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!

Working with an PTSD/ADD dog owner with an ADHD Belgian melonois. Chris exceeded my expectation I…read morecould not walk my puppy more than 20 feet from the house before and in two weeks time with our basic obedience she is excelling, less reactivity, definite commands, and reaction and building on our trust and relationship daily. 100% recommend. I will definitely continue working with SDK9C as he knows this breed and he is easy to work with scheduling everything.

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.

Disappointed - Not What Was Promised…read more The training at Sit Means Sit started off fun and engaging, and we had high hopes. But once the contract period ended, we were told our dog is "reactive" and would need additional (and expensive) training beyond what we already paid for. This was never mentioned when we signed up. In fact, the owner assured us that whatever his own dog could do, ours would eventually be able to do too--and that they wouldn't stop training until we got there. That promise was not kept. Despite signs early on that our dog had some reactivity, they waited until the original program ended to inform us that we'd need to pay more. We feel misled and disappointed, especially after spending a significant amount upfront. Be sure to read the fine print and ask direct questions about what happens if your dog is considered "reactive." Otherwise, you may end up in the same situation--having to pay another trainer to finish the job.

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.

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.

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!

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!