Pet Boarding Training near Springfield

“Asked Jim pretty last minute to see my cat when we went away for for a week. He came over the next day, got oriented, and then checked on her every day for a week. Rates seem fair, he played with her, did litter and food and brushing. Seemed to look for things to do for my cat. Will use again and do recommend.“

“Absolutely the best training class I have ever attended. These wonderful instructors have taught me that I can train my dog to do anything, even though I thought I was a hopeless softie. My dog and I are currently enrolled in the beginner class and we cannot get enough of it!“

“My husband and I adopted our 7 month old puppy Reggie right before Christmas, and knew we needed some help pretty much immediately. He was such a sweet boy, but had no "off" switch. He was very toy fixated and would nip and bite at us when he was frustrated from not getting what he wanted. No amount of stern "no's", or pretend yelping helped him calm down. It was clear that he was having trouble self regulating.We started with 3 weeks of day training in Old City, and we quickly saw so much progress that I didn't think was possible.We ended up opting for the full 6 week program, and it was such an easy choice to make, after seeing how much Reg was getting out of the classes. He was able to release his toys on command now and turn his brain off of the fixation from the toy to us when we asked. He learned how to quickly go from play, to relaxation, and we saw a huge improvement on his impulse control skills.Plus we were learning just how much rest and sleep this poor puppy really was needing on a daily basis in order to make better decisions during waking hours.Our trainer, Britt, really is the best kind of dog trainer there is. She's so incredibly knowledgeable, and compassionate. She looped us in every day about Reggie's progress, and I always looked forward to her daily updates and videos. Our 1:1 classes gave us so much clarity on what they were working on, and how to level up at home. She was always willing to answer our questions, and when I would over-fixate on socializing him with other dogs (trauma from owning a reactive dog for years before), she explained how socialization really means neutrality. It was a big learning experience for our whole family, not just the pup!We are officially an OpBarks family through and through, and I will always recommend them to anyone with a dog. Reggie might have graduated, but he'll always be a return customer, leveling up as he gets older and wiser.“

“My dog just started here a week ago and I have already been so impressed. I am pretty picky about what I look for in a daycare and this place has far exceeded any expectation I had! The meet and greet showed how seriously they take getting to know dogs before allowing them in. They were also super patient with my dog and allowed him to integrate with the pack at the rate he was comfortable with. It is clear that everyone who works there is knowledgeable and loves dogs. They are also super communicate and give a full report card and pictures each day. They also have a nice big outdoor space. Highly recommend!“

“Great place for dogs!! The staff is amazing and truly care for the dogs that come to play and stay! We feel confident that Ruby's in the best of hands when we go on vacation - she always comes out so fresh and clean too :)“

“Pippin is a happy camper!! I love my ball of fluff so much and was sad to leave her. The first 2x I brought her to 'camp', my dog was a little nervous too. Now when I drop her off, she runs away from me in excitement to go play with the other doggies. She has the best time while there. Everyone who works here is lovely - especially Barb - the owner, and Kenzie - Puppy Manager. I love knowing that my pup is in such good hands and having a blast.“

“Great place to learn & enjoy riding! Karen is an A+ instructor and has become a lifelong friend as well. I’ve riden at many other stables/barns in the area & BRS is by far my favorite!“

“It’s still nice to see the real deal in action. I finally found a place with positive reinforcement in action getting amazing results. With time, consistency and a little help from Erinn, they have made a real difference for us. I’d recommend them to anyone who needs dog walking, training or pet sitting. They helped my Winston Rex so much.“

“Great basic instruction for dog owners trying to establish a base line obedience. We take our dog weekly just to keep nag I’m active! Love it! Very easy going people.“

“Perry is the best!In a matter of minutes he was able to help my 2 year old rescue dog and give us the advice and skills needed to engage our dog in a healthy and safe way. We’ve only had this dog for 6 days, who by the way came to us on anxiety medication and we were able to stop cold turkey working with Perry.“

“Dr. Rufus and Bob take the absolute best care of my dogs. I wouldn't dream of taking them anywhere else. They are not alarmists and are thorough and extremely compassionate to the animals they treat and their human parents.“

“My dog loves the collar club! She’s an anxious dog who has had some problems in the past w boarding and they take good care of her!“

“Been taking our Lil Phoebe here now for 7 years!! Gina is fantastic with our doggie. Also, Gina hired awesome staff...they are all wonderful“

“Fantastic place! The staff was great from Dr to front desk staff. Very clean and friendly atmosphere.“

“Our dog, Whitman, absolutely loves his days at Andrew's Pack. I need to be careful about walking him on Girard otherwise he'll make a beeline to their building and demand entry. As dog parents, we are also thrilled that we found a close and caring day care for Whitman. I know he's in good hands at Andrew's Pack and that he will come home happy, healthy, and exhausted from a full day of play.“

“They were absolutely wonderful! Our Boston scratched her eye and we called our vet plus 4 others, no one would see her. Called Providence, they were done for the day but the vet stayed to see our Lilly! Everyone was super nice and friendly. Will definitely be bringing our dogs back!“

“A bit pricey but they are very professional, knowledgeable and fast. They offer all services and get you in and out. Billings is detailed and explained in full. Optional services are explained before rendered.“