Pet Services in Edmonds

Though dogs and cats don't often get to choose what they eat, Your Pet Pals enables humans to be choosy on their companions' behalf. The shop's staff—which includes a canine nutritionist, herbalist, homeopath, dog trainers, and an animal communicator—helps to guide pet parents through a vast inventory of natural wares, including raw, dry, and canned foods; daily supplements; and herbal remedies. The shelves also reward four-leggers for good behaviour with eco-friendly toys, leashes for long walks, and collars that match most canine formal gowns.

The chief tenant of the Just Love Animals Society's mission is to educate pet owners about holistic animal care. To achieve this, the nonprofit's directors help to organize events such as Pet-A-Palooza, one of Victoria's largest one-day pet adopt-a-thons, and Running of the Bulls, a 10K race for Chihuahuas in costume. These efforts directly impact local rescue shelters, generating both the funds and awareness needed to keep them operating and placing animals with loving families.

As a completely independent enterprise, Just Love Animals Society relies solely on fundraising, donations, and volunteerism.

Followed by his beagle buddy, a golden retriever clambers down a ramp and into an 11’x18’ heated pool, then swims away with a rope toy in his mouth as the beagle chases after him, barking all the way. It’s open swim at SpawZ Dog, where canines splash under the careful supervision of the doggy daycare’s licensed practitioners. Private pool-therapy sessions provide low-impact workouts that build strength and range of motion, benefiting dogs with arthritis, sore joints, and hip dysplasia. Elderly dogs enjoy “senior swim,” where they can paddle gently without contending with young pups cannonballing, while water-phobic dogs can stay secure by walking on an underwater treadmill.

Dogs signed up for daycare and boarding romp around a 3,750-square-foot indoor area, padded with half-inch-thick rubber non-slip safety flooring that’s easy on canine joints. An outdoor area provides space for dogs to duck into clubhouses or reenact scenes from Turner and Hooch in a toy car. Smaller pups can retreat to their own exclusive space, outfitted with a car-shaped bed and padded seating. At night, dogs bunk down in private areas with soft bedding, surroun

Using positive, reward-based training methods, Good CitiZen Dog Training’s canine behavioral specialists help train both pets and owners while nurturing healthy dog-man relationships. In addition to private training sessions that address specific behavioral issues, the Good CitiZen trainers host group classes to train dogs alongside their peers. Sessions include basic puppy training and Growly class, which tackles aggressive behavior and teaches owners to identify canine body language. Dog trainers also monitor doggy daycare to safely socialize dogs while owners are away and ensure each pup receives enough play, exercise, rest, and food, plus up-to-date editions of squeaky newspapers.

Dorothy Moore, owner of The Dining Dog, indulges canines with her full menu of meals and treats oriented to dogs' particular senses of taste. Tongues lap up doggy cocktails with names such as the Barkarita, and teeth happily crunch into entrees of fresh veggies, turkey loaf, steak, or chicken that have attracted the attention of local press and celebrities alike. Owners can further reward pets or buy their eternal silence with cupcakes in flavors that range from steak and cheese to peanut-butter bacon.

Amore Petcare’s team of animal-care specialists provides grooming services for dogs of all sizes and breeds. They can pamper tail-wagging clients with haircuts, baths, and nail treatments, or get pet owners situated to wash their own pups with cleansing stations stocked with all the supplies needed to get doggies clean without making a mess at home. Each station comes with shampoo and towels, as well as nail-trimming tools and a hair dryer. The shop’s waiting area gives humans a comfortable place to wait for canine companions being groomed by the staff. In fact, the whole family can wait it out, since the area boasts sofas, pet beds, and dry-erase boards for children to draw on or teach long division to schnauzers.