Pet boarding/training in Spokane Valley

“This place is the best! Our dog loves it. The people are great, the grounds are great. I wish I could stay there! Highly recommend.“

“Nick and his team at I‑Guard International are simply exceptional.
From day one, it’s clear that they put the dog–owner relationship first, every single time. This isn’t just dog training—it’s education, partnership, and long-term success. Nick runs a truly professional, squared-away operation, and it shows in every interaction.
What sets him apart is his honesty and ability to read both dogs and people. He’ll respectfully call things out when you’re off track, then guide you exactly where you need to be. That level of clarity and leadership is rare—and incredibly effective.
On a personal level, Nick and his staff are genuine, kind, and fun to work with, while still maintaining a high standard of professionalism. His dogs—and every dog he works with—reflect that. You can see the respect, focus, and trust in their eyes, which says everything about his skill and approach.
Nick’s energy is positive, realistic, and always in your best interest. He consistently goes above and beyond—not just as a trainer, but as a person—working with clients however he can to make success achievable.
If you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs, communicates clearly, and delivers real results, I‑Guard International is the standard.“

“Morgan did a great job! I have 2 labs and they came out with soft coats and happy faces. She also recommended a different kind of food since my dogs have allergies!“

“This vet clinic went above and beyond for my kitty, I was so nervous taking him to anyone because he had to go under for a tooth extraction but he bounced back so fast the vet did such a great job and he’s already playing and active and it’s only been a day. I would highly recommend them!

I’m so happy with my experience and how caring & gentle they were with my kitty, also their pricing is very reasonable compared to most local clinics (:“

“I don’t usually write reviews but I feel like I could put some peace of mind for some pawrents bringing their dogs to this vet.
I brought my dog to get a dental cleaning. At first I was nervous because I didn’t get many instructions and didn’t have a pre assessment to check in his teeth with the vet.

I even thought about canceling the appointment because I had many concerns but I knew my dog’s dental health was important so we went with it.

This is not like other veterinary clinics, this place is BUSY BUSY! You don’t see the vet because of how busy they are so your contact will be the front desk ladies doing the face to face work with clients.

Drop off is hectic. We arrived at 7:30am and it was already very busy. I am not sure why most reviews here say the front staff is rude? I had a pleasant experience with the employee that helped me check in and she even went over the paperwork I was filling in and explained what will happen to my dog during his stay.
I was lucky he only needed a standard dental cleaning and no extractions were done so by 3pm he was ready for pick up and had a very speedy recovery from the anesthesia.
When I picked him up again the front desk was very nice and even helped me schedule an appointment for my other dog.
I think most of the bad reviews regarding the front desk is because these ladies ARE BUSY and multitasking. Both morning and afternoon when I arrived to the clinic there was at least 4 people in line and from what I could see it was only 3 front desk staff?

Overall I was very pleased with my experience, the price was extremely affordable and they even called me the next day to check up on my dog to make sure he was on the path to recovery.“

“Our brown heeler needed some training… our vet and neighbor recommended checking out paws for love..we met with Trainer and knew he was the right person to help us get our pup to stop barking at people (fear) and integrate into the surroundings and calm down.. he is now home and completely changed.. thank you Paws For Love! We highly recommend you! Give your dog the opportunity to meet Trainer.. he knows and understand dogs!
**** four stars!“