East Coast K9

There aren't enough words for how AMAZING this facility is and has been for us!!! We welcomed a new…read morebaby in December. To prepare for this we brought our 3 dogs to be trained in November. When we got them back they went from completely untrained to trained in every way! Door manners, in the car, on the leash, and other basic commands, you name it! They were crazy about food and now they will sit in front of food and wait to eat it when they are told. It's amazing! We then brought them back for a tune up when our son was born. It was awesome knowing they were with people who knew them and loved them. Our dog Charlie ran and jumped in the lake immediately! Happy as can be. A huge shoutout to Derrick! When our son was born 4 weeks early he went out of his way to pick our dogs up when we were stuck at the hospital. He truly loves the dogs and cares about the families. You can tell this is his passion and it shows through his work! Lastly, Anthony has been fantastic to work with throughout too! Due to him and Derrick we will continue bringing our dogs back here when we need boarding knowing they are in the BEST hands. If you're looking for a great training facility with the best people, look no further. You found them!

The trainers were excellent with our dog & treated him very well! I needed training for myself &…read morethey came out to our home. Our dog was so excited to see them that he covered them with kisses! Cedrik & Anthony are kind & caring trainers & very professional. Highly awarded trainers & can even train dogs to be service dogs. I would highly recommend them! We are so glad we chose them!

Happy Paws Dog Sitting and Day Care

Great home for dogs. Very dog orientated. DogBeds, etc. Toys. Fenced in yard with plenty of space…read moreand a patio to relax on. Allowed on furniture and have the full run of the home. All size, breeds, ages. Seniors especially.

From the owner: I have been pet sitting for 12 plus years, Prior to that I fostered and volunteered For Rescues. I…read morehave my own dogs. A Fenced in Yard. Large for the dogs to have plenty of play time. I don't crate unless you do. Your furbabies live in my home as they would in yours. They are allowed on the furniture. A lot of Love and Care in my home for your most precious pet.

Diva Dogs Day Spa

3.2

(9 reviews)

I had used their mobile service and took my dog to their house many times. Always had great…read moreservice. However, this last time Leesa stood me up. I had an appt at 10:30 and even confirmed via text the day prior. She called at 9:20 to say she had a cancellation and would be at my house earlier than my scheduled appt. She showed up at 9:30 before I could even respond. I was at an appt where I could not answer my phone so we were playing phone tag in between me seeing the dentist and me checking out of my appt. I told her I was on my way home. I got home by 10:10 and waited for a while. I checked my security cameras and she had left almost immediately after I texted her telling her I would be home soon. She just left! No notification, nothing. I called her to ask where she was and she texted me back around 10:40 saying that she couldn't wait because she had other clients to do. But I had an appt at 10:30! I moved my day around this appt and then she lied to me. I was home on time and she totally blew me off for other jobs. That is so unprofessional and disrespectful. They lost a client that day. I had soooo many times they had to change my appt or had to cancel due to being short staffed, etc. I was always flexible and kind. I don't know why I was treated like this but feel I had to say something. Sorry guys but you dropped the ball.

Very nice caring people. Charlie loves Peggy when I need a dog sitter. They also groomed my other 2…read moreYorkies until they passed away at the age of 15 :-(

The Country Canine

(2 reviews)

I live in Sarasota but the Country Canine is my go-to for dog boarding. So good that it's worth the…read moretwo-hour round trip, twice, to get them there and back when traveling. I have two rescues that I affectionately refer to as being special needs. I know that Chloe will personalize care for them. She is in regular communication, including sending photos and videos, while I'm away. She has excellent judgement about their socialization needs, given their backgrounds and dispositions, and they come home a bit more ease around other dogs than before they left. I also like that I am supporting a business that provides direct care to homeless dogs through Farm Dog Fosters Sanctuary. And her prices are very reasonable.

Chloe is amazing! If there was a better adjective, I would use it. She took excellent care of Luke…read moreand Leia, and they had so much fun! Luke was able to socialize with new friends while Leia stayed in the background in her comfort zone. Chloe made sure their needs were met, and she went above and beyond when our trip was unexpectedly extended due to a medical emergency. Our fur babies were in capable hands, and I HIGHLY recommend all of their services beyond 5 stars

Amazing Tails

3.2

(9 reviews)

Found this small , home based kennel a few months ago and our little guy has already stayed 4…read moretimes. As soon as we turn onto the street he starts looking out the window and is so excited. He runs into the play yard to find a friend and doesn't look back. We love getting photos and videos of him and his pals. Today the new groomer had him bathed and ready at pickup with a cute little bandana. Great new service - Emma did such a good job.

Demmi Lowery the owner not only neglects her personal dogs and horses. She profits from neglecting…read moreyour animals as well. She rents out camper spaces but has En-Adequate electrical set up. As a former and current renter here at 1000 mornside rd. Englewood Florida. SHE KILLED MY NEIGHBORS DOG BY SHUTTING OFF HIS POWER TO SUPPLY HER BUILDING WITH NO WARNING . DEMMI KNEW THE DOG WAS INSIDE AND IN DISTRESS AS THE DAY GOT HOTTER AND CHOSE TO LET THE DOG SUFFER. I have witnessed dogs left outside all day and night un attended. Her horses needed farriers years ago as there hooves are in awful shape. DEMMI LOWERY YOU WILL BE STOPPED. Look at her Google reviews.

Ohilda's Dog Sitting

Ohilda, Scott and their kids are simply the best. My pups look forward to going every chance they…read morecan! The thoughtfulness and all the amazing pups who are lucky enough to hang out there are what sets Ohilda apart from the rest. My favorite extra is that I know when my babies are there, it's only because Ohilda knows all her clients well and will not put pups together who might not mix well. Knowing they're safe is the upmost important aspect of Ohilda's superb service!

From the owner: We’re a Christian, family owned business, set on a beautiful 7 acre farm in the outskirts of…read moreArcadia, Florida. We offer Dog Sitting and Doggie Daycare, in an atmosphere where your dog will feel as if he were at home.

Charlotte Animal Hospital

3.9

(74 reviews)

We thought our dog had a stroke and we thought we had to put her down. It ended up being something…read moretreatable. Thank God. Dr McCraken was amazing. She was so caring and compassionate. Kate, her assistant or nurse, was exceptional caring, compassionate and loving. She was so wonderful with our baby. She even gave us a hug goodbye. We are so grateful. I highly recommend them.

Wow! What can I say. Such a great experience with this vet's office. From calling to get a same day…read moreappointment (Amazing) to the exceptional front desk staff, (Hannah helped us) when we arrived an hour later. My poodle had an abscessed tooth and her muzzle was swollen. (My former now vet couldn't get her in until Monday). The vet techs Heather and Kenady were very professional and courteous. Dr.Norris was outstanding in treating our Lily and answered all our questions professionally and explained the treatment process. We will now be taking our pets to Charlotte Animal Hospital. Thank you to everyone there.

Gulf Coast Scratching Post Cat Hospital

3.7

(12 reviews)

Dr. Norell and her staff are kind, compassionate, and truly care about your fur kids.read more

Love Dr. Norrell she's the best He's not the best behaved…read morepatient but she was very easy going with her. He can be a naughty boy

Wizard Of Pawz

(4 reviews)

This is the best groomer I've ever taken any of my dogs to. They do such a great job and my pup…read morelooks adorable when I pick her up. They even tie a cute seasonal bandana around her neck! Thanks Wizard of Pawz!!

Gentle grooming service with kind, sensitive groomers. Always by appointment and the dogs look…read morefantastic!

Speaking Dog 101

4.8

(23 reviews)

Eric has done a great job with my dog. I was so frustrated and thought I would have to get rid of…read moreher because she had no hope of being a service dog. She barked at people and dogs. Eric helped her to where each session i saw impovement and knew she would do great. He is an amazing trainer and really knows what he is doing. Heis willing to go above and beyond to help and really cares

Eric is an excellent trainer. His 40 yrs experience really shine. My 3yo female's behavior is night…read moreand day after 5 sessions. He helped us understand how to communicate with her in a positive, supportive way instead of yelling and frustration. We brought lists of problem behaviors and he provided excellent strategies to correct them. I highly recommend Speaking Dog to help you and your dog understand each other.

Suncoast K9 Academy

There aren't enough words for how AMAZING this facility is and has been for us!!! We welcomed a new…read morebaby in December. To prepare for this we brought our 3 dogs to be trained in November. When we got them back they went from completely untrained to trained in every way! Door manners, in the car, on the leash, and other basic commands, you name it! They were crazy about food and now they will sit in front of food and wait to eat it when they are told. It's amazing! We then brought them back for a tune up when our son was born. It was awesome knowing they were with people who knew them and loved them. Our dog Charlie ran and jumped in the lake immediately! Happy as can be. A huge shoutout to Derrick! When our son was born 4 weeks early he went out of his way to pick our dogs up when we were stuck at the hospital. He truly loves the dogs and cares about the families. You can tell this is his passion and it shows through his work! Lastly, Anthony has been fantastic to work with throughout too! Due to him and Derrick we will continue bringing our dogs back here when we need boarding knowing they are in the BEST hands. If you're looking for a great training facility with the best people, look no further. You found them!

The trainers were excellent with our dog & treated him very well! I needed training for myself &…read morethey came out to our home. Our dog was so excited to see them that he covered them with kisses! Cedrik & Anthony are kind & caring trainers & very professional. Highly awarded trainers & can even train dogs to be service dogs. I would highly recommend them! We are so glad we chose them!

VIPet Services

My previous review was directed to a different company in regard to a grooming business! I give…read moreTeresa a five star after talking to her! Will plan on using her on training classes with my puppy! She even recommended a couple of dog groomers! So sorry Teresa! See you soon!

I enrolled in a six week intermediate obedience course with my German Shepherd. He learned to be in…read morethe presence of other dogs and not interact with them. He learned the Place command, the long sit and stay, and how to be calm in the presence of strangers. Theresa was very patient with the owners and with their dogs.

Lord Of The Leash

(4 reviews)

I love this pet sitting company. Not only do they come to you and your pets, they are very…read moreversatile with their services. This young woman started this business on her own and knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to taking care of animals and their people. Kiki and her team really do go above and beyond and treats every pet and home as if it's their own. Like royalty! You can also feel safe with this company inside your home. They run complete background checks on all staff to make sure you're getting the best worry free experience possible. I will hire them again and again.

We are so happy we found Lord of the Leash! Our sweet lab can be a bit stubborn and he had some bad…read morehabits that needed attention, and Kiki was the perfect match for him. She was warm, patient, and professional, and she somehow managed to get both the dog and the humans trained at the same time -- a true skill! Kiki explained everything clearly, gave us simple strategies to use at home, and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed. She truly loves what she does, and it shows in the progress our dog made and the confidence we gained as owners. If you're looking for a trainer who is fun to work with, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your dog's success, you'll love working with Kiki at Lord of the Leash.

Advanced Canine Development

4.6

(9 reviews)

Our Training Journey with Advance Canine Developments Mark,…read moreHayley, Erica, and Ali, we wanted to take this time to express our heartfelt thanks for the exceptional service and dedication that all of you provided in training our dogs Mio and Enzo. Your expertise, patience, and dedication put us in a positive direction with both. When Mio came to you, he was grieving with the loss of his brother Tuffy. He was sad, aggressive, and lost. You helped him gain his confidence back and let him find his happiness again with us. We brought an eight-week-old puppy, Enzo to our home about a month after the loss of our 12 year old Shih Tzu Tuffy. The puppy is adorable but has some personality quirks that have challenged us. You gave us the tools and information to help us deal with his severe separation anxiety. It is a journey for both of us. Your approach to training humans is paramount in the success and journey of training dogs. The human part of the training is to set yourself back to "zero". We had to acknowledge that we knew nothing about the training journey we were embarking on. All the dogs and experience before is just what it was ...before! We are learning to use our experience and knowledge to apply to our puppy, Enzo, and our six-year-old Mio who are different dogs with different personalities. We are grateful for the positive impact you've had on both of our dog's behavior and our overall relationship. Mio and Enzo will continue their training journey with us and an occasional refresher back at the training facility at Advanced Canine Development! Regards, Jack and Bridget Pantaleo Punta Gorda, Florida

We can't say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online…read more I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train ("Boot Camp" is what we called it). What a difference even just a week made! We were able to visit Maya each weekend at the Gilchrist park/Farmers Market walk. Every time you could tell how much she had changed. Mark even took time with our son Hayden to coach him on how to work with her and his skills of handling her in the show ring. Every day we received videos and photos of our baby girl. If we had questions or concerns the staff was always quick to respond. Our girl stayed an extra week, which she needed, since she's going to be such a big girl (Great Dane). We have recommended ACD to several friends and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you have a dog that needs some help with manners.

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Stacey does a great job with my Zoey. We have 3 other neighbors that use her too. We have been…read moregoing to her about 4yrs now & always pleased.

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My previous review was directed to a different company in regard to a grooming business! I give…read moreTeresa a five star after talking to her! Will plan on using her on training classes with my puppy! She even recommended a couple of dog groomers! So sorry Teresa! See you soon!

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Not accepting new clients I was not able to get an…read moreappointment. The only way I could post my review was to post a star.

Shayla is the best! My old man, Rex, is a border collie going on 17. He had cancer surgery a year…read moreago and is recovering quite well. When we arrived, he went right to Shayla and I believe it was love at fist sight! I picked him up after his spa day and he had on a neck tie and looked so handsome! She treated him like he was her own pup. For that I am thankful. I highly recommend Shayla and Pawzitively.

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I took my 8-pound miniature schnauzer to Leesa for grooming, and I couldn't be happier! She…read morewelcomed us into her home, which has sweet, friendly dogs, and Leesa herself is just so kind. She took her time, letting me leave my pup while I worked, and when I picked her up, she looked absolutely beautiful--clean, comfortable, and happy. I felt so at ease with Leesa and her care, and I highly recommend her to anyone!

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