I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

I was lucky enough to meet Alex in passing and he was friendly enough to spark up a conversation…read moreand let me know he was a dog walker. I am very particular about who takes care of my dog Lola, and Alex gave me every confidence in the world that he was capable in caring for her and he was right!! He took such good care of my Lola . She has separation anxiety, and he was very accommodating to her needs, very loving and understanding and built such a warm and caring relationship with her. I would highly recommend him for dog training, dog walking, or boarding. He is very professional and communicative, but most importantly very trustworthy. He also provided loving care for my cat Finic! He is the best!

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.

Spa day for Violet. She loves her new look from Sophia. Violet is a challenge since she squirms…read moreand is very petite at 3.7 lbs. Sophia always does a great job.

My dogs have been coming to Urban Hound for years, they and I love it! Tab is a great pack leader…read morewho keeps the dogs engaged and active, while keeping everyone safe and happy. My dogs come home tired and happy at the end of the day

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.

After reading about Katz Dogs K9 on their website and seeing the great reviews, I was disappointed…read more My experience did not match what they described on the website. The receptionist was great! She was patient with my questions to make sure our pup had all of the required documentation and she tried hard to get us scheduled for an evaluation right away. The behavior trainer was also kind and patient explaining how our pup's day went and everything she noticed. I was disappointed because our pup was declined doggy daycare. I was surprised to hear that there were 30 pound dogs playing with 75 pound dogs. I was also disappointed because I explained my pup's background in detail online when filling everything out, and it was clear that the trainer did not read that ahead of time. Among many things, it explained how our pup is leash reactive and keeping him in the caged vestibule for too long while all of the other dogs are jumping and barking on the other side and him not being able to join them frustrated him too much. And then in our discussion, I found out that the behavior trainer who did his evaluation doesn't usually even work in daycare and that she works in boarding. I'm obviously not happy that our pup was not accepted into their doggy daycare program, but one reason why I chose them is because of their focus on training. Yet, although I am not a trainer, there were some things that were not handled correctly in my opinion.

This place is wonderful. They clearly love animals and they are reasonably priced. I cannot say…read moreenough

I have been boarding my dogs there for years and they have top notch service. I highly recommend…read more Donna is amazing.

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!

Not sure if this is a scam or not. As soon as i paid for the package, everyone is mia for 5 weeks…read morenow.... havent even started training. Update** It is week 7 and no one has gotten back to me...

Jay is a marvel. Our dogs were really unruly and not well behaved. Now they are obedient and take…read morecommands. They are like new "people." My grandkids used to be scared of them, now they love them and walk them all the time. Highly recommend this company! Well worth the reasonable price!

We asked Michelle to help us which our two cats when we were on vacation. Each time we received…read morefull information about our babies how they feeling, what was new, and a lot of photos. I am completely satisfied with her service and highly recommend her.

The purrfect pet nanny is truly amazing. My cat has cancer and I was struggling with giving his…read moremedicines. I thought I was going to lose him. I called PPN on a Sunday and Michelle was out the next day. She gave Boo his meds AND got him to eat!! It was a miracle!! By watching Michelle and listening to her advice and instructions Boo has improved and has been fairly steady. I now do his daily meds and Michelle visits weekly for his B12 shot and can give fluids if/when it comes to that. She give him lots of hugs and kisses too. I feel this extra time we have gotten is largely in part of her. Even more, Michelle is very engaging with my 7 year old. We all enjoy her visits. Thank you Michelle!!