**Extremely Disappointed and Concerned About Safety Practices**…read more I had taken my 9-month-old Rottweiler to The Dog Club for several months, trusting that he was in a safe and professionally managed environment. Unfortunately, I later learned that the owner had knowingly allowed a highly reactive--borderline aggressive--Sheltie to interact with the general dog population for over two years. I first became aware of this dog's unstable behavior during a Saturday class led by one of the trainers, and I had hoped the situation was being responsibly managed. It was not. Eventually, I received a call notifying me that my pup had been involved in an "altercation." What actually happened was far more serious. The aggressive Sheltie had lunged at another dog, rebounded into my Rottie, and when my dog tried to set a boundary, the Sheltie escalated. My dog was left traumatized and had visible scabs on his neck after the encounter. As is often the case, the larger dog was unfairly blamed. The fact that this Sheltie had a long history of reactivity--and was still being allowed to roam freely among other dogs--is completely unacceptable. Using the general dog population as a "buffer" for this Sheltie's behavior was reckless and dangerous. Most reputable daycares would never allow this dog to remain in group settings, let alone for two years. To make matters worse, when I met with the owner to express my concerns, she took absolutely no accountability. Her proposed "solution" was to isolate my Rottie behind a gated area where he could watch other dogs play, while staff would spend one hour a day with him--an arrangement she admitted was also being used for the Sheltie. In other words, my well-adjusted, social dog was being punished for defending himself against an unstable dog who should never have been in group play in the first place. The Dog Club failed my dog, and I would strongly caution other dog owners--especially those with large breeds--to think twice before trusting this facility with their pets' well-being. The owner herself even stated that her staff cannot handle my Rottie as he is "too Strong". That should probably be put in her advertisement then!

I have taken my dogs here for a few years, both for boarding and daycare. The staff has always been…read morenice, and I fully trusted them to care for my dogs. Recently I took them in, and when the webcams came on, I saw that one of my my dogs had an extra collar on. I called to make sure it wasn't a shock collar, and was assured multiple times that the collar was not capable if shocking, it only beeps or vibrates. I was also told the collar would only be on her for short periods of time. I was watching the cam extra, to make sure my dog was not reacting badly to the collar, and saw the video attached. My dog (white/red on right hand side) was just standing there, no bark or anything, and obviously the collar either shocked or vibrated. My dog goes spinning out of view, and is still losing it a bit when she comes back in view. The employee takes the collar off and puts it back on a few seconds later. I called immediately and this time the owner answered. I let her know I was on my way to get my dogs and told her to have the collar taken off immediately. She asked what kind of collar my dog had on, and I told her it looks like a shock collar and asked if they use them. AGAIN I was told, this time by the owner, they don't use shock collars, they only vibrate. When I got there to pick up my dogs, she stated that what I saw online was just the first time the collar had vibrated (this was at 1:00, and she had been wearing it since at least 10 am when the cameras turn on) and that's why she had a strong reaction. When I asked to see one of the collars, they finally admitted the collars do have the capability to shock, they just "don't use that function" the lead trainer came down and tried to explain that they had taken the collar off multiple times, but had to put it back on again. Unfortunately, I know this not to be true. The only time they took that collar off was to adjust it. He admitted the collar was put on shortly after they got there, which was somewhere around 8 am. Whether the collar shocked my dog, or just vibrated, I know that the owner, lead trainer, and the lady that is usually at the front desk, all lied to me, and they used an e-collar without letting me know, didn't remove it when my dog had a strong reaction to it, and they used it in a manner that is outside their own policy, as the owner herself told me they should only be on for short periods. This situation would have been easily solved with a little honesty during my first call. Unfortunately, my dogs won't be returning, and I would never again reccomend this business for anyone who needs trustworthy care for their dogs.

Dog's Life Canine Academy is the best around! We loved that we were able to learn and work with our…read moredog using only positive training. Kelsie worked with our black lab puppy who is very hyper and anxious for the world. Our pup learned at a very rapid rate without having to use any kind of negative behavior. I would highly recommend her services even with the toughest dogs. The positive reinforcement showed tremendous improvement in our dogs behavior and learning abilities.

From the owner: By not relying on special equipment or leash corrections, dogs trained using our modern methods are…read moreresponsive whether on or off-leash, or even without any collar at all! Our training methods focus on humane, scientifically sound strategies to promote good behavior and change unwanted behaviors without the use of pain, force or fear. The training uses the principles of classical conditioning and operant conditioning and the latest advances in canine learning to combine both the science and art of teaching dogs and their human.

Louise of Shye Dog Training is excellent. She trained my three dogs a few years ago on an invisible…read morefence with great success. My Rotti was having leash aggression issues and I looked to Louise to help. After about 7 lessons Bud is a different dog. I highly recommend Louise and Shye dog training.

After observing Neil's seminar instruction for an entire extended weekend it is obvious that he has…read morean encyclopedic knowledge of how to train working dogs. His techniques are practical and presented in a manner that makes them easy to remember. He has a great sense of humor and is always encouraging. He's the poster child for positive reenforcement training for handlers as well as their treasured K9s. I'd heartily recommend attending multiple events he offers if you have the opportunity.

I have been taking my puppy here for 4 out of six classes and it has really been exceptional…read moretraining class. The teacher is friendly, motivated very knowledgeable in dog training. Even though we have a full class she is able to view the needs of each participant. Debbie the trainer also gives 1-1 personal help for everyone as well. Her facility which is heated, clean and well stocked with a lot of training equipment. I was able to ask Debbie about problem areas I was confronted with and she was able to give me re-assuring help to correct the problem. This trainer knows her stuff and I really appreciate her help. I would strongly recommend this trainer for your pet.

Clean Kennel, Nice Owners, Happy Dog! What more can you ask for!…read more First time for my shy rescue to be boarded and all went well!

We were visiting Glacier National Park and wanted to enjoy some hikes. Dogs are not allowed on the…read moretrails in National Parks. For 5 nights, our dogs were in the best hands. I felt at peace from the moment I walked into the place. This is a bargain and your dog will be well taken care of. If we lived in the area, we would be using this business more often.

Lynnie has been a gift to me. I am very picky when it comes to grooming Joey. He is a Bichon and…read moreI'm sure is difficult to cut. I've had some terrible experiences with groomers in this area. Lynnie is very accommodating with all my requests and checks back to see if it was the groom I wanted. I can't say enough good things about Lynnie and Pawsitively Perfect.

Unfortunately, our experience with Pawsitively Perfect was extremely disappointing, primarily…read morebecause of the lack of communication and follow-through. We were visiting the area for only a week (all the way from NJ) and wanted to arrange care for our dog so we could spend some time exploring and hiking. We first tried to book online, but were unable to complete the reservation. Rather than giving up, we went directly to the location hoping someone could help us. The employee working there was new and understandably wasn't familiar with the booking procedures. We also happened to meet the owner's husband in the parking lot, but he wasn't able to provide the information we needed either. We were eventually given the manager's business card and told to contact her directly. We called the manager twice with no answer and also sent a text message explaining what we needed. We never received a response--not even a quick message acknowledging our inquiry. That was the most frustrating part of the experience. We completely understand that employees can be new and that owners and managers can be busy. What we don't understand is why, after trying to book online, making the effort to visit the business in person, calling twice, and sending a text, nobody could take a moment to respond. For a pet-care business, communication and reliability are extremely important. If a business is unable to accommodate a customer, a simple "Sorry, we're unable to help" would have been perfectly acceptable. Completely ignoring a potential customer after multiple attempts to reach out is not. Since we were only in the area for a week, we couldn't waste more time waiting for a response and had to find another option. Thankfully, we found a wonderful sitter who was responsive, accommodating, and took excellent care of our dog. We can't comment on the actual quality of their pet care because we were never able to get that far. However, based solely on our experience trying to become a customer, the communication and customer service were very unprofessional and left a very poor impression.

I am so grateful for Guardian K9 in helping me train our puppy! We have an 8 month old Bernese…read moremountain dog, and have been working with Guardian K9 since we got him. Our boy also goes to daycare on days that we work, and has boarded with them when we're out of town. Pricing is fantastic as well.

From the owner: Guardian K9 Academy is a veteran-owned professional dog training company serving Kalispell and the…read moreFlathead Valley. Founded by a former U.S. Army Military veteran, we specialize in obedience training, behavior modification, board-and-train programs, puppy development, scent detection, and advanced working-dog training. Our approach is built around structure, consistency, clear communication, and real-world reliability. We work with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, from family pets needing better manners to high-drive working dogs requiring advanced training. Our Board & Train programs provide immersive, individualized training focused on creating dependable obedience and better communication between dogs and their owners. We also offer private training, boarding, daycare, and specialized programs tailored to each dog’s needs. At Guardian K9 Academy, our goal isn’t simply to teach commands we develop confident, reliable dogs and give owners the skills necessary to maintain their confidence The Elite Standard of Canine Training.

Jesse Romero was very knowledgeable in his training field. he helped us with our four month old…read morepuppy learn her basic skills such as " stay, leave it , come etc. But he even went a step further by introducing us to a dog medical kit and other information such list of plants and foods that could be toxic to dogs. Our Pup was always excited to see Jesse. Jesse is personable and made it a good training experience for our pup. Thank You

A lot of diseased and dying fish. Very few tanks are labeled. And often, those that are labeled…read moreare incorrect. A number of tanks have non-functioning lighting so it's impossible to see the fish. Not uncommon to see betta cups stacked one on top of the other...which covers the hole in the top of the cup that allows for air circulation. The poor condition of the fish department makes the whole place look bad. Sad.

My first time having Shelby groom my Aussie. She was so kind and patient with him since he can be a…read morebit reactive to noise and not having his mama around. He looked and smelled quite handsome when he was done. He was quite relaxed for the most part. We will definitely be coming back

Yelp asks what went well? I've been taking my tiny 4.3 pound Pomeranian *Rain to Meagan, the owner…read moreoperator of "The Bark'N Lot," monthly for two years to have her nails trimmed, which by the way is FREE at the Bark'N Lot!!! I also have Rains feet trimmed like a Poodle show dog.. for hygiene reasons and footing on slick floors. Prior to going to the Bark'N Lot I used the services of "Happy Pouch professionals in Kalispell for a year. They did an excellent job, just like Meagan does, but, it wasn't the $7.00 they charge for nail trims that sent me looking elsewhere, it was listening to Rain screaming at the top of her lungs repeatedly!!! I also took my daughter's Dachshund *Rocco with us, the sweetest most trustworthy mini dapple you can imagine, he rolled his lips, snared while having his nails terms. Happy Pooch groomers told both of our dogs to STOP BEING DRAMATIC! Honestly if you want to see with your own eyes how happy Rain and Rocco are to see Megan.. just show up at our standing monthly appointments!!