My dog looks beautiful, the groomer did a great job. 2 stars are due to my experience. First there…read morewas no cashier. The line was 6 deep. And a cashier had to be called up, what the heck. Then a lady, I'm guessing the salon manager comes to speak with me. This is after I watch her speak rudely to someone who wanted to make an appointment. Then she comes over to tell me about issues my dog has. Yes, I know she's very old. It was one thing after another. I never had issues when she was groomed in San Diego. I didn't need her to tell me not to come back, because we won't be back. This lady if she is the manager needs to take a class on how she speaks to people because her customer service is horrendous. I now understand the store yelp rating. It seems like it's definitely deserved.

I am a retired veterinarian. I am licensed in MN and IL. My husband took our dog for a nail trim…read moretoday to Petco in Apple Valley. They refused service because he did not have a PRINTED rabies certificate with a CLINIC NAME. They would not accept a perfectly legal, signed rabies certificate (see attached) I filled in by hand and signed. Assistant manager stated that any pet owner could illegally fill out a rabies certificate and that is their policy. They also require a clinic name on the form, even after I explained I was retired. This is disrespectful and unreasonable way to treat a licensed professional! Of course I can trim my dog's nails, but I prefer to have them done because it's easier on him. Their loss.

I am thankful for South Metro Dog Training, Inc.. My Boxer/Pit mix, Duke, came back from board and…read moretrain with so much improvement. His obedience levels through the roof. My 5 year old niece can walk him without me worrying he will drag her around the yard. He now listens to my command and stays in sit, keeping an eye on the Amazon delivery driver. A definite welcoming change from his previous levels of uncontrolled energy and excitement. Duke also greeted my mom without knocking her down. Well worth the price and time he spent there. Thank you so much! Rebecca Heimerl

We dropped our 8 month old Great Dane puppy off for 2 weeks of board and training. We could not…read morebe happier with the results. Gretzky came back a whole new dog. We were hesitant on leaving him for such a long time, but Sandy is constantly sharing photos of the progress and the fun the dogs are having. We will definitely be using South Metro Dog Training again for boarding or any training refreshers

This is a mixed review. We adopted a dog from a shelter and I wanted him to have training. I called…read moreand spoke to someone on the phone and enrolled him in beginner basic obedience. Called and paid over the phone and emailed Vax records. The night of the first class. My dog growled and barked at other dogs and was pulling as I restrained him. The worker sprayed him. More dogs arrived and same issue. We only had him 2 weeks. The trainer said our dog is not a good fit and we could call and get a refund and do private lessons. I cried driving back home thinking either I am a failure or my dog is. They did handle this properly and discretely. I did get a refund.

First time boarding our puppy. I am so thankful for Rio Gran and their flexibility for a pretty…read morelast minute booking to board louie before my wedding. The staff went above and beyond washing his paws off before we picked him up. We know he was well loved as he fell asleep sitting up on the card ride home and every nap after that he was running in his sleep. Louie says thank you!

All i can say is awsome! I've used Christi's service for a few years for dog walking, pet sitting…read moreand she even helped us train our dog. Christi's really is an all around life saver for any pet owner. Very trust worthy and flexible, highly recommended service! You can just tell when someone really cares for animals!

From the owner: In-Home Training, One on one dog training in your home personalized to fit your and your pets…read moreneeds. Servicing all of the Twin City area since 2001.

I was in the area and remembered my dog needs dog food. Petsmart has good deals on premium food…read morewhen on clearance. I do notice that most of those kibble are chicken based. I did find lamb and oatmeal and a salmon brand. My dog has been having ass gas lately. I googled and a probiotic was suggested as a remedy. I found some probiotics on clearance for 90 treats at $14, so I bought them. I gave him 3 based on his weight and so far so good. The cashier was very friendly. The store seemed bigger than the Burnsville location.

Rip and Snoopy met these two lovely and kind ladies today at PetsMart for their first nail trim…read more Marisa and Alyssa, you two are awesome!! Thank you

Erin is great! Our dogs learned a ton quickly. She's very patient and tailors the training sessions…read moreto your dogs and preferences!

I have had several different dog trainers in the pass, but Erin is exceptional. I have two spoiled…read more& stubborn English Bulldogs. Erin is very passionate and that is what makes her an awesome trainer. Erin has also boarded my bulldogs on several occasions when my husband was in the hospital for cancer treatments. She came to my house and picked them up while I was at the hospital. Erin is friendly and a knowledgeable dog trainer. I highly recommend her!

As a trainer, Ryanne has been incredibly kind, knowledgeable and patient with us and our puppy…read moreIndi. We're so glad we chose her to help us with training our pup! She met us when our Aussie was 8 weeks, and now at 12 weeks has continued to provide us with support and methods that is amazing to see the puppy respond to. We know our pup will grow into a great dog, because of working with Ryanne at Bark Busters, and her help in teaching us how to be Indi's pack leaders. Thank you! - Kenny and Lisa

Fantastic experience with this trainer! They showed immense, patience, skill, and dedication and…read morehelping my furry friend learn new tricks and behaviors. Highly recommend their services for anyone seeking effective and positive training for their beloved pets.

Our dog loves Dog Day Getaway! We have sent our dog weekly to DDG for daycare for the past 2 years…read moreand have loved the quality of care he has received. The staff members know our dog by name and give us updates on his day if requested. They post daily photos of the pets on social media which is fun to see what they are up to. The play area webcams also give you a look as to how your dog is doing. There are seasonal or holiday offerings which are fun add ons. For example, if a pet is being boarded during thanksgiving, you can add on a thanksgiving themed meal for your dog to enjoy. Valentine's Day boarding and daycare can opt into a treat exchange so your pet goes home with a variety of goodies. They also have done a yearly photos with Santa event which got us an adorable photo of our dog and Santa. DDG loves each dog like their own and the quality of care is outstanding! Thanks DDG for taking such sweet care of our pet!

Thank You To The Amazing Team! They Truly love there Job, and your Dogs!!…read moreFrom grooming to Day Care, worth every penny! I couldn't leave 10 stars, but you don't need to look any further then the pictures to know what type experience your own pets will have! Thanks Again Miska, when I want my hair and nails did, I only go to Dog Day Get Away

We've been going here since moving to Farmington August 2021. Since then we've experienced 3 price…read moreincreases. Receiving the below email left a poor taste in my mouth. I have seen multiple people's comments deleted from their Facebook page if anyone questioned anything they didn't want to address since this email. Such a slap in the face to customers who have been going here for years. Below is the email I received in March in quotes and my responses with a dash: "As most of you are aware the economy is getting tighter everyday. Lack of employees, trucking issues, over seas shipping issues, upcoming elections, and of course higher taxes." -- The economy is better now than it was a year ago... Why was this mentioned?? This feels like you're perpetuating a certain narrative like it's the economy's fault for the below issues. -- Trucking / over seas shipping issues... To me this should only impact INVENTORY, so if you're out of something then you're out of something. What happens when a pet store doesn't have my dogs food? I go to another until I find the specific brand that I need. -- Upcoming elections... YEP! I totally see why that would impact a dog kennel business Say no more, makes total sense to me. I assume the prices would magically lower if Trump was in office, huh? "The cost of employees has increased considerably over the last two years. We are so indebted to staff and want to keep the staff we have as they are excellent and we could not be more proud of the team we have built." -- I don't know what to say about this, every time I drop off my dog there's high schoolers working and likely an adult at the front counter.. "Raising pricing across the board to accommodate the increases is where we find ourselves. We hope that by offering specials and the memberships that some of the increases will be offset for many of our regular clients." -- If you're raising prices you MUST be raising wages too right? Because if not this is coming across as any other greedy business trying to squeeze the people of every dollar and cent they can. Multiple people have asked this on Facebook and they have chosen to delete the comment instead of respond. -- The membership... this is outrageously priced for what you're getting, these prices don't include regular boarding so I really don't know how anyone is expected to save anything unless you're regularly taking your dog to this kennel most days out of the week. "We appreciate your understanding and dedication to our business." -- I do not understand at all, this email made you loose me as a customer... One thing I appreciate about Dog Day Getaway, an Apple Valley Competitor, is their transparency to their customers.

Carol is phenomenal! We had spent thousands of dollars and spend many hours before Fissan, and in 5…read moreminutes, Carol and her team of dogs and hoomans did more than all of that money and time. Carol is the real life dog whisperer. Save you family and get trained with Fissan - you will be amazing and happy like never before. In addition, as a person with visual impairment, I felt safe and empowered by the staff and the customer service.