Beware of this place! I walked in and walked right out. I'd never trust these people with my furry…read morechildren. One staff member for ~20-30 dogs. Management more concerned about $$ than pet safety. Glad I trusted my gut - my friends & neighbors shared some very real and heartbreaking horror stories (injured pets followed by staff cover-ups and lies) coming out of Camp Bow Wow in Concord (not sure about other locations, but steer clear of this one!)

I found Camp Bow Wow on Yelp. There were a few but non-recent 1 star ratings on overnights and I…read morewas dropping off both wolves for a bath. The place is very clean and I liked the furniture and comfort this provided as I waited for my turn. Coffee, clean restrooms for customers, and available Wifi were definitely major pluses compared to other overnight/grooming facilities I have used in the past. I took the tour and liked the size and cleanliness of the overnight kennels and the hours allowed for playtime with other dogs. Both dogs will be tested for compatibility, a rule they have before daycare or overnight stays are allowed. Prices are very reasonable, and I do appreciate the cameras available to watch your pets when they are at play. The baths were done well and both wolves were happy with the outcomes.

I recently used Mother Hen Pet Sitting at the suggestion of a friend, and I will DEFINITELY use…read moretheir services again. My dog loved the daily walks he received while I was gone, and probably felt spoiled at the one-on-one attention he got. Diane and her team are incredibly professional, and I was confident my beloved monster-dog was in good hands. Will hates being kenneled, and leaving him at home when I was a way for the weekend was so much better for him. He didn't get anxious, and I knew he'd be more comfortable staying at home. I'm pretty sure he hated seeing me come home, because he had to go back to his less-spoiled lifestyle and had to share my couch (with me) again. Mother Hen Pet Sitting is a great option, and much better than a kennel for my dog who's use to a more solitary lifestyle.

I am an overprotective fur mom with two dachshunds, and super picky about everything, including dog…read moresitters! My husband and I have used Mother Hen for about 5 months now for both trips and extra help during the week when our work schedules get crazy. We could not be happier. Most recently, Mother Hen took care of our pups for two weeks while we traveled abroad. I was super nervous about leaving my dogs for two weeks, but Diane was great. She provided lots of email and text updates to calm my nerves, and the pups were their happy-go-lucky selves when we arrived home. She also came over to our house prior to the trip so I could properly meet her and see how comfortable my dogs were with her, which was much appreciated! Dachshund's are goofy and can be very standoffish to strangers... I originally planned on taking the pups to a kennel for our big trip, but after touring a couple places (told you I am picky), I just couldn't get comfortable with the idea of leaving my dogs in a kennel, away from their normal environment. They are used to their routine at home and enjoy lounging in the sun or on the couch all day...and by hiring Mother Hen, they got to do that for two weeks during their "stay-cation" as we called it! :) We will continue to use Mother Hen for all of our traveling/crazy schedule needs. They are truly a great find if you are as overprotective about your pets as I am. :)

This is an update for Nana's Pet Sitting…read more This past year I have added a 5th dog to my group. At one point it was a foster dog that hated other dogs. Nana's Pet Sitting did a wonderful job at caring for my four and being quite creative at caring for my foster who was fearful around strangers. All was handled beautifully by Heidi and Linda. In the fall and at Christmas (2019) I was away and had adopted a 5th dog. This 5th dog is a puppy. Heidi came in 4 times a day as I always schedule and cared well for all of my dogs. There were medications to be given plus my dogs must be rotated due to one disliking one of my others. With the 5th it has caused Heidi to need more time which Linda gave her and which I agreed to cover financially! That old saying .. you get what you pay for!! If you want you pets to receive the best care .. call Linda Edwards with Nana's Pet Sitting. What I love about Linda .. she is direct .. no sugar coating. She has your pet's best interest and am so glad she is this way!!

I recently attended a pet first aid seminar presented by Linda Edwards of Nana's Pet Sitting/Pet…read moreFirst Aid and it was a complete waste of time. It was $40 for a two hour class that taught me nothing of value. For instance, one of the topics was what to do if your dog is bitten by a snake. Linda's Answer: Take them to the Emergency Vet. It doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. I also found Linda to be downright rude as well as a poor public speaker. She had no time management and completely lost control of the group on several occasions. At one point another guest asked a question and I gave my input and mentioned that I was a groomer. The guest thanked me for my input and Linda told me that she "lost all respect for me" because I was a groomer and then laughed it off. I realize that groomers do not always have the best reputations however; if I am paying you to attend a class the least you can do is not insult me in front of a room full of people. I will never use her petsitting business or take another one of her classes again.

This place is AMAZING! I have never seen such happy dogs. The staff truly loves their jobs, the…read moredogs are so well taken care of. You won't find a better place to trust with your dog. If there is a heaven on earth for dogs, you'll find it here.

Our big derpy girl absolutely loves her stays at Tuscarora! She gets tons of play time, good…read moreinteraction with other pups her size, and gets to sleep in her own bed during stays (most of the time it even comes home laundered! Trust me, this is no easy feat!). Teddy usually falls asleep on the ride home from camp as she's so exhausted from her doggy adventures but you can tell how happy and incredibly well cared for she is during her time away. We've had issues with boarding facilities in the past (check my reviews if interested) which left us hesitant to booking, especially considering the expense that comes with larger breed considerations. However, not only does TCC have better care, facilities, and customer service; they are also easier on the checkbook. Teddy definitely has a home away from home in TCC, and even though our new move puts us another 15 minutes out, we wouldn't go anywhere else!

We started bring our pitbull puppy here while we traveled or for her to get exposure to other dogs…read more Then we reduced the visits after we moved. Now that she's an older dog, she gets bored and lonely so we bring her back. She fell right back in the routine. The establishment send out daily reports with photos to let us know how our dog behaved and what her demeanor was. They offer a variety of services whether boarding overnight or day visits. They've been in business for years. We trust them to take good care of our dogs. They're always sad and exhausted when we pick them up. I guess they get good exercise and bonding time with other dogs. Check them out.

Worst experience 20 min after leaving $2900 vet bill for emergency ingestion of pills…read moresomehow....my dog would have died..

These guys are great! Very professional but with a nice personal touch. We have a 4 year old German…read moreShepard, it can be tough to find people who are good with large dogs, they did a fantastic job and even left me a signed note when they returned from the walk.

The owners are enthusiastic and took good care of Moose. The facilities are clean and supervised…read more My guy enjoyed the pool, and must have used his energy for the day. It's couch time for him.

I have been a long-term client for over six years. Today I picked up my dog from daycare 1 minute…read morelate (6:01 pm) and was charged a $15 additional fee. Outrageous new policy! You just lost a client, folks. We'll be using Camp Bow Wow from now on.

We have been taking our puppy to the barker lounge for a couple months now and have really enjoyed…read moreit! For the first time, they need a 'meet and greet' this is a full day of daycare for free where they basically watch to see if your dog is an appropriate fit. It was hard to find a day that worked as they had specific times to drop off for the meet and greet. So that took a few weeks to get scheduled. When we finally got in there, they were very friendly and gave me a tour of the facility so I could see what it looked like. When I picked him up they told me how he did and that he 'passed'. Moving forward, you do have to book ahead of time to secure a spot for your dog. I have done it the day before and have not had a problem of them being full yet. They also post on their Instagram and on the door of the building if they have walk-in availability for the day without a reservation. You can book right on the website as well as purchase days of daycare online, and the more days you purchase, the more $$ you save. They do not have webcams and they don't do any sort of 'report card' at the end of the day, so we just assume that no news is good news with how he did, haha! They do have an Instagram and post many photos of dogs daily. Our dog has been featured about half the amount of days he's been there. When he comes home he is exhausted. Typically for that day and the day after! Last time we took him, he was so sleepy for almost 48 hours that we really debated if he was sick but then just realized he was exhausted from having a great day of daycare lol! They are open from 7-7 on the weekdays so convenient for work schedules. We will be back!

Our Spense loves Barker Lounge. He's boarded there many times since we moved to Charlotte in 2020…read more The staff are dog lovers who clearly find joy in watching our "kids" and I love the report cards we get after boarding.