Pet Sitters in Appleton, CO

Debra is incredible! I am a first time pet owner with a shy cat that takes a while to trust people, but Debra is so kind and patient with her every time. She sends texts with updates about your pet, photos, and sometimes even videos of your pet whenever she is scheduled to stop by! It really makes me feel at ease while traveling knowing my girl Fiona is safe and happy. The online booking and payment system is also quick and efficient which is a huge plus. I would absolutely recommend this business! Attached are some photos Debra has sent me during her visits.

In June of this year, I set out on an internet search for someone who could transport my aging dog, Tashi, back and forth to her weekly veterinary rehab appointments. After a painstaking effort, I chose Debra from Always Loving Pet Care. Each review of Debra was full of sincerity, of earnest appreciation for the way she cared for people’s critters and how she ran her business. From the very first interaction with Debra, I knew that I had found the right person. She came over for a meet and greet and was both kind to and interested in Tashi. Debra also already had a ramp to help Tashi get into and out of her car, which confirmed for me that she was sensitive to the needs of older pets.. She has been reliable, professional, communicative, warm and caring. She always kept me updated with texts and pictures, letting me know when she left her home to go get Tashi at ours, when she picked her up, when she arrived at the vet’s office, when she dropped her back off at home. I could tell by Tashi’s expressions and body language in the pictures that she felt completely at ease and cared for when she was with Debra. This fact, combined with the way Debra runs her business is why we chose her to pet sit when we went on vacation. If she had not been available, I would have stayed home with my aging pup and her little brother. It went great, of course! Debra’s communication about the dog's status was spot on, and not something you get with a boarding facility. It is hard to find words to describe how wonderful it felt to know that our dogs were at home in the environment they know (especially with Tashi nearly blind), with one person giving them personalized attention instead of being ignored in a dog run. Heartbreakingly, we had to say goodbye to our Tashi shortly after we returned from vacation. I texted Debra to tell her that Tashi’s osteosarcoma had caused her humerus to fracture completely in half and we were at the vet’s office preparing for her journey across the Rainbow Bridge. I was sitting in the exam room alone, waiting for my partner, his child and our other dog, Ravi to arrive when I heard a knock on the door. It opened, and it was Debra, who hugged me and sat with me and cried. Tashi got to feel how much she mattered to Debra just moments before she transitioned and our family knew that we weren’t just people who gave Debra money to do a job. Tashi liked Debra so much that she tried to get up on her broken arm bone with no regard for pain when she saw her (of course, we settled her down). Debra is a regular part of our lives now—three mornings a week she comes to take our Ravi for walks and is our pet sitter. We didn’t want Ravi to feel so alone after losing his sister, who he had never spent one single night without until she passed way. We are relieved that we don’t have to put him in a kennel. One day we came home to a lovely framed picture of our Tashi and a card on our kitchen counter, and the picture is now on display in our home. The text message updates from Debra about Ravi always accentuate just how tuned into animals she is. As I described above, she is never just going through the motions to get paid—she truly pays attention to the personality and needs of the animals in her care and nothing ever feels transactional. If you want the luxury of being able to fully relax and enjoy yourself when your pets are in the care of someone else, you have found your pet care professional in Debra. You’ll be grateful you found her and so will the precious family members you call pets.

All of the employees here are absolutely amazing! My dogs love them all! I would definitely recommend this place to everyone I know. The communication is great and I love all the pictures I get of my dogs, definitely makes my day when I am at work!

The only word that comes to mind is phenomenal! We've had many previous experiences with dog sitters that did not go well so we're a bit timid when it comes time to leave our babies. However, now that we've found Debbie, our hesitation and worries are completely gone. She is, by far, an amazing person and our babies, Tink and Cooper, absolutely love her. She does everything and more to put us at ease and put our babies at ease when we're gone. My only problem is that, because she's so incredible, I know I won't always be able to get her when I need her. But, good for her!!! Thank you, Debbie!

Debra is THE BEST PET SITTER I’ve ever had! She is SO CARING, loving, and sweet! I’ve trusted Debra with my precious pets for years. It is nice to be able to go on vacation and not worry about my pets. She sends me videos and pictures so I can see how happy they are. She even brings her own toys and spends time playing with my kitties!

Debby is an awesome person and pups sitter. She goes the extra mile in taking pictures of your pups or any fur babies. She releases the stress about going somewhere and leaving your furbabies at home. Thank you again Debby

Debra always takes excellent care of our two cats while we travel. She takes the time to play with them, which they really enjoy, and makes sure they are well fed. She sends frequent updates to let us know they are doing well. We appreciate the security of knowing they are in good hands while we are away.

Debra has been absolutely excellent, reliable and gone beyond her duties in caring for our two cats since June of 2016. She loves the animals, they seem to love her too. She is trust able, diligent and works very hard to deliver good care to my cats and other animals she takes care of. She has helped us out many times with different issues with our animals while we were traveling. She also collects mail, waters plants or does whatever is necessary to keep your house in order. I highly recommend her.

Debra is amazing! We’ve been using her for 3 years now. She’s so reliable and cares about our cats just as much as we do! She is very good at communicating and will send you daily updates. She has even brought over toys for our cats just because she wants to! We trust her completely with our little fur balls! We feel so very grateful to have her around when we are gone. I know our pets are in GREAT hands with Debra! High recommend her and her company!

Debra was beyond amazing and my two cats were so well cared for while my husband and I were on a 12 day trip. She was very thorough at the meet and greet and made me feel completely comfortable leaving my cats in her care. She kept me updated and even sent a couple photos :) In addition to all that her prices are more than reasonable. I highly recommend always loving pet care!

Annette took great care of my pup while I was out of town. Her caring spirit and professionalism were immediately evident during our meet & greet session. She was flexible with drop off/pick up times, sent updates with photos, and made me feel completely at ease that Lexi was being loved.

I haven't actually used lucky dogs but I did plan to book with them for a weekend in which I cancelled last minute. They followed up with me the night before and I let them know I didn't need the service. Much appreciated for the professionalism!!

I have been using Annette since we moved to the area. She is awesome! Let's just say my dogs are high maintenance! She handles them very well. I have full trust and confidence in her! So glad I found her! :)

We have left our pup with Annette and Maddy twice when we’ve gone out of town- once the pup stayed with them and once they house sat the dog and 2 cats. They send enough photos and updates to know your pup is in good hands. They are super flexible and clearly love animals. Plus, very reasonable prices. Couldn’t recommend more!!!

Annette exceeded our expectations! Loved getting pictures and updates of our boys while we were out of town. I felt comfortable with her in out home for a weekend away and loved that my pups didnt have to be boarded at a facility. She even folded laundry for me. 5 stars!

Annette handed us a business card one day while we were hanging out downtown with Prime our Vizsla. Since then Prime stayed with Annette and her furry friends Over night. We got lots of fun pics and could see Prime was in good hands and having a great time. Prime was treated like another family member. Annette is a natural with pets. Lucky Dogs will be Primes home away from home in the future. I highly recommend Lucky Digs Pet Sitting.

You can leave your beloved pets , resting assured they are well cared for with Annette. She is thorough and provides daily notes as well as photos . I have been well pleased with Annette.

So happy we found Lucky Dogs pet sitting! Annette is the sweetest and my dog absolutely adored her. Dexter can’t wait to go back and hang out with his new friends.

Annette loved having Digby and he was very well taken care of. It's so comforting to know our pooch is in such good care. Thank you Annette!

I have two dogs that get walked every week. The prices are reasonable and Annette is reliable. I highly recommend using Lucky Dogs for yours and your pet's needs!

This place makes you and your pup feel like family. They are always excited to see my dog and my dog is wiggling with excitement to spend time here. They go the extra mile every time to make sure my experience is wonderful. So grateful for Country Club Pet Resort.

Our dog received a deep bite while playing at the Country Club Pet Resort. Since there was little supervision, no one can say which dog bite him. Pet Resort is taking no responsibility. Plus blaming him isn’t cool. We are out almost $400 with tranquilizers. Our dog is in a cone for 7-10 days. He can’t go swimming or bike/hike/running for 10 days. This is a real impact for our pup and us. We will never bring our dog back. Recommendation: 0%👎👎👎👎

I've been using doggy daycare and boarding for about 3 years when I got my little 8 week pandemic pooch Abeo. I needed help to get him socialized since COVID was confusing and I was disabled already. Everyone loved on my baby Abeo and helped me raise him. Then I brought his senior brother and sister Neiko and Nandi there and my pack was loved on each time they were there. This is hands down, the best doggie daycare and boarding place I have ever used. It's doggie heaven. Colin runs a top shop and although I have to move out of state, the new doggie daycare and boarding has a high bar to clear. I recommend Country Club Pet Resort with no hesitation. Everyone there loves dogs and it shows. Thank you all for loving my fur babies as much as I do.

Just started using CCPR recommended by my vet. My dog had a blast. Seems to be organized well. Email communication they are pretty prompt at responding. Staff communication through walkie talkies appears efficient and effective.

This place is incredibly professional. They took great care of our two small dogs and accommodated our requests (I asked that they not be in the same play area as big dogs). They were on top of sending is pictures and updates throughout the day - this gave us so much peace of mind. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for daycare. We took advantage of the time in order to go hiking in Moab and were able to come back in time for pick-up. Thanks again!

We appreciate Animal Nanny and all the services they offer! They offer dog grooming and also can treat your pup to a desert hike in order to break up his day. My dog had a great time romping on the hike and the staff provided me with photos of his fun, too. We trust them and that says a lot.

I have only one thing to say about Country Club Pet Resort. This was our first time putting our pups in doggy daycare and all I can say is wow!!! They came away from this day so exhausted, so wet, so happy, which resulted in us being ecstatic. I would recommend them to anybody. Thank you so much and thank you for the photos of their memories.

The worst mistake I have made all month is letting my dog stay here over the weekend. Staff was rude ( Erin ) and seemed to not be present when I went to drop off. That should have been the red flag, but after my dog came back dehydrated and dirty. I will never be back

Very preppy vibes giving Dog vacation. Alpha sigma Omega dogboarding . Be careful will Rizz up your dog to the point they don't want to return. Giving Mr. Steal yo dog vibes.

Lila stayed overnight at the Animal Nanny for a long weekend. When she got home, she was pooped! She had so many friends to play with and exciting things to do there! I don't like to leave her, but when I need to, I love leaving her with Colin!

Awesome experience. The entire staff is great and Linda does a fabulous job grooming my beloved miniature schnauzer Pepper. Thank you

I really have no words for the level of customer service and how phenomenal everybody is. They are the best. They take my rag muffin Chandler and turn them into a king thank you so much.

Absolutely our most favorite place to bring our dogs for daycare. The front staff is always very friendly, excited to see our dogs and our pups are overly excited every time we arrive. They are exhausted for days after a good play date! We are forever huge fans!

As usual Maddie was well taken care of of. She had another battle with her colitis and you all handled it well. I did hear you all were not heating up her food (which is homemade food) but I did not tell you to do that so my fault. But I think that is why she was not eating great. She doesn’t like her food cold. Otherwise all was well wants again for the most part.

Nothing changes. I followed our Thai groomer to Wag Resort with great results. I decided to enlist the Wag Resorts training professionals today for a new family member from across the pond. 3rd language in as many months for this pup. Dog has been born and bred for protection and we will add therapy to his resume.

WAG is fantastic!! I go to the 25 Road location for grooming of my poodle!! Nutamon has been a great resource for us. I recommend her and WAG highly!!!

My grand dog loves Wag, they know her and show they care when she arrives. It makes having to leave her for part of the day feel more confident that and secure that she will be cared for when I or my son have other obligations. Thank you Wag Resort!

She always does a wonderful job on my girls!

Gave our beloved 20 month old Lhasapoo Leia a spa day at Wag Resort once again; this time at their other location on Industrial; Nutamon was our gracious groomer. Little Leia is a gentle, friendly girl but is not thrilled about having anything done to her very hairy face. Nutamon was very patient and kind with her and did a beautiful groom. Leia was relaxed and happy at pickup and you could see her beautiful eyes and smile once again. Wag Resort, you are the best!

Shout out to WAG Dog Resort in Grand Junction who matched me with our furever family member Finn (Digby/Gordie)! Courtney Grieger and the crew let me know when they found a perfect doggo that needed a forever family. Caleb did an outstanding job grooming him for his new adventure. They were patient and allowed me to spend time with him at the facility before I was sure it was the right fit. They even went above and beyond and attended the adoption event to make sure it was a smooth transition. Thanks for making this the best experience for all of us!

We've been bringing our dog, Bruno, to Ruff'n It for over two years now, both for daycare and boarding, and we couldn't be happier. After picking Bruno up today, I thought — it's time to write a review! The staff is incredibly caring and always goes the extra mile to ensure that not only are the dogs happy, but their humans too! When Bruno was getting stressed during downtime after lunch, they worked closely with us to figure out a solution that made him more comfortable, which we really appreciate. Bruno absolutely loves it here — he gets excited the moment we turn down the street and literally pulls us to the door every time. It's obvious he has a great time because he always comes home completely exhausted from playing hard with the other dogs. The team is super communicative, even with how busy they are. They’re great about texting with updates, which gives us peace of mind. They even go out of their way to make dog parents feel special on holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day! The price is reasonable, especially with the added perk of having a groomer on-site. We couldn’t ask for a better place for Bruno, and I highly recommend Ruff'n It to anyone looking for a daycare or boarding for their pup. Bruno is pictured in the center here (black husky/shepherd mix) playing with his other shepherd buddies!

The staff (especially Kai) at Ruff'n It Resort & Daycare are amazing and genuine. They took such good care of our dogs, sent updates and photos via text, and immediately put any worries to rest the first day (our dogs stayed a week). They raised the bar for any kennel we've ever used and I wish we didn't live 200 miles away. Any future visits to Gand Junction, we will definitely keep our dogs there and recommend them to others. Our dogs had so much fun and were well taken care of. Props to the on site groomer as well. Great job and they looked so cute in their fall bandanas.

Our furry family member Eva had her first day at doggy day care Monday. She is deaf & sometimes suffers from anxiety when alone all day at home. We wanted her to goto a safe place where she could play and socialize with other dogs. This place did not disappoint! She passed her scheduled temper test & was playing and making friends by that afternoon. She had a great first day, even came home with a report card and a special treat. Daycare is affordable. Hours reasonable & flexible for pick up and drop off. Staff was friendly, special thanks to Cortney for making the experience so great and taking great care of our furry family member! Making drop off comfortable for Eva & having patience letting her adjust to everything. Eva's favorite thing is to go to daycare now! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, 5 STARS!

We used Ruff’n it for vacation daycare for our two pits. They had the best day complete with water play, treats and report cards. The staff was thorough and kind, and the facilities were clean. Large and small dogs are separated and the pricing was very reasonable. They even sent me pictures mid day. We are so thankful to have found this gem for our travels!

I've been a fan of Ruff'n It Resort for such a long time! The staff is awesome, and they love your dogs. It truly shows!

Over the Thanksgiving holiday we kept our dogs at Ruff’n It Resort and one needed medical attention. The staff recognized he was acting different and notified us. When he needed to go to the vet they arranged and took him immediately. They also transferred him to the er vet for us so he could receive overnight care. They were amazing. Thanks to their observant and fast-acting staff our dog is doing great now. Outstanding care!

We've sheltered our pup here several times, and he's come out of it none the worse for wear. The price is reasonable, and the staff is engaged. The only issue we've had is making sure to make a reservation during popular times because the place fills up.

My puppy has always enjoyed his time here! They are so caring about the dogs. My pup manny is always so excited when I just say the word “daycare”. He recently did his first ever boarding experience which I was very nervous about. The staff did amazing at comforting me, updating me, and even took the time to let me know how he did going to bed!

What can I say about this place, it is simply amazing! My girls love going there. The staff is wonderful and loving with the animals. The place is clean and my girls are exhausted when they come home. The grooming services are also wonderful, not a bad thing to say about Ruff'n It Resort & Daycare. I recently left my girls there for a few nights for overnight care and when I texted to check on them I had a very quick response and even pictures so I could see them. It made me feel very secure about where I left them. Thank you to everyone there!

The first stay at this place seemed fine. It was a backup because our usual sitter was unable to watch our pup for a last minute trip. But as other reviewers stated: The owner won’t allow dog owners to see the facilities which is a little suspicious. We planned to use this place again, then that’s when the owner’s true colors came out. She said we needed new records of vaccinations for the facility—which is absolutely understandable, but told us this when we dropped our dog off. She claims to have spoke to someone about it beforehand—my husband and I did not hear this from anyone (we even did a drop off for Behavior Testing the week before and no mention of it) and instead of chalking it up to a miscommunication and allowing us to get that papers needed (at the mercy of the Vet’s time at this point) she was ABSOLUTELY rude about it. When asked why she was being so rude to us she said she was “not being rude but only being matter of fact.” She was so rude to the point my husband and I felt it necessary to make last minute changes the day before our trip and pulled our dog from that facility. We didn’t want our dog to be treated poorly while we were gone or even having to worry about that being a thing! We will absolutely NOT be going back. She was so rude about a simple miscommunication how the heck is that facility treating my dog behind those closed doors no one is allowed behind?

Was so happy with Hei Hei's first grooming with Dog Dynasty. They were extremely accomodating to get him in so he could be clean and fluffy when I got home from my Back surgery. He looks and feels amazing and he came home super happy, treated well and he had a great time. I Highly recommend Dog Dynasty to care for and groom your loved fur babies. Thanks again Tosha. You're the best!!

My dog Jack has been attending Dog Dynasty for daycare while I’m at work. He’s so happy to arrive each day, and is very content when I pick him up. He has a ton of fun with his play group and the staff. The owner Tosha and her entire staff are amazing! I know Jack is in great hands when he’s here. If you’re looking for a great place for dog daycare, dog or cat boarding, or dog grooming. I highly recommend Dog Dynasty and The Downtown Cat.

I've been bringing my dog Bunker here since he was a fully vaccinated pup. Initially, I had only intended on getting some help with training from Delaney. Now, three years into my dog momma journey, Bunker still visits DD once, sometimes twice a week for daycare. I've loved watching Bunker thrive and make puppy friends along the way. I would 10/10 recommend daycare, grooming, training and boarding from DD. The staff is fantastic!

This was my second experience here. The first time was GREAT. Lady was kind and did my boy handsome. This time, was HORRENDOUS. (Fluffy Male cat) I went to get him groomed, the person who cut his hair had such a terrible attitude. The owner/manager was the only nice one. After I dropped him off I see the person who was “starting on him right away” walking outside with the grumpiest attitude and a cigarette in her hand. Maybe she had someone else cut his hair and that’s why it looks atrocious. He has nicks from where they cut him, and you can see the razor marks still. Two weeks later. Place smelled HORRIBLE. And it cost me the most this time as where it’s normally $65 this time was $85 and I tipped still. WILL NOT BE RETURNING. DRIVE YOURSELF to collbran to Milk House Dog Salon for this AMAZING woman who left my boy HANDSOME and smelling delicious and with a handkerchief. I will be doing that instead of disappointing dog dynasty.

I can’t say enough about how Tosha takes care of our little shitzu and yorkie! She goes up and beyond and is clearly as passionate about her craft as she is skilled. Our dogs are happy when I pull up to the shop. She is by far the best groomer I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend Tosha and Dog Dynasty. Everyone who works there is very friendly and efficient with their position.

I had to deal with some personal health issues and was worried about my ESA support dog. I was able to get her into the dog dynasty. They took such good care of Luna. She was hair free from them brushing her regularly and she was a very happy dog. We both have separation anxiety (lol). Thank you dog dynasty for being there for us. Would highly recommend anyone to go there if they need boarding or grooming. All the staff was fantastic and the owner is on hands side by side with her employees. Would give 10 stars if I could.

I take my 2 corgis in to get groomed and then get them half a day of daycare. I love that I can drop them off on my way to work for them to get groomed and then they can go play with the other dogs in daycare until I am off work and can pick them up. The staff is always friendly and you can tell they love their jobs and the animals. If you have corgis the groomer does a fantastic job at cutting those corgi butts into the perfect, round, bouncy shape 😁 they always come home clean and happy with cute little bandannas on to match the seasons or holidays, they got these cute little rainbow ones for pride month. I can’t recommend this place enough!

They are all so good with our anxious little puppy.. it has helped his social interaction and we love that!

1 and a half day of boarding and my poor dog was returned to me BLIND. They said they noticed it the day before but didn't call me. DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! My 2 Year old dog now requires medical care FOR LIFE! THE LAST PHOTO WAS TAKEN 5 days before going to this place. My dogs eyes were completely healthy!!!!!

Best groomer in town! So kind and patient with my dogs and cat. Tosha is #1 in GJ. Wouldn’t take my guys anywhere else. Thank you for doing such a fine job always!

Our first experience boarding our dogs was wonderful! Josh is a dog whisperer for little nervous fur-babies. The entire staff is professional, kind, and understanding. The dogs are taken to yard time without other dogs, which I love. The peace of mind while we were out of town for a wedding was priceless. The overall expense was very affordable. Between cost, safe surroundings for my dogs, and excellent people, we Will absolutely use the boarding services in the future! Review part 2: we had our dogs groomed, massive difference! Groomer Laura is phenomenal!

Our dog Ollie absolutely loves this place! The staff is fantastic—they know him by name and always take such great care of him. I especially appreciate the personal touch of receiving videos of Ollie happily playing while I’m away. It’s such a relief to know he’s in good hands when I have to travel and can’t bring him along. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a caring, reliable spot for their dog!

The staff here are amazing. They treat the pets in their care (and the pet parents) with love and respect. Some of the best people in the world.

Took my GSP in for his first ever stay at a kennel. From the reservation to check in to picking him back up, it was a great experience. Good communication and Doc was well taken care of and happy and healthy back at home. I’ll be using Josh and his team again when I’m out of town and can’t bring my dog.

Locally owned. Very friendly people and looks really clean from the outside! They have taken care of our dogs for 10+ years. They always come home happy!

My dog is shy of both people and dogs, but she easily took cookies and accepted cuddles from Josh by the end of her stay! The care is evident. ❤️ Thank you all for a worry free stay of our beloved family member!

Our Vet recommended Your Best Friends Boarding Kennel. I was a little hesitant at first as my fur babies are such an important part of my life. After talking to the owner and meeting his staff, and allowing me to bring my biggest boy for a quick meet and great to put my mind at ease I took them for their first stay. I will be taking my fur babies here from now on. I have found my trusted caregivers. They are truly a diamond in the ruff.

Josh and his team are amazing with our girls. The place doesn't smell like dogs! They use the same high-quality dog we do and appreciate all the love and attention our girls get.

Very inflexible service. We were heading out on vacation and lost track of time and missed the drop off time. They were not willing to let us drop off at any other times which put our vacation plans in trouble. We asked if they could negotiate any other plans and we’re not accommodating even if we paid a little extra. We found another kennel in town that even though they were full from Country Jam were willing to accommodate us on the short notice since we weren’t able to use Best Friends. We have had other positive experiences with Best Friends so we are disappointed that Josh couldn’t be more understanding. Due to the experience we won’t be using them again and can’t recommend them to others.

I cannot say enough good things a about “Your Best Friends”. My puppy is the most important thing to me in my life. I need to know she is well taken care of, if she is not with me. I need to trust the caregiver - and know that I can trust not to put my baby in harm’s way - and away from even other dogs that might hurt her. I know that is true - every moment at this kennel. It is well managed, fun for daycare. and tended by amazing people. You cannot find finer people than Denis, Elaine and Josh… I highly highly recommend My Best Friends kennel for Boarding or daycare- for any pet you love!

4 Paws takes such amazing care of my dogs. I wouldn't trust anybody else with them for boarding- it gives me such peace of mind that there are people on the property 24/7 so I know if there's an emergency they'll be taken care of. And my dogs love visiting- they have so much fun running around and socializing with the other dogs. It's a great environment, and Brittani cares for all the animals on her property as if they were her own.

Hannah with 4 Paws does an amazing job grooming my Aussie/poodle mix! He has been groomed a lot in his 5 years, and Hannah has given him his best grooming yet. She is also very kind and I can tell she really cares about my dog.

4 Paws is the best! I boarder my two dogs there, one being "high maintenance". Brittany was so accommodating to our needs and just lovely to work with. I was definitely nervous as I hadn't boarded my dogs in 10 years and Brittany made it so easy. She is awesome with animals. Look no further for boarding needs. Thank you! Jen

Our mini aussies are brand new dogs after their grooming the other day!! I called and got in within a week and both dogs got in and out in a few hours. What appreciated the most is that there was a huge dog run with toys that they got to play in for a while and an air conditioned shop they could hang out in. I loved that they didn’t have to be kenneled the whole time they were waiting!! Good people and they do a great job!

Very happy with my doggo's groom. Great people.

This was our first experience with boarding our girl. They came highly recommended by a coworker. We were gone 2 weeks. I received pictures and videos of our girl and always the reassurance that she was doing well. When we picked her up, I'm not sure she wanted to leave!! Their rates are are very reasonable. Your pup will not live in a kennel and be let out occasionally. This is a spa life for your dogs!!

Brittani is fantastic at what she does. She cares for all of the animals that come into her care. My dog fights me when I try to trim up her fur or trim her nails. She is 100% better when in Brittani’s care. This is the best and only place to take your furry friends.

We have left our dog with 4 paws several times! I have no concerns about the care that our fur baby receives when she is in their care. The staff is friendly and shows a vested interest in caring for the animals entrusted to their care!

They took great - personal - care of my two pups. I will absolutely use them to board my fur babies again!

It was my rescue dog Roxie's first time getting groomed and being away from me. They did an excellent job being patient with her and she looks great. I'm really happy with the job they did and they were so fast! I would recommend them to anyone.

Gunnison kennels has been nothing but wonderful from the first meet and greet with my pup (Kai). Kai has improved significantly in obedience and confidence after attending the board and train. Being a nurse I work long hours 3 nights a week and it is wonderful to know that I have a safe place for kai to go and play as well as continue with his training. James has a deep love for animals and it shows! He has gone out of his way helping Kai by taking him into public places with my permission to work on his socialization and barking in public places. Daily photos with updates on how Kai is doing or the newest pup he has made friends with! Overall I can’t recommend Gunnison kennels enough to anyone that has a dog!

My wife and I can’t thank James enough. We recently sent our two big dogs for a board and train with James and his family. We had recently rescued a younger dog to pair with our 5 year old female dog. They had picked up some bad behaviors from each other. James was able to identify the issues, work with each of them separately and together to reset their bad behaviors, and show us what we were doing wrong. It was clear on the first day we brought them home from boot camp how much they had learned and improved. James was patient with us and our dogs and incredibly professional. This training will be life changing for our dogs and our family as we have a baby arriving in the next few weeks. We will certainly be using James for boarding going forward for a long time to come.

We found a great place to board our dog. Gunnison Kennel took excellent care of Bruno and sent pictures every day. Bruno had a great time playing with the other pups and the family.

Thank you James and Meg for everything you’ve done for us! Reina loves you like family and that means so much to me. Recommended for anyone, you’ll love the results and your pup will love them. My mom got to visit without being knocked into the wall today which was awesome. Reina and I will always return to them for anything we need.

I signed up my 4year old pit mix for a 20 day board and training program and am beyond happy with the results. Besides knowing he was taken care of like family while I was traveling, James did an excellent job training him to focus and be more calm. Highly recommend this place for both boarding and training !

Gunnison Kennels was amazing! His board and train helped us socialize and train our rescue. He sends pictures and videos updating about training. Introduced her to the treadmill as a bonus! Nothing but good things to say.

James has a love for animals that runs deep in his soul. You can feel how much he truly cares about the animals the minute you speak to him. We have two lab husky mixes that were quite unruly at times. We did a board and train session with James and the change is phenomenal. They were primarily outside dogs but they are inside with us now that they are so well behaved. Their recall is greatly improved, I have them outside on our acreage with no leash and rarely have an issue. They used to be the Houdini of escape artists but now they are content to just run around like crazies and then come back inside to take a nap. When I am asked about trainers James is my first and only recommendation. I will forever be grateful for the new and improved fur babies I got back. Red and Rosie are sweet as can be these days.

Gunnison Kennels in Grand Junction gave my 8mo Golden Retriever dog a fantastic place to stay and have fun while we had fun at Country Jam. James and his wife let him romp around their huge fenced yard, meet goats and chickens, play with their kids and make some new dog friends. It’s was great to know he could be part of their pack! It was in the 90s and they had a pool and sprinklers for him so he stayed cool. He really wasn’t too excited to leave when we picked him up lol. I would happily use them again for boarding or training next time we are in town. Thanks, James!

I am new to the area and needed a dog sitter fast due to an unexpected out of town trip. My parents recommended James as they had used him for a day to watch their yellow lab while they were visiting. James was friendly and accommodating to my last minute plans and right away I felt comfortable after talking to him and even more so after meeting him and seeing his place. He kept me up to date daily with pictures and texts as to how my dog was doing. She usually has lots of anxiety without me but she did great with the daily walks and interactions with his family and other dogs. I will gladly continue to take my dog to him when I am out of town. Highly recommend!

We went out of town for 3 weeks and left our sweet pup with Gunnison Kennels. We got photo and text updates regularly. Communication and pricing is top notch!

Selena is caring, reliable, and always communicates well. I rest assured that my dog Clover is receiving excellent care during the week when I am at work and Selena takes her on walks. Selena sends daily updates as to the route taken that day along with a message about how my Clover did on the walk. Selena's communication and care help me to feel at ease, knowing my dog is in capable hands.