Dog Sitters in Mima, WA

Our first experience with Nelly's Ark was fabulous. I have two, very bonded lab/gsp pups, littermates 9 years old. Much to my surprise they did very well and we're very happy. I was also thrilled with the results. Of course they did not need clipping but they needed good baths to get a lot of hair out and they needed a good nail clipping as well. This is not something that they do willingly at home. One person they're even exclaimed how happy my boy was when she met him in the bath! I would have bet a lot of money that he would have had his tail between his legs and been shaking during his bath but no, he was greeting everybody with a smile and a tail wag. How could I give this place anything less than five stars!!

Going with a good middle ground 3 star review as I haven't had my pet actually stay here but I took a tour that left a bad taste in my mouth. There is only someone there about 3 times a day according to our tour guide plus kennels are wire walls, this makes me incredibly anxious for reactive or aggressive dogs who they say they will take anyways. No walks are given, just a short yard time. The facility seems run down and has an overpowering chemical smell. Just be cautious please. I went in to take a look before I scheduled to have my dogs there and this place only set me on edge, there's no way I'd feel comfortable leaving them there.

Our dog Honey Bear is a Chihuahua that hates people and will not trust anyone except her own pack, her family of humans. We worry about leaving her anywhere but this time we had no choice. She has a hard character as she will trust no one, but thankfully she was warm and safe and cared for for 5 days and 4 nights last Thanksgiving weekend. She was happy to see us and recovered quickly from her melancholy of missing us. We were thankful she was well cared for in spite of her being a little difficult with strangers as she always is. I've had other places turn us down because they couldn't handle her, but at Nelly's Ark they took good care of her and we are very thankful.

Adora Dee has been going to Nelly's for approximately 6 years and she loves her groomer Kelly, if she is happy I am too. Thank you Nelly's Ark 🙂🥰 …

Our dogs LOVE coming here! The staff is amazing, communicative, and truly love the pets that stay here. ❤️

Our family had a Great Wolf lodge trip planned. We decided to board our 20-month-old, intact male GSD. My wife searched kennels in the surrounding area. Nelly's Ark came up as the best. There is a reason. First off, the facility is clean. You can tell they take pride in its appearance. Second, the staff is top-notch. They were professional, friendly, and respectful. The extra special care they provided for my boy Dutch, was immensely appreciated. I would recommend them to anyone looking to board their pup. Thanks Nelly's. 10/10

I can't say enough good things about Nelly's! They truly care about our dogs and go the extra mile to be sure they're comfortable - whether that's during their grooming session or a few day boarding stay. I feel good dropping my dogs off here, I know they're meticulously cared for. Highly, highly recommend this wonderful business.

My dog went in looking like a used mop! She has long hair and was a mess! She came out looking like a young puppy! Totally beautiful! The staff were kind and friendly.

Have taken our dog Lady there for boarding twice and will again for future trips. She's been well cared for while we were gone for a week both times. Staff is friendly and loving, you can tell they care. Boarding fees are reasonable as well.

Nelly's has been an institution to the locals for pet grooming and boarding for many years. We have used the grooming facility for nail trims a couple times as our prior groomer retired. The price is a little more expensive than other groomers we have used, as we paid $12 cash per each dog. The location is off of a busy highway and right next to a home, so it can be Abita confusing if you are coming from the freeway. Thankfully, they have a couple spots you can pull in that lead to the grooming area. The waiting are is very small and not set up to wait inside for appointments so if you are early for an appointment, keep that in mind. The technician seemed qualified in not only our dogs breed but were educated in the type of nails our dogs have in order to make it as good of an experience for our dogs as possible. One thing of note, they do have office pets wandering around the office, so if you have an uneasy pet around other pets, you may want to go into the office without your pet first to notify the front staff. The front desk have always been courteous and quick to serve any customers that have come in while I was there.

We were beyond pleased with the care our two smaller dogs received. We too, can't say enough good things about Lisa. The perfect dog friendly place. Our pups felt right at home and probably didn't want to leave . From the photo updates that she sent, they looked like they were in doggy paradise! I'm sure they can't wait to go back. Lisa's own dogs are just the sweetest, and I know they put off such positive vibes, it helps the visitors feel comfortable. Thank you, again, for the wonderful care.

Our dog, Carter, absolutely loves going over to Lisa’s. Our lab stayed for a few weeks at Lisa’s during a move and he had so much fun playing with all her dogs and running around on her property. Lisa was so good to communicate, and to make sure he adjusted well. He loves going over to her house. He gets excited every time he sees where we are going. I would highly recommend Lisa. It is nice to know our dog is going to a safe, fun, and loving environment when we are gone.

Best experience our dogs have ever experienced . We have four pups and we travel often. Within two weeks of any planned trip when we leave our dogs, I start to panic. Not ever again! Luke, Levi, Izzy and Brody had the best time with Lisa and her awesome pack of pups. We received daily pics and I could see how much fun they were having. Like a vacation of their own! ❤️ Lisa, thank you for the attention to the details of each of our pups needs and the love you provided to each of them while we were away for almost two weeks. 🙌🏽🙌🏽They came back to us happy and looking and smelling great! 👍🏽🐶 Finally I can travel without the guilt!

Ruff Life is the only place I will take my dogs when we go on vacation. Lisa is amazing! She loves dogs and treats every single one as her own. My dogs love her and love their "vacations" at Ruff Life. She has a huge property (8 acres) and exercises the dogs multiple times a day. They get treats every evening and then lounge all over the house. She provides updates every day and is careful to personalize care as needed. I can't say enough about how great Lisa is -- she is above and beyond any other pet sitter/boarding I've experienced.

Lisa was absolutely amazing with our dogs. She sent several updates and treated them as if they were her own dogs. Now I know I can have peace of mind when I go on vacation with leaving our fur babies with her. Would highly recommend!!

You and your pet will fall in love with Lisa, her home and her pets. It's like your dog is having his own vacation. No worries, no question. Text and photos let you see how happy and at ease your pet is. Absolutely amazing!

Lisa was a wonderful caretaker for our 2 dogs, a grouchy, non-socialized doodle and a Havanese puppy. She spoiled them rotten for almost a week. She kept us updated with all of their adventures multiple times a day. We will definitely use her again.

Your pet will feel like they’ve gone to camp and come home tired and happy. Plenty of room to run and play with other doggie friends. Kind and personalized care for your pup. Lisa is marvelous.

I have never experienced a more caring environment for my dog. I received pictures several times a day. Tobi was able to sleep and hang out in the house, and received many many opportunities to run and play outside with the other dogs. She was groomed and loved and happy! I will never go anywhere else!!!

Lisa will become instant family except she will treat you and your babies better!

I moved from out of state and was really hoping to find a great place to bring my dog for boarding and daycare that he would fit into. He LOVES it at Carolyn’s. With a not super social but really high energy dog, Carolyn’s is the perfect place for him and I always trust he will be taken care of and come home calm and tired. What you get for the price is definitely worth it. They have plenty of staff and care for all the pups and make sure they all are grouped together so they get along. Everyone is really nice and you can tell they really care. They post updates during the day which is a cute way to check in on your pup. Everything from our first meet and greet day to extended boarding, I know my dog will be taken care of and enjoy his time. Highly recommend this place.

BEST DOGGY DAYCARE IN TOWN! The space is great and the staff is super friendly. My pup gets very excited every time we drop him off, and fulfilled and exhausted by the time we get home. This truly is an outstanding place for your dog(s) to socialize and get their needed exercise.

We found Carolyn’s K9 Retreat earlier this summer when looking for a doggy daycare and boarding for our sweet six month old Aussiedoodle, Gus. They were very responsive to set up a plan to help Gus get accommodated so we could board him for our vacation in a month. All the staff members are so kind and loving to all the pups! Our Gus had some separation anxiety issues during his first doggy daycare stays and his first overnight stay. The staff was very patience with Gus and able to help him calm down and become habituated to the new environment! Gus was able to have a wonderful stay at Carolyn’s while we were able to enjoy a road trip through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. I would totally recommend Carolyn’s K9 Retreat for doggy daycare and boarding, especially for dogs who are not fully kennel trained!

This is like Disneyland for dogs! My dog loves this place and feels right at home here! She gets super excited when we arrive. The staff are phenomenal and very attentive. My dog is a smaller dog too and gets shy but the staff has helped her feel comfortable and welcome. She has made great doggy friends and loves staying here for the day or overnight. Your pet is in good hands when going to the Carolyn’s K9 retreat!

Carolyn’s is our pup, Dory’s favorite place!!! She gets to play all day with her friends and everyone is incredible with the dogs!! Such a clean environment as well. Their spaw treatments always leave her smelling and looking her best! We cannot recommend them enough. We are so appreciative of Carolyn’s K9 Retreat!! 🩷 …

I LOVE this place. My pup is 1 month into classes & he LOVES it! I can hardly home him back when we arrive. When I pick him up, he's tuckered out from playing & learning. Bringing him here has helped my pup in solicitation & gives him lots of time to play with other dogs. Best part is seeing the daily pics posted on FB throughout the day while my pup is there. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My dog isn’t the easiest- Lola jumps all the fences, has separation anxiety and is on medication. I’ve never been able to leave her anywhere! Until Carolyn and her team!!!! Carolyn and her husband own this amazing sanctuary for our dogs! All of the employees are exceptionally caring and attentive. I now feel so comforted that we have found a place to care for our baby!!! They keep me updated as to how she is doing when I am out of town and my heart is happy knowing she is happy there.

Carolyn’s K9 Retreat is doggy Disneyland for our dog! He gets so excited when we pull into their parking lot and doesn’t want to leave when we pick him up! They send pictures and texts and treat him like family! I cannot recommend this place more! Simply one of a kind and THE BEST! Gunner will be going here forever! All their staff treat him like their own. Love this place!!

We are so happy we’ve chosen Carolyn’s K9 Retreat as our local daycare/boarding spot. We appreciate that they require a meet & greet and a full day of daycare prior to boarding to ensure it’s the right fit for everyone. We also love that they’re a no-kennel facility so our boy can lounge on a couch as he would at home. We trust their staff & know Wally is in caring, capable hands when he’s under their care!

Be sure you leave your pup(s) smiling instead of sticking their tongue out at you! Reach out to Carolyn’s K9 retreat for all the daycare, grooming, and boarding needs of your dog. We sure are glad we have!

I board my working K9 with Jim. He is a handful and I wouldn't trust him with anyone else! And he always has fun at Scatter Creek as you can see in the pictures!

We have a Rottweiler German Shepard mix puppy that was almost impossible to control on a leash but with Jessica’s training our puppy is easily walking to heel on a leash, sits on command, and will do her 30 minute downs. I would highly recommend Scatter Creek Kennels and Training.

Jessica is a fantastic trainer. She is very friendly and patient when working with my young Shepherd husky mix and teaching my husband and I how to continue practicing what was taught. We have also used the boarding services- my dog is always excited to to visit. I highly recommend Scatter Creek Kennels.

We went to three different trainers for Gunter, our Corgi/Jack Russell mix. They were the only ones able to reach him. Gunter was starting to get in bad habits and get aggressive. Jessica, our trainer, nipped that in the bud and turned this dog around! Without her efforts, we would have had to put our dog down. Now he is the best trained and well mannered dog that we have ever owned. Highly recommended!

Jessica Wynn was the perfect match for my Golden Retriever Murphy. She is very experienced with Golden Retrievers, calm, patient and makes the training look easy. Despite trying to do my best I needed a professional to help. Murphy was very possessive of items and would jump and nip at people when he would get excited. Jessica was able to work with him on his anxiety that was causing some of his bad behaviors. I can’t believe how quickly he responded to me once he was home. His progress is amazing.

Post updated in response to business owners reply: I would love to hear about when the change in management took place and who the new management is? Your website and recent reviews indicate Jim is still the trainer and owner. Original post: This spring I took my own dog (lab/pit mix) and a dog (younger lab) i had just adopted out of Texas to scatter creek because after only about 5 days, the new dog kept attacking my dog. Jim was very presumptive about the situation referring to my dog as the aggressor, he mocked working with people who have “rescue” dogs but assured me he works with a lot of rescues, referred to only his newest dog at the time as a pet (I assumed someone who cares for other people’s dogs would treat all dogs as pets. Red flag.), he suggested i hit my dogs, and when i was uncomfortable with the way he treated my dog he tried to distract me by showing me videos of other dogs he had apparently worked with. I was entirely uncomfortable with our session and would never go back or recommend scatter creek.

Jim is a miracle worker! He’s trained my Black Lab and my German Shepard, both times I had fantastic results that last long term. Jim loves dogs and in my experience builds a bond with them within a few seconds so they trust and listen to him. Jim is NOT your touchy feely give the dog a treat for looking at you type of trainer, he is a world class obedience trainer. Jim uses effective techniques and tools that do NOT harm the dog but require them to obey so the training is successful. Prior to seeing Jim at scatter creek, my lab would take off (chasing rabbits, playing with the neighbors dog, etc) and refuse to listen. I would have to chaise her over my 25 acres to get her back to the house. I was afraid that she would get hit by a car or similar and my inability to control her meant I couldn’t protect her. One week with Jim and she would keep her eyes focused on me and obey without a second thought regardless of other animals around her. Now 8 years later she’s 10 and still obeys me like she left training yesterday. My German Shepard is a fantastic dog that has a true desire to serve me and loves being at my side (opposite of my lab, she’s selfish and likes doing her own thing). However, my Shepard is number 2 and very jealous of the lab (#1), so she would get very aggressive toward the lab and bite/attack her a couple times a month. It started as a nip here and a little bite there. Finally it ended an an all out dog fight. I was forced to make a decision, either I get her help to stop or she had to go. I didn’t hesitate to call Jim after my success with my lab. One week with Jim and it’s been two years now without a single nip or bite from my Shepard towards her housemate. Jim saved my pup from leaving our family by helping us get her aggression understood and under control. The bottom line is if you want a fun date with your “fur baby” call someone else, if you want results CALL JIM!

For those reading reviews I would love to post our perspective from working with Scatter Creek Kennels and Jim as a trainer. Plain and simple the training Jim uses works. We had worked with three other "professional" dog trainers with no success. I will say working with our dog we had to be pretty extreme but my dogs behavior was also pretty extreme, he was aggressive to people and to other animals. Jim in just three short sessions has taught us how to handle our dog and what to expect from him. I am thrilled to say, Scout can now walk on a loose leash, has a great recall, does extended downs, and heels. We still have work to do but our life has changed so much and for the better. Jim gave us hope for our aggressive dog, he is a pleasure to work with and the results speak for themselves.

If your looking for a highly skilled, knowledgeable and upfront no excuses honest dog trainer than Jim is definitely your guy!!! From the moment we stepped out of the car Jim was nothing but honest with us from the first step to the last. I highly respect Jim for that, I needed someone that I could trust myself and my dog Bear. He has the confidence to guide anyone through the most stressful situations his confidence and honesty helped calm some of the worst anxiety not only I had but my dog had. We were at a cross roads with our dog Bear he is such an amazing dog but unfortunately due to getting attacked by another dog at the park Bear has become very aggressive towards other dogs and we came to a point that taking him out had become a liability to himself and other animals. So we took a shot and gave Jim a try he had trained my neighbors Rottweiler and had done an amazing job! From the first phone encounter to us taking our first steps out of the car Jim never sugar coated anything he was 100% transparent with us. After our first lesson with Jim and Darcy we for the first time in a long time see light at the end of the tunnel for Bear. I have not seen since Bear got attacked by another dog get as close to him as I did yesterday without him going into a frenzy. Jim is the leader Bear and I both needed in this situation. I would highly recommend Jim and Darcy hands down to anyone looking for a transparent, honest, skilled, knowledgeable dog trainer. We will continue our training with Jim and Darcy and will bring any future dogs we may own to Scatter Creek. Thanks again Jim and Darcy for giving Bear a future!!!! Thanks a million Jim and Darcy!!!! Bear and I appreciate all you've given us beyond words!!

Today 6/11/21 I took my 16 week old puppy to Scatter Creek for a consultation with Jim. My puppy has been aggressive towards our other pets and myself when I try to intervene. I’m also having difficult time with potty training. Jim was great at advising me how to handle these situations. I haven’t mastered it yet but using the technique Jim taught me this morning has already made a huge difference in how my puppy interacts with myself and my other pets. I will be bringing my puppy back to Jim in a month for formal training. *side note Jim was highly recommended to me by a friend. I did read the reviews on google and Yelp prior to bringing my puppy to Scatter Creek and I admit I was slightly skeptical and a little uneasy...that being said my friends referral outweighed the bad reviews and I am not disappointed in my decision to give Scatter Creek a chance. Jim is great!

Rylee’s Ranch, run by Sara Harris, is a PHENOMENAL boarding and training facility! My pup Penny spent four days with Sara to work on her (non-existent) recall skills and to perfect her loose-leash walking skills. I was so impressed with how much Penny learned in such a short amount of time! The private lesson during pickup was easy to follow, and Sara had so many extra tips and tricks to give so that I could continue working with Penny on her recall and leash skills at home. In addition to her board-and-train, I have also brought Penny to Rylee’s Ranch for overnight boarding when I had to go out of town. Sara was very accommodating with the short notice, and was able to fit us in to her schedule. Not only did she take great care of Penny, but she ALSO hosted our new-to-us pup as well, who was still adjusting to life in our household. I was nervous to send him to boarding so soon after we got him, but Sara is so patient and so sweet with every dog that stays with her, I knew that Rylee’s Ranch would be a safe and secure place for him while I was gone for work. Moral of the story: Sara is a fantastic trainer who really loves each and every dog who stays with her. The facility is small, to ensure each dog can get ample interaction time (way better than a 20 dog to 1 trainer scenario like most kennel facilities). Sara sends photo updates, keeps open communication during your dog’s stay, and has a super clean, very well maintained facility. She also welcomes dogs that are not fixed yet, which is a great option for those who are looking to let their dogs grow a little more before fixing them, as most other facilities require dogs to be altered by 6 months or a year. I honestly can’t even capture all of the positives in one review, but Rylee’s Ranch is worth it in every way!

I cannot recommend Rylee's Ranch enough! Our previous boarding facility was booked for our vacation, and I stumbled upon Rylee's ranch and immediately fell in love. Trying to find a boarding facility that doesn't have 20 plus dogs in one room is challenging, but Sara at Rylee's ranch only offers five dogs at a time to stay at the facility, which is huge for our black lab, who is intimidated by other dogs. But not only is it a low number of dogs at her facility at one time, but she also offers the opportunity to have training while at boarding, which is a win-win! Since boarding Remy once back in August, we have now signed up for training with Sara regularly. Grateful to have found Sara and am happy to say Rylee's Ranch is our forever boarding facility.

Sarah is absolutely amazing!!! We brought our 17 month old Chocolate lab Duke for a 2 week board and train. He has major behavioral problems. He is very stubborn. We got to go to a training with him once a week while he was there. She sent pictures and videos of his progress. She was also very kind when I messaged her a lot lol. Duke came home 2 days ago and we are continuing with the training she taught us. Duke has learned so much and so have we. I am able to walk him on a leash better, and have him follow commands. I highly recommend Sarah to train your fur baby. We are going to continue training with Duke and Sarah! Such a huge difference all of her hard work and dedication has made! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Sarah!!

A great experience! I have an almost 3 year old Komondor who attended this board and train and it was truly eye opening experience-for both of us. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior and while she helped my dog change some challenging behaviors she also taught me how to be a more effective dog owner. Sarah was extremely professional and at the same time down to earth. I appreciated her explaining her training tactics every step of the way, and for someone who is new to dog ownership and training, she was able to explain things simply and patiently for me to fully understand. I highly recommend her services!

Our experience with Rylee’s Ranch Training so far has been amazing! We have done two private lessons so far and plan to keep working with Sara to train our dogs. She with just one lesson for each dog we have already been successful in working some tough behaviors out of them and also basic obedience skills. Sara is smart about all things dog training and has worked to use a variety of training tactics for each of our dogs. She has such a caring approach when working to get the dogs to trust and respond. We look forward to continuing to work with Sara to train our dogs and board them when we need to.

Highly recommend Rylee’s Ranch! My dogs love staying with Sara and she takes such good care of them. They get plenty of interaction and she always sends updates and pictures. Sara is also an amazing trainer! I have a reactive dog and Sara works with him so well and has taught me so much about dog training. My dog is very selective about the people he likes and Sara is one of his favorite people! Can’t recommend Rylee’s Ranch enough!

Definitely recommend Rylee’s Ranch Boarding and Training! I have a 1 year old golden retriever named Beau who needed lots of training back in September. I had been researching board and trains near Olympia and found Sara. Beau has gone to board and train three times and we have done multiple private lessons. She has taught him and me both so much in the last 5 months. She also has recommended great collars, leashes, and crates that have been extremely helpful with his training. There are always improvements to be made! Her kennels are a great size and very clean. I always feel comfortable leaving Beau in her hands. If you’re looking for boarding or training, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!

Sara is amazing! We had left our boy Milo with her for a 2 week board and train. She took the utmost care of him and sent regular updates. She worked on his leash walking skills which helped him tremendously. We look forward to boarding with her again.

There are many dog trainers in this world. Some are amazing, some are so-so, and some are not so good. Sara and Rylee's Ranch is a modern and exceptional training and boarding business. All the traits necessary to make a positive, successful experience for yourself and your "best friend." One size does not fit all and Sara works to help owners and their dog understand and adapt to the training needs. Patience, sense of humor, creativity, flexibility, diplomacy and an open mind are just a few positive attributes. Helping the owner understand the purpose behind the training as well as understanding the "dogs brain" are unique elements provided by an awesome trainer and facility. Highly recommended for a well rounded and successful experience.

I cannot recommend Rylee’s Ranch enough. My boarding arrangements over the holiday fell through extremely last minute when I came across Sara. My puppy needed a final shot before staying with her, and she recommended exactly where to go and when. Upon arriving, I was extremely impressed by her large, clean enclosures for the dogs. She sent daily photos and updates while we were away, and made me feel totally at ease. Due to weather, our flight was delayed for several days, and Sara was extremely flexible in allowing us to book additional days until we finally made it home. I will now exclusively use their services and cannot recommend Sara and Rylee’s Ranch enough!

Friendly staff and reasonable rates. I know some folks have complained about the setting of this facility in a warehouse, but all I can say is that our dog absolutely loves it at Top Dog. She gets so excited every time we turn in to park and pulls us right in through the door. To get that reaction from a fairly shy and timid dog, they must be doing something right and we appreciate it!

I’ve been using Top Dog for a while but realized I hadn’t written a review! Best place to leave your dog hands down. My dog is a big brat and he isn’t always that happy around other dogs, but oh my gosh does he have the best time of his life when he’s here. My little brat turns into a social butterfly. Jordan knows how to match him with dogs he’s compatible with, he plays, has fun, and comes home exhausted and happy. Jordan is super accommodating to all his individual needs and always responsive and sends me photos (of my little monster grinning ear-to-ear!). The other staff I’ve met is fabulous as well. I will always always recommend this service. So so happy I have a service here in the Oly area that I 100% trust with the most precious part of my heart. Thanks Top Dog!!!

I’ve been taking my pup here for about 6 months and it’s great. The staff clearly love the dogs and he always comes home happy and tuckered out. Really appreciate their care!

Nice place. It's close to my home so we gave it a shot. Lady gave us a tour of the facility on first day. I would love if they had webcams so we could look at the pups during the day, but they do post pictures on Facebook which is nice!

Top Dog is the best! I know my dog is safe and happy while I am at work. I wouldn’t take my pup anywhere else… the staff is amazing, and my girl LOVES playing with all her friends. THANKS TOP DOG DAYCARE!

Jordan and her team are so kind and wonderful. They treat the pups with love and we will continue to take Lady and Joey to Top Dog for years and years. Love you guys!

Absolute TOP choice for animal care! ***pun intended;) Jordan is an absolute angel. She treats every single animal like her own. She is a trained Vet Tech so she is a literally an expert with animals. She has personally helped me adopt and house train 2 kittens. She has dog sat untold number of friends dogs while we are in the field or ever on deployment. If I could give more than5 stars I would. The biggest thing to know is you pet is SAFE and LOVE with Jordan.

The place is literally a rusty warehouse. Tiny out door area and no cooling for the dogs during hot summer days, plus no heat during winter. If you leave your dog here remember to update your tetanus shots!

My family’s dog has been coming to Top Dog for quite a while. When returning home, having been gone for a while, I was asked by my parents to pick up our dog. I had not been to Top Dog for quite a few years, so I was unaware of the rules. Upon arriving, I had a very unpleasant encounter with one of the workers; an older woman. It made me feel very anxious, nervous, and uncomfortable to ever step foot in this place ever again. The word “hostile” was used by this worker to describe my actions when requesting to pick up my dog, and that is one of the main reasons why Top Dog no longer feels like a welcoming place.

My dog has been going here once a week for several months now. She absolutely loves it and becomes ecstatic when we bring her in. All we have to do is mention daycare to her and she loses her mind. The folks who work here are very nice. It’s obvious that they love their work and all the pups who come in. My spouse and I recommend this to all my dog owning friends.

The staff here have numerous accolades for their commitment, training certificates, and involvement in learning, educating, and training of dogs. If you read their Bio, you will see their level of education in their pursuit of excellence. Plus, they are family owned and operated, and take an interest in your dog. I believe they treat my dog like one of the family. He LOVES going to daycare at Centralia Pet Resort. 💯

0 stars. My dog went once and will never return. They advertise daycare and it is not daycare. I had a weird feeling so made sure to ask how my dog did and all 3 guys said she did great and got along well. I asked about the schedule as I heard my dog screaming and she was in a kennel (I specifically said she does not kennel). I was told daycare is in the kennels and get out 3 times a day for 20 mins. I can leave my dog in a house all day long for free. The website states daycare dogs kennel from 11am-1pm. They will kennel your dog all day. When I sent messages today attempting to address these issues for a second time I could not get an answer just nonsense beating around the bush. Don’t waste your money. Don’t put your dog through it.

My family took a 4 day vacation to Great Wolf Lodge and needed a place nearby to board our pup Arlo. He's a very high energy 1 1/2 yr old golden retriever and we had no idea how he would do staying somewhere besides his home for 4 days and 3 nights. But he did great. I can't say enough about this place. It's just a few minutes off the freeway in Centralia and 10 min down Hwy 99 straight to Great Wolf. The property is set back in a residential type area but off of several streets tucked back. There's a beautiful main home the family lives in and then their business is down a gravel driveway to the back. They have a very impressive setup. Several buildings with different purposes. Training, grooming, doggy daycare and boarding. When I saw the property and setup it was obvious they are devoted to what they do. Check-in was easy, I handed Arlo over with collar, leash, a new Tuffy toy with no stuffing, his blanket and his food. They will feed your pup what they feed their dogs for a small extra fee but we felt keeping him on his own diet was best. They provide a raised bed for your dog so we just brought his blanket so he had something from home. They asked about his social behavior and we explained he's gone to the dog park a couple times but hea not an alpha dog so we worry about other dogs being aggressive. So they found a nice female labrador retriever dog for him to play with during his stay. They are very careful to ensure all dogs are current on vaccines and that if dogs aren't fixed they are kept with other unaltered dogs. When we picked Arlo up he was of course excited to see his family. But he was happy, and it was obvious he was well taken care of while he was there. He had outside playtime and got to socialize and we were happy with our experience. Price of $35/night also seemed very fair. Next family trip we will definitely be using their services again!

I had a last minute grooming & single day boarding and they were very accommodating. A very busy establishment with very affordable prices.

I did like this place overall. When I took my dog home after he stayed overnight for a couple days with Centralia Pet Resort I noticed my poor dogs collar was overly tightened while he was there and he couldn't breathe properly and he was basically suffocating for I don’t know how long! So please make sure you examine your pets when you pick them up! I do not recommend this business for proper overnight dog care.

We dropped off our lab for the dog daycare service while we went to Great Wolf Lodge for the day. The staff were all super friendly! She seemed super happy to go and when we picked her up we could tell she had a great day of play. Next time we come back, we’ll definitely make a visit.

Scott, his wife, and son do a fabulous job taking care of our unruly crew. I drive 60 miles from Seattle just to board here. They are the best!!! In 10+ stays they're always happy 😅 …

Our dog is excited to go there. As soon as she hears "are you ready for vacation," she runs to the door.

Second time watching my dog was difficult for them. They are pretty old and not able to handle dogs who have energy. IF you have a dog with a lot of energy DON'T TAKE YOUR DOG HERE. They can't handle it. Plus who knows how much attention they actually give your dog. We picked up our dog who was hungry and had blood shot eyes. Our dog was not invited back, not like we'd bring him back anyway. But they did try and take care of him and put in the effort so 3 stars. They seem pretty ok so I'm bumping it to 4 stars.

I took my daughter's husky here when she was in California to visit. They did such a wonderful job with her! Provided some guidance to my daughter on how to manage a husky as well as fit her collar properly. The difference in behavior in only one day was notable! We will definitely be back.

My two huskies spent a day at doggie daycare and had a great time. They are a very busy place, but always take the time to handle my pups and be patient with them. I appreciate the staff and the great care they provide. Also recently boarded my huskies while I went out of state to help care for an ill parent. My stress was already high from the situation and leaving my fur babies only added stress. The staff were so kind and understanding. They gave me updates whenever I wanted and the pictures they sent were great. I am not sure the fur babies missed me at all! They had so much fun. I had them groomed on the day I picked them up too. It was the best grooming they had ever had. Super impressed and just love this place. See photos of fun.

I was super worried about boarding my dog as it has been 2-3 years and when he went to doggy daycare, he had a bad experience there….. however, Northwind was great!! They took good care of my boy and made sure he had the best experience! They even were able to get him to play in the social times with other dogs, which surprised me because my dog is a lil crazy sometimes.. Thanks so much for taking care of my baby while I was out of town! It’s greatly appreciated & I will be bringing him back here!

This started out a positive experience. We were boarding our 3 dogs for the first time, back in early July. We toured the facility less than a week before we dropped our dogs off to make sure we were comfortable with the decision. Everyone seemed nice and knowledgeable. We dropped our crew off 6 days later. We were gone for approx a week. When we came back, we picked up the crew and got a rundown on how they had done. We were impressed. Next day I noted my dogs were acting poorly, sneezing, coughing, lethargic. I called the kennel to ask them about it and I was told, oh yeah, there's Bordatella going through the kennel. I was told they posted a sign. We were there 3 times and never was it mentioned. I was told to just give them cough medicine and they would be fine. I was also told they would check on us in a couple days to see how it was going. We decided to call our vet and they said they would need to go on antibiotics. We also called our doctors, because my husband is a transplant patient and We were told we needed to get on antibiotics as well. There were times during the first couple of weeks our dogs were so sick, we had to sit with them in the bathroom with shower on to help them breathe. Our dogs began having diarrhea issues not long after that. We thought it was stress and the antibiotics. A few weeks later we had them tested, since it wasn't going away, and we were told they had giardia as well. Now, our dogs don't go anywhere, and they aren't around any other animals, so the only explanation was tue kennel. When we explained to our vet what had taken place and about how the kennel had handled things once we got home, they were not happy. Posting a sign and never disclosing at any point before, during or after our dogs were there, was considered poor practice in their eyes. It's one thing if the kennel staff didn't know, but they did. Why didnt they shut down and clean, air out, or whatever before taking in more dogs. We paid extra for our dogs to be kept separate from the other dogs to keep them as safe as possible. And we checked on them several times while we were gone. We also had a backup person available if they needed to be picked up. Them coming home with 2 seperate illnesses never crossed our minds. So the first thing some one is likely to say, when reading this, is these things happen. We are now heading to the end of October and our dogs are STILL sick. We've gone through several rounds of antibiotics, testing, other medications, constantly disinfecting and we are still dealing with diarrhea on a daily basis. That is 3 MONTHS of constant sickness, stress, expenses, medications, and there's no relief in sight. We have been told by the vet that because it is so contagious they keep giving it to each other. I have other pets in my home that have had to stay separated from the dogs, which compounds the stress, anxiety and workload. I want people to really think about that. We wanted to go on a vacation, which we hadn't done in years, and this is what we were left with. No being up front, no follow ups, nothing. Why would this place think ANYONE would be okay with playing roulette with their dogs health. This has ruined any trust we have in placing our pets with anyone else. If you think this is not a big deal, or okay in anyway, go ask your vet if they think this practice is okay. My husband left a review a few months ago and, in his words, no one cared. Still no follow up or explanation on why my dogs came home this sick. I'm angry. I'm angry and I'm frustrated that this experience gets a shrug and an oh well. I've noticed alot of people are speaking highly of this kennel, it was recommended to us as well, but this was our experience after ONE time when our dogs were being kept to themselves. NEVER AGAIN.

The staff was great, the tour was great but when we picked our dogs up they all had Bordetella (kennel cough). When we called them the person told us that there was something posted on the wall and we should of read it. If you are having any issues where our animals can get sick it should be discussed with us. Staff was very friendly and I liked the facilities but having a real tough time with our dogs being sick from staying there

Northwind Pet Center is a great place to drop you dog or cat off fir the day or when you go out of town. Their kennel areas are temperature control and their prices are reasonable. I highly recommend them.

Very caring and efficient. Clean. Playtime. My dogs love NorthWind. Professional. Been going here for 20 years. Love them!

The only place I trust to take care of my dog. Competitively priced and a lot of different playtime and grooming options available when boarding

This place has been here as long as I can remember. I took my hounddog here decades ago, and my wife takes her dog here currently. Every aspect is well worth the fee.

These guys do a great job at grooming our dogs. Highly recommend them. The manager and staff go all out for Halloween decorations.

JBLM Service members find another spot for your furry family members. I got my husky back with a gash on his head and a swollen face. After talking with the staff they said some other dog went after him after reviewing video footage and then I got the reply of, "we're not responsible for injuries at playtime." I doubt I'm getting the full truth because my dog is also wincing like he's afraid he's going to get hit and he's never done that before. Additionally: Don't take my word for it just look at other 1 star reviews and see the pattern for yourselves. Update: This kennel and their inept owner can count their blessings our furry family member made a full recovery. Talked with several vets about what happened and they think he either was trying to escape and got stuck or he was hit. I can't afford bail money should I find I was lied to and he was hit so y'all get a free ride on this one.