If you love your dog and you care about its wellbeing, please take the time to read this review…read more Last year, we decided to give Barkbuster a try because we were at our wits end with our dog and this company had great reviews and seemed promising. We contacted Graham who assured us that there would be no use of physical force on the dog (i.e. prong collars, choke collars, etc.) and we felt confident he could help us. What he failed to mention is that his method uses dominance and negative reinforcement to get a result. (i.e throwing a puck towards your dog and growling at it multiple times until you ''break'' the bad habit) While I am sure that this method can work on some dogs, I really do not recommend it on any dog who already suffers from anxiety and is insecure. After just one session with Barkbuster, our dog went from having small insecurities to full out recoiling, hiding from us and even growling at us. For the first time since adopting her, I was afraid she might snap at or even bite us. It took some time before she became her loving self again. Although I appreciated Graham's approach on nutrition and crating, I urge you to take the time to research properly what kind of training/trainer is best suited for you and especially for your dog

I was skeptical about hiring bark busters because of the negative review below, but after inquiring…read moremore, I realized this was the rare (only) bad review I could find! Graham from Bark Busters came over and spent 4 hours at our appartement. During this time, he went over everything possible, starting from the origins of dogs, to the food they should actually eat, to the vet they should see, to actually correcting many bad habits our dog had. He was extremely patient and answered ALL of my questions thoroughly, in no hurry whatsoever. Yes we used the pucks and yes we used the growling sounds, but boy did those things work! We also practised how to properly walk our dog, which involved no growling or pucks! It came out to about $700, which includes a lifetime guarantee. If a bad habit comes back - so does the trainer. If you move somewhere else and your dog barks at the new doorbell - the trainer comes back. If you move to a new city/province/country and need help with new behaviours - the trainer comes back. Given the amount of knowledge Graham has and how transparent he is in his recommendations, I considered the price a nice bargain! I would not hesitate to recommend Graham from Bark Busters to anybody that has any issues with their dogs at all. In fact, I would recommend him even to people who don't have any issues with there dogs! There are so many misconceptions about dogs in the food and vet industry, it's great to hear an unbiased opinion on them. Thank you Graham, and we'll see you soon!

WORST dog trainer ever. Zero stars if possible. Do not take your dog to him unless you want to…read moreabuse your animal and make him afraid of you. I don't know why he's still in business. He should be stopped! He makes you pay full price in advance because he knows most people will quit after a couple of lessons. Which is exactly what I did. I may have lost $800 but at least I saved my dog from cruelty. He also makes you buy from him a choke collar, a leash, and another chain that he uses to scare the dog into submission. I beg of you, do not take your animal to him.

I'm a bit late to the party but I wanted to share my experience with JR Dog Training…read more I adopted a 3 year old Swiss mountain dog mix about 6 months ago. She has problems with reactivity and anxious behavior, but overall is the sweetest girl. We've been working on positive reinforcement, counter conditioning etc, and we're able to make some decent progress. But we were still dealing with some intense reactivity on walks, so we decided to look for a trainer. I spoke with JR on the phone a couple of times. He said that he didn't believe in the positive reinforcement philosophy. He mentioned that he did use a choke chain, but that it was only meant to "shock" the dog into listening. I read alot of reviews and most seemed positive. Coupled with the fact that he offered a lifetime guarantee and group classes (which would allow my dog to socialize with others) I figured I'd give it a go. First, JR came to my house to "assess" my dogs situation. This was meant to be a one hour session. He spent 45 minutes rambling on about miscellaneous stories and testimonies, which got pretty exhausting after a while. He then demanded up front payment of the full 600$, and had us sign a contract which removed any liability on his part if our dog were to get injured (major red flag). In hindsight, I should have decided not to pursue this any further, but I was really desperate for help. Upon payment, he told us we needed to purchase a choke collar and leash from him (another 60$). He then proceeds to put the collar on my dog and hold her close to him. He instructed us to call her over to us to see what his technique entailed. Once she got close, he literally yanked her as hard as he could back towards him. My dog was SO scared and visibly shaken up after that, and she kept trying to come back to me, but he kept yanking her away. She finally stopped and sat next to him, but her body language showed pure fear. The first group class was all about leash training. JR took turns showing everyone how to properly "correct" their dogs by pulling on the leash. When people had difficulty applying the technique, he would yell at, and flat out verbally abuse them. It was sickening to watch. But the method worked, as my dog was walking much better on leash, so I figured we should just tough it out. During the 2nd class, my dog got curious about another dog close by, and she wanted to approach him. I was ecstatic as she's never done this before. JR immediately came over, grabbed the leash and pulled her away. I was in complete disbelief. When I asked why he would correct behavior that we actually wanted to encourage, he said "he wanted to see how my dog would react". Just pure nonsense. He then spent the next 45 minutes explaining his next technique: the throw chain. He essentially uses a metal chain to hit the dog and force them into submission. The idea is that overtime, they associate the sound of the chain with the act of submitting and stopping whatever it is they are doing. He then proceeds to tell my dog to sit, which she immediately does, but whips her with the chain at the same time. The fear in my dog's eyes broke my heart. He applied the same technique to the other dogs, and went as far as throwing it in their faces when they wouldn't comply. I've seen him whip dogs as hard as he could and visibly hurting and scaring them. JR also told us he believed shock collars and electric fences to be appropriate methods to train dogs. I don't think I need to say much more on that. I could go on and on about JR's barbaric dog training methods, and his abusive treatment of his clients, but I'll leave it at this: if you love your dog, do not trust them with this man. I have stopped going to his classes out of fear that he would cause permanent psychological damage to my dog. There are so many trainers out there who will train your dog with positive, pain-free methods. It will take more time, but the payoff is worth it.

This place is great. I had an out of control belgian malinois. I could not walk her or get her to…read morebehave. After one class with Carl my dog was walking on my leg and healing like a pro. now at my fourth class and i can almost walk her off leash. They train them in appropriate and kind manner. It was worth every dime.

I was happy when I dropped off my two mini pinschers as the staff had a good energy. But when I…read morecame to pick up the dogs, I was disappointed. I called 15 minutes early and asked Caroline if she could have the dogs ready so I could go in and out, as I was in a hurry. That did not happen! Strike 1! When I was charged, the woman at the desk Caroline tried to overcharge me! I'm glad I asked for the total before I boarded the dogs! Strike 2! After 5-10 of find and getting my dogs waiting, they brought the dogs out and the carrier stunk of pee. I don't know how long they had my dogs in that carrier because it has never been peed on and stunk like that! Strike 3! I wanted to be a fan of this place, but they made it super hard.. especially Caroline!

The service is always thoughtful, all staff members are great (plus the pictures and brief feedback…read moreon how my dog's day went are always fun and useful/appreciated), I've been having a perfect client experience there for many months and recommend to everyone. Approved by my fluffy samoyed and his human! Highly recommend!

Never board your dog at Les Anges Gardiennes. They stopped having someone stay with the animals…read moreovernight over a year ago, but didn't tell customers. They just pretend nothing changed. They put the dogs in cages, stacked floor to ceiling, in a tiny room with signs banning entry, so owners don't know how badly their animals are being treated. From the time the daycare closes at 7:00pm until after 7:00am the next morning there is no one there, and the dogs are stuck in little cages for 12+ hours. There is just a camera in the room and who knows if they monitor that. They make a show of putting some cats roaming freely in an office off reception, but they won't show you where they actually stick the dogs who are boarding there: in tiny cages that are off-limits and behind closed doors. I saw the disgusting room because a lovely person in reception told me to avoid boarding there, and showed me the room even though they could have been fired. The people who work in the daycare are fabulous, but the woman who runs the place, Vanessa, is super sweet to your face and takes your money, and then shoves your dog, alone and scared, in a small room and lies to you about someone being there. Oh, also, Vanessa steals tips. The people who work there are so lovely (and you should tip them!!!) but NEVER let Vanessa see you do it, she'll take it for herself, because "they owe her." NEVER GO HERE FOR ANYTHING.

Before I enlisted Serita with Pawsitively Precious Pets to help, my dog was a bundle of anxious…read moreenergy. After just one session, he was calmer, more relaxed, and more settled. Having the tools to understand how I can help my fur baby achieve his high potential has made me a better pet mother, and one who far more deserves the love I get from my dogs. I cannot recommend this business highly enough. Both you and your dog will be thrilled with the results.

From the owner: Dog Training & Behaviour Therapy…read more At Pawsitively Precious Pets, dogs learn through positive reinforcement training techniques. This form of training makes learning fun and strengthens your bond with your dog.

It is overpriced and not worth the service quality. There are much better options on other apps…read morewhere you can choose from different sitters and interview them at half the price and double the quality. At this place there is no choice. Disappointed with the service.

I had the wonderful opportunity to work directly with founders, Terry and Nico of Pawsome Concierge…read morefor their website's UX/UI design. I can, wholeheartedly, attest to their drive and dedication to premium pet care and safety. From our very first meeting, their passion for ensuring the well-being of pets was evident, inspiring every aspect of our UX/UI design collaboration. They asked insightful questions that came from their deep understanding of both pets and their owners, which made the design process feel personal and engaging. Together, we created a user-friendly interface that reflects their commitment to providing an enjoyable experience for all pet lovers. I recommend Pawsome Concierge for all your pet needs.

I like this Mondou for the fact that they have a dog wash. However the staff have thus far left…read moresomething to be desired. When booking the dog wash they didn't even ask what kind/size of dog, this resulted in them booking a short time for us to wash a 110lb german shepard so we had to leave well before completing the job. Not impressed. Also, staff have given mixed messages and showed a lack of knowledge in regards to kibble questions. They didn't seem to understand nutrition points, although they boasted about their annual food training. The store itself is clean and they offer quality products, but when you spend so much time looking for service staff only to have them be of no help... lets just say that if they didn't have the dog wash or locally source pet foods, this would be a one star.

My dog Elliot loves this place! We find all of his food, toys and especially his favourite treats…read morehere. Store is always well stocked, clean and is staffed by very nice, friendly knowledgeable staff. They do offer nail clippings and other services, best bet is to call the store first to get more info. Nice parking lot with plenty of parking.

I'm so happy with their friendly service My female standard…read morepoodles look amazing!!! They did an awesome job and prepared them with some cute pom-poms for the holidays:)

I am in Canada visiting and needed a groomer for my dog so I called and they got us in within an…read morehour. My little Finnli looks so great and the price was great. Definitely deserves 5

Doggieville is amazing! Such a friendly atmosphere, staff are all super helpful with any questions…read moreregarding any of the services. If it wasnt for Doggieville my Quinn would not have a place to get quality A+ care, socialization & supervision, rather than dog parks. The Facility is amazing, have booked a Facility tour, getting to see the rooms where my boy would spend his nights. The parks look spacious & well kept from pictures/videos shown to me. If you have a dog, & want to know that he/she is well cared for i highly recommend Doggieville!

This place has a lovely aesthetic and offers tons of services…read more I will say if you have a dog that is reactive, unsocial or anxious not to come on the weekend. I walked in for my splash pad reservation, and the restaurant is open which you need to walk through to get to reception. Anyone waiting in line to be seated obviously has their dogs with them, and it makes manoeuvring to get to reception a little difficult. For contacts, I have a nine month old cane Corso, who is unaltered at the moment ( he will be getting fixed closer to 18 months. Don't come for me) but due to his age and everyone safety we are not currently making new Dog friends. he is extremely social well trained, but walking in was definitely difficult to maneuver the tight space to get to reception which is located in the middle of the building. The receptionist Kiarra was extremely pleasant, helpful and informative. The pool area pictures online allude to a very well-maintained pool area. The water had more hair in it than I'm used to in facilities that offer dog pools. Some of the decoration is falling apart on the side and they've got a back corner cluttered with pool accessories for cleaning and what not that should probably be gated off. However this area is tucked away nicely at the back and you have the whole area to yourself. However You're in an area where they can be moving with boarding dogs. So if you are leaving the room to go dry, your dog just behind, there's possibilities that you bump into one of the staff members moving another Dog. This is only problematic if you have a dog that is reactive, nervous or in a situation where you need to keep your dogs in a one on one environment. I would like to state that me keeping my dog in a one on one environment because he's not neutered yet is purely a personal choice for his safety. The overall cleanliness of the establishment was OK, we went on a Saturday where they were serving brunch, and a couple tables remained dirty for an extended period of time as I waited my turn for the pool area. Not the end of the world, however, a dog could jump up and steal some leftover food, as I witnessed two humans with puppies who were very interested in the empty tables with leftover food. Definitely looking forward to going back during the week for hopefully a calmer experience.

Specialist Healthcare Professionals, full stop…read more Everyone was awesome. Helpful, caring and effective staff. Every step of the process was communicated clearly, with costs, benefits and options discussed in an empathetic way. This is not easy to do, but they do it very well. Care for my pet was tops, with a great outcome. Costs for veterinary emergency care are often difficult - particularly for us healthcare-blessed Canadians who aren't used to medical care having direct costs - so emergency vet bills can seem alarming. On occasions when I need to take my pet to the vet emergency, it makes me appreciate our healthcare system all the more. For what it's worth, having recently relocated to Montréal, DMVs costs were lower than I expected based on what I had previously paid in other cities. Hopefully I won't need their services again, but in the event that I do, I'll definitely use DMV!! Thank you so much for your care.

Les gens sont gentils et attentionnés. Ma chatte à été bien soigné. Nous sommes allés deux fois…read moredans la fin de semaine. La première a été mieux que la seconde puisque nous avons attendus 5h la seconde fois (ils nous avaient demandés de revenir le lendemain si ça n'allait pas mieux). Finalement ils l'ont gardés après la seconde visite.