We had an outstanding experience working with Hunter over the past six months while our…read moregoldendoodle, Gracie, completed the Complete Manners and Off-Leash program, along with a separate tricks course. From day one, Hunter made everything look easy. Gracie absolutely loved him, and it showed in how quickly she picked up new skills and behaviors. Hunter was always patient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. One thing we really appreciated was how well he communicated with us--he gave clear feedback and helpful tips on how we were handling Gracie so we could keep improving her results at home. He was honest without ever being discouraging, and he always set us up for success. The use of the e-collar and leash training was handled thoughtfully and effectively, and the group meetup at Bass Pro with the other dogs in the program was a great bonus. It gave Gracie a chance to work around real-world distractions, and we were able to see how far she'd come. Overall, Hunter exceeded our expectations. Gracie is more confident, better behaved, and genuinely enjoys showing off what she's learned. We highly recommend Hunter to anyone looking for a skilled, caring, and results-driven dog trainer. If you'd like, I can also rewrite it in a more emotional, humorous, shorter, or more formal tone.

Hunter's training has been amazing for Lucky. The agility course has been a confidence boost…read more Sheila and the entire staff are professional and caring. We know our pup is in good hands.

We LOVE the highland dog! The treat our dogs like they are their own. We feel so comfortable…read moreleaving them here for both boarding and daycare. Our dogs love it!

I recently boarded my French bulldog named Mini with The Highland Dog. We had such a phenomenal…read moreexperience! The staff is so nice and accommodating. It's obvious they really truly care about our pets. Dakota and Patrick were amazing!!! While out of town, I did not worry one bit. In fact, I feel like Mini kind of had a little vacation of her own having a blast with everyone there! I love how they post pictures as well! It's nice to check in and see her having so much fun! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a safe and great place for their pet!

AMAZING training by an amazing person, Shelby goes above and beyond for her clients and genuinely…read moreloves the dogs she works with. It is so hard to find trainers with the passion like she has, I would recommend her over and over all day long for anything to do with my dogs!!

Would highly recommend Hart's Elite K9 to anyone in the greater Louisville area who is in need of…read moredog training or boarding. An amazing experience working with Shelby and asking her way too many questions about my puppy. She is amazing.

Izzy was so great with our 2 new babies- I was nervous letting someone else do grooming on my dogs…read morebut I wanted our 2 new additions to get used to someone else as I'm getting too old to do it. She did an awesome job , they look so beautiful and Kooper and Kimber loved her! Sudan Helmsing

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Friendly staff. Our old and young dogs seemed happy there. I also noticed that other dogs that…read morewere coming in seemed happy to be there; which I feel is a good sign. The outdoor play yard was a bit smaller than it appeared online but not bad. I would use them again.

My dogs didn't really talk much about their stay, but they seemed happy when I picked them up…read more Didn't each much, but most dogs don't when you board them. We always take our dogs there when we go out of town. I have 2 Great Danes and they can be a handful. They seam to mange them just fine

Wow! What an amazing groomer! We absolutely loved our first groom with Vox! She was so attentive…read moreand kind and made Poppy look so well-groomed. Very reasonable prices and the camp was fabulous - poppy was so happy and worn out when we left.

We can no longer say "Camp" in the house without our dog Buster going crazy, as we have taught him…read morethat Camp means he's going to Camp FurKids. I've never seen this dog get more excited about anything than getting to go to Camp FurKids. He will practically drag you to the car, then whine the whole drive over because he can't wait to get there. Buster can be a handful, yet the staff have always been super friendly and nice. I love the fact that you can watch the dogs through the live stream webcams they have set up in the building. It completely takes the worry out of if your dog is being mistreated or if another dog is being too aggressive with them. I cannot recommend Camp FurKids higher!

We have been taking our dogs to Almost Home for boarding and day out for 10 years now. Katie…read morePeckenpaugh is not just an experienced trainer, she has become like family. When we recently cared for our beloved geriatric dog, Katie was there to offer advice and encouragement. When our dog died, Katie mourned with us. We now have a rescue dog to go along with our anxious doodle. Katie has helped us acclimate our new dog to our home and to day out, while continuing to patiently put up with the doodle she has cared for since he was 6 months old. I can't imagine taking our dogs anywhere else.

They took good care of my two cats while I was out of town. Katie sent email updates and photos any…read moretime I requested them!

Everything. She treated Winnie like a princess. We couldn't be more pleased 2 thumbs upread more

Heather is amazing with our dog, Chewie!! He is well cared for and so happy to see Heather when we…read moredrop him off for his stay. Heather is the sweetest person and I always feel comfortable knowing Chewie is being well cared for while we're away! Her schedule is flexible and we are very glad we found trustworthy caregiver. Chewie has been watched by Heather for our trips for almost two years now. We always appreciate the photos she sends us while we're away too. If you're looking for top notch care for your fur baby, call Heather!!

The staff at Dogwood Inn took great care of our cats while we were out of town for two weeks. They…read morewere friendly and encouraged us to call to check on our girls while we were away. They also adapted to our change in pickup time without missing a beat. The cats were content and we were too. We will definitely use them again.

I have been coming here for years, they are wonderful caring people who have great love for…read moreanimals. I first started bringing my 2 dogs here when they were puppies that was over 12 years ago and they no longer with us :( but they still remember them which makes me happy. We now bring our 3yr very hyper Australian Sheppard here, who can be bit of a jerk to some he doesn't know. I always get a Large Kennel for him to have room for his favorite blanket and toys. All the kennels have separated out door space for them to get fresh air. They also offer, training, playtime, grooming which I get every time We board Jakey. If thinking about boarding try the one on one training with Kat (Jakey loves her) and she works also with Duffy's Dog training in Jeff.

To say that we take daycare and boarding for CJ, our golden retriever mix, seriously is a major…read moreunderstatement! We arrived in Louisville just over three years ago and we tried MANY other places around town. Some were ok, some I would never take her back to, but NONE of them compare to Barks on Bauer! The first time we met the owners, Lynda and Bill, we felt immediately at ease. It's just so obvious how much they love animals! Moreover, they actually live on the second floor of the building, meaning that there's always someone on site when we leave our girl there overnight. Their space is clean, modern, and the dogs clearly love it! CJ knows the route from our house to Barks and once it's clear that's where we're heading she actually starts squeaking with anticipation and can't wait to get in the door. If there's any question that she loves it, when we come to pick her up, she runs to greet us, but then runs back to say "goodbye" to Bill before we can leave! The location itself is very convenient and the on-site parking makes drop off and pick up a breeze. There's also a peace of mind that comes with knowing that there's an animal hospital adjacent to Barks and that the two businesses have a great relationship. When it comes to cost and convenience, we've never found a better place! We've had family emergencies arise and they have been able to take CJ for a few nights with very little notice, something we still deeply appreciate. Finally, I'd be remiss not to mention how much CJ loves daycare there! After being so excited to get there, she spends a day playing and then comes home absolutely exhausted. If it's true that a tired dog is a happy dog, then we have one happy girl on Barks days! Not only that, but it really takes her a couple days to recover completely from a day of daycare. Of course, I think she gets extra excited when someone has a birthday and they have a party. Yep, that's right, dog birthday parties at dog day care. And the pictures they post online are even better than you'd imagine! We have have only had wonderful experiences with Barks on Bauer and, if it isn't obvious, we take caring for CJ pretty seriously! I absolutely recommend Barks to any dog owner who's looking for socialization, a caring team, and a wonderful experience for their dog!

My puppy Winnie has been going to Barks in Bauer for a couple of years. She mainly goes to daycare…read morebut she's stayed the night several times for long weekends. I appreciate that Bill and Lynda are crazy-dog friendly. Winnie is an 85 pound lab and mastiff mix. She is every stereotypical thing you've heard about young labs. She's very sweet and friendly - but she's also a high energy vocal spazz. She's stayed at other facilities that were clearly annoyed by her rambunctious nature - so I always appreciate that Bill and Lynda seem happy when she visits. Bill and Lynda are also neurotic-owner friendly. They reply to my check-ins quickly. As time has went on I typically only check on her once a day (which is a significant decrease) - but that just goes hand in hand with trusting that they are caring for her. Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows that it can be difficult to leave them places - but that burden is eased when you feel like they are in capable and loving hands. Barks on Bauer also provides other services such as in-home pet sitting, dog walking, baths, nail trims, and birthday parties. If your dog needs medications, they're able to give them what they need. I love that they post pictures and videos of the dogs on Facebook so you can see them playing. They're literally right behind Chenoweth Animal Hospital - which is comforting to me to know they're so close in case anything happened. From one crazy dog mama to all the others reading this - try them out!