This is a great service! Very reliable and trustworthy. My dog Loves her walks now. I really…read moreappreciate the one-on-one attention for my dog. I get a full report about what happened during the visit. I know she has lots of fun and I don't have to worry about her being alone all day when I am at work. I love, Love the Leash!

From the owner: At Love The Leash we specialize in providing the Saanich Peninsula with quality, one-on-one dog…read morewalking services for dogs who are not suited to group walks or whose owners would prefer individual attention for their pup. We welcome dogs of all breeds, temperaments, physical abilities and training levels and provide a complimentary meet and greet to discuss your dog's individual needs. We believe in a force-free approach to dog handling and will be happy to discuss any training plans or management techniques you employ and use them when out with your dog to maintain consistency.

I left my elderly dog at K9 for two overnight stays Sept 3-5, 2016. During this time, I came twice…read moreper day to walk him. I picked him up on September 5, put him in airline kennel for our late flight back home to Alberta. The next day I found three large bites on my dog. One on the centre of his back (2 x 2 inches). Two weeks later there is still a large scab on it. There are also two other large bites on his right side and leg. He is still recovering from these injuries and lowering his back slowly to his dog bed at home. Neither the incident or these injuries to my dog were mentioned to me when I came to pick him up. Due to his advanced age, I had specifically asked for him to be left alone and not socialized with other dogs when I dropped him off. I also reinforced this when I returned him to the kennel after walking him in the mornings. I have used a variety of kennel services for my pets before in several other locations- and have never returned to find my pets injured. The lack of communication is of great concern to me. At the very least a responsible facility and their staff would have addressed these issues with the pet owner. I could not trust this facility with any of my pets in the future. Unfortunately I read these other reviews after my dog's experience. If there was a method of posting pictures on this site, I would include photos of his injuries.

Oct. 18/15 We took our Pet dog to K9 Country Cottage for a 4…read moreday stay. When we returned to pick him up we were told that he had peed on his bed and they had washed it and it was not dry yet so I could pick it up the next day. Sort of caught me by surprise as this is a 3 year old dog and has perfect house manners. So after sleeping on it I went back after 4 pm the next day. The girl there went to retrieve his bed and said that it was so bad that she had to wash it again. She brought out the bed soaking wet like it had been out in the rain all day. So when I questioned her on the fact of what really happened, she developed a huge defensive attitude and told me that dogs act differently when left in kennels.I agreed that could happen but our dog was rescued 6 week previous and had spent the last 8 months in kennel care. I said that if it was really him that peed on this blanket maybe he had been left in his kennel all day and also that his last baggie of food was still there so they had not fed him on his last full day there.We she just went ballistic saying that she was not the only one working there. I would strongly urge anyone that cares about their pet that they would avoid this Kennel as their seems to be a lack of care and consideration for their customers and the animals.

Hi Donna, it sounds like you have a great rapport with dogs. But I'm the father of three that you…read moreharassed on the beach today for being here without a dog. We sit where we sit on the beach in Cadboro Bay because when my partner shows up with her dog we want her to be able to join us. The dogs off leash don't bother us unless they're rooting through our stuff, and we don't bother them. My kids were pretty upset because they thought that we weren't allowed to sit in the same spot we always sit on the beach. For your reference this isn't a dog beach, it's a public frontage where dogs are permitted, under effective control or on a leash. We would be very happy to refer our friends to your business, if you stop harassing us on the beach. The image attached is from the Saanich Municipal Website. You mentioned this was one of the only parks people could bring their dogs. In fact of the 170 public parks in Saanich, only 6 have any restrictions.

If anybody is looking for a patient,assertive, friendly and passionate dog trainer, contact Donna…read more I called Hot Diggity Dogs because I was desperate, and having a breakdown over my dog with behavioral issues. She picked up the phone right away and listened to my situation and managed to squeeze me in the same day despite her busy schedule. When she arrived I was very impressed by her calm, confident energy and her warm smile put me at ease right away. She brought a stack of study notes for me and for the first 30 minutes or so we sat down while we talked and got the dog familiarized with Donna. After the 30 minutes was over, we spent the rest of the time training. I noticed that she is all about positive reinforcement, and does NOT use any form of punishment. I feel like Donna went the extra mile because I did not feel like just another client..having her over was like having a friend. I was not rushed and even stayed to answer my questions. I was contacted a week later or so to follow up on my dog's progress. Not only is she fabulous with dogs but she also has great interpersonal skills. After the session was over she never mentioned about booking more sessions with her;Instead she encouraged me to read the notes she gave me. Thank you so much- it was lovely meeting her 2 lovely dogs Blossom and Angus as well.

He said that my dog has kennel cough but she has been vaccinated and it was only a piece of grass…read morestuck in her throat. She didn't go on a walk with them that week which is fine but then they tried to charge me for a walk that never happened.

From the owner: Dog Nation provides fun, safe and professional dog care services, specializing in:…read more - Dog Walking Services - Dog Adventure Hikes - Dog Training Services - Dog Grooming Services - Dog Boarding Services Located in Victoria BC, providing pick up, drop off, and in-home care. Canine First Aid Certified with over 10 years of dog training experience!

Animals are happy and well cared-for at the Animal Inn and Wellness Center. Friendly staff members…read moregive pets individual attention. My puppy is having a great time. Dog runs are both indoor and outdoor. Play yards are great for running and "making friends ". There are many flexible options: doggie day care as well as overnight and longer-term stays. Veterinarian-owned. Highly recommended. Other pets besides dogs, too.

Overall good care was taken of our dog . But... there are…read moremany extra charges once you check in; Each dog has its own kennel with narrow outside run. If you want your dog to have playtime in the big yard. It cost an extra $10 per play time. 10 minutes at a time. If you bring your own canned food to be served to your dog as well as dry food which you provide, there is an extra charge to serve wet food at each feeding. This kennel is the only boarding facility on the island. We would not use this kennel again if there were other options. We found their extra fees excessive.