I have only ever owned GSD'S my entire life and I thought I knew and understood the breed. After…read morerepeated heartbreak of losing dogs only after 6 or seven years, I cast a wide net in search of a better breeder. I looked across the US and stumbled upon a breeder just two states away (who bred a particular type of shepherd I was not looking for) that suggested I look to Tracy Bullinger. It was the best advice, ever. Tracy Bullinger is the quintessential breeder who honors the breed and it's origins and puts her dogs well being before business. She defines the German devotion to excellence by wisely breeding to create healthy pups with solid structure, strong temperaments impressive longevity. Bullinger Shepherds is a game changer for the average GSD owner. I have been richly blessed by seven Bullingers and my brother has had three. I am forever grateful for the commitment to excellence that Tracy Bullinger puts in to her dogs. The happiness that these dogs have brought to our lives is immeasurable.

This breeder is a gift from G-d! I have had 5 deeply loved dogs over the years bred by Kristy…read more I met Kristy many years ago when I took my beloved Shih Tzu Daisy to her for grooming. BTW...She was and still is the absolute best small breed groomer in the Lower Mainland. Anyways, at the time we met back in the early 90's, she was just starting out as a Yorkie Breeder, and her goal was to be among the best Yorkshire Terrier show quality Breeders in North America. She researched tirelessly, she did everything right in terms of being a bonafide Breeder, (not a backyard Breeder) and went to extreme financial lengths, and still does, to show her dogs in the best shows all over the world. Only a Breeder of Champions can develop a reputation as a serious champion show Breeder of exceptional quality dogs among other show Breeders, and the dog show world is extremely difficult to penetrate in terms of being taken seriously and regarded as a credible show breeder. It takes years and years of dedication, effort, incredible hard work and extreme amounts of money. However, Kristy understood that without that reputation and acceptance, she would be nothing more than a backyard breeder, and that was out of the question. She maintained a busy grooming business 7 days a week, in order to fund her HUGE expenses, which include outrageously high veterinary bills, show expenses, handler costs, supplies etc etc., and on top of that, she regularly rescues dogs from bad breeders, most with serious genetic health issues. So, for those who balk at the high cost of a show quality puppy, and think that all Breeders are "in it for the money", WRONG! A backyard Breeder is in it for the money, Kristy is in it for the love, dedication, devotion and preservation of the breeds she is involved with. You know, many small dog breeds need cesarian sections to give birth, and the cost of that is outrageous! A simple spay costs $1500 now, so trust me, the $4,000 price for a show quality Yorkie, for example may sound high to those who don't understand the true cost of quality breeding, but after all the vet checks, shots, Stud fees, supplies, CKC admin costs, (papers etc.) trust me, the profit margin is borderline "loss" when all is said and done. All of Kristy's puppies are well cared for in her home, and are even paper trained before leaving. I leave you with this...Without people like Kristy, those breeds would be extinct due to genetic damage and pain and suffering caused by backyard breeders.

*WARNING - BEFORE PUTTING IN A DEPOSIT WITH KRISTY FOR A PUPPY.*…read more She insists on a nonrefundable $500 deposit, and she means it under *ALL* circumstances. We waited 6 months on her waiting list, only to find out that 2 litters of puppies had died! Due to the highly unusual circumstance, and some doubts about the health of the dogs, we asked for our deposit back. She refused and told us to wait for the next litter (which would have been 9 months). We didn't even know how many puppies died under her supervision, or how they died! We decided she was unreliable, since we could not be sure the next litter would even survive. We searched for other breeders and even got a puppy from one, Kristy still refused to give us the $500 back. She is also difficult to communicate with, and said I was "threatening" and "blackmailing" her for saying I was going to write a negative review. She will probably reply to this review trying to play the victim, even though she's the one who's $500 richer. Save your time and money, she's not worth the stress, there are plenty of reliable breeders out there who will refund your deposit if anything happens to the puppy that they are selling you.

Our dogs love the food and are very healthy with great coats. Kelly and Becki are very…read moreknowledgeable pet breeders and stand behind their product. Reach out to them as they will have options for you!

Holy smokes I cannot say enough nice things about this store!! Survana (I hope I spelled that…read moreright) was so nice and knowledgeable. I didn't feel pressured at all, and my shopping experience was so pleasant. They have a lot of products and items for different animals so I suggest you give them a visit. I also got one of the cutest dog cookies that says spoiled dog the store is very clean and nice inside.

One of the best customer experiences I have had in a long time anywhere. This will be the only…read moreplace I will be purchasing my dog food. I have told everyone I know who has a let to check them out.

Margaret and her team are fantastic. The site is huge, and…read moreit's always clean and well-kept. We know we can travel without worrying as we know our furry babies are taken care of. Pictures and videos are posted almost daily, and you can see how happy the dogs are.

I have 2 large Rhodesian Ridgebacks that have been staying with Margaret and her team for over 2…read moreyears. They LOVE it here. The dogs have separate cabins to sleep in, get exercise all day and come home bathed and clean every time. I wouldn't hesitate to leave my dogs here anytime. The facility is amazing, the acreage is perfect for large dogs and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Don't let the 'Tisol' name fool you. This company was originally family run until most recently…read morewhen the big corporate giant PET VALU bought them out. It was astounding the difference I felt in the stores immediately after this happened. I only found out a short time after through social media that there was this change and most people commenting about it were not impressed. I shopped there for the service, selection and home feeling each store had but the vibe is not the same anymore. It feels like a company only concerned about making the most money possible, but they are failing at it because they have lost me as a customer and I know I am not the only one. Why would you change anything about a company that is successful? They got rid of the food that I always bought for my puppy and have increased the prices of everything else! I used to spend hundreds of dollars a month there too.. Such a shame. I refuse to support them as they sell animals and I welcome all of my friends and everyone else reading this to do the same. Support local and don't give in to this big box chain store that does not care about its customers, only their profits.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I asked a question about the differences between Orijen dry…read moredog food verus Acana and she said exactly what she should have said, talking to me about the differences between human grade meat versus 'meal' and protein levels of both foods.

Love their dog food program! Buy 10 bags get 1 free!!…read more Owner is super sweet too!

My parents and I take are dogs there all the time. They are amazing with all them. The dogs are…read morealways happy to be there. They all very knowledgeable on there stuff.

Great people. 85 characters to describe good people. Fun, honest empathtic, and family run businessread more

Totally love this store for the fish and related supplies they have. Lots of stock and very…read morefriendly. Its more of a drive to get to, but worth it.