Have been struggling to find a reliable and experienced since Mike from K9 Kingdom passed away and…read morethe shop ultimately closed. Found Hot Dawgs when I took my son to Fade for his monthly visit w TJ. (shout out to them too). Renee at Hot Dawgs answered all of my questions when I booked the appointment. Got in quickly where other places had a week plus wait. The shop is super clean and organized with a spot for you to wait for your dog, if you like. They don't hold the dogs in crates, which I also appreciate. Lucky looked exactly as I asked and smelled amazing! Very reasonable pricing and Renee was very loving and sweet with my dog. Highly recommend!!

John Soares knows his way around dogs they way most people know their way around walking and…read morebreathing. He understands their general nature but approaches every dog as an individual. I have rarely seen such a talented trainer. Kudos and greetings from top dog, Titus!

I cannot thank Happy Dogs Boarding and Training enough. Sending my Labradoodle, Angus, for a…read morefour-week board and train was the best decision I could have made for my little guy. The progress he made during his time there is astounding and the training sessions we received after he came home continue to help us solidify all he has learned. The follow-up lessons provide the tools needed to feel calm, confident, and equipped to lead. I absolutely love working with my dog now and look forward to it daily. It strengthens our bond and I know with certainty that he trusts me. I sincerely credit the expert and caring training Angus and I received from these world-class trainers for the great strides we have made. The balanced approach used at Happy Dogs makes for very happy dogs and owners! HIGHLY recommend!

I have two Golden Retrievers and have worked with K9 Basics for both of them-- one who completed…read morethe day training program about 2.5 years ago, and another who is currently in his second week of day training. My first dog, Honey was honestly a terror at the beginning. She was my first dog ever and I had zero experience dealing with the behavioral issues we were facing. What I learned quickly was that those "issues" were really a lack of structure - and K9 gave us exactly that. From the very beginning, they were extremely transparent about the training process. They explained that while the day training program gives your dog a solid foundation, they also offer open group classes throughout the week so owners can continue working with their dogs, and that consistency at home is KEYYY!! When Honey finished the program, she wasn't a perfect angel overnight, and I think that's what people expect, but Honey knew her commands. Just as important, I had to learn what she had learned and how to apply it consistently in everyday life- because training does not stop when you go home. Honey and I attended as many open group classes as our schedule allowed, and those classes helped us build trust and confidence together. When I put on Honey's collar first thing in the morning, she's excited. She is ready for the day. I have worked with my dog so much that I hardly even need to press a button, she just listens and knows her stuff. K9 Gives you all the tools to succeed; it's up to you to use them and be consistent. My second Golden, A male is currently going through the day training program. With him, we were dealing with some people- socialization issues and nervousness in new environments. By just his second week, he has already warmed up to the facility and the trainers, which shows how much effort and individualized care they put into each dog. I'm really looking forward to continuing to show up with him, attending group trainings, and helping unlock that confidence so he can become the social Golden boy I know he is. My newest learning curve is figuring out how to work with both of my dogs together, and I know K9 will be right there with me every stop of the way as I learn. I truly trust K9 with my dogs and will continue to trust them with any future dogs. If you're not willing to put in the time and effort to continue training at home, this program may not be for you. But if you are, you'll find that K9 Basics is an excellent investment. They give you everything you need to be successful.

The true measure of a good business is not only the level of service they offer when things go…read morewell, but how they handle things in unfortunate situations. And for that reason, K9 Basics, Clif Wyck Farms Kennels and the owners Lisa & Brian, get the lowest possible rating. I signed up my 3 year old Pitbull, Iris, for their Board and Train program. The cost is $3,500. Iris was assessed and a 3 week training was recommended. I dropped her off on 2/14 and was tentatively scheduled to pick her up on 3/7. On the morning of 2/27 after being there for 14 days Iris got violently ill . She had diarrhea and began excessively vomiting. Lisa determined that Iris's condition couldn't wait for my emergency contact to get there and decided to take her to the vet. X-rays were taken and showed a foreign material in her stomach. I was told if this was still in her stomach by the morning that emergency surgery would need to be done. She was admitted overnight and given medication and IV fluid. The next morning the X-rays were taken again and the foreign material had moved from her stomach to her colon. The foreign material was no longer a threat and Iris was able to be released. As soon as I got her home from the vet she had a bowel movement which appeared to consist of either mulch, saw dust or some sort of grains or seeds. This same description was in her vet report as being in her vomit. I sent a picture of this to Lisa who I had been in constant communication with throughout. She called me and told me there was a 100% chance that Iris did not ingest this material while in her care and insisted that it happened prior to coming to training. Keep in mind this is day 14 of her being there. Now I understand this is a possibility but to say 100% is in my opinion ridiculous. My vet bill was $2,400 and I was also charged $350 to transport Iris from the kennel to the vet. Although I consider that transport charge excessive (profit from my misfortune), these charges were all clearly listed in the contract I signed. However I no longer felt comfortable bringing Iris back for the remainder of training. I respectfully asked for a refund for the last week that she would no longer be attending. Lisa responded by explaining they have only issued a refund once in the 14 years they have been in business and that was because a dog had to get their leg amputated due to their negligence. I asked her to please discuss with her partners and reconsider. Later that day I received a call from one of her employees telling me that Lisa and her husband would not be issuing me any refunds and my only option was to complete the remainder of training. I called Lisa immediately but she stopped accepting my phone calls. As for the training itself: I will preface this by saying, Iris only completed 2 of the 3 weeks they recommended, but it did absolutely nothing. She left with all the issues she arrived with except now when I go to put the shock collar/ e-collar (semantics) on her she runs into her cage and trembles. If you are the type of person who can administer pain to your dog while they look to you in fear for not understanding basic commands this training is for you. Even then, proceed with caution and know that if something goes wrong they will take no accountability. I too own a small business and it pains me to leave my first negative review but I am left with no other options besides social forums, credit disputes or legal action.

If you are looking for a smart, healthy, beautiful and easy to train German Shepherd Puppy, Cross…read moreKeys K9 has everything you are looking for! After losing a beloved GSD to DM I was so thankful to find Cross Keys K9. All of their dogs are DM free and I applaud this breeder for their vigilance in removing this horrible disease from their puppy's gene pool. My husband and I purchased a wonderful puppy from Cross Keys 2 years ago. He has been our best friend, a great family dog and provides us with protection and peace of mind. You will love the owners too!! They are friendly, knowledgeable, provide outstanding customer service and are community oriented. Not only are their GSD's great family pets but can be trained as service dogs for Veterans or the Disabled as well As working dogs. We love our GSD will be purchasing another puppy from Cross Keys K9. They are the only German Shepherd breeders we trust!!!

I was looking for a place that would take my clingy, sometimes anti-social, sometimes super…read morefriendly puppy when I went back to work during the pandemic. For over two years now, that place has been House of Dog Retreat and Spa. Here's all the amazing things about House of Dog: Dog Boarding- they are located by the airport so it's an easy drop-off and pickup. Got a crazy timed flight? They can accommodate because there is ALWAYS someone there watching and caring for the dogs. They follow directions really well, especially if your dog has a special diet or needs medicine. Doggie Daycare- the most attentive staff money can buy and it's affordable!! They make sure the dogs are paired with similar personalities and watch AND cleanup after them vigilantly. I've never walked in and seen the place a mess, in fact no matter what time of day I'm there they are constantly cleaning. Health precautions- they make sure all dogs have their necessary shots as well as alert dog owners if there's any outbreaks within the neighborhood of any health issues. My dog has never gotten sick from House of Dog most likely because of the cleaning, but also because they have a check list of symptoms posted at drop off so if your dog has any you cannot bring them in. Friendliness- everyone is kind to both the humans and the dogs, but the love for dogs shows. Dog Grooming - they follow instructions and do an excellent job keeping pups calm! Staff- well trained, attentive and creative! My dog has done art projects, photo ops and gone to foam parties at house of dog - how many boarding facilities or kennels do you know that do that??

These people had absolutely no clue how to handle a fearful dog. They wrote her off as a candidate…read morefor day care services because she was shy and timid on her first day. Amanda (owner/manager?) didn't even tell me that they introduced her to one dog only at first. She made it sound like they put my baby into a room with 15 other dogs right away and she was fearful and snappy when any dog came near her. I would be the same way. I took her to another nearby day care for evaluation. And was told that while she was shy and timid at first, she did warm up to all of the people and even played with two other pit bulls the whole day. If there was a '0' star option I would do that. Please note: I asked for a callback from Amanda TWICE to clarify whether or not Mira was slowly introduced or if she was really just placed into a room with 15 other dogs -- and never received a call.

our Blue man will be 2 later this month he is such a joy to have in our family. He is so funny and…read morejust makes us all laugh with his antics. He loves to cuddle and play with his toys. We got him as an emotional so support dog for our daughter with Down syndrome. The family atmosphere that SJS creates with the people who get their fur babies from them is amazing. They connect us with other families who got their puppers from the same litter as well as a forum to ask questions and get answers. the kennels are super clean and are well maintained. The pups are socialized and are not afraid of people. it was overall a great experience

I got my puppy from SJS over 2 years ago now and could not be happier. When I received Duffy he was…read morecompletely healthy, having received all of his shots. When I met Sarah and saw the farm she raises all the puppies on I could tell just how much she loves each and every puppy. I am eternally grateful for SJS as they gave me Duffy!

Liz always treats my fur babies with love and care. She has excellent communication and her prices…read moreare reasonable especially for all the little details. I wouldn't trust my pups with anyone else.

If you want your pup to feel like they have are having the best time, getting pampered, and feel…read morejust like at home snuggling with you this is the place! What not to love? Fenced in space for pups to play, other friendly pups to play with, friendly, loving and attentive owners of the business. Gwen and Ben, radiate love for dogs! I feel like they are my family members watching my pup and he loves them so much that when we say their names, he runs around looking for them. The service is 100 %- always on time, great with communicating and we get so many updates on our pup. We never have to worry when our Winston is visiting. We know that Winston would prefer to get boarded at Tunie's, so we always ask for their availability first before looking for any other options, including family. Your pup will have the safest, best time and you will not have to worry about a thing!