Pooch Pals

Marc has been so patient helping me to correct my deaf rescue’s aggressive behavior on a leash. He asks many questions to really get to know both dog and owner and to best understand the situation. While I’m still working on the issues, Marc has provided great guidance for me as the «leader» as well as clear and easy recommended steps to follow. Looking forward to seeing more positive results.

We love Pooch Pals, and, more importantly, so does our dog Einstein. Marc has assembled a truly phenomenal team. Over the years, each of Einstein’s «Pals» has been so loving towards him — and has helped him grow. That in and of itself would be enough for us, but the professionalism of the staff — especially the operations team that keeps track of Einstein’s sometimes erratic schedule — is what truly puts Pooch Pals in a league of its own.
Frankly, every dog walking service, prior to Pooch Pals, has been a disappointment. But then Pooch Pals is so much more than a dog walking service. They are a service-​oriented team of professionals who really care about animals. We are so grateful to them and can’t recommend them highly enough.
Kimberly, Sarah, Kerry, and Marc — thank you so much.
Love,
Lindsey, Josh, and Einstein

I cannot speak highly enough about Laura and the rest of the team at Pooch Pals. Laura has really helped Ellie my 4 year old rescue improve her manners and walking. They are very nice, professional and helpful. Hugely recommend them.

Pooch Pals is the best! Laura’s calm and professional demeanor is comforting, and her connection with our pup is authentic. We feel relieved that we can leave him in her care each day. We totally and completely trust her, and are so grateful for her efforts!

We contacted Marc at the recommendation of our dog walker to help our 2 yo havanese with his separation anxiety. We’ve so far done two (2) sessions with him, and we already see improvements! Marc is very patient and it’s clear that his goal is to give you and your pup the tools needed to be successful. He doesn’t try to up-​sell you, which is appreciated as well!

Pooch Pals came to us on a recommendation from our dog walker, and they were exceptional — Marc was professional, amiable, and great with our dog Rumney. He came to our apartment to, in his words, «set us up for success» with our new pup — and I think he made a big impact. Here are a few things that really stood out about the service:
* He explained the why more than the what — Marc went into the root causes of different behaviors before explaining how to best deal with them. When our dog does something crazy no it is a lot more comforting to know why he is doing than just what to do.
* Positive training — Marc used all positive training with our dog. All reinforced good behavior. It was great to see that approach applied well and in a way that we can repeat.
* Great results — we are a lot more comfortable handling our dog now, and most of the things that we worked on were resolved within days of our meeting with Marc.
All and all, I would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a similar service.

Pooch Pals has been a life saver for us. As a busy family with two working adults and a school-​age child, we were overwhelmed with our puppy’s training needs! But with the expert help of a walker and trainer during the day, working with our dog to teach her everything from housebreaking to basic obedience to leash manners, combined with Marc’s visits to us to train our whole family so that we can continue the good work our walker sets up — this has made life with our dog so much more sensible and positive. I can’t recommend them highly enough as a total solution for training, walking, boarding, and everything else dog!

We love Laura at PoochPals! We have a highly energetic puppy, Elton, who needs some special attention on his walks. Elton also shows some aggression problems when on-​leash, so he needs a careful eye. When we met Laura, she had a calming presence and we were impressed with her knowledge on dogs. We felt this was the right match for Elton.
We have noticed Elton is calmer after his walks with Laura and we know he enjoys spending time with her. Laura has also been very flexible and has helped out in a pinch, with short notice! After Elton’s walks, I always get a detailed update from Laura on how he did on his walk and what they did together. I would highly recommend Laura and PoochPals as they truly care for your animal and you know your dog is in good hands!

I couldn’t be happier to have come across Pooch Pals first. From training, to daily walks, to overnight pet sits for my Aussiedoodle, Pooch Pals has been there to provide top notch service for it all. It’s comforting to know that while I am at work, my furry son is excited to see the familiar face of his rockstar walker Mike Reveals. Mike is reliable, professional, eager to help out when needed, and… my pup loves him. The company’s Canine Executive Officer, Marc is also great to work with and always has an upbeat attitude and killer communication skills. Thanks Pooch Pals!

Marc came to work with our whole family on helping us walk (often with a stroller in tow) our two sweet but lively and often unruly terrier mixes. As I am the one often walking them with a stroller, I was particularly stressed when our dogs barked at other dogs (or people, or bikes or pretty much anything with wheels) as I found them hard to reign in when I was also focusing on my son. Through Marc’s techniques (he brings a mix of structure and calm to the situation), his patience and knowledge, we’ve had a complete breakthrough with our dogs. I walk them now much more easily and with a lot more confidence. Marc uses positive reinforcement methods and has given us a skill set that we all now use with the dogs. Everyone is happier now that we have these methods to employ and we all feel a lot more confident when we are out mixing with other dogs in the park or on the street. I cannot recommend Marc and Pooch Pals highly enough.

Marc,
A huge huge thank you for coming to LIC this evening and making such a big difference. We had a really successful walk tonight. A huge relief. We used the longer leash and found it’s easier to keep it «loose» when Oscar is greeting other dogs.
He played with a chocolate lab mix who was off leash and the extra length really made it such a better experience. Plus of course our relaxed vibe. We then met another black pit /​lab mix who was rambunctious, also off leash and Oscar did great! and we gave him jackpot treats after both encounters.
What a difference an hour makes!
Thank you
D&M

Pooch Pals is a wonderful company. The owner Marc is a great guy who is very knowledgable and has so much information to share. I would recommend this company to anybody looking for a company who cares about your pet as much as you do!

My husband and I were referred to Marc at POOCH PALS by our dog walker (GIMME PAW in LIC) because our new dog Addie, a rescue, was experiencing separation and environmental anxiety. Addie was scared of most new people, loud noises, strollers, kids and basically anything outside our apartment besides other dogs. Marc came to our apartment to really get to know us and our dog. He was passionate about finding a training program for Addie but was also VERY honest about the amount of work and consistency that was going to be needed to help our dog with her issues. He was positive and encouraging that we could reverse her anxiety.
What really made the difference for us and why he is NOT like any other trainer is that when ADDIE’s anxiety seemed to be getting worse with all the new techniques,
He was deeply concerned and came back out to our apartment to see what could be done. He was honest and more concerned with the welfare of our dog then being right about his prescribed treatment. With a few Tweaks to the training program, Addie started To respond immediately. It is refreshing to work with a
Professional that truly loves what they do. I would highly recommend him.

Marc and his team are exceptional! Marc is highly professional and truly cares for the animals under Pooch Pals’ care.
As a former employee and dog trainer, I continuously recommend Pooch Pals.
They not only make sure your dog is walked and cared for, but they also use positive reinforcement methods to keep up all the hard work the owner has done to properly train their dog.
Communicating with Marc is always easy and pleasant!

This place did such a great job training my dog. M dog knows all the commands and he is such a little charmer. This guys are awesome.

Marc was super knowlegable and helped us a great deal understand why our dog was doing certain things! He’s the dog whisperer!

Pooch Pals has been wonderful for us and of course our dog. Not only did they provide walking services, but they also helped correct our dog’s leash aggression. Pooch Pals is special because our walker, Amanda, is a also trainer with Kate Perry. Amanda was involved from the beginning of his behavior correction during Kate’s obedience school and continued the training herself while on our Pooch Pals walks. This was key to reinforce the training techniques that we learned. It was so effective, our dog has improved an amazing amount in just the last 4 months.
They are wonderful for us and we have recommended them to all my friends with dogs.

As a Trainer, I like to encourage my clients to seek out a walker/​walking company who can positively reinforce basic training while also being courteous, professional, and reliable.
Marc and his company, Pooch Pals, do just that. They will stay in touch about your dog’s needs and always have a positive and professional attitude.
I definitley recommend setting up a Meet-​N-​Greet with this company if you are in the market for a walker!

Pooch Pals is my go-​to pet care provider in Manhattan whenever I have to leave town. I initially was apprehensive about having someone stay in my home, but they came recommended by a friend. When they came over for a meet and greet beforehand, I was totally put at ease by them. They are super professional and I totally feel comfortable having them in my apartment unsupervised.
Over the past couple of years I’ve worked with several of their staff members, all of which are consummate professionals who I trust to care for my dog.
I recommend Pooch Pals to anyone who is looking for a premium experience. You absolutely get what you pay for!

I have to say that I’ve gone through several dog walking/​sitting/​training companies over the years and Pooch Pals literally blows them out of the water! I have a 6 year old wheaten terrier who needs lots of exercise and attention every day while I am at work. And I care way too much about my dog to keep him cooped up all day.
Pooch Pals is reliable, personable and genuinely seems to care about making my dog happy. This is really important to me since my dog is truly a part of the family. They leave me little notes with recaps of the daily walk. I find myself rushing home after a long day, not just to play around with my dog, but b/​c I was excited to hear how his day went! Even better was the sporadic adorable cell-​phone pics the dog walker would send me during the walks! It always put a smile on my face to see my dog was in good hands while I was in the middle of a long and drawn-​out business meeting!
I rarely write reviews on Unilocal,mainly b/​c I am just too busy these days, but I just had to thank Pooch Pals for taking such great care of my dog. I’ve actually called the main boss on numerous occasions to let them know how much I appreciate them taking such special care of my dog!
For any dog owner that truly cares about their dog, I HIGHLY recommend Pooch Pals!!!
(i did not receive anything for writing this email… just a happy dog-​loving customer)