PLEASE NOTE: This review is for shopping only…read more I always prefer to support local, but after two failed attempts at going to independent pet stores that didn't carry any rabbit stuff (actually, that's not true, one place showed me their rabbit stuff, e.g. the dog food that contained rabbit meat and the dog toys that contained rabbit hide/fur... awkkkkkkwaaaard) I stopped at this PetSmart in need of back-up hay; I found the usual Oxbow (don't buy their hay; it's bad, bad, bad), but also the in-house Full Cheeks brand (which I can't speak on yet). Picked up a 40oz bag of it, my rabbit's usual bedding, and my rabbit's usual treat for the same price I pay for it online (and, actually, it was $10 cheaper because they were having a small critter sale). While this won't become a regular stop for me, it was a quick experience made pleasant by the very friendly woman cashing me out!

I am not a cat person, severely allergic. But I wanted to get Loki, my mom's cat's nails trimmed,…read moreso I made an appointment at PetSmart. Loki isn't great about cat carriers, and he is one of those cats that you think loves you until he claws out... So Lindsey was the groomer and, while I was fearful that Loki might act up - she reported that he was the best. (I privately wondered if maybe she switched him... but once at home he was the same). He had a dry wash and brush - and his coat is awesome and he smells great - plus his nails are nicely trimmed. Yay! My only downside was a lack of understanding how the process works - and check out was a bit slow.

Full disclaimer: We are not current customers of this establishment, but were invited here as…read moreguests for a greyhound play date by a member. That being said, we were very impressed by this place. As a greyhound owner, finding a safe & enclosed place for the hounds to run can be difficult. The facility here has a perfectly sized fenced-in field that provides enough space to allow for some serious running. We met the owner and she was very welcoming and seems very knowledgeable about different breeds and their needs. The couple who invited us as guests said they have been very happy with the training classes they have taken here with their hound.

Jenny who owns Whole Dog Camp is a wonderful dog trainer. She is the real deal. She knows her…read morestuff, really cares about her dog clients, and sets up you and your dog to improve and deepen you bond, with trust, improved behavior, and proven methods. She only uses positive training methods which is so important. Therefore, she is the only trainer that I trust with my fur babies and I cannot recommend Jenny highly enough!

Nick and Nyssa are the best! They love animals and what they do and it shows! Your four footed…read morefriends will be loved and well cared for whether its at home care or overnight at the kennel. My two slightly anxious dogs just spent their first night EVER at the kennel. They came home tired, happy and clean! ( after visit bath!)

Our dogs really love it there. They are happy with their other doggie friends. We love the daily…read morephotos and pix.

used self dog wash. Includes everything. A heated dryer would be nice but the regular force dryer…read moredoes the job

Nice store and very friendly staff. Our dog rolled around in some very smelly decay in a marsh near…read moreby. We were very thankful that Loyal Biscuit had a self serve wash station. Very reasonably priced and everything provided. Thanks Loyal Biscuit.

I love A1K9! My black lab Tucker has been going here for the past year and loves it…read more I can't say enough good things about everyone that works here. Between the owners Terresa and Taylor who are just so so nice, fun and compassionate, to the rest of their staff they're all genuinely happy to see my boy Tucker and seem to enjoy what they do which is so rare. I'm never worried that the staff can't handle a situation with all the dogs in the yard which I've felt before with other doggie day cares. Taylor makes sure everyone outside with the dogs has a good calm energy, which when your working with a pack this size you need. I was worried too about the hot summer weather that it would make the turf too hot for the dogs but they do a great job flooding the turf with the hose so the dogs can cool off, they also have great frozen treats you can purchase for them to give your dog during the day. Tucker has never been happier with a daycare, nor more tired when he comes home, which to me and I'm sure most dog owners is the sign of a successful day. Thank you A1K9.

We hired Taylor to help us with our 2 year old mixed breed pup. Our main focus for her was recall…read moreand helping her get over her fear of bikes on the trails. He was able to accomplish this in half of the sessions we had scheduled! He is very patient and knowledgeable, HIGHLY recommend A1K9!

I have had terrible experiences at most Petcos however Thopsham recently redeemed itself the girl…read morethat helped me with advice last weekend on a GHa outbreak (totally my fault) in my reef tank was really helpful and knew who to call when her store didn't have the fish I needed. She put me on the path to the South Portland store where I got plenty of help from knowledgeable staff. Although learning about petcos corporate policy on not accepting salt fish returns if they are sick or pass was shocking Thopsham and South Portland fish were well taken care of and properly QT so I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. I purchased a Lawnmower Blenny and some crabs here that are doing amazing!

I went in to look at fish with a few friends, and while walking past the entirety of the fish…read moretanks, we saw graveyards and tragedy. At first, we were seeing some cheaper fish, then soon realized that if you are a cheap fish, your likelihood of survival is low... there were near 60 deceased fish in total. They were floating upside down, sucked into shreds in the filter, stiff and lifeless bodies in piles in the corners... In addition to this, there was a very large fish shoved behind a filter also lifeless! Lastly, the goldfish tank was an absolute monstrosity. It was foggy, dirty, no food present, no light in either their tanks or their souls. We actively watched two goldfish die and drift off in the water. I'm disgusted and disappointed Petco. Vicky lied straight to us, saying that these fish were recently checked on and someone is with the fish, cleaning their tanks every day. If this were true, the graveyard in the corner with fish dead so long their eyes were gone would have been removed correct? Anyways, astronomically distrusted.

Our pup Dolly is a rescue puppy. She was about 14 weeks old when we got her. Katie came and did an…read moreevaluation within a week and determined a path of training for Dolly who was timid and afraid of noises, afraid to leave our side and needed a lot of direction and attention. Using Katie's techniques and positive rewards in just 6 weeks Dolly is a different pup. She is inquisitive, playful and obedient. She loves the 'games' Katie has introduced and doesn't realize she is learning while playing. She even files her own nails. I would heartily recommend Katie and Empathy over Ego to anyone with a new pup they want to start out on the right path or even a mature dog that needs a little retraining. Thank you Katie.

Katie has been an amazing trainer to work with! We reached out to her to continue our education and…read morework on positive training methods for our 9-month old Lab/Shepherd puppy. Katie has helped make training fun and engaging, as well as extremely educational. It is clear how much experience Katie brings to the table, but she really individualizes each session to your dog's needs---all while holding space for the human members of the family and any challenges that come up. She even sends detailed notes after each session with additional resources, and they are so helpful to refer back to and mark progress. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to help the whole family strengthen their communication skills, and have more fun while along the way!

Sue is excellent and very professional. She takes the time necessary to get the perfect cut. Sue…read morefinds the trouble areas-knots, tangles and such, she removes those and still manages to blend the cut. Her approach is one of love and devotion to her work.

My family and I have been taking our dogs for grooming at Caron's Corner for 35 years. Sue is…read morehands down the best groomer we've ever had. She is very thorough and great with the dogs!