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A Canine Experience

18208 67th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296

4.9
266 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Outdoor yardReactive breeds OKMedication adminTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

A Canine Experience is a multi-generational family dog training and boarding business in Snohomish, Washington, offering specialized service-dog training programs.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Max capacity: 25 dogs

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:Mon-Fri 9-10am & 5-6pm Sat: 9-10am Sun: 5-6pm
Pick-up hours:Mon-Fri 9-10am & 5-6pm Sat: 9-10am Sun: 5-6pm

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

12 reviews analyzed

Reviews show strong positive sentiment about staff knowledge, dog happiness, care, safety, and repeat use, alongside serious negative reports about training outcomes, a puppy drop-off experience, and consultation advice. Owner responses are generally warm and professional, with some defensive wording in response to the training complaint.

Dog happiness
4.8
Facility
4.7
Staff
4.2
Value
3.0

People love

Training and staff expertise(4)Dog happiness and care(3)Dog happiness and safety(2)Repeat patronage and trust(2)Value and attentive care

Staff shoutouts

Trina(3 mentions)Autumn(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Alleged recommendation to euthanize a young puppy without discussing alternatives

โ€œthey said I didn't have a choice; I needed to put the male downโ€

Reported lack of improvement after paid day camp and training

โ€œhe was still pulling me around, which was one of my biggest issues for bringing him inโ€

Reported dismissal of a puppy's fear and rude communication

โ€œshe was afraid of certain things ... but she just brushed it off and was incredibly rudeโ€

Paid evaluation time reportedly spent on paperwork rather than hands-on assessment

โ€œthe evaluator spent the first 15-20 minutes ... reading my paperworkโ€

Training effectiveness and outcomes

โ€œhe was still pulling me around, which was one of my biggest issues for bringing him inโ€

Communication and staff conduct

โ€œThe first lady on the phone was super nice and understanding but the second was very rudeโ€

Drop-off experience

โ€œwe felt uneasy and rushedโ€

Evaluation efficiency and value

โ€œthe evaluator spent the first 15-20 minutes ... reading my paperwork while my dog and I sat in the office and waitedโ€

Consultation advice and animal welfare

โ€œthey said I didn't have a choice; I needed to put the male downโ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 707dwarm tone2 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 266+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 266 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews266
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.2

Max capacity

25 dogs

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