James is incredible. We sent our 7 month puppy to James for four weeks last year. We were, and…read morecontinue to be, so happy that we did. She did not have any problems (and continues to be a wonderful dog and that's probably because we sent her to James). She had basic commands down. After James, she became excellent at multiple commands. She would sit at her bowl for hours if you don't release her (by verbal command). You can leave her with steak in the next room and won't eat it if you don't release her. You get the picture - James knows what he is doing and will set you, and your pup, up for success. He was very thorough in explaining what to expect and how to continue her training at home. We could not be happier. Our pup is also happy, and she loved James. When we brought her back for boarding a couple nights she couldn't wait to hang out with James. We had to save up to send her, and it was worth every penny. We would do it again. Highly, highly recommend. For any pup!

We got a deaf Miniature Bull Terrier @ 13 weeks old that after 6 months, seemed hopless to train,…read morejust basic commands. As a last ditch effort we called James @ Empire K-9 2.5 hrs away from our home. After 5 weeks of training with Ross he was transformed into the best dog we have seen anywhere. James spent a whole day with myself and my whole family to train us on how to handle and communicate with our new family member. Here we are over a year later and if we call James with a question he is quick to respond back with a helpfull answer. When we need to board Ross we drive him down to James @ Empire K9 2.5 hours away because he is the only one we trust with our Ross. Thank you James for this gift of being able to communicate with our deaf dog, you have no idea how much joy this little Miniature Bull Terrier bring to our family now.

We took three dogs to vanity fur yesterday for a day at the slopes. We'd seen some questionable…read morereviews and now I know why. One of the dogs (pictured) needed some grooming and a good bath and brush. My dog is an Australian labradoodle and has a certain type of long shaggy hair which needs to be maintained. When I picked him up I was close to tears. The owner was quite short with me as she explained that she wasn't able to brush out his mats, and I could take him to a groomer and get him shaved. Excuse me? I paid $70 plus daycare plus tip to receive my dog back with an amateur haircut (uneven, one ear shorter than the other and wayyy too short) and not even a decent brush. I spent an hour when we got home brushing him out, which worked. I'm just not sure what I paid for except a dog that looks ridiculous. Are these professional groomers? I would say no. I've trimmed my dogs face and paws a few times and he always looks cute and true to his breed. Now he looks utterly ridiculous and if you saw what they did for his sanitary trim around the back end. My god. Don't do it. 2 stars is generous btw

what a great find for us. Great grooming and fair cost. We have taken our dogs there three times…read more(so far) and that the dogs just walked right in no problem tells me they are treated well when we aren't there. We are used to getting our dogs groomed in Brooklyn (no complaints) but Vanity Fur is a lot cheaper, more convenient , and the quality is just as good. I can't recommend them enough. FYI the people that work here are really nice too. The ties were a nice touch too.

Lisa has been walking my dog for months now, and does a fantastic job! You can tell that she cares…read moreas much for our dog was we do. She is incredibly reliable, and has excellent communication. Our dog is a lot to handle (she's 90 lbs and generally not great with new people), and our pup warmed up to Lisa and her family right away. I feel so much better about going to work because I know we have a reliable dog walker who makes sure that our pup gets plenty of exercise. Highly recommend Donoso Dog Walking to anyone who is looking for a dog walker/pet care!

Very expert trainer. We have a difficult dog but all went well for the 2 nights. Our dog is rarely…read moreapart from us so we intend to leave him with Brian more often.

Dr. Tiff and her team go above and beyond to accommodate you. They are busy but that's because…read morethey are so great!

This place used to be great but has gone down hill considerably over the years . They've gone from…read moreanswering the phone to leaving a message with no response to being unable to leave a message because their mail box is full. This is unacceptable. One veterinarian in particular stumbles over her words, clearly reads information back off the internet and mixes clients up with one another. Clearly this place needs to have new management.

Started going here when our new pup arrived. We've only been there a few times, but I (we) like it…read moreso far! Staff are friendly, kind and outgoing, service is prompt and polite. I think we're going to like this place....certainly my pup does, and they love her!

They did services I didn't ask for and I complained and told them I shouldn't have to pay for the…read moreservices I didn't request. the receptionist went in the back for a long time and I told the other receptionist I would pay the whole bill because I was late to get back to work. the first receptionist came back a told me I could go on a payment plan. I told them I didn't need a payment plan I could pay the whole thing but shouldn't have to. the receptionist told me they would take off the the charge for the unrequested service and I would have to pay the remaining balance and I was banned from their practice. I said that was fine. A month later I get a collection notice for the balance they took off my bill. none they're playing dumb. Avoid.

Have worked here going on 5 years. We take pride in this job everday. We love these animals as if…read morethey're our own. We work hard every day to keep the shelter clean and neat, and we are told numerous times that our shelter is one of the cleanest shelters there is.

They take in numerous animals and look for donations and families to adopt. The problem is they are…read morehorrible about notifying families why they can or can not adopt. They lack in follow through with meet and greets with the pets and at times have young teens doing the meet and greets who dont seem comfortable handling the shelter dog. We have donated and adopted in the past. Went twice to meet the dogs and was told great candit for adopting yet no follow up calls or information after submitting an application.

I took Dylan's Puppy Start Right class with my first puppy Rosie and would highly recommend working…read morewith him. He is professional, very compassionate and focused on the dog's needs, and his training techniques are highly effective. Rosie is my first dog and a high-energy terrier, so I knew I was taking a lot on and I was nervous about getting things right. When I picked her up from the breeder, her first words upon my arrival were "Your puppy is an absolute terror". Uh, oh. I was worried. Dylan helped us through puppyhood from start to finish. He did an initial consultation with me before Rosie even arrived so that we were ready on day one. He always went over and above, helping us navigate the array of puppy products by putting together a recommended shopping list of beds, crates, etc. that were tried and true. I really can't speaking highly enough of the Puppy Start Right class. If you have a puppy, you should take it as early as possible. Dylan went to great lengths to bring in different props, sounds, textures, etc. to help socialize Rosie to a wide array of stimuli that it would have been difficult to expose her to otherwise. Puppy Start Right, combined with a puppy play group, has left us with a dog that is well adjusted, happy-go-lucky, and gets along with everyone, everywhere. She is excited and willing to try new things and even looks forward to hopping in the bath tub after a mudding walk. We finished the Puppy Start Right class with all the basic skills we needed for our puppy days. We had a reliable sit, recall, etc. Even more importantly, Dylan taught us how to examine our puppy's behavior and problem solve different situations. This has been invaluable in the interceding months as we continue to broaden Rosie's horizon. At six months old, we now have a dog that: walks courteously on and off leash has reliable recall will sit quietly and patiently at an outdoor cafe doesn't bark and gets along with two cat siblings at home I'm not sure where we'd be without Dylan's training, but I know that taking his class has helped to maximize our joyful journey with Rosie.

We worked with Dylan to train our 1.5 year old rescue dog, Birdie, who came to us with a variety of…read moreissues, ranging from reactivity, to leash pulling, barking, marking and anxiety. Dylan helped us choose the right package for Birdie, and showed us how to work with her in a positive way that was very hands on, and fun for all of us. His techniques have really proven to be effective when you put the time in. We've been working with Dylan's techniques for a few months now after our training has wrapped up and we are definitely seeing a major improvement in our pup, which is making our lives much easier! I would highly recommend anyone looking to get some guidance for dog training to trust Dylan's ability to work with your dog in a loving way, and explain things in a way that is very thorough but still approachable and adaptable to your lifestyle. We're very grateful for Dylan's help and will be in touch again if we need more help with Birdie or get another dog down the line!