Dog Sitters in Grove, VA

We’ve had our two Labs (one a puppy and one 10 year old) there for daycare and boarding and the puppy for the 3 week training course. Every experience has been awesome! Matt, the owner is super helpful and kind. He’s always willing to answer questions, provide advice, and go the extra mile to make sure it’s a great experience for dogs and their owners. The trainer (Ricky) who worked with our 6 month old puppy did an amazing job with him. Toby’s door manners and behavior in public spaces improved greatly, along with his ability to follow other commands. The best part was that we could tell he loved training with Ricky. He also got a ton of exercise during training and came back to us in great shape. The trainer also spent time at the end of training to go over everything with us and offered to help with any future training questions we might have. Now Ricky also works with him on occasion when Toby is in dog daycare to keep his skills sharp. All in all a fantastic place that we would recommend in a heartbeat.

I must say the staff was so friendly and helpful. Nothing like last minute planning for a doggie day care day so I could not be completely anxious while I went to a baseball game. Upon drop off nobody is in the lobby and the facility is not one you can tour, honestly I love that also that means only the staff there is handling my dog! You shoot them a text because guess what they are spending time with the babies! They respond so quick and let you know they will be out! Upon check in, that might be the fastest that my pup was willing to leave with someone else. Off he went! Upon pickup later they got my pup rather quickly and boy he makes crazy husky noises when he sees me from excitement but he was so happy and tired, it took approximately 1 minute in the car before he was passed out from the hours of socialization and play. He was such a happy pup and they took great care of him. I would recommend them for Day care and will not hesitate to consider them for boarding when I come to town.

Matt and Morgan were phenomenal the whole time our pug was in training. We were up-to-date every day with photos of his progress. I have had my dog back for three weeks now and he is a changed pup. The first two days were pretty tough because he was so different, but on day three, he was back to his cheerful playful self. My goal with the training was to be able to take Pug into public places and him be able to sit still and behave, Without trying to rip my arm off and smell other dogs, food, or people. They crate trained him which, I know was difficult to do, but now I am able to sleep throughout the night. I am also able to drive my vehicle without him, causing me to wreck because he is in the kennel at all times in the car. I highly recommend Ridgeside K9, as well as Morgan and Matt explicitly to train your dog. The outcome was worth all of the money and the time spent away from him. I am very thankful to have him back and very, very happy with the results. Thank you both very much for all the time and effort you put into Pugston.

Very pleasant and professional staff! My puppy can't wait to get there! He runs out of the car directly into the office, giving the staff hugs and kisses!!! He doesn't even say goodbye! I've seen other dogs do the same thing! This tells me my puppy is in the right place! Veteran and family owned, which is always a plus! Please keep in mind they value the animals, so no one is at the front desk full time. It is advisable to schedule drop-off and pick-up times for smooth transitions.

My german shepherd has been going to daycare here since he was just a tiny puppy! He absolutely loves it. He’s excited to go every morning and I swear he never wants to leave when I pick him up. I know he’s well taken care of and every staff member has always been friendly and ready to help.

I HIGHLY recommend Ridgeside-K9. My dog, a 3 year-old boxer/shiba inu mix was trained by trainer Andrew and I have nothing but good things to say about our experience. Before training, she was very reactivity just with the sight of another dog or person, especially with children, would not let anyone come up to her and she would bark/growl/be very reactive, was scared of all sudden movements and very skiddish, and would even attack our older dog we have at home. She did the 3 week board and train with trainer Andrew and we saw her progress daily through the pictures and videos he would sent me during her training sessions whether it was out in public or interacting with the other dogs in the training room. It has been a complete 180 flip with her when we got her back from training. She is such a good, well behaved dog that I no longer have to worry about her being nasty toward other people or animals. Since training, she has gone on walks with other dogs we’re friends with and has done amazing. She has been out to run errands with me in different stores or to the beach and has not had any issues with other dogs or people. She also has gone out of town with me to friends or family that have dogs and she has been able to be introduced to their dogs and has been able to be comfortable with their dogs and has been interacting with them and off leash with them in the house and has had no issues. She even will give her new doggie friends kisses after being with them for a little bit and becoming comfortable with them. She now makes sure everybody knows she’s in the room as she will make sure to go up to everyone and give them lovings and also make sure they all give her love as well. She really has become our loving, social butterfly that is a pleasure to take anywhere I go. This has been not only a pleasure to see my dogs change in behavior but has also helped my family so much by now having a good, well behaved dog that we no longer have to worry on whether or not she will be okay to take somewhere or not. THANK YOU RIDGESIDE K9 AND TRAINER ANDREW.

Matt and his team at RidgesideK9 Tidewater are fantastic and I would highly recommend them for your training, boarding or daycare needs. My mini-Australian Shepard did the 3week board and train with Chris Martinese and it’s made a significant difference. Chris is an excellent trainer and I know how to better communicate with him and can now ensure his safety in all scenarios. He’s still my wonderful pup but now I enjoy our walks even more and he can heel, recall and it’s made our bond even stronger. Scheduling and pickup/drop off for board and daycare is also very easy and I love getting the daily updates on how he’s doing. It’s a huge bonus they continue to work on training at daycare too!!

My husband and I entrusted Michael and Sarah with our 8 month old labradoodle, Finn, to board and train over 4 weeks. What a great investment this training was! Michael and Sarah taught Finn discipline and, in turn, taught us how to enforce and expand on what Finn was taught. Even our neighbors remarked on what a positive difference they saw in Finn’s disposition upon his return to us. Finn had absolutely no recall and came back to us responding to his name! Additionally Finn stopped dragging me around and I was able to walk him with heel commands and a loose leash. Finn came back almost a new dog! Michael and Sarah worked a miracle! During the training period we got updates daily. While we missed Finn, the text and video updates helped and it was enjoyable to see how Finn was showing improvement. They also contacted us after returning Finn just to make sure every thing was still ok. My husband and I definitely recommend this program for your dog. The investment is well worth it! Michael and Sarah are AWESOME!!!

Ridgeside K9 Tidewater provides personalized, thorough and friendly dog training. My 3 year old male Irishdoodle recently finished the Ridgeside K9 Tidewater three week Board & Train program. Let me be clear, this was not your typical Board & Train as my dog had previously been a less reputable training organization in Hampton Roads, that charges several thousand dollars and ‘guaranteed’ results. For nearly two years after his first training, we still experienced MAJOR dog reactivity issues including pulling me to the ground on multiple occasions. After battling with our previous training organization and getting terrible customer service, I turned to Ridgeside K9 Tidewater. The owners, staff and trainers at Ridgeside K9 offer exemplary customer service. The MAJOR difference was that our previous training program was a one size fits all. Amanda, with Ridgeside K9, blew me away with her analysis and thorough understanding of my lovable, goofy and anxious pup. She described to me his behavior in behavioral terms which made so much more sense! Another important difference to note is that Amanda came to my house to pick up and deliver my pup. She understood his surroundings, and schedule and asked many questions to get to know us both. TO TOP IT OFF, less than a week after getting my pup back from Amanda and his Board & Train program, I broke my arm left arm in a bike accident. Yep, my heeling arm, so I could not keep my 70lb dog in a left side heel. Amanda stepped right in, came to my house with some additional training tools and spent the morning with my pup and me to make sure that we were comfortable with our morning and evening walks. It has been a month now since my Irishdoodle came home from his Board & Train with Amanda, and he is a perfect gentleman. He no longer gets on the furniture or bed (unless invited), he no longer drags me down the street during our walks and he rarely reacts to other dogs and only in a very minor way. When we walk, he goes into an automatic sit whenever we stop. Even with a broken arm, I feel completely confident and comfortable walking my big guy throughout town, taking him to kickball games, breweries and farmer’s markets. And more importantly, he is confident, chill and relaxed too! Without a doubt, Ridgeside K9 Tidewater Dog Training was well worth the money! I only wish I had found Ridgeside K9 Tidewater FIRST!

We have been bringing our 5 month old Aruban rescue puppy to Ridgeside K-9 / Tidewater for daycare. Our goal was to get her some socialization and experience from being apart from my wife and I. Greatest thing we could have done! Matt (owner) keeps up informed of her daily activities with the other dogs. Matt has sent us pics of our pup playing with other dogs and advised she has become comfortable with walking with the other dogs in daycare. This was great to hear and see due to the fact she was very timid at first. We know she enjoys her stays due to the fact she comes home tired and has demonstrated her socialization away from the daycare. Thank you Matt and your team! We will see you again soon.

Our dogs LOVE their Wagging Tails walks! They can’t wait for Catherine or Michelle to take them out and about in our neighborhood. We’ve been using Wagging Tails for nearly two years and can’t sing their praises loudly enough. Always on time and considerate, they consistently rise to the challenges of our schedule changes and ensure our dogs thoroughly enjoy every encounter. Also, they are so considerate in bringing in packages left on our doorstep. More than just a dog walking service, Catherine and Michelle are like family!

We love Michelle and her team. They are professional, trustworthy and most of all they care about our fur babies as much as we do. I have used them for overnight sitting, grooming, dog walking and cat sitting. Highly recommend Wagging Tails.

Wagging Tails is the BEST place to get your dog groomed if they are anxious about the groomer. One of our dogs is highly anxious and wouldn't let typical groomers touch him any time we took him to a brick and mortar grooming facility. Michelle was so patient and loving with both of our dogs, especially our anxious one. The mobile grooming service is so personal and they take such great care of your pets. I highly recommend them!

LOVE LOVE LOVE wagging tails pet grooming. She came to our home, washed and groomed our dogs IN HER VAN! They look great and it was so convenient. Will definitely be using her again.

My experience with Wagging tails has been nothing but fantastic! My dog looks so cute after his cut, and I didn’t even have to leave the house. Very courteous and professional, we will be back with our other doodle.

We just had our 5 month goldendoodle groomed for the first time. Michelle did an awesome job and was very patient with him. He is like a shark when you try to brush him and we can’t get scissors near him. Michelle was really good talking us through the steps and let us help to make our baby feel comfortable. It was a great experience all around and he turned out really good for as bad as he was! lol I would highly recommend her services for your pup, we were very pleased!!

Great product for my paralyzed dog. The only change I would suggest is making it a snap button because the velcro does wear out quite fast. I went to home depot and bought the snap button kit.

I don’t even know where to start, Wagging Tails is absolutely amazing!! Michelle is by far the best groomer EVER!! My daughter even loved her and she’s not a people person 😂 Michelle was so good with Oliver (our 1 year old Bichon) and he looks perfect!! I knew that after reading the previous reviews that I wouldn’t be disappointed and we definitely weren’t! Thank you so much for what you did for our fur baby!! We had to wait a bit for an appointment because they are in high demand and FOR GOOD REASON!! Well worth the wait even though he was literally a ball of tangled fur when Michelle got there. Michelle, YOU ARE TOP NOTCH!!!!!! Thank you!!!

I’ve used Wagging Tails pet sitting several times now for my 2 cats and they’ve always been wonderful. This last time the team watched my kitties while I was on vacation for 10 days and Emily, Emma, and Sharyn truly went above and beyond - cleaning out the automatic dispensers daily and setting a vinegar trap when they noticed gnats in the wet food. I cannot recommend Wagging Tails enough!! They have taken such amazing care of my babies!

Michelle was great to work with and gave us peace of mind knowing she was taking wonderful care of our sweet boy! Always did a nice job communicating with us. Would highly recommend!

Place was nice. Staff were very friendly. Ac on inside. My pup didn't seem to mind going back into her kennel after her potty breaks. The kennels were a decent size. My pup weighs 60lbs and still had plenty of room to move around and stand up in. Just remember, they will not let your dog out to potty. You have to visit them every so often to let them out. They have a nice little green space for the dogs to go potty, and they have poop bags if you forget to bring some. Will most definitely bring my pup back next time we come back.

We left our 2 yr old Cavapoo here for only about 3 hours. Not a good place. Not very clean & it’s old! Front desk lady was very grouchy!

Best, safe, loving, respectable place for your pet...hands down. (Rough phone communication holds them back from 5 stars.) They all go the extra mile for their guests!

Highly recommend, worth every penny. Fantastic choice for your pet if you work or they need to get out extra energy. The staff is professional and caring, they know us and our dog by name. They keep detailed records and alert us if something comes up. Their facility is clean. They have a vet on site (which we also use and is great), so if something happens to your pet they can handle any emergency on-sight. There is also an inside warehouse portion which they rotate the dogs through during hot/cold days to ensure they stay safe. Have never used their boarding, but wouldn’t hesitate. A good dog is a tired dog, and they get very tired playing all day at St. Francis.

They always take great care of our fur babies.

I was very pleased with our experience boarding our 11 month old Lab puppy this past weekend. The staff was very professional and caring. The facility is clean and even had a small TV in Bens "condo". I would not hesitate to bring Ben back to St. Frances.

Excellent - by far the best in the area. The staff is very professional and caring. The facilities are clean and top-notch. We have been very pleased with their boarding of our dog and would recommend them strongly.

Wonderful place to board your pets. We have been using them for 3 years and are very pleased with the care and attention given to our dogs. The staff is professional and friendly.

I love this place !!They are so understanding of our Annie and how much we love her and are so helpful in every way I wish I had found them sooner and to have the vet next door I have never felt more at ease .Thank you

Have been boarding Lola there for ten+ yrs. The only place I would leave her and have confidence that she was being taken care of.

They are great . The staff is very nice and caring and easy to work with . Much better than the other place in town I toured.

Brought my cat here yesterday because he's been losing hair randomly. The vets were super nice! My cat was nervous and hasn't done well on past vet visits but he actually came out to greet and get pets from the assistant who was writing down his info! Very reasonably priced and they tell you upfront how much you can expect to pay which is nice because I am not used to that. Really, REALLY liked how you could super easily book an appointment online basically immediately from your phone- which was a plus. You can see real time appointment availability and schedule whatever works best for you. I have found with other vets in the area they were super booked and busy and it was annoying to get in somewhere that didn't involve having to take time off work, so that was really convenient being able to schedule your own pet rather than the opposite. Was seen right at appointment time. They gave a GREAT new patient goodie bag too :)

Great place to board your dog. The staff all know my dog by name and seem to truly enjoy spending time with him. I feel good knowing he’s safe at VCA! The price is good for the area as well. Can’t recommend this place and their boarding staff enough.

Spoon decided to get some abscess infections that opened nasty looking wounds on their belly. Needed to get them checked just because. Was very lucky to get an appointment on a Saturday. Antibiotics, cleaning, and a collar to prevent licking. Good to go. Reasonably priced and up front about cost.

The staff was wonderful! We were camping 20 minutes up the road, when our dog ripped his nail half off. They got us in asap as we were not local and got him fixed up. They let us bring our other dog in with us to the appointment. Also, they let us hang out in the parking lot, while we waited for our baby boy to get out of his procedure. They were so pleasant and understanding. Our little man is doing so much better! Thank you!

With the Saturday hours cut, it really hurt us financially as we are losing hours/pay at work to take off and drive an hour to do our pups visits. If the vet opens on Saturdays again, I'll change my rating to 5 stars. Otherwise, I can only give 3 stars as this change effected us greatly. Very disappointed.

I am new to the area and just went to this vet for the first time. It was such a wonderful experience. They listened to all of my concerns about my senior dog, set me up with care club (which has already saved me $900), and ran X-rays and other tests on my pup during our first appointment. They really took so much time to talk to me and explain my options. I feel so grateful to I have found them. I would 100% recommend this place. Thank you so much.

Unfortunately it used to be a good place, my pet have prescription food for life and for some reasons it needs to get it updated every 6monts, I never had problems just walk in and get it printed, the last time they asked that my pet needs to be examined in order to get the prescription again even if I already have a primary vet (that's right next to my home), this place is my secondary place that I really trust ( my pet has been here 2 times and another pets multiple times). I will never get back here again and I feel really sad that it's all about money making...

I absolutely love this Vet. They've had their ups and downs from going to 24/7 emergency vet where it was difficult to get an appointment without it being weeks out. Since going back to a non 24/7 schedule the vet has returned to just what they were before. Our dog, Goku, started to have a seizure. At the time we didn't know what was going on and immediately grabbed him then hit the road. We called them first being our normal vet and the front desk said they could get him in around 1 hour from then. We mentioned we were already on the road so they said go ahead and come right in. While in the room with the vets he had two more seizures and they rushed him to the back where they stabilized him. Thankfully after many tests he is ok but may have seizures in the future so meds will help that. I want to thank the front desk person because they saved our dog. It it wasn't for them allowing us to be seen earlier he may not be here anymore.

The staff at VCA Merrimac has always been super friendly and helpful. They provide superior care to my 3yr old Yorkichon. They also help with direct shipments of any prescriptionzls to your home on a monthly basis making management of your animals care easy.

2024-02-11 It was very well laid out. I hate having my dogs in the waiting room and being crowded by another person's animals. You can't be sure they are friendly or contagious. Please use a leash on your dog. They will loan you one in a pinch, but you should have your dog under full control inside their facility. I have not used their emergency services since they stopped their overnight coverage. Talking to others that have gone for an emergency during the day, they have been happy with the service. The staff take the information and have you in an exam room pretty quickly. Lab results are done in a timely manner, and you often get a call with the results to go over any possible issues and answer questions. I have not experienced any delays between recommendation for a test or lab and their ability to conduct it. Blood work, x-ray, were straightforward. My dogs aren't afraid when with the vet tech and don't fuss or pull away. I do miss them being able to hold a dog overnight during an emergency. Having to move an injured or sick dog is upsetting for both humans and dogs. I feel all my animals have received great care at this facility. Other than when I see the price of prescriptions, I have always been glad during and after a visit. 2024-03-22 Arrived 10 minutes before the appointment. Quickly checked in, got the weight of my dog. Doctor had finished a bit early so I and my dogs went into a room a bit early. Tech took Extra and pulled two stiches. My dog came back and she was ready to go. As this visit was part of the original quote, so no charge. Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy

Lynn took great care of our two cats while we were on vacation. She stopped twice a day and made sure everything was ok with the cats and our home ! Lynn's great and I highly recommend calling her if you need help with your pets. She truly loves animals and we'll be booking her every time we're away.

LYNN is amazing!! We got multiple pictures throughout the day showing our pets doing activities or just hanging out. When we got home our pets were happy and not stressed at all!! Would definitely recommend Lynn!

Lynn & my walker Amy were FANTASTIC thru this entire process. It was nerve wracking to leave our pets for the FIRST time. But Amy sent daily progress pics and really went above and beyond to make sure our 2 dogs were loving AND living their best life in our absence! We will NEVER go with anyone else!!! See y'all in the Fall!!!🤣😍😘 …

Lynn has taken care of my two cats several times over the last year. I have found her to be very caring towards our pets. She is always professional but her love for animals always shows through. She always asks questions regarding their care. She is reliable and trustworthy. I feel 100% comfortable having Lynn in our home. I would highly recommend her services. She will love and care for your pets!!

We had to leave our two cats for 4 days shortly after moving to the area. Both cats need medication twice a day so we were worried about finding the right person to care for them. Lynn was recommended to us by the manager of our apartment complex. She met with us beforehand and put us completely at ease with leaving them in her care. Not only did she take care of all their needs, but she spent time with them and made sure they were happy. She also sent us pictures at every visit so we knew they were well and could enjoy our trip. I highly recommend Lynn and will definitely ask her to care for our cats again!

Lynn is absolutely wonderful! She took great care of our dog while we were away during the holidays. I felt great knowing our dog was in good care. She sent updates and we had great communication!

I often traveled for work and had a lot of anxiety leaving Bree for extended periods; however, Lynn has alleviated my concerns. I appreciate Lynn's' services; besides seeing to her basic needs (food/litter box), she also takes the time to play, groom, and sit with Bree in my absence. Lynn's gentle and calm demeanor won Bree over quickly. Typically, Bree is anxious and hides around new people/circumstances. However, that is not the case with Lynn; Bree quickly greets Lynn and gratefully accepts the attention.

I cannot speak of Lynn more highly. We have used Lynn several times now for house sitting and multiple drop ins for our two dogs. Each visit is dealt with great professionalism by Lynn as she treats our home with respect and treats our pups as her own. Both dogs adore her! She sends plenty of photos in which we can clearly see how truly happy the dogs are in her care. I am thankful to have found such a wonderful sitter for our dogs who we can trust while we are away. 10/10 would highly recommend!

We love One Love Pet Care! Lynn has been caring for our cats for three years and we couldn’t dream of a better cat sitter! She takes the time to play with the cats and is above and beyond professional, friendly, and caring.

Lynn is amazing! She takes such great care of our cats. She sends so many pictures and is extremely attentive and communicative. I highly recommend One Love Pet Care!

Used them about 2 years ago. We dropped 2 dogs off and the very next morning we got a text that our smaller dog had a gash on her back. She was sliced open from shoulder to shoulder! Lady said she didn't know what happened. My dog had to have 4 tubes inserted to help the drainage from surgery. The vet didn't think she was going to make it being that she is a Chihuahua and such a large wound. She did ended up healing but has movement problems. I would never recommend and have even ask Rover to remove her.

Rusty really enjoyed his stay there. They took him to the dog park at my request and he ran around having a good time. I was sent photos showing his time there. He had such a good time hanging out on the couch and people's laps that he didn't want to leave! I would definitely use them again whenever I need to leave my dog as I could tell he was well taken care of and loved while I was gone. From the frequent photos I received I'm sure that he never ran away.

Super service! Lenny is a Dog Whisperer, and they both really love animals. We have used their service many times, over many years and always been totally satisfied! The rates are fair, and your pet will be treated with love and respect -- and be kept safe! They also will come to your home and check on your animals or pet sit. We have always been totally pleased! The only problem is that your pets may not want to go home after spending time at DogVacay | GrandPawsPuppyHaven!!

Not speaking on the care they provide inside the home, they are illequipped to deal with dogs on the outside. With a 4ft fence, countless dogs have jumped out of the yard into neighboring yards with other dogs as well as into the busy road it is on the corner of. The owner has admitted she cannot control her own two small dogs and I fear for how they handle more, larger ones. With the comfort and security of the pet being of the utmost importance, I feel bad for the owners who don't know that their dog is literally roaming the neighborhood while they're on vacation.

Ziggy really enjoyed his week with Susan and Len at our home. The neighbors all mentioned how much they enjoyed watching Ziggy and talking to both Susan and Len. All went exceptionally well and we all look forward to using GrandPawsPuppyHaven again. We had a great experience!

Thanks for the great care you have given my pups over the past 2 years. They have enjoyed their stay and have come home relaxed and happy. I always feel good about leaving them in your care

They killed all my animals.