Connie is one of the kindest people I know. I met her in 2020 when I needed help with my…read moreseparation-anxiety ridden Bichon Hubie. I couldn't leave him in the house alone while at work because he would (literally) make himself sick with worry. Connie welcomed us as new clients and, as she is a generous, wonderful person, we became fast friends. She has steadily been there for me and my Hubie over the years. Weekdays, weekends, overnights, in a pinch at times with little notice... sending me cute pictures throughout the day of my boy, feeding him, giving him medicine when needed, taking him to the groomer, going on little walking adventures, giving him a little brush 'n fluff from time to time... I even moved back east and she still couldn't get rid of me! When I come back to Olympia periodically for my current job, I bring Hubie simply because I know he misses her. Connie has enriched both our lives and I'm so happy to call her a dear friend.

Connie has watched my 4 year old maltipoo in her home on several occasions in the last year. I…read moregreatly prefer Connie's home environment to a kennel as I feel my dog is being loved and treated as a family member. I recently left her in Connie's care for a 3 weeks trip. I was reassured by daily messages and photos that all was well with my pup. She has also been available for last minute overnights which has been very convenient and appreciated. Definitely recommend!

Had posted a previous review but here is the update after talking to an attorney:…read more Disappointed by How We Were Treated We were long-time clients who genuinely tried to build a positive and respectful relationship with this business. We booked services well in advance, followed all procedures, and even purchased additional training services to show our support and trust. When we canceled a December trip more than a month in advance, we expected a full refund based on what we were told. That had been the case in previous contracts. Instead, we were told the deposit was non-refundable, and only 25% was returned. We were told that was final. Another 25% was refunded later, but only after we followed up again. There was no discussion or explanation. We made several respectful attempts to resolve the issue directly, but eventually our number was blocked, cutting off all communication. With communication being blocked off, we were left with no choice but to consult a lawyer to understand the situation. We've never been treated so poorly by a professional, and this situation has caused us and our family an incredible amount of stress, including one and possibly two hospitalizations. The lawyer said that what had happened was not technically legal, and definitely not ethical. In our opinion, the way French K9 runs her business is unethical, and we could NEVER recommend them to someone who is trying to do good by their pets. We're sharing this because we trusted this business and were extremely disappointed. We hope others ask clear questions, get all terms in writing, and proceed with caution.

We truly put effort into building a long-term, positive relationship with this business. We booked…read moreservices over a year in advance to fit into their system, and tried to remain flexible, patient, and communicative throughout. But when we canceled a December trip with more than a month's notice -- as allowed by the contract -- things quickly turned. We felt backed into a corner and accepted 25% of our deposit back simply because we were told that was all we could get. There was no formal or signed agreement. We later received another 25%, but this was done WITHOUT DISCUSSION and only after we followed up again. We made multiple respectful attempts to communicate and discuss the issue, but those efforts were ignored and my number was eventually blocked. That response, combined with rigid and shifting policies, made the whole situation feel dismissive and unfair. It's really disappointing, especially given how much trust and goodwill we offered.

Our dog was an incorrigible monster pup (though much loved) before he started twice a week hikes…read morewith Lisalea. We credit her 100% with his evolution into a mostly well-behaved, calmer, and kinder dog. He adores her and knows exactly when it's time for his hikes, and is bereft when he doesn't have one (how he knows the day/time is a question for science).

I am so pleased with the service that Lisalea has provided us over the last year taking care of our…read morepet. Three days a week she comes by and takes our beloved dog along with other canines on an adventure in the country. What's so special is that run together in a group. My dog comes home very tired and happy. It's such a wonderful social activity for him and he waits by the door the days he goes out. She truly has a special way with animals. If you live in West Olympia and want the best for your dog, there is no better!

I have a puppy Labradoodle her name is Lulu. We had our start day at Top Dog Daycare today dropped…read moreher off at 8 AM and picked her up at 4:30. She looks exhausted! I brought her home she ate all of her food and went right back to sleep. That is a great day for a puppy. Since I was starting to look around Top Dog gave me all the information that I needed and even more I could tell that they were caring business. They made it very easy for me I did all my paperwork online faxed in my pet records made an appointment for a trial day and she loved it. We will be going there every Tuesday and Thursday for a while. I bought A package for 20 days so I don't have to worry about payment I just get to drop her off and pick her up. By the way I had an excellent day taking care of so many things you can't do when you have a puppy. Thank you Top Dog I have been going to Top Dog now for over 1 years. Jordon and her staff really go the extra mile. I see some old negative reviews from a long time ago that reflects the previous owner. Jordon is the owner and has the friendliest staff. I use the daycare and boarding and my Lulu know and gets excited the morning she is scheduled for fun Lulu and I love this place.

I've been bringing my dog here for years. She's always excited to go there and overjoyed when I ask…read moreher 'do you wanna go to 'school?'" She knows that she's going here. The folks who work here are wonderful, friendly, and downright sweet. They got an easy to use app too. They treat the dogs so well.

We are extremely impressed with Nancy's work with our dogs! She was recommended to us by our puppy…read moreclass teacher and are so grateful to be working with her! She is not only dependable but also very knowledgeable and compassionate with our dogs, one of which is very much a puppy with a big puppy personality. Her prices are very reasonable and a great value for the services she provides. I have a lot of trust issues with others caring for my pets and I felt at ease with her from our very first meeting. It is very obvious how much she loves her job!

From the owner: Daily-dog Neighborhood Walks. Monday - Friday.read more

Andy is absolutely amazing!! Either I drop my dog at his place or he picks her up for the daycare…read more My dog Kaida ( kyda) bonded with Andy right away!! He is always punctual and POSITIVE!! He keeps his pack safe, he takes them on wonderful walks and to parks to play. He is wonderful with boarding as well!! He takes lots of pictures and give updates for my piece of mind!! I highly recommend Andy and Bark Buddies Adventures!!

Beat money I ever spent! Karen trained us how to better communicate with our dog, and how to be…read morebetter dog parents by taking the stress of the job off Chacco of being the parent! As a result of Karen teaching us how to lead, Chacco doesn't take us for a walk, doesnt get so distracted by other animals on our walks, doesn't come thru the door like a wild dog, is getting much better at food aggression ... and I can't wait to see how he is with his vet anxiety! I bet Chacco will be much calmer now that he doesn't think he has to protect his pack!

WTWD, and Savannah particularly, were absolutely outstanding in teaching my new puppy (and myself!)…read moreto work well together and use practices to help my puppy be a great little 'citizen' at home and out and about. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Savannah and her team are amazing! So professional and the best dog walkers in the Tacoma area!…read moreCan't recommend enough.

Dezi has helped me understand my high-drive, easily aroused cattle dog, and improved my…read morerelationship with him long term. She's a natural, with so much insight into building a positive relationship with dogs. I'm thrilled to hear she has FitPaws certification in the works. Bringing this conditioning technique to Olympia is going to help so many active and performance dogs stay at their best.

From the owner: Canine conditioning, dog walking, dog training & nutrition consulting.read more

I'm physically disabled, so I sadly don't give my dog Huck much exercise. But now that Walking Paws…read morewas created, I no longer have to worry about that. I just drop off my dog, and at the end of the day, Huck is one extremely happy puppy!! He even gets to sleep better because of how exhausted he becomes. The cost is not bad either.

Terrible service They never pick up the phone…read more Their website is a mess, not user-friendly Staff was very rude

We tried a couple other local kennels before Sylvan, so we have comparison experience…read more No kennels come close to Sylvan. My dog doesn't have the best manners - but they see him for the big love that he is. They smile as big as he does when they see each other. They remember tiny details about his silly personality quirks. (Usually just seeing him once a year for a few days) They care for all of his needs and bring him so much joy. The first time they even texted details about his day to help us feel more comfortable leaving him at a new place. Every time he comes home from Sylvan, we can tell he misses all the friends he made at the kennel - human and other dog friends. Honestly, we would never consider taking him anywhere else at this point. Pro tip - the grooming and nail trimming service is worth every penny - and such a reasonable cost.