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.

Best Friend Forever K9 is hands down the best doggy daycare we could ask for! From day one, the…read morestaff has been incredibly friendly, caring, and professional. It's obvious they truly love dogs and treat every pup like part of their own family. Our dog gets so excited every time we pull into the parking lot, which says everything about how much they love being there. They come home happy, tired, and well cared for after a full day of play and attention. The facility is always clean, safe, and welcoming, and it's clear that the team goes above and beyond to make sure every dog has a great experience. The peace of mind that comes from knowing our dog is in such loving, capable hands is priceless. Best Friend Forever K9 has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you for everything you do!

Mandy is an amazing trainer. We entrusted Mandy with our 15 month old Goldendoodle, Hugo for a 3…read moreweek board and train. Mandy's training methods are exceptional and her communication during the process is outstanding. We received daily updates and videos which helped us see Hugo's progress and help us as we missed our pup. Her hand off training for the Hugo's humans was excellent and we have kept up with what he learned. Hugo integrated back home great and we are keeping up with the training. Writing this with the highest recommendation and so grateful we found Mandy.

I have used Suzy once but we are heading back this month. Cammi loved it and fit in well with her…read morecats. I was worried since she doesn't normally like other cats. That's how good Suzy is. She has a special love for cats and it shows in the way she handles everything. Love and care! That's what you want for cat, that's what you get. Pease of mind. The other posts tell you the details which are spot on. I just wanted you to know about Suzy's love. My cat is 14 and acts like 3. Thank you so much, Joanna

My cat is 12 years old, diabetic and requires insulin shots twice a day. We've invested a lot of…read moremoney in our cat and expect a lot from our cat's caregiver while we're away on vacation. We have looked into all the cat boarding places in Port Orchard and Gig Harbor. TeddyBull's Cat Boarding is the only place we would take our cat. We have used TeddyBull's on three occasions over the past three years, from a three day visit to a two week visit for our cat. Each time Suzy (the person who owns and operates Teddybulls) treated us and our cat with high regard. The boarding room is a separate room, but part of her home. The cages are large, not the small cages seen at most vet clinics and boarding houses for dogs and cats. Each day, she gives each cat time outside of the large cage to explore the room. There are two large windows for the cats to climb up to and look outside. Suzy also spends time playing with each cat, each day. Once, we had forgotten the cat's bag of treats. No problem, Suzy went to the store and purchased the treats on the very same day we had texted her about our mistake. Suzy loves cats and we will only take our cat to TeddyBull's Cat Boarding.

Tiffanie has been grooming our furry family members for over 10 years. Her expert skills ensure our…read morepups look perfect, but the best thing is her loving, kind demeanor. We know our fur babies are treated with care and love.

We took our 5 yr old dog to see Tiffanie for reiki as he lost his brother and was having terrible…read moresadness and anxiety. We had tried a pet communicator but his anxiety was still very high. After seeing Tiffanie we noticed an immediate improvement in his demeanor and stress level. He seemed more confident. Carefree as a pup should. His separation anxiety seemed to be less than half and we felt more at ease leaving him alone. He is now very confident after only 2 sessions and we can leave him alone without worrying he is going to cry or howl alone. We see him now resting and sleeping when he is alone that he has never done till now since his brother passed. Thank you for releasing that sadness and anxiety from him and his ancestors, he is so much happier and relaxed now!!! She is amazing and if you are wondering if it will work, give it a try. What is there to lose?

Amanda took care of our six cats while we were away and was wonderful. From our first meeting her…read moreconcern for our fur babies was quite evident. Communication inquiries were answered promptly and when we returned our kitties were happy to see us but more importantly were well cared for during our absence. Please consider hiring Baby Bear's, you won't be disappointed.

Amanda is the best, I have 3 senior dogs and she potties them Twice daily while I am at work…read more..... She is Awesome!!!

My two dogs, Rosie and Jefferson had a very enjoyable stay at Tdubb's Pup Resort! They enjoyed…read moreplush accommodations, lots of individual attention, and a great variety of activities to keep them exercised and stimulated. Tammie is clearly committed to the welfare of her customers and it shows!

TDubb's Pup Retreat has given my Maltipoo top notch service for both day care and boarding. Tammie,…read morethe proprietor, is warm and caring. She has been called a "dog whisperer." I really like how she makes extra effort to accommodate my crazy schedule and help my pup feel at home! I highly recommend!

My pups love spending the day here. I get them back clean and happy. The house has a nice set up…read morefor the dogs and way cheaper than any similar place in the area. thumbs up! -wish they took cats too

From the owner: Dog Boarding, doggy day care, AAS in Veterinarian Technology, Pet CPR and First Aid certified. Dog…read moretraining, special needs