My 6 year old border collie had always been a nervous dog and did not like strangers around her…read more She would nip at people without warning, so we did not take her anywhere. Even though our family was pretty social, she was never part of our social life. When people came over, we put her in a locked room. She rarely went in the car anyplace, and going to the vet was a nightmare. Last summer, I turned Aubrey's world upside down. I got married and moved into a new house. This household included another dog and a special needs 26 year old. The first few weeks were stressful. Aubrey was very anxious and my stepson did not read her cues. There were a few bite incidents and nobody could relax. I didn't know what to do and thought I would have to surrender my dog. I looked online and saw Kasten's Dog Training, which I knew to be close to my new house in Elkhart. I truly doubted that anyone could help my six year old dog. I called and scheduled an online interview. I remember feeling very optimistic after that first phone call. Right away, I felt like there was someone who understood what we were going through, and was going to help me keep my dog. I had nothing much to lose, so I signed her up! Aubrey participated in Program 5- Behavioral Modification for Aggressive Dogs and Dogs with a Bite History. She spent 21 days at Kasten's split into two sessions. After the first 9 days, I came to pick her up and immediately noticed a difference in her demeanor. She completed the second half of her training right before Christmas. When my son came home college, he was shocked to see how much better she was behaving. She had a new confidence and was no longer so anxious. She was a treat to take on walks and we didn't have to worry about her darting out the door anytime it opened. We have taken Aubrey to Kasten's for boarding several times in the past year. Being able to board her, and know she is safe, has been such a blessing. The fact that she was receiving refreshers as she stayed there was an added bonus. Before coming to Kasten's, I never would have even thought that I could board her anywhere. The trainers at Kasten's were so helpful and did such a great job with Aubrey. They worked tirelessly with her, and I could see the extra effort that they put in to get her to feel more comfortable, and eventually enjoy training sessions. Kasten's Dog Training has improved our family's life. We can now enjoy our active social lives and include Aubrey. She jumps happily into her kennel when told, walks on a leash like a show dog and even goes on trips to the hardware store several times a month. She and my stepson have a mutual understanding, and both of them feel much safer around each other. Making that phone call to Kasten's was truly one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Thank you to everyone at Kasten's - you have made such a difference in our lives!

Highly recommend! Lovingly took our rambunctious dogs and taught us how to be better puppy parents.read more

Nice place for your pups to enjoy and meet new pups highly recommended I want to take my dog the…read moreprices are too high for my pockets

This place is ADORABLE, and is so homey and comfy!…read more Thank goodness for Southwest Michigan's Superbook, because without their awesome coupons, I never would have found the Crate Escape (buy one, get one free day of doggy daycare)! Their main room has rugs, chairs, and sofas for the dogs to lounge and rest on, as well as plenty of room for them to socialize. We boarded our Coraline there for a few nights once, and periodically bring her in for a day of daycare. For overnight boarding, they have private areas for dogs that range in amenities. Some will have their very own personal seating area, and bed, or there are also crates for them to sleep in if they need that. Coraline LOVES this place. As soon as I let her out of the car, she starts lunging for their front door. When she gets home from a day of daycare, she goes off to a quiet corner to nap right away, which I take to be a good sign because hopefully, that means that she wore herself out having fun with her little furry friends there! We've been to other places in town, but like this one the most because it always feels so warm and inviting. Two warnings: 1) They require reservations for day care and boarding. We were told the last time we dropped her off that they wouldn't take our dog for daycare again unless we called ahead of time (obviously, we didn't know about the reservations-only policy because no one ever told us about one before then), and 2) it's CASH ONLY, which is a pain because I seldom have cash on me. Luckily, there's an ATM at the Walgreens down the street. (The website doesn't list much information, AT ALL, so call, or stop by to grab some informational sheets from them.)

My dog has a blast here! Every time we pull up he is so excited, and returns to me exhausted at the…read moreend of the day from playing. I began brining him as a puppy, and it has done wonders for his ability to socialize with other dogs. The owners are super friendly and provide a doggy report card at the end of each day. Prices are reasonable. I have taken a few of the dog obedience courses and have learned a lot!

From the owner: Day care for dogs who like to play with other dogs.read more

Emma my mini Schnauzer coming to Fremont Dog Lodge. I know they have daily potty and play times…read moreoutside for the different size dogs. Emma has never told me much about the place, but the owners are very capable, loving "dog people", and it shows!

Took my GSP in for her nails. Walked in, $15, in and out. They did a great job. Service was…read moregood, everyone was friendly, definitely going back.

I have two little dogs (4 & 8) and just rescued a 3rd puppy (already 40 pounds who could squash the…read moretwo 10 pounders) and knew it was time to get training. Being so sick of living in a circus constantly screaming and being upset with my dogs was a terrible way to live. So, naturally, I started yelping dog trainers. Clint had a number to text, AMAZING. and was super responsive unlike all of the others that I had contacted. He followed up when I forgot and came to the house to do a free at home consultation and we signed that day for all 3. It's been 2 sessions (an hour a piece with each dog) and they are NIGHT AND DAY. it's amazing how much progress he was able to get even after one session. If you're on the fence about training, just text or call Clint and make it happen- you won't regret it.

From the owner: We are a professional, family-owned Fort Wayne dog training company with over 40 years of…read moreexperience that specializes in strengthening the bond between your dog and your family, with a strong emphasis on teaching your dog the highest level of obedience, despite even the toughest level of distractions. Our unique in-home dog training model is designed to teach owners how to train their dog alongside a professional dog trainer in their home environment as well as in small group settings. We strongly believe that the key to sustained obedience is to empower owners to be an integral part of the training experience. Once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the DTE family. Contact us for a free in-home evaluation.

I just started agility classes with my border collie Murphy. We are having a great time. The…read moreinstructor has been amazing. Hi energy and very knowledgeabl

I absolutely love Denise, the trainer, and her Puppy Socialization class offered here at Planet…read moreCanine. I signed my 5lb dog up for the class after paying $85 for a PS class at a boutique in Goshen and walking away with a dog that didn't get socialized. I believe it was because 3/4 of the time there was only one other dog in the class.

Gail runs a world class dog training service. She gets to…read moreknow her clients, and actively listens and advises. I went every week until I had to move. Highly recommend

Hands down the best dog training experience in Kalamazoo. Gail does a great job individualizing…read moreinstruction, teaching basic obedience skills in a group setting and managing to identify and respond to individual family situations and the particular needs of the dogs in class. She provides no nonsense training tips and techniques above and beyond the basic training exercises. These alone are worth the price of class. She is results oriented and the progress made in classes is seen each week. We couldn't be more impressed, motivated or happy that we signed up our pup and ourselves for her classes.

It has taken me SEVRAL months to decide to write this review. When I needed a kennel to board 2 of…read moremy dogs while on vacation, I came here because of the reviews. I will never use Gillette Kennel ever again. My two dogs were boarded together. One ended up stressed and attacked my other dog, missed placed aggression. Understand that can't be avoided at all times...the issue became the one stressed began being treated incredibly poorly. If you have an animal you know they read your emotion, your anger, your body language. I know this is what happened based on the dialog with staff. In addition, while we were out of the country I was VERY CLEAR on any issues that arise to contact my daughter immediately. INSTEAD, one dog was treated poorly, no out time and NO medical care. The other dog was petrified and full anxiety. His wounds did get cleaned. NOBODY contacted my daughter and no vet care until I was back. I immediately took them to the vet. The vet agreed they should have had the vet care after the occurrence. I had dialog with the "owner" that everyone raves about. He had NOTHING to say. I sent him the photos of the injuries. NO CONTACT back afterward. When I went to pick up the dogs one of the COMPLETLEY UNPROFFESIONAL "staff" members told my husband to go get the dog that did not receive any attention at all. She said she he was crazy, aggressive and wanted "nothing to do with him". How do you think he felt about you!? Another employee came out, again completely unprofessional and spouted about how terrible they were, on and on and on. I actually wanted to tell her to shut the "you know what up". But instead I ignored her and remained calm and professional. Getting both dogs to the car it was clear that beyond needing immediate medical care that they would both need a TON of emotional healing. One shaking and in a daze, literally and the "terrible" one just wanted to be held. He melted into my lap like he had been in hell. Extensive conversation with Mr. Gillette mounted in NOTHING. He was not present during the time my dogs were there. Accountability for your own staff would have been nice, and I would not have left the clearly untrained staff in charge. I am not looking for feedback from others regarding the post, or others to assess a situation in which they weren't present. I am posting this to purely communicate my experience and allow for those looking for dog boarding to read all experiences beyond the "excellent" reviews. Thank you Wendy

We boarded our two German Shepherds for three nights. They were well taken care of and we feel…read moreconfident to leave them there again the next time. The check-in process is easy and everything is well organized.

I usually take my kitty to the vet to get his nails trimmed but he gets horribly car sick so I…read moreneeded to find a mobile groomer. Shaffia was wonderful. She and her assistant Katie handled Tigger gently and had his nails professionally trimmed and his ears cleaned in less than 5 minutes. Her van is well equipped and very clean. I would definitely recommend Best of Breed to others!

From the owner: Best of Breed Mobile Pet Grooming provides professional pet grooming in the convenience of your…read moredriveway. Over 28 years of experience. $10.00 off your first groom.