Alexis grooms my Pixie Grrl to the T Pixie always returns…read moreto me happy and unstressed. Thanks Alexis and DogieZone.

Earlier this year, my family spent over $6,000 to board our three dogs at DogiZone from May 16th to…read moreJune 4th while we were traveling. One of our dogs, Sophie, only had one eye left but still had vision prior to her DogiZone boarding. She required extra attention due to her condition, especially with daily eye drops and ointment so that she could retain the vision in her remaining eye. This, along with other detailed care instructions, were communicated to DogiZone when the dogs were dropped off. However, when we picked the dogs up on June 4th, Sophie was completely blind and DogiZone refuses to admit any fault nor take any accountability. On May 15th, one day prior to dropping off the dogs at DogiZone, Sophie was examined at the Animal Eye Care Center in Gaithersburg and the doctor confirmed that everything was fine with her remaining eye and her vision should remain fine as long as her prescribed eye drops/eye ointments are applied daily. On May 16th, all 3 dogs, including Sophie, were dropped off at DogiZone and care instructions were clearly communicated to the staff at DogiZone, especially emphasizing the need for Sophie to receive daily eye drops and eye ointment so that she would retain vision in her remaining eye. In addition, between May 16th and June 4th while we were abroad, we called DogiZone three separate times (spaced out between the beginning, middle, and end of our trip) to check in on Sophie, to not only confirm that she was doing okay, but to also ensure that DogiZone was following care instructions and provide Sophie with her necessary eye drops. On all 3 of those calls the receptionist assured us that Sophie was completely fine and that she was being given her eye drops. On the morning of June 4th, we picked our dogs up from DogiZone and immediately noticed Sophie's eye was red. Likewise, when Sophie arrived at home, she was not able to navigate and was clearly bumping into walls/objects. It was obvious at that point that Sophie was completely blind and much to our dismay, DogiZone did not once notify us of this obvious fact during her boarding nor when she was picked up. We immediately reached out to her eye doctor at the Animal Eye Care Center in Gaithersburg and were able to get an appointment that evening. The eye doctor confirmed that her eyesight was fine prior to be boarded, but she was now completely blind. That same day I called DogiZone and spoke with the manager Reagan. I had informed her of the fact that Sophie went blind during her stay at DogiZone and none of this was noticed nor communicated by the staff to us. However, she told me over the phone that the staff claimed to apply the eye drops and did not observe anything wrong. This is completely incongruent with the timeline of events I have laid out. Additionally, her statement was not supported with any meaningful proof as she confirmed that they have no CCTV or video recording in their facilities and are just relying on the word of the employees assigned to take care of Sophie. Furthermore, they failed to also report anything wrong with Sophie during her stay at DogiZone. This baffles me as it is quite easy to spot that a dog is blind and cannot navigate on their own. To me, the lack of attention/care from the staff points to extreme negligence and incompetence. All they had to do was apply her eye drops or at the very least call her vet/eye doctor when they noticed something was wrong. The fact that this was not flagged to my family when we proactively called them on 3 separate occasions during the beginning, middle, and end of our trip highlights the gross negligence and/or incompetence of DogiZone, especially when we were paying over $6,000 to board our dogs. What makes this experience even more painful to this very day is seeing Sophie struggle on a daily basis due to her blindness while trying her best to adapt to a situation that she did not deserve and could have been easily avoided. I would highly recommend against using DogiZone's services, especially if you expect your dogs to get proper care and attention.

We had a great experience with the basic obedience class! The instructions were really clear and…read morethe lessons moved quickly enough that my dog stayed engaged the whole time. I'm already seeing improvement in her recall when we're at the park! Highly recommend these trainers and will be back for more classes.

Classes are great. Staff is wonderful. I had a few follow…read moreup questions and received a comprehensive response that was pages long.

l like it a lot because they attend to my puppy promptly and do keep him caged like in other places…read more they are very professional

The trainers are really nice and understand dog and human behaviors! Walking our dog is much more…read morepleasant and we've learned a lot of tricks to practice at home. Highly recommend Dog Sense for your pups training

Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

We worked with Julie to have our 10mo old Australian Shepherd trained. The entire process was very…read moresmooth, from the consultation to training, to the transition home. We spent a lot of time reviewing our goals together and our trainer followed through with the plan that we set together. She stayed in constant contact with transparent updates about the puppy's progress and answered any questions we had. Given the puppy's breed and determination, she required quite a bit of foundational training. Since returning home, she's a pro on the leash (complete transformation). Walks are far more enjoyable - no more barking, pulling, lunging towards moving vehicles, and now has a peaceful relationship with the mail box and trash can. Another high priority was addressing the puppy's reactiveness to our child - puppy is now able to follow my lead during potentially chaotic interactions. Overall our program length was 6 weeks long and completely worth it. We are thrilled to have these foundations instilled by a professional who also cares for the dog. Highly recommend!

Archie went to camp with Gina for three weeks and came home a different dog. I'm still a little…read moreamazed. He's a five-pound chihuahua who shakes when someone new walks in the room and basically lived on my lap or behind my knees. I'd worried a trainer would either give up on him or scare him worse, but from the very first day Gina put so much thought into making him feel safe. She texted that afternoon to say he'd already jumped into her daughter's arms. When he barely ate the first couple days and I got worried, she talked me through it and told me he'd come around, which he did. She took him on long walks around the park and the neighborhood to burn off his nerves before she ever asked anything of him. His crate became his safe spot at her house, a familiar place that was all his in the middle of a busy home with other dogs and parrots and training going on. And she started him on tiny, predictable rules, sitting before a door, coming when called, so he always had something he understood to hold onto in a new situation. She explained that for an anxious dog, knowing what to expect is half the battle. She also refused to pick him up every time he got scared, and warned me that part would be harder for me than for him. She was right. Somewhere around the second week he started smiling in the photos. He was hanging out with her little dogs and her family, going on field trips to the park and coffee shops, staying on his place while she walked away, heeling next to her. He knows sit, place, heel and here now, and he does them for me too. The turnover at my apartment took a couple hours and it was real work. She sat me down and explained everything before we ever touched the dog, then had me practice with Archie while she corrected what I was doing wrong. She's kept sending reminders and answering my questions since, including a few dumb ones about shampoo and brushes. Here's the part I still can't get over. We went to a party a couple weeks after he got home, which is a huge deal for Archie. He sat on other people's laps. He licked hands. He barely cowered. Six weeks ago he would have spent the whole night shaking under my chair. Everyone at the party noticed and commented on the change in his demeanor. I was a proud mama that day! If your dog is the anxious type, the one who hides, trembles, won't eat around strangers, or has to be carried everywhere, I really want you to hear this. A lot of trainers are set up for big confident dogs and don't know what to do with a scared little one. Gina does. She never rushed him, never forced him, and never made me feel silly for babying him all these years. She reads a nervous dog and meets them where they are, then slowly builds them up until they can handle the world on their own. That's exactly what Archie needed. I honestly feel like Gina is just getting started with him, and I'm already thinking of when I can work with her again. If you have a tiny, anxious dog and you're on the fence, go with Gina. Archie is a different dog and so am I. Thank you again for everything you did for him, and for me. Archie sends smooches. Sheri

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Brittany ROCKS! If you need positive reinforcement in your life (with your pups), I highly…read morerecommend calling Brittany and Dances With Dogs. Her training and patience will change your pup(s) and your relationship/interaction with him/her. She is life-changing. Call her now!

We had Brittany as the instructor for our pup's Basic Manners class. She was great to work with:…read moreshe provided clear instruction and helpful advice, created a positive learning environment for the pups, and was willing to drill down on more specific issues we were having. Super prompt communication via e-mail, and took COVID precautions seriously to keep everyone safe. Highly recommended!

Attended a training at Paw by Paw Dog Training and while I have been around dogs my entire life,…read moreDavid not only enhanced my knowledge he also taught me new ways to work with and handle and understand the dogs that I walk and have over nights with. David made the training easy to understand and gave practical demonstrations. David and everyone at Paw by Paw Dog Training were friendly, professional, extremely knowledgeable and patient. I am looking forward to putting into practice all the new techniques and additional knowledge learned. Thank you!

My husband and I have 2 very reactive hound mix dogs, and we have worked with a handful of other…read moretrainers without any improvements. We've been attending weekly, private, behavior-modification lessons with David, and not to sound cliche, but the training has changed our lives. My dogs would lunge, bark, and bite when bicycles, dogs, kids, cars, etc. would pass by on walks, and now I can confidently walk them without fear of them reacting. We can comfortably walk our dogs on a loose leash, and also, put our dogs in 'place' when guests come over. The pricing for training is extremely fair and the results speak for themselves. Highly recommend Paw by Paw for any training needs!

We board our Rhodesian Lab mix rescue at Sniffer's and it feels like his second home away from…read morehome. He gets very excited to arrive there and loves playing with his small group of friends. Big groups are a bit overwhelming and cause him stress so it is the perfect environment. He is treated like family and is well cared for. We board him confidently knowing he is in good hands while we are away. We cannot recommend Sniffer's enough and are grateful for the staff for taking such great care of Teal.

I have been going to Sniffer's for over a decade so it is sad for me to report the service has…read moretaken a nose dive. Certain rude and condescending members of their staff make it a crap shoot whether your Dog will be well taken cared of. Please make sure to question each service so you are clear what they offer since their literature does NOT have a full disclosure over what they will NOT provide. If you expect a bath for your Dog do not necessarily expect him to be dry before they say he is 'ready'. My Dog was left sopping wet and his face completely untouched after one of their supposed Dog baths. Instead of owning why I was upset their reply was 'Sorry you feel that way'. Stay clear.

The staff is great! They are very accommodating for my pup who has turned anxious as she's gotten…read moreolder and no longer likes daycare (she figured out how to open their door and just leaves when she feels like it ). They recommended she did day boarding and she loves it! They know us by name and are always happy to see her. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place for their pet to relax while you are at work.

Three years ago I raved about Olde Towne Pet Resort to every dog owner I knew. Now I wouldn't board…read morea houseplant here. Great to horrible, entirely self-inflicted. Every booking, every pet, every time: more signatures and "agreements" than a mortgage closing. Somewhere there's a lawyer who's never met a dog and decided the real threat to this business is the guy who's paid them loyally for three years. You carefully fill out the entire grooming form online, pick every option -- then show up and they shove a paper copy across the counter to sign the exact same thing again. And after all that paperwork, they still claim they don't have the phone number they've had on file for three years and called me on before. Let's put this in perspective. I can order dinner to my door in two taps -- Reorder, Apple Pay, done. A stranger drives hot food across town on the strength of my thumbprint. But dropping off dogs these people have known for three years apparently requires a signing ceremony and a fresh liability waiver every single visit. In 2026, that's not caution. That's a business that's forgotten how to trust its own customers. And then there's the membership -- the crown jewel of contempt. They took a system that worked and actively torched it. Gone are the daycare credit packs: fair, flexible, buy-what-you-need, the way a business treats people it respects. In their place, a pricier monthly "membership" that auto-drafts your card whether your dog walks through the door or not, with no rollover for the days you paid for and never used. Read that again: you pay, they keep it, your dog gets nothing, and they call it a perk. It's not a membership -- it's a standing withdrawal from your bank account with a bow on it. It punishes the exact people who kept this place in business: the regulars whose lives don't run on a fixed weekly schedule. Some months my dogs come once, some months five times, because that's how actual life works -- and this program is built to make sure I lose either way. It doesn't serve pets. It doesn't serve owners. It serves a spreadsheet, and it treats every loyal customer as a recurring charge to be maximized rather than a person to be valued. It is, top to bottom, the most openly hostile "loyalty" scheme I've ever been asked to fund. When customers spend more time signing forms and fighting your billing than petting their dogs, you're not a pet resort -- you're a law firm with a kennel attached. Take your pets somewhere that still remembers what the word "customer" means.

We have used Fetch! Pet Care for our Cat and Dog for the last 3+ years. They have taken care of our…read moreanimals while we've been gone for as long as a week plus. The owner Jamie is super responsive and our pet sitter is absolutely amazing. They have never let us down even when we've asked last minute for help watching our pet babies. I wouldn't trust anyone else to come into my house to hang with my dog and cat to feed them to take care of them other than Fetch! Pet Care you will not go wrong with choosing this company.

Great cat care! My kitties need human interaction and Lisa gave it to them!…read more She sent daily updates and litter was cleaned and disposed of outside in garbage can. House had no litter smell coming home after being gone a week! Will definitely use again! Thank you Lisa!!