Pet boarding/training near The Colony

“Atlas has been attending daycare here for a few months now, and it has quickly become his favorite place! He starts shaking with excitement the moment we turn into the driveway because he knows exactly where he’s going.

Today he celebrated his 5th birthday at daycare, and the staff made him feel so special. He received so much extra attention and love, which meant the world to us. You can truly tell that everyone here genuinely cares about and loves the animals in their care.

It’s such a comfort knowing Atlas is somewhere safe, happy, and surrounded by people who treat him like family. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our sweet boy. Thank you for making his birthday so memorable!“

“We rescued a dog from the animal shelter and wanted to make sure we gave him a good foundation. We did the puppy consult with Jake and then did the 2 week board and train program. Jake and the team were great and were super supportive and kind. Seeing how much progress he made in 2 weeks is awesome! Highly recommend Jake and the team at ADU.“

“Kris was our trainer and he did so great with Milo. The in-home private lessons made a huge difference, especially since Milo was very territorial. We’ve seen improvements in his behavior since we’ve began training! Thank you, Kris, for all your hard work and dedication!“

“Mark, Shanti, and their team really go above and beyond when it comes to dogs and training! My dog Dexter did the 2 week boot camp option and I can definitely say Dexter is a more well behaved, balanced, and all around more mature. Dexter is 2, and an Aussie, he has always been very loving, but he was never listening to commands, for the most part, he would just do what Dexter wanted. Now we can go for long walks and not worry about the reactivity when other dogs were around. Dexter and I are both having a better life and better bonding.

(I waited a week after getting him back before writing this review)

I highly recommend Tip Top K9 Carrollton. You won’t regret spending the money, promise you!“

“Dr. Carroll and her team are awesome! I bring all three of my animals to her now ? Folks here truly care for your animals; she’s always very thorough and patient with my questions. Highly recommend! ?“

“Dr. Dees and the team at Riverchase are angels on earth. We had a Weimaraner that was the light of our world. The team at Riverchase loved him and cared for him as if he was their own.

Through some surgeries, some ailments, some illnesses, and even in health, the team at this animal hospital were better than I’ve ever experienced.

Especially though his later years and into hospice, Dr. Dees and her team went above and beyond to ensure our boy was able to get the care he needed while limiting his stress and discomfort.

Our sweet Polo crossed over the rainbow on 2/14/26, after 13.5 years of borrowed time, and he wouldn’t have had the life he had without this great team.

To Dr. Dees and Riverchase,

You’ve known Polo for a long time and you’ve been nothing but loving, caring, empathetic, and exceptional to our family member. Sometimes, the vet visit means something isn’t going well, but every visit, every check up, we knew he was in the best hands and that you all ACTUALLY cared.

Thank you for your support, your kindness, and your love of Polo. We will miss him so dearly but we know his life was better because he had the best nurses and doctors a doggy could ask for. Thank you.“

“Help in a moments notice. My baby girl had a bad ear infection and the folks at AMSH were there to help. Tiffie is a rescue and does not trust people at all. She was in real pain and they came to her rescue. An ear flush and a shot of medicine and she was fine by the time we got home. My wife said omg she is smiling again. She was...All you have to do is take your pet to them, they do the rest. Thank you AM&SH. Update 6/27/25 Tiffie had a limp after roughhousing in back with Chaucer. On the 3rd day still limping. She is our 5th Pyrenees and previous 2 dogs Big and Lani had bone cancer so I'm definitely worried. Dr. Curtis gave her a good exam and decided to give meds and another week before x-rays. 4 days later now and the limp is 99% gone. Dr. Curtis decision to med first and give time was spot on the right call. Bottom line is they treat your pets professionally and with pets best interests in mind. They do not un necessarily sell you . Waiting on x-rays saved us $$ and I'm greatful AM&SH has the best doctors and staff available. And they are always available. LP Smith Tiffie and Chaucer“

“Dr. Moore and the staff are amazing. Very knowledgeable and kind. We've been brining our pups here since 2022 and never had a complaint. The new receptionist is not as friendly as the last one, but hey, we can't all be superstars.“

“Amazing clinic!! We came here for an unexpected issue while visiting Plano. They were kind and flexible. They were able to fit us in for an appt. Receptionist was so kind and helpful. Tech and vet were so gentle and kind to my old gal. Scheduled appt was prompt and on schedule. I truly couldn’t be more grateful. If I lived here, I’d love to make this my primary vet.“

“We have taken our 4 & 6 yr old German Shepherds to Total Care Animal Hospital since we brought them home. Everyone there is absolutely amazing and our boys love them!“

“Welcoming, personal and knowledgeable staff.
Very responsive, always take time to address questions and concerns and wonderful with both of my older senior girls.“

“My dog Toby is my bff, ride-or-die, Velcro dog. He’s a little anxious and scared of lots of people and places. But not at Dogtopia.

From day one, the staff have gone out of their way to make him comfortable. They welcome him by name, give him ridiculous amounts of pets, and let him be himself. While he doesn’t know “Dogtopia”, when I ask if he wants to go see “Dog Frenz” he knows what I mean and yell/howls at me until I grab his lead.

We were out of state for a few months but when we walked back in the door, he was immediately at home. His reunion with the staff was epic.

I just got a new job. And even though it will add an extra 10 minutes to my commute, Toby will still be going to see his “Dog Frenz” at Dogtopia Frisco-Preston His full-body wiggles when we pull into the parking lot tell me everything I need to know. I wouldn’t take him anywhere else. 🐾“

“Amazing staff and so caring about your dogs health and well being. Helpful walkthrough all the options on vaccinations and upcoming steps. Thank you!“

“My pup Echo was there over the holidays. Our follow up sessions with Ali have been great and we have finally found a system that helps Echo with her confidence.“

“Our pup started to have tooth issues recently so we took her in to have Dr. Tucker check her out. He found she had a cracked tooth, he let us know our options and we decided to have her tooth removed. Everything went smoothly, she's home healing and with a healthy appetite. Thanks to Dr. Tucker and his crew for their attentiveness and kindness to our girl!“

“Awesome doctors and staff! They are friendly, professional and compassionate! I would highly recommend this clinic!“

“They got us in quickly as a new patient. They treated our senior cat with gentleness and care. Very kind and professional group!“

“Brought my Pom Zoé, in for a couple of concerns that ended up being minor, everyone was super helpful and welcoming. I’d definitely recommend this location and Dr. Lorena Gutierrez, she’s great and we will be making her our puppy’s primary vet.“

“Sara is my groomer. I love how she interacts with all my dogs before they go back to staging. Sara is open minded and understands my concerns and needs. And my dogs love her. That says a lot for me. I have not been disappointed. Highly recommend Sara and the staff.“

“Clean facility, smells good, staff is friendly and you can tell they love the dogs. Our dog loves going there.“

“Our experience has always been very positive. Excellent boarding and vet services.
Staff is exemplary!“

“Everyone is very accommodating, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They’re friendly with the animals and the owners of them? I“

“We had a very energetic goldendoodle puppy who we took to Blue Step. Carla kept him for three weeks and completely transformed him. He is still very energetic but he is able to keep it under control. He follows all the commands and no longer jumps on my kids & every person he meets. I would 100% recommend taking your dog to Carla for training!!!!“

“We love Wigglebutt Academy!! We have a corgi that was showing resource guarding issues and was reactive to other dogs. After two sessions with Nicole we had the techniques and the knowledge to deal with the issues. He is finally getting along with other dogs....and sharing his water bowl!!! We are so thankful our vet recommended Wigglebutt to us!!! Nicole has helped us with his manners and being better furparents. I have tried other trainer methods with previous dogs and Nicole's are by far more positive and successful!! We highly recommend Wigglebutt Academy!!!“

“Initial review is 5/5…

I have not lodged my dog here for day or overnight boarding yet. However, the staff gave me a full tour of the space and made me feel like a friend (sharing photos and stories of their own dogs), making me feel at ease, and like they would treat my pup as if he were their own fur baby.

My dog is a handful (doesn’t deal well with other dogs or most humans) but I have full confidence that yard dog will take care of him well and give him some one on one time.

The place was also very clean throughout, and mostly odor free. (Not an easy task… and head and shoulders beyond the next closest facility….)

Saying the facility was spotless would be a whitewash, but it was cleaner than the few other kennels I’ve used in the last 5 years.

While i’m not excited to leave my pup with strangers for a night or three, I’m confident lodging him here.“