We brought our 2.5-year-old hound/boxer mix, Buster, to Strong House Training Center in Bordentown,…read moreNJ because we were struggling with some challenging behavior issues. From the start, Chris Carr was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly dedicated to helping both dogs and their families. Over the course of 10 days, Buster received 4-5 training sessions per day -- and the transformation was nothing short of amazing. When we picked him up, Chris spent a full hour training my son and me, making sure we understood how to maintain the progress at home. Since returning, Buster has been a completely different dog -- calmer, more focused, and so much more enjoyable to be around. We've even had friends and neighbors compliment his improved leash manners and overall behavior. Chris truly gave us the tools and confidence we needed to bring out the best in Buster, and we couldn't be more grateful. If you're considering a training program, I can't recommend Chris Carr and Strong House Training Center enough!

Honestly amazed at what Chris accomplished with our dog Figgy in just one session. Figgy is a 14…read moremonth old rescue who had issues with jumping, hated cars and was horrible on a leash. We had to spend 5 minutes just to load him into our car and would have to lift him in. When on a leash he would pull either pull or just lay down. Within 5 minutes Chris had him walking without pulling on a leash and got him to voluntarily jump in the back of our SUV! Chris walked us through his training process, the commands he would teach based upon our feedback of areas we wanted addressed as priority. The hardest part was waiting to the the results but as the saying goes good thing come to those who wait! The dog we picked up no longer jumped upon greeting, walked on a leash and was overall a much better behaved animal. Chris walked us through the training, gave recommendation and welcomed us to contact him with any questions or concerns. I would like to say the key takeaway which Chris stressed and I'll attest to is reinforcing the training; especially with a dog like Figgy who prior was allowed to let his bad behavior be considered acceptable. We ended up getting sick shortly after bring Figgy home and within a few day some of the bad behavior started to surface. Once we were able to get back to daily reinforcing his training from Chris he settled right back in to being the dog we knew he could be and Chris helped bring out. We are 100% satisfied with the results from Stronghaus and would highly recommend. Are the results worth it if you are willing to put in the work and stick with the training; 1000% yes! Chris showed us how to act as Figgy's leader, alleviating him from acting on bad behavior and being a dog who is now as laid back as can be and loving his new life. Worth every penny!

I am a pretty new customer to Heavenly Hounds, really impressed with the facility and the trainers…read more I have brand new German Shepherd puppy and I wanted to make sure his first year at home is filled with (good)socialization and training. I did some research and found all the amazing reviews for Heavenly Hounds, so I decided to sign up for their puppy social and puppy Kindergarten class. Stephanie is our instructor and she is awesome, always giving advice and willing to answer all my numerous questions. My puppy is learning and I am learning with him as well. Puppy Social is great as well, it's not a dog free for all. The dogs are split up by size and temperament, this is great for dogs who might be very shy or even extremely outgoing. The trainers watch the dog interactions like a hawk and give you real time feedback on what is appropriate interactions and quickly defuse any interaction that might lead to something not positive. I would highly recommend Heavenly Hounds training to anyone looking for a caring and positive experience for your dog.

My husband and I brought our four month Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to puppy training classes led…read moreby Nicole and Cheryl. All three of us had a great time!! The first "parents only" class was incredibly informative and was a good way for us to gain some understanding in how our dog thinks and behaves. Nicole and Cheryl were both so incredibly patient with all of the pets and puppy parents. We learned valuable skills and practice often at home! Had we not moved out of state, we would have continued to keep going to classes and socials at Heavenly Hounds! Even with our move, Nicole helped us find a dog training school near our new home to continue working and building on what we've already learned. Can't say enough good things about Heavenly Hounds!!

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 took my 16 year cat there for a longing that had never beem lodged. I love her more than…read moreeverything but she's not the easiest cat and has no experience with boarding. They took amazing care of and were very patient with her. She had trouble with eating and pooping with the change and they even brought in a chicken her favorite food to get her to eat. I also upgraded to the photo package and recieved double the amount of photos promised during the visit and it really helped me my separation anxiety. I love my cat like my actual baby. Glad I trusted them with her. A+

George, our 120 pound Bernese Mountain Dog, stayed with Golden Paws for five nights and clearly…read moreloved every minute of it. When they brought him out to me at pickup, he insisted on stopping to greet every single employee along the way -- it was obvious he had made friends with the whole staff. This is not a kennel. It's a true five-star doggie hotel. The place is very well staffed, and the team pays close attention to the dogs' eating habits, bathroom habits, and daily routines. They could tell us everything about George that we would have noticed ourselves at home. They even read the dogs a bedtime story, complete with a belly rub and, of course, a treat at the end. The grooming session on the day of pickup was the best we've ever seen on any of the seven Berners we've had. We felt completely confident leaving George in their care, and it will be the only place we ever leave him. We would happily book with them again.

Andrea is a phenomenal dog trainer and pet sitter. I've worked with her in the past and she is…read morededicated to providing pets with the best quality care. She's educated, personable, and caring towards you and your pets. One quality that sets her apart from others is her ability to break down the canine behavior into something you'll understand. She establishes a game plan that will set you and your pet up for success. From her busy life as a pet sitter and canine behaviorist, to volunteering the extra time she has at the local animal shelter, Andrea is an extremely talented and kind hearted person; I hope anyone reading this gets the pleasure of working with Andrea.

From the owner: Private In-Home Dog & Puppy Trainingread more

I have 2 large dogs Milo & Dukie, an American Bulldog and an Italian Mastiff. Both dogs were…read morerescued as adults with issues. After trying the first trainer on recommendation and finding her to be a disaster, I looked online and found Keith. He had a number of good reviews so I thought I'd give it a chance and try him. When he came in he seemed very passive not at all what I expected. After explaining his philosophy on the way he trains dogs. He started to recondition Milo & Dukie without pain or treats. He also explained how dogs look at people. Dukie's big problem was that he jumped on people when they entered the house, he is 145lbs and would knock people over. Milo had a real attitude problem he nipped. Within 2 hours he had changed the dogs attitudes, it was an amazing transformation. You can now walk into my house without being jumped on or nipped. Its still a work in progress but what an amazing difference. He has made our lives a lot easier. Thanks Keith. Great Value.

we hired Bark Buster Dog Training for our aggressive pitbull puppy. I kept reaching out to our…read more trainer and letting him know that the puppy was getting more and more aggressive. His reply to us was to throw bigger water bags at him. Needless to say, it ended with the puppy not only viciously biting my husband, but then myself. severe. wounds on my arms and legs what's needed immediate medical attention. We paid a lot of money for Bark Buster and they were completely useless. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS COMPANY. I'm sure I won't be able to get a refund for the months that we didn't use. this was a totally horrible experience we had to surrender the puppy.

We can't not say enough good things about Central Bark Falls Township! They have been so incredibly…read morehelpful with our fur babies when we were having our daughter in the hospital! They were flexible and so understanding of plans changing. They even helped acclimate our pups to the smell of our daughter so it helped when we brought her home to meet her brother and sister! I can not recommend this doggie daycare enough! They truly go above and beyond and love your pups like they were their own. Both our pups get so excited when the pass a building on our way to daycare and they know their almost there. I wouldn't trust my babes to anyone but them!

Our dogs were happy when we picked them up. The staff were efficient…read more Our dogs were happy when we picked them up. The staff were efficient.

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.

It was clear from the one simple telephone call with Jean that she is the dog angel/pet owner…read moresavior we needed. It was a blessing and pure pleasure inviting Jean into our home and training us and Vinnie our new 8 week old American Brittany how to properly behave in a family. Jean is confident, knowledgable, compassionate, and dedicated in creating a happy and healthy environment for both dog and owner. I was a memorable and educational experience, Jean we thank you so much!

Great Training for new pet owners. Trained my third dog with Joe Mosner and he is truly the best!read more

We highly recommend Golden Grange for kenneling. We recently took a week long vacation. We…read moretypically don't kennel our dogs but had to in this case. Our two boys were taken care of extremely well. The manager and employees are friendly, patient, communicate clearly, & detail oriented. The facility is clean, organized and well managed. We were very pleased with their services in caring for our pups.

Dottie has been amazing with our puppy Murray! We enrolled Murray at 9 weeks and Dottie has helped…read moreus navigate puppyhood with ease. Murray learned sit, stay, come and down within the first few classes. Dottie is also available via text for quick questions on the fly. We have had an amazing experience with Sit Happens and I highly recommend Dottie!!

Dottie is amazing. I brought my 2 puppies for beginner classes hoping to just have them walk on a…read moreleash without pulling/dragging me as they were at that time. I didn't think they would be capable of learning much more but I was wrong. They learned many basic commands...sit, stay, they'll drop whatever they have in their mouth when we tell them to "drop it" and so many other skills that are needed in everyday life. They are now pros on a leash but I think one of the really important things they learned was interacting with other dogs and people. When we go on walks they're not distracted by other people and they're not pulling me trying to chase other dogs. We completed Beginner & Advanced classes, I highly recommend taking both classes.