I can't say enough great things about this place. I recently moved my dog to the city and ADA is a…read moreGod send!! They send you daily report cards while your dog is there so you know just how their time is! I really get nervous with my senior boy and making sure he's enjoying his time. He always leaves here happy and played out!! 10 out of 10 to the team!

I love All Dog Adventures - staff are super friendly and location is convenient. We have done…read moretraining classes there when my doodle was four months old and for the past two years, she goes here for daycare a few times per week, boarding when I have to go out of town a few times per year, and also have all her grooming done here. I am a dog mom who is very protective of her baby and I trust this place and the staff whole heartedly. You can tell they enjoy what they do, my dog looks forward to playing with her friends and I love the schedule of two hours play / 2 hours rest. They also group dogs by temperament which is great cuz my pup is shy and would by overwhelmed with certain personalities. I know my pup is well taken care of when I drop her off and wouldn't trust any other place.

Took my dog for a meet and greet and was told that he was too anxious around new dogs and being…read moreaway from me. They gave me the name of a trainer and recommended that I come back after he's had some exposure. Full disclosure, we're already working with a trainer on his anxiety around strangers and dogs (which I was upfront with) and I wanted to see if he had progressed enough to enjoy doggie daycare. Clearly not! While it may seem odd that I'm giving 5 stars to a place that we didn't get in, I want to say that I appreciate how willing they were to evaluate my dog, listen to my concerns, and give me honest feedback. We have had experiences with other places judging him by his breed and his past and not even giving him a shot. He's a young guy who had a traumatic past and has made SO MUCH progress. He loves other dogs and people, but he does need a firm handler that he knows for the first introductions to give him some confidence. It was totally appropriate for them to give me the feedback that they did. I appreciate that they considered if he would enjoy himself or be too stressed. I appreciate that they are attentive enough to their dogs to not need to discriminate against breeds. From what I say, the staff LOVES the dogs and the dogs are so happy to be there! We will definitely be trying again when we get a little more confident :)

If you have a special needs dog, there is not another daycare on the Southside like it. I have a…read morevery anxious dog. They go through a meet and greet process every single time he comes. No other day care in the area (we have been to most) cares about the special need dogs. The just deem your dog non compat (because they don't have the training, supplies, or staffing) and send you away. If you want the best, you want this location Dogtopia! A Quality, caring staff for your precious fur babies.

Let me start by saying you are such a liar! You failed to provide the attention, safety, and basic…read moreneeds of caring for a pet that was in your care! You lied and stated the dog climbed a 6-foot fence knowing that was impossible! You never took accountability for what happened you covered up your employees' lies even admitting how unwelcoming she responded to what happened! In addition, you have been dishonest about several situations surrounding this matter. A customer posted that her dog died in your care and you didn't tell them until later! You are dishonest and have caused a serious lack of respect for both you and your so-called 30-year business! I give this business a 0 rating

Have been a client 20+ years and can honestly say I never worry about my dogs because they are safe…read moreand cared for at Brandywine. They administer medications and follow special diets. They love the animals. They are a wonderful asset to our community. ‍

Our pup, Blue, just graduated from puppy class. I liked that it didn't matter if this was the first…read moreor last class for my pup because all things (walking, confidence, down) are covered each class so it didn't matter what level my dog was at it worked for each dog. The two trainers we worked with understood puppies and allowed for both a potty break and play time. I would recommend them for all levels of training

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with DLOS. Emily and Daniel are both excellent with dogs, and bring…read morea nice approach to balanced training. I'm someone who brought my dog to learn the intricacies of basic and intermediate obedience, as I've owned dogs before that were great companions; but never took the step to give them formal obedience classes. Emily and Daniel have helped me in seeing the small things that make a big difference, and helped my 9 month-old puppy become a model canine citizen. I recommend everyone I know to these two :) I get so many compliments on how well behaved my girl is, and I always bring DLOS up as to why.

Swift Creek Animal Hospital did an excellent job caring for our two cats while they boarded. Our…read morecats aren't accustomed to boarding, and the staff handled everything with so much patience and kindness. You can tell they truly pay attention to each animal as an individual--they were caring, attentive, and thoughtful about each cat's specific needs. They also did an amazing job working with each cat's personality to ensure a smooth experience and to prevent unnecessary stress. Because of how they managed things, I feel confident our cats will have a better boarding experience in the future. We're very grateful for the great care we received and highly recommend Swift Creek Animal Hospital.

Had both a vet appointment and boarded our dogs there…read more Let's just say this was the absolute worst experience I have had boarding my dogs. Vet appt was mediocre. Had to pay for 2 exam fees. Neither dog got an exam. They gave them there influenza shot and sent us on our way. Boarding... when we dropped off we had concerns. We asked to see the kennel where the dogs were kept and it wasn't very nice. There was active animal pee on the ground and extremely loud. None of the animals were settled. Whatsoever. The blankets they give dogs are paper thin. Thank goodness we brought our own. On the 3rd day of our dogs getting boarded we get a call that they have run out of food. How is that possible if I packed 12 bags for 5 days and they eat once a day. I packed for 1 extra day just in case. The workers never read the instructions and did whatever they wanted. They fed them twice a day and they weren't even eating. No call nothing. Until they ran out. They offered purina- which my dogs can not eat. They did go out and buy their dog food from tractor supply. But after such the manager acted as if I should be grateful for such a doing. The following morning I get another phone call. Miraculously one of my dogs has a cut under her eye and she needs emergency medical attention but no vets are in but I can pay for them to take her to an emergency vet. They tried to blame my other dog which is insulting enough. We cut our trip short and had a friend go get our dogs out of this place that day. Not only that. I drove my dogs 3 hours to the university (Virginia Tech) to have them evaluated and the one dog professional stitched up by the surgical team to also be told it was not from another dog. Do not board your dogs here.

I was referred to Jemi in 2005, when my 15 week old Lab/Ridgeback mix required training. I sent…read morehim to Jemi for a one week boot camp and when she returned him to me, he was fabulously trained and well-behaved. Jemi followed up by providing me with thorough in-home training. I practiced what I learned everyday. Seven years later, he is still the perfect dog for my family. He understands No, Off, Sit, Up, Wait, Leave It, Down, Come here, It's Okay and hand gestures! He comes when I call him and I can walk him off-leash around people and other animals nearby. I can walk my 95lb dog in my Sunday best and in heels without him dragging me across the cement, dirt and grass. Because, Jemi taught me how to hold the leash and to show confidence both in my carriage, leash tension and voice. Jemi and her team work magic everyday! I refer Jemi, Teri, Beth and Julie to all my friends and colleagues with training needs. She is truly the "Dog Whisperer" of the East.

I paid Jemi for a week long puppy boot camp. My specific training needs for Sunshine were: return…read moreupon command, stay, and reduce aggression towards other dogs. When I opened the door to bring her home, Sunny escaped and ran into the road while Jemi stood at the door yelling at me saying "don't yell at her she'll come back." She did not. I had to catch her. When I got her into the car, I realize there was feces on her feet. Her coat was filthy. She lost a pound in a week because she was focused on getting my dog to eat two meals a day when I said a free feed was fine because it was better for my schedule. Sunny was so traumatized that my friends could not believe this was the same dog when I got her home. I will never forgive Jemi. She should be ashamed.

I love Bark & Sparkle! It's so easy to wash & dry your dog. They provide everything you need and…read moreyou don't have to strain your back over a tub at home. Their grooming services are top notch too. Lastly, if you haven't tried their freeze dried beef hearts with your pet you are missing out. They are a high value treat in our house & will get a stubborn Schnauzer back in the house asap

I have never posted a negative review, but after our experience with Bark & Sparkle, I feel other…read morepet owners deserve to know what happened to our dog and how our concerns were handled. We have been customers of this groomer for 10 years. Our dogs were last groomed at the end of June 2026. The day after their grooming appointment, our 10 yr old dog began limping. We took him to an er vet & discovered his foot had been cut during grooming. The wound became infected, and his paw swelled twice its normal size. For the next three weeks, we had to make trips to the vet for wound cleaning & have it bandaged every 3-4 days. The vet prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds because of the infection and swelling. In total, we spent more than $500 in vet bills. We contacted Bark & Sparkle to let them know what had happened and simply asked that they please be more careful with our dogs. We were told that they would pay the vet bills and that what happened was a "fireable offense." We specifically Linda Tew, that we were not trying to get anyone fired and that we were not looking for money. We simply wanted them to be aware of what happened. Despite everything, we decided to give them another chance. Our appt was scheduled for today. For the entire time we have been customers, we have always dropped our dogs off at 8:30. This morning, at approximately 8:15, while we were already on our way, I received a call saying that our appointment was at 8:00 a.m. I explained that we were on our way for our usual 8:30 appointment and that we had never dropped our dogs off at 8:00. I was told they could not take our dogs because we were 30 minutes late. I explained that their posted business hours begin at 8:30 and that we have always brought our dogs in at 8:30. I apologized if there had been a scheduling misunderstanding, but asked why they could not accommodate us when we were only about 10 minutes away. I explained the situation to Linda Tew and again said that we had always brought our dogs in at 8:30. She told me they could not take the dogs and that we would have to reschedule. During the conversation, I was also told that they do not groom two large dogs at the same time and that their policy is to take dogs at 8:30 and 11:30 for the groomer. This was confusing to us because we have brought both of our dogs together for years and have always had an 8:30 appt. I acknowledged that we had missed a confirmation text and that was on us. However, I explained that we had never brought our dogs in at 8:00, that their posted hours begin at 8:30, and that we were confused. While I was trying to explain my concerns, Linda told me that I would not let her finish speaking. I told her that I felt the situation was unreasonable, and before I could finish explaining myself, she hung up. We called back, and Linda answered. I told her that I did not appreciate being hung up on and that, given what had happened with our dog during the previous grooming appointment, we were now going to take them up on their offer to cover the veterinary bills. Instead of resolving the situation, she again said that I was interrupting her and that the conversation was not going anywhere. She then hung up on me a second time.At this point, I am extremely disappointed. After nearly 10 years of being loyal customers, never having an issue with being late or missing any apps this is how our concerns were handled. Our dog was injured during a previous grooming appt, resulting in an infection, multiple vet visits, medication, three weeks of treatment, and more than $500 in vet expenses. We still gave the business another opportunity because of the many years we had been customers. Unfortunately, today's experience was the final straw for us. I am sharing this experience so other pet owners can make their own informed decision about where they take their dogs. I personally will never use this business again. Please be careful, ask questions, and make sure you are completely clear on your appointment time and the business's policies before leaving your pets in their care.

These folks are amazing. I called them to get urgent help for me door-eating dog, and they came…read moreover that same day to meet him. By the end of the week they had him on a schedule, walking 3 times a week for a half hour, to train him to walk on a leash. Once he can do that (which may take a while, he's hard-headed :)) he is going to go on adventure walks with them, which are basically long hikes with 2-3 dogs at a time, that completely tire your pooch out. I have two walkers that work with my dog, and they are both awesome. They send me an email after every walk, with pictures of my dog and a progress report of how he's doing. They also are bonded and insured, and offer to keep keys to the house so they can come in while you are at work and exercise the pooch. And get this- it's $20 for the walk... and $5 for every extra 15 mins! And that is for one or two dogs... very reasonable. So much so that I can definitely afford the 3 days a week walking, and seeing my puppy so happy at the end of the day is worth it. Love these guys.

UPDATE: 7/23/17: I'm…read morewriting an update to this review 7 years later, still as a loyal client of Canine Adventure. Unfortunately, my 3 boys (Ozzy, Tyler, and Bono) have since passed away, but my 2 new pups (Cannon and Hollywood) are still regular adventurers. They get to go hiking and swimming with Marti every couple of weeks - with Cannon generally finding some enormous stick or piece of trash to keep him entertained and Holly swimming laps in the river and playing chase with other dogs. They always come home happy and tired. There is a review posted from someone named "Matin" (which I assume is made up as it is a brand new account and contains false information) that says someone from Richmond Boxer Rescue steered him away from CA. I am the founder and president of RBR and a loyal client for almost 10 years now. Many of my fosters and volunteers use them and love them as well. NO ONE from my organization knows who this person is or said anything negative about CA, so that is a blatant lie. Review from 2010: I cannot say enough good things about Josh and Canine Adventure! Aside from actually being able to sometimes make my boxer, Ozzy, slightly tired (a nearly impossible feat), Josh was always reliable, responsible and ended up being a good friend! My own dogs (Ozzy, Tyler and Bono) were lucky to get Adventure Walks with him every week! The highlight of their week was seeing Josh pull up in front of the house! In addition to working with my own dogs, Josh graciously worked with my many fosters through Richmond Boxer Rescue. He donates his time to several other local rescue groups as well. The walks and training were an invaluable asset to the foster dogs as were the AMAZING photos he would take on the walks! We moved to the west coast but would still be loyal clients if we were in Richmond! I so wish there were a service like this available here!