The day came last week when I had to say goodbye to my nearly 16 year old Brussels Griffon…read morecompanion! It was unexpected. Punta Gorda AH knew that it was critical to see her and not put it off for the night. For that, I am eternally grateful otherwise my Pismo would have suffered. It's with such a heavy heart but so necessary to write this review. Jessica, the Technician who assisted us, was nothing short of sweet, compassionate, knowledgeable and kind. The Doctor who helped Pismo was as well...I am sorry I forgot her name. Erica at the front desk was kind and helpful and it was nice to see that Jane, the owner is still as hands in and present as ever. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I appreciate everyone SO MUCH here. Loving, compassionate, caring, accommodating, gentle, extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helpful.....The entire staff!! Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me and Bandit

This was the first time we brought our spicy 11 year old Cairn Terrier (Toto) to your facility to…read morebe groomed. He's a rescue with a sketchy and neglected background. The place is so clean and neat! Morgan did a wonderful job in grooming him. I could not be more pleased with the service and care she provided to Toto. Thank you so much, Morgan! We will be back.

Not accepting new clients I was not able to get an…read moreappointment. The only way I could post my review was to post a star.

Shayla is the best! My old man, Rex, is a border collie going on 17. He had cancer surgery a year…read moreago and is recovering quite well. When we arrived, he went right to Shayla and I believe it was love at fist sight! I picked him up after his spa day and he had on a neck tie and looked so handsome! She treated him like he was her own pup. For that I am thankful. I highly recommend Shayla and Pawzitively.

Absolutely amazing with dogs! He trained my 4 year old Aussie who was very, very hyper. Now i have…read morethe most obedient, well behaved dog. My friends and family can't believe the transformation. We are very happy and so grateful! Definitely recommend him.

We have taken our three Golden Retrievers there several times This time one of them was an 18week…read moreold puppy so we were a little anxious since this was his first time away from us There were no problems! We are always confident that they are well cared for and happy We already have two more weekends reserved this year

Our first visit with two new puppies, staff was very pleasent and welcoming. The wait for a room…read morewas very short, they were busy but not over whelmed. At the time of the year, the snowbirds are starting to leave. I am sure they get busy during season. There are lots of Pets in Punta Gorda!!! The vet tech preformed the routine first visit work, we had a great conversation and she provide lots of great tips for our new additions. Dr. Shaw was very plesant and gave each puppie a good look over and administerd the shots and Microchip. The puppies were not scared and Doc was great with them. He asked if we had questions and provided advice on the questions asked. This was a great first experience......

I have been a client at Choice Veterinary for approximately two and a half years, and writing this…read morereview is honestly very saddening. I have invested a significant amount of time, money, and trust into this clinic -- but my recent experiences have left me extremely disappointed. To begin with, I do not live in the same city as this clinic. I drive over 40 minutes for appointments because I believed I was bringing my dogs somewhere reliable. With that kind of commute, punctuality and communication matter. Unfortunately, nearly every scheduled appointment has involved excessive wait times -- often 30 to 40 minutes or more -- with little to no updates from staff. When I've brought this concern to management, the issue might improve briefly, but it always returns to the same pattern. It shows a lack of consistency and respect for clients' time. As a breeder, veterinary evaluations are not casual visits for me -- they directly impact my program and future prospects. Most recently, I had OFA testing performed on one of my dogs. Anyone familiar with breeding understands that OFA results can make or break a potential prospect. During my appointment, I specifically asked about the X-rays and was told by two different technicians that the doctor said they looked good. Naturally, that gave me reassurance. However, when the official OFA results came back, my dog failed. That was shocking and extremely disappointing. When I called to speak directly with the vet, additional information was mentioned that had never been discussed with me at the time of the appointment. That lack of transparency is unacceptable, especially when dealing with something as serious and financially impactful as OFA testing. When I initially booked the appointment I was told I would have the opportunity to speak with the Dr who performed the Xrays (Dr. Shaw) Upon arrival that didn't happen. Instead, messages were being delivered through a middle man who mentioned that Dr. Shaw didn't see anything concerning and believed that the X-rays would result in a passing score (Lies). The vet offered to redo the X-rays. I arrived 8 minutes early for the follow-up appointment, only to wait 28 minutes after check-in with no updates. Ultimately, my dog was not even seen that day. After driving over 40 minutes, arranging my schedule, and showing up early, this was beyond frustrating -- it was disrespectful. So in total for these 3 trips that were made a spent over 4hrs in driving time. Out of funds that I would have never submitted if an honest assessment was given not to include all of the fees and charges that the vet charged. Another major issue has been the professionalism of the front desk and management staff. Hear me clearly when I say this: it is not just one employee. The dismissive, rude tone and lack of proper communication has been a consistent experience across multiple visits. Most recently, I entered the building, greeted the receptionist, and was completely ignored and dismissed. That was not the first time I have felt unwelcome or brushed off. I have spent thousands of dollars at this clinic over the years. I have referred fellow breeders and families I've placed puppies with because I initially believed in this practice. It is incredibly disheartening to now feel that loyalty and support have not been reciprocated with professionalism, accountability, or respect. For anyone who values customer service, reliability, transparency, attentiveness, and respectful communication -- especially breeders needing accurate OFA testing -- I cannot recommend this clinic based on my experience. I wouldn't recommend this vet to either breeders or pet families UPDATE: After posting this review, I was told I am no longer a client -- despite previously being told that leaving a review would not affect services. I had my dog retested elsewhere, and she passed OFA and PennHIP. Had I relied on their original results, it could have negatively impacted my program and cost me significantly.

Eric has done a great job with my dog. I was so frustrated and thought I would have to get rid of…read moreher because she had no hope of being a service dog. She barked at people and dogs. Eric helped her to where each session i saw impovement and knew she would do great. He is an amazing trainer and really knows what he is doing. Heis willing to go above and beyond to help and really cares

Eric is an excellent trainer. His 40 yrs experience really shine. My 3yo female's behavior is night…read moreand day after 5 sessions. He helped us understand how to communicate with her in a positive, supportive way instead of yelling and frustration. We brought lists of problem behaviors and he provided excellent strategies to correct them. I highly recommend Speaking Dog to help you and your dog understand each other.

Dan was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone…read morewho is searching for a dog trainer. He was well worth the money and we couldn't have asked for a better trainer.