I'm so thankful for Arcadia Dog Ranch. My pup is always eager to see the staff; and they give her…read morethe very best, loving care.

Arcadia Dog Ranch (Ryan) is the only place I will bring my dogs. Sadie, who has now passed, got…read moreexcited pulling up to two places. One being my parents farm and the other Ryan's home. Sadie knew we would be leaving her for multiple days always and still was excited to see Ryan. My dog got a vacation while I got a vacation. Our new puppy, Whisky, is 6 months old and we had to leave her for 12 days. Whisky has extreme attachment issues to me and also a lot of energy. Whisky loved being at Ryan's home and I felt at ease while on vacation. Ryan has acres for the dogs to play and they sleep in Ryan's home. No kennels and there is someone always home with the dogs. I would give Ryan's place 10 stars if I could.

I have continued to have amazing experience with this lovely business . The staff here are truly…read morededicated to the well-being and training of dogs, creating a welcoming and professional environment. I was especially impressed by Denise--she is absolutely amazing! Her expertise, patience, and genuine care for both dogs and their owners made a world of difference. if you're looking for an affordable close by doggy dare care for your dog look no further!

This establishment was recommended by someone who worked with the owner, who does seem quite…read moreknowledgeable about dogs, but I believe that larger dogs are the preference and stronger knowledge base. I left my three Chi hua hua mix babies. I was assured of many thing's when I dropped them off, and felt very confident they would be well cared for and the kennel would call me if there were issues. Two of three of my tiny dogs lost more than a pound in a week. when I called to check they said they were eating the wet food but not the kibble- the problem is their main food is wet food and they were only offered 2/3 of what I asked to be fed, and they were given none of their home made chicken jerky I left for them. The two older dogs seem traumatized and I am having trouble getting them to eat at home now. my 15-1/2 year old female was wet and freezing when picked up, a leash was stuffed inside a harness on my tiniest dog, collars and harnesses on the wrong dogs. my feelings are that I was told what they thought I wanted to hear, then they more or less ignored my requests. Larger dogs seem to be fine there, but if your dog is small, especially if older, this may not be the place to board them. A ten pound dog cannot afford to lose over a pound in one week.

I have a 1 year old 75lb Labrador retriever who is nervous around medium-large dogs. For months, we…read morebrought her to dog parks only to come home feeling dejected because Luna would bark at, and boycott certain dogs (even 5 month old puppies). We wanted to nip this medium/large dog "trauma" out of Luna's system, so she can feel safe and enjoy the company of other dogs. When we came to julya with this issue, (in the midst of a last minute trip) julya was assuring and patient. She had given Luna a slow introduction to the rest of the pack and allowed Luna to process the surrounding changes at her pace. After 3 nights with Julya, Luna came home and slept for a whole day. She was happy and tired as could be (which is always a great sign). However, the more amazing thing is the changes in her at the dog park. I could see her hesitation at first but by the second time we brought her to the dog park, she was playing with labradors, pitbulls, Great Danes and chihuahuas alike. If you're having the same issue with your dog, or if your dog has gone through an incident like mine, meeting the right people & pack does wonders.

Let me start by saying we had our dogs here 4 times within a year and a half. Most of the stays…read morewere a couple weekends. When we left them for 2 weeks and picked them back up, we promised ourself Never Again! If you want undelivered promises of updates, dogs with a serious eyes fungus every single time your dogs are picked up reagrdless of length of stay, love a dog covered in excrement smells combined with hippy cologne this is the perfect place for you. I almost forgot, she charged me for 3 days once and my dogs were there for 1.5 days and argued with me when I presented her the facts. Never again will I put my dogs in this s hole.

We have boarded our Golden here many, many times. He is a strong, healthy boy (not on any meds) and…read moreis super happy when we pick him up. He does get a little smelly. We don't get much communication but they are starting to post pictures to a Google photo album. They have had issues with people not paying in the past so they are now cash or check only and have an ATM on site. Hopefully they will add website payment at some point. We boarded with a kennel in Oregon that was highly recommended by our breeder and got even less communication but our pup was fine so perhaps that is the norm for busy places.

Do not board your dogs here!! They lack communication! First and foremost, worried pet owners will…read morewant to check in and get a reply about how their dog is doing! Especially an anxious one on medication! I got one response in the two weeks our dog was boarded there. Arguably the worst situation, is that upon picking my dog up, she had hair loss and skin lesions under her belly and thigh and on her neck, one actively oozing!! She was filthy, her bedding looked like it was left outside for the 2 weeks! Maybe she was too! I am so upset that I left my dog there, after having to pay $1050, and now vet costs, I cannot recommend this place. We have been coming here for a few years, never again! Owners and facility should be shut down and inspected. The filth of the dog bed alone was alarming, much less my dog having a skin infection!

We've been repeat customers at Northwest Dog Retreat, and we can't say enough good things about…read morethem! Our dog Hank always has a wonderful time there and we know he's cared for just as well as he is at home. The communication while we're away is outstanding, and we really appreciate the frequent photo updates that the owners Carol and Patrick. It's such a comfort knowing Hank is having his own little vacation while we're on ours. Highly recommend!

Mine, as well as a number of other reviews on this kennel have disappeared. Carol and Patrick are…read moredirectly responsible for the death of my two grandsons five-year-old St. Bernard. Granted this happened three years ago, but the reality is that they still talk about Annie pants to this day! It was traumatic for everyone, but most of all the thought of Annie being left out in 100+ degree weather, and her going into severe heat stroke, which intern caused internal organs to close down was excruciating. The prognosis when brought to the emergency vet was that even if they were able to revive her, there would be major damage and so she had to be put to sleep. It looks good from the outside and they say all the right things, but the fact is they did not take precautions or responsibility or accountability for any of it!

Brenda and Angela have taken care of my pets (cats and rabbit) for years whenever I go out of town…read more They are ultra reliable, professional, kind and caring. Love them!

The ladies both give you the best care to your furry friend ! I'm so grateful I found them for my…read more fur baby while I am ! I will be a forever client !

This is the kind of place you don't want to share with everyone, because if the secret got out Joe…read morewould always be booked. At the same time, you want to shout from the rooftops how INCREDIBLE it is! We couldn't fathom the idea of our dog staying locked up in a kennel all day, and like a previous reviewer we were lucky enough to find Joe through a recommendation of another boarding facility. He is truly a dog lover and it shows. He spends time with the dogs like they're family - exactly what any dog owner would hope for when they're away. His place is beautiful, peaceful and honestly a dog heaven. It's the total opposite of a traditional kennel where the dogs look like they're so bored they're going crazy. We drive about an hour away to take our pup here and would not even think about going anywhere else.

My family and I are new to Washington and were looking for a great place to board our Labrador mix…read morefor 5 nights around Christmas, and Canine Social Club was recommended to us by a different boarding facility that was full. We are so glad we took their recommendation because Joe, the owner of the facility, was absolutely phenomenal. It is situated on a large property and our dog was able to run and play every day (weather permitting), and at night she was in a warm and cozy kennel with other dogs. Joe also texted us letting us know he took our pup on a one-on-one walk down by the river so she could warm up to him! He sent us several pictures of our dog while we were away and we were so relieved that she was being taking care of by a caring individual who simply loves dogs. The hours are great and Joe charges per over-night, so we were able to pick up our pup at 7:30 at night as soon as we flew in without having to pay an extra fee. We are so glad that we now have a go-to place for boarding when we have to be away.

Steve and his team of trainers at Nitro K9 are the real deal. Both our young dogs have benefited…read morefrom Nitro's level 1 and 2 classes, and so it's very easy to recommend Nitro if you're looking for a trainer. It is worth acknowledging that Nitro makes use of prong and e-collars in their training method, and if you have concerns about these tools, I am happy to report there's nothing to be concerned about. I have witnessed my dog gaze up lovingly and with attention at Steve while under his guidance on a prong collar; you could feel the genuine connection between trainer and dog. This kind of experience was enough for me to put any concerns I had aside and welcome the training. It's also worth noting that Steve himself can be a bit of a personality, unafraid to speak his mind and get into a range of discussion topics. Underneath the personality is a genuine human, who wants nothing more than for dogs to receive the training that will most help them get along inside the home and the world. Thanks, Steve and Nitro K9 for your help with our dogs!

After suddenly losing one of our dogs in October 2025, our 10 yo Doberman was so heartbroken. He…read morebecame critically ill, resulting in over $5,000 in emergency vet bills and little improvement. We swore to no more dogs but then we saw Mia, a 9-month-old, Doberman puppy found on the street in LA by animal control. Her leg was degloved, necrotic and filled with maggots. She was intercepted by a rehab, received amputation and much needed medical attention. We followed her story for a couple months, hoping she would find a home, but she didn't. Somehow, we caved, did the unthinkable and flew to Los Angeles, scooping her up and driving her back to Washington in a rental car mid-winter. She was terrified, ferrell and full of dominant "spicy" energy so we booked an appointment with one of the top positive-treat-based trainers with reactive-dog expertise in the state, to help us introduce our dogs upon return and it was a disaster. Our senior exploded in pure terror, barking and lunging. She tossed treats; they ignored her. Twenty minutes in she shrugged, said she had "no magic wand," sent us home and refunded half our session. 2 days later she emailed us suggesting we rehome Mia to a foster "for our safety" which felt like a slap in the face. The very next day we thoroughly researched every trainer in Washington, and Nitro K-9 stood head and shoulders above the rest. I emailed Steve and he called back within minutes with genuine understanding, zero judgment, got us in within days and made our 2-hour commute in separate cars well worth it. In the first ten minutes Steve had both dogs calmly obeying, walking together on leash, and listening! He instantly saw what the other trainer missed: our senior was fear-reactive, meaning he was scared. Steve and North have taught us clear communication and connection with our dogs. They've taught us how to properly command quick correction and full attention using high-quality prong collars, like a mother dog's natural nips. No pain, no fear, no endless treats or bribes, just genuine praise, affection, and connection, the way real bonds and parenting work. He showed us how to step into calm leadership so our dogs could relax, trust, and stop carrying the burden themselves. He stayed by our side through every panicked text, every "what now?" and our dog's transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Mia is happy, confident and loves her big brother now. Our senior knows his role and is playing with her like a puppy again. They love each other and actually enjoy being together! If you're a reactive, rescue, fearful or high-drive dog parent, have been let down by "treat-motivated training" and have avoided prong collars because of the myths, you have been misinformed like we were. Don't give up, stop scrolling and call Nitro, I promise you won't regret it! IWe are forever grateful!