ruby is an english-style lab...aka an 87 lb, barrel-chested, shedding-machine, who has a knack for…read morefinding any and every mess that she can get herself into. this necessitates frequent visits to the urban hound. because my girl is too big to wash at home...it would be like trying to wrestle a bear into a clawfoot tub...urban hound comes to my rescue. ruby's grooming visits are for a brush-out and wash only...no fancy cuts for her. although i am not generally squeamish, having cut her nails to the quick once before because her nails are jet-black, Tab (the owner) takes care of her mani/pedi as well. they are expert at making my girl emerge squeaky clean and shiny, smelling great and looking fine. the only down-side, which is something that is out of anyone's control, is the insane amount of barking chaos that ruby's arrival triggers b/c the urban hound is also a doggy day-care. granted, she IS one fine-looking bitch, but the instantaneous cacophany gets ruby a teeny bit freaked. putting all that to the side, tab is definitely in control here and i am 100% confident in leaving ruby in his care. so glad to have urban hound in my neighborhood

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.

I've used Laura and her team on 3 occasions now to care for our 3 cats and I've been extremely…read morepleased. The staff goes above and beyond and the text updates (and amusing photos) are delightful to receive while away. It is easy to schedule, the detailed daily updates mean you don't need to wonder what service was or was not performed. Our cats seem very relaxed when we return (maybe too relaxed as maybe they like the sitter better!) and everything is as it should be. They really care about the pets and your property. I highly recommend them.

We were established long term customers. They ditched us because we were a few miles outside their…read morenew 'zone'. No notice in summer. Get someone else.

Rafaela is an amazing doggie caregiver! The play and exercise area, both indoor and outside is…read morebeautiful and zen-like. Multiple daily walks off property in the beautiful wooded area, and behavior assessments (and help with modifying any behaviors of concern) are a wonderful bonus to her business. When we leave our pet there for the day or overnight, Rafaela is always very communicative about how his day(s) are going, and able to be reached quickly if any issues arise. Honestly, if I was a dog, this is where I would want to spend my days! She is truly a wonderful care giver and trusted friend to our pet!

I'm so surprised that no one has reviewed The Purrfect Pet Nanny here on yelp! I'll give my short…read morereview. For those who are looking for a dogwalker, I just can't say enough good things about Michelle! She's dependable, trustworthy, and very thorough. She answered all our questions at the consultation and put all my worries at ease. She even showed us references, pictures, and her proof of bond and insurance. My dogs can be snobbish towards new people, but not to Michelle! They bonded instantly and absolutely adored her! Seriously, if you need a walker, you should really try her. She's amazing and I have no doubt you'll feel the same once you meet her. I'm glad to have found her. It's really hard to find someone you can trust on and depend on nowadays. I also wrote a detailed review on her Facebook page if you guys want to check her out. If you're looking for a vet, I recommend Dr. Greenspan at Gulph Mills Veterinary Hospital in King of Prussia. He is older, but is the most honest, caring vet! He went above and beyond during my dogs check-up. I'll have to write a review for him also. Look for it soon!

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.

I am came across Sharon, owner of Bark Side Manners, on a desperate search for someone with dog…read moreexperience to help while I was at work when I had a family member watching our young toddler, 5 year old dog and new puppy. We got our puppy just a few days before and did not anticipate such a hard adjustment for our older dog and newest dog to get along. I was simply looking for someone to just watch or walk the dogs at that time, and I am incredibly grateful that last minute call for help turned into a wonderful training experience. Even though Sharon offers virtual training and the master class, I preferred in person training because we were just lost on what to do with the new dynamics in our household. It is great she offers all different types of training and approaches for different families and their pups. In hindsight, we should have done the puppy master class prior to getting our puppy to better prepare for this new addition with having a young child and older alpha dog. However with Sharon's training and expertise, our family is now really enjoying being all together and we are setting our puppy up for success. The work does not end though after a session with her. You do need to be consistent with training yourself. There were times we slacked, or made mistakes. But anytime we talked with Sharon, or we had question, she was always prompt to respond with advice, patience and nonjudgmental (but with honestly too). The basics of "sit, down and come" are yes, important, but there is SO much more to puppy training that Sharon does. We are now properly understanding both of our dogs cues and language with each other, how to disengage inappropriate play, encourage appropriate play, potty, mental and physical exercise, proper diet/treats, a daily routine, crate training and more. If we worked with Sharon 5 years ago with our oldest dog, we would have learned how to prevent negative behaviors. I 100% recommend Bark Side Manners to any dog owner. Especially, if you are welcoming a puppy to your home so you can properly prepare and set your pup and family to succeed! Thank you endlessly, Sharon.

Greetings to all; We would like to express our thanks to…read moreGloria Pinsker for working with our dog, Disney. Gloria was a delight to watch as she really takes an interest in our dog. She is a consummate professional who was always punctual and cheerful. Our experience with Gloria was a positive one and we would recommend her to all who are interested in providing training to their dog. Gloria helped us to establish a better relationship with our dog and we are thankful to Gloria and recommend her highly. Her training techniques are effective and positive. Your dog will have as much fun as our Disney! Eric & Sheila

Gloria is a wonderful person and dog trainer. As new dog owners, Gloria helped us train our 2-1/2…read moreyear old hound mix over 6 weeks. She maintained thorough notes and shared super helpful resources with us. Gloria helped us with simple commands and well as leash training. I highly recommend hiring Gloria!

I'm writing this after my mom came to visit, and my 8-year-old rescue pittbull sniffed her then…read morecalmly walked away. He's now passed out on the sofa. I can't say how miraculous this is. Prior to working with Daniel, my dog, Eugene, would bark, spin, mouth, run, and turn into a high-energy dog whenever someone entered my space, then stay high-energy after they left. It made me nervous having guests over. I put off dog training because I thought I could Google and read my way to a solution, we had a decent foundation in obedience on our own, and, frankly, Eugene and I had been stuck in our ways for some five years together. I wasn't sold on dog training. How wrong I was! Daniel's expertise went above and beyond anything I could've figured out myself. He helped me apply the obedience work we'd already done to create stronger boundaries and a better relationship. He noticed a few quirks in Eugene that meant generic dog advice just wasn't enough. Because Daniel has read so extensively in addition to his real-life experience, he could call out advice I'd picked up that wasn't serving us or help put it in context. Daniel is also dedicated to making the training process efficient -- he's not trying to sell you sessions you don't need -- and he makes himself available between sessions, which was a godsend as we were working through new behaviors. The result is a dog (and an owner) who is more confident and less anxious. Eugene has become a pleasure to be around, and I am so grateful for this. Thanks, Daniel!

We had been struggling with our young rescue pitbull, Asher, behavior and realized we needed…read moreprofessional help. Daniel immediately stood out when we were looking for a trainer for his credentials and after a short phone call we already felt confident he was the correct choice. At the initial assessment he observed us and Asher before sitting down & creating a gameplan for training. His training proved priceless, after a week we began to notice a difference & now a month later it is like he is a new dog. An additional benefit is that Daniel made it clear that we could text him any time with questions. We can't thank Daniel enough for how he's helped us and can't recommend him enough to any other dog parents looking for assistance. Thank you Daniel!

I would have selected 10 starts if the option were available…read more Jessica has been helping me and my baby since early 2022, when I was at my wits end and googled for canine behaviorists. At that time, Clarabell, our coonhound mix who was supposed to be a beagle-pointer mix...was 3-4 months old, high energy, car anxiety and sickness, already 50+ pounds of pure muscle, strong will and even stronger vocal cords. I couldn't control her on the leash or keep her from jumping on people - so she wasn't getting the exercise, stimulation or socialization she needed. I couldn't leave her alone for a moment or take her in a car. Cages and closed rooms caused even worse anxiety and distress. Rehoming was not an option. Medication (for me :) and) her would be a last resort. I was at my wits end and I knew I needed professional help but my financial limitations due to medical issues/expenses made finding it a huge challenge. I sought recommendations and searched multiple social media platforms, search engines - until I found and reached out to Jessica and my gut knew immediately that she was the one who would and could help me to help and love Calarabell the way she deserves and needs. And I was absolutely right. Jessica is a person and dog whisperer. She is endlessly and unshakeably calm, collected, even toned, knowledgeable, reliable, communicative and quick to assess, address and manage any fur baby and fur owner's challenges. She accomodates in every way - from work schedules to circumstances or behavours that require off-site or odd hour corrective activities and processes. She does it all with a level head, a pure and kind heart, an unmatched natural talent and learned skill sets. The evidence is in the results. Clarabell is now 1.8 months old, 85 lbs. and 5'5" standing. Walking her is now a good experience. Car rides get easier and easier. She can be home alone for hours at a time. She rarely jumps up on people..and truly there are only challenges when my husband and I don't do the things Jessica has shown us to do. Clarabell is a sweet and happy girl. Jessica stays with her when we go away ( another superb service she offers). I am forever indebted to her and she is the only canine behaviourist I will ever recommend.