Have been coming here for YEARS! My latest dog is now 7, and VERY anxious. 9 out of 10 of my…read morevisits have been great. they have been very creative in how they examine her, (outside, one distracts her while the other tech gives the shot from behind and between my legs, look in her ears while she hides behind me on the bench, etc)and very respectful of my feelings as her "mom". The only exception was during covid, when they simply pulled her away with a struggle without pausing to help her settle. since then, it has been MUCH better!!!

72 dollars to listen to my dogs heart for maybe one second. We called ahead told them she is an…read moreanxious dog and that it is tough to get an exam on her but she needed her shots. When the vet finally came in I said just do the shots she said she would like to get an exam I did not agree but she tried anyway and charges me for it. If a brief health check involves listening to the heart through a porch railing for literally a second or two then I apologies for being wrong. The vet tech Amanda was super nice and compassionate, if not for her this would be a one star review. The vet herself left much to be desired. She did not seem to want to be there. If you have a dog who is anxious find a different vet. They were for sure over crowded at least on this day and I have been told they have turned down new patients in the recent past. You are veterinarians you get paid huge amounts of money and should be grateful for that. As a result, you should be kind, caring, generous, understanding, and flexible. Also, you're dealing with a plethora of different animals with a plethora of different personalities if you're not equipped to handle an anxious dog, be honest about it. You should be well aware that dogs can read body language and when you walk into a room with a negative demeanor that I as a human can pick up on the dog will pick up on it 10 fold. Maybe smile, use a happy tone, get down to their level give them a treat. This vet literally was hiding behind the tech in the doorway when she came in the room. Her mannerisms look suspicious to me I can only imagine what my dog thought. Thank you, Amanda for all your help you are wonderful. It's too bad you weren't the vet I bet you would make a better one than her.

Sunday River Goers Take Note!…read more As new dog dads... what can I say? From my initial phone call to Cathy & staff regarding daycare for our 4mo old golden retriever to our sort of last minute decision to board him for a night, EVERYTHING about BBK was smooth, easy and comfortable! Not to mention our little guy Griffin was absolutely loving life. They clearly are playing and having a blast as his GPS collar was showing lots of activity throughout his stay! We dropped off (early as well) and regardless of my apprehension they were friendly at 755am, greeted Griff and led him immediately out to play! Without shame, he had a bag packed with toys, towels, food, bowls, treats etc and upon pickup everything was there and in great shape! I think the quote was "hes got luggage" :) Leaving after the first 48 hours, Griff whimpered as he didnt want to leave- not knowing he was headed back the next day. The staff was friendly, knew him by the end and made us feel completely comfortable to enjoy our ski trip. WITHOUT hesitation we would recommend Cathy & Staff at Barker Brook and hope we can see them on our next trip to Sunday River!

Recently, I had a really great experience with Barker Brook Kennel. Right along the strip going…read moreinto Sunday River, Barker Brook is located conveniently for skiers and snowboarders, who are also pet owners, to drop off their furry companion for a day of daycare or overnight boarding. I planned on staying at Sunday River for 2 nights, so Barker Brook was perfect for my golden retriever puppy to stay for a night and have daycare the other days. Daycare is only $20 a day and overnight is $60, which I considered to be pretty reasonable given the location of the kennel. Each day, my dog was tired out and did not want to leave! He absolutely loved spending his time at Barker Brook, and the staff were also incredibly friendly. Drop off and pick up were incredibly easy and seamless. My only one critique is that they only start taking pets at 8am in the morning for drop off. 8am is also the time that chair lifts start at Sunday River, so selfishly, I would love if Barker Brook could open at 7/7:30 to make it for the start of chair lifts. Minor critique, but the friendliness of the staff and the physical activity that was provided for my dog are enough to push my rating to a full 5 star review! I highly recommend to others.

Dog got bad case of fleas on vacation here from Boston. Other shop in town was going to charge $50…read morefor flea bath PLUS $17 for Frontline treatment. This place charged us $30 and $13. Great customer service, super good with the dog and created a raving fan in us by putting a bandana on her when we picked her up.

I know people worry about puppy scammers on the internet, but the folks at High Horse Stables and…read moreAlpha k9 are 100% legit. We prepaid for a golden retriever puppy and stayed in contact right up to pick up day. We were provided with a thorough health record and all the information we could possibly need. Little Dalwhinnie Islay Bolton is a perfect little fuzzy potato.

Mindy Sweetser is running a puppy mill. On site were multiple breeds of dogs. Premises were not…read morethe cleanest. In 2019 I purchased a "purebred lab" puppy without papers. In 2021 I decided to do a Wisdom DNA panel on her because I had my doubts she was a lab. Attached is a picture of my dogs results. After contacting Mindy, owner of High Horse Stables & Alpha K9 with this information I was blocked from her social media websites. Had it not been due to the distance between my home and the County Court that covers Greenwood ME and being in the midst of COVID I would have brought her ass to court. I regret not having done so. Also as mentioned in other reviews my dog had parasites that had to be treated with three rounds of antibiotics. Do better Mindy, you are a dishonest person.

India and Moxie Dog Training come highly recommended by our breeder, and we selected her for help…read morein training our 10 week old puppy. Due to my unusual schedule, her upcoming puppy classes didn't work for me, so we scheduled private sessions. This will allow me to book sessions based on developmental needs of our puppy, and address any behaviors that may develop. Our first session was comprehensive and fun, and we left with a list of activities to practice. Our puppy is picking up her basic commands so quickly and I'm so proud. It's clear that India understands and loves dogs (my puppy was mesmerized by her!). Can't wait for our next session!

From the owner: Providing professional dog training for dogs and their handlers using positive reinforcement…read moretraining. It is never too late to train your dog to live in harmony in your home.

I cant say enough good things about Hannah! She is extremely trustworthy and caring. She is great…read morewith all types of dogs including those with reactivity and anxiety. My dog has significant reactivity which makes it hard to find sitters sometimes. Hannah is able to give him his own room in her house with a separate door to enter/exit so he feels safe and comfortable. She talked to me at length about my dogs needs and wants to make sure she can give him the best care. Highly recommend!

Rachel and Hannah were awesome with my dog! He had a room to himself if he needed a time out and…read moregot to play with lots of other friends! I was so happy he wasn't in a kennel all week and I got lots of picture updates! Would highly recommend and will be returning!

Best puppy ever. Steve was so great to work with he loves those puppies and is so kind hearted…read more We could not be happier with our puppy she is healthy and so smart and well worth the wait . We had a very positive experience and have been recommending this place to anyone who asks.

So you're open 3 days a week? Who is caring for the dogs on the other days? I got my dog at 8…read moremonths old. Once I held her I could feel she was skin and bones. They told me she's a picky eater. She didn't eat for 2 days when we got home which was terrifying. She finally became comfortable eating and is NOT a "picky eater". She'd never been to the vet even tho she was emaciated and dehydrated. I took her immediately. Also, she'd probably never been outside before. She was terrified of the outdoors. She's terrified of people and she's a Lhasa poo, absolutely not normal. Why so scared of people? What did you do to her? And now because she is so fearful of people, noises and the outdoors, she jumped out of my van and ran away. And now she is lost, scared and doesn't trust people to let herself be saved. How can you live with yourselves?!