Today I had my 13-year old Havanese groomed at Rover's Place, and I'm thrilled…read more After a brutal groom at Wags on Willow (reviewed separately), our vet suggested Rover's, and I'm so glad. My senior dog can't take epic grooming sessions, and her hair was choppy and uneven after her last groom. Her ears and tail had been weirdly shaved, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to make her look normal again during her lifetime. The staff at Rover's is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The groomer we saw today has been grooming for 18 years, and had my sweet pup groomed in 45 minutes--and it's the best cut she's had in years. She did what she could to round out her ears, and to help set her up with a cut she can grow back into and look like herself again. My dog is fluffy, soft, adorable, and HAPPY! As a side note, all of the groomers there today were being so warm and friendly with the dogs in their care. I even saw one groomer sitting on the floor keeping a dog company while it waited for its owner. We will be going to Rover's for our grooming from now on!!

We boarded our 2 yo baby here over the summer after doing a trial day with them, where she did…read morewell. She is a dopey but strong dog, and super sweet and her definition of playing with other dogs frequently involves jumping over them, something we have beenn working on. Up until her boarding experience, she had successful play dates with doggy friends, ran around at the dog park with friends, overall did well. During her stay, we were out of the country. After a successful trial and all the positive reviews, we were confident she would do well. It was not her first time boarding, just her first time at Rovers. Well - in checking in with the Webcam, we would find that she would be let into the group room for moments, jump and then be created for 30 minutes or more at a time - repeatedly. Meaning she would get minutes of free time per day to play or get energy out. This went on every time we checked until I finally contacted them to ask what was going on. I totally understand needing to separate dogs that create issues with the group, but she was there for 10+ days and this went on every day. SHe was getting little to no interaction, just punishment from what we observed. After communicating with the team there via email, I felt slightly more confident although still a little worried. While traveling home, we found out she had been in a scuffle with another dog and was at the vet ER. While serious, this was also downplayed. When we finally got to her 24 hours later, she was shaved, in a cone, with stitches all over and on pain meds. She has not been the same since :-( A few months later and we are seeing residual issues. Out of the blue she sometimes growls or lunges at people she knows (outside of our family) each time looking like she feels as though she needs to protext herself. These are people she had spent time with here and there before without issue. She needs more encouragement to be able to perform certain things (climbing stairs, going outside) than she ever needed before (to note, she is a rescue we had had for 10 months before she was attacked at Rovers). She is scared of more things than before, irrationally hiding at times from things she was previously used to (my child practicing an instrument, the sound of the garage opening). I don't know for certain what really happened, we were never really informed, but all in all my baby girl is showing signs of trauma she didn't have before. We feel so bad that we left her there, and certainly caution others to do the same.

We've been taking our dog Piper to Julie for 10 years, both for daycare and boarding. Piper loves…read moreit at Julie's and we are happy to know that she is safe and well cared for, especially when we go out of town for extended periods of time. Julie has always readily accommodated any of Piper's special food or medicine needs, which is important as she has aged. You can't go wrong with The Village Dog!

Our beagle Lucy has been visiting the Village Dog for years, usually for boarding when we go out of…read moretown on vacation. She loves it and we consider it a "home away from home". Julie and staff are so caring for the dogs and treat them like their own. We are so lucky to have the Village Dog nearby and it's nice when we're 1,000 miles away to know that Lucy is in great hands! We wouldn't consider leaving Lucy with anyone else.

The people who work here are the best. I like the fact that when you board your dogs, they don't…read moreput them in a cage. They lay in an open area with couches. My two dogs are happy they can sleep together. Highly recommend.

My pup and I absolutely love this place!! He is always so happy when we pull up, and all tuckered…read moreout coming home. The staff is all incredibly nice, there has never been a negative interaction. I can tell they care very much! I feel so comfortable bringing my pup here.

We have used Heaven Sent Pet Care for 4 dogs now. While we have always been happy with their…read moreservice, responsiveness and flexibility, our recent experience with them has been next level. A 1yo lab mix just joined our family somewhat suddenly. He was a bit anxious and didn't warm up to everybody right away. They came to meet him a few times before we needed the walking to start so that he would be comfortable. They were VERY patient as he worked through his fears and now he does zoomies when his walker comes to take him out.

We're still using Heaven Sent and we couldn't be happier. I don't have any material updates, I just…read morewanted to post again to reiterate the praise from my original review and let folks know we've been using Heaven Sent continuously since then too. Bravo Heaven Sent!

This was a very difficult vet visit. We brought our elderly and beloved dog for a quality of life…read moreassessment. Dr. Olbrich confirmed what we already knew; that our 17 year old beagle was uncomfortable and didn't have a very good quality of life. That said, she was incredibly patient and made medical evaluations without being forceful or dogmatic. The staff was kind and helped us through a tremendously difficult afternoon, as we ran the gamut of emotions. She encouraged us to take as much time as we needed. Dr. Olbrich helped make her transition smooth and peaceful. Thank you for your kindness and expertise.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! While Dr. Moll came across as kind and caring when I met him, the behavior of…read morehis staff is inexcusable and cruel. On Wednesday, September 24th at 3pm, I went to pick up my standard poodle after his neuter and gastropexy surgery. I was brought into Room #2 by a man from the front desk and told I'd be reunited with my dog shortly. As soon as the man walked into the back, I immediately heard a dog howling and crying. I was fairly certain it was mine. Moments later, I clearly heard a woman yell "shut up" at the dog, then yell again to other staff members: "someone shut him up." Shortly after, I heard the same man who greeted me laughed and joked, "he'll be gone in 10 minutes," while my dog continued to cry. Then the woman shouted my dog's actual name while yelling at him. At that point, I shouted, "Bring me my dog. I can hear him crying and I can hear you yelling at him." I opened the door to the front desk and told the woman there that I could hear the yelling and wanted my dog immediately. Her response? "We have a lot of dogs back there." I told her I knew it was mine--but even if it wasn't, no animal should ever be yelled at in a veterinary clinic, especially after a major surgery. When the nurse, Ron, finally came in, I immediately told him I had heard the woman yelling at my dog. His dismissive response was, "I have no idea who that was." On my way out, I confronted the man who had first led me to the room. I told him I had heard everything: my dog crying, the woman yelling, and his own joking remark. His response? "I don't know what you're talking about." So let me be clear: I raised this concern to three different staff members, and each one brushed it off, denied, or covered for the behavior instead of acknowledging it was wrong and taking care of the issue. That tells me this is not an isolated incident--it's a cultural and reoccuring problem. We are home now, and my dog continues to cry. He is clearly in pain and distressed--and knowing how the staff treated him behind closed doors makes this even more devastating. He was there for several hours and I can't imagine what he was going through or how he was treated when I wasn't there. My dog is a standard poodle who is used to crates and kennels--he regularly goes to grooming competitions, gets groomed at salons, and has been boarded with zero issues. This was not a matter of him being "difficult." This was a matter of unprofessional, uncaring, and cruel staff. I would never trust Christensen Animal Hospital again. Their staff demonstrated not only a lack of compassion but also a willingness to cover for one another rather than protect the animals entrusted to them. If you love your pets, do not bring them here.

Very warm and responsible dog walkers! They have a terrific app that sends you pictures and…read moreupdates on how each visit went. It makes you feel like you were there even when you need to be away at work! They let my dog explore and sniff during walks, recognizing that this is HIS time and he can use it doing what he wants. Communication is excellent and you will feel very comfortable leaving your pet in their care!

Great dog walkers and very dependable. Can't recommend them enough! We have used them for…read moreseveral years and our dog was very well taken care of. I just happened to be home one day when our dog walker came and you could tell our dog loved her!

I've been working with Jim for 8+ years in three different locations. I'd follow him to the end of…read morethe Earth for his agility classes. His kindness, enthusiasm, knowledge, humor, and love for my dogs is evident in every class. I hate driving more than most things in life and happily schlep half an hour each way to get to class. My dogs start whining and wiggling with excitement half a mile away and make a beeline for Jim as soon as we walk in the door, much to the dismay of his jealous dogs. If you can get a spot in one of Jim's classes, I highly recommend it.

I have been taking agility classes with Jim Bahr for over 8 years & followed him to Rex's when…read moreopened a few years ago. The facility is very nice with great climate control. For agility, the turf is one of the best in the area. As an instructor, Jim has helped me train my 1st agility dog (Tully who is on the right) since 2018. Tully has earned multiple championships & Jim has supported us from afar at many competitions. Now, he is helping me train our border collie (Kinja on left). Jim does a great job supporting & encouraging me even when I get frustrated during class. I recommend him & the facility.

We've been bringing our miniature poodles here for boarding and grooming for several years. We've…read morealways been pleased with the care and attention they've given our pups. But they really stood out with their care for our 17 year old, Bailey. Bailey had been showing his age, and standing for grooming was hard for him. When this first happened, they would always ensure he spent the least amount of time possible there and he was almost always ready before 11 a.m. Later, they adjusted the cut they gave him so he didn't have to stand so long. We had Bailey at Carriage Hill for grooming a couple weeks ago. While he was there, he had a seizure (he'd had a couple before and was on medication for them, not at all the fault of Carriage Hill). They called us to come pick him up. When we got there, Francine asked us for his leash so she could comfort him with a familiar smell when they picked him up. They carried our sweet boy to us and Francine was very kind when I asked, "is it time?" We made the difficult decision every dog owner dreads but it was clear that he was having more bad days than good ones. That experience made it crystal clear to me that the team at Carriage Hill really does care about the animals in their care and they make their living doing something that they are passionate about. I can't thank them enough for the kindness they showed us that day and can't wait for the day we're able to bring a new puppy there for grooming.

Have using this kennel for over 50 years . Excellent service ! Caring staff!…read more Began with the original owners, the children and now the grandchildren . Only boarding service to recommend !!!!!9

Doggy Love Camp, organized by the amazing Gloria, is truly a home away from home for small dogs…read more Her love for her fur babies shines through in every detail--clean spaces, thoughtful care, and plenty of cuddles. If you're looking for a place where your pup will be treated like family, look no further than Doggy Love Camp! xoxo

We have been bringing our Jack Russell to Gloria for almost 5 years now. For our little pooch, it…read moreis like going to "Grandma's House" - he's completely spoiled by her. When we drop him off, he's so excited that he totally and immediately forgets about us (this usually never happens). Gloria's set up is about as personal as dog boarding gets. It's an "in-home" boarding so our dog got to stay with her family the whole time. Because this is "in home" this works best for small and medium sized dogs who are comfortable being around other small dogs and kids. Honestly, for our dog, we liked this much better than the institutional day care options. This is mostly because we got more personalized treatment and our dog was really happiest. When shopping for good boarding options, we think it's always a good idea to find the right choice for the individual dog. Gloria's works best if your dog needs lots of personal attention and consistent "pack" to hang out with.

We dropped off an unruly 2 year old Airedale, who had flunked out of 2 previous training classes,…read moreand 2 weeks later, we picked up a good boy! So happy we did this, our dog Beau can accompany me on long morning walks and is a great leash walker now, he listens alot better, and even follows commands when there's no treats involved!

We brought our 1 1/2 year old Corgi to Lakeshore K9 with some minor behavioral problems. He did not…read morewalk well on a leash and needed to learn to accept being around other dogs. after 3 weeks of drop off training for 4 hours 5 days a week, we have a very well trained dog. I would recommend to anyone looking for a dog trainer as the trainers are very kind and do a great job with the dogs. After the training was completed we signed our dog up for a once a week playtime at K9. He loves it and 'learns" a little more every play-day. A great dog training facility!!!