Ignore the negative reviews. As someone who researched & interviewed several breeders in multiple…read morestates I really appreciated the prompt & thorough information I got from them. I was looking for a puppy to replace my aging service dog & I had a ton of questions which they were always glad to answer. I was looking for an ethical breeder & all their certifications, licenses + non-profit made me feel better about their business. Keep in mind if you're looking for a popular doodle - especially if you want particular colorings - most likely there is going to be a waitlist & required deposit well in advance. They require you to sign legal documents committing to buying the dog from them when you make your non-refundable deposit which I found stressful. They also don't allow you to meet dogs in person (but do virtually) when you select your pup - you meet your pup on pick up. Their website was out of date but I found this common amongst breeders I talked to. The thing that I cannot talk more positively about is my dog herself. The temperament of a service dog is essential. Kathy & Alex are intentionally breeding dogs for a low key & mellow temperament. I now have a service dog puppy in training who while only a few months old can calmly hangout in a space I am in. She requires exercise & attention when we are done & home but people are amazed by her quiet & calm presence when we are out. When I have been anxious about something going on with her I can reach out to them & they respond with helpful information to ease my worries. If you're looking for an ethical breeder with quality dogs have a conversation with them to see if they have a pup compatible with your household & needs.

I can't say enough positive things about PSD and Alexandra and Kathy! They treat you like a friend…read moreinstead of just a client and are truly SO knowledgeable about their work! They're also happy to share that knowledge in very helpful ways! If you're looking for a new pup for care for the one you already have, this is it! I happily drive over an hour to see them and you should too. :)

My husband and I called in the morning to schedule a trail ride for the same day. Roxanne was very…read moreaccommodating and fit us into the schedule. My husband rode Cale and I was on Pawnee, who I fell in love with. Roxanne had us do some basic moves in an arena before taking us on the trail, which I appreciated because my husband gets a little nervous around horses. The trail ride was great and afterwards, Roxanne kindly let me ride Pawnee in the arena for a little while longer. The horses here seem well loved and taken care of, and Roxanne and her staff are the nicest (Tiffany and Ryanne). Overall, it was a lovely experience that still makes me smile!

I was out for fun & beautiful country & so enjoyed the trail ride. I love love love equines…read more Equines can feel the heartbeat & intention of rider. I was calm my horse was calm. My only disappointment, I didn't hear or see a Sasquatch yet that's most likely a good thing. My horse & I probably would have Freaked Out. Sincerely a tourest

Amazing!! First,…read morethey communicate so well! I got lots of photos as my puppy grew. Second, my puppy is amazing! She was birthed with love! She is so happy! I would without a doubt recommend!

I got my dog from them three years ago from this breeder and found out my dog has genetic hip…read moredysplasia. They are not doing good health screenings for breeding dog with these conditions. I'm heart broken for my pup having to be in pain and deal with this for his whole life. Plus he is 61 lbs and they told me he was a mini. Beware.

Dr. Hanson has been our go-to veterinarian for the last four years. It is difficult to find a…read moreregularly available vet on Whidbey Island and he & his team at Mt. Vernon have always been available. Scheduling out in advance and in case of emergency. He is grounded in science, incredible kind, patient, compassionate to both horse and human and truly a beloved vet by our family and many within our local horse community. We are moving states and will absolutely miss him and his excellent, professional clinical care.

Very dissapointing. Would not recommend him…read more He made us very uncomfortable with his attitude. Had him come out to castrate the colt. We found both testicles before and after he came out. He gave us excuses for not wanting to do the surgery. We had a clean area and offered another clean area undercover. He refused both. Loved his assistants attitude tho. Such a sweet person.

Friendly staff, experience breeders, clean facilities and well established…read more Would recommend

They watched my little dog for several days while I was out of town. Great care was given towards…read moreher and the staff are very friendly.

Had our first grooming appointment today with Noelani. Since our pup can be challenging to work…read morewith we were unsure how he would do. She understood and explained some of her techniques and we appreciated that. And she listened carefully to how we wanted him to look. Our pup did very well! She said he even licked her face during part of the grooming process. His cut and style was perfect -- our neighbors fulsomely complimented the way he looked. We will be back. Thank you Noelani!

The other day my wife and I noticed how long our two dogs nails had become so we called Smarter…read morethan your Dog and they were so accommodating! They offered an appointment the next hour and we were there. 30 minutes later we were in our way home with our two beloved hounds. They were very nice and friendly and helpful and we couldn't be happier! Highly recommended!

I took my 5-yr-old to a fall show here after seeing an Event Invite on Facebook. We're interested…read morein taking riding lessons and thought this would be a great opportunity to view young kids, my daughter's age, showing English and Western style. My first impression was that this was a rather run-down and dumpy establishment. I expected more, after reading that they were under new management. The "show" was loosely scheduled without any noticeable postings entailing the schedule of riders, etc. we wandered around the stables and visited with several mares and ponies before bumping into a young girl who was brushing her horse's mane and prepping for the show. We stuck around for a bit to watch a few of the shows and award announcements. Later I talked to a friend who is in the riding industry, albeit down in Oregon. When I asked for a candid review of the stable lessons in our area, this place popped up 1st on her list of recommendations. I took it as a lesson in not judging a book based on its cover. Time will tell if it's deserving of more than 3 stars. Meanwhile, we've scheduled a lesson.

Cat rocks! I needed someone to watch my Heeler/GSP mix for a week while I was out East and she was…read moreright there for me twice a day, always txting or calling me when she arrived so I could hear Pepper over the phone and talk to her. Great stuff! PS: She takes great photos of your pooch for you too. All my family was impressed daily during our vacation :)

Catherine is super reliable and I have very high standards in allowing anyone to be responsible for…read moremy dog "Ellie". I am a teacher who works everyday but wants to have my dog walked during the week. I am totally happy with Catherine and her service. She arrives on time each day and let's me know by text that she has picked up Ellie. She always has a comment or two about where they are walking and she'll give me some insight as to how Ellie is feeling usually her comments are about Ellie's adoring public and the people she meets when they are on their walk. It's a great feeling to know that my puppy has someone who is coming to visit her during the day and she doesn't have to be home alone for the entire eight hours when I'm gone . In addition Catherine is very economical . It only costs me $15 to have her walk Ellie each day. In addition I asked Catherine to accompany Ellie to her obedience training on a day that I couldn't attend and she did a great job of taking Ellie to her class . I even got a typed up review of what the class was about and how Ellie did plus a description about all the new things that we needed to work on for our class the following week . I would definitely recommend Catherine and her frolicsome dog walks to anyone !!!