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We have two collies from Denise. One as a puppy and one as an adult. We have nothing but good…read morethings to say about our experience. We continually get compliments about our dogs. I always recommend Northern Classic Collies.

Since posting my original review two other people have posted with 5 star reviews and a third…read moreperson contacted me via yelp messaging, whom bought a Collie puppy from Denise (of Northern Classic Collies) a month before I did. Those two people left glowing 5 star reviews just as I read on the Northern Classic Collies website which I found quite encouraging when I decided to buy a puppy from Northern Classic Collies. However, the third person told me a very similar story as mine. That person bought a 4 month old puppy from Denise in a PetSmart parking lot a month before I bought my 5 month old puppy from Denise a month later in a PetSmart parking lot (I recommend not doing this, insist on seeing the puppy at the kennel, in its own environment). So we assumed it was from the same liter. However the person's paperwork shows different parents for her puppy than my paperwork for my puppy. Which is a bit suspicious unless Northern Classic Collies actually had two different liters at the same time. Her puppy exhibited the same timid behavior issues as my puppy. They both bark frantically and ferociously at the slightest unexpected noise and at strangers when out for a walk. After 6 months with our new puppy (she is 13 months old now), I have spent much time training and socializing her. She is remarkably less timid now then when we first got her at 5 months of age. I bring her to a local dog park every morning weather permitting. There is a group of other dog owners that I joined with and we all hang out together every morning. So my dog has gotten to know those people and the other dogs. Being around those other people and dogs has helped tremendously in changing my dogs timid behavior. The other people in that group have even remarked how much my dog as changed as she is so much more relaxed now. However I still can't take her on walks with a leash at the Duluth Lake-Walk because she still barks frantically at strangers approaching us from the opposite direction on the lake-walk and she gets terrified if the train goes by. I take her to Home Depot for a socializing exercise as they allow pets in the store, and to the pet store too, and she is fine now when encountering people there. Also, after riding in the car to the dog park every morning her excessive drooling eased up after 4 months. Today she doesn't drool at all. I'm quite relieved with this burden. Most of the time she crouches down on the seat and every once in while she'll sit up and glance out the window, but mostly she crouches down on the seat. So she has a ways to go yet to be relaxed in the car. Despite the other 5 star reviews, I remain disappointed with Denise's (from Northern Classic Collies) dishonesty concerning our dogs car sickness issues. I mean I clearly saw Denise wiping away dog drool from our puppys' chest with a towel when we pulled up to meet them and Denise quickly put the towel away when she noticed us pull up. The puppy started drooling immediately upon putting her in my pickup when we left and drove home. Clearly our new puppy had issues riding in the car before we got her. Denise should have been honest with us when my wife asked her about how the puppy traveled in the car... all Denise said was "fine". Also, I remain irritated that she would not tell us what our dog's life was like for her first 5 months. I asked her straight out in an email because I wanted to understand how the timidness behavior came to be. But Denise evaded my question replying that the timidness could be overcome with training. She never did call me nor give me her phone number. But other people have written how nice Denise was and helped them through the whole process. Based on my experience with Northern Classic Collies and from what I've read from others whom have purchased puppies from Northern Classic Collies, it seems to me that if there is nothing to hide, then Northern Classic Collies is a wonderful kennel. Its best to buy a puppy from them if they are 8 to 12 weeks old I think. It appears my puppy was confined to a kennel the first five months of her life and not socialized properly. But I don't know for certain because Northern Classic Collies wouldn't tell me. All they said was that they held on to our puppy because our puppy was the "pick of the liter".

I boarded my dog overnight here so she wouldn't be barking at night at my parents place. I opted to…read moresplurge for $29.99 for a 10x7 kennel which included outdoor time in their dog park. This saved me from doing doggie daycare also for $10. The location only has à Lucky Dog mailbox. They need à sign badly. I had vet vaccine records faxed ahead of time and check in and check out was easy. My dog was super happy to see mama again. The location was à little hard to find on Mallard Drive. Its à white building at end of Mallard on left side of the road.

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We had our dog in this kennel because we were at a family reunion at Craguns and they don't allow…read morepets. They took great care of our dog. We dropped him off on Friday and picked him up Sunday morning. They fed him, washed him, clipped his nails and washed his ears. First class service. Our dog was happy to see us and it was clear he was well cared for. This place gets a recommend from me!

I absolutely love Northern Pet lodge, but more importantly my dog loves it, from daycare to…read moreobedience training with Roger who does an excellently job & has immensely helped with my dogs training! Would totally recommend Northern Pet Lodge for any dog care & training!

BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE !!! NOT RECOMMENDED !!! Took our…read moreBichon to be washed and groomed, and they were NOT careful! They cut her in two places on her belly! I will NEVER go here again and would not recommend this groomer if you want your dog treated well! They could have been more careful! BTW our Bichon is loving to everyone, does not growl or bite, but she will kiss you if you pet her. Looks to be different staff than the last time we went there.

I took my two dogs to the groomer. The place did not look very clean. I was desperate, so I had my…read moredogs groom there. I gave them written instructions and verbal instructions. One dogs belly was not trimmed at all. Ears are not very clean and I specifically asked him to clean the pads of the feet because my dogs are slipping on the floor. They're very expensive. My other dog looks fairly decent, but he has a few chopped edges. The groomer had a broken wrist which he did not tell me in advance which I think made it difficult for him to do the job. I would not recommend this place unless you're desperate.

Though my dog did not like the shot in her butt, I love this hospital. Everyone is so nice. The…read morefacility is modern and their business practices make it extremely easy for the patients' parents. Puppy and I met with Dr. Steiner and Tess who were so patient with us and explained everything very clearly. We definitely know where to come when we're visiting Minnesota. Very highly recommended.

I had forgotten to update this review prior, here it is now…read more My experience here went from a 5 start to a 1, and 1 is too high. They ruptured my dogs ear drum when cleaning her ears and it was a nightmare getting it dealt with. Apologetic at the time of service, offering to help her heal through the process and full admitting of the mistake. During the process, kept charging me for visits and medication and I asked why, they did the damage so why am I paying? Thje push back started. They started saying they didn't do it, they said they partially did it, they said it was my fault, they were gaslighting like crazy. I had to say ENOUGH and push back real hard, threaten to sue. They provided the meds and checkups but at this point, I was done and started seeing another vet. The dog has always had issues with her ears from then on, this situation really makes me angry.,

These people do not know how to train dogs. They zap our dog like a circus animal instead of…read moreleasing them. And they gave my dog a parasite that my very proved to them the only my could have gotten was them. Also, note if you try to put a review on their site you cannot. Doesn't that seem convenient for them.

Dogs in outside kennels are constantly barking all day long. I would not consider leaving my dog…read morethere to pick up bad habits.

We strongly DO NOT recommend Pine Shadows due to the violence we witnessed towards our dogs when we…read moretoured their facility in August 2024 with our child. I have filed a police report, a complaint with the MN Board of Animal Health, and a complaint with the Humane Investigations team with the Animal Humane Society. The Pine Shadows lead trainer violently punched both of our dogs in the head during 2 separate incidents during our tour. He also choked one of our dogs by using the leash to pull one of our dog's feet off the ground. The lead trainer told us we needed to use the "wooden spoon" approach with our dogs and not "love and logic." As a 5'4" female I can keep our dogs under control using positive strategies when they are jumping and barking with excitement. There was absolutely no reason for the Pine Shadows lead trainer to use violence and one of our dogs was violently punched in the head by the lead trainer when the dog was walking over to sniff our other dog. If you have had similar experiences at Pine Shadows, I strongly recommend that you also file a police report and complaint to the agencies listed above.

In regards to grooming I will NEVER go anywhere else now. Dawn is absolutely phenomenal. I took my…read morelittle puppy to get her first haircut elsewhere in Brainerd and it was the worst experience of mine and my dogs life. But, at Pine Shadows we had zero issues. Everyone was friendly, the service took exactly as long as promised, the groomer was SO kind and understanding and really took the time to go over a game plan for the haircut with me and afterwards at home my puppy was so happy and playful and looked better than I was ever expecting! It was a GREAT experience and we are definitely life long customers now!