Today marks 8 weeks since my initial contact with Chris to request a consultation for my 2 year old…read moremixed breed, Willow. His response was prompt and we met with Arleigh the next day for observation to make a plan for Willow. What you have to take my word for, is that the training you are provided with works if you work it. Arleigh was our primary trainer and go-to for all things training with Willow. Arleigh's expertise, communication, and ability to adjust around what she determined would be beneficial for Willow's progress with areas of concern is above and beyond what I have heard other pet-owners have experienced with other companies. My goal for Willow was to get to a point in her training where she could be outside, with other dogs present, and still enjoy her environment without reacting -what I called aggression, I know now is frustration. With Sheepdog K9 Consulting, I not only received the training I was looking for, I also received the ability to read behaviors, act according to the needs of my dog, and how to build from one skill to the next. While my individual training for Willow is complete now, I look forward to booking her to join in with the class groups. I would 100% recommend this as the only option for training your pup.

Chris really knows how to work with dogs! Our pup is still young and I wish we could continue…read moretraining to keep her sharp, but the price is a bit high (high, but worth the progress we made). Just wish we could afford to continue training. Thank you for helping our pup thrive, Chris!

Waste of money and I think that Wes is not the Dog Whisperer that he thinks he is!…read moreGroup lessons do not provide the best instruction, and the space is too small for 20 plus dogs that they cram into their training sessions. It is not conducive to providing a good environment for learning! It is just too crowded and allows bigger and more aggressive dogs (yellow bandana doesn't work, this is dependent on pet owners identifying that their dog has aggressive tendencies) How do you teach behavior modification when you are about 2 feet from another pup who is excited or an overly aggressive dog! We paid over $1,200 for a series of lessons and felt like the training was not individualized at all for our high energy pup. Did not like the concept of using a choke collar or electronic monitoring device to control our pup. Incidentally neither worked! Surely as dog trainers you would think you would be able to provide some better techniques rather than punishment type deterrents?? We gave up and went to a personal trainer Terry and in about four weeks he had demonstrated the techniques and was able to show us how to work with our dog and get the desired behavior. He was less expensive and as a plus he came to our home. Don't waste your time or money at this place. Opt for more professional and experienced training in a proper learning environment!

Everything went excellent. They ate organized and busy but still take time out for each pet pwner…read moreand their dog to explain what to expect etc. I am so impressed with these gals.

This was my first time boarding Bobcat. I toured the cat condos and loved the little shelves and…read morewindow they offered! Bobcat is extremely scared of dogs and I really appreciated that the cat condos are in a separate area so he doesn't get scared. The staff were amazing and very friendly. I received a few cute update pictures and texts about Bobcat while I was out of town which I loved! Bobcat came home happy and there was no change in his normal behavior. I'm glad I found a place that I can trust with Bobcat. Space is clean, friendly staff, and lots of updates are given. 10/10

Lady. Your facility is filthy and discriminatory. Your patronizing staff are incompetent and…read moreantisemitic. On numerous occasions (despite labelling her food) you did not refrigerate it and allowed it to spoil. My dog (despite having updated shots) contracted kennel cough, requiring emergency vet services. Your place is hardly a spa. Despite requesting she not be sprayed, you continually applied cologne after her baths. You're like the McDonalds of dog kennels. I'm 45 years old, lady. Never give advice-- particularly when you're the one who needs it. Perhaps you look into getting help with your own socializing skills.

the first time I took my dog here for grooming, I was impressed by the facilities. I took her back…read moreto get her groomed for the second time. this is when red flags waved, as I drove into the parking lot Sophie started to whimper and shake uncontrollably. she has never had this reaction being taken to a groomer's place before, not even to going to the vet. I voiced a concern that this was not a normal reaction for her. I asked if it was possible that someone was mean to her, they absolutely said that wouldn't happen. I gave instructions on how I wanted her groomed, everyone petted her and all seemed well. I picked her up, the groom was not how I wanted, her coat was uneven and choppy. that afternoon into evening she was not her usual happy self. she was sullen and withdrawn. I've had to fix the mess the groomer left. I am very disappointed with Sophie's treatment and will never go back.

Doggy daycare, drop your pet off for the day just make sure you pick your pet up before 630 or they…read moreare spending the night. If you're leaving town they offer boarding or if you just need to drop them off for the day. The first time is free, they do an evaluation and give you a report card on how your dog did and what friends they made at the end of the day.

My dog is my child and is prone to separation anxiety. I'm very careful about providers and screen…read moreeveryone / everything in advance. I wanted to go to Rockport for a fishing weekend (two day trips on the boat, house at night) so I asked around for recommendations for dogsitters. Nothing, so I looked at day care facilities. The reviews for Salty Dog on Google are outstanding - it seems that more Yelpers had negative things to say (perhaps because real names aren't required on Yelp?) so I'm intentionally posting here to provide balance. - TLDR: This place was outstanding! I approve of all their protocols and my anxious dog had a great time to my very pleasant surprise. The prices were so reasonable especially considering the level of care was A+. The owner is a vet tech so there is someone knowledgeable available if something should happen, and there is a vet clinic within walking distance. It probably doesn't get better than this. - Vaccine requirements: Some people seem to take umbrage with this. This isn't personal - the state of Texas requires all dogs be vaccinated for rabies. The other requested vaccines are very common in the professional boarding and daycare industry for health and safety reasons. Some insurance policies covering the business may also include that requirement. If I were to ever come across a facility that did not have these requirements, I'd run. Immediately. - Level of preparation. Salty Dog asks owners to fill out a lengthy application detailing their pet's needs and preferences. I appreciate this investment in my dog's well-being so much. The more someone knows about my dog's preferences and personality, the better his care is going to be. If you can't be bothered to fill it out, what else can you not be bothered to do - train your dog? Keep it healthy? Maybe I don't want mine boarded next to yours if you don't want to put in the effort. - Safety / security: The facility itself is well-structured (architecture background here) and well-maintained. They also have secure access to the animals so only employees can go into the back of the building using a code. Yes, you want to see where your dog is going to be kept but this is not fair to disrupt the dogs already there by having random people wandering in and out. It's also not fair to expect the staff to police visitors and say "please don't reach in to pet someone else's dog". Do you want strangers accessing YOUR dog? Of course you don't. Just ask to see the multiple security camera views on the large screen TV monitor in the lobby area. They'll happily show you where your pup is (going to be). I checked it both times before announcing that I was there to pick up my dog and he looked perfectly content to me. - Exercise: I know my dog got to play as promised for two reasons. First, he's high energy but both nights after dinner, he conked out as he does when he's had a full day. Second, he has a quirk around swimming pools that I intentionally left out of the application questionnaire but the staff described it perfectly when I picked him up. - Comfort level: I did worry about the potential effect on his anxiety. He will come barreling out of the back of the vet's office after 10 minutes with his tail between his legs and then cling to me. I left him at Salty Dog for a full eight hours both days and he came out of the back both times with his tail wagging, proceeded to greet every single person in the lobby and kept going back up to the staffer who brought him out. After we took him back to the house, he was completely relaxed and willing to lie on his bed instead of seeking my lap which he does when he's stressed. HUGE kudos to Salty Dog for achieving this! - Credit card surcharge: People, this is called "transparency" and "pricing options". For those of you who aren't business owners or operators, every credit card company charges a fee for transactions. The vast majority of merchants just add it to the price and give a single quote. Salty Dog is actually doing you a favor by letting you know there's a way to save a few dollars. I'm impressed they maintain this policy in the face of uneducated complaints. - Staff 'attitude'. The staffers I engaged with were perfectly pleasant and supportive. Sure, some were more talkative than others but is it any wonder that people who prefer animals might gravitate to this type of job? The important thing is they WANT to take care of your dog. Just because someone isn't a contender for a Congeniality title is no reason to leave a snide review. I fully recommend Salty Dog for daycare and would have no hesitation trying them for overnight care or grooming. Enjoy your stay!

We take our pups there to get treats, have their nails trimmed. The girls are so good to them…read more Heard it great for boarding also.

The best people I love everyone there they are so nice and didn't promise me anything more then…read morethey could do all my dogs only feel comfortable here

Phenomenal! Couldn't ask for a better atmosphere and group of people. I will recommend The Pooch…read morePad to everyone I know!