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    Hobo Dog Haven

    4.2 (22 reviews)

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    Dog daycare

    Pet boarding

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    Such a happy place -- the dogs love it, and Betsy & Doug are wonderful caregivers. Heartily recommended for day care and boarding!

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    HDH was their home away from home, and boy, did they love it and Doug and Betsy!!

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    3 Dog Splash

    (3 reviews)

    I feel compelled to warn fellow pet owners about a dog walking/pet care company that regularly…read morewalks through our neighborhood. On several occasions, I have personally witnessed handlers yelling aggressively at dogs, jerking them harshly by the leash, and even striking animals during walks. As someone who cares deeply about animal welfare, I found the behavior extremely upsetting and inappropriate for anyone trusted with the care of pets. I would strongly encourage pet owners to use caution and thoroughly research caregivers before entrusting their animals to this company. Animals deserve patience, kindness, and humane treatment -- not intimidation or physical aggression.

    Rachel and her staff are AMAZING! Rachel has been involved with the care/walking of my mother in…read morelaw's dog for about a year, as my MIL's health has failed and she was not able to walk her dog, to stay on top of his care. Rachel and staff are ALL dedicated to on point care for the dogs she/they service. Care can range from daily walks, miles long hikes, taking Freddie for a long visit when my MIL needs a break from his care, as well as taking him into her home (board) when she goes away for trips. Rachel goes the extra mile for my MIL, in that she comes every morning to walk Freddie, her staff comes by in the evening to walk him again. She also does extra services that my MIL needs, going above and beyond. When my MIL started getting sick, Rachel was a neighbor that she didn't know, who stepped up to help me with the challenges we faced in making sure she was okay and Freddie was being taken care of as well, dedicating her time without pay even. Rachel brings her food in the morning when she picks Freddie up, so that she knows MIL is eating, make sure she is taking her meds, as well as even just being someone to talk and converse with, as my MIL is homebound at this point. My MIL is at the point where she needs round the clock care (CNA) but she still demands that Rachel is the one to take care of Freddie, she doesn't trust anyone else to give him the love and care that she does. Rachel is a true dog lover, but her business isn't just about the dog care, but the care and dedication she shows to clients/families that she interacts with. I have had to call Rachel during emergencies with my MIL specifically and she will always show up, when needed. She isn't just an amazing dog lover/business owner, etc but truly a ROCK STAR and I appreciate everything she has done for us!

    Guiding Tails

    Guiding Tails

    (1 review)

    We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

    From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

    Timber Ridge Animal Hospital

    Timber Ridge Animal Hospital

    (81 reviews)

    Timber Ridge has been our vet of choice the last six years. I'm not a fan of corporate vet clinics…read moreand thrilled to find a private practice. It feels more personal and cozy to me. The vet techs and doctors are always so great at explaining things and transparent about costs. I can tell they genuinely care about animals. My dog was never socialized before we got him. We got him during Covid and he was (roughly) seven months old and was found in a barn in Yakima along with four other dogs. He's friendly, but always sooooo scared in social setting, especially at the vet. Timber Ridge is always so patient with him and they never make me feel bad about his social anxiety (something I've experienced at other vet clinics). On to my experience yesterday, I brought in my pup for an urgent care visit for a skin condition. I dropped him off and went home. After dinner, I looked at the clock and it was nearing closing time. I called and found out they had a vet emergency and it pushed everyone's appointment back. It was a Friday night, I'm sure the staff all had other places they would rather be, but they stayed open late, took care of the emergency, and all the pets under their care. I'm grateful I found a clinic that is so kind, patient, and caring. Keep doing what you're doing! I appreciate you all!

    I really didn't want to do this. I'm not one to ever, EVER bring a business down. I know what goes…read moreinto it. That being said, I think we have to address what happened here with our now passed dog. Benji was ONLY 6 YEARS OLD. We took him here to have a minor surgery for a small wound from playing too hard in the yard with his brother. We were told his vitals were fine, and his surgery went well. As well as him being a very healthy boy. His wound healed very well, but he was so so sick afterwards, very quickly. We took him back 3 more times that WEEK! Telling them he was not eating, drinking, and having horrible bowel movements. Because of his anxious temperament, they just gave him anti diarrheal meds and shots. Of course, we trusted their instincts. The 3rd time (day 7/8 after surgery) we took him back, and they FINALLY did blood work and told us he had a 10% chance because of acute kidney disease, and sent us to Old Growth ER . We have talked to many, and I mean MANY people in the industry, including Old Growth ER where we had to heartbreakingly put him down the next morning. Old Growth vet team told us this was the worst case of kidney failure they have EVER seen. We requested ALL records, and believe he was extremely neglected. Our dog was so healthy, he was so full of life. Courtney, the Vet said it herself. As you can imagine, it has been so hard to understand. When we called to get some closure, they told us "sometimes, these things happen" I would give 0 stars if I could. We are still so heart broken, he passed away in May 2026. Please, PLEASE read this before trusting this clinic.

    Good Citizen Dog Training - Yule Dog Photo Sessions were such fun! Thank you for everyone who participated!

    Good Citizen Dog Training

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    My experience with Deborah has been very mixed. My dog is very well behaved with one exception -…read moreshe barks at the door. I scheduled a private session at my home with Deborah since this is the only place where my dog barks. She called ten minutes past our appointment time, asking if we were supposed to be meeting (we had scheduled this two days prior). Deborah and her trainees finally arrived, the training did go relatively well. My dog responded well to the techniques used, but I was very surprised that I was not involved in the training. I did not practice with my dog at all during the session. Also, the only thing my dog learned during the $150 session was to make eye contact when her name is called in order to earn a treat. A majority of the time was spent with Deborah and the two gentlemen she was training giving my dog treats in order to warm her up to them. In total the session was a little over an hour. While I was impressed that my dog stayed engaged for that long (usually during training she gets bored after about 20 minutes), I did not feel that the amount of improvement was worth $150. I emailed Deborah for advice the next day. My dog sleeps with me and was running to the front door to bark before I could command her to calm. This lead to a good amount of barking before I was able to get to her. It took two weeks to get a response and I was told that I was the problem and I needed to crate my dog at night. Crating is not an option because 1. I need my dog to sleep with me and 2. when we tried crating her originally she multiple times hurt herself trying to get out. The response was that I needed to spend more money on more training. I understand that one session can only do so much, but I really feel more could have been taught to me and that for the amount I paid there should be some more advice via email/phone to follow up.

    Continuing from first review:…read more We were DEVASTATED by what Kori had said to us. We absolutely love our two dogs, spend lots of time and money to help them be the best that they can be. I am curious to know how many people they've said this to?? Again feeling sad and hopeless, my husband almost put Loki down...but I refused and found a trainer that ending up saving his life. This trainer was the best thing that had happened to our dogs!!! Here's the thing. We listened, tried everything they told us. They gave us bad advice, did not teach us how to work our dogs and put us and our dogs in a bad situation at the dog park. It gives me a terrible stomach ache just thinking about what we all went through with this place and all the money wasted. -Deborah talks the talk, but does not walk the walk -Does not have experienced training staff -Uses only harnesses -They did not teach us the tools to be successful on our own -Found ourselves asking what we're supposed to do when we weren't at lessons, even when we asked for answers -Told us to put our dog down and to give the other away -Deborah only cares about getting paid. Loki did not get his third private lesson that we paid for.. And did not complete the full board & train If you have a dog who really needs help, especially with obedience or behavioral problems, message me and I'll tell you where we got real help and real results. I promise that you will not be disappointed. Don't make the same mistake we did.

    Hobo Dog Haven - pet_sitting - Updated September 2026

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