Dog Sitters in Catalina Foothills, AZ

I boarded my 2 large dogs for a 4 day stay and am extremely satisfied with the service received. The facility was beautiful, spacious, and clean. The staff were friendly, professional, and accommodating of my last minute changes of schedule when we returned from our trip a day early. We opted to have our dogs bathed and groomed on their last day of boarding and we were very pleased of their soft coats, and that they did not have the kennel smell when we took them home. I trust Sabino Canyon Pet Resort and feel comfortable leaving my pets in their care. I highly recommend Sabino Canyon Pet Resort for anyone looking to board or groom their pets in Tucson.

I left my special needs pet with them for the first time and I felt so comfortable leaving her in their capable hands. Very friendly staff and extremely clean facility! Would definitely use again and recommend to anyone in search of quality boarding and care! Thank you Sabino Canyon Pet Resort!

My Older Great Pyrenees Male was gently cared for during the day for the week I was in Tucson working. All of the five people I met were kind to him - gave me peace of mind he was secure and treated with respect.

This was the first time boarding my dog and I was really nervous. To start the staff was incredibly nice and super helpful and efficient and quick. Every time I emailed them they responded no later than 1-2 hours. The facility offers different types of kennels which is awesome depending on how your dog is. I also loved the pictures I got while I was gone and got a report card of how she was doing. They offer different types of playtimes and swimming (was a must for my lab). Happy to have found a great place for boarding my girl. She is so exhausted at home now and I just knew she had so much fun. :)

Where do I even begin. This staff is absolutely incredible and so accommodating. Not only was I able to bring my pup in earlier than when they opened, but I was able to pick him up later than usual due to my flight being delayed. I was able to get pictures of him every day during his stay, and they groomed him perfectly. I can just tell he had the time of his life, and everyone from the front staff all the way up to the owners, everyone was incredible. I cannot recommend this place more for your fur babies!

My girl and I had to be separated while waiting for our new home to be ready. The staff took care of her, made sure she got her meds and did what they could to reassure her I was coming back. Highly recommend

Sabino Canyon did a great job with two of my dogs. 🐾We had to board them for 10 days, I was very hesitant to leave them anywhere. They did a great job, my dogs were happy and healthy when they returned. I will absolutely use them again. I recommend their services. We booked them together in a luxury suite, and were happy with the way they were treated while boarding. 🐾 Thanks from Sebastian & Sedona

We trust Sabino Canyon Pet Resort with our pets. The place is clean, comfy, and relaxed. They were also able to give my cat her insulin when she stayed there. The employees are warm, and they care for the animals. The resort also has goats outside!

First time boarding my pups and this was the right place to do so. They were well taken care of and had a ton of fun. They are still tired from all the excitement they enjoyed. Thank you for the report card with their pictures and for kindly replying to my emails.

Our dogs stayed 6 nights and when we picked them up all 3 were repeatedly sneezing and this has continued for the last 4 days. In addition, our oldest dog keeps hacking and coughing up foamy spittle. When I called to ask if there was a virus going around at the kennel they said ‘no’ and that they didn’t notice our dogs sneezing. Well, it’s hard to miss. Also, our dogs have potting issues when they get home. It turns out that the inside kennel AND outside run are concrete which our dogs interpret as flooring (they have dirt, gravel and artificial turf to potty on at our house). Not a great setup.

We were so lucky to find Auntie Cathy while we were in Tucson this past month. We could tell Tawny loved going here by the way she would pull to get into the house and see our friends. Cathy was amazing in her approach to making sure Tawny adapted to being there. The place is incredibly well set up for the pups. It’s clear Auntie Cathy loves each pup. Thanks for taking care of our Tawny

Auntie Cathy's is the best. Loving home environment. My dog has separation anxiety. But not at Auntie Cathy's. This is the first time ever that my dog did not have separation anxiety. When I pull up. My dog can't wait to get out and start running to the gate to get in. He than runs into the house like it is home. Brings tears to my eyes. My dog is soo 😊 happy there. Auntie Cathy has a treat time where all the dogs sit in front of her waiting their turn for a treat. Very impressive 👏. Auntie Cathy told me she has Love Time everyday ❤️. That is when she lays on the floor and let's the dogs jump on her. Wow!! I want to do that!! Love Love love ❤️ 💖 Auntie Cathy's Dog Daycare

Auntie Cathy watched our two dogs for the first time and we can’t wait to go back to her. (I’m pretty sure our dogs won’t want to leave her). We have two young and pretty needy/anxious dogs and Cathy was so kind and patient with them. We were so happy to have found a place that does not keep them in a kennel. You can tell Cathy really loves animals and what she does. We also really appreciated the photos/videos and updates from her once a day. We really can’t say enough great things about Cathy for keeping our dogs happy and safe. It made our vacation so much more enjoyable not having to stress about our dogs.

Auntie Cathy is simply the BEST dog caregiver there is! She was recommended to us on very short notice and was so accommodating. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. She was so kind and patient with our shy dog and extremely thorough. (We could tell he loved her too!) Her policies and procedures put us at ease, and the daily updates with photos made us even happier. She also followed up with a wonderful card a few days later. Such a special and warm-hearted lady. We will definitely be calling Auntie Cathy for all future pet sitting next time we visit Tucson!

Auntie Cathy is amazing, trustworthy, genuinely cares and loves your pet, and takes care of your fur baby so well that my dog comes home happier than ever after staying with her! I am always super nervous finding a new boarding place for my dog as she is very shy, nervous, and has slight separation anxiety but Auntie Cathy and my dog bonded immediately during the meet and greet and had no issues staying with her for multiple nights away from me! Auntie Cathy will text you updates throughout the day about how your dog is doing, she will send videos and photos, and just answer any questions and assure you that your dog is doing fine. She recently moved from her old location to her new place in Casas Adobes area (85641 zip code) and it is a nice area with lots of room for the dogs to play and run around. She also is very diligent about any specialized care needs or treatments for your dog. I unfortunately moved to Mesa and was very disappointed that I needed to search for a new boarding place.. but after doing some searching around my new area, I finally decided I am going to make the 2 hours drive down to Tucson just so Auntie Cathy can look after my fur baby when I am gone on vacations as I only trust her with my dog now <3 I highly recommend her to all Tucsonians that are searching for pet day care or boarding services!!!

After some research I chose Auntie Cathy's Dog Care to watch my 6 yr old rescue pup for a week...which was the longest we had been separated in the 8 months since her adoption. I never should have been nervous! Cora was lovingly cared for and certainly had a great time playing with her new friends. I will definitely bring her back to Auntie Cathy's for day visits too!

Aunti Cathy is FABULOUS!! She’s fabulous to the dogs and their owners. Cathy us detailed and meticulous to understand your dogs needs. She cares for your dog like they’re hers. She lets my dog sleep in bed with her even! She’s excellent at making sure dogs are well suited to be with each other and she clearly runs the house! Her place is immaculate- never any smell of dog and never any poop in her yard. She keeps it clean which I appreciate. And there are so many other little things Cathy does that make her extra special - training, bathing, brushing teeth, favorite toys, regular updates and pictures, etc.

Cathy is the absolute best, she takes such great care of my pup, I would never go anywhere else. She really loves animals and you can tell by how happy your dog is as you pull up to her house, they never want to leave! But seriously if you are looking for a great person to take care of your dog while you are out of town, she is the one! 5 Stars! Thanks Cathy ( :

I could write a book on how much I love Auntie Cathy!! I just moved to the area and I interviewed a few places before finding her. I feel beyond blessed! Jackson adores her. Cage free and she even let him sleep on her bed because he has such bad anxiety. Daily texts, pictures and video updates captures just how adoring and loving she is with all the animals. Without a doubt Auntie Cathy is the most trustworthy and compassionate person to care for any fur-baby. The attention and love she gives them is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Priceless!! 💕💕💕

Aunt Cathy is by far our first choice for a dog sitter. Ivy is a high strong vizsla demanding attention and used to constant with little to no time alone. We have done day trips as well as week long trips. Cathy videos, texts and sends photos to keep us up to date and informed just enough to ease our mind in our absence. Cathy is loving, caring and dedicated to her profession. We have great appreciation for the training tips she provides. Sincerely, Chris, Regina & Ivy “Jean” Krueger

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Dropped my five month old German shepherd puppy off Friday afternoon got a call that he was having issues with my Puppy being unruly Saturday morning I went back to find my five month old puppy cowering in the corner. He was afraid that the owner might be coming through the gate. My dog was literally trembling and peeing as I came through the gate. You can draw your own conclusions from the situation but I can tell you that my German Shepherd was scared to death that man might be walking through the gate.

I looked into many daycares for our 1 yo mixed puppy (white w/ brindle and black saddle, pictured above Coby himself in the first photo). He did 5 weeks at Elevate before his first birthday but the puppy school was pricey, they were far from my home, the drop off times did not fit my schedule, and he never really loved to go. I looked into other daycares close by and many had my puppy in a kennel most of the day. I got lucky finding Cobys Dog house! My pup has been attending regularly for almost two months, 3-5x a week. He started getting excited when he’d realized we were close about two weeks in. About a month in he was so excited to be there, he jumped right out the car window!! (Thankfully I was already parked). He loves spending time with Coby and his friends and comes home a happy and less crazy pup. I appreciate this doggie daycare so much and am relieved to have somewhere my pup feels part of the family!

Loren is truly a great pet care giver. He is familiar with the different breeds and does a great job of grouping dogs together based on their breed and size. He does everything he can to accommodate your pet needs and fit you into his schedule. The fact that he provides you with update pictures while you board your pet with him gives you that added peace of mind you need to enjoy your time away from your little pet. I am glad to have found Coby's Dog House.

I can not say enough good things about Coby and his facility. He really cares about the owners and their dogs! He took care of 2 of my dogs and I truly appreciate you watching them. Thank you Coby!

Loren has been kind, accommodating, and very communicative when we have used his daycare service and boarding for our 2 dogs. Our dogs are always happy to return. We can tell Loren really cares about his customers!

I was so impressed with the care my three large dogs received at Coby's dog house. The owner Loren is so easy to communicate with and you can tell he really cares for every single dog in this establishment and forms a relationship with each of them! My dogs came back happy and EXTREMELY well fed! So much so, they got picky about the food we had at home because they loved the food provided there so much. I have nothing but positive feedback about this place and am happy to have found a reliable dog boarding facility for all of my future trips. The price is exceptional compared to most dog boarding facilities in Tucson, good food and toys are provided, and they are given enough room to be comfortable (not crammed into tiny cages). Cannot recommend this place enough!

We Used Coby's for the first time in September this year. We were pleased with the care our dog got and our dog seemed very attentive to Loren when we were there to pick him up. We will use again. The boarding rate if very fair, out dog seemed content, and we feel our dog was well cared for. We plan on using again in December of this year. We used Coby's again in Janurary 2024 Once again we were verry pleased with the care our dog was given. The dog comes home healty and in good spirits. We feel fortunate to have found such a safe boarding facility.

Coby's Dog House is a resort for my Husky. Lot's of land to run about in. The staff diligently provides care and feeding. I travel for my job and it is reassuring to know my Husky has a home away from home while I work.

Wonderful experience!! Loren was able to take our dog in same day which gave us a relaxing weekend getaway. Coby’s Dog House will be our go-to in the future!! Loren is very nice and great with the dogs

Do not bring your dogs here!! The man that owned the company wouldn’t give us our dogs back until we paid him a late fee of almost $300 after we already paid him almost $400 .he told us this 2 hours before pickup time and didn’t mention any late fee beforehand. he decided to tell us that our pickup time was not correct even though it specifically said 8pm on the receipt. and that we had to pick our dogs up at 11 am when we were on our way back from san diego and had no way of picking them up until 8pm(which was pickup time)we arrived at 8 and he started screaming at me and my boyfriend over the phone saying he was going to sue us for abandonment, and that we were lucky that they were still there. when we were literally outside calling him asking for our dogs back.i have seen other posts that he doesn’t feed them and my dogs were starving when they got home. also our dogs came back smelling like cigarettes. so yeah if you don’t want to have to call the cops because you can’t get your dog back then don’t take them here. we had a husky and a puppy golden visit while we were away. we had to call the cops to get our dogs back because he wouldn’t give them back. screaming at your customers calling them names is not good service. don’t take your dogs here. let’s keep them safe

My dog, Gary has been attending paws up for several weeks. Now he is a rescue dog. He has been doing wonderfully. It has helped socialize him. I couldn’t be more pleased. Looking forward to actually signing him up for some obedience classes. Also highly recommend for any of your four-footed family.

Paws Up is great. My puppy (now a 13-month-old) was understandably nervous about being dropped off in the early weeks. Since getting to know the place, she runs in with excitement when dropper off. Everyone is caring and they send daily photo shoots of the dogs playing together. It is great that they screen new dogs for compatibility and appropriate temperment to ensure that all dogs are nice and friendly.

My dog has the BEST time at daycare. He is a younger pup who is still learning good manners and boundaries. The staff and owner (Aixa) have been amazing working with him, and their communication with me has been fantastic. It really takes a village, and they understand that. You can tell how much they care about the dogs, and we all feel like part of the pack. My favorite part is that the groups are smaller and they match dogs together based on temperament. So my pup can be a in the whackadoodle group which fits his personality well.

Our English Bulldog, Charlie has been going to Paws Up for almost a year now. It makes us so happy that he has somewhere to go and play while we are at work. Not only that but the staff here really do care about all dogs, no matter their challenges. The owner, Aixa has a lot of respect for these animals and understands them. I would highly recommend signing up for some of their trainings. We plan to keep taking Charlie here for daycare weekly and doing more training in the future.

My pup LOVES this place and is always excited when he gets to go. I love that I get daily picture updates through their Facebook. The staff has always been super kind and they really work with the dogs to teach them better play manners and make sure that they're grouping the same temperament, size, personality, etc. together.

The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and always provides thoughtful updates on my dog's progression as he gets used to daycare and makes friends. Most importantly, my dog runs like a maniac to get inside and is buzzing with joy when I come to get him. He sleeps like a rock the rest of the day. I believe the staff truly understands dog behaviors and this makes for a very safe and fun experience for the dogs. I strongly recommend Paws up.

Can't speak highly enough about Paws Up. We brought our first dog (lab/shepherd mix) here until she passed and we now, we just started bringing our new puppy (Aussie) here for 1/2 days. It's so nice because they arrange the dogs into play groups based on their personalities. Our new pup always runs in the morning (and does not look back) and then comes out super tired after. It's such a relief because she gets a chance to get all of her energy out without us having to use all of ours 😂

**edit: my dog is Calvin A little bummed that when I brought my puppy for his test day, they told me he was "on probation" and couldn't come back until he was better trained. Again, he is a puppy, and loves playing with other dogs, so it's a bit hard to train him to be in an environment where he's around a bunch of other dogs. He's not at all aggressive, I guess he was just too high energy for this daycare...Which I thought was a shame since he looked like he had fun in the pictures they posted of him on their Facebook.

Our dog absolutely loves it here. All the staff is well trained and do a great job of pairing dogs with others that play in the same style!

I will always be grateful that my husband and I walked into Paws Up with my dog 3 years ago. Paws Up is a fantastic daycare. They are responsive and flexible, which has been such a blessing while I've been in school. They also really understand the dogs. My dog came in terrified of other dogs and needed time to acclimate. They took it slow everyday until eventually, my girl could rough it with the barn dogs. Even though she has made tremendous gains in the dog department, she prefers humans and Paws Up has learned to work within her personality to make sure she and the other dogs are happy and getting along. Honestly, they probably understand how to manage her quirks a lot better than I do, which is why I try to ask them what they've observed if I've seen a behavior in her I've never dealt with. I'm so grateful to this daycare, and I'm glad they like my pup, because we're sticking with them as long as they'll have us around.

At-Home Kennels took great care of our two little dogs over a week long vacation in June. From the beginning, when we made our advance reservations through vaccination check and drop off, we were had great customer service from different staff (phone, email and in person). Dalton, the manager, was especially efficient, kind and responsive. While away we asked for a photo to see how the dogs were doing and within 48 hours we had a photos. The facility is very clean and the dogs that are there look well taken care of. The community room was cool and while our dogs initially were afraid when we left them, by the time we picked them up they were perky and wagging their tails. Highly recommend their services and like that vaccinations are required.

Had to board my dog ( Bear ) for the first time, and from trying to make the reservation to getting Bears paperwork together , the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I wasn't sure what to expect , and they put me at ease by sending pictures and updates of how Bear was adjusting, and his activities on that day . I was able to do what I needed to do and rest assured that Bear was in Great hands. They even got him to excersice! The staff went above and beyond to make Bear's stay with them as comfortable as possible. When we picked him up he looked and smelled great ! We had scheduled a grooming before pickup and will definitely be back !!! Can't beat the rates and the service is INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU AT HOME KENNELS !!!!

This is a fantastic place! I dropped my fur kiddo off before I went on a 3 week much needed vacation. Staff was very kind, caring, attentive, patient, and gave the doggo a lot of love. They allowed for visitors to show up, with my permission, and spend time with my dog. During his stay I called frequently for updates and was provided pictures, one of which is attached below. My dog was kept clean, his paws still pink when I picked him up. If I had one minor complaint it would be their phone system. The menu doesn’t have an option to check the status of a pet who is currently boarding so I would have to select option 3 which is making a boarding appointment. I would recommend having an option for general questions/speak to a staff member. I will definitely be using At-Home Kennels again, no wonder it is so highly rated and always very busy! To At-Home Kennels, thank you for taking care of my furkiddo!

If i could id give them 10 stars i would. They took such good care of our girl.while she was on vacation for a week. She got her walks and rec time and she even got a bubble bath and brush out we could even see her toes. The staff was awesome friendly and you could tell they all enjoy and like what they do you could tell she was well cared for. Shes got a vacation hot spot which is a huge relief for us but i think she may just put up with car trips now. She likes to drive. Thank you thank.you

We really appreciate At-Home Kennels and their care for our German Shepherd. They have a clean and comfortable place for all dogs, a groomer and affordable prices. We don't travel a ton right now, but I can say that when we do, I don't even have to second guess where we'll board our dog. The location is convenient for us when flying out of Tucson or even flying out of Phoenix, because we can drop her off as we pass through Tucson on our way to Phoenix. On our most recent trip, our dog looked really good! She had a spa day the day before we picked her up. Also, I have to give a shout out to the staff... Dalton, Danielle, Colin and all others... they're super nice and helpful and very responsive via email (my preference for communication when traveling). I highly recommend At-Home Kennels!

Wonderful atmosphere for dog training! Rather than on the floor inside a big chain pet store. So different! Thank you Jenny for all of your help! We look forward to working with you and other trainers to help our Lab become my hearing/mobility service dog. So excited!!

Always a great experience whenever we have to travel and board the doggos. Colin and the rest of the team remember unique traits and behaviors of the pups and interact with them accordingly. We appreciate At-Home so much and will continue to use their excellent services.

My dog was happy and the place looks clean. I like it, will be using their services again. Thank you

My old dog comes home from AtHome happy and healthy every time. Warm staff and great rates. These are my key metrics for 5stars and will keep coming back. Note that aesthetics are mid and no monitoring cameras...just not as important to me.

My dog has been going to At-Home Kennels for about two years now, and they've been incredible. The prices are unbeatable (especially for grooming), the staff is friendly, and the community room for small dogs is awesome. My pup is always excited to board and then excited to see me at the end. Wholeheartedly recommend!

I just love Home Sweet Home Pet Sitting and Dog Walking! Kerry and her staff offer impeccable service and will truly offer your pet the best loving care. My dog is getting older and doesn’t enjoy the overnight experience of a boarding facility so to have someone who can stay with her at home is exceptional. They are very trustworthy and conscientious as well.

So happy! I interviewed three services and decided on Home Sweet Home and I'm so glad I did. I was impressed with the owner Kerry's care, professionalism and communication. Our pet sitter Ashley lovingly took care of my cat for a week always keeping in touch as to how he was doing. She did such a great job! When we got home it looked like we were never gone. My cat barely noticed we came home as his every need had been taken care of by Ashley. I highly recommend Home Sweet Home!

Coming from out of state, we were concerned about our 7 y.o. Female Pitt mix getting comfortable over a 2 month stay. Kerry was reassuring during our ‘Meet & Greet’, asking pertinent questions and making observations. She went over health history too. During the 1/2-hour walk-visits, she even sent a texted photo … above & beyond the job! Our girl was very happy! I recommend Home Sweet Home pet sitters with 5 ++ stars!! Thanks for an excellent experience.

We were new to town and needed someone to watch our cat for a week. Kerry went above and beyond. She was very professional and prices were more than fair. Then a month later, we found out we were moving back home. Thanks to Home Sweet Home we didn't have to stick around and wait for movers to pack up the house and ship our vehicles. We were able to make it home for Christmas, all because of Home Sweet Home and the professional services they provided--meeting with our moving company to oversee the moving process. Thank you!!!

We were very happy with Home Sweet Home Pet Sitting. They were reliable and took care of the cats and sent updates the entire time. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again

We have 8 dogs, which is a lot. This company and our sitter is amazing. I am never concerned about the care my dogs get, nor am I concerned about their safety or wellbeing. My dogs love them, maybe more than us.

My mom needed someone to walk her dog while she went on a day trip. My mom ended up in a car accident and wasn’t able to make it home for 3 days and was extremely worried about her dog. Kerry was so compassionate and took care of my moms anxious and elderly blind and deaf dog for 2 extra days, including administering eye drops and medications with no questions asked. She gave us updates and sent photos to reassure us that he was in good hands. When my mom returned home he was in better shape than when she left him. We are so grateful!!

The most professional and compassionate pet sitting/house sitting service around. When your animals give unconditional love, you want them treated with unconditional love in your absence and you want your home treated with respect. Upon my return, my home was not only immaculate but my Ollie was healthy and happy. Wonderful pics were sent to me while I was out of town that clearly demonstrated that my furry baby was being loved and treated compassionately. I was so worried that I would not find a petsitter who loved my little rescue dog as much as me. No longer worried….now, I am worried that my Ollie loves Kerry (the owner) as much as me.😊 Well, only a minor issue. 😜I will NEVER use another company again!!! You shouldn’t either! Simply Extraordinary service in EVERY way!!!

Wonderful people taking excellent care of your pets! They took care of my two kitties during the time I was recovering from surgery. I highly recommend Keri and Shari to love up your pets as you are recovering from surgery!

Amazing and professional pet sitters! We were gone for an extended period and they made sure that all the details of our pet's normal routines were followed and updates were given to us while away. In the end, our pets felt at home with Kerry and we were able to enjoy our vacation with no worries about our little buddies being taken care of

I rarely write Google reviews unless the company goes above and beyond a standard, or provides such a unique service, that it's worthy of honorable mention to a consumer. Tamison and her team at Elevate Dog Training Center provided exceptional training during a several month boarding period of our German Shepherd, Milo. Prior to this training, we had severe anxiety and behavior issues with Milo, despite our best efforts of doing extensive research and trying multiple training methods over the first 8 months of his puppy phase. The situation became untenable at home, and our veterinarian highly recommended Elevate. We have recently received Milo back home after boarding, and I can say without a doubt, Elevate provided a foundation for working with our dog which would have been impossible to accomplish on our own. Their facility should be considered for the following: 1.) Staff/ Experience. Elevate has an experienced team of educated and certified trainers, who specialize with working breed dogs. Within the first few minutes of meeting our dog, Tamison and her team were able to accurately predict how Milo would behave, his main issues, and how long he would need for rehabilitation at the facility. During scheduled in-person visits with Milo during training, their methods were so precise, they were able to discuss ahead of time exactly how Milo would behave upon seeing us, and demonstrated accurate corrections to that behavior-- even letting us try those methods in real time. Most importantly, outside of being experienced trainers and leaders for our dog, it was evident that every single member of the staff was a dog-lover, seamlessly transitioning from their role as trainer, to giving plenty of love to our pup. We received weekly updates, to include progress reports and photos of Milo. 2.). Facilities/ schedule/ resources. Boarding prices were fair for the surrounding area, particularly comparing the size of the kennel Milo received (which included a doggy door to his own private dog run) and with how climate-controlled the facility was maintained. This was a big factor for us training Milo in the heat of the summer months. The staff was very organized with feeding and medication schedule delivery for Milo, never once having an issue. Moreover, the training facility and schedule allowed for multiple one-on-one sessions with our dog per day, to also include field trips, and interactions with other dogs (when appropriate), and free-play time. Milo received dedicated attention every single day he was boarded. 3.) Preparation/ responsiveness/ involvement with owner: Elevate enacted a training plan that simply worked-- it achieved the end result of providing a solid foundation from which to work with Milo. It worked not only because their facility has learned and implemented their methods with repetitions on numerous dogs over the years, but because they understood the work isn't over when your pup comes home. If the owner's aren't willing to do the work, the training is incomplete, and temporary at best. We were invited to several sessions with Milo prior to his release, and were also given a packet of information (homework) on how to continue the training once Milo came home. What most impressed us was the continuity of care. When we had an unsolvable issue arise during those first trying 48 hours, Tamison spoke to my wife on the phone for over 45 minutes while I was unavailable at work, helping ease her mind and provide valuable insight on Milo's behavior during the transition back home. Bottom line: Elevate came highly recommended by our veterinarian, and did not disappoint. Through a combination of boarding with highly experienced trainers, and the correct tools and methods (taught to us by Elevate) with which to co-exist with Milo back home, he is showing extreme promise, and often acts like "a gentleman", which seemed impossible several months prior. Thank you Elevate. Strongest and highest recommendation to anyone in a similar position.

We adopted a lab that came to us with severe anxiety due to his experiences in his first year of life. Tamison and Elevate were recommended by our vet who is treating our dog’s anxiety. We started out with a few private lessons so that our dog could get comfortable at Elevate, knowing we were by his side. He loved “the cheese lady” and learning new things with her immediately. He’s finishing up his 4th week of day school and has made such incredible progress and we can really see his confidence building. Before Elevate, he was afraid of new people, new situations, etc. Now he’s made new friends (human and canine!), he can settle in the car, and he’s less stressed out when separated from us. Seeing how happy he is to go to school in the morning always starts my day off on a positive note. When we arrive, he might see other dogs or strange people, but he won’t get flustered or bark, and I know that’s because he feels safe at Elevate and that means so much to me. He goes up to the door and happily sits and waits politely to go inside and see his friends. We are so thankful to see him thriving instead of suffering due to fear and we appreciate Tamison and her team giving us the tools to improve his experiences.

I own show dogs of oriental origin, and like all orientals (Lhasas, Chows, Akitas,…) my fur babies can be a bit touchy. Further, I was a manager there for many when the Greens owned the property. At that time several policies were put in place to keep even the most difficult animals safe and happy. These policies have been abandoned and now seem to be replaced with pretty pictures over animal care! Cats run loose in the cattery! Dogs are socially isolated (think of isolation in a prison) where they can see nothing 90% of the day (including sunlight) AND while still holding contracts for the state’s dogs, they pretend to be exclusive in only allowing “friendly” animals! Extremely two faced at this point in time in both policy and practice.

Elevate Dog Center saved my dog! A year ago I was struggling with my two year old Aussie mix Blueberry. He was a perfect dog in the house but he had aggression issues towards strangers that prevented him from living a normal life. He had been turned down by vet office after vet office for aggression. Nobody could touch him. After seeing two other trainers and seeing very little progress, I had reached a breaking point. Elevate Dog Center changed our lives! They worked with us to make sure his needs were met. They helped us get him vaccinated and helped us find ways to better manage his anxiety. They helped him build relationships with NEW people, which he had never done before. Other trainers and veterinarians had told me to put him down. People are constantly complementing his behavior in public. He can meet new friends (humans and dogs). Blue lives the amazing life I always wanted him to have! If you’re at your wits end with your dog, I highly recommend giving Tamison and her team a call. They were professional from beginning to end. They produce long lasting results and always treated my boy like family (even when he was not so easy to get along with). Blue just turned three last month and I’m confident that we’ll get to spend many more years together thanks to the hard work of Elevate’s staff!

Our Australian Shepherd puppy, Shooter, had a blast attending puppy day camp at Elevate. She made several puppy friends and loved all of the staff. Tamison, Tarah, Anisa and crew helped her become the best puppy possible. Now, at 7 months old, she’s confident, biddable and quite social: reflecting on the skills she learned at puppy camp.

Maddie did such an amazing job on my bernadoodle puppy. First haircut and Maddie took her time with my girl and the results are adorable!

I love how well they take care of my little man. I used to use different boarding facilities and he would never want to walk into the places again, but here he loves all staff and doesn't hesitate to go with staff. Not to mention he has indoor and outdoor access 24/7! This kid is living better than me! Staff has always been so helpful I'm so amazed by their customer service and will be forever using this facility for my little guy. It's like a second home for him.

Our puppy, Lenny, has had a wonderful experience at Elevate! He gets excited to be there and loves seeing all of the employees. Because of them, he is a wonderfully socialized and well-mannered companion.

Elevate Dog Center really came through for my wife and I over thanksgiving when we were in a pinch. After having already left Tucson on our trip, we were notified that our long time, very reliable pet sitter experienced a tragic emergency and was unable to come care for our two dogs. We were literally at the airport, between flights when we learned this and were panicked trying to think of what to do - with the dogs at home and us states away. I have been doing agility training at Elevate, so I gave them a call about boarding. Levi was amazing and was able to help us get the dogs boarded for the week, starting that same day. AND, we accomplished this all in less than 2 hours while on a lay over between flights. Our dogs were happy and well cared for and I cannot thank you all enough for helping us out through Thanksgiving!

Started our puppy at Elevate shortly after we got her and we were both trained. They had an awesome option for us to drop her off on Sundays and then pick her up Wednesdays (since our work schedule didn't allow us to get her there in the morning) . She is now a year and a half and we travel with her and she can safely be off leash and I know she will come when I call! Everyone at elevate loves dogs and you can tell they love their jobs. We also board her there and are confident in her safety.