We can't say enough great things about Jason! He has been taking care of our two dogs, for over a…read moreyear now. From day one, we knew our dogs were in great hands--Jason is reliable, kind, and truly cares for our pups as if they were his own. What really sets Jason apart is his dependability and trustworthiness. No matter the situation, even on short notice, he's always there when we need him. It gives us such peace of mind knowing that George and Frank are happy, well cared for, and safe whenever they're with him. As an added bonus, they love him and get so excited when they hear he is coming, they even recognize his name now. If you're looking for someone to take care of your pets who is responsible, caring, and goes above and beyond, Jason is the one. We highly recommend him to anyone!

What a great service! I cannot recommend Jason highly enough. Cats are happy, he texts us after…read moreevery visit, he brings in our Amazon and shuts the windows when it rains! We've used Mile High Pawz twice and will definitely be using them again.

We cannot thank Manny and Kelsey at Humble Paws enough for the incredible work they've done with…read moreour dog, Marcus. Before working with them, we were struggling with his intense fear-based aggression--lunging, snarling, and snapping at strangers, even after repeated introductions. It was heartbreaking because, at home, he was a loving and well-mannered companion, but out in the world, his anxiety made everyday activities stressful and unpredictable. After spending six weeks with Manny and Kelsey, Marcus has made an unbelievable turnaround. He is now able to be in public without lunging, growling, or reacting aggressively. He is calmer, more confident, and better equipped to handle new experiences without fear. While we never expected him to become a completely different dog, he has truly become the best version of himself--happier, more at ease, and able to meet life's challenges in a way we never thought possible. The team at Humble Paws didn't just train Marcus; they understood him, worked with his needs, and gave him (and us) the tools to succeed. Their patience, expertise, and dedication have been life-changing, and we are forever grateful for the progress they've helped him achieve. If you're struggling with a reactive dog and wondering if there's hope--there is. We wholeheartedly recommend Humble Paws!

If you have a stubborn pup that needs training, bring him here!! We tried two other places before…read morestumbling upon this gem, I regret wasting my money. Wish I would have just came here first. Manny is an amazing trainer and my pup loves him, he would get so excited to go to training everyday or as we call it "doggy school." Manny specializes in aggressive breeds, and while most places would have turned us down, he welcomed us with open arms. He truly cares about dogs and does not want any to be given up or put down bc of behavioral issues. I highly recommend humble paws, you won't regret it!

Sydney is amazing with our dog Romeo! I absolutely love that she sends me pictures of his time with…read moreher while we're away. She is so caring and just so great to work with. Romeo has some anxiety issues so having him in a home environment instead of a kennel is fantastic for him and gives me peace of mind knowing he's being cared for just like if he were with us. 20/10 would recommend to everyone

Sydney has watched our 3 dogs multiple times and has always been so amazing!! She is always so…read moreflexible with us and our dogs love to spend time with her! Once of our dogs is a giant, one is crazy high energy, and one just likes to nap but Sydney has made her visiting great for all of them. She is out go-to for all of our pet sitting needs and I would 10/10 recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take care of their fur babies!

My 5 year old Golden Retriever, Rudy, was trained by Hope2K9 in Vista, CA when he was 11 months…read moreold. He came back as the best behaved dog I have ever had. Last year, we got Ginger to be his pal. Unfortunately, we now live in Wyoming. Though we seriously thought about sending her to California, that was a bit overwhelming. But, low and behold, we found that Emily took her training to Colorado! Though it was a 5 hour drive each way, we knew the training, and wanted it for 7 month old Ginger as well. Ginger stayed with Emily alone for the first two weeks, then we brought Rudy down to join her for her last week of training. The refresher was excellent for him, and the two of them learned how to work together. The result is that I now have TWO well behaved pups. They are great off leash, which is important because they get their exercise on the golf course immediately behind our house. When golfers show up, the pups stay in place until the golfers move on. Perfect! Ginger was young when she received her training, so we continue to work with her on her skills. I would say that she is a good 90% of where I would like her to be. Excellent! A dog who knows its parameters and what is expected is a happy dog. Thanks so Emily's fantastic work, we are a very peaceful and content family. My arm stays in the socket because Ginger no longer darts for what ever catches her eye. The two of them walk beside me like champs. You really, really NEED to take your dog to Emily. You will both be happy you did.

If I could give Emily more than 5 stars, I definitely would! She is an incredibly patient trainer…read moreand has really transformed our 5 year old French Bulldog, Nugget, into a different dog in such a short time. Ever since Nugget was a pup, he dealt with anxiety and listening skills (as in not having any) and didn't have any way to cope with his problems. He would charge at people and dogs, which eventually got him kicked out of a local boarding facility. We tried everything from medications to CBD oils and nothing would work. My husband and I travel a lot so we needed to come up with another solution. From our first phone call with Emily, we knew that she would be able to help us so we signed Nugget up for a 3 week board and train program. Drop off was smooth and we immediately felt comfortable leaving our dog with Emily for a few weeks. There was no direct communication during the 3 weeks (no news is good news plan), but Emily is very good about posting on the EC Dog training Instagram. Seeing Nugget's progress every few days was very helpful to us and put our minds at ease! We've been home with Nugget for over a week now and I can't even begin to describe how much he has changed! With simple commands and use of his e-collar we can eat meals in peace while he's in a "placed" position, he sleeps in his crate overnight (8-9 hours), and he walks on a shorter leash without pulling ahead like he used to do. We can also put Nugget in a "placed" position when people or dogs are around and he has learned to be calm and release any anxiety that used to cause him to lash out. He's had amazing progress so far and with the tools that Emily has instilled in us, Nugget will definitely be able to continue down a positive path to becoming a well-behaved doggo!

My dogs are happy for their stay at Tumbleweed Country Kennel…read more They love to play at the big backyard with toys and that's our dogs love most. Tumbleweed will be their second home once we're out of time.

Our girls were treated like princesses. They look so good and they weren't traumatized by the…read moreexperience!! We had a full groom. They smell so good and are incredibly soft. Will go back to them in the future.

Playtime exceeded our expectations. They were trustworthy, qualified and very experienced in pet…read morecare giving. Leaving our dog and two cats behind while traveling was very stressful, but when I started receiving very detailed communications, updates and pictures after each visit it was very reassuring. They followed our dog's strict medication schedule and the feeding and care instructions for all our pets. When one of our cats got sick, they handled taking him to the ER and kept us informed during the whole visit. They picked him up after being hospitalized and administered his medications. We felt having our pets in their own home environment was the best for them. They also water our plants, picked up mail/packages and took the trash out on pickup days. We highly recommend them and will be scheduling their services when traveling again.

We have used Playtime Petsitters on four occasions since moving to the Springs. I have over 25…read moreyears of experience hiring petsitters and was fortunate to have the same sitter for 12 of those years, so I'm very familiar with what consistent, reliable care looks like. The good: I was impressed with owner Susan's responsiveness during my initial call. She was friendly, helpful, and walked me through the process. Our meet‑and‑greet was scheduled a couple of weeks out, and the sitter we met was friendly and someone I felt comfortable with. Where things fell short: During our first three‑night trip, I was surprised to see a different person in our home for almost every visit -- four sitters total, only one of whom we had met. This was never communicated to us, and the rotating sitters did not seem familiar with our home or our dogs. Additionally, the time between the evening and morning visits was consistently 12-13 hours, which is longer than we were comfortable with (and documented in their portal notes). Our second and third bookings were short and uneventful, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, our most recent experience was not positive. Our dogs were not walked for the first two days because the assigned sitter reported they were "too sick" to walk them. I'm unsure why someone unable to perform basic duties was sent to our home. When I contacted Susan, she did not recognize my name, address, or dogs, despite having personally cared for them on a previous visit. She did step in to take over the remaining visits, which I appreciated. However, on Sunday -- the day before our return -- she called to say there had been an accident in the house and that it was "messy." She preferred to leave it to "solidify" because it would be easier to clean later. I strongly disagreed and directed her to the cleaning supplies. She was argumentative but said she would return to clean it. We arrived home the next day around 2 p.m. to find feces throughout the house, clearly from the prior morning. It was crusted, smelled like a kennel, and had been tracked everywhere by the dogs. This was despite three additional visits after the accident occurred. Since returning home, I have attempted multiple times to reconnect with Susan to discuss what happened. Communication has been minimal, and the responses I have received have been excuses rather than accountability. Bottom line: This is marketed as a premium service, but our experience did not reflect that. Between the lack of communication, rotating sitters, long gaps between visits, and the unacceptable handling of the most recent incident, the service has not been worth the cost, the stress, or the cleanup afterward. I hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision.

Since a certain daycare for my dog closed recently, there wasn't any daycare near me, until this…read moreplace. My pup loves it as do I. However, if you're looking for training, I would highly discourage it. On 3 separate occasions I have called to have the trainer call me back, and to no avail I haven't received a single call. I'll continue to bring my pup though, just won't take part in the training aspect!

From the owner: Colorado Springs's trusted dog care destination with everything you need to give your dog their…read morebest life,  all in one place.  From safe, supervised daycare play and stress-free boarding to expert grooming and premium retail nutrition, every service is delivered by trained dog lovers (including staff certified in canine CPR & First Aid and Fear Free® to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress with every visit). Whether you need weekday daycare, a weekend stay, or a fresh cut, our team provides expert care and plenty of tail-wagging fun. Visit us and see why pet parents call The Dog Stop the best one-stop shop for dogs.

Camp Bow Wow East has been incredible for my dog, Bella! Tristan is wonderful with pet parents,…read morescheduling and everything else he takes oversees! Kelsy is a groomer with skills, she's thorough and she remembers her clients. I've never been anything less than impressed! The building is always clean and the cameras are always working. Thank you for a place I feel my fur baby is safe and protected from the time I drop her off until I pick her up.

PLEASE READ I will keep it short as I can. Took my dog here…read morefor a week of boarding. Gave them a full bag of his food. They returned the bag nearly full to me a week later. When my dog was picked up he was lethargic, had diarrhea and kennel cough. Was not notified of his condition by anyone there prior to picking him up. They do not cover vet bills and claim no responsibility. All of which is in the fine print I acknowledge. But I trusted them with my dog and they brought him back to me all messed up. Take your dog here if you want to them to get sick and be neglected.

Friendly and they do a great job! I like that they also do text communication to let you know when…read moreyour pup is ready, and she always looks great.

We've taken our dogs here for years for both daycare and boarding. The staff has always been…read moreincredibly friendly and really seem to care about our dogs - they know them by name and always remember them, even when we've had long break from attending. The staff plays with the dogs too. One of my dogs isn't always great with other dogs, but she's never had any problems there. The pups are happy when they arrive - tails go wagging! My only negative is there isn't a big outdoor area for them to run around, but our dogs are elderly so this isn't much of an issue for us.

I found Off Leash K9 Training while researching the best dog trainers in the Springs. My puppy…read moreLoki, a 2 y.o. Pitbull was having some issues with listening and especially on walks. We went in for the free consultation and off the bat the vibe and energy of the place really drew me in. We were fortunate enough to work with Lila. She was absolutely amazing, and both Loki and I loved her! She helped to explain the lessons in a way that we both were able to grasp and stick with. In just four weeks Lokis behavior has improved tremendously. Hes obedient, confident and happy, which in turn helps me out as well. I know there are a lot of options, I met with a couple of them and Off Leash took the cake. 10/10 would recommend!

Ciara changed our life! She trained our girl Dolly Parton in October of 2022 and she is thriving!!read more