I have 2 AMAZING shepherds from Star Shepherds. Riggs is 7…read moreyears old now, got him as a pup. Everyone who meets him wants a dog "just like him!" He could be the ambassador for their breeding program. He is not only a beautiful dog to look at, his intelligence, composure, drive (he plays a great game of fetch and is Scentwork trained) and perfect blend of protective/watch characteristics make him a joy to own. Comanche is only a year old now: I also got him as a pup. He has different markings than Riggs, and is also a showstopper. People have asked me to breed him and I have to suppress my shock at their gall. He and Riggs both weigh in at 95#, which means Comanche will be larger when full grown. He is already training in Scentwork and showing the same amazing talent as his "brother." He is amazing with children and my cats. When making the decision to own a dog of this caliber, it only makes sense to go to the best breeder you can find. Go to Star Shepherds. Rita will make sure you get the pup that is right for you and your family.

Rita is an outstanding breeder!! I breed German Shepherds and I am VERY picky about where I get my…read moredogs from and I have to buy out of state because there's no one near me who breeds what I want. Rita's dogs are incredible. The black male I got from her is so wonderful. I have to drive or fly to Texas to get my next pup from her but it will be well worth it. Highly recommend

Sandi has been taking care of my dogs for over 10 years and she loves them as much as I do! She has…read morebeen a dog sitter for over 30 years professionally and is very affordable. Even offers discounts for multiple dogs and longer stays! I have no hesitation about recomending her as someone you can trust to take you fur babies to and go away feeling confident everything will be ok.

Sandi takes marvelous care of my beloved dogs! I always feel that they are safe and well cared for…read morewhen she takes my dogs out to the park for exercise, training and socialization. Due to her excellent care since he was a puppy, my 7-year old dog is a happy and well-socialized adult and my senior dog is as healthy as my young dog.

Absolutely loved this place! Super easy. My pup loved her stay, came home without showcasing stress…read moreas she has at some other boarding facility, and was happy and tired (but not exhausted). The staff were all super friendly and responsive. And they have convenient after hours kennels so you can drop off or pickup outside of their working hours, which is super helpful for a late trip or flight home. About 10 mins from the airport, straight shot on 71. Random fun fact - there's also a great Thai place on the corner when you turn onto the road up to barking springs. Lots of room for them to play with other dogs and run around, inside and outside facilities to accommodate cold or heat, and they get to play most of the day apart from when they are closed for lunch ("nap time") or in the evening after 7pm. My only improvement recommendation is if they would consider doing a report card with photos each day, that would be awesome! I was able to text in and ask about the status of my dog though, and they were very responsive. We will be back!!! Had a great first visit and my dog was very excited when we reached the property, she recognized it from her evaluation day and basically ran over to the front door. Oh also they were extremely kind to help me get my dog in and out of the car.

**Updated Review**…read more Barking Springs Dog Ranch remains my top choice for boarding when I need to travel. My dog loves this place and the staff so much. He always has a great time and returns home happily exhausted. I'm not sure about the negative reviews as I have never experienced a mishap at this facility. I've boarded my dog here plenty of times, most recent visit back in July 2023, and each visit has been pleasant. That said, I have referred many friends/neighbors and each one has had a lovely experience. This facility recently went through a renovation/revamp and moved across the street. While the location is a bit of a commute (depending where you live), it's worth it due to the spacious grounds, on-site staff, and competitive prices. Overall solid experience - I highly recommend!

Got voicemail every time I called and they did not return calls for 2 days... and I told them my…read moredog was vomiting and had diarrhea for 2 days before that. Don't trust these people.

We had two male cats neutered today through TNR. The clinic is very nice and clean. Staff,…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. Cats both did well and the surgery went well.

I am so happy to find a place so special as this one to board my dogs when I travel…read more I was out of the country nearly 2 weeks filled with worry regarding the new kennel I trusted to care for them. Worry no more! They were so kind texting me pictures, sending messages assuring me my beloved dogs were being loved and cared for. When I got the pictures, I was able to enjoy my trip knowing they too were having a bit of a vacation from home. They were quite happy. The kennel also groomed them both so when I picked them up it was perfect! That's the place for me, even driving the extra miles, more than worth it. Pure gratitude and respect for this establishment. Whenever I need to board them, this is my choice!

So happy with Best Friends in Rosanky! This boarding facility is so thoughtful and kind with the…read morepups and clients. So good with our pups! 10/10 recommend and so glad there's a facility like Best Friends in our neck of the woods!

I was very nervous bringing in my German Shepherd due to a past experience at another vet clinic…read more She's an extremely sweet girl but gets very anxious and nervous at the vet ever since the one bad experience. The team this morning was so patient with her, brought a cloth muzzle to keep everyone safe, and talked so sweetly with her as they were doing the exam and vaccines. I'm incredibly grateful for their kindness, support, and understanding in this situation.

Besides the extra vet tech payment $$ for the check up... they were overall great and friendly and…read morehelpful. I appreciate them taking care of my cat's injury and being kind and thorough. When it comes to price I will say this was an expensive visit compared to other vet clinics I've been to, but like I said the service was still great.

Bill did an outstanding job with our crazy adopted red heeler/catahoula mix. She went to stay with…read morehim for training for 6 weeks, and he felt that she needed an extra week or two, but there was no extra charge. The cost for the 6 week program was less than half the cost I found other places charging. Our dog went to him with serious aggression towards other dogs - she almost killed our shepherd mix - and she came back from Red Iron Kennels a new dog! she is playing with neighborhood dogs! It's truly incredible what Bill was able to do for us. 10/10 recommend!

We took our 2+ year old pointer mix to Bill for 6 week obedience training. We needed help training…read moreour dog to respond to us off-leash, as well as socializing him a bit more. Bill is far and away the most competent trainer we've ever come across. Our dog was heeling very well after 4+ weeks, as well as traveling nicely within the pack and interacting with no problems whatsoever. After the full 6 weeks and a return home, our dog is behaving perfectly. We're taking him on walks without a leash, and he knows his place within our family. Bill also provides a very reasonable rate. We couldn't recommend Bill more.