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

I love this place! It was first recommended by us by my husbands coworkers (they work 12hr shift…read moreand drop them off for daycare I have boarded them several times in nonsocial boarding (since my dogs are the ones that starts fights) and I have had no issues!! The pricing is reasonable and know they are taken care of!! I also only go there for grooming now! Their groomer is great! And she takes care of my little problem children

This business closed abruptly and ceased communication. I was told I would be contacted by the…read moreowners regarding the refund of my 8 unused daycare credits from my pre-purchased package, but I was never contacted by them and my inquiries to the facility email address went unanswered. An unfortunate and extremely disappointing end to my experience with Paws N Pals. I would be wary of these owners in any future business they run.

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.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

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

HIGHLY recommend Pet Paradise Eastside! The team watched over my corgi, Kylo, for a week and he had…read morea blast. Kylo went on daily walks in the forest and got lots of play time with other dogs. The care team was extremely responsive and sent 4-5 photos daily (sometimes twice a day). They also do an amazing job actually taking good pictures as opposed to any picture.

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.

Absolutely wonderful experience! Felt so much peace of mind knowing my babies were being well cared…read morefor while I was away. I couldn't imagine leaving them anywhere else and would highly recommend to anyone looking. Thanks Anna and team you guys are the best!

Wow! This place is beautiful!! We were very excited when we heard about this new kitty boarding…read morefacility in Sammamish. The facility is absolutely stunning with an open concept design so you can see all of the cats & where they are at any given time. The suites are huge & have custom built in cat trees with other fancy amenities & full yard views of the wooded and pristinely manicured gardens. The inn keeper Amy is at the facility 24/7 monitoring and snuggling the cats. We met the owner who is clearly a feline finattic and has poured her heart into designing the perfect feline experience. She even has special air circulation to help keep the cats calm & content. This place is adorable with all the amenities you could ever want for your kitty, it seriously looks like a spa for humans inside, we look forward to visiting again soon!

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

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.

I would definitely recommend My Guinea Guests! Rachel, the owner, was friendly and communicative…read more She took our two boars for 4 days while we went out of town. She had a cage available for us to rent which was nice and she provided bedding for a fee as well. We saw the cages of the other pigs she was boarding and all of them were clean both on the day of drop off and pick up and they had a nice hay pile for them to munch on. I will definitely be using My Guinea Guests again in the future and would recommend them to anyone else looking for a boarder for your smallest family members!

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!

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.)