Pet Groomers near Latham

“I had went to get my rabbit checked (his first time ever in a vet) and the whole staff was very sweet and welcoming and the doctor he had she made sure he was calm and was very patient with him :)“

“If you are reading this review, you most likely have a pet. The word "pet" minimizes the relationship, the bond you have established with this, albeit furry member of your family. VCA Shaker acknowledges their patients by extending a tender approach in their care. My late chihuahua, a rescue, gave us joy for seventeen years. She survived the early onset of a heart condition because the staff of VCA Shaker monitored her condition and provided treatment that would ensure a quality of life for her remaining days. After she crossed the rainbow, Shaker sent condolences, a card signed by every member of the staff who had experienced an exchange with our "fur girl." That makes VCA Shaker more than a business (by the way it is owned by Mars - yup the candy maker) it's a pet sanctuary.“

“Reasons for 5 stars for All Dawgs: 1) Effective, 2) Humane, 3) Friendly, 4) Fun, 5) Accommodating.

In February I had an aggressive 5 yo mini-Aussie that hated other dogs and bit me 2x. Four short months later I now have a dog that pays attention to me even in the presence of other dogs and doesn't growl even when I pick up a piece of steak from between her front paws. And best of all, she's never been happier or more confident.

Poppy loves people but she began developing resource guarding and leash reactivity as a puppy. She breezed through puppy class but remained unusually dominant and willful (not my first dog, or even my first herding dog.) I hired a professional trainer recommended by my vet. His methods were effective in the short run but so harsh it left her with trachea damage and put me off professional training.

Summer 2023 I finally decided I had to find another professional. I was wary. I did my homework and enrolled in All Dawgs in-home dog-to--human aggression training. Before that could start Poppy bit me hard, really attacked me, when I absentmindedly reached for her bone from under a chair just a few hours after she tore her second ACL. Yes, she was in pain, but the aggression was not new.

Her aggression worsened over the long post-surgery convalescence. She lunged at me more than once when I tried to put her cone back on, teeth bared. I was heartbroken and afraid.

When she was well enough for training, I was nearly bitten again trying to muzzle train her (my fault). LuAnn was so great about it. She gave me another week to train muzzle-train her, which I did per their video. It was our first triumph. Our first at-home lesson was in late February 2024. Results were immediate. No joke. The progress was so fast I began to practice without her muzzle by the end of the first week. I also enrolled her in Reactive Rover (muzzled), a class with other leash reactive dogs. Scary.

Poppy graduated from both aggression classes with gold stars and a new attitude. We followed up with a Dawg Manners, a regular obedience class with other dogs in the room. I felt imposter syndrome, pretending she was just another dog. But she was great. She growled a little when a puppy bounded into her personal space, but a small verbal correction was all she needed. In fact, she began looking forward to going to All Dawgs. At this point she jumps out of the car with great excitement and would bound through the front door if she had her way.

We are now in Real World Obedience, a class that meets at remote locations like parks. On the very first day of class somebody's loose puppy crashed directly into Poppy at full speed (of all the dogs in that park!). No warning. Bam! Both the instructor and I nearly had a heart attack. Poppy was surprised but showed no aggression and settled right down. What a test. What a triumph!

We're also taking Intermediate Obedience. Poppy is calm, obedient, even relaxed in a closed room with half a dozen other dogs. She still likes her personal space, but it's three feet, not thirty feet.

Poppy finally has the owner she needs and I have the dog I knew she could be. Thank you, All Dawgs.“

“Emily, the owner of The Detailed Dog offers the perfect one on one experience for my pups! It was Banjo’s first grooming experience and Emily made him feel so safe and welcomed. His tail was wagging the whole way in and out! My oldest, Biscuit had a lot of dead, bright red bushy undercoat on his back from the winter time. I am not a fan of the shaved look so Emily took extra time to throughly deshed his undercoat using a technique called hand carding! Now I can see his unique coloring again and I get to keep his long hair. They both look so handsome and smell so good! We even got two new cute toys on our way out! They couldnt wait to play with them when we got home. We drove 2 hours to see Emily because of her skills and care she puts into her work. We wanted our pups to be groomed by the best for our wedding day!“

“I took my long haired cat to get groomed today by their groomer named Cat or Kat. The staff was super friendly, the service took less time than expected, and I found the pricing to be very fair considering what was done. I can already tell my boy feels a lot better and is matte free!“

“I inherited a cat when my mother passed away and I bring her to Mane Tame for her nail trimming and grooming needs. They are both friendly and reasonably priced.“

“My pups were happy today !!! She did a great job. They looked and smelled great!! We will be returning :)“

“We have two older cats, and last year, one was diagnosed with diabetes. After realizing that our go to family sitter was not comfortable giving our cat his daily insulin injections, I looked around for pet sitters and found 20 Toes. I loved the care my cats received so much that when we went away again I made sure to book 20 Toes. Lori, the owner, sets up a consultation to meet with you and your pet(s) and go over their care and routine. She clearly explains company policies and procedures- including what they do in case of emergencies. She tours your home and makes sure she knows where your pet is likely to hang out, or in the case of my cats, hide. Her employees are well vetted and Lori maintains high standards for employment. 20 Toes will also bring in your mail/packages and water your plants. While you are away, a daily diary of the time spent with your pet is left, and you can also receive text updates and pictures. Seeing my diabetic and skittish cat snuggling with his pet sitter and playing with his cat toys provided such peace of mind. Quite possibly the nicest part of 20 Toes is that when I came home, the litter boxes were clean, the food and water dishes were full, and I had two very happy cats. For the peace of mind and the outstanding care that is provided, 20 Toes is worth every penny.“

“The vets are great, but the rest of the staff is also amazing.

I drive past three other vets to get to this one.“

“We had to put our 15 yr old cat to rest. We had never been to this vet before as we recently moved to Troy. I must say, their level of compassion and respect is unbelievable. About a week after I picked up his ashes, I received a card from the them that everyone in the office had signed. I never in all my years of saying goodbye to beloved pets have I received a sympathy card from the vet staff. I look forward to a long relationship with this vet with our other 2 boys. If I could give 100 stars I would!“

“Juan groomed my little Cavapoo Macie yesterday. It was her first grooming experience since she is 11 weeks old. Great job he did grooming her. She was stress free and absolutely looking more adorable after grooming. Juan, you are a great groomer. And your love for animals is greatly appreciated. If anyone is looking for a great groomer. For their precious animals. I highly recommend Juan for your pets grooming needs. Thank you for the great job you did on my little girl Macie. We look forward to seeing you again. For Macie's next appointment. Martha Rizzicone“

“We love this puppy day care! Cory is awesome and our puppy loves her time there. She gets excellent care and lots of exercise during the day.“