Testimonials

“Steve and the whole team at Pack Leader Dogs is wonderful. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a variety of dog services. Steve worked with our dog the other week. She was having issues on the leash that we wanted corrected. Within the first 30 minutes of our training session there was incredible progress, it was like we were walking a different dog. Steve gave us the necessary tools to be better pack leaders. I will definitely be using Steve in the future. His knowledge and experience are priceless. Thank you Steve!!”

“Maddie’s Ranch has been an amazing experience for our family and our little fur family member, they really know what they are talking about and take their time to ensure that not just your furry pal but you as well understand what is happening and what needs to happen to ensure the relationship and bond you build with your dog is long lasting and a healthy one. The boarding service is amazing and super easy to book, and almost every time we have boarded our furry pal, he has been in good company of many of his furry friends and they have a wonderful time.”

“We took our 9 year old lab to the ranch for a few training sessions with Steve. After being turned down from a few other places prior to finding Pack Leader Dogs due to our dog’s age and size, we were pleased to hear “Steve’s seen it all, he will happily help”. The whole crew was great! Steve tailored each session to what we were wanting to address and approached everything in a way that made sense for us to continue the training after session were complete. Cannot recommend enough!”

“I sent my puppy, Foxy, at 8 weeks old to the Pack Leader Dogs puppy enrichment program. It was the second best decision I ever made, my puppy being the first…When Foxy arrived she was potty trained, crate trained, knew ‘place’, basic commands, leash trained, and honestly I was trained. Steve and his team are SO good at what they do and they gave me the strongest foundation with Foxy that I was able to build off of.”

“Pack Leader has been life-changing in our dog owning life! Steve was incredible at helping us train our 8-week old puppy, Crosby. He patiently trained us as owners, which in turn helped us in raising a balanced and well-behaved dog. Now, over a year later, we never have a worry bringing Cros anywhere, knowing that his early (and our continual) training set a standard of what is expected. I am certain this is the reason we have such a HAPPY dog!”

“I had a virtual consultation with Steve. He was both professional and personable and very helpful in assisting me in developing a plan for my next puppy. I left the consult feeling confident about my next steps and I plan to continue to utilize his services.”

“Best decision ever.. He has overcome a lot and is able to walk around Hoboken.. Love them so much that he still attends camp twice weekly! Everyone there is super knowledgeable and friendly. Can’t say enough good things about them.”

“We’ve also used Pack Leader Boarding when going away and they make it so easy- they are flexible with pick up and drop off times and we know that when Monty is there his training is being reinforced and he’s getting so much attention. He comes home exhausted. Thank you to Steve and the Pack Leader Team!”

“I sincerely wish that I found Steve way sooner than when I did…I’ve already said that with all of our future dogs, we will be taking them to Steve for puppy enrichment. One of the best investment I’ve ever made.”

“Pack Leader Dogs has been incredible since Jax was a puppy—he’s now almost five! We’ve used all their services, from training with Steve to the puppy program, and it’s been life-changing. Steve helped with leash training, behavioral issues, and even preparing for our newborn. We now drive over an hour to board Jax because we trust them completely. Highly recommend!”

“My family and I are beyond happy to have found Pack Leader Dogs. Everyone’s genuine interest in us and our pup made the process so easy. At just 16 weeks, he thrived in the Puppy Enrichment Program, learning so much in a short time. Now, he loves his weekly Canine Social Club visits! The ranch is truly a home away from home—we couldn’t imagine life without it!”

“Steve, the founder of Pack Leader Dogs, is truly an expert in his field. He understands that every dog is unique and has a different personality. He is able to tailor his approach to each individual case, which I found to be incredibly impressive. He was able to help me understand my dog’s behavior better and provide me with the tools and knowledge to continue strengthening our bond.”

“We’ve gone through six trainers over the years, and Steve was our last resort. Within five minutes of our first meeting, he assessed Odin and us as owners and gave clear, direct feedback. He made the biggest difference and was the best investment we made in ourselves for Odin. Steve is like a dog psychologist, behavior expert, and therapist for humans all in one… and he’s funny too!”

“A year ago, my daughter introduced us to Steve and The Pack. Our older bulldog had anxiety and aggression, which worsened when we got a puppy. After seven weeks at The Maddie Ranch, our dogs made a complete 180—they now coexist peacefully. I won’t board them anywhere else! The Pack truly cares, and I’m forever grateful. Our next puppy’s first stop? The Maddie Ranch!”