We have used this kennel for several years and have only good things to say. Heidi, the owner, and…read moreSteph, an experienced staff member, are knowledgeable, patient and obviously LOVE dogs. A few years back, during a heat wave, Heidi actually bought out the local WalMart of kiddie pools for the dogs! The dogs get indoor playtime in the gym. They get outdoor playtime, too. Heidi believes a tired-from-play dog is quieter and less anxious. How right she is. It is rare that we hear repetitive or deafening barking at this kennel. At other places ,the workers often don ear protection before going back to the cages. Their groomer recently gave our 2 dogs the best clips they've ever had. It's saying something when our dogs literally leap out of the back of my car and RUN into the kennel. (We used to have to drag them into Acadia Woods Kennel....that should have been a sign :-( ) Rather than having an adjustment period when our dogs return home, they are settled and normal: it's like they never left.

I boarded my two cats in the largest cage, which is $32 dollar a day, that is what they told me…read more No one told me the price of the cage was $62 dollars a day if two cats were in one cage. Two week $896 dollars!!!!! I was already renting the cage, so I was charged for two large cages for two weeks. I called twice to talk to the owner, who was not there when I picked them up. No response, all you can leave is a message, and THEY DO NOT RETURN YOUR CALL! I feel this is bad business. BEWARE of their sneaky price gouging and not being up front with pricing. I will be spreading this news to all my friends with fur babies! Buyer Beware of these unrealistic prices!

If you're like me, you're looking for a doggy daycare because you want a place for your doggo,…read morefloof, or pupper to be happy, stimulated, entertained, and comfortable while you're at work or running errands. You want to make sure that you leave your precious pooch with people who are responsible, compassionate, and care about your dog as much as you do. We have a very energetic German Shepherd/husky mix, and she would be miserable at home alone all day (we'd also probably be on our fifth couch by now). I was so nervous about dropping her off, because I had this vision of doggy daycare as basically being a daytime prison for puppies. I felt so guilty signing her up. I was officially the world's worst dog mom. Carden instantly alleviated my fears. They offered to take me on a tour of the facility so I could see all the spaces behind the closed doors. They assured me that the dogs spend very little time in kennels, and spend most of their time playing, with access to the outside and lots of fresh water. And after just a couple of days, my dog was pulling on the leash to get in the door. She loves going to "school," as we call it. Carden takes great care to pair your dog with a play group that fits your dog's size and play style. When new dogs are introduced, they pay close attention To make sure everyone is well matched; if not, they switch them into a different group. I feel very confident that my dog will be safe and relaxed. The staff knows that my dog can't be trusted around other dogs if there are toys involved, so they're very careful to make sure that her play group is a toy-free group. My husband and I work at a university, so we have a pretty variable schedule, and Carden is really good about working with us as our needs change each semester. It's one of the only kennels in the area that does half days, which is so helpful, as it's nice to not have to leave her longer than we need it (or pay for more than we need). You can also get your dog groomed, bathed, or have their nails trimmed during their daycare stay. I am super happy that I can outsource this, because I am both 1) busy, and 2) I have still not recovered from the trauma of seeing her "how could you betray me?!" face when I tried to bathe her at home. The fact that she still pulls on her leash to get into Carden's even though we get her bathed there regularly should be testament enough that this place is awesome for dogs. We've used their overnight boarding service several times, and have always been very happy. They follow our instructions regarding food, treats, toys, etc., and you can even add on extra services like a Frisbee session or trail run. They even do a Sunday brunch that looks better than what I get at home! The bottom line is, if you're looking for a place that loves your dog as much as you do, this is it. If you need an affordable option to keep your dog exercised, safe, and happy when you're away from home, give Carden a call.

They were very nice and treated my dogs well. When I picked them up they were very happyread more

When we got our 12 week old puppy Lido, we were eager to bring him to Your Dog's Inn, and really…read morehad no idea how much he'd need the type of program that Elizabeth provides. He was a rescue puppy from a foster home in Georgia, and we had never met him before picking him up at the transport drop off. His foster mom had told us that he was a bit of an Alpha and he was very affectionate. Well, once we got him we learned he was more than a bit of an Alpha, that he hadn't been properly socialized with other dogs, he was dominant, and high energy. Elizabeth determined this during his assessment but said she would take him. On day two Elizabeth confirmed suspicions that my husband and I had that Lido was not the Lab mix that the rescue told us we were getting, that he was indeed a Pit Bull. I don't have anything against Pit Bulls, but the news did have an effect on how I felt about the whole situation. After five days of going to Elizabeth's, Lido was a totally changed pup. By using exercise, discipline, and appropriate affection, Lido was listening, he was calm, and sleeping through the night without any accidents. Elizabeth was very informative, caring, and really teaching us how to raise our puppy. It's clear that she's passionate about her work, and she does it very well. Sadly, Lido was sent back to Georgia after having him for two weeks. Though he was behaving, I had a sense of unease around him and I knew eventually that would transfer to him and possibly make him aggressive towards me. I didn't think waiting to see if that feeling would go away would be good for either one of us, so my husband and I made the really hard decision to send him back to the rescue. Elizabeth was wonderfully understanding when I told her, and really helped in making me see there was nothing wrong with me, that he just wasn't the puppy for us. We'll get another puppy someday, but we'll take our time and research breeds that would work for us, and make sure to meet the puppy before bringing him/her home. I was so impressed with what spending two weeks in Elizabeth's care did for Lido that we'll definitely return when we get another puppy.

My Golden Doodle Lucy started at Your Dog's Inn in February 2015. She was 6 1/2 months old, cute as…read morea button, but bouncing off the walls and off anyone in her reach. Originally she was only going to go 3 days per week, but the owner and Pack leader Elizabeth quickly observed that Lucy might be more suited for the puppy program which would be 5 days per week. I can't thank Elizabeth enough for allowing Lucy to be part of her puppy program, after only 2 1/2 months, the difference is amazing. I have a wonderful dog I enjoy spending time with and all of my time is not spent having to discipline her or correct her over and over. She comes home tired, she greets visitors at the door like a lady and her habit of stealing everything that was not nailed down has almost completely stopped. Elizabeth is upfront & honest right from the beginning when she meets you for the first time and observes your dog. She tells it like it is and I find that very refreshing as it helps to alleviate any misunderstandings concerning her expectations and what she can offer her clients from her program. Your Dog's Inn is a clean, safe, interactive place where your dog can learn how to interact with other dogs (big and small) in a positive way. Elizabeth often videos and posts the antics of her "pack" which allows us to see and enjoy their progress on a regular basis. Thank you Elizabeth for not only working with Lucy to be a better companion, but for working with Rick and me to educate and model what it takes to be a better "Pack Leader".

We live in an RV full time and travel all over the country and it is really hard to find good dog…read moregroomers. We have 2 mini goldendoodles and because there are not many groomers in Bar Harbor Maine we had to wait quite a while to get an appointment. The front desk staff was very friendly and efficient. I was checked in quickly and they said they would give me a call when they were finished. I dropped them off around 8:30am and was able to pick them up around 1:30pm. They listened to what I was looking for and did a great job with their hair. They could have went a little bit shorter on the head but overall they looked great! Would absolutely come back when we visit the area again!

I have taken my dogs, now 2 Maltese, since they were a couple months old. They are now 4yrs. I have…read morenever had any negative experiences and have always been pleased with the grooming. Prior to these two, I had a toy poodle and toy terrier both 3 pounds. They went to these groomers as well for 13 and 14 years before passing. Again, they always did an excellent job and my dogs showed no anxiety going there or when leaving. I would highly recommend bangor pet resort and spa. I chose these groomers after another local grooming facility left a 2 inch gash in my 3 pound poodle and did not even notify me of it. I saw it after bringing her home. I called and was given excuses but not not any type of apology. My dogs never returned to that facility. My only concern is that the time they are going to be there is not consistent, ranging from 4 hrs to 6 or 7. However I do understand that there are many reasons it would be difficult to keep a consistent schedule. This concern however does not deter me from taking them there. Thank you Bangor Pet Resort Linda A tYhmat-sijpyq-2wesxo

I chose El Rancho based on the recommendation of a friend who boards her dog here and loves what…read morethese folks do for her dog . I came here to get two of my 3 dogs groomed . One is very old and not able to be easily worked with due to her skittish nature ( Honey Bun ). The staff here did an awesome AWESOME job with both dogs and I was able to watch which helped me overcome my anxiety about having Honey Bun groomed . Im making these folks our permanent local grooming choice . You should too !!

LOOK NO FURTHER! I cannot say enough good things about this place. I am a retired old guy who loves…read moremy dogs so I'm very particuler who cares for them. We go there for grooming and boarding and they are awesome! Megan does a FANTASTIC job with the kennels and you know she and her staff really care about the dogs. They make you feel like you are their only client! And Tweakie the groomer does an awesome job, she is booked up for months in advance, so what does that tell you? But most of all is everyone's upbeat, postive, caring attitude! You just can't find that anymore. I love these guys and so do my dogs!

Always takes care of our Sphinx when we travel but recently we have noticed a change in staff and…read morethe level of professionalism. The kennel seems to be run by teens with little experience and not much knowledge of pet care. We always used to tune into the pet cams when we were traveling to see our baby and verify that cleaning and care were actually taking place. When we picked up our baby at 2pm there was dried food in her bowl and the kennel looked like it was not cleaned. It has been two years since the pet cams have been working and It gives me an uneasy feeling that this is intentional. We are actively looking for a new kennel and highly doubt we will use this kennel again.

I left my bunny here for 9 days. Bunnies are very sensitive and can get sick and die quickly if…read morestressed. He came back healthy with no issues. They worked with me to find the optimal location for him in the kennel where he wouldn't have to see dogs and cats. They spent time with him every day and sent me frequent pictures and updates. Bunny diets are not easy but they followed my hay, pellet, treat, and salad feeding instructions so he didn't have any GI disturbances. Everyone I met was so kind, from the staff to the manager to the owner. They all really obviously care about animals and seem to like their jobs. I don't like to leave my bunny behind and avoid it if possible. But sometimes it's unavoidable and I'll be way less worried doing so in the future, knowing that this kennel is nearby.

My two pups have had great luck at Country Kennel. They get so excited to go so they must be doing…read moresomething right there. I know my girls are well taken care of when they're staying at Country Kennel while we're out of town and love picking them up all fresh and cleaned.

Fit us right in over spring break for 2 dogs. When we picked them up they were clean well fed and…read morein great spirits. Will definitely use them again.

Do not hesitate to leave your four-legger in Makayla's care! My husband and I were apprehensive to…read moreleave our yellow lab, Charlotte, while we went away for the weekend. She is shy and anxious around people and we had never left her with anyone outside our immediate family. That being said, Makayla was incredibly sweet and understanding of Charlotte's unique personality and they hit it off right away. We felt extremely comfortable leaving Charlotte in Makayla's care for the weekend and will not hesitate to do so again in the future!

From the owner: Extended and short term in-home pet sitting, including dogs and cats of various breed types.read more

Just moved to Camden with LilyBet 12yo border collie - was referred by family n friends n found a…read morecaring team of professionals who are now our go to.

We were vacationing in Rockport for the week when our dog developed a UTI. The folks at Camden…read moreHospital for Animals took our dog right in (after getting a sample) and prescribed an antibiotic on the spot. It saved our vacation. Total cost was only $110. Friendly people and great service. When we someday move to Maine for good we hope these guys are close by!

Maine Trail Dogs, owned and operated by Georgie is incredible. She takes time to understand and…read moreencourage different training tools to meet specific dog and handler needs. I loved her emphasis on safety, health and well being for not just my dogs by myself as well. I used Georgie with my two rescue dogs. We worked on building confidence through play and she understands the breed specifics and their inclination towards certain behaviors. Play based training and training without conflict are great tools in her toolbox but as with all master trades its important to understand which tool to utilize during a project. Georgie is able to identify which tools will have the most impact and resulted it the best outcomes. When one of my dogs unexpectedly died last June Georgie stepped in during that time to help us process the loss but also supported us through by giving us resources to help our other dog cope with the suddenness of the loss. Her support and dedication to her clients and their pets is unwavering.

Georgie is amazing, I'm so grateful we worked with her. Her care and compassion for animals is…read moreobvious and translates into her training. She helped us build a better relationship with our dogs and helped us tackle a variety of problems. Both of our dogs are reactive in different ways and she gave us multiple strategies and games to use to help extinguish or redirect those behaviors. We really have enjoyed training through play- it makes it way more fun and engaging for both humans and dogs. 10/10, we've used her services multiple times and will continue to do so.