BUYER BEWARE!!! Check the website: the rates are not mentioned. I admit, I never asked what Lisa…read morecharges. I dropped Peanut off at 11am and picked her up at 8pm. The charges were $15/hour, so I paid $135 to have Liza watch my dog for the day. to be fair, I never asked. Also, my dog was fine, Liza took good care of Peanut. However, had I known how expensive it would be, I would not have left her with Liza for 9 hours. Be sure to ask about the charges before you get involved. I feel so stupid, not asking before committing.

From the owner: Pampered pooches are what we're all about. Group boarding and kennels are fine...for SOME dogs…read more However, small breeds, special needs and senior dogs are just one reason you might not be able to go that route. In these types of circumstances....one on one attention is always preferred. Other than running my own two chihuahuas out for a quick potty break...Dogs ( as well as other types of pets ) are supervised 24/7. Your furbaby lives with us in out small cozy home for their stay. In the warmer weather we may have meals out on the back porch. There is a kiddie pool to cool down in as well as a fenced in yard. Even out in the yard....everyone is always supervised. I take no chances. Your pooch is cared for as if they were my own. Pups staying weekends might go on a hike or to the lake or state park. I use long lines and never let pups off leash. Bigger pups love the adventure. We never use crates...ever! Pups may be separated using baby gates at mealtime and for brief timeouts only.

Do not let them watch your dog! One escaped recently. The…read moreowner, Laurie, tried to explain to me this happened once. If you love your dog, I would recommend elsewhere. Definitely not the place to entrust your loved one!

Part of my pet sitting duty is taking Bentley to Cheyenne for a bath. Bentley is more than 10 years…read moreold and is suffering from incontinence and has to wear a diaper. He's such a sweetheart. But because of the diapers, he has to be bathed more often. Cheyenne is amazing and she cares. And her shampoo from Italy smells amazing! Bentley's fur feels so soft. I highly recommend.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to Cheyenne for doing such a wonderful job grooming my two dogs!…read moreShe's super friendly and great with them -- they looked fantastic and were totally at ease the whole time. You can tell she really loves what she does. Highly recommend her if you're looking for someone who treats your pets like her own!

Lynn has been walking my dog for a few months now and both he and I are so happy to have found her…read more She is an amazingly caring, conscientious and considerate person. I was very anxious to leave him with anyone as he has severe separation anxiety. She has been awesome. In addition to walking him and playing with him she leaves the most amazingly comprehensive notes detailing her visit. I am just so impressed by her responsiveness and attention to detail. I would recommend her to anyone in the Hudson area who is in need of dog or kitty care.

William is amazing. Our dog had some behavioral issues and had bitten two dog walkers! Gulp. He…read moreshowed us how to modify our behavior so that our sweet pup felt safe and in a very short time our fur baby was almost back to the loving puppy we knew and love. There was significant improvement after just the first consultation. It is very obvious that William knows what he is doing, has an intuitive understanding of animals, and has also educated himself a LOT on the subject. He really is a pro and we have recommended him to friends many times. Highly recommend.

Bill was no less than amazing. Intuitive, professional, he is the true dog whisperer. Only 2…read morevisits, and my dog is happier, stopped her barking and he changed both our lives. No leash pulling. I needed training as well and I learned you can teach an old dog... my rescue is a new dog and my life is calmer, I'm now the leader and I stopped my bad habits. Thank you Bill!

James is incredible. We sent our 7 month puppy to James for four weeks last year. We were, and…read morecontinue to be, so happy that we did. She did not have any problems (and continues to be a wonderful dog and that's probably because we sent her to James). She had basic commands down. After James, she became excellent at multiple commands. She would sit at her bowl for hours if you don't release her (by verbal command). You can leave her with steak in the next room and won't eat it if you don't release her. You get the picture - James knows what he is doing and will set you, and your pup, up for success. He was very thorough in explaining what to expect and how to continue her training at home. We could not be happier. Our pup is also happy, and she loved James. When we brought her back for boarding a couple nights she couldn't wait to hang out with James. We had to save up to send her, and it was worth every penny. We would do it again. Highly, highly recommend. For any pup!

We got a deaf Miniature Bull Terrier @ 13 weeks old that after 6 months, seemed hopless to train,…read morejust basic commands. As a last ditch effort we called James @ Empire K-9 2.5 hrs away from our home. After 5 weeks of training with Ross he was transformed into the best dog we have seen anywhere. James spent a whole day with myself and my whole family to train us on how to handle and communicate with our new family member. Here we are over a year later and if we call James with a question he is quick to respond back with a helpfull answer. When we need to board Ross we drive him down to James @ Empire K9 2.5 hours away because he is the only one we trust with our Ross. Thank you James for this gift of being able to communicate with our deaf dog, you have no idea how much joy this little Miniature Bull Terrier bring to our family now.

I had such a negative experience at Community Animal Hospital - between the price gauging,…read morereceiving curses on instagram from their underpaid staff, ignorance of Dr. Redden who told me he had no idea what kind of food to give a cat for kidney disease and told me to perform primary research after verbally abusing me (I was told this is his usual demeanor), I was apprehensive with this animal hospital. Talk about a new world! For the first time, my cat wasn't feral in the foyer or with any of the vets and staff at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital. The level of caring, compassion, knowledge, and experience by every one of the staff at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital is stellar. I realized what a sh*tshow Community Animal Hospital is in comparison! Customarily, my cat has to be sedated and contrary to Community Animal Hospital, it didn't take 1-2 days but 1-2 hours to recover. There's a lot more, especially paying 67% less on fees - the estimates were right on target unlike Community Animal Hospital which changes estimates on a whim. Most importantly, I was informed that my cat's lab work revealed a reversal of his kidney disease in the one year since he's been a patient at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital. That's not only a miracle, but a testimony to them!

I used to swear by Rhinebeck Animal Hospital, but it feels like they've become overwhelmed by the…read morevolume of pets they're seeing lately. The reception staff has noticeably become less friendly, and I've been waiting nearly two weeks for an important return call--with no response. Unfortunately, I've decided to move to a different vet. If you're considering this as your primary veterinary clinic, I'd urge you to factor in the long wait times (even during emergencies) and the inconsistent level of service. While many of the vets are excellent, not all are, and the overall experience has left me very disappointed.

Colleen did a beautiful job on my anxious rescued Yorkie-Poo. Cookie doesn't love new people or new…read moresituations and she took right to Colleen. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a wonderful place.

Lauren was great. Very understanding with my timid rescue dog. Would definitely recommend them.read more