Dog Sitters in Northwoods

Brian has been nothing but flexible and understanding while walking my dog Hooch. Hooch's temperament is a bit on the anxious side, and having Brian walk him has made a big improvement in how relaxed he is in the evening. Brian has also been very accommodating with shifting his walk schedule from time to time due to my work schedule. Great communication, and has always let me know how my dog was for the day if I ask.

Brian has been amazing! Brian has been walking my Chocolate lab since I was relocated to St. Louis in January. He is great at communicating how your pet is doing and any changes he notices. He has been super reliable and adaptable to my work schedule. I would recommend STL Happy Dogs to anyone looking for someone who cares about the care of their pet.

Brian really helped me out during my travels through St. Louis. I had tried several larger dog sitters and all were either booked, didn’t return my calls or required a meet and greet prior to my dog spending the day. Upon meeting Brian, he was immediately aware of my dog’s anxiety due to traveling. She willingly went with him which made me feel at ease about leaving her. I am so glad Brian was able to keep my dog as active as I was while we visited St. Louis. His prices are reasonable and his service was greatly appreciated.

I agree, Brian was a lifesaver! He was able to watch my dog Riley when I had some last-minute plans. We did a meet a greet and my dog loved him, she was immediately at ease! Brian was super easy-going and nice to work with. He even took care of Riley's upset stomach after getting into the trash (sorry!). I felt horrible that she got sick at his place, especially bc I was running late picking her up the next day! But he was so nice to take care of her and was not upset that I was late or at the fact she got sick at his place! He even said she was welcome back :)

Brian with STL Happy Dogs watched our 3 cats when we went on vacation recently. He was responsive and made sure they received lots of pets, food and a clean litter box. Our travel plans were disrupted and we had to stay an extra day and Brian made time to stop by and check in on the cats that extra day. It's clear he really cares about the pets he is caring for. Would highly recommend!

I had a great experience with Brian when I was a student and needed someone to care for my new cat over school breaks. He was very professional and accommodating to the specifics of what I needed, including playing with and spending time with my cat. He took great care of my neighbor's dog, too. Would highly recommend Brian/STL Happy Dogs for any dog AND/or cat care.

Brian was a miracle worker from day one. His response time was impeccable. We struggled with getting control of our rescue dog for nearly three years before we reached out to Brian & STL Happy Dogs. His presence was immediately helpful with finally integrating our dog into the household as a real family member. We have also used his boarding services when we travel and I wouldn't trust my dog more with anyone else.

Brian did a nice job taking care of my 2 kitties over a weekend. He was calm and quiet so they took to him instantly! He has reasonable prices, sent pics of my cats at his visits and he kept their food and litter bucket areas immaculately clean. I really appreciated that. I would use his services again .

Brian was very responsive when I contacted him on-line for pet sitting on short notice. He came right out to our house to meet the animals. While we were away he kept in communication with us about how it was going, especially with our dog who can sometimes be reluctant. It so happened that our neighborhood lost power due to a storm while we were away, and Brian let us know and was making sure it didn’t get too warm in the house for the animals. He visited several times a day, and was very flexible when we let him know we would be returning later than originally planned. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Brian and STL Happy Dogs, LLC again, and actually plan to in the very near future! Thank you Brian!

Brian watched our cat for two trips and we’ve been very happy with the service. He came by ahead of our first trip and learned our cat’s needs and routine. He sends text updates with a photo with each visit, which we appreciated and keeps everything tidy.

As we are moving and it's our pups last day, we have to give happy tails the raving review they truly deserve. This place is his home away from home. I always run into employees who are possibly more excited than I am to see my own dog. They take the best care of the pups here and have the best service in town. I would gladly recommend happy tails to anyone and everyone around St Louis for doggy daycare and boarding. Thank you so much to everyone at happy tails for all the love you've shown Balto over the years. We will miss this place more than you could possibly know.

Always take the girls here. The groomers do a good job and the people all genuinely care about your pets. Only complaint I can say about “grooming” categorically is that the costs are just getting way too high . It’s not a Happy tails specific problem, it’s a widespread problem. I hope that costs come back down soon. I recommend a hat you check this place out and see if you appreciate the people as much as I do.

Happy Tails lost my dog for almost 48 hours. I have been a loyal customer for four years and what happened to me this past weekend is ridiculous. I brought both of my dogs (yellow lab and black lab) to Happy Tails on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:45am for boarding. I was scheduled to pick them up on Sunday, June 30, 2024 before 1pm. On Sunday at approximately 12:45pm, I arrived at Happy Tails to pick up my dogs. I paid for the boarding and then they brought, what they believed to be, both of my dogs out. They successfully brought my yellow lab out, however, they brought me the wrong black lab... I informed Happy Tails of the mistake and was told that they would get my dog and that this happens sometimes with German Shepherds and Labradors. After waiting for about 15 minutes, a worker came up appearing to be flustered and nervous. The worker and a few other workers had a meeting behind the gated area and when she walked out to the waiting room, I was informed that my dog was no longer at Happy Tails. Long story short, I dropped my dog off on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:45am, Happy Tails gave my dog to someone else on Friday at 2:30pm, and the person that took my dog on Friday at 2:30pm didn’t return my dog until Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:15pm. In other words, Happy Tails gave my dog away for 47.5 hours. I was told Happy Tails would give me a refund, however, as of the time of this posting, that has not happened. Regardless of whether or not they give me a refund, they gave my dog away. It is important to note that the person Happy Tails gave my dog to assured Happy Tails it was his dog, and he initially refused to return him when they informed him of their mistake... I will not be bringing my dogs back.

I trust Happy Tails and my 2 large babies love going here. They are a 24/7 business not only looking out for your pets but also you. If they don't pick up on the first call, please wait and call back it due to all the amazing customers they are happy to serve that sometimes you have to call back or walk in. 5/5 recommend!

I have been using Happy Tails strictly for grooming for years. I cannot say enough about the stellar customer service. The people are what make Happy Tails so great. If you are considering using Happy Tails for any of their services, i highly recommend you do.

If only I could find a hair salon where I could be transformed like the Happy Tails groomers changed my Fergus! Perfect Welsh Terrier grooming every time. Kim is amazing! See our before and after pics.

I can’t say enough about how amazing this place is. My dog has gotten groomed here twice now and every single time I am beyond happy with how she comes out. CHLOE is such a sweetheart and so talented, she spoke with me about what we want and I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with her. My dog is usually shy but she came back like a new woman.

We left our dog with them perfectly healthy, he came back with a terrible limp on his back legs. Found out today he developed intervertebral disc disease and will be paralyzed the rest of his life. This develops from being dropped, or falling. We called Happy tails and their response is we’re not responsible for any injuries that happen during our care. BEWARE ABOUT LEAVING YOUR ANIMALS HERE!!!

My 8 month old puppy absolutely loves this place! We take her here 1-2 days a week, and she gets the socialization she needs. It is really nice to have someone else tire her out because she has boundless energy. They have also handled COVID safety measures very well.

Love everyone there! They have been so attentive to my puppy even tho we are not there every week!! The orientation was wonderful and my puppy loves everyone she has come in contact with! One day I left her for a little bit, been house hunting in the area and they were more than accommodating to take her for a short time. Thank you so much for the love you have shown to my big baby Daisey!!!

St. Louis Dog Butler is amazing. I travel a lot (sometimes last minute) for work, and they are always able to provide cat-sitting services. I couldn't recommend this company more. The pet-sitters are kind and communicative and the prices are reasonable as well. If you're looking for top care and affection, and true comfort that your pet will be well taken care of, you'll find it here.

St. Louis Dog Butlers are great! Very reliable and professional. I always get the cutest photos of my dogs on the walk. Our two dogs always have the best time, especially with Nathalie and Chelsea.

We've used St. Louis Dog Butler multiple times to watch both our dogs and cats. They have always been professional and kind. I feel like our pets are safe and cared for with them. We will absolutely be using them for all of our pet care needs in the future. Would highly recommend!

Saint Louis Dog Butler has been such a godsend for when I've been on call shifts and my boys have needed to be let out and walked! They have been reliable and the scheduling process is super easy. I love the pictures and updates I get about the boys from their walks.

We absolutely loved this service! Our dog was super nervous and Julia did a fantastic job of bonding with him! She took the time to coax him into trusting her and he got to the point where he was excited to go on an adventure with her! We mostly used the service for a midday walk while we were away at work, but it worked well on the days we happened to work from home as well! We never had to worry about our walker not being around, it gave us a lot of peace of mind that if Julia happened to be out of town, etc. there would be another well-qualified walker to fill in for her and our schedules wouldn't be impacted. Getting the photos and report card about the walk was really a bright spot in the middle of the day while we had to be away from our pup. So nice to know that he got out and explored every day!

Saint Louis Dog Butler has never disappointed. Very caring, safe, efficient and more than willing to cater their services to you and your loved pets. I’ve trusted them for many years and will do so always.

Honestly I can’t recommend St. Louis Dog Butler enough. They do so well with our German Shepherd and have been taking him on walks since he was 2 years old, and he’s 5 now. I love the updates and pictures we get of him while we’re at our work or out of town.

We have used St. Louis Dog Butler for over 8 years. Their attention to doggie details is very much appreciated. Highly recommend getting regular walks for your pups.

I've been working with this service for years: they also take care of cats, despite the name! My cat has always been well-cared for. I appreciate the daily text messages and pictures that keep me updated about her well-being.

Sherman loves his visits from Saint Louis Dog Butler staff members. They walk him for the agreed time and end each walk with lots of love and pets. Having Saint Louis Dog Butler on duty gives Sherman a break and prevents accidents.

Celsi is the BEST boarding host! She is absolutely caring about each and every one of the pets she watches and my dog loved her so much I wasn’t sure she’d want to come back home! Not only is Celsi an amazing host but the environment she provides for the dogs is such an essential primal canine experience because dogs are pack animals. I have not seen my dog thriving more than when she’s roaming as part of the pack! I highly recommend boarding at Celsi’s Dog Care. You can feel confident that your pet is getting the best attention and stimulating environment while you’re away.

I just had the best experience boarding my dog at Celsi’s! Celsi is super friendly and really cares about the animals. The facility is clean and spacious, with tons of space for exercise and play. I loved receiving daily updates and photos—they really put my mind at ease knowing my pup was having a great time. When I picked him up, he was so happy and clearly well taken care of. I can’t recommend Celsi’s enough for anyone looking for quality dog boarding. I’ll definitely be back!

Celsi is awesome! My family planned a road trip through St. Louis, and wanted to go up in the arch, but dogs aren’t allowed. I found Celsi through maps, and she was easy to get a hold of, and said that she could watch my Shepherd mix while my family went to the arch. I totally forgot to submit all of my paperwork and confirm my booking, but she made it work for me, even though it was my mistake. She was so accommodating, and took great care of my dog while I was gone. So glad I found her!

Celsi is the best! We’ve boarded twice with her. Our two pups get all the love and attention they need. They were spoiled and loved playing with the other dogs. Great socialization for your pups.

Celsi is amazing. Her love for the dogs is clear and I know our lil dog is in good hands when I drop her off for daycare. I love that they are active and get to play, but also have opportunities to snuggle up and relax. I also love that she takes pictures of the pups playing that I get to see while I’m away! We took a 10 day vacation this year and boarded with Celsi. We had no issues and Celsi makes the whole process easy. She was a happy loved dog when we brought her back home. I’m so grateful we found Celsi!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I just recently moved back into the area and I have an 8 month old puppy named Bear. I work full time and had in home care for him regularly up until a month ago. I wanted to find somewhere that was warm and welcoming but also safe for my dog. Celsi is all of those things and more! Bear has been going for almost three weeks and I have already begun to see positive behavior changes. He is so tired when he comes home in the best way possible and just relaxes. He now knows when we are going and happily jumps in my car to go. I take Bear 2-3 days a week and the prices are extremely reasonable for the care and level of love your animal is getting. Celsi is professional with her business and processes as well as considerate of people like me who are new to this process. Her daughter makes and sometimes sells home made treats which are nutritious and yummy. Celsi posts on Facebook which I love because I can see how Bear is doing when I am not with him. I cannot say enough positive things about this little gem of a business in Affton!! Look no further If you are looking for a place for your dog to be loved, mentally stimulated and safe. I am so grateful we have found her space and can’t wait to watch Bear make new friends and grow there.. :)

We are so lucky we found Celsi’s Dog Care a little over 2 years ago! We have such peace of mind when we leave our dog for vacations knowing that Celsi treats them like her own! She’s very accommodating, keeps you in the loop with pictures and videos, and my dog loves her! I can’t recommend her enough!!

I have used Celsi multiple time to watch my pup on long trips and have never felt better about the care of my pup! He gets so excited to see her so I know how well she treats him! I get pictures and videos and when I reach out to check on him she responds quickly. Celsi is great to work with, professional and organized. Finally, her prices are the best I have found, which is great because I feel I get the family touch for a price much lower than the big kennels! I highly recommend and will continue to work with her!

Celsi is amazing. I take my 4-month-old puppy once or twice a week and he has the best time ever he comes home. He's happy. It's an amazing place. They have little dogs. They have larger dogs but she does a great job with all of them. I recommend it highly

Celsi is AMAZING! We boarded our three pups for the first time and had some hesitancy about doing so because they’re our babies. But Celsi made sure to update us when we requested and she always posted pics and videos of them so that we could see how much fun they were having! She definitely gave us a sense of comfort and trust when it came to caring for our pups. We would definitely use Celsi’s services again and definitely recommend her go all the dog moms and dads out there!

Amazing place for dog lovers... and their dogs! Really like the quality of grooming. Our four year old Cockapoo...Arlo... really does well here. They really connect with the dogs and it lessens the anxiety of grooming. He stays for doggy day camp. Clean. Fun. Nice people. Fair pricing. Good location. We go to Page n Lindbergh so I can drop off on way to work and p u after. Arlo has been a guest 3x. Many more lay ahead.

I normally have a pretty good experience especially at the page and Lindbergh location but for some reason when I picked up my pets from a 6 night/7 day stay, I was given back 5 meals worth of food for my cats, which shouldn’t have happened because I individually packed each meal for each pet. The staff went over feeding instructions with me as normal when I dropped off so I thought we had everything settled. Everything else about the stay was fine but I’m concerned that no one mentioned anything to me about the food, or thought to question why there was so much left.

Hunter has trained Clark several times and has done a great job! Clark listens well to commands, is gentle with new people and loves other dogs - well socialized! Kennelwood has been so great!!

Moving back into the area after a 22 year absence, Kennewick didn't disappoint. I had my two large mix breed dogs groomed. They did an excellent job. They are not the cheapest, but in my opinion, they're the best!

I have full confidence in Kennelwood. They really care about their furry friends and my dog was so happy to go in to stay and happy when we picked him up! They follow directions very well. They give great treats too! The care is consistent and reliable at different locations as well.

We brought in our newly adopted, 200-pound, adult Saint Bernard, who desperately needed grooming, and they did an outstanding job. The hardest part for them - in addition to his dirty matting and gigantic size - was my mistake of over-tranquilizing him prior to the appointment. 🙄 He is in a totally new environment with us as it is (four days only), then he went to the vet the day before (freak-out), then to the groomers. Poor guy was overwhelmed. So, I gave him too much medication, and they ended up with a 200-pound hairy blob. 🥺 They worked on him all day and then had to contend with his coming out of the fog later on. He was none too pleased by that time. But, he is so clean and good-smelling! They even called the next day to see how he was doing. We will definitely make it a regular habit to take him there. (Hopefully, that's okay with them!)

I was somewhat concerned that you fed my little dog all of the dog treats I had included in the bag. Way too much!!! I always include extra meal bags and treats …. Just in case something should happen and he needed to be there longer. I would think that your staff would have a better sense of what is appropriate to feed a small dog. Hopefully this comment gives food for thought. Otherwise I know he was treated well.

Overall a good experience. There was a lot of missed info I didn't receive. Especially, since this is my 1st time owning a dog and using kennel services. Didn't realize any uneaten food would be tossed. My puppy barely ate during her visit so about 3 days of food was just thrown away. She was constipated from holding her bowels and urine because the area they go is all concrete. She is used to going on grass so I knew that would be a problem. But I was told she would be walked in a grassy area if she wasn't going. Upon pickup she was clean and in good spirits. No hidden or unexpected fees were added to my bill. All the staff, especially Debbie and Amie, were so nice, polite and answered my questions fully. I would recommend and use this establishment in the near future again.

We use Kennelwood regularly to give our dog a bath and nail file and throw in a doggie day camp. The staff is very friendly and works well with the animals. They remember my dog's name even though he doesn't go that often. We also use them for boarding our dog and cat when we are away on vacations and they do an excellent job. When I take my dog there and we turn on Kratky road the light bulb goes off in his dog brain and he gets very excited when he realizes where we are.

We were visiting from our of town and needed daycare for our dog. Kennelwood was great. It is a big facility with lots of outdoor and indoor space for the dogs. We also took care of bathing our dog while he was there and Kennelwood has a discount option for daycare if you do grooming ☺️ The staff was very friendly and good with our dog and we got a report from daycare and grooming when we picked him up. My only complaint was the check on process and check out process were not very good. Stations are not labeled well and I was rather frustrated with this situation. They need better communication and direction in this area. Overall it was a good experience and I would use them again

Absolutely love Arch City! It is the only place that our boy feels comfortable at for boarding. Shelly really took the time to get to know us and our dog prior to our reservation, she even played with him before introducing him to his living arrangement. Very responsive and clear communication. I'd Absolutely recommend Arch City!!

Shelly is the best. We were able to board our fear reactive towards humans pup here with no worries. Shelly did a meet and greet before hand to learn the ins and outs of our pup’s behavior and to build positive associations with the place and herself before we ever did drop off. I had such confidence knowing our dog was in great hands. She truly understands and loves reactive pups so well. Highly recommend.

We have used Arch City Dog Boarding twice now its been a terrific experience. Drop off and pick up is seamless, and the pups are always in a good mood when we pick them up. They are quick to respond. We have done both a weekend board and a week long board with no issues. The facility is secure, clean and professional. They do it by the book. We will continue to use Arch City Dog Boarding.

Outstanding dog boarding option! My pup gets a little anxious in bigger group settings, so I was really excited to see Arch City Dog Boarding offered a smaller and more individualized setting. I also love knowing my dog is getting time to exercise and socialize. I could tell right away after our meet and greet that Shelly is kind, thoughtful, and caring with all dogs. My dog loved her stay! Will absolutely use Arch City Dog Boarding again

My boyfriend and I just took a trip to Puerto Rico. This was our first time leaving our 5 month old puppy. Shelly was extremely professional and helpful! I felt very safe leaving my dog in her care for the week. We added the option to receive pictures daily. Shelly sent pictures of Maggie playing, so I knew she was having fun and being well cared for! I cannot thank her enough!

I’ve had my pup for 10 years and I’ve never boarded him because I was afraid he’d be uncomfortable because he can be reactive at times.. Arch City Boarding is everything and more I wanted for him. It’s small groups and you can tell Shelly really cares. He was instantly comfy there. I’m so thankful to have somewhere to take him where I know he’s okay and taken very good care of when I’m gone. 100/10 recommended 😊

I cannot say enough good things about Shelly and her team. We have boarded our dogs a few times now. They always come home happy and healthy. I would recommend them to anyone!

Shelly and the staff at Arch City are lifesavers. My pup Colonel has anxiety issues, and we previously has issues with another boarder, so we weren’t sure what to do. Arch City came highly recommended from our trainer at Stray Rescue, and we will never go anywhere else. Shelly and her team specialize in dogs with anxiety and nervousness and are a godsend. Arch City worked one-on-one with Colonel to help him get settled in and worked with me to settle my own nervous dog parent woes. Shelly is easy to communicate with, super transparent, and I know that heaven forbid anything were to happen, she would give my pup the same level of care and attention I would. Colonel loves Arch City too! The moment he sees the building, he knows exactly where he is and could not care less about saying bye- he loves Shelly and his friends at Arch City. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Cannot recommend Arch City and Shelly enough. Very easy to communicate with, very flexible with pick up times/short notice boarding, etc. We have a special needs dog and I'm always confident they are in great hands with Shelly and her team.

What a wonderful place to board our fur baby! It's a homelike setting and Shelly took so much time getting to know our pup before booking that put me at ease. Lots of personalized attention is a dream!

4-Legged Kids was the best decision we could have made for our pup and we will definitely book them again for our next vacation! This was the first time we couldn't take our dog (12 lbs, 7 years old) with us on vacation since we adopted him 3 years ago. He is not very social with other dogs and feels uncomfortable at regular day care facilities. That's why we decided to try have him stay at home. 4-legged Kids took excellent care of him for a week. He got 3 visits a day (a long one in the evenings). The communication was great, they made sure he kept his routine and administered his medication. We received a detailed report plus a couple of pictures shortly after each visit. This gave us a peace of mind while gone. He was excited when we came back but he seemed happy and energetic. We are really grateful for 4-legged Kids and their service and couldn't recommend them more. They are one the pricier end, however this was truly worth it and we will happily book them again!

I cannot recommend 4-Legged Kids enough. They stop by twice a day to take care of my two cats when I travel, and they always send me thorough updates (and pictures!) You can tell they are all genuine animal lovers. This anxious pet parent thinks 4-Legged Kids is just the best.

Absolutely love the service provided by 4 Legged Kids. After I had an emergency surgery, they quickly arranged daily walks for my dog. Leo loved his visits so much, after six weeks of mornings with Lara he misses her. I highly recommend using them for your pet!

We have been using 4-legged kids of St. Louis for several years now and they are wonderful. When they come to do a visit they do a great job. Not only do they let our dogs out for potty breaks and feed them but they give them lots of love and cuddles. They take photos when they visit and post them to the client portal. We highly recommend them.

This is the first time I have used 4-Legged to care for my cats. I was very satisfied and so were my cats The screening interview in my home was very thorough and I left for the trip feeling confident the cats were in good hands Excellent daily communication and photos. I will definitely use them again for my next vacation

I can’t say enough about what great service I received from using 4 Legged Kids. They even were kind enough to bring in my packages. Not only do you get outstanding pet care but, piece of mind that your pet is well cared for and your home is looked after as well. Best service I’ve ever used.

John and Dana took such good care of our pets while we were vacationing. All of our pets were content and healthy upon our return. This has not always been our experience when boarding our pets. John and Dana were in contact with us daily and it was so nice to see pictures of our friends. Everything was found just as we left it. We came home to happy pets and a clean house. Could not ask for better care!

I travel for work often out of St. Louis and the team at 4-Legged Kids is the best! I have kitties that require special diets and medicine and they always send updates and pictures from the once a day cat sitting service! I recommend them often!

Janie is an absolute treasure and life-saving caregiver for our four-legged friends. In 2022, my wife and I are ready to take our first vacation since before Covid and go figure our rescue dachshund, Frankie, requires emergency back surgery days before we our set to leave the country for two weeks. After a mad scramble of calling everyone we could think of a friend of ours recommended Janie to us. After speaking with her and an in-person meeting to discuss Frankie‘s situation we realized her veterinary-work experience and extensive special needs for animals background would be better for Frankie’s post-op care than we could provide, not to mention care for him while we were gone. She also sent us daily reports on Frankie‘s condition and progress along with pictures and sweet notes to reassure us he was being well cared for and was making good recovery. We would highly recommend Janie for anyone else who needs to find the perfect pet sitter including any special-needs animals or those who want to be certain they’re leaving their beloved pets with the best possible caregiver

The team at 4-legged kids did an amazing job of effectively putting together a set of visits that met my 3 dogs' needs while I was out of town. From requesting a consult to arriving home to my dogs post-trip, communication was excellent. LaJoya Williams was a thoughtful pet sitter who was thorough in her updates to me during/after each of her visits. It really put me at ease, and I am relieved and delighted to know that I can rely on 4-legged kids whenever I need them.

I don’t think I could ever express how great Denise and her staff were to my two little jerk babies Cooper and Kirby. I have two Maltese, Copper who is 3 1/2 and Kirby who just turned 2. They aren’t the friendliest of puppies due to them being very sheltered. They bark a lot and are very annoying, but God I love it all🥰Going on my family cruise this past January 2024 for 8 days, I was left with a dilemma. My mom is the only one besides my husband and myself that can deal with the puppies, or who they will let deal with them and she was going on the family cruise also. My vet was set to board them but it was just always an issue up until the month before when she cancelled all together due to a surgery. I was in a panic and started googling professionals to come to my home and care for my puppies while gone. I came across Denise and her company. She was very professional, communicated up until our meet and greet. And did I mention very reasonable. But yet I was still scared because my dogs aren't “dog people”. The meet and greet went well with Denise and one of her staff members Jill. Cooper was being his usual ham self while Kirby was a little standoffish. I was worried but, what was I to do. I had to trust them and they made me feel as though I could trust them. The first visit when I got and update and pictures my heart immediately was at ease. And as the days went on and the videos and updates came, I knew I had made the best decision ever. My jerk babies were so taken care of and loved on by Denise, Jill and Michelle. I could never thank them enough for treating my babies so good and making me feel so great about the decision I made to hire her. And did I mention they came out in an ice storm. You don’t no more dedicated than that. Thank You Denise, Jill and Michelle Cooper and Kirby Miss You❤️ (Below are some of the pictures I received from the staff while gone)

Denise and her crew gave beyond exceptional care to our pets and we couldn’t be happier with the care they got! It feels good to leave on a vacation and know they were well cared for . I highly recommend them!

Denise and her team are nothing short of amazing! She and her lovely staff have taken such exceptional care of our two dogs numerous times while we’ve been out of town. Bark’n Good Time is an absolute gem in north county. Our dogs have a blast while Denise and her team are in charge, and we get detailed and timely updates and lots of great photos. Denise approaches every dog individually and is incredibly accommodating and reassuring in meeting every pup’s individual needs. We love BGT and highly, highly recommend their services!

Denise was wonderful in caring for my dog plus my friends 3 dogs and cat while we were away on vacation. She was punctual, friendly, professional, took the time to get to know each of them, and our fur babies seemed to really like her. I really appreciated how she without fail managed to send a bunch of photos of our babies at every check-in and give us a nice rundown of how they were behaving. My own dog Brix is pretty anxious in general and especially around new people but Denise was wonderful with him. She was so patient with him. You always have a fear when someone else watches your dog for you, hoping that they’re kind and will treat them as they would their own. I would definitely use Denise’s services again in caring for Brix because of that.

I love Bark N Good Time, they have been taking care of my babies for several years, whenever we are out of town. They seem to love my babies more than our family does, and we love them more than from here to eternity. My babies love the care that they receive from all Denise’s employees. We receive an update at every visit while we are away, with pictures of our pets taken and shared with us three times a day until we return home. I don’t have to ever worry if they are ok because I know they are well taken care of. Thanks to the whole crew for all you do!!

Denise and Shelby took great care of our precious TJ. Our kitty is a shy and quiet type with others and we were worried that our little kitty wouldn't open up to strangers while we were out of town. Turns out we were dead wrong, Denise and Shelby came by a couple days before our trip to see TJ and get to know him by giving him a few of his favorite treats. After that we were all worried during the trip how our boy would be. When we got the updates with pictures all our concerns went out the window! TJ was so friendly and talkative! Bark'N Good Time is one of the rare local businesses that is a treasure. We will be repeat customers and recommending them to our friends. We were so impressed with their service, they went above and beyond and even did other tasks like washed TJ's plates and checked our mail. So happy we found Denise and Shelby!

Denise has been walking my two fur babies for over 6 years. She also takes care of my geriatric cat and other critters( rats, guinea pigs, geckos, etc) when I go out of town. Being a veterinarian and a pet owner, I have very high standards. Denise and Bark N Good Time always surpass my expectations. She does a phenomenal job going above and beyond my expectations. I will never use anyone else. I recommend her to my clients and my friends.

I've been using Denise's dog walking services for several months now and she's been great! My dog Walter absolutely loves her and my other dog Ava, who rarely likes anyone because of high anxiety, has become very comfortable with her. She's very loving with the dogs and takes the cutest pics of them after their walks. I love seeing these pics and they always brighten my day!

Denise and team took fantastic care of our Buzz. They bent over backwards to accommodate us during a holiday visit to North County. Denise and her team were incredibly attentive to our dog's needs in our absence, and made sure each walker was prepared to work with Buzz (a stubborn and recalcitrant puller). I was extremely impressed by their communication and personalized care. Thanks for everything!

Bark n Good Time was recommended to me by MO MinPin Rescue, where we adopted our little chihuahua/dachshund mix, Cosette (after previously adopting our chihuahua/MinPin mix, Heidi.) Cosette had been rescued from an abusive home and was very skittish and sad at first, but had made tons of progress to now being a happy, sweet, loving dog (as is Heidi.) Heidi didn’t do well at a good kennel the last time we went out of town. They said she was crying a lot and scared. We knew Cosette was much more emotionally fragile, and didn’t want to kennel either of them because we thought it would be harmful emotionally for them. We had never used pet sitting before. However, Denise came for a meet n greet and we felt very comfortable with her and they have great safety precautions for your home when you’re out of town, including managing the alarm system. She came over several times before we went out of town to make sure both dogs were comfortable with her, which was so nice, and it really reduced their anxiety about being with a stranger. She sent us updates with pictures every day we were out of town, and both dogs looked happy and energetic. It was so nice to not have to worry that they were unhappy. Denise made sure we were back home on time in case she needed to come over to take care of them again if we got held up coming home. Both dogs were happy to see us, and both were their normal selves and didn’t have any problems after being pet sit at home for 5 days. Prices are reasonable, and the care is excellent. We give them the highest recommendation. I’m sure everyone will be satisfied, especially if they have a pet who can be nervous/stressed because of an abusive background. Thanks so much, Denise!!!

My 4 year old goldendoodle just finished a 3 week training session with Kailee and saw tremendous progress. My dog is an anxious, reactive dog (yay Covid puppies) that needed some serious work and Kailee is simply a magician. Within three weeks of working with Kailee, she now can walk really well and can ignore most of the distractions that made walking her a nightmare. She's also learned a few other commands that help her control her energy and anxious tendencies. She truly exceeded my expectations and we are continuing to work on them and look forward to some periodic refreshes with Kailee. My dog does not love humans she doesn't know, but absolutely loves and trusts Kailee and we simply cannot recommend her as a trainer enough! Well worth the time and cost and would do it all again in a heartbeat. Not to mention, the rest of the staff here is amazing and treated my dog so well.

We have been taking our King Charles Cavalier there since he’s been about about five months old so for about a total of 3 1/2 months. I wanted to see the facility when we got there just to see what it was like and they said that wasn’t allowed, but I still went ahead and sent him one day a week until today. The facility now has cameras where you can see your dogs so that may be happy that I could check in on him. When I checked in on him today, he was kennel and I wasn’t sure why while the other dogs ran around and played. I called to see why he was kennel and was told that he had been trying to mount some of the other dogs. Now we have never been told that he tried doing this in the past and we’ve had him at other facilities with dogs and friends and training classes and he never has attempted to do this with another dog or us but of course there’s always a first for everything so I was like OK what’s your Policy for handling this situation and they said we create them for an hour and then take them out and if they do it again, we create them for another hour and so. First of all, I wasn’t happy that he had been being created without me knowing it and then using that as a form of punishment as all our trainers we’ve ever had with our dogs have said do not use the crate as a farm a punishment.. So I also asked if this was an ongoing issue and the one girl said yes and I said well if it’s been an ongoing issue why have we not been told about this in the past. So I went to go pick him up and I talked to the people in charge. One gentleman agreed with me that that was a little rash for him to be kenneled up And then the general manager said no that’s their policy which which it’s their right to have that policy, but I think it’s also my right to be notified as a pet parent that this has been an issue however, the gentleman that worked there said he looked back in the files and it’s never been documented that our dog has done this in the past. So I’m not sure what to believe but I don’t like the idea that he’s being created and not given any explanation to us, nor would I I know, except for the fact that I saw him and asked why. I’ve decided to take him out of this facility because I’ve taken him the multiple training classes and he’s a very well behaved dog and I’m not just saying that cause he’s mine and usually if you correct him something once or twice, he is really responsive. I called a pet trainer who’s really high qualified pet trainer and she said she would not take him there either as that should not be a form of punishment. Just wanna make anyone that’s going to take their dog there to make sure they watch the cameras and see what’s going on because they don’t communicate anything to you. They just make it sound like everything’s fine and take your money and then when you see something they tell you it’s been an ongoing issue. I kind of doubt it, but who knows .

We have been taking our husky mix here ever since we adopted him and the employees here have made it so stress free and incredibly convenient since we live in an apartment with a dog who adores other dogs and human company. We will continue bringing our canine companions here for as long as we can!

We recently brought in our dog, Timmy, for training, and No Leash Needed was phenomenal! Always extremely communicative and flexible, and every staff member is so kind. We had a phenomenal experience with our trainer Kaylee, who set an excellent obedience foundation with our dog in just two weeks. Would recommend No Leash Needed Hampton and Kaylee to anyone!

We've had our dogs stay at several doggie daycares, but we were looking for a place where they could truly be comfortable. So far, No Leash Needed Hampton seems to fit the bill! We have one small dog who is leery of new people and dogs; and a big dog who is rambunctious and friendly to everyone. The staff were good about going slow with our stand-offish dog and handled him without incidents. To our surprise, our friendly dog turned out to be the challenge: she got into a kerfuffle with another dog who apparently was a bit too insistent on playing with our dog. The staff separated the dogs before anyone was hurt, they kept them separate for a while, and then monitored their behavior to make sure there were no further incidents. As mortified as we were that our pride and joy misbehaved, we were really grateful for the staff for both resolving the situation as well as not automatically jumping to the conclusion that our dog is unsafe around other dogs. The owner also let me take a look at their facilities - as is common with doggie daycares in the area, it can get crowded, but the facilities looked well maintained, nice, and since they're inside we didn't have to worry about heat.

I really cannot say enough great things about No Leash Needed Hampton! We boarded our dog, Morgan, for the first time, and I'm so happy it was at this location. We had an emergency trip come up and the time I had to find someone to watch him was very short notice. Being that we are fairly new to STL, it was hard to find a trustworthy caretaker. 1) because he is a pit and 2) because he doesn't do well with other (male) dogs. Being that it was such short notice and Hampton doesn't normally do individual play time, the staff was very understanding and kind to our situation, especially after I called in 3 other No Leash facilities, but they were all booked up. We were able to do a temperament test and regardless of him failing, they took him in and let us board. We were gone for 10 days and did not feel worried at all! In addition, the staff was super friendly, nice, and knowledgeable, which really put us at ease. I can tell that Morgan was well taken care of and really loved on. I love the final report cards that they sent us at the end too! I hope that you'll let us stay with you again No Leash Hampton!!!

I LOVE No Leash Need @ Hampton! The staff are great and my 9 month Lab mix absolutely loves coming here! I love that she is completely exhausted for a couple days after her play day! It's helpful to me and so good for her! She listens better when she's tired and isn't in her puppy mind. Thank you for helping me have a healthy minded pup!

Both of my dogs came here for daycare and got kennel cough. I called to see if they had anyone recently in there with kennel cough and they go “yeah we recently had an outbreak a week or two ago.” Literally no one notified me or bothered to let me know about this. Now I have two very sick dogs!! On top of that they are very expensive, so the least they could do is notify the pet parents when there is an outbreak so we can get our pets the care they need!! I’m so disappointed and frustrated with this facility. I will not bring back my dogs here. BTW this outbreak just happened so be aware!!

My sweet Rue had her first experience recently with daycare at No Leash Needed on Hampton. I appreciated their attention to detail in making sure all of her paperwork is in order before accepting her. That is really important to me because I want to make sure she’s in a safe environment. Check in went well and my sweet girl had such a good day. I also appreciate it that when I brought her for the next time, they graded her by name, and seemed excited to see her . She was definitely excited for another day to play with other dogs. The facility is very clean and the team members are very friendly. I am a fan!

We took our puppy Mischa here for puppy preschool. She loved it and we loved it. The trainers and staff I can tell honestly care about her and she REALLY loves going there. From a training standpoint, she is a much better listener and I think we’ve learned some good ways to work with her at home too. Know that you, the human, also have to put in some work too! I would highly recommend them for training.

I think my little tucker was more happy than I was after his grooming. When I first got my poodle miniature he was in bad shape. I bought some puppy grooming supplies to try to clean him up. But even with the aftermath Bar K did a good job. Dispute all the bad reviews I used to work here so I know how they handle and treat our puppy kiddos. Nothing can go wrong when it comes to Bar K. I would pick them over Pet Smart any Day.

Our dog was a pandemic pup, and a 5-year-old when we rescued her from a shelter, so she’s not very socialized. They warned us that she did not like going to the vet or the groomer. But from the first time we took her to get groomed at Kennelwood at Bar K, she was fine, apart from some very minor grumbling. They treat her well and I think she knows she’s being cared for. Big paws up from us!

We took our dog here to get trained, trying to understand the root cause of his jumping issues and Brittany was phenomenal! She was able to diagnose and give us tools in order to help train our dog. Definitely recommend.

**UPDATE: Manager called to discuss my concerns about this appointment and were very attentive to the concerns! - Customer Service is noted and we will be back to give them another grooming try in the future!* :-) Recently took our dog to get groomed, and the check in was smooth and we discussed preferences, I explained how he has knots on the fur under his belly and legs...upon getting my dog picked up, we were not impressed. The fur on his legs was barely clipped nor brushed, along with the knots were still under his belly. I had to cut them.out and brush him when getting home. The dog cut overall just looked incomplete and/or rushed.

We were in STL for the day and needed doggie day care. Bar K was close to our destination, looked good online and convenient, so we took our dog. It's GREAT! Quick to check in, great staff, Olive seemed very happy. And, they have a bar/restaurant attached with a bigger dog park, that we had a beer in after our day. Highly recommend

Bar K is FABULOUS!!! Great concept and fulfilled to the limit! Can’t think of anything they didn’t address! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this place! Great for dogs and their people! My Dog belongs to the Country Club and I get to go too! Soooo much fun! 💥❤️👍🏻💥 …

I have brought my dog to play several times! Staff is always friendly and attentive. I brought her for her first professional grooming today and Ky’ara did a fantastic job. We will be back for maintenance brushes and future grooming. Thanks a million Ky’ara!

We needed a good place for a day camp to keep our boy while we did some exploring. Came across Stay! And gave them a call 15 mins out. They needed his vaccination records and kept him FOR FREE the first time to see if it was a good fit. When ever in the area we will definitely be back. They looked after him well! Thank you!

This review is of their obedience training. While on the surface it may appear our dog learned some skills. It became apparent in the last week or 2 of her training something happened. Stella Blue went from a happy go lucky pup to an anxious and scared pup. Which after hundreds of dollars spent with behavior specialists, we will spend hundred if not thousands more with a DVACB doctor. Likley will cost more than the almost $2k we spent on training and unintentionally breaking her. :(. So buyer be ware. Their training isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

I am very pleased with the service I was provided on my first visit. They let me tour the facility and showed me where my pup would be hanging out during the day while I toured the city when passing through. Highly recommend! We even got a little report card at the end describing my pups day!

My wife and I have been bringing our dog here for four years now and I couldn't ask for anything more in a dog daycare! We have used their training, daycare, and grooming services and I would recommend all of them. The owners and staff feel like family and genuinely care about our dog. If you're worried your dog won't like it, rest easy. Our dog runs to his leash in the morning to ask us to take him in!

I’m so grateful for Grateful Pets! Since 2019 my dog has loved coming here and I love knowing I can drop her off in a safe place for her to play with other dogs. The owners Richard and Rebecca are fantastic human beings as well their General Manager Bren who is always so genuinely friendly and attentive. Plus, they do nail trimmings for which I am extra grateful considering my dog has black nails which can make that challenging; they do such a great job! If you’re reading this because you’re trying to decide on a daycare for your beloved pet, then seriously come to Grateful Pets. Try them out. You won’t regret it!

My dogs love to go there. I have one in training right now and another who went through the training program. Richard is the best trainer you could ever ask for and all the staff is great, especially Bren!

Amazing place! My golden retriever has been going to daycare at Grateful Pets for a few years now and absolutely loves it! We also did some training with the owner Richard which helped immensely. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Thank you Bren and Richard and the rest of the staff for all of your hard work and care.

They do an excellent job trimming Roxy’s nails. Lovely staff and always a wonderful experience. They are very patient.

You always hope that your dog sitters, vets, groomers, etc. will treat your dog like they are their own. That's how my wife and I always feel leaving our dog with Rebecca and Richard at Grateful Pets. I never worry about leaving him because I know they take such good care of him. And when I pick him up he always looks great! In addition to being caring, they are incredibly knowledgeable. Rebecca is well trained as a groomer and it shows. Our old dog also has a heart condition and she always reassures me that she'll take extra good care of him. I know she means it. (she even knows doggy CPR!). I can't recommend this place enough.

Nothing but great things to say. The owner Richard and Bren working the front, and the rest of team at the facility has been nothing but professional and kind. I have a 4 year old rescue Amstaff Terrier that has been handful (as many rescues are with manners early on) but an amazing kind loving dog. He's come so far this past year (living on the streets and abused). I signed Falkor up for training for that extra nudge he needs to get him past some of those rescue hurdles. We are still early in training but the communication from everyone has been great, and they came highly recommended (I can see why). Falkor absolutely loves going here and I can tell he gets his exercise in. The staff tells me how much he loves coming here everytime I drop him off, and I can tell he gets a ton of the proper stimulation that he needs for his breed. If you're looking for doggy day care, or training I highly recommend Grateful Pets as a dog parent. I'll update how the training goes, but I'm positive Falkor is in great hands with the team at Grateful Pets on his training journey!

I bring my dog here for nail trims about once a month. Bren gives the fastest, least stressful, and best nail trims my dog has ever gotten. $20 for my dog to have his nails done perfectly in literally less than 5min every time (I've time it before lol) is a STEAL, especially considering he comes back happy and wiggly and unbothered.

I’m dog sitting for my daughter’s St. Bernard and she gets very excited and is trying to push open the door to get in when I drop her off. So 5 stars from the dogs point of view!

They do an excellent job training dogs and dog sitting. I am very glad we found them.