Dog Sitters in Rostrevor

We booked our dog in about a month ago for his second stay here. His first stay went very well however this morning when we arrived to drop him off our interaction with Stephanie was not a positive one, she spoke to us very rude. She told us we needed the original copy of his vaccination certificate. This is totally fine, however last time she was happy to accept an emailed copy from our vet. She wouldn't explain why the rules have changed. Again, it is completely fine to want the original copy, but changing the rules without letting us know in advance wasn't fair. It meant we would have to go back home to get it and bring it back when we already had travel plans, which have now been missed. She also told us she doesn't accept beds and only uses her own because dogs can rip them up. This is understandable, however the last time we left our dog there she did accept everything (bed, blankets and a toy). We have no proof here but we got the impression that none of the things we left with our dog were actually given to him in the kennel. So between these inconsistencies and the rude way we were spoken to we won't be using this service again. We understand having rules, but you cannot change them without giving your customers notice and expect that to be ok. We made this booking weeks ago, there was plenty of time to let us know the new rules. I work in customer service, I understand we all have bad days, that's normal. But if we are trusting you to care for our dog, we need consistency. We need to be confident that what you tell us will be followed through.

So we left our baby girl with Stephanie. She was very understanding when we explained she is on old girl and needy ! Inside dog who literally rules the roost. We explained she had to have her own bedding or she would be upset. Stephanie reassured us and our girl was wagging her tail when we left. We have confidence that she will be given love and attention but also that she will be safe ! Stephanie is through in her checks and it’s a relief. Even said text Or ring and check in on her. I’m trying not to do that 100 times daily. For me Not Chaz ! 😁

Pepper stayed at the kennels in June, the owner was fantastic. Was well aware of allergies and give plenty of advice. Fantastic kennel, pepper will be back!!

My ancient collie x stayed at the kennels for 5 nights in May. I was concerned he would be unhappy and stressed - at his age. He came out looking like he had enjoyed the break!

I leave my dog in Stephanies for grooming and in kennels and have to say shes fantastic very friendly helpful and has sucha love for dogs! Cant complain Molly is well looked after shes bathed, groomed before we get her from in the kennels and walked every day when we leave her in and dont have to worry as i know shes in the best of care with Stephanie highly reccomened!:)

Stephanie is just lovely. She groomed my dog beautifully. Thank you.

Very poor experience. Last few times my dogs stayed here they were both sick for days after arriving home. When booking the kennel next time I asked Stephanie if I can see inside the kennel, she said I have seen it already. I replied I only seen outside kennels, not the inside ones where my dogs were to stay. The reply was and I am now copying her message “you have seen what I have to offer . So if you are not happy please find an alternative kennels ”. If Stephanie has nothing to hide why can I not see the inside kennels? Very rude. And very suspicious. I would recommend to stay away if you do not want sick dogs or otherwise insist on seeing the kennel.

My dog was so happy trotting back in to Kilbroney kennels today. Stephanie did a superb job of grooming her; detangling clumps of knots and making her look and smell totally amazing.

Stephanie is so lovely, and always feel like my dog is well taken care of! Would definitely recommend!

Leave my little dog here on a regular basis , she is extremely well cared for .She is always v content cannot recommend Stephanie highly enough certainly gets 5 stars from our family .

Lina took care of our 9 month old pup Ruairi while we were on holidays. It was our first time leaving him, but we were instantly reassured. Lina updated us daily with videos and photos and we could tell he was having a wonderful time playing with all of his new friends. He was walked and had plenty of exercise and cuddles. We were worried he would not want to come home to us!!! For Ruairi it really was a home from home experience and he was treated like their own dog. We will definitely book Ruairi in again and have recommended Cosy dog boarding to all of our friends.

We left our 2 year old cockapoo Alfie to stay with Lina while we were on holiday. This was the first time he was away from family, but Lina was so kind and reassuring to Alfie. She gave him so much attention, care and affection throughout his stay. Lina spent a lot of time bonding with him , so quickly he was at ease. We were delighted to watch the videos of Alfie in the garden with the other dogs.He made friends with Guinness amongst others. Lina sent us regular updates, videos and messages of how he was settling in. This allowed us to enjoy our holiday knowing that Alfie was in a home away from home. Thank you so much for giving Alfie such wonderful care and attention during his stay. I would definitely love Alfie to stay with you again. Siobhan Dearey, Dundalk.

Our dog Charlie has been with Lina for the past week. He’s not used to us being away and was quite nervous to begin with. Lina had a magnificent way of calming and settling him. She gave him lots of her time and attention and spent time getting to know his personality. We could see this clearly from the regular photos and videos she sent to us. She is so kind and caring to all of the dogs in her care. I would absolutely use her service again and would highly recommend this home from home for any dog 🐶. Annmarie & Charlie, Kilcurry, Dundalk.

I was very worried about leaving my two furbabies for the first time ever and I must be honest if it wasn't for Lina with her kind and caring heart and her love for dogs I would have never enjoyed my holiday. She took such good care of them and spoiled them, they didn't want to come home.We will definitely be using Cosy Dog again in the future. We can't thank Lina and her husband enough! They are 2 amazing people!

I highly recommend using Cosy Dog Boarding in Louth for your furry friends. My experience using their services for the first time with my French Bulldog, Canelo, was exceptional. Lina, the caregiver, went above and beyond by providing daily updates with photos and messages, keeping me informed about Canelo's well-being. When an unforeseen circumstance caused me to miss my flight and delayed me from picking up Canelo as planned, Lina graciously accommodated him for an extra night without any hesitation. The facilities boast fully enclosed grounds, providing ample space for dogs to play, run, and truly enjoy their stay. Lina's genuine warmth and evident passion for dogs instill complete trust in her ability to deliver top-notch care. Canelo was treated as if he were part of their own family, and I am immensely grateful for the impeccable service provided. It truly felt like a white glove experience from start to finish. :) I will continue to use her services for the future. Thank you, Lina & Donal!

Lina took care of our puppy very well. We were so happy to leave our puppy with her. And also she keeps us updated with video and photos of our puppy when we were away.

We boarded our big boy several times with this lovely people / dog hotel and he loves it madly and is always so excited to go there. Their own dog is also extremely friendly, playful and mine regards him as his older brother (like peas and carrots). They always take/took such good care of our boy, take him out for walkies in the mountain (never more happy to run in the forest or mountains with Guinness) and gets loads of attention and family time. They have enough space around the house for them to run, play, potter, snif, dig, explore and pent of their energy. For the time your dog is with them they regard/treat it as their own dog. They live close to a mountainous area on the border with Northern Ireland where there is plenty of locations to let the run and roam around freely. Every time when we get him back he is still tired days later and I think he misses having fun and be mischievous with Guinness. Both Donal and Lina are real dog people (like us), have a connection with the dog (sometimes I wonder if she knows him better than I do) and are therefor perfectly capable to take the best possible care of your cherished furry friend / family member. I like the idea that when I go on holiday, my dog has holiday (or a special time too) and they certainly give him that. For me the best indication is how the dog is about it and if he is happy it has to be good. I'm sure he is already looking forward to go back. After all. You can’t fool a dog 🙂

our Cheddar been to Lina s place twice already while we were away. we all think he had great times with Lina. delighted with himself. he didn't even want to leave when we collect him. highly recommend . 👍👍 …

Our dog Benji really enjoyed his stay with Lina and family, he returned home a really happy dog. I would highly recommend this home from home for your dog.

My dog had a good time there ,Lina took care of him very well ,lots of play and treats ,definitely will go back

Excellent service! My partner and I were a little bit nervous about going away without our dogs for the first time but we received regular updates and photos of our babies settling in and making friends with the other dogs there. Our dogs came home happy and healthy. Overall very well run and we could tell our dogs were well cared for. We will definitely be returning in the future so we can rest assured that our dogs are safe and happy while we are away.

Miki kept our gsd for 3 weeks and I was so happy with the service. I was consistently kept up to date and reassured he was doing the best. She integrated him with the other dogs and he responded so well I was shocked when photos came through of him playing with the others as he would normally be very nervous around other dogs! Clearly she is very calm and experienced with dogs and especially gsds! Kobe came home in great spirits, good weight etc and I could tell he was well looked after. Would definitely recommend and will be using again. Thank you miki x

Couldnt rate Miki highly enough! My dog had the best time there while I was on holiday he didn’t want to leave! Such a lovely person and amazing space for the dogs to run around

Can't praise Miki and her lovely family enough. She has looked after all four of my dogs all at once! For several years and they are happy wee bunnies when we come home which makes our holiday even more relaxed knowing they're well cared for. Thank you guys very much xx

Overall, a bad experience. We had two dogs staying for 3 nights. Although the business claims that they only have 3 households' dogs max staying at one time they fail to mention they also have 10-15 dogs in doggy day care at same time. They were also fostering 3 pups at the time and have 3-4 dogs of their own. The house gave off a sense of choas and we did not see how our dogs were going to get any sense of individualized care. We had no choice but to leave them as ferry was booked same day as drop off. In addition, the owner wasn't there for drop off and had left her teenage daughter in charge. We weren't asked any info about their normal feeding habits, routines, toilet times etc. and I found a piece of glass on living room floor which no one had seemed to notice. If all this weren't bad enough both dogs got bad stomach bug during their stay. Vomiting and diarrhea. Off food for days. Both had to go to vet for medication and fluids costing £200. The place may be victim of own success as clearly has had good reviews in past, but now far too many dogs are present at one time meaning each dog does not get individualized care it needs. There are also clearly hygiene issues as with so many animals in cramped space diseases etc pass around so easily. We will not be back. **** Update based on owners response**** Ironic that someone concerned with 'false claims' makes their own. Our dog was not on a 'vegan diet' but a hypoallergenic diet as recommended by our vet due to repeated ear infections. We have to slowly introduce animal proteins one at a time to see if they cause reaction, and if so, put her on plant based wet food to flush the proteins before trying another (as plant based proteins don't cause reaction). We had tried fish before she was at the hotel and it caused a reaction, so she was on plant based wet food and hypoallergenic dry food during that time. All this was of course explained at drop off, but as the owner wasn't there it's not surprising she has made a number of false assumptions. If she had the conscientiousness to be present when clients drop off dogs to make sure all relevant info was understood fully then this wouldn't happen. Also strange that our dog and sister in law's dog who was staying at same time both got sick literally the next day after bringing them home but no other dog did. Must just be an unexplained coincidence.

Take my dogs here regularly, for day care and for overnight periods whilst we're away. Michaela is experienced with dogs and I feel very comfortable leaving my dogs with her. As a dog behavioural trainer, I am fussy about leaving my dogs but this is a fab establishment - home away from home. Would give more than 5* if I could! Cannot recommend her more highly - however I will say that one of my dogs is picky about people and who he will be left with (away from his hoomans) and he always settles well with Michaela, he even looks put for her locally if he sees her car! I trust that they are in good hands whenever I leave my dogs with her, and I have every confidence in her.

First time my furry babies have stayed anywhere so I was a bit nervous probably more so than foxy and casper. I scanned the internet trying to find a home from as my two aren’t use to staying anywhere apart from my home, Miki’s was perfect as they were aloud stay indoors and still have that family life going on around them. We had a meet and greet few days before also. Miki’s sent me photos and updates on them and by the looks of things they were having the best time. Foxy kept jumping into the pool even first thing in the morning, poor miki’s floors. They are booked in again in April for 9 days but I think I’ll try some days here and there for them to get use to going. Thank you again Miki.

Absolutely fantastic service! I was very concerned about leaving my dog. Original sitter pulled out at the very last minute before our holiday. In comes Miki’s Dog Hotel to save the day! Absolutely lovely people! Picked up Mammoth (my dog) and brought him out, sent pictures and videos every day and kept me completely in the loop! To top it off they dropped him home too! And all for an amazing price. Mammoth got home very clearly exhausted, plenty of exercise and stimulation! I am so grateful! If you are considering using Miki’s service get off the fence!

Our two dogs, Rollo and Brina, stay with Miki every time we go away - whether it's a day trip and we can't take the dogs or if we're away for a longer period of time - I feel that my dogs are safe, cared for and having a good time! As a behavioural trainer it's very important to me that my dogs feel comfortable and are with someone who can handle the unpredictable nature of having multiple dogs together - Miki is very capable and my dogs gave always been safe in her care. Rollo and Brina adore Miki and her family, which is something you don't always get, especially in a kennel environment. Miki has a great system in place for dogs to be happy, safe and relaxed - plenty of room for zoomies and playtime too! 100% recommend. We last left our two dogs with Miki in May 2023 for 5 days/ nights - we received a couple if photos to let us know the dogs had settled in and were making friends; giving us peace of mind as we were away. Honestly, cannot recommend enough!

I booked my boy Bailey to stay for two nights with Miki's Home Doggy Day Care and Hotel as I had a wedding to go to and would be away for 3 days. When I arrived with Bailey we received a very warm and happy welcome and instantly I was put at ease about leaving Bailey as I seen how happy the other dogs in their care were. Michaela was so friendly and Bailey took to her instantly so that was a major sign that he was happy and he would be in good hands. I was sent a picture and updates with how he was settling in which was great he was up looking cuddles in no time and playing with the other dogs. Miki's was even generous enough to deliver Bailey home for me all the way from Dromore to Craigavon with very short notice for a very small fee such amazing people. Bailey came home happy and knackered which was great to see he had a ball and was well cared for. He will definitely be back again and is even booked in for 17 nights for when we go on holidays to florida I'm so happy to have found this doggy hotel so professional thank you for taking care if my baby.

Couldn’t recommend enough! It’s always hard to leave our pups behind during trips abroad, but Mountain View Boarding Kennels made the whole experience way easier! It was easy to tell from the multiple photos AND videos that we received daily, that our two dogs were having an amazing time and being well taken care of. Will definitely be booking again for our next trip away.

Title: Excellent Service and Peace of Mind We recently boarded our dog, Bailey, at Mountain View Boarding Kennels, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The facilities are excellent, clean, and well-maintained, making us feel confident that Bailey was in a safe and comfortable environment. What stood out the most was the level of care and attention Bailey received. The staff truly went above and beyond to make her stay enjoyable. We especially appreciated the regular updates and photos they sent us while we were away. Seeing Bailey having so much fun put our minds at ease. Bailey came home happy, healthy, and a little bit tired from all the fun she had! We would highly recommend Mountain View Boarding Kennels to anyone looking for a reliable and caring place to board their dog. We will definitely be using their services again in the future. Thank you, Mountain View Boarding Kennels, for taking such great care of Bailey

10/10 excellent. Couldn't recommend enough was away for 2 weeks received videos and photos every day of our dogs playing being walked dogs where very happy staying here. Next time we go away will definitely be leaving dogs at Mountain View boarding kennels. Thank you!!

Great place for your dog to stay. Eamon really tries to make your dog as comfortable as possible. Lives to take the dogs for a good walk. Kennels are so warm and comfy. Thoroughly recommend

Just Collected our Dog jackson following a 6 week trip to Australia, He Absolutely loved Mountain View, we were kept updated with his progress with daily Whatsapp Photos and Videos of his activities and walks, really was a 5 star service, and i wouldnt dream of sending my dog anywere else in the future, he had a ball 👍👏 …

Highly recommend Mountain View Kennels. Totally pet-centric, professional and super caring; definitely a home away from home for your beloved, furry family member. Great communications with lots of shots and films. Definitely go back - in fact Miss D had such a good time she can’t wait for her next holiday 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 …

We've been using Mountain View kennels regularly since January 2024 for our Yorkshire terrier. Both for day care and overnight boarding, the service is always fantastic, with regular updates over the course of the stay, lovely countryside walks suited to my dog's ability and plenty of play and social interaction with the other dogs. My wee dog gets so excited when we go to drop him off that he's jumping to get out of the car, it's so relaxed and comfortable - it's like a home from home for him, which is really reassuring when leaving your pet in the care of others. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Both our dogs Mario and Elvis stayed at Mountain View Boarding Kennels for a night stay. The indoor kennels are immaculate, with underground heating, relaxing night light and music playing for added comfort. A home from home stay. Eamon is very welcoming and reassuring and is more than happy for you to look around on arrival. There is a great indoor play area for the dogs also. Whilst we were away, we were updated regularly with photos and videos of our dogs out on their walks and socialising with other dogs. When we picked them up they were very content and happy and we were informed of all the details of their stay. The place is beautiful and the family are so welcoming. Highly recommended and we have already booked their next stay. Thank you Eamon and family.

Very happy with how the owner looked after our dog. The dog got settled quickly and many photos and videos were sent to us to reassure us. Excellent kennels.

I recently had the pleasure of using Mountain View Boarding Kennels for my French Bulldog Frosty, and I couldn't be more impressed. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a safe and comfortable environment. Eamon is fantastic and sent me daily photos and videos which was great for peace of mind. My dog was walked daily and came back to me clean and at ease. I couldn’t recommend Mountain View more for anyone seeking a brilliant boarding experience for their pets.

Our mind is at ease when we are away. We get daily updates and know our cats are looked after by animal lovers who provide diligent care.

We have used this service dozens of times for our 3 dogs for both daily walks and overnight boarding while we travel. Olaf and Tom are very professional, the dogs love them, and they are always quick to respond. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to make sure their dogs are well looked after while they're gone.

Amazing. Can't reccomend enough. Did great job looking after our pet during our honeymoon. Constant updates on how pet was doing, which was great to see. Will 100% use again.

Our House and pet sitting service is very useful if you need to travel and leave your house unattended for a day or weeks. Many burglaries are committed while people are away on holiday, so it makes sense to maintain a reassuring presence while your home is unoccupied - after all, no-one wants to return to find that they have been burgled or that a burst pipe has been unattended for days. Your pets are also less likely to fret during your absence if they can be cared for in familiar surroundings and are less likely to be exposed to the contagious illnesses which can break out in kennels. Our high quality house and pet sitting services will ensure your house and pets are looked after well.

I left my Yorkie here for the first time. She is a nervous little dog but got on fine and seemed happy. It was great to get a photo of her been walked and played with. This is a great service and I would recommend housesitters.ie

Excellent service.Thanks to Olaf and Tom for taking such a good care of our dog.We used their midday walk service for months as well as home boarding when going on holidays.We know we leave our dachshund in good hands when he's with them.They are professional easy to communicate with and very accommodating.Their online booking system and daily dog diaries with pictures are great too!

Wonderful service, Thank you both, Bonnie as always enjoys her holidays with you both.

Would highly recommend Olaf & Thomas! A great service and so comforting to know your beloved pet is being looked after so well!

I've used the midday walk service a couple of times now, very reliable and dog well taken care of. Will definitely use it again

Great service. They updated us every day with pictures. Will use them. Again.

I will save the nitty gritty details, but please do NOT leave your cats here. They are ill-equipped, unprofessional and oddly secretive about where they keep your pets. The husband, Gerry, has an extreme temper and I cannot believe the level of carelessness and hostility I experienced as a first time customer. This has put me off kennelling my cats for good. I will be looking for a sitter from now on. As I said, if you care about your cats, please do not board them here.

Excellent care, flexible booking and Barney loves his holidays there.

My dog loves this place. Have you been using 8 years or more? Francis and Gerry are wonderful people

I can't thank Frances and Gerry enough for looking after my fluffyface so well, he's a young dog who needs plenty of interaction and playtime. They always go out of their way to make sure Barnesy is happy and relaxed when in their care and look after him as if he was their own. He's only home a couple of hours and he misses them already!

Francis very friendly and staff as well ,your pet will be very happy to stay there

We have just picked up Stitch from the boarding kennels after leaving him off for a week to go on holiday and I have to say this is one of the best boarding kennels around! We requested to get a photos of him (because we knew we would miss him) and to see if he was settling in well and Frances was more than happy to do so. we also got great updates on how he was doing and how he was eating. I will definitely be recommending this service to all of my family and friends. This is an excellent family run business and I will be using this service again! thanks again to Frances, Harry and Gerard for taking such good care of our boy! -Amy and Thomas

My nervous dog seemed to settle well. Proper dog people, know what they are at. Thanks Frances and team.

Been using the kennels for several years now and have always found Francis and Gerry to be extremely accommodating. When we pick our dog up he’s always in good form and you can tell he has been well looked after. Their obvious passion and love for dogs and cats comes through in how they run their business

Just collected our 2 kitties Minnie and Pixie... I'm delighted to say they are well fed and extremely happy.... they haven't stopped purring!!!... (feel a bit guilty about taking them from their happy place, recommended place).

Best place to leave your pet for holidays. There is no other place to beat their prices and quality. Been using their services for about 2 years(6 times) and every single time my dogs were so happy 😅 …

I found Denise to be personable and professional. She highlights the importance of keeping to the schedule for the dog's stay. In the event of a dog being picked up late, it means that kennel is not available, and therefore, another day will be added to the bill. It's just a few minutes from Jonesborough on Morgan's Lane. It comes highly recommended as Blue Mountain has a reputation for providing an excellent service. It was our dogs first stay there, and when we returned after 5 days, our dog was in great form. It's comforting to know your dog is in good hands.

We left our 5 month old german shepherd puppy with Denise for 4 days and it went great. I would highly recommend Denise - she shows so much care and attention for your pet, which puts you at ease when you are away. The setting is beautiful too, with really nice surroundings for the morning walks.

Honestly couldn't recommend them enough ! It is a great peace of mind knowing that my dogs were in a safe and loving place while we were away. Plenty of space to run about and so easy to find. The dogs loved it didn't want to leave, will definitely be going back top class service! Amy.

First class facilities with very friendly professional people. Both our dogs thoroughly enjoy their stay every time! The pictures and videos of the pups enjoying themselves definitely adds a personal touch, highly recommend!

Denise is lovely, n Ira loves visiting her. She is really good with the dogs, Ira loves her. It’s great that she on your door step yet in the country. She really looks after Ira. A big thumbs up from us

Super place for looking after your dog/cat. Our dog Bella has stayed several times and she absolutely adores it! These guys love their animals and love your pets too 👍.

Very happy with the service, my dog daisy came back all happy. The fact that you can see pictures of your dog on Instagram is fantastic. 10/10 recommended

Roxy enjoyed her recent stay at Blue Mountain Dog Boarding. The peace of mind that she is being looked after so well when I'm away is brilliant. Highly recommend, 5 stars!

Have always left our dog when going on holidays . Great knowing he was happy when we were away and getting more walking then he got at home haha. They love all the animals as if they were their own

Top class service and you can go away with peace of mind knowing that your dog will be looked after and taken care of 100% Couldn’t recommend this friendly professional service highly enough! Nicola

Excellent service, very reasonable price. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Very happy with the service. Great to have somewhere to leave a small pet. John

The best place for your dogs to get looked after. Best hair cuts and kennels. Staff amazing and dogs always love going to see Neil. They get excited when we tell them they are going to see Neil.

Got my dog back, very weak, skinny, sad and scared, looks like an abandoned dog. Very disappointed of this place....My dog has never been in such a state

Always a pleasure to deal with niell and all the staff. Very accommodating and always a great service. My springer spaniel always looks beautiful afterwards. Thank you to all. Keep up the gd work

Great service, staff are fantastic, our German shepherd loved it

Woof! Woof! Woof, that's what my dog said when I asked him if he liked it

Emma has minded our dog with house visits, overnight boarding while on holidays and for dog walks. We absolutely recommend Emma’s service. A pleasure to deal with and a genuine love for dogs. Emma takes such great care of our dog as if her own.

Would highly recommend Emma services . She minded our dog scotty for 2 nights . Emma came to meet scotty before his stay with her it was our 1st time leaving him with someone who isn't family and she made me feel really at ease leaving him she is a very friendly and caring woman who enjoys her job looking after dogs we also got we videos of him throughout the day . I would definitely be using Emma again in the future. Thank you so much 😊

Kennels and surroundings are spotless. Staff friendly and efficient. Will have no hesitation in leaving our dog there again.

So friendly, warm & welcoming staff. The people that work there Paddy the staffy’s stay incredible every time. Never any issues, would recommend to anyone in the area!

Our dog is very quiet and nervous she absolutely lives staying at Spesmagna Boarding Kennels, she is very well looked after which makes it easier for us to leave her. Excellent service, a very personal service.

My dog seemed very happy on collection. His relaxed demeanour and attachment to one of the girls who had looked after him showed he had had a decent time during his stay.

Great place to take your dogs . Have sent our two dogs here a few times. Really friendly staff and they take great care of the dogs would highly recommend

I would highly recommend spesmagna boarding kennels to anybody there service and rates are excellent and Sylvia is a magician when it comes to grooming the dogs

Excellent boarding kennels where you can enjoy your time away knowing that your dog will be well cared for.

Dogs go here every time we are away + the dogs seem too like it £9 and you bring your own food good spot!

Great place to take your dogs and even better people running it

Excellent set up. Lin very knowledgeable with the dogs .