Pet Sitters in Dogue, VA

I just picked up my German Shepherd, Arlo, from his second experience here (11 days). He was happy as can be. I was so nervous at the first week-long drop off but the workers explained everything and made sure I knew they were going to take good care of my baby! When I dropped him off the second time, which was about 6 months after his first stay, he was a little hesitant but as soon as he saw one of ladies he recognized, he jumped up and gave her the biggest hug. I was thankful for all the photos and updates about Arlo during his stay --- I know there is no place like home, but I'd trust them to watch my furbaby again in a heartbeat.

Just sent my herd of dachshunds (4) there for 6 days. I was super nervous because it’s been a long time since they were boarded. B&R was great! They sent pic updates, replied to texts and everything. The dogs came home happy and smelling good. They even updated me before I had a chance to ask. Definitely will use in the future.

We absolutely love B&R! They always are so friendly and take such great care of our dog! We never worry about him being in any danger while we are gone and even better if our dog really gets excited when he gets to go there! Can't recommend them enough!

I recently boarded my 10 month old mastiff at B&R. The experience was much better than I was expecting. I had never boarded any of my dogs at a facility before and after using a pet sitter for my puppy while on set hundreds of miles away and not finding out things had gone terribly wrong until I got home. I was understandably very nervous to leave him again, so I knew I wanted to find a professional facility which didn't allow dogs to be alone together. I tried dozens of other kennels trying to find one within my budget, gave my dog their own private space and then the biggest hurdle getting the booking accepted, which proved incredibly difficult due to the fact Nemean is not neutered. I had started to lose hope when I got a call back from B&R, they said him being intact was no problem and he would have his own space with no intermingling with the other guests. The staff at B&R were very kind and answered all of my many many questions regardless of how silly they may have been. I was able to pay for everything in advance and knew what to bring and what to expect from the clear instructions on the website. The day of our stay it was a very quick exchange and the staff were very nice to me and Nemean. My boy stayed from Tuesday morning (I really appreciate the earlier hours for drop off) until that following Saturday morning. When I went and picked him up we was in good spirits and all the toys I brought were bagged up for me to take. He had received a bath and smelled clean. After returning home Nemean was a bit unsettled, I could tell he was been a bit stressed for his first time boarding (hes a real sensitive guy), he did regress in his potty training which of course is not the fault of B&R but something for other pet owners to keep in mind that depending on how your dog handles their time in boarding it can happen to the best of them. By the 4th day home Nemean was back to his usual self and back on track with his slight lapse in potty manners after a few days of refresher training. I'll definitely be using B&R again.

B & R Kennels really cares about my dog. We prefer to travel with our pup, but when we leave her behind, we know she's in great hands with our friends at B & R. They listen to our needs & requests carefully, and our dog really loves it there. They have sent us photos when we've been away so we can see what she's up to. This place is top-notch!

My husband and I day boarded our great dane Squirt at B&R Kennels. I can’t say enough praise about these guys. They treated her like a princess and as she got weaker in the end they were so gentle with her. We miss her and we miss them.

Denise is hands down one of the best breeders I’ve ever encountered. Her dedication to the breed and health preservation holds the highest standard. I’ve had the pleasure of having her dog OZZY in my therapy dog class which he excelled in with ease. Great boarding program as well!

We have taken our Labrador to B&R twice recently and we expect to do so many more times. The facilities are top-notch. Folks there are nice. Rates are fair. But, the most impressive thing just occurred yesterday (and prompted this ***** review.). We had a reservation for this weekend. We got a call yesterday explaining that a week ago a guest dog had gotten ill and a second dog had become infected. They called to let us know and to tell us that, while they had disinfected the kennel with bleach, they wanted to let us know so we could make the decision on whether to cancel our reservation. This sent the trust-meter off the charts! They did not have to do this. And, I had to wonder if other kennels are as forthright a week after an infection on-premises. After all, we've had Labradors since 1986 and have boarded them a hundred times but we've never experienced this level of transparency. B&R just became our go-to boarding kennel and our pooch's home-away-from-home!

Love this place! Easy to schedule, drop off and pickup. Always friendly and my two dogs love their mini vacations. Can’t say enough about B&R Kennels. Thank you all for what you do!

B&R Kennels is amazing HANDS DOWN! The employees are extremely knowledgeable and handle dogs of all types and temperaments. The facility is very clean. B&R is my 'go to' when I need to leave my pups to go out of town. I know that they are safe and well cared for and I can enjoy my time away when they are taking care of them. I highly recommend if you are looking for a great place and staff that treats their client pups as their own

We had an amazing experience with The Ruff House! We needed a place to board our dog (Lincoln) over Thanksgiving and were fortunate to find an opening. The communication was excellent—we received daily report cards detailing our dog’s activities and even got pictures of him playing and enjoying his meals. It was so reassuring to see how well he was cared for. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely be using their services again in the future!

We LOVE The Ruff House!! Our pup gets so excited for daycare days ❤️ And the report cards and pics they share are adorable. We can tell she has a great time. They also do super cute theme days, including letting the dogs send valentines to each other! 💌 We love them!!! …

Pretty Sure Rex would also give a 5 star review! Great loving staff and a very reasonable cost. When we dropped him off for his first boarding there were other dogs arriving as well. They all looked super happy and excited to be there. When we picked him up it was obvious he felt at home at The Ruff House. I sure appreciated the daily pictures and the report cards.

We love The Ruff House so much. Our pups stayed here for 20 days in total so far and they were thriving! One of our pups gets very protective of our other pup in social settings and also gets very anxious when she sees her sister playing with other dogs. The staff patiently listened to our needs. As a solution, they made sure to separate the pups when they socialized with other dogs and they even made time for one-on-one play! The daily report cards were fantastic and were the highlights of our vacation (sad, I know). Our drive to The Ruff House was 1.5 hours from DC but we’d readily make the trek in the future. That’s how great this place is!

The Ruff House and its employees are the best of the best. Our 2 beagles have been frequent daycare and overnight boarders for several years. You know your dogs are happy when they run to the front door of the facility as if to say, let us in, let the party begin. Thank you Ruff House!!!

We left our yorkiepoo for a long weekend and she enjoyed her time at the Ruff House. We didn’t receive any issues about her and she’s very happy! She will probably miss her friends from the Ruff House! We are very pleased to leave our yorkiepoo at the Ruff House! She seems to really enjoy all the other dogs she plays with and the staff is wonderful with her! We bring her there whenever we leave town!

My husband and I are newer pet parents. We have an almost 2yo boxer mix and this was our first time having to board him. The Ruff House had great reviews so we took the leap and scheduled a week with them. I love that they have a meet and greet to evaluate the pup and see how they do with other dogs, especially since ours hasn’t been around dogs in that type of setting. Obviously we were nervous but the staff member that we handed our pup off too on 7/18 was wonderful. I also voiced my concerns about him being a pain to feed. Sometimes it sits out all day sometimes we sit down and spoon feed him. Obviously he’s spoiled rotten. They were happy to oblige!! Also the report cards and pictures were sent were comforting. To be able to see him having fun made us so happy! I highly recommend boarding your pup here.

We love The Ruff House! We recently boarded our dog here for 3 nights and we couldn’t have had a better experience! We looked forward to the daily photos and report cards! It gives us comfort to know our girl will be taken care of when we travel!

We LOVE the Ruff House! Our dog, Grohl, has the best time whenever he goes there, jumping to get out of the car. I love getting daily report cards with photos and updates on what he did all day. They do such a great job with the pups and I HIGHLY recommend them!

My husband & I felt very comfortable leaving our dog Kassie at the Ruff House for 2 weeks while on vacation. With daily report cards & pictures of her playing with her new friends, we felt like she was also on vacation & having the time of her life. The facility is very structured & the employees are very caring & nuturing. We will definitely consider using the Ruff House again in the future.

This is my third time using Calypso Kennels for my dogs. I’ve always had a great experience and the staff genuinely cares about my pets well-being. I wouldn’t leave them with any other kennel. Thank you for being there for us!

We cannot say enough good things about Calypso Kennels. The staff is friendly & always helpful. The facility is well managed & orderly. Koda is always excited to go & always happy when picked up. We are never concerned when he stays there. Highly recommend.

Was recommended by a friend and so happy we boarded our corgi here! Very friendly staff, reasonable prices and the report card was such a cute touch! Will def be using Calypso for our future needs!

We love Calypso Kennels. They take such great care of our cat while we are away. They provide wonderful services, their facility is clean, and the staff is fantastic.

I had a wonderful experience with Calypso Kennels. I boarded my cat for the first time and she was quite apprehensive and had some trouble adjusting. Staff kept me very informed. They made significant effort to get my girl uplifted. The care and service was truly incredible. I am beyond grateful.

Calypso kennels took very good care of my three best friends while I was out of town. The staff was very attentive to their special needs and Lilo, Stitch, and Marty McFly seemed very happy and content while in their care. Thank you Calypso for taking care of my buddies.

We love this kennel. They are very friendly and help keep our fur friend happy and healthy. They keep you up to date if anything is wrong and will help solve the problem. My dog always has a good time

This was my first time boarding Lucy with Calypso. Staff gave us a tour as requested before boarding her showing all the areas with explanations of the use. We liked the concept of Lucy having her own kennel and outside run - while she is ok around other dogs, it's not her norm. She would much rather be around people - here they take the dogs on "potty break walks" and provide options for yard time (ie, a large fenced area where the dog can run free/play/do zoomies). They have several options you can add to the daily room fee to tailor the pups visit. Lucy stayed 5 days. Calypso provided a verbal and a written summary of her stay (activity level, how she ate, any noted bowel changes, what she seemed to enjoy - for Lucy it was lying in the sun on her external run). We rarely board Lucy - we take her most everywhere we travel. It's great to have a place available near home that pays good attention to her, provides her with a safe environment (ex, air conditioning, back up generators in case of a power outage, daily cleaned kennel, etc) and keeps us informed.

This was our first experience using Calypso Kennels. We will definitely be using them again. Our dogs have never been to a kennel before and having the peace of mind that they were safe and well taken care of is priceless.

I used Calypso Kennels for the first time last week. I boarded my dog Thursday -Monday. The staff was very nice and professional. The facility is maintained very well. They took very care of my dog and even gave him a bath! I plan to use them for future boarding and daycare.

Our dog loves this kennel. If you are not thrilled by the high prices and unnecessary frills of other kennels, Four Paws is just what you need. Our dog is always super happy when we pick her up. The staff are very friendly and you can tell they really love dogs.

I have boarded my dog here and take him to doggy daycare a couple times a week. I believe he absolutely loves this place because he is sad when he doesn’t go, and when he does go he is extremely excited. Everyone there is really nice and care about the animals. I HIGHLY recommend this place due to the following: friendliness, cost, cleanliness, communication, staff, and the facility. I have absolutely no gripes about this place. I trust them with my baby.

First time at this location. Furbaby is a regular at Richmond and the care for him here for overnight was great and seamless given he is in the network already. This location is tucked away but is newer it appears and the staff is great just like in Richmond. Kudos to the social media posts.

I love the staff! My rescue dog was anxious and apprehensive around other dogs and unfamiliar people but with the time and attention she's received from their compassionate staff she's transformed into a happy outgoing dog.

Do not let your dogs board here! My husky stayed there from Sunday until Friday and when she was was picked up she had sores all on her nose and she is not acting like herself she seems very traumatized. I was informed the day before that she tried to get out of her cage breaking it in the process and that’s how she got the sores but when I asked for pictures of the cage I was told by amanda, the manager, that she would send them to me. 2 hours had passed and I called back to see what had happened and I was told she was in the bathroom but she would call me back and 30 mins passed and still no call and when I tried to call no one answers. For your dogs safety I REPEAT DO NOT LET YOUR DOG STAY HERE! How did she tear up a cage or even begin to tear up a cage without anyone noticing?

i've boarded my dog here for at least a year, perhaps coming up on two. he loves this place deeply, as soon as he sees the staff it's like his parents don't exist anymore with how excited he is to see them. my dog had a sudden, serious medical episode while being boarded. as terrifying as the ordeal was to deal with remotely, 4paws didn't just go above and beyond for me -- they moved mountains. amanda and camden, two employees, leapt into action and took care of my dog as if he were their own. they drove him to multiple vets looking for an opening, eventually going all the way to richmond's emergency vet because that was the only option with capacity that day. those two stayed with my dog in the emergency vet for well over 12 hours total (well into the next morning), with constant communication and photo updates of my dog the entire time. they both also had an impeccable positive attitude throughout the entire ordeal, which made me (and my dog too im sure) stay calm. even the vet commented on how comfortable my baby was to be with those two, which was great to hear even though i already knew he loves them. amanda and camden are the absolute peak of pet care professionalism, leadership, and most importantly, pet health. i will forever be grateful to amanda and camden for their dedication to making sure my dog was safe and healthy regardless of distance and time consumption. 4paws treats their clients' pets like their own children and i will always owe them more than i can ever repay for being there with my baby when i was states away and could not be there myself.

They rejected one of my dogs all because of her breed. She is a pit mix. But she is the sweetest dog ever. Wish people and places wouldn’t judge just by the breed🤦‍♀️ …

We needed 4Paws to give our dog meds at a certain time before our arrival to pick her up, so we called when on our way there. Had to leave a VM because there was no answer. Rather than having to wonder if they got the message and gave her the meds, Ashley (sp?) called us back within a cpl mins to confirm both receipt of the msg and the passing of said msg to those who give meds to the dogs. Thx, Ashley, for making it so that my wife didn’t stressbox, wondering if our dog got the meds she needed.

I have been taking my dogs there for boarding and daycare. Their staff is always welcoming very friendly They take care of my dogs like they were their own. I truly appreciate all their efforts and caring they put into what they do every day and for my dogs. I highly recommend this place.

We adopted a 10 month old Beagle who's energy was out of this world. The first day of Doggie Day Care was amazing The staff greeted him with love, checked on him when I called and gave me a report when I picked him up. He is happy to be there and it is because of the staff and his new dog friends. Even our new vet said this was a good place.

My husband and I have used Critter Sitter twice now for our four cats (including one cat who is blind and needs daily medication), and we are thrilled with the care our cats receive. Lisa and her team are professional and caring, and we especially like getting photos from their daily visits. The online portal makes it easy to schedule visits and update information. We will definitely continue to use Critter Sitter in the future, and we highly recommend them!

Best pet sitter you could ever ask for! This is the second year we have used Critter Sitter of VA and I don't think I can rave enough. Super impressed by their organization, professionalism, and genuine care for our pets. It's refreshing to be able to travel and not have to worry about your babies because they genuinely want what is best for you and your sweeties. We have hired them for home drop-in visits for our smaller pets that are sensitive with transport and boarding for our dogs. Both options worked out great. All services are tailored to your and your pet's needs. Your babies will be treated like family here. When we come back home everyone is happy and stress free-including me. So thankful to have found Lisa/Critter Sitter of VA.

Lisa's home was clean, warm, and friendly. She sent us photos of our babies while away. They were able to play and relax with her and her family. We will be using her again for future stays away from home!👍👍 …

Lisa and her team are the best and most reliable pet-sitting/walking service in town! We use her every day for a mid-day play session for our dogs while we’re at work. Her prices are reasonable and make this service possible for us. Our dogs love her and we couldn’t be more grateful! She’s also always been so flexible with our changing schedules and needs, and has never once cancelled on us. For nearly 2 years I think! We highly recommend Critter Sitter of VA for any sitting/walking/boarding needs, you will not be disappointed!

We are so lucky to have found Lisa. We have been able to travel more since finding them. We don’t have to worry about or four legged babies because I know that they are well cared for. We have a dog that needs daily medication and I don’t have to stress out about him getting them. They are truly the best and Toby, Waffles and Raven love them as much as we do.

Our first time leaving our 3 pups alone for an extended time and overnight with a professional dog sitter. In the past we have used boarding as our option but the pups would come back anxious, nervous, and it would take days to get them back to thier happy selves. We are beyond happy with Critter Sitters! We recieved updates and pictures with every visit that was made. Tiffany played with them and took such amazing care of our little loved ones. She really put our concerns to rest from the moment she came in the door. If there was a rating of more stars we would happily give it. Thank you CS for loving our little family in our absence!

I am so very disappointed in Critter Sitter of VA LLC. I entrusted them with boarding my two dogs, a 22lb Schnauzer mix and a 15lb Chihuahua/Dachshund mix (Chiweenie), for 12 days at owner Lisa Stacy’s home while I was out of town. Prior to this stay both pups had boarded at Lisa’s home for one trial overnight and it seemed to work out. But this second, extended stay, was considerably different. When I dropped the pups off I provided their bedding and blankets, some toys, food, water bowls, snacks, and a 15 day supply of soft/wet food and considerably more than 15 days’ dry kibble. During their stay I would text, or message using the Precise Petcare app, occasionally asking how the pups were doing and if I could get a picture or two of them. The responses were sporadic stating “the boys are doing good” and I did get pictures on 2 days of their 12 day stay. However what I was confronted with when I picked them up and brought them home was heartbreaking and brought me to tears. The Schnauzer mix had lost 1/2 lb which for an almost two week stay away from home I believe would normally be reasonable and understandable. But the Chiweenie had lost 1.25lbs – almost a 10% weight loss in 12 days – and his poor ribs were showing! I was not advised about their weight loss while I was away and it was pretty obvious Lisa was aware of it because she stated when I picked them up that the Chiweenie was getting pretty skinny. Also, the Schnauzer mix had some wounds under his right eye that were red, puffy and crusty, obviously infected, which required cleaning and antibiotic cream when I got him home. I was not told of this injury nor do I believe Lisa was even aware of it. In addition, based on the appearance and massive size of the bowel movements of the Schnauzer mix immediately upon arriving home, I believe he had not had a recent potty break and had possibly not been eating his own food. And finally, I expected to get a bit of their food supply back since I had provided more than was really needed. I did receive 3 days’ worth of wet food but to my surprise the dry kibble container was completely empty. There was absolutely no way those two pups ate all that kibble in 12 days! And if they did eat it all, why had they lost weight? I don’t believe my pups were eating their own food exclusively or fed appropriately, nor were they monitored and attended to humanely. I was never advised of their deteriorating conditions. Yes, I did notify Lisa via email and through the Precise Petcare app of these concerns the day after I returned – three days later I have yet to receive a reply but I did receive my invoice this morning which I have paid. Needless to say, I will never be using Critter Sitter of VA LLC again nor can I in good conscience recommend their services. [pictures attached]

We've been using Critter Sitter of VA for years now! We started out with Lisa visiting our cats during the day because we both worked long hours and knew our babies needed some love. She would come over and play with them and give them the love and attention they needed. <3 Since then, we've moved away to Culpeper, but we still bring our dog (Zeus) to her to board whenever we're going out of town for the day or on vacation. Zeus absolutely loves it there and doesn't even want to go home when we go to pick him up, haha!! He has so much fun over there and we know he's in great hands getting lots of play time with the other dogs. It also makes us feel great to know that Lisa has been doing this for so long and is licensed, so we know we can trust he is in good hands. :)

Lisa was very quick to respond to my initial request as well as answering all of my questions regarding how the process works. She sent several photos and updates. I would use her again and recommend her as well!

What a relief to finally find a reliable and competent pet and house sitter! Tiffany did a great job with my cat while my dog and I went camping for 12 days. I had peace of mind and a smile from the photos she sent every day. She went above and beyond expectations when she watered my garden as well as my house plants.

I was a bit scared to leave my "velcro" dog with someone else....but since we moved away from the kids.....we had to use Lisa's Bed and Biscuit... Our first choice doesn't return phone calls or emails anymore....so we were stuck and our trip was coming up... Fortunately Lisa's came through for us.....and I think our craigs list Tea cup Chihuahua that weighs 50 lbs....I think she grew up a bit

Don't waste your time with this place, went a month ago for a pre visit with my dog, The lady approved the stay we just went to drop him off the night before we leave for vacation and she denies him. Guess ill see you in court someone is paying for this non refundable vacation and it’s not me.

She charged us for 3 days when we dropped our dog off at 7 pm Friday and picked up a 6 on Sunday. Very hard to get in contact of would not recommend!

Great experience with Lisa’s Bed & Biscuit. Left my dog there while out of town for the weekend. He usually comes home stressed from boarding but he seemed right at home at Lisa’s. Will be using again and would recommend to others!

We recently boarded our 15 year old pit bull with vestibular disease with Lisa. Initially, he was going to come with us, but we realized the ride to the Keys was just going to be too much for him. We met Lisa and her employee that I cannot remember the name of. I see some reviews on here say Lisa is rude, and I disagree. From my years of experience with digs, true dog people are a different kind of people. The impression that I was left with was that she (and her staff member) would take great care of my dog and loves dogs. Initially, Sammy was boarded in the kennel behind her house with another senior dog. Honestly, I see where someone complained about this too, but for Sam, this was perfect. A kennel is a high stress environment for most dogs. This was perfect in that it was a quieter set up-just because a dog is put here does not mean they are checked on any less. We were welcomed to leave him with home items (I am a ridiculous dog mom, so I brought his bed, blanket, raised food bowl, food, medications, and a dog ice cream for each day) and check in on him by phone (which I did). When we got back to pick him up, she had moved him closer to her (since he has a little anxiety about being by himself). For a young dog with a lot of energy, this may not be the place, but for a senior dog, Lisa’s is perfect.

I left my 2 dogs with Lisa for 5 days. My fur-babies are both seniors, one is almost 21 and the other is 14. I had never boarded them before so this was a new experience for them. I was especially nervous about leaving my older dog, as he is blind and deaf. I was able to tour her facility before making my decision. Lisa made me feel comfortable and I knew they would be very well taken care here.I was very pleased with the cleanliness and her true compassion and professionalism. She answered all my questions and I felt really good about it. I was able to call and check on them and she was always very nice and let me know how they were. Five days later, when I picked them up, I couldn’t be happier. They were given the utmost care and love, that was obvious. I definitely recommend Bed & Biscuit for quality dog boarding with someone who will most certainly care for your dogs as if they were her own.

Lisa is very nice and knowledgeable about dogs. She cared for our furchildren like they were her own. We have an anxious GSD and he went willing to Lisa and did not get scared. We worry because he feels like he has to guard everything but he was safe and comfortable at Lisa's Bed and Biscuit. Our pups shared a suite because they get along. The suit was clean, spacious, and even had a patio. 😃 We have already scheduled another stay for them!

My first experience boarding my dog, because my dog does not usually have exposure to many dogs. He dislikes large dogs due to being attacked. Lisa ensured he was not placed directly next to any larger dogs that would trigger him for the stay. I liked that she offered 1 on 1 play time as my dog is also a loner sometimes and does his own thing. Out many times a day in a spacious area of the property. We were able to bring any of his items to make him feel comfortable. Will use again.

I’ve been bringing my German Shepard here for over a year now. Lisa and her staff are great with him! I’m so grateful I found this kennel. Highly recommend Lisa’s!

My dogs been here few times now and I know I don't have to worry about them at all. Lisa is so nice with all pups. My dogs feel pretty comfortable with her. I couldn't have asked for a better place for them

A transformative experience for our 5 month old Labrador. We enrolled our dog in the 3 week obedience program. The results were incredible. Our dog is so much more pleasant to live with now and opened up a lot more freedom for her! We were very impressed with the staff and the facility!

Super friendly staff! I dropped my baby girl off on Saturday morning and just picked her up today. She had tons of fun and made some great K9 friends. I received photos and updates of my fur baby upon request. Honestly, I highly recommend them for a day of play and an overnight stay.

I had quite the unpleasant experience with this facility today. I had previously spoken to them expressed my need to visit prior to my dogs first appointment. Everything was great , yes, yes on the phone. When I showed up I was informed I could not see the facility,I could look on line at pictures. As I went to the site I scrolled and the gentleman walked off stating this is not going to work , have a nice day. A very disrespectful, loud, hand gestures up in the air wave. I was left standing watching his annoyance for asking questions. From what was said today in person , the dogs do not physically interact during daycare or boarding. Interaction is between a staff member and dog only. I could have been informed of this over the phone and saved me the 45 minute trip.

I highly recommend Silverbrook! I took my puppy here back in June. I wanted training for my pup that would get him to the point of not having to rely on his collar all the time. I take him with me everywhere now. I’m amazed at how well he behaves now, with the training he received here! This training was probably the best thing that could’ve happened for him. Thank you so much!!

We kenneled our two Labradors here for 10 days. The staff here is warm, caring, attentive, and they listen. They’re not the cheapest, and they provide significant value. Coming home to two happy, healthy dogs was worth every penny-and knowing that we didn’t have to worry about them made the vacation that much more enjoyable.

If I could give Silverbrook 10 stars, I would! We got our girl, Olive, from them in June and the process was amazing! They truly love what they do and they really do treat the puppies as if they were their own. These puppies (and their parents) are given so much love and a sense of security from the second they are born. The facility is clean, warm, and as close to a home like environment as you can get. Trish (the owner) kept us updated and sent pictures and videos of the puppies almost daily and has kept in contact with us even to this day. She has always made it very clear that she is available if we have any questions and has been so quick to respond when we do. Now, for part two. After about 5 months, we realized that we were in over our heads with training. These dogs have an amazing temperament and are wicked smart! We decided to send Olive to the obedience training program because we knew we were not doing her any good by continuing (what we thought was) training her ourselves. Our trainer, Jay, interviewed us before hand to get an idea of what outcome were we hoping for and which commands were most important to us. I love that they meet you where you are and really work with you to develop a plan that is going to work with your family. Jay is really good about communicating and sent lots of pictures and videos to keep us updated. My biggest worry was that this was going to change her personality, but it did not at all. She still has her sweet and goofy demeanor but without the chaos. We now know that what we thought was just normal puppy behavior was a lot of anxiety and confusion from both her and us. Our quality of life has improved so much and I cannot thank Jay and the staff at SIlverbrook enough for everything they have done!

We have boarded our 1 year old dog here various times over the past year, and he has always been treated well. We finally decided to do their three week training program, as our very large puppy had learned he was stronger than the rest of the family and had quit obeying us. I’m not joking when I say this training saved our family’s sanity! He came home the same loving, friendly, caring dog, but now he listens and responds to commands immediately, and is so much better behaved. We’ve been able to have him off leash in our yard without worrying about him running off. He’s not spending hours locked up in his kennel when see couldn’t control him. Seriously, this has been the best program ever.

We did the board and train for our 7 month old Cane Corso puppy, Dezzi. The trainers did an amazing job with her, and she is so well trained off leash now, that it is almost like she is a different dog. Highly recommend Silverbrook, and I cant wait to bring all 3 of our dogs back for boarding :)

Was our 1st time using Silverbrook Kennels and we are very glad to have had the opportunity! The location is peaceful and we like the "farm retreat" vibe Silverbrook has over the "industrial complex" most other kennels we've used, offer. Their staff is professional and kind. Can tell they are passionate about the animals in their care and we trust that our pup was well taken care of. Great first impression, even down to a small sign welcoming our pup by name. Small gesture, but a glimpse into the great environment they offered for our pup. We will continue to use Silverbrook again for our boarding needs. Definitely recommend!

Do not take your animals here, they do not feed them properly nor do they treat them with kindness.

I'm new to the Fredericksburg area and this was my first time using Peace of Mind Pet Services. I have kitties and was apprehensive leaving them with complete strangers for the very first time. I have to say that the name says it all!!! First I had communication with Janette who answered ALL of my many questions with patience and humor and she definitely laid my fears to rest. Then I met Wanda who was the person who actually took care of my kitties and boy oh boy, what a magnificent person she is. Wanda took care of my kitties, I feel, like they were her own. This was the first time that I came back from being away and didn't get that kitty attitude from them that how dare I leave them, so I know they were in very good hands with Wanda. I would highly recommend Peace of Mind Pet Services! As I said above, their name says it all.

Janette and staff are amazing! We have a reactive dog and another dog that takes medications. I fully trust that my dogs are being taken care of with Janette. They send updates and pictures of my happy pups when they visit. I’ve been using them for several months now and do not have any complaints!

Such a great pet sitting company! Janette is incredibly responsive, reliable, and very caring. She has saved me numerous times with last minute requests. Her team is great too. My dogs love them and get so excited to see them. Jannette loves them almost as much as I do. Can’t recommend her and her team more highly!! You can trust them with your fur babies.

When a last minute travel opportunity came up, Janette was able to accommodate us. While away, she came in, fed our cat, spent time with him, and sent updates and photos. She also did us the service of bringing in mail and packages for our 2 days away. The descriptions of how our cat was doing were incredibly reassuring, and it was nice to see his face and how he was adapting to Janette. I look forward to using Peace of Mind Pet Services in the future, and not just because it means another vacation! :) I highly recommend this company and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

With my long commute, and impromptu traffic jams, I could not continue to have pets without "Peace of Mind" Pet Services. This business is very well named! Thank you!

I have known and used Janette Housley's pet services since 2010. She is an outstanding pet person. My pets adore her and I have never had a poor experience with her. She is brilliant, loving, kind, generous, and totally devoted to animals. Anyone who uses her services will never seek another. Congratulations on offering such outstanding services to the community of pet lovers.

Janette and her crew have provided excellent, loving care for our dogs. They work with the schedule we give them (i.e., 4 walks and feedings per day since one dog has trouble with less than that). The dogs LOVE everyone with Peace of Mind Pet Services! We enjoy the notes about many of the visits along with the current pictures of our boys eating, walking, or being loved. We have left our babies with Janette et al for a week at a time and shorter spells also.

I have used Peace of Mind for many years. I can be away from home knowing that my canine and feline pets are being well cared for. I receive daily updates . They even took care of a special fish my grandson gave me. I strongly recommend them as they are loving caregivers and wonderful people.

We highly recommend! We've been having Jeannette and her team sit our kitties for a few years now..... She uses a handy app for scheduling visits and making payments, but she's always a text or email away when plans change or status is requested. The app also allows sitters to send visit status posts and photos, which is nice when on the road away from home.

In the several years of using this business I have never had a single problem. The staff is very professional and quick to respond to requests. The attention to detail, including providing updates during longer out-of-town trips, is fantastic. It's not just the business, they truly care for the pets they watch. I couldn't be happier with this service and I would rate them as highly as possible to anyone looking for a dedicated pet sitting service.

My wife and I began using Premier at the beginning of this year. Their service has been incredible. Corgi Bob and his kitty brother Mallow have been in the most excellent of hands. Premier and its employees have always been on time and each visit comes with photos, an email about their adventures and a report about what was taken care of. Martha has been an angel when it comes to helping me fix my scheduling mistakes. I cannot rave about this company or its employees enough!!

I have used Premiere Petsitting and Dog Walking RVA 5 times and have been extremely happy with the service they provide. I always feel at ease and have “peace of mind” knowing that my 14 year old antisocial cat is well taken care of by several different pet sitters. I am always updated every day when they arrive and leave with notes as to what has been done for her and her wellbeing. I would highly recommend this company to everyone needing a reliable, good pet sitter.

Have been using Premier Pets for years and have nothing but great things to say about them. On one visit, my cat was sick and the sitter, in communication with me (in Mexico) and the the Owner, Martha Geiger, took my cat to the emergency vet after hours. Everything turned out fine.

Premiere was a great help to me with my dog EV. Their Time to Pet app is a way to keep track of visits and get a nice summary of your pet's behavior. You also get some lovely photos. The staff was always communicative and kind. I would absolutely use them again.

Martha and her team are the best! They provide such great service and peace of mind when we travel. Their communication is excellent. We love all of the pictures they send of our kitties. We've used other pet services in the past and Premiere Petsitting really goes the extra mile. I know our fur babies are in great hands while we are away! One less worry. Thank you! Would highly recommend.

We were nervous about leaving our two cats for 8 days. They are very attached to us and haven't been around other people very much. Martha, the professional and compassionate owner of Premiere Petsitting, assigned cat-lover Kerensa as our main sitter. As soon as she came for the meet and greet, our worries dissipated. She was friendly and warm - we knew our kitties would be in good hands. She, along with another lovely sitter, Lillian, sent us twice daily updates with photos. It was such a relief not to worry how our kitties were doing - the reports we received put our minds at ease during our trip. Martha utilizes a mobile app for her business that makes it easy to check on your schedule, messages, and invoices. I would not hesitate to recommend Premiere Petsitting to anyone. We will definitely use Martha and her excellent team again in the future!

This was the first time I've used a pet sitting service & I was a little concerned about how my cat would handle someone else taking care of him. I needn't have worried! Katie took such great care of our fur baby that I think he was somewhat disappointed upon our return!..lol. I especially appreciated the report & pics after every visit. Many thanks to Martha who was able to accommodate my last minute request & enabled us to really relax and enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend!

Our family has been using Premiere Petsitting for years. Their portal makes scheduling and communication a breeze, and the reports from the sitters, with lots of photos, are always informative and friendly. They clearly care about the animals they are taking care of.

Martha and her entire team are just truly top-notched, particularly for very busy people and families. They care for our dogs so well and have an app that makes scheduling and updates easy, 24/7. Would recommend to anyone!

We hired Martha and Premiere Petsitting to watch our cats while we were on a 26 day vacation. Before we left Martha came over and took notes on all the details about care and feeding of our cats and how to gain entry to our house. We received daily email updates from Premiere including photos. In addition, they watered our plants and collected the mail. We were extremely pleased and will hire them again next month. I highly recommend them.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!! Why? How can I count the ways: 1. Cage Free daycare and boarding where the dogs are allowed to live the same way they do at home. It's clean, safe, and a healthy environment for dogs. 2. The King size bed that Dawn sleeps in with the dogs. I feel so much more at ease knowing that someone is there with the dogs every night. 3. The personalized care that is given to each and every dog based on their needs, personalities, and wants. Dawn gets all of the snuggles from Cassius. 4.The positive guidance provided by Dawn to ensure the dogs interact with each other properly. 5. The flexibility of the daycare scheduling, drop off and pick up and the affordable cost of daycare and boarding. I think you get more bang for your buck considering it's cage-free and she is with the dogs 24/7. 6. Dawn is also very knowledgeable and helpful. My fur baby is experiencing night anxiety, and she is very patient with him and informs me of his behaviors and activities. 7. LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY FUR BABY LOVES DAWN AND HER FUR BABIES, JASPER AND MILO. I feel like the cage free environment will help Cassius with his anxiety and help him build confidence which will also help me with the amount of anxiety I have leaving him with other people and dogs. Thank you for accepting us as part of your pack Dawn!!!!

Dawn is awesome! She is knowledgeable, professional, and she treats Libby, my crazy, energetic, one year old Black Lab like family. Dawn conducted a meet and greet to ensure that Libby was a good fit for Jasper's Fur Friends. I take LIbby 2-3 times a week and when I say, "Are you ready to go to see Japer?" she bounds to the door. She has been able to interact with other doggos, improve her social skills, and expel some Lab energy. She has fine-tuned some basic commands and I am overall elated with Libb'ys experience at Doggy Day Care (DDC) under Dawn's watch. I highly recommend Jasper's Fur Friends to anyone searching for safe and fun environment for their pup.

I highly recommend Jasper's Fur Friends to all pet parents. Dawn is amazing with my doodle Ibiza who has been coming here for 2 years. She’s completely cage free and has a deep love for dogs. I couldn’t imagine bringing Ibiza anywhere else.

Jasper’s Fur Friends is THE place to use for daycare and extended care for your pup! We have two pups, an 8 year old and a 1 year old and we are so pleased with Dawn and her natural ability to take great care of our babies. After being away for four days, I can honestly say I didn't have a care in the world about how our pups were being cared for. I knew Dawn was loving them, and nurturing them, and also giving them a great balance of discipline and snuggles, which is what a responsible dog owner does. Dawn is amazing and knows dogs and what they need to thrive and be happy. I would give her a million stars if I could for this review. If you need any dog care, at any point in time, do not call anyone or rely on anyone else. You don’t need to, because she’s always here for you and your pets. Dawn, you’re fantastic and thank you for all the love and care!

Thank goodness for Dawn and Jasper's Fur Friends!!! Our search for the perfect doggie daycare started 9 years ago when we adopted a Yorkie Mix, "Jinxy" and ended nearly a year ago when we adopted a Shih Tzu, "Panda." The pandemonium that ensued and life circumstances made daycare an absolute necessity. Dawn is a professional daycare owner who is passionate and proficient in managing the environment of her daycare as a home away from home for dogs. No cages! are #1 on my list of requirements and a high-quality meet and greet is #2. The meet and greet started with Dawn on the floor getting to know both babies. Jinxy stayed close to me, as usual, while Panda expended puppy energy with Dawn's two dogs. Jinxy and I visited and tried a variety of Daycare Facilities. He did not like them, and he let me know in his special way. (deposits in places he'd never left deposits before). Jinxy wanted a person to follow around, engage with, or a lap to sit on. I found the facilities lacking in one way or another. Examples include the use of cages, too many dogs, periods of no supervision, odors, etc. After a pleasant conversation about concerns and expectations, Dawn convinced me that Jinxy and Panda would be fine at Jasper’s Fur Friends. She recognized my anxiety about leaving them at daycare and assured me that I would be fine. For the last 10 months, Jinxy and Panda have been spending time with Dawn, her two dogs, and other dogs at Jasper's Fur Friends Daycare. Jinxy was not a very pleasant brother at home or daycare, but he has become more accepting of Panda as his brother and Panda has learned when to stop trying to play with Jinxy! This relationship would have happened eventually, but I believe Dawn's expertise, attention, care, and helpful suggestions for home helped move the bonding process along. Dawn is more than an owner of a doggie daycare, she is an additional parent for her clients, providing overall guidance beyond the family environment she maintains at Jasper’s Fur Friends in Fredericksburg.

Dawn treated my dog like her own. She worked with him to feel as comfortable as possible. With it being our first time boarding, she even sent us some videos and pictures, which made us feel so much better. Dawn truly is a blessing and we will certainly be back for boarding and daycare!

Jasper’s Fur Friends has become my pup’s home away from home for the past two years. I truly appreciate how much effort, love, and dedication Dawn puts into keeping her pack happy, healthy, and safe. My pup is ALWAYS excited for daycare! Dawn keeps the lines of communication open and strives to meet each dog’s individual needs. Dawn treats my dog like she’s one of her own, and my dog has thrived in her care. Lastly, I truly appreciate Dawn’s dedication to cleanliness and pack health. My dog has NEVER brought home kennel cough, fleas, or any intestinal parasites.

Dawn at Jasper's Fur Friends truly treats our dog Piper like family! The interview process is very thorough to make sure that all of the dogs get along and that new additions are a good fit. She really does care about each and every dog there and takes such good care of them. She gave us updates daily when boarding and even attached pictures. If you're looking for a good kenneling alternative that's fairly priced, Jasper's Fur Friends is the way to go!

I’ve only been here for a short time but, My dog Gigi loves going to daycare! Along with this being a cage free facility, Dawn treats my dog like family! She always has the dogs best interest in mind, she’s also very upfront about any problems/situations/questions. You’ll always get a straight answer! I love that I can talk directly to her about any concerns or problems as she is the only one who handles the dogs! We already feel like family ! We love and appreciate ya! <3

My dog clover (11 month old boxer) has been coming here for a few weeks now and loves it! She is so excited to go and never wants to leave. She also sleeps at home now and gives me time to get things done around the house. Would definitely recommend ☺️