They have everything from high-quality food options to the cutest accessories and toys that my dog…read moreabsolutely adores.

Jake the owner and a trainer has worked with McQueen since he was 3 months old. Jakes no fuss easy…read moreto execute training has been invaluable. I have also used their in-house Grooming for nails and ears and amazing value and so convenient. The whole staff seem so educated and well-trained about proper dog care. It's an amazing resource especially for somebody like me who has never had a dog they've made my life so much easier. The shop is great Jake really seems to focus on Canadian made products which is nice o in a sea of corporate chain pet stores

Best pet store even though she know longer has the brick and mortar store she is completely online…read morenow. You will find things for your dog here that you honestly won't find anywhere else and everything is priced so good

This pet shop is super adorable. Focused mainly on pups, it is a pet friendly store, with tile…read morefloors and displays set up to best utilize floor space so dogs can get around easily. The space is light and airy which emphasizes the brightly colored leashes, dog apparel, and pet bedding. The owner, Dayandra Elrod, matched the shop perfectly. She's very helpful and knowledgeable about all things dog, seeming able to answer questions before they're fully asked. She's very aware of her inventory and can quickly make product suggestions and recommendations. She also follows a zero waste program, providing reusable glass containers to house premium pet food and offers dog training classes. Plus she's got some cute pups of her own in the shop, and they're sweet shopping companions! I popped in the store to get a souvenir chew toy for a friend's dog, but was also able to find a little toy for my cat as well! Great experience and I'll be sure to visit any time I'm in Vancouver!

I took my, almost, one year old Bernedoodle puppy to Spa Dog for a grooming. My puppy had never had…read morea full groom before and I was extremely nervous. Sunny (the owner) had us come in for a free consultation where she and Kylie (our would be groomer) walked us through exactly what our options were. Even though we brush our pup every night, he had some severe mats that were very likely causing him discomfort and we were advised that the best action would be shave him completely. I was so nervous and sad, but I booked the groom. From the day of the consult to the day of the groom two weeks later I must have called or emailed a hundred times (only slightly higher than reality), but Sunny never grew impatient of me or my nervousness, in fact she was calm and patient with me throughout. On the day of the groom, I was very nervous and Sunny called me and said they would do another consult and confirm how short they needed to go and if I wasn't comfortable with it, they would waive the cancellation fee for me. Sunny also mentioned that Kylie had hurt her back and someone else would be performing our groom. When we dropped off our pup, Kylie was there. She was feeling better and she remembered that we were coming in that day and she also remembered how nervous I was, so she didn't want me to have to worry about someone new doing our groom - talk about above and beyond! Well Kylie did an amazing job, she blended our pup's groom so it looks even and so sharp. She has set us up with a plan to regrow his hair and maintain things. Spa Dog is clean, calm and serene, but the absolute most important aspect of things was how much my pup loved it there. He wasn't nervous at all, in fact he didn't want to leave when we picked him up. It is obvious that the team at Spa Dog love dogs and they truly treat each one like family. I felt so good about leaving my pup with them, because it really seems like they truly love him. Which is the best reason of all to recommend them!

My poor puppy Benji who I asked not to be shaved got destroyed at spa dog today. These are pictures…read moretaken days apart. One looks like a cute happy puppy in need of a cut, the other looks like a sick old dog. They even refunded me my money knowing they had messed up. Unfortunately money won't fix Benjis hair. Be warned spa dog will take you cute teddy bear puppy and do a quick shear of the clippers and hand you back a sad naked little do Update: Months later Benjis hair has grown back but has been destroyed. He had perfect markings with a white stripe down his face and body. This was destroyed by the shave which is why I specifically requested him not to be shaved. I'm still so upset months later and feel terrible that I ever stepped foot in here.

CLOSED This place…read morewas great but they've closed their Burnaby doors I'm hopeful that they will reopen under a new name. Dana their groomer was fantastic! Thanks for everything!

I'm happy that I don't have to travel to Vancouver just to get my yorkie groomed…read more My first time experience at The Groom Room was great. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They have magazines with dog hair cut styles on the table which I found helpful in choosing a style. Muffin looked so cute after his haircut and he had the chance to socialize with all the other dogs at the daycare. They upload pictures and videos of the dogs at the daycare daily onto their Facebook page. Great environment for daycare, All the dogs were happily running around and playing. They also take your dogs out for walks. They accept debit/visa/cash. Located right behind Caps Bicycle Store on Kingsway and they have parking.

Come with an open mind and lots of patience. This is an awesome learning experience for you and…read moreyour dog. Took my dog here half a dozen times this past year for different classes. Dogsmart was recommended by a friend who raved about their instructors. Tracey, Masumi & Alice all were calm, patient and helpful as we did Beginner Life Skills, Tricks & Games, Shy or Fearful Dog, Dog Out & About and Dog Care Basics. Annette - the friendly lady at the front desk also kept on top of providing multiple notifications for upcoming classes and was always there to help. Training isn't easy and the style might not be for everyone. You will be grilled about how you are working with your dog in all aspects. Words you say, actions you take, actions you didn't take. You will learn a different order of doing things, be asked about what you're doing at that moment but have to listen and visually focus on your dog all at the same time..! My advice: Be patient and practice the activities to the best of your ability! Ask follow-up questions in-class or privately via email and come prepared to talk about what your dog is doing week to week. Retail therapy: there's a shop with a selection of training toys, treats and supplies. It's an awesome spot for anyone looking for new treats to engage your dog at reasonable prices. My shy uncertain dog has grown to like this place and open his little heart. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Dogsmart for focusing on progress and for providing affordable & interesting classes to help Vancouver-area dogs grow.

Terrible training experience. Terrible advice. Condescending, judgemental trainer who constantly…read moretalked down to us. The advice made a slightly anxious puppy extremely reactive. Now spending a small fortune on a behaviourist to undo the damage. Basically. I've found out that everything the trainer told me was absolutely wrong.

Saffron( my mini golden doodle ) and I feel truly blessed to have found the Rex Dog Hotel & Spa…read more The staff there are just wonderful. It's very clear how much they love our 4 legged friends. Saffron is always sooooo happy at Rex. She always trots right in with her tail wagging . Use both day care and boarding . I can enjoy my travels knowing my little girl is happy and well cared for. A truly exceptional experience for pup parents and their pups. Huge thanks to the entire team at Rex. With affection and wagging tails , Dawn and Saffron .

Wowie. Where to begin! We have been taking our dog here for years, and he loves the staff here just…read moreas much as day one. We have used both the daycare and boarding services with no issues at all, staff are very detail oriented, handle medication administration with such professionalism and our dog always comes back in great condition. Staff: The team here is responsive, responsible and always friendly. They have accommodated our many detailed requests in terms of medications, and feeding our dog. They are so patient as we are always experimenting with weird things like adding probiotics/different cooked food mixes, toppers etc. they label everything, and even return containers cleaned! Picture updates are provided (although I wish there were some videos because we are so curious what our doggo gets up to while we are away). Honestly we have never had a bad interaction with anyone on the team. Space: They do split dogs between larger sized breeds and smaller, and the space is absolutely gorgeous, clearly designed with dogs in mind. Take a tour and see for yourself! Dogs are not left alone overnight. There is staff at all times and this was a big draw for why we chose Rex for boarding. There is also outdoor space complete with water activities and things to play with- again another reason we chose Rex. it can be difficult to find a daycare that offers outdoor space in Vancouver! It is also worth mentioning my doggo has never been returned to us with any cleanliness issues. I will note if your dog doesnt like sleeping in an open group environment you might need to pay a bit more for a more private sleeping format. Pricing:Pricing has always been very transparent. You can look on the website and find it listed clearly. I think it's comparable to similar facilities. There are some surcharges for boarding at peak times (ie. $15/night for Christmas) but I think thats understandable. In addition there are fees for medication administration (5 bucks/day) and a deposit (that goes towards your booking) to reserve boarding over stat holidays, but these have always been clear upfront, and staff are responsive to emails/happy to provide quotes before booking so you know exactly what to expect. We don't find the pricing to be unreasonable or ever a surprise although we haven't jumped on the daycare club card discount they offer ($390 for 10 full days) just because it can be lot up of upfront cost for a total 10 dollar discount minimum. However, it's worth noting club cards have no expiry and are totally refundable and likely make sense for other people who maybe take their doggo more regularly than us. Honestly, we once bought a half day card and totally forgot we had it! We were reminded by diligent staff! Most importantly:When we bring our doggo he is always excited and just immediately runs to the staff who are there to greet him. We think he truly adores the staff and his furry friends at Rex. We honestly have no complaints! I'm sure each dog is different so we can only speak to our own experience, but Rex has been great for us so far. If you are considering this place I'd say you really have got nothing to lose checking them out!

Thor! Where's Big Miley and Joyce?! (He trips out man!! Goes mental looking for them!! Hahaha)…read more What can I say about THE BEST ONE ON ONE DOG EXPERT IN VANCOUVER.... A few months ago we met Big Mike and Joyce and they came highly recommended online from a pal. They came over and met us and we went for a family walk together with the big guy. Instantly he took to them and they loved him. We really connected and it was a match on all fronts. We travel a ton, we work a lot out of town. It's hard with a French Mastif like Thor. He's so spoilt and a senior at 7. He needs a lot of attention and lots of rubbing and loving and care. Mastiffs are like that, super sensitive and always on you. He's very playful and full of spunk for his age ya gotta love him. Anyways, they have stayed twice since and Thor's face is priceless man! He looks happy and so relaxed honestly. I gotta say it really makes our coming home a wonderful experience when we open the door and see him like that. Mike and Joyce and animal experts. They bing a massive gambit of proven methods that work for each case. They are great listeners and on top of following our rules of the house and dealing with Thor, they teach us a few things along the way. Immeasurable in terms of hiring a REAL PRO. All we can say is this is a dog town and ironically it's so hard to find the right person to house sit your pet. Just trust in them and enjoy their services. Wonderful rates and a class act house guest. THOR CANT WAIT TO SEE HIS PALS AGAIN! Xo Dman, Cene and Thor

Mike is fantastic. Can't say enough good things about him and his service. Our pup adores him!read more

I just wanted to take the time to write a letter of total support for this local business. Pamela…read morethe owner of this store is incredibly passionate about her craft. Seamus, our king charles spaniel has been walked by Pamela's team for two years now. Prior to them, we had been with two other companies which did not work for us. Currently, Stacy is our dog walker. She is patient, kind and treats the dogs like her own. I have never been so impressed! If you are looking for flexible, honest and reasonably priced dog-walking services, this place is for you. Seamus never has more than two other dogs on his walks. He is always so excited for his walks, and returns very content. 5 stars for a five-star business model. Thank you for providing the trust and care which we all endlessly search for for our best friends :)

This store has it all, from the perfect dog food, great toys, bully sticks, the works. The owner is…read morefriendly, kind and very knowledgeable about all things dog-related! We also use their dog walking service, which is a great deal. My dog LOVES his dogwalker, and they are very flexible and accommodating about his walk schedule. I'm so thankful for this store!