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I had a great experience with Riyo, Mr. Picklepants & Gigi! Riyo is such a great host! The communication was great, home was clean & welcoming! And the view is spectacular! She has great tips for places to check out in the area! Checked up to make sure I was enjoying the city and opened her home up to me, making me feel very comfortable. Mr. Picklepants & Gigi are so sweet and welcoming too! They both greeted me when I arrived and warmed up to me very quickly. They are super easy to care for and are playful. They loved to hangout with me and sometimes cuddled up with me. Super duper cute! I miss them already! Highly recommend this sit! Thank you for having me!
What a delight it was getting to know Jill & enjoy her lovely home in the company of Ben, her handsome & snoozy Bengal cat. I appreciated Jill’s hospitality, her clear instructions & lovely location (a short distance to Butchart Gardens & the lovely township of Sidney-By-The-Sea). I’d be delighted to sit Ben again should Jill be away for a long trip.
We loved our time with Jewie. What a powerhouse. When taking him on our daily walks to the local dog beaches we watched a very fast dog, which was a delight. The house was in a great and quiet location. Our communication with Andy and Lee was sending them frequent pictures and videos of Jewie, which they loved. 🙂🌊🐕
Wonderful communication from Wendy both before and during our really enjoyable stay with great hosts John and Wendy and we really are so appreciative to have been chosen for their darling cats Coco and Freddie whom we enjoyed immensely and especially so in winning Coco's confidence and trust which was so rewarding. They kindly fetched us for prior meet and greet, offered their own bedroom and in every way made our time so enjoyable. To say we highly recommend them is an underestimation........beautiful home, characterful endearing cats and their kindness. Thank you so much for having us and of course we would only love to see you all again.........a pleasure all in all. E and V
I had a wonderful time with Benny and Nubbins! Teresa made the sit easy by having very clear instructions and being super easy to reach with any questions. Her home was clean and inviting, and Benny and Nubbins made me feel at home. They are the sweetest, silliest, cutest pups with so much love to give. I would recommend this sit to anyone looking for a quiet stay in AZ with a mountain view and cuddly pups!
Sushni and family were incredibly hospitable and welcoming. Sushni made sure I had space for the nearly 3 month sit and everything that Leo needed is delivered on a monthly basis. The house is in a great area of Austin and is spacious and clean. Leo is a big Goofy bundle of love. He's simply as sweet as can be. He's definitely still a puppy and still jumps on people. He had some pretty intense separation anxiety the first week but we worked through it. He tries to get your attention through barking. He also really loves to chase the squirrel in the backyard which is really funny to watch. It seems to be the highlight of his life. He's a picky eater, and I just trusted he would eat as much as he needed. A treat will get him easily in his crate every time. He is very good on the harness on walks and I don't recommend just the collar because he pulls. With the harness, he is very responsive and you just need to watch out for squirrels cuz he will definitely go after them. I didn't feel comfortable taking him to a dog park because he would not come at my command off leash. Thankfully, he got to hang with the neighborhood dogs on a regular basis. The neighbors are extremely helpful and one of them offers to walk Leo and other neighborhood dogs as often as possible. She was a godsend and helping keep Leo exercised and engaged. The groomer is also extremely welcoming and helpful. If you do this sit, you will not be alone in watching Leo. Sushni has created an amazing Network of neighbors and generous people to support Leo.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Bankview, Canada?
From to for the cat sitting and from 2850 to 28150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 2840 for the cat sitting and 28 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Bankview, Canada ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
Can't say enough good things about this place. We know that whenever we drop our dog off for daycare, she is going to have the best time and will be taken care of by the best people. All of the staff are super friendly and compassionate, and it is clear how much they enjoy their time with the dogs every day. Mimi sets a great example as a small business owner who is involved in the day-to-day, and actually cares about her customers (both people and dogs). She knows everyone by name, she has been flexible with our schedule for any last minute changes, and she will always reach out to communicate with us for any issues. Everything about Sodog is based on making sure the dogs have the best possible experience, while also making sure the owners are comfortable leaving their dogs in someone else's care.
Love love love this local doggy daycare. Mimi, the owner, is so sweet with my dog and I can really see that she loves all of the doggos that go to SODOG. My dog adores going to daycare here and I can see him playing with other pups on the Instagram stories. My dog also has a history of being difficult and fearful with nail trims, but Mimi is super patient and is really willing to help me. Thank you SODOG for being a great place that I can trust will take amazing care of my pup.
My boys LOVE going to SODOG!! The care they receive here is 5 star! One of my dogs is a little timid with people, and he pulls me to the door to see Mimi. I am fully relaxed knowing my dogs are being well looked after.
I am incredibly happy with our experience at SODOG. My four month old puppy, Ned struggled with confidence and separation anxiety the first few times we brought him to daycare. It was really hard for me to see him like this but Mimi and her team worked with him to build his confidence and encourage him to interact with the other dogs. After 5 days of daycare, I received a personally written email from Mimi detailing Ned’s improvement which was further supported by the videos & pictures posted on their Instagram page. Now Ned runs into daycare (sometimes with excited tinkles) because he can’t contain his excitement. The team at SODOG truly cares about your pup and they love what they do 🩷
"I have had the pleasure of entrusting my beloved furry friend to SODOG for both sitting and grooming services for the past year and half, and I must say, the experience far exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we walk in, the warmth and professionalism of the staff is immediately evident. They greet my dog by name, making us feel welcomed and valued every time. The sitting service are exceptional. I was provided with regular updates and photos, showing my dog playing, going on walks, and enjoying ample cuddle time. It was comforting to see my pet so happy and well-cared for in my absence, making my time away worry-free. The grooming sessions are equally impressive. Mimi takes the time to discuss my preferences and provides recommendations that are tailored to my dog's breed and coat type. The end results are nothing short of perfection – a clean, happy, and incredibly fluffy companion who seemed prouder than ever of his appearance. What sets SODOG apart is not just the quality of their services but the genuine love and passion they have for animals. It's clear they don't just see this as a job but as a calling. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, well-maintained, and designed with pets' comfort and safety in mind. In conclusion, SODOG has earned my highest recommendation. Their dedication to animal care, combined with their expertise in grooming and commitment to providing a loving, fun environment for pets, makes them a gem in the community. Whether you need a trustworthy sitter or a skilled groomer, SODOG is, without doubt, the best choice for any pet parent. Thank you, from Dolce and I <3"
Took my dog here a few different times for doggy daycare. He seemed to just sit in the corner and interact with staff and not other dogs. They claimed to take my dog for walks, but when picking him up, he would have the longest pee ever, which means he was never let outside to relief himself. The staff are there to dog sit, but do not seem to have any dog experience. Since taking my dog to another daycare, he is getting socialized properly and they have a background in dog training. I really wanted SoDog to work for my dog, as it was close to my work and would be perfect for a walk home afterwards.
I love SoDog! Luna is always crazy to go and play! The staff are wonderful and the owner really takes care of everything! I feel so relaxed to have luna on the daycare when I need to work at the office. 100% recommend!
We are so grateful to have found Mimi & the team at SoDog. It's become so much more than an amazing facility & daycare for our puppy, Ruby. Because of the genuine care, attention and love they have for all the pups there, it truly has become her second home (we even think of Mimi as her third mom! lol)
Our dog's favorite place to go! All the staff take such great care of our pup and I love watching their Instagram stories to see how his day is going. 12/10 would recommend!
Love SODOG. Clean, modern and chic. The staff and owner are absolutely lovely and kind. My puppy loves coming here. I know she’s being lovingly cared for.
The Petropolitan was recommended to me by friends so I took my yorkie Mia to her first ever daycare with them for an assessement. The attention and care that she got was outstanding. After I picked her up I felt confident she would be well taken care of so I dropped her a second time and added a full groom session for her. The staff are genuinely friendly and caring. They also set up a plan to get Mia more comfortable being around other dogs as we want to introduce her slowly to potentially be able to try boarding too. So far the interaction has been great. Always answering any questions and following up on Mia’s well being. Highly recommend The Peteopilotan!
Staff are extremely professional and friendly. My dog loves coming in and I don’t worry about him at all when he’s there - I know he’s in good care. The report cards eased my anxiety while I was away and I loved the detail and photos that came with the reports. Thank you so much.
Brought my Geoffrey (3.5 months old - Mini Goldendoodle) last week to have his first "Puppy Primer"... the team did such a wonderful job... he looked like a giant fluff ball when i picked him up... couldn't stop laughing! So darn cute!!! Will be bringing him back so he gets used to being groomed... sorry, Geoffrey, you are a repeat customer ;)
I always get my dog groomed by Zoe. She always does a fantastic job. My dog always finishes his grooming session super happy and look great. Wouldn’t take him to anyone else! ❣️
We had a big decision to go to trip without our doggie Tiffany for the first time. Petropolitan was the best decision ever !!!! Her daily report card with pictures made us so relieved and her behaviors after couple of days were so obvious that she enjoyed there. Thank you Pet care team for everything you did for my doggie. Thank you You are the best pet care team. P.s I updated Tiffany's pictures since 5400 times viewed.
We are really happy with the care Petropolitan provides for our dogs. The staff goes out of their way, even handling high-maintenance requests like hand-feeding one of my dogs. They genuinely got to know our boys, making sure they feel at home, whether it's for a day or three weeks. Huge thank you to the entire Petropolitan team.
We love the Pet! We are from outside of Calgary and we bring our dog Bigsby to the Pet whenever we have an event in the city. We love having him close by and I love the daily report cards on how things went, including pictures! He always comes back happy and sleepy from an adventure with friends. Thank you!!
Mellow was so welcome I didn’t recognize my dog was so clean, soft and even nice hair cut on his bum 🍑 my chow so difficult to deal with but Trey was so patient with him! Thank you so much 😊 …
I first want to say this my first ever bad google review I have ever written, but due to the lack of respect by NEVER answering my email about my dissatisfaction from my experience at PETROPOLITAN I felt this needed to be addressed. (I emailed them February 18th) I just moved to Calgary a few months ago and needed to find a local groomer for my pup. I stumbled across your groomer and was excited to bring our Pocket in. Pocket my 6 pound, 11 year old yorkie had a haircut at the DT location on Wednesday, February 14th. I explained to the groomer, I wanted to keep his hair longer and showed the longest level on the display board. I explained I wanted a puppy cut with a rounded face and also to avoid his ears. When it was time for pick up, I could not be more in total shock when I saw Pocket! They absolutely butchered his beautiful hair. Kept really long strands on top of his head most uneven hair around his face, choppy hair all over body as well. They tried to make him not cute. The cut was also the most expensive hair cut I have ever payed… he’s 11 and has had many many haircuts! I live half of the year in Miami (most expensive city in North America) at the nicest groomer and they are cheaper then you. Final note this was also the first groomer that did not give him a little bow/scarf or anything after his cut. My boyfriend and I went back to car and I could not hold back the tears. We went back inside and spoke to the manager named Devon. She agreed with the overall quality of hair cut and told us she would have recommended to go to the other location with better groomers?? She even went to say that the groomer who did Pocket’s hair did show dogs. He’s looks like he’s been living on the streets now. His nails were rough and one was split. I was expecting a great level of care for our dog just by your location of the city and reviews. Devon did not offer any compensation even though she agreed how bad it was and the only resolution she had was that she would leave a note to not book with that specific groomer. After we left we went straight the vet to fix and smooth his nails. I am appalled with the low level of care and customer service experience at Petropolitan.
My frenchie has been coming to this daycare for the past 3 years. He loves coming here and gets so excited as soon as we are getting close. The staff is always warm and welcoming at drop off and pickup. They offer numerous parties for the pets throughout the year and numerous activities (ball pits!). Would highly recommend the Pet to anyone looking for a safe fun space for their pet.
These guys are simply the best. Keeps my boy safe and sound AND he absolutely loves the place. Could not recommend this place any higher - but if there was a 6 star option… they would get it. It may look a little questionable on the outside, but a guarantee it’s is beautiful on the inside and the staff are second to none! If I am wrong, reply to my post and tell me I am wrong.
Our new puppy Lilly had her first visit with Paws Next Door. Mac was great and made Lilly feel comfortable right away. A great business in a great location. So convenient and so reasonably priced. Can't wait for Lilly's next visit.
Christine is the dog whisperer! She is great with my dog Jake and him and her doggo Jas are definitely long distance besties. If you are looking for a place where your dog will be treated well, Paws Next Door is the place to go!
My Pomsky Blu gets so excited to come here! The facility is clean, the staff are so sweet, and he comes home happy and exhausted! They post tons of cute videos all day so every time I miss him I can check out what he’s doing. Super responsive to texts if you ever want to check in during the day. They even monitor his nails for me and offer to clip them when they notice they are long. I don’t trust anyone with my baby other than Paws Next Door!
We take our rambunctious puppy, Gracie, here occasionally for daycare and the staff are always so great! They take the best care of her, always checking her over for unusual bumps and scratches - really appreciate their attention to her overall wellbeing. And of course, this wild child has the most fun every time she’s there! Haha!
Paws Next Door is by far my favourite daycare my dog has visited. Christine and her team have watched over my pup since he was 6 months old and have also taken such good care of him. They helped socialize him with other dogs during COVID when it was quite difficult to do, and he is so good with dogs of all sizes now. Christine and her team always provide me with updates on how he did and anything to keep an eye out for. Paws Next Door is also the most affordable daycare that I have seen. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to get a day off from their dog, or looking to socialize their dog - they will be taken care of!
Christine and her crew are AMAZING. The facilities are fantastic and their evaluation day allows your pup to get acquainted and situated into a new environment. They have done an amazing job at ensuring your pup and you have a great time and aren't stressed out. The updates made me miss my pup and feel confident he was having fun and was safe the entire time, plus being able to follow along with the fun on social media was AMAZING. 10/10 would recommend!!
This place is amazing! We had tried a couple of other places for our puppy - but Paws Next Door is hands down the best. Our dog is so excited as soon as we are on our way, and cannot wait to get inside. The people there are all super nice, and I feel like they really love our puppy and take great care of her. She comes home absolutely exhausted from having such a fun day. I can't say enough good things about this place!
Love Paws Next Door! Mauleé was going to another daycare, but I tried out their free evaluation day and she seems to prefer this one by far. She walks right in when they open the door and comes back exhausted after a full day of play. The team has help her socialize with other dogs of all sizes and she seems more confident. I feel like they really take great care of her and appreciate the two-way communications.
Paws Next Door is the best daycare in the city! My dog Argo always has the best day ever when he goes and I never have to worry about his safety because Christine and her staff are absolutely amazing! They have wonderful pricing options for both daycare and the grooming services they are offering and they have adapted well to covid restrictions and ensure everyone's safety.
Had great experiences with my Cavalier for 5 years, unfortunately the same could not be said about my longer haired Cockalier. They were instructed not to buzz/shave the dog as we liked her longer fur. There were three mats present that we knew would have to be cut out (As we had delayed a cut due to being out of town). They did not follow the directions, and made the unilateral decision to shave the dog (without asking us) - supposedly because she was 'full of matts', which was inaccurate. Further, I would have hoped if they entirely were going to disregard our one instruction not to shave the dog, they would at least have the courtesy to call prior to doing so. We were shocked when we picked her up. In conversing with the manager, they were quite defensive and her response was, "We were told not to buzz her, and we didn't buzz her, we shaved her". Considering we're not in the grooming business, I think the terms sound pretty synonymous and should have raised a flag before they went ahead and did it. Finally, despite the decision to shave our dog, they failed to clean up the face and ears. Posting a before and after photo to show the results. Uncertain if they are not comfortable with longer hair dogs, but would advised either very clear instructions or avoiding.
We have been bringing our little labradoodle there since she was a little puppy for both grooming and doggy daycare. She absolutely loves it at Brilliant Best Friends - which really, is all the positive review you need! She has full body wiggles every time I drop her off. Their train-to-groom program helped her learn that grooming can be fun and helped with socializing her. The owners really care about dogs and it comes through with how they interact with all of the dogs. I highly recommend Brilliant Best Friends :)
Got a new to me pup who’d never been groomed ever, he’s a large dog and they were more than happy to take him no problem. They did a fantastic job with him everything looks great and he’s looking handsome as heck, I’m sure the amount of fur that needed to be brushed out was no small task so thank you everyone I’ll definitely be coming back! Also incredibly convenient that I could drop him off early before work and pick him up after it really makes it easy to fit it into a busy schedule.
Overall: 5/5 Care and Attention: 5/5 Doggy Happiness: 5/5 Grooming: 5/5 Fair Price: 5/5 Location: 4/5 Full Review: ---------------------- Great groomer, takes very good care of our dog every time and accommodates existing pet injuries very well. The last time we brought our pet here, he was recovering from a torn ACL and they were very kind and suggested that we do the grooming across two days to give our little guy time to rest in between. I'd be surprised if many other groomers would be this considerate to our pet - certainly our previous groomer wouldn't have been this thoughtful. The grooming is very good with our dog coming back cute, clean, and healthy afterwards. One thing that we really appreciate is that our little munchkin comes back from grooming with zero itchiness. We've taken him to many groomers in the past and usually he's insanely itchy for a couple days after but he leaves Brilliant Best Friends without any itching. The only real negative would be the location. Depending on the date/time, parking in this part of Kensington can become very difficult (both finding parking, and leaving parking). For pet pickups during rush hour, I'd recommend using the parkade on 10A St. NW to avoid any trouble finding/getting out of a parking spot.
Brilliant best friends always does such a wonderful job with my pups groom. She is always to excited to go and leaves happy and beautiful!
My husband and I have been touring all of the day schools in town and this one is probably the worst. For those that love taking their dog here, awesome. This review is not for you. It’s for people shopping for a day school. As a potential new client, my husband did not get good vibes. His first observation was how dark the space is. As well, how loud it seemed compared to other day schools. It’s surprising that they don’t offer walks, even for an additional fee. They are in a neighbourhood that is perfect for short walks. The fact that your dog needs to be harnessed for outdoor peebreaks on a busy road doesn’t fill us with confidence. When my husband asked to see the space, he was shut down immediately. This hasn’t happened at any other day school we’ve toured. He offered to come back before opening or when it was less busy. Denied. From the 8 different day schools we’ve visited, several owners have told us that this is a major red flag. And the person he was speaking to was challenging to say the least. My husband is a pacifist and is gentle and polite when in awkward situations. He said it felt like having a conversation with someone who had their hackles up and was not going to back down. Would you send your kid to a day school that you didn’t get to tour as a parent? I think most of us who put our dogs in day school think of our dogs as important members of our families. It’s shocking to me that it’s not automatic that you can see the facilities where your dog will be cared for. Every other school we’ve interacted with invited us in because they know how important it is for pet owners to feel comfortable with the environment. So while this review is based solely on first impressions, we are getting the message loud and clear: you are not welcome here.
Daisy is so comfortable with grooming after the train to groom program and happy to visit the daycare and see her friends!! Thank you for taking great care of our dog!
I recently brought my dog, who can be quite difficult to groom, to Brilliant Best Friends and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience! My dog has always been anxious during grooming, but the groomers here were incredibly patient and gentle. They truly have a way with animals and provide exceptional service. We'll definitely be returning!
I have been taking my fairly anxious elderly dog to get his nails cut at Brilliant Best Friends for several months now, and we have always had a great experience. I appreciate the groomers communicating with me electronically, and being so quick when I arrive for my appointment.
I’ve been taking my German Shepard/husky here for about 2 years now and he always comes back so fluffy and clean. They do such an awesome job with his double coat! I also take him to daycare and he loves it! They pair him with dogs that are similar energy and it feels good knowing they are always watching him and regulating his play throughout the day. Highly recommend!
Had Tinkle Time come to our home for a nail trim and had a great experience. It isn't easy bringing three big dogs to get their nails done, especially when most places won't make an appointment and request you just show up. I was thrilled to learn that Tinkle Time not only comes to you, but they schedule an appointment so your services are guaranteed. I also appreciate the communication leading up to, and on, the day of services so that I was informed of when my groomer would be arriving. Would definitely recommend and will use them again for our nail trim needs.
We had Lesleigh come to our home to groom our long hair cat Ripley and she was amazing! She was quick and calm and helped keep Ripley feeling comfortable. It was really nice to have the service at our house, it helped reduce the stress of travel and strange environments. We also had Kay check in on our cats while on vacation. She sent us photos and updates after each visit and it was obvious she really cared about our pets. We were able to relax and enjoy our time away knowing they were in good hands. I am very impressed with how fair the pricing is and the different levels of grooming and pet setting services and how easy it is to pay and communicate with them via the app. It’s great to find a local company that really cares.
Having used Tinkle Time on various occasions, I highly recommend this Company! Melissa is not only professional and trustworthy, but also caring and knowledgeable when it came to the specific needs of my dog. My dog Wrangler is a 100 lb German Shepherd, and while he is very loving and charismatic at home and with other people, he tends not to be that way towards other dogs. That being said, we were looking for specific help when it came to caring for him, since we were unable to use a service who does group walking, or dog parks, or doggy daycare. Melissa came in and met with us, and bonded right away with Wrangler, asking specific questions and highlighting any concerns we may have. We gave her information regarding his interactions with other people and dogs, as well as his specific diet needs with regards to food and treats since he is allergic to everything! Communication was great - we set a specific schedule, and she provided me with updates of her visits. She was also always fast to respond to any inquiry I had. We used tinkle time to ensure that our boy had a good break in the middle of the day while we were at work. Upon request, she took Wrangler for walks around the community on-leash one-on-one, which was an amazing benefit, since it was hard to find someone who could provide that individualized service that he needed. Since she has a dog training background as well, I was always confident in her ability to handle Wrangler, which was such a relief, since there are not many people I trust to look out for him, and ensure he doesn't get into any situations where he may get anxious or aggressive. Overall, I would highly recommend Tinkle Time - your little (or Big!) four-legged friends will love her!
I used Tinkle Time for their in home cat sitting services while we went away for a few days. It was the first time we left our cat with special needs and I had a lot of questions and worries. Melissa, the owner, took the time on a weekend to call me and answer all of my questions and ease my worries. The booking process was very smooth and seamless. I absolutely love how well put together and easy to use the website and client portal is. Michalla stayed with our cat and sent lots of updates and photos as she knew how worried we were about our cat. Overall a 10/10 experience! Would highly recommend and will definitely book again!
Extremely Happy with the service today. Bella is usually extremely stressed and anxious during grooming I’ve had groomers refuse to groom her. Today I was crying before the appointment so nervous for Bella. But the ladies were amazing with Bella. Bella did amazing! The ladies kept her calm and made her feel so comfortable. They were gentle with her, they pet her and and did what was best for Bella and made her feel relaxed. They both were so patient and amazing! I Can tell they love animals and do what’s best for the animal so they aren’t stressed or scared. Thank you so much for the great service today! You both were so sweet and easy to talk to. I’m happy I went with tinkle time!
I’m so pleased with Michalla’s daily check ins for my 3 cats when I was overseas. I was also delighted with the daily updates via the portal. The price point with Tinkletime is very reasonable and so convenient, as my cats got to stay home and not be shuffled to a boarder. I’ve also been pleased with the cat grooming services and I’m sad that part of the business is being discontinued soon.
I recently booked with Tinkle Time to get our 2 cats deshedded and the two ladies were very kind and friendly. We did have them come to our place as they are mobile thank goodness. Both our cats were able to have a bath and deshed surprisingly considering we have a tortoise cat. The two ladies were gentle and quick with their services. We are very happy with the results and I highly recommend Tinkle Time if you need any care for your pets.
We started using Tinkle Time last year when we went for our 3 week vacation to Australia. Went with Carma and she came out to the home to see our two cats: Steve and Sheila to introduce herself to Steve, Sheila and rest of our family . We then used Tinkle twice this year for our camping and Europe vacation; again we used Carma. Great communication and updates on our cats both from last year, last and this month. I would highly recommend these fine folks at Tinkle Time.
We love Tinkle Time! Savannah is a dream with my dog, Bowie, who gets a little anxious when it comes to his grooming. She is so sweet and gentle with him and his doodle cuts are always perfection. It's definitely a challenge to find someone who can do a proper doodle cut in Calgary so If you're wanting someone who gets it... you've found the right place. 11/10 recommend!
I have been trusting Tinkle Time with our dog since about the time we brought him home, seven months ago. Melissa is reliable and trustworthy, and is very helpful when I ask her all kinds of questions about dogs – she really is an expert! I appreciate that she is familiar with the style of training we prefer and works with our puppy on proper leash behaviour, sit/stays, and appropriate play. She is very responsive – getting photos/videos and updates of our puppy is always a highlight! I would 100 per cent recommend Tinkle Time – knowing your dog is being taken care of by someone who really cares means everything to me. Thank you Melissa!
We have been bringing our pup to Barking good since he was a 6 month old trouble maker, and wouldn't take him anywhere else. Crystal and her whole team are so incredibly wonderful. Kavik loves going and is always so excited as we make our way down the driveway. They have helped him develop into a wonderful adult dog and I know we owe a lot of his doggy social skills to the experiences he has at Barking Good. We especially love that they have free access to indoor and outdoor spaces; as a northern breed, winter time is my boys favorite and he LOVES being outside. I couldn't imagine him going someplace where they were inside all day. If you are looking for a reasonable priced place to bring your pooch for day care or overnight boarding I cant recommend barking good enough!
I’ve been bringing my dog Moose to barking good since he was around a year old I believe (he is now 5). He is a German Shepherd cross and very high maintenance/high energy and had some challenges with aggression. I remember the very first day I brought him for a meet and greet and he started to get aggressive with a dog and they completely de escalated the situation right in front of me. Immediately felt trusting he was in good hands. Moose is always happy to go to daycare and always tired when he comes home. I’ve boarded him as well and they’ve done great with letting me know how it went when I pick him up. There is no one else I would trust with him!
My dog hates to be separated from me, but he loves this place for both daycare and boarding. They offer a ton for him to do, and he always returns happy and tuckered out. I highly recommend them!
Such a great place for overnight boarding or day care. Conveniently located for anyone living in the SW who is looking to make it out to the mountains. Everyone working there is so friendly, competent and truly care. Pricing is excellent. Max enjoyed his stay - would definitely recommend Barking Good!!
We absolutely LOVE Barking Good. We have two pups - one is a high-energy, playful toy Aussie shepherd (Boris), and the other is a nervous, cautious, sweet rescue (Beans). From our initial meetings for both dogs, we knew Crystal and all her staff were going to hold our dogs in their hearts as if they were their own. At drop-off, they know each dog by name, and both our pups were excited to go in and play their hearts out! The Instagram updates are so appreciated - we love seeing all the dogs play and socialize, and we get to see a different side of them (the attached picture is a screenshot from a reel they posted). We recently got Beans’ nails trimmed at Barking Good - this is something we have never been able to do in one try at home, and they got it done in one day! If you need a place to board your dog, or even one day of play, Barking Good is our number one recommendation!
We have been using Barking Good for about 6 months for our high energy dog. Their services have become a necessity in our home when I was pregnant and couldn’t exercise him as much. When we had our baby they were so flexible in the reservation and at a moments notice took our dog for an extended stay. Our baby fell sick shortly after coming home landing him back in the hospital. The staff took our dog in instantly and told us not to worry about him till we got home again. They showed so much compassion during this hard time and took such good care of our dog. It was so helpful to know he was in great hands and that when he came home he would be sleep for a couple days! I honestly can’t say enough about this place. If I was a dog, this is where I would want to go for daycare. Truly I don’t know what we would have done without them.
Crystal and her staff are caring and professional and treat every dog with kindness and love. The outdoor space accommodates even the most energetic dog and they have recently added a doggie pool. The designated “quiet time” allows the dogs to take a much needed rest from all the fun. And it works - the dogs actually do rest!! There is opportunity for on-site grooming and pet photography in addition to daily or overnight boarding options. What I love best about their services is knowing with 100% confidence that my dog is cared for and safe. And the prices are exceptionally fair.
Barking Good has a tremendous daycare and boarding program that put the needs of the dog first! They provide timely feedback on your dog's experience in daycare and proactively work with owners on any behavioural issues that arise during the dog's visit. For example, our dog has tendency to get grumpy and snappy when she is overstimulated and tired (which can happen in a daycare environment) and begin resource guarding. Barking Good immediately brought the issue to our attention and we worked together on a solution to ensure our dog continued to have a great time at daycare and remained in a positive mood. They did not admonish her for getting snappy and instead worked with us to make sure she was safe and happy! Our girl does not always like daycare environments and has had experiences of anxiety and stress when going to certain daycares. This has NEVER been an issue at Barking Good - she is excited to greet the staff and her friends and rarely wants to come home with me. Barking Good is an amazing resource for busy dog parents and you know that when your dog is there, they are having a great time in a safe and caring environment!
Barking Good is our dog's favourite place to be. She starts getting excited as soon as we call her to get into the car first thing in the morning. We are very grateful for Crystal and the Barking Good staff for many years of loving our dog and providing an amazing environment for her to be in. Our dog loves the opportunity to be outside all day long (but can be convinced to come inside for a nap occasionally!). The staff have been willing to work through our dog's anxieties and have helped grow her into a well socialized canine. We cannot thank Barking Good enough for the high quality care they provide. 10/10 would recommend : )
We started bringing our dog Rosie here after a bad experience at another dog daycare facility. It came highly recommended from someone I know so we brought her for the initial meet and greet. We are so happy we did Rosie loves going to Barking Good. Has soon has I pull into the driveway she get so excited. She can barely contain herself has I unbuckle her from the back seat. The staff is great very professional and caring and when Rosie is picked up she is exhausted from playing with her friends at the daycare. If your looking for a place to bring your valued family member I highly recommend Barking Good.
We use Dawg Tired all the time for our dog sitting services. The level of care that our dog gets is excellent, their attention to detail immaculate, and our dog always comes home tired. We have a dog with an allergy, and they've always been very careful to not expose her to the allergen. As they say, a tired dog is a happy dog, and our dog is always ecstatic to see the staff, and sleeps for a week when she gets back :) thank you Dawg Tired!
Our boy stayed with Heather & Kim for one night and had such a great time playing that he slept for the next 24hrs after he got home! Thank you so much for taking care of him :)
We absolutely love boarding our dog with Dawgtired.. They understand her unique needs and their no kennel approach is perfect for our pup. Would 100% recommend!!
We used Dawg Tired a few times. On one occasion, our dog came home with an eye infection. The next time she came home scratching her ear. We thought she had an ear infection. It wasn’t an infection…it was lice!
Our dog Blue stays with Heather and Kim in their home when we go away. I can feel the love, care, and kindness Heather and Kim both give to our dog :) makes my heart feel at ease to know Blue is being well loved and cared for while away!
DO NOT trust your pups to this group. Put a GoPro o my dog and was appalled at what I saw. Screaming at the dogs, yanking on their collar, walking too many to count. Just standing around instead of actually walking them for the most part. This is not what I wanted for my sweet dog - I feel so awful.
Great friendly dog care! Super welcoming and our pooch enjoys going. Great helpful staff as well
