My experience with Lara was very positive and productive. She was able to help me understand my dog…read moreand how to clearly communicate with her. She kept us both really motivated to practice and the results were awesome. Not only am I happy, but my pup is much happier too! Now we frequently receive compliments on my pups behavior. We go for long walks without pulling or acting crazy when she sees another dog. She was jumping, nipping, not listening and destructive. My grandchildren were frighteNed by her. Now they are able to play with her and life is good! I highly recommend Lara without reservation!

Those who know me know that my entire world is run by two miniature schnauzers…read more Granted, they are cuddly, cute, and have personalities the size of St. Bernards, and because of these reasons (amongst many), they have turned me into one of those crazy dog ladies that swears up and down that I'll never be able to have children because how -- HOW I ASK YOU?! -- could I possibly love anyone or anything more than I love these two creatures? Yes, Harry & Daxter are the fluffy little loves of my life, and boy oh boy, do they know it. It's not that they're bad dogs, really, it's just that they know how to get away with all the bad things that they do. Because, you know, they're cute. And while they have both gone through basic obedience and already knew how to do all the "normal" dog things like, sit, stay, and even high-five (Daxter gives excellent high-fives, FYI), a few commands does not a perfect dog make. And between the barking at every living thing (and sometimes even non-living things -- hello UPS truck) that passes by the house, Harry's penchant for eating my leftovers straight off of the coffee table, and how Daxter literally backs away from me when I say "come," it eventually got to a point where I needed to call in some professional help to turn my pups into more than just cuddly bed buddies. So thank GOODNESS for Lara and For Pup's Sake training! Under Lara's patient tutelage, my dogs now actually know how to go to their "place" before mealtime, and we're working on sending them there when folks come to the door as well. Their recall is better, they're generally more obedient, and, heck, better mannered, too! After all, a tired pup is generally a well-behaved pup, and with Lara's training these boys definitely get a mental work out. Lara comes and works with you in your home, so your dogs are learning in their environment, and gives you all the tools to continue the training when she's not there in person to guide you through it. We've worked on everything from leash-training to place-training to perfecting their patience and willpower with variations of the leave-it command I didn't even know existed. Beyond that, Lara truly cares about your dogs and wants to make sure they're set up for success from the get-go. My boys still have a bit of a way to go before they're truly the perfect pets (and I have a LONG way to go before I'm the perfect owner, hehe), but I'm so happy to have Lara and For Pup's Sake leading the way there.

Responsive and helpful. Very knowledgeable staff and so friendly. Can't wait to start our pup next…read moreweek!

We took Archie for his first puppy play school today and I'm so glad we did!…read more We worked on a few different commands (sit, stand, eye contact, and touch) and then they're was socialization time. Our dogs are elderly so he doesn't get to play as much as we'd like and this was the perfect thing. It took him a while to warm up to play time but when he did, he was great!

Jennifer has been a huge help with my very active, anxious pup over the 3 years I've had her! I can…read morehonestly say without her encouragement and guidance through some tough times, Molly would have been returned to the shelter. So a million thanks, Jennifer!!!!

PLEASE... Donate and let's help this WONDERFUL group of animal loving folks save and take great…read morecare of our beloved animals who are lost and need their help! Best dog rescue organization I've ever seen! Thank you :-)

Wyatt is terrific and the positive reinforcement training is top notch. We got a rescue dog that…read morehad a few issues and Wyatt is working with us - retraining both the dog and the people - for a better life. Really appreciate the great information he imparts and the calm, effective training he's doing with me and the dog. We've already seen improvement after only a few sessions. He explains that our job is to get the dog to "want to do what you want them to do." We accomplish this through lots of love and positive reinforcement. Kuddos Wyatt!

Thank you Wyatt for helping us with our 4 legged big baby. At 125 pounds, it's so important that…read moreour girl is socialized, obedient, and a good canine citizen. You're training for our pup as well as our family has been invaluable.

If you love your pet please don't take the risk of going here. Several other GREAT places within 5…read moremiles. This place is extremely dirty including mold. These dogs are neglected stuck in crates without water. The dogs sit in feces and urine. Vaccinations are NOT required to be updated. Many dogs are coughing and showing respiratory illness. The clients are NOT made aware. Outside time is limited in tiny unsupervised yards. The owner is NOT honest or transparent to the clients. Just an honest review from a dog lover. There are plenty reviews just like this,you don't have to look hard.

If you love your pet DO NOT BRING THEM HERE! She will let your dog sit in feces/urine and only give…read moredogs water when they are outside in group (which has caused many fights here.) The "enrichment" time she claims the dogs receive is actually 10 minutes or less for each rotation. "Enrichment" being movie time, story time or having the dogs participate in limbo. She does not check or care if your pet is ill or up to date on vaccines. She will let dogs with expired vaccines continue to come in. Vaccines including rabies, distemper, parvo, and boardetella. Dogs are always sneezing and coughing and ALWAYS in very small dirty kennels. The kennels do not always get cleaned daily (which leads to the spreading of infectious diseases) and they clean the kennels by spraying with disinfectant and water then vacuuming up all of the water. They do not scrub the kennels so there is still caked on dirt/waste in every single kennel. When they do get let outside they are not always being watched regardless of what she says. She is a liar and a manipulater. She is in this field for the money and will create every excuse possible to make sure her business stays running. She is rarely even there and when she is all she does is pretend to know all the dogs that come here daily all week long!! The employees sit inside while the dogs are outside in the FREEZING cold with no shelter. Dogs have died from escaping or being choked to death by tight slip leads and the employees responsible for this still ACTIVELY WORK THERE TODAY. She will let your dogs play in group with injures and not inform you until you pick your dog up and see it for yourself. These poor animals do not deserve this treatment. If you board here please reconsider. The staff is not being paid what they are promised and fights happen all the time. All of the vents and drains are covered in mold. (Call and schedule a free tour to see for yourself) If the staff is outside with the dogs they are not aloud to kneel or sit down and pet them because it could cause fights (resource gaurding). I have worked at many kennels professionally for 3 years and this is not the way to run any facility. Your pets deserve love and basic care with transparency to the owners, not lying and cheating you out of your money. YOU ARE NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I'm not reviewing out of hate but out of safety and love for these poor dogs. This is ABUSE. I'm not sure what more I can do or who to call. There are plenty of other reviews like mine right here, on yelp, facebook and on indeed. If you would like other suggestions there are plenty more loving and professional dog boarding and daycare facilities in RVA. If you don't believe me go take a tour of the whole facility, look at the ceiling vents, go in the kennel room you will see. They don't get water. How is that ok for weeks on end? If your dog is boarding they are only letting them out for water 4 times a day. If they are in daycare they only get water twice a day. If your dog is sick she won't tell you. She will make up excuses and tell you not to bring them to the vet?? 3 employees have quit in the past 24 hours bceuase of poor management, lack of communication, and mistreatment. I have already contacted the better business bureau and other resources for further investigation. If you have any information or other experiences please comment to help save these poor pups. GOD BLESS

I can't say enough great things about this place. I recently moved my dog to the city and ADA is a…read moreGod send!! They send you daily report cards while your dog is there so you know just how their time is! I really get nervous with my senior boy and making sure he's enjoying his time. He always leaves here happy and played out!! 10 out of 10 to the team!

I love All Dog Adventures - staff are super friendly and location is convenient. We have done…read moretraining classes there when my doodle was four months old and for the past two years, she goes here for daycare a few times per week, boarding when I have to go out of town a few times per year, and also have all her grooming done here. I am a dog mom who is very protective of her baby and I trust this place and the staff whole heartedly. You can tell they enjoy what they do, my dog looks forward to playing with her friends and I love the schedule of two hours play / 2 hours rest. They also group dogs by temperament which is great cuz my pup is shy and would by overwhelmed with certain personalities. I know my pup is well taken care of when I drop her off and wouldn't trust any other place.

When I want to stock up on pet supplies in bulk, I come here! I have two cats and the selection…read morehere is awesome! You will definitely find products your can't find at your local grocery store. The variety of canned Fancy Feast, kitty treats and other cat foods is without parallel. Cat supplies, cat toys, litter choices, grooming tools, and pets beds/climbing/scratching posts are plentiful. I also purchase my kitties' flea meds here! Feline heaven! I also love feeding the wild birds and they stock lots of seed and feeders for your fine feathered friends! And if you have pet birds, you'll be happy with aisles full of finch, parakeet, canary, cockatoo and parrot (and other bird) items! The dog section is huge for you puppy parents... check it out! And the aquariums full of fish are cool as well. Don't forget the little hamsters and other little furry creatures... as far as pet stores go, this one is pretty clean. The vivacious cashier, Vegas, is always pleasant and helpful. I have their PetSmart savings card which saves me a few bucks. Lots of parking. My only "pet peeve" is that it needs to put in a cart return, have cleaner carts and a sanitizing system.

My review is specifically regarding the pop up adoption events ran by Cats Cradle of RVA at this…read morePetSmart location... Pam Popkins Hall who is the co-founder of Cat's Cradle is extremely unprofessional, rude, and spreads total lies about people she interacts with when she's representing Cats Cradle of RVA. We have had a few interactions with Mrs. Hall... during all of which she was representing this organization. Each time we have been met with total unprofessionalism, outlandish assumptions she makes out of nowhere, and unfair judgement. This is our family's personal, fair, and factual account of our personal experience of the lack of professionalism, compassion, and/or care displayed by their volunteer Pam Hall. I highly recommend that you look elsewhere for your forever kitty friend. Update... Since leaving our honest review as is our right under federal law (Consumer review fairness act)... My husband and I both have gotten harassing messages & threats from this organization.

I've taken my dog here several times for grooming and I've purchased dog food here. The people are…read morenice and I have zero complaints about the grooming services. Very nice. The thing that stands out is how nice the people are. I don't know if they're paid more or if they're treated better in another way, but it makes a huge difference. Thank you.

Stopped by after work to grab a few things to make my dog feel better as she's having stomach…read moreissues. I enjoyed talking with Angel for a little bit. She was knowledgeable and had her own story to share, which made me feel comfortable about what my dog has going on. When I walked outside, I took a shopping cart with me and one of the gentlemen on break walked it back. This made me realize I had forgotten a bag that he was so kind to run back in and grab.

We have gone sporadically to The Barking Lot for a couple of years now. There was a…read moremiscommunication with the preference card recently and I was less than pleased with the grooming service provided. However, when I called to discuss it with the owner, he was more than happy to help. He went through and investigated the situation/preference cards, did not blame it on staff, all while trying to provide the best customer service he could. They were able to fit my two dogs in last minute which I appreciated and they did an excellent job. Even if it was a sub optimal groom, having an owner who works with customers to try and navigate problems and make them right makes this business stand out. Thank you!

I took my cat in for a lion cut. He has very long hair and it was getting matted. Luke greeted me…read moreat the door. He listened to me tell him about my kitty, who had never been groomed other than at the vet's office, and assured me everything would be fine. Luke did a wonderful job! Ozpin looks great! They also tried to bathe him but he wasn't having it..lol! Price was very reasonable, too. Luke and The Barking Lot now have a customer for life!

We adopted a year old rescue Springer Spaniel. Wonderful dog.......in our house and in our yard! On…read morewalks, he was a terror: when he saw other dogs, he went berserk! We literally, if we saw other dogs; went the other way! He was uncontrollable. We invested in Off the Leash training. ( and it is expensive!) and IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! After two weeks with Rebekah, our dog (and he us still the lovable and loving dog we love) is a pleasure to walk, loves going to the dog park and doggy day care and has no problem when encountering other dogs. Amazing transformation!

I gave Head trainer Austin my 5 month great pyrenees with no training and he gave me back a dog…read morethat can sit, down ,stay, heel and return with no problem. Great job