I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Melvin Pet Care and Liz! From our very first…read moremeet-and-greet, it was clear that Liz goes above and beyond to make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved. She paid attention to every little detail, took the time to understand Ollie's personality and needs, and even let him explore the yard at his own pace so he could feel completely secure in his new surroundings. Ollie is a tiny, 7-pound Pomeranian, and because he sometimes struggles with slipping on certain floors, I'm especially particular about making sure he's in a safe environment. Liz was incredibly attentive to this and went out of her way to make accommodations so Ollie would feel secure and comfortable throughout his stay. It's those thoughtful little details that really set her apart! Shortly after our initial meeting, Ollie stayed with Liz for the entire weekend, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Liz provided regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. By the middle of my trip, I could actually see Ollie smiling in his pictures, and that's when I knew he was genuinely happy and having the best time! What makes Liz so special is that this doesn't feel like a typical boarding service. It feels like leaving your child with someone who genuinely loves and cares for them as if they were her own. The level of thoughtfulness, patience, and personal attention she provides is truly exceptional. Melvin Pet Care is truly a step above the rest! Finding someone you can trust completely with your little one is priceless, and I'm beyond grateful to have found Liz. I wouldn't hesitate to leave Ollie in her care again and would recommend her a thousand times over!

We are so grateful that we found Liz as our local dog sitter. She is very professional and…read morecommunicative. My wife and I always feel comfortable leaving our pup with Melvin Pet Care and can tell she always has a ton of fun. We know she very caring with all her animals and love to see all the pictures and videos she posts. Thank you from Zara's parents!

Picked up our puppy back in July 2025 everything went smoothly it was great!…read moreMy boy Benson is almost 7 months old and he's such a good boy and super healthy

UPDATE 8/18/26: The breeder has now publicly stated that she does not know who I am and that we did…read morenot purchase Snapdragon from her. I have attached screenshots of my July 2017 Facebook conversation with Linda from the business account. On the day we picked him up, I messaged her to let her know when we would arrive to pick up Snapdragon, and the account responded with Diamond Oaks Ranch's contact information. A few days later, she contacted me asking, "how is the pup," requested pictures of him, and described him as "a very sweet pup." I am disappointed that rather than acknowledging our experience, the response has been to deny that we purchased our dog from them at all. I am posting the contemporaneous messages so prospective buyers can see the documentation and draw their own conclusions.

Unfortunately I have to downgrade my review. Natalie is a very knowledgeable breeder and Top…read moreShepherds breeds some of the most beautiful GSDs I have seen, but their handling of a couple of situations was less than unsatisfactory. The dogs are awesome, but I can no longer recommend Top Shepherds.

I got a German Shepherd from top dog and had nothing but skin problems, allergies, constantly…read moregetting hotspots constantly chewing had to give special medication every which helped a little but get over her skin I felt so sorry for her having to deal with that every day, constantly chewing and she did never got over it

I purchased our golden from( Brenda now her fb says Rachel so who knows what she goes by now) about…read morethree years ago. I put up with ALOT of excuses with her shortly after I had paid her half (over $2k) for our puppy. I ended up having to contact her after time had passed and I hadn't heard about our puppy that was supposed to be born 6 months prior. I got nothing but excuses from her but gave her benefit of the doubt. She tried to sell us a puppy from a litter that was born 4 months prior due to not selling them. I kindly declined as I had put a deposit down for a red one. Months go by and I'm told that she miraculously had a red litter and they were already 3 weeks at this point. During the time of waiting I started seeing things online about her selling puppies that had parvo and other things. All which she denied. I played nice with her for the time being just so I didn't loose my money that I put down and get my golden I had waited a year for. After we finally picked him up he was terrified of her and immediately came to us cowering and would not come to her. I said nothing and thought maybe he just wanted to go home and was a quiet puppy. About a week later we dropped him off overnight for "daycare" that already paid for her and arranged prior to picking him up. The next morning I picked him up and he just looked defeated and noticed something was off. The people she had "working" for her looked like druggies and every time he was next to our puppy he would be terrified. I left shortly after and noticed on my way home the top of his head had a lump. I texted her and asked his he had gotten hit it hit himself and she immediately denied. I took him to the vet two days later and the lump was massive. I ended up having to pay over 1k to have the lump taken care of. Which included meds , a cone and him having a tube through his head to drain for two weeks. When I explained that the vet said it was trauma to his head she came up with the excuse of him hitting his head on the dog training ladder (yet before knew nothing about it) She denied helping with medical bills even though it transpired in her care. Fast forward to about a year later I found out that the father of our golden came from someone else in Washington who had never done breeding with her before. Mind you which was never told to us. I had to reach out to that person only to find out that ALL of his puppies where from the litter that miraculously showed up that's she told me she had already. His dog had zero testing and zero form of akc etc. when I asked Brenda about it she denied of course and said she had a breeding partnership with him. knowing I wasn't going to get a straight answer from her I dropped it. Now starting this year in January he out of the nowhere had a seizure and lost consciousness where I had to administer cpr to get him breathing again. I reached out to her and let her know, thinking she would care but instead I was told nope none of her puppies have ever had seizures that she knew of and that she moved out of the country and couldn't help... I took him to the vet and ran a bunch of tests to find out everything was normal. Now on Thursday he had another seizure... I then, of course, messaged her again to let her know, and instead of showing any form of compassion, asking how he was doing or us I was then told again that she moved out of the country is grieving the loss of her son(which she lost her son over 4 years ago) and is dealing with a lot and can't help me blah blah blah blah blah blah For her to turn around and block me... I reached out on multiple Facebook groups throughout the area, asking if anyone had issues with their puppies only to find out that everybody has had nothing but issues with her, and it has been going on for years that she has been breeding. A old employee of hers contacted me and informed me that she does still own this business And is looking to soon open up her own Maine coon breeding business. I highly advise everyone to stay clear of this woman and whatever business she does. She's extremely manipulative and there is several lawsuits open against her, which explains why she left the country. I pray that nobody else has to go through what we have and are currently dealing with, and I hope that others get justice for what she has done throughout the years.

We purchased our boy, Beans, in December of 2023 and picked him up New Years Day of 2024. Every…read moreaspect of getting him was a 10/10. When I left Brenda a voicemail first reaching out about a pup, she called back within 30 minutes and we chatted for a while. We ended up face timing and meeting the pups virtually. I knew from there that we were going to buy a puppy from her and we set a date to come by a week later. We went to her house to pick from two litters. Brenda was in the middle of a very hectic move but we only had 2 days we could come pick him out before we were out of town for the holidays for 2.5 weeks. She was so accommodating and let us come over late on a Wednesday night to pick out our puppy. We had 2 litters to chose from as two of her female dogs got pregnant when she wasn't expecting it. We got to play with each available pup one on one and take our time with them. She had each litter in their own themed room with music playing. It was like a puppy hotel and so adorable. We probably overstayed our welcome because we were seriously stuck between two dogs and couldn't decide who we wanted. We left telling her that we needed a day to decide and we'd get back to her but it took about 10 minutes in the car for us to decide and from there everything was smooth sailing. We were out of town in Northern California for the holidays for about 3 weeks. She even kept our puppy a week longer without charging us so we could pick him up on New Years Day. She would send us pictures and videos of him so we could see how adorable he was and he was living the life at Brenda's house until we were able to come pick him up. When we went to pick up Beans, we sat with Brenda for about 2 hours. She has a pretty extensive orientation but its nothing too crazy. She really cares about her pups and wants to set them and YOU up for success bringing them home. She gave us a packet with a ton of information from feeding details, what to expect for the first few days, training commands, etc. She also gives you a puppy shopping list that you need to get prior to bringing your dog home (food type, training treats, heartbeat puppy, etc). She really makes it as easy as possible for you and your new baby to adjust to your new life together. When we picked up Beans, she showed us some of the tricks her dog Sonic can do. Sonic is one of the most well trained dogs I've met. It was pretty incredible. We had already signed Beans up for the Basic Board and Stay camp where Beans would go back to Brenda for 2 weeks and then home for 2 weeks 3 times. However, Beans is so smart he completed most of the course in the first week and we were able to get him early. He is been the best addition to our family. We absolutely love him to pieces. He's such a good, healthy, and cuddly boy. We're amazed at how bright he is and we couldn't have been this happy if it weren't for Brenda and her training.

K9 Journey Dog Training is amazing. Debbie was and is so great. We have 4 dogs and she has helped…read morein settling our household. We were the problem but she trained us well. She is patient and kind and never made us feel bad. We are so thankful we ran across her ad. Highly recommend. She also does dog walking which has been a blessing too.

Debbie is absolutely amazing with our baby girl! She is friendly, patient, and truly understands…read moredogs. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and really took the time to understand our girl, her personality, and what she needed. She genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. She was always on time, flexible, and willing to come to our home or meet us at a park--whatever worked best for us. We couldn't be happier with her training and the progress our girl has made. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and amazing dog trainer!

Exceptional Experience w/ Krew of Canines Board & Train…read more I cannot say enough incredible things about Krew of Canines Board & Train and, most especially, about Brodie. He is truly exceptional as a person, a trainer, and a genuine animal lover. From start to finish, he went above and beyond in more ways than I could have imagined. Throughout the entire board-and-train program, Brodie was amazing about keeping me connected. He regularly sent videos and pictures, showing progress along the way, which brought so much reassurance and joy. It was clear at every step how much care, patience, and intention he puts into his work. What truly sets Krew of Canines apart is the support after training. In addition to the program, I receive three follow-up training sessions and have access to the training classes Brodie hosts exclusively for his clients. That level of continued investment speaks volumes about his commitment to long-term success, not just quick results. Millie absolutely fell in love with Brodie, Trina, and their sweet Frenchie/Pug, Patti. Patti and Millie are officially besties for life. As Brodie says, "We're family now!" and that couldn't be more true. We're already planning future playdates for our girls. With all that being said, I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically highly recommend Krew of Canines for both training and boarding needs. This experience exceeded every expectation. Sidenote: A huge thank-you to Dr. Pham for referring me to Krew of Canines!

The biggest takeaway from this review: book your training with Krewe of Canines!…read more Brodie has been nothing but helpful throughout this entire process. He is professional, personable, and most of all, our dog, Fury, loves him! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We ended up booking private sessions, and he met us exactly where we were in our training journey. He helped us bridge the gap and address our concerns in a way that was easy to understand and apply. We have learned so much and now feel confident continuing to build trust and strengthen our bond with our pup. Take my advice--book that consultation! I can assure you, you won't regret it.

I am so very grateful for the outside certification program at Canine Support Teams, because I…read morevalue the ADI standard, the ability to build a strong relationship with my Service Dog from puppyhood, and the respectful, kind, and thoughtful communication style CST employs. My journey in training Emmy for my second Mobility Service Dog began when she was eight weeks old. She arrived from a breeder who places 40-50% of their puppies into Service Dog roles, and prior to seeking ADI, I had training support from multiple sources including my experience from working with my first Mobility Service Dog. From the very beginning with Emmy, I wanted to achieve the ADI standard and acquire certification for international travel. But finding an ADI where I felt supported and nurtured in my goals and training style proved to be more difficult than I could have ever imagined. Initially, Emmy and I joined another ADI program that ultimately proved to be out of alignment with our goals and training style. In spite of that disappointment, I did not give up my dream of achieving ADI, and in time, discovered Canine Support Teams' program. I was forthcoming about our previous ADI experience and commitment to a 100% reward-based training style. I was excited to meet them, but privately, I was still finding it difficult to trust another organization with our energy, money, and time. Thankfully, I quickly realized during our first meeting that the people at CST is what makes their program so very special. From the initial conversation with me and formal temperament test they performed with Emmy, to our base-line PAT at the local pet supply, their sincere kindness was apparent, and I felt my tension and uncertainty ease into the knowing that I had found a safe place to grow with my dog. On entry to the program, I received a structured, yet personalized, six-month training plan. I greatly appreciated the formality and structure, because unlike our first ADI experience, Canine Support Teams' professionalism was apparent in every aspect of their behavior and program. We were paired with Genevieve as our lead trainer, and throughout our program, I was continually impressed by Genevieve's mindfulness and care to maintain a safe space for Emmy and me to continue to grow. The compassion, thoughtfulness, and talent with which she approached our sessions really blew me away. Her kindness and understanding of my specific task needs for Emmy as well as her commitment to a reward-based training style with Emmy made me feel super supported. In short, we felt not only seen and heard, but respected and honored. We also had the opportunity to work with two other CST trainers: Helena and Da'Von each brought something magical to our success. During our program, we had multiple opportunities to work around other teams with various disabilities, working roles, and training styles as well as dogs of multiple different breeds and experience levels. With everyone's help, Emmy and I exceeded our goals. Today, we are such a polished team - and I very much enjoy the experience of being out with Emmy doing our thing with the confidence that comes from being supported by a solid program that is committed to sincere and mindful communication and guidance.

I highly recommend Canine Support Teams to anyone in need of a service dog. My dog recently…read morefinished the Outside Certification program and passed the public access test. My partner and I found the Canine Support Team though the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) program after doing research into what working with an 'ADI certified trainer' actually entailed, and didn't regret our experiences at all. I had full confidence in the training they provided for me and see the changes that it has made on my day to day life. They really do hold every dog to a higher standard. They are honest about whether a dog actually has the temperament and focus for full-time work. It isn't a participation only environment, effort is needed and at times, for us, it definitely felt like a full time job to train. Our trainer, Genevieve E., was a fantastic listener, incredibly talented, and super accommodating in our experience. She helped us navigate the training 'lows' with personalized coaching that never felt like a generalized script. You can tell she is genuinely dedicated to her craft and always growing her own skills. She gave us so much confidence, especially during frustrating lows, and guided us through our training highs! The Training Director, Shara B., went above and beyond from our first meeting, even providing extra lessons and her Puppy Raising 101 manual to help us understand the effect between training, our behaviors, and dogs' behaviors. She consistently shows up and the way was constantly adapting the program to provide better training, hands on lessons, and outside class experiences shows that. If you want a team that is patient, cares about the bond you have with your dog, and the quality of training. I would recommend the Canine Support Team!

We came to FuriiFe K9 Training because our dog had serious issues he couldn't go out in public…read morewithout reacting to everything, and car rides were a stressful ordeal for everyone involved. We honestly weren't sure how much could change. The transformation has been remarkable. Our dog now walks off-leash with confidence, obedience, and composure. He rides calmly in the car, and engages with people and other dogs on our terms. At home, the excessive barking has dropped dramatically, and there's a centered, settled energy about him that we never thought we'd see. While he was in training, we received daily pictures and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear our dog was well taken care of and in great hands the entire time. The training didn't just fix behaviors; it changed our entire relationship with our dog and opened up what we can do together. Hands down the best decision we've ever made for him. We can't recommend FuriiFe K9 Training enough.

Danielle was an excellent trainer for our 7 month old Jack Russell Terrier. Little Mojo was a…read morebundle to handler as his breed is active and needy for attention and excitement. He was prone to nipping and aggessive behavior at times. With her training of the dog and his handlers (us), he was a changed dog in 2 weeks. He does require additional training by us on a daily basisi to stay on track but is becoming the dog we had hoped for. Thank You Danielle for your daily updates and videos every night. We can't recommend her enough to others seeking to tame the beast to become a part of the family.