TEN STARS! I will start by telling you how anxious my…read morehusband and I have been about figuring out what to do with our dogs while we are gone for a few days. My little mutt was rescued from a shelter and seemed to be abused in her previous life. She is so sweet with us, but unless you are in her circle (which consists of myself, my husband, and my brother-in-law who lives with us), she will growl and bark at you if she catches you even glancing at her. That being said, she LOVES Happy Dog South Sound! Having never boarded my dogs, I had no idea what to expect, but the staff is so incredibly nice, patient, and helpful! I must have called a dozen times before we dropped our dogs off the first time, and then even AFTER the first time for follow-up questions. I am positive that they have caller-ID because when I called after their first visit, they referred to some details that made me think that they knew who I was. Even then, they were so pleasant to work with! NEWCOMERS: How it works is you need to call and schedule a day to take your pup or pups there for an initial "meet and greet." They can only do the meet and greets Monday-Friday when a manager is present, so be prepared for that. Depending on their availability, they can probably take you the next day. I had two dogs and travel for work, so I made the "reservation" a week in advance. You can drop your pup off between 7am and 9am and then pick them up starting at 3pm to I think 7pm. When you arrive in the morning, they will have you fill out some paperwork, and when you are done, they'll take your pup(s) inside and that's it! When you go to pick up your pup(s), they will tell you if your pup(s) passed or not. If so, then you will receive an email to register for their reservation site called Gingr. The site is easy to use! We've since dropped our dogs off for daycare again, and they brought out a credit card machine when I picked up my dogs, so make sure you have your card with you when you go up to the door! The meet and greet is free, so you won't experience this the first time you go.

Happy Dog is amazing! They have made our aussie's days so much better with their daycare service…read more He has separation anxiety, is super high-energy, and is adjusting to a newborn baby at home, and the staff at HDSS have taken our dog in as a member of their pack and he is really starting to bond with them and open up to the other dogs. He no longer has to hang out at home all day, not getting the attention he craves. The staff are wonderful and have even sent me photos and videos of him throughout the day to help keep this anxious dad at ease, as it is our first daycare we have sent him to. Would highly recommend for their friendliness and low prices! Happy Dog has made our dog a happy dog :)

WTWD, and Savannah particularly, were absolutely outstanding in teaching my new puppy (and myself!)…read moreto work well together and use practices to help my puppy be a great little 'citizen' at home and out and about. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Savannah and her team are amazing! So professional and the best dog walkers in the Tacoma area!…read moreCan't recommend enough.

Jasper loves coming here to have his nails trimmed. I've brought him since he was a puppy five…read moreyears ago, even though I moved 20 miles away. I'm still happy to make the commute because the groomer is so friendly and patient with him.

these ladies did a wonderful job with trimming my dogs nails! He doesn't like to have his nails…read more but they did a wonderful job. They're very professional they cut every single one of his nails were in the past other places they get every single one of his nails. I will definitely be back there again their prices were definitely great. I would refer this place to anyone.

**WARNING** & **BEWARE**…read more If you love and care for your pup and its well being, then I urge you DO NOT bring take them here! This place is a DEATH trap! I have taken my pup here on and off consistently over the last 2 years. I have often have had to take breaks from this place due to various incidents. Bites missing patches of hair, and my dog often being extremely hungry and thirsty when returning from there as if he hasn't eaten or had anything to drink at all. Most recently I came to pick up my pup, not knowing they have changed the hours again ( as they often due to lack of employees) to find that my dog was in alone in "isolation" after being attacked and bitten by another dog. A piece of my dogs ear had been bitten off, by what is obliviously a bigger dog, which whom he should have never been left alone with unattended. My pup is a loving, fun and playful 2year old Pug, without an a aggressive bone in his body. They did not notify me of the attack and injury! Although this was an EMERGENCY, in which they allow pick-up, they tried to hide the injury! When I requested to know the details of the injury, they could NOT tell me ANYTHING! They did not have any answer because they were not present when the injury occurred! They could not tell me what happened, or who the attacking dog was. (that would be necessary to know for future stays) but they are completely clueless because they don't watch over the dogs. You drop your pup off and they go in a cage, while the staff goes to stay in a separate area behind the building of where they store the dogs, or they leave! (which I have witnessed They DO NOT watch over the dogs to ensure that there are no incidents! They DO NOT have cameras monitoring your dog while in there care! They take zero preventative measures to ensure your animals safety, despite knowing the various kinds of dogs they keep in there facility. If injury occurs to your animal here; including death, they will tell you" well you signed a liability waiver and this is a open range facility". You will not be granted access to see the inhumane conditions in which they are not caring for your pet or it's well being! Because they are traitorous and beneath most loving pet owners standards. They did not offer any assistance with my $360 vet bill despite my dog permanently having a fraction of his ear missing! They had no care or concern, and turned a blind eye to a loyal customers. Never returned my phone care or showed any concern. The owner ROBERT GRAHAM refused to speak to me to avoid accountability and forced me to talk only to his employee who has no authority or can provide zero resolve. I take partial responsibility knowing the conditions of this place and taking him back despite the previous incidents which occurred in their care that they had no care or concern about! Just pay more and go to a reputable, dog sitter or day care! There are plenty of places! They didn't even bother trying to clean the wound with soap and water and applying antibiotics, they provided zero care! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY for & this place is the cheapest prices around for a reason!!! Don't risk you let's safety and we'll being! All the bad reviews on here are true, this place is the worst and even in 2023 NOTHING has changed possibly only **THISIS THE WORST PLACE YOU COULD POSSIBLY TAKE YOUR PET, IF YOU TAKE YOUR ANIMAL HERE, THEN THEY MUST NOT MEAN MUCH TO YOU, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED**

Rob is always so excited to see our german Shepard and 2 pugs (one of which he introduced us to and…read morehelped us rescue!). He helped overcome the fear of dropping our german Shepard (people really discriminate against this breed even though he is a huge baby). We are always provided with updates when we pick up and all of our dogs are perfectly fine. Yes it is an open range facility but this has helped our german shepard do so much better with socialization because Rob and his staff know how to handle big, gentle giants. Thank you Rob!

We just got back from a trip and picked up our happy and healthy kitty from KittyBuddy! Mia had a…read morefantastic vacation and was well taken care of. It's so nice to know I have someone so good to her in the area.

Alena is a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter. I can always trust that my pet (and plants!) are in…read moregreat care when I am traveling. The updates include cute photos that speak for themselves ... she cares for the pet and the pet loves her back. Communication is through WhatsApp and very responsive. Pet sitting doesn't get and higher quality and more convenient than this! After 10+ pet sittings I'm a happy customer and will continue using KittyBuddy.

The owners and employees of this company wear their hearts on their sleeves! They simply love dogs!…read more We left our senior dog with them for the first time last week and he just flourished. He was not only safe, bu t HAPPY there! They responded to my first check-in text within minutes, with a photo that warmed my heart. They continued to communicate (unsolicited) during his stay. When I picked him up, he had his exit bath, nails clipped, and a sweater they threw in because "he might get a chill out there because he's still damp." Over and above! I love this business model and the dedication of the women who own the business and employ others who obviously love the dogs. HIghest recommendation!

My experience (well, my dog's experience) at Muttropolitan has been very positive. My dog is an…read moreexuberant rescued Rottweiler. She had basic manners when I brought her there, which I did for socialization and to give myself a break from a demanding still puppy of about 2.5 years old. In the time she has been there she has come a long way. She loves her caretakers, and has several favorite playmates. She has calmed down significantly. They definitely know how to handle larger stubborn dogs without breaking their spirit. My dog is always excited when we drive there. As soon as the car turns onto South Tacoma Way she perks up and start whining and wiggling her bottom. If my dog was unhappy there I am sure that her reaction would be quite different. I hope that she can go there for many more years.

Lauri has watched my sweet litttle dogs for years... and quite honestly, provides them so much love…read moreand affection while I'm away. I never have a single worry when Lauri is there to look after them (and my house). She is loyal, trustworthy, dependable, and simply the sweetest. Can't recommend her enough. She is THE BEST!!!

I recently used this dog daycare and grooming service, and while the facility can use a refresh, I…read morehave to say that my dogs were undeniably happy and well-groomed when I picked them up.What truly mattered to me was the well-being of my dogs, and in that aspect, they excelled. My dogs seemed to have a fantastic time at daycare, as all three were in high spirits when I retrieved them. The grooming was impeccable; they looked and smelled great. I don't live in the area but will definitely continue using their services when in town. My dogs enjoyed their time there and received excellent grooming. After all, my pets' happiness and well-being are my top priorities."

Lisa was always wonderful!! However, since Lisa sold the business Hailey has taken over and it's…read morebeen awful! My dog's ears were not cleaned and the was cut was disgusting. His cut was super choppy and looked like steps. He is a golden retriever. This should have never been done. My dog was left in a kennel so long without being checked on that his paw was ripped up and bloody. Hailey didn't even clean the blood off his fur. She assured me it had stopped bleeding, but the blood in my car tells me otherwise. He was shaking he was so terrified!! The building was dirty, and smelled. Even the fish tank needed cleaned. Never going back there.

If you're in a position with the type of dogs that you feel you're "stuck" at home with due to…read moreaggression issues, or have guard dogs at home that you're unable to leave in the care of someone else, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!! I have 2 Cane Corso's. One is trained in protection work and is with me almost everywhere I go on the daily. My other Corso was adopted from an abusive situation and has trust issues. NO WAY am I willing to leave these dogs in the care of a sitter or a family member as this would not be responsible not only to my dogs, but to the public as well. I first heard about Country Kennels from my trainer and later from a K9 handler from a local PD unit. I was THRILLED to learn that they have "hands off" options in high secured, indoor/outdoor kennel spaces available for high drive and working dogs that are not easily handled by strangers. For the first time in a few years, my husband and I were not only able to take a vacation, but we were able to go somewhere without having to load the dogs up and take them along. IT WAS SOOO NICE knowing Country Kennels was there to keep our animals safe and contained while we were away! This was about 3 years ago now and we have used them several times over the past few years with NO issues! Booking is super simple and prices are straightforward. You have options of kenneling your pets together in one run or putting them in separate runs, and they even have indoor spaces for the little ones, offering a hands on, more attentive approach. I'm able to load up my dogs diet, any medications, blankets or bedding, toys and snacks and drop them off at any desired time within operating hours. I always know my dogs are safe and well cared for with Country Kennels and suggest this business to ALL my working dog friends!

They keep my 12 year old American Eskimo. She's happy to go and happy when I pick her up. All is…read moregood. I recommend this company.

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.