I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Ridgeside was recommended to us by a neighbor with a very well mannered dog. We have a 4 yo…read moreBluetick Coonhound that had a few issues that we couldn't get past on our own. Initially we checked out the Ridgeside Instagram account and then after contacting them for additional information we decided to sign Flossie up for the 3 week board & train program. We were given our trainer's contact info in case we had any questions or wanted additional info prior to the start date. Gina picked up Flossie and for the next three weeks we got pictures and videos every day of Flossie's training progress plus also information for us to learn about the training. All of this made the transition back home easy and seamless. Gina's instructions were clear and concise and she also made sure that we understood the hows and the whys of training. Since Flossie has been home Gina reached out to see how things were going and said she was available if we had any follow up questions. We are very happy with the outcome and feel the training really firmed up our loosey goosey training up to that point. Gina gave Flossie the foundational training she needed in order for us to meet our goals with Flossie and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.

We sent our dog- Arya for a bath, nail trim and de shedding service today 05/23. They called and…read morereminded us about the appointment which I thought was great. They called us once the service was completed. This is where all the positive things about this service ends. Arya came home still wet. I wonder if they even did any deshedding, her fur was all over the place. Nails were cut and not properly trimmed, leaving the rough edges. Would not recommend this place for these services.

I started bringing Paco here back as a pup (4m old) at the beginning of covid, he was always…read moretreated with so much care. After taking a small break from daycare, now being (3 yrs) I brought him back ab a month ago and he still get excited as soon as we pull up to the parking lot. Knowing how excited he gets and how he pretty much forgets ab me at the gate, is what makes me feel comfortable in leaving him here. Plus, I love picking up my exhausted pup means more relaxation for me xD

Club-K9 in Sterling has been fantastic! This is the first doggy daycare/boarding place I've ever…read morefelt fully comfortable leaving my dog with (and the first doggy daycare I've ever walked into that actually smelled GOOD, lol)! All the staff have been consistently friendly, helpful, and take such good care of my baby- Absolutely recommend :)

I reviewed the dog places for so long and this one is amazing! They allowed us to tour the area and…read moreallowed for our dogs to come in for a half day. My dogs love playing with other dogs and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This location only had about 20 dogs which is perfect! They also have an indoor track in case it rains. Super grateful and I know my dogs will have many more play dates here.

Happy Hearts n' Paws is the BEST! I cannot recommend them enough for their pet sitting and dog walk…read moreservices, and the owner Nanke is incredible! I recently scheduled overnight sitting services and can't express how at ease Nanke made me feel with my pups in her care while I was away for 2 weeks. Her communication is on point. She sent detailed updates and pictures every day, along with videos where I was able to see how excited my dogs were seeing her come in the door and just being around her...and that put me at such ease. I know they received so much love and attention in her care, and if she had a concern about anything, I would get immediately notified. My dogs have a complicated med schedule right now, and she took care of everything perfectly without any complaints. She was also an amazing houseguest, everything was in order when we returned, and she left us the most adorable "welcome home" card and gift. I 100% trust Nanke for any future overnight sitting needs. With regard to dog walks, Nanke definitely knows how to handle the big pullers!! I have two strong dogs and am so glad to have finally found one that feels confident walking them. I can tell safety the well-being and safety of my dogs is her priority whenever she's with them. She's extremely reliable, always comes on time for regularly scheduled walks, and has also been able to help with sporadic weekend walks when needed. Their services are also very reasonably priced, especially for the quality of care my dogs receive. The scheduling app is great and easy to use, and everything is transparent (with regard to service descriptions and costs, scheduling, and invoicing). No complaints at all!! Their customer service and attention to detail are amazing, and they really do go above and beyond. Thank you for such great service and care. 5 stars!!!

Thank you Happy Hearts n' Paws for the awesome service you provide! Julia did an incredible job…read morethis past weekend she was very responsive and went above & beyond :) next time we are out of town, we will 100% have Happy Hearts n' Paws watch over our pets!

We've boarded our family dog, Joey, with Sugar Maple multiple times over the last few years…read more Jennifer and her family are kind, welcoming people that have been very accommodating over the years. Joey is always excited when we are pulling up the driveway to SM! While away this most recent trip we changed our plans to extend our vacation, Jennifer allowed Joey to extent his stay which made our time much more relaxing and enjoyable! Upon pick-up Joey was happy, healthy and clearly had been well cared for during his stay.

Before choosing Sugar Maple Farm, we spent a lot of time researching the best possible boarding…read moreoptions in Virginia. The abundance of 5-star reviews reassured us, and we even scheduled a one-night trial stay to test it before our longer family trip. During that visit, we were promised strong communication, regular photo updates, and a high standard of care while we were away. Sadly, our actual experience was the complete opposite. While traveling in Asia, we were told we'd receive regular updates. Instead, we got only three photos over a span of 10 days--and only after multiple follow ups and texts from our side. The lack of communication and unease made it difficult for any of us to enjoy our trip and we knew something was not right. When it came time for pickup, the owner was not even present. Just a few hours before we landed, we received a text informing us that our dog was injured and her teenage son would be there for pick up. There was no explanation, no phone call, no attempt to take responsibility, and not a single follow-up to check on how she was doing after. It felt cold, negligent, and deeply unprofessional. We later learned the injury was a torn ACL requiring surgery. What's most upsetting is that we had clearly disclosed a prior ACL injury in the intake paperwork--on the opposite leg. That information was either ignored or not reviewed at all. There was no transparency, no apology, and absolutely no concern for how serious the injury was. We chose Sugar Maple Farm because we wanted a safe and trusted place. When something went wrong, there was no accountability--only deflection. That trust was completely broken. It's devastating to watch our dog struggle with pain and limited mobility, and to know she now faces a 12-15 week recovery from a surgery that may have been preventable with proper care. We came home expecting to see her happy and healthy. Instead, we're managing a serious injury with no answers on what happened. If you value your dog's safety and well-being, I urge you to look elsewhere. Sugar Maple Farm may have glowing reviews, but our experience was proof that when things go wrong, this facility does not step up.

Kelly is amazing and so nice! She took great care of our dog while we went on vacation. She…read morecommunicated well, sent photos and left or home in good shape. We felt at ease with her as our pet sitter. Highly recommend her.

Kelly has provided excellent service this last year to my family especially after the loss of my…read moredaughter. She has gone above and beyond during this last month as I dealt with the death of my daughter. I didn't have to worry about my dog Akira being taken care of and walked. This helped me enormously because it was one less thing I had to worry about. I will continue to use her services to care for my cat whenever I need to travel.

Amazing care! We've used AFPC since 2016 and always had amazing experience, we totally trust them…read moreto walk our dog, and pet sit when out of town. Highly recommend! My family has been longtime fans of AFPC, and have received great care for our pup (Kai) and cat (Hoku). WE've really appreciated the safe, reliable services including daily dog walking, pet sitting, and pet transport as well - since 2016! 5 stars, highly recommend. Our pets love their sitters/walkers and we do too!

We have been using All Friends Pet Care to take care of our cats for over 6 years. They provide the…read moresame person visit after visit so our cats don't have to acclimate to someone new each time. Over the years, our cats have loved each of the few people who have come. The pet sitters are always kind, consistent, and reliable. It's so nice never having to worry while we're away. We even had a minor emergency one year when our freezer defrosted and made a mess. They went above and beyond and cleaned it up! We could not be happier with the services they provide!

I was recommended Old Towne Pet Resort by a coworker, and I will now be recommending them too!…read more I called to make a 2-week dog boarding reservation 30-days in advance for the peak Christmas season, and they miraculously had availability at one of their three locations (Bethesda). The gentleman on the phone was so helpful and informative and made it easy. When it came time to drop my dog off the staff were so friendly and kind, and they were extremely attentive and took detailed notes of all the items I brought with my dog and any of her quirks (e.g., severe allergies, doesn't play well with others, etc.). The space was so clean and large. I felt very reassured dropping her off as I went on vacation. When I came back to get her, the staff was helpful and, again, extremely kind and talked about her time there with details that were definitely unique to my dog. She was happy, healthy, clean, and well groomed. All of her toys and leash items were accounted for and they even ran a toy out to my car that they had forgotten in her kennel. Bottom line: 5/5 do recommend!

Quentin did an AWESOME job grooming our standard poodle! I was unhappy with our last groom and the…read moremanagers allowed us to try out Quentin free of charge to try and keep us as clients. Boy am I glad we did. Our sweet standard is GORGEOUS and Quentin clearly LOVES and UNDERSTANDS the beauty of this breed!