Pet Boarding Training near North Fort Myers

“Rusty, Dee and Sue are great dog trainers and wonderful people with a good heart! We discovered them in February and are regulars since then. They truly and deeply care, and we are grateful that we found this place for training and boarding. We learned so much about ourselves and the things we unintentionally did “wrong”. We learned to better read our Mal’s body language and how to communicate better with him. He was never the problem, it was our lack of proper communication with him. Rusty, Dee and Sue taught us this with rewarding the wanted behavior only and becoming consistent. You need to be willing to take accountability for doing things the wrong way or being lazy when it comes to train with your dog every day at home, even when you had a long day at work and you’re tired. They just teach you how to do it but the “doing it” part is your responsibility. Your relationship to your dog is only as good as how much you invest in it time and energy wise. Also, your dog reacts to your energy, so be mindful what you radiate when you train your dog. They need a confident leader to follow you. It is so easy to blame your trainer and/or your dog…but the truth is that you as the owner have to put consistent work in. Every day and day by day. We love Southwest Florida K9 Services and we respect them as the knowledgeable and experienced trainers they are. And so does our dog! He loves going there. We highly recommend this place to anyone!!“

“Fun for dogs and handlers. Staff is professional and they all are willing to help you and your dog communicate.“

“Our pup is going through 4 weeks of training at this time. There are regular updates and videos of our pup’s progress. Highly recommend!“

“My husband took our 18 year old cat , Joey there for a sinus infection. Staff was very attentive and it's close to home . They also have limited Saturday hours. Receptionist was super nice in setting up follow up appointment. Anyone who has cats knows that car rides and vet appointments are traumatic but Best Friends made it just a little bit easier. Then my two young cats hissed at him when he came home because he smelled like the vet's office. A can of food later and they're over it and of course they wanted the goody bag of treats he came home with.“

“Our dogs were very well taken care of and they were happy. The staff quickly learned their personalities which gave me peace of mind to leave my fur babies.“

“This vet made me (and my cat) feel so at home and safe.
I have an elderly cat who needs iv injections. I needed to find a vet that would help me keep my baby comfortable while she finishes out her happy life. Best Friends helped me find many ways to keep her comfy and happy these days. They took care of her like she was their own. It felt really special. I’m so happy I found this place. We left smiling from ear to ear, which doesn’t happy often at the doctors ?? I am so so so happy with Best Friends. We’ve definitely found our people ??♥️ Thank you to the amazing staff.“

“Excellent, I went with an emergency with my cat who has been a patient there for years, almost closing time and without an appointment and the doctor was very attentive and professional, and all the staff were super attentive“

“Our dog loves this "crate free" facility. It is not a posh daycare, but a friendly owner with a nice yard for dogs to roam. Dogs sleep inside on beds and he doesn't take more than a handful of dogs at a time.“

“We rescued 2 puppies from an abusive situation. The male was aggressive and lunged and the female barked constantly at anyone outside our family. After being turned down by other trainers due to their aggressiveness and failing an interview at the boarding facility we use for our senior black lab, they recommended Ray at Align K9. In only 5 sessions, these pups are walking properly on leashes, calmly sitting when Ray visits, eating out of his hand, hopping in and out of the car on command, and walking confidently around our pool. These pups were terrified of these things before training. We are amazed that we can confidently walk them by joggers and kids playing and they sit by our sides! There is still more work to be done, but we’re beyond pleased with their progress! Everyone told us we should consider giving them up. Ray gave us hope.“

“i've had to bring my two cats there A couple of times. The staff attended to the situations in a professional , courteous and fast manner. The medication was twice the cost I would Pay if I was ordering it online, but given it was an emergency situation, she was able to be treated that same day instead of me waiting for a necessary medication delivery in the mail. I think some of the reviewers forget to consider this is an emergency room. and just like human emergency care, it is generally more costly. That said, The cost wasn't horribly bad. I would take my cat there again in a heartbeat if necessary.“

“i've had to bring my two cats there A couple of times. The staff attended to the situations in a professional , courteous and fast manner. The medication was twice the cost I would Pay if I was ordering it online, but given it was an emergency situation, she was able to be treated that same day instead of me waiting for a necessary medication delivery in the mail. I think some of the reviewers forget to consider this is an emergency room. and just like human emergency care, it is generally more costly. That said, The cost wasn't horribly bad. I would take my cat there again in a heartbeat if necessary.“

“We boarded our pup Gus at The Barker Lounge for a week, and I can’t say enough amazing things about the experience! From start to finish, they made both Gus and us feel completely at ease. What truly set them apart was their incredible “Bark Back” feature. Every day, we received adorable photos and thoughtful, personalized updates about how Gus was doing—whether he was playing with new friends, lounging in the sun, or getting some well-deserved snuggles. It wasn’t just a generic report; it really felt like they knew him and cared for him like their own. The staff is warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Gus came home happy, healthy, and maybe even a little sad to leave all his new buddies! We’re so grateful to have found a place that offers such genuine care and communication. The Barker Lounge has definitely earned our trust (and Gus’s tail wags)! ?“

“Our cat gives this place a 5/5! Very friendly and easy to pickup and drop off. Updated by the staff during his stay“

“Glamour paws is the BEST! They always take such great care of my kids. I highly recommend them!“

“Highly recommend Tiki Tails daycare and boarding. They have created a fun and safe place for dogs to play and socialize. Each of their associates is professional and caring. Can't say enough positive things about them!“

“I've been getting my standard poodle groomed here for about a year now and I cannot say enough good things about them. My energetic boy can be a handful, but his groomer Andrea allows him the time he needs to get his puppy wiggles out. He always looks fantastic and most importantly to me, he's excited to see the staff which says he's having a good time getting his hair done.“

“We boarded our pet for 9 days…. He did great in their care and all the staff were great with him. I called or texted daily and got a report. Ali and her staff are great and we even got sent me a few pics and a video. I would not hesitate to have them care for him again…. They were caring and loving to our pet.“