We use DogPlay for for boarding when we go away for a weekend. Our King Charles Cavalier loves to…read morevisit and the staff are warm and welcoming. Bamboo always comes home well taken care of and exhausted from playing all day!

I have had good grooms here. The groomer is great. The booking system/organization is my issue. I…read morebooked a groom like a month ago for today. Really needed to get our dog groomed before we go away so he doesn't get too hot. I get my sister to bring him in as I had to work. Apparently they cancelled my groom and sent me an email to let me know- never received, not even in my junk. Now I'm struggling to find a last minute groom. Waste of time and I'm frustrated.

Come with an open mind and lots of patience. This is an awesome learning experience for you and…read moreyour dog. Took my dog here half a dozen times this past year for different classes. Dogsmart was recommended by a friend who raved about their instructors. Tracey, Masumi & Alice all were calm, patient and helpful as we did Beginner Life Skills, Tricks & Games, Shy or Fearful Dog, Dog Out & About and Dog Care Basics. Annette - the friendly lady at the front desk also kept on top of providing multiple notifications for upcoming classes and was always there to help. Training isn't easy and the style might not be for everyone. You will be grilled about how you are working with your dog in all aspects. Words you say, actions you take, actions you didn't take. You will learn a different order of doing things, be asked about what you're doing at that moment but have to listen and visually focus on your dog all at the same time..! My advice: Be patient and practice the activities to the best of your ability! Ask follow-up questions in-class or privately via email and come prepared to talk about what your dog is doing week to week. Retail therapy: there's a shop with a selection of training toys, treats and supplies. It's an awesome spot for anyone looking for new treats to engage your dog at reasonable prices. My shy uncertain dog has grown to like this place and open his little heart. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Dogsmart for focusing on progress and for providing affordable & interesting classes to help Vancouver-area dogs grow.

Terrible training experience. Terrible advice. Condescending, judgemental trainer who constantly…read moretalked down to us. The advice made a slightly anxious puppy extremely reactive. Now spending a small fortune on a behaviourist to undo the damage. Basically. I've found out that everything the trainer told me was absolutely wrong.

Jen is a fabulous trainer. kind and firm, clear in all her instructions. My spaniel and I have…read moreenjoyed her classes very much and plan to take more.

Highly knowledgeable, experienced and a fabulous dog trainer. Further to that, Jen trains us humans…read moreto have the best relationships with our dogs by bringing out the best in them. She is clear, direct and knows what she is doing. I appreciate her no-nonsense approach and the follow-up emails after each session, summarizing the class and what to work on. My siblings have taken their dogs for training and I've also recommended her to other dog owners.

1st time, they vaccinated my 3 months old dog without getting the records from the previous vet, so…read moreI emailed them about it, and they wanted me to bring Onix back for another shot. I did today. They took him from me, and when he was at the back I Heard him scream real bad. I opened the door, and she was holding him, saying he was ok. Did, you drop my dog??? Last time he got a shoot he didn't even flinch. I was there he was all playfully. He wasn't ok. I should never let him go without me. Now, every time I touch his leg or side to pick him up, he screams. Wtf did you do to my baby dog.? Don't take your puppy to this place.

My husband and I left our prior vet after continued extremely poor communication and an obvious…read morepush for financial gain. When we became worried about the oral odour of our older kitty (and a followup on her butt) I made an exam appointment. The exam fee was higher than the prior place but worth every penny with the clear and detailed approach they have. Clear options were given with no perceived push for services of higher cost (unlike the old place) and further clarity given with regards to kitty's butt issue. The doctor showed how to release the butt glands ourselves and recommended considering cat tooth brushing at this time over sedation cat dentistry - but also clearly why. We felt heard and our pet received upper level care. We are so appreciative.

I have a young rescue that is high anxiety and had never been groomed before I adopted her. She was…read morefearful of other dogs and sounds, and had been returned by other groomers. Jose at Bark In Style provides a calm environment, and he is so patient with Luna. I am always so grateful for his kindness and willingness to take the extra time needed to get the job done, and done well. A true professional! The added convenience of the mobile service at my door step is also a plus.

Both of my dogs, who are skittish, are excited to see José to get their nails trimmed. He is…read moreprompt, professional and personable. What else could one hope for?

I had TWO disastrous experiences with Darma Dog. The first time they groomed my dog, he had FIVE…read morenicks in his skin FIVE!!! He was extremely upset when I picked him up. Due to serious illness, I was slow to reach out and complain. They offered me a second grooming at 50% off. It was a TERRIBLE DISASTER!! They shaved my dog completely including his tail ( a POODLE!) He looked like a rat with all his hair shaved off his body and especially his entire tail!! That was brutal! His face was very carelessly trimmed. My niece, who is a nurse, used her scissors to clean up his very messy face. Both times I had him groomed there, he came out upset and traumatized. Far more serious was the fact that he could NOT walk properly for nearly a week and he absolutely could not run. ( he is a two year old poodle who runs like the wind every day) . Had I not been so ill myself, I would have dealt with this at the time. My poor dog could not WALK!! He'd take a could of steps then sit. He kept turning his head towards his bum. Goodness knows WHAT they did to him! He was clearly in some pain and it was awful to see him trying to walk. So, the other two places I had him groomed were fine. Darma Dog is a place I would NEVER set foot in again. Recently, I talked with a woman at Trout Lake. Her dog had been groomed at Darma Dog. He also could hardly walk afterwards but she determined that his nails had been cut way too short causing pain when he walked. I loved the name Darma Dog. They were warm and friendly but my dog got really HARMED TWICE!

I visited Dharma for the first time this past weekend. The shop is clean and well organized. My…read morefirst impression was on how zen the place looked and felt. My anxious pup was nervous when we first walked in but by the time I went to pick him up after his groom, he was looking relaxed and smelling so good. I've never seen him that relaxed before. Stephanie must've given him the royal treatment because he looked like a little prince coming out of the shop. Thank you! We will be back.