This place is awesome... we moved from San Diego to Virginia and our golden turned 12 years old…read moretoday. She was used to us going to Fiesta Island on weekends and paddle boarding and swimming her little heart out. We haven't heard her whimper for joy in the last year since having our baby. This was such a sweet way to celebrate her 12th birthday and have. Whole hour dedicated to her. They say there's a 7 to 1 rule with dogs: one hour to us is 7 hours to them since they have such a shorter lifespan. We absolutely will come more often hoping she has a lovely rest of her time here on this side of heaven with us!

Our boy, Remy, loves this place! As he excitedly burst through the door in the morning, the staff…read morealways welcomes him by name, and when we pick him up, he is thoroughly played out. The pool is always a great treat, and it's relaxing to know he's having fun while I'm working.

This was just the experience I want for my dog…read more James is awesome. He's so attentive to what you need or want from your dog. My dog, Koa is a year old Belgian Malinois but unfortunately was not trained. She was rehomed to me. I desperately needed obedience training. James shared pictures and videos with me of the whole journey since I lived 3 1/2 hours away. I had no reservations about leaving her with him. I doubt she wanted to leave him to come home! This will probably not be the only training she will get from James. He's very open to this being a great experience for you and your dog. I highly recommend him for any training you need for your dog.

My husband and I can't say enough good things about Controlled K9! We recently adopted a two year…read moreold German Shepherd who was well behaved in the house but a true terror to walk on leash (pulling and severe reactivity towards other dogs). Controlled K9 came to our home to evaluate her and recommended a four week board and train to work on basic obedience, leash manners, and off leash recall. We loved that she was taken in as a member of the family during her "boarding school," and they provided regular photos and updates on her progress throughout. She returned to us her same happy, sweet self in the house, but basically a new dog on leash! The Controlled K9 team trained us on how to continue her training, and remained super responsive to our follow up questions. It's incredible to see the transformation and we're so grateful to the Controlled K9 team for changing our lives - and Zoey's - for the better!

Peggy is the best person to trust with your dogs! She's a professional dog trainer and a great…read moreperson. Dogs stay in good sized kennels, at least 2-3 times bigger than others and at a very reasonable price. There is a large fenced area where dogs play a few times a day. Great outdoor space in the mountains.

From the owner: For more than 30 years, Clever K9 has been actively training and competing with our own dogs. Our…read moredogs have been trained in obedience, agility, tracking, and Schutzhund. Peggy O'Callaghan will teach you how to guide your dog's natural inclinations to become a trouble-free, well behaved companion. We offer private and group instruction in basic dog care and obedience exercises, problem behavior solving, and new puppy training. To find out more about our free consultations, personalized services, and pickup & delivery, call us or visit our website today!

Have bought a lot of livestock for both salt and fresh water tanks. Their aquatics team is great,…read moreand the fish are always in good health. One of the best PetCo's I have been too.

If you can believe, my cat just turned 18. To commemorate this, and spoil her at the same time, I…read moredecided she needed a gift fit for such an occasion. I saw Petco in the distance and made my way here. I already knew I was going to get her a cat tree and was prepared to do some heavy lifting and take as much time as needed to put the thing together. I wandered for a bit in here, actually got distracted by the dogs here for obedience training and went the long way to get to the area that held the cat trees. I was literally right next to them but did a loop around the store before realizing it. I took some time to look over the types they had and was grateful that they had some built and on display so you could get an idea of the size. The sizes are listed on the boxes, but sometimes a visual cue is more helpful. Decided on the one I wanted to snag and went to grab a cart to load it up. Once loaded I headed to the registers. Here is where it got a bit muddled. I was in line and this lady just decided she would jump in front of me because she thought since she was going over the dog treats and it was there it was obvious she was in line. No lady, if you are browsing, you are not in line to pay. Whatever, check out and keep it moving. Once to the register the guy asked me for my phone number to look up my rewards number. I told him it and he said it wasn't in the system. Odd, because I have been shopping at Petcos for nearly two decades. Luckily I had the card stored on my phone and that brought me up. He told me the number that was used when I registered way back when and, lord, that was an old number. He went in and changed it really quickly so the next time I wouldn't run into that. Once I got home, I had to put the cat tree together. Once together, my now adult cat (if we look at it in human years) had her own apartment inside my apartment. Why not? She's grown now and she deserved her own place. She is loving here new, high up perches and naps quite a lot.

Brandi & Perry were amazing! Highly recommend working with them…read more We adopted a one year old mixed breed, Tuck, a few months ago. He's very sweet but started to get rambunctious to the point that my remote work felt challenging. He also started jumping or freezing when he saw other dogs on walks, and he occasionally barked or growled and men. We weren't sure if it was the start of aggressive behavior or just the result of a shelter dog that hasn't been exposed. After doing our research, we decided to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program. We were really impressed from beginning to end. They shared a ton of information upfront, walked us through their facility (we opted to drop him off) and sent pictures and updates every evening. It became clear right away that they both have a very deep understanding of dogs, as well as a real respect and love for them. Tuck loved them! The best part was the "transition" day when Perry brought Tuck back and spent the day teaching us everything they've worked on together. We are first time dog owners so generally going in pretty blind. Perry gave us a 101 on dogs and the importance of clear and consistent communication. He talked through all of the layers of training and how/why it is effective. We felt this part was SO helpful for us to understand how to be better owners. Then we walked Tuck around the neighborhood with Perry guiding us and then spent time addressing indoor behaviors too. He was flexible and stayed until we felt comfortable with everything. This is a long review so the TLDR: finding a trainer is a big decision and investment so we wanted to get it right. Brandi & Perry were really incredible and beyond our expectations!! Truly worth every penny! Tuck has been doing really great at home and outside since being home. I've been able to work full days with him holding "place" on his cot, which would have been unheard of before!

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Ridgeside K9 in Winchester, VA! We signed up…read moreour Labradoodle, Theo, with Ridgeside K9 with high hopes that they could get us back on track, and Kenny and Sarah Foster absolutely delivered beyond our expectations. From the very first interaction, Kenny and Sarah were professional, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They took the time to understand the pain points that we were experiencing with our new puppy, Theo's personality and tailored their approach to fit him perfectly. I was overseas on vacation, but they shared the progress and transformation pictures and updates every day. Theo is more confident, focused, and responsive than ever. What really impressed me with Ridgeside K9 apart is the care and dedication that Kenny and Sarah brought to the 3-week transformation and the dedicated work with him. It was easy to tell this isn't just a job for them -- they truly love working with dogs and it shows in the results. Theo came home happy, well-behaved, and I could tell during the 2 hour turnover session that Theo had clearly bonded with his trainers. If you're in the Winchester and surrounding area and looking for exceptional dog training, look no further than Ridgeside K9. Ask for Kenny and Sarah -- you and your pup won't be disappointed!

Signing up for classes with K9ology was one of the best decisions I made! I was a bit hesitant…read moreabout starting my puppy in classes so young, but after 12 weeks of private training and one group class under our belt, I could not be happier with the foundation we have- worth every penny! Charlotte is truly an expert and helps explain the science behind the trainings, and had helpful suggestions for every question/scenario. I would sign up for a dozen more classes if I wasn't moving!

Charlotte is the best! We were first time pet owners and she helped us understand the crazy little…read morefurball we brought home (who has since grown to be a giant crazy furball). We only wish she was closer because we miss her :)

New owner! Great experience. Wonderful staff. Attractive pricing. My dogs were well taken care of.read more

We've boarded our dog several times in the past year at Shenandoah Valley Boarding & Training…read more(formerly Creature Comfort Inn), The staff is friendly and reassuring and there's lots of room for the dog to run and exercise. Our dog always seems happy to arrive and see her caretaker. Highly recommend. Would love it if they had cameras so we could just see her occasionally while we're away.

One of the best purchases I've ever made for my chocolate lab Bullet and myself, to know he's home…read moreand safe in his own yard. Thank you Lawrence and Jonathan. Janet

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We sent our fearful 9 month old German Shepherd Axel to Ashley's Advanced Obedience Board & Train…read moreCourse. We went into the course with a dog who was very reactive to kids, other animals and strangers, constantly pulled on the leash, had little focus when others were around and was an avid jumper. After completing this course he has come back a completely different dog, with all of his previous issues being resolved. Over the 4 weeks he was with Ashley we received constant updates with videos and photos of his incredible progress. She also took him on multiple field trips for exposure, which was extremely important for Axel. She makes sure to fully get to know your dog, their specific challenges and tailors her programs specific to your pup and their needs. She also takes the time to make sure the owners are comfortable, confident and completely ready to continue the training at home. We would 100% recommend Ashley with Balanced Cainine to anyone for a knowledgeable dog trainer who will go above and beyond for you and your pup!!

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They did a wonderful job caring for my cats and young kittens while I was away. Excellent…read morecommunication skills so I didn't have to worry at all. I even got some of the cutest pictures and videos along with their visit updates.