Gina is the best. My boy Gunner needed help learning to walk on leash without pulling me. After one…read moresession I saw great improvement. I highly recommend. He always looks forward to seeing her.

From the owner: Basic Obedience, Leash Training, Remote Training & Specializes in Aggression & Behavior…read moreModification Training

It's really nice to have a place I can leave my dog and not have to worry or feel guilty. He has a…read moregreat time and is well taken care of.

Samantha is a wonderful trainer and took extremely good care of our dogs when they spent a few…read morenights at the camp. she even called me to let me know she suspected that one of them had an ear infection. She did. it's a very calm and fun environment for dogs. I highly recommend trusting your dogs to Samantha.

We hired Beth to help with our pup, Titus, who has hit his teenage overly-rambunctious stage. As…read morehe's 120lb+ and mainly muscle, that's a serious handful. She asked a few initial questions during the initial phone consultation and agreed to come over and meet him and see what could be done to calm him down and deal with the specific behaviors we were concerned about (jumping up on strangers, growling at other male dogs, pulling on the leash.) She came over and immediately connected with Titus. She seems to have an intuitive understanding of what's going on in a dog's mind just by watching how they move and where they're placing their attention, and it's incredible to watch her connect with the animal. (I'll even admit to feeling a little jealous of watching them play together, tbh.) We learned some basic exercises to modify his behavior and were told, a little sternly, that he needed at least twice as much exercise as we were giving him to keep him physically and mentally calm. Fortunately, she also showed us some "brain toys" we could use to keep him moving and thinking to make up some of the gap. Titus is showing improvement already, and I'm confident that when Beth comes over for her follow-up visit she'll be pleased with how we've used what she showed us. Thank you so much for your help.

Can't recommend Hawkeye enough. As someone who previously had cat sitters go through my belongings…read moreand leave mess in my house, I appreciated the care and attention given to my animal and home. Beth gets it that owners want trust out of a petsitter. My cat, Walt, is both elderly and he has a tendency of hiding, so there were the challenges of finding him and administering his meds. I also appreciated that she took in my mail and sent some shots of my buddy relaxing on the couch. He seemed to be enjoying himself while I was away!

We adopted our puppy from here at 11 weeks. She had been brought up from a kill shelter down south…read morewith her brother and had been with them for about 2 weeks prior to adoption. They did a wonderful job with socializing her and starting her off on training. The facility itself is beautiful. It's very clean and well staffed. We were able to spend time with different puppies out in the main area, which gave us the chance to see how they did with other dogs, people, etc. We probably spent two hours there and never felt rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

Sarah Hodgson is a talented "dog whisperer" in the truest sense!…read moreI am lucky enough to be working closely with her in my home as she teaches my family systematically how to best live with our 3 dogs. She literally does speak their language and what she does is an art! The results are immediate and will last because Sarah makes sure that we can implement what she has taught us when she is not there to watch!

Sarah is the absolute best!! She is in tune with all the dogs. It's incredible to see how they…read morerespond to her. She has away of instructing that makes all tasks very attainable. I have been to several of her trainings and have read her books and no matter where I go people always comment on my well behaved dogs!! She is so worth it!! Check her out!!!!

I can't tell you how happy we are with Angela. She is always on time. I love the way that she is…read morewith Homie. She is kind and loving. She teaches him a command and he learns. She lets me video I can practice. She also sends me a detailed email of what we did. We are so bleesed that we found her.

From the owner: Specializing in Reactive/Aggressive dogs, Fearful dogs and Anxious dogs…read more Also accepting New puppy clients, Basic Obedience, Canine Nutrition Consulting Clients. Angela uses force-free behavioral modification methods that help build your dogs’ confidence and trust. In-Person and Virtual Sessions offered

Kim is an amazing trainer who helped me with my rescue Dutchess. I gained much confidence from…read moreKim's knowledge and encouragement. I highly recommend Kv Dog Training.

Kim is an excellent trainer. She helped us with aggression training and taught us how to be better…read moredog parents. Our dog respected Kim right away and we were able to change how we interact with our dog to get much better outcomes. He's so much happier and so are we. I highly recommend Kim for any kind of training. She truly loves what she does and is so knowledgeable. Some trainers don't take on clients with dogs that have aggression issues and it was difficult to find one in our area. Kim doesn't shy away from a challenge and wants the dog and the family to succeed and have a positive experience. Call her you won't be disappointed!

Anyone with a dog knows how hard it can be to trust someone else with your fur-kid - whether for…read morethe day, or for boarding. We had previously only ever boarded with our vet, but more often had our dogs stay with friends/family when the need arose. Working from/being home so much during COVID led us all to become a little...stir crazy, and we noticed this change of routine especially affected our one-year old GSD mix. We were especially worried that she would end up with separation anxiety once workweek schedules went back to normal, so I decided to look into daycare for her. I researched and read all the reviews I could find, spoke with friends, friends of friends, etc. but the decision to fill out the Dog Meadow info request form was solidified when I mentioned to a highly respected groomer that I was looking into DM and she responded that it was was the absolute best daycare, and to get Charlie in with them if we could. Charlie has been at daycare regularly for about 4-5 months now, and has boarded overnight as well. We are SO impressed with DM - the care, attention, hard work, and professionalism of Kleber, Laura, and DM overall is just beyond incredible. They take the time to get to know each dog's personality, temperament, and nuances. Being so young, Charlie hadn't had an opportunity to get much socialization prior to COVID and to help with this, Kleber recommended her daycare schedule based on other dogs he believed she would best get along with. He's been flexible and accommodating with us in the event we need to make schedule changes, and always gives us helpful feedback on Charlie. Dog Meadow is like a dog's dream retreat. The facility/grounds are incredible - we didn't want anywhere that our dog would be stuck in a crate and only taken out at specified times (like when boarding at the vet). If I were a dog, Dog Meadow would be where I wanted to play. There's lots of safe, fenced-in land, as well as indoor space that includes cozy couches and places to relax for the dogs during nap/rest/indoor time. The dogs are supervised at all times and stimulated with opportunities for agility and general free-play. They will play with and literally treat your dog with love and attention like their own! Sometimes we think Charlie might even love them more than us . I think I was as "mom-ish" dropping Charlie off the first day, as I was when I sent my human kid to school for the first time. But, Kleber & Laura are super knowledgeable and are truly experts at "leading the pack." They are also just genuinely good people and we know Charlie is in the best care. She now gets excited to go on daycare days, and is a happily exhausted pup when we pick her up. She's developing better social skills, leash skills, and listening skills (which we credit to Dog Meadow). There're just about a million more "little things" with DM that make you know you & your dog are valued to them, too. We really can't say enough good things about Dog Meadow and of being able to send Charlie there.

Great place but the owners have no sympathy at all. They charged me $75 for being 15 minutes late…read moreto pick up my dog. Have had my dog stay here multiple times and this last time will sadly be my last.