Pet boarding/training near Portsmouth

“My experience with TC Canines was a very positive one. I was introduced to him by a gentleman in my neighborhood that had a very well trained dog. I reached out to TC Canines and expressed what I was looking for. I sought out a trainer PRIOR to having a dog. I wasn’t even sure he would take me serious as I did NOT have the dog yet. I explained exactly what I was looking for. I was certain that I wanted a rescue that was lovable and sorta low energy. Travis (owner) went around to various shelters and found the perfect furry companion. Who even does that… drive around and SEEK a dog? Anyway, now that he found her, time to train. Training (for me and her) was easy to understand and implement. My family now has a well behaved, one year old little snuggle bug. In about 1 more year, I will again seek out TC Canines for advanced obedience training.

I am forever grateful for TC Canines and highly recommend. Training techniques are gentle and effective. He truly understands dog psychology.“

“We have been taking all of our animals to Acredale for decades. We feel very confident in their treatment of them. The staff is very kind and understanding in all situations.“

“Staff is always very and I can get appointments when needed. Doctors are attentive to my dogs and I've been going to Dog and Cat for years. Best vet clinic I've had.“

“We have been boarding our dogs here since they were young. They have always come home happy. Recently my boy became ill 48 hours before a week long trip. Michelle was incredible-she monitored my boy, advocated to our vet when he needed help, PICKED UP additional medication and administered it to him, all with compassion. I do not believe he would have been cared for in this manner at any other facility. I am eternally grateful to all the staff who looked after them during this stressful time.“

“I used Friendship Vet for 3 years while living in Virginia. While the vet techs go above and beyond, and the main Vet is nice enough, the front desk receptionists are less than nice. It really doesn’t matter which one you speak to, they are incredibly short and very rude on the phone. When calling to make an appointment or asking for a refill on a prescription for my dog it’s like I’m inconveniencing them in their job. In person, they are nicer to your face, but after 3 years of dealing with them to make appointments and being met with a bad attitudes on the phone… it just gets old. However, the vet techs deserve all the praise and more! They are super kind, very attentive, and really listen to your concerns. I’d recommend this place solely based off of them.“

“We had an amazing experience with K9aholics! We enrolled our rescue dog, Petey, in their 4-week training program (5 days a week), and it exceeded our expectations.

From the very beginning, Cam made the enrollment process incredibly easy and was so helpful in getting everything set up. Throughout the program, all of the trainers—including Mikayla, Acacia, and the rest of the team—were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about Petey's success.

One of our favorite parts was receiving a daily report card with updates on how Petey was doing, along with photos and videos. It was so reassuring to see his progress each day. At the end of every week, we had a lesson with homework so we could continue reinforcing everything he was learning at home, which made a huge difference.

Drop-off and pick-up were always quick and seamless, and everyone was welcoming every single day. You can tell this team truly loves what they do and wants every dog to succeed.

We're so thankful for everything K9aholics did for Petey and would recommend them to anyone looking for quality dog training.“

“Lexi did an excellent job grooming my dog! I also want to commend this establishment for their exceptional customer service. They promptly responded to my inquiry and assisted me with a matter even after hours.“

“This was my dog Bruno’s first stay. He came out happy and well taken care of. The staff was so kind and communication was top level. They are now my go to for Bruno. Thank you for taking good care of our baby. We will be back!“

“Great place for Veternarian care. Quick appointment scheduled for my Dog Bentleys diarrhea. Problem resolved with medicated dog food. Reasonable prices too. Thank-you again. We will be back .“

“Best pet store in the area hands down staff is super sweet and very helpful! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience“