My dog, dad, and I were on a road trip to Banff and ended up staying in a hotel that didn't allow…read moredogs to be left alone. I contacted Veronica's in advance, letting them know my 10 year-old dog can be leash aggressive and doesn't like super high energy dogs. They responded in a timely fashion and explained they had different rooms for different energy level dogs. They were extremely friendly, sent photos of my dog, and made me feel extremely comfortable knowing my dog was in good hands! I cannot say enough good things about this place and I would bring my dog here in a heartbeat if needed in the future

Thanks to Alberta's strict service dog laws, I thought I'd have to kennel my owner-trained American…read moreservice dog while on a work trip in Banff. Jean-Francois and I had several conversations in the month before my trip; he assured me that they could take care of my dog no matter what, and he went so far as to offer to bring her to my hotel so that I could walk her every day of her stay. A last-minute reprieve from the work hotel meant I was able to spend my entire trip with my dog. When I picked up my girl a couple hours after dropping her off, the staff member at the desk described her interactions with other dogs in detail, and they were quick to mention that, as expected, she had shown signs of stress and separation anxiety. The kennel space itself is clean and carefully managed. Kennel spaces and the outdoor yard are floored in concrete, but the dogs don't seem to mind. There is also a wide selection of treats, baked bones, bully sticks, and dog gear in the lobby. JF and his team truly care about dogs. If you need to board while in Banff, look no further than Veronica's.

We asked specifically for a first time groom for our two 1 year old dogs. The groomer was all over…read morethe larger establishment having a great laugh and chatting with other staff while our poor pups are screaming in back room cages. I could hear my dogs outside through the concrete building. When approached the groomer said "I bet you're wondering why I'm not with your dogs?" She offered a lame excuse and continued on her way. We waited an hour longer than the quoted time for our pups to be released, she hands us a bill and walks away. No love for our dogs, not nurturing...we will never bring our sweet dogs here again. I hope the dogs will forgive us for such a traumatic experience.

We had a fantastic experience at the Petfinity groomers. Viya was amazing with our 14 year old…read moredog. And she looks terrific! Thank you so much. We will be back for sure!

Krista and her family have cared for our pup up until she passed. Even then, she came and saw Koda…read morein her last hours. To say she is compassionate is an understatement. Krista and her family will never know the impact she has had on our life and how much she meant to Koda. If you want the perfect family to watch your dog, then you have found it here. Koda had been having trouble for a couple days and when krista came in the room she perked right up and wagged her tail and bayed as if she wasn't sick. If you need any more evidence than that, you won't find it.

From the owner: Royal Pooch specializes in homestyle boarding, pet sitting & teaching the Walks 'N' Wags Pet First…read moreAid course. Licensed, bonded, insured and Pet First Aid Certified

We had dog and house sitting services for four days. Leah took wonderful care of our pup who has…read moreseparation anxiety and who we had never left alone with anyone besides us. She sent a ton of updates and pictures and we came back to a happy pup and a spotlessly clean house. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: Active Furiends is a proud pet care company in Alberta that goes above and beyond your expectations…read moreof caring for your furry family members. As pet parents for may years, we understand the anxiety that comes with deciding who to trust with your pets’ well-being-not being with them is hard enough. First and foremost, we live by our reputation, and value trust and dependability. Our goal is to give you an idea of who we are, including our hopes and passions, and in the process, we hope to alleviate your nerves and gain your trust.

Dear Tanis; Sorry we…read morehaven't gotten back to you sooner, it's been a horrendous last few weeks (moving)however, the one VERY bright spot is how our darling Sawyer has remarkably transformed from a high-strung, fearful little puppy to an amazingly calm, social and outgoing little pooch; all in 4days with you. It's simply remarkable how you were able to transform Sawyer's negative behaviors into such a positive change ... we'll always appreciate and and love you for that!!! God Bless You Dear Tanis Thankyou so much; Dale, Maggie, Brodye and Sawyer:)

We have been taking our dogs to Tanis for years and she's always great. A few years ago we were…read moredisplaced due to a home fire and needed someone to watch our shitzu & terrier mixed dogs and Tanis took them in without hesitation and even went to the store to buy the necessary food for both dogs. Sadly our shitzu is no longer with us but Tanis is just as happy to take our new dog (a Great Dane/mastiff cross) as well as the terrier who has never been as comfortable staying with someone as he is with Tanis.

Looking for an affordable dog kennel for our shepherd-collie cross had been a difficult challenge…read more We wanted somewhere that had lots of playtime, and open space for our dog to run around in, not just a small fenced in area he had to lay in for two weeks. We found that at Treetops. The staff is so caring, and really got to know our dog's habits, and playmates. He never said our dog's name incorrectly (which happens at almost every other place we go with him), which proved to us that he cared enough to learn our dog's name. After a two week stint at Treetops, our dog was exhausted and elated. He was so happy running around with his friends, he almost didn't want to leave! Their prices are great, and the staff loves dogs. Great place to take your pooch.

Hello to all dog owners, I feel it's time to write my review…read moreabout my second experience in Treetops kennel with my sable German Shepherd by name Jasper from work line and intact at that time.I'll go back to Spring 2015 when I had to put my GS in Treetops kennel due to visit my mom in Europe.My dog was there for almost 2 weeks and when i came to pick him up he was jumping up to my shoulders and happy to see me.Unfortunately I had to put him down almost 3 weeks later it happen so fast due to his enlarge heart and so much body fluids in his lungs, on top of it vet did find fracture tooth.My dog was always a very healthy dog whole life and never slow down,but he lived in city,but not outside in a dog house.That kennel is not heated or close at nigh( during cold weather).Due to a very cold conditions he got very sick! Please do not sign any waiver when leaving with your dog and go direct to see your vet for check up.To all staff I'll never forgive you!!! Alena Kyselova from Calgary,Canada

I have been sending my dog to this Kennel since 2002. Because they are outstide the city, they pick…read moreup and drop off. They treat my dog like a king, and truly look after him as if he were home. (or better yet). Whenever he sees their van pull up, he is ready to just jump in so he can be wisked off to his spa for his holiday. I never ever have to worry about him, as they treat him like one of their own. This Kennel is highly recommended for short or long term stays. They are clean, and have a lot of space for off lease entertainment.

Being new to Calgary with higher expectations as to what kind of kennel we would accept for our…read moredogs - we set out to find one we would feel safe leaving our dogs in their care. We tired one kennel just outside of Cochrane only to have our dog returned home filthy (had been peed on by other dog) his bed was all peed on and our groomer found a cut on his foot the next day... so we were very on guard as we continue to search for another kennel - that's when we tried Country Tails. Dave and Cathy are fantastic and it is clear they love and are commitment to running a safe and fun Country Tails Kennel. They quickly put you at ease, and our dogs loved them!! Last time we dropped them off at the kennel, our older dog (who had been there before) didn't even look back at us but pulled the staff member into the back to be with the other dogs - he's only ever done this at our old kennel before our move ...that speaks volumes to us!! Thanks to Dave & Cathy for all their hard work, care and love in watching over my fur-balls :)

I have been a client of purr furred pet sitting now for a few years. Deanna takes great pleasure in…read morelooking after my cat Lucky. She is very reliable and trustworthy. Not only does Deanna come to feed my cat, she takes time to play with him, and caters to our needs. My cat Lucky is very lucky to have such a great cat sitter. I highly recommend this service!

From the owner: Pet/House Sitting and dog boarding. Veterinarian…read morerecommended, Insured, bonded with current First Aid & CPR Training.

We have been looking for a daycare closer to home for our one year old puppy. This seemed like a…read morenice place. She went for the introduction day and all went well. There were no issues with her fitting in with the other dogs. When we picked her up, we noticed the handler aggressively correcting her with the leash (negative reinforcement). We had understood the daycare had a positive reinforcement policy. Beyond this being a bad training technique, it is useless with our dog as it makes her more excited. We did not say anything to the handler and brought it to the attention of the owner privately to see what was their opinion. He responded that both us and our dog are no longer welcome at his business.

It was brought to my attention recently that I write pretty critical reviews about pet care places…read moreon my Yelp. I am a pretty protective dog dad and bad experiences tend to stick out, so I thought it was time to write about where we found that we are happy with! One day while at the Bowness off leash park, there were quite a few more dogs than usual. Turns out it was "park play day" where the daycare brings the dogs for some playtime in the park. The owner was there and taking pictures of the dogs, as it turns out he is also a pet photographer! Our dog turned out to be pretty photogenic and got some good pictures. My girlfriend got information about the daycare and the next week we started taking him there. The building is a good size inside and outdoor play area as well. On hot summer days there are kiddie pools set up where the dogs can jump in and cool down. The facebook page is updated often with pictures and videos of all the dogs so we can check in and see all the fun being had while we are at work! Brian, Janice and all their staff are amazing. They always tell us a bit about what our dog did, who he played with and such. We have never had any issues with the daycare. It is reasonably priced, with multi day packs available to save some money. They also do regular nail trims for him, sometimes without us even asking! Brian also has a professional photo studio where he does amazing work with the dogs. We took ours in for a Christmas photo shoot and ended up getting amazing pictures and Christmas cards done. I would highly recommend Back in the Pack, and I'm sure my dog would too!