Bow Wow & Woofs — Local services in Ferndale

It should be mentioned that the owner here is part of a phenomenal program that assists in reuniting servicemen with their service dogs. She has received a certificate of thanks for her efforts, which she proudly displays along with photos of dogs that have been reunited with their personal combat heroes (or is it the other way around?). For that reason alone, I would support her. However, there's more. I'm not wont to write extended reviews often, but this shop deserves some sincere accolades.

If in doubt: GO! The first thing that struck me about this store was how friendly the owner was. Not in a pushy, salesperson way at all; rather a kind greeting, allowing us time to browse and offering help at the right moment.

We went in for a small bag of dehydrated dog food and left with that, along with treats, (more!) leashes, as well as AWESOME harnesses we had struggled to find elsewhere (Ruff Wear, if you must know!). Great selection of all available colours, too. We had just ordered the same harnesses on Amazon for a few dollars more ... but are returning those and purchased from this shop instead: support local, small enterprises instead of mall-closing, mom-and-pop shop closing Internet giants!

She had solutions for our corgi's perpetual soaked and muddy tummy on winter walks as well, and gave us great samples of food to try.

We popped in here on a whim after seeing the sign from the road ... Google had marked the store as "permanently closed", so we were going to push on to Bellingham after dropping our pups at my mother's house. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DIDN'T GO SOUTH! The store IS open, so I'd recommend calling ahead if someone marks it closed again. (Who does that, by the way? Nasty!)

You really should not miss out on this welcoming, clean, well-stocked, well laid-out and affordable store. We had wanted to purchase food near my mother's house in Birch Bay, as the rule on bringing food over the border from Canada is always a mystery to me ... so I just don't do it. Now I know where my local shop for "home away from home" goodies will be in future!

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Heather (The owner) is just the loveliest lady I have come across at any kind of dog/pet supplies store. I went in with my pup Bruno after my appointment across the way. When I walked out of her store, I felt confident with the change of dog food she had recommend (a more healthy and Eco-friendly brand), I got itchy spray for his dry skin, I got fish oil to add to his daily diet, some really good pet treats that don’t have any hidden bleaches, a great brush to get to his undercoat (he’s an Aussie Pom). She was so happy and willing to give me some great advice from her years of experience. I’m a newbie with hidden ingredients in products, she was willing to guide me in the right direction with all of my many questions. Heather thank you for being so sincere, I will definitely be stopping in again when I go through Blaine again in the...

This place is really cute but tucked out of the way in a strip mall away from nearby parking spots. That should not deter a person from making the walk and venturing inside.

I was looking for cat food and was very hesitant to even open the door but I did anyway. The woman inside was very friendly and I acknowledged my concern about cat food with a store so clearly catering to dogs but she assured me that they did have a Kitty Corner. It was a small space but was of very high quality food and met my needs exactly.

I spent a few minutes talking to the employee and got a really great feeling from her. This place has everything that you could want for your pooch. Food, bowls, treats, toys, harnesses, bags etc. Worth stopping in before or after a meal at Bob’s Burgers and Brews or after talking with the...