This is the first time I took my dog here to get groomed and when I was driving home I noticed…read moreblood under her arm. Turns out they cut her 3 times total. One under her arm and a nick on her stomach and foot. They failed to tell me and charged me full price. Will not be going back.

terrible at customer service. Will loose your dogs collars if you leave them!! Make sure you don't…read morebecause they won't offer to replace or make up in anyway! I didn't even get a I'm sorry! They just didn't know .. what would of happened to them...$100 worth of seresto flea collar and a new regular collar

Have you ever been in the middle of planning an out of town trip when you suddenly remember your…read morelittle fur-babies who need care while you're away? Do you then groan, roll your eyes, and lament over the cost of boarding them, all the while knowing they will be confused and probably uncomfortable during your absence? This is what my husband and I used to go through every time we had to travel. We have 4 animals at home. An outside dog and 3 indoor cats. (Used to be 2 dogs, we miss you, Rusty!) During our trip planning several years ago I announced to my husband we couldn't afford to go on our trip. The best boarding rate I could find was going to cost us over $1k, yes, that's one thousand dollars! (Que the Dr. Evil pinky-grin.) We just wanted to go see family for about an 8 day trip, but it was going to cost more to board our animals than it would for the two of us to get there and back! Don and Lori to the RESCUE! I found Walkin'-n-Waggin' and made a call. Don and Lori came out to my home, introduced themselves, and explained their services. When they showed me their rates, I was sure I was missing something. Seriously? Less than $300? Yup! And I have never again worried about being gone from home. Here's what you get: PEACE OF MIND! They come once or twice a day, your choice. They feed and play with all the animals, scoop litter, water plants, rotate lights, check the mail, and bring in anything that may be left on the porch like a package or the newspaper. They even make sure my garbage gets to the curb, and they bring the can back up and put it away. They're trained in First Aid for pets, and will take your pet to the vet if something happens. All this, and your fur-babies stay in their own home, sleep in their own beds, and get some peace and quiet. In the 7+ years we have used this service, we have never once worried about what was going on at home. We receive regular voicemails or text messages while we're away, and upon return my husband and I usually fuss over who gets to read the daily notes that are always left for us. The comfort of knowing our pets and our home is being looked after while we're away is priceless to us. We have never returned home to any mess or unexpected situation. Walkin'-n-Waggin' is a professional service that goes above and beyond. 5 stars is not enough to express the high quality of service and satisfaction that comes from doing business with these folks. We wouldn't dream of leaving our home for any length of time without calling them. We're lucky to have people like Don and Lori operating their business in our area.

Beyond thankful for the care they provided for our crew of 2 dogs and 2 cats for almost a week!…read moreGetting regular updates after each visit with pictures eased my mind on how things were going. They were fantastic with our 7 month old puppy as well. They were able to take on our crew in an emergency situation and handled everything with confidence and much love and care! highly recommend them!

My time at Dogs by Andy was a game changer in the best most positive way. First, a little…read morebackground: In April 2015 I fostered a 5 wk old female GSD rescued from a litter that had been rejected by the mother. I feel in love with her & formally adopted her at 8 wks naming her Daytona. I've had dogs all my life, a Poodle, Beagle, Shiba & currently a Jack Russell Shorty. But, Oh My, a German Shepherd is a whole other ball game! I read the books & tried doing basic obedience with her. Yet as she grew & grew her "little" personality showed itself more & more. She is very sweet & loving, But she is also a temperamental drama queen who wants to have her way ALL the time. Well Thanksgiving night 2015 I took her out & didn't notice the neighbor was also out with his dog, an unfixed female Pit ... ya that did not end well for me. Daytona lunged toward the Pit & jerked me off my feet before I could stop her, throwing me face first into the concret, bruising my chin, blooding my mouth & breaking my hand :( I spent the holidays in a cast up to my elbow, but the worst part was that my confidence in handling her was broke as bad as my hand. I was faced with either giving her back to the rescue to find another home or getting some professional help. Enter Dogs by Andy! The single most important decision I have ever made in my dog owner life. My husband works in auto racing so I had heard of Andy through the racing grapevine. As soon as my cast was off & I was done with PT in March 2016, Daytona & I were in for an evaluation with Andy & Fred. The eval was relaxed & comfortable taking place in their indoor training area where Daytona could safely run around as we got to know each other discussing my situation & goals. I decided on the 10 week off-lead eCollar program. I have to note how much I appreciated meeting & enjoyed talking with the owner, Andy. Although he may seem a bit ruff around the edges at first, I found him to be a highly knowledgable & experienced trainer with a exceptional commitment to giving the very best he can to making all dogs the best they can be along with their owners! One look around the facility and it is obvious how much love & care has gone into it. Also, given I'm a GSD owner, I have to mention that during my time there I was able to observe Andy interact with & train Shepherds & Malinois for his personal protection program. Frankly it was awe inspiring to watch & after witnessing Andy's connection with these strong breeds, I wouldn't consider bringing any kind of strong naturally protective dog to anyone other than Andy & his team to train. Daytona & I began our first 5 sessions of on-lead training with Fred learning sit, down, stay, heel, and come. I struggled with my timing on top of a lack of confidence, but I can't say enough how amazingly kind & patient Fred was with me. I began feeling like there actually was hope. Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, Stephanie took over for the last 5 sessions of off-lead training & the correct use of an eCollar. Stephanie specializes in protection training & all I can say is Wow, what an absolute pleasure it was working with her. Her abilities are extraordinary, she is as strong & knowledgable as she is lovely & kind. My dear ornery girl Daytona with all her "my way" drama met her match in Stephanie & it was awesome! She also took the extra time to understand & address my personal concerns such as Daytona's aggressiveness toward other female dogs. By the end of our time with her, Daytona was head-over-paws in love willing do anything for her & I had a new sense of confidence in myself & in my beautiful German Shepherd. I was sad to see our 10 weeks come to an end as I feel everyone at Dogs by Andy have become a part of our extended doggie family. In addition to training I have boarded both of our dogs, Daytona & our shorty Jack, Duncan, at Andy's and they both do very well happy & healthy when I pick them up. I've had them do Daytona's grooming too the anti-shedding treatment is a must have! They also carry the Victor brand of dog food, which Daytona has done very well on. In the months since we have complete our training in May 2016 my relationship with Daytona has only improved. I would highly recommend learning the appropriate use of an eCollar particularly with a breed such as a GSD, it has been a godsend for us many times over. But, as will always be her nature, she still gets a little ornery so being able to bring her in for the rest of her life to get a little training refresher when I feel she needs it is an extra reassuring commitment Dog's by Andy gives you. Finally I have to acknowledge Kendall who assisted with training a few times & was a pleasure to work with. Along with giving big props to Robin who handles all the ins-and-outs of appointments & questions. She always has a smile on her face & joy in helping you no matter how big or small the task.

Excellent people to work with and they make you feel like part of the family. They help you…read moreunderstand the needs for the dog. Tess was my trainer as was awesome, but then again, everyone there was just as awesome. Thank you all for the great training experience. PS. pics to come of Tallulah

We are 100% Happy with Bubbles progress! We were on the verge of thinking he couldn't be trained…read more Eric has shown us he could be trained. Thank you so much Eric, Hannah, Emily and cute little Ford! We highly recommend Coastal Elite K9 for your dog trainers.

From the owner: Welcome to the Coastal Elite K9 family! We strive for a family environment knowing it takes a lot…read morefor you to trust someone with your fur baby! We originated in San Diego, CA working with puppies and general pet obedience for over 3 years. We wanted to do more within the dog training community and continue to impact lives and help both dogs and owners alike, so we packed everything up and moved to Winston-Salem, NC in order to continue our education on dog training. The owner Eric attended Highland school for dog trainers Master Dog Training program and graduated in December of 2021. There we learned about the industry as a whole and became knowledgeable in service dogs, working dogs, pet dogs, behavior modification, and so much more! Our goal with this education is to be able to help more people primarily behavior modification. We want to be the reason why an aggressive dog gets another chance. We have come to see the difference in peoples lives just through pet dogs and puppies. We want to have the same impact for owners who have aggressive dogs on their last chance. We stick to what we love best and that’s Obedience, puppies, and behavior modification. Our goal is to help you develop a stronger bond with your dog. We take pride in being able to mold your dog to your lifestyle. We also give our clients the confidence to be able to handle their dog in any situation. We are here to help educate humans on man’s best friend and help create stronger bonds from coast to coast.

I was given the task of having a family member's beloved dog cremated. A coworker recommended…read moreUwharrie Pet Cremation service. I called them and a very sympathetic gentleman named, Jason explained the entire process and my every option. He gave me a price over the phone. He explained to me that their service includes pickup of the pet anywhere in Stanly. Since I am located in Cabarrus he allowed me to bring the dog to him. He was punctual. He was caring and kind. Everything happened exactly as said they would. The cremated remains were returned in a wooden urn with the name engraved on the top. He also made plaster footprints as a keepsake. Along with the urn we received a certificate of cremation. If you ever have the need to have a pet cremated I highly recommend Uwharrie Pet Cremation services.