Can't say enough good things about this place. First of all Debbie the owner is one of the nicest…read morepeople you can meet. She has a true love for the dogs that are in her care. We have been bringing our dogs here for several years now. At first we were having a hard time finding a place that understood how to work with our Rotti. But as soon as we brought her to Keshet everything clicked. Debbie made us feel very confident and relaxed that our dog would be well taken care of and loved. Our Rotti clicked instantly with the staff and was very happy. Staff is great. We love getting the email post cards while we are away showing our dogs having fun. This is the best place in the Ottawa area for large breed dogs. A lot of room on the grounds for the larger dogs to move around and get exercise. Large, clean rooms for the dogs. Keshet gets from me.

From the owner: Dog Boarding, Dog Kennel, Dog Daycare, Large Breed Canines, High Energy Breeds. Dog Reactive and…read moreAggressive Dogs, Training Facility Rentals, Outdoor Space Rentals, Large Breed Dog Rescue, Dog Training and Seminars

Kay is absolutely incredible. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable and informative. She is…read morevery down to earth and has such great energy that draws all dogs to her. She takes the time to learn about your unique dog and their needs as she accepts all behaviors, even reactive or nervous dogs. Kay discusses with the owners how they can best support their dog while getting groomed and encourages both the dog and owners throughout the experience. Not only is her process effective, but it is also fast, priced well and leaves everyone with a smile.

Kay does the most AMAZING work with my dog! My boy is not too much of a problem with getting his…read moreclaws clipped, but he's still recalcitrant enough that it was not a happy job. Plus, I wanted to know if the endless invited (and uninvited) advice about dogs and claws were myths or not. Kay blasted a number of myths right out of the water, and showed me how it's done! My boy was such a happy camper that I knew it didn't have to be a burden anymore, and I knew what to look for to prevent any mishaps. I highly recommend Kay. 100%! Thank you Kay!

We've been a customer of Ruff-House for a couple years now, our dog really enjoys going there for…read moreday care, he's excited when we pull up and runs towards the desk. We love the option to watch the live stream cameras and check in throughout the day. We have also done a recall class with Annie and learned a lot during that process. Our dog is a better dog for it. We truly appreciate the care and effort that John, Sophie and the staff put forward with each visit. Glad to have a place like this in Ottawa.

If I could give less than 1 star I would. The employees treated me terribly, were unorganized and…read moreunsympathetic during an already difficult time. They do not ensure paying customers are aware of their strict policies and instead of informing clients they simply disregard their mistakes and blame the customer. Not sure what kind of customer service is in their "policy" but I have never experienced such disrespect from an establishment before. However I will give them 1 star for refunding me part of the classes (but not the one they made a mistake on :)!)

I looked at several school for Bodhi's puppy education and decided to go with the Ottawa Canine…read moreSchool located on St-Laurent Blvd. The Ottawa Canine School has several classes to choose from such as puppy kindergarten, obedience, agility and Canine Good Citizen preparation. I wanted to enroll in puppy kindergarten and was glad to learn that the registration is on going. You can start at any date and will get 5 lessons of 1 hour. On his first day, Bodhi got to meet with Alana & Roxanne, the trainers, and was right at home. We were shown the proper way to have dogs greet and moved to the hall where the training happens. The training hall is large and clean. The classes have a nice flow and are very interactive. You also get to interact with other dogs. There is a small break halfway through the class. Alana is very knowledgable and Roxanne gives your dog the extra attention that they sometime need. The Ottawa Canine School also has a day care including a one just for small dogs on Thursdays. Bodhi loved his experience and since he was already familiar with the settings because of puppy kindergarten, he was immediately comfortable. The only downside that I would like to point out is that you have to reserve/cancel in advance as there is no walk-ins. I would recommend both the classes and the day care and not to hesitate to contact them if you have any questions.

Visited the Ottawa Canine School for their Fun Friday small dog play date. BEYOND disappointed at…read morethe woman who ran the playdate. Extremely uninterested and unfriendly throughout. Not to mention that when my dog tried to PLAY (GASP!) at the PLAY DATE, she wouldn't cease following him around everywhere he went and giving the whole family looks, instead of approaching us with any concerns/letting us explain my dogs noisy and energetic ways. From the moment we walked in we all felt judged and considered leaving early after being told that we couldn't use some agility equipment because we were making my dog jump "too high" (maybe 3/4 of a foot?) while we were just testing out what he would be like. I was highly considering taking Timber there for some agility classes because the facility really is gorgeous, welcoming and well-kept but FAT CHANCE now. I have no doubt that their TRAINING would be fine, but this experience absolutely ruined it for me. Such a terrible waste of my $20.

My dog comes here whenever we go away and let me tell you, as we pull up the car out typically calm…read moreand reserved dog is wagging his tail furiously, whining and practically leaping out the window to greet the staff and his buddies there. I've taken his ti several different kennels in the past and he has never had such a proudly joyful reaction before. And this is consistent. As the owner, I am always pleased to see it so spotlessly clean and am thankful for how flexible they are willing to be to work with my scheduling needs. But beyond all else, I feel extremely comfortable knowing the dogs are well cared for, well exercised, socialized and safe. They don't gouge you by demanding more money for walks and playtimes like other kennels. I respect that they firmly believe in the care they give and that they give the best to 100% of the dogs they are entrusted with, so that all dogs get equal and extensive playtime everyday, regardless of how much money you have in your wallet. This is by far the best place you can take your dog and after discovering it I truly wouldn't take mine anywhere else!

From the owner: Izy's DogHouse is a family owned, cage free dog daycare and boarding facility located in a calm…read morecountry setting. Having only 9 stalls available for boarding, we assure that all our visitors get the attention they deserve and need! Our MISSION is to provide a safe, clean, stress free, playful and social environment for your dog that will make him/her feel right at home!

From the owner: Friendly and approachable dog training. Build a stronger dog-owner relationship with positive…read morereinforcement, interactive games and effective communication. For family pets of all breeds.

Everything is great there. My dog loves going there and is exhausted afterwards…read more I have to take away a point because over holidays they close dog camp because they have many dogs boarding. They should allow the regular dog campers on their regular days. Do not punish the regular customers!

If the owner acts this way with the dog owner / parent how does she act with your fur family when…read morethere's no one around. Read on My wife got everything done by email for are 2 dogs to stay here. The morning of are trip she email the dogs medical info and asked if there was anything we needed to bring or need to know before we go. We were told no and they would see us later. Being are first time there we showed up around 2 not knowing there are special drop off times. The owner was rude from the start and wanted us to pay $31.00 to drop off the dogs early and that we should no this as it's on the email. I started to asked my wife to take a look at the emails and the owner didn't let me finish my conversation with my wife when she went nuts screaming at us and getting in our face. I keep asking if I could finish my conversation but she keep freaking out saying no and telling us to pay the $31 or get out of her property. If she would have let me finish I would have said if it's on the email i have no issues paying it. We ended up leaving as her verbal harassment was to much. We later check all email correspondence and the only thing is a small signature block with the time they are open. There was nothing in regards to a early drop off fee or a fee if you show up at a deferent time. When then went to Hwy 7 pet retreat unannounced. It was not a drop off time but they were very helpful and kind and had room for our dogs. Since it was our first time there they took the time with a smile to explain how it works there. Oh ya no extra charge. One must not forget that this is a service oriented business that should be handled with poise and a smile. Thank you for reading this review.

Love Bytown Dog obedience was very happy with our instructor Rebecca,I would definitely recommend…read morethis Dog obedience school,met some of the staff and all were awesome ! Thank you Rebecca ! Yvette and Annie !

Great training school for dogs............came away with valuable tips plus a well mannered dogread more