This SALON was highly recommended to me. I showed up this…read moremorning for the appointment that I scheduled for my two dogs and when I walked inside, it was just a little too busy and I knew that my 12-year-old dog would not do well in that environment (serious anxiety). I offered to pay a last-minute cancellation fee, but Rachel was so kind and understanding that I actually had to hug her. She said " no don't worry about that, at the end of the day it's all about the dogs". I wish I could tell you about their services and I wish I could schedule a private appointment when they're not busy, but I understand business is business. She gave me a great recommendation for a groomer that she feels would be a great fit for us and I am so grateful for that. I'm a retired hairdresser and business owner (40 yrs) so I totally get it. Thank you, Rachel for your kindness, for the recommendation and for your heart. May God bless you.

Kathi and the others at Happy Tails have taken excellent care of my two poodles for two years. My…read morepups are happy to go there and I am always happy with how they look when I pick them up. I highly recommend them!

We've been going to Benson Animal Hospital for well over 20 years, and Dr. Margaret Anderson is a…read morevery knowledgeable, kind and caring Veterinarian. I'm an Independent Rescuer of cats and dogs and I bottle feed baby kittens, and she takes her time whenever we bring in any one of our rescued animals. We currently have 4 dogs and 2 foster dogs and a colony of cats that are spayed/neutered that we treat as our family members and she treats each of them as if they are her own pets. She takes her time with us every time we go there. And because we have so many animals, she always works with us on different options that work within our budget. We're so thankful for her and her wonderful staff. They're all so kind and caring. We can't thank them enough.

Dr. Anderson is very kind, caring and communicative. Punkin, my senior Yorkie, has some red…read moreappearing stool which concerned me. The sample I brought in was negative for blood. Dr. Anderson performed a thorough exam on Punkin, listening to his chest and belly, palpating his abdomen, checking around the anus, found no foreign body and determined that gratefully, this was a false alarm. She completely reassured me and advised a follow up visit to reassess. Little dogs can be quite fragile. We will continue to rely on her care for Punkin and any other pets we adopt.

Nancy loves her dogs and takes the best care of them. She makes sure the have playtime, lots of…read morewater, lots of love

I am surprised by the negative reviews. My dogs have trained with Nancy and they board with her…read moreregularly and have for many years. I have never had any of the experiences cited. Here is my experience. Nancy understands dogs at a very core level. I have two German Shepherds with one that can be people and dog aggressive. Nancy does not shy away from those types of situations but rather leans into them. She has an innate sense of what is causing the behavior and is highly successful in addressing the issues. Many trainers just go the other way when aggression is involved. But to be clear, dog training is not magic. If the owners are not willing to work with the dog, any training will be only partially successful. Nancy is a long-time trainer of search and rescue dogs. She understands what drives a dog. She works with them based on their breed and what is needed. And sometimes she needs to get their attention which is where "getting rough with them" - NOT hurting them, NOT being abusive - might be needed. On the other hand, one of my dogs is quite shy and Nancy has been instrumental to give her reassurance, building up her confidence with every interaction. Again, she is working with the dog to help it be the best dog it can be. At $1200 for three weeks, her costs are well below other local board and trains. And you are getting some of the best training available. I have had my dogs at other board and trains and what I ended up with was a dog that listened to that trainer and their signals, not a dog that was less scared, less aggressive, and more itself. With Hooks K9 Training, if your dog needs more than three weeks, she keeps them at no extra charge. She does this because she is focused on what is best for your dog not on how much she makes. Again, an amazing level of commitment to your dog being the best they can be. Once your dog has gone through her board and train program, they can then be boarded with her for $25/day which again is an amazing price. She does use a prong collar but I have always used a prong collar on my shepherds. If used properly the dog is not getting the prong correction but it is there if needed. And she does use a shock collar when a specific behavior needs to be addressed and other methods aren't working. And a shock collar is often used on the "buzz" setting as a reminder to the dog. You don't need to actually shock the dog in most cases. Sometimes simply putting the collar on is enough to remind the dog that they need to pay attention. The dogs are kenneled outside. They are well provided for, are with many other dogs and quite frankly, mine like the outdoors better. The kennel arrangement is key to them learning to be a dog and a good dog at that. Where she places your dog and by whom is done quite strategically to benefit both dogs. I will also comment on being early. I am a person who lives by the "if you are on time you are late" adage. But for Nancy, when she is working with the dogs, it is very disruptive for someone to come in early as the dogs are focused on them. She wants to use every minute of training time available so her ask is that you be on time, not early. And yes, she can be rude about it but that is because you are taking away from the dogs. Nancy loves these dogs and wants you to know they are the priority. So, don't be early. On communication, Nancy is very forthcoming on what you need to do when you get your dog home. Anytime I email her, I get a response. During the board and train, I was very nervous and she sent me wonderful stories of how the dog was progressing. She doesn't carry a cell phone as it would be distracting while she is training. But I have found her to be very responsive via email. In summary, this is not a fit for everyone. But I would highly recommend for dogs and dog owners that want results. Do your research, talk with Nancy and make your own determination.

We took our dog in to this dog grooming business. When went to pick him up he was completely shaved…read morefrom head to tail to toes!!! His ears were completely mowed down; shaved almost bare and his head was cut down lower than 1 inch. We shared a preferred picture to the groomers for how we wanted him to be cut. Even his tail was shaved from one end to the other. It will take a year for his coat to grow back. Dont take your dog here, The owner tried to make excuses for this patheric grooming job, but no answer can be given for this pathetic grooming place. Don't take your dog here. Very costly and no credit or reduction of charges was offered.

Terrible experience here. Front office staff simply rude. Check out the last handful of ratings and…read moreyou'll find your answer on whether or not to take your pet here.

Great, friendly, professional and very prompt mobile groomers!!! I'm so happy I found themread more

I have been working with Vic for at least three years. She has sat with my boys and walks them 5…read moredays a week. She is a great sitter and walker. Both dogs are big and one is not an easy walker She is the highlight of their day. She is good communicator, patient and reliable. Linda McLain

If you have an anxious or fearful dog, I can't recommend Proactive Dog Training enough!…read moreI have a smaller dog with some pretty significant anxiety and behavioral challenges. At one point, I was even advised to consider medication--but I really wanted to explore training options first. That's when I found Javier Mendoza and his team, and I'm so glad I did. The transformation has been incredible, especially in such a short amount of time. My dog went from being afraid to walk past even a single stranger on the sidewalk... to more confidently walking through a crowded airport. The difference is honestly amazing. I've also seen a huge improvement in how he responds to other dogs and people, and his loose leash walking has gone from a struggle to something we can actually enjoy. What really stood out to me was how knowledgeable and supportive Javier and his team are. They didn't just train my dog--they took the time to explain the "why" behind everything, breaking down the science in a way that made sense and answering all of my questions along the way. Of course, I know training is an ongoing process, and I'll need to keep reinforcing what we've learned (and probably come back for a few follow-ups). But the progress we've made so far has exceeded my expectations. If you're dealing with an anxious, fearful, or reactive dog, do yourself a favor and check them out. Total game changer.

Our dog Calvin has been home from his two week stay for about a week now, and we could not be more…read morepleased! Prior to his stay at Proactive, walking him was exhausting and I'm amazed my arms were still in their sockets. He also loved to steal things and run through the dog door to the fenced back yard and either hide it (like a Christmas present he stole from under the tree until we wised up and moved them all) or just play chase (which we never won). He also would dig a lot (especially if it was wet and muddy!) and loved to make a snack of our other dog's poop. After he went through training at Proactive (we did the two week Ultimate Dog Package), he is SO well behaved. He's still his fun-loving self, but he listens and does what he is told. It only took two times correcting the poop eating and digging and he has stopped trying to do it. Walking him is an absolute joy, we've even been practicing dropping the leash in areas we feel it's safe to do so and he's been great. I HIGHLY recommend Proactive...all the trainers were great, and you can see videos daily of their progress while they're gone, as well as meet them for practice sessions. If you're at all considering dog training, just call them, you will not be disappointed!

My fur baby is my worlddddddd and I only get him and take him to the best, so when I was referred…read morehere by skeins ride who I know lives thier babies ( and others) as much as I do, I was glad to have this info. I checked out the reviews and ask were great. I needed some tooth grooming type procedures done and called to schedule. Everyone was helpful and communicated very well. We got scheduled and I Brought my " little bit" in He was very excited, per usual. He may be an older man but he's got big pup energy. Everyone was very sweet and we got signed in. We were seen right away. My pup waa a little too why to get what I needed done but we found options that I feel comfortable with to get him a little more calm down and we scheduled his next visit when he's feeling less excited. The rooms are large and they allow you to go back in the tom with your pup, which is important to me. He did get his nails trimmed, which is nice because a boy his needs his pedicures to keep those talons under control. Lol. I loved the energy and positive feeling from everyone here. They don't feel pushy, let you express what you feel comfortable with, give great options, amd communicate exactly what anything could be or is. Even if nothing is wrong just talk about normal preventative and healthy upkeep. I love how Dr Evans was aligned with my beliefs and what I've learned for having giant breeds. It makes me feel very comfortable and that my baby is in good hands with experienced guidance treat I can trust!! As I mentioned already scheduled our next visit back. Highly recommend!!

Slow to get results from pet's medical; my dog & cat went there for blood work & I never received…read morethose results. Not so great communication between staff. Frustrating experiences.