Canine Zen

I really thought I did my homework... national company, written guarantee, lifetime training for…read more$1K. What is the saying... if it seems to good to be true, it is. TOTAL SCAM. Check the BBB website for Tempe AZ complaints and F rating. My complaint is exactly the same as those on the BBB website. The "trainer" Jim in this case, shows up one time, gives a three hour boiler plate presentation about pack animal behavior and about 30 min of actual training then gives YOU all the responsibility to train your dog...for $1K! He only came once for first meeting I mentioned and after almost 6 weeks went by with zero follow-up, I reached out and told him in person that I hired him to train my dog and that I want my money back. The Bark Busters website is purposely misleading and vague indicating they will work with you to develop a training foundation, etc. They won't..they'll gaslight you that you are doing it wrong after ONE 30 min hands-on session. I am currently filing a complaint with the NM Attorney General and BBB to try and get my money back...These are bad people taking a lot of money up front with no actual training given. If I could choose minus stars, I would.

I adopted a four year old dog from Animal Humane about four weeks ago. Lobo had severe separation…read moreanxiety to the point that he scratched my front door and would bark for minutes on end as soon as I stepped out of my house without him. Additionally, he felt the need to 'protect' me from intruders and barks constantly when I have guests over and even when the sit down, once they stand back up or make any sudden movements, Lobo goes back into his barking frenzy. I felt it was imperative for me to seek help with this behavioral issues. The vet recommended I look into Bark Busters and I'm so glad I did. James Landers came to my house right on-time and within a couple of hours my dog was put on track to recovery. I have homework to do, but I feel extremely confident, based on the progress he has already made, that as I continue his training his problems will be a thing of the past. I also really like their lifetime guarantee and feel confident that I could always call with questions should any issues arise. I highly recommend you call and talk to James about the problems you may be facing with your dog. You'll be glad you did.

ABQ Bark University

I own an Aussiedoodle that's crazy anxious. I figure I should name the breed up front, because I…read morewas looking for other doodle people when I perused dog training reviews and ultimately went with Amanda at ABQ Bark University. I wanted to hear from someone who knew my struggle, man. The struggle of owning a dog that everyone else thinks is a bad animal. The struggle of a dog who gets spooked by strangers, strange dogs, strange sounds, strange places. It's not her fault, it's how she's wired, and as Amanda explained, I could, over time, rewire her. That's what we've been doing over the last five lessons; No shock collars, no strict scolding, just a slow reintroduction to the world she'd learned to fear. Lots of teensy, tiny treats, plenty of praise, and an easing of the natural world around her. Five lessons and we're in a spot where I'm feeling ready to send Tillie to group classes, to socialize her and improve her confidence so that, someday, everyone else will know just how incredibly sweet and loving she is. So is Amanda worth it? Absolutely. She has me writing my first review in years. That's saying something, right?

Amanda was always available for any questions. Even though our dog is very difficult she always…read morehad great suggestions on what to do. We had a great experience!

Wabniaq K9

i called dave in total panic, when our 6 month old australian shepherd...sugi...went crazy around…read morepeople and dogs the first time we walked her...i guess my distress was obvious when i left a message...even though he was on vacation...he got right back to us...i was terrified...he is not only fabulous with dogs...but also their owners...thanks to him..we are well on our way to having our sugi trained and manageable...he has given us so many insights into her behavior...she is a different dog..i am so happy we found him

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Pauly Kostora K9 Services

4.8

(22 reviews)

PAULY IS NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL TRAINING. I was desperate for help with my big rescue dog who was…read morerather out-of-control. I also have 2 untrained small dogs. I contacted Pauly because of his excellent reviews and discovered that he is now doing virtual training. I learned so much in my first session and immediately saw a difference in my big dog. Pauly is knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and a nice guy. If you need help with your dog, I highly recommend Pauly. Check out his website: https://onlinek9advice.com/

Very knowledgeable. Able to assess needs, best training techniques , and deficiencies in owner pet…read morerelationship. Very personable

Simply Diego's

4.9

(59 reviews)

This has been my dog store for a few years now. I usually just buy kibble. They offer a nice…read morevariety of high quality brands. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I will continue to support this store.

Great service. They truly care about your pet and offer clean food options for your pet to ensure…read moretheir health.

Pet Food Gone Wild

3.9

(89 reviews)

Awesome self service wash station! Will absolutely be going back!! they have everything you need…read moreto give your pup a nice refresh!

After recently moving to the area we found this place and have been back multiple times. Staff has…read morealways been friendly and helpful with suggestions and answering questions for us as well as having the wash stations available. Definitely would recommend stopping by here for your pets needs!

Puddles Dog Wash

4.5

(11 reviews)

This is a "self-serve" or better coined "self-suds" dog wash, which is an important distinction…read morefrom your average groomer. Reasons why a pet owner may prefer to wash their pup in person include, as stated on their website: + They have busy schedules and time constraints + They do not have enough dog grooming experience + They do not feel comfortable grooming their dogs themselves + They own multiple pets who require grooming + They own long-haired dog breeds + Medical conditions or injuries limit their movement and ability to bathe their dog + They have limited grooming space in their home and yard + It is easier than washing their dog in the bathtub or using an outdoor hose Our reason for checking it out: + Our short haired Terrier jumped into bed in the morning and dug his little snout under the covers, which was so adorably cute, we let him under the sheets completely, and when we finally got out of bed, we discovered a friggin' haystack of tan dog hair, holy Scarecrow does this dude shed. And our bathtub just doesn't do the trick. Puddles is the direct result of a small business owner, a groomer, who listened to her customer's requests. The venue charges on a sliding scale, from $5-$25 (depending on weight/size). Nail clips are $5. The dog stands in a small bathing bay, you spray the dude down, shampoo and wash (soaps are safe and all natural), dry with a shammy and finally, give 'em a blow dry (most dogs, including ours, hate that part). Employees stand nearby and assist as you request. Your dog stares longingly into your eyes, anxiety-ridden, whimpering, but at least you're someone he trusts. The shop offers other small bells and whistles like treats, accessories and a free bandana following the wash. They're also happy to post a Glamour Shot of your dog on their social channels. Oh, BTW, our dog was softer than we'd ever known, and shed-free for at least ten minutes.

Beyond legit. I have a super annoying dog who has refused to use the dremel at every groomer we…read morehave been to. But, at puddles the employee helping us out was extremely hands on and got the job done. I really appreciate what hard work they put in to get my dogs nails done. After a bath, they let you pick out a bandana which is just the sweetest thing.

Rio Rancho Hardware

(22 reviews)

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Brand new store in Enchanted Hills…read more Helpful folks, great selection and easy parking I recommend

Super friendly did all new screens and back door screen for our home . Came out great !read more

Coronado Pet Hospital

(47 reviews)

Coronado has been taking care of our pets since 2012. Dr Smith was an amazing vet, and she is…read moresorely missed, but we think Dr Ashraf is pretty awesome, too - intelligent, compassionate, and calm presence. There are vet techs we've been working with for 10 years who are excellent, and the office staff, including Carly, have always been kind, warm, and professional. We are grateful to have this gem in the Bernalillo/Rio Rancho area.

They are very professional and take good care of our fur babies!! Adopted our fur baby from our…read morelocal animal resource center. Coronado pet hospital supports the local animal resource centers and are very caring.

Mission Veterinary Clinic

4.1

(39 reviews)

We live in Placitas and our dog was attacked by a coyote. Our local vet was booked and suggested…read moreMission. I was quite shaken by the event but the staff at Mission were amazing and helped calm me down. They provided frequent updates, offered me water, and explained everything well. After I left, they called to tell me I forgot a prescription. Rather than making me drive back, one of the staff offered to meet me closer to my home to give me the prescription. They also called the following day to see how my dog was doing. What a great experience for such a bad situation! Thank you!!

Our fur babies see more specialists than we do. In this case we needed a cardiac echocardiogram for…read morethe youngest. We were referred here by our regular vet. We'd been to mission once before - during COVID. We had to drop her off in the morning and pick her up in the late afternoon. Now we were able to wait. Makes it somewhat easier since she's not left in a kennel to wait. I'm sure it alleviates the stress a little. The staff was helpful & after the echo the vet came in and thoroughly went over the preliminary test results. Although we are in healthcare(the vet didn't know) and had a good grasp of what was going on she was informative and talked to us in basic, easy to understand terms with everyday examples to illustrate her point. This attitude is really helpful for people who are overwhelmed but medical jargon. Helpful for us and definitely for the person who doesn't understand medicalese.

Mesa Grande Animal Clinic

4.3

(24 reviews)

Excellent treatment, awesome relief on the attention my girls received. They showed serious…read moreconcerns and attention. Not like the one on 528!

we are new to Rio Rancho and weren't established with a vet yet. one of my dogs became ill. I…read morecalled Mesa Grande on Monday and told they had no appts but could add us to the cancellation list. I got a call back on Tuesday for later that same day. Dr Hall as well as the staff were amazing. very caring and knowledgeable. We were seen immediately, in and out in 15 minutes. Mesa Grande will be our regular vet clinic now!!

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I set up an appointment with Rebecca? to come and help with my BF dog moving in with us and my dog…read morewho doesn't do well with other dogs on meeting them. I call Thursday and got an appt for the following wednesday. For 4 days I had to keep one dog inside and the other caged outside with 4 kids in our home. Not an easy task keeping a 3, 4, 6 and 9 year old to keep all doors closed to the house. Our appt was at 10am. She calls at 9:50am and I answer however there was no answer, phone issues. She calls right back 9:51am.. I answer same thing. I walk outside to call back 2 minutes later with no response so leave a message. 45 minutes later I get a call back saying Oh I couldnt reach you for directions so I turned around... Ummm I called you right back, even left a message. And you didn't try calling again the entire 40 minute drive back to Corona?? She says she had a Car phone (sorry do those still exist??) And would have to check the messages on there but had to come back to the office (the office that is 45 minutes away) to call me again.. Ummm how about calling back in 5 minutes if you really couldn't find my address? Seeing as there was a connection issue.. Not like I didn't answer the phone. NOW I have taken the day off work, have the kids home waiting around and she is NO SHOW! She said she now didnt have time to come back for our session. WOW I am appalled. I REALLY needed help with this and hope I can keep them apart until I find some responsible and professional enough to SHOW UP to their appt! FURIOUS

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Bark Busters

I really thought I did my homework... national company, written guarantee, lifetime training for…read more$1K. What is the saying... if it seems to good to be true, it is. TOTAL SCAM. Check the BBB website for Tempe AZ complaints and F rating. My complaint is exactly the same as those on the BBB website. The "trainer" Jim in this case, shows up one time, gives a three hour boiler plate presentation about pack animal behavior and about 30 min of actual training then gives YOU all the responsibility to train your dog...for $1K! He only came once for first meeting I mentioned and after almost 6 weeks went by with zero follow-up, I reached out and told him in person that I hired him to train my dog and that I want my money back. The Bark Busters website is purposely misleading and vague indicating they will work with you to develop a training foundation, etc. They won't..they'll gaslight you that you are doing it wrong after ONE 30 min hands-on session. I am currently filing a complaint with the NM Attorney General and BBB to try and get my money back...These are bad people taking a lot of money up front with no actual training given. If I could choose minus stars, I would.

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Paul has done amazing things with our 1 year old, reactive Rottweiler! He listens and explains…read moreextremely well! Great behavior training!

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4.2

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Took our fur baby there and they did a great job. She looks really good and when we picked her up…read moreshe seemed very happy. The staff is very friendly and they have they have treats to feed your fur baby should you they want some. Of course only with your permission.

Shaggy Dog Pet Grooming

I have had excellent results with Shaggy Dog. I have a deerhound/lab cross and they clip her just…read morelike I want her every time. Highly recommend!

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Canine Magic Dog Bakery

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4.3

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