Definitely our preferred dog "sitter" . We live in Madison & weather permitting I'll take the 20 min drive to Bellville rather than leave our 100 lb lab mix at an in town kennel. These folks are GENUINE dog people. They remember you, your dog & really pay attention to your pet's needs/disposition.
We've left our pooch at a chi-chi "T.V. in every kennel" place and our dog was depressed. They told us "he barks when people pass his cage, he was licking the bars" DUH. Maybe if their kennels weren't so small or if they would PLAY with him? He LIKES being left at Charlie's Bark Park!
Honestly, our doggie is getting up there in years and they take great care of him no matter what special diet or vitamins or plaque spray (Thanks guys!) I send.
Oh... and whatever shampoo they use leaves our dog smelling really good for a long time. THAT was a first.