BUSINESSES THAT WE FEEL DESERVE FIVE STARS *****
Open the Yellow pages to Pets, and you will find hundreds of Groomers, Dog Schools, Boarding Kennels, Vets, and even Daycare for Dogs. During the course of the last few years, we have had a chance to associate with many businesses. Most were wonderful, but there are a few that for reasons stated just stand out as businesses we would like you to check out if you need any of these services. Many new dog owners or owners looking for a change ask us, "well, where would you go?...." If you aren't quite ready to take the plunge, and call these places, we ask that you email the person recommending that particular business. We will get back to you quickly with more reasons for our recommendations. If the business has a website, it is listed. Please tell these businesses that you learned about them from us. The businesses are in alphabetical order.
BOARDING
1. Animal Motel
Recommended by Karen (pups2save@yahoo.com), Animal Motel supplies your pet with a very nice boarding facility when you are on vacation having fun. Very nice and comfortable. Your dog will be well taken care of. If you are thinking of going on a holiday week, please plan and call way ahead of time. You may be disappointed to find they are full. Call for reservations and prices. Great for our people Northwest of Milwaukee or people heading West on vacation.
Animal motel's website (www.animalmotel.net )
Location: 13175 W. Silver Spring Rd., Butler, WI. phone: 262-781-5200.
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2. Layton Animal Hospital
Recommended by Karen (pups2save@yahoo.com). The same responsible people that work at the vet clinic, oversee the boarding. Dogs are very well taken care of, and will feel right at home. Call for reservations and prices.
Layton Animal Hospital / 1216 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 / 414-281-8270.
DAYCARE FOR DOGS
Recommended by Debbie (debbieandnic-rescue@yahoo.com).
Why? Debbie didn't want a daycare where her dog would just be 'spending
time' during the day. She is home during the day, so to send her dog to a
daycare, it had to be a special place. This daycare not only allows dogs
time to play together during the day, but consists of times during the day when
each dog works on their obedience work at whatever level they are at. The
daycare is run by a couple that were previously instructors at Amiable Dog Training.
They have also earned ribbons in obedience from several obedience trials, so
they are up to date on the ways to teach obedience. So, if you don't have time to work on things from your obedience class, or want
an experienced person to help shape up those forgotten skills, this is the place
to go. Make good use of that time your dog is just sitting around at home,
and send him to daycare. 
Come, Sit, Stay &Play Doggie Daycare, LLC
has reopened June 2008. 43rd and Lincoln in Milwaukee, WI
Open 6AM - 6PM, Monday - Friday.
414-234-0799 www.comesitstayplay.com
DOG SCHOOLS IN THE MILWAUKEE and WAUKESHA AREA:
1. Action Dog Training
Recommended by Karen (pups2save@yahoo.com), Why? Karen has sent her dogs to this school, and feels it is just the perfect training for them. They use a traditional way of training dogs. After all, if it worked all those years, it will work again. Many of our adopters have been to Action especially for their puppy class, and have great things to say about it. The owners of the school often times serve as experts for us when we have training questions with rescue dogs. Strongly recommended for folks in the greater Waukesha/New Berlin area.
Two Locations: Hwy 164 & Glendale Rd. In Waukesha; Highway J, south of Capitol Dr. in Pewaukee..
Puppy Classes: 9 to 18 weeks old, 4 weeks, Thursday evening, or Saturday afternoon.
Basic Classes: 10 weeks, Mon, Wed, or Thurs evening, Saturday afternoon.
Advanced obedience, 10 weeks, Mon. or Thurs. evenings.
Call for registration & for class time, price verification: 262-662-5464.
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2. Amiable Dog Training
Recommended by Debbie (debbieandnic-rescue@yahoo.com). Why? Four words: Have you met Nicky? Nic is Debbie's adopted dog. She had, after a few attempts at training decided it was hopeless. Nic is now a Canine Good Citizen and a Therapy Dog. What happened? He went to Amiable (and still does). The teachers give attention to all the dogs, and make you feel like your dog is just as important as the best dog in the class. They also, along with the other two schools, take on a traditional method of teaching. Amiable also is nice enough to sell us their books at wholesale, so that any of their books we sell, we receive the profits.
(see www.dogclass.com for current schedule of classes)
Location: 108th and Oklahoma at Pahle Vet Clinic.
Puppy Classes: 8 to 14 weeks old (18 weeks for small breeds), 6 weeks, classes available every day but Friday.
Basic Classes: 10 weeks, classes available every day but Friday.
Canine Good Citizen classes (after the Basic class is completed). Test for AKC Canine Good Citizen award is given the last day of class.
Advanced Obedience (Versatility).
For registration & for class time, prices 414-289-7785.
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3. Animal Motel
Recommended by Karen (pups2save@yahoo.com), Why? Karen feels this school is the right school for "no-nonsense" training, and it does exceptionally well with aggressive dogs. She has, in past years, put dogs through training there. Great for our people Northwest of Milwaukee.
Animal motel's website (www.animalmotel.net )
Location: 13175 W. Silver Spring Rd., Butler, WI.
Puppy Classes: 8 to 16 weeks old, 6 weeks, Thursday evening.
Basic Classes: 12 weeks, Wednesday evening, Saturday mornings.
Advanced Obedience including Agility, Tuesday evenings.
Call for registration & for class time, prices: 262-781-5200.
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4. Trimtime
Recommended by Phil. Phil and his wife own two coonhounds, and have found this school to be quite to their liking. It's great for Northside Milwaukee people. Please see their website for more information.
Trimtime website (www.trimtime.com )
Location: 6131 N. Green Bay Avenue, Glendale, WI 53209
Puppy Classes: 6 to 18 weeks old, 4 weeks, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
Basic Classes: 8 weeks, Monday thru Thursdays, Saturdays.
Advanced Obedience classes, call for info.
Call for registration & for class time, prices: 414-352-0880.
PET STORES
Bark N' Scratch Outpost
5835 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI. 53213
414-444-4110
www.barknscratchoutpost.com
Open every day.
Holistic pet store. Family owned. They have supported our rescue by having adoption events for us. Ask them what is best for your animal. You aren't just another number there.
GROOMERS - NAIL TRIMMING
Snipz 'N Tailz
Recommended by our rescue. Why? Valerie, the owner of Snipz n' Tailz is a long time volunteer and foster home for the rescue. She has opened her own grooming shop, and has the best groomers that understand dogs. Special on Sunday for bath and nail cutting. Call for appt during the week. Open every day but Wednesday. Cats also welcome
Snipz 'n Tailz / 5121 W. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, 53220 / 414-727-2980
A Pet's Place/Finishing Touch
Recommended by Debbie (debbieandnic-rescue@yahoo.com), Why? Nic does NOT want his nails cut. I can't do it, and most groomers can't do it. The guy that owns "A Pet's Place" is able without too much problem to actually cut Nic's nails by himself. The groomers there are very good, and specialize in taking in older dogs and dogs with medical problems that a regular groomer may not want to deal with. Nic has also been groomed there, and both Nic and the groomer are still alive and well. Anyone that can groom Nic should be recommended!
A Pet's Place/Finishing Touch / 1010 E Rawson Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154 / 414-766-1411
THERAPY DOG CERTIFICATION
Recommended by Debbie (debbieandnic-rescue@yahoo.com). Why? Are you one of those people that has a few hours of free time each week, has a dog that likes people, and you would like to give something to the community by making people happy? Therapy dogs are dogs that give emotional support (they are not service dogs that help physically handicapped). Therapy dogs are used in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and now even in the schools to increase the willingness of kids to read and write. Nic (Debbie's dog) certified through this organization.
Pets Helping People
Phone: 1-262-785-8948. email: ragstu@juno.com
Four weeks of classes (including orientation) are held at a nursing home in Brookfield once a week, with a test (and CGC test) being given the last day of class Dogs and handlers have the opportunity to visit residents in a 'real' nursing home situation.
There is only a small donation required for the classes.
A pre-test is required before entering the class. It includes a temperament test (unfortunately not all dogs are cut out for this work), plus the dog is expected to have the basic skills of heeling on leash, sit, down, stay, come. It is a plus to already have your CGC, but it can be earned on test night along with the Therapy Dog test. After testing, Pets Helping People will help you with a placement if you want, and also remains as your local organization for any support needed in the future.
VETS
1. Bluemound Animal Hospital
Recommended by Debbie (debbieandnic-rescue@yahoo.com), Why? Debbie feels that they are a great vet clinic. She has gone there for over 10 years with no complaints. Their prices, along with Layton Animal Clinic are some of the lowest you will find in the Milwaukee area. Other than mandatory shots just as DHPP and rabies, all other care is at the option of the client and discussed thoroughly before being done, so you can make the decision if this is what is right for you and your animal.
Bluemound Animal Hospital / 16520 W. Bluemound (across from Brookfield Square), Brookfield, WI 53005 / 262-782-5805
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2. Layton Animal Hospital
Recommended by Happy Tails. (pups2save@yahoo.com). Why? Where would the rescue be without the kind vets and people at Layton Animal Hospital? They take good care of our animals so that they are in the best possible health when you adopt them. They love us, and we love them. Their prices are more than reasonable, and they understand our rescue's philosophy and our dogs.
Layton Animal Hospital / 1216 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221 / 414-281-8270
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