I have been fosterig for this rescue for many years, and was upset to read the previous negative…read morereviews. The common thread seemed to be, the posters were not able to adopt a dog they wanted. Lisa is very selective about who can adopt one of her dogs. I know because for many years, I helped her by evaluating applications. Among other requirements, the possible adopter has to have a fenced yard, and their previous pets must have been altered and kept up to date on all immunizations and preventatives. She knows the personalities of her fosters, and is aware that each dog needs a certain kind of home. Therefore, not all applications are approved. Granted, Lisa can seem brusque, even to me. However, I realize that by trying to help so many homeless dogs, she sometimes is overwhelmed. I can forgive this because I know how much great work she is doing. by helping discarded animals.

The owner of this business, Lisa is maybe the most unprofessional woman I have ever encountered…read more She will hang up on you, curse you out all for asking for paperwork for the pet you adopted. Then continue to harass you after asking her to not to contact you.

This lady Lisa is not a good person she doesn't care about the dogs she is on a power trip I sent…read moremy vet records for my 17 year old dog who hasn't had vaccine in 2 years because of several ailments and medications she is on... the vet didn't want to chance it... but apparently Lisa knows more than the vet I wonder where she got her degree I mean the dog is 17 we must be doing something rite this rescue needs to get someone who cares about the dogs and isn't on a power trip ...my dogs are always 100% under the vets care...this lady is a pos a very bad person I feel terrible for those poor dogs...

Woof River sets the standard for how rescue organizations should be run. When we adopted our…read moreyoungest dog from them a few years ago they were thorough in their review of us as dog owners, and then, once approved, were thorough in helping us decide that our selected pick was the right one for our family. Chatting with the foster dad was key in understanding what to expect when our dog was sent up North. When we recently lost our older dog, I contacted Woof River to help us in our search because they are so trustworthy. One of the things I respect most about Woof River is that they are concerned about find the right match -- not just finding a home. And that might mean being disappointed that the dog who caught your eye is not the dog you should bring home. We continue to search for our next dog, and I hope we will find him/her through Woof River.

My sweet baby Twinkie visit because I needed her nails cut and they were the sweetest employees…read moreI've met I felt like they actually cared about my baby

Dr Lapova is nothing short of amazing! She is ALWAYS there for my crew whenever we need her. I have…read moreyet to find a more knowledgeable vet. Which, with me being a bit of a Doberman snob (except it's not "a bit" at all ) and with me being super picky with whom I trust my dogs with, to sing praises of any given vet is an absolute rarity on my part. As a client, I'm actually a vet's worst nightmare - I would assume, because I second guess everything and love to do my own research. Like I said... I'm a snob. It is what it is... Dr Lapova is the only vet I've come across in the continental US that I trust my dogs with INDEFINITELY. The entire staff is always patient, kind and fair even with people like me, the facility is always clean, the pricing is super reasonable especially for the quality of care the animals (and owners) receive. Most importantly, Dr Lapova and her staff treat every client as a member of their family! If I could give them 10 stars I would, but as 5 is the max I'll settle for it!

My dog loves it here. Its not the fanciest or biggest place, but it's a nice, family-run business,…read moreand they love my dog. She trained here as a puppy and goes to daycare (or "school") a few times a week. I've boarded her here a couple times, too. I tried one of the newer places a couple times to see if my girl would like the pool or bigger yard...nope. She wants to come here and see Meredith and Kaley and all her doggo friends she's known since she was a pup. What a relief to have somewhere reliable, with people who care about you and your dog.

I did lots of research prior to purchasing a new puppy. I was determined to make the right…read moredecisions when purchasing and training my new puppy. I thought I had picked the ideal dog. My new puppy, Shiner, was not interested in being the ideal dog. She was full of energy and had difficulty in paying attention. I tried everything I could possibly think of to help motivate her into a functioning member of my household. I spent 10 minutes on the phone with Meridith Caver of The Polished Pooch and knew she would be able to help. Meridith Caver is amazing. After the first session, Shiner was able to sit. Meridith is great at explaining what Shiner worked on during the day and what we should do at home to help further her training. We have learned how to make Shiner a part of the family, not the master of the house. We still have work to do, and we know Meridith will be there to help us alone the way. Shiner is a different dog since she started puppy school with Meridith. In the mornings when Shiner has puppy school/day camp, she is excited and knows where she is going. When she sees Meridith and Debra, she gets so excited to go and play. I feel very comfortable allowing my Shiner to go to puppy school/day camp w/ The Polished Pooch. The staff cares about your baby, just like you do!

I've been bringing my pets to this hospital for over 10 years, and the care has always been…read moreexcellent. The staff is consistently friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Most recently, my 9-year-old Shih Tzu mix had a dental cleaning, and Dr. Rucker was amazing. He kept me updated on his dental health, explained everything clearly, and gave great advice on how to take care of his teeth moving forward. It really made me feel confident that my dog was in great hands. You can tell the team truly cares about the animals they treat. I'm very grateful for the care they've given my dogs over the years. Highly recommend Dr. Rucker Dr. Haddock Dr.Washington and the entire staff!

They are lifesavers. We needed their help on a cross country drive with our two dogs, Ruby and…read moreSnuggs yesterday. It was a last minute situation and they got us in fast, we're so kind and considerate. They treated us like family. I can't say enough and only wish we lived to closer.

Drew is fantastic! He just finished training my 2nd dog to put through his program and he did a…read moregreat job! Turned a puppy who pulled on a lease, jumped all over everyone, and wouldn't come when called into one that listens and doesn't jump on toddlers in the house. Would definitely recommend and put a lot of trust into his program and results!

Since working with Drew, our two dogs are completely different…read more Ziggy is a 7-year-old 100-pound mutt, who still acts like a puppy. Because of his size, and how excited he could get, he was really hard to walk, and whenever he saw another dog, he would pull my arm off. My wife refused to walk him, and I rarely did. Over the years, we tried many things (classes, special collars, other dog trainers), but just gave up, figuring you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Hank is a 2 year old Brittany who we rescued as a 1-year old. He never learned basic obedience, and it became very frustrating to try to communicate what we wanted. Enter Drew. We enrolled both dogs in the In Home - Off Leash Training. Drew came pretty much every day to our house for about an hour or two while we were at work for "as long as it takes", which ended up being about 5 weeks. He was very flexible, and worked around our schedule. After the 5 week in home training, Drew showed us how to do everything, and for the next several weeks, our dogs learned how to trust us to train them. Now both dogs walk perfectly behind me without pulling on walks. If they see another dog, they just keep walking, and don't pull or jump or bark (this one still amazes... if you could have seen them before!). I even feel comfortable enough to take both dogs at the same time! At the park, they will come when called. They can sit and stay, and be patient. It's kind of incredible to have such well behaved dogs! Sure, the training is expensive, but it really works. In my opinion it's worth every penny, because we have happier dogs, and way less stress.

Danny and Ultra K-9 have changed my life and are still making it better and better. My almost 2…read moreyear old GSD was fear biting and excessively protective. Danny took a personal interest in my dog and really focused on helping him and me both. He really FOCUSED on MY DOG. He isn't at all concerned with trying to train too many pets at once or running as many dogs through his program as possible, and he never passed my dog's training over to another trainer. He's a compassionate trainer who understands the bonds as well as the behaviors to be addressed. What's even more amazing that all the wonderful things he did while my dog was in board and train with him is the amount of active support afterwards. He's made so many trips already to make sure that *I* am taught what to do and how to do it... and has made more plans as well. Danny is determined that Ramses and I are going to have a good life with clear boundaries and ingrained positive behaviors. He explains the concepts behind the techniques so that I can understand them. Also, the level of care that my boy got while with Danny and Erin was exceptional! Not once did I have the first fear that my baby wasn't being well treated.... which shows in how affectionate my dog is with them! I really can't say enough positive things at this point. Like I said, my life has changed, is changing, and he may very well have saved my dog's life. I am happy and comfortable with the balanced training approach. Not only that, but I feel that I've made a lifelong friend in the process. If you know anyone who has a difficult dog - or just a dog that needs some training - DEFINITELY call Danny Spooner at Ultra K-9.

From the owner: We provide the most experienced trainers around for both owners and their dogs. We develop custom…read moretailored training solutions as unique as your needs with free consultations and guaranteed results. When you want the absolute best for your dog, you want Ultra K9 Training.