We had dog and house sitting services for four days. Leah took wonderful care of our pup who has…read moreseparation anxiety and who we had never left alone with anyone besides us. She sent a ton of updates and pictures and we came back to a happy pup and a spotlessly clean house. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: Active Furiends is a proud pet care company in Alberta that goes above and beyond your expectations…read moreof caring for your furry family members. As pet parents for may years, we understand the anxiety that comes with deciding who to trust with your pets’ well-being-not being with them is hard enough. First and foremost, we live by our reputation, and value trust and dependability. Our goal is to give you an idea of who we are, including our hopes and passions, and in the process, we hope to alleviate your nerves and gain your trust.

We have been taking our yorkies here for a number of years every couple of months for more of an…read moreAsian fusion grooming. Highly recommend!

I took my dog in for a groom. When I went to pick her up the groomers had left for the day. My poor…read moredog had cuts and burns from hot clippers and was not evenly shaved. She still had long spots on her where she should have been even all over her body. The groom was expensive and should have been checked by the groomer before sending her home. I will not be bringing her back.

I had such a fun time shopping for winter clothes with my dog last night. We are from TX so he is…read morenot used to this snow at all. In fact, when Milo goes outside to potty, his feet get so cold, he hobbles around as though his legs are broken until we get inside to the warmth. I knew I had to get him boots at minimum. And, I wasn't looking forward to it. I know how dogs HATE boots. Thank goodness for Global Pet Foods. One of the staff members energetically ran over to help us try on boots. She found the perfect ones for them, and helped me get them on. She made the process so easy and even brought treats over for Milo so that we could make sure he could walk in his new boots -- he wasn't wanting to move otherwise! Then, we moved onto coats. They had so many options and sizes. I found him a perfectly fitting Canada Pooch one with a cute scarf to match. I just HAD to... (haha)! When I was checking out, I was laughing with the ladies running the store about all the hilarious winter gear for dogs out there. I brought up this knit hat with braids that I saw on the Canada Pooch website, and we just died laughing. They said they would like to try ordering some and would call me if they end up getting them in stock. Such a fun place to shop with great customer service. I want to drive clear across town every time for my doggie's necessities now. It's not the closest one to me, but I don't care ;)

I used to come to Global Pet Foods pretty regularly every few weeks to stock up on raw food for my…read moredogs because I absolutely loved the service. My last visit, unfortunately, will be my last. Since expanding their raw food selection, Global has not kept up with educating their staff about canine nutrition, which made for an extremely awkward and painful experience listening to a staff member try to make it sound like she knew what she was talking about. Global has clearly caught onto a market that is demanding raw food nutrition for their pets, but has fallen sorely behind in backing these products up. There are many other highly knowledgeable sources available in the city if you are looking to buy raw food for your dogs, and I would highly recommend giving your business to people whose passion is extending genuine knowledge and sound advice regarding canine nutrition. In hindsight, I wish I would have brought my business to a local pet store anyway, rather than a chain that offers Air Miles and drives other small businesses across the street under...

I was on a quest to find a new food for my dog since my usual isn't coming across the border…read moreanymore, so Fairplay was a new choice for me. The store is huge! They have a great variety of toys, more than other premium stores I have been too. There is a good selection of leashes and collars. They have a great stock of bones and bulk treats. I got a great deal on 2 massive rawhide bones for $10! They are well stocked with dry and wet foods, although I didn't see any raw food. They had a huge section for cats too! No one initially asked to help me, so I looked at the dog food and grabbed one I thought would be good. When I went to the counter the lady asked if I found everything I was looking for. I told her what I was looking for and asked if the food I had chosen was good. She said it was, but suggested another food since my dog has a sensitive stomach. She also suggested a probiotic powder that you can put on your dogs food, she uses it for her dog. I had never heard of the food she suggested or the powder but together they sounded like what I needed. I was very happy with the overall selection that Fairplay offers! The prices seemed to be decent for toys, treats and food. I will definitely return to Fairplay for my pet supply needs!

A great store packed to the rafters with a large variety of higher end and hard-to-find food and…read moreaccessories for you cat or dog (aww, come on, you know they're worth it!). They also have an exceptional range of food and dispensers for wild birds. The staff are very present and helpful compared to a big box pet store, without being pushy. Prices are comparable to other stores in town. I feel bad for not having gone here before...they've been in Calgary for over 90 years!

I stop here a couple times a month to stock up on rabbit supplies - I usually have to go back more…read morethan once as they're often sold out of rabbit food and Timothy Hay - I imagine they don't order huge amounts of rabbit stuff, as rabbits aren't as popular as dogs/cats. (even though rabbits are way better than dogs/cats...) Anywhoo - when they DO have what I need, the prices are fair and the service is great. if they were to start carrying more brands of rabbit / small animal products, (Oxbow brand, etc) they'd get 5 stars!

I've been shopping here for over 2 years and have always had a great experience. Knowledgeable…read morestaff, always willing to lend a hand. I've never used their grooming services but they do have a great selection of products and their rewards program (buy certain # of bags get one free) has earned me a couple free bags of food which is nice. I will definitely be back again, highly recommended.

We have been looking for a daycare closer to home for our one year old puppy. This seemed like a…read morenice place. She went for the introduction day and all went well. There were no issues with her fitting in with the other dogs. When we picked her up, we noticed the handler aggressively correcting her with the leash (negative reinforcement). We had understood the daycare had a positive reinforcement policy. Beyond this being a bad training technique, it is useless with our dog as it makes her more excited. We did not say anything to the handler and brought it to the attention of the owner privately to see what was their opinion. He responded that both us and our dog are no longer welcome at his business.

It was brought to my attention recently that I write pretty critical reviews about pet care places…read moreon my Yelp. I am a pretty protective dog dad and bad experiences tend to stick out, so I thought it was time to write about where we found that we are happy with! One day while at the Bowness off leash park, there were quite a few more dogs than usual. Turns out it was "park play day" where the daycare brings the dogs for some playtime in the park. The owner was there and taking pictures of the dogs, as it turns out he is also a pet photographer! Our dog turned out to be pretty photogenic and got some good pictures. My girlfriend got information about the daycare and the next week we started taking him there. The building is a good size inside and outdoor play area as well. On hot summer days there are kiddie pools set up where the dogs can jump in and cool down. The facebook page is updated often with pictures and videos of all the dogs so we can check in and see all the fun being had while we are at work! Brian, Janice and all their staff are amazing. They always tell us a bit about what our dog did, who he played with and such. We have never had any issues with the daycare. It is reasonably priced, with multi day packs available to save some money. They also do regular nail trims for him, sometimes without us even asking! Brian also has a professional photo studio where he does amazing work with the dogs. We took ours in for a Christmas photo shoot and ended up getting amazing pictures and Christmas cards done. I would highly recommend Back in the Pack, and I'm sure my dog would too!

The best dog walks... our King Charles cavalier absolutely loves going on walks with Michael and…read moreMonica and always comes back tired. They are very accommodative to changing schedules and I'm so grateful to have people we really trust taking care of our little dog while we are at work. Would recommend to anyone who needs dog services, especially regular dog walking.

From the owner: Group off leash walks - a social and wellness club for dogs…read more Mobile pet grooming - professional pet grooming conveniently at your home or office.

Neat freaks need not apply here. The store is literally filled to the rafters with everything (and…read moreanything) dog related. this serves to be both good and bad. It's good in that there is everything you could ever want: from dog frames and nick-knacks, to food and toys, to a bakery and room FILLED with dog treats. To say it's a bit cluttered is one thing - but it's also intriguing to take 10 minutes to poke around and see what is there, like a doggie treasure hunt if you will. The lady who owns it is really friendly and helpful (and you'll always leave with a pocketful for fresh baked treats). I use a food that isn't carried so she always special orders for me which is nice of her. The prices are also a little cheaper than chain stores. I enjoy the quaintness of this overstuffed store as it's local and my dogs enjoy the rabbits out front (and treats inside). April Challenge 8/30

I've been coming to Doggywood once a year for 8 years now for my boxers' birthday cakes. My dogs…read morealways look forward to their yearly bday treat (they are delicious, just ask my boxers! LOL! They are picky eaters). The owner is super friendly as always helpful, the store is jam packed with merchandise up to the roof! I like supporting this small quaint store- you know its run with love and care, and not like the big chain stores.

Central Bark Doggy Daycare has got to be the best team in town, hands down!…read more Not only are all the staff extremely easy to talk to, they make me feel at ease, which as a crazy pet parent can be hard! Our dog Ivar has been to other daycares and always came home cranky, moody and when it came time to drop off... he didn't want to go. With Central Bark, he doesn't even hesitate, and he comes home happy, tired, and excited to go back! We recently used their overnight boarding services while we were out of town getting married and I felt silly for even worrying the slightest that he would be safe and have good time. I got multiple updates everyday (photos and Kim answered all my questions), I actually felt bad for picking Ivar up and ruining his weekend of fun!

Fantastic place! Our 22-month old goldendoodle, Amber, is very social and needs LOTS of exercise,…read moreplay, and cuddles. She gets it all at Central Bark: wonderful, caring staff... clean, expansive space... playful mates... AND the great outdoor, with daily walks and off-leash play! Very well organized with on-line booking, and amazing 'report cards' with pictures and videos. Could not ask for more, so Amber will be back - regularly!

Great selection of healthy dog food/raw options/treats/bones…read more. Awesome staff . They even often open a new bag of treats for my treat snob dog if he doesn't like what they're offering that day lol . Every time we walk by , even when they're closed he tries to go to the door to go say hi .

The best pet store in the Marda Loop area. Everyone here is super helpful and knowledgeable, and…read morethey're especially patient in educating you on the best food for your pet.