My dogs have been going to Cottonwood for daycare and boarding for more than 5 years. They are…read morealways excited to go visit their friends, and Sheri and her staff love them like their own. The obedience classes offered are also outstanding. There is no one I would trust more with my beloved pets.

This is the only place I'll bring my Ellie and recommend to friends. The staff is fantastic and…read morelook after her as if she is one of their own. It's never easy leaving your pet, but I have peace of mind when she goes to Cottonwood. I had a great dog, but not a great listener. When work took me out of town for a few weeks I figured this was the perfect opportunity for her to partake in the board and train program, and boy was it worth it. Now I have a great dog who is a GREAT listener. I cannot say thank you enough to the staff at Cottonowood for how they love on my girl while I'm gone!

I had originally sent a request through Yelp requesting an appointment within minutes. She had…read moreresponded and set up a time. That's the way it is supposed to work. They did an excellent job on my pup very reasonable pricing. I will definitely go back in the future. Easy location to find.

While I did not use All 4 Pets service, the owner was very friendly and helpful. My dog enjoyed…read moreplaying in the snow and needed a wash before getting back in the car for a 10 hour road trip, but unfortunately All for Pets was booked. The owner, Kelly (I hope I have her name right) was friendly and had a great phone personality. She offered compassion and another groomer. She even provided their phone number. The referred groomer never responded to my call/voicemail or text.

This place is awful. Let me list the ways…read more.. First of all, after our dog stayed at this facility, she came home with kennel cough. That led to the extra expense of a vet visit. And if you want your dog to have any attention, you have to pay $5 for 15 minutes out in the yard. The owner has a fenced area where dogs can run and play with one another during the day, so there is no reason to keep them cooped up like that. Plus, she did not want to release my dog to me 30 minutes after her "closing time". I had just come from a funeral, flew for 5 hours, and then drove for an hour and a half. SHE LIVES RIGHT THERE... on site... and she wasn't going to give me my dog. Needless to say, that didn't go over well with me. All this, and come to find out, she took the blankets away from our dog. We had sent her with old blankets, because she can get bored and will chew. So she did and the lady took them away! Our dog spent several days sleeping on the cement floor! My husband had already experienced problems with her obedience classes, so we should have known. She apparently talks about 50% of the time about topics unrelated to the training. He said it was mostly a social gathering with a few moments sprinkled in where the dogs learned commands. Services of this kind are limited in this area, but it is worth the drive to Las Cruces in order to avoid training or kenneling your dogs here.

I love this place. They have the best tasting pupusas in the area. I highly recommend this place.read more

I have been training with Janet for years and she is the best there is. We started with our first…read moreshow GSD, AJ, and continue to this day. Puppy Play School is the best training you can give your puppy. I also run the German Shepherd Rescue of Southern New Mexico, Inc., and she is always there to help with any behavioral questions I may have with a rescue. Thank you Janet for all you do.

Love April and so does my dog, Sam. She accommodated me last minute and the moment you meet her you…read moreknow she is an animal lover and your pet will be in great hands. I didn't worry about my dog at all while he was with her and he came home so happy and tired from all of the dog play! April is sweet, takes the time to explain things, and takes the time to correctly introduce your dog to her own pack and the pack she watches. I can't say enough great things about April.

I would definitely recommend Aprils Academy ! Or even just calling for some little tips and tricks…read more! This was after one of her work shops !

I believe the medical care my dog received was competent, and ultimately he was correctly diagnosed…read morewith Cushing's disease. The staff was courteous, and I appreciate that. My concern is with the communication and clinical decision-making process. As a healthcare professional myself, I value understanding the assessment, differential diagnosis, and the reasoning behind recommendations. I repeatedly felt that recommendations were presented without sufficient explanation of why a particular test or treatment was the best next step or how the results would change management. Veterinary medicine has become very expensive, and I understand that diagnostics are important. However, clients also deserve a discussion about priorities, expected benefit, and reasonable alternatives based on both the clinical picture and their budget. That conversation was largely missing for us. For example, after my dog's initial workup, I would have appreciated a discussion of why the next recommended step was abdominal imaging versus endocrine testing, and how each option would affect treatment decisions. Instead, I often felt I was trying to piece together the clinical reasoning myself. I don't expect inexpensive veterinary care, and I'm willing to invest in appropriate diagnostics. What I hope for is a collaborative approach where the veterinarian explains the assessment, discusses options, and helps owners make informed decisions rather than simply presenting expensive recommendations. I think this is a capable practice, but communication and shared decision-making are areas where the client experience could be significantly improved.

I really love Leslie Animal Clinic - their demeanor and bedside manner with my two dogs is…read moreincredible. Dr. Leslie and Dr. Turner are both eloquent, lovely and helpful when discussing our pups. I would give them 5 stars, but WOW is it expensive to see them. We spent almost $400 at our last visit for two exams, two shots and some ear meds for our one pup. I do appreciate them talking about costs with me as we go, but I'm always leaving there having spent more money than expected. That said, you get what you pay for. Overall, so happy with this team and always feel like my dogs are taken care of.

Awesome place, took my Rocky lab/ husky mix for training there, loved Mark, Daisy, Alana. Training…read moreand boarding, my Rocky loved them

BE AWARE. I initially left a google review in which he responded asking for proof of evidence. My…read morereview got removed after I posted the photographs that were sent to me by Mark himself. Keep your fur babies away from this place as my dogs were neglected under Mark's care. These pictures don't do justice.

If you are considering adding a Belgian Malinois to your family, Ruidoso Malinois is truly…read moreexceptional. Irene genuinely cares about where her dogs end up and takes the time to understand both the dogs and the people adopting them. She has an incredible instinct for matching the right dog with the right home, which makes all the difference with a breed like the Malinois. Owning a Malinois is not a decision that should be taken lightly!!! They are incredibly intelligent, high energy dogs that require patience, structure, training, and a lot of love. What impressed me most about Ruidoso Malinois was not only how well cared for the dogs are, but how much emphasis is placed on preparing the owners as well. Irene and her staff make sure you have the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to handle and understand these amazing dogs. The trainers and staff are excellent, and it is obvious the caretakers form real personal bonds with the dogs. When I brought mine home, they even rushed out to say goodbye, which really showed how much they truly care. I loved my first dog from Ruidoso Malinois so much that I ended up getting a second. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

My husband and I contacted Irene about a family companionship dog. She promptly returned our…read morerequest with a possible match and photos of one of the most beautiful boys we had ever seen!! After hearing about Hank's training and temperament we immediately agreed he was the one for us and headed down to NM. We loved our stay in the Ruidoso area and meeting our new dog. The training they offered was rewarding and informative. They worked with us individually to ensure we were both comfortable handling such a powerful and intelligent boy. Knowing we had another Malinois waiting for us at home, both Irene and our trainer worked with us on how to slowly introduce them to each other in the home to ensure they respected each other. We followed their suggested slow pace and specific instructions to a tee and they are the very best of friends now! Hank is an absolutely wonderful dog and We adore him. People stop us almost daily to ask about him. ( Did I mention how gorgeous he is?) We also do dog sports with him. He is highly ranked both state and nation wide in barn hunt. As well as being a highly competitive and driven dog, he is a well-mannered and loyal family pet. He is very civilized and even tempered in public, but is also a very serious and formidable looking dog. We want to thank Irene for matching us up with this wonderful boy. He is arguably the best dog we've ever had. While we don't even want to think about this, when the time comes that we are looking for another dog, Irene will be our first call.

I have found Animal Village NM to be a professional Caring…read moreanimal rescue, work that is never easy But often rewarding. During the added stress of Covid, Sunny has been extremely patient and kind

Enjoyed reading the response Sunny made to my review, well to start off I have never realized how…read morefar you would go but to lie. The vet records were in my mother's name since she was an adult. I am the one who cared for our pets, took them for walks, fed them, gave them water, cleaned up after them, bathed them, and groomed them. I was communicating with my mother attempting to get the records. and if you really want to go that far as to say you warned me in advance you did not. You are apparently not only rude but a manipulator and liar as well. Reading others reviews since I left mine you have not changed and I feel sorry for the fur babies stuck with you, and the individuals you cheat out of money for a dog they wish to love.