Bethany has been a fantastic puppy trainer! We worked with her during Covid to learn basic puppy…read moremanners in her online Facebook group and virtual classes, which went surprisingly smoothly! I was worried about the virtual option, but it works just like an in person class. We also booked two private sessions to work on some fearfulness and socialization issues with our rescue pup, Sadie. Bethany is a pro - she explains how dogs learn in a way that we humans can understand and quickly earned our pup's trust. She's also super responsive by email, phone, or Facebook, and always willing to answer a quick question and give advice. 100% would recommend.

Meghan is the true miracle worker! Helped me with my two nutty dogs who insisted on barking at…read moreeverything on TV. Now we rarely get a bark out of them and if I do I know how to get them back to calm. She also taught me great "games" to play outside with my older dog that is working to make her listen in a very distracting area. One of the things I love is the why behind it all. She is great at explaining everything but especially the why. My girls loved Miss Meghan, she has a good rapport with both people and dogs. We are getting a puppy this fall and I'm definitely going to be signing up for her puppy classes. Also want to get the puppy certified for GCC - again with Meghan's help. If you need a dog trainer for behavior problems, Canine Lifestyle Academy and Meghan are the way to go.

While we have had great experiences with Camp Bow Wow in the past, we were extremely disappointed…read morewhen our loving 2.5 year old Berner was asked not to return. Evidently, he had nipped counselors twice, which was enough to have him removed. I gave the staff recommendations for how to handle his requests for attention (even the staff noted that his nips were "not out of aggression"), but it seems they were unable to work productively with our dog. He has been through the PetSmart training programs through Advanced training and has taken the Therapy Dog training twice (passed all classes). He is a large breed dog and young, which can lead to unfortunate outcomes if one is not aware how to respond. The staff are lovely and kind, but this hard and fast rule made us need to relocate our guy to another daycare that has a greater ability to handle his unique personality. If you have a large breed dog that's mouthy or nippy, just be aware of this policy.

I would not recommend this place. The staff just walks around the pen all day long and really don't…read moreinteract with the dogs other than the ones they give special treatment to. There are plenty of other places that are much better.

I highly recommend Michael and his team for both training and boarding. My dog, Nik, is an…read moreextremely sensitive, nervous Border Collie rescue who came to me with some difficult issues. I have worked with Michael on these issues and also boarded Nik with him several times. Michael is an excellent trainer who really understands dogs. I've been truly amazed at what Nik has achieved and by how much I've learned about Nik. As I've told all my friends, I feel like I found a "dog whisperer" who has performed miracles with Nik. I am 100% confident boarding Nik with Raja and the Ruff. Nik is very excited when we arrive at Michael's place with its huge fenced-in yard. I can tell from the many photos and videos Michael sends me during his stay that Nik is having a great time with Michael, his staff and the other dogs. I have to drive over an hour to drop Nik off at Michael's place, but it's totally worth it because I know Nik will be well cared for, get the attention he needs to feel secure, and come home a happy, tired dog. I couldn't recommend Michael and Raja and the Ruff more highly.

We've been taking our dog Bea, a rescue Pitbull, to see Michael for over 2 years now. Not only did…read morehis board and train program give her an incredibly quality of life. Bea is a very high energy dog that had no socialization skills until Michael. Through training and use of e-collar, she is happy girl and can be with other dogs. She can be a lot and Michael handles her so well. Not only that but Bea LOVES to be boarded at K-9 Raja. She starts wiggling and getting so excited when we pull up. In fact, we boarded her for two weeks when we went to Italy. We had no doubt that Bea was in the best of hands and we certainly loved having a worn out, happy dog at home.

Have had all my dogs groomed here and they are exceptional. Savannah has been our groomer and she…read moreobviously loves animals and takes pride in her work. My golden doodle is usually a disaster at drop off and they are always kind, never make me feel embarrassed of how messy she is. Same with my Great Pyrenees which ... if you know, you know, can be a tough groom.

Very nice place. First time boarding our 2 dogs and the staff made it seamless and worry free. They…read moreare friendly and accommodating to all questions and requests. I am very happy I chose them and definitely recommend.

Hi Sarah, Tiffany's husband here. The reply you gave back is false. As my wife stated, our dog and…read moreI never entered your house. We left once your husband opened the door to our excited puppy and I. We never had the chance for a meet and greet since all we got from your husband was head shaking and muffled mumbles through the glass door. Perhaps your husband has our brief encounter confused with a different one, as our puppy has never once had an incident with a Shih Tzu or any dog for that matter. If you so choose to stick with the story you claim, then you've made us feel satisfied that we did not leave our dog with you. You want to leave your pet with someone you can trust and this story, regarding our encounter, is obviously fabricated. Again, if your husband has our encounter confused with a different one then we'd be willing to accept the apology. But if this is what you claim to be true, do not trust this place.

This is the first time I've ever had to leave my beloved Delilah with anyone. I did my research and…read moredecided we did not want our dog in a kennel and found Sarah through Yelp. We were very pleased with Sarah and felt our girl was safe and loved. We received pictures multiple times daily with updates. Before Delilah was allowed to stay, I met with Sarah and her husband to make sure she was not aggressive. Delilah has not been around other dogs much (besides our other dog), but by the 2nd day, she had multiple friends and was playing with them. I highly recommend Sarah as a kind, caring person to watch your dog. We will be using her services again in the future.

The professionalism of Natalia was very good but her quality of work is not . I will acknowledge…read morehowever that my Pomeranian is not very friendly and she did have to put a muzzle on him, but it the cut itself is very choppy, uneven and nothing like the cut I requested, which was to be longer in the front similar to a lion cut. But she kind of just did what she wanted Or she is incapable of providing a replicated version of what I requested . I appreciate the ease of a mobile salon however I likely won't call to make another appointment again.

My mini poodle was cut while being groomed today. I was not told this happened. My daughter noticed…read morethe cut 5 hours after the grooming. Not telling me is the same as trying to hide it and hoping we would not find out. I was charged $95 and paid a tip after the grooming. Not a single word about this was spoken. I will never use their service again. Can you imagine the pain!?

Katie is the best groomer that we've ever used! I love that my dogs are not crated and are the only…read moreclients in the spa at the time. My Maltese need grooming every 6 weeks or so, and they get excited when I tell them we are going to see Katie! She is just the very best at what she does!

Before I start this wonderful review, let me tell you a few things about my dog, Missy:…read more-Missy is afraid of blow dryers. She tries to murder them. She broke Katie's muzzle during her first visit! POINTS! -Missy cries during baths as if she is undergoing some form of medieval torture. It is not "bath time," it is "oh my God let's shriek loudly and try to escape!" time. - Missy isn't particularly fond of other dogs. This brings me to why Summer Meadows Pet Spa is the only place where I will take Missy. One, Katie does not have other dogs in the same area when she is grooming or bathing one. This is less stressful for my dog, as Katie is 100 percent focused on Missy and there are no dogs in the same access area as Missy. Additionally, there isn't a risk of Missy trying to go fisticuffs with another dog (which helps ME relax!) Next, Katie is EXCEPTIONALLY accommodating. Since Missy hates driers (she literally can't even), Katie works with me to allow Missy to get her grooms in first and her baths last (yay no driers!) Finally, Katie's patience and skill truly show in her work. Not only have I listened to her baby-talk my dog (she talks to Missy like she's her own doggy!), I've also watched Katie expertly groom my pup's hilarious "lady-beard," lovingly bathe her while she cries in terror, and then give her treats and kisses before we leave. Seriously. Katie is the most precise and patient groomer on Earth. I wouldn't trust my fur-child with anyone else.

Beth came to our house initially a few years ago for a private consult to help with my…read morereactive/fearful Aussie. She was incredibly compassionate and knowledgable. Foremost she is a certified positive trainer. I was most impressed by how she looked at every detail- my dog, me, my husband. the house, neighborhood etc so she could really drill down and create a plan for us. SO much better than reading a book and trying to apply theory when just starting out. (books are good too but I like a teacher) Beth suggested we could benefit from her Reactive Dog Class and it changed our lives and that is no exaggeration. It was an hour drive and 100% worth it. Boots on the ground, in a group setting with one on one help. Not at all easy to find reactive dog classes like hers! First you have an awesome experienced trainer, her team is fantastic, a safe outdoor location where you can learn in real time the ways to help your dog (and you) feel more confident bc you have been there with Beth (Fiona and trusted helpers are great) with other dogs and owners. You get to see their improvements too. Anyway, I took the class 4 times maybe. While so many times isn't necessary I loved the structure. Don't hesitate to contact Beth.

Olivia Bainter gets the highest superlatives for kindness, caring, warmth, knowledge, and teaching…read morenot only for Skipper, our eight month old dog, but also for my wife and me. Someone well versed in Pat Miller's Positive Reinforcement Method already recommended Olivia as not only being knowledgeable, but also warm and empathetic. The person who made this recommendation was right. If you are looking for a fabulous trainer, and with whom you and your dog will have a lot of fun, Olivia at Unleashed Joy belongs at the top of your list. My wife agrees. And Skipper agrees!