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Union Lake Pet Services

6547 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48327

4.5
117 Google reviews
Outdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Union Lake Pet Services is a comprehensive pet care facility in Waterford, MI serving the community since 1980. They offer multiple boarding options including basic boarding ($47/night), Luxe VIP boarding ($105/night), and Bed & Biscuit in-home style boarding ($80/night), plus doggy daycare with 1 acre of turf play yards and wading pools. The facility is climate-controlled, has on-site veterinary care, and uses positive reinforcement training methods.

Amenities & Policies

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

Dog-to-staff ratio: 15:1 (boarding), 12:1 (daycare)

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Canine Flu, Heartworm Test, Intestinal Parasite Screen, Leptospirosis

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun
Pick-up hours:8am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:48-hour cancellation notice for refund, 1 week notice at holidays
Holiday surcharge β€” $7/night higher (from $47 to $54, $105 to $115)

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Paid
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Not required, but cannot accept intact female in heat

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

116 reviews analyzed

Union Lake Pet Services is highly regarded as a comprehensive 'one-stop shop' for veterinary, training, and boarding needs, with particular praise for their ability to handle anxious or reactive dogs. While the staff is frequently described as loving and professional, there are significant recurring concerns regarding high costs, perceived upselling of training packages, and occasional grooming mishaps. The facility maintains an exceptionally high engagement rate, with management providing detailed, professional responses to both praise and criticism.

Staff
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Safety
3.9
Communication
3.8
Drop-off / pickup
3.5
Value
3.2

People love

Specialized Training Success(12)Care for Anxious/Reactive Dogs(8)Comprehensive One-Stop Shop(15)

Staff shoutouts

Melissa(8 mentions)Jay(3 mentions)Kelly(3 mentions)JesseAmy(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Grooming injuries and lack of disclosure

β€œthe groomer nicked him twice and didn’t let me know... my dog literally came out. Traumatized”

Safety/Containment failure

β€œShe walks out, bam my dogs loose. A man was watchin an kept the door wide open. Luckily I was able to grab him or he'd be gone”

Inappropriate play management for small dogs

β€œallow a 3 pound puppy to run for her life from other bigger dogs and not allowing the owner to save their dog”

Pricing and Upselling(6 mentions)

β€œI don’t like the upselling... creating a problem that really didn’t exist.”

Grooming Quality/Communication(5 mentions)

β€œI was pretty specific about how i wanted my dog groomed they didn't come close.”

Rigid Pickup Policies(2 mentions)

β€œThey told me that they close at 6 sharp and even refused to bring my dog to the vet side of the building which is open later.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone14 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 117+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 117 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
4.0/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews117
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.14

Dog-to-staff ratio

15:1 (boarding), 12:1 (daycare)

Pricing

Boarding

$47–$115/night

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