We love Meadowpond! We have used them many times. This kennel is super cute! The rates are good!…read moreThe rooms are large, clean, and well kept. The anytime drop off & pick up is super easy. Our dog ( a 65 lb wirehaired Viszla ) is comfy & cozy here with lots of space to visit and play with other pups. Megan and her crew are compassionate and caring. They handle food and meds with ease and accuracy. They respond quickly to emails. They are always friendly and best of all, they treat our boy well! New to the area, our vet recommended Meadowpond to us a year ago and we are so glad she did!

We were looking for a place to board our dogs for a night or two while we visited Charlevoix in…read moreorder to enjoy the city without having to worry about them. I had contacted a facility closer to Charlevoix, but they wouldn't accept our dogs because they are pitbull mixes, and they recommended Meadowpond to us. I immediately requested a reservation on Meadowpond's website because any business that doesn't discriminate against our friendly pups deserves our business and support :) Anyway, the reservation process was super simple. You fill out the information on their site, and they called me about the reservation that week because we requested the reservation a month before our trip. They answered all my questions about how everything works with it being a 24/7 facility, and quickly got our dogs set up for their upcoming reservaton. Drop off was a little confusing because I didn't realize that there were two codes - one for the door into the facility and a different one for the code to their actual room. However, once that was figured out, they were in the room and ready to go in no time. They are able to share a room, and it is a good size for both dogs (45 and 55 pounds). The room also has a dog door so they could go to a private outdoor area to go to the bathroom or be outside whenever they wanted. We got to see pictures of the dogs on their FB page which was nice to know they were having fun and enjoying their time there. You are able to pick your dog up at any time during their stay, so the checkout process was as easy as us accessing the room with the code, gathering their belongings, and taking them out to the car. It was a breeze, so much so that I never even had to talk to anyone in person at the building. If we need to board our dogs in the area again, we'll definitely come back to Meadowpond!

we found out a week before spring break that our year long reservation was not "written down" and…read morethat we did not have a spot. then when we inquired as to why this happened after our return, calls were not returned, and they called the police when we stopped to get answers. truly shady

We have been taking two sensitive pups here for years. They are wonderfully accommodating and…read moregenuinely enjoy our dogs. They also suppprt giving the needed medications. I would stand by a recommendation for their services.

We've been taking our fur-baby here for about a year now, and we are so pleased with Danielle's…read moreservice. Our puppy has beautiful fur, and we like to keep it a bit on the longer side. Danielle has kept detailed notes on what we like to that our little guy looks cute no matter the length of his fur. They fill up fast during the summer months, but if you can into their rotation, you and your fur-baby will both be pleased. P.S. We love supporting small businesses.

Went in to get dogs nails clipped. Called first and she said I could just come in. She cut them…read morefairly quickly and the prices were great being $8. Grinding costs more. It was friendly service and my dog was not scared.

They did an excellent job of our two dogs. They came back with their ears, all cleaned out their…read morefeet all trimmed up their trim the proper cut for the breed they know their breeds they take care of the inner ears in the hair in their paws if that's what your dog has the last place we went they didn't take the hair out of Yorky's ears and he started to have an ear problems. They finished and called us at exactly the time they said the dogs would be time I give them 100%.

Do not use this kennel. I sent pre-measured food in baggies…read moreand filled out form for how much to feed my dogs. They only fed them 1 cup a day for two dogs. When I picked them up they tried to overcharge me. I didn't notice the unused bags of food until I got home and never heard back when I contacted them about why they didn't feed my dogs.

I groom here, so I am biased when it comes to grooming, but I love bringing my dog to let him hang…read moreout at day care, and if the opportunity presented itself, I would have no qualms leaving him in their capable hands for boarding. The girls do a great job of directing the energy of the pack and keeping things fun. Rudy always comes home exhausted and happy! If you are looking for a full service, dog-focused facility for boarding, day camp, training, or grooming :), look no further.

Our Labradoodle Gordie has been at Bowsers many times, both for boarding and day camp, and he…read morealways comes home happy and tired. Kim and her staff are in full control but are very kind and caring towards the dogs. I never worry about him when he is at Bowsers, as Kim takes time to get to know the personalities of the dogs in her care - I know that Gordie will be safe. Kim has even come to our cottage for individual training which has been very helpful. I have a cottage nearby but live downstate, and I choose to drive north to board Gordie whenever we go on vacation because I know he will be well cared for while we are away. I give Kim and Bowsers my highest recommendation!

I scheduled a haircut for my 4-month-old puppy. At no point during booking was I told she does not…read moredo haircuts for puppies under 5 months. That was only mentioned once she arrived at my home, after the appointment had already been set. From the beginning of the visit, she seemed annoyed that my puppy was barking and commented that she was "loud." There was no effort to help my puppy feel comfortable or ease her into the grooming process, which is especially important for a young dog's first grooming experience. I also told her that my puppy tends to resist handling and she responded with "too bad". She proceeded to put a neck leash on her and began dragging her when she would not cooperate. I expressed concern about the use of a neck leash and the way she was being pulled, and she responded that my puppy was "fone"and that she "wouldn't strangle herself." Throughout the entire appointment, I was extremely worried about my dog's safety due to the cold, dismissive handling of a very young and anxious puppy. In addition, we were not satisfied with the result. We paid $105, and she did not provide an all over trim which was the entire purpose of booking the appointment. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this groomer. A gentle, patient approach and clear communication about services are essential when working with puppies/animals, and neither was provided here.

I don't live in the area, but I've been traveling back and forth to Traverse City since January…read moreafter both of my parents fell seriously ill just three months apart. Between caregiving, work, and constant travel, my own needs--and my pets'--have had to take a back seat. My poor Cavachon was long overdue for grooming, and after having to cancel yet another appointment with his regular groomer, I found Heather online and reached out on a whim. She responded with genuine kindness and compassion, and even stayed late on a Friday just to fit us in--knowing we wouldn't be regular clients. Not only was she incredibly accommodating, but she also did an amazing job. My pup looked (and smelled!) so much better and clearly felt great afterward. I truly can't say enough about Heather's professionalism, talent, and heart. If you live in the Traverse City area, I highly, highly recommend her!

They were great! The convenience of having them right in your driveway & the short amount it took…read moreto get our toy poodle groomed was so worth it! I would highly recommend Dapper Dog Mobile Grooming.

Took a couple reschedulings to get the grooming done but they were very patient with our older dog,…read moregrooming was terrific and our dog was a happy camper. Will definitely use again.

I've been going to Nicole for a couple years now and she's always taken great care of our dogs. Our…read morenew puppy is Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and she's given me some great tips on how to manage his wire coat and matted areas!

by far the best haircut my golden doodle ever got! Nice owner, clean and fairly priced.read more