Karen went above and beyond when taking care of my cats while I was on a weekend trip. She even…read morecleaned their bowls and plates. She sent pictures to keep me updated. I felt really comfortable with her and so did my kitties (and usually one of them is not so happy with people he doesn't know, but he loved Karen!) I'm so glad I've found her!

Karen really gives you the sense that not only does she love her job (who wouldn't love being able…read moreto play with dogs all day) but she genuinely cares about the dogs she walks and cares for. She helped my wife and I out with a very difficult situation where I was out every weekday for two months before we moved out of the Richmond area. It was very evident that our dog's attitude and demeanor improved whenever Karen walked her. Taking a photo of our dog each day was a big plus especially since I was away during the week. It brought me a lot of happiness to know my girl was content without me there. It's a shame we no longer live in the area but I can't recommend Karen enough to RVA folks who live within her service area.

These folks are amazing. I called them to get urgent help for me door-eating dog, and they came…read moreover that same day to meet him. By the end of the week they had him on a schedule, walking 3 times a week for a half hour, to train him to walk on a leash. Once he can do that (which may take a while, he's hard-headed :)) he is going to go on adventure walks with them, which are basically long hikes with 2-3 dogs at a time, that completely tire your pooch out. I have two walkers that work with my dog, and they are both awesome. They send me an email after every walk, with pictures of my dog and a progress report of how he's doing. They also are bonded and insured, and offer to keep keys to the house so they can come in while you are at work and exercise the pooch. And get this- it's $20 for the walk... and $5 for every extra 15 mins! And that is for one or two dogs... very reasonable. So much so that I can definitely afford the 3 days a week walking, and seeing my puppy so happy at the end of the day is worth it. Love these guys.

UPDATE: 7/23/17: I'm…read morewriting an update to this review 7 years later, still as a loyal client of Canine Adventure. Unfortunately, my 3 boys (Ozzy, Tyler, and Bono) have since passed away, but my 2 new pups (Cannon and Hollywood) are still regular adventurers. They get to go hiking and swimming with Marti every couple of weeks - with Cannon generally finding some enormous stick or piece of trash to keep him entertained and Holly swimming laps in the river and playing chase with other dogs. They always come home happy and tired. There is a review posted from someone named "Matin" (which I assume is made up as it is a brand new account and contains false information) that says someone from Richmond Boxer Rescue steered him away from CA. I am the founder and president of RBR and a loyal client for almost 10 years now. Many of my fosters and volunteers use them and love them as well. NO ONE from my organization knows who this person is or said anything negative about CA, so that is a blatant lie. Review from 2010: I cannot say enough good things about Josh and Canine Adventure! Aside from actually being able to sometimes make my boxer, Ozzy, slightly tired (a nearly impossible feat), Josh was always reliable, responsible and ended up being a good friend! My own dogs (Ozzy, Tyler and Bono) were lucky to get Adventure Walks with him every week! The highlight of their week was seeing Josh pull up in front of the house! In addition to working with my own dogs, Josh graciously worked with my many fosters through Richmond Boxer Rescue. He donates his time to several other local rescue groups as well. The walks and training were an invaluable asset to the foster dogs as were the AMAZING photos he would take on the walks! We moved to the west coast but would still be loyal clients if we were in Richmond! I so wish there were a service like this available here!

I LOVE this place. Mya is an excellent groomer and my dogs love her. She takes care of them like…read morethey are her dogs. First time they've been groomed and for their teeth brushed too! Just great vibes and excellent work!

I cannot say enough good things about this grooming spot. The facility is always extremely clean,…read moreparking around the location is easy, and every single experience I've had here has been wonderful. The staff, the groomers, and even the other customers are always friendly -- and it truly says a lot that all the pets who come here seem just as happy and well-mannered. The groomers here are contracted out, and the groomer I personally use is Mya -- and she is absolutely amazing. She is one of the only people I fully trust with my dogs. She is kind, patient, reasonably priced, flexible with scheduling, and genuinely cares about both the pets and their owners. I have two pit bulls, and anyone with this breed knows how difficult it can be to find a groomer who is both willing to take them -- let alone take both dogs on the same day. Mya not only accommodates both of my dogs together, but she also goes above and beyond to meet their individual needs. One of my dogs is not a fan of large crowds, and Mya is incredibly understanding and accommodating by scheduling us for the very first appointment of the day before anyone else arrives. That level of consideration means everything to me. What I also love is that while one of my dogs is being groomed, my other dog gets to play with Mya's little dog that she brings with her -- and they absolutely adore each other. It makes the entire experience feel calm, personal, and stress-free. One of my dogs is older, and I truly appreciate that one of the tubs has steps so he doesn't have to be lifted or jump in. That extra thoughtfulness makes a huge difference for senior pets. Another great perk is that they offer a self-wash option where you can bathe your dog yourself using their products or bring your own. It's such a convenient option to have. Overall, this grooming spot is welcoming, clean, inclusive, and filled with people who genuinely care about animals. If you're looking for a groomer who treats your pets with patience, respect, and love -- especially if you have larger breeds or dogs with special needs -- I cannot recommend Mya and this facility enough.

Amazing business. Staff was knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive. Really enjoyed the robust…read moreselection of healthy dog treats at an affordable price, lots of space inside to walk around with your furry friend. Definitely check them out!

From the owner: We live by one simple rule, if it's not good enough for our family, then it's not good enough for…read moreyours. That's why we carry only the best products for your pets.

Went in on a Friday afternoon for a last minute appointment because my dog was sick. They performed…read moreseveral tests and told me they would get the results to me the following day. They did not, and I called and left several voicemails but the office was closed. I had to take my dog to the emergency vet on Sunday and have all the tests redone (at the higher, emergency cost) and was told my dog needed to be hospitalized immediately. I received a call back from the doctor on Monday morning and let her know I no longer needed to test results and would like a refund since my dog's life was jeopardized as a result of the delay. She referred me to April, the practice manager who informed me I was overreacting and they would not eat the costs.

it can be very daunting to take a pet to a new vet, but this office made it incredibly easy. they…read morewere super accommodating to my highly reactive dog, and were extremely kind. i was in and out of the office roughly within an hour with a diagnosis and medicine. would highly recommend taking your pet here!

Love this dog wash facility! They provide all that you need to wash clean and dry your pet. Soap,…read moreconditioner, towels and blow dryers. Even a spritz of perfume on your way out. My dog actually enjoys the whole process!

Everything I need to bathe and blow dry my dog is here. Helpful people run the store. Reasonable…read morecost for a convenient bathing station.

I love Dogma. The owner is super nice and the groomers are amazing. They groomed our furry senior…read moredog who is 72 lbs and has weak back legs so he can be prickly. He came home so handsome and smelled so good. They price was super reasonable and I am so grateful for the excellent salon experience for Cam and our family.

They were awesome with our cat. He was matted and had fleas. They shaved and bathed him with no…read moreproblems. Highly recommend Dogma!

The first dog grooming was great, but expensive. I guess that's due to the fact they drive their…read moremobile grooming van to our home. That was really appreciated. Our issue is that they asked to reschedule our appointment 4 days before the appointment, then texted us 1 minute before arrival time to cancel/reschedule because they needed to get their pipes insulated. We rescheduled and they texted us again 10 minutes before arrival saying they had to defrost their van and asked to reschedule again. No thanks. Our time is valuable too and we can't depend on this company to show up at the scheduled appointment time. We want a dependable company.

She took care of all three dogs. They needed to be sheared (my fault), but it was done well with no…read moreinjury to the dogs' skin.

We have gone sporadically to The Barking Lot for a couple of years now. There was a…read moremiscommunication with the preference card recently and I was less than pleased with the grooming service provided. However, when I called to discuss it with the owner, he was more than happy to help. He went through and investigated the situation/preference cards, did not blame it on staff, all while trying to provide the best customer service he could. They were able to fit my two dogs in last minute which I appreciated and they did an excellent job. Even if it was a sub optimal groom, having an owner who works with customers to try and navigate problems and make them right makes this business stand out. Thank you!

I took my cat in for a lion cut. He has very long hair and it was getting matted. Luke greeted me…read moreat the door. He listened to me tell him about my kitty, who had never been groomed other than at the vet's office, and assured me everything would be fine. Luke did a wonderful job! Ozpin looks great! They also tried to bathe him but he wasn't having it..lol! Price was very reasonable, too. Luke and The Barking Lot now have a customer for life!

Cat grooming is a scary prospect. Thank goodness Petnificent is there. My daughter's old man…read morekitty needed a bath and some of his tufty parts trimmed back. And a nail trim. Petnificent did a kind and gentle but thorough job. So glad they were there cos I just wasn't gonna do this -- I have the scars from trying to "help" previous pet cats. Reasonable prices, kept the appointment time and finished the job in about an hour. Nice people.

My daughter dropped off her dog in the morning. From the start he was not very comfortable, and…read moreshe said she didn't get a good vibe from the place, but was recommended it so she left him there. He has been groomed at PetSmart several times before, but she felt that they didn't do a good enough job with his double coat shedding. She was recommended this place. They upset him so much he got diarrhea, and when they called me the lady on the phone was exceptionally snarky about when I was taking him home because they had to give him another bath. When we got there she politely (cough, cough) reminded me again that he soiled himself at least three more times and never once said how he did otherwise, unlike the previous times where they said he was an absolute angle to groom. He wanted nothing more to do with that place and was shoving his nose through the cage slats whining to get free. When she opened the door he slinked back into the cage and when she backed off he tried to lung forward to escape his prison. This went on for several times when he finally had enough and burst past her to try to get to us through the kiddie gate. She had his harness and attempted to put it on to no avail since he wanted nothing to do with her at all. I took the harness and was easily able to get it on him despite her being right beside him. She then tried to put the bandana on him and wasn't having any luck with that either. I tried to take it so I could get it on him without traumatized further, and she scratched me several times because she was being so rough with him. He definitely did not like this person and ran out the door with my husband the moment she opened the kiddie gate. He was very traumatized by his experience, and has NEVER acted this way with his numerous visits to the PetSmart groomers. My daughter got the deshedder package and it was like they didn't even do anything to him. There's more hair in the car after being deshedded than there was before he went. The receptionist should never be allowed to rough up a dog so bad that they're willing to burst out of the front door in a panic. We will never go here again, because dogs just know bad people.