My wife and I have taken our two 12-year-old dogs to American Pet Resort since we moved to New Bern…read more2 years ago for both boarding and daycare services. Though expensive, we have had nothing but good experiences keeping our dogs with them until most recently. One of our dogs, a very social and well behaved West Highland terrier, was banned from spending any time with other dogs on the 2nd day of a 7-day stay after bitting another dog. He spent 6 out of the 7 days of our trip either in the kennel or, for some reason, the hallway outside the kennel while our other dog was in the kennel--a very strange decision given that he's great with our other dog. Why not have them in the same space? Though my Westie has never shown signs of violence or aggressiveness before, I realize the need for them to be careful and protect the other dogs, but no one at American Pet Resort contacted us to tell us what had occurred. We learned after looking at the online cameras. There we saw our Westie confined to his kennel while all the other dogs, including our second dog, were playing outside. Why didn't someone from the kennel call us to let us know? That kind of proactive communication is something I expect. I was none too pleased to find out what happened only after having to make a call to find out why our Westie was left alone in his kennel during outside time. While away, I made a call suggesting the staff place my Westie and my second dog in a separate outdoor space with one another. The staff member I spoke to said they would do so, but they only did so once. Our Westie spent the next 5 days out of our 7 day trip in either in his kennel or the hallway (?) just outside of the kennel, and has been banned from outdoor play with other dogs during future visits. We will make sure that there will be no future visits.

We took our dogs there for a trial as we will be boarding them for a week this summer. The staff…read morewas wonderful. The dogs had a great time. They were tired out when I got them home. I feel very comfortable taking them there for boarding while we are away!!!

Friendly and accommodating. Under new ownership. Great…read moreplace! Natural remedies to soothe allergic reactions.

The staff is amazing, my dog adores all of them. She is never stressed about going, she gets so…read moreexcited she wiggles! She comes home happy and "dog tired" from playing all day. It is such a blessing to be able to go to work or travel and know my baby is safe! Thank you all so much! Totally recommend!!!!

Lynaire is a TOP-NOTCH kennel. I used other kennels in my area; none of them even come close to…read morethis establishment. From the moment Missy and I walked into the building, til I picked her up 3 days later, I was met with professional caring employees. Missy gets so nervous when she's dropped off - she was not nervous when I picked her up. Lynaire followed actually followed our feeding schedule, did not lose her toy, and smelled great with nails trimmed. The price was reasonable. I will use Lynaire's again whenever our whole household travels at the same time. Thank you, Lynaire.

The only place I feel comfortable boarding my dogs. I know it may not be everyone's preference, but…read moreI prefer that they do not do any group play outside of same family (dogs that live/board together). Mainly for safety and cross contamination risks. Kennel cough can spread like wildfire and I don't want to risk my dog's health. And as much as my little dog may think he can run with the "big" dogs, he could easily get himself hurt in a group play setting. Dog's attitudes can change at the drop of a hat (especially in an environment that is not familiar) and god forbid my dog or any other goes Cujo out of fear or any other stress response. I know my dog is safe there and gets plenty of one on one love.

The office staff was ready for my dog and me. They explained everything. I received a sample to…read moredeal with fleas and can order from the pharmacy. The only glitch was that the prior vet failed to send records despite 2 requests beginning 2 days before. If I had known of the problem I might have been able to add my voice to the request. Shortly after I left the appointment I was able to connect and get the records sent.

They were very patience with my wife and I allowing us time grieve before put my dog to rest. They…read moregave us time with her after she was put down. I just wanted to say thank you

Anytime dog training and boarding is absolutely the best . I wouldn't trust my dogs to anyone else…read more To me my dogs are my kids and he completely gets that .

Have you ever had something happen with a pup and you are completely lost on what to do? Well…read morethat's what happened with us and we are sooooo thankful for Mike at Anytime Dog Training!! Our 5 month old male pittie mix bit our son requiring a trip to the pediatrician and 2 fur parents who have dogs all their lives with no clue what to do with the pup. We didn't want to give him away, we contacted the rescue we got him from who said they'd probably put him down, so I started reaching out to trainers for help. The email I sent Anytime Dog Training probably made me sound like a crazy person just overreacting, but I was anxious and overwhelmed, and Mike reached out on the day they received the email (the day they were closed btw) to find out what was going on and were able to come over the next day for a consult. We felt immediately better after meeting Mike and his wife and knew we had picked the right place. We dropped our pup Loki off for a 3 week board and train for behavioral modification and knew he'd be ok. The facility was clean and well-maintained, nice and cool on one of the hottest days of the year so far. It's always scary leaving your baby for their first overnight stay away from home but Mike eased our nerves by sharing videos of Loki making new friends, putting in the training work, and how absolutely happy he was being there. Mike brought him to our home several times throughout the weeks for us to train with Loki as a family for us to see how far he'd come in his training, along with getting our son comfortable with Loki again. I mean Loki loves Mike, and you've gotta be a pretty good guy to gain the love and respect from a big head bully pup! We could not be anymore impressed with Mike's skill and expertise with training our stubborn Loki, and answering all the questions and the fears from his mama lol. Teaching Loki to be a better version of his self was worth every penny we spent for the care and professionalism he received. Now that we know we've found the best, we will never board our Loki anywhere else. Plus definitely plan on sending him and his big sister Penny there for doggy daycare to play again soon!!

Our high energy hound mix Chani has used Jill's Pet Resort for over a year now. They ask that all…read moreyour pets are up to date on their vaccinations, and their prices are higher than at other pet care businesses in the area here, but the quality is well worth the extra $$. They separate dogs by temperament, so that high energy dogs like ours get to hang out with like-minded dogs instead of overwhelming the more laid-back ones - benefiting both the quieter pups and our very enthusiastic, very friendly buddy dog. The facility -scratch that- the resort looks amazing, inside and out - it honestly looks like anything a dog could want out of a doggy hotel, and honestly it looks better than a lot of human hotels, too! The first time I left my dog for boarding, I thought she'd be happy to see me, but she almost turned around and went back inside, lol Chani doesn't require a lot of grooming, so I can't speak personally on that account, but I usually get her nails trimmed there, and she always comes out looking her best. The people there are always positive and upbeat when I've gone, and you can tell they love their jobs and care about the pets they're entrusted with. They're my go-to when we go traveling, and the basic package is very reasonable and has everything you need to take care of your dog. They also have tons of fun add-ons (which can stack up when you're not looking, hehe) that let you make the experience that much better for your pup while you're away. Chani has boarded twice for several days each, and has gone typically about once or twice a month for socializing, grooming, nail trimming, fun, etc. I will continue to use their services for as long as I'm in the area, and I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to have peace of mind when it comes to making sure their furry friends are taken care of.

My two dogs were boarded for the first time at this place for one week. The pet resort was very…read moreclean and smelled great upon entry. Check in was efficient after an employee took them back I never got any updates while I was away. It would seem to be an easy text to assure me that they were safe and doing well. A picture or two would have been welcomed. When I asked how they did the person taking my money said "fine". That s didn't settle for me. The price charged was a lot and I couldn't afford all the extras like play time with the other dogs for $20+ per day per dog so I could see them play on a camera. I thought that would be part of boarding. Not here. It is a beautiful building and location but I won't be bringing them to this place again unless they offer more services with boarding. And I had to pay a holiday bonus charge for 5 of the days for each dog.

On the spur of the moment, they showed me great compassion and mercy when they took my dog in for…read moreboarding even though he had recently had surgery, so that I could prepare for my husband's funeral later in the week. They went above and beyond to accommodate me and my Kingston. And they updated me with pictures and comments every single day as to his comfort and well-being. Sadly , Kingston passed away just a month after that, and when I called them and notified them that I would have to cancel this Thanksgiving boarding appointment, they were most empathetic and loving. And then today I got a package with the rainbow bridge story as well as a beautiful card with everyone who attended to Kingston, just that one week , with memories and signatures. What a top-notch family and a fabulous business. I highly recommend them to everyone.

My dog stayed here during the Memorial Day weekend. Everything was fine until I brought her home…read more She was infested with fleas. 2 flea baths later and I am still trying to recover. I have had to fog my house, powder my carpets and throw out her dog beds. Brought this up to the pet Ranch, ZERO response. I am still in the flea fight with no end in sight. Would absolutely not recommend this boarding facility, unless you want an over 2 week war with fleas! Wish I never took her there. Zero stars

We discovered this business by accident and we are so happy we did. The owners and all the…read moreemployees we met are amazing. They offer boarding, training, and grooming. Such an incredible facility with an amazing staff. We won't use any other kennel again. They explain everything and provide a tour of the facility. They have an incredible training reputation as evidenced with all the awards on the walls in the office. The website provides a historical overview of the training they've done. Highly recommend this place to take care of your dogs. They took great care of ours.

About six months ago my wife and I adopted a beautiful Labradoodle. His name is Teddy and at the…read moretime we picked him up he was 4.5 years old. He came with some bad habits especially while on the leash. Our Veterinarian recommended Bill Mattis at River Ridge Kennels. After we talked to Bill on the phone we enrolled Teddy in the six week obedience training course. And what a blessing! We found their prices very reasonable and the training was excellent. There were six dogs in our class and each dog had their own set of issues and personalities. The love, respect and compassion Bill showed our pets was nothing short of amazing. Well, Teddy passed with flying colors and my wife and I did as well. Bill and staff come with many years of experience and I can't give enough praise to Bill as he is the consummate professional when it comes to training dogs AND their owners. We highly recommend River Ridge Kennels and Bill Mattis.

My Luci & Rascal love To go for play & stay overnight. They have great individual attention, lots…read moreof love and concern for our pets. They treat them like family. I wouldn't board my 2,engbulldogs anywhere else. The staff & Mary are so polite

I can say this for sure. I'm one of those neurotic dog mom's whose worked hard at rehabbing my 51%…read moreStandard Poodle and 48% Siberian Husky I adopted from our local shelter. Believe when I say neurotic! But in preparing for a trip she's over the weight limit for, (I'd rather not go) this staff has been more then understanding! Bizzy is alway happy, neat and clean, as are her toys and she's always willing to return. They matched her with with a perfect playmate which isn't easy for this 2 y/o with a lot of issues. They meet me at my car when we arrive and are well versed in handling her special issues! If it wasn't for Chocowinity Pet Resort, I wouldn't be going on this month long trip. There's no other facility around I would trust my baby to! It's all in the magic of the staff who work there!!! You all are the best!