I came to Ocala from Chicago with a high standard for daycare, training, and boarding needs for my…read morepup. After visiting multiple facilities and even a few individuals to do "meet & greets", we were thrilled to find the best option for all three needs was with the same team - Procyon. This review is focused specifically on the day training program. Mimi attends DAY TRAINING 2x/week. What has she learned? To SIT and WAIT at the door when it's opened instead of charging through it (picture spilling soda on yourself, the leash slipping out of your hand, her running all the way to the street) - she usually even sits without me asking. To sit in the backseat of the car in her carseat. When I brought her to Procyon she wouldn't ride anywhere but my lap - even when I was driving (yea, I know - not safe). If I tried to use the carseat, she would cry the entire time and jump out of the chair. HEEL - her heel when we walk is much improved - she used to pull like a sled dog! She's more comfortable around strangers from field trips they take. PLACE - critical for us when the doorbell rings. (We're still working on doorbell manners!) She's got a solid "high five!" too, which we use often with strangers because she prefers it to them petting her. It's been a great experience thus far, as have the boarding and daycare. I highly recommend Procyon. PS - Mimi is famous for her "resting sad face"!

The absolute best for dog training. Patient and adapts to the needs of the dog and their owner…read more I've had such positive experiences with them and they've helped my pup and I come so far in a short amount of time. I highly recommend them!

GIAN IS The BEST TRAINER EVER!…read more He changed our lives for the better forever. I rescued Moo in Nov of 2020 and she was a mess, She was abused, on the run, didnt trust humans and could barely relax enough to sleep. I was reccomended Gian through a friend and he was an answer from god! She went to him for 2 weeks and DIDNT WANT TO COME HOME to me- she loved him and was so happy to make him proud. He brought her back to me and trained me on how to care for my new dog. I would recommend him again and again and many of my friends have also sent their animals to him. This is your guy if you need a trainer!!!

From the owner: Gian Hernandez is a highly respected dog trainer with an unparalleled career spanning over 33 years…read moreat the highest levels of the profession. Having trained with the most distinguished experts across the globe from Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, the United States, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, Gian has solidified his reputation as a master of his craft. He is celebrated as one of the most accomplished and influential dog trainers in his native Venezuela, where his methods and success stories have made him a household name in the world of canine training. Gian’s dedication to his craft is matched only by his ability to educate and inspire others. He is not just a trainer; he is a mentor, guiding owners to better understand and connect with their pets. His work seamlessly combines scientific principles, years of practical experience, and a profound respect for the animals he trains, ensuring results that are as lasting as they are transformative.

Yes, it seems too good to be true that a trainer can make a noticeable improvement in one session,…read morebut I am here to tell you it is true. Our puppy has been extremely responsive to Laura's techniques from the moment she walked in the door. He is a 5-month-old American Bulldog who wants to be boss and she has provided us with excellent techniques to help communicate with him and build our bond. She is very easy to understand, patient, and enthusiastic about her work. Thank you Laura for helping Luke be as happy to be with us as we are to have him in our family!

This PetSmart grooming location (Hwy 200 @ I75 in Ocala) is a hard no for me…read more When I dropped off my dog for its grooming appointment, I was advised "we usually need 4-5 hours for a grooming, not the 3 the website estimates". I returned to the grooming salon 4 1/2 hrs later and was advised my dog was bathed and dry but hadn't been groomed. Decided I wasn't going to subject my dog to who knows how much longer (no idea when the groomer was going to finish the dog they were currently grooming no how long they'd take on my pet). The store and grooming salon were untidy compared to other PetSmart locations near The Villages, Fl.

Never ever going back to this place. Isabella has been a customer of PetSmart grooming for about a…read moreyear. First problem I had was with the one in the villages. Then I decided on this on off of 200. Once Amanda left Isabella didn't care about going there anymore. Her tail didn't wag and she just wasn't excited. First sign the place turned into the Doggy DMV. Thursday the 16th my appointment was messed up so I had to give her a bath myself which is hard on my back that's why she is groomed every 3 weeks like clock work. So on Tuesday I made her appointment for 10am. There were 4 doggies scheduled at 10am that made me call them the Doggy DMV. Next Isabella dropped off at 10am picked up 3pm. Oh heck no. We are done with PetSmart. Plus her ears were cut too short and I'm just no longer happy with the service. I believe the new manager is Autumn and it's not the same. Isabella pees a lot and Autumn did recommend these doggy cranberry treats which I went home and ordered from Chewy. They work when we go out of town and at home. I just don't like the vibe there anymore and neither does my Isabella. Plus the price increased which I don't mind but it's not worth the aggravation of my Isabella being stressed out when she leaves. Never again. Looking for a new groomer. I got 3 weeks to look for one because Isabella is not missing her spa days and she WILL NOT be returning to PetSmart. App is now deleted from my iPhone.

My dog loves this place. He won't willingly stay anywhere else.There price is affordable and they…read moreare very attentive to the dogs.There also very accommodating.

Great place for your dogs to relax and have fun! I like that all the dogs can play together instead…read moreof cooped up in kennel all day. The only caution is that since everything is outside it isn't good for flat faced dogs. Just too hot for them. The thing that impressed me the most was that the owner is more concerned about the dogs health than $$$. He explained that he felt wasn't safe for my English Bulldog. My other 2 dogs (terriers) were allowed to stay and had a blast playing for a few days while I moved house. Absolutely Recommend!

My sister was out of town and her poodle needed a sanitary trim ASAP because she was clearly…read moreuncomfortable. I tried to handle it myself but quickly realized I had no idea what I was doing. LOL! So I called Petco around 9:30 AM. They took my number and let me know they'd call me back since they had dogs on the table. Honestly, I wasn't expecting such a quick response, but they returned my call within 15 minutes, which I really appreciated. The person I spoke with was very friendly, and I was able to secure a same day appointment for 12 PM. The only requirement was proof of rabies vaccination. When I arrived, I checked in at the desk and the groomer came out within two minutes. She was warm, welcoming, and super friendly. I immediately felt comfortable leaving the puppy in her care. She clearly explained what the sanitary trim would include and completed the service in about 5-7 minutes. Such a quick turnaround! The cost was only $10.99, which honestly surprised me because I expected to pay more. Overall, I was very pleased with the service and had no complaints. While waiting, I walked around the store. It's big, clean, and well organized. They share a plaza with Kohl's (with Sephora inside) and Ashley Furniture, and there's plenty of parking available. I would definitely use their grooming services again.

Staff is rude and unhelpful. I bought dog food and it was full of bugs. Never going back.read more

Wow! Forget the k-9's I want to grow up here. What a beautiful place, what beautiful animals and…read morewhat caring specialists! They truly love what they do here and it shows. Wonderful people and the best K-9's around period. I will return for more training. These people are wonderful and keep in touch after you go home with your K-9 to make sure everything is going well.

Very friendly and they did a great job with my puppy…read more Hope to take her back for advanced training when she is old enough..

Review, K9 Lifesaver Guy Beyond wonderful and a lifesaver…read more I cannot even put into words how much he helped me. I had taken in an abandoned dog, a pitbull mix, who was young but adult size and 56 pounds. He was not fixed so had scheduled him for neutering, but it would take some time. It was fine, I could not spend time with him because he was attracted to my leg, to take him out in the backyard was off could do. He was well behaved. However, the backyard neighbors have been away with their dogs in the head come back on a Saturday. Starting Saturday night, after being in the backyard when the other dogs were backyard, he started really hyper. And Sunday he just won't be berserk, he somehow got out of a closed door room, he had scratched the door had put a hole in the wall. He chased after my cats, and he was going on the tables and I just couldn't control him. I called different places, thinking I had to get rid of them right away for my cats. It was a Sunday night so I had no luck. Until I called North Florida K9 Behavior Center and luckily, he answered the phone. He was a godsend. He calmed me down because I was hysterical. Gave me great information about neutering and what to expect after you neuters. He also gave me a lot of great psychological canine behavior, tips and information explain so much he helped me get a plan together, which I was too hysterical otherwise to have done without him. It set a plan to put Teddy in the garage with the cage, and to keep him away from the cats, meaning I would take him directly from the garage, the backyard and not to the house. he called me down enough to realize that the neutering process would help a lot, and that it was OK to keep him in the garage for now for his safety safety of my cats and my sanity. I literally don't know what I would have done without him. Teddy is still waiting neutering so after Teddy has that procedure, and finishes his vaccine boosters, our plan to call him again. You can't go wrong with a person who's so understanding, so calm, know so much about any more behavior and psychology, someone who takes the time out of their off time to help deal with a hysterical person, which she did not have to do. I highly recommend his services.

he was very educated on the minds and problems it was very helpful and gave a list of things to do…read morehow to handle dog problems and how to handle our emotions also!! we can call at any time with questions. it was a home visit and meant dog thru glass door for harley has fear aggression harley calmed down and accepted him i think he would help a person with any type of issue

I was looking through this & noticed that none of my reviews from over the years appears any…read morelonger. Palmetto Kennels has been our go to place through several generations of pups. Daphne & Steve keep this facility so clean and our pups always seem to be happy when dropped off for a visit while we are away. Our youngster right now, Violet, is a bit of a handful but Palmetto is a place I am not concerned about her running off or getting into trouble. If you considering Palmetto, I feel you can be assured your pup will be well cared for. Give Daphne a call.

We have boarded our dog Bailey here twice in the past 2 months. The best sign of a great Kennel is…read morehow the dog reacts on a second visit. Bailey loved coming back the second time (made us jealous!) She seems to really love coming here. They take great care of her and she is exhausted but happy when we pick her up. In addition, they tell us little behavior traits that Bailey has so we know they watch and play with her. I highly recommend Palmetto Kennels. They were a great find for us!

The first time we used them , they had sent someone , and she could only get 1 of the dogs in the…read morebath , the other was to heavy for her so she said she would send the guy they have on staff . That turned out to be the best thing that could have happened. Biscuit is 8 and has never let anyone ever cut his toenails. So for the first time EVER Biscuit let him cut his nails!! We couldn't be happier!!! He also gave us helpful tips to improve Biscuits everyday living. I am very thankful James was able to fit us in , because he has a HUGE workload already, and goes out of his way to accommodate for his clients! And what a plus we didn't have to leave the house!! Definitely recommend these guys if you are looking for a mobile groomer, and the price isn't bad at all , well worth it!!

We went twice with our two dogs, just in case the first visit was a fluke. Nope! Twice our dogs…read morereceived a very bad haircut. In fact, it's the worst grooming they've ever received, and we've had them groomed in three states. Their hair was just chopped off, and it's not growing out well, either. We loved their location and the ease of scheduling an appointment, but the quality just isn't there. UPDATE: I'm upgrading our review from one star to five for good customer service after a bad review. We got a phone call from Bubbles n Biscuits asking for another chance at no charge. They booked us with their master groomer, Heather, who did a wonderful job on our two yorkies. They can tell the difference, too, because they're both showing off their new haircuts. We rebooked for next month -- with Heather, of course.