I have been taking my 2.5 year old golden retriever, Pippin, to Big Valley Pet Resort since he was…read more5 or 6 months old. I had a golden retriever before him, and I have never had as amazing an experience at a dog daycare, boarding, grooming, etc place as Big Valley. It is evident the staff absolutely love animals and put such care and dedication into ensuring every dog, cat, etc is not only safe, but having the bestest of times. I'm moving to the Boston area, and one of things that makes it hardest to leave Poulsbo is that Pippin is parting ways with one of his favorite places in the world. I'll forever and ever be grateful for everyone at Big Valley. I broke my leg a few summers ago and they were SO accommodating for me and Pippin, it melted my heart. Keri, Winter, Emma, Tapanga, Dayna, Nicole, Emily, Sarah, Hailey, Ava, Grace, Cal, Dylan, Megan, Keeley, Gideon, Meadow, and anyone else I missed - thank you all SO MUCH for being the best extended family for Pippin. You'll forever be part of Pippin's pack, along with all of his other furry buddies there. We love y'all, and honestly I'd recommend Big Valley Pet Resort over any other place I've been (even non pet related). They are the best, and I just hope Pippin's new place in Boston is at least almost as good :). Forever in our hearts.

After we boarded our dogs here for 20 years, they suddenly required a meet and greet after our dog…read morehad already boarded there. The meet and greet is a real hassle. First you have to bring your dog in for a daytime stay, then you have to come back for an overnight stay. And the meet and greet is good for only one year, so you have to come back and do it all over again for the same dog, which is absurd.

I've been taking my pup here for 5 months and I have nothing but great things to say. Yes, there…read moreare always risks when having a bunch of dogs together but they have a good interview process and separate based off size/temperament to mitigate any issues. The staff has all been extremely friendly and you can tell they really care about the dogs. They have recently really increased the amount of enrichment activities offered, which are nice add ons to the daycare stay and you always get photos! I have also boarded my pup and I really appreciate that I am allowed to bring his favorite blanket and toys to make him more comfortable. Booking on the app is very streamlined and I appreciate their punch card for daycare visits.

I hate to write this review but after multiple conversations and a lot of thought I put into this,…read moreI feel it's only right. This review is to make awareness of the situation my dog was put into and hopes that this place train their employees to better handle a situation to keep both parties safe. At the end of the day this business is responsible for keeping their own employees and our pets safe. This business is responsible for educating employees on how to properly break up dog fights or avoid instigating them. My dog was dismissed from cbw due to bitting an employee. I couldn't believe it. My dog has never bitten anyone and is usually very submissive towards other dogs. I'd also like to note that this is not the first day care my dog has been to. He was at a previous day care where he stayed for a week without issues. We don't go there anymore because we moved. Now, I couldn't help but be skeptical of people who say they were bit by a dog that doesn't have a history of biting . Things don't usually happen out of nowhere. So ask "what did you do to provoke the dog?". I hate to say it, but most people who work with animals, have no business working with them, either because they can't read body language, push the animal's buttons (Inadvertently or otherwise), or they don't know how to diffuse a situation that involves more than one animal. So after being in my head all day after the incident. I called CBW if I could see the clip of the incident.. and this is what I saw.. There was a dog mounting my dog.. and the whole time that was happening the employee had his back turned and was not aware of what was happening. When the employee finally turned around, that's when my dog was trying to tell the other dog to back off. Then the employee jumped into conclusion and attempted to grab my dog from behind by the collar until he's standing on 2 legs because he assumed my dog was being aggressive. Now imagine.. My dog was already being bullied by a dog and then comes a human. He felt threatened and probably felt ganged up on and acted out out of self defense. I spoke to the manager after seeing that video to go over what happened because I wanted to tell her how I felt about it but the whole time she talked over me, dismissed me a lot, and didn't give me the chance to speak. I just wanted to get it off my chest but that conversation left me feeling so defeated and unheard. The manager explained to me that the employee can't keep his eyes on all dogs.. so ask yourself again, why is there only one employee watching a bunch of dogs? Why didn't the employee use a slip lead to remove him, why didn't he create space before stepping in?. It was a fully failed attempt to diffuse, and my dog got the bad end of it all and was punished unfairly. I'm glad I watched the clip before judging my dog, and you can bet I pat him on the back and was proud of him for standing up for himself because I would've done the same. A non aggression dog bitting in self defense if grabbed by the collar too hard. I couldn't blame him. Moving forward, I just hope no one will have to go through what my dog and I went through, and I only wish that they hire or train their employees properly to avoid another situation like this. I feel bad for the employee who got bit, but could've that be avoided? Absolutely, with proper training.

I took my 8 y/o pit mix to Woodside in August 2024. For 36 hours She had been vomiting lathargic…read more They were actually very nice and understanding. The Vet complimented me for taking good care of her because despite her stomach problems she had Good teeth and was in excellent health. He called me the next day and asked how she was doing. I thought that was really nice! She is great now. Must have gotten some canine flu or something. Anyways, the staff the Vet were all very understanding. 5 stars all the way!

My sweet senior kitty left this world today. As usual everyone here was professional and…read morecompassionate. She crossed the rainbow bridge in peace. They made a mold with her name and paw prints for me. Highly recommend this practice to anyone looking.

Great communication and so kind. My elderly dog has a very hard time with getting his nails…read moretrimmed. I know my energy contributes so I sent my son with Spike. Got him in and out quickly with very little trouble. Thank you!!

Their customer service is non current. Can't get a call back to my questions when I've left…read moremultiple messages. Their "enrichment" is just letting the dogs play together, it seems unsupervised.

My two dogs, Rosie and Jefferson had a very enjoyable stay at Tdubb's Pup Resort! They enjoyed…read moreplush accommodations, lots of individual attention, and a great variety of activities to keep them exercised and stimulated. Tammie is clearly committed to the welfare of her customers and it shows!

TDubb's Pup Retreat has given my Maltipoo top notch service for both day care and boarding. Tammie,…read morethe proprietor, is warm and caring. She has been called a "dog whisperer." I really like how she makes extra effort to accommodate my crazy schedule and help my pup feel at home! I highly recommend!

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.

Ashley is amazing! She has a great understanding of dog psychology. Her training methods are well…read morebalanced and she has helped my pup and I form a healthy relationship. I couldn't be happier with her services!

From the owner: We are a dog training company offering in-home private lessons, dog training walks, and dog…read moreboarding. We can help with anything from puppy training to reactivity to off-leash reliability. Our boarding option is great for dogs that need a personalized in-home stay; your dog can have some fun of their own while you are away! Our dog walking service is great if you want your dog to get out and do some training while you are gone for the day. We specialize in spicy, high-energy, high-drive dogs, or dogs that have unique behavioral concerns but all breeds and ages are welcome! The work that we do is customized for each and every dog. If you and your dog need something, give us a call to see how we can help you today!