We had dog and house sitting services for four days. Leah took wonderful care of our pup who has…read moreseparation anxiety and who we had never left alone with anyone besides us. She sent a ton of updates and pictures and we came back to a happy pup and a spotlessly clean house. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: Active Furiends is a proud pet care company in Alberta that goes above and beyond your expectations…read moreof caring for your furry family members. As pet parents for may years, we understand the anxiety that comes with deciding who to trust with your pets’ well-being-not being with them is hard enough. First and foremost, we live by our reputation, and value trust and dependability. Our goal is to give you an idea of who we are, including our hopes and passions, and in the process, we hope to alleviate your nerves and gain your trust.

Our dog Cara attended day care here and thanks to the team's neglect and lack of care, she ended up…read morewith significant and painful burns on her paws. Cara is about a year and a half old, energetic, loving and excitable husky mix (rescue) and they left her outside on hot gravel for almost FIVE straight hours in near 30-degree weather. We had to take her to the vet to get her emergency care and thanks to the prolonged exposure to the heat and the chemicals in the yard, she was in significant pain and discomfort. Now she's on a lengthy round of pain killers, steroids, antibiotics and daily antiseptic foot baths and lotions. She can't go out to walk or play and she's miserable. For a beautifully good-natured dog to go through this (or any dog!) is heartbreaking. We contacted Black Collar Society to explain what happened and their answer was "she had the freedom to come inside if she chose to". What?! They're suggesting that a a dog who is still pretty much a puppy, regulate herself in 30-degree heat? That's like giving a child unlimited access to junk food and thinking "yeah, they'll stop when they've had enough". Some decisions cannot be left to be made by those incapable of making them. Why let them outside, unmonitored on hot gravel for prolonged periods in the first place? Why wouldn't they ensure that the dogs in their "care" are not PUT in a position to experience pain and discomfort in the first place? When asked how many people tend to the dogs, they didn't answer. There seems to be no system to monitor the dogs either. Surely someone would have noticed this dog was outside for five straight hours and didn't come in? The daycare that Cara usually attends (and what a mistake it was to go elsewhere, but they were really booked up) monitors the dogs, they bring them in and out, they CARE for them while they're there. They have grass in the yard. They don't just leave them to their own devices and expect that dog will make the right choice for their own welfare. I wouldn't recommend this kennel to anyone for any reason. Incredibly disappointing.

What a great vibe! There is a culture and I truly feel like these people love and care for our…read morefurry friends like they would their own. Good people running a top notch operation!

The care supplied to my elderly cat Leo by owner Marina was exceptional. We came home after five…read moredays a way to a truly contended cat. He was ready to play and looked amazing. I will add that our cat is sixteen years old and on three medications a day. Marina gave the cat his required medication with no problems what so ever. Hands down I will not hesitate to contact Marina again for all of my pet care sitting needs. Marina is prompt, courtrous, reliable and extreamly friendly.

Krista and her family have cared for our pup up until she passed. Even then, she came and saw Koda…read morein her last hours. To say she is compassionate is an understatement. Krista and her family will never know the impact she has had on our life and how much she meant to Koda. If you want the perfect family to watch your dog, then you have found it here. Koda had been having trouble for a couple days and when krista came in the room she perked right up and wagged her tail and bayed as if she wasn't sick. If you need any more evidence than that, you won't find it.

From the owner: Royal Pooch specializes in homestyle boarding, pet sitting & teaching the Walks 'N' Wags Pet First…read moreAid course. Licensed, bonded, insured and Pet First Aid Certified

Racquel was an angel taking care of Bear and Bella, and my house!! Amazing service can't say enough…read moreabout this girl.Racquel went out of her way to buy things for my Berners to make they happy and less stressed while I was away, kept in contact the duration of our trip keeping us updated with photos and videos. Thanks Racquel from the Whole family

From the owner: Hi, I’m Raquel and I’m thrilled to offer personalized dog walking and pet sitting services tailored…read moreto meet your furry friend's unique needs. As a dedicated pet lover with over three years of experience in dog handling and care, I understand that your pets are cherished family members. Whether you need someone to give your dog a fun walk or ensure your pet feels loved and cared for while you’re away, I’m here to provide trustworthy and attentive care. Additionally, I’m a student at Olds College graduate of the Veterinary Technical Assistant program, which has provided me with lots of information about animal care and hands on experience in the clinic. Currently only offering services local to my area! Please send me an email communicating your interest and I will send back a form with all the important info over. Thanks!

We recentoy went on a trip and needed someone to look after our "sometimes challenging" 3 year old…read moreNewf Poppi. We had Susan stay at our house and take care of Poppi for 10 days. Upon our return, we were very pleased to see that Poppi was perfectly happy with Susan; she was happy to see us but not over the top like it has been in the past. Poppi even whimpered when Susan left...which says a lot . Susan is perfectly competent to handle dogs, and she has a definite connection with them. She is 100% there for the dogs. We would recommend her to anyone hoping for undivided attention for their dog.

I just saw the police break the windows of a Pooches in the Park van in Leichhardt. Two big brown…read moredogs were taken out and in a bad way. They had been locked in the Pooches in the Park van all day. The owners of the dogs were there and when the Pooches in the Park owners were called, they seemed to think it was a joke and took their time in arriving back at the van. However, by this time, the police had broken the windows and the dogs were on the way to an emergency vet hospital. This is appalling behaviour and this is not the first time, as a neighbour, I have seen dogs locked in this van. The last time I confronted the owners about locking dogs in the van and they told me to 'mind my own business'. Stay away if you love you dog....

I liked that they asked me what my pup's routine was and that they also sent me updates regarding…read moremy pup's day, BUT I do not like how: 1.) they had nothing good to say about my dog, 2.) that I need to research more about my dog's breed (indirectly telling me i'm doing things wrong with my pup?), 3.) there's not enough room to even have dogs, and 4.) the hardest for me was talking to someone who doesn't really listen- there were so many misunderstandings along the way because of this. I just wanted to take my pup home

From the owner: Home Away Home Care is a Calgary based company that specializes in Home Checking, Pet Care and…read moreSenior Companionship Services. We offer customized services while you're away on business, vacations and unexpected emergencies. Home Away Home Care provides service in Calgary and surrounding area. Need a service not listed on the website? Please be sure to ask if we can perform the service for you! Home Away Home Care is licensed, bonded and insured for your protection. Call or email today for a free "get acquainted" session.

Might be a good dog trainer but their business acumen is significantly lacking. Extremely slow to…read morerespond to emails, if they (she) decides to respond at all - despite posting on their website that COMMUNICATION is part of their overarching philosophy Also, said they (she) will refund money and has yet despite her writing in an email - "l would be happy to offer you a partial refund now", that was five days ago, no refund yet and now she's not responding to emails. Definitely will not recommend. Noticed a review stated something similar: https://www.complaintsboard.com/cultured-canines-poor-business-practice-unethical-behaviour-c820114

We have a baby husky, a mini husky and boy is he a little rogue dog. He was only 7 weeks when we…read moregot him, which can create a few problems when training. They aren't supposed to leave the mother until a full 8 weeks. Anyways, I am not sure if you know what huskies can be like but they are VERY,VERY, VERY independent, free spirited dogs. He just LOVED Beth's course. What a treat for him to run around with 20 other dogs in a programmed, strong, active environment. I am not sure what the other weirdo on Yelp is referring to when they say abusive jerking on leashes or whatever, but that is totally not true. Besides, you are the one controlling your dog, and if you start abusing your dog, that is your own problem. Beth doesn't advocate any negative energy at all. In fact, it is specified in one of the lessons to never use negative energy or the dog may resent you. Also mentioned was to actively play with your dog so that they don't resent you. ALL of the teachings were to keep the dog well behaved, with positive reinforcement. When a puppy doesn't sit, Beth says, "Gently pull down on the collar to emphasize the direction you want the puppy to go." When the puppy tries to run off in their own direction, she emphasizes to keep them closer to you, and use your body as a blocking tool to stop the dog from passing you so he/she knows where you expect them to be. There is no yanking, bashing or any of that going on there and I found it quite offensive to see people saying these kinds of things when they are totally untrue. The classes are focused on emphasizing POSITIVE reinforcement without treats, without negative energy. Shoulder rubs, head pats, and lower back scratches are utilized. Not discipline or negative energy. Our puppy Romeo just loved this. He sits, jumps, lays down (very hard for him to do) and even comes, (for the most part). For a husky, the command to come is literally the MOST impossible command to teach them. We have our struggles with rabbits still, but Cultured Canines is the place to go if you need to train a puppy. At one point Beth had Romeo running beside me without a leash without him running off which was very impressive for me since he never does that. He always bolts off to jump on another dog! On top of it all, the cost is very economical, and after you complete the 20 or 25 classes for around $500-600 bucks, you can actually bring him back for another year for free to keep him socialized, healthy, and reinforce the training. Highly recommend this as a start for training. The homework is up to you!