New owners ... this place feels more like a money making machine now ...for me it was felt not only…read morein the large price increase but by the owners demeanor .....dogs will notice intention too. Hopefully all goes well for them and they learn to bring some warmth into their business as this is different than owning a stock market portfolio imo.

This is terrible place to take your dog. Facility is basically an empty warehouse where your dog…read moreis left to wander around all day with other stranded dogs. Nothing in the space to engage your dog, You can watch staff on webcams also do literally nothing to engage the dogs. Facility is also highly overpriced compared to competition. Highly recommend not taking your dog to this facility. Multiple better options available.

Eliab has been walking our two Boston terriers for the past year. He comes every weekday and takes…read morethem out for an hour and feeds them lunch when they return. He has been great with the dogs and totally trust worthy and reliable. we have nothing but good things to say and Eliab! Our dogs LOVE him too!!

The team at dog station does a wonderful job! My puppy is always happy to go for her grooming…read moreappointments - they are kind, patient, and caring.

We have a golden retriever who is amazing BUT has the worst coat! Difficult and curly. Dog…read morestation does such an amazing job with him. I can't believe how good it is! We sometimes send our dogs to a day care that also does grooming - it's good, but then when we send our guys back to dog station - you see such a difference. Our toller is very sensitive - and hates bathes etc, but he can't wait to get in to this place. Their coats are so soft, and I can't believe how white the white is on our toller! I highly recommend! Thanks PJ

Brigid, Dom, Jane and Jason have given our dog Luna the most amazing adventures over the past 2…read moreyears. We loved seeing Luna and her friends on Instagram after a day of tearing gleefully around the North Shore trails. Everyone on the HH team took such great care of our Luna and our shy little street dog from Texas made deep friendships with her pack and even fell in love with sweet Jax. If we weren't moving to the Island, we would continue to use HH. Thank you for all the adventures!

one word amazing !…read moreBridgid may not be a dog trainer but her luv for animals speaks for it self. She has worked with our stubborn frenchton who thinks he is right all the time lol . Bridgid is very patient and tries to figure out dogs that will interact with each other well . She does her best at working around your schedule .

I highly recommend Lisa and her Girls with my Pets …read more I have used her services for stays while away on vacation , concerts , anything that prevents my dog from joining. I am now using Lisa with my new pup and she has been a great help with adding training to her one on one or activity walks . Great manners and leash skills as well as off leash and swimming . I'm pretty sure he listens better to her . I 100% trust Lisa with my dogs and highly recommend trying out her services . 2005 is when I first met Lisa and started using Petplayland for my fur-kids

Petplayland took great care of our dog from the time he was a puppy. Our golden retriever's recall,…read moreleash walking and overall demeanor while on walks improved the more time he spent with Lisa and her team. He always comes home ready to rest after getting great exercise with his friends. We also accessed their services for pet boarding and had wonderful experiences each time!

WARNING -NOT A PROFESSIONAL OR SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE YOU LOVE. See picture for example of what…read morecan happen if you make the mistake of believing otherwise. I had made arrangements with Kiren for my 1yr old Labradoodle to attend her daycare while I was in town visiting my Parents -the first day I arrived within her posted business hours she was no where to be found, though the kennel appeared to be full of dogs under her care. After I waited a while and was becoming increasingly more and more late for work her 10yr or younger son happened by telling me that I could leave my dog with him till she arrived -being slightly dubious I gave him my number and told him to have his mom call if there were any concerns or issues with taking him for the day since I would be within a 5 mins distance if needed. I received no calls and assumed the best. Later when I arrived an hour before closing to pick up my dog, Kiren was still nowhere to be found and I was greeted by her husband this time -who appeared to be cleaning out a structure adjacent to the kennel area, but not monitoring the dogs either. I was then told my dog had been in an 'accident' due to a jagged piece of exposed metal sheeting in the kennel area(yes, where the dogs are kept), but that his cut had been looked after and tended by Kiren at some point. I quickly spotted the large matted area of blood on my dogs hind quarter as he came rushing towards me while at the same time another dog set upon him in a vicious manner, which the husband then deduce had been segregated into the area he had just brought my dog into due to aggressive behaviour. He called Kiren via his mobile to her unknown location and told her I had arrived -after waiting several minutes assuming she was on her way to provide an account of what had happen I asked her husband when she be joining us, who told me she wouldn't. I then bundled up my dog who had remained standing behind me seeking protection and headed home -it didn't take long to notice the blood pooling where he was sitting, at which point i quickly diverted to the Vet who confirmed he required stitches and that the cut had gone deep enough to sever muscle tissue. As I'm writing this we are still waiting to see if he will be able to withstand the threat of infection, since the Vet has true concerns regarding this. Anyone can be nice to a dog, but don't mistake those people for the responsible professionals who you can entrust and depend on with there care when needed.

The primed pooch is an absolutely amazing and professional family run dog day care and kennel…read more This family not only takes care of your dog but treats them as if they were part of their family. Kiren and her family love our dog Arya and spend time effort, love and energy on and with your dog each and every time they are there. I WOULD AND DO SUGGEST THIS PLACE TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE DOGS. They have a phenomenal facility and phenomenal staff. Check this place out because you will be surprised by the love and attention they give to the dogs. They have always taken Arya on any notice long notice short notice ... Some times no notice(sorry again) they will take her over night if needed and she loves them as much as they love her!

If i could give Christine and Downtown Dogs 10 stars I would !…read more This is the BEST doggy daycare in the city BY FAR (and I've tried a few) and you can tell the staff truely care about the dogs and are passionate about their job. The facility is very clean and has different sections for the dogs to hangout and play in opposed to just putting them in an open space like other doggy daycares do. Christine knows what she's doing :) to keep all the dogs happy. You can tell they really care about the wellbeing of your dog :) I have a little chihuahua with seperation anxiety so doggy daycare is my only answer while I'm at work. I took my pup to a small dogs only daycare and she would always come back smelling so bad and running for the water bowl when we got home & seemed stressed. so I knew I had to try a different daycare and I'm so glad I found Downtown Dogs! I was a little hesitant bringing my small pup to all sizes doggy daycare but the staff know what they are doing! Christine is a dog trainer, a good one and it shows. I pick up my pup from Downtown Dogs and she's so confident and happy, she loves going there ! I can see the difference in her behaviour. If you need a trustworthy doggy daycare, bring your dog here! They go above and beyond !

Totally don't know how I haven't left a review for DownTown Dogs yet…read more Christine, the owner and head trainer, is basically a dog-rockstar. On my dog, Sam's, first day of daycare with Christine he came home with a report card detailing what he did for the day. Cutest thing ever? I think so. After having some questionable dog daycare experiences at another establishement (see my other reviews) I asked Christine if I could come early or late to get a tour of the facility, meet her and the staff, and decide if it was the right place for Sam. Christine was MORE than happy to comply, and Sam went to daycare there for 2 full years, 3 days a week. We have also taken agility and outdoor fun classes with Christine, which were both SUPER fun. Another really key thing to note is how much Downtown Dogs cares about the community. A few months ago I got an email request for help with preparing food packages to be given to street youth to help feed their pets. Christine has been key in getting literally thousands of pounds of dog and cat food to people who can't otherwise afford it. Basically, downtown dogs is excellent value, top quality, and one of the best places for dog daycare. The class sizes (ha) are usually 15 dogs, and there is onsite grooming available.

Come with an open mind and lots of patience. This is an awesome learning experience for you and…read moreyour dog. Took my dog here half a dozen times this past year for different classes. Dogsmart was recommended by a friend who raved about their instructors. Tracey, Masumi & Alice all were calm, patient and helpful as we did Beginner Life Skills, Tricks & Games, Shy or Fearful Dog, Dog Out & About and Dog Care Basics. Annette - the friendly lady at the front desk also kept on top of providing multiple notifications for upcoming classes and was always there to help. Training isn't easy and the style might not be for everyone. You will be grilled about how you are working with your dog in all aspects. Words you say, actions you take, actions you didn't take. You will learn a different order of doing things, be asked about what you're doing at that moment but have to listen and visually focus on your dog all at the same time..! My advice: Be patient and practice the activities to the best of your ability! Ask follow-up questions in-class or privately via email and come prepared to talk about what your dog is doing week to week. Retail therapy: there's a shop with a selection of training toys, treats and supplies. It's an awesome spot for anyone looking for new treats to engage your dog at reasonable prices. My shy uncertain dog has grown to like this place and open his little heart. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Dogsmart for focusing on progress and for providing affordable & interesting classes to help Vancouver-area dogs grow.

Terrible training experience. Terrible advice. Condescending, judgemental trainer who constantly…read moretalked down to us. The advice made a slightly anxious puppy extremely reactive. Now spending a small fortune on a behaviourist to undo the damage. Basically. I've found out that everything the trainer told me was absolutely wrong.