So I had my cat and his brother set up for an appointment at Putnam Animal Hospital to have a…read moreneuter today. They initially, one month ago, when we made the appointment said that we needed to bring them in for 8:15 to 8:30. Yesterday I got two messages and my kids partner got two messages saying that the appointment was at 12:15 so we prepared for that. Just like with some doctors appointments who change their times without warning, i assumed this was them changing the times of availability. With two messages to me and two messages to my kid's partner who has Sammy's brother, confirming the same time, I assumed it was accurate. (My bad for assuming, but why would i think otherwise when 4 messages says the same thing? ) I got a call this morning at 8:40 asking where we were. I was not by the phone at the time. When I called them, they said I needed to be there by 9:30 in order to get them in for surgery. I said I live a half an hour away. It was 9:15 when I was talking to them. I said it's going to take me at least a half an hour to get there. They said, well we can't take you today. This after people taking time off of work and getting the cats prepared with no meals since midnight last night. I pleaded with them. They were extremely rude to me and they kept talking over me. If I had left my house when I was on the phone, I would have reached their office at 9:45. There was no leeway given even though they were the ones that sent the mixed messages. They kept saying I made the mistake with the time. These people were extremely rude and unwilling to bend to help two people that they gave mixed messages to. Consumer beware.

I was so disappointed with my last visit to get my dog groomed. they gave my dog vaccines without…read moremy permission and knowledge. my dogs onl go there for grooming and have a different vet. If I didn't have to get sedated, I would definitely go somewhere else

Eric worked with us to install the Dog Guard fence and (most importantly) train our Wheaten…read moreterrier--and us--on how to use it. Both Eric and Lara have incredible backgrounds in animal training--your pet could not be in better hands. SO many people think that once you install a dog fence the work is done, but that's just not reality! The better you and your dog are trained, the safer your pet will be. And these are the folks to work with. It's been two years now since our Dog Guard fence was installed, and to this day if I call Eric with a concern or a question, he responds within hours. Stops by if he's near, talks me through my confusion. He is just a great, super-reliable guy. I highly recommend this business.

Thank you all for the great reviews! Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see 27+ and…read morecounting reviews from our valued customers. Although we used to be avid Yelp supporters, unfortunately our reviews have since been moved to "non-recommended" after we did not invest in Yelp advertising.

We purchased a puppy 1 year ago. He is a healthy (except for a few ear infections which vet says is…read morefrom food allergy), sweet, gentle and loving little guy. He fit right into our family and loved us all unconditionally, he has stolen our hearts! We have a 3lb chihuahua/Maltese. They are the best pals and he is so gentle with her!! He is 55lbs at 1.2! I will say he was very expensive more than other sites, I was told 2000.00 on phone but he was actually 2600.00 plus tax so be prepared to pay more. He had stolen our hearts the minute we met him so we of course had to take him home , but there are good doodles out there for less. Hunter was terribly fearful of everything and everyone when we brought him home but has come a long way. He is still fearful of some men. All in all, we love our baby and can't believe the joy he has brought to our family!!

We are absolutely in love with our sweet Penny! From the moment we brought her home, she has been…read moresuch a joy. She is healthy, playful, and full of personality -- affectionate when we need comfort and silly when we need a laugh. Her temperament is everything we hoped for: gentle, smart, and easy to train. The whole experience with Denise was wonderful. Communication was clear and supportive throughout the process, and it was obvious how much love and care goes into raising these puppies. Penny is so well-socialized and confident -- you can tell she was raised in a nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier with Penny and feel so grateful to American Goldendoodlefor giving us such a special addition to our family!"

Thank You K9 team!…read more Stella was an extremely fearful, nervous, and anxious Catahoula rescue. She used aggression to compensate for her fear of everything. Very unstable dog. The reality of the situation was that after several biting instances, putting her down was becoming a real possibility. My research led me to Nik K9NS. Nik's experience with aggressive dogs and his training methodology convinced me to spend the money, time, and effort to attempt to save Stella. I'm so glad I did. The results have been spectacular. her confidence building and socialization around other dogs and people are awesome . The future looks bright for Stella & me due to Nik and his awesome team. I just can't tell you how much I recommend K9 National Services

I hired Nick in April of 2021 for my dog Finn, who was becoming increasingly aggressive and…read moredangerous. I was desperate to find someone to help us as nothing I had been doing was helping (including working with other trainers). After meeting Nick and speaking with several of his clients I decided to hire him. I chose the lifelong package which was $10,000 due to the severity of Finn's behaviors. This was not an easy decision as $10,000 is an INSANE amount of money, but Finn was only 2.5 years old, my best friend, and we had so many more years together. -Nick has a way with animals that is very calming. When Nick entered the house Finn's demeanor changed (for the better), almost like a switch went off and the Finn we knew was back. -During the decision process, Nick told me to choose anyone from his google reviews to speak with regarding their experience. He provided their number, and I gave them a call and was able to ask plenty of questions. -Nick does things in a very unorthodox way, but many things did work well for us. Keeping an open mind while working with Nick is a must. -The reviews that state Nick uses water and flicks it at dogs is very true, and it honestly worked great for Finn as it would snap him out of his intense moments and allow him to come back to himself. -One review stated Nick doesn't stay the full session length. I can't speak on this as I did the lifelong plan rather than paying per session. But, I never had an issue with shorter sessions as we based the length on Finn and what he needed that day. -His website emphasizes the use of "positive reinforcement" which is true. However, he also uses what I consider "negative reinforcement" such as water, nose tapping, collar corrections, and vocal corrections. I had no issue with this as I was NOT seeking a positive only dog trainer, but it is a bit misleading. -Nick was not great when being questioned. I wanted to understand why we were doing something and not just blindly follow. He tended to use excuses when I questioned him or state "this is how it is done". I often felt as though my questions were not fully answered or taken seriously. -Nick was often late to our sessions without any heads up, which I found extremely frustrating. However, when I made it clear I needed communication he was better at letting him know when he was running late. -I almost did not hire Nick based on his contact. My two main issues were: 1.No payment plan was available. I chose a plan which cost $10,000 and coming up with that money all upfront is extremely unrealistic for most people and is off putting. 2.There are no check-in periods or any way to hold Nick accountable. I would have appreciated every 2 months or so to have a scheduled session to sit down and go over our progress and struggles.. As the client I often did not feel seen and would have liked a formal "review" period as I was often met with excuses and denial when I brought up my issues/concerns. In the end things didn't go as we hoped with Finn, I will not go into detail regarding this as it is not relevant. Nick did not fail Finn in any way, Finn's issues were beyond anyone's help and in the end we had to do what was best for Finn himself and those around Finn as he became too dangerous. Overall, I don't regret hiring Nick as I was investing in Finn and how could I possibly regret trying all I could to save him? However, what does not sit well with me is that I invested $10,000 when we only worked together for 4 months (I didn't "spend" even half that amount in sessions), and I did not feel supported in the end. In fact, very much so the exact opposite, which is outrageous considering the circumstances.

Canine Behavioral Services helped my German Shepherd Dog, Gunny, lose weight starting with a 2…read moremonth stay at their facility. While there, he was able to socialize with other dogs (other than my pack) and people which he wasn't getting at home as I live in the woods, so to speak. Gunny returned with a renewed spirit, more energetic and social and walked easier on leash without so much pulling. Canine Behavioral Services continues to work around my schedule with weekly visits to teach us humans how to properly interact with our pets and to teach us what they're saying. If you have any issues with your dog, whether it be pulling on leash, weight problems, anti-socialization, aggressiveness, etc, I highly recommend Canine Behavioral Services as your solution! Rich Nocera Sandy Cabral Hope Valley, RI

Brian understands dogs, but he can be rude and unprofessional to people- especially women. He does…read morenot want anything to do with you while he has your dog, despite what he says. He will warn people that his communication is "direct," but that is inaccurate. His responses are dramatic cut-and-paste messages that often have nothing to do with your own request. My dog got what it needed from training, but lost a good amount of weight. When this was pointed out to the assistant, they reviewed their instructions- sure enough, the wrong amount of food was listed. It should have been obvious for a dog that size.