I have a 1 year old 75lb Labrador retriever who is nervous around medium-large dogs. For months, we…read morebrought her to dog parks only to come home feeling dejected because Luna would bark at, and boycott certain dogs (even 5 month old puppies). We wanted to nip this medium/large dog "trauma" out of Luna's system, so she can feel safe and enjoy the company of other dogs. When we came to julya with this issue, (in the midst of a last minute trip) julya was assuring and patient. She had given Luna a slow introduction to the rest of the pack and allowed Luna to process the surrounding changes at her pace. After 3 nights with Julya, Luna came home and slept for a whole day. She was happy and tired as could be (which is always a great sign). However, the more amazing thing is the changes in her at the dog park. I could see her hesitation at first but by the second time we brought her to the dog park, she was playing with labradors, pitbulls, Great Danes and chihuahuas alike. If you're having the same issue with your dog, or if your dog has gone through an incident like mine, meeting the right people & pack does wonders.

Let me start by saying we had our dogs here 4 times within a year and a half. Most of the stays…read morewere a couple weekends. When we left them for 2 weeks and picked them back up, we promised ourself Never Again! If you want undelivered promises of updates, dogs with a serious eyes fungus every single time your dogs are picked up reagrdless of length of stay, love a dog covered in excrement smells combined with hippy cologne this is the perfect place for you. I almost forgot, she charged me for 3 days once and my dogs were there for 1.5 days and argued with me when I presented her the facts. Never again will I put my dogs in this s hole.

We have brought our dog Nugget here twice so far and actually have a third stay booked in the…read morecoming months. I really like how they invite you out to meet your dog beforehand to ensure it will be a good fit. Mark also gave us a tour of the entire facility--he was great to speak and schedule with. The rest of the staff is very friendly and you can tell they are passionate about caring for the pups. They take any instructions you leave them seriously (such as feeding instructions, specific care, etc). The property is absolutely beautiful and you can tell the design was very intentional and made by someone who loves dogs. Every time we pick up Nugget she acts as if she doesn't even recognize us! She has so much fun and I love getting to see her photos of her time here--she always looks so happy and even makes a couple of new friends. This really is a special boarding facility; it is unlike anything you'll find anywhere else and it is so worth the drive. You really have to see it to see just how impressive the property is. P.S.: if you have a very anxious dog with severe separation anxiety, it's probably best you don't leave them at ANY boarding facility. Consider an in-home pet sitter instead.

They've taken great care of our dogs over the years. The location is beautiful. Everyone there is…read moreso nice and helpful.

McKenzie was the groomer. She showed up right on time. Our 45 pound female corgi got a full spa…read moretreatment, i.e., bath, blow dry, haircut and nails. She did an excellent job. We are very satisfied. We booked another appointment for next month. Highly recommend McKenzie.

We did six 1 hour training classes with David. He was great with our dog, Sophie. You can tell he…read morereally cares about the dogs and knows what he is talking about. We have seen great progress with our dog after working with David. I highly recommend him!

This is the kind of place you don't want to share with everyone, because if the secret got out Joe…read morewould always be booked. At the same time, you want to shout from the rooftops how INCREDIBLE it is! We couldn't fathom the idea of our dog staying locked up in a kennel all day, and like a previous reviewer we were lucky enough to find Joe through a recommendation of another boarding facility. He is truly a dog lover and it shows. He spends time with the dogs like they're family - exactly what any dog owner would hope for when they're away. His place is beautiful, peaceful and honestly a dog heaven. It's the total opposite of a traditional kennel where the dogs look like they're so bored they're going crazy. We drive about an hour away to take our pup here and would not even think about going anywhere else.

My family and I are new to Washington and were looking for a great place to board our Labrador mix…read morefor 5 nights around Christmas, and Canine Social Club was recommended to us by a different boarding facility that was full. We are so glad we took their recommendation because Joe, the owner of the facility, was absolutely phenomenal. It is situated on a large property and our dog was able to run and play every day (weather permitting), and at night she was in a warm and cozy kennel with other dogs. Joe also texted us letting us know he took our pup on a one-on-one walk down by the river so she could warm up to him! He sent us several pictures of our dog while we were away and we were so relieved that she was being taking care of by a caring individual who simply loves dogs. The hours are great and Joe charges per over-night, so we were able to pick up our pup at 7:30 at night as soon as we flew in without having to pay an extra fee. We are so glad that we now have a go-to place for boarding when we have to be away.

We've been repeat customers at Northwest Dog Retreat, and we can't say enough good things about…read morethem! Our dog Hank always has a wonderful time there and we know he's cared for just as well as he is at home. The communication while we're away is outstanding, and we really appreciate the frequent photo updates that the owners Carol and Patrick. It's such a comfort knowing Hank is having his own little vacation while we're on ours. Highly recommend!

Everything went well as always. Patrick and Carol always do an excellent job and will be well…read moremissed. Hate to see you both sell but I wish you all the best.

Brenda and Angela have taken care of my pets (cats and rabbit) for years whenever I go out of town…read more They are ultra reliable, professional, kind and caring. Love them!

The ladies both give you the best care to your furry friend ! I'm so grateful I found them for my…read more fur baby while I am ! I will be a forever client !

Nervous about boarding your dog? I was. I was so worried about how Sophie would do...so nervous…read more She's family. She is TBDE (the best dog ever)! She is our special-needs daughter's best pal. Sophie is all that and more. So, to leave her someplace was so scary... WORRY NOT! MYONLY BOARDING KENNEL is now my ONLY boarding place for Sophie! WHAT I LOVE... Sophie seemed to relax the moment she met the people there. I felt okay (and that is saying A LOT) leaving her there. She was happy (not nervous, not scared, not bolting) when we came to pick her up. She had not lost weight or hair while we were gone. She was perfectly happy, how cool is that? Did I mention they bathed and groomed Sophie (a German Sheppard)? "She hasn't ever looked as good as when they groomed her!" Those are my husband's words, and I couldn't agree more! My Only Fear...they are going to get so popular we will have to plan farther in advance! Love this kennel!

We love MyOwnly Boarding. Our boys love the staff and are always so excited to come see their…read morefriends. The staff take exceptional care of our 2 dogs and we totally trust that they are being well cared for.

My wife and I have been training our puppy with Kim since November. Our dogs name is Redford and he…read moreis currently a 6 month old Goldendoodle. We were really excited to get our first puppy but we did not realize all the headaches that were to come. A month or so in, I was at Pet Pros in Lake Stevens buying a muzzle for my puppy because he would not stop biting my wife. The clerk suggested that rather than use the muzzle begin working with a trainer. She handed me Kim's card. Kim has been a great trainer. The constant nipping has become a thing of the past. Redford knows over a dozen commands. Whether he listens or not is something we are still working on :-), but he is only 6 months old. Incredible! Additionally, my favorite thing about Lake Stevens K9 Academy LLC is that I am able to board my puppy with Kim. Redford loves his "playdates". So it gives me peace of mind when I'm away from him because I know he is in a place he loves and that he's in great hands. Thanks Kim! Nathaniel and Brittany Van Duine

We have been working with Kim at Lake Stevens K9 Academy since 2021. We enrolled our energetic…read moreBelgian Tervuren in a few puppy classes and he eventually completed his Canine Good Citizen test. It was a great way for him to be socialized and learn good manners. The classes were very low key and practical. We have continued to work with Kim and her team with dog boarding during our vacations and occasionally home drop ins when we have to work long hours. There's no one else we trust more! They always have great attention to detail and treat our dogs like family. We also have an elderly German Shepherd with reactivity and she does great with Kim as well. Highly recommend!