To see how happy my friend comes out to greet me when picking them up after their stay warms my…read moreheart. The staff gets kisses and smiles from my friend and is in no hurry to leave. That is a sign of caring, love and security. I feel safe boarding my friends there and I am sure it is a great experience for them. Highly recommended !

I have had negative experiences at both locations, which contrasts with the high volume of…read morefive-star reviews. I originally used the Killarney location, where my dog's nails were cut past the quick. I was not informed of this at pickup. While driving home, I noticed blood throughout the back seat and immediately took my dog to the emergency vet. Although accidents can happen, the visit resulted in just over two hundred dollars in veterinary fees and caused ongoing anxiety for my dog during grooming appointments. When I contacted the location, I was told the bleeding had been stopped sufficiently for pickup, though the hair cut appeared incomplete and uneven. After this incident, I was uncomfortable returning to that location and attempted grooming at home. Eventually, I found a groomer who worked well with my dog, but she later moved away. Out of necessity, I scheduled an appointment at the downtown Petropolitan location. A groom two months ago went well, and my dog showed no signs of distress afterward. I had an appointment scheduled for 9:00 a.m. today. Last night, I received a call advising that another client had cancelled and was asked if I could bring both dogs at 10:30 a.m. instead, which I agreed to. Overnight, one of my dogs became ill, and given the circumstances, I called to cancel the appointment to avoid bringing a sick dog, and another dog living in close contact with him, into a facility with other animals. During the cancellation call, I was told the appointment was still scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and was met with skepticism when I explained the time change. I was also told that I had a history of multiple cancellations, which I questioned, as I had not used their services for approximately a year and a half. I was then advised that the sick dog's appointment could be cancelled but that I should still bring in the other dog, despite explaining the illness and shared household exposure. I was informed that failing to do so would result in a cancellation fee. I was transferred to a supervisor, who apologized for the interaction but reiterated the cancellation policy and continued to question the appointment change. I asked that the matter be confirmed with the groomers, which was acknowledged. At that point, I requested a call from the owner and was told this would occur at her convenience. Between the two locations, these experiences have raised concerns for me regarding communication, customer service, and health-related practices within the facilities. Additionally, throughout these interactions, I experienced what I perceived to be condescending and dismissive attitudes from staff, which further contributed to my dissatisfaction. The overall handling of these situations was difficult to believe and ultimately concerning enough that I felt compelled to share my experience. I do not typically write reviews; however, given the decisions made and how they were communicated, I believe it is important to warn others. I will also ensure that friends and family who currently use these services are made aware of these concerns so they can make informed decisions regarding their pets' care and the facilities that they are bringing them to and the conditions around them.

My dog always loves coming here to the point where she doesn't want to come home. The staff are…read morewonderful and sometimes keep my dog in the office with them during the day. I always get updates about who she played with and how she did when I pick her up.

We call it "dog spa" and our dog gets super excited when we make the turn onto their street!…read more The staff at Springfield are very dedicated to the comfort of the dogs in their care, and will place them in particular kennels depending on the dog's tolerance. Similarly, they will be matched with other dogs for play time! Our current dog is from the humane society and over the past couple of years we have gotten valuable feedback on her behaviour progress from John and Sara. Its great to know that when we head out of town our Taz is well cared for and safe! The grounds are very relaxing in a rural setting. On the drive in you will commonly drive by mule deer, and their driveway cuts through a couple of paddocks with horses. The kennels are indoor and outdoor and the dogs have their choice of in or out. Larger kennels for group stays are also present. Cochrane is a bit of a drive from Calgary, but its totally worth it for our peace of mind. And our dog always falls asleep as soon as we pick her up. I think her ideal world would be a stay at Springfield, with us there as well!

Probably the most infuriating thing you can hear as a customer is "sorry it's company policy."…read more This statement isn't productive. It doesn't find a solution to the problem. It's a blanket statement that employees hide behind because they're not empowered to be able to make a decision for themselves that might actually be in the best interest of the company they work for. On Friday, November 10th I got an email from Dogtopia saying that a couple of my dog's vaccinations were expiring and needed to be updated. No big deal I thought, we already had a vet appointment for the 18th for her annual check-up. My wife called Dogtopia today (the 13th) to verify if we could continue to bring Pickles in for daycare knowing that we had her booked to get her shots. The employee that answered the phone said she would be fine with it, but she doesn't make the rules and would have to talk to the manager (Sheena). It was a flat out no from Sheena. My wife couldn't believe it and called me. I work close by so I thought I would leave work early and go in person and talk to Sheena to see what the issue was. She explained to me that it's "company policy" that dogs cannot continue to come for daycare when their vaccinations aren't current. I can completely understand this. A policy like this should exist. As responsible pet owners we want to know that the place we're taking our pets is reasonably safe. The failure here is a lack of customer service. If they have a system that tells when a dog's vaccinations are expiring, where's the notice? The email was sent on the day of expiration, not a week or two before with a note saying "You can't bring Pickles in after the 10th unless her shots are up to date, just an FYI". Because it's an immediate cutoff this then brings up the issue of losing the convenience of Dogtopia's services. My wife and I plan our lives knowing that we can drop off our pup for a day of play and she'll be pooped out and we don't have to worry about going out at night on that odd weekday where we make plans and won't be home. We had planned to bring her tomorrow because we were going to a concert in the evening. Not a normal Tuesday night, but we don't want to rush home, feed the dog, and then leave again as we don't think it's fair to our dog to be alone all day, to then be alone all night too. We could have made other plans. The really infuriating things about all of this is that we're talking about Dogtopia here. This isn't Walmart or some other big box store where I'm I'm just some one-off random customer. My wife and I have been coming here for almost two years, we came over from Superdogs. We've never had any issues, never a complaint, nothing but a great experience up until now. We bring our dog here at least once a week, spent thousands on daycare, it's just mind boggling. I asked Sheena "Is your policy so strict that you're willing to lose a loyal customer because of one week?" She said "yes". I told her to remove Pickles from their system and walked out. 15-20 minutes later I got an email from Sheena saying they don't want to lose Pickles but she can't return until she is "up to date on all vaccinations...as stated in the client agreement signed as per our policy." What I love about this email is that Sheena offers to extend the time frame to use up Pickles' remaining day of daycare in the package we purchased. Dogtopia's POLICY is that you must use up your full package within a month of purchase. So apparently some policies can be changed as they feel necessary, but not the ones that would actually keep a customer.

I enjoy that they provide access to webcams to see our dog and report cards about how our dog does…read moreduring boarding. They are also typically quick to respond which I appreciate. My partner and I were recently checking the webcams during our dog's stay and noticed that several dogs were releasing their bowels right in the playroom. We called to inquire as we originally had our dog booked to board there for 7 days. Dogtopia Downtown does not walk the dogs unless requested by the owner. If we did not check this, our dog would not have gotten outside for 7 days. This also means that for several days (before realizing the above), our dog was going from the playroom (where she was expected to use the washroom) to a crate and back again. Please be aware that your dog is not being walked unless asked for. If this was made aware upon arranging our dogs stay or on their website I would be okay with that, however they do not. I just want potential or existing clients to know that their dog is not being walked and they have to release their bowels right in the playroom. Also, if they are expecting their employees to clean up dog pee and poo all day, I hope they are making more than minimum wage. On top of this, when our dog was picked up early (we had a family member pick her up after 5 days due to the above reason), they had used all the food we sent for her despite sending enough food for approximately 2 weeks. We sent 2 1/2 large cans of wet food and approximately 30% of a large bag of dry food. Unity tried to explain that they used it all for her. Our dog takes 1 1/2 cups per meal with 2 table spoons of wet food mixed in it. Do not send extra food if you send your pet here but I cannot recommend enough that you find another dog care or boarding facility. It had been an all around disappointing experience to put it lightly. I asked to speak to the manager and Unity told me that the district manager would not call me back to discuss the matter at hand. When pressing Unity about why the manager wouldn't take my concerns directly, she hung up on me. TAKE YOUR DOG ELSE WHERE. Update: On Facebook, they said I was slandering them, despite posting the same review and on Instagram, they blocked me. This is a major red flag to anyone who is considering them. This is how they deal with concerned clients. I've let everyone I know who has a dog, know about my experience. Dogtopia Downtown removes my review because it is not a five star review.

My dog often goes for an afternoon's daycare, which she enjoys. They also groom both the dog, and…read morethe cat. Fairly priced, they do an excellent job, and my animals are happy

From the owner: Welcome to The Dog Father's Pawsitive Times Pet Services, where your pet is treated like one of the…read morefamily!" Formerly known as Claudia's Grooming, we are taking a great thing and making it even better with additional services and flexibility to serve you better.

WARNING If you love…read moreyour dog, avoid this place like the plague. PURE NEGLECT. I saw right through their fake smiles and empty reassurances. They don't provide any real report about your dog's wellbeing just generic words, "she's doing great," which was clearly unbelievably false. The kennels are worse than shelters. The condition of this place merits a free stay, not the absurd fee they charge. It's overpacked with dogs, nonstop barking, and clear signs of stress everywhere. Their so-called "privacy suite" is a flat-out lie. They do NOT follow your dog's needs. They claim each kennel has an outdoor run, They have to manually open it, so their statement that dogs can go out anytime is completely false. I told them my dog is a rescue with a history of neglect and abandonment, and I trusted them to keep her safe and supported. Instead, I picked her up in distress , injured, bleeding, and with her voice completely gone from what must have been nonstop barking and crying. EVEN THOUGH I PROVIDED THEM WITH HER SEDATIVES. She had made so much progress, and this experience set her back in every way. Blood was all over my car and the dog wash station from her injuries. It's heartbreaking and infuriating. The shelter she came from took better care of her than this place. I can't understand how businesses like this are allowed to keep operating. How do they sleep at night. Shame on you. PS: I suggest you concern yourself less with reviews and more with the wellbeing of the dogs under your care. At the very least, stop hiring low quality staff.

Time has really gotten way from me in writing this review! I lived in Airdrie from June 2015 -…read moreApril 2016. I was alone in the area for work and had only my dog, Cooper and cat, Saul. I didn't have a friend/family network in the area to help with my animals when I went out of town AND my dog Cooper was fear aggressive so it made it just that much more nerve wracking to leave him with someone. After two failed attempts at a dog sitter via a app based service (2 no shows for meet and greets!) I no longer had confidence in trusting a stranger found by an app to come into my home and car for my pets. I searched for kennels and found High Tails - LIFE CHANGING! From the first phone call to the last visit every experience was outstanding. Cooper loved it so much that when i would pick him up he would not want to get in the car. He was a different dog after his time at High Tails. It was a confidence booster for him and a relief for me. He became much less fearful even outside his stays. Saul, the cat was a little more subtle in his excitement - but he seems happy and content every time I picked him up after a stay. I believe we had about 4 stays at High Tails. One at Christmas time that I booked with less than 2 weeks notice and they were able to accommodate at the last minute. We moved back to St. Louis, Missouri about two weeks after their last stay at High Tails and I can say I was genuinely sad to no longer have the option to bring my pets to this amazing facility! Don't hesitate! If you are looking for a exceptional kennel to board your pets, this is the place!

Anyone who knows me, knows that my pup Leopold is the apple of my eye. He is my canine baby and I…read moreabsolutely adore him - almost to a psychotic extent, if you ask my husband. So obviously, when I was looking for a Pet Resort for him for my frequent trips out of town, I was looking for the BEST. I needed to find a place where Leopold would be comfortable, would be able to play, have fun with other puppy friends, bond with human friends, and would not miss me too much. I needed the place to be clean, safe, and staffed by professional, friendly people. I saw some great reviews for Country Club and took him there for a trial weekend. I was really impressed with the facilities. It is HUGE, well laid out and really nicely designed with dogs in mind. They gave me a tour of the facilities, showed me where Leo was going to stay and told me that he will have his own private kennel, and would be paired with one or two other dogs for walks and playtime several times a day. I really liked this because this meant there wouldn't be some kind of huge disorganized dog chaos with a hundred dogs. There would be only one staff member assigned to him for the whole stay which I also loved, because Leo is shy with strangers and this would allow him to bond with one person. After the trial period, Leo passed with flying colours and he seemed to love it there. They gave me a small report card saying how he did - it was adorable! Leo has gone back two more times after that and he always seems really happy and healthy when I go to pick him up! I always have a good feeling about leaving him there, knowing he is well taken care of. They always give you a small bag of treats when you pick up your dog - it is a nice touch. One time I missed him so terribly during my trip to Europe that I emailed Country Club asking them how he was doing. They got back to me the next day giving me a little report on him and his new friends! It was a small act, but gave me such peace of mind. Only drawback is that it is about 10 minutes outside of Calgary - but for impeccable professional care of my one and only Leopold, I don't mind the drive!

They left our King shepherd alone after feeding and he died…read moreof bloat in their care. And they still charged me for his stay.

My dogs love going to Puppy Pals, they get excited when we turn onto the blvd, they know they get…read moreto see all of their friends. I wouldn't trust anyone else to watch my fur babies, they always come home tired, happy and clean.

From the owner: Airdrie Puppy Pals is a locally owned, award-winning Dog Wellness Centre in southeast Airdrie. We…read moreprovide enrichment-based dog daycare, sleepovers, puppy classes, jr puppy programs, group obedience courses (Minding our Manners), and private dog training for dogs of all ages and breeds. Led by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer Nikki Nordick (CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified), we use reward-based methods to help dogs build confidence, trust, and connection.

We had dog and house sitting services for four days. Leah took wonderful care of our pup who has…read moreseparation anxiety and who we had never left alone with anyone besides us. She sent a ton of updates and pictures and we came back to a happy pup and a spotlessly clean house. 10/10 recommend!

From the owner: Active Furiends is a proud pet care company in Alberta that goes above and beyond your expectations…read moreof caring for your furry family members. As pet parents for may years, we understand the anxiety that comes with deciding who to trust with your pets’ well-being-not being with them is hard enough. First and foremost, we live by our reputation, and value trust and dependability. Our goal is to give you an idea of who we are, including our hopes and passions, and in the process, we hope to alleviate your nerves and gain your trust.

We had so much fun having storybook portraits done at Shelley's studio. The scenery, props and…read morecostumes that she provides are outstanding. This along with Shelley's fun, yet gentle understanding of children helps them to relax and let the storybook scenes come into play. And it doesn't have to be just for kids! I also had fun partaking in some scenes from our storybook adventure. I've always been hesitant to get portraits done of my kids, but when I discovered Shelley's unique, artistic twist to photography I could not resist. Now with some excellent quality prints, I have the most amazing memories and gift prints to share with other family members. Kids grow up way too fast and now I have these extra special portraits to stay in our family for generations to come. I can't thank Shelley enough for this opportunity. I highly recommend contacting her for your photography requirements, whatever they may be!

I used SVP Photography for my business headshot. Shelley went above and beyond in ensuring I was…read morehappy with my photo. It was a joy to work with her. Shelley also took photos of my teenage daughter. My daughter was thrilled with her photos and felt more confident and beautiful. I will cherish these photos forever. Thank you Shelley.