Our dog Lucy has been coming to your business for 5-6 years, since we moved to Searsport and has…read moreseemed to weather the experience with a few behavioral issues after being left for several days. We would pick her up and she was a "hyper-fit" but soon settled back into our home routine after reassurance, a shower and much brushing. We picked her up yesterday and she was so glad. She was also shining clean and had been brushed out , toenails trimmed (really well). She was less stressed, even when coming home into the house. She was glad to be home as always but way more comfortable with being gone. We had a repair man stop by today, and for the first time ever, she didn't run out barking and trying to scare him off, she was watchfull, but not threatening . Not sure how you managed this, but whoever is working there now , THANK YOU, for taking such good care of her and helping with her training. Kerry Dougherty & Dick Dyer

The business is under new management and the new staff is extremely rude. It took 3 phone calls…read moreover a few days to get a return phone call. I had several questions because the ownership is new and I am not familiar with their policies. The female was clearly irritated by my questions and she kept telling me to look at the website, which I had already done. My questions were specific to what I needed to provide for a dog that takes daily medication and if my dog could have 1-on-1 exercise/play time because she doesn't do well with other dogs. I also had a question regarding vaccinations; the prior owners would tell us when their records showed a vaccination was due. Also, we've boarded our dogs in kennels in other states that want kennel cough vaccination every 6 months (even though the vet states it's annual). When asking for clarification, she kept telling me to call my vet and would not answer any questions regarding 'their' requirements specific to kennel cough vaccination. When I finally told her that I didn't appreciate her attitude, she explained that I had an attitude and promptly cancelled my dog's reservation, telling me to find another kennel. We have been using Canine Country Club for years with nothing but GREAT experiences. I met the new owner a few days ago (she owns Paws and Claws in Belfast as well) and I thought she was nice, but apparently the owner told the staff person that I was rude when I stopped by. The only reason I stopped by was because we were driving past the kennel and I needed a reservation in just 2 days. I was hesitant to make my hotel reservations without knowing I had a reservation for my dog. The owner told me to go right ahead and make my travel reservations and assured me that she had a spot for my dog. I thanked her for her time and told her it was nice to meet her. Apparently the experience was not mutual since she told her staff I was rude. We already found another kennel to use and their staff was extremely helpful and professional. It's a shame that customer service is now nonexistent at Canine Country Club and the courtesy of returning phone calls and answering questions of customers is a huge inconvenience. I don't think they will do well with the current staff..... Apparently they don't recognize that customers have options too.

They are amazing with our dogs! They put a lot of care and attention into the dogs they take care…read moreof. Jen even goes out of her way to send videos of the dog and updates so we can see how they are doing and that means we can relax knowing they are well take care of!!

I love this place! I brought my two Labradoodles there on…read moreTuesday and I couldn't be happier. The young lady took her time getting to know them and me. I love their set-up. The different enclosures with the wrap around places that my dogs could walk were great. GiGi and Charlie seemed very happy there. We will be going back!

NEVER AGAIN!!! Don't walk, RUN AWAY!!- This place used to…read morebe OK when he had employees years ago (Sean was very attentive and cared very much about the dogs). But that's not the case anymore. I would NEVER bring my dog here again. The owner Tony actually admitted to me at pickup "your dog must have an iron stomach" (I confusingly said no) and he admitted that he allowed my dog to EAT AND CLEAN UP ALL THE KIBBLE FROM THE DOG CRATES AT THE END OF THE DAY!!! mind you I never had Tony feed my dog at any daycare visit. She never ate during playcare. And my dog became aggressively sick in the middle of that night, due to Tony's RIDICULOUS manner, and lack of any responsibility for an animal. If you care about your dog, do NOT trust this place. I should've write this review a while ago. After I confronted him and left he continued to be rude to me in email, stating my dog was a mess and out of control. (Well I bring her to daycare to play, he never stated any such issues. And then started attacking me and saying how terrible of a person I was and how we didn't "click" as people. Wow, I just wanted a nice place for my dog to play. This guy is a FUCKING IDIOT.

We have used Mainely Sitters services on multiple occasions including all three sitters: Michele,…read moreAna, and Jennifer. They consistently follow through on every promise, even going above and beyond what is expected. Our dog, Daisy, is very attached to us and hates when we leave, but we return to a happy, spoiled dog every single time. We use the dog walking, in-home visits, and pawjama party (overnight) services and have been completely happy with the communication (frequent messages/photos), timeliness, and friendliness. Their extensive training and expertise shows through their depth of compassion and care. On one occasion, due to circumstances out of our control, we had a major change to our arrival date/time. Michele was flexible and pleasant, allowing us to make the necessary changes to return home safely. She brought calm to a very stressful situation. I have always been very choosy about who I leave Daisy with. I prefer professionals who are trained for medical emergencies, encountering a hostile animal, taking respectful care of your home, etc. Never once have I been concerned about using Maine Sitters. When I am away, I do not worry or stress about Daisy or our home. I know they are in good hands with people I trust and that is a gift I do not take lightly. We are so grateful to be in their service area and I recommend their services wholeheartedly with no reservations.

We have used Mainly Sitters for many years. They are very reliable and trustworthy. Our new dog…read morecan be difficult and they are endlessly patient with him. HIGHLY recommend.

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!

I cant say enough good things about Hannah! She is extremely trustworthy and caring. She is great…read morewith all types of dogs including those with reactivity and anxiety. My dog has significant reactivity which makes it hard to find sitters sometimes. Hannah is able to give him his own room in her house with a separate door to enter/exit so he feels safe and comfortable. She talked to me at length about my dogs needs and wants to make sure she can give him the best care. Highly recommend!

Rachel and Hannah were awesome with my dog! He had a room to himself if he needed a time out and…read moregot to play with lots of other friends! I was so happy he wasn't in a kennel all week and I got lots of picture updates! Would highly recommend and will be returning!

WOW!!! Free Range Fido (Daycare, boarding and private dog park) is the very best facility for our…read morebeloved puppy and dog!! Situated on a 12 acre working horse farm in Richmond, Maine it is simply idyllic. The owner/dog whisperer Lynn Hendrickson is amazing! She is professional, attentive, vivacious, kind, and compassionate. She just gets it! Understanding dog energy and behavior, then pairing well suited dogs in small play groups. Lynn has the recipe for safe and successful dog interactions. The way dog daycare should be!! Our dog and puppy love going to FRF, vocalizing their excitement as we turn into the driveway. They enjoy all FRF has to offer including, the huge private dog park, the pools, sniffing safaris, stuffed kongs, the heated/cooled dog suites for rest, the menagerie of animals and so much more! This truly is the 5 star dog daycare facility in all of Maine!! Highly recommend.

Tala had the best dog-sitter of all time in Rockland, ME!! ‍ Caitlin @tailsofthecoast was SOOOO…read moreamazing and took Tala on so many adventures and she got to be a mermaid puppy and is now obsessed with paddle boarding!! I cannot say enough about how much fun Tala had and how well she was cared for! Thank you SO much Caitlin!! HIGHLY recommend @tailsofthecoast for your pups!

From the owner: Leaving for just a day, week or month and can’t bring your pet? I have you covered!…read more With 10 years of experienced dog, cat and small animal pet sitting, I offer the best, full time attention to your furry loved one. Each day will be filled with active walking and love. I treat your pets as if they are my own. I will adapt to your pets needs so they have a comfortable non-stress visit while you’re away. I also like to keep in touch with a picture or a short FaceTime so you can know your pet is happy. I am very flexible and would love to help going away a little bit easier for you. Contact me today for a perfect stay or visit to your furry loved one!

I brought my doggo in for daycare today! She had so much fun that she ate her supper and promptly…read morefell asleep. They took great care of her and I'll definitely go back soon.

The owners are amazing as is the entire staff. Everyone is so friendly and great with our dog…read more If we have questions they are happy to talk and provide answer any questions we have. I would highly recommend The Bark house. Our dog attends day care twice a week. She is a little 12lb spit fire and loves going to Day Care.