Shady Mountain Pet Retreat 890 Burley Hollow Road, Amherst, VA 24521

"Miriam + the team at Shady Mountain were the best decision we have ever made as animal parents. They loved on our sweet Great Pyrenees puppy, Odin, while giving him a strong foundation in “good manners”. During our weekly visits, Miriam helped train us to help Odin maintain his training at home. She helped us understand how our behavior and cues are interpreted by Odin + gave us the skills we need to make sure we can all live comfortably and HAPPILY together. If you’re wondering if you need help, you do. You will benefit so incredibly - even if you don’t have a “problem” dog. CALL! This place is worth every single penny."

"I took my baby, Venus here to go through the Puppy board and training program for 4 weeks. Me and my boyfriend would visit her every Monday and go over the lessons she had learned that week. The first week of her being there, AMAZED me! It was like a whole different puppy! What made me much more happier, was it was positive reinforcement!! No shock collars, or anything that would scare/hurt my baby. Before taking Venus in, she would consistently bark, not come when called, didn’t know basic commands and would pee inside. Now, she knows how to heel, sit and stay, sit, sit and lay. She doesn’t bark excessively and she actually listens! And she knows where her bathroom is,,, OUTSIDE! Best place ever! Everytime we went in, it was so clean and tidy. Always welcoming too (: I definitely recommend !!"

"Shady Mountain is a great place to bring your pets whether you need them kenneled or for training or rehabilitation. Miriam is a published expert in her field and no expense was spared in the construction of the facilities, from the heated, indoor therapy pool, to the large exercise areas. Even the kennels have plenty of space for your furry friends and receive daily maintenance and cleaning. Shady Mountain is also moving to solar power to provide services with clean energy. They also have strict health and care standards for all the guests, so you can be confident that your pets will not contract anything during their stay here. If you want a top notch facility run by knowledgeable people who truly care about the health, training, and well being of your pets, bring them to Shady Mountain Pet Retreat!"

"Top Notch. Worth the price. Your dog will learn a lot in a short amount of time. The owner and operator is very dedicated and has a hard working staff. The lodges (rooms for dogs) and grounds are well kept and very clean. I left my puppy with a short attention span and Mariam had her sitting, laying down and healing in one week. I am amazed. If you want a well behaved dog, send him/her to Miriam at Shady Mountain Pet Retreat."