I've been bringing my dogs to Four Paws since 2007. The owners and staff show a high level of care…read moreand attention to the dogs that attend. My first dog was a rescue and went through training with Lisa Marie, who did an excellent job. He ended up attending daycare almost every weekday of his life until he passed in 2022 at the age of 18. To this day I attribute his long life to the love (and the activity) that he was given by the staff at Four Paws on a daily basis. Since his passing I got a new puppy that has been attending daycare every weekday as well. She can't wait to go every day, and rushes to the front door when we arrive in the morning. You know that you are at a great place for your dog when the staff is as excited to see the dog as much as your dog is excited to see them. The prices at Four Paws are very reasonable, especially compared to other options nearby. I have temporarily tried other facilities (mostly due to the pandemic), but none stand up to the level of Four Paws. I've recommended them to other dog owners I know and they are now regular daycare attendees as well. If you bring your dogs to Four Paws both you and your dogs will not be disappointed!

The only place my wife, and I trust to watch our dogs. We have been choosing Four Paws for 5…read moreyears, and have used almost every service they offer. Daycare is great for our 8mo Basset Hound, Ladybird, it takes some of that puppy energy out of her. Ladybird runs in, and isn't the least bit scared when we pull up (shows me she is well cared for, as she is a bit of a diva). The first time I picked her up from daycare she pouted in the parking lot for 5 minutes since she did not want to leave.

Jesika was amazing with our fur baby. We had never had someone watch him at home alone, but he is…read morevery old, blind and deaf and cant do boarding anymore. She sent updates from each visit and photos. She fed him, made sure he drank water and gave him his meds He was in great spirits when we got home and so well taken care of. 100 percent recommend!

We have been using Thee Furry Dogmother for several years and highly recommend! They are very…read moreresponsive, responsible, communicative, and caring. Jessika and Liz let the dogs out, walk them at night (preferred by us), give meds, clean accidents, do litter, get the mail, water plants, etc.-- they do it all! We trust them with our babies.

Don't come here, took my dog to get groomed for the second time the first time we didn't have…read moreanything to complain about but this time after looking at our dog she has razor burn everywhere and we were not told about it at all which is unprofessional

UPDATE!!!! Do NOT take your fur babies to this horrible woman, Kim!! We didn't notice it, at…read morefirst, but when we went to do our baby's ear cleaning, we noticed a rather large scab where the dog had been nicked rather badly by clippers! Both ears were nicked but this side is the worst! And she didn't even say anything!! If there was something we could sue this woman for, TRUST, she would be receiving legal papers and we'd be trying to shut her down! The hair cut was bad enough but to injure someone's beloved fur baby and NOT say anything is reprehensible and unconscionable! Not to mention unprofessional!

Have been going here for over 7 years. My fur babies love it here! The owner is top tier and is…read morealways very welcoming!

They left my baby at max fluff capacity! I will definitely be going back. (He has a part of his arm…read moreshaved because of a vet visit, we're waiting for it to grow back). Staff was professional, friendly & explained things clearly.

Best groomer ever. Ms Phylicia is so kind and gentle With…read moreall animals. She care so much about them. She is a God sent for real

All Gods Creatures did a fantastic job working with penny in getting her groomed. The owner was…read moremore than patient with her and groomed her at the pace penny would allow. When we first walked in the owner let penny sniff around and meet the two friendly cats that call this place home. She did not have us leave until penny was calm. Please support this wonderful local business if you can. They are worth the time and money. 10/10 would recommend if you want your dog to be treated well and taken care of.

Cannot say enough good things about Ruff House. I have brought my dog here multiple times for…read moredaycare, boarding, and grooming. All have been excellent experiences. My dog is nervous meeting new people, but he is always excited to go in as the staff are all incredible and patient.

If I could give The Ruff House more than five stars, I would! This place is a true godsend for me…read moreand my grand pup, Benji. He's family, and like many dogs, he's had separation anxiety--until we found this amazing team. Whether it's day care or boarding, I drop him off with complete peace of mind, knowing he's loved and cared for. After his recent 7-day "staycation," I was warmly greeted by Lane, who instantly knew I was there for Benji. Mari graciously checked me out, and Avery was an absolute delight--polite, professional, and kind. These three were wonderful! Benji looked happy and well-loved, but I was both glad and sad--glad he had fun, but sad he didn't seem ready to leave! That told me everything: The Ruff House is his second home. Special thanks to Ms. Taylor S. and Ms. Brit--your love and care mean the world to us. The Ruff House = professionalism + heart. Forever grateful!

I was thinking about boarding my dogs for a weekend but decided to try letting them stay at home…read more The dogs loved her and they were much calmer when we came home. She also brought in papers and packages so the house looked as though we were not away. The visits were on a regular schedule so the dogs were not stressed. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Going on vacation? Give your pet one too! Serving Newport News and Hampton area. Open environment,…read moreyour dog can romp and play all day. Personal experience, only watch up to 3 dogs at a time. Your dog will be happy to come back. I love animals and will treat your pet like my own. Because of my veterinary experience I am comfortable administering medication and trimming nails. $30 A day

We've taken our dogs to Lisa Marie and Caitlin for over 10 years and are so happy we did. Our…read morefirst dogs were rescue dogs, and came with typical rescue dog issues, but Canine Training Unlimited helped us overcome those issues. Ten years later, we had a lab (who we trained to become therapy dog with the skills we learned thru the years from CTU) and mix breed dog who had lived with us since they were puppies, but we were worried about how they would do with a new baby as I was pregnant. We took some refresher obedience classes to remind two and four legged beings of what "good house manners" are, and I took their new baby class. I'm thrilled to say that our dogs and our babies are the best of friends. If you and your dog need an etiquette tune up, if you're expecting a new arrival, or if you're looking to start from training day one, they're the folks for you.

We are long-time clients of Canine Training Unlimited. Lisa Marie and her crew helped us train our…read morefirst puppy when my husband and I were newly married over 20 years ago. We boarded our dogs there, when Four Paws Inn still had overnight boarding. Most recently, we completed puppy kindergarten and basic/ beginner training with our newest puppy. Lisa Marie and Caitlin are both amazing trainers, of both dogs and their humans. They are skilled at seeing each dog's strengths and challenges, all in the context of small group training classes. They provide coaching to owners on strategies to prevent issues, as well as showing you corrections to make when a problem arises. Their training classes are held indoors, and there is plenty of parking. Both basic and puppy kindergarten include in-person training and weekly zoom meetings to discuss questions and problems. Their training classes are helpful for both new and experienced dog owners. We are looking forward to continuing the next level of training very soon!

I'm very disappointed that my dog is no longer able to attend this daycare center after day one. He…read morewas literally kicked out on his first day, in less than three hours. We had worked on getting him in for months, paid extra for shots that other daycare places don't require, passed their temperament test, raced to call in and reserve daycare - that is, if we weren't put on the waiting list. I was made aware of their strict policy of dogs acting out: One strike and you're out. It was also his first day there and I can only imagine that my dog was feeling anxious on his first day as some children or normal people would be at their first day at anything. I'm also disappointed in hearing how they handled my dog. He's been going to doggy daycare since he was a puppy, has worked this multiple dog trainers throughout the years, and not once have I heard professionals grab dogs by their collar in the middle of a fight. We were taught by our trainers and past doggy daycare centers not to do that. This is extremely unfortunate because our dog's vet is right next door and now we'll have to explore a further option for us. I only recommend this place if you're interested in spending weeks to fulfill their requirements, pay for additional shots, fight every week to be that "special caller" that'll be granted daycare (you can only reserve a week in advance - if you're lucky), and cross your fingers that your dog doesn't get hit with the "one strike and you're out" policy. Oh, and also be fine with workers that resort to pulling a dog's collar in the middle of a fight. Just a tip, one of our dog's last daycare places used bitter apple spray before resorting to touching the dogs.

We took our pup to Furst Choice as soon as she got all her 4 month shots, and it was the best…read moredecision we ever made! Our dog went several days a week for a year and a half until we moved away, and we loved everything about it. She would get SO excited to go see her pup friends/staff. The staff treated her like their own, were always extremely communicative, sent home daily report cards, and who doesn't love seeing silly pictures of their dog playing/getting dressed up everyday? Big plus that they're next to the vet as well. If you're not able to get on the "regular" list, then you just need to be diligent about calling a week ahead to schedule your days before they fill up. Highly recommend!!!!!