Highly recommend Kennedy K9 camp. We have used them for both training and day care and have been…read morevery pleased. Chris and his staff are excellent. The facility is very clean and allows plenty of room for the dogs to play/get exercise. Our dog starts getting exited as soon as we pull into the building area.

I greatly value and am so super thankful to have Chris Kennedy as our professional dog walker for…read morethe days I am working and for a boarder when we go away on vacations. He is very nice, flexible, easy-going, and truly loves and cares so well for my dog. He does his best to meet my need, especially since my work & life schedule is so variable week to week but Chris will always try to accommodate my requests when I reach out to him. As soon as my dog sees Chris, she goes ballistically happy and is so excited! This, to me, is a true testament of how good Chris is w/ my dog. I highly recommend Chris Kennedy to take care of your dog just for a day, an hour, or a whole week (or even longer which I have needed). It is such a comfort to know my dog is happy and well cared for when we travel.

Dr. Hopkins saved my cat Captain, and the compassion and care that he took will stick with me for…read morethe rest of my life. It was a few weeks before Christmas, and I got a call from my husband that something was wrong with our five year old cat, Captain. With cats, it always seems to become an emergency so quickly, because they don't let you know anything is wrong until it has become life-threatening. When I had left for work that morning, Captain had seemed a little sleepy, but nothing that I thought to stop and investigate -- but by noontime, he was vomiting up foam and completely listless. He didn't even seem able to walk. I had only recently moved to Halifax, so I knew nothing about vets in the area. I made a quick appeal on a local Facebook group and they suggested Halifax Vet, which was both close to my house and well regarded. I called in a panic, and the woman that answered the phone calmed me right down and said they'd fit him in as soon as I got there. Captain ended up having urine crystals, and the blockage was so severe and had been present so long that euthanasia was brought up very quickly as an option. But Dr. Hopkins said he thought Captain might recover with surgery, and encouraged me to give it a try. My husband has slow winters at work, and we were not financially prepared for a major hit right then. Dr. Hopkins made up a very reasonable quote for the surgery, and assured us that he'd do his best for our kitty. The surgery went well, but after the first day, Captain hadn't started eating or urinating or anything else. This was a bad sign, and we thought for sure it was the end of the line for our cat. But Dr. Hopkins recommended that we keep the cat there another night, and he did some further procedures. This went on for several days, each day getting a few updates that the cat wasn't much better yet, but that they would keep trying. On the last day that he was there, Dr. Hopkins said he thought Captain just needed some time at home to feel better, since being at the vet was very stressful. He sent us home with many instructions, and a promise to check in with us regularly over the next few days. Captain made it through each day and night, getting a little better each time, and when we brought him in for follow-up, he got a bill of relatively clean health. Only then were we even presented with our bill, and we were shocked and over-the-moon grateful to find that Dr. Hopkins had decided to stick to the original quoted price even though he had done so much more for us than he had originally planned. He also threw in a few free cans of prescription food to try, and told us to call if anything seemed wrong. I don't live in the area anymore, so unfortunately I cannot support Halifax Vet with my continued business. But if I can recommend any area vet to anyone else, it will always be this one.

Dr. Hopkins is fantastic. Always able to see you. We just moved to halifax, less then a week in the…read morenew house, and our dog broke his toe while we were hiking near by. It was a Sunday and Dr. Hopkins took us in right away. Didn't even ask us to come in another day. That's the first good story. The second is we woke up this morning and our dog was very lethargic to the point he didn't want to even go outside. We brought him over and Dr. Hopkins saw Franky right away, unfortunately our dog has Lyme disease, but Dr. Hopkins was fast, promt, and practical. Thank you again

Bought my yellow lab there 3 years ago December. Dog's name is Casey. Wonderful female yellow lab…read more Was allowed to visit and pick it out. Was a few left to pick out by the time we visited but all the dogs where Beautiful and in great condition. They gave us a pick up date and where greeted by owners with great direction and advice. We are certainly pleased 3 years later. I grew up with German Shepherds but will say this beautiful yellow lab is a awesome family dog. Also alerts you to cars in driveway etc. But is wonderful with guests and company. These dogs love to be loved ! My female lab weighs 70/72 pounds consistently. These dogs need walks and a place to run. A very very loyal family dog ! I recommend this breeder. I'm sure as I have read on Yelp reviews so.e not so happy people but our families experience here was awesome ! Thank you !

Got a dog 11 years ago and was a great dog. Just called and was quoted $3000 dollars for a yellow…read morelab puppy!! YIKES! Me thinks someone is trying to rip me off. No thank you.

Great and knowledgeable vets and support staff. Easy to make appointments and compassionate care..read more

Every vet and vet tech is amazing, a small practice with all the professionalism, knowledge and…read morecare that comes from the experience of the owner, Dr. Keith Hopkins. He is quiet, kind and confident and he and his team are always friendly and accommodating. We have two dogs, one a bit older and Dr. Hopkins was able to remove some lumps in the least invasive, lowest risk way possible. It sounds cliche, but they put you at ease and make the whole process as easy as possible. I recommend without hesitation.

We feel very comfortable with Secret Garden! Leaving your beloved dog with anyone can be scary -…read morebut they made the process easy and re-assuring! We received updates, photos, and information that made us feel like our little one was safe and well cared for.

We have complete confidence in the staff, services, and attention to detail in making sure all pets…read morein day care and boarding are up to date in vaccines and shot that ensure the safety of all animals under their care. If we're taking a short week trip or an extended monthly travel plans we enjoy the photo updates of our cat and dog in play sessions. The only area for improvement would be an opportunity to allow our cat and dog a private social time together. Otherwise, we highly recommend the Secret Garden.

Went on vacation first time in years and they watch my 12 year old and 1 1/2 yr old pup they were…read moreexcellent. My little guy got sick and they took such great care of him. It's such peace of mind knowing my pups were in such good hands so I could enjoy my trip. It's also so nice to see the pictures everyday so I knew they were having fun and were doing great. So grateful for the Barker House!!

We have two older dogs and were adding a new pup to the mix during Covid August of 2019. We took a…read morecouple of day trips and noticed how scared the pup (Maddie) was of other dogs despite living with 2 other dogs. I also knew that it was inevitable that I would be going back to the office. The pup is a Husky and would need a lot of exercise. I learned about The Barker House while visiting a local convenience store the next town over and thought I would give them a call due to location. Amber arranged a time where Maddie our Husky could spend a few hours there for her trial. We took Maddie to The Barker House for a week before her Spay was scheduled. Amber had texted me the day of Maddie's surgery to see how it went and how she was doing. Maddie had some complications and actually wasn't doing well. Amber genuinely cared and was concerned for our pup that'd she only known for a week or so. I woke up the next morning with a gift from Amber/The Barker house for Maddie at my front door. I think we had planned to have Maddie at a daycare a few times a week. But every morning Maddie wakes us up with excitement. She knows she is going to her favorite place in the entire world, which is the Barker house. If there are any delays in this process Maddie in typical Husky fashion howls, sings, and talks back with all the sass that she needs to be at The Barker House! NOW!! We take all of our dogs (King Charles Cavalier and Shepard Mix) there for grooming and baths and they do an amazing job! Maddie also attended their training classes and they were excellent. We also have a trip coming up soon and we'll be boarding all 3 dogs with The Barker House. We also like the personal touch of Amber texting us pictures of Maddie throughout the day to see what a great doggie day she's having. All the employees are super friendly and the facility is always very clean. We highly recommend The Barker House!