We've been repeat customers at Northwest Dog Retreat, and we can't say enough good things about…read morethem! Our dog Hank always has a wonderful time there and we know he's cared for just as well as he is at home. The communication while we're away is outstanding, and we really appreciate the frequent photo updates that the owners Carol and Patrick. It's such a comfort knowing Hank is having his own little vacation while we're on ours. Highly recommend!

Everything went well as always. Patrick and Carol always do an excellent job and will be well…read moremissed. Hate to see you both sell but I wish you all the best.

We took our Corgi and our Lab here and it was an amazing experience…read more In other facilities we've used - our lab has chewed her paws and thrown up - she does not like to be kenneled. She doesn't want to go in the facilities and can't wait to leave when we pick them up and our dogs have generally seemed unrested. When we arrived to pick up at Jee Jac our dogs were in great spirits (which is not our norm). They seem energetic and like they generally liked being there. We have happy dogs and as a result are happy people we will use again.

This is a great place to care for your furry friend! They do a great job of taking care of them…read more Our dogs love it here.

I've been taking my kitties here since moving to the Valley a couple years ago, and have always…read morebeen more than impressed by their service and amazing, loving care. Recently, my littlest cat was acting very weird and stopped eating over a period of a few days. I thought it might be because of the heat wave we were having at the time, but when she got increasingly lethargic and started hiding, I got worried and called Chuckanut Valley. They got us right in! After quite a bit of poking and prodding, not to mention a full panel of tests, it was determined that my cat was likely just hot. It was a pretty expensive diagnosis, but I was relieved it wasn't something worse. The doctors and staff here are always so loving and kind. And while their prices are definitely premium (aren't all vets?) I do appreciate they have prescription meds on hand when I need them for my pets, and offer discounts if you offer full diagnostic panels. I am so happy to have found them!

They had my dog to trim her nails. She had to be sedated cause she hates it. When I picked her up…read moreshe was lethargic. By the next day she is vomiting blood. I took her back and they said "correlation does not imply causation". It was all CYA. " not our problem ". The vet says he'll be right back. He goes out for 10+ minutes. I go to see what's going on. He was typing. My guess is that he is adjusting the report on the procedure. Ultimately my dog died. I'll never go back. And suggest the same for you.

It's an amazing relief to know 100% that you can trust Kortney and Skagit Canine Club to give the…read morevery best care to your fur babies while you are away Amazing communication with text and photos of how your pet is doing throughout the stay, walks in the forest, to play time in the indoor arena, I'm so happy I found the right place for my big baby.

We have always gone to one place to board our doggies so when they weren't available we were…read morescrambling to find a spot which gave me so much anxiety since we're so picky. I'm SO GLAD we found this place! Kortney was so sweet & accommodating. She was very reassuring but what reassured us the most is the way she loved our dogs like they were her own. I never had to ask for updates because she updated us daily with the cutest photos and videos. I know in her hands our girls were not only safe but having the time of their lives. They were very attentive to the point where my one dog (Roo) who has been boarded before and would stay in a corner watching other dogs play or by her sister only for 2 weeks in other places even began to trust them in one day. Highly recommend and we are definitely boarding them here again :)

Best feeling ever: just called Huck, my 18mo fox hound rescue, off a full on deer chase with a…read moresimple "Come! No. Huck Come!" And stood there amazed as he CHOSE to veer off in a long arc toward me, coming in full tilt to a sit. I am still sort of in shock that he gave me priority. When I called he was 40 yards away from me and within four car lengths of the deer and he is a focused high drive dog. Thank you to our trainer Greg Houle. Never in my wildest dreams did I think he would stop chasing a deer that he had an excellent chance of catching and come to me because I asked him to. I am so grateful for In The Flow K-9 training, that he came, yes, but the WAY he came to me, eyes shining, leaving what was probably his heart's desire, full of happiness that I had called. He was 100% into the next thing that we were going to do togethe r, focused and looking up at me for direction. Making that bond between you and your dog the "something big", the "pay off" for your work, is what Greg's teaching is all about from the very first minute. I am 70 years old. I have had many dogs and used many methods to get to where I thought I wanted to be with them. This method is like the place where all the paths meet....like the pearl in the oyster.Over the last two years I have watched Greg guide little kids, teens, adults, seniors, into better relationship with their canine companions. He just kind of walks into the mess you've made with each other and tidys up the room! Everyone feels better. Everyone does better. Then, if you want to stick around, he can show you how he did it! You won't find a more generous teacher. This kind of training makes you and your dog both feel better, do better, be better!

We had one dog that was full grown and well-behaved when we got him. So we ruined that. He was…read moremedium-sized and kind-hearted so we managed. Then we rescued another full grown dog who wasn't small. She was wild and required a team just to walk her. We have been working with Greg and both dogs on and off since November. We aren't terrible consistent, but we do try. People have been stopping and applauding us for the noticeable changes in both dogs' behavior. I have actually had some success walking both dogs together. Life at home is much less frazzled, although there's still plenty to work on. What I really like about this training is that Greg is practical. The training is to the point. It's really sensible. Greg understands that people are busy, that some dogs have structure and other dogs have toys. He adjusts and supports as needed. Greg has a diverse background with a biology degree and has worked a broad spectrum of jobs. He takes his career seriously and gets things done pleasantly, timely, and correctly.

We boarded our dog for several days while we were out of state. Before our trip, we were never…read moreinformed that boarding was at a different location than daycare, which caused unnecessary stress at drop off. During our vacation, communication was extremely poor. After seeing a concerning photo of our dog appearing to have an altercation with another dog, we tried repeatedly to get updates. We had to keep reaching out ourselves and ultimately had to ask the owner to send us a photo because we had gone days without seeing or hearing anything about him. At pickup, we were initially charged the wrong amount. We had also paid for an exit bath, but were told it had been removed because they weren't sure whether it had been done. When we got our dog into the car, he smelled strongly like he had not been bathed at all. The most disappointing part was the way our concerns were handled. Rather than acknowledging them or apologizing, the interaction felt defensive and dismissive. We won't be boarding our dog here again. Communication, organization, and customer service all need significant improvement.

My dog loves going to "school"... Which is what I call daycare. He plays with all of his friends…read more(human and four legged). I love that they post pictures of all the animals daily so I can see what they are up to. When I pick him up I watch them cleaning and disinfecting everything which always reassures me that it's a priority. He did catch an illness that another dog brought in, but they were quick to let me know, quarantine all the doggies and verified he was clean when he came back to join his friends a few weeks later. Having my dog with a bunch of others, sometimes that happens so I don't blame them at all. What I appreciated was their quick response to it!!