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.

They have a lot different products. Staff will check in and answer any questions. Highly recommend…read moreshopping small and supporting this business.

I absolutely love this store!!! I am shopping local, the staff is VERY friendly and knowledgeable…read moreabout products and are always willing to assist with any questions I may have. I have both of my dogs on raw food, and I order the food online or stop in store. But VISIT the store! They have a wonderful selection of toys, treats and whatever else you can think of.

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.

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Our dog just completed the Beginner Obedience course. The course was well structured, focused, and…read morethe teacher (Anne) is very knowledgeable and informative. The Course imparts what you need (both theoretical and practical) to develop good behavior in your dog. I strongly recommend it. Kevin C.

Very good people who work here! They are very professional and would highly recommend! They do an…read moreoutstanding job! Maybe consider starting a free program once a month to help people on limited income

I've been to this Petco three times now. Every visit included the most friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. What I have been must impressed by is the Customer Service level at this Petco. I have always been asked if I needed help and the associate walked around with me, until I found what I was looking for. Upon my last visit, I signed up for the Petco Perks Card, which came with a booklet of coupons for future use. The associate ringing up my order knew there was a coupon in the booklet for what I was purchasing. She thumbed threw the booklet found the coupon and put it towards my order. Now that is proactive customer service and saving me a few bucks in the process. I recently called the store looking for an item on their website. The customer service associate walked around the store with the phone in hand looking for the item. Unfortunately, it's not something they keep in stock at the store. I told him I would go ahead and order it on-line. He recommended that if I came into the store to order it, it would save me shipping costs. Again, proactive customer service. Offering solutions to something I didn't think about.

We've been going to Petco for our dogs nails for a while, but this was our first time at this…read morelocation. The whole reason I don't cut my own dogs nails is bc I worry about going to short, and that's exactly what happened here. They told me there was a small "nick" but she was fine...not true. I didn't realize until I got home, but she was bleeding a lot from the nail. My car seat is covered in blood, we didn't have the powder to get it to stop bleeding so I had to call someone to buy some asap since I couldn't leave her. It was a disaster for a few hours. My dog never shows she's in pain and this time she did. Excruciating to watch as a dog mom, I will never go to any Petco again.

We have a 3yr old cockapoo that is very well trained for the most part. But has become a serious…read morebarker with heavy anxiety issues. Having people in the house is so difficult with constant barking and nervousness (no biting). John came over to our house and the barking ensued. Then, after about 10 minutes of john showing a new technique, Teddy had stopped. Not only that, we started sitting and laying down CALMLY next to John. Fast forward two weeks later. We had repairmen in the house to replace our oven. I followed johns training tips and within minutes Teddy was sitting calmly with me watching the repairmen with NO anxiety. This has never happened before. John will teach you what YOU need to do to help your dog. This is the key. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

John is a fantastic trainer. Leopold (our Brittany spaniel) has progressed in leaps and bounds in a…read moreshort period of time thanks to John's guidance. Highly recommend !

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 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+

Every Saturday and Sunday morning the noise of barking dogs from this facility begins around 6:00…read moreAM and carries across the Hillside Terrace neighborhood. The cacophony of barks, yelps, and whines carries on for about an hour. What triggers this regular annoyance? Why has it continued for years? P'ease do something about it. I wouldn't want my dog stuck in that environment.

I've boarded my dog at several facilities over the years. This is the only time I've been turned…read moreaway at the door. I booked a two-week stay and arrived at 5:00 PM on a Friday, the night before an early flight. During intake I mentioned that my dog had a small skin-level growth removed by her vet the week before. The site manager then pinned my dog down repeatedly to search for a stitch, found a single concealed suture under her chin -- one I hadn't even noticed myself -- and refused to board her. Her words: "Sorry, we can't take your dog. Corporate rules, and I could lose my job." That rule appears nowhere on their website and was never mentioned when I booked. Their published health requirements list vaccines and state that pets with medical conditions are welcomed case by case, with a vet waiver if needed. I was offered no waiver, no individual room, no manager, no options at all -- just take your business elsewhere, at 5:00 PM on a Friday. Golden Paws was already closing when I called. They heard what happened, took her anyway, and gave me a full tour. Night and day. Best Friends is cheaper. It isn't worth it. Tour your local options first -- and ask them point blank what conditions will get your dog turned away at drop-off.

I really doubt if I would take my dog here again for grooming. Check the picture I have attached…read more Yesterday it was pink and today that spot looks bruised. She is not even allowing me to touch that spot. And they didn't even tell anything about it when I picked her up.

My dog adores his twice a week sessions with Derek at my house. He (the dog) has also improved his…read moreobedience skills. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Through the use of positive reinforcement I shape long-lasting behavior and obedience skills in…read moredogs. My education and training style are based largely on Karen Pryor's methodology of positive-reinforcement and non-punitive practices.