I hardly ever leave reviews, but I want to give hope to anyone who is struggling with their dog and…read morefeeling frustrated and helpless. The first year with my golden retriever, Luka, was extremely hard. He was a mouthy dog who had zero boundaries at home or outside. He would get excited or frustrated and grab/bite onto my shoes or clothes daily. Walking him became an impossible task because he was extremely dog-reactive, and he dragged me a couple of times while trying to chase another dog. Walking him also became a two-person job, with someone always on the lookout for other dogs so we could turn the other way. He also began to resource guard and snapped at my dad twice.. I had already spent thousands on another trainer and didn't have much success. I began to feel like this was just what life with Luka would be like forever. It got to the point where I felt scared of him, and the life I was giving him out of that fear wasn't fair to him. So I decided to try and get help one last time. I found Lori's page and after reading the reviews I became hopeful again. I took Luka in for an evaluation, and Lori recommended their board-and-train program. I can't thank Chelsea and Lori enough for everything they've done. I've learned so much about Luka, how to manage different situations, and how to better understand his behavior. We had training lessons throughout his board-and-train stay and afterward, because we are the ones who need most of the training! Chelsea did an amazing job with Luka. At home, Luka is unrecognizable in the best way. We can actually go on adventures outside without being terrified that we won't be able to handle him. Those who knew Luka before his stay and see him now always comment on how well he is doing. I cannot recommend Lori Hamilton's Dog training enough to anyone who feels like they've tried everything and is feeling discouraged. I am so thankful because it finally feels like Luka and I can start living life and enjoying everything around us.

Lori helped transform our 1.5-year-old golden retriever Ruben from an 87# spirited, jumping, land…read moreshark to a calm, obedient family member. He was an anxious, leash pulling, cat chasing, chewing, biting and jumping-- hiding inside an adorable shell. We started in Lori's group class, then did private one on one training with her and ultimately 4 weeks of board and train at her facility. She trained us and trained him and ultimately transformed life at home. Our 3 cats are now able to be in the same room as him. Our visitors no longer have him standing up on their chest in exuberant greeting. We can relax and have dinner without Ruben trying to eat our feet or running zoomies around the room. We can walk him without having our arms ripped out of our sockets. He is calm around other dogs. He is crate trained and easily goes to sleep at night. He has his own treadmill and works out twice a day, in addition to our daily walks. We been to Pack walks with Lori and 15 other dogs, all walking obediently through the Pruneyard shopping center. The dogs get to work on socialization and good manners on these field trips. Lori came to our house and we staged a meal with a visitor. It really helped us learn how to keep him on his best behavior during meal time with a guest!!! Our first year with Ruben was really tough, he was not the mellow golden retriever we anticipated. Lori's teaching changed everything. She provided the methods and the tools to help us have the best outcome and a relaxed home life with our beautiful dog; more than we ever expected!!!

I take my dog for daycare here. Friendly staff and really nice that they have cameras so you can…read morecheck in!

Dogtopia is split into 2 different rooms, 1 for large dogs and 1 for smaller ones. We have 2…read morehuskies so they always go into the larger one. There is a waitlist - which makes sense because their staff is all wonderful! We hadn't brought our pups in ~9 months & their staff still remembered their names!! In fact when we walked in, our shyer pup started wagging his tail super hard and went up to one of the managers to give her a hug. You can tell their staff really does care about the pups & I think it wonderful that they even provide "house kibble" (Kirkland brand) in case you forget to pack your pups food. When we first went to dogtopia, sometimes I'd forget to pack their lunch during daycare but the staff would still feed them.

Richelle is fantastic! She treats my miniature poodle with love and care. She sends pics and…read morevideos daily so I know how she is doing. She gives Pippa her insulin injections twice daily and watches over her. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter.

We had a terrific experience when we had Richelle care for our two cats. She took excellent care of…read moreboth of them, providing both hugs and play time. She sent us daily updates and pictures so we knew our kitties were doing great. We highly recommend her!

Canine Corral is a fantastic daycare and boarding facility! They have a comprehensive, structured…read more5-day induction program that ensures dogs have a good experience at daycare. The program even includes a bath!! They do themed enrichment programs every month, which is fun and rewarding for the pups! Our little pup Sugaree just completed the induction program, and she has already gained so much confidence and good behavior. I love that Dawna's training business (Happy Tails to You) is connected with Canine Corral so everything she's learning is carried through in her interactions with the team. The team is so caring and you can tell they truly love the dogs they're caring for.

very professional and friendly...they are thorough and show real care and concern..provid many…read moreservices and choices

Jasmine and Andrew are dog lovers and it shows! I had my little terrier Sammy board with them for a…read morefew days. They took time to get to know my anxious little dog and took good care of him. They sent me updates and photos each day I was gone. Sammy had a blast and met alpacas for the first time

Definitely recommend, and would love to do it again. The owner quickly gave us a tour of the areas…read morewe could explore, then handed us the food to feed the animals, and was very welcoming and cheerful. Feeding the animals was very easy, and they were so friendly and sweet. I could definitely tell the owners care deeply for their pets and animals. There was also a bathroom which was very convenient. Wonderful experience overall!

Gizmo's rocks!!! My little Shiba, Yulie, practically grew up here -- getting to be part of the team…read morewas such an incredible experience (I only left because I had to pursue my big girl job in the health field!) Amber, the owner, puts so much love and care into Gizmo's. She's always coming up with new projects to keep the pups happy, comfortable, and entertained! Everyone genuinely cares for the pups like they're their own, and I loved coming in every day and getting to greet all of my furry friends! I really appreciate how thorough Gizmo's is with their meet-and-greet evaluations. Only dogs who genuinely enjoy being there and are kind and social with the pack are accepted. It really helps create a safe, happy, and enjoyable environment for everyone-- especially for the pups! I'll always have such a soft spot for this place

My dog, Ahri, can be a little reactive sometimes because she's a rescue, but I'm very glad she's…read morefound a place to socialize and get active! There are times where she can be a little teethy, but the team always handles it with care and precaution by separating her into her own suite and talks to my sister and I with the utmost respect and professionalism (everyone here is also really nice). I'm glad to see she's tuckered out after her daycare and her old butt can rest easy back at home :-)

Our son sends his dog there to Rose more than once a year. The dog is well cared for snd plays…read morewith the others his size.

Rose is awesome -- no other way to put it! I had to go on a business trip and I was lucky enough…read moreto have found an opening with her in short notice to pet sit my Irish Setter/Golden Retriever pup. She was very communicative, was flexible with a meet and greet, and did a pick up and drop off for my dog which was a great time-saver. She also kept me updated with pics and videos on how my pup was doing in her care. This gave me a lot of confidence that he was well taken care of (I was afraid he wouldn't want to return home)! I highly recommend Rose for your pet sitting needs -- a good person and great service!

We've tried a few different daycare/boarding places and K9 keep fit ended up being the best fit for…read moreour dog! We rescued an energetic husky with body boundaries and questionable social skills and the k9 keep fit staff have demonstrated deep understanding and respect for our boy. Since he isn't a good fit for the large daycare setting (rough play, doesn't understand social cues, etc), the staff always ensure 1:1 staff playtime or try to pair him with another dog with similar play styles. Husker seems to love his time here and is always tired after we pick him up. I also love that the staff is very communicative and will send us pictures and video updates when we board him.

K9 Keep Fit is the BEST place to board your dog. There's no other place we would trust to take care…read moreof our husky. They go above and beyond to give our husky the best home possible while we're away. We love Renee and her crew! Highly recommend this place!

I am sharing my experience in the hope that it helps others evaluating boarding options, especially…read morewhen paying a deposit to hold a spot. I reached out to Hailey after a positive referral. During our initial visit, she was very professional and helpful, and the facility seemed well run. We ultimately chose a home-based daycare for our 6-month-old puppy and canceled well in advance. In October 2025, I paid a $855 deposit via Zelle to reserve boarding and requested a refund after canceling. After multiple follow-ups, I was told the refund would be processed. I was later informed that the refund had been sent to the wrong person and would be corrected, with a commitment that it would be completed by February 18, 2026. Unfortunately, I never received it, and there has been no resolution since. I've attempted to follow up via phone (calls are no longer being accepted), WhatsApp (messages are read but not responded to), and email, but have not received any response. At this point, I am still waiting on the refund and have had to pursue formal channels to resolve this. I hope this can be resolved promptly.

This is long overdue review. Hailey is THE BEST…read more We had a family emergency and needed to travel and our usual doggy daycare was all booked up. Somehow we found Hailey and called her and explained our situation and she accommodated us. Our child, Peter, is high energy dog . She told us to bring him in and she will evaluate. When I brought him in I was worried and had to tell her again that he is high energy to make sure everything would be ok. She met him and took him in and made sure I left feeling confident. She told me if he was uncomfortable she would take him home with her so he would be able to sleep. 100% would recommend Hailey. Outstanding to see how she handles all types of dogs and their behaviors to accommodate them and make them and their parents feel safe.

Who let the dogs out? Not Nancy( except for a walk or touching grass)!…read more 10/10 sensational care!

Nancy was truly a lifesaver! After a stressful and disappointing experience with a local pet…read moreboarding facility (RFRD Academy), we decided to look for a more personal, one-on-one option for our Golden Retriever--it was his very first time being away from us for a whole week. From the moment we connected with Nancy, we felt an immediate sense of comfort. She communicated promptly and consistently, sending daily updates with photos and videos that gave us so much peace of mind. Nancy was incredibly thoughtful and attentive to our dog's needs, including his diet and routine, and she even made sure he had positive social interaction with her own sweet pup--who quickly became his new best friend! Her warm, kindhearted nature really shone through in the way she cared for him. We will absolutely be reaching out to Nancy for all of our future pet sitting needs. If you're looking for someone who will treat your fur-baby like one of their own, Nancy is the one. You won't regret it!