Worth the drive and time for your dog training need! Marcus and his crew are great at what they do…read morewhich preparing you and your dog for continued success. Located in Des Moines off of pacific highway, Northwest Dog Trainer is located close by the I-5 exit. They have plenty of parking around the building and a great space set up perfectly to work with your dog. They offer group classes with various packages. Classes last an hour long which is a perfect timespan to keep your dog engaged. There are often many dogs in class with various temperaments and Marcus and crew do a great job of controlling the environment. Our dog had some challenges being around a group of dogs and our time with the Northwest Dog Trainer has greatly improved his ability to focus on us rather than his surroundings as well as coexist without issues. Make the time and drive to check these guys out! As a bonus Fridays are game night, super cool way to interact with your dog while having a great time as well.

From the owner: As a dog trainer in Auburn, Wa my entire life has been centered around the study of dogs and puppy…read morebehavior and has prepped me for my journey into the study of cynology.  Dog trainers in Kent, Wa have always been fascinated in animals and the way they learn and communicate. When it comes to dog obedience training I take a scientific approach training dogs in Des Moines, WA to problem solving canine behavior to provide solutions for puppies and owners. The dog trainers near me could say I love most about training dogs is the journey from good to great! I am incredibly passionate about dog training and believe it should be done in a way where your dog sees your direction as a blueprint or a cheat sheet on how to be successful in life

We started taking our dogs here a little more than a year ago, after our old doggy daycare shut…read moredown. I have to say that I am very impressed with how well they have taken care of our pups. I would recommend the doggy daycare for active and playful dogs or social dogs. My other senior dog wasn't into the social scene and didn't like being around a lot of dogs, so this wasn't a great fit for her. They do have a non-social option, which is more like a small enclosed run, but you have to know your dog and whether that will work for them. For my two that have gone to PnP, every day I look forward to seeing their photos and hearing about the fun they had. In the summer, my dogs especially like cooling off in the kiddie pools. I know the entire facility is very clean. They close midday to clean, and my dogs never came home smelling dirty. Our senior dog Moose loved going to "school" and getting in the car everyday. The staff at PnP took such gentle loving care of him even as he got older and weaker. They noticed little things like days he was in pain even before we did and were always careful to let us know. We will forever be grateful for how well they cared for him all the way to the end. Thank you Paws n Pals! I highly recommend this daycare to anyone in Kent looking for a great place for their pups to have fun and socialize!

Having to find a new boarding place for your dog is so unnerving! You can 'do all the things' (i.e…read more research) but until they physically stay over a few times, it still feels like you're going in blind. PnP really went out of their way to make us and our pup feel comfortable. Everyone we met, up to (and including) our dog's two week stay were just wonderful. And having a non-social boarding option really sealed the deal for us. I love that we were able to find such a warm, loving and clean place for our little fur baby when coming with us is not an option.

Virginia is the best! our dog loves going there for grooming and boarding!!! We feel so safe…read moreleaving our dog with her for boarding. Makes it easy to leave town when you know he will be well taken care of!

I have known Virginia for a long time and always trust her to take care of my pup! She not only…read moreboards pets but now she offers grooming too. It's helpful to have her do some grooming when my dog is already at ease at her house. She is also well versed in administrating meds if needed.

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

We were seeing resource guarding, and our German Shepherd was beginning to get aggressive to our…read moreHusky mix. So we knew we needed to help. We've been working with Julia for a couple now and saw results almost immediately! The aggression is completely gone and our home is much calmer. She obviously knows her stuff! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a little (or a lot!) of help with their fur babies. And the fact that she comes to our home is so helpful!

We have used Janice's service 19 times since April 2021 to take care of our cats when we are…read moretraveling. They are reliable and treat our cats well. We have video monitors in our home and we watch their visits sometimes. They talk to the cats and brush them and generally treat our pets as we would treat them ourselves. We usually pay them in advance using Zelle although they have other payment arrangements. They refill the water fountain and the automatic cat feeder and cleaned the litter box before we bought a Litter Robot. They are familiar with this machine and know how to change the catch bag in the tray. One of our cats requires a medication and they take care of that as well. We used to live less than 1/4 mile from their home but in April 2023, we moved to Des Moines, WA. That was still within their coverage area so they continue to help us. Very satisfied.

The initial services in 2017 were very good. However I did not reuse the service anytime in the…read morenear future..and had reached out in 2022 via email to ask to pick up my house key. I was advised they were out of town and it would have to be another day. I had neglected to re-communicate anything for a couple of years..my mistake. I did reach out today March 17th 2024..asking to pick up my house key and was advised it was discarded..after 5 years they apparently, (what I can assume because of no future reservations) discarded keys and just threw it away. I had no call to advise this was happening or email to let me know. I do not really think this is the best way to do business even with someone who only used your service once. Please rethink your practices..especially when you have a key to someone's residence. Thank you

They send so many pictures of your dog! They take the dogs on hikes! Our golden has been twice and…read morewe've had a great experience both times.

We couldn't ask for a better experience with Brian and Pilalak. They take great care of our dog and…read morethoroughly communicate whenever necessary.

I've boarded my cat here a handful of times now - I wouldn't pick anywhere else for my baby to…read morestay. Anna really cares for the cats and the suites are clean, cozy, and a great size. They also have an Instagram page that they keep regular updates on so you can check on your kitty while you are away! There have been times at other places for shorter durations of stay where my cat had not been the same for a few days after coming home. At the Cheshire Inn, I felt like my cat didn't want to leave! I was very happy to see my cat healthy and happy when he returned home. I highly recommend this place.

Anna is AMAZING!! I am so, so grateful that I found her and her team to take care of my two…read morekitties. Her facility is beautiful, well thought out, and very very clean. My boys have stayed there several times now and they are always comfortable and relaxed when I come pick them up and take them home. Anna is extremely communicative and very accommodating. She remembers them when I bring them back and tells me cute little stories about what they like to do while they are there. I trust that they are very safe, and I trust that they get the food that I bring and my requests for care are followed. I plan to continue bringing my babies to Anna long term, I'm just thrilled that Anna provides such wonderful care that I can travel without worry! Thank you, Anna!!

I was so nervous to board my dogs but had no choice...after reaching out to several facilities,…read moreCascade Kennels response to my questions left me the most comfortable and at ease. My dogs are not super social, but that wasn't an issue here. They were given structured walks and play time with each other. They slept for 2 days when they got home! I am so grateful to have found Cascade Kennels and to know my babies are being well taken care of when I'm out of town.

Used them a few times when traveling and always did great with our dogs. One has separation anxiety…read moreand they made sure he was comfortable

We've been boarding our guinea pigs with Rachel for about a month at a time during our…read moreinternational summer travel, and I honestly can't say enough good things about the care they receive. It's such a relief knowing they're in a place where they're truly looked after, not just "watched." Their enclosures are kept very clean with fresh changes done daily, which makes a huge difference for guinea pigs. You can tell there's real attention to detail and understanding of their needs. Our pigs always come back happy, healthy, and well-adjusted with no signs of stress, which speaks volumes. We wouldn't trust anyone else with our guinea pigs and are so grateful to have found this place. Highly recommend!

The best ever!!! Rachel watches my husband and I guinea pigs for almost a year now I think it's…read morebeen two years now anytime we need to take a vacation. She's hands down the best

This guy has been able to deal with my problem coonhounds without issues…read more My dogs are big, loud, stubborn, assertive, and intense dogs to deal with so it is hard to hind someone able and willing to take them to the dog park or sit them overnight.

In early January, I realized I was going to need a dog walker while I was at work because it's just…read morenot fair to my lab if I'm putting in long days all the time. I called another service (Dallas and Pals) but they were full, and recommended Zak. I'm so glad it worked out that way! Zak came over the next evening, met my lab and interviewed me about my dog-- what she likes, what she hates, her bad habits (oh yes, I think all pets have at least one) and then went over the pricing and daily schedule with me. Since then, my dog has been a "regular" with Crazy Misfits. Zak comes over during the day, picks up my dog for a couple of hours of "play time," and has been super-accommodating about special requests or an occasional "REALLY late day." My dog loves him- she bounces when she sees him. The billing is twice monthly, and you can pay online as well as directly by check. Zak is very approachable-- I appreciate I can contact him by text. I have nothing but good things to say-- knowing that my dog has been able to get out and play with her Crazy Misfits friends helps me feel less like a horrible owner for having to work so much (but that's how we bring home the kibble.)