Lea is amazing with both of our dogs, including our high maintenance sheep dog who is terrified of…read morebeing brushed. Our sheepdog even runs into her house when we arrive, unlike every other groomer where he cried when going in. I feel totally comfortable leaving my dogs with Lea and I'm thrilled we were lucky enough to find her. She's amazing and our dogs love her. Highly recommend.

Charlie and Millie just got the best haircuts. Millie is usually very anxious but they were both…read moretotally at ease going in and relaxed and happy coming back out. I only had to leave them an hour or so (other groomers make me leave them for hours!). The pups both looked and smelled amazing. Love their haircuts. Highly recommend Perfect Paws Parlor!!

first visit here. It was great my dog was very at ease. We already made our next appointment.read more

I have been taking pets to Burnt Hills Boarding Kennel for 6+ years. This is the only boarding…read morefacility I've ever used where my dogs race to get in the door. When I return, they always seem to be glad to see me, but a little reluctant to leave. Kevin and Jeannette are always ready to work with me, for example my dogs love frozen Brussels sprouts. The kennel has a freezer; the sprouts I provide can be stored so my boys can get their evening treat. Fees are reasonable. Care is extraordinary.

It's not often I get the chance to write a review for a place that truly warms my heart. This is…read moreone of those places and this is one of those reviews. I moved to Saratoga in September with the idea that my dogs would be in Boarding for a couple weeks while we waited for our house to close. Those couple of weeks turned into two months. My four dogs, my babies, needed to live somewhere other than by my side for that time because of my temporary housing. Kevin and Jeanette took care of them as if they were their own. I have two pit bulls, Gracie and Sunny, and 2 senior dogs, Howie the Chihuahua mix and LeRoy the cocker spaniel. They didn't hesitate to take my pit bulls and they were kind enough to allow all of my dogs to stay in the same run. They provided continuous bedding, even when my girls tore up the blankets. They fed them, walked them, and loved them. I knew that my babies were loved when I went to visit and the dogs would go to Kevin or Jeanette for cookies and kisses. I've visited multiple times during the week to walk my dogs out in the woods or on the 40 acres of their ranch. Kevin texted me constantly with updates about their health and behavior. When Leroy got an ear infection or when the pitties were acting out, I heard about it immediately. These folks alleviated some stress from a very trying situation. I cannot express enough how grateful I am that people like Kevin and Jeanette run a kennel like this. I will use Burnt Hills boarding kennel for as long as I live in this area. P.S. I do not work for this business. I am a teacher who moved to this area two months ago and had to call around to all of the kennels in the area to find a place for my dogs.

I bring my 5 month Yorkie, Blue here every day for Doggy Daycare and cannot stop raving at how…read moregreat the staff here are. We have been coming here for two weeks and every day we are greeted with smiles. When I come to pick him up he is always having too much fun and never wants to go home. The staff here always go above and beyond. They give me a full report on how his day went and let me know of any concerns. I am even fairly certain that they gave my little guy a (free) bath. I really love how comfortable I feel leaving my dog and how clean the store is. If you feel guilty about leaving your pup at home all day, definitely try out Henry Loves Betty!!

My dog loves small dog daycare at Henry Loves Betty! She has been going once a week for the past 6…read moremonths. I work around the corner in Albany, so it's super easy to drop her off before work and pick her up on my way home. The daycare gang is all dogs under 40lbs at the Albany location, and I can tell my dog has played a ton by how sleepy she is when we get home! The staff is super friendly and kind, and they all take great care of my dog every time she is there. A couple weeks ago, my dog was a little hesitant to get in the mix with the other dogs first thing in the morning, so the guy working picked her up and hung out with her for a little to ease her into the day - so sweet! They have a great backyard so I know my dog is getting some quality outdoors time, too. I love following them on Instagram because they post cute videos of my dog and have taken some adorable glamour shots of my dog. Such a great place, reasonable prices, and confidence that my dog is safe and happy while she is there.

Our dog is a brat. He's an elitist. He's a loner. He's also adorably neurotic, paranoid, and…read moreskittish. Though his name is Watson, he's a lot more like Sherlock. Naturally, my husband and I are to blame for his behavioral indiscretions, and coke habit. It all started when we let him sit at the dining table with us--for the record, he's always eaten from his dog bowl on the floor, and we never shared our food with him. It's really not that ridiculous; it's not like we let him sleep in our bed. At any rate, a post-breakfast sobre-mesa was immortalized in my yelp photo. But when he snapped at his best dog friend, we realized that maybe his haughtiness was getting out of hand. It seemed that other dogs were a painful reminder that he too did not have opposable thumbs. You hate those who are most similar to you. A couple years earlier we had taken a group obedience class with Sharon at K9s Only. She was great with Watson and all the other dogs. She understands the psychology of dogs and humans, and yeah, we're basically the same. Not to mention she runs a rescue/adoption and therapy dog program, so she's an all-around good person. When I saw she had her own business I was excited to enlist her help for dear Watson. Her free consultation was an eye-opening lesson in itself. She acknowledged that Watson had down the basic obedience, but that our boundaries were a little murky. I was comfortable moving forward with the four private lessons she suggested. After the consultation, she emailed me a detailed synopsis of our meeting, our concerns, and what we need to do to ensure that Watson is happy and comfortable when face to face with other dogs. She gave us several exercises to practice (after every lesson she'd do this so you don't have to worry about taking notes during the session). Probably the most essential thing we learned was that he should work for our affection. It's all about making sure he knows we're in charge and that he actually listens to us because when he does good things happen. That will also make him feel safe and protected, not like he has to protect us. One suggestion that helped immensely was telling him to go to his bed. Whenever we cooked, Watson would stand beside us waiting for that bruised piece of bell pepper, carrot or apple, sometimes a nice piece of gouda or goat cheese, a crumble of tuna. He always sat and waited for it, so we thought he was minding his manners, and deserved the treat. But now, whenever he's in the kitchen or any time he's a little too close for comfort (licking my legs), we tell him, "go to your bed." These four words have become our "Nam myoho renge kyo." Watson will now chill out and wait for us to give him a snack or love or whatever it is he wants--usually food related. Friends and family have noticed a huge difference in Watson. He's calmer and definitely listens to us more, and when we say leave it, for the most part, he does--dogs included. We have Sharon to thank for that. Watson is still very Sherlockian, he's just more controlled, and happier as a result.

Hi! My name is May, I recently moved to the States last September and in this trip I have brought…read moremy two Thai-Lab mixed dogs with me. I adopted them when they are 4 months old and notice that they do scare of people as well as some other dogs. They are really protective of the house and no one can come close to our gate, except our family members and a number of friend. Interestingly, when they are outside, they are very scared and hardly want to take a walk. Though I tried to train them by myself and took them to obedient classes in Thailand, it didn't work. I think the problem is I do not know for sure what the problems are, nor hoe to solve them correctly. In addition, I was coming to live with my boyfriend who also has a dog. After I got here we started to look for a dog trainer, finally, our employee met a client of Sharon, and said we should call and consult with her. The impression has started right at the first call, a lady who really listen to your problems and is willing to do the first free consultation at home. I remembered the very first day when she met Mocha and Latte, she asked us to let the dogs out to see her. My two dogs were trying to charge at her and jumped up and down. Sharon, explain their reaction and ways to improve them and what are our expectations. The way she works, is not teaching your dog, rather giving you the knowledge and let you do the work itself. Of course, I am their owner, I have to control them. I find this very beneficial, because I am not only be able to help my own dogs, but suggest it to friends. In every session, Sharon would start by asking for the things happened during the week and she would take down notes and explaining why did it happen and how to solve. Right after the class, you get an email of all the how-to-do lists that you have just discussed plus the new exercise for them. After 4th session, my dogs behave themselves better and they stop barking at Sharon plus they get along with my boyfriend's dog. Towards the end of the 8th session, I can tell them not to eat anything I drop on the floor or treats that I do not allow them. I mean, my dogs have been giving lots of problem and Sharon did helped us get through and make them better dogs. Not to mention the crate resistant that one of my dog had, he would literally have us wait for an hour dragging in, pushing in, tricking him inside. Sharon was devoting her time waiting and fixing him. Believe it or not, today I can have him in the crate just in a matter of second! There are a lot more to talk of what my dogs have been improved after training with Sharon. We are still in the training program which now focusing on taking them to the outside world. We are glad, we have met Sharon. She is a very nice, sweet and patient person and on top of that a PROFESSIONAL. I do believe that she has a right potential to train any dogs, after experiencing it myself. Our little brats are doing better day by day and we are soon to reach our goal. I do recommend the service of Holistic Dog Expert.

Jess is an excellent dog walker and pet sitter. She has fostered difficult animals and can…read moreanticipate how your animal may react. She is organized and has kept an eye on our GSP while we had been out of town. This is so much better then boarding. Our guy is on his home turf where he is on camera and feels good and calm, and we are guaranteed he gets good walks in and goes out when needed. I never really trusted this about some boarding places. Jess knows about vaccines and behavior and we trust her. Don't know what else to add, if you are looking for a reliable person who does this professionally you would be hard pressed to find a more reliable and loving individual.

Great business all around. We called them and left a voicemail, and got a call back within an hour…read more All of their prices are posted on the website, and they take cash, check, credit card, and PayPal. Extremely friendly, competent, and reliable. They are the only ones I trust with our dogs and even fish.

Alex and Alena are the new owners of Waggs-and-Woofs in Stillwater, and they have proved to be a…read moregodsend to us. Like many dog "parents," we hate leaving our dogs when we go away. We had a person who would stay in the house for several years with them. However, she retired, so we were left trying other boarding facilities. Our pups always came how smelling awful from the stark conditions in which they were boarded. Our new pups have only been boarded at one other place, which we did not care for, so based on a recommendation from our niece, we called Alex and Alena for boarding for our recent vacation. It turned out to be the best call ever. They are the new owners who recently took over the operation, which is fantastic. We were escorted on a tour of the facilities and blown away. A huge play area where they provide daycare and dogs can mingle. Boarding accommodations are excellent, with beds and exceptionally clean, climate control, and even ceiling fans. You would never know they had been boarded when we picked them up. They were clean and didn't have that boarded odor. The best part for us is that the operation is at their home. Unlike other places, they don't lock up and leave the pups overnight. They are there! They play, walk, and care for the dogs every day. They are truly caring and amazing people. We wish them many years of success and look forward to boarding with them whenever we leave. In fact, we already booked our next visit. In our opinion, there are not enough stars in the universe to award them with!

Really nice and clean place for fur babies. I fully recommend!read more

My dog stayed here from 4/15-4/21/26. When I picked him up he was very dirty with urine and dried…read morefeces on his feet and legs. He also had raw spots on his elbows and knees. Brook, the manager, told me he had given her no problems other than when she went to wipe his paws before bringing him out to me. She offered me a rag and when I asked what it was for she replied it was for his "piss paws". I was shocked. Why was he standing/laying in his own urine/feces? Was he expected to eat in that same space? He also hadn't eaten the food I provided (his normal diet) so Brook took it upon herself to feed him "canned food" I don't know what kind. Again, I never received a phone call to authorize this. Brook knew he had skin allergies (he was there with both his anxiety and allergy meds-neither of which were dispensed to him) and random food can cause this to flare up. After getting him home and thoroughly brushed, bathed and fed, I contacted the facility and questioned his poor condition and was (for the first time) told my dog was uncooperative and attempted to bite... again, I was never told this until that point. If I had known there was an issue, I would have gladly okayed using a muzzle as needed. I am upset and concerned and will NEVER let my dog come back to this facility. He has boarded at other places and never has he ever come home in such a horrible state. On the contrary, he always comes home in pristine condition. I never write reviews but feel this is necessary and people should be aware. I'm sad because I like to support local businesses but this is one I cannot get behind.

I recently used Creekside and absolutely love it! There are new owners of Creekside, and the…read morehusband, wife and daughter are all involved with operating it. They are so accommodating and helpful. I was running late to pick up my pet and there was no problem at all. Most places will just close down and tell you sorry, but the gentleman said that it was not a problem and that things happen. The atmosphere was very relaxed and felt very relaxed. I will definitely be back.