Wow, what a great place for my GoldenDoodle! Staff is friendly and the place has a clean, modern…read morelook. I love the I-Cam so I could watch my dog play during the day. I also got him a nice doodle cut when my normal groomer shut down for covid. Will definitely keep coming back here!

Wonderful experience in getting my cat's nails trimmed and filed in this pandemic. Will definitely…read morebe back.

We've used Mariah Belle for 4 years now for vacation boarding and occasional doggie day camp. Plus…read morethey do other grooming type services like bathing, nails, teeth etc. They took great care of our Golden Retrievers Max and Maisey! Rachann the owner and her manager Michelle are great working with and communicating. When Max passed recently at 11 due to cancer they sent us a very nice card that meant so much. Maisey (4) has only ever known life with Mac by her side. This caused nervousness, confidence issues , and upset tummies for a few weeks. They were nice taking her up day camp with no notice and seeing that she got a bland broth and rice diet to help. Now her new little sister Cammy (10 months old) a rescue from North Carolina is getting her shots and stuff to clear the way for visits. Everyone from their staff can't wait to meet her. What my wife and I love is that they love our puppies nearly as much as we do. I wanted to say thanks so much for your care and compassion with Max! It made an impossibly hard time a bit easier knowing that he impacted their lives and to know they were sad as well. If you anywhere near Mt Airy and need day camp or boarding it's worth the extra ride. We pass 3 places and the way and had multiple bad experiences before we found Mariah Belle. Thank you and Regards! John & Kaye

This is the best place ever! Look no further! Fun, fun, fun!…read more Based on my vet's personal recommendation, I've been taking my high-energy Vizsla here for over a year since he was a pup. Our neighbors all trust Mariah-Belle with their dogs too. My dog loves the Day Camp activities. I've also boarded my 11 year old terrier and young Vizsla for long weekends. The staff catered to both their needs of spoiling and medicating my older dog and playing with my young dog. The owner and staff all truly love dogs! It shows in everything they do! You can really tell when your dogs jump out of the car and run to the staff! They truly care! Another reviewer commented on an illness outbreak earlier in the summer. If you take your dog to a park or a kennel, you are taking a risk. My young dog did pick up a virus only once in the last year. It wasn't kennel cough. And my older dog didn't catch the virus. It stunk to see him sick, but we humans pick up various colds from time to time. That said, I've never seen an owner be more diligent in resolving a problem. The staff immediately called to check on my dog. The owner called all the local vets to identify the type of virus and then immediately implemented a specific cleaning regimen to kill that particular virus. I've been kenneling my dogs over the last 25 years at a number of places. I trust Mariah-Belle Manor! My dogs love absolutely love going to Mariah-Belle!

This review is from 2015, which I've always meant to leave as it still pops up on my mind as the…read moreworst decision we've made for our dogs during our time away. Seeing the other reviewer having similar issues back in 2015, I decided to share as a caution. We left two young lab mixes happy and healthy, and at the end of the week, they came back dusty, sad, and dejected. No sign of walks and playtime we've signed up for. When we called while we were away, it was hard to reach them. When we came to pick them up, we waited for a long time because no one was at the front. Turned out, a young girl (college age maybe) was passed out sleeping on the tall back chair, didn't know ppl were there, turned around facing the counter got up and said, "sorry I need to check on the dog I left drying." After she was fully awake, she (and I) went to get the dogs. The kennels were dark, blowing all kinds of dog hair and dust, and dogs on bare floor, unsupervised. Dogs sleeping on cold bare floor also wasn't nice (no blanket policy). It was sad to see a place for beloved pet family run that way, especially after a nice tour we had before we decided on this place. Seems like it improved based on recent reviews. Hope it continues that trajectory.

I have been using Circle Kennels for 10+ years based on a recommendation of a friend. It is out in…read morethe country in a beautiful setting, and there are even chickens roaming the grounds. I have two little dogs who are seniors, and I am always comfortable leaving them with the staff at this kennel. I picked the dogs up after a 9 day stay and was taken through the kennels to an attached outdoor yard to bring in one of my dogs. This was impromptu, and I was very impressed with the cleanliness of all the areas, as well as my dogs having time to run around while their kennel was being cleaned. I highly recommend this kennel to all dog owners.

My standard poodle loves Tiki's playhouse. He has been going there for years and has so many…read morefriends that he sees all the time and loves to play with. Kelvin and Dana are wonderful! Tiki's Playhouse is superclean and they have a big back yard that is constantly monitored by Dana and other canine attendants. Kelvin makes sure that all the dog's shots are all up to date so all the animals stay healthy. I am retired and love to bring my dog there for socialization with other dogs. If you are looking for a great place to bring your dog, I would highly recommend Tiki's playhouse. They are conveniently located and have flexible hours. Ann Buhlman

Over a period of 30+ years, I have been using the doggy care services offered by Tiki's Playhouse…read morein Glenelg, MD. The initial visit with a very rambunctious Corgi puppy presented some concerns on my part that the owner, Kelvin Abrams, would determine that Paddington was too rambunctious and might not behave. Perhaps Paddington needed more training. I'm happy to say that Paddy was accepted. Kelvin has a special bond with his furry clients and understands the needs of each breed. His employees are courteous and would spend the time to let me know how my dog's day was spent by providing a Report Card! Corgi Petey follows in the footsteps of his predecessors and it is comforting to know that a trusting and reliable doggy care business is close by.

Excellent trainer with an unbelievable knowledge of canine behavior as well as who's who in the dog…read moretraining world.

I sent my two year old pit bull mix, Layla, to the two week Board and Train program with Amhursh K9…read morefor extreme reactivity issues and I cannot say enough about how thrilled I am with the results of the program. I had all but reached my wit's end in trying to address Layla's problem behaviors on my own. Annemarie came to our home to evaluate Layla to ensure that she would be a good fit for the Board and Train program. Layla's reactivity issues were a big source of stress in my life, and I was worried that she might have grown into an aggressive dog. Daily walks around the neighborhood and hosting guests at our home were daunting because Layla would drop her otherwise sweet, cuddly demeanor to bark and lunge at people, dogs, and really just about anything that moved. Annemarie assured me that Layla was in fact a great-tempered dog and was simply lacking confidence and structure in her life. Because Layla is a pit bull mix, I am extremely picky about who I trust with my dog, but Annemarie expressed that she has ample experience with the breed. Her confidence in Layla's ability to learn correct and acceptable behavior really put me at ease. After Layla completed the training program, Annemarie brought her back to our home for an extensive lesson on her new commands, proper reinforcement and correction, etc. It was immediately evident that Layla was a "different" dog in the way that she carried herself. Instead of constantly scanning her environment for things to bark/lunge at, Layla was focused and calm. She walks beautifully on a loose leash and is respectful of people's boundaries (before training, Layla always had to be the CENTER of attention. Everywhere. All of the time.) Not only did Annemarie assist in Layla's confidence building, but Layla's progress has helped me feel more confident handling her - a self-perpetuating cycle. As it turns out, while I was worried that I might have created an aggressive dog, Annemarie was able to show me that Layla isn't an aggressive dog at all, but an extremely sensitive and emotional one. Amhursh K9 didn't just train my dog, they educated me on how to better understand my dog. I have a completely new relationship with Layla, and I am so extremely grateful for the results of the training. We are now talking about taking Layla on a trip to Petsmart - something I previously never dreamed of being possible. Amhursh K9 also offers boarding services, so I now also have a place I feel comfortable sending Layla to stay anytime I need to travel out of town. If it isn't already evident, I really cannot say enough good things about Annemarie and Amhursh K9.

When i booked our appointment, i got an appointment confirmation. I have never experienced that…read moresomeone does only have time for you at certain time,short period in the morning and short period in the afternoon. I was late, i haven't gotten a cell number so I couldn't notify her. My dog is a high energy dog, that is why i chose a farm. I left him there for 11 days. I haven't heard from her until the 5th day. She didnt respond on my voice mail or email. Then, I finally got a text (no pictures). When i came back, i was assured my dog adjusted well. I saw that his nose was all rubbed against the bedding in his crate. I have no idea how much exercise he got since i havent received any pictures or updates. The hair grew out between his paw pads, means he wasn't running much. The first day at home he had lots of energy. I was expecting him to be exhausted. Since, when i got there, there were only crated dogs, i have no idea about their daily schedule. My dog wasn't as Happy as usaly when he got home previously from other dog boarders. I am conserned since i have gotten no updates and i know she has a full time job beside boarding dogs. There were a tone of them, barking inside... positives: well orgenized, very clean, friendly.

I have been boarding my dog here for years. Scarlett and Rachel are so accommodating. They love…read moreyour pet like their own!!! l highly recommend this business.

Shane at True Dog shows his passion, care and knowledge at every one of our sessions. He explains…read morewhy we need to do things and how our dogs respond to it. He has taught us immeasurable skills and we will definitely be extending our sessions with him. We are communicating more effectively with our dogs and they are calmer and happier than they've ever been! I would HIGHLY recommend True Dog to anyone with a dog that they love.

Shane is amazing. He helped to mitigate my 1 year old Belgian Malinois ( a very high energy…read moreshepherd) jumping at the door and alleviated some of her annoying behavior towards my older shepherd in just a few sessions. He's very knowledgeable about dog psychology and takes time to evaluate each dog individually as well as their dynamics together. He knows there is not a one fix method for every dog as I've seen in other trainers. I really appreciate his patience and honesty and highly recommend him.

Decided not to board with this facility after receiving this email from the owner. I had inquired…read morewith questions about the routine for dogs during long term boarding and what I could expect out of my dog's stay but received a lot of attitude in response. I would not recommend based on this alone.

In April of 2006, my wife and I adopted a mischievous rascal, an American Pointer, we named Chloe…read more She was fun, loving, full of life, but hard to manage. When My wife told me she found highly recommended trainers, Braveheart, I looked them up and panicked....but I looked up a Pit Bull breading place in southern Virginia, not this Kennel and heir trainers in Maryland (both where named Braveheart). This morning we had to put our wonderful friend to sleep. She was 14 years of wonderful, fun, kind, and gentle memories. While she had most of these traits built in, Braveheart was a strong factor in her starting out right (well almost starting out, we was found roaming in Fairfax Virginia before we recused her, she was put into training at about 1 year old). She adored the Braveheart team. She was happier and better behaved after training. And, didn't even mind when we had to kennel her twice after that training. The team built very kind kennels (heated and cooled) with each stall having access to outside. They walked her several times a day. And, whenever you went there, you would see them working with one or more dogs. All the dogs looked very well treated and happy. While today is a sad day for Me and my Wife, I am truly thankful for Braveheart Kennels and the impact on our best friend, Chloe Thank you Braveheart, Bruce