Critter Cottage
In Business Since 2007
(804) 525-5777
Your Dog's home away from home!
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 4pm-6pm
Payment Methods
AMEX, CHECK, MASTER CARD, VISA
Your Dog's Home Away From Home!
Products and Services
* Dog Day Care
* Obedience classes
* One on one training
* Behavioral consultations
* Grooming
* Pet Boarding
* Our own Unique Boutique featuring local artist & craftsmen pet supplies as well as premium dog foods.
About Critter Cottage
The Critter Cottage is located conveniently on Staples Mill Road. Our distinctive manor house is seated in the middle of 2 1/2 acres. There are several fenced in play yards with sun and shady trees. Our dog day room is cozy with plenty of windows for sun and lots of spots to relax.
The Unique Boutique features many handcrafted animal inspired items, including portraits, jewelry, pillows and handbags. We also carry an assortment of dog toys, dog beds, specialty foods, as well as Lupine leashes and collars. The original Mutt Mats, Shenandoah Sunshine Candles and much more!
We offer overnight stays at our Ruby Slipper Sleep Inn. There's no place like home but we're close.
Finishing School-You can drop your dog off Monday through Friday for training. Our trainer will work with your dog helping it to become a well mannered canine companion.
Private Lessons-These lessons and our courses are available for those who prefer one-on-one attention. Individual training sessions are by appointment only.
Puppy Kindergarten- The Critter Cottage for dogs 12 weeks to 4 1/2 months old at the time the class starts. Puppy Kindergarten is designed to teach your puppy to learn in a fun and positive way. Basic exercises such as sit, down and come will be covered as well as how to deal with all those puppy behaviors.
Bubbles & Bows Grooming Salon-We now offer everything from basic bath, brush and nails with relaxing hydro massage spa experience to a full groom to suit every breed.
Reviews
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Staff change
Posted by Timava on 10/5/2009
It's true the staff has changed. Dogs stay outside all the time or are in crates. Little supervision outside.
Reviews outdated
Posted by tallpine279 on 6/19/2009
It not the same as when the reviews were written. Caryn the groomer has mover on to Fur Ever Firends and Ann the trainer have mover to The Dude ranch. Same Name different staff.
Finally...I can leave my dog!!
Posted by ajarmstr on 9/16/2008
I have a very pampered, high energy, 4 yr old, 7 pound miniature pinscher (Pearl). I never wanted to board her (she is like a family member to me) and for several years I had people come into my home to care for her when I was away. No more! Pearl loves the Critter Cottage. It is a second home to her now, and I make sure I book ahead, so I know she will be all set. I travel often and it is a great relief to know that she is well cared for. I can say that this is like a resort for dogs. They are matched with other playmates according to size, temperament etc. for playtime. Caryn, the groomer, clips Pearl's nails with no problem (before she would have to be muzzled with two people holding her!). Ann, the trainer, enlightened me to the fact that Pearl has trained me! ha. We graduated from class and are doing well, thank you Ann. Annie is fantastic with dogs and service, she spends personal time with each dog, as if it they were her own really. And I love the store with arts, crafts and pet products...nice! This indeed is a home away from home, with someone actually on the property 24/7! I have no hesitation recommending the Critter Cottage to anyone with a dog they love, and I am thankful for the service the Critter Cottage provides!
Home away from home
Posted by kids4dogs on 9/16/2008
The Critter Cottage meets every expectation and then some. Having used the services of several local kennels, The Critter Cottage definitely offers something very unique in that it is a true home away from home. Being that they offer boarding, or as they fondly call it "sleep overs", to a variety of breeds, shapes and sizes, each time I take my dog there, I know that he is going to be in good hands because no challenge is to large for the team at The Critter Cottage. I have pulled up on many occasions to him playing in the kiddie pool, playing with friends in the yard that are excellently matched, as well as to him relaxing in the playroom just as he would at home. Kudos to the groomer Caryn at The Critter Cottage as well! My dog always comes home smelling like a dream and she makes cutting his nails a breeze...it saves my husband and myself from having to try to wrestle him to cut them! Check out The Critter Cottage...definitely a diamond in the rough!
From Terrible to Trained!
Posted by Tollermom on 8/29/2008
The expert dog training from the Critter Cottage made a wonderful change in our dogs! We learned to calm the friction between several of them, the best way to teach them to listen and cooperate (with completely positive and gentle training), and our dogs and we even had fun doing it! We would recommend the Critter Cottage training classes (and especially the individual ones) for any dog, but especially the rambunctious and enthusiastic youngsters who need "civilizing". Try them - you won't be disappointed.
