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Another amazing sit by Anna and her lovely family - our cocker spaniel Holly has had the best fortnight with these guys with lots of adventures and endless amounts of love and attention! Highly recommend as 5-star house and pet sitters - thank you Anna - hope to see you again!
Abby was truly the best pet sitter we've ever had. We were never concerned or worried about the care of our pups and home. All the neighbors have told me that the dogs looked happy on the many walks. She sent videos of photos about every other day. We hope that Abby will stay in our home next summer as well. Abby is very highly recommended by our whole family, including the dogs!!!
Alyssa was a very organized and caring pet sitter. This was our longest house sitter stay and she took excellent care of our home and two sweet and bossy Frenchies. I liked her communication to touch base the week before and how she initiated a shared photo album. We prefer not to get bombarded with daily text message photos and updates. She came up with a connected solution and touched base throughout her stay keeping us informed and sharing photos without a push. She even shared some travel gems about our destination as she is also a curious traveler and enjoys exploring outdoors. We would be happy to use her again.
Angela did a great job caring for Willie for 10 days while we were out of town. She was easy to communicate with and kept us informed about Willie, along with sending photos of him out on walks and at the beach. Angela was very accomodating when we needed to come home a day early - Thank you! The house was left in good shape and it's clear that Angela is organized and reliable and clearly loves her pet charges. I'd recommend Angela and will definitely include her as one of our top sitter choices in the future! Thanks again, Angela!
Lindsay and Bryce provided excellent care to our two cats while we were gone. They are great communicators, took amazing care of our apartment and send regular updates and photos so that we knew all was going well. We would absolutely recommend them as responsible and thoughtful pet sitters who can be entrusted with the care of your home and pets.
This was my first time using house sitters and Shanen and Ryan were wonderful. She sent me pictures of Calla and game me updates on Calla’s activities. She would be welcome to pet sit for me anytime!
Early in 2023 I went searching for a sitter to sit with our Lizzie for a month. I found Lori during my search and I am so happy I did. Lori’s reviews are all five star and I can fully attest as to why. Lori was so friendly and kind and I could tell from the moment she met Lizzie that she would take great care of her. I received daily pictures of her and Lizzie snuggling and I couldn’t have been happier knowing my girl was receiving a lot of love. Lori left our home in wonderful shape (probably better than I left it for her). She took great care and was very conscientious of all my plants. We even came home after a very long day of travel to some wonderful chicken soup. Lori will take wonderful care of your home and your precious pet. Do not hesitate to contact her for your pet sitting needs. I already have her booked for 10/2024 so don’t try and get her then!!!😁
Melanie and Steve were excellent house & pet sitters. They sent me so many pictures of my 3 cats without me even asking and it made me so happy to see them enjoying their company. I'd say out of all the house sitters I've had, they spent the most time with my cats which means a lot to me. They are kind, easy to connect with and I'd welcome them back anytime. As far as caring for my house - top notch.
Jacob sat for us during our holiday in March. We do not have any pets but we do have garden plants etc to look after. Jacob did a fantastic job of looking after the young plants that had arrived by post the day before we went away. He sent us regular updates and photos of how the plants were doing. We came home to a very clean and tidy house and thriving plants. Jacob did a great job and we have no hesitation in recommending him. If he comes back to the Uk and we require a sitter we will contact him first. Well done Jacob.
Jeremy and Brooke were fantastic! We have a senior dog and a over hyper pittie. They gave Daisy her meds and had lengthy walks with Fin to burn off some of his energy. Brooke sent me regular texts to show me precious pictures of the pups by the Christmas tree, which warmed my ❤️. The house looked great when we returned. They are awesome detailed sitters and will make your pets feel loved and secure!!
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Holland, Montana?
From $27/week to $85/week for the cat sitting and from 20$50 to 20$150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 20$40 for the cat sitting and 20$ for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Holland, Montana ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
We took our 5 month doodle in for her first grooming session with out much idea of what to ask for. We handed our pup off to Brittney and asked her to do whatever she thought would be best. She took great care of our dog and we are very happy with the results!
I have two 14 year old little tiny dogs and a 11 month lab, I have been going to Bark City since April of this year, my older dogs have never been boarded or to daycare and they can't wait to go! My lab comes home tired which makes for a great night for me after a long day of work. My dogs kiss them when we arrive proving they feel loved. I am blessed to have Bark City staff in my life. They are truly amazing and an extension of family to my fur babies.
Bark City always takes good care of our dogs. We have a Siberian Husky and a Lab mix who are always excited to go there. They come back pretty tired from all the activity but are always happy to come home. Trusting someone to care for our family pets is important and I wouldn't trust anyone else. Great organization I can't speak highly enough about.
I love taking my dog here she’s is given great care and always loves coming back. The staff does an excellent job at making sure the dogs have their wants and needs taken care of.
I originally took my puppy to Bark City daycare because he wasn’t able to be home alone all day while I was working. I planned to only do it for a few months, and then have him home during the day once he was a little older. After taking him twice a week for two months, I can’t imagine not bringing him. He slides on the floor every morning trying to run as fast as he can to the back. He loves it, and it tired when he gets home! Nothing but great things to say about Bark City, highly recommend!
Great place to fight workday boredom or to overnight when needing to be dog free. All the staff is very nice. My high energy dog loves this place.
Love, love, love Bark City. Have been taking our pups to them for years. Love the service that Bark City gives. The team is kind and friendly. Their registration system is easy. If you call or email, they are super responsive. Have tried other dog care facilities and Bark City is the best!
Love Bark City! They post daily pictures of the dogs in action, which is very heart warming when you’re away from your furry friend. Always professional staff and the facility clean. They even give your dog a bath if s/he has stayed there x days. They also test the dogs before they can play directly with the bigger group to make sure they are friendly.
Fantastic service provided for our newly adopted dog. We had never used a groomer or boarding service but we already know we won’t be going anywhere else. They were so nice and made us and our dog feel comfortable and happy. You could tell he felt much better afterward too!
We starting using Bark City back in March and we love it! The staff is always friendly and had our pups name memorized on his first day! They post Facebook photos of all of the dogs playing everyday which is awesome to see when I’m at work! I recommend this place, the staff is awesome, the facility is clean, and my dog is always literally running in the door with excitement.
Summit is by far the best place I've taken my dogs. I've tried most places in the Bozeman and Belgrade area and Summit stands above them all. You can tell their team takes pride in what they do and really take good care of the dogs. The dogs get far more supervision compared to most larger boarding facilities as well as more room/time to run around outside. Needless to say, my dogs absolutely love this place and I can trust they are in good caring hands.
Summit is the absolute BEST daycare/boarding in the area!! I feel so blessed to have found them. They are incredibly attentive, understanding, and very sweet owners. Bandit used to start shaking and dread going to his other daycare in Bozeman so I knew I had to try somewhere else. Then I found Summit!! Bandit was sooo excited to go every day and came home exhausted. I wish I wasn't moving out of state because I know I won't find another facility like them! If you're doggy daycare shopping, this is the one. Thank you guys for taking wonderful care of Bandit <3
Jeff and Olivia are the best! My dogs are always so happy to go either for the day or for sleepovers. I highly recommend Summit Pet Resort.
Highly recommend Summit Pet Resort for dog ranch day care and/or boarding. The owners at Summit are like second parents to our best boy, Conner!
I wanted to write this review for any folks that also have nervous and shy pups as we do. You can take my review with a grain of salt considering our pup was only here for a couple of hours and I don’t really know how to properly rate them however I also don’t think that it would’ve been fair to give Summit a bad review seeing as I don’t think they are fully to blame for our dog not making it through her trial and most of my experience with them was positive even though we were denied. They also have tons of great reviews (which is why we tried it out) so I’m sure it’s a great place to leave your dog. I can only speak towards my experience and ultimately we really wanted it work out. The facility has a massive field for dogs to run around in and play which unfortunately happened to be a negative in our case. A bit of background, we got our pup at 4 months old and sadly she wasn’t properly socialized with strangers and despite our best efforts to get her socialized she remains timid around unfamiliar people unless she is around them consistently. I informed Summit of this and to my dismay was given a call just two hours after I dropped her off telling me to come pick her up because they weren’t able to grab her in the fenced in area. So my suggestion, and their recommendation to me is to find a place with a smaller play area. We have actually taken her to Know Thy Dog and Bark City previously and she has been accepted to both. We love our dog dearly and have given her every opportunity to become a more confident dog with things like training, taking her to work most days, and occasionally enrolling her in daycare. Unfortunately, she is just a timid dog and Summit wasn’t able to accommodate her which is totally understandable and I don’t fault them for it. It just wasn’t a good match and we are disappointed because honestly from the very little interaction we had with staff I felt they were very nice, the sign up was easy, and they were available for daycare and boarding when others were full, so if you have a very friendly dog this is probably a great fit for you, we certainly wish our dog was able to stay here and get all that running room. But for those who have shy dogs like ours maybe try a smaller place. My only negative thing I have to say about Summit is when I asked for a bit of refund for the day, since she was only there for 2 hours, they told me she received plenty of one on one time, almost an hour and a half worth, and should be very tired and then followed that by saying they don’t do refunds on trial days. If they had just told me they don’t do refunds on trial days and that’s their policy I wouldn’t have minded and totally understood, but to tell me the reason I’m not getting a refund is because she got a bunch of one on one time right after you just called me to pick her up because she wouldn’t come near you doesn’t really add up to me. If you can’t get near her I wouldn’t consider that one on one time, I would say that’s alone time. Just tell me you don’t do that and that’s all you have to say. That’s super nit picky though and would be my only constructive criticism for the team there (didn’t really expect to be refunded anyways just thought I’d ask). Anyways, give these guys a shot, it seems like a great place, but don’t be surprised if you get denied having a shy pup.
The best dog care option in the valley, in my opinion. They post photos of your dog on social media, which is a fun way to check in and see how he is doing. We've never had a bad experience at Summit, and they've been flexible and understanding (even despite the fact that our dog is currently a 9 month old 60lb Australian Shepherd who still in full blown puppy mode).
I have utilized this facility a few times in the last year and a half, and I have always been impressed. Recently, my pets stayed for about a week. Roughly 40 minutes before picking up my dogs, I got a phone call about my pet being in distress with no obvious external wounds. When I got there, I was able to identify an external puncture wound upon inspection, which required advanced wound care, and internal and external stitches. I understand pets get hurt, but the condition in which I found her was not an acute onset of symptoms. The wound was older and needed immediate medical attention. Additionally, Summit did not handle it well and denied any explanation as to why my pet was hurt. They acted cold and unapologetic. They offered no assistance and did not even call the check on her condition after visiting the emergency room. Due to their overall assessment and reaction to my pet being hurt, and the nature of the situation, I no longer trust any of my pets in their care and cannot continue to recommend them.
When leaving for the holidays, It is always a trick to make sure your pets are in good hands. You want your pets to feel and be safe, fed properly as well as get to run around. Summit Pet Resort does not just meet these expectations, but exceeds them in every way. Olivia and Jeffrey are exceptional people who I have complete faith in. Thank you both for taking care of Grit! I am so thankful to have a place for my pup that I can depend on when I am unable to be here!
Jeff and Olivia took in my high maintenance pup while I was visiting family over the holidays. These two took very good care of my dog! Thanks for keeping him healthy, safe, and entertained. I really appreciated their transparent approach to boarding while maintaining boundaries to help keep the dogs safe. They were very comfortable giving him his medication and made sure to include him on their regularly updated social media. There was a trail day before he could be boarded where Jeff and their head trainer Max answered any questions I had. Thanks again!
I have taken my dog other places and been totally happy, but I recently brought him to Summit Pet Resort and I love it! He cries the whole way there because he’s so excited, and sleeps the whole way home. I love that he has 2 acres to run around, and that they post lots of pictures of him throughout the day. They are so friendly and attentive. I have never felt more comfortable leaving my dog in someone else’s care!
We love Tail Waggin’ Ranch and have been with them for over 8 years. They are fantastic and always take great care of our “beloved” little dogs and our dear big dog “ Roots”. Last weekend, they showed our dogs a wonderful time and have always gone the extra mile in care and love. Can’t wait to see Tammy and Wade again. We will be with them for many more years. Thanks for all you do. Judy
Please DO NOT bring your dogs here. I dropped off my roommates dogs here on his behalf and one of them was traumatized and still is hiding, scared of dogs 1000x after being super comfortable with them, hides in the house. And the other dog got giardia (or however it’s spelled) and did no.2 in the house several times over upon picking him up. The owners are nice people but are completely in over their head. They also sprayed me with kennel cough vaccine after administering it to the dogs and said it happens all the time to me. Would never recommend even to an enemy
Absolutely loved my experience here at Tail waggin’ ranch. The owner was super nice along with his wife. So flexible and down to earth. Boone and Moose stood there for 5 days. I love knowing they were running around and playing with other dogs and not in a cage for long parts of the day. They shortly fell fast asleep in the car ride home, lots of play time for sure. Will definitely bring them back next time I’m out of town!
Our dog was attacked by another dog and we didn't even receive a phone call or text (see pictures). We also picked him up and he was consideredly less weight. We've used them in the past and for one or two nights, this might be a reasonable pet care solution, I would definitely not use them for anything past that.
We have been using the Wagging Trail Ranch now for almost 7 years. I go away for business fairly often. Our dog is geriatric 11, and they are so wonderful with her. Our dog has always had a positive experience and visually displays her excitement when we drop her there. The best part is that the owners do not put dogs in kennels. They are sorted according to age and like dispositions in fenced areas. The owners really love dogs, and you can tell by the way the regulars respond when going there. The dogs have plenty of water and shelter.
My best friend Dever absolutely loves Tail Waggin ranch! He literally gets so happy driving to his second home! Such wonderful folks who run this place! Tammy and wade love and care for all dogs. This valley is so blessed to have this ranch! All dogs are placed together in their proper energy levels. Dever has been coming for over a year and we both love it!! Keep up the excellent work!
I cannot say this enough DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG HERE!! TWO of my friends dogs have had their ears ripped completely off and neither got notified by this place. If you want to keep your dog safe, do not board them here.
Super nice place to leave your furry kids. The people here are top notch. They have a beautiful property and lots of room for fun.
I would warn everyone against this place, I know multiple people that have boarded their dogs here on separate occasions and have had their dogs attacked. Tail wagging ranch did not notify the owners and would not let one of the family members come pick up one of the injured dogs. This place needs to be shut down. DO NOT BOARD YOUR SWEET DOGS HERE!!!
tail wagon ranch tami and wade were exceptional hosts to our babies! their care goes beyond kenneling as they truly care for everyone's fur babies as their own. will always be our first choice
We boarded our dog for a week while we stayed in Yellowstone. Her stay was fantastic! What a great place! She was safe and happy and we could relax and enjoy the park. Thank you so much for caring for her as we would.
Would have made a reservation for our two herding dog mixes but they don’t accept pit bulls or pit bull mixes. I had the best rescue pit for more than 10 years. This policy reflects poorly on this business.
We couldn’t be happier with everything that Blake, Elizabeth, and amazing acres have done for our puppy. We started taking her a few moths ago and there is no doubt that they are helping her become such a social and happy dog. They are so awesome dealing with any of my questions and are always quick to respond. We will be taking Jolene (and any future dogs) to amazing acres as long as they’ll have us!
We boarded both of our cats and they both did very well! We will definitely bring them here again when we need to board them.
We love the care and attention that Rusty receives here! Blake and his staff make it so much easier to leave our fur baby because we know he will be happy and well taken care of!
We absolutely love Amazing Acres! Our dogs do too. Blake and Elizabeth were wonderful to work with and took great care of our pups. Blake has built a beautiful facility and was very clear about rules and guidelines for our dogs' stay, which we greatly appreciated. Our dogs came home happy and tired. :o)
We scheduled a tour with Blake and really liked the facility. We then scheduled our two dogs for doggy daycare for a trial run . Everything went great so we scheduled them for a week. I'm one of those pet parents that cries when I leave my dogs and then worry about them the whole time. I didn't cry and I didn't worry about them once! It was so great. Blake posts pictures on his Facebook page so you can see your fur babies and what they are doing. Thank you so much! It really is an amazing pet resort.
Such a great and well run facility! Our basset hound Lance recently spent 12 days at Amazing Acres and came home very tired and missing all of his new friends. The photos that were regularly posted gave us such a sense of comfort that he was doing well and hadn’t been grounded for chewing something up. 😁. The resort is clean and laid out in such a way to accommodate dogs of all sizes. There’s also a great space for kitties. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend this place! We were so grateful to have our two pups stay here for a couple of days. Blake was extremely communicative and accommodating to our pups specific needs. I was extremely impressed with the facility. It was clean, the kennels were big and each included a doggy door.
Blake and Elizabeth were an absolute joy to work with. Blake is very clear with his expectations only to make the experience a positive one for you and your pets. I was a little concerned because my dogs are with me 24/7, but both of our dogs did great. Please look no further if you're looking for a quality, professional place to board your pets. Plus, you would never guess it was a boarding kennel, it smells so clean when you walk in! I do believe we've found our go-to kennel for the future. Thank you Blake and team!
Top Dog is amazing! We sent our sensitive and sweet girl here for her first boarding experience and they were great. We chose Top Dog because boarding dogs get all day play, basically doggy daycare is included in the boarding price. This is how boarding should work and it made us feel confident in the service and quality of care. She spent her first birthday here and they went out of their way to celebrate her. They even sent her home with a Christmas gift! It was clear they took the time to get to know her and showered her with lots of love. She came home sleepy and well cared for - we will be back.
Top Dog is the most amazing daycare. Our sweet, high-energy, BIG Berner has been going to daycare here since he was 3 months old. Everyone treats him so amazingly. He often goes for the day to play and comes home exhausted. When we travel, this is the only place we trust him to go. I know he will play, be loved, and treated with extremely well. He also gets his baths here, and he always looks like a BIG Fluff when he comes out, smelling like lavender. I trust and love this place so much. All of the people who work here are genuinely kind, loving, and really good people.
Amazing staff! Ben and the rest of the staff made sure my dog felt welcome right away. Felt very spacious and there were plenty of fun activities for the dogs to do! My pup was tired and happy after a fulfilling day, can’t recommend them enough!
We recently boarded our dogs here for the first time, and it was a very smooth experience. The dogs seemed well taken care of. Typically, they don't eat much when boarded, but this time they came home having finished all their food, which was a positive sign. It seems they must have felt comfortable at Top Dog. We encountered a situation where we couldn't return in time to pick them up before closing. I called, and extending their stay for an additional night wasn't a problem. The upfront pricing, which is also listed on their website, offers a level of transparency that isn't always found elsewhere. I would recommend Top Dog to anyone seeking a safe place for their dogs.
My dog loves it here!! The staff is incredibly caring and attentive to my pup. The facilities are clean, and the play areas are so spacious. My dog is always happy and tired from a day of play at Top Dog! I highly recommend their services for anyone looking for a trustworthy and enjoyable place for their dogs!!
Our pups had a blast at Top Dog! The staff were super friendly and the property was perfect! We love Too Dog!
We absolutely love Top Dog and my dog is always excited to go to daycare. We have boarded him several times and I have felt very comfortable leaving my pup there. The staff are very kind and caring and the facility is top notch! Baxter knows his daycare days and gets so excited to play with his friends. Bring your dog here and they will have so much fun like Baxter does!!
Ben and all the staff are wonderful. When I tell Howard he is going to daycare he gets super excited. They have been so flexible with us in taking care of Howard on short notice the last couple of years, due to family loss/illness & I couldn't be more grateful for the kindness they have shown us!
We brought our little guy here for a play day and he had the best time and came home exhausted! The staff was wonderful!
My husky loves daycare at TopDog more than anything. His favorite days are those spent playing with his friends, and I feel comfort knowing he is being cared for and kept safe. The staff are dedicated to making everyone happy and truly love all the dogs!
I usually don't write in this things but this place was amazing! They even have a river for the dogs to play in there's nothing my dog likes better then play and he gets his share there. He came home little dirty but in my opinion a dirty dog is a happy dog. Five thumbs up, guys great job!!
Friendly owners who love dogs. Large areas for dogs to run. Dogs are well cared for and receive personal attention.
This is the absolute best for your four legged family members. My Sarah just loved being there. Lots of company!!!
Love this place. My dog has such a good time there and they are well priced.
Really great customer service. We were traveling through and they were able to watch our dog last minute so we could go to the museum with our son. Plus they have some great treats there! Will definitely be going back the next time we're in Bozeman.
Boarding is reasonably priced with lots of extras you can add! We are from out of town and wanted to do more activities without having to manage our dog too. He really enjoyed his stay and the staff are super kind and accommodating. They even managed to fit in a nail trim! Thanks for taking great care of Mr. Moose!
On Memorial Day, my family and I needed to leave town on extremely short notice due to a family medical emergency. Our regular kennel was booked, but through a connection with our nurse at the hospital, we were able to get our dog into Montana Murray Kennels within the hour. They were so extremely accommodating during a very stressful time. I couldn't believe how helpful the entire team was from the moment we dropped our dog off, their flexibility with our uncertain plans (our dog ended up staying 3+ weeks), and the clear love and care they showed our dog. The icing on the cake - when we were finally able to return home and pick up our dog, the owner gave us a totally unexpected (but very much appreciated) discount on our stay. I can't say enough good things about our experience with Montana Murray Kennels. Thank you so much!! The Paulson Family (and Cleo!).
Ron is absolutely incredible. My German Shepherd was attacked a few years ago and was terrified of other dogs. I brought him to Ron and after training and within a few pack walks kaiser was feeling confident and calm around other dogs. He has also helped me with my puppy Major. I trust Ron with my dogs over anyone else. I’ll never have anyone else train my dogs. Thanks Montana Murray kennels for helping me with my pups!
Ron knows dogs and his expertise has shown us how to have happy obedient dogs. Ron gave us the tools and explained exactly how to work the dogs so they understand who's boss. Thanks to you Ron, we now have happy family pups.
Montana Murray kennels helped turn our COVID puppy from a timid, scared boy to a great obedient dog with confidence. They have been great for boarding both our dogs.
This is the place to go for any dog training, especially behavior issues. Ron taught me how to properly handle my dog. Before working with Ron, I didn’t feel comfortable letting my dog interact with other dogs. But now we are able to go out to public places and trails. I now have the confidence and skills to properly handle my dog, and my dog trusts and responds to me. I tried other trainers before Montana Murray Kennels, but this was the only one that could help me. 100% recommend.
We love Ron and our dog community at Murray Kennels. We have taken two dogs here for training and they have been a wonderful help. Additionally, they offer weekly tuneups for a mere $5.
Fun people, good training and safety for all. Pack walks are held 4 days a week, with whoever wants to show up. Could be anything from 10 to 50 dogs. Wonderful way to socialize your dog. You will need to talk to Ron Murray because he needs to judge whether your dog is ready for an intermediate or needs a beginner's type of training.
I realize so many have had terrific experiences with MT Murray Kennels and their training style, but multiple good experiences cannot negate one or some very real and negative experiences. I and my golden retriever puppy are one of those experiences. I tried to work through my concerns with the owner who ultimately only bullied me and would not hear my genuine concerns. I asked for a refund due to these concerns and would not be heard. I no longer hope for financial recompensation, but want to warn other dog owners like me of the potential hazards associated with registering and paying for obedience training with this organization. My first class involved pressure to succumb to the use of a prong collar on my 4 month old golden retriever puppy. Because of this, he had his first experience with pain and trust issues then with me ultimately. Additionally, we were in a large class of at least 12 dogs with at least half of them being of an adult age and highly reactive in nature. When I phoned the owner to discuss my concerns, I was encouraged to come back and trust the process. I initially felt respected during this conversation and decided to try another class. When I returned the following week, within 10 minutes of the class starting, a puppy and its owner arrived late and walked into the room when one of the adult reactive dogs decided to bite and injure the puppy. The puppy howled terribly for an extended period of time and the bite was severe enough to draw blood. It was at this point that I walked out of the class. When I spoke with the owner the next day about this incident and the fact that I did not feel that my puppy was in a safe environment, he would not listen. He relied heavily on his reputation and all of the good success stories he has had before this incident, leaving no room for discussion about what was in my puppy or my best interest. His approach was that he knew it all and that I was the problem. I don’t deny that many dog owners are pleased with MT Murray Kennels. What I do object to is that this organization and its owner believe in a one size fits all approach to dog training and a past reputation to address its present issues. My best hope in writing this review is to encourage dog owners to be free thinkers and to advocate for your puppies and dogs. Don’t let anyone tell you that they know what is best for your dog. Listen to your gut and use common sense! I wish I had done so from the get go!
Absolutely love this place for my pups and they love going! Very kind and accommodating. Highly recommended getting your pups bathed too! They always come home smelling wonderful!
When Cottonwood Vet closed down their boarding facility, I needed to scramble to find another boarding facility. I chose Animal House because they had good reviews and similar cheaper rate. So far the transition to this facility has gone smooth. They are very flexible with their scheduling and make drop off and pick up very convenient with text communication and will accommodate you if something comes up. Although my dog does not like going to any boarding facility because of separation anxiety, he never comes back injured or scared. Highly recommend their service!
I can't express how pleased I am with Animal House Bozeman! My dog Freddy stayed here in January over MLK weekend when a cold snap brought temperatures in Montana into the negative 30's-50's depending on where you were. I was worried sick about leaving my pup that weekend but I had important travel plans that couldn't be delayed. They took excellent care of him despite the wild weather conditions. It's everything you want from a boarding facility. He'll be staying there again this summer and I'm thrilled to have a place that I can't trust will take care of my boy.
We've had Jake and Dayna take care of our dogs for over 10 years. They are amazing people and my dogs have always been excited to go to the Animal House!
Our Great Pyrenees stayed with them for a week. He got to play with the other pups during his stay and came back happy. We also really appreciated that she understands his breed. Highly recommend!
My two Brittany spaniels love staying here! They are excited to play with the others when we arrive, they aren’t anxious when I pick them up, and I feel they have been well cared for (one with special needs and meds). Highly recommend!
Animal House has been amazing for my dog, May. I can always tell she's spent a lot of energy playing with other dogs there and Dana always gives me a report with specific details about dogs May has befriend. It's my first choice for a boarding facility whether I'm going out of town for the night or a week, not to mention it's so much more reasonably priced than any other kennel I've found in Bozeman.
We have been taking our Springer here since we've gotten her and the owners always remember her and know her personality. I can tell she taken care of here and in safe hands!
We've been daycare customers for several years now. They've been nothing but accommodating, have great prices, and really care for the animals. Always recommend them to friends.
Our dog has stayed there several times and loved it, but in one incidence our dog stomach flipped and started to get distended, she would have died while we were away had it not been for her and are forever grateful that she caught it in time!