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The Doggie Retreat

4.7 (9 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Pet boarding

Bath and groom only

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9 months ago

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5 months ago

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2 years ago

Nice folks who care about your dog and treat them like their own. I especially like that they do a nice job with temperament testing.

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3 years ago

My experience here was good. Everyone courteous and did a good job on my Maltese. Will come again!

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12 years ago

Great, non-caged fun. The dogs come home exhausted, and they seem to be well cared for. Only negative is no webcams.

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Homeward Bound Pet Care - Luna was always ready to say hello!

Homeward Bound Pet Care

(8 reviews)

I can't say enough great things about this business and wish I could give it more stars. I've used…read moretheir service in one of two different ways (we have multiple pets including dogs, cats and birds). In one way, I've used their service when our family is away from the house all or most of a single day. I can schedule an individual appointment or two, and pick the times to request for simple feeding, dog walks, etc. In the second way, I've started using their service when we are on vacation and will be away from the house for an extended/overnight period. I'm sure leaving your pets for days at a time certainly can be stressful for them, but it makes sense to me that is would be considerably less stressful if you keep their surroundings the same (rather than take them to a kennel or another business, where they would have to adjust to a new setting, new care-giver, new schedules, etc.). For extended care visits, I will typically schedule 4 visits a day while I'm out, and I've found it to be about the same price as the kennel option we were using. As an added bonus, they can also take care of things like mail, watering plants, trash delivery and house lights while you're out! What really sets HB apart from other options, IMO, in addition to the great and friendly care they give, is the incredible communication they provide. After each visit, you get an email letting you know they've completed service, along with a link to your personal online account where you can get more information - including specific services provided, any issues reported and even pictures of your pets. Text messages are responded to immediately if you have a question/concern. Requesting a new appointment is a breeze with their easy to use website, and it gives you a place and opportunity to include any specific details the pet sitters should know. Now, I would like to say that everything will always go smoothly when you leave your pets in their care, but these are living creatures, and sometimes problems do occur. When our greyhound suddenly got sick (through no fault of Homeward Bound) while we were 2000 miles away from home, I can't begin to describe how they went over and beyond what was expected of them. At the tip of the iceberg, when it was decided he needed medical care, the owner of Homeward Bound took our sick dog home with her, staying up with him all night long in her own house, before taking him to get the medical attention he needed in the morning. Now hopefully, my pets (and yours) won't need that type of service again, but isn't it comforting to know if they do, Homeward Bound has you covered? Finally, I wanted to comment the one negative review I found of this establishment after reading it with an open mind. But in reading the gentleman's complaint, it's apparently obvious that he never actually used the service and his only gripe is that he wasn't able to get schedule service during the busy holiday time. To me, this is like downgrading a popular restaurant that can't find a table for you on a busy Saturday night when you walk in without a reservation. It is true that during the major holidays (their peak season), they might impose requirements for advanced notice for scheduling so they can ensure they have enough staff scheduled to meet their customer's needs. But the deadlines are typically well communicated to their customers and again, only apply during major holidays (ie, normally Christmas and Thanksgiving). Outside of that, I've found them to be extremely flexible in scheduling services, even on very short notice.

Our first adventure with Homeward Bound…read more Its locally owned and I for one, was really pleasantly surprised when the folks came to the house for a get-to-know the fam visit. Very friendly and professional. We had a few folks to need a little TLC while we were out for spring break! Could not have been happier with the quality of service and care! Plus we got daily updates and photos of the clan during their visits. It was too funny but good to have the updates and to see the smiles all around! If you're looking for pet services these guys are top shelf too!

Poochie Bath Grooming

Poochie Bath Grooming

(30 reviews)

I brought my poodle in for his spring cut as I let his hair grow long during the cold months. He…read morelooked like a big stuffed animal -- cute! Anyway, I found this company through a link on local dog meetup group in Dayton. It said they were offering 50% off for new customers, but it also said I had to contact someone in particular using an email that wasn't from this business. I found that a bit suspicious and just called them directly. The owner did not know about that special, but she did honor the first time customer discount. Kudos! I expressed to her that I am very picky about my dog's grooming. She seemed understanding and told me they groom a lot of poodles. Good! When I got there, I was almost immediately greeted by someone who had paperwork for me and held my dog while I competed it. The groomer was across the room grooming another dog and was also asking me how I wanted my poodle groomed. What happened?! I think I was transported into poodle grooming heaven. What?! A place that seems to care and is running efficiently and is willing to honor a discount! OMG! Okay...when is the shoe going to drop? I left my poodle in their care. I came back approximately 2.5 hours later. My poodle was completed and the cut was done well. Thank you so much! I appreciate a business that actually follows thru, especially with a family member. I also like the location because the Dorothy Lane Kroger's is across the street. So, I can do my grocery shopping & get gas...all while the dog is getting groomed! Love it! BTW, they have do it yourself dog bathing or you can have them do it. The only criticism I have is that I had asked for no perfumes/colognes of any kind; I stated that and wrote it down on the form. My poodle had some kind of powder (?) that had a smell I didn't care for. It was the usual stuff that a lot of groomers use. I will be sure to stress that preference next time. Overall, my first experience there was very good. I gave the groomer a nice tip and was on my way. I recommend them! :)

Have used Poochie Bath for years. New ownership shocking. Took my 3 pups, and due to their…read moreinability to flex their schedule my pups did get mats, After dropping them off I got a call that it would be $25 per dog extra due to matting. I said the prior owner never charged extra, was was informed that she is no longer the owner and, their words, the TORCHURE they would put my pups through costs extra. WHAT? I suggested they cut the mats close and a few weeks later we could groom them as normal. They refused and told me to pay the extra amount or come pick them up. Well, I don't pay the normal amount and expect them to be TORCHURED much less pay more for that. I picked them up. . Please, if your dogs are anxious about going there, maybe they aren't being taken care of the way they should. If I could rate less than a 1 I would.

The Doggie Retreat - petboarding - Updated October 2026

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