No one loves or cares for dogs as much as Valarie. As everyone knows, pets are family. After doing…read moreour research, when we had to go out of town, we chose to leave our two dogs, Bella and VonHellsing with Valarie. She has shown nothing but compassion and kindness to our dogs and to us! If a dog gets sick on her watch, she immediately takes them to the vet and communicates with you. Recently, Bella got cancer and I leaned on Valarie to help me handle this very sad situation! The dogs get more exercise at Valarie's than with us. When they come home, they sleep most of the first day. I have always felt confident that my dogs were in good, capable hands when they were with Valarie!

Valerie is a delight to work with. While it seems a tiny bit pricey (I pay $18 per visit with my…read moretwo cats--pretty standard in this area), it's not when you consider what you're getting. She is considerate and caring, and I feel 100% comfortable leaving my kitties with her (as much as I hate leaving them!). The best part is Valerie doesn't bat an eyelash at whatever preposterous instructions you leave with her. One of my cats is a finicky eater, so I have a comical song-and-dance routine that I have to go through every morning to get both boys fed before I leave. I left instructions after explaining over the phone, and she was happy to do it! I know if I had a friend try to do it, I couldn't trust them to give that level of care, and I'd feel weird even asking. Long story short, if you want the best care, I'd trust Valerie. As with many things, I'm sure you could find cheaper somewhere (Craigslist), but you'll get what you pay for.

I cannot say enough great things about Sharon and Pawsome Pooch Care…read more Some people are simply "animal people" -- they have an instinct and intuition when it comes to caring for and training animals. Sharon is absolutely one of those people. I rescued a very traumatized Cavapoo puppy several months ago and was struggling to bond with him and help him feel safe. Sharon not only helped train Paddington, but also guided me through the emotional process, giving me the tools and confidence to better support him. Before traveling with Paddington for the first time, I shared my worries and anxiety with Sharon. While he tolerated his carrier, I always had to place him inside myself. After just one session with Sharon, Paddington became obsessed with his travel carrier and flew comfortably on multiple flights. To this day, he still happily snuggles into it whenever he sees it. Sharon is punctual, diligent, and a true professional. I provide general guidelines and goals, but I completely trust her judgment to do what's best for my dog -- and she always does. Sharon truly has a gift for what she does. I'm incredibly grateful for her care and expertise and would recommend her without hesitation.

I'm not usually someone who leaves reviews. Only when an experience is either unbelievably good or…read morereally bad, haha. But my experience with Sharon has truly been amazing!! I adopted my pup, Lady, from a rescue almost five years ago. She came to me very shy, and at the time she lived with an older dog, so her anxiety wasn't always obvious. Later, when I moved into a shared apartment, she would bark occasionally, but there were always people around, so I never realized how bad it actually was. Fast forward to now: I live alone with Lady and my cat, and the anxiety hit full force. Lady was barking nonstop when I left, unable to entertain herself, and overall extremely anxious. I was practically trapped in my apartment for months because of it. I tried every online tip and trick I could find, but it wasn't enough. Then I found Sharon through Rover and decided to give training a real shot. After just four sessions, the improvement has been incredible. It may not seem huge to some people, but getting Lady comfortable enough to stay in her crate without panic - and being able to leave the apartment without getting noise complaints, has been life changing. One thing I really appreciate about Sharon is how much she listens. She takes my concerns seriously and works with me on how I want to approach training. She gave me multiple training options and different speeds we could go at, which helped so much. I've often been told that full-time medication might be the next step for Lady's anxiety (she only takes situational meds), but I've never wanted to put her on something long-term unless absolutely needed. Sharon made me feel secure that we could keep training and making progress without jumping straight to that option. Having a professional who actually sees my dog's behavior and reassures me, rather than quickly pushing medication like many outside opinions, made me feel so much more comfortable and confident. If you have an older dog and you're worried you've "missed the window" for training, don't be. Sharon has been amazing at helping undo the habits Lady built over the years. I couldn't recommend her more.

Sparky Steps is fantastic! always reliable! They are on time and pick the dog up when they're…read moresupposed to. My dog loves them and they love him.

We love Sparky steps and highly recommend them. We work with…read moreMichael, and our two Bernese Mountain dogs look forward to seeing Michael every weekday! Thank you, Michael.

Tina is by far the best trainer ! We had gone too three trainers before her , & nobody could help…read moreus . We started seeing results with our dog immediately with Tina . & we have a very high strung dog . We are very grateful too her & cant wait too start another session in the new year!

I have a little Maltese that has been extremely spoiled since I got him. Tina came to our home and…read morewent over everything we needed help on and worked with our dog one on one. She was extremely warm, professional and attentive! I notice a difference in my dog just within the next day! I look forward to our next session and cannot recommend Tina enough!!

My dog attended Camp-Run-A-Pup on and off for a little over a year, and unfortunately I can't…read morerecommend this business. As a dog owner who works long hours, I want to be confident that my dog is happy, well cared for, and gets enough exercise while I'm away. What has been most disappointing is the lack of transparency about my dog's day. There is no communication at all about how she is doing, whether she ate, how active she was, or any other basic updates that pet owners appreciate. The only visibility into the dogs' day comes from inconsistent Facebook group live videos, and there is no guarantee you even see your own dog. Whenever I have questions about my dog's experience or well-being, I have had to repeatedly follow up with management and the owners to get answers. When I reached out to discuss whether I wanted to continue my membership and increase my dog's attendance for her exercise regimen, I felt like asking for basic information about her experience was treated as an inconvenience rather than a reasonable request. That was frustrating and ultimately made me feel that my concerns as a customer weren't valued. I do want to recognize that the staff and drivers always seemed kind and genuinely caring toward the dogs. My concerns are not with them, but with the overall communication and customer experience. Better transparency and more proactive updates would go a long way toward building trust with pet owners.

My dog loves it here! The flexibility they have is amazing and someone always answers the phone! I…read moredo wish I was able to get photos of my dogs time during camp somehow ( the only post on insta occasionally ) which is why I deducted a star, but this is an amazing daycare!!! If they started doing daily stories of the dogs at camp that would be awesome !

This is a review for the Run and Recall class held at the farm in Hampshire IL. It is the best…read moremoney I have ever spent on my dog. Hands down worth the trek. The class itself was well run, informative and great fun for the dogs. All the dogs had great temperaments which ensured a safe learning experience for all. And it works... see below for what happened this morning! My dog is an adolescent, very large sighthound. This morning we were on a hike with her best friend, a similar aged pointer. We reached a clearing and right in front of us was a deer - both dogs immediately took off chasing it. Thanks to our recall work with COTW (and ongoing reinforcement) when I called her back from the chase she stopped in her tracks AND CAME RIGHT BACK! I'm so grateful that her recall training set her up for success! Thanks COTW!

Really thankful a friend recommended COTW. The owner, Jennifer, and her team have been…read moreinstrumental in training our pup through group or individual training. Jennifer is a master, and we have a great deal of respect for her. The team is fantastic and they love our dog. We often bring her in for boarding, which is available for those who have trained with them. Highly recommend !

They have an amazing staff. Very kind and informative. We have boarded both of our dogs with them…read moretwice now. An 11 year old GSD mix and a crazy 2 year old Staffy mix. Neither are easy to deal with at all. Thank you for caring for them while we were gone.

DO NOT GO TO THIS VET- NOT SAFE FOR PET…read more We took our dog, they took her back without us meeting the vet which was red flag number one. We agreed on 3 vaccines for her, we were charged for 2. I called them when we got home and asked if she had gotten the 3 vaccines or not and they said yes and I need to pay for the third one. I have no proof that she was given the 3rd vaccine, so was not comfortable paying for it. When I explained that I have no way of knowing that our dog received all 3 vaccines because the shots were not given in front of me and my receipt only reflects 2 shots, the receptionists laughed at me. I have a call scheduled with the manager next week, I will change my review depending on how that goes, but most importantly I am not ok with them taking my pet without me having met the vet; that is unsafe.

Dr. Clark and her staff have been caring for my dog for the last ~7 years and my 5 year old cat…read moresince I adopted her. I cannot recommend Dr. Clark enough. She is so kind, patient and truly cares about each of her patients! I'm always impressed at her ability to remember the smallest details about both of them. If you are looking for a vet who is caring, amazing with animals, knowledgeable and thorough- Dr. Clark is your girl!

I can't say enough good things about Dr Clark and the team. They have taken such good care of my…read moretwo cats, Harry and Gus, over the last several years -- and me, as well. Neither of the boys showed the least bit of nerves when it was time for a visit -- they knew they'd get tons of cuddles and compliments. Come to think of it, every animal I remember seeing seemed unreasonably happy to be at the doctors! On a practical note, I appreciate that they offer Care Credit. Trust your pets to Belmont Animal Hospital. The level of attention and compassion you will receive here is truly above and beyond.