This breeder is a gift from G-d! I have had 5 deeply loved dogs over the years bred by Kristy…read more I met Kristy many years ago when I took my beloved Shih Tzu Daisy to her for grooming. BTW...She was and still is the absolute best small breed groomer in the Lower Mainland. Anyways, at the time we met back in the early 90's, she was just starting out as a Yorkie Breeder, and her goal was to be among the best Yorkshire Terrier show quality Breeders in North America. She researched tirelessly, she did everything right in terms of being a bonafide Breeder, (not a backyard Breeder) and went to extreme financial lengths, and still does, to show her dogs in the best shows all over the world. Only a Breeder of Champions can develop a reputation as a serious champion show Breeder of exceptional quality dogs among other show Breeders, and the dog show world is extremely difficult to penetrate in terms of being taken seriously and regarded as a credible show breeder. It takes years and years of dedication, effort, incredible hard work and extreme amounts of money. However, Kristy understood that without that reputation and acceptance, she would be nothing more than a backyard breeder, and that was out of the question. She maintained a busy grooming business 7 days a week, in order to fund her HUGE expenses, which include outrageously high veterinary bills, show expenses, handler costs, supplies etc etc., and on top of that, she regularly rescues dogs from bad breeders, most with serious genetic health issues. So, for those who balk at the high cost of a show quality puppy, and think that all Breeders are "in it for the money", WRONG! A backyard Breeder is in it for the money, Kristy is in it for the love, dedication, devotion and preservation of the breeds she is involved with. You know, many small dog breeds need cesarian sections to give birth, and the cost of that is outrageous! A simple spay costs $1500 now, so trust me, the $4,000 price for a show quality Yorkie, for example may sound high to those who don't understand the true cost of quality breeding, but after all the vet checks, shots, Stud fees, supplies, CKC admin costs, (papers etc.) trust me, the profit margin is borderline "loss" when all is said and done. All of Kristy's puppies are well cared for in her home, and are even paper trained before leaving. I leave you with this...Without people like Kristy, those breeds would be extinct due to genetic damage and pain and suffering caused by backyard breeders.

*WARNING - BEFORE PUTTING IN A DEPOSIT WITH KRISTY FOR A PUPPY.*…read more She insists on a nonrefundable $500 deposit, and she means it under *ALL* circumstances. We waited 6 months on her waiting list, only to find out that 2 litters of puppies had died! Due to the highly unusual circumstance, and some doubts about the health of the dogs, we asked for our deposit back. She refused and told us to wait for the next litter (which would have been 9 months). We didn't even know how many puppies died under her supervision, or how they died! We decided she was unreliable, since we could not be sure the next litter would even survive. We searched for other breeders and even got a puppy from one, Kristy still refused to give us the $500 back. She is also difficult to communicate with, and said I was "threatening" and "blackmailing" her for saying I was going to write a negative review. She will probably reply to this review trying to play the victim, even though she's the one who's $500 richer. Save your time and money, she's not worth the stress, there are plenty of reliable breeders out there who will refund your deposit if anything happens to the puppy that they are selling you.

Wouldn't redeem a coupon that clearly states both types of dog treats and is dictating which…read moreflavour it can be used on. Rude staff. I've noticed he is quite rude to most customers and his staff

A packed to the gills little store with something for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the cat…read moretoys, food selection, catnip and huge collar selection.

Absolutely wonderful people who organize dog-boarding and specialize in dogs who have diverse and…read moreunique needs. My dog is reactive and can't be around many other dogs or too many new people at a time and the boarder Briana was a perfect match for Chewie. The organizer April is incredible with dogs, very smart and skilled in terms of behaviour and positive reinforcement for dogs, and has helped me learn so much about my dog over the past few months. Highly recommend for dog boarding and general dog wisdom and companionship!

If I have to go away for a few days, I can't leave my dog with just anyone. While Sally is a…read moresweetheart inside the house, she's always looking for trouble outside, and can be especially reactive with other dogs. I need to know that the person who cares for my dog can handle my lil firecracker and prevent trouble from happening. My good friend who lives across the street is such a person, but more than a couple of days of dogsitting is kind of an imposition for a friend. I definitely did not want to send my large, energetic dog to a kennel (aka doggy jail). Bronte Pet Services to the rescue! I found them through a link on the website of the also-awesome Dizine Canine training centre. These wonderful people, April and Lauren and their team of petsitters, specialize in and even enjoy working with challenging dogs. They are also involved with HugABull rescue and are well-trained and experienced in reactive dog handling. We exchanged a few emails, and a couple of days before the trip, April, who would be sitting for us (the sitter she initially matched us with had to cancel) and another Lauren, who would providing some relief, came over for a home visit and to get the keys and contracts, etc. Sally loved them right away (cookies!), and when we left for the trip, we felt assured she - and the house - was in good hands. Knowing my dog, I had some lingering worries, but the first progress report email dispelled them completely. Throughout the trip, April sent us emails and pictures regularly to update us on how things were going. They would generally stay overnight and give her morning and evening walks and feeding. I'm also super happy with all extras April brought to the arrangement. She brought over her own doggy puzzle toys for Sally to solve to get her dinner - and who doesn't like to be told their dog is smart enough to solve the hardest ones with ease? She also introduced us to using a body halter, rather than the head halter I had been using, and even lent me one to try out after we got back. And she definitely wore my dog out with lots of interesting walks and "urban agility" exercises in the park nearby. They take care of all kinds of pets, but I love that they love taking care of even the more challenging (difficult, smart, energetic) animals. And I love that, since finding Bronte Pet Services, I feel like maybe I can now take a vacation once in a while!

I had my puppy there today for the first time and I am so happy I found this place…read more She is great and professional and did fantastic job . She didn't rush it my puppy was there from 9-3 . I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a perfect grooming place .

The name is false advertising. She does NOT groom cats, but there is an excellent groomer (Gina)…read morein the attached vet clinic. I was told that the owner chose the name ALL ANIMAL GROOMING so it will show up early in the Yellow Pages listings. Whatever. I'm giving her 3 stars because it's not fair to rate her badly when I've never used her, but I still think the name is purposely misleading and bad business.

My experience with Rachelle (the owner) was nothing short of exemplary and above and beyond good…read moreservice. I called her on a Sunday morning super early because no other place was open to board my dog for the day. I was bussing from Maple Ridge to Metrotown, and she not only met me at a sky train location (so it was easier for me to drop my dog off), but also met me at another sky train location to give me back my dog. She sent me photos of Tucker, my pup throughout the day, and when I got him back at the end of my day, he was exhausted (HOW I LIKE HIM!). To top everything off, she was super friendly, and gave me a goody bag of homemade dog biscuits to take home. Literally amazing service.

I was looking for a new walker for Ricky-Bobby in 2012 and stumbled across Dogs Crossing, after an…read moreextensive interview I agreed to let them walk the critter. They were the best people I could've chosen, kind, compassionate, and genuinely loved critters. She would go out of her way to go above and beyond, from working with my work schedule to obedience training, just because she saw something my dog was missing. She has many certificates and was continuing education, unfortunately I moved out of their area. My dog is super chill. I have no issue recommending Dogs Crossing to anybody and do to anybody that is looking for their services

Oxana is our Labradoodle's groomer, and she is absolutely AMAZING! Although she's new to Canada,…read moreshe brings extensive experience from her European background. Our dog's fur was never the most beautiful, and we were often disappointed after visits with our previous groomer. However, with Oxana, our dog always looks stunning. Finding an experienced pet groomer can be challenging, and we are thrilled to have discovered Oxana at Blue Ribbon Pet Store. We wish nothing but the best for both the store and Oxana! Warm regards, Anna and her pet Maya :)

The service is amazing, the selection is great there Dog and cat food is at least a couple dollars…read morecheaper than any other pet stores around here and if they don't have what you're looking for they will try and find it and order it in for you , they have grooming to

Disappointing, it seemed under lit, dinghy, and a bit chaotic. Wouldn't go back. They do have a big…read moreselection of pet beds and food.

I just started 2 month ago working in PetSmart grooming salon. And you know at first I thought that…read morethis place only looks so perfect at first sight and people who work there just acting that they love animals so much. But guys.., I was shocked to realize that everything you see it's actually is true! Everybody just absolutely adore animals, they are very gentle and sweet with them. I can tell you with absolute certainty, you can trust PetSmart grooming salon with your dogs! They love them just as you do! Also every body who works in a store are amazing people, from stalking to cashier and management are people who know and love their job!

Our go to pet store! Close to home and happy to be supporting the community/small businessread more

New owners! YaY! This store has really up'd their game with a solid online presence, website &…read moresocial media. My favorite new feature is their online shopping which has made it super easy to get my orders bought and delivered same day during these strange times. I've been into the shop a few times now and the staff/owners are very knowledgeable about pets and you can tell they really care about your pet. I am all about supporting local businesses and these guys are worth the dollar!