My Giuseppe ( Bernese Mountain Dog ) loves his adventures with Melissa and her team.......she is so…read moresweet and the best dog trainer !!!!! She truly loves dogs. I highly recommend !!!!!!!

This team have helped us pre-pandemic and all the way through. From daily walks to beach trips,…read morehikes, and all kinds of other adventures. Our sweet boy Dusty pins his nose to the window waiting for them. They are THE BEST. P.S. they always get the pups to pose like they're going to be on an album cover... I love it

I have been using Monica's team at Walks Wiggles and Wags for pet sitting my cats and dogs. They…read morehave been extremely reliable and responsive. I especially like that they send me updates with photos, so I know when they have been at the house and I'm assured that my pets are doing well. I recommend Walks Wiggles and Wags to anyone looking for caring and communicative pet sitters.

This review has been a long time coming. Monica and her employees are all very nice people who are…read morecaring and loving with dogs. My situation with my dog was not an easy one when I sought services from Monica. My Shiba Nemo was 16yrs old, blind, and almost deaf with a few ailments including arthritis and liver disease. I explained to Monica in detail everything that needed to be done for Nemo which included meds and specific food guidance. Even though Nemo was probably a tough client due to his age and medical needs, Monica was so willing to help. I'm very grateful for all the help that Monica and her staff provided. They were always attentive to Nemo, very patient, and provided me with full updates via the portal that Monica uses. I would highly recommend Walks, Wiggles, and Wags.

Every staff member has been so wonderful! Our dog completed basic training here and is in the…read moreagility class, and uses daycare and boarding whenever we need. She absolutely loves coming here and has learned so much. 1000% recommend. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for.

I don't feel this is a safe environment for animals. The managers seemed very nonchalant about…read moreconcerns, and it often felt like there was too much going on for them to effectively manage the business. I also never felt particularly welcomed during my time there. I brought my own dog here a few times, but the strong odor and noticeable buildup of dog hair made me question the overall cleanliness of the facility. Another concern was hearing staff members curse at dogs, which I found unprofessional and upsetting in an environment that is supposed to provide care for animals. The building itself appears outdated and could benefit from significant renovations. In particular, I think the store area should be separated from the dog areas, as the constant barking can make the environment stressful and disruptive. Overall, based on my experience, I did not feel confident in the facility's cleanliness, professionalism, organization, or atmosphere.

Lauren and her team were amazing! We just moved so we had to say goodbye and it was not easy. We're…read morestill reeling. She was always so lovely and our pup- Cooper- was obsessed. She would send a picture everyday. She was always transparent should any other of team members need to walk Cooper. Many times we had to ask her last minute if anyone could watch Cooper around dinner time and she would always try her hardest to see if someone could come- almost always she pulled it off. I can't say enough good things!

Be careful. We have used Lauren several times in the past. Most recently, we were planning to go to…read morethe beach for 3 nights in August 2020. We needed Lauren once on Tuesday, twice on wednesday, twice on thursday and once on friday. She charged us $168. Our trip, however, was cancelled due to a Hurricane in NJ and the fact that our hotel lost power. We notified Lauren prior to her coming over and she kept $46 as a cancellation fee. When I objected because she never advised there would be any cancellation fee if we had to cancel (which we never have before), she never returned my contact attempts and has kept the money.

Our trainer was Erin. She was fantastic! We did the 2 week day training program where we dropped…read moreoff and picked up daily. Our rescue was already a great, well-behaved dog, but she had some counter surfing habits from her prior life experience and we also wanted to prepare her to become a therapy dog. She learned the foundations of all the basics we expected during that two weeks, and Erin showed us how to keep consistent with her at home. Things are going great and we can't recommend GS K9 enough! I am sure all the trainers are great but we are partial to Erin as she really has a great personality for this, she is energetic and connected really well with our dog. Our dog is continuing to learn at home! We will be back for additional programs. :)

They did some really great training with our puppy. We continued his training with them to next…read morestage out of S.T.A.R program that he had graduated. This now opened more doors for him which we had him signed up for GDC training and sent to him off to train further with their top trainer. After completing his training for a month he was brought home by his trainer, and we were trained on how to continue on how he was trained repetitively. We discussed further training with his trainer that day about guard dog training, and he agreed that he would train him further and to call for scheduling. Now this is where things go not good. We have called multiple times to schedule with his trainer and we were told that they would get back to us. They did not get back to us and several weeks went by. We called again speaking with Lauren who assured me that they would call me back about guard dog training because she needed to speak with the owners about the schedule. No phone call was returned from her. So we called again and spoke with Danielle who informed that they were not doing any guard dog training, and they don't know when they will again!This is a K9 training facility that does all types of training! Why are we now being told that you Don't train for guard dogs when our personal trainer who had our pup at his training facility and trained him told us that you do? Then I asked if they could recommend another facility that trained for guard training and we were told that they would email several recommendations to us. Again they didn't send us any emails referring us to other facilities! Why after being with Garden State K9, and bringing our pup to their facility for training for months to graduate the S.T.A.R. Program so he could continue on working with this facility that trained for everything we were told by the way. As well as seen Private sessions with our trainer before we had our pup trained by him. On top of the Thousands of Dollars we have paid this facility and we never had a single problem. So we don't understand why they have treated us like this after so long training with them? We had no issues paying their fees for training and we would have gladly continued to pay for his training advancement fees. This is why we are Not sure as a rating. We gave 3 Stars for their great training. They lost 2 Stars because they treated us poorly we feel. When you Lie to, and Deceive your customers for No Reason we have a right to let other potential customers know what they might expect

Fido Fidelis has truly made me a better person and a better dog owner--this review is long overdue…read more It's a long one, but worth the read. We started working with Fido Fidelis in 2022, and Pete has been training our dogs for nearly four years. His specialty is working with "challenging" dogs--those who are human-reactive, dog-reactive, struggle with separation anxiety, and more. Simply put, he is the best in the business. Pete is fantastic with puppy training and general behavior work. He helped train our blue heeler/schnauzer mix puppy in just two weeks and played a crucial role in helping our high-energy pup successfully integrate into our family. But his impact didn't stop there. Our older dog, Rio (a pit mix), had a difficult past--she was attacked as a puppy by a resource-guarding dog at a dog park, which made her reactive around other dogs. For over a year, we worked with Pete to help her tolerate others, knowing she didn't need to love every dog, but needed to coexist peacefully. When we decided to rescue our second dog, Bailey, in June 2023, Pete was our very first call. He not only refreshed Rio's foundational training but thoughtfully used that process--alongside Bailey's training--to help Rio understand that Bailey was a friend, not a threat. Within weeks, the two became inseparable. They now play, cuddle, and genuinely enjoy each other's company--something we once weren't sure was possible. Even more impressive, Rio has begun forming positive relationships with other dogs. With Pete's guidance, we've taken things slowly and intentionally, and she's now comfortable with select dogs. We've even started fostering, which would have been unimaginable before working with him. So how does Pete do it? His approach is incredibly well-rounded. He doesn't just train dogs--he trains owners. He uses a balanced, thoughtful methodology (including the four quadrants of training), tailoring his approach to each individual dog and household. There's no one-size-fits-all solution here--Pete meets you and your dog exactly where you are. We've been through a lot with our dogs, and honestly, I don't know where we'd be without Pete. If I could give Fido Fidelis 100 stars, I would. After four years of working together, I recommend him to everyone I meet without hesitation.

I've spent the last few weeks contemplating writing this review but I feel I need to in order to be…read morehonest with other dog owners about my poor experience. First, let me preface by saying the owner took full responsibility for this horrible employee and refunded me. He also did not treat my dog poorly, but did fail to review the videos before the awful employee uploaded them to my pets report card. I dropped my dog off for board in train based on all the reviews. The place was a bit beat up in side but I gave it the benefit of the doubt considering it's a dog facility. When I arrived, Peter the owner shared all the details about training. He was also quick to advise what he did or didn't agree with (dog parks, way to feed dogs, etc). But again fine, as this is his area of expertise, training dogs. So I left and went about my way, excited for my dog to be trained and confident. Well that didn't happen unfortunately as we picked her up a week early. On day six, 2 extremely disturbing videos were loaded to my account. This incompetent employee was calling the other dog in training really vulgar words, told her to shut the f up, and at the end of the other video said she "hates these fkn dogs" to my dog and the other one. It was really disgusting to watch as my dog and the other dog Mazie seemed terrified of her too. Once I saw this, I immediately called Peter to get my dog out of there. What happened was really unfortunate and again, not Peter, but he's reliable and responsible for his employees. I was out of town, had to arrange an early pickup for my dog, and at the end of it all my dogs not trained. It was a waste of time and I'm really disappointed this happened. I'm not here to bash a small business, but this was really negligent and I believe others need to know the negative experience we encountered and how this ultimately was an incredible inconvenience and much added stress. I really hope this monster of an employee didn't harm my dog behind the camera. That's what keeps me restless and the reason I was uncomfortable keeping quiet. I hope Peter assesses and evaluates his employees thoroughly moving forward. I believe his best interest is there, and he does train dogs well, but the entire team needs to be evaluated and closely monitored.

I recently took my Bernedoodle to Duke & Jesters in Butler, NJ (also has a location in West…read moreMilford) for grooming, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. We've used Jessica Keough previously when she was at another place. From the moment we walked in, Jessica, as always, was incredibly friendly and welcoming to both me and my dog, Bernie, making us feel right at home. She did a Dermastrong treatment with a full body cut. The grooming itself was top-notch; she paid careful attention to every detail, leaving my Bernedoodle looking & feeling fantastic! Not only did she do a fantastic job with the grooming, but she also noticed a few marks on his body and provided valuable tips for at-home care. The facility is clean and well-maintained, further adding to the positive experience. I highly recommend Jessica at Duke & Jesters to anyone looking for professional and caring grooming services for their furry friends. If you have any kind of doodle, you always pick up a "different" dog then the one you dropped off, LOL! I always get a full cut, right before spring, because Bernie hates the hot weather and he so appreciates the short cut this time of year!

Jessica is incredibly sweet & very loving with my pup! I've been using her talent for a number of…read moreyears & followed her to her new location. While my pup isn't a fan of his salon day, Jessica knows exactly how I want him cut, which makes the experience much smoother. I competely recommend Jessica for your pup's salon day!

We love the quality of care Ed and Lulu provide to our pup Donner. They trusted pet sitters, and…read moredog walkers that love animals. They have both a wonderful inside and outside area for dogs. I can tell you this every time Donner comes home he looks great and is uber happy!

The BEST dog walker in the area! I can not recommend Ed enough. When I moved to Montclair I looked…read morefor dog walkers in the area, Ed was the only one who charged $15 for a 30 min walk, and $30 A DAY for in home care and overnight! He is trustworthy and takes my dog for occasional walks during the week, and my dog stays at his house when I go away. Just left my dog from Friday-Sunday and it was only $60. Aside from price, Ed is very caring my Boston warmed up to him immediately. He texts me updates, sends pictures and makes me feel at ease when I'm away. I also like that my dog is never alone, he or is wife is always home. I'll never use Camp Bow Wow or anyone else again, highly recommend!