We have been taking our Golden Retriever, the white tornado to RDR since he was a wee pup who was a…read morehandful. Everyone at RDR has been so responsible and caring with all the the fur babies. Cloud had a tough time with his grooming and bath at first, but with care and patience he now does very well. Cloud is now 3 years old and we would not think of taking him anywhere else for day care, grooming or boarding. There have been times of emergency and RDR has gone above and beyond making sure we had nothing to worry about when my husband and myself ended up in the hospital. RDR took such good care of Cloud. He just loves it there and gets so excited when we pull up. I think if he ever got lost he would find RDR before he would find home!

They are awesome with my Goldendoodle, She is well cared for, and has made great friends.read more

Claudia took really good care of our cat while we went away for weekends and vacation. She was able…read moreto also administer her an inhaler since she had kitty asthma. We highly recommend Claudia for pet sitting!

Claudia was very caring toward my kitty and took care of her for a few days while we visited family…read moreover Christmas. It was nice to know she was well taken care of so I could enjoy my vacation. I would definitely recommend her to other pet owners

Ok sitters - would like to see more attention to details. Good that they're local. Be sure to…read moreexplain your needs.

Simply the best. I have changed up my dog walking schedule multiple times with little notice, and…read morethey have never failed me. Alice loves her walks with Brad. They are responsible, professional, and loving. You won't go wrong with this family owned business.

I have been taking my 2.5 year old golden retriever, Pippin, to Big Valley Pet Resort since he was…read more5 or 6 months old. I had a golden retriever before him, and I have never had as amazing an experience at a dog daycare, boarding, grooming, etc place as Big Valley. It is evident the staff absolutely love animals and put such care and dedication into ensuring every dog, cat, etc is not only safe, but having the bestest of times. I'm moving to the Boston area, and one of things that makes it hardest to leave Poulsbo is that Pippin is parting ways with one of his favorite places in the world. I'll forever and ever be grateful for everyone at Big Valley. I broke my leg a few summers ago and they were SO accommodating for me and Pippin, it melted my heart. Keri, Winter, Emma, Tapanga, Dayna, Nicole, Emily, Sarah, Hailey, Ava, Grace, Cal, Dylan, Megan, Keeley, Gideon, Meadow, and anyone else I missed - thank you all SO MUCH for being the best extended family for Pippin. You'll forever be part of Pippin's pack, along with all of his other furry buddies there. We love y'all, and honestly I'd recommend Big Valley Pet Resort over any other place I've been (even non pet related). They are the best, and I just hope Pippin's new place in Boston is at least almost as good :). Forever in our hearts.

After we boarded our dogs here for 20 years, they suddenly required a meet and greet after our dog…read morehad already boarded there. The meet and greet is a real hassle. First you have to bring your dog in for a daytime stay, then you have to come back for an overnight stay. And the meet and greet is good for only one year, so you have to come back and do it all over again for the same dog, which is absurd.

Rocket Dog is the best. I've trusted RD for more than 12 years with my precious pups. They have a…read moregreat human to dog ratio, are super attentive, and really care about my dogs. One of my pups is medically fragile and they are quick to flag any changes and call if something seems off. I've tried other places and haven't found any nearly as good as RD. Holly, the owner, and her team genuinely care about the dogs they're entrusted with and the owner community they've created. I highly recommend RD.

Rocket Dog Daycare is truly something special. Holly and her entire team are beyond amazing. They…read moreclearly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction, every update, and most importantly, in how happy the dogs are. Ollie is the happiest puppy when he's there. He knows exactly where we're going the moment we turn down the street and absolutely sprints inside with excitement. He feels safe, confident, and genuinely loved, and the team has been incredible at helping him find the perfect mix of puppy friends that match his energy and personality. Ollie has been to both Rocket Dog locations, but he's a frequent flyer at the SLU location, where the team knows him so well. The facilities are always clean, safe, and thoughtfully run. The staff take exceptional care of every dog and communicate clearly and consistently, which gives us so much peace of mind. You can tell they pay attention... not just to the group, but to each individual pup. We've tried many other doggy daycares in the area and across Seattle, and Rocket Dog truly checks every single box. It's our go-to not only for daycare, but for overnight boarding as well. We trust Holly and her team completely and highly recommend Rocket Dog to any dog parent looking for reliable, loving daycare and boarding services.

We have brought our dog Nugget here twice so far and actually have a third stay booked in the…read morecoming months. I really like how they invite you out to meet your dog beforehand to ensure it will be a good fit. Mark also gave us a tour of the entire facility--he was great to speak and schedule with. The rest of the staff is very friendly and you can tell they are passionate about caring for the pups. They take any instructions you leave them seriously (such as feeding instructions, specific care, etc). The property is absolutely beautiful and you can tell the design was very intentional and made by someone who loves dogs. Every time we pick up Nugget she acts as if she doesn't even recognize us! She has so much fun and I love getting to see her photos of her time here--she always looks so happy and even makes a couple of new friends. This really is a special boarding facility; it is unlike anything you'll find anywhere else and it is so worth the drive. You really have to see it to see just how impressive the property is. P.S.: if you have a very anxious dog with severe separation anxiety, it's probably best you don't leave them at ANY boarding facility. Consider an in-home pet sitter instead.

Mark ruined our experience. we've gone here three times at least. this last time the check we…read morebrought was for the wrong amount. they told us to bring back a check or cash to close the bill. due to a surgery and illness it took us two days to get the check in the mail. before we could get it the mail Mark called my wife to yell at her for not "having his money". He was way too aggressive and threatening. Although the rest of the staff was pleasant and understanding and professional we won't be going back and cannot recommend them anymore.

HIGHLY recommend Pet Paradise Eastside! The team watched over my corgi, Kylo, for a week and he had…read morea blast. Kylo went on daily walks in the forest and got lots of play time with other dogs. The care team was extremely responsive and sent 4-5 photos daily (sometimes twice a day). They also do an amazing job actually taking good pictures as opposed to any picture.

They send so many pictures of your dog! They take the dogs on hikes! Our golden has been twice and…read morewe've had a great experience both times.

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.

I regularly use another kennel near Trigger Ave but this time, I figured it would be best to try…read moreout somewhere with exercise included in the cost which happens to be the best price in town (17/day) As I pulled up to the kennel, it was pitch black, I wasn't sure I was in the right spot until I heard the various dogs barking (common for all kennels). A strong smell of pee hit me as I waited for the staff to walk over to the door. The owners seem to live next door to the kennel. You ring the door bell which buzzes over to their house next door and wait for them to walk over. The staff had no record of my reservation, even though I had called a week prior and even called and left a message 2 hours prior to dropping my dog off. Good thing they had room and it wasn't a problem. I wanted to go into the area to see where my dog would be staying but they didn't let me come in. As I followed the staff, she shut the door behind her and as she came back out she said, "we ask people to stay up front", "we don't let customers back here". Those comments did not put my mind at ease. She also chuckled when she said that the heater wasn't working too well up front. I peaked inside the kennel and saw that the dogs were kept in areas separated by chain linked fence. I couldn't see how the indoor/outdoor separation was structured. I wanted to turn back around and take my dog elsewhere, but it was too late to find somewhere last minute so I settled. Recommendations to staff: 1- Take better notes of reservations 2- Try to clean up the strong odor of urine near the entrance 3- Allow pet owners to see where their pets would be staying I have to give the benefit of the doubt and trust that their "50+ years of experience" means that it is a great place to leave my pet. However, I must say, customer service is crucial. I will write follow up/edit review when I pick up my dog. Follow up: When we picked up our dog, he smelled awful. His bedding, blanket reeked of urine. My dog's behind had yellow stains on it leading us to believe that he was sitting on urine. He was fine however. He did not have any fleas or cuts. He was well fed. The customer service was par to subpar. Lesson learned: visit where you're going to keep your pet first and don't wait till the last minute. This is fine place if all you're looking for is a place for your pet to be kept safe and to be fed. I wouldn't have any more expectations than that.

At the suggestion of a fellow islander, I took my bichon frise to be groomed at Viking Kennels…read morelast week, and the groomer did a fabulous job. My dog was groomed, happy and calm. There were no barking dogs, just a few wagging happy ones, there was a slight pee smell and everything we saw looked clean and neat. The owner lives on the same property as the kennel, as does the groomer. The door was open, the staff was friendly, but then again, we were not arriving in a last-minute dramatic manner, either. It was mid-morning on a weekday. We made our appointment previous to our arrival. This is not Seattle, and this is not an expensive "dog lounge" that caters to the neuroses and personality disorders of the dog owner. This is a small, bare-bones family business in the country within the Poulsbo city limits. They do a very good job for a very reasonable price.