Pet boarding/training in Bradenton

“Emily is an excellent trainer and fully transformed my 3year old Goldendoodle, Winston. He has become more confident and less distracted when on walks and around other dogs. Winston does great with his recall and commands and knows his “place” when he needs a break to calm down.

I recommend training with Emily, she takes the time to go over Winston’s obstacles and areas of focus every day. I can’t wait to join the support group and go on Saturday walks and activity groups.

Thank you, Emily! Winston is thriving because of you!“

“We love the Lucky Puppy! My dog is always excited to go and see everyone when she goes for her grooming. We've been going there for a few years and they are awesome. I would highly recommend. They also have boarding, doggie day care and even doggy dental cleaning.“

“We decided to let our dogs have a little fun during the day and checked out The Woof on Cortez. Let me tell you, as hesitant as I was, they loved it! As soon as we came in the staff was so accommodating and kind. They were knowledgeable and understanding. When I picked the pups up they were exhausted but had the biggest smiles!
We decided to board with them the following weekend. Let me tell you, we will be doing that again! Gave us a little freedom for a long weekend and gave the dogs something fun to do. 5 paws review for The Woof!“

“We decided to go with Jillian because she has multiple pitbulls, and her story why she began training really resonated with us. We dropped off our 6-year-old pittie, who was wild on the leash and struggled to regulate his emotions in certain situations, but the training program really made a HUGE difference. What we loved most about Jillian’s program was that it was tailored to our needs and our dog’s needs. We also liked how the program was structured, with time to practice between training sessions. Since Jillian owns multiple dogs and works closely with another trainer, our dog was always around other dogs, which helped him stay focused around distractions which this has helped tremendously! Jillian was amazing, supportive, and accommodating throughout the entire training. We truly recommend her and the program!!“

“Wow! Will is the real deal. He has mastered the language of dogs and taught it to our family in short order. No harsh or punishing treatment is used. The results are seen immediately and with consistent practice our dog’s behavior improves daily. Now that our dogs know they are not making decisions they have really calmed down and can weather any storm! Thank you Will for your patience and invaluable instruction.“

“Dr. Erica Henry was awesome with my new puppy! Thank you for giving him such loving care and for answering all of my questions. I take both of my dogs here and I highly recommend Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch!“

“Our 8 month old puppy Heart had to have surgery, we were a mess.They did an amazing job before, during & after his surgery. Followed up the next day with a call to check on him. I could see how the whole staff really loved & cared for him. They love what they do!“

“I've left my pup here twice now and I will take her back again. They sent me cute pictures while I was away and my dog doesn't come home with kennal cough like she did when I left her at other big chain pet boarding. I think they are terrific!“

“Only place I would board my dog.
Staff is great. Very caring and all seem to love the dogs.“

“We loved taking our corgi to Kayla's Critter Cottage! Our dog has stayed there multiple times and I know that she was always very well taken care of. It's nice because there is a limit on the number of dogs she accepts for boarding, meaning more 1:1 care with each dog. She was very knowledgable about dog behavior and would send pictures daily. Would recommend to anyone in the Bradenton area!“

“The care and love our dogs have received at Barks B N B is amazing. To say they go above and beyond is an understatement. We will never take our dogs anywhere else. It is their home away from home. ❤️❤️❤️“

“We cannot thank Florida West Coast Air Dogs enough for giving Edith the BEST day learning dock diving and Fast CAT!

Edith is a high-energy, athletic girl who struggles with shelter life. Spending 23 hours a day in a kennel is no life for a dog built to run, work, and bond with her people. But thanks to Florida West Coast Air Dogs hosting her completely free because she’s a shelter dog, she finally got to do exactly what she was made for.

She was truly glowing — confident, engaged, and happier than we’ve ever seen her. Watching her light up while learning, running, and working was incredible. Experiences like this don’t just give dogs exercise — they give them purpose.

We are so grateful to Florida West Coast Air Dogs for their generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping dogs like Edith shine. We highly recommend them to anyone who wants to see their dog thrive.

And if you’d like to meet this incredible girl, Edith is available for adoption at Manatee County Animal Welfare!“