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North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort

4.8(277)✓ Google-verified

Over a decade of loyalty and recent newcomers alike return for the vets Dr. Neligon and Dr. Stephan, whose thorough approach and genuine care earn consistent praise. The broader team, from front desk through grooming, boarding, and daycare, handles reactive dogs with particular skill and makes every visit feel personal, though parking fills up in late afternoons. Their scope spans routine wellness and vaccinations to orthopedic surgery and complex rehabilitation cases. Reviewers emphasize online booking convenience, flexible check-in (car check-ins available), and staff who treat each pet's needs individually, which proves especially valuable for dogs with behavioral challenges.

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West Street Dog

4.8(138)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Dogs consistently return eager and tired from day care, with reviewers praising staff who treat animals like their own and handle health emergencies after hours. The space functions as both a working dog day care and a casual bar where dog owners can socialize, with pricing and facilities designed to make multi-service use practical.

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Camp K9 Training

5.0(56)✓ Google-verified

Andres builds training relationships that stick. Reviewers return years later with dogs who still obey, still trust, still fit into family life. He teaches owners the why behind commands so they can keep the work going at home. Whether a puppy needs structure, a rescue needs calm, or a reactive dog needs confidence, reviewers describe a trainer who works with both dog and handler, meets people where they are, and stays available long after the last session ends. The business offers Fast Track (one week), Off-Leash/Behavior Modification (two weeks), and private one-on-one lessons, including remote FaceTime sessions for people out of state. Owners praise his knowledge of dog behavior, his willingness to teach every family member, and his genuine care. Board and train clients go home with dogs who walk without pulling, recall reliably, and can enjoy public spaces. Reviewers consistently note that Andres checks in over the years, answers questions, and makes sure the training holds.

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Cornerstone K9

4.9(375)✓ Google-verified

Most dogs leave noticeably better behaved, with owners crediting trainers like Mike, Sandy, Sherman, Jess, and Karissa for calm, patient instruction that improves leash manners and builds owner confidence. Regular photo and video updates during board-and-train stays ease concerns. Two dissatisfied clients reported reactivity dogs returned unchanged or worse, claiming broken promises on specific behaviors, minimal communication, and refunds handled inflexibly at first. One detailed their frustration with high cost, lost first week, skipped muzzle training, and being steered toward additional expensive equipment rather than the promised behavioral fix. The business shines when trainers have the time and skill match for each dog, and stumbles when reactive cases land with under-equipped or overwhelmed staff. Ownership policies (refund terms, fecal timing, trainer transitions) can catch buyers off guard. Nearly all satisfied clients note follow-up support and owner education as key wins.

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Cuddles on Call

4.9(76)✓ Google-verified

Cuddles on Call earns consistent praise for pet sitters who treat animals as their own, sending daily photos and updates that give owners peace of mind. Communication, reliability, and willingness to accommodate special needs (medication, hip dysplasia, anxious pets) set them apart; one reviewer reported initial contact difficulties.

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Triangle Pet Resort

4.8(254)✓ Google-verified

Dogs arrive excited and leave exhausted from play. Regular guests report consistent care, daily photo updates, and staff who know their dogs by name, though a recent management transition has prompted some concern about staffing quality and pricing transparency. The facility maintains robust play groups for high-energy breeds and offers training referrals through their trainer, Yaz, with video follow-ups included. Long-term daycare is the strongest draw: dogs visibly settle in and build friendships. Boarding rates are mid-range for the area, and staff will adjust checkout timing for arrivals. One concern: a few reviewers mention overcrowding during busy visits, and kennel cough has surfaced in at least one dog. Ask about facility capacity on your scheduled day.

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Dog Holiday Resort

4.5(127)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Dog Holiday Resort earns consistent five-star reviews from families who've used the daycare and boarding for years. Owner Brian treats each dog with personal attention, keeps the facility clean, and works around schedule changes; dogs leave tired and eager to return.

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Pup's Day Out

4.6(96)✓ Google-verified

Most families report their dogs arrive excited and leave happily tired, with staff greeting them by name and responding quickly to concerns. Grooming prices draw praise, and the clean, friendly atmosphere keeps regulars returning, though a few note limited hours and one older complaint about injury and parasites.

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RDU Pet Resort

4.6(201)✓ Google-verified

Most visitors report dogs arriving excited and leaving happy, with staff praised as friendly and responsive. A small but serious set of reviews from three years ago describe confinement practices, tiny enclosures, and financial surprises, though more recent reviews do not repeat these concerns.

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