Idk what they do behind closed doors in this place but my dog is OBSESSED. We went from him having…read moreto get dragged out the car bc of his unwillingness to leave mama to him hopping out ready to go without even looking back *tear*. From day one, just the amount of effort that it takes to get in this place.. I knew this spot was the real deal. The tour I had to go on prior to bringing my baby almost took two hours!! They were so thorough and it made me feel comfortable about where I was leaving him. They also do an assessment of your dog in the form of a half day daycare visit to assess your dogs personality and ensure it's a good fit. While they don't do "report cards" here they post a massive amount of pics at the end of each day showing the dogs in action, which I look forward to! I am truly grateful for Gloria and her team and all that they do for our fur babies! Heads up..there's always a waitlist for new customers due to their growing popularity but it's so worth it!

What an excellent place for dogs. They run like clockwork here, which I love. The facility is…read morespotlessly clean to the point of being near odorless, and they have many play areas for matching up dogs with similar temperaments and play styles. The staff is attentive and kind, and they take pictures of your dogs every day they attend, so you can see what a good time they're having! I can't say enough good things.

Dogs Only Day Care went above and beyond for my dog Benji. My partner and I were getting married at…read morethe Common House down the street and Dogs Only walked our dog Benji to the venue so he could be part of our special day. They were so kind, responsive, and truly wanted to help us. I can't say enough good things about the people that work here. They are truly dog people that are trustworthy and want to help others. If I could give them 6 stars, I would! Thanks for helping us with our special day and making Benji a part of it. We couldn't have done it without your help!

The absolute best!! I'm so happy I found Dogs Only Doggy Daycare! The location is super convenient,…read moretheir hours are great, and the staff is hands down amazing! I love that they send an update with pictures, it literally melts my heart when I get a picture of Prince having fun with all his dog pals and living his best life.

I have Australian Cattle Dogs. They are not easy. But A Stay in the Country are great with them…read more They know my dogs personalities now which makes me happy. I feel very confident my babies will be well cared for. I just love this place.

While I did not have a bad impression of the facility it was without a trainer at this time, my…read morewhole reason for looking. I also did not realize how indoctrinated places like this are with requiring vaccination of your pet for attendance. And then continual repeat vaccination for certain things. With all that has been unearthed about the contents of the vaccines and the side effects you would think there would be some flexibility or exemption for the owner's beliefs. This facility is not the only one I looked at and this requirement was standard in the others as well. I chose an individual pet sitter instead.

Wanted to use them for puppy boot camp. First had to pay $100 for an evaluation. When we went to…read morebring him home the receptionist said he barked so much in the crate they had to move him to another room. We were not given any comments on how the evaluation went and were out $100 for no information. The owner said that since we lived so close he would try to move us up to a closer entry. This was last fall. Later we got a call saying he could start in January 2026. Another issue is that we decided to board both of our dogs for a weekend in September. When we brought them home both drank 2 bowls full of water each. I guess they don't water on the weekends? Just not a good experience all the way around. We found another place that took our pup within a week for boot camp and it worked out perfectly.

In essence, over several months, we had the worst training experience one could have. No…read morecommunication and no results. If I could give a rating of zero stars, I would. Below is the letter we sent to K9 & Co. when they would not refund our fees for "boot camp". If you love your dog, do not take it to K9. April 24, 2021 Mark Finch and K9 & Co. Retreat, We started coming to K9 & Co. with the intention of giving our new 8-month-old dog, Gypsi, a head start in obedience training as our elder patients are moving in with us. We wanted to do as much as we could to help our dog acclimate to new people quickly and avoid danger to them (e.g., jumping up on them, etc). We brought her in for day school and were told she "wasn't ready for that" but would benefit daycare in the meantime to socialize her. We dropped her off for daycare/day school from December 2020 through April 2021, two/three days per week.  Never did she get into day school save ONE time on March 5th, 2021. No report was given to us regarding what she worked on (if anything) on this date. Additionally, we called and scheduled a home visit for February 3rd, 2021. We received a phone call on February 3rd (the day of the appointment) stating, you "forgot we were scheduled"; so we scheduled another date on March 15th, 2021, again received a call cancelling the appointment. We got NO follow-up regarding rescheduling the home visit, and it was never discussed again. After slowly integrating Gypsi's routine into your day care several times per week and after formal evaluation on December 6th, 2020, you recommended "a tailor boot camp to help Gypsi". On March 15th, 2021, we dropped her off for boot camp and were told "we don't have time to follow up with you on a 'daily basis' or keep you informed daily on her progress and to remember no news from us (K9 & Co.) is good news".  However, your website states, "You work with the owners every step of the way"... I can say that none of our expectations were met. The cost of the "Boot camp" is fairly expensive, and after 2 days shy of 4 weeks, Gypsi had learned nothing. I'm not even sure she received any training at all. I suspect she was let out of her crate several times per day and fed, but no active instruction occurred. In fact, she had new abrasions and scabs on her elbows indicating excessive crating, requiring medical care as well as a urinary tract infection diagnosed by our veterinarian. We called many times to be updated on Gypsi's progress only to hear, "We are not sure what Mark has done. You'd have to talk to him." Your website indicates, "We take pride in working with our pet owners every step of the way in their pet's training process." This is false. We have never heard from or seen Mark Finch, and the only communication we received was after WE called your establishment and asked how Gypsi was doing, only to be told that essentially you did not know and that "No news is good news". I emailed a couple times to get some report on how she was doing only to get NO info other than "she's fine and adjusting..." We called a few times only to get the same short answers with NO details on how things were going and what was being worked on with her. We emailed asking for a date for her to come home along with some stipulations we have, with NO response... AND NEITHER ONE OF US HAVE EVER HAD ANY CONVERSATION WITH MARK FINCH (the elusive dog trainer)... On April 14th, 2021, I contacted Chase Bank to stop payment for $2500 to K9 & Company Retreat for services not rendered.

I've been a loyal client through 7 1/2 dogs and more than 15 years. Over the ups and downs of our…read morelives, our friendship and respect has grown to a depth neither of us expected but each needed. After my Dane had to stay two months after my knee surgery, I knew that the family would love and care for him as I would. And they did. And threw a little training in for my safety. The commitment to the visiting dogs, to the Business, and to each other would make it impossible for me to replace. That's my kennel for life! Patti G

I am compelled to warn others of Canine Works. I DO NOT recommend this place to board your dog if…read moreyou want them to be fed properly, walked, and cared for. I visited the property and left my dog for a brief overnight stay the first time. She said that she let him sleep in their bedroom. I did not consent to this as she has other dogs and I didn't feel comfortable with him interacting with unknown dogs. The second time I left him in their care for 3 nights. My red eye flight arrived mid afternoon and went to get my dog without advance notice. This didn't give them time to hide the abuse they were putting my poor dog through. When I walked in, he looked anxious, miserable and significantly older. I noticed his tail hair was yellow--it was saturated in dry pee and on top of that he did not have any water in his crate and a bowl with scattered food. This is very concerning since I was told that the dogs are taken out into the backyard every 2 hours for potty relief. Also, my dog has a history of pancreatitis so it is crucial for him to eat his own food. I know something was given to him to entice him to eat because he had diarrhea and loose stool. Upon further notice after getting him home, he had a deep crate line on his nose that took a couple of weeks to go away. Lastly, the dogs naturally get excited anytime someone comes in so they start barking in their crates. The way that Mary yells at them to "shut up" is APPALLING and unprofessional. They try to tell you that the dogs they care for become comfortable with them shortly after the owner leaves. Almost every dog I saw looked anxious. This is no way that a person who loves dogs or animals would treat them. Please do not bring your pet here if you want them in a caring and trust-worthy environment while you're away.

I've taken my dog here several times for grooming and I've purchased dog food here. The people are…read morenice and I have zero complaints about the grooming services. Very nice. The thing that stands out is how nice the people are. I don't know if they're paid more or if they're treated better in another way, but it makes a huge difference. Thank you.

Stopped by after work to grab a few things to make my dog feel better as she's having stomach…read moreissues. I enjoyed talking with Angel for a little bit. She was knowledgeable and had her own story to share, which made me feel comfortable about what my dog has going on. When I walked outside, I took a shopping cart with me and one of the gentlemen on break walked it back. This made me realize I had forgotten a bag that he was so kind to run back in and grab.

I must have driven by this place about 1,000 times until one day DH and I decided to stop in to see…read moreif we could get a quick nail trim for doggo. They happily took us a walk-in. These ladies are great! Lots of dogs getting groomed. There is even a 'play and stay' area for short term doggie day care. All the dogs there looked relaxed and not stressed. The staff was gentle with them. My dog got a quick nail clip with no drama for a reasonable price. We are glad to have them so close by.

Took both my girls today .. my 5 month old shih-tzu mix who is very hyper had her first haircut and…read moremy 5 year old beagle mix and they looked and smelled amazing! The staff were so welcoming and they were gentle and patient with my girls.

Sarah has been grooming my two dogs since she opened a few years back. She is professional,…read morereliable, and wonderful with my dogs. Sometimes we want them cut shorter, especially in warmer months, and she handles the changes very well. We are so happy to support a local organization in New Kent!