If I could give less than 1 star I would. Not sure if it is because of management changes or what…read morebut the last time I boarded my dog here she came back with what I think was kennel cough. I vowed never to board her here again. I thought after a few months I would try again since reviews looked better. There is new management now someone named Ashley. I called the day before and booked a daycare visit. I even double checked with the girl and had her records sent over the girl assured me it was ok and to bring her in the morning. I even called my vet In Florida and her daycare there also. Her Bordatella shot was good until 12/2021. All correct on their files but somehow this company continues to report incorrect findings. If a business can't be honest and just own up to their mistake it shows poor quality in manager and owners. Notice my first review of this place was pretty nice and honest. I Brought her in at 6:45 am and they said oh her bordatella is due we can't let her out she will be crated until we can contact you further. Mind you at this point I had already dropped her off and was already at work! If I would have known this I would have never dropped her off. I had to leave work and come back and get her and then drop her back off and then go back to work. ** Yes when I called they did give me my package back of 60 some dollars which was good. Another clue dog parents is your dog does tell you if she likes daycare ...at least mine does because she has been going since she was a puppy. I had 3 other doggy daycare centers in NC and one is next to a vet check my dogs vaccination records that state she was good until December 2021. She cowered as soon as I brought her in and she peed on the floor and tried to go straight to the exit door!!!! Should've been my first clue! I feel bad even bringing her back here. After this experience I will NEVER EVER AGAIN BRING HER HERE!

We were visiting for a week and I was working during the day. I would be ok to run back to the…read moreAirbnb to walk my dog during the day but I felt bad she would be all alone in the apt all day. I came across this place on a Google search and reached out. I am glad I did. First they have to interview my dog to make sure she is not Cujo so that makes me feel better that they will screen all the campers there and second they make sure we have all the vaccinations. My dog loves it there and she has been there for the whole week and coming back exhausted. I feel better when I am at work while she is at camp. Definitely using them again if I get to come back to Durham on business.

Great private fenced dog park in Mebane. Book through Sniffspot app. We went for an hour on…read moreSunday. Our service dog loved it. It is so clean and well cared for.

This is a small shelter on the same grounds with an education center to work with owners and their…read morenew dogs, a dog park, and a nearby vet offering low-cost spays/neuters. From what I understand, the APS of Orange County started this shelter but I'm not sure if it's still part of APS. It's become a place for animals transferred from nearby county shelters. If you're lucky, you'll have the grounds cat escort you from your car to the front door just to make sure you don't get lost or take a wrong turn. The day I was there it was relatively quiet and I had the opportunity to spend as much time as I wanted with the animals. Like most shelters, the cats are separated by age group and placed in three decent sized rooms with lots of toys and beds. Only one of the rooms was an interior room with no view outdoors. The cats get to free roam within their rooms. Paws4Ever has dogs, too, but I didn't go back into their area. The woman working allowed me to take my time but was very quick to answer any questions. In fact, since I was the only one there at the time, even the cats seemed to like the attention. Unfortunately, that made it even harder to leave them all behind. My only criticism would be the smell. The rooms were clean, I didn't see any litter boxes, but it smelled like litter boxes that needed to be cleaned. It's an okay shelter, seems relatively low-key, and that probably makes it a nice place to check out if you're in the area.

We adopted Aiyla, a 2.5 year old seventy pound former street dog who was extremely reactive when on…read morea leash, if she saw or heard another dog while out walking she would lunge, bark and snap at the leash. Reactivity is a notoriously hard behavior to break, we had already worked with two other trainers on this problem without success and were beginning to get discouraged when we called Bark to Basics. Melissa did an excellent job explaining the root of the reactivity, made practical suggestions such as a different harness and more motivational treats and came up with a clear training plan. We signed up for four training sessions over a couple of months and did a lot of homework with Aiyla in between and she has improved greatly. Melissa met us where we were and made us feel like we could succeed, she is very calm, patient and knowledgeable about dog behavior. While reactivity was the main issue, Melissa also helped us improve basic obedience skills that have made our lives much easier. She provided clear feedback and good notes after every session and reached out to reschedule when the weather looked questionable, knowing that Aiyla hates being out in the rain. While we still have work to do, thanks to Melissa we have the foundation and skills to keep making progress.

From the owner: Bark to Basics has been changing the lives of pets and their owners since 2007! Melissa is a…read morecertified behavior consultant with the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Bark to Basics offers services ranging from basics to advanced behavior consulting for issues such as aggression, separation anxiety and fears. All training is customized to your unique needs and goals. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog to help them become a better best friend!

I've been going there ever since they opened, when they were actually located on the corner. It's…read morea wonderful store and resource. The owner and every one who works there is helpful and knowledgeable. The store has gotten bigger over the years, but it's retained the feeling of a small neighborhood business that cares about the community they serve.

Great pet store with everything you need to keep your pets healthy, active and begging for all…read morenatural treats. My pups love the bully sticks. owners and staff are always super helpful and attentive. Very knowledgeable of the products they sell. Can't say enough good things about this place.

So first there should be an option for ten star because Reaba deserves that. This was by and far…read morethe most amazing experience my dog Smokey and I have had. First, this happened to fall the weekend of Hurricane Michael when everyone lost power including Reaba. It was very last minute as my trip plans changed and I had to leave earlier than expected and could not reach the place originally scheduled for my dog. I quickly search engines somewhere and Reaba popped up and I called explained my situation and though slightly off her normal stipulations she agreed to help me. Of course none of us expected the storm at this point as it was Thursday. We left, and I am always super apprehensive leaving Smokey bc he was a rescue and I always worry he thinks I am abandoning him. Well storm hits and sure enough Reaba lost power the entire time I was gone as did everyone here in Saxapahaw. When we returned Sunday we weren't sure what we would return to at our house so Reaba was gracious enough to offer if we needed to pick him up the next day that was fine. Fortunately we did not. We picked up Smoky and I was expecting the usual, my dog to be anxiously waiting for me jumping up to see me , jumping in my car, jumping and running. What I got was similar to a mopey child being picked up by mom to early I seriously could not believe it. My dog did not want to leave!! My dog came home with more manners, quieter, more well trained than I sent him!!! I am still in disbelief!!! I cannot reccommend NO BARKING BACK enough!!!! Honestly!!! I feel like my dog has made friends with Rebea's kids and can't wait to visit again! Even if you live in G'boro or Mebane it's worth the distance for the complete TLC your dog will get from Reaba will give to your furry family member -kerri D

From the owner: Our specialty is personalization! Our mission is to train no more than one or two dogs at a time,…read moreto ensure your pet is treated like it's at home!

I was allowed to add a class back. The program is good for socialization and basic training. The…read moredogs are appropriately sized so none are overwhelmed . Instructors were good and also exercised excellent covid protection. While some tasks are repetitive, it's required b/c of the rolling enrollment.

I was initially very pleased with these classes but soon the trainer's impatience with selective…read moreindividuals in the tiny puppy primer class and her unprofessionalism when people arrived late changed my mind. As an experienced teacher, I would hope that when a teacher feels disrespected by a member in the class, that she would speak to them privately after class to address the issue - not throw her hands up onto her hips, refusing to let the late class member and pup into the classroom until convinced by one of her assistant trainers. Also, the content in Jane's class is limited and repetitive.

Jeff was great. Explained training techniques clearly and gave us tools to use that worked…read moreimmediately! Highly recommend.

Jeff really knows his stuff and his tips and tricks work really well. Highly recommend!read more

I had to be out of town for 12 days. I had left Sophie at the Chapel Hill Pet Resort before but…read morefor only a few days at a time. I was a little nervous about having her there so long. While I was out of town, I was able to go their Facebook page & see photos of her enjoying her doggie summer camp. She seemed to love the little pool. It meant so much to see photos of her while I was away. They posted photos about every other day. This morning i went to pick her up. They kindly brought her out to my car. She had just been bathed (at no charge) & was still a little damp. It was so nice to pick her up fresh & clean. Amanda is a very caring person & I feel safe knowing she is there watching out for Sophie. I have been very happy with the services they provide & the staff.

DO NOT BOARD YOUR DOGS HERE! Less than 24 hours after dropping off our dogs for boarding, they…read morecalled to say that our dogs were so anxious and afraid that they would not come out their kennel, and that we needed to come get them! They refused to keep them- so my spouse had to fly back from California (and miss his child's college graduation) to get our dogs! Both dogs have boarded before, so I can't imagine what treatment they received to be too afraid to come out of their kennels!