The staff is amazing , they were very compassionate and caring of our pets needs. The staff made us…read morefeel at ease while our pet was in their care. Thank you so much! Mary Madrid

I've given Tulare Veterinary Hospital multiple chances, but I've had awful experiences each time…read more The first time I visited, I tried to be understanding. I have a dog with behavioral issues, and I was seeking professional guidance. Instead, the vet pushed immediately for anti-psychotic medications without much conversation. I liked the general environment and found most staff pleasant, but the vet's attitude stood out--in a bad way. On our second visit, it got worse. The vet avoided speaking to me directly, communicating only through the nurse. They also refused to do basic procedures--like anal gland expression--due to my dog's anxiety, without offering solutions to help manage it. What really upset me was the vet's clear bias against French Bulldogs. He made snide remarks, showing a stigma toward the breed. All dogs deserve equal care, regardless of breed. I felt judged simply for having a French Bulldog. To top it off, they added unjustified charges to the bill. When I requested an itemized breakdown, the bill magically got cheaper, which made it clear they had padded the initial charges, hoping I wouldn't check. I will never go back. If you have a French Bulldog--or frankly, if you value fair, professional care--I would not recommend Tulare Veterinary Hospital.

Everything. For something that is so heartbreaking, Dr. Gary…read moremakes it very peaceful. It has been a tough year and a half in our home. Our first experience was with Greta in July of 2023. 16.5 year old Greta was giving us the heads up that she was ready to go. Dr. Gary came in and Greta went peacefully across the rainbow bridge. Greta's brother Wesley, made it to 17.5 years. Ands just has his sister. He moved on peacefully with the help of Dr. Gary. Bella. Our big girl. Still jumping in the couch and chasing the rc car all the way up to a couple weeks ago. In just three days. She stopped eating and was giving us those eyes that we have seen to often non the last year. I am sure Wesley was calling her to walk with him along the mystical canal. Bella. Also just short of 17 years. Not the most touchy feely girl. She came and laid down on the bed where Dr. Gary and I were sitting. All three are together now.

1-29-25: My cat of 15 years passed at home…read more After about 6pm I was crying and still had her body in my arms. I called and they asked if I needed someone to come out and put her down. I said no, she already passed and I still had her body in my arms and was calling about cremation services and how much it would cost. The person on the other line went silent. I kept saying hello, hello for awhile, but realized they disconnected the call. We went to Cedar Veterinary instead and took her and paid for her cremation. Not a good way to handle a call after a person's pet has crossed the rainbow bridge.

My English Bulldog loves her and I love the way she get cleaned up so well everytime, never…read moredisappoints! 10/10

The barker shop does an awesome job on my fur babies. Their shop is clean and makes you fill very…read morewelcomed. They treat our doggie like their own. She works very well with your schedule too.

Dr Chege has such an amazing bedside manner for your pet! The customer service is amazing. They…read moreare so friendly and helpful. So glad we switched to come here.

I want to start by acknowledging that euthanizing a pet is already one of the hardest decisions a…read morefamily can make. We were in an incredibly painful situation, our dog had bitten our daughter in the face twice and needed to be euthanized for her safety. We had adopted him from a shelter, and finding a compassionate, affordable option was not easy. Shelters were at capacity, the SPCA quoted over $500, and other vets were similarly overpriced. We called Northpoint, received a price over the phone, and made the 45-minute drive from out of town, already emotionally drained. What we experienced once we arrived made a devastating day so much worse. First, upon arrival we were informed, for the first time, that we needed to bring paperwork from the shelter where we adopted our dog. No one mentioned this when we called. Staff attempted to contact the shelter themselves, said they couldn't reach them, and then told us they might not be able to help us at all. My husband had to get back in the car, drive to the shelter to retrieve immunization records, and return, adding significant time and stress to an already traumatic experience. Second, when we were finally seen, they quoted us a higher price than what we were given over the phone. They also attempted to add an urgent care fee, claiming we had been given an urgent appointment, which was not true. My husband had to push back just to get them to reconsider. When he mentioned the original price we were quoted by phone, staff told him there was nothing they could do. We were grieving. We were exhausted. We had already driven nearly an hour and a half round trip for paperwork. And Northpoint chose that moment to add surprise fees and dismiss our concerns entirely. It felt like they knew we had no other options and used that against us. I wouldn't wish this experience on any family already going through the pain of losing a pet. If you're in a similar situation, I'd encourage you to get everything, pricing and requirements, in writing before you make the trip.

Very nice and good staff they were right exactly right about what was wrong with my dogread more

They're so helpful and it's easy to bathe and clean your dog extremely inexpensive. The only thing…read moreI don't like is there's a lot of dog hair around which they could just take one of the dryers and and blow all the hair to one area and sweep it up..

This shelter has been the worst I have dealt with. I went in yesterday (after visiting several…read moreshelters in past months) trying to find the perfect dog to fit in with us. I finally find one. Isn't available until today (on stray hold). I get that. I come back right at 10am when they take people walking in for adoptions.. was told that the dog is not available for adoption because it's going to a rescue. I asked can I get the information for the rescue so I can adopt through them? Nope. They can't give out that info. So basically after being told I could adopt the dog today, I was told I couldn't because it's going to be picked up by a rescue who is going to foster it and find a home. Hi. I could have been that home. But your shelter clearly isn't in the business of finding good homes for dogs. And with that, I'll be going to a breeder. Maybe create some policies that make it seem like you're trying to find homes for dogs and not just euthanize them. Pretty sure that rescue will do just fine without the one dog and still bring in good money from all the other dogs that take from the shelter. But like I said. The shelter clearly isn't in the business of finding good homes for their dogs. Wouldn't recommend and I won't be returning. I'd rather pay more for my dog than deal with unprofessional establishments such as this one. Shop. Don't adopt :) that should be their motto.

Great shelter with amazing staff. We called several times about a specific dog and were always able…read moreto connect with a live person quickly. They informed us that someone was already scheduled to see the dog the next day, then called us after the person no-showed to let us know the dog was still available. The dog we were interested was being treated for a medical condition and they provided detailed information about the treatment provided so far and what would be needed moving forward. The dog was described as shy and a stray but clearly liked the staff at the shelter. The place was really clean with nice kennels. Overall, we were so impressed with this place.

I started my boy Pouka here as a puppy and my experience has been absolutely incredible. Pouka gets…read moreso excited every time he goes in for training, and Aiyana has been wonderful explaining every part of the process and working with him. Learning how to safely utilize different tools has been a major help, as well as learning to understand my dog's behavior. I highly recommend Major K9.

Obedience regressed, ears injured, and training relied only on ecollar pressure…read more I sent my 6-7 month old Doberman to Aiyana for a 4-week board and train program. My goals were to refine her obedience, stop leash pulling, and build confidence. Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. Positives * My dog did gain a little more patience and became more confident around dogs at a distance. * These improvements are appreciated, but they do not justify the cost of a full board and train program. Concerns * Breed Bias: Aiyana often commented negatively about Dobermans, saying things like "This is why I wouldn't own a Doberman." For someone advertising all-breed training, this was unprofessional and discouraging. * Ear Care: Since my puppy is still posting her ears, I asked to take her home on weekends to do it myself. Aiyana declined until week 3, when I found her ear had been wrapped so tightly it cut into the skin. On another occasion, her ear was bleeding and the glue was completely dried out. When I gave feedback, instead of handling it professionally, she became defensive and refused to continue ear posting on any other dog as if she is doing a favor. * Training Regression: Instead of improving, my dog regressed. She used to know the difference between sit and down, but came back ignoring sit and defaulting to down. Leash pulling was not addressed -- I was simply told to "use a prong collar," even though she had walked nicely without one before. * Reliance on Ecollar: I have no issue with ecollars when used properly, but this training relied almost entirely on constant pressure. Without the collar, my dog would not listen at all to her. That is not effective or sustainable training. * Shocking Statement: At one point, Aiyana even told me, "I cannot do anything if a dog acts a certain way with someone else." Hearing that from someone calling herself a professional trainer was unacceptable. * Professionalism: She frequently reminded me that she had given me a discount, as if that excused the lack of progress. Sessions were delayed and if I arrived a little late due to her schedule changes she would blame me (we also have work and things to take care of and the road time, i am 40min away from her, i also never had the problem to go back to her anytime that worked), and I never received a proper recap or hand-off at the end as after i communicated about her ears she said she is uncomfortable working with us now . Final Thoughts While there were minor improvements in patience and confidence, the main goals of obedience and leash training were not achieved. My dog returned with ear injuries, regression in commands, and unreliable training that relied entirely on tools instead of teaching. I gave her time till even after the board and train being finished to wait for our recap session because maybe just maybe something would change . Which wasn't given because i gave my concern on my dog being hurt and her material not being taken care of . I wasn't blaming her -- just asking for more attentiveness. This program did not meet the level of professionalism, communication, or results I expected from a board and train. For anyone considering training services, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a trainer who provides consistent progress, safe handling, and clear communication.

We would highly recommend Laura's Grooming Nook. We have always received. Great customer service…read moreand are looks amazing every time we pick her up.

My dog loves it here! She always wants to run in the back right when I drop her off, she always…read moresmells so good for days after her appointments, and I love the way my dog gets cut Everytime. Penny gets so many compliments when we go out in public.