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.

*In English & in Spanish reviews* *English: Vicky was an…read moreamazing trainer to our rescued dog! She has the love, passion and patience we were looking for to help us navigate puppyhood. She loves what she does and it shows during the sessions. She worked her magic with our puppy Ivy. We were really impressed by Ivy's response to Vicky's teaching and commands during every session. Vicky also taught us so much about dog behavior and the do/don't of training. We would highly recommend Vicky to anyone new to puppy/dog training! Thank you so much Vicky! *Spanish: Vicky fue una entrenadora sorprendente para nuestra perrita rescatada! Ella tiene el amor, pasión, y paciencia que buscábamos para ayudarnos a navegar la etapa de cachorro. Ella ama lo que hace y lo demuestra durante cada sesión. Trabajó su magia con nuestra perrita Ivy. Durante cada sesión quedamos muy impresionados de la obediencia de Ivy a las enseñanzas y mandatos de Vicky. Nos enseñó bastante a nosotros sobre lo que hacer y no hacer durante entrenamiento. Recomendaríamos a Vicky a quien sea que necesite ayuda con entrenamiento de cachorros/canino! Muchas gracias Vicky!

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!

The team at AFTW are absolutely the best in the business. My dog loves both locations-their daycare…read moreand boarding are top notch. I was hesitant to leave my new rescue pup in the care of anyone else but me, but rest assured Jen, Briant and the entire team at AFTW are patient, kind and caring. I am thrilled that I have found such a wonderful place for my dog where she can thrive.

We have members of AFTW since January of 2020 when our dog was just six months old. AFTW has become…read morelike family to us and, despite moving to the suburbs almost two years ago, we do not hesitate thinking about where to send our dog when we are going away. Jen and Briant are communicative and receiving the Petcare Journal of daily photos is the best part of my whole day. I know our dog is in excellent hands when he is at AFTW. Briant has truly gone above and beyond to expand his training in both dog training and pet care, and their new space is absolutely beautiful and so nice for the dogs!

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!

Steve and the team at Pack Leaders are amazing! While we have used many of their services, I…read morewanted to highlight their Training and Psychology camp in particular. I adopted a rescue puppy who had some behavior issues, due to what we think happened to him early in his life. It got to the point where the puppy nipped a dog walker and they refused to walk him anymore. With our mounting concern, we reached out to Pack Leaders and enrolled him in their Training and Psychology Camp. It was a game-changer for us. Not only did Steve and team correct his behavior, they took the time to teach us why it was happening, how we should handle any outbreaks, and trained us to reinforce the great training they provided. Thank you Steve and Team - I don't know what we would have done without you!

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!

Friendly staff have love for pets! Great whenever you go away for vacation they offer boarding :)…read moreyour dog for example will sleep over at a sitters home cage free they text you pictures of their stay as well take them out at least 3x a day! The dog walkers are great as well they are available whatever time you would like your dog to be taken out and receive a picture of the walk :) Perfect for this spring and summer weather! While you are at work you don't have to worry about your dog being bored at home :( speaking of bored or you can even let them join the daycare! They offer pet taxi drop off and pick up to and from daycare which is included with joining I would recommend this to anyone looking for their pet to be well taken care of

I cannot even if I tried express how satisfied I am with the services provided by Like Home Pet…read moreCare. Sylvia is seriously an amazing amazing person. The thing about leaving your pets behind is that you are always worried no one can care for them the way you do. Sylvia has put that thought in my mind to rest!! I had to fly to India for an emergency and had to book Sylvia last minute for my baby kitty Deanna. I was leaving her behind in our new home and Deanna is only getting used to the house. Needless to say I was anxious. After a debacle of missing house keys and nervously wondering if my baby was safe, Sylvia came to my rescue and calmed me while I was on the other side of the planet. She got my house locks changed and sent me a lot of videos and pics of my Deanna and only left when she wAs sure that my baby is safe and happy. This is exactly the kind of care all pet parents look for when we call for pet sitters. I can now rest peacefully (and I hadn't for 48 hours due to jet lag and the whole missing keys disaster) knowing my baby is in such good hands. Thank you Sylvia and Like home pet care!! I am so so happy I chose your services!! I give my own gold stars cuz that's what they deserve :)

I cannot recommend Jared enough--he's hands-down the best dog walker I've ever worked with. He's…read moreincredibly reliable, communicative, and so kind and patient with my dog. The one-on-one walks are a huge plus for us, and I love that he doesn't just lump pups together for his own personal convenience. What really sets Jared apart is how detail-oriented and thoughtful he is. One day I left out the wrong treat by mistake--Jared texted me to double-check before giving anything to my dog, just in case it conflicted with his usual omega tablets. It's little things like that that show he's truly paying attention and cares about each dog individually! He recently branched out on his own, so hiring him means you're also supporting a great small business! Honestly, if you're looking for someone you can trust completely with your pup, Jared's your guy.

Our dog Leonard went to Executive Dog Lounge for about a year until we had to move to a different…read moretown in 2019. I loved it. We did the corporate month plan, and I loved the flexibility. I could pickup and drop off any time, which was a godsend. I've toured every pet care facility in Jersey City, and I feel pretty comfortable saying that EDL is the best one. I love that they only take small and gentle dogs--I saw a few dogs get rejected/expelled because their size/temperament wasn't a match. They are way more selective than the other daycare facilities in the area. I guess for some families that would be a problem, but for someone like me with a small, gentle dog, it provided a lot of peace of mind to know my dog was safe. Other things I loved: - Regular outdoor walks through the day (unlike other facilities, which just mop up after the dogs) - James and crew really seem to love the dogs - No reservations needed with corporate month plan - Plenty of carpets and couches felt like home - Can watch my dog play through the window - Never more than ~12 dogs at a time, so it's not too crowded. My only complaints are that I wish there was more space and a webcam feed, but it's not that big of a deal.

EDL is the best! We moved out of state, but we still think about what a great experience our…read moreGeorgia girl had every time she went to daycare there. James really knows each dog and their personality and quirks and is very knowledgeable about dog behavior in general. He was also flexible and understanding when things came up on our side. Thanks, Executive Dog Lounge, for taking care of our baby for the years we lived in JC