My 6 year old border collie had always been a nervous dog and did not like strangers around her…read more She would nip at people without warning, so we did not take her anywhere. Even though our family was pretty social, she was never part of our social life. When people came over, we put her in a locked room. She rarely went in the car anyplace, and going to the vet was a nightmare. Last summer, I turned Aubrey's world upside down. I got married and moved into a new house. This household included another dog and a special needs 26 year old. The first few weeks were stressful. Aubrey was very anxious and my stepson did not read her cues. There were a few bite incidents and nobody could relax. I didn't know what to do and thought I would have to surrender my dog. I looked online and saw Kasten's Dog Training, which I knew to be close to my new house in Elkhart. I truly doubted that anyone could help my six year old dog. I called and scheduled an online interview. I remember feeling very optimistic after that first phone call. Right away, I felt like there was someone who understood what we were going through, and was going to help me keep my dog. I had nothing much to lose, so I signed her up! Aubrey participated in Program 5- Behavioral Modification for Aggressive Dogs and Dogs with a Bite History. She spent 21 days at Kasten's split into two sessions. After the first 9 days, I came to pick her up and immediately noticed a difference in her demeanor. She completed the second half of her training right before Christmas. When my son came home college, he was shocked to see how much better she was behaving. She had a new confidence and was no longer so anxious. She was a treat to take on walks and we didn't have to worry about her darting out the door anytime it opened. We have taken Aubrey to Kasten's for boarding several times in the past year. Being able to board her, and know she is safe, has been such a blessing. The fact that she was receiving refreshers as she stayed there was an added bonus. Before coming to Kasten's, I never would have even thought that I could board her anywhere. The trainers at Kasten's were so helpful and did such a great job with Aubrey. They worked tirelessly with her, and I could see the extra effort that they put in to get her to feel more comfortable, and eventually enjoy training sessions. Kasten's Dog Training has improved our family's life. We can now enjoy our active social lives and include Aubrey. She jumps happily into her kennel when told, walks on a leash like a show dog and even goes on trips to the hardware store several times a month. She and my stepson have a mutual understanding, and both of them feel much safer around each other. Making that phone call to Kasten's was truly one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Thank you to everyone at Kasten's - you have made such a difference in our lives!

Highly recommend! Lovingly took our rambunctious dogs and taught us how to be better puppy parents.read more

Our dog LOVES this place. So do we. The Smiths are friendly, caring, and easy to work with. They…read moretake great care of all the dogs. We highly recommend this place!!

My labs love Dog Care Inn! Karen is great about getting back to you right away with any questions…read moreyou have. Highly recommend!

I can count on one hand the number of people I trust with my fur babies, and Cassie is just the…read morebest. She has been our dog sitter for about 4 years now. I have complete faith in her capabilities in caring for my high-maintenance dogs. I trust her in my home. I appreciate her as a person and as a professional, and her flexibility and great prompt communication have been a lifesaver for us at times. My dogs adore her and never fail to get super excited when they hear us say her name or see her coming to the door. We joke that she is Maximus' girlfriend. They have a good routine down during her visits, and I really love that she will send a couple pics and a text update of the visit when she's done. Highly recommend, and I'm pretty picky!

From the owner: Hello, wonderful pet-loving community! I'm Cassie Derr, your devoted pet care professional of…read morenearly 5 years. I launched this business to extend quality pet care to rural areas, where it's not always easy to find professional pet sitting. My commitment goes beyond the norm—I care for animals big and small, always prioritizing my clients. Treating you like family is non-negotiable. In emergencies, a call or text connects you directly to me. I'm invested in your well-being, always checking in and offering a helping hand whenever needed. What sets me apart? I'm proud to be insured, bonded, and Red Cross-certified in CPR and first aid. Your trust in Cass & Co. is met with security and professionalism because this isn't just a job—it's my life, and I take immense pride in every aspect. Communication is key! Your pets are treated as my own, with health updates and adorable pictures to keep you in the loop. Together, let's continue to build a community where trust, care, and growth thrive! Thank you for choosing Cass & Co.

Traveling in our motorhome my dog needed his nails trimmed. Without reservations I walked in and…read morethey happily took my dog in for a quick trim. I was super impressed how friendly they were, my dog is an 14 years old Jack Russell, they took time to greet him and take away his worries. Not only do they offer board, but are open for grooming on Sundays. Picking up a clean and happy dog is the perfect ending to a boarding. In addition they train police K/9, the owner (I think) is from a family of police officers. I walked out totally impressed in their operation, their attitude and canine care. Worth a visit.

I have special needs dogs. They are cared for very, very well whole in Faus' care. I am in awe of…read morethe gentle kindness they receive.

Cynthia is amazing! She went above and beyond with our pets while we were on vacation. We will…read moredefinitely use her again!

From the owner: My buisness is a little different than the rest, I come to you stay with your pet or pets in their…read morehome where they are more comfortable in their daily routine. Nothing changes in their daily routines, I take care of each pet as if it were my own. I take pride In what I do and do the very best job that I can do for my clients. I also have vet tech experience which helps with each client to put their mind at ease when leaving your pet I know it's hard for you to leave your pet behind when traveling. I have older pets that need medication or insulin shots daily not a issue I have a few older pets that needs extra care, if you would like more information about my services please call or email . thank you Cynthia.

My dog went there for 3 days and when we picked my pup up he was scared of and had a sores on his…read moreface with that he looked like he was hurt... but it could have been from another dog but they didn't tell us...I do love it there but this last time he was hurt and scared of us to come home and took him 2 days to stop being scared of us and it made us really sad we had put my baby through that...

The team at Whispering Pines is awesome and took great care of our fur baby. She's a rescue…read morew/separation anxiety, so we are reluctant to board her unless necessary. She was cared for by a team that seemed to genuinely care for her and the pets in their care. Thanks Whispering Pines!

Our dog had a good initial daycare visit or two. Was then boarded for 2 nights & came home a…read moredifferent dog. Been boarded elsewhere never with such a negative reaction. Definitely something happened & without open communication & cameras we were told nothing happened. We tried a day care visit afterwards to try and glet past this & instead things worsened. The lack of accountability & transparency (cameras) seems there's just a bad mojo at this place. We're done forever.

HOLY SMOKE! This place is awesome and they got my wife and I out of a jam…read more Allow me to begin, my wife and I are both full time pastors and we were just going there to check the place out for the future. Most of the doggy daycare places we knew required a prior evaluation before they would allow the animal to be boarded as well as all of their information (shots, vets ... ). On the way there, we received a call that one of our parishioners was being flown to a hospital in South Bend in serious condition and we were being requested to be with the family. After explaining this to the kind people at The Truth About Dogs, they took the information we had concerning vaccinations and allowed us to leave Finnegan with them while we kept going to South Bend. While they had him, they did their evaluations and took EXTREMELY good care of our little landshark (he's only 8 months old at this point and going through the bratty, everything I find is mine to destroy, stage). * Will we be back? YES!! * Will we use them for anything other than daycare when we are in town? YES! It's about 40 mil;es each way and we have signed up for obedience classes beginning in a few weeks. If you need someone who is trustworthy, kind and respectful of your furbaby, you need look further than these people.

They are wonderful. They took such good care of my dog when I was in the hospital. And I'm not sure…read morewhat they bathed him with but he has hardly shed a hair since. And he is so soft. I can't thank them enough. I will always take my fur baby to them for boarding and grooming.

We have boarded our two golden doodles here several times. The first time we boarded here, our dogs…read morestayed there for an extended period of time. They allowed some of our friends to visit the dogs while we were away. Our dogs stayed in the same pen. For two dogs in one pen it is $29 per day. If you do an extended stay they will give you a discount. The facility is clean and the staff is always friendly. They also provide grooming. It runs around $70 per dog. This includes bath, cut, and their nails trimmed. When our dogs get groomed they always look great. You must make sure that your dog(s) have their vaccinations. (Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella (Kennel Cough). You can have your vet call them with the information or bring in copies of your dogs' vaccine papers. Also I would recommend making sure to do flea/tick treatments to your dog(s) before boarding. You can also request for your dog(s) not to be fed the day you pick them up. Sometimes our dogs will get sick in the car if they have eaten anything. They have specific pick up and drop off times. Generally, the hours are from 8 AM-10 AM and 5 pm-6 pm. They are very clear that on your last day of your dog(s) stay that they are picked up at/before 10 am. If you do not pick up your dog (s) by 10 am on the "dismissal day" you will be charged for the entire day. They provide water bowls and food bowls. Bring your own dog's toys, blanket, treats, food. Your dog will be taken out a lot. They will let the dog(s) run around in a fenced in area. (no additional charges) The dogs will be let out 4-5 times a day if not more. http://www.bowwowboarding.com/ (THIS INFORMATION CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED WEBSITE:) BOARDING FEES: (subject to change without notice) $18 for 1 dog in 1 pen *each additional dog sharing a pen add $11 which equals: $29 for 2 dogs in 1 pen $40 for 3 dogs in 1 pen $51 for 4 small dogs in 1 pen $36 for 2 dogs in 2 pens $47 for 3 dogs in 2 pens $58 for 4 dogs in 2 pens $69 for 5 dogs in 2 pens $65 for 4 dogs in 3 pens $76 for 5 dogs in 3 pens *ALL DOGS SHARING pens must be from the same family. *CHECK OUT TIME is 10:00am* There are morning and evening drop off and pick up times. You are always charged your admission day. If you pick up by 10:00am on your dismissal day, you will not be charged for your dismissal day. If you choose the evening pick up time you will be charged for your dismissal day too. ************************************************************************************************************ FULL GROOM PRICES effective June 2016: *Small Shorthair $24&up- Boston terrier, Shorthair Dachshund, Shorthair Chihuahua, Smooth coated Jack Russell, Min. Pincher, Pug & Terriers without clipper work. *Small Lonnghair $36 to $40&up- Terriers (Cairn, Fox, Scottish, West Highland, Wire fox, Yorkshire), Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Min. Schnauzer, Toy/miniature poodle, Maltese, Brussels Griffon, Longhair Chihuahua, Longhair Dachshund, Sheltie under 20lbs, Welsh Corgie, Bichon Frise, Pekinese, Pomeranian *Medium to Large Longhair $40 to $45&up- Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier Spaniel, Sheltie, Golden Retriever (shavedowns $60 & up), Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, American Eskimo, English Setter, Brittney and Springer Spaniel, Keeshond, Collie, Welsh Terrier *Medium to Large Shorthair $28&up- Beagle, Boxer, Dalmation, Shar Pai, Cattle dog $30 to $36&up- Labrador Retriever, Bassett, Doberman, Weimaraner, Bulldog, Hounds *Large Heavy weight Shorthair $36-$40&up- Great Dane, Mastiff, Rottweiler *Large Longhair $55, $65, $75&up- Akita, Chow, Siberian Husky, Portuguese Waterdog, Sheepdog, Airdale, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Lg. Standard Poodle, Great Pyrenese, New Foundland, St. Bernard, Bernese Mountain dog *Large shavedowns start at $60&up, Complicted $100&up