DogWoods Pet Lodge at 743 Loop Road in Elkton, Virginia has been taking care of pets in the Shenandoah Valley since 1987. That's over 36 years under owner Brenda Jolly, so they've pretty much seen everything at this point. The facility is 8,300 square feet, climate-controlled with heated and air-conditioned runs. Your dog won't freeze in January or cook in August. Reviews consistently mention how clean and well-kept the kennels are, and multiple customers say staff follows feeding and medical instructions to the letter. Picked up a friend's golden retriever there once and the dog smelled better than when he dropped her off, so that's something. Dogs get plenty of exercise too. I've seen reviews from people who've brought their dogs there for years, praising the staff as friendly, easy to work with, and offering reasonable prices. They offer affordable pet boarding, grooming, and daycare services for both dogs and cats. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, Sundays 9 AM to 2 PM. They've got 391 Facebook likes and customers seem genuinely attached to the place. Brenda and her team get called out by name in reviews for their dedication and personal attention to each animal. If you're in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley region and need someone trustworthy to look after your pet, this is a go-to destination.
Rocky Creek Kennel has been raising quality AKC-registered Miniature Schnauzers and Shih Tzus since 1989, and owner Lynn brings 16 years of experience with the breed plus 25 years as a breeder overall. They occasionally have mixed breed Schnorkies and Frenglish puppies too. This family-run operation sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Luray, is both AKC and County inspected, and has over 28 years of breeding know-how. They've got an A+ BBB rating and 4.5 stars on Yelp. Mini Schnauzer puppies typically run around $1,500 and come with a health guarantee, premium nutrition (Life's Abundance food, NuVet supplements), and thorough socialization on-site. Lynn takes pride in repeat customers, which honestly says more than any sales pitch could. Prospective pet parents are encouraged to visit, sit on the floor, and play with puppies until you find the right match. There's something about a puppy climbing into your lap that just settles the decision. Schnauzers are described as social, loving family members who won't bark your ears off but will definitely alert you to intruders. Customer reviews praise the health standards. Dogs are kept in a great barn with individual paddocks and indoor shelter (not some cramped sad setup), and Lynn is easy to talk to and answers every question. Puppies reportedly show no health problems months after purchase. Located at 460 Lake Arrowhead Road in Luray, VA 22835, reach them at tkwest@hctc.net.
Mystic Pet Resort & Spa is tucked in the beautiful mountains of the Shenandoah Valley at 1775 Bixlers Ferry Road in Luray, VA 22835. Reach them at (540) 743-5004 or MysticPetResort@outlook.com. They've been running for about 21 years now with a cheerful, state-of-the-art kennel and caring attention for pets. Gareth Price has co-owned it for twelve of those years, with Lena Creceau as owner. If you're visiting Page County, Virginia attractions like Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, or Luray Caverns, this is a solid option for your pets. They do grooming services, pet boarding, pet day care, and retail sales for dogs, cats, and birds. The dog kennels and cattery are spacious, cheerful, and clean (reviewers mention this constantly). They've got a 4.7 star rating from 116 reviews. Boarding starts at $24 per night. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM to 10 AM, Monday 8 AM to 5 PM. What stands out in reviews is the groomers taking their time with nervous dogs and keeping prices reasonable. One person actually drives from Baltimore every few months specifically for the grooming services. That's commitment right there. Good spot if you need pet care while exploring the area or if you're local and want somthing reliable.
Four Star Equine PLLC is a mobile equine veterinary practice based in New Market, Virginia, founded in 2011 by Dr. Shalyn Crawford, DVM. That's 14 years of bringing veterinary care directly to farms across the Shenandoah Valley. No stressful trailer loading, no expensive transport, no hauling a limping horse forty minutes down the highway. Services include preventative wellness exams, vaccinations, equine dentistry, lameness evaluations (with digital radiographs and ultrasonography), reproduction services, pre-purchase exams, and 24-hour emergency care for established clients. Dr. Crawford is a Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner (CVMMP) offering equine chiropractic work, while associate Dr. Katie Ritenour is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Both graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and are lifelong horse owners themselves. That matters. Four Star holds a 4.9-star rating on Google from 21 reviews and serves Shenandoah, Page, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Warren, and Rockingham counties, with partial service to Greene, Madison, Fauquier, and Frederick counties. The practice uses advanced mobile tech including on-farm gastroscopy with MedEquus equipment and Pro-Stride APS injectable therapy for lameness treatment. Regular hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM, with special appointments available outside those times. Reach them at (833) 478-2737 (call or text) or fourstarequine@gmail.com. Address is 9644 S Congress St, New Market, VA 22844. Website: fourstarvet.com.
Brant Weller started The Trusted Companion after years spent rehabilitating dogs with anxiety and aggression, teaching obedience, and working on tracking and scentwork. He worked as a professional trainer for a large company, traveled the country learning from top trainers (I imagine lots of hotel lobbies smelling like kibble and wet dog), and eventually struck out on his own. His recent certification with two-time World Champion Ivan Balabanov makes him a certified Training Without Conflict trainer. That's not something you just stumble into. Programs here fit any training goal, budget, or timeline, whether you're a family with young kids, a busy executive, or a single dog owner just trying to stop the chaos. Consultations start around $175. Board and train options range from a 3-week Play and Learn program at about $3,500 to a 5-week Clarity and Confidence course at $5,250, with longer 8-week and 12-week rehabilitations running around $7,850 and $11,500 respectively. They also offer tracking training, nosework and detection work, plus boarding for existing clients starting at $130/night. Based in McGaheysville, Virginia, reach them at (540) 227-4691 or brant@thetrustedcompanion.com. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Owners praise rapid behavior improvements and those daily training videos during board-and-train programs... honestly a nice touch when you're missing your dog and wondering if they still remember you.
Curlytail Boarding is a women-owned family business run by Liana and her family of 7, located at 9424 N Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Reach them at (540) 704-6554 or (949) 697-0505. This isn't your average kennel. They operate on a spacious 5-acre farm with 24/7 on-site owner supervision and climate-controlled accommodations. The facility offers pet boarding, doggy daycare, and training, and they also breed Mini Goldendoodles, Mini Bernedoodles, and Mini Aussiedoodles. Boarding runs $49/day (additional pets $45/day, puppies $60/day, holiday rates $59/day), with extended stay discounts kicking in after 3 weeks. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9AM-10PM and Sunday 9AM-8PM for drop-offs and pickups. Features include 24/7 surveillance cameras, heated and air-conditioned dog runs, jungle gym play areas, kiddie pools, and separate spaces for small and large dogs. Pet daycare runs supervised play groups from 9AM-5PM. They also provide basic obedience training, behavioral modification, medication administration with detailed tracking, and regular photo updates. The place has earned a 5.0-star rating from 177 reviews. Clients highlight the caring staff, clean epoxy floors (which apparently makes a huge difference when you're actually scrubbing kennels), great indoor/outdoor areas, and the family atmosphere. Dogs get climate-controlled housing, unlimited water, bedding, toys, structured exercise, mental stimulation, and health monitoring throughout their stay. Tours are encouraged before booking. They also run Curlytail Doodles for folks looking for AKC-registered, genetically-tested hypoallergenic puppies with lifetime support.
North Fork Veterinary Hospital (NFVH) is at 13550 Kay Drive in Timberville, Virginia. Phone is 540-896-2882. They handle dogs, cats, and pocket pets with comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care, plus advanced stuff like laser therapy, on-site lab diagnostics, and complex surgeries. Big on preventative health care too: vaccinations, spay/neuter services, annual exams, microchipping, behavioral consultations, wellness plans. The place opened June 6, 1997 so they're coming up on 28 years. Dr. Darnice Pettigrew runs it. She graduated from VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990, spent 7 years in Chesapeake, VA (was president of the Chesapeake Humane Society there), then purchased North Fork in 1997. They've earned 4.5 stars from 160 reviews and people mention reasonable prices for general and emergency pet care services. A+ rating with the BBB too, which you don't always see. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday 8 AM to 7 PM (late day), and they have Saturday weekend hours. They take cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, even travelers checks if you've somehow got those. Pet insurance accepted too, which helps when your cat decides to eat something weird at 2am.
Woof to Hoof Pet Services is a licensed and insured pet sitting company in Harrisonburg, Virginia, founded in June 2013 by owner Joanna Bickham and relocated from Suffolk to Harrisonburg in 2022, bringing over 30 years of animal care experience including professional work in veterinary offices. This pet sitting service uniquely specializes in both traditional pets and farm animals—the "Hoof" in the name reflects their expertise with horses, goats, sheep, cattle, and other livestock alongside dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Pricing starts at $25 for 20-30 minute pet sitting visits, $50 for 50-60 minute visits, $115 per night for overnight pet sitting, and farm care visits beginning at $30. Joanna can administer oral, injectable (SQ/IM/IV), and topical medications at no extra charge and offers additional services including goat and sheep hoof trimming, horse exercise, and pet taxi transportation. The business serves Harrisonburg (22801, 22802) and Massanetta Springs as the primary service area, with limited availability throughout Rockingham County including Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, and McGaheysville. Woof to Hoof holds a 5-star rating with customers praising Joanna's dedication, professionalism, and emergency responsiveness—one reviewer shared that Joanna stayed with their horse during a veterinary emergency while the owner was two hours away. Complimentary home care services include mail collection, trash and recycling management, rotating lights and blinds, and plant watering. Contact Woof to Hoof Pet Services at (540) 810-4297 or wooftohoofpetservices@gmail.com, or visit wooftohoof.com.
Paws & Kisses Pet-Care, LLC is a Harrisonburg-based doggie daycare and boarding service at 1124 S. High Street, serving Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, and Rockingham County. Owned and operated by Emma Myers, it's a cozy, home-like facility rather than some giant commercial operation. That matters to a lot of dogs, honestly. The focus is on doggie daycare, boarding, and enrichment activities where pets get daily love, attention, and care like they would at home. Emma emphasizes personalized attention and a stress-free environment, paying attention to each dog's unique needs and personality instead of running them through a one-size-fits-all routine. It's a small local provider, which means you're not just another number. Prospective clients can request a welcome packet with detailed info, schedule tours or meet-and-greet consultations, and get current rates and availability for dog boarding, pet daycare, and other services. Reach out at (540) 830-9568 (call or text preferred) or pawskisses.petcare@gmail.com. If you're searching for dog daycare Harrisonburg, pet boarding Harrisonburg VA, or a professional pet sitter who actually gets to know your dog, this is worth checking out. It's built a reputation as a valued community resource for dog owners throughout the Shenandoah Valley region looking for reliable, loving care for their pets.
Katie's Pet Sitting Services LLC is a women-owned pet sitting and dog walking business based in Front Royal, Virginia, operated by owner Katie who brings over 26 years of animal care experience including five years with a large doggy daycare company where she advanced to General Manager. This professional pet sitter is insured through Pet Sitter Associates and holds Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid certification, offering house sitting at $100 per night (holiday rate $150), 30-minute drop-in visits for $25, 60-minute visits for $50, and dog walking starting at $20 for 30 minutes. Katie also provides mobile spa services including nail trims ($20), baths ($20-$40 depending on size), lowshed treatments, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and pet transportation to veterinarians, groomers, or daycares. The business earns a 5.0-star rating from customer reviews, with clients calling Katie "a dog whisperer" and praising her detailed daily report cards, photo updates during walks, and expertise with special needs pets requiring medication administration. Katie's Pet Sitting Services covers a 30-mile radius around Front Royal including Winchester, Strasburg, Woodstock, Berryville, and Lake Frederick with no travel fee, plus extended service to Warrenton, Manassas, Gainesville, and Leesburg for a $20 travel fee. Beyond dogs and cats, Katie cares for horses, fish, chickens, quail, ducks, rabbits, and small reptiles—her philosophy emphasizes private, personalized care as an alternative to traditional boarding for pets that don't thrive in group settings. Contact Katie's Pet Sitting Services at (703) 973-6012 (text preferred) or Support@katiespetsittingservices.com, or visit katiespetsittingservices.com.
