Local Dog Care Services I Recommend

Veterinarians

  • ​A Caring Vet - I LOVE Dr. Hansen! I truly can't say enough good things about him. I've been going to him since 2010 and I have no intentions of finding another vet soon. He is so personable and willing to take the time to talk to you about your dog's needs. He has been absolutely amazing with my dogs, especially my little fearful Suki! He pays attention to each dog and works to build a relationship and make the dog comfortable rather than just jumping into the examination. He is located in Lindon.
  • Family Pet Hospital - Located in Mapleton, this clinic has been great working with several of my clients and their dogs. In one instance, they played a huge role in helping an extremely anxious dog overcome many of his fears and insecurities at their play-days.
  • Advanced Veterinary Care - One of the best emergency vets in the area. I will drive 45ish minutes to go to them
  • Valley Veterinary Hospital - a great walk in clinic for both urgent and primary care
  • Traverse Mountain Pet Care - Located in Lehi. I've got several friends, clients, and other trainers that all highly recommend them.

Groomers

Trainers

  • Pet Harmony - Emily Strong is an amazing behavioral consultant. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for help with aggression and rehabilitation cases.
  • Sinergy Pet Training and Behavior - Located in Cedar City, I have been mentoring with Leisa since 2023. She has been an invaluable help in all of my basset adventures as well as a wealth of knowledge with behavioral cases as well.
  • Pets Decoded - Lynne Gilbert-Norton is the only Canine Behaviorist (has a PHD in the behavioral sciences) in the state of Utah that is actively taking clients. She is easily the best choice for extreme behavioral cases.
  • Skye's Dog Training - I recommend Skye for anyone needing help with Psychiatric or Autism Assistance service dog training in the Salt Lake Valley area or northward. She also does therapy dog training and behavioral training
  • Shake On It Pet Training - Jamie is one of the only certified dog and cat behavioral consultants in the state. She is also the only trainer I know of in Utah that teaches Treibball!
  • ​​Three Little Pits - I absolutely love Traci! She is one of the best trainers in the Kamas/Park City/Heber area. She is a great option for obedience therapy, or behavioral training
  • Sonja's Dog Training - Sonja was the first UKC Nosework Judge and AKC Scent Work Judge in the state of Utah. She is a great option for anyone interested in doing any kind of scent training or search and rescue work.
  • Side By Side Dog Training - Laurie is my top choice for anyone needing help with severe separation anxiety cases. She also does other kinds of service dog training and therapy dog training.

Boarding

  • Bandit's Stay and Play - They offer daycare, boarding, board and trains, grooming, and training in the Utah Valley area
  • Family Pet Hospital - They offer play groups and play days in Mapleton
  • Barley's - I recommend Barley's for anyone needing boarding or daycare services in Salt Lake Valley
  • Utah Dog Park -  Utah Dog Park is great for anyone needing boarding or daycare services in Salt Lake Valley
  • Pup's - We have had several clients and trainers recommend these guys to us. They are a great option for people needing daycare or boarding in Salt Lake Valley

Rescues

  • Companion Golden Retriever Rescue - I mentored under Steve, who runs CGRR. He works very closely with each of the dogs who comes through his rescue and gets to know them personally. As such, he is very good at matching families to the right dog.
  • Best Friends Animal Society - they are the largest no-kill animal shelter in North America! They have so many incredible programs, including low-cost spay and neuter and vaccine clinics, helping shelters become no-kill facilities, and their annual Strut-Your-Mutt event to support the goal of no more homeless pets. They work hard to bring about sweeping social change that will improve the lives of pets and pet owners alike. Their influence has made a huge difference all across America.
  • Ruff Patch Rescue - they do most, if not all, of their adoptions using foster families. This means the dogs don't get stuck living in a kennel; instead, they have a temporary home while they wait to find their forever families. In addition, the fosters become very intimately familiar with the dogs in their care, allowing the rescue to match the right families to the right dogs.
  • Rescue Rovers - like Ruff Patch, Rescue Rovers also uses foster families, making them an excellent choice if you're looking to be matched with the perfect dog for you.