Becca is an amazing trainer and devotes time and attention to each individual dog - only using…read morepositive reinforcement techniques. I highly recommend her and her entire crew at Hoboken Pawsitive Experience - especially Tim!

Rebecca has cared (with love) for our pugs, including our 16 year old blind, deaf, diabetic pug who…read morehas glaucoma (yes they can still get glaucoma when they are blind!). She was communicative, professional and sent pics so that we were able to see our babies. Our dogs, one of which requires a lot of care (insulin/eye drops etc) came home just as we left her, healthy and happy! We will definitely be using her again!

Martin and his team at Wufster have been walking our dog since he was only a few months old. To say…read morethey are outstanding is an understatement. From the very beginning they make sure to get to know you and your dog and will go the extra step to make you comfortable. Martin is especially amazing when it comes to scheduling even in the midst of a pandemic when all of our schedules are in flux. He makes sure we are comfortable with any walker we are assigned and always does his best to accommodate any requests. We have even used Wufster for boarding during trips and highly recommend this service. We also sent our pup to his first Camp Wufster and Martin really looked out for him and took some amazing pictures/videos. Will definitely do it again! Most importantly our little pup loves Martin! He always has a great time and is excited to see him.

The best!!! We were nervous to leave our sweet pup (Charlie) with someone else, but Martin and his…read moreteam (Sam + Javier) go above and beyond. We use them weekly for walks + daycare, and have used their boarding service as well. Charlie absolutely LOVES them!! They are wonderful- so communicative, always sending pics and updates. I feel so lucky to have found them. Not a single negative thing to say. Don't think twice- use them!!

Donovan's has been our go to since our dogs were puppies. Recently we went on vacation for a week…read moreand Winston and Watson couldn't have been treated better or taken care of better. When you choose Donovan's you're choosing a group that will love your dogs the way you do, someone who will take care of them as you do and they are going to get the most exercise. (And a great story with wonderful photos) Thank you John and everyone at Donovan's for making the week so great and allowing us to really get away and enjoy our trip.

When two dog walkers take five dogs each into a small dog park where one dog is allowed per person…read moreper visit, that kills the chance for any single dog owner to enter. It may be nice for the ´pack' but individual dogs are humped and harassed. Too much barking and pushing from the pack. The Donovan dogs are not well behaved as a group.

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!

Our little yorkie Odin developed aggression towards new people and dogs, and was getting worse over…read moretime. We've gone through 6 trainers over the years and Steve was going to be our last resort. We signed up for 3 sessions, and within 5 mins of our first meeting, Steve was able to assess Odin and us as owners, and gave us clear and direct feedback. We quickly learned Steve had a completely different method than our past trainers, who were teaching us how to train the dog, when actually we needed to learn to fix ourselves. It was everything we needed to hear (especially me as Odin's mom). My biggest take away... if I change, Odin will change. We learned so much about ourselves, and Steve taught us what it really means to be a dog lover. Yes, he is pricey for the average people like us, but believe me, he made the biggest difference, and was the best investment we made in ourselves for Odin. Steve is like a dog psychologist, behavior expert, life coach, and therapist for humans all in one... and he's funny too! We love Steve, his super amazing assistant Kelly, and his entire team so much, we wish we could hang out with them everyday! We are so grateful to them for opening our eyes to a whole new world of dog psychology. We hope this was helpful, and that you reach out to them if your dog needs help. Tell them Odin says hi!

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!

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

We recently finished a 8-session training program with Vicky for our large 9 month old Bernedoodle…read morepuppy. Vicky approached each session with great professionalism and eagerness to help both us and our pup learn! Not only did we directly do training in the sessions to address things more immediately, a heavy focus was training for us as the owners to continue the hard work in a structured manner after our sessions had ended. Can't thank Vicky enough for all the help she gave us and couldn't recommend her more!

Vicky is amazing! We worked with her over an eight-session span and she provided the tools to help…read moretransform our Chorkie puppy, Minnie, from a tiny tornado into a puppy who listens. Vicky's training is clear, patient, and she was great with our pup. We enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her to anyone who wants real results (and fewer chewed-up shoes)!

Amanda and her staff are amazing. So attentive and nurturing w/ our pup. The place is great, as…read morewell. Brand new and decorated like a forest. Our little one was in baby boot camp for three weeks and had a blast. They use positive reinforcement as opposed to prong collars, etc. She's much more self assured and obedient than before. Highly recommend!

Furry Tales is amazing .. my Bella was super shy the first time we brought her and Amanda and…read moreTerrica really brought her out of her shell!! She runs in to see her friends now whenever she goes. They definitely go above and beyond to make all the babies feel special

Rachel was an unbelievable asset to our dog Wilbur's progress. He comes from the suburban life, and…read moreto say he's not a fan of the hustle and bustle and noise in Hoboken is an understatement. He would cower and shake if a bus drove by, and if he didn't do that, he would take off like a rocket down the street back towards home. After doing some research for help in the area, we found Rachel's Wags and Wagons. After just 2 training sessions we noticed a huge difference in Wilburs behavior. And within 2 weeks he is more confident on his walks, and way less concerned by the loud busses that drive by. She even helped with his leash pulling. Now he walks like a proper gentleman. Rachel gave us the all the tools and training tips to succeed in his continued progress. We couldn't recommend Rachel enough.

This is a great pet training service overall - I tried it with our 1.3 year old Cavapoo who was…read morealways overanxious about everything and used to do a lot of leash pulling and not obey orders well. Rachel was the trainer and am happy to say that after 5-6 sessions, the dog is really well behaved , does not leash pull or run off near the cars or squirrels. Rachel showed us some good command techniques and we were able to effectively use them on the dog- she starts the training indoors and gradually goes outdoors. Even behaviorally Rachel showed us techniques on how to calm him down and make him listen to commands when he is over agitated. Also Rachel is a very good planner who explains everything before hand and plans the sessions much in advance. Overall i am a satisfied customer with a well behaved dog.