My 6 year old border collie had always been a nervous dog and did not like strangers around her…read more She would nip at people without warning, so we did not take her anywhere. Even though our family was pretty social, she was never part of our social life. When people came over, we put her in a locked room. She rarely went in the car anyplace, and going to the vet was a nightmare. Last summer, I turned Aubrey's world upside down. I got married and moved into a new house. This household included another dog and a special needs 26 year old. The first few weeks were stressful. Aubrey was very anxious and my stepson did not read her cues. There were a few bite incidents and nobody could relax. I didn't know what to do and thought I would have to surrender my dog. I looked online and saw Kasten's Dog Training, which I knew to be close to my new house in Elkhart. I truly doubted that anyone could help my six year old dog. I called and scheduled an online interview. I remember feeling very optimistic after that first phone call. Right away, I felt like there was someone who understood what we were going through, and was going to help me keep my dog. I had nothing much to lose, so I signed her up! Aubrey participated in Program 5- Behavioral Modification for Aggressive Dogs and Dogs with a Bite History. She spent 21 days at Kasten's split into two sessions. After the first 9 days, I came to pick her up and immediately noticed a difference in her demeanor. She completed the second half of her training right before Christmas. When my son came home college, he was shocked to see how much better she was behaving. She had a new confidence and was no longer so anxious. She was a treat to take on walks and we didn't have to worry about her darting out the door anytime it opened. We have taken Aubrey to Kasten's for boarding several times in the past year. Being able to board her, and know she is safe, has been such a blessing. The fact that she was receiving refreshers as she stayed there was an added bonus. Before coming to Kasten's, I never would have even thought that I could board her anywhere. The trainers at Kasten's were so helpful and did such a great job with Aubrey. They worked tirelessly with her, and I could see the extra effort that they put in to get her to feel more comfortable, and eventually enjoy training sessions. Kasten's Dog Training has improved our family's life. We can now enjoy our active social lives and include Aubrey. She jumps happily into her kennel when told, walks on a leash like a show dog and even goes on trips to the hardware store several times a month. She and my stepson have a mutual understanding, and both of them feel much safer around each other. Making that phone call to Kasten's was truly one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Thank you to everyone at Kasten's - you have made such a difference in our lives!

Highly recommend! Lovingly took our rambunctious dogs and taught us how to be better puppy parents.read more

I can count on one hand the number of people I trust with my fur babies, and Cassie is just the…read morebest. She has been our dog sitter for about 4 years now. I have complete faith in her capabilities in caring for my high-maintenance dogs. I trust her in my home. I appreciate her as a person and as a professional, and her flexibility and great prompt communication have been a lifesaver for us at times. My dogs adore her and never fail to get super excited when they hear us say her name or see her coming to the door. We joke that she is Maximus' girlfriend. They have a good routine down during her visits, and I really love that she will send a couple pics and a text update of the visit when she's done. Highly recommend, and I'm pretty picky!

From the owner: Hello, wonderful pet-loving community! I'm Cassie Derr, your devoted pet care professional of…read morenearly 5 years. I launched this business to extend quality pet care to rural areas, where it's not always easy to find professional pet sitting. My commitment goes beyond the norm—I care for animals big and small, always prioritizing my clients. Treating you like family is non-negotiable. In emergencies, a call or text connects you directly to me. I'm invested in your well-being, always checking in and offering a helping hand whenever needed. What sets me apart? I'm proud to be insured, bonded, and Red Cross-certified in CPR and first aid. Your trust in Cass & Co. is met with security and professionalism because this isn't just a job—it's my life, and I take immense pride in every aspect. Communication is key! Your pets are treated as my own, with health updates and adorable pictures to keep you in the loop. Together, let's continue to build a community where trust, care, and growth thrive! Thank you for choosing Cass & Co.

Started taking Ozzie here about 4 months ago and wouldn't take him anywhere else! Chris does a…read morewonderful job and you can tell she loves her work! Ozzie loves it there and gets a new tie every time!

From the owner: Full-service grooming shop for all breeds. We specialize in anxiety and geriatric pets. We are a…read morecage free, low stress environment. Voted best of the best Readers Choice 2015 through 2017.

If the ratings allowed I would give a minus 10 to Classie Lassie. Our trained adult (2 & 4 yrs old)…read moredogs were boarded with Cheryl for two nights and three days. As far as we could tell they were the only dogs she was caring for at the time. We arrived earlier than expected and were told we could not pickup our dogs. She refused to release them to us finally saying "in the condition" they were in, her professionalism would not allow it. Upon further questioning she told us they "soiled on themselves" and she needed time to clean them up. WHAT??? Our dogs are highly intelligent working dogs, used to traveling, being in new places & situations. I insisted I see them and discovered she kept them in a dark garage in crates for the entire time they were with her. She complained they barked... well YA! They had to go to the bathroom! We have since been boarding our dogs with a local vet clinic. They love it there where they have an indoor area and attached outdoor run with regular interaction with the staff during the day. They have NEVER soiled themselves anywhere, before or after our experience with not so Classie Lassie.

My family has taken 5 cats (one pregnant) and 2 dogs to Magrane and have had nothing but good…read moreexperiences. We've now seen five different doctors and all have been great. They are always accommodating and take such great care of our animals! I love that they are a cat friendly practice. I recommend Magrane to all my friends! I understand that I am financially fortunate enough to afford an average of $100 for an appointment, but the service and convenience is worth it to me.

I love Magrane as an overprotective pet mom, there is no one I trust more. They are very good at…read morehandling the pets and educating pet owners. I will always recommend Magrane to any pet owners who are looking for a good vet. I've had experience with many of the vets and all of them are good at what they do! My dog, who was originally scared of the vet, is even warming to them because they are so good with him.

I took my dog to Dr. B to have him put down. The experience was nothing short of horrible. He was…read moregiven a sedative to begin which I appreciated, however after the injection he began yelping, crying, and kicking...jerking around in apparent pain. The Dr said "I must not have given him enough" even though he weigh him before beginning. Another injection was giving which didn't calm my dog at all. His death was slow and visibly painful. The whole experience is an unpleasant one, that was made worse by the doctor's treatment.

We have two Dachshunds and the wonderful doctors and staff at Lakeland do a great job taking care…read moreof our family dogs. We board our dogs here when we vacation and wouldn't trust anyone else to take care of our treasured family members. We would highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for a great veterinarian and staff. Price is reasonable for a vet.