash, not dropping items off floor, ground, etc.). We were fully aware of what a puppy goes through at this age, however, we had never seen a puppy so independent/head strong before. Given we have two young daughters (9 & 5), we wanted to ensure our puppy established a solid behavior foundation. We found Jean & Fix My Dog after unsuccessfully working with a few different trainers online. Within the first 30 minutes of our session with Jean, we had already learned so much about both our new puppy's and our own behaviors. After the hour was over, we were very confident we had found the right place to help us with our puppy training. Given the current pandemic, we hoped to find a trainer that could not only help with the behavioral issues, but also socialize our pup well enough to other dogs, people, children, etc. As a result, Jean paired us up with Christy, a trainer who lives on a lot of land, has dogs and other animals, and plenty of people around to help socialize our pup. We spoke with Christy on the phone to go over her approach, felt great about it, came up with a list of behavioral focus areas, signed a contract, selected a day for Christy to come pick up our puppy, and off she went for 2 weeks! The training process was handled so well.. Christy kept us informed with photos, videos, and lots of daily updates. We were even able to do a few online video sessions to see our puppy and to ask questions about how the training was going. It was 100% clear that our puppy was getting the attention she needed and was being trained as part of a family and not as just another dog in a training facility. (SO IMPORTANT!) We were noticing tremendous progress with our puppy over videos after the first few days of training. When she returned home after the 2 weeks were up, it was almost as if we had a perfectly re-wired puppy. It was absolutely clear that the training was effective and our puppy now had a solid behavioral foundation to work with. Christy and her family were extremely loving with our dog, and were clearly able to address all of the behavioral points we asked for through positive reinforcement and appropriate correction practices. Upon her return, we received many instructional videos and a manual to keep us (owners) in line on how to maintain all of the great work put in place. If you were like us, seeking a trainer to help build a strong behavioral foundation for your puppy, I would HIGHLY recommend Christy @ NJ Fix My Dog. We simply could not have found a better situation both for us and our puppy.

My dog loves it here!! She's learning so much and having a blast! Puppy playtime is also great…read more Wish it came in a package!

Life changing. Lizzie was amazing and very easy to work with. The best money I've ever spent on one…read morehour of anything in my entire life. My boy Carl was an okay walker with bits of terrible walker and now he is a GREAT walker because Lizzie taught me how to be a good leader to him. DO IT.

I was looking for a place for my dogs to go to daycare and found K9 Nanni by accident. How lucky…read morewere we? My dogs were 10, 9 and 6 months so you can imagine the variety of personalities and needs. The caregivers at K9 are so incredibly caring and gentle, the dogs are happy and my dogs are so excited when we drive up and they realize it's daycare time. Haven't boarded ye, but I wouldn't hesitate to. The groomer is also fantastic! Darby, Frankie, and the late Jolene's Mom

The employees seem to really like their jobs which is a good sign. My dog was pulling to stay when…read moreI picked him up. At other places he was pulling to leave. I love that there are cameras and that my dog gets outside time. I definitely saw a huge difference between how my dog felt here compared to a place that didn't have the same passion for pups. Since dogs go outside daily it makes sense to have outdoor access when boarding him. It's not near me but totally worth the drive.

I have to say she was a brilliant find. Gus loves her and my wife liked her from the get go. She…read morealways is so attentive and flexible. I have absolutely no complaints about this woman and Gus is safe and happy. I highly recommend Angie due to being a great reliable dog service and trustworthy to come and go from your home. You won't be disappointed.

Angie and her team have been caring for Ziggy for over 6 years, since he was a few months old…read more Ziggy and the family love Angie--she's part of the fam! She's also boarded Ziggy every time we travel. We don't know what we'd do without her :)