From Yogi I wasn't…read morealways this proud 150-pound brindle Akita you see today. I was a scared, reactive dog when my human found me. I'd been abused, and later, after finally finding a safe home, someone broke in... and I was beaten again. I don't trust easily. I bark when I feel unsafe. I protect my space fiercely. I need distance from other dogs--not because I don't care, but because I care too deeply and don't know how to show it safely. But my human understood. They walk me on a 6' lead, often shortened to 2'. They sit on the ground beside me when I'm overwhelmed. They give me time, space, and safety to choose connection. That's how I learned how to say: "If I turn sideways and offer my shoulders or my butt... you can touch me." It's not much, but it's my way of saying "I trust you." And Justine listened. On October 4, 2023, Justine became my personal walker once a week. My human told her the truth--every challenge, every warning. She had every reason to walk away. But she didn't. She stayed. She followed my signals. She gave me 15 minutes. Now we do 30-minute walks once a week. She must really love me. Then, on January 2, 2024, I met Laura--and fate stepped in again. I didn't know she worked with Justine. Now I have two amazing humans who take me out twice a week. They get me. They give me time. And I give them my trust. To the anxious pups, the misunderstood cats, the shy reptiles, the quiet rodents hiding under blankets: You are NOT broken You are NOT too much You just need the right people who will wait for you to feel safe I'm Yogi. I'm a 150-pound Protection Fluff with a gentle heart and a rough past. I don't take love lightly--but once I give it, it's forever. Sloppy kisses and steady eyes, --Yogi From Yogi's Human: Yogi came into my life with scars--some I could see, many I couldn't. And while I helped him find safety... he helped me survive too. Watching him grow from panic to patience, from tension to trust, has been the most powerful journey of my life. We have good days, tough ones, and breakthroughs. But we keep going. To Justine and Laura--thank you for stepping into our lives. You didn't just help my dog. You made it possible for me to breathe a little easier too. To everyone walking a reactive pet journey: Progress isn't linear. Love is a process. You're not alone. #ReactiveDog #AkitaStrong #DogHealingJourney #AdoptDontShop #RescueToRecovery #BrindleAkita #DogLove #AnimalRescue #YogiTheAkita #ProtectionFluff #TraumaRecovery #ServiceDogInTraining #GentleGuardians #YouAreNotBroken #justintimedogwalking

I highly recommend boarding your dog with Justine. She has taken care of my Oliver on so many…read moreoccasions and she treats him like family. I've been able to enjoy my vacation y so much more knowing that he is safe and well taken care of. She also send me updates so I can see how well he is doing.

We have been taking our dogs here for years and have had nothing but positive experiences…read more Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Our Mack loves to go there. Highly recommend.

I've been going to Pinetree for about a year now. Spring (our adopted pupper) has such a positive…read moreassociation to daycare, she is always so excited to come back. You can tell that the owners and staff love what they do, and Carlos has such an infectious smile. It's always a delight to stop by. I would recommend Pinetree to anyone. I am so happy I found them, it helps with the days I have to commute to Hamilton for work.

amazing service and my dog looked absolutely awesome. the place is very nice and inviting. the…read morestaff is very professional and the groomer was very gentle with my (older) dog. very good prices too! the Barking Lot is my got to groomer! and the offer day care too. Go take a look and you will not hesitate to chose them Diane

From the owner: Choose The Barking Lot for an experience that goes beyond dog care services; we create a community…read morewhere your dog can feel at home. Our facility boasts generous areas designated for play, social interaction, and relaxation; all while being overseen by trained professionals in completely secure settings. The Off-leash Dog Park is right on our premises and offers a spacious outdoor space where dogs can play freely under the watchful eye of our staff. With a focus on hygiene and expert care, the daycare strives to foster a secure and pleasant environment for all dogs, whether they are visiting briefly, staying for an extended boarding period, or taking advantage of our various grooming services.

Thank you for the wonderful job you have done for our Dog...he was happy to go in and out. Your…read moresetting is perfect for him where he is so attached to us but felt comfortable gojng right on in. We definately will be returning . Thank you again Stephanie and Michael

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Dawn and her team are simply wonderful. Professional and caring, thorough and responsive.We have a…read morespecial needs dog, otis. He was born deaf and blind. He is a sweet boy, an aussie shepherd. That said, he is different from other dogs and while he is quite friendly and gentle, does not see or hear cues from other dogs. That simply means he needs some additional attention. They give it in spades, and with love. They have indoor and outdoor facilities, and simply are the best!

Maya loves her time a Furry Friends. She has lots of play time and activity during the day. When…read moreI drop her off in the morning (usually around 6am), she becomes very excited as soon as I turn onto Century Drive. I hand her over to Dawn and Maya does not even look back to see where I am. She knows and trusts everyone at Furry Friends. This is impressive because Maya is a very timid dog and generally afraid of people, noises, wind, rain, thunder, garbage bags, the list is endless. The level of trust she has for Dawn and the staff is wonderful. I call Dawn Maya's bonus momma. Brian W

Rachel is wonderful and my cats love her. She is very attentive to her care instructions and goes…read moreabove and beyond if she thinks something needs attention. I got regular visit reports and photos from her and i highly recommend her services.

From the owner: I am a Full time veterinary assistant, with lots of love for animals…read more I have lots of experience pet sitting and dog walking of all sizes Pop by my Instagram @furrykissespetsitting

I was fooled into thinking this place was professional. The pre visit to the kennel showed a nice…read moreoffice and large kennel with play grounds for dogs. Although the place looks nice the staff are very unprofessional My dog stayed here and within 3 hours sustained a injury and lacerations or puncture wounds to her back legs and chin. The staff made one phone call to myself and wifes cell with no voicemail while we were away on our vacation within Ontario. Although they took her to the Vet to get stapled, the staff made no attempts after to contact us to inform us of anything.. We finally found out after calling Redwood on our drive home 2 days later asking if they would stay open an extra 10 minutes after closing due to traffic. Only then the staff alerted us of her injuries and on top of that they wouldn't even stay open so we can get her. We had to have a sleepless night waiting until the next morning to pick her up. Our dog stayed in a 4 feet x 5 feet cage for two nights with injuries without us knowing. Picking her up was a nightmare. I had been asked to pay all bills even vet bills before I was 'Allowed" to see her or take her home. on top of that I was to be "given a opportunity" to see her injuries through a glass window. After debating and arguing with an incompetent staff they finally let me have her. Some follow up was made by the owner only after 2 days of picking her up as they were away for a dog show and were'nt available to deal with this. Even with the follow up no answers were given and we are still wondering what happened and why no contact was made and why our dog would need to be confined in a cage with injuries. Also my brothers number who is local, was provided in case something happened. He was not contacted at all. Only one follow up call was made to me after the initial discussion with the owner to see how my dog was doing. Although fees were waved the staff was very unprofessional. I have not contacted them regarding my vet bills either.

My dog, Beyla, has since passed, but we were loyal customers here. My dog had special needs as she…read moreaged, and Redwood always took great care of her, walking her alone or in a small group as requested. They gave her a private run where she wasn't with other dogs, as we we requested. (My dog was .. ah.. rather selective about her canine companionship.) It got to the point where my dog was happy to go with the employees when we dropped her off, and she never even looked back at us as we left. That is a sign of how comfortable she was at Redwood, and that's enough for me to give this place five stars.

Mark came to our home to start the training process and we were extremely happy and impressed with…read morehis knowledge. He puts all his knowledge and heart in making sure you are on the right track in training and understanding your dog. We are looking forward to continuing the training and shaping our dog into a great pet. Thanks Mark!!

The first day we met Mark, he told us we would have a great dog in six months. Hard to believe that…read morewith Revel at the time. Lo and behold, here we are... with a dog who has made many accomplishments to be the great dog he is today. Mark focused on us and trained us, humans, with his knowledge, giving us what we needed to be able to positively train our dog to where we are today. He gave us and our dog the confidence we needed to keep going, no matter the struggles. Thank you for saving our rescue and opening our eyes to our dogs world.