My wife and I have been training our puppy with Kim since November. Our dogs name is Redford and he…read moreis currently a 6 month old Goldendoodle. We were really excited to get our first puppy but we did not realize all the headaches that were to come. A month or so in, I was at Pet Pros in Lake Stevens buying a muzzle for my puppy because he would not stop biting my wife. The clerk suggested that rather than use the muzzle begin working with a trainer. She handed me Kim's card. Kim has been a great trainer. The constant nipping has become a thing of the past. Redford knows over a dozen commands. Whether he listens or not is something we are still working on :-), but he is only 6 months old. Incredible! Additionally, my favorite thing about Lake Stevens K9 Academy LLC is that I am able to board my puppy with Kim. Redford loves his "playdates". So it gives me peace of mind when I'm away from him because I know he is in a place he loves and that he's in great hands. Thanks Kim! Nathaniel and Brittany Van Duine

We have been working with Kim at Lake Stevens K9 Academy since 2021. We enrolled our energetic…read moreBelgian Tervuren in a few puppy classes and he eventually completed his Canine Good Citizen test. It was a great way for him to be socialized and learn good manners. The classes were very low key and practical. We have continued to work with Kim and her team with dog boarding during our vacations and occasionally home drop ins when we have to work long hours. There's no one else we trust more! They always have great attention to detail and treat our dogs like family. We also have an elderly German Shepherd with reactivity and she does great with Kim as well. Highly recommend!

Loretta cared for my cat and chickens when I was away on vacation, and did an outstanding job…read morecaring for my animals when we were away. She was incredibly thorough with the details and went way out of her way to make sure my chickens were safely put up for the night, every night, when our automatic chicken door timer was malfunctioning. I NEVER would have gotten that kind of courtesy if I'd hired some non-professional pet sitter off of Care.com, which I considered. And I'm pretty sure she even hosed the patio of chicken poop (and neatly coiled the hose) even though I didn't ask her to do that. I know EXACTLY who to call next time we have to leave our fur and feather babies! Thanks Loretta!

I don't even know where to begin with how ecstatic I am that I found Loretta! We had a trip come up…read moreearlier this year in May, so I contacted All Creatures Great & Small based on recommendations I saw here on Yelp. I've worked in the pet sitting business myself years back, so when Loretta immediately contacted me and then came by to meet the cats, I was wary to see what we were up against. I shouldn't have had even the slightest concern! Loretta is both warm and personable, asks a ton of questions so she knew what we wanted, and got to know each of our kitties. They took to her right away (even the skittish one!) and I felt comfortable after her first "get to know you" visit. I knew our cats and fish were in excellent hands. She came daily, on schedule, spent time with the cats while we were away. She even tidied up around the house and kept them entertained! We got updates via text how they were doing, and she was always quick to respond if I contacted her. So positive and upbeat. We simply adore her and cannot recommend this service highly enough! I know that from here on out, Loretta will be our go-to if we have to go out of town because she's just fantastic with the animals and an all around fabulous lady. I've never felt *so* comfortable being away from home simply because I knew they were in amazing company. I wish I could give 10 stars, but 5 will have to do. Her prices are insanely reasonable for the amount of care she brings to the job and it was all around the best service for our meows that we could have possibly asked for!

Lisa was so great! We have a wild pup and i was very impressed with how well she was able to get…read moreour dog to listen and learn new tricks. We learned so much from her!

We can't say enough great things about Lise! She was very thorough and so knowledgeable. She made…read moreour training sessions fun and easy. Our boy is a rescue and he has a lot of anxiety. She was very patient with him and he enjoyed his time with her. Thank you so much Lise! We now have the tools we need to make sure Jax has a wonderful life ahead of him.

Shawna is Amazing. We have friends that have used her and loved her so when we found the puppy we…read morewanted to train as my service animal as a disabled vet we met with Shawna. First, we started with puppy classes for basic manners. After that, we switched to service Dog Training. The video with the light switch is at her facility. The second video is at our house. For the service Dog Training we train at both locations. It is nice that she comes to our house once a week rather than us having to travel to her location only. Highly recommend. Nala turns 1 year old tomorrow and is doing so good.

I would highly recommend Shawna to any puppy or adult dog owners! For the first 7 months of having…read moreour first puppy, I read and watched fair amount of dog training books and videos, thought I had my pandemic puppy well trained and don't need a trainer. I was wrong! Those only sustained me through the first 6 months. When the puppy transitions into its adolescent phase, I encountered many challenges that I did not observe before and would like to address. I needed affirmation and correct ways to train immediately. Shawna was professional, prompt, and very pleasant to work with. She recommended the best approach (social walk club) and guided me through most economical way to continue my adolescent puppy's training. The program is so worth it with many customized tips and tricks. My puppy is so happy to be on the weekly social walk club program. Love his new friends and Shawna! I can see his steady improvements over just 4 visits!

Can't really get better than a groomer showing up at your door on time and taking such good care of…read moreyour pup! Sonya is so great with my dog who has a ton of anxiety. She will take extra care when some additional TLC is needed for shedding season and truly love how prompt and efficient she is. Her prices for a Bernese Mountain dog are also really good. Highly recommend!!

Sonja was so nice and so thoughtful. All we had to do is put our dog on a leash and she took it…read morefrom there. No qualms no complaints. What a wonderful job. Our dog has never looked better.

This has been such a gift for us! Lisa and team have built our guys social skills & confidence…read moretremendously! He wiggles with anticipation when Lisa arrives to pick him up!

Wish we could give Lisa 6 stars, and we are not just saying that. Our labradoodle, Max, has been a…read moremember of the Wiggle'n'Wag pack for almost 2 years. We trust Lisa implicitly with Max and how she interacts with us! On "adventure" days, Max knows she is on the way and keeps looking for her to drive down the street. Lisa provides the pups with wonderful and unique experiences. From opening running on a large farm, to fun excursions to the shoreline along Puget sound, to playing "following the leader" in large dog parks, she treats each pup with individual attention, as well as, inspiring (and doggie tiring) group play. And for the "moms and dads" she documents each adventure in photos. And we have no idea how she "herds" the pack and takes such heartwarming and stunning photos. We have had many of the framed because she has captured such special moments of the pack and Max. Here are just a few pics to prove our point! Max has boarded with Lisa too! She shows so much compassion for him and you could tell he was spoiled well! Lisa deserves every bit of our accolades for her and Wiggle'n'Wag. You and your pup will say the same thing!

Sarah is a true gem for dog boarding right in Everett. It's a challenge as a pet professional to…read morefind likeminded businesses I completely trust to refer my own clients to. The first phone call I had with Sarah she answered all of my questions thoroughly and gave me valuable insight into how her set up operates. She was exactly what I was looking for: a very knowledgeable and incredibly kind professional who provides a safe environment for the dogs in her care above all else. She offers a free-range home environment, with the ability to separate dogs by gated room as needed. I've been lucky enough to refer clients to her and hear raving feedback about her care afterwards. Vacation Pet Care offers reliable communication, safe and controlled playtime, and personalized care that goes above and beyond. I recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted professional with a safe and fun home to board their dogs!

Sarah is the best, really! She is friendly, communicative, reliable and great with dogs -- mine…read moreloves her! I have hired her for daycare and walking and 100% recommend.

Mary Crawford and her team are the best of the best. From evaluation through completion of our…read moretraining series, I have been blown away by the care and service provided by this team. Mary knows dogs better than anyone, and her ability to understand and troubleshoot the dog-human relationship is remarkable. She works with her whole team (including Kimberlee who provided extremely helpful guidance and emotional support from day one!) to troubleshoot difficult issues and develop creative solutions. My pup's training plan felt extremely customized, and we also felt (and continue to feel) super supported by the team. Training with Crawford Canine Connection is worth its value x10. I would recommend Mary to anyone and everyone struggling with their pup. She has changed our lives!

We rescued a Great Dane mix who was a street dog in Mexico. She was very frustrated on a leash. She…read moreis very social and wants to meet all the dogs she sees but she's big and looks aggressive when she sees a dog on a leash. Mary was referred to us by our vet. We had an amazing experience with her. She taught us how to help Annabel not practice her leash frustration. With consistent practice, Annabel's progress was significant and it has made our lives with her so much more enjoyable. We have even taken her camping with a campsite full of dogs and she done so well. I am so proud of her and so grateful for Mary. She is the true dog whisperer!