Dr. Bart de Gols at Canine Evolutions understands dogs. Seriously. He is the total package and…read moreyou will not be disappointed if you bring your pup to him. Coming from the competitive dog sport world, and holding a degree in Cynology (the study of canines or domestic dogs), it seems Bart has been a passionate and lifelong student of the dog. Just google and see for yourself. Rather than "quick fixes", he dives deep to understand first and foremost, your dog. For example, understanding HOW your dog operates is fundamental to building a healthy relationship to him/her so that your dog does things WITH you (and not FOR you). This is the critical foundation which Bart builds upon in shaping the behavior of all the dogs he works with. It just makes sense. Since we brought our German Shepherd pup to him last year, we have watched his remarkable transformation around obedience to now protection work. And it hasn't just been him! I have learned so much through Bart's online resources, lectures, and important discussions. This has been so much fun. In summary, we have discovered in Bart, a rare combination of practical expertise, scientific understanding, and authentic compassion and advocacy for dogs. We cannot recommend him more!

Cannot rate this guy. For weeks has been promise of return call w info & price via email & phone…read more Sounded like a good fit initial call back but has not delivered on any other communication. Once a week got him on phone & told he would email or call...none of either. Phone won't accept voicemail, no response to text. There are 4 of us who compete in events listed on his website with two of us who have tried to nail him down for training, with being left feeling he has no interest. One has been trying for months. Having to go with somebody else to train with after well over reasonable amount of waiting with no attempt from Bart to return contact. Blows my mind how a trainer can just ignore multiple long term clients who are looking for somebody to train with closer to home. Will look at him again if he surfaces. But we have dogs in need and competitions upcoming and can"r afford to sit and wait to see if he surfaces. One of the group has already been with Scott Haywood w Centrailia Pet Resort, I'm going to sign up tomorrow as he has followed through with getting back, setting prices, and setting concrete schedules.

I have the most sweetest little baby hedgehog that I purchased from Edith who is knowledgeable and…read moreis honest, kind. If you're looking for a hedgehog she's the nicest.

We got a newly weaned hedgehog and it is great! She had us come meet him about 2 weeks before we…read moretook him home so we knew he was a good fit for our family. She is knowledgeable and friendly and also has all the products needed on site if you need them!!!

Very caring and gentle with my horse. I would highly recommend their services. Easy to deal with.read more

I want to start by saying that I can't have kids and losing my dog was like losing a child. I…read moreunderstand that not everyone gets that but Diesel was much more than my dog, he was my best friend, my companion and my support animal. My parents considered him their grandson! To get to the point, dealing with Petland was incredibly insensitive as if they could care less. When they left a voicemail that he was ready for pick up, the lady finished the call with "what the fuck was that..." CLICK! I walked out of the "shop" with a blue plastic bag as if I had picked my dog up a bone or toy from the pet shop. The sincerity should be no different if you're picking up your family member vs. a precious family member (animal). I will never deal with Petland in the future and will be making a formal complaint with the owner!

Sarah was very helpful with her recommendations for my cat and dog, home care, and after treatment…read more For the number of customers she was concurrently helping, she did well at triaging efficiently and orderly.

IF I COULD GIVE YOU A NEGATIVE STAR I WOULD, DISRESPTING OUR VETERANS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE EVER!…read moreSo let me tell you of my Aberdeen Wa. adventure this afternoon. We had a meeting in Aberdeen and decided to stop at Petsence to pick up a few things, did it, went back to our car and had time to kill, as we sat there my husband (also a disabled veteran) noticed a couple at the end of the building who he had seen earlier today in our town of Elma (about 20 minutes away) , he told me this guy is a vet, I am going to talk to him while I stayed in the car smoking (don't judge). A good 5 minutes or so and my husband came back to the car and started telling me their story, guy was a homeless disabled vet, he and his girlfriend have been traveling across America trying to get to Alaska to homestead, they were taking a break from the rain feeding their dog and taking the backpack loads off for a few before trying to make it to Westport in hopes of catching a fishing vessel to Alaska. They never asked my husband for anything, there weren't causing trouble, they were merely taking a break out of the rain. My hubby and I both decided to help with a couple of bucks and a pack of cigs, THEY DID NOT ASK US, we just wanted to give a little bit back to another vet., not the first time and it won't be the last, because you see, we have also been to THAT place, that place where your about as low as you can go, we had good people who helped us for no reason other than they are good people and we try to pay it forward when possible. When we help the only thing we ever ask is that when you can, when you see another vet struggling, YOU PAY IT FORWARD also, because sometimes that's all we got, each other. Now, my husband walked back over and they tried to refuse our help, but my husband persisted, I am still in the car and see the hugs start, the look on the faces, that is all the satisfaction I will ever need. THEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE....The, I assume, manager of Petsense came over and told them they had 10 minutes to leave NO solicitors, my husband explained calmly that was not the situation, that this is a disabled veteran that was merely taking a break from the rain as they traveled through Aberdeen, she got more aggressive and loud and then that's when I jumped out of the car. I also tried explaining to her the situation, and told her they were doing absolutely nothing, but all she could say was "that's corporate, not me", I retorted "well your here and we are telling you that is not the situation and this is a disabled veteran, SHAME ON YOU" and few cuss words for frustration and the absolute absurdity of a situation that should not be happening, I grabbed the guy and hugged him and said THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE and turned back to her and repeated SHAME ON YOU several times as she retreated to her "safe space" inside the store and because I cussed at her she said she was calling the cops. Good do it I said, your disrespecting a veteran and I am not going to let you do that! Then we told the couple get your things in our car, we're taking you to Westport which we did. On the way back home we stopped in Aberdeen McDonalds which just happens to be pretty close to Petsense, and ate in the car since we were listening to the Savage Nation. Well low and behold here comes the Aberdeen PD by, then they turned around and parked by us, my husband chuckled "oh, I guess were going to get a talking to" AND that's what happened, police woman was very nice but after we told her what happened she tells me the store lady said their were knives being brandished WTF!!!!!! I said that is NOT true there was nothing like that going on, except my wicked potty mouth which can be pretty cutting sometimes, and my husband being my husband said "why would I brandish a knife when I carry a gun?" lol, classic W.W. So, she lied, I don't know why other than maybe once she got to calling the cops she felt like a DICK and had to make it sound better for her, maybe it was the woman in the next car who offered to buy the couple dog food and said thank you to us before we left with them, maybe it was the people who were listening to the whole thing and weren't too happy that Petsense was treating a vet like this, one we just happened to know. #Petsense this is a small county, though I am a bit of a hermit, my husband is well known all over WA., You can bet this story will be told to all his veteran buddies, and maybe some veterans on FB might share this too, #BoycottPetsense Oh, and Thanks #Petsense, being banned from your store was on my bucket list, didn't think I would fit that in at 58 since we liked to shop there every month. Oh and the PD, well they said the couple had every right to be there, since they were OUTSIDE of your building and not doing anyone any harm, maybe you should inform corporate about that one, you know public sidewalk and all.

I've been going exclusively to Hometown Feed for years now. I really don't know why anyone would…read moreshop at a big-box store or chain for their pet supplies when they could come here instead. When I did some research regarding the best pet food to feed my dogs, I decided on Orijen (a premium, grain free food) and was surprised to see that they carried it! I was figuring I'd have to go to Olympia, or farther, to find it, but nope....this cute little store right in my hometown carries it! Not only that, but they loaded me up with free samples to try. (They do have samples of several other types of food, so if you are trying out something new this is a great place to go.) I also get my cat's food here (Halo) and my dad has purchased baby chicks here as well. They carry tons of different things, for all types of pets. To top it off, their service is impeccable (they ALWAYS greet you when you come in, and carry your heavy bags of food out to your car for you) and they have a loyalty discount program that you can sign up for. LOVE this place and I've recommended it to everyone I know.

seemed decent enough, aisles a bit cramped but i didn't mind. i came in mainly to ask a question,…read morebut the cashier tried to sell me some overpriced ear mite drops (i was asking about ear mites). the fact that they give free dog baths is cool, but come here for the organic food and pet clothes. not my thing, but hey whatever works.

I took my little Winston in because he had scraped a bump by his penis It started hemorrhaging. I…read morebrought him in, he was not doing well at all he had a stroke the night before. She was very concerned he wouldn't make it. The surgery turned out perfect. I got my little guy back for six more months. He died on the way to Vesta at 15 yrs and 6 months. I am forever great full for her being so kind and caring for my Winston who I loved dearly. Highly recommend her. Her prices are extremely good. I would never have gotten the care he needed from VCA, Brady, or any other vet. I highly recommend her. Dianne Bretz

We've taken all of our pets here and they love it! Finding a vet that didn't stress them out was…read morevery important and Vesta is great! They all make them feel so welcome and get so excited to see them.

Dion took such good care of our girl. Stella hadn't been groomed in quite awhile - we weren't sure…read morehow she would do. She was in a spicy mood and did a few (not bad) nips. It was such a good experience. Stella came smelling amazing - with no floofs. We have recommended Dion to friends are we will be back! And she is SOOO reasonably priced. Thank you.

She is a very friendly and gentle lady. The place is very clean, and the job was well done.read more

My rescue dog and I have worked with Kristine for the last 8 months on his separation anxiety…read more We've made great strides. It is a rough process and she has held my hand (virtually) through the whole thing. She's been understanding when I wanted to re-home him and a cheerleader when we've had successes. She is very knowledgeable and really great to work with.

We found the class to be very useful. Our poodle is even nicer and easier to work with now…read more Thanks to the class he came when called even while there was a deer in the yard! I particularly appreciate Kristine's method of training based on praise and reinforcement -- no punishment or fear.