Perfect haircuts for my pups! Stephanie was great with my…read moredogs and listened carefully to what we wanted. All of the staff are nice and professional. Worth the drive!

Great place to board or groom a dog. They take a personal interest in each pet and let the dogs run…read morearound the yard and play together instead of just keeping them in kennels all day. Friendly and accommodating staff. Your pets will love being here while you're away from home!

There is no better place than Old Salem. We've been taking our dogs there for going on 9-10 years…read more We know they are taken care of and are safe. Todd is amazing with them - all we have to do is tell them they're going to see Todd and they immediately begin to bark, run to the truck, jump in and out and do the same sorts of things when we arrive. It's a bit of a drive for us but well worth it when we pick them up and they're still happy boys. We tried a couple of other kennels with our first two German Shepherds but they just didn't quite measure up - unless Todd closes down (please NO!), he'll continue seeing the Kole dogs on a regular basis. Thank you, Todd, for such an awesome safe place for all the fur babies you've kept over the years! L. Kole

From the owner: Established in 1996, Old Salem Kennel offers a limited, by-appointment-only training program rooted…read morein traditional methods and decades of hands-on experience. We specialize in obedience training, gundog development, and truffle dog work, working with a small number of dogs at a time to ensure focus, consistency, and quality results. Our program is designed for owners who value thoughtful training, long-term development, and a disciplined approach built on trust and follow-through. Because of the individualized nature of our work, availability is limited and placements are intentional. Old Salem Kennel is best suited for those seeking a serious, experience-driven approach rather than quick fixes or bargain training.

had 3:30 appt. got called back 35 mins later …read more finally someone came in to go over 2 shots needed. waited in the room about 15 mins more for them to come back with the shots and finally couldn't take another minute there. I left and wasted 50 minutes for nothing. I guess if you have all day..

Dr. Rob Durham Thank you!…read moreOur beloved dog Terra couldn't walk to go outside. After 14 years of unconditional Love we had to put her to sleep... Rob and his assistant came to our house and with love and compassion helped her to pass. Although this was one of the the toughest decision of our life Dr. Rob was kind and compassionate and we couldn't have hoped for a better ending. Thanks

I am beyond angry right now. I don't get mad very often, but I am livid. We took our dog to the vet…read moreto get her shots. We went into the exam room, and the vet tech took our information into the computer, and left. As we were waiting for the doctor, some lady comes in to the room and asks Do we have a problem here? I said I have no idea what you are talking about. She says that something was said to the tech. She never introduces herself, and has a horrible disposition. She says that my son said something to the tech while her back was turned. I said he didn't say anything to her. The lady says her tech is in back crying. I asked what the tech claimed my son said. She said the tech said that my son called her a whore under his breath. I said that absolutely did not happen. My son is not in the habit of calling strangers whores. She said well I've known this tech for years, and she would not lie, and walked out of the room. When the doctor came in, I told him I wanted an apology from the lady for calling us liars. He left the room, and 15 minutes later the lady came back in and said she doesn't owe us an apology. I said so you said your technician isn't lying, so we must be lying. She said yes. I said you know, it's possible no one is lying, and your tech misheard my son talking to me. She said it was possible, but she's not apologizing. We have gone to this vet for almost 8 years, and for them to let this horrible manager treat us like this is disgraceful. My son has anxiety is so upset he's having a panic attack. I understand trying to defend your employees from being mistreated, but when she spoke with us, and we told her nothing was said, she should've addressed it differently. She has ZERO customer service skills...she is a liability to the business.

We lost our sweet Bleu last night but the staff was absolutely the best and we thank yall so much.read more

Great stylist, extra attentive to fur babies and always willing to work a groom in!! Thank you!!read more

From the owner: We are a full Dog Grooming Spa, where we will Treat your Fur babies,as if they were our own. We…read moredon’t just want to be, a place of employment. We want our clients to be our fur baby family. We enjoy and love what we do and it’s not just a job to us. it is our love and passion.Karla has worked with dogs for 50 years and has been in business with Dogs N Suds Kennel for 17 years. Also has taken in many rescued dogs and has cared for them. Montana our groomer has been grooming for 25 years and specializes in all breed cuts, designer, cuts, and color. and still to this day, we still wake up, looking forward to going in to work because we are so compassionate and have so much love for each, and everyone of these babies that comes through our doors

It was our first time to Doodles & Doods grooming & Boarding as well as Tracey asked if we could…read moredye them pink and blue and I said sure why not! They look so cute. We are so happy. We are going back. I would like to know more about the boarding available as well. But so far grooming is great! Lauren

Tracey is top notch! She is the person u can feel good about leaving your fur babies with no matter…read morewhat! Hands down, she is awesome and she has such a good heart as she loves these animals so very much. Each one that comes into her salon, rest assured she will treat them with pure love while in her care! Hopefully this helps any person who has issues of being scared of who to trust with their precious fur kids. Because I get it! I trust nobody! And I would just have a fit if I ever thought someone was mean to my baby or anyone's animal for that matter! Animals are too good for us humans! They love us so much, and deserve the best! Tracey is one of the best!

Thank you so much Mr. Krishna for taking such great care of our fur baby Wesley while we were on…read morevacation last week! First time boarding our dog at this caring and lovely place. First we did two trails for 2-3 hours on two separate days so Wesley can get acclimated and it was a great idea. Mr. Krishna sends video and pictures I could see how our dog is doing. We will definitely revisit and we highly recommend.

I scheduled boarding with this company. Got a confirmation text. Called them about a week before my…read moretrip to confirm as I didn't hear back. And they told me that they wouldn't be open. I just wish the communication was better. Luckily I was able to find a backup sitter but it was a bit of an inconvenience.

Richard took really good care of my cat while I was away for 10 days. He was able to administer…read moredaily pills and was willing to clean up some accidents that happened outside the litter box. He also takes amazing photos It seems like they got along well, because my cat ran to the door a couple times in the days after i got home, when he heard a loud truck. I think he was hoping to see richard again

Richard was beyond amazing! We are traveling and our dog needed some last min (anal glands )…read moregrooming! Not only was Richard very communicative, he was able to accommodate us with coming to our rental! He was very patient and kind to our pup. Treated her like she was his own!! And not only did he do a great job on our pup we got some amazing food suggestions to try!! Something else we learned, Richard and his team will travel for your fur babies/pets......out of state! Hands down great service, great communication, simple, quick and will 100% seek Richard out when in the area again or need help out of state!

they take care of your dog as it was one of their own. excellent place for uour pet!!!…read moreJohn H

I visited after passing by to inquire about services. I received a very thorough tour of the…read morefacilities & pricing. The owner was very nice, professional, and detailed. I was told that they were already booked up for Thanksgiving, which was right around the corner. However, I received a call that they had something open up, and to go online to fill out some paperwork. I also had to do a 'trial day' to see if my dog would be a good fit. This would be a paid visit, but after the trial day was over, my dog would be able to board there. The staff I met were friendly, and existing clients, very kind. After my dog's trial day, I was given something like a report card with notes about how he did that day. The owner assured me my dog was fine. I was told that his temperament, age, breed, etc., was well adjusted based on their standards. However, then I was also told that my dog needed a particular vaccination to be allowed to board there. The owner suggested a vet that would be at her kennel the next day or so, and would put me on the appointment list. I arrived at my vet appointment on time, but there was already a long line of people. When I told the vet technician that I had an appointment, they said there were no appointments. It was a first come, first serve basis vet clinic. Although it was an inconvenience, and misunderstanding, I waited patiently in the cold for almost 3 hours. My dog got his vaccine, and I paid the bill. I scheduled to leave my dog for a little over a week (9 days) on Thanksgiving week. On drop off day I was told that I had to pay for the entire visit up front, which I was unaware of, but still made the full payment. I remember the riotous choir of barking dogs in the kennel each time I drove onto the property, that I hoped would subside after I left. Yet the "Bark & Roll" greeted me each time whether I liked it or not. In hindsight, it is very strange behavior for dogs. In my experience, they usually quiet down and reach a calm stage at some point. Drop-off had gone well, and I received a couple of updates that my dog was doing well throughout the week. Unfortunately, the day before my dog's last day at the kennel, I was called and told that my micro bully puppy had bitten the owner's husband badly. Her husband was in pain, might need stitches, and she would send me pics of his hand so I could see the bite, which I never received. I apologized, respectfully, on behalf of my dog. My dog was just a year old at the time, socialized, had a stable home environment, understood basic commands, and had no history of aggression, or biting. I had never even seen my dog growl at another dog. So the whole situation was very confusing, upsetting, and unbelievable to me. Likewise, the call from the owner was also strange. It almost sounded like there was joy in her voice as she told me this bad news. There was no regretful or apologetic tone for not being able to handle my dog properly. Nor did she accept any responsibility as the human authority in the situation. I grew up with dogs and as an experienced dog owner, I know that you don't immediately blame the dog without investigating what the human in the situation was doing first. Many dog aggression issues stem from the humans that are taking care of them, the energy that those humans give out, and also the environments they keep them in. The owner went on to tell me that they kept my dog's kennel covered with a sheet as he barked at the other barking dogs and lunged at the door. I do not understand how this treatment should make a dog feel at ease in a new environment that now he cannot even see into. I believe covering his kennel might have made my dog feel more on edge, anxious and unsafe. Instead take him outside with other dogs, play/show him affection, and spend time with him to mitigate any possible aggression. I was grateful that I could get my dog the next day, the agreed upon last day of his boarding. I arrived at the kennel early that morning. The owner smiled inappropriately at me, and berated me about how bad my dog was, and how they "tried", whatever that meant. There was no concern for anyone else's well-being in her voice or attitude-it felt narcissistic. I quietly rebuked that shame, and condemnation; ignoring her cruel negativity. I glanced at her husband, with a mix of sadness, regret, and grief in his eyes. He put his head down slowly. It seemed as if he wanted to say something to me, but wasn't allowed to by some invisible force. I needed to apologize to him, get more of the story, but there was a tangible oppression that hung in the room. It said just get my dog, and flee that toxic, uninviting environment, and never look back. Maybe the barking dogs know something that we don't. As the kids say today, this place is sus! Stay far away!

Dr Chapman was outstanding with our emergency call. She was calm and reassuring with advise and…read moreguidance. Thank you Doctor

Dr. Anna Chapman has been a great vet to our two cats and an aging dog with cancer. She is…read morefriendly, patient, helpful, and informative. Chewy is in much less pain due to Dr. Chapman's expert care. The office staff is also very friendly, and I think the care costs the same or slightly less than other vets. Initially after moving to the area I chose a more distant vet based on Next Door recommendations, but the care at Lake Oconee Animal Hospital is superb and I highly recommend traveling here!