We hired Scott to train our puppy. After reading his reviews we thought he would be great with our…read morepup. We decided to go with the 10-day board and train. We made him a wish list like he asked of everything he would work on while he has the dog. After the 10 days, he brought our pup back and she was super excited to be back home. Scott assured us this is normal and that he would schedule a follow up visit with us and the dog to go over everything he worked on while our dog was with him. We schedule for the following Saturday. Saturday morning came and I got a text from Scott that he had to cancel our appointment. He offered to come on Sunday. Sunday came and Scott once again didn't show up and I didn't get a text until about an hour and half after our scheduled appointment that he couldn't come. At this point we realized that Scott had no intention of coming back and we just wasted $1500. His lack of professionalism and failure to show up, along with the absence of results, left us feeling disappointed and taken advantage of.

I left our dog Francis with Scott for 8 days when we were out of state. Francis loved staying with…read moreScott and his little pup Boogie. We set up an orientation in Belmar and at that time, Francis and Boogie the pup (Scott's dog) hit it off. After we left Francis with Scott, he put me at ease by sending me his videos and pictures everyday. As a pet parent, naturally I am a bit anxious leaving Francis behind, but the regular photo and video updates from Scott I was able to enjoy my trip worry free. I definitely recommend Scott. Scott is unique in that he only boards one dog at a time, which allows the dog to get a lot more attention than in other boarding settings; as such, his rates tend to be slightly higher at around $65/night (give or take). Francis was definitely a bit sad the day we brought him home due to all the fun he had with his buddy Boogie. NOTE: must text him and sometimes remind for updates, but he does come through as he maintains a busy schedule as a dog trainer.

Great, taught me how to control my little lady in a matter of one session. Aggression on leash is…read morealmost completely gone since we've been practicing and it's been a week. I went to trainers before him which were horrible experiences, was told to put down my older pitbull and that she was too old to train, that people wouldn't train her because she's a pitbull, and all Mike's recommendations & teaching helped us turn things around for her. She's now much happier and safer as am I. If you are worried about using a prong collar just test it out on yourself first it doesn't hurt, same with a shock collar, I mean that one stings but it's nothing unbearable which made me feel better about using them on my ladies. Gave great recommendations for the collars to buy. Easy to use.

i had a terrible experience with this place. my dog came back more aggressive & anxious. my dog was…read morealso skinnier than ever. he was caked with mud & had matted fur. he didn't receive any training. i got no advice whatsoever. its been a few years and i still regret sending him here all the time. please don't send your dogs to this man.

I took my 13 year old and his dog for training. My son's father had passed away and he was at an…read moreage where I thought responsibility for a living creature would be a good experience for him. From the first class the instructor was on a power trip. Instead of instruction, only received criticism; the food we fed was wrong, but he did not recommend a new food. He hated the collar and tossed it. Put on another one said he would charge us. ( he didn't). The dog has died the child is grown. My only regret was ever going to this dog trainer who was on a power trip. ( he was recommended by a person whose opinion I respect)

My husband, myself, and our our mini Australian Shepherd puppy, Atlas, have just finished a Basic…read moreObedience class with Kindred Souls, run by Pete, after going through puppy kindergarten here as well. I name all of three of us as finishing this class because at Kindred Souls, the owners take part in their dog's training. Previously, we brought our French Bulldog, Harlow, to basic obedience classes at Kindred Souls nearly seven years ago; and we knew as soon as we got a new pup, Kindred Souls would be our first stop. Pete is truly incredible at his job and has such an understanding of all types dogs. We truly appreciate how he puts the responsibility on the owners and his program is set up to set the owners and dogs up for success- as long as you listen to what Pete is teaching you. We've watched dogs that were timid and recently rescued come out of their shell and complete the training program like a whole new dog! Pete will not let you take shortcuts, which is what you want from a trainer, in my opinion. There's also weekly homework's provided in basic obedience, which are really helpful in making sure those in class stay on top of what they learn in class each week. Pete's also always available to his clients, which is so beyond appreciated, & helps showcase his true consideration for your pup. Pros: Pete is SO knowledgeable of all dog breeds and personalities and K.S. offers a variety of classes Our dog, Atlas, cannot run into Pete's classes fast enough! We're looking forward continuing classes with Pete and learning even more!

We are beyond grateful to the amazing team at Greenleaf Pet Training Resort for everything they did…read morefor our boxer pup Louie. He was definitely a tough one, and there were moments when it felt really hard, but they never gave up on him. They had patience, dedication, and the time it took to truly work with him meant more to us than words can express. His trainers made this entire experience such a positive one for our family, and we are so thankful for all the support, guidance, and care they showed every step of the way. Seeing how wonderful things are going at home now honestly feels unbelievable, and we know it would not have happened without all of their help. A very special thank you to Jake and Paul for believing in Louie and helping him -- and us -- through this journey. The Spinale family is incredibly grateful, happy, and thankful for everything they have done.

***UPDATE: Green Leaf reached out to address our issue and resolved it to our satisfaction. *** We…read morehave boarded our dog at Green Leaf Millstone 2x in the last month. Both times she came home sick and required a vet visit. The first time she had kennel cough. This time we boarded her for a week and she came home down 3 pounds 26 lbs to 23 lbs) and with terrible diarrhea that lasted for days and required another vet visit and medication to address. Zero communication about her not eating or the weight loss during the stay or at pickup. Not sure if it was a case of their lack of attention to what was going on or they just didn't care. We have boarded our dogs there many times over the years but the care and attention now seems to be lacking. I can no longer recommend them.

Horrible experience…read more Make sure to get all of your agreements signed and returned to you, get an official contract with costs and dates otherwise you'll get the run around from the owner. Know up front ALL COSTS. Read reviews here and as many other places as you can before leaving a deposit, it seems some people get lucky, others do not. I suggest searching as much as you can so you know what you are dealing with. Dogs may be top notch as others have posted but our experience was not a positive one in any way shape or form. We found the owner to be very unprofessional and unhinged. Lots of profanity and talking down about others. She even tried contacting my son with special needs via social media - not cool at all.

PLEASE DO NOT BUY A DOG FROM THIS WOMAN. I could write a book on what happened when I tried…read morepurchasing a dog from this woman and how she ended up taking a $500 deposit from us and then never gave us our dog.. please thee is plenty places to get a dog just don't go here. we ended up rescuing a true breed from a company called "peace 4 paws" awesome dog

If I could give zero stars I absolutely would. I had dropped my 11 mo Labrador off on Wednesday…read moreSept 22 and called Sept 24 to see how he was adjusting. I was told he's doing great and coming out of his shell as he was nervous when I dropped him off. I didn't hear from anyone until Tuesday October 5th (the day before pickup) when I received a voicemail from Mallory that she needed to speak with me. When I returned her call I was informed that my dog had a rash on his neck and wanted to tell me before picking him up the next day and it shouldn't be a "cause for concern." She stated that the day after he was dropped off, staff noticed a tiny itchy, dry spot on his neck that progressively got worse. She continued to repeat that they didn't want this to be a cause for concern and naturally concerned, I asked to be sent a picture of the rash. This was no rash at all. The picture I was sent showed my dog next to a trainer with a raw, oozing wound where his jaw meets the base of his neck. It looked very infected and he definitely needed medical treatment so I immediately went to the facility to pick him up. When I arrived, I did not find my dog in the same condition as shown in the picture I received just an hour earlier. His wound was dry and completely scabbed over. The staff stated the wound looked much better than before (because it was healing). I immediately took him to the vet for a thorough exam and our vet diagnosed a skin infection of the hair follicles caused by injury to the skin. He also estimated that the original picture I was sent earlier that day was taken at least a few days prior. The vet also estimated that this injury occurred at least a full week prior to the training staff notifying me. Not only did my dog have an infected injury on his neck, he also had an infected wound on his testicles, had lost a significant amount of weight, as well as developing upper respiratory infection. Prior to sending him to the facility he was a big overweight with a very thick coat. The dog I picked up had lost at least 10 lbs and his spine and hip bones can be felt to the touch. The picture I was sent from staff showed a very obvious infection and the staff neglected to care for my dog or notify me that he needed medical treatment and attempted to treat this wound themselves with only A&D ointment. When asked about the 24 hour veterinarian on call mentioned on the training facility website, the staff stated they do not have a veterinarian on call. A bit misleading. After examining the neck wound we noticed small bumps around the sides of the wound that seem consistent with a pronged collar. We don't know how these injuries occurred but it's very clear our dog was NOT properly cared for and the staff neglected to provide our dog with basic medical treatment or at the very least inform us that our dog needed to see a vet. I will NEVER recommend the Dan Gentile Training to anyone.

I used this training center a few years ago before yelp was available and I would not recommend…read moreusing this place! I'm writing now because we now have a new puppy and I was looking for training places and this place came up and brought up bad memories so I felt I needed to write our experience. We dropped our dog off and went on a trip so she could go through the program. Coming back to pick the dog up we couldn't wait to see our dog thinking she would be so excited to see us but to our surprise our dog was subdued and looked defeated. No tail wagging or anything. Before the trainer showed us what they did, she commented that if WE didn't follow directions we had to put $25 in this jar. We laughed it off as though she was kidding but to be honest I don't think she was. They walked us through what they did and the "progress" and mind you they had a spike collar on the dog so when you pull it digs right into their neck. The trainer was showing us and she pulled so hard my dog let out a painful yelp! It looked like torture to be honest. We immediately said we are done here and left ASAP! My dog eventually recovered and we found a dog trainer that used positive enforcements and she became her happy self again

We have been using Loving Touch Pet Sitters for over 20 years. Matt and Debbie are the only people…read morewe trust with our furry children. They were recommended to me by my best friend who has used them longer than 20 years as well. Loving Touch arrives when they say they will, spend time with your pets and always follows whatever special needs or instructions you leave for them. I would recommend them to anyone who loves their pets and needs someone to look after your furry friends.

If you are looking for a reliable, trustworthy,caring, and compassionate sitter for your fur…read morebaby(ies) look no further. I am extremely overprotective of my toy poodle and treat him as if he were one of my children so when my husband and I were planning a vacation out of the country we wanted to have the reassurance that out dog would be in good hands. Debbie has a genuine passion for animals and treated my dog as if it was her own. Her communication was superb while we were away. We had no issues at all. When we returned home our dog was even more spoiled than when we left...lol. I highly recommend Loving Touch as a pet sitter. You will have the piece of mind you are looking for knowing your pet is in good hands while you are away from them.

Happy Tails and Trails transported my pup Abby across state for me when I was unable to do so …read more.. my pup loved every minute of it she arrived safely both there and back, had plenty of bathroom breaks and stayed hydrated - she even had a nice walk on the beach! I would 100% use Happy Tails for all my transport needs

I can't even begin to describe how thrilled my husband and I are with Happy Tails and Trails. We…read moreare so grateful to Melanie. Sometimes I think she may take care of our baby better than I do. We have a 10 month old puppy. Melanie come o er every day to walk our Lady while we are at work. As empty nesters we really treat her like our only child. It was a difficult decision when I decided to go back into the office full time. I don't think I would have been able to do it without Melanie. I get daily updates and even pictures. She really goes above and beyond. Seriously the nicest person ever!!