This girl Megan is a veterinarian school drop out! No actual formal dog training & can barely write…read moreproper English/grammar via email to save her life. Read beyond these 5 stars, pay close attention to the 1 stars ESPECIALLY ON GOOGLE RATINGS! Horrendous pet negligence. Save your money, time, and breath! If I could give this place 0 stars I would. UNRESPONSIVE, UNRELIABLE and overall UNPROFESSIONAL. If you like chasing down a business to get a response this is the place for you! There is a reason why people pay good money for professional dog trainers. It's the experience beyond the training that people are looking for. The interaction with the business, and feeling like a valued customer/individual BEFORE even paying a dime. From the moment I contacted this business, she's left me hanging - red flags all around.

I got my boy at 6 months and now he's 2 and 85 pounds of awesome! He is gentle and very well…read moretrained and it was because of Megan. This is our families first dog and Megan was able to teach us how to be great dog parents as well as him being a great dog!

When we go out of town and are unable to take our dog with us, Best Friends Fur Ever is our go to…read moredog boarding place. We love Best Friends Fur Ever because of it being easy to make an appointment. Once you have gone through the initial enrolling process and gotten into their system, you fill in a request for service online and they contact you within 24 hours (usually it is closer to 12 hours). During stays, Best Friends Fur Ever have great communication. Sometimes they will upload pictures. They will reach out with any issues they have and respond quickly if you have any questions. The employees here clearly love dogs. No matter who the employee is, when we go to drop our dog off they get really excited to see our dog. He, in turn, gets excited to see them. We love that Best Friends Fur Ever will take care of grooming needs while we are away. If possible, they will trim nails, bathe them and express their anal glands. Finally, the biggest reason we choose Best Friends Fur Ever, is our dog always seems well taken care of when we return to get him. If he is happy, we are happy.

Best Friends Fur Ever has been a life saver! When I moved to Baltimore, I was looking for a safe…read moreplace to board my dog when I travel and to help him socialize with other dogs outside of our area. This place was just where he needed to be! I love how the staff are so attentive and welcoming during his play time. I felt safe because I was able to watch him from the camera. Beau (my dog) is usually exhausted after his visit. When booking, the client portal is very easy and efficient. The staff is very responsive and are very welcoming. You can feel the love from the staff and how they care for the clients and each other. I truly recommend boarding your dog at the Cockeysville location.

The pet smart near me is great for deals or if I need an item such as medicine, the store is right…read morethere! A great selection and it is clean! It is where I got my Maine coone :) Parking and other great stores available in the front!

We are in town while my husband undergoes chemotherapy at JH and so I took my dogs in for their…read moreroutine grooming. They returned to me still damp and hardly deshedded (my car was immediately covered in their fur which never happens after a proper grooming). Normally, we groom them ourselves but they needed their nails trimmed so I took them in for the full service considering our family situation. When I arrived to pick up the dogs I was informed that neither dog had their nails trimmed because they were "feisty." They are corgis which are known to have attitudes but they are 8 and 5 years old and have never left a groomer having failed to do a nail trimming in their entire lives. Since neither dog was tended to and not a paw trimmed I assume they hardly tried. Also to add insult to injury, while I was paying the other person tending to another dog kept talking about how they couldn't wait to leave. 0/10 do not go here. The service was also not discounted after failing to trim their nails. Complete waste of time and money. Now I have to take them somewhere else which was already challenging the first time while being my husbands care giver through chemo.

We worked with Tom to prepare our dog for some major life changes, and the experience was beyond…read morewhat we hoped for. From leash skills to preparing for a new baby, he addressed every concern with patience, expertise, and real results. Our dog had a strong prey drive and would lunge at squirrels, birds--basically anything that moved. Walks were stressful and chaotic. After working with Tom, we now enjoy calmer, controlled walks, and continue to work in high-distraction areas. Obedience was another focus--commands like "come," "place," and especially "down" have become reliable, and working still in challenging situations. Tom really emphasized consistency and practice for best results, which helped a lot! Overall, Tom gave us the tools and confidence we needed to help our dog thrive in a changing household. He clearly loves dogs, but just as importantly, he knows how to teach humans. If you're looking for help with obedience, leash manners, behavioral quirks, or preparing for a baby, Tom is absolutely worth it.

We have a 2 yr old pit mix from the shelter. He had several issues including separation anxiety and…read moreleash reactivity. Tom clearly shows he's a professional and cares about your relationship with your dog. Admittedly I was skeptical if our dog would really learn to calm down but with consistency and time we have found he has made significant improvements!

Love this place. They are super nice and accommodating. They give me the time I need to wash and…read moredry my dog unlike other places . Very large verity of pet items.

Our 7 month old golden retriever mix got a bath for the first time here. I have to say I did like…read morethe setup. No reservations needed. They have 9 stalls. They provide everything but the shampoo. For $18 that's a great deal! The staff was nice too.

I adopted my best friend here in December of 2009 when he was six months old. Shadow celebrated…read morehis Barkmitzvah combined with a fun Superbowl Party in Feb. of 2023, where guests brought birthday gift donations. He's doggone charitable. Taking the donations to the MDSPCA, I was able to see just how awesome the staff still is, how clean and organized the kennels are, and just how beautiful the building is. The dogs awaiting adoption were clean and looked comfortable in their cozy kennels with toys, blankets, cots, etc. Of course, I wanted to take them all home with me, but Shadow's my bestest boy and being 13 1/2, he's my one and only for now.

My partner and I recently adopted two cats from SPCA Hampden, and we couldn't be happier. The staff…read morewas kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals. The facility was clean, warm, and welcoming, and it was evident the cats were well cared for--many were in foster homes, which we loved to see. What really stood out to us was how thorough the adoption process was. They carefully vet adopters to ensure the best match for both the pet and the family. We appreciated the thoughtful questions and attention to detail in finding the right fit. Our two kitties had a wonderful foster, who we got to meet, first on a zoom call, then in person on the day of adoption, and we were given all their medical info, plus a solid plan to help them adjust to their new home. It's been lifechanging having them with us, and we're so grateful for the care and dedication of everyone at SPCA Hampden. Thank you for everything!

Brittany is so kind and helpful. The team gave my dog a…read morebreak when he became overstimulated to reset and enjoy the rest of his camp day. I appreciate their proactive work! I also love being able to check on him on their app.

The best. Saint LOVES it and he is a mobility Service Dog. I love the care that their Camp…read moreCounselors give to him.

I was not happy with my services/training. I paid a lot of money for no improvement. I had the…read moretrainer come to my house less than 10 times. Each time, except the first one, the same trainer would stay for maybe 15-20 minutes (def no more) and leave. He had me barking at my dog, throwing water balloons at my dog, and throwing a mini "bean bag" not at, but towards my dog; none of which were useful. My fiance and I told him on 3 separate occasions face-to-face that him coming for 15-20 minutes was not enough and we needed him to spend more time with our dog, and he did not do that so we just stopped communicating with him. He/Bark busters also never reached back out because they got their money. Wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

Bark Busters has used a system of dog like communication that really helped make things clear. No…read moreabusive tactics like shock collars or just treat training, and my pup now trusts and respects me even more. I recommend Jack the trainer to anyone!