Our dog came in abused and terrified of men, and she now bursts through their door whining with…read moreexcitement. This was a process, and Happy Dog was so patient and specialized in their approach to rehabilitate her. They GET dogs. They know dog behavior and psychology. This place isn't a pooch spa -- because dogs don't need that. Those bells and whistles just give their human counterparts a warm and fuzzy feel. But what dogs need is structure, social order, consistency, exercise and affection, and that's what they get at Happy Dog. I've been to all of the daycares in Denver and I won't go anywhere else. Happy Dog is an extension of our family and I can't thank them enough for the ways they've restored balance to our dog, and our family as a result. -Katie PS - Keep in mind there will always be negative reviews about a doggie daycare. You always get unreasonable customers -- in every industry -- and dog owners in particular can be a crazy bunch. Don't let one or two reviews deter you from trying this place out. I did my research of doggie daycares online and they ALL had some bad reviews, but what I noticed about Happy Dog is the time and care with which the owners and managers respond to those negative reviews. They are caring, rational, good people who run a small business that is focused on the best for the DOGS. Try them out!!

Terrible place. Don't bring your dogs here. After our first couple of visits, my dog acted very…read morescared and tried to hide when we would bring him. Seemed very freaked out when we picked him up. He would come home and drink water like he hadn't had anything all day. We bought a $700+ package and only used a couple of them, then the pandemic hit. By the time we returned, we were told they expired and there wouldn't even be a partial refund. Very dismissive and told me they were a business. After years of being loyal customers with our 2 dogs, they couldn't care less. You lost thousands of dollars of future business by being selfish. Luckily, this forced us to find a different dog daycare and now my dog loves to go. He doesn't act scared or freaked out anymore. He's actually happy and excited to go to the new place. I wonder what terrible things were happening to him at this place?

Scott is amazing, and we can't recommend Chill Out Dog Training enough!…read more We adopted a 9 month old, 80 lb (now 110 lb) golden retriever from a local rescue in mid-2023. A complete contrast to our older collie/aussie mix, he was full of energy and naughtiness (a puppy), and a nightmare to control. Prior to being surrendered by his (previous) family, he went through two weeks of out of home boarding/training, costing upwards of $7,000. We thought this would have helped with obedience, but boy were we wrong. Fast forward two and a half years, sessions with a certified behaviorist, and failed attempts to use an e-collar, we were at a loss. He constantly displayed leash reactivity, would lunge at cars and dogs, and made it so we would rarely walk anywhere. He almost broke my finger during a break free lunge at a dog completely across a residential street! At home, dog forbid another animal appeared on the tv; he would jump and bark at everything. Then we found Chill Out... After the very first session with Scott, our big boy golden was a different dog. Scott set is up with the right tools to refocus our dogs behavior and break him of his leash reactivity. That very first walk was pleasant and uneventful. We almost felt foolish for claiming bad behavior. What we needed was the right trainer and methods to help our dog change behavior. Like I said at the beginning, I can't recommend Chill Out Training enough.

Great trainers. Would use them again and again. My pup was a mess and they got him ready for the…read morebusiness world, lol!

We love BFF pet care! Limited numbers of dogs each day means the dogs get close attention - which…read morewe prefer to the busier and crowded daycares. We also love that the dogs get outside for walks each day. The Instagram updates are wonderful to see the fun the pups are having throughout the day.

After sampling a couple of doggie daycares in Denver, I'm really happy to have found BFF…read more 1. Rick and Robin are so nice, personable, and eager to wow you. 2. A plethora of services that I don't take advantage of include house visits, overnight visits, and home drop-off. 3. They use a veterinarian who will visit and service your dog while at daycare! They also do a good job of keeping up with your pet's health records. They are pretty much awesome all the time. Also, they're on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denver-CO/Best-Friends-Forever-Petcare/84016339689

Heidi is the most loving, patient and knowledgeable dog trainer. Do yourself a favor and sign up…read morefor one of her classes! We enrolled our 5-month old goldendoodle puppy Archie in her Manners 101 course and she really took the time to get to know all the dogs, sharing so many useful training tips along the way. You could tell very quickly this is her true calling and she treats your dog like her own. Her emphasis on positive reinforcement techniques will serve you well and the dogs respond quite well to it. She also offers private in-home lessons at a very reasonable rate and we got so much value out of having her over to observe Archie in his home environment. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the quality and value of her lessons and looking forward to registering for Manners 210 soon.

We had such a great session with this trainer. In just one hour she gave us so many useful,…read moreeasy-to-follow tools and even sent notes after so we wouldn't forget anything. Our dog is reactive, and we were honestly shocked at how quickly her techniques started working. She explained things in a way that actually made sense, focused on helping our dog feel safe, and even stayed longer to help us practice around other dogs. We left feeling way more confident and hopeful. Highly recommend her if you have a sensitive or reactive pup. Also, Heidi is incredibly funny, so it was a great time!

I have 3 rescue dogs. I absolutely love them to death. They are the sweetest, most loving animals…read morehere at home. Two of them are my problem children: a Rottweiler mix foster fail who is reactive to bikes and other dogs and occasionally nervous around people like visiting contractors or UPS men, and the other is a 100+ lb Brazilian mastiff rescue from Aruba who is not fond of other dogs. The two of them began showing increasingly worse dog aggression toward other dogs on the trail and while camping, and had attacked several dogs by the time I found Loyal Hound/Juliet. I was at my wit's end, because I had already spent thousands of dollars and tried everything including other trainers at that point with little to no progress. I felt stuck with 2 big problems for the next 6-8 years. I hike at least 3 miles every single day off leash on the trails by my house, and I love to camp with my dogs in the summer, but they became such a liability that walks became stressful and camping became impossible. I finally found Juliet with Loyal Hound, and for our very first session we met at a crowded park and were going to be doing off leash training right away. I was so nervous -- all the triggers were present: other people with dogs on leashes, dogs off leashes, people on bikes, squirrels -- so I was absolutely AMAZED when we were walking my Rottweiler off leash through a gaggle of geese, past people on bikes, and past other dogs within a few minutes with no problems. It was nothing short of a miracle. Within a few sessions, I had both of my dog aggressive dogs walking on and off leash next to me, passing other dogs (sometimes dogs that were even barking at them) on trails safely with no reactivity. I cannot explain in words how much of a difference this has made in my life -- I feel like I got my life back. If you have a dog aggressive dog, this is the place to go. It's WELL worth the investment, and you will be amazed at the difference you will see in your dog. Thank you Loyal Hound & Juliet!!

I have so many amazing things to say about this training with Juliet. I just had a follow up…read moresession, 4 months after our off leash training, because I had gotten a little lax with one of my dogs since I have a 1 year old and things are hectic. Within 5 minutes we were able to re-establish the training methods that work and get Hope back on track with easy leash walking. I am so impressed with her concise easy to follow instructions. I am looking forward to taking my two Samoyeds on walks again while walking my toddler in a stroller without having to worry that Hope will pull us. Trained dogs are safe dogs and I'd pay for the training with Juliet 10x over. Worth every penny! It makes my life easier as a single mom managing all the things to have two dogs that get to enjoy being outside with us because I trust them and they trust me. Don't hesitate if you need help with your dog!

We brought my son's Husky puppy, Koda, to Quinn for her board-and-train program, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results! Quinn worked on potty training, staying on command, crate training, leash walking, and socialization with both dogs and cats. The progress Koda made in such a short time was incredible. Throughout the training, Quinn kept us updated with texts, emails, and videos showing Koda's progress, along with clear, easy-to-follow instructions to help us continue reinforcing the training at home. What truly sets Quinn apart is her passion and genuine love for dogs. She treats every dog as if they were her own, and it shows in the care, patience, and dedication she puts into her work. We highly recommend Quinn to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and effective dog trainer!

We love Pavlov Dog Training and Quinn!! Quinn truly understands the importance of structured,…read morethoughtful training, especially for a young Golden Retriever like Ruby, and what stands out most is how much she listens to my goals and shapes the training around what matters most to us. She treats Ruby like her own while also making sure I feel confident and fully equipped with the tools and understanding I need to continue her success at home. The board and train sessions are exactly what we need and are always grounded in real-life situations, so the training translates seamlessly into everyday life. I trust Ruby and her training completely and genuinely love the relationship and foundation Quinn has helped build for both of us--we are so grateful for everything she has done for Ruby and me in helping shape a happy, well-trained Golden. Thank you Quinn!! You are the best!

Providing a follow-up review after our off leash training with Randy at Diamond Dog Academy. We did…read morethe on-leash training with our dog Cheddar about a year ago and we couldn't believe the results. Cheddar would pull on the leash constantly and bolt any chance he could. A year later and we're almost done with off-leash training. Cheddar now comes back every single time without fail. This is a dog that would be halfway down the block if he slipped or broke his collar. We've also seen how much more confident and happy Cheddar is after his training. We can let him off knowing he will come back every time, and we're now even considering obedience competitions. We can't thank Randy enough for everything he's done for us.

Randall is a sincere businessman, displaying flexibility in his approach to training different…read moredogs. His expertise convinced me that my own dog would greatly benefit from obedience training.

Skiptown has it all...a bar & park (with both indoor and outdoor parks), daycare, boarding &…read moregrooming. To access the bar & park there is a membership fee. The location is easy to get to with plenty of available parking. However, I wish there was a doggy potty area by the entrance, it's just concrete. The hours are fantastic, from 6AM - 9PM. I have only used the day care service. Note, if you drop off before 7AM and/or pick up after 7PM there is an additional $10 fee. Skiptown is the only place I've found in the Denver area with daycare pick up after 7 PM. Most of the time when I drop off other than early morning there has been a wait for my dog to taken back. To get started you need to download the app. Everything is done thru the app - scheduling daycare, payments, vaccination records & arranging a first time observation visit, which is required. The staff is super friendly & attentive. There have been a couple times that Skiptown called with concerns about my dog. And that I greatly appreciated. Overall, a great choice for doggy daycare.

I boarded my dog here for one night and left with serious concerns about their basic standards of…read morecare. I provided pre-portioned meals with clear written instructions and confirmed them twice -- once over the phone before drop-off and again in person. The instructions were simple and routine. Despite that, my dog was not fed dinner, and her breakfast instructions were only partially followed. More concerning, when I reached out after noticing their app did not show her dinner as completed, I was told she had been fed. That information was incorrect. I also did not receive any of the updates or reports that were expected during her stay, and my message to support went unanswered for approximately 9 hours. At pickup, I was handed back her untouched dinner along with the remaining portion of her breakfast, confirming the instructions had not been followed. When I raised this with staff, the only resolution offered was a credit toward a future stay. This experience reflects a breakdown not just in communication, but in executing the most basic responsibilities of pet care.

Amazing! Highly recommend!!! Reasonably priced as well…read more My puppy enjoyed the experience and I'll be going back soon.

I had hoped to come back to Beauty Bark to give it another try after our current amazing groomer…read moredecided to discontinue his mobile side of the business. Prior to last March, our dog was returned to us with a bleeding tail (at the base), some issues being able to walk (crying) after the appointment for a couple days following due to standing for long periods of time, and some uneven cuts (pictured above) which I amounted to the new management just getting their feet wet and installed into this business. We had such amazing experiences prior to these incidents, we wanted to keep giving them a chance to improve. Once our dog was there for close to 8 hours, we sought out another groomer (which was the last time we were there). I called in last week and requested an appointment and was hung up on. I tried calling back and no answer. Fast forward to today, I tried to schedule something and learned we've been black listed due to "notes from upper management." According to the manager on duty that answered the call, we had numerous incidents of "rushing the groomer" which was really shocking. In the times we'd brought our dog in, we used to receive updates from the groomer if it was going to be longer than a few hours (four hours max). In the last few times, we never received updates so I would call in to check and see when our dog would be done. It was always difficult to plan around due to my work schedule and wanting to pick him up as there's a charge to keep him there past a certain amount of time. The last time he was there for, I want to say, eight hours (maybe 9:15-close) with no calls or anything. I called in a couple time that day and was a bit upset (no yelling or anything-- I'm no Karen... Sorry to any Karens reading this) simply due to not being given an opportunity to come in and give our dog more meds for his legs (in the past the groomers said he was standing for a really long time so that's why he was hurting the following days). According to the manager on duty today, "there were numerous well documented incidents that happened," although he wouldn't mention what they were. All in all, the turnover here has always been rough and while there may be sole great groomers here from time to time, it's probably best to look elsewhere. The male manager that's typically there is quite rude and super testy. Just overall disappointed as this place was so so great when we first moved to Denver a few years ago. Wish I didn't have to write this as we always try to support local businesses not criticize them.