Cat Sitters in Similk Beach, WA

I just want to tell you that you guys are totally awesome. My dogs are awesome. I really appreciate it. Take care of my dogs and I look forward to having you take care of them in the future and we will get you paid up in full. plus I’m thinking about you guys all the time you’re the best. Thank you the Berglund family Rudy and stinky also. I wanted to tell you it was because of you we were able to get our house move out of the trailer and keep Rudy and stinky rThank you very much we are very thankful.

Dogs are family. Leaving them in a safe place means everything. I don't have to worry about my dogs when I leave them here. It's not easy to leave them anywhere because I love them. However, the set up here for dogs, is a tightly run safe haven. There are many safety measures in place, which I appreciate. The dogs are housed behind many doors: shut one before opening another, with the "runs" having an indoor heated sleeping area that's accessed by a tightly latched "dog door" that opens at hip level for easier control of dogs NOT simply running out. Its a great place, that has obviously been well thought out. From a protective "mama" (me), I whole-heartedly recommend this kennel.

Wonderful small, family-run kennel with friendly staff, clean premises, large indoor-outdoor runs with heated floors to keep your pup warm and cozy on chilly nights. We boarded our 3 dogs here while we explored the San Juan Islands on bicycles. The dogs had a great time, and so did we! They even have professional groomers on-site, so you can get an exit bath or hair and nail trim all as part of your visit. Definitely recommend!

I moved to the area last February and needed to have my kitty housed. They were AMAZING!!!! They cared for my kitty when I couldn’t and did everything just the way I would have when I couldn’t have her where I was. I showed up to drop my kitty off not knowing what to expect really nervous I mean this is my family (kitty) and a lot of what you hear are horror stories not knowing if I would be comfortable and able to leave her, as soon as I walked in I felt at ease then talking with the front office lady( VICKY) she was AMAZING! She was so sweet to my kitty and my kitty loves her, the owner Chris is AMAZING as well he would go in the evening and would love and play with her! They are amazing caring understanding and easy to talk to! I would call or come in and she always loves to share what’s been going on making sure I am informed all along the way telling me the cute funny things my kitty was doing! I have never had to house one of my animals before so also being new to the area and hearing all the horror stories this was scary but So GLAD I found this place. IF YOU WANT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS HANDS DOWN NO QUESTIONS ASKED! If I had to house another animal this would be the place! Thanks again for all the help and love 💕 you provided to my kitty! If you want a positive experience this is the kennel I WOULD choose!!!! I’ll bring her back to visit 😊

First off I feel completely lied to. The website and signs at the boarder say that we can book two dogs (under 110lbs) in a shared run for 36 a night. This is false and apparently hasn’t been an option since 2016. Instead our dogs who are never separated were forced into a small cubby and into a narrow run surrounded by other dogs, separate from each other. There were no updates that most kennels offer and when we called we got minimal information that everything is fine. Going to pick up our dogs was almost as bad. Our youngest was absolutely terrified to come towards the cubby despite loving people making us wonder just how good things actually were. The kennels smelled horrible and looked filthy. I would never recommend this to someone who has more than one dog or who wants a good quality experience for their dogs.

We took our German Shepard here for the first time last week to be groomed. Vicki was very nice and up front, prices are very reasonable and his nail trim looked great, not too short. I prefer to support local businesses over box store grooming services and I would recommend Vicki and Sunnyhill Kennels, we will definitely be a repeat customer.

Very dissatisfied 😡 we took our 9 year old Maltese to them for the first time to be groomed. Our little dog looked like she was cut with a hack saw. The worst grooming I have ever seen in my life!!!!!! And this little dog is very used to groomers. We thought we would try this place because they were close to home. Margarite( the owner) was rude and was making excuses for how horrible our dog looked. No sympathy from her folks! She said she worked on our dog for 3 hours scissor cutting her. More like she torchered her for 3 hours 🤬

This was a hard one for me. I was not impressed with the standards of the "kennels" considering I had to put my dog in a small wood box with a "bed" that was wood raised 1/2 inch off the ground. There was a hole in the box that led to their runs which were just chain link fencing. The part that really got me was the terrible horror movie alarms that are right by the runs blasting a screeching alarm at the dogs every time someone drives in or out. This is not where you should take your dog if they are spoiled or have anxiety. This place is more for outside dogs or farm dogs. The people were nice, nothing against them. My personal opinion is I would never leave my dogs in those "kennels".

I like the way my dogs are treated and Vicky is great. Very friendly and personable. Reasonable grooming prices too. I had a problem and Vicky and the staff fixed it for me immediately 😅 very pleased. …

Our dogs enjoyed their stay, we were very happy with the bathing service. Vickey made us feel comfortable leaving them in her care.

Best Daycare/Boarding EVER! My pup has been going to STYD since she was 4 months old. Now at 3 years, this is her home away from home. She is so well cared for and I am able to enjoy my time away from her knowing she is in the best of hands!

I take my dog here for day care once a week. He absolutely has the best time and always comes home completely exhausted. Every person who works at smarter thank your dog loves and cares about the animals that come in here. My dog is always happy when we drop him off and he’s always happy and tired when we pick him up. It’s a great place for him to get good structured dog socialization skills!

Smarter Than Your Dog provided last minute boarding so that we could coordinate and attend a quickly pulled together wedding for a family member. It was a bit of a scramble but Kelly accommodated my continually changing schedule and provided excellent care for our dog who has, in the past, only stayed with family members. I was sent emails, pictures and a report card explaining how she was doing! I highly recommend Smarter Than Your Dog and and so appreciate how well our sweet pup was cared for in our absence. Thank you!!!!

We had a family emergency and found ourselves needing to board our dog. Our sweet, but shy, rescue pup had not previously been boarded before. I was nervous but each staff member I encountered from our meet and greet, dropping off, and picking up at STYD was so kind and understanding. I felt like they truly cared about the well-being of our dog and calming my nerves. I would definitely recommend their boarding services.

I highly recommend! Smarter than your dog is fantastic. My puppy is super excited to spend the day with “his pack”, I get piece of mind knowing he’s well taken care of and he’s all tuckered out at the end of the day. They do an exceptional job, especially in these unusual times, balancing friendly customer service and high quality experience with solid health and safety protocols.

I have 2 whippet puppies and started taking them to day care as soon as they were old enough. STYD did a wonderful job of assessing their needs and aligning them with a pack that would work best for them. I just went on a trip for my son’s wedding and we boarded the puppies for the first time. I was able to enjoy the trip because of the fabulous care and communication they provided. I called everyday and they were so understanding. They also provided report cards on how they were doing with pictures. Every person I’ve interacted with at STYD has been fabulous. This is the only place I would trust with my puppies. Before the puppies I use to take my greyhound to STYD. Unfortunately he passed away. So my comments with STYD has been for the care they provided for 2 years, first with a mature greyhound and now the puppies.

I took my Rough Coat Collie in to be groomed today. We have never been there before (our previous groomer passed away). She looks STUNNING! She needed quite a bit of work done- the staff was non judgmental, kind, caring, and compassionate. I'm so thankful for the wonderful job they did, and I'm so fortunate to have found a team of amazing people to take care of my sweet girl.

We have been taking Sunshine to Smarter than your Dog since she was a about 5 months old. We are first time dog owners and on a whim we stopped in there one day to see what it was about. The staff is wonderful. They loved Sunny instantly and it was the start of something beautiful. Over a year later and Sunny goes to camp every Monday. And she will tell you what day it is, Monday's are her favorite! She comes home at the end of it and puts herself to bed- she gets so exhausted from running with her pack! We love Smarter than your Dog. It gives our girl the chance to just dog-out. I trust the staff and love how much they love the dogs. As a bonus, we can get her nails done whenever she needs them trimmed-rhe onsite groomer makes life so easy!! I will say, that I am likely the random person who saw you walking your pup and recommended this business. I make a point of it because they have been so good for our dog. Try it out, can't hurt and your dog may love you even more!!

The groomers at Smarter than your Dog were really great, working us into their schedule and giving our two dogs one of the best nail trim & grinds they've ever had. We also very happy with STYD's emphasis on health and safety of the dogs and people. Thank you! We will be back!

I have been bringing my dog Luke to STYD for a year now. I really appreciated how Kelly took the time to figure out what days Luke would mix well with the other dogs due to their individual personalities. Luke LOVES going to daycare and he leaves tired every time. The staff communicates well with me should they notice anything out if the ordinary in Luke’s behavior or if there is anything I need to keep an eye on. It is a great feeling to be able to leave Luke and never worry about him. I know that he is being well taken care of by the staff and he’s having a great time playing with his four legged friends! We are moving soon and STYD has set the bar very high for me to find another place for Luke.

I cannot say enough good things about TMS K-9 Connections. Stephanie and the staff have been beyond wonderful. We sent our 6 month old German Shepherd puppy through their 4 week course. They worked with both our dog and us through the training to give us the tools to be successful at home afterwards. She came home from training clearly well taken care of and with a new found confidence. I reached out to Stephanie after our dog had been home from the training for a couple of months with some new behavioral concerns. Stephanie was prompt with her responses and set up a private training. She gave me new tools and exercises to correct this behavior. I am forever grateful for TMS K-9 Connections. My dog would never have been so well behaved without them!

TMS worked wonders with our 5 month old Tibetan terrier puppy! A breed known specifically for its stubborn nature, I was doubtful that training would help, but she returned home a completely different puppy! TMS’ four week board and train for puppies laid such a strong foundation, and corrected so many behaviors that we were struggling to curb at home. Stephanie and her team were so kind, patient, and responsive throughout the process. I especially loved that they’d share pictures of playtime and frequent updates with us! If you are looking to train a puppy- or dog- look no further. We’d do it again in a heartbeat, and will absolutely be back for future boarding!

Louie came home yesterday a slightly different dog--mostly we noticed how calm he is. I think it's due to the self-confidence you've instilled in him or awakened in him. His immediate responses to the commands, hand signals and behaviors from his training is overwhelming. We sent you a dog who was in general obedient but could fly off at any moment, pulling either of us to the ground, and now we have the same sweet Louie with so much behavioral improvement, we can happily trust him back out in the world.

We feel very fortunate to have found TMS K-9 Connections, and believe Stephanie and her team our partners in our dogs training. Our dogs now understand our commands and respond as expected which has created a much happier household. Thank you!

We are so happy with Stephanie and the trainers are TMS k-9 Connections. They were kind and welcoming at drop off and I was just amazed at what had been accomplished with our one year old Goldendoodle in three weeks. I would definitely recommend their board and train but boarding here would also be wonderful.

Posting this so anyone who has an ethical problem with aversion-based training and potential harm to pets knows to look elsewhere. BE WARY OF ENROLLING YOUR DOGS HERE. They do NOT believe in positive reward-based obedience training using treats and instead base their program on aversive corrections with prong and shock collars. This practice can be detrimental to the health of dogs and cause aggression and reactions to form where none existed before, as a painful stimulus introduced during a high anxiety moment can cause dogs to associate pain with that high anxiety encounter (be it another dog, a child, whatever) and become more aggressive in anticipation of pain when they see those triggers later. I just adopted a dog that has paperwork alleging she went through this training program. According to the release papers from her former owners (who I do not know), they surrendered her to a shelter after sending her to TMS because she had severe resource guarding and reactivity to other dogs after completing two weeks in their program. Veterinary paperwork supplied by the prior owners notes they took her in to treat open wounds from prong collars on her neck following her boarding, and she now has scars from these injuries. Whether the injuries happened during boarding or with the former owners, or there was apparently a disconnect in understanding or lack of communication between both parties on the topics of when and how the collar should be used, an innocent animal ended up with lasting scars from lacterations, and that's what brought me here. The dog I adopted is sweet, timid, submissive and spent the first few days with my family terrified to do anything on a lead. She asked for permission to sniff things the first time I took her for a walk. This is not the kind of fearful submission a responsible, caring pet owner wants to see in a trained animal. If this business accepts payment and returns animals wounded, I can only imagine the five star reviews listed here have been padded out by friends and family of the business owners. Prong and shock collars are tools that have a place, but they are wildly unnecessary for most dogs and absolutely shouldn't be a first line option for the vast majority of animals, since they are inherently tools that inflict pain and confusion. The trainer openly admits on their website that they used to fear dogs (fortunately they no longer do, because they learned how to communicate with confidence to animals by...discovering they could be made to yelp and cower with uncomfortable stimulti, I guess??) and that should be a huge red flag to anyone looking for a potential business with whom to train their family pet or service partner. Edit because business owner replied: photos added providing documentation of injuries treated at vet and TMS listed as the trainer. Censored dog's name so no one can go after the former owners. I wish for no dialogue beyond this, as I do not believe this dog needs or ever needed correction with prongs. Her confidence will be built as she is rehabilitated from the harmful physical and mental effects of misused choke collars. Also noting this business owner immediately insinuated I was a liar with a delusional narrative who cannot think critically. On the contrary, this review is being made after a great deal of critical thinking, because prospective clients and people who may not know a great deal about dogs deserve to know what they're dealing with when considering a training or boarding facility, and no one wants their family member to come home traumatized or wounded.

We can’t thank TMS enough for their help with our sweet girl, Luna. She went into the six week training program a nervous and anxious 3 year old who was often aggressive with other dogs. She had been politely kicked out of a few boarding programs and we were afraid to allow her to interact with other dogs in both public and private settings. She also pulled on the leash like crazy! After six weeks at TMS (and a few months of continued training at home), Luna is now so well behaved that we sometimes get compliments from other dog parents and casual passersby. She’s so comfortable in her own skin and she interacts so well with basically every dog that she meets. She’s still got the same sweet personality at home, and she’s no longer on the defensive when she’s out and about. Her training with TMS hasn’t just helped her, but it’s given us lots of peace of mind as well (and safe to say that we needed some training on being better dog parents too!). And no more pulling on the leash - walks with her are a breeze! Can’t recommend the TMS team highly enough!

TMS K-9 was wonderful for dog! He was a large wild child with a mind of his own before they trained him. When he finished Stephanie's program he was such a different dog with his obedience behavior. Still the goofy loving boy he always was, but now he is that way with manners. They even worked with me on his show needs so that he was well behaved in the ring. My show handler said he was so much easier to handle and showed so much better because of the training he got! He even got his first Best of Breed win and he got a passing score for Rally Obedience - something I never thought he would behave well enough to get. I am so glad I found Stephanie and her team. They truly care and did such a great job. Thank you so much! I highly recommend them for any training!

It’s been a month since our dog spent 4 weeks with Isabelle at TMS K-9 Connections and we are very happy with the results. Today on our walk we met other people and dogs and our 5 month old labradoodle was the calm one. One lady even asked how he got that way! I could honestly say TMS is definitely the way to go.

Buster & Bailey are like brand new dogs after working with TMS K-9 Connections! Having two hounds, we knew what we were in for—lots of barking, reactiveness, leash pulling, etc. We tried lots of things to get their behavior in check with no luck. Taking our boys on outings was always a stressful event. After a 3 week stay with TMS, now we LOVE our family hikes! Buster & Bailey listen to commands so well & no longer pull on leash. They have the freedom to enjoy being a dog & explore because we know they will obey our commands

Roxanne took wonderful care of our dog, and was very careful and professional about introducing her into the pack. I was very comfortable leaving our girl in Roxanne’s wonderful care. We will absolutely be using her again.

Roxanne took great care of our Coonhound, Rosie during multiple overnight and day care stays. She is a welcoming and adoring person and clearly loves the pups she cares for. I felt at ease on a long trip knowing that Rosie was in a caring environment that allowed her to sleep on couches, interact with other dogs in a large, open facility and have attentive caretakers. Roxie sent photos of Rosie and kept us abreast of her activity while we were away. During COVID restrictions, she makes online reservations simple and curbside drop-off/pick-up an ease. I wish there was a facility like this everywhere we’ve lived! I would recommend Roxanne and Fidoggo highly to any friends or family in the Anacortes area.

Roxy is awesome! When we first brought Tug to stay with Roxy, she showed incredible care in integrating Tug with the pack she maintains. Roxy is a "dog whisperer" who can clearly read the temperment and personality of dogs. Like most dog owners, we are unreasonably attached to our dog and leave him in the hands of others with great trepidation. For Tug, I am convinced, a trip to Roxy's is like a stay at summer camp. If you are looking for a place to board your pup for a while, I don't think you can do much better.

I hate leaving my anxious dog Gracie when we go on vacation and am reluctant to leave her at a kennel because it makes her anxiety worse. When I came across FiDoggo in a web search I felt it would be perfect for my pup! It's more of a homestay than a kennel, but you still get the professionalism and assurance that your dog won't be alone. Roxy eased Gracie into the experience with day care so when the day came to board, she wouldn't be so nervous. During vacation Roxy kept in touch with photos and updates. When we came back Gracie looked healthy and happy. It was a success! We'll definitely be using FiDoggo again.

I was lucky enough to stumble upon Roxanne a couple of months ago and she is the dog sitter of choice from here on out. She only has about 4-5 dogs at a time and operates out of her home, which is ideal for my dog who spends most of his afternoon at home and isn't the most social of pets. She has been accommodating and communicative. Couldn't ask for better. Also! test of tests, we saw her at the dog park, and when my dog saw her he ran up, tail wagging to say hello :)

I can’t say enough great things about Roxanne. I take my senior dog to her 5 days a week. She is so patient and attentive to all his sweet old dog needs. She and Larry are such nice people to interact with and the doggie accommodations are very nice. She cares about every dog there and it shows.

My doggo’s second home. The most trusting, loving, and caring owner Roxanne, knows each dog personally. I cannot think of a more trustworthy, knowledgeable, and loving caretaker for your doggo whether at work, or away for an extended period of time. I would give 10 stars if I could.

This is the best place to board your dog on the planet! The love and attention my dog receives here is better than any place I've ever been. The location is quick and easy, and the neighborhood very nice. I feel my dog is in safe hands and that I've made a good decision in choosing this business. I highly recommend them.

Truly the best dog care by owners that love all dogs! Home environment that does not make you feel guilty about having to leave your dogs.

This business is an absolute blessing. My dog loves the daycare and is always excited when I tell her she’ll be going. The home environment for boarding makes it a good experience for dogs and cats alike, since they are staying in homey spaces rather than institutional kennels. All the staff are lovely people. Finally, the location and especially the entry garden are just stunning. It’s a beautiful place with good heart.

I reached out to All Critter Pet Care & Training to get some help with training my new pup alongside the dog I've had for a few years. I did the 5 week training plan and it helped a TON. Karry was excellent. I loved how straightforward she was. After training, we decided to put my youngest pup, Penny, into daycare weekly. Penny absolutely LOVES daycare! When I pull into the driveway she knows she's about to have a good day. She can't get through the door fast enough. It makes me feel good knowing that I'm leaving my girl in a place where she genuinely wants to be, and a place that I know she'll be safe (the dogs are never left unattended). Penny has a regular schedule, but she also goes on some other as-needed days. We don't know what we will do when we have to move :(

Highly recommend All Critter Pet Care! I know my puppy is well taken care of, getting good exercise and the socialization she needs. She loves to go play with her friends, and when she gets home she sleeps. She is better behaved at home as well. It’s awesome!

We loved training with Karry! We had a hard case with our pup and I can't properly express how much of a comfort she was with her knowledge. Karry really focused on training my husband and I on dog language so we could understand her better. This not only helped with training, but also helped all of our relationship in general. We really needed one on one training with our dog and we believe we made the right choice with choosing Karry. 10/10 recommend

Karry is so knowledgeable and a joy to work with. Even my pupp loved her. We'll be taking our rescue to her when his health gets under control.

Karry is an incredibly knowledgeable and gifted trainer. Duke, my Frenchie Boston mix, was highly reactive to other dogs and even nipping at my kids. I was at the end of my rope when I brought him to Karry. She gave me so much great information, and even more importantly, so much hands-on training. She showed me how to interact with Duke to help him behave. In 8 weeks, Duke has transformed. His reactivity to other dogs has decreased significantly and he is more polite in his interactions with people. Today, he passed his final test with flying colors. I would highly recommend Karry for any behavioral issues or training in general.

Karry Brooks is hands down the best dog trainer on the island. She doesn’t just show you basic commands and send you on your way. She helps you understand your dog and the way they process everything. She teaches you (as a human) patience, understanding, and the proper correction techniques. As a dog owner of a very reactive dog, I’ve learned to understand his needs and boundaries. Karry has, not only, transformed me as a dog owner, but has helped Dexter grow into a secure and confident dog. If you feel like you’ve lost any hope in training your dog, please see Karry before anything else. She can transform the bond between you and your pup as long as you’re willing to put in the work!

Karry was a great help to our military family. She is knowledgeable in the behavior of dogs and because of her advice we were able to get our dog on anxiety medication. If we still lived in the area we would use her services forever.

Karry is AWESOME! We LOVE All Critter Pet Care & Training LLC! Our rescue pup, Archie, continues to learn and thrive with training and gets his social time with other great dogs at day care. :)

I would like to say that I haven't even started training my dog with her yet. We simply did an evaluation. I just can not say enough at how happy I was to have my dog meet Karry. She helped me with a lot of training tips. And she quoted fairly about the prices of her service. She was super patient with all of my questions.. And my dog who has very little training (since I just got him.)

Bruce and Dee have been so amazing to our family. We never have to worry when we have to leave our four legged kids. We know that they will have even better time with them then if we were home. They take the time to get to know our pets and give them the attention and care they want. From playing to snuggles and treats. They send us pictures of fun times and notes of how their day went. They even take our dog Eddie, who is afraid of guns and fireworks, in their home on the 4th of July and snuggle with him to keep him calm so we can go out and enjoy the fireworks. Bruce picks him up from my salon and takes him to the dog park to give him breaks from the hard day at work. We are so grateful for the love and affection they have for our dog and cat. They are the best! Thank you for the years of care!!!!

Our experience with Pet Pals has been wonderful. Bruce and Dee have cared for our pets in our home many times, sometimes for a day visit and on several occasions, for a week or more at a time. Our trust in them could not be higher. In addition to a conscientious attitude, the Fairbanks bring their knowledge of the community and their long standing relationships with area veterinarians to their business. Our two dogs and our cat love them, and thrive in their care. Todd and Kathy Shaw

I was so very happy with the care, attention, and professionalism Gia showed when she took care of my boy Luke. I will definitely be using here services again and I recommend her to anyone who sees this.