I wouldn't go anywhere else. These people care about pets and their humans without trying to sell…read moreyou all kinds of stuff you really don't need. I trust all of the doctors and staff there.

They accomplished a difficult task in caring for our Cane Corso. She does not take well to…read morestrangers. The staff and vet just made her feel comfortable. We have 5 dogs and love Academy Animal Care

My dog Addie has the best recall of any dog at the dog park. She did the three week board and train…read moreprogram and really did do so much better. The trainer actually came out to my dog park a few weeks later to help me with better follow through on the training. This is a great company!

I have been taking my dog to Ridgeside Tidewater for over a year and am very pleased with their…read moreservice. The entire staff is always professional and my dog is happy when he sees where I am taking him! I highly recommend their services. Thanks Matt and staff for making my dog feel part of your family! Clark N.

Grooming my 5 dogs at Ruff House Bayside for years. Always like how my pups look after their groom.read more

I love the Ruff House. If you are looking for someone to help care for your pet/child when you…read morecan't be with them, you MUST choose The Ruff House. Sophia Grace has attended daycare and stays the night there when Mom has to go away for work. I'm literally looking for a place to live near by when my lease is up because I won't take her anywhere else.

Angie is fantastic with all things dogs! Initially Angie trained our newly rescued hound,…read moreSavannah. Savannah was a stray with absolutely no training or manners. The 4 week obedience training with Angie, Savannah was transformed into a calmer doggo, with great manners, and way more confidence in herself than when we first rescued her. We also just boarded Savannah and Poppy (our older golden retriever) with Angie for 5 days. The facilities were top notch (indoor heated/cooled kennels with anytime access to outdoor runs instead of crates) and the attention that Savannah and Poppy got was fantastic. The pictures provided to us while they were boarded showed how big smiles both dogs had. When we went to pick them up, you could tell the dogs were given lots of love and attention. Poppy is my velcro dog and she did not want to leave because of the amount of love she got while being boarded. Savannah also did made sure to give Angie lots of love before jumping into the car. During our trip we asked Angie if she would be able to give Savannah a spa day with a wash and pedicure, and Angie said no problem and got it done before we had picked Savannah up. Pretty Smart Pet Services has all of our training, boarding, and now grooming needs for Poppy and Savannah and any future doggos we decide to get. The drive from Va Beach to Franklin is well worth knowing that Poppy and Savannah get the best care possible.

Just wanted rave about Ange. She came to our house today to trim our dog's nails. In the past…read morewe've had to put our little Cujo (Scout) under anesthesia at the Vet's office to get his nails trimmed, which I absolutely hate doing. She was AMAZING at controlling him until he was calm and she was able to trim his nails. We can't wait to have Ange come back for in-home behavior training. Scout is a rescue dog, and a BITER. For the first time in the 2 years we've had him, I am seeing a brighter future for him being able to interact with people. No pressure Ange .... LOL

We had an excellent experience with Dory, our dog trainer and saw a noticeable difference in our…read moredog right away, our English bulldog, Kovu. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain the specific traits and characteristics of our dog's breed and personality. That insight alone helped us understand our dog on a completely different level. Her training techniques were clear, effective, and easy to apply at home even though we only have few sessions. Instead of just telling us what to do, she explained why certain methods work, which made a huge difference in how consistent and confident we felt during training. You can tell she genuinely cares--not just about training the dog, but about making sure the owners are set up for long-term success. The guidance she provided has made everyday interactions with our dog so much smoother. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and effective dog trainer. Thank you Dory! Will see you soon.

Dory Hoffman is a God send for our rescue dog Tux and us! Our dog was neglected and crated outside…read moreby the previous owner and suffers from extreme separation anxiety displaying destructive behavior. The night before her home training she gave us instructions on how to crate him at night and IT WORKED! He slept peacefully all night. The day of our training, we learned techniques only someone with her decades of expertise would know. My husband who had pets since childhood was surprised by what he didn't know. Dory taught us how to teach him boundaries and how to make the crate a positive experience. Dory's in-home assessment, training tools and positive learning techniques set us up for success. We are looking forward to joining her group training as our next step. Thank you Dory for what you do!