Theresa and the wonderful walkers who work with her take great care of my Petey. They are calm and…read moreloving and knowledgeable. They keep me informed of how his walks and playgroups go, give him great care and positive fun interactions with other dogs, have come through with extra walks and pet-sitting when I have been in a pinch, and Theresa went totally above and beyond talking and texting me through many of my new-dog-owner anxieties when I was feeling pretty frazzled and overwhelmed early on. I'm so glad I found Bark to Basics.

After a terrible experience with a dog-walker (Seriously, if you are a pet owner, purchase a pet…read morecamera!), I came across Bark to Basics and Theresa and her amazing group of walkers. They are the most thoughtful and caring group. I come home to a happy dog, a detailed note about their walk, and even receive cute pictures from their walks each week. Sometimes, they take her on group walks so she can socialize with other dogs. If there is ever an issue (my sweet girl occasionally gets curious about what fragrant things are lurking in the covered trashcan), they text me right away. I know they love my dog just as much as she loves them. I am so happy to have found Theresa and Bark to Basics!

My experience with Amanda was great from the start! I contacted her pretty much last minute to take…read morecare of my cats while I was away on vacation. She responded to my email immediately and was really flexible with a day and time to meet. The second I met her, I felt comfortable immediately. She was really knowledgeable and friendly. I have never had someone in my apartment while I was away on vacation that I didn't know, but for some reason I knew I could trust her there. She posted daily pictures and videos of my 3 cats. She even got a couple pictures of my cat who hides (and can be quite a jerk) when other people are around! My other 2 cats loved her and were playing with her, which it usually takes a while for them to do! It was such a relief to know I had Amanda spending time with them and taking care of them while I was away. She even brought in my mail! I highly recommend Amanda for anyone who loves their animals and wants the comfort of knowing they are safe, being taken care of, and completely loved while you are away!

We used Amanda for many years. In late 2018, I was very pregnant and looking to secure a place for…read moremy 4 legged baby during the upcoming hospitalization/ birth. Amanda disappeared. She didn't answer texts, emails, or Facebook-I have many messages to prove this. We thought she loved our dog as if he was part of her family but I guess I was wrong. I understand things happen in life, some sort of communication would have been better than being ghosted.

Paula is a fantastic and experienced trainer. It's incredibly hard to find someone as…read moreknowledgeable and flexible as she is. She's dedicated to her work and you can tell she truly has a passion for what she does. I met her years ago while training with working dogs and have been able to watch her grow as a trainer and start her own business. She's a true professional and anyone would be lucky to work with her.

I recently brought my 4.5year old black lab pit mix dog to Dave at Trouwe Hond K-9 for training…read more My dog Nina spent two weeks there and then came home with me. Nina has learned good obedience on and off leash. She heels now and I can enjoy walking with her. Dave has truly mastered training. My dog Nina has done wonderful and I am following through with everything that Nina learned and Dave taught me. It's been a great experience and I highly recommend the training program here.

We can't speak highly enough of David and how much he helped our family. My boyfriend and I have a…read more2 year old Bluetick Coonhound, Charlie. Starting when he was about 6 months we were having behavioral issues with him in the home. It started with resource guarding and food aggression, and overtime escalated to aggression toward us. We constantly walked on eggshells around him. It even got to the point of when we would come home from a walk Charlie wouldn't let us take his collar off. He would growl, snarl and bare his teeth, and turn on us. We had to use a baby gate as a "shield" to get to our bedroom. We didn't feel safe in our own home and no other trainer was able to help us. I had been bit twice up to this point. We debated rehoming Charlie, had almost lost all hope, broken hearted, and felt like we failed him. Upon reaching out, before we even met David, he reassured us he would be able to help. During our in-person evaluation with David he told us Charlie is a dominant dog and he is at the top of the pack. We needed to train with Charlie to regain our place at the top of the pack. Not only would it strengthen our bond with him but we would feel safe again and regain control of our home. Charlie spent two weeks at Trouwe Hond and came home yesterday. The confidence we have gained with David's training can't be put into words. Charlie is completely different, he is happy again and our family is whole again. We are SO grateful for the time and dedication David gave not only Charlie but us as well. We still have a lot of training ahead but we are so excited to continue learning with our boy.

We were looking for a doggy daycare due to our dogs isolation anxiety. When we called, happy dog,…read moreit was clear the owner loves dogs and loves what she does. She let us know about nap time and was willing to accommodate anything he needed if he was not able to rest independently. (He did great and Michelle was on top of his need the first day). We were able to get in for an interview/temperament test within a week even around a holiday And once we passed, we able to start right away. The owner is very responsive to any questions or concerns you have. Her staff love the dogs and your furry friend gets a big hello upon arrival. Our pup comes home happy but tired and ready for cuddles and rest. Also, the packages they offer are extremely fair and worth it. Thank you Happy Dog!

The first time I brought my dog for a boarding experience here, it was absolutely wonderful. I…read moreinteracted with a young woman who was absolutely lovely to talk to, very kind and clearly cares a lot about the dogs. At the end of the stay, my dog came home exhausted and happy, and I got to see some awesome pictures of his stay. The second time I brought my dog here a few months later, I was met by Michelle, the owner (she hadn't been there the first time when I dropped off, or during the temperament test). I will admit that I made a couple of mistakes here -- I was 15 minutes later than my anticipated drop-off time (but still within the drop-off window), and while I had seen an email from her when I booked my reservation, I missed the line at the bottom of the email with the link for my confirmation, and so I missed the info that was included through that link about how to prepare his food. This is entirely my mistake, I dropped the ball there by being distracted so I missed some important information that I should've known in advance. However, when I arrived with my dog, Michelle was clearly very irritated with me from the get-go. I apologized for being late, and tried to hand her my dog's food (I had put his meals in individual ziplock bags trying to make it easier, and put these inside a plastic container with his name and instructions written on it). Michelle scolded me for bringing a container and said she couldn't accept it; she took the ziplocks out and then scolded me for not writing his name on each bag, for separating out his food when they could have done it, for "bringing rawhide treats" even when I clarified that they were completely rawhide-free (she still refused to take them), for bringing his daily medication in his pill bottle (I had used an old pill bottle of his so it would have his name and dose on it, but she kept telling me she "couldn't be responsible for getting it back to me" even though I told her that was perfectly fine), etc etc. No matter how many times I tried to apologize and own up to my novice mistakes, she just kept circling and circling with her complaints. Now, I'll admit that I'm pretty sensitive and anxiously attached to my dog, and I was so shocked that I began to tear up as she continued to scold me (this feels so strange to write as a grown woman!). Michelle either didn't take a breath to notice or else just didn't care. I completely and wholeheartedly understand that she is running a serious business here, and takes the health and safety of our dogs very seriously which is why she has these rules. I am GLAD they have these rules. However, after I apologized the first 10-15 times and told her I understood, that I hadn't been told any of this the first time my dog boarded there so I didn't realize; I would expect her to ease up. I myself work as a manager at a preschool center, so a somewhat similar field, and I cannot IMAGINE ever talking to a parent/client the way she spoke to me. After she took my dog from me mid-scolding and left me standing at the door shocked and without getting to say goodbye before my first real time being away from my dog, I ended up sitting in my car for another 10 minutes just trying to compose myself. To top it off, my boyfriend was the one picking my dog up the next afternoon; he was coming directly from working in NYC, and was worried about traffic, so around 4:45 he called on his way to let her know his ETA was 5:45 but wanted to let her know JUST in case traffic pushed it past 6:00; Michelle told him firmly "You can get here anytime between 5 and 6." This feels like a pretty rude reaction to someone who is calling you well in advance as a precaution. In the end he did arrive around 5:45, but was reprimanded for not having our dog's leash (since he was coming from out of state, I'd think it's pretty obvious why that happened, but thankfully our dog is small enough to be carried). Happy Dog Pet Resort is excellent with dogs. The other staff that I met were friendly, kind, and compassionate. My dog was very happy there. Unfortunately, it's the owner Michelle that completely soured the experience for me and has left me looking for a new daycare center. I can't justify leaving my favorite being on the planet again with someone that could be so cold and compassionless.

Went on vacation first time in years and they watch my 12 year old and 1 1/2 yr old pup they were…read moreexcellent. My little guy got sick and they took such great care of him. It's such peace of mind knowing my pups were in such good hands so I could enjoy my trip. It's also so nice to see the pictures everyday so I knew they were having fun and were doing great. So grateful for the Barker House!!

We have two older dogs and were adding a new pup to the mix during Covid August of 2019. We took a…read morecouple of day trips and noticed how scared the pup (Maddie) was of other dogs despite living with 2 other dogs. I also knew that it was inevitable that I would be going back to the office. The pup is a Husky and would need a lot of exercise. I learned about The Barker House while visiting a local convenience store the next town over and thought I would give them a call due to location. Amber arranged a time where Maddie our Husky could spend a few hours there for her trial. We took Maddie to The Barker House for a week before her Spay was scheduled. Amber had texted me the day of Maddie's surgery to see how it went and how she was doing. Maddie had some complications and actually wasn't doing well. Amber genuinely cared and was concerned for our pup that'd she only known for a week or so. I woke up the next morning with a gift from Amber/The Barker house for Maddie at my front door. I think we had planned to have Maddie at a daycare a few times a week. But every morning Maddie wakes us up with excitement. She knows she is going to her favorite place in the entire world, which is the Barker house. If there are any delays in this process Maddie in typical Husky fashion howls, sings, and talks back with all the sass that she needs to be at The Barker House! NOW!! We take all of our dogs (King Charles Cavalier and Shepard Mix) there for grooming and baths and they do an amazing job! Maddie also attended their training classes and they were excellent. We also have a trip coming up soon and we'll be boarding all 3 dogs with The Barker House. We also like the personal touch of Amber texting us pictures of Maddie throughout the day to see what a great doggie day she's having. All the employees are super friendly and the facility is always very clean. We highly recommend The Barker House!

Very accommodating, great staff. Wonderful experience will continue using them weekly. My DJ…read moreloved his stay

Home pack pups is an amazing place that you can be confident that your pup is safe and having fun…read more Our dog loves his days playing with friends(human and doggy alike). If you need to board your pup there is always someone on site to make sure that they are happy and safe. The training was great and helped us help our boy to be the best boy he can be.

We're so glad Due North Dogs was recommended to us! Colin takes amazing care with our dog. He has…read morefull command over our pup but also is warm and super friendly with him. Colin also anticipates needs for our dog, like the time we had to be out longer than expected and he turned lights on and made sure his water was topped off. The ease of booking walks online is a lifesaver and his walking packages are a great perk! And his TikTok posts are really fun!

A huge thank you to you, Colin, for your dedication to keeping our Nash happy and healthy while we…read morewere away. It's a relief to know we have someone as dependable as you. The updates while we were away made our vacation so much more enjoyable! Thank you very much!