This place has saved our bacon several times when conflicting schedules have made taking care of…read moreour fur baby a little dififcult. My Petropolis is the pet friendly creation of a few former vet techs who wanted to bring their experience and love of animals to a business of their own focused on caring for local cats and dogs. When we're in a bind we will typically call ahead a day or two ahead of time and make a reservation for Opie. To date we've never had an issue making a booking and our little guy loves it so much that he can't wait to get out of the car when we pull up. Prices are really fair with cats going for $20 for a full day on single purchase and $36 for a full day single purchase for your dog. There are significant price savings if you purchase either a 5, 10 or 20 stat package (as much as $8/day). The team here is great and we always feel comfortable leaving the little dude here.

Heard a lot of great reviews about their cat boarding, so decided to leave our Chevy in their hands…read morefor March Break. Chevy literally got his own room all to himself, not a cage or a tiny cubicle-like space that other boarding places offer. The little room was full of climbing equipment and a 2 story sleeping area and in addition to our own blankets, he was given a fresh comforter to sleep on. Highly recommend this place not only for boarding but also for dog grooming and daycare, my friend loves them too and brings her dog there regularly. Also check out their little shop!

I cannot say enough good things about Ryan but, mainly, you can put all your trust in him with your…read morefurry family members. I was heading down the States one weekend and was looking for someone in the area (south Etobicoke). I read the reviews on Google and decided to reach out to him. The moment I spoke to him, I got good "vibes" just from the telephone call. He came by my place to meet Colby and Raleigh (my beloved Border Collies) and they took to him immediately. He later picked them up and they spent a night at his place and participated in group doggie activities. His prices are very reasonable but, again, most importantly, you can completely trust him. I'll likely set up about two walks per week in the new year and will definitely use his pet sitting services again!

Your search for your pup's daycare is over! It doesn't get any better than City Sniffers. Super…read morefriendly, caring and clean space. Staff will go above and beyond to make sure your dog is well cared for. My puppy's harness got soiled and instead of giving it back dirty, they cleaned it. To me, this shows that they take care of each pet as their own. The frequent updates on Instagram stories will brighten your day knowing that the doggies are having fun!

The service has declined. On Saturday march 14, I brought my…read moredog who is now 16, vision impaired and clinically deaf in for a full groom which includes ear cleaning. He has mild mobility issues which comes with age and the owner was trying to get him to follow her on his lead down the stairs?? Watching, I reminded her that he is deaf and nearly blind. So she carried him down. Within a couple of hours I received notification he was ready. In the past, his groom took 3 hours. We are fairly regular customers. On arrival, I paid the full amount and tipped before seeing him. At a glance, he looked good! I did not notice his ears were not even touched until we got home. About 90 minutes had lapsed. So I called Nice Diggz and left a voice message advising that my dog's ears were missed and for someone to kindly return my call so we can arrange to correct that. No one returned my call so on Thursday morning I rang the groomer and recited my reason for calling, stating I had left a message from Saturday afternoon. She immediately responded saying there was no voicemail from me! No apology. Just defensive. This was not the first time some part of his grooming was missed either. The time before we picked him up he still had build up from tear ducts under his eyes. He is a white Cockapoo with brown markings around his eyes and back. He has many skin tags which scab and fall off. I bath him weekly at home to maintain his back end. He's had the skin tags with a little more each year since he was about 7. Previously he'd been returned to me clean looking not with the a few of the scabs debris visible. It looks unfinished. It had occurred the three times. I had been taking my dog there since he was two. Different owner at the time; one who I found personable. I know that everyone can't be the same but I won't tolerate rudeness be it blunt or insinuated. At this point I was wondering if I would bring my dog here again. Our relationship is transactional. In my opinion the service has really declined. The hair cuts are fine but the last few visits, the service as requested was incomplete. If you're not sure you'd have to ask seeing as you don't keep notes or have the same groomer doing the session. What was also missing on Thursday was an apology for the inconvenience. I asked the owner if there were new hires. She said no. I let her know that I felt the service had declined as we had to come back and I usually get a lift from my friend or taxi over. She said she had no notes of any of the incidents I mentioned. I was in disbelief. Like a hair salon, how would you keep track or be on top of and physical changes or incidents with your clientele? Hello!! Because nothing was documented does not mean it didn't happen! I sensed she was getting defensive as I shared my take on what the service had been like in the past. I mentioned again that no one returned my call from Saturday afternoon. She claimed she didn't receive any voice mail from me. Rude and dismissive! I mean I've only been calling the same number to make appts for years. If I don't get through, I'll leave a message or call again. Deflection is a go to tactic used by those averse to criticism. She then asked how old my dog was and began keying in notes. Wow! Unimpressed, I told her and how long we'd been coming there - since the previous owner had it when my dog was two. Erika was the owner. After a few minutes the young lady who had initially groomed him brought him upstairs. She said nothing. Just stood there - like a statue. Not one word of apology for her mistake. Note the owner said nothing either but you could feel the tension. I was not trying to get money back or cause a fuss. Anyway I needed to get out of there as I had to et back to work. I felt as though I was the sane person in a twilight zone episode. Word to the owner; you are in a service industry. Professionalism and accountability matter. An apology helps if sincere. Own it! Please.

Booked an appt. for Tues at 3 and specifically asked not to have this groomer named G to do my dog…read moreas he doesn't do a nice cut on her. Arrived at the Dundas groomer and found out G was doing her and the person who was booked to be her groomer was Manager so she was not going to groom my dog. Very disappointing and waste of my time as I have to medicate my dog before grooming. I have been going to this dog grooming salon for years but I find the service not client oriented anymore and this so called manager for the day need a refresher course in public service. Will look for a better dog grooming company who honor commitment and responsibility.

Wendy and Micheal are great! Ralphie has a lot of fun with them. He is always super excited to see…read moreMicheal in the morning.

I have brought my Pomeranians here and she has done amazing cuts every time! Blows every other…read moregroomer out of the ball park!!!

amazing service and my dog looked absolutely awesome. the place is very nice and inviting. the…read morestaff is very professional and the groomer was very gentle with my (older) dog. very good prices too! the Barking Lot is my got to groomer! and the offer day care too. Go take a look and you will not hesitate to chose them Diane

From the owner: Choose The Barking Lot for an experience that goes beyond dog care services; we create a community…read morewhere your dog can feel at home. Our facility boasts generous areas designated for play, social interaction, and relaxation; all while being overseen by trained professionals in completely secure settings. The Off-leash Dog Park is right on our premises and offers a spacious outdoor space where dogs can play freely under the watchful eye of our staff. With a focus on hygiene and expert care, the daycare strives to foster a secure and pleasant environment for all dogs, whether they are visiting briefly, staying for an extended boarding period, or taking advantage of our various grooming services.

Amazing place for your pup! The staff is super kind and knowledgeable, they are all certified and…read moretake excellent care of your dog. My dog loves it there and is always happy to go as soon as I mention the name!

Do not send your dog here!…read more The new owner is completely incompetent, unprofessional, immature, inexperienced and treats his staff horribly. He has no experience with dogs and does nothing to help care for them. He will leave 50+ dogs alone in the pen and is not even watching them properly when he is in the pen. His lack of knowledge and experience is very apparent and he does not listen to his employees, who on the other hand most have years of experience. He is getting rid of really good staff without cause and having to care for the dogs on his own. Which can't lead to anything good considering he has no idea how to read dog body language, cues or break up a dog fight if one occurs. He is constantly on his phone and taking personal calls to the point where he doesn't even notice a fight about to break out right in front of him. Your dog will not be safely or properly cared for with this man. He is not to be trusted and I would strongly advise you to take your dog elsewhere.

PetsGo are incredible. I've been using them for a year now, and I can't imagine ever switching. No…read morematter where I am, I receive daily updates by email or through the app on how my cat Hassle is doing, how much she's eaten, etc. I even receive a picture of the little jerk, provided she's not hiding under the couch. I can even see exactly when they came by to visit, and I can now even schedule a specific time I'd like them to come by. I can book times, pay invoices, receive updates, and send and receive messages through their app, which makes this the simplest and most efficient petsitting company I've ever worked with. Sarah and Jake's friendliness and professionalism is the real draw though. I know my cat is in good hands with them, and they take the stress out of the process, leaving me free to enjoy my travel.

We are so happy to have found PetsGo from their business cards seen around our neighbourhood! After…read morereading the website and seeing that they were insured, bonded, and pet first aid certified, we knew that we found the right provider. Over the last year, Sarah has become an indispensable petsitter for our 2 cats. She's extremely reliable, organized, and professional - a total pleasure to work with. I'm pretty OCD when it comes to our cats, so I can't believe that we've found someone as detail oriented and caring as Sarah to look after them when we're not around! Getting set up with PetsGo was pretty painless. We had an initial meet and greet at our house to introduce the cats, go over the forms, and provide a copy of our keys. The intake paperwork was extensive which really helped put my mind at ease that PetsGo would have all the right info and preferences of our cats. My favourite part about the service is that Sarah takes the time to send daily updates and photos (great for my peace of mind). She even noticed that our cats had shaved patches of fur (from a recent vet visit we forgot to inform her about) and kept an eye on them in case they became an issue. This is definitely high-quality service for a reasonable price! Most recently, after returning from our 2-week vacation, our cats were calmly snoozing like we never even left. They were definitely well-fed and well-exercised during our absence! The house was also spotless... possibly cleaner than we left it (Sarah took out the recycling and cat poo garbage, de-fuzzed our furniture, and somehow there were no hairball tumbleweeds everywhere. Magical!) We would highly recommend Sarah and PetsGo to anyone who is lucky enough to be in the service area!

Suzanne is great and knows what she is doing. Animals are her life's purpose. I was very happy with…read moreher services and wish her all the best.

Suzanne has been my saviour. I am a senior who purchased a puppy last…read moreJuly thinking I could walk and train him as I had done over the years. Well he has turned out to be quite the handful, very energetic and full of fun. Suzanne has been so patient and loving with my Keeshond and he has come to adore her and knows when she is coming and becomes very excited to see her. I think I would have given up and returned my pup if I had not found Suzanne. She is also very knowledgeable and willing to try different methods in training but keeping it fun at the same time.

I've been using Mike for about 4 months now and he is absolutely fantastic…read more First off, the bar is set higher for someone you trust not only in your home but to take good care of your pets. I trust Mike implicitly with access to my house (where I am still very slowly moving in) and have credit cards and the like all over the place. Second, since dogs have "business" to do outside it's very important that your dog walker is reliable. My dog will have her bladder burst rather than going in the house. I know I can trust Mike to not only take appointments when I need them but that can be relied upon to show up. He also will give a walk report to you in text letting you know if your dog eliminated and how things went in general. He has never once missed a walk and he is great about taking on extra walks on short notice. Moreover the prices compared to the rest of the market are really great. My dog is a problem dog and Mike gives off a confident energy that I know I can trust if problems should arise. It is clear just from the way his energy is that he knows dogs. That's a really hippy thing to say but having known dog trainers and walkers over the years there's a certain presence and Mike has it. He has also been kind enough to bring up dog food delivered to my porch free of charge which I truly appreciate. That is not his job. Recently when I was away on a trip he even boarded her free of charge as he noticed she was destroying my house while I was away. I honestly can't say enough good things about Good Boys. UPDATE: MY DOG IS FIXED! I have spent thousands (literally) on many different dog trainers over the years trying to fix my dog's severe anxiety aggression. For years she was unable to interact with other dogs without someone(s) going to the vet or humans (me and others) going to the hospital. Now with Mike's help, she's totally fine. I can't say how happy I am. If you have a problem pet that you love....you gotta try Good Boys UPDATE 2: 2/4/16: Still using Mike. You're not gonna get a better dog walker at his price or any price.

We used Michael's service from Oct 2015 to Dec 2016 and were enormously impressed. From the moment…read morehe walked through the door he exuded a calm, confident energy that is critical around large dogs. My husband and I have 2 Rotties with very different personalities. One is lazy but wary of human strangers while the other is high energy and moderately dog aggressive, but both of them loved Michael immediately. Not only does he balance the needs/capacity of our two very different dogs, he somehow managed to socialize our trouble child with other dogs and sent us pictures to prove it! He successfully took them for pack walks; I wouldn't have believed it unless I'd seen it with my own eyes. Michael is amazing! He's responds quickly to text messages and is flexible with re-schedule/adding walks. He's even thoughtful and kind enough to bring in packages from our doorstep if anything's been delivered during the day. Knowing that he's fully bonded & insured made the choice a no-brainer. Handing over your house keys to a complete stranger can be difficult, so knowing that Michael is fully covered is icing on the cake. He has a flexible payment schedule and accepts eTransfers.