Also did not feel I received my money's worth. Jax only shelled out $450, I was charged much more…read morethan that which included additional group training. I agree with Jax that the extent of the private session was me taking a short walk with my shepherd rescue then sitting & hearing about his experience in training dogs. My problems were not addressed & I've found other help.

We have used John for almost 3 years and could not be happier with his training and even more…read moreimportant, his passion for the care and wellbeing of our dog and others that I know of that he has trained. I found John by stopping at the locally owned pet store and asking for their help. Their response was "John Jones is the best dog trainer in Centre County". They were right! Henry Parks

My dog was in very bad shape had not been groomed for months, his nails were real bad too. She did…read morea wonderful job on him, did not make me feel bad for not having him groomed in so long and he looked wonderful. Very reasonable priced also. Will definitely be taking him back.

We have taken our dog here many times to have him groomed. Never any complaints.. always send your…read moredog home with a cute little bow

I have taken my dogs to Big Valley for over 17 years. I never had a problem before. However, they…read morehave a new doctor. After two days of tests performed on our 4 year old golden (during which time we were told the doctor had seen sicker dogs), we were sent home with seven medications and no real information. The vet talked to us over the phone, but did not meet us face to face when we picked up our dog. The vet tech he sent out to speak with us had spent no time with our dog and couldn't answer any questions. We were led to believe his condition was treatable. After two horrible days of forcing meds and watching my dog suffer, he passed away. We were given false hope and deprived of the chance to give our dog a proper goodbye. Since this, we have done some research, and our dog was never going to recover from his illness. If we knew this, why didn't this vet? We will never go back When the vet called for a follow up, after I told him our dog died, he repeated that our dog hadn't been that sick. When is a dog very sick if not two days before he passes away? Unbelievable.

I love this place so much!…read more I have never been to a vet that had such sweet staff members. They really care about you and your pet. They have taken great care of our dog. If I could recommend them to everyone, I would. They are always putting the animal first. They explain everything to you, so you know exactly why they are ordering certain tests for your pet. I love it there.

Strongly recommend this service to care for your pet(s) while you're away! Marie's rates are quite…read morereasonable and she really does love the animal(s) she is caring for!

I have had several experiences with this animal hospital and I have nothing but positive things to…read moresay. I moved into the area last year and unfortunately soon after settling in my dog tore his ACL and needed a TPLO surgery. This was his second TPLO surgery in 7 months, so I was extremely upset (as its a costly surgery and the recovery time is a long 6 months) and I was fairly savvy about the process by this point. I do have to say that the surgery price was higher ($4,000) than what I paid for his first TPLO surgery in Florida ($2,800). I do understand that costs vary by market, hospital, and situation. As they are the only vet within 200 miles that does this surgery, I am going to pay more for the specialty. I have worked in rescue for years so I have a fairly good idea of what to expect when it comes to medical procedures and price. Metzger's was very sympathetic to the fact that I had just paid thousands of dollars on a TPLO surgery 7 months prior and that I had just finished up a costly move. They worked with me on the price and got it down to what I felt was a more than fair price. They also treated my dog wonderfully and everyone I encountered was extremely professional and caring. Their facility is clean, state of the art, and their staff is knowledgable. It is a bit more expensive than your standard vet, but the peace of mind knowing my pets are in good hands is worth the few dollars more.

This place has gone downhill since it joined the VCA network. Prices were always high but are now…read moreoutrageous. The reception staff talk and joke among themselves, ignoring waiting clients. I moved to Dr. Feretti at Happy Valley in Boalsburg.

I love it here. The staff are so friendly and helpful, it's the first kennel my dog isn't upset to…read morestay at! He practically sprints away from me at drop off. They offer scrambled eggs to the pups and (for $10) you can send them on a nature hike!! Overall, I trust them with my dog, he loves them, couldn't ask for more.

I'm so thankful to have found Stone Valley Pet Lodge!…read more We were in need of a place to board our 6-month-old puppy over the Thanksgiving holiday last year, so we decided to check out Stone Valley. I had looked at a few other places in and around the State College area, and ended up choosing Stone Valley for several reasons. I called and set up a time to check the place out before we decided to board there. The lodge seems pretty new and when we entered the lobby area, I noticed it was clean and well-kept (note: there are many cats on the property; just an FYI!). When we walked through the area where the dogs are kept, I noticed the runs were a decent size, which I liked. There are windows in that area so it is well-lit and spacious. The outdoor areas were also a nice size for the dogs to run around freely and play with other dogs, if you choose. I was looking to help socialize my pup with other dogs, so they paired her up with other puppies her size during outside time. The owner is very thoughtful in making sure to pair up your dog with other dogs that are compatible and well-behaved! The lodge is in a beautiful wooded area about 15-20 minutes from State College. They also board a variety of animals - horses, pigs, cats! The owner is very responsive and thorough in making sure you know what to bring with you. I was really nervous (and sad) about leaving my dog for the first time, but she was great with responding to my calls/emails checking in to see how my dog was doing every few days. They will also give medicine if needed. Our dog has been back 2 additional times since Thanksgiving and she has always done well with transitioning to and from the lodge. She seems to enjoy her time there and has gotten a chance to be around other dogs and animals. The staff and owner are all really nice and you can tell that they really love animals and do a great job caring for them while they are in their care.

Very upset. I HAD been a customer for over 25 years. Due to covid lockdown and illness I was unable…read moreto bring my cats for multiple years. Luckily they were healthy. I called recently to make an appointment and was told that since I hadn't been there for a while that I would have to pay a 75 dollar new client fee. This news was delivered very rudely. I pet sit and have sent all of my clients to this vet because of the care and good service. Perhaps an email to alert people of this policy ? Very sad to look for a new vet and the lack of compassion from their front desk staff. Especially at a time when my cat is now ill and in distress.

They take exotic pets (I have a bunny). Doctor Scholz was very good with him, gave me meds to take…read morehome and called several days later. The Front office staff and Vet assistants were friendly and very helpful.

Took our dog there and after paying $15/day to kennel, ended up paying a $317 vet bill for mites…read moreand severe skin infection. Our dog was MISERABLE when we picked her up. They "bathed" her I think to try to get rid of her red inflamed skin. We should of just canceled our trip when we dropped her off and all we saw dog feces EVERYWHERE. Office smelled like "piss". i understand the whole rescue aspect of their so called business BUT, when your animal comes back sick and miser in an unkempt establishment, STAY CLEAR AWAY.

Just had my German Shepard and my black lab I. For the first time today excellent service and quick…read moreturnaround and grooming my dogs definitely recommend them . I will be taking my dogs back there from now on