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

Good grooming staff. Professional and friendly. Clean…read moreplace. Well lit and recommended.

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

We highly recommend this training program. In four weeks, Julie turned our impulsive pit-bull puppy…read morewho jumped on people and lunged on the leash -- despite puppy training classes -- into a well-behaved, well-mannered young dog. Given the stereotypes some people have of pit bulls, this was really important to us. We are delighted with her progress and will continue to consult with Julie to make sure that Abbey retains all she has learned. It might seem expensive, but we were away for a 2 week vacation, and just boarding a dog for that length of time isn't cheap. Our vacation turned out to be beneficial for Abbey as well as ourselves.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

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!

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Ridgeside K9 in Winchester, VA! We signed up…read moreour Labradoodle, Theo, with Ridgeside K9 with high hopes that they could get us back on track, and Kenny and Sarah Foster absolutely delivered beyond our expectations. From the very first interaction, Kenny and Sarah were professional, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They took the time to understand the pain points that we were experiencing with our new puppy, Theo's personality and tailored their approach to fit him perfectly. I was overseas on vacation, but they shared the progress and transformation pictures and updates every day. Theo is more confident, focused, and responsive than ever. What really impressed me with Ridgeside K9 apart is the care and dedication that Kenny and Sarah brought to the 3-week transformation and the dedicated work with him. It was easy to tell this isn't just a job for them -- they truly love working with dogs and it shows in the results. Theo came home happy, well-behaved, and I could tell during the 2 hour turnover session that Theo had clearly bonded with his trainers. If you're in the Winchester and surrounding area and looking for exceptional dog training, look no further than Ridgeside K9. Ask for Kenny and Sarah -- you and your pup won't be disappointed!

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.

Our dog LOVES going to day camp at Olde Towne. The staff are so wonderful and caring and treat the…read morepups like their own!!

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.

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!!

We needed care for our 2 very spoiled cats fir a family trip. I scheduled 2 visits per day. You are…read moregiven the choice of early/ mid/ late morning, same for evening. We met with the care giver before the trip, and she met the cats. To me, this is important! The provider gives a detailed report after each service, including feeding, cleaning, and other details. We also received photos of the cats, which helped us feel confident that they were being well cared for. The report also includes a tracker map so if you have a dog, you can see where they were walked. I am very pleased with the service!