They take the best care of my dog. She loves going there for training and boarding. The staff is…read morehighly trained and exceptional in all they do.

I found PCC after my Lacey was having trouble with Reactive stimulation in the large group daycare…read morewith no training. Not knowing Lacey's background because she was a rescue and had clearly been through a lot, I knew not only Lacey but I needed training as well. We all did. I enrolled Lacey for the daycare program/KT and John came to our home and we started training in her home environment also. We rescued Jenna a year ago and both girls absolutely love going to daycare, boarding, and their training programs. I've learned so much and use these tools at home daily. My girls adore the staff / me too, and I know they are getting the very best care. It's a hike for me but worth it. I'm very thankful for PCC.

We just wrapped up a six week puppy training class and it was fantastic. They focused on the right…read moreskills and gave us step by step instructions that made it easy to train our dog in the little free time we have. I cannot recommend them enough. Worth every penny!

Liz is a great no-nonsense dog trainer. She worked with us and our reactive dog and provided many…read moresuggestions and practical techniques. Se really knows working dogs, and our GSD loved her. We trained at her facility and then went for two "practicums" at a nearby park. She is thoughtful and was responsive to our anxiety about our dog. Highly recommend.

I love A1K9! My black lab Tucker has been going here for the past year and loves it…read more I can't say enough good things about everyone that works here. Between the owners Terresa and Taylor who are just so so nice, fun and compassionate, to the rest of their staff they're all genuinely happy to see my boy Tucker and seem to enjoy what they do which is so rare. I'm never worried that the staff can't handle a situation with all the dogs in the yard which I've felt before with other doggie day cares. Taylor makes sure everyone outside with the dogs has a good calm energy, which when your working with a pack this size you need. I was worried too about the hot summer weather that it would make the turf too hot for the dogs but they do a great job flooding the turf with the hose so the dogs can cool off, they also have great frozen treats you can purchase for them to give your dog during the day. Tucker has never been happier with a daycare, nor more tired when he comes home, which to me and I'm sure most dog owners is the sign of a successful day. Thank you A1K9.

We hired Taylor to help us with our 2 year old mixed breed pup. Our main focus for her was recall…read moreand helping her get over her fear of bikes on the trails. He was able to accomplish this in half of the sessions we had scheduled! He is very patient and knowledgeable, HIGHLY recommend A1K9!

Great service. Experienced, friendly staff. They care about you AND your dog! Positive experience…read moreon every visit over a year...

We have taken our woodle to Top Dog Groomers and Wash in Auburn me and would highly recommend them…read more They made sure our dog was comfortable and at ease. They are highly experienced and do a thorough job and are highly professional. I've taken our dog to several groomers over the years and would rate Top Dog the highest and are extremely satisfied.

Our two dogs are so excited when we enter the driveway. The staff are welcoming, and the owner,…read moreKayla, is the best! Small little things are done by staff, such as one of my pups gets a little overwhelmed at times, she is timid. She was abused very early in her life. But she came home one day with the softest brushed hair. Someone read her behavior. We do day care and have boarded both pups. My dogs are close to each other and stay together in one kennel overnight. Have always accommodated our schedules for unforeseen circumstances that arise.

Mainely Dog has been an amazing experience for our dog. As a rescue, she's been a nervous puppy…read moresince we got her - like, she tried to climb out a window at a puppy socialization event. We honestly weren't sure if daycare would ever be in the cards for her...until we found Mainely Dog. The staff worked with us to develop a routine to introduce her to daycare over several weeks. They consistently give us feedback on how she's doing. They genuinely care about her progress and it really shows. It's been great to watch her confidence grow (and have help getting her energy out!)

I had my first meeting last week with Elsa for my submissive, timid puppy Cal. Elsa was great and…read morevery informative. Within a few minutes Elsa had approached Cal in such a way so that Cal stopped barking and was calm enough to start the training. Elsa instructed me on the appropriate way to train Cal and then watched as I then followed her instructions. I really appreciate her letting me take control for majority of the session and for bringing yummy high value treats for Cal. When the session was over I felt confident in my skills to train Cal. I would recommend Elsa. She is reliable, a fast communicator, backs up her training with research articles, and shows obvious knowledge in dog training. She followed up Cal's session with an email reminding me of the points we went over which was very helpful for my foggy short term memory. I could tell that Elsa genuinely cared about Cal's future and was dedicated in helping me!

As a first time dog owner I was having trouble wrangling my new puppy but after 3 sessions with My…read moreWonderful Dog I felt like I was back in control. She gave me the tools to continue to train my dog on my own and offered me some insight on pup psychology. Highly recommended!

We brought our two dogs here for the first time last weekend as a trial run for our upcoming…read morevacation. We first did a tour of the facilities, and found them to be very clean and well run. When we walked in, there were not dogs barking wildly at one another as we have seen at other kennels. Each kennel has solid sides so they don't feel threatened by other dogs nearby. The dogs have their own run that during the day the door is lifted so they can go outside. We put our dogs together in one kennel and the owner will separate them during feeding time, so that one is not stealing food or causing problems with the other one. A nice touch! The dogs also will not interact with other dogs during their stay, which is good for us, as one of our dogs does not do well with others. Don is the owner and is very nice and soft-spoken. He seems to have a very gentle way about him. On the phone, he may sound a little standoffish, but when you meet him in person, you realize that it is only his soft-spokeness and he is very friendly. My dogs who are normally anxious around new people did not seem to have that reaction with him at all. Prices are extremely reasonable. Bring your own blankets or dog beds as separate ones are not provided. They do offer additional services such as baths for an additional fee during the dog's stay. Our dogs left there calm, and not stressed at all. I feel extremely comfortable bringing them back for a week during our vacation as I know, they will be in good hands.

We adopted Monty this fall. He's a medium sized dog about two years old. Right out of the shelter,…read morehe was really "mouthy" and didn't have any doggie manners, plus he has a Very High prey drive. I was pretty nervous to start boarding him, just because of his behavioral issues. Well I'm so glad we tried Shangri-La Kennels! Monty has been there several times now, and we honestly won't go any other place. The owner Don is kind, he really knows dogs, and he runs a clean & safe kennel. He's been flexible and understanding when changes happen in our schedule (we even did an emergency drop-off once without calling ahead). Thank you to Don and Shangri-La Kennels -- not only do you make our lives easier, but Monty loves visiting you. We will be back, for sure. (By the way, Monty doing great. He's settling right in with us and getting to be a better boy every day.)

I first met Dr. Tippie about four years ago. My dog Gunner had just survived a serious surgery 2020…read more(back in Texas). My family was new to Portland and so worried for our sweet boy Gunner. We had an appointment with Dr. Tippie and to my surprise she had taken much time to read through Gunner's medical file. She was well prepared to meet our sweet boy and provide the best care possible. This means the absolute world to me. Fast forward to today, Dr. Tippie is still my favorite! She has my heart for all my days. I appreciate the way she cares for Gunner, and I'm sure other pets, and I appreciate the way she takes the time to understand and provide the best care as possible. Recently, I especially loved how she called us on a weekend to share with us the results of Gunner's blood work and this reconfirmed the best course of action for his pain management. Dr. Tippie - I appreciate you. I came to you four years ago scared my poor dog was going to die from cancer. But you took the time to understand what he went through, did the proper tests, provided the best care, and here he is today at the fine age of 13 living his best life, cancer free! We appreciate you!

I have taken my dog to NDVH since he was a pup, 11 years ago. Initially, I selected North Deering…read morebecause it was close to my home. But even after I moved, I would never leave. The staff is very friendly and work with your schedule. I have never had a problem scheduling an appointment that fits my schedule, and unlike my personal doctor's office visits, they never leave me waiting long in the exam room. Dr. Mills is my primary, but have no problem with any of the docs at North Deering. They are friendly and get down on the floor with Max when they enter the room. They talk to me, but engage with Max, the real patient. They take time to explain if anything is wrong, weigh out options and provide possible solutions. I never feel played or misled. They are true blue in my book.