From Yogi I wasn't…read morealways this proud 150-pound brindle Akita you see today. I was a scared, reactive dog when my human found me. I'd been abused, and later, after finally finding a safe home, someone broke in... and I was beaten again. I don't trust easily. I bark when I feel unsafe. I protect my space fiercely. I need distance from other dogs--not because I don't care, but because I care too deeply and don't know how to show it safely. But my human understood. They walk me on a 6' lead, often shortened to 2'. They sit on the ground beside me when I'm overwhelmed. They give me time, space, and safety to choose connection. That's how I learned how to say: "If I turn sideways and offer my shoulders or my butt... you can touch me." It's not much, but it's my way of saying "I trust you." And Justine listened. On October 4, 2023, Justine became my personal walker once a week. My human told her the truth--every challenge, every warning. She had every reason to walk away. But she didn't. She stayed. She followed my signals. She gave me 15 minutes. Now we do 30-minute walks once a week. She must really love me. Then, on January 2, 2024, I met Laura--and fate stepped in again. I didn't know she worked with Justine. Now I have two amazing humans who take me out twice a week. They get me. They give me time. And I give them my trust. To the anxious pups, the misunderstood cats, the shy reptiles, the quiet rodents hiding under blankets: You are NOT broken You are NOT too much You just need the right people who will wait for you to feel safe I'm Yogi. I'm a 150-pound Protection Fluff with a gentle heart and a rough past. I don't take love lightly--but once I give it, it's forever. Sloppy kisses and steady eyes, --Yogi From Yogi's Human: Yogi came into my life with scars--some I could see, many I couldn't. And while I helped him find safety... he helped me survive too. Watching him grow from panic to patience, from tension to trust, has been the most powerful journey of my life. We have good days, tough ones, and breakthroughs. But we keep going. To Justine and Laura--thank you for stepping into our lives. You didn't just help my dog. You made it possible for me to breathe a little easier too. To everyone walking a reactive pet journey: Progress isn't linear. Love is a process. You're not alone. #ReactiveDog #AkitaStrong #DogHealingJourney #AdoptDontShop #RescueToRecovery #BrindleAkita #DogLove #AnimalRescue #YogiTheAkita #ProtectionFluff #TraumaRecovery #ServiceDogInTraining #GentleGuardians #YouAreNotBroken #justintimedogwalking

I highly recommend boarding your dog with Justine. She has taken care of my Oliver on so many…read moreoccasions and she treats him like family. I've been able to enjoy my vacation y so much more knowing that he is safe and well taken care of. She also send me updates so I can see how well he is doing.

I've been going to Pinetree for about a year now. Spring (our adopted pupper) has such a positive…read moreassociation to daycare, she is always so excited to come back. You can tell that the owners and staff love what they do, and Carlos has such an infectious smile. It's always a delight to stop by. I would recommend Pinetree to anyone. I am so happy I found them, it helps with the days I have to commute to Hamilton for work.

We have been taking our dogs here for years and have had nothing but positive experiences…read more Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Our Mack loves to go there. Highly recommend.

I see them pick my neighbours dog up to go for walks. The dog is so excited it literally drags them…read moreto the truck. Looks like it has a good time

From the owner: Brand new boarding facility! Serving Guelph, Rockwood,…read moreFergus, Acton, Erin and surrounding areas.

amazing service and my dog looked absolutely awesome. the place is very nice and inviting. the…read morestaff is very professional and the groomer was very gentle with my (older) dog. very good prices too! the Barking Lot is my got to groomer! and the offer day care too. Go take a look and you will not hesitate to chose them Diane

From the owner: Choose The Barking Lot for an experience that goes beyond dog care services; we create a community…read morewhere your dog can feel at home. Our facility boasts generous areas designated for play, social interaction, and relaxation; all while being overseen by trained professionals in completely secure settings. The Off-leash Dog Park is right on our premises and offers a spacious outdoor space where dogs can play freely under the watchful eye of our staff. With a focus on hygiene and expert care, the daycare strives to foster a secure and pleasant environment for all dogs, whether they are visiting briefly, staying for an extended boarding period, or taking advantage of our various grooming services.

I take both my cat, Kilo, and my kitten, Simba, to this clinic. I rescued Simba as a 5 week old…read morekitten, who ended up being deathly sick and full of infection. The Guelph Cat Clinic brought him back to health, and supported me through the extremely time-consuming and exhausting care it took to keep him healthy. They checked in every couple days once I brought him home to make sure he was doing okay, as well as to make sure I was okay. I will forever take Kilo and Simba to this clinic, and I would like to especially thank Dr. Farley for the amount of time and effort she put into nursing Simba back to health. I strongly recommend the Guelph Cat Clinic for their amazing staff, their empathy, and their love for cats.

The best vet visit I have ever had with my very stressed, very fearful, easily agitated cat. Most…read morevet visits are stressful for both my cat and for me. He gets very scared, and becomes aggressive when fearful. Even sedation at home typically is negated by his fear. Our appointment with Dr. Farly went smoother than I could have hoped. She was very gentle, calm, and low stress for my cat. She was able to handle my cat for a thorough physical exam, and administer his vaccine without restraint. The birdcage in the exam room helped distract him just enough to prevent him from being fearful! It was amazing, and definitely well worth it. Fees are reasonable, and comparable to other clinics in the area

Eugene is the only person I can take my Presa to board for day or night! He is extremely intuitive…read moreand experienced with dogs and I'm really grateful there is someone around who knows how to handle large strong dogs. 10/10 would recommend and as long as I'm in the area to Eugene I'll go.

I've only had two training sessions with Eugene and my German Shepherd is showing very good…read moreresults. My dog (Major) was able to walk alongside Eugene's dogs without overreacting. My Neighbours saw us training Major near my house and they've said they can really see a difference. This is what I'm looking for in my dog, good behavior. I plan to continue Major's training with Eugene. Eugene has helped me out tremendously. Thanks Eugene.

Thank you for the wonderful job you have done for our Dog...he was happy to go in and out. Your…read moresetting is perfect for him where he is so attached to us but felt comfortable gojng right on in. We definately will be returning . Thank you again Stephanie and Michael

From the owner: Dog Daycare Dog Boarding…read more Dog Obedience Training and Behavior Dog Grooming

I used this service for 6 days when I was out of country for my two cats. I came back to 3 dirty…read morelitter boxes with so much litter all over the floor. Living room was a mess. I believe I received inaccurate information regarding the cats when I was gone, also I do not think they received the correct amount of food as per my instructions. Then on the last day of my vacation I received a call saying I should take them to the vet when I get back, but by the end of the conversation everything was "fine". Unnecessary stress and odd communication. Given this experience I lost trust and would not recommend this service.