I just had the best visit with owner April at Shooting Star Services in Elk River!…read more If you you have specific needs for training, treats and food...this is the spot!! I came here for three reasons: 1) I have a dog that pulls on the leash and she was able to fit my corgi properly with a harness (because I was certain I was doing it wrong.) and she gave me tips and encouragement to continue training for better behaviors. 2) I am super picky about ingredients in dog food and treats and she was able to give me a ton of insight to confirm my research and suggest some things to pay attention to. 3) Lastly, my dog is a chewer and I have been scared that most options out there have the risk of tooth breakage. April was able to give me lots to think about and had good options on what else would work for us.

April treats our dog as family! She is friendly and our dog loves going there. We are blessed to…read morehave someone who treats our dog so well.

I just picked up my dog from training and all I can say is WOW. None of the previous reviews are…read moreanywhere near what this place is like. Our dog came back more healthy than when we sent him and extremely well trained. Jeff learned our dogs behavior and did an amazing job at training him. Very impressed

We purchased both of our labs from Jeff La Tour at Elk River Kennels and they are the best dogs…read more Also, he trained both of them for hunting and retrieving and basic obedience; both are wonderfully trained. On Oct. 1, 2020, Erin DeMars made FALSE allegations of abuse against La Tour and Elk River Kennels. She stated that her bulldog Olive had blood all over it and was bleeding when she picked it up. In Nov. 2020, a district court Judge determined that DeMars' statements were fabricated and grossly exaggerated. The judge issued a restraining order against Erin DeMars to stop her defamation against the La Tours and their business, Elk River Kennels. Be sure that this is a very reputable dog trainer and your dog will be well cared for while staying at Elk River Kennels. We board our dogs here too when we go on vacation and they've never had any issues.

Hidden Acres Pet Resort truly feels less like a kennel and more like a private retreat for pets…read more Set on a massive, private property, it's essentially a country club-style hotel for your furry family members. We vetted several places before our trips, and each time our dogs stayed here, they came home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. The staff is exceptional, genuinely kind, and attentive, which shows in every interaction. The facility itself is spacious, and we loved that they walk the dogs right at drop off to help them get acclimated and comfortable. During our recent holiday trip, our teenage son checked in on them, and the staff happily texted photos of the pups playing in the snow and having the time of their lives. Grooming was another highlight. Both dogs came home freshly trimmed, brushed, and looking fantastic. The only drawback is not having a live camera system to check in visually while you're away, which would add an extra layer of reassurance, though we fully trust they're in great hands. Overall, it's comforting to know our pets get a luxurious staycation when we're gone, and judging by their happy returns, they're just as spoiled there as they are at home. What can I say? Hidden Acres is truly PAWsome.

Highly recommend. Our dog loves it so much that we can't tell him when we're headed there or he…read morestarts barking and pawing the windows in excitement!

We have tried training at a lot of different places and Cloud Nine is the best. Having a dog who…read moreis trained makes all the difference in enjoying your dog's company. Trust me, we didn't train our fist two dogs much at all and we paid for it. I agree with the other review that says class starts on time. There is no wasting time, you get down to work and you learn really valuable techniques. They give you the information and tools you need to shape a great relationship with your dog. Make sure you do your training between classes or there's no point in signing up. Soon we will be bringing our second puppy to train there and we are really looking forward to it.

My dog and I have taken several classes at Cloud Nine and each one has been valuable, both for…read morehelping my dog learn specific skills and for helping me understand how my dog thinks. Be sure to arrive at class on time because they start promptly! I tend to be a person who arrives right at start time, and I don't even have a chance to sit down before class gets started. It's essential to do the homework between classes; daily repetition of the skills really helps.

Best training facility around! I've been taking my dog there for 6 years and have seen so much…read moreimprovement in her temperament. We even got the courage to enter a show! Tiffany is a wealth of knowledge and makes classes so fun! My dogs do their happy dances every week for class! I can't recommend this place enough!!

These guys are great! They definitely care about your dog. Their grooming is fantastic! Our aussie…read moregoes nuts as soon as we pull up knowing that she gets to play with her friends......open the door and she turns around to tell us: Bye Mom and Dad......LOL Sheila Butler

My pup has been to many daycares and this is THE BEST!! Very affordable and they treat your dog…read morelike their own! My pup is so exhausted from a day of play! They give you a fun little report card and photos after your dogs first visit. First visits are also half off!

Jenny has done training with two of our dogs, Buffy and Peach. She clearly loves the animals she…read moreworks with and is kind, gentle and patient, while still making sure she is the boss. Our dogs absolutely love her. She works just as patiently with the owners. First she made sure to understand exactly what our goals were and made sure that her training fit our needs and our dogs' needs. She spent time with me each week teaching me all of the skills that she was working on, practicing them with me and giving me homework to work on with the dogs. Both girls are so good. It make a huge difference to have well behaved, responsive dogs. I absolutely recommend A Different Dog.

From the owner: At A Different Dog, LLC, we have years of combined experience working with puppies, adolescents,…read moremature adult and senior dogs in obedience, advanced obedience, Assistance Dogs, leash reactivity, leash aggression, intra-household aggression, cooperative care, and much more. We specialize in relationship building between canines and their human handlers through thoughtful and intentional communication and reinforcement. As in-home Professional Dog Trainers, we also offer public (dog friendly or Assistance Dog in training) and neighborhood training for our clients.

Cody was terrific, we had one dog and were getting another and were worried about how they might…read moreinteract given the history of the first. Cody helped us with reactivity and general obedience before the puppy came. Then he worked with the two of them together after the new puppy arrived. Cody modified the training as we went and we're super happy with the outcome He was professional, knowledgeable, and and fun to work. I've already recommended him to several people and would recommend him to you too!

My 2.5 year old American Staffordshire Terrier & I had 6 private training sessions with Cody &…read morebased on that we highly recommend Infinite K9 Academy. The qualities that most impacted our success are: 1) Listening to my hopes & expectations for fine tuning my dog walks & my dog's interactions with me & our large family 2) Giving us new tools to improve communication & showing us how to use them 3) Guided hands on practice together to gain confidence & practical application of tools 4) Patience & that calm cool voice he has when working with my dog & me 5) Easy to set up training sessions & affordable Dog walks are more calm & enjoyable for both of us. We are all works in progress, but we've made great leap forward doing this training work together. If new problems arise in the future we will definitly reach out to Infinte K9 Academy again.

These guys are family. I have bringing my dog Nora to Wag 'n Woofs since I rescued her almost 5…read moreyears ago. They have been absolutely amazing. I really appreciate that this is a family-owned small business and not a large chain like a number of the other local doggy daycare/boarding facilities. They get to know all of the pups super well. They are really "blossomed" the past year and a half in terms of offering tons of fun theme days where you can get photos of your dog dressed up and participating in activities (bunny ear photos and Easter egg hunt for Easter!) They also post fun updates to social media and have tons of cameras so you can check in on your pup throughout the day if you choose. They have helped me out soooo many times including when I have been running late for the pick-up or reaching out for a late reservation or an add-on service. The ability to be able to have Nora get groomed, nails clipped, and her anal glands expressed all during a regular day at daycare is amazing and so convenient. When we moved just over a year ago, we literally made sure to keep in mind the distance between us and Wag 'n Woofs because bringing her elsewhere was not an option. Thanks so much for all your team does!

Our pup for the most part loves visiting Wag 'n Woofs for daycare. There are some workers he likes…read moremore than others. As a pet parent I love that there is a webcam to watch the dogs. It's fun to see all the pups play throughout the day. The camera is also how I know my dog likes some workers more than others and when he is (or is not) having a good time. With any doggy daycare sickness tends to travel around and my dog has fallen sick from daycare before. Something to be aware of. Overall a good daycare for your pet.