Pet boarding/training near West Orange

“My furchild is very discerning when it comes to people. He hadn't had the best experience with a vet, and I am so thankful to have found West Orange Animal Hospital. He fell in love, at first sight, with the vet techs and Dr. Dick! He was comfortable lying on the floor with his head on the vet tech's lap. Dr. Dick was gentle informative, thorough and made sure my dog was comfortable with each step. WOAH clearly has a love for animals and a deep respect for the people who love their pets. They embue trust and confidence in the animals and thelir guardians.“

“I cannot recommend this clinic highly enough. From the moment we walked in, the front desk staff made us feel welcome and at ease. My dog struggles with severe anxiety, but the vet and the vet techs treated him with such incredible patience and genuine care. It didn't feel like a standard check-up; it felt like we were a team working together to make sure my dog was comfortable and happy. They truly looked at him like a dog they wanted to help, not just a patient. It’s such a relief to know he’s in the hands of people who clearly love what they do.“

“Boz is always hugely exceited to stay at LECA and is always a happy camper when we pick him up! LECA is the best. There is no better place to leave your dog when you must - truly unique.“

“Been bringing my pup here since 2023. Our dog is not the most social girl so we were nervous bringing her into a daycare/ boarding setting. One of the things that stood out to me about Barker Lounge is that after their initial assessment/ orientation, they’ll let you know if your dog is a good fit for the group play and they have a cute online platform called BarkBack that will give you updates while your dog is boarded with them. We left for Hawaii for 2 weeks and I can confidently say that the highlight of my trip was the BarkBack updates 🤣✨ Their Instagram page is also well maintained which I am appreciative of. Facilities seem well kept and they have a groomer now so you can take your pup home smelling fresh. 12/10 would recommend to a friend. Prices are comparable to other doggy daycares.“

“Before choosing Le Pooch Chateau, we tried several daycare and boarding facilities and even did trial stays at different places. The moment I walked into Le Pooch Chateau, I knew it was the perfect place for Aiwa. The facility is cage-free, extremely clean, and truly feels like a home away from home for dogs.

What gave us the most peace of mind was the daily updates. Throughout Aiwa’s 21-night stay, we received photos and videos that reassured us she was happy, comfortable, and well cared for while we were away.

The owner and staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and accommodating. They treated Aiwa as if she were their own dog, and that means everything to us. When we picked her up, she was happy, healthy, and honestly seemed to miss all the friends she made during her stay!

Leaving your fur baby for an extended period can be stressful, but Le Pooch Chateau made the entire experience worry-free. We are so grateful for the love and care they gave Aiwa, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a safe, clean, and loving place for their dog.

Thank you, Le Pooch Chateau, for taking such wonderful care of our girl! ❤🐾🐶“

“Fido Fidelis has truly made me a better person and a better dog owner—this review is long overdue. 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.“

“Couldn’t love this place more. My dog loves it. The staff is amazing and gets to know your dog. Five stars is nowhere near enough. The photos speak for themselves Happy dog.“

“Love Boxer & Dane! Extremely clean, friendly staff, and love how excited Paulie gets when I pull up to the building. Definitely recommend bringing your dog here!“

“Today was my first time getting my dog groomed here, and I absolutely loved the experience! My dog seemed even happier too. I really appreciated how they provided examples of how much hair you can have taken off—it made everything so much easier. I’m so glad I found this place, and we will definitely be back! ?✨“

“After many visits to Arlington Dog and Cat hospital, they have been very consistent in being a clean, friendly and an accommodating environment. The support staff are very nice and always take the time to speak with me and listen to my concerns. The Veterinarians on staff are all very knowledgeable and take the time to address the issue. The prices are the prices. Arlington D&C is relatively affordable considering the cost of pet healthcare.“

“Pat has been an amazing mentor as we navigated the adolescence stage with our mini Dachshund as first time dog parents. He is honest, professional, knowledgeable, and humorous which we appreciated greatly. We attended all of the group puppy classes at larger pet stores and did not see the behavior changes we were looking for until we started sessions with Pat. We loved that he allowed us to bring in other family members who also spend a lot of time with our dog so they could be trained on how to appropriately handle him too. Working with Pat has given us confidence and optimism that we needed as first time dog parents. 10/10 recommend.“

“i recommend this place to anyone who is very strict with there fur babies, mimi sent me photos and videos of my pit bull having a blast playing with other dogs and all the wonderful ladies who work there.I started coming here last year and i always been treated very nicely and never any issues.This place is now my go to !“

“This team goes above and beyond, highly recommend, great team, 10/10. Huge shout out to Julio!“

“I highly recommend Hugo as a professional dog trainer. He trained my pitbull who was deaf & did an amazing job with him. Back in November I rescued a Cane Corso who was extremely aggressive and reactive. But through the proper obedience training & personal protection and bite work he completely transformed him into an extremely well behaved dog. I can take him anywhere in public and even the mall off leash he’s really amazing. Our next step is to introduce him into the dog sport of PSA“

“Jenny has been taking care of my very skittish VERY anxious pup for years now. I really don’t know what we’d do without her. She’s kind, very patient with him (bless her) and so communicative. We get pictures of him when we’re on vacation and pick up and drop off is always a breeze. As nervous and scared as he is (which makes me worry about him) I know he’s always in good hands with Jenny. We appreciate her SO much!“

“I really like this place. I can see my dog playing all day with other dogs. He really enjoys his time there and sleeps all day after.
They open early which is also really useful because my work starts before 7“

“The Westfield Animal Hospital has been taking care our pet dog Benji for years! Doctors, Technicians and Staff always attentive, caring and helpful. After visit, routinely get call with follow up testing results. Benji has also had dental cleaning and procedures. Highly recommended!“

“Amazing customer service. we had a problem with our cats and one of the employees Sean helped us out and gave us all the right steps to make the problem go away and he was really nice. Thank you so much!“

“Great experience every time Dr Jablecki is excellent we have a very complicated dog and she’s able to diagnose everytime. They’re the best from front desk to vets !

This was my review from a long time ago, service has gone downhill since Dr Jablecki left and all the front desk people and tech people left we used to know them all and were great. The new hires have no clue and are happy to pass you on to other vet hospitals, being a long time client meant nothing. Also the last time we took our friendly for nail clipping he was bleeding we didn’t realize until we got him in the car. Hope things change soon. Last call with the receptionist was good.“