So I live walking distance from this Petco and occasionally make my way over here to drift through…read moretheir items. I don't go here often or regularly because they are very expensive. Compared to Amazon (with free Prime shipping to Alaska), this Petco's pet supplies are about twice as expensive (eek!). But, sometimes you just need to have a 'shopping day out with the animals' and this is where I choose to go. They also have a wide array of pet food, in case my Amazon order isn't delivered by the time I run out. They're also one of the few places in Anchorage to carry fresh and frozen foods as well as live insects (for reptile food). There is one specific girl in this Petco that has 100% earned my respect as an employee. I would have originally rated this Petco 3 stars, but because of this girl's loyalty to animal care- I upped it a star. I don't know what her name is, but I originally met her in July and she was working in the reptile section. By late August she'd been promoted to manager of the animal care department (or something similar). She's fairly young, but truly LOVES the animals there and ensures their habitats are clean, the animals are well-taken care of, and also ensures the animals are handled with care so they don't become skittish or fearful of human hands. A few other employees in the store seem equally as enthusiastic about animal care, but a couple just seem to mope around and not do much (which is always off-putting to me when I walk into a department store). This Petco does carry live animals including a very good selection of reptiles, rodents, and birds. They also carry fish- but their aquariums, in particular, are not in the best shape. There are often dead fish in the water with the live fish. The lighting is broken on a few of the aquariums. Some are over-crowded and others are not cleaned. The aquatics section isn't up to par, and that did downgrade this store a star. Also- their hermit crabs have painted shells which have been scientifically proven to be harmful to the mental and physical health of hermit crabs (shame on Petco for continuing to sell hermit crabs in this condition!). With that being said, the other reptiles, rodents, and birds are kept in fantastic condition. Their cages are clean and well-maintained and all of the animals are typically very active and healthy in appearance. The store is well-organized and kept fairly clean. Everything is divided by species which makes it relatively easy to find what you need. They have the best selection of organic grain-free cat and dog foods that I've found in Anchorage. The dog-training specialists are very professional and well-informed. I brought my boyfriend's rescue pit bull in here about a month ago when I was pet-sitting her. She's a very hyper dog who pulls on the leash when being walked and also 'begs' for attention from other dogs and kids by barking ferociously at them (she's not aggressive, she just wants them to come play- but people don't realize that). Anyways, when the employees here saw me wrestling this hyper pit bull they came over and offered a lot of advice. They showed me a training leash and techniques that I could use to keep her from pulling and also did a mini 'free session' to show me how to deter her 'come play with me barks'. They took the time out of their day to do this entirely for free. I was extremely impressed. Anyways, this Petco has its good and bad parts. They truly do have employees that care, but the aquatic sections needs some extra special attention to get up to standards. The hermit crabs shouldn't be in painted shells, but the rest of the animals are well taken care of. They have a great selection, but are a bit over-priced. Overall, though, it's worth stopping in just to talk with the very knowledgeable and professional employees- and find a few fun pet items to spoil your furry, feathery, or scaly friend with.

worst mistake I ever made was taking my dog to Petco to be groomed. Wound up picking my dog up from…read more Pet Emergency. still not over it.

Brett has been absolutely wonderful in the time my dog Bailey and my family have shared with him…read more He is courteous and caring when it comes to the dogs he helps. Our dog Bailey is a very reactive dog and has a past that had her in a kennel for most of her life. She had no interaction with any dogs outside of a kennel and most of those dogs also had issues of their own. Brett has helped her with her focus and her attention span has severely lengthened. She understands very well the place command and sees that as her lil' dog cave. She has also picked up the "heel" command pretty well and no longer tries to pull me around when out on a walkabout. The one on one sessions are very informative and Brett clearly demonstrates his knowledge of his business every time we meet. There are also Saturday classes to attend while and when finished with the one on one sessions. There are different levels of Saturday classes to help address the specific issues your dog may have. It's also a great opportunity to meet other dogs and their owners. Thank you Brett for helping us with lil' Bailey.

From the owner: Anchorage dog trainer Brett Endes (The Dog Savant) offers in-person dog training in Alaska,…read moreprimarily in the Greater Anchorage area to include Eagle River, Chugiak, Wasilla, Palmer, Willow and Girdwood. Virtual dog training assistance is provided for more distant and rural clients with internet capability as well. Brett has over 30 years experience as a successful and results-driven dog trainer, using only humane and balanced dog training methods. Brett is the host of the dog training series The Untrainable’s, and has served numerous and specializes in problem behaviors like aggression, separation anxiety, and puppy development programs. The dog savant will teach you to better communicate with your dog and understand how they thinks and navigate the world. Brett specializes in solving some of the toughest dog behavior problems that other trainers simply walk away from. Call or text today to discuss your dog training needs.

Nicole is a great trainer for large, high prey-drive dogs. She is a balanced trainer, using mainly…read morepositive methods and some aversive methods. She trains in the community which is good for the dog. She understands the behavior and gets in their heads. She teaches the owner. She holds a weekly Zoom session. She offers a group class at the Parkstrip in the summer, but excludes reactive dogs. I would like her to offer a reactive Rover group class. My dog is excluded from her group class. She also needs an indoor facility for winter group classes. She is an experienced trainer who should expand her offerings.

I took my dog Ozzy to a board and train with Alaska Dog Works. They did an amazing job! Their…read morefollow up is exceptional. They did an at home visit two weeks after our board and train and worked with Ozzy in our house and they hold free group classes and online meetings for their board and train clients all summer long to get your dog comfortable with different situations and more comfortable around other dogs and people and answering any questions that might come up. I can't say enough good things about them!

So happy I found Brett. My dog is reactive when he sees other dogs. We had tried another trainer…read morewho constantly attempted to bribe him with treats and the problem never got better. Brett was able to show a better response from my dog in the first lesson. Been working with the other trainer for two months. Brett knows his stuff but expects his clients to put in the work and gets results!

From the owner: Brett Endes, The Dog Savant has 30 years experience helping dogs and their owners achieve their…read moretraining needs. Brett offers puppy training, obedience training, and problem behavior solutions in Alaska, from Anchorage to as far north as Talkeetna including Wasilla and Palmer.

I absolutely LOVE Pet Nannies! Tina has taken exceptional care of my cats for over 15 years, and I…read morehonestly can't imagine trusting anyone else. She is incredibly reliable, dependable, and truly treats my cats like her own. Every visit, Tina makes sure they're well fed, have fresh water, and get plenty of playtime and attention. The photos and updates she sends while I'm away are such a comfort and always brighten my day. Leaving town is so much easier knowing my fur babies are happy and in loving hands. I recommend Tina with Pet Nannies without hesitation--hands down, she is simply the best!

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