Sending our 6 month Bernadoodle puppy, Dolci, to First Choice Canine was the best decision we ever…read moremade. Dolci has always been a very smart puppy, and we taught her basic commands on our own. But we always struggled with some important things - loose/off leash walking, stay commands, and consistent recall. Despite how much we loved her, Dolci was adding significant stress into our lives. Walking her became a chore, as we struggled to prevent her for lunging at birds and eating anything and everything that was on the sidewalk. We also had a scary incident where she escaped from a fenced-in park off leash and ignored her recall. At some point, we realized that this was an unsustainable situation, and admitted that we didn't have the time or expertise needed to train Dolci on our own. Since taking Dolci to her first consultation at First Choice, we have been blown away by their professionalism, knowledge, and care. Ashy was Dolci's main trainer and was always excellent. She would always provide us detailed explanations of training concepts, kept us up to date about Dolci's progress (with Ashleigh's help!), and we always felt like she loved Dolci as much as we did. Deciding to pull the trigger on sending Dolci away for the off-leash training program was not easy. I worried that the Dolci we got back 4 weeks later would not be the same dog I knew and loved. But ultimately I had in faith the people we met and was heartened by other reviews I had read online. Since getting Dolci back, we have been blown away with what Ashy and First Choice were able to accomplish. Dolci has mastered sit/down/ bed (all with implied stays), recall, and off-leash heel/walking. But the changes went far beyond the commands - Dolci was more confident, and was able to focus in a way she never had before. She responds to our more subtle cues, which has increased our trust in her 10x. Walking her, which used to be stressful, is now a joy. Taking her to off-leash parks is now a normal part of our routine. At the end of the day, our lives have improved dramatically as a result of the training. And Dolci, who I once feared would have her personality "trained out of her", is happier and more herself than ever before. We would highly recommend First Choice to anyone looking for training for their dogs.

Truly one of the best facilities and trainers we've met. KB and staff treat the dogs as their own…read moreand train each dog according to their personality. Piper is our 3.5 yr old lab mix rescue and she has always been anxious, sensitive, cautious and yet so sweet and happy since we got her. Once we got our new puppy, Whiskey, we saw he was taking on some of her traits. When Whiskey was 5.5 months old we decided we definitely needed help. We met with KB for a consult and knew immediately he was the one for the dogs, especially Piper. We boarded them for training for 5 weeks and what a difference!!!! KB and Ashleigh were fantastic with providing weekly updates, pictures and were always there should we have questions. Once the 5 weeks were over, we spent two sessions one on one with KB so he could train us as well and continue the progress. We also take the dogs to group classes when we can. Piper's confidence has skyrocketed, she can settle down in any situation and responds perfectly. She will always have an introverted personality, but seeing her progress and relax has been amazing. Whiskey is perfect with commands off leash and on, has manners, and is a typical happy goofy retriever puppy. We trust KB and his staff without question and have also boarded the dogs with them when we needed "babysitters". Highly recommend First Choice Canine!

Kara and her staff are remarkable. I have had them train my "Covid" puppy Willow, she has…read moreblossomed under her tutelage and I am confident I can handle her in most situations. To highly recommend them and have done so to many fellow dog owners.

I recently moved to Maine and contacted Kara's Petcare on the recommendation of my vet. I was so…read moreexcited because it seemed like they would be able to offer daycare for my dogs and some auxiliary training if needed. They also said they did transport to the daycare facility and boarding on occasion. It seemed perfect. I should mention that there are Kara's pet care facilities in Portsmouth, Berwick, and Falmouth. First I was asked to set up a meet and greet with one of their associates at my home so she could meet my pets. It took me many tries to get through many unreturned phone calls, but finally we did set up the meet and greet and that went well. Then I was asked to set up an app and an account before we could actually schedule any dog care. So I set up the app and the account. Then I was asked to drive my dogs to their facility to see if the dogs would "be happy there." So I drove my dogs 25 minutes to the facility. When I got to the facility I was told that they were supposed to stay there for a day assessment and then I should come and pick them up. This was not communicated to me earlier, and I had not budgeted an extra hour of driving back-and-forth. Then they would reschedule the assessment and they would come and pick up my dogs for the day-long assessment. All before any dog care could be scheduled. So, still not on the calendar. So to summarize: you need to go through a long process of scheduling a meet and greet, then you need to have the meet and greet, then you need to sign up for the app, then your dogs have to be assessed to see if they will be happy. I'm just thinking that anyone who's busy enough to need dog care is too busy for this multilayered, multi-step, poorly communicated process where phone calls, texts, and emails are returned only about half the time.

Great place. We've…read moreboarded our dog here and had him trained and I was pleasantly surprised with how much they taught our dog. The people here are friendly and informative. We will be going back to them for more training and whenever we need to board.

A one stop shop! Excellent training, day care, boarding and grooming. Maci loves all her friends…read moreat Mission Impawsible.

It is a pleasure to be a client of Royale Canine Pet Sitting. Wonderful communication and…read moreconsistency of services. Our pet's welfare is our most important concern while we are away, and we are comfortable with them being in our home. Larry H. Brentwood, NH

We love working with Royale Canine! They are always accomodating for our requests and keep…read moreeverything better than when we left. I have never had a better pet sitter and felt more confident with leaving my pets to their care. Highly recommend!!

The staff is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the business. My dog is greeted with open arms…read moreeverytime we walk through the door. I love that I can watch my dog play through the webcams and am fully confident my dog is safe when playing at daycare. The staff is open and honest about how my dogs day went and are very attentive to all the dogs in the playroom. As a current customer at this location I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a safe and fun place for their dog to play!

Never in a million years would I ever bring one of my dogs to this location or recommend that…read moresomeone else bring there's for daycare or boarding. No outdoor play area, so the dogs are kept indoors all the time. Yes, that includes when they need to go #1 & #2. So, I would certainly have some concerns when it comes to a sanitary environment. Granted the staff does clean the areas but I would be highly doubtful that they would notice this immediately after it happens. Which makes me wonder, are dogs walking through this unsanitary environment & for how long until one of the staff members cleans the space? Or is there another space where all of the dogs could be moved too for the time being until the unsanitary space is cleaned? Also, my confidence level was not too high when it comes to learning whom would be interacting with the dogs. Do they have a background in dog related training, in what environment, for how long? Not the type of atmosphere where you would get a mom & pop location but rather very corporate feeling. Too many concerns & downsides to even think about considering this location for boarding or daycare.

This is what my chocolate lab tells me about It's a Dog's World: "I love it there! I love it so…read moremuch that I can't help whining with impatience when we're in the car driving there. When we arrive, I always race across the parking lot to get inside, even though my person gets annoyed and tries to make me slow down. I love to play outdoors in the grassy fields with my dog friends. Renee and Tim and all the people who work there are so nice. They are great ball throwers! Nap time is okay too, because I play so hard I tire myself out. Dog's World is one of my favorite places. I like it even more than going to the beach!"

Tanzi started day care at 7 months and was timid for 2 visits. On the third visit she got so…read moreexcited in the car as we drove in and couldn't wait to get out of the car and start playing! She's 1&1/2 years now and loves going to play 2 days a week! Great place with people who know and love dogs!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ellis Dog Training and Diane! She offers a great variety…read moreof training classes from puppy classes, rally, obedience, Agility, and even competition level classes. Diane is a wonderful, wonderful trainer. She is compassionate about what she does, she cares about the animals and owners, she understands them, and she knows what she is doing. This is a great local facility where you can train with your dog in almost anything. I highly recommend Ellis Dog training and Diane Ellis as a trainer and as a corgi breeder.

My German shepherd was having skin issues and itching, licking paws etc. My regular vet wanted to…read moresend me to an allergy specialist whose only solution was to put her on a biologic drug.....I said no thank you to that and went to see Dr. Brandt at the Holistic healing clinic....within 3 days of incorporating her dietary and supplement recommendations, all of her symptoms were cut in half and they continue to improve. Her coat is thick and shiny and she has so much more energy, yet at the same time she is much calmer and responsive. The team at the Holistic animal healing clinic is focused on wellness and keeping your animal happy and healthy. They have so many non invasive treatment modalities at their finger tips and deliver with a smile! I would highly recommend them to anyone who loves their pets!!!

Amazing vet! The Holistic Animal Haling clinic has treated 3 of our dogs now. There methods and…read moreacumen are beyond stellar!