We are so glad we found ABC, Becky, and her crew. Our 3…read moregoldens absolutely love this place! Whether it's training, field trips, enrichment, pool time, ice cream, snacks, grooming or all the attention they get from each of the trainers and staff members, it's all 5 star. My husband and I can go to work, and know they are well cared for, and we don't have to worry about a thing. Highly recommend!

They are true dog lovers and will Help you with anything you…read moreor your fur baby needs. Best daycare for dogs in the area without a doubt .

I am very happy with the in-home care provided for my cat while I was away. The care giver was…read morevery knowledgable, compassionate, and reliable. She sent numerous texts, photos, and videos each day to show that every detail of the routine was carried out as we discussed. She even made intelligent improvements when she observed that my cat was not drinking adequately (thank you!). Very professional service. I will definitely use this company again.

From the owner: Specialty care for pets of all kinds from: Insects &…read moreArachnids, Avians, Dogs, Cats, Horses, Livestock, Reptiles, Amphibians and small mammals; Special Needs Care for special needs pets; All caregivers are Pet First Aid and CPR certified; Veterinary-trained Special Needs caregivers are available!

Doug Salvio worked wonders with our dog, Bruna, a young rescue hound mix, who is SO super high…read moreenergy. Although we love her dearly, she was wreaking havoc in our house- the kids were scared of her, she was making a mess of the house and yard, and quite honestly we had zero control over her. She wouldn't stop barking at my husband, and I was covered in bruises from her jumping on me constantly. We were fed up and desperate, so we hired a trainer who came to our house- long story short, she charged us a lot of money, and we got nowhere. She was a positive reinforcement only trainer, and it basically just made our dog obsessed with performing for treats. In the absence of treats she did not follow any commands, and she'd break the command as soon as she was rewarded. I do think strictly positive reinforcement might work for some, but not all. We opted for a new solution, and I found Dogs by Doug online, with good reviews. Upon our consultation, I got the feeling he understood exactly what Bruna needed, and he recommended a four week board and train program. It's always a risk leaving your dog with a stranger for four weeks, it requires a lot of trust. I instantly felt like I could trust him, and you can tell he really cares for his client dogs and remembers all of them. He sacrifices a lot to constantly have dogs boarding in his home at overlapping times. Well, fast-forward four weeks, and Bruna is home. We instantly noticed a difference in her overall behavior. He told us he was going to teach her to relax, and that is literally what he did. She has been responsive to all of her commands, and at times when she breaks a command or does an undesired behavior, we now have the tools to deal with it. Walking her on a leash has become a great experience. She walks at our side at our pace, no longer dragging us down the sidewalk. I am beyond impressed with Doug's ability. You can tell he's a master of his craft, with lots of experience. He did his job with Bruna, and now it is our responsibility to keep up with the training. We are going to try our very best, and follow up later this summer! We HIGHLY recommend Doug. Our household is entirely different, at peace again and we got to keep our good girl (and our sanity). Doug Salvio worked wonders with our dog, Bruna, a young rescue hound mix, who is SO super high energy. Although we love her dearly, she was wreaking havoc in our house- the kids were scared of her, she was making a mess of the house and yard, and quite honestly we had zero control over her. She wouldn't stop barking at my husband, and I was covered in bruises from her jumping on me constantly. We were fed up and desperate, so we hired a trainer who came to our house- long story short, she charged us a lot of money, and we got nowhere. She was a positive reinforcement only trainer, and it basically just made our dog obsessed with performing for treats. In the absence of treats she did not follow any commands, and she'd break the command as soon as she was rewarded. I do think strictly positive reinforcement might work for some, but not all. We opted for a new solution, and I found Dogs by Doug online, with good reviews. Upon our consultation, I got the feeling he understood exactly what Bruna needed, and he recommended a four week board and train program. It's always a risk leaving your dog with a stranger for four weeks, it requires a lot of trust. I instantly felt like I could trust him, and you can tell he really cares for his client dogs and remembers all of them. He sacrifices a lot to constantly have dogs boarding in his home at overlapping times. Well, fast-forward four weeks, and Bruna is home. We instantly noticed a difference in her overall behavior. He told us he was going to teach her to relax, and that is literally what he did. She has been responsive to all of her commands, and at times when she breaks a command or does an undesired behavior, we now have the tools to deal with it. Walking her on a leash has become a great experience. She walks at our side at our pace, no longer dragging us down the sidewalk. I am beyond impressed with Doug's ability. You can tell he's a master of his craft, with lots of experience. He did his job with Bruna, and now it is our responsibility to keep up with the training. We are going to try our very best, and follow up later this summer! We HIGHLY recommend Doug. Our household is entirely different, at peace again and we got to keep our good girl (and our sanity).

I am writing to recommend Doug, who recently trained our 10-month-old pitbull mix, Lucas. Before…read moretraining, Lucas was difficult to control and didn't follow commands, mainly because of his size relative to our three smaller dogs. After a month of training with Doug, Lucas is now trained on all commands and the e-collar. Since Lucas has been back home, he listens very well and has a much better relationship with our other dogs! Most importantly, it was clear that he loved Doug. Doug was an excellent trainer for Lucas and our family. He is extremely patient with both dogs and humans and is incredibly knowledgeable about all things dogs! He loves what he does, and it shows. I am so grateful to have met Doug and highly recommend him for any behavior or training issues your dog may have.

We sent our dachshund to Joe for obedience training for 1 month. It was hard not to have him home…read morebut our wild child is now an obedient dog who goes off leash, knows commands,is potty trained and look sleek and healthy. We cannot say enough positive things about Joe and day care at Markover, they care and treat every dog like royalty. Also if you need a groomer Michelle is your girl. Markover has a full grooming facility. Thank you for loving our Cole.​

From the owner: Markover Kennels is an owner-operated, full service canine kennel located in Danielson,…read moreConnecticut. Whether it’s a brief stay, full service grooming, or specific behavior training, our goal is to treat your dog the way that you would - with love, respect, and enthusiasm.

Brian understands dogs, but he can be rude and unprofessional to people- especially women. He does…read morenot want anything to do with you while he has your dog, despite what he says. He will warn people that his communication is "direct," but that is inaccurate. His responses are dramatic cut-and-paste messages that often have nothing to do with your own request. My dog got what it needed from training, but lost a good amount of weight. When this was pointed out to the assistant, they reviewed their instructions- sure enough, the wrong amount of food was listed. It should have been obvious for a dog that size.

Canine Behavioral Services is incredible! Brian and his staff worked with my two dogs to get them…read moremore comfortable around other people and dogs. They also guided us on behaviors to implement at home to create a more balanced life for each of them. Most importantly, these techniques helped the dogs become comfortable and confident in our home when we welcomed a baby. With the help from Canine Behavioral Services, this transition happened nearly seamlessly, which I am confident would not have happened without Brian's help. I cannot say enough great things about Canine Behavioral Services, they have created such positive change in my two dogs and allowed for them to grow and flourish in our home! Brian continues to support us even after the completion of the program which has been incredibly helpful as we continue to maintain a balanced household for the dogs.

The staff is very nice, but I was not pleased with the care provided my dog. I'm sure they're fine…read morewith a normal dog, but my dog has special needs that I felt were not taken care of. Maybe the problem lies in their definition of a "walk" and mine. I asked that the daily 30 minute activity be a walk, which they charge $25.00 for. If my dog doesn't have at least one "walk" per day, his digestive system shuts down. I walk him 3 miles per day to keep him regular, but expected at least one walk, on leash, to minimize the affects on him. I also expected a stress response but when they sent me a picture of him on day 2, I knew he was in trouble. Joe, the GM, called me after I sent an email discussing my disappointment and we had a productive conversation, and I had decided not to do this review. But then Robin, the owner called, to justify that they did nothing wrong and actually tried to blame it on my dog. That changed it for me. I'm sure if you have a dog with no special needs that they are fine, but beware if you have a dog that isn't normal. Make sure you talk to Joe so he understands what you expect from the visit and you may have a better outcome than mine.

We are always happy to support a local family business. So we were excited to find a place close to…read morehome. I do find the prices to be on the high end. I found the drop off very transactional and not warm at all. This was our dog's first time every staying away from family or friends. I never saw any photos of him online just one the day before pick up. Due to timing we have to have a friend of our pick up our dog as we would not make it back in time from vacation that day. later that day he was not the same dog I dropped off. Who is normally very spirited and happy. He was lethargic, coughing, sneezing and had mucus discharge from his nose. He was also very dirty and parts of his coat had matted. We take him to the groomers monthly and I brush him at least once a week. I called the vet and they said to bring him in the next day. Which I did and was told that he definitely contracted something while at the resort. So he went on antibiotics for 14 days. In about 3-4 days he was feeling much better. I called and ended up speaking to the Joe the generla manager who was very nice and apologic. He said he would review the footage to see he he saw anything and told me that I could come in to view it as well. I thanked him but did not take him up on the offer. I pretty much wanted to inform him of our experience. Joe informed me that we were covered up to $500 for medical expenses which was great. I sent the receipt from the vet and in about a week and a half I had a check covering the cost. Thank you Joe for your help. It was truly appreciated.

I've tried to contact this place more than once to find out about their pet sitting services. No…read moreone ever gets back to me. Very poor customer service. How do you get clients if you don't get back to people??

We paid upfront for ten sessions. While Heidi had great training techniques, she was consistently…read morelate (up to 45 minutes) and completely missed two sessions we had booked due to scheduling errors. We asked for a refund for our remaining sessions and never got one. Would not recommend if you value your time.

I think by posting the pictures of my dogs actually helped the Pet Pawlor, indicating the types of…read moredogs they groom. Still dont no why they will not call me back for an appointment. Never missed an appointment without calling - and called - Covid. Always tip. My dogs are Seniors and need upkeep. Guess it does not matter. Moira M.

So glad I found this place! One of my 2 cats had bad knots on her back and is not one to sit still…read morebut some how they did a perfect lion cut on her, and still got her back in the carrier! Both cats were in for lion cuts, both were done perfectly, great price, and done quickly!