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Forest Shadows Pet Resort

3.6 (75 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Private dog training

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Knight LOVES doggy day care!
Melissa T H.

We absolutely recommend Forest Shadows Pet Resort to any pet parent; they've taken amazing care of our energetic German Shepherd over the last 3 years. Our first experience speaks volumes: We moved from out of state, and were in a short term rental that didn't allow dogs. Along the way, our GSD Knight developed a problem attitude around being kenneled, which resulted in him getting asked to leave a couple of boarding places, which was super distressing. Forest Shadows was recommended by a friend who warned me they had a couple low online reviews at the time, but she personally attested to how great they were with her 2 nippy dogs. Since I trusted her and we needed help, we reached out, discussed his behaviors, and enrolled him in the Board & Train 2 week program which worked perfectly with our timeline. It was a GOD-SEND. Long story short: Knight came back to us super happy and way better trained. The staff communicated specific adjustments to help his kennel issues, monitored situations when our dog didn't respond well, adjusted accordingly, and more importantly expressed they "weren't going to give up on him and were willing to keep trying." I literally cried when they told me that. What really exemplifies Forest Shadow's amazing staff is our experience moving out of the US during the global pandemic. After we sold our home, we boarded Knight, we flew to the UK, and relied on Forest Shadows to work with our Pet Relocation team so he could join us overseas. The relocation process got delayed a few times, and he ended up boarding with Forest Shadows for just over 2 months. During this trying time, they were patient, flexible, willing to assist, and sympathetic to our changing circumstances. I was so grateful we didn't have to stress about our dog! All the staff delivered great customer service: front desk Ms. Terri helped me understand the best combination of services, both Ms. Rachaels facilitated our visits, Mr. Terry was great at doggy day care, and Trainer Terry even did a refresh training. In particular, Ms. Laurie and Mr. Michael were our angels, as they worked with me and the pet travel company, kept me posted regarding food, medicine, and treat needs, and helped me problem solve issues like getting him transported for health checks, and even finding a USDA approved Vet. We are truly grateful that Forest Shadows never gave up on our vocal uber-energetic GSD, and they were absolutely instrumental in helping us move our furkid overseas so he could be home with us. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND them and can attest to their level of commitment.

Quarter size bite

The first day during a scheduled week stay, my dog was attacked by another dog. I was told this was during the group play time. After flying all day I got the news of what happened. At first they said it was not their policy to pay for the vet bills. After I got upset they agreed to do so but it would cost me a $30 transport fee to the vet. I told them I felt this should be waived too since the dogs were in their care, custody and control. Forest Shadows decides who passes the 'toletence' test and who is allowed in the play group and how the group is supervised. The fee was then waived as well. During the week, there were 2 visits to the vet because the staples and then the stitches were pulled out. The day I picked her up I sent a picture to the vet and he wanted to see her right away. Even though my dog had 2 cones on, for the next 5 days I had to watch her day and night so the wound could heal. I bought booties so she had less of a chance to scratch and reopen the wound. At this point I contacted Forest Shadows and requested a refund of my boarding costs of $455, which they refused.

Dogs stitches for hair cut here

DON'T GO HERE!!!!!!!My dog revived a hair cut from them and they cut his neck open and they when I left a review on google they took it down.Chewy had to get 8 stitches and be put under during surgery.This place is truly awful I don't even know how you manage to do what they did.

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The only place my dogs are boarded. Wonderful staff & great facility. Would definitely recommend them to others!

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We have used forest shadows for 15 years. They are very caring to our fur babies.

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Hicks Farms Boarding and Training - Zelda

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I found this wonderful place for my dogs when we are taking longer trips! I love the fact that…read morethey're further out from the city and have property for the dogs to be able to wonder like they used to when we lived in the suburbs. My dogs are accustomed to being around, just our family and don't always be friend new people readily. They immediately took to the owner, Brian. Our dogs are on a diet where they have a mixture of dry and wet food that require refrigeration or freezing. That was no problem at all for the owner to accommodate. The fellas looked well cared for when my son picked them up! My son forgot to check for the dogs blankets when he picked them up and Brian kindly drove them down to the city where we live so that the dogs would have them. I will definitely use Hicks Farm again and I highly recommend them!

Zelda, our German shepherd/husky mix, boarded with Brian for nearly two weeks while we were on…read morevacation. Before she went, I'd worked with her on sit, down, take it, leave it, and some spins with decent success. Brian took what she had and built on it, adding heel, come when called, turn, and stay. He returned a noticeably different dog. When we hit some bumps shortly after, he came back out and spent a solid hour with me going over what was actually happening...not just commands and corrections, but why she was behaving the way she was and what she needed from me to feel secure. (Spoiler: she needed me to be more confident and consistent.) He has a way of cutting straight to what matters without overcomplicating it, and more than once he said exactly the right thing at exactly the right moment. What struck me most across both experiences was how much genuine wisdom he brings to his work. He's clearly someone who has learned his craft through deep experience and observation, and it shows in every interaction with the dog and with the owner. On top of all of that, his pricing was incredibly reasonable; boarding and training combined for what many trainers charge for training alone. We felt genuinely taken care of. Kind, patient, perceptive, and exactly what we needed. Highly recommend.

True Animal Vet - We welcome you in to meet Dr. Stone, Dr. Salcetti, Dr. Nicholson, and Dr. Carroll!

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In a difficult situation they were the most compassionate and empathetic people you could hope for…read more I felt like they cared about my dog, his condition, and my feelings. Their prices are the most reasonable around. I would highly recommend this facility!!! I wish I remembered everyone's name but the entire staff was amazing. Thank you all.

I'm so torn. I really like Dr. Stone and have put a lot of trust into her caring for my little…read morerescued girl until now. I have expressed genuine concerns over the fact prior to adopting my girl, she had to have one of her legs amputated due to patellar luxation and have asked Dr. Stone to check it each and every time to make certain all is well. (most recent visit was in Sept. Suddenly, this past week our girl began limping severely, and I had to wait two days to get an available appt to see another Dr as Dr Stone only works Fri and Sat. This other Dr. - a male, wasn't too helpful but referred us to a local ortho surgeon after telling me my girl had stage 2 luxation - which as you will read later makes me question his level of expertise. The vet he referred us to has a very low rating (3.6) and wanted over $285 JUST FOR A CONSULT! This is after paying the fee to get the "professional consult" of the Dr we saw. I did some research and everyone said that "Blue" vet hospital is terrible and to avoid them. So I did. Now I am questioning the practices of this Clinic. Don't they care who they refer their patients to? And he diagnosed my girl with Stage 2 but the very next day I went to the best orthopedic surgeon in the state and he did the surgery that day - telling me she was a severe stage 3 and clearly had been at that level for some time as the stages don't progress that rapidly. Now, I am questioning whether I even want to continue pet care here. My gut is telling me no.

Forest Shadows Pet Resort - pet_training - Updated May 2026

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