Our 15 month old cattle dog loved her experience at Susie's, and we did, too. She'd been in a…read moreshelter for 11 months and isn't always sure of new people, so we weren't sure how she'd do at a boarding facility. However, the employees had exactly the right vibe for her because she went to them immediately and don't look back. The facility is clean and she was obviously well cared for. They didn't even think it strange when we packed a chewed slipper for a favorite toy- they knew what to expect from this precocious breed. We won't hesitate to bring her back when we go on another trip. A+++

I have my dogs here while I am in Canada and they sent me these amazing photos of my babies!!! I…read morecannot say enough how much I love this place. I feel very confident that my pups are in good hands. And seeing these photos makes my heart melt knowing how happy they are!! Thank you so much!!

Walked in for a dog nail trim and was seen immediately. My dog is always pretty anxious at groomers…read moreand they were patience and accommodating. They trimmed his nails to the perfect length! $8 for a trim or $15 for a trim + grind. Thank you Wags N Whiskers!

Took in my Boston Terrier Bella for a nail trim- we are new to the area and I was super pleased…read morewith the price! We called ahead to let them know we were coming and she got right in quickly-which is nice cause she gets scared at the groomers. The attendant was sweet and took get care trimming her nails. We will be back!

We have been taking our dog to Mountain View for some time, and until recently we trusted that he…read morewas in good hands. That trust has been badly shaken by how his recent, very serious health situation was handled. Our pup has had mild regurgitation issues since he came to live with us, but last Thursday night his symptoms suddenly became much worse. We took him to the ER, where they prescribed sucralfate and recommended an ultrasound. The next morning, we called Mountain View for guidance, and they suggested we take him to DoveLewis in Portland. DoveLewis performed x-rays and an ultrasound and diagnosed him with megaesophagus, which is a life-threatening condition. They prescribed Metoclopramide and told us to get him in with an internal medicine specialist as soon as possible. The soonest appointment we could get with their internal medicine specialist was December 2, and DoveLewis only provided one week of medication. First thing Friday morning, we called Mountain View to ask for a prescription refill to bridge the gap until his specialist appointment. We were initially told this would not be a problem, but that the vet was in a procedure and they would call us back. We waited all day, only to be told at the end of the day that they had called around to various compounding pharmacies, couldn't find the medication, and that we should take him back to the DoveLewis ER for a refill. On our own, we called compounding pharmacies and quickly found the medication in stock locally, as well as available through Chewy. When we called Mountain View back on Monday morning and asked them simply to approve the Chewy request, we were then told they could not write a prescription without seeing him first. To be clear: Mountain View knew he had just been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition by a specialty ER. They knew he had already been examined, had x-rays and an ultrasound, and had been prescribed the medication by DoveLewis. They knew we were trying to avoid a lapse in medication before he could see an internal medicine specialist. Despite all of this, they chose not to help us secure a necessary medication, and we were left feeling that our dog's safety was not a priority to them. Megaesophagus is not a minor issue--a lapse in his medication could have very serious consequences. I was (and still am) outraged by how uncaring and unsympathetic the response from Mountain View's staff felt in such a critical moment. I completely understand that clinics have policies and limitations. However, compassion, clear communication, and a genuine effort to problem-solve for a medically fragile dog were all missing from our experience. Based on how this situation was handled, we no longer feel comfortable trusting Mountain View with his care.

NOT for Urgent Care…read more We've been happy with the care given to several of our cats over the years. However, it was disappointing to be told today "we are too busy to see your cat without an appointment", when she appeared to have something caught in her mouth. To be fair, the Mountain View website makes it clear they are not in the Urgent Care business. Just be aware that even if your pet has been seen here for years, you'll need to go elsewhere for care in an emergency.

Let me start by saying I was having a rough puppy experience. My Australian Shepard was a very…read morehigh-strung dog. I had to have a lead on her anytime the front door was opened. If I didn't, she would bolt out of the house and it would become humans herding the herding dog. She would almost always trip me when taking her for a walk and there was one time she took off and pulled the lead out of my hand and almost got hit by a car. In the house, she targeted and chased my cats. I was hoping being a puppy, she would adapt as she grew with them.... Boy, I was wrong. I was telling my frustrations with the above to a coworker one afternoon. He told me of Jill at Countryside Kennels and what they did for his 2 Dobermans 10 years ago. He said that he took 2 unruly dogs down to them, left them for 4 weeks, picked them up after a few hours of training the humans. He said that his family got back perfect dogs. I got their number from my coworker and reached out to Countryside. I talked with Erin for more specifics. I wanted to see if they still professionally trained dogs since 10 years ago was a long time. She explained everything to me and what was expected. I was very happy with what they had to offer so decided to go for it. They were already booked out into March 2019 but Erin offered to put me on a cancellation list. A month went by and I got a call asking if I would like to take her to them the beginning of December 2018. I jumped on it! What I got back is a loving dog who has major self-control! I have no problems with her running off... or even going through a door without permission. The best part is at dinner time, I say Mindi go to your bed... she goes and I tell her to stay while we cook dinner and eat. This can take an hour to an hour and a half or so. Mindi stays put and she is a real good and loving puppy that likes to keep us happy. Jill warned me that she may still be nasty to the cats... I am pleased to say that they can co-exist in the same room with my cats! She is much more obedient...... I mean She is now obedient! She was not before. Thanks so much Jill and Erin! You ladies are the best and truly know your business. I have friends heading your way soon! Tim P.

We were referred here by my sister who had her lab trained for hunting. We traveled clear from…read moreSacramento, CA because of how awesome they said their results were. They were right. It was worth the drive. Our dog Zeus was 6 months when she entered their hunting and obedience training. She's now 6 years old and still follows commands and is excellent for my husband hunting. We're constantly getting compliments when out in public with her. Erin and Jill love their job and it shows in the results. Our dog was well cared for her entire stay. When my husband picked her up they took time to go through all of the commands with him until he was comfortable. They answered all of his questions. We referred another friend from Sacramento and he took his male lab to them. He was extremely happy with his results as well. Will take any future dogs here!

Words cannot describe the magnanimous amount of gratitude that I have for Woodlands Dog Kingdom…read more Not only did one of the trainers fly to California to work with my Service Dog in Training for 3 non-stop days, they still avail themselves to me should I have ANY questions or concerns in regards to my pup. At just 2 years old, and because of her calm demeanor, I can take my dog anywhere off leash, especially private events as a traveling chef, have people attempt to touch ot talk to her and she STILL gives me her full attention - which was my only issue with her. I am continously referring them while still learning new things through their many videos. And when I see a dog being trained wrongfully, I automatically want to refer Woodlands to that owner, letting them know that they would excel if they used them. Thank you so much, Woodlands for the work you did for us and the work you do for others. If every dog training facility took their job as seriously as you did, this world would really be happy with their 4-legged pals!!!! Love you long time! Chef Marúkah & Kitah

I have had dogs my entire adult life and consider myself slightly-better-than-average when it comes…read moreto training them. Hard as I try, each dog seems to have "a thing" (e.g., jumping on people, leash aggression, guarding, barking, etc.). Two years ago I got a puppy and decided I didn't have it in me to go through months (and sometimes years) of training effort and end up with another dog with "a thing". I found Woodlands Dog Kingdom through word of mouth. Ayesha has a ton of experience with all kinds of dogs. She worked wonders with my sweet, little puppy but I have seen her successfully train stubborn, adult dogs with pretty big behavioral problems and am so impressed with her ability to adjust her training to meet a dog's needs and an owner's expectations. I sent her an obnoxious puppy and a few weeks later she returned an enthusiastic, but behaved young adult dog. Honestly, it was magical. In a few weeks time she accomplished more than I could have accomplished in years. There are a couple of lessons I learned that I really want to emphasize. First, she trained my puppy but didn't break her spirit. She is still an extremely loving, trusting and enthusiastic dog. Secondly, for the first time ever, I have a dog I can take everywhere. I guess I didn't realize how much richer/fuller a dog's life is when they can go everywhere. I instituted limits for my other dogs because of their "things". This dog has no limits because she doesn't have "a thing". I take her traveling with me. I can board her with no anxiety (for me or her). I can take her to a dog-friendly restaurant. I can take her off-leash at the beach/hiking and know with 100% certainly that she'll come when called. And, best of all, we can go on long walks in the neighborhood or even on busy thoroughfares and she stays in a perfect heel. Ayesha trained my puppy and then helped me learn easy ways to maintain her newly learned skills. Since our board-and-train, I have asked Ayesha for advice on specific/new behaviors and she is always very helpful. Finally, once she has trained a dog she will board them. My love of dogs AND love of travel are not conducive but boarding with Ayesha has liberated me. My dog loves going back to her place. Her boarding fees are very reasonable and the dogs are not crated for hours and hours. They have lots of outside play time and lots of human/cuddle time. I know there are a lot of board-and-train options but Woodland Dog Kingdom is the best!!

I have been going to this clinic since Dr. Garfield owned it. It has been more than 25 years that I…read morehave brought all my animals for care to this veterinary. Unfortunately, I received a message from MADISON this morning stating that we have one strike against us because we called in to cancel an appointment when their business was closed. Our appointment line landed on a Monday and this is after the New Year's holiday and most places are closed. We tried to explain that my son has traumatic brain injury, and I was not feeling very well, but she was very unsympathetic and let us know that it's still one strike , and the next one we will have to pay for the visit in full, and then the third strike would be not being able to come to this veterinary clinic anymore for care I understand many establishments having policies for cancellation, and if I knew that they had one, I would definitely followed the rules. I was never told that we would have a strike against us. and I was also not told that you have three times before you're not able to come to this veterinary clinic anymore. I find it quite disappointing that a receptionist can arbitrarily make a decision for a family that has gone to this clinic that we have been going to longer than she's worked there. We personally know Dr. Polly and we were close to Dr. Garfield. That's the relationship that you have with people that stay loyal to you. You don't be rude to them and uncaring. I have always loved going to salmon Creek Vet, but this definitely has changed my mind and my opinion when people ask me where they should go. If there are policies, then you need to explain them to the customers before hand, not after. And this is not our first interaction with Madison. She has been rude before, and we just kindly smiled paid for what we needed to do and left. We thought that she was having a bad day, but it's obvious that not the case.

Very pleased with this clinic. My dog is super anxious just normally, but going to the vet is…read moretypically an experience on a whole other level. The front office team, the veterinary aide and Dr. Miller was all very good with him and understood him, which makes future visits less traumatic. The medical care provided was excellent. The facility is very clean, attractive and modern.

My dog who has always been petrified of vets loved the experience here. Lots of love and treats…read morewere given. The vet sat on the floor with my girl and made her feel comfortable. The inside was very nice and the vet herself had wonderful bed side manner. 80$ for a general visit.

I was not impressed with Dr Shattuck nor Dr Johnson. I took my dog to have a wellness exam by Dr…read moreShattuck and she did virtually nothing in her exam of him. When I was concerned about him a month later I took him in to see Dr Johnson and she had to be guided through the exam as she was constantly asking permission to do different things. I had to tell her I wanted a full blood test done as well as a urine screen. We found out he had a UtI and was given an antibiotic. What she didn't seen in the bloodwork was issues of concern which I later found out were markers for cancer. The emergency vet I took him to made a request of Royle to send his bloodwork early in the day and the ER vet never received it and had to do another full bloodwork screen at a cost of $500. I will never take my dogs to them again and would caution others from doing so.

The same groomer who has done my dog this time,,,, almost criminal it was so bad. The charge was…read more$70.00 and I gave her a$20.00 tip as I had for our groom earlier that year. I get so upset every time I think about it. It was dark outside and I didn't realize how bad it was till I got home. I called and spoke with her Dad who is the owner and shared with him how disappointed I was and asked if I could at least bring her back in so she could have her nails trimmed,,, I was told that wasn't possible. My sweet little Betty who is a Cairn terrier and never ever been a problem. A rip off it was but I cringe at the thought about how she was mistreated.

First time today with my 17 year old Cairn terrier Betty…read more Since COVID and my regular groomer decided to retire, I have been trying out several local groomers and finally I've found the best groomers in Cowlitz County. They truly know what they are doing and love dogs. Reasonably priced, they take the time to discuss what you want and have 14 years experience. I love my dog and finally I've found groomers who really care about her as a senior dog. God bless and keep them all doing what they do, caring.