Meyer's Tails Up Farm

4.6 (231)

5390 Irene Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-5778
meyerstailsupfarm.com

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Pet groomer
Dog trainer
Pet boarding service
Kennel

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Ashley Achim

2024-05

They have been grooming my dog Benji for awhile now and they always do such a great job! He was there today and they found an issue with his ears that I had no clue about! They called me right away and I was able to get him in and taken care of at the vet. They even called me in the evening to check on him. I appreciate it so much!

Gary Pratt

2024-05

we took our dog there for grooming and they did such a wonderful job his toenails were cut perfectly, got brushed out well. I am very impressed with the whole operation. Rocky did not want to leave the place he just kept on trying to get back to the girls. to me, that’s the best They treated him right and he trusted them. The best glowing review is when my dog doesn’t wanna leave. That means They treated him right and he trusts them.

Bill Estes

2024-05

Rest assured that you can go on vacation and have no worries. They have a lot of options to keep your pup busy. They really care about your pets' well-being.

Cheryl V

2023-11

We boarded our 7.5 mo old Maltese for the first time last weekend. We were comfortable leaving her because of the positive vibes when we first toured the facilities. We felt like Chloe was in good hands and well cared for. We'll definitely board her at Meyer's in the future!

Allison Bogdonas

2022-06

Our Wrigley gets groomed with Meyer every few months. He ALWAYS comes out looking handsome as ever and smells good for the next week, which is impressive! The prices are so reasonable we love coming here

Andrea L.

2023-11

My Boston is a regular at Meyer's for their daycare services and we have used their boarding services as well which have been great all around. At first I was nervous to drop her off at daycare, but after a few times I saw how excited she was to see the daycare attendants and other dogs my anxiety was out the window. They really did help her come out of her shell!The daycare attendants are very friendly and you can tell they are passionate about their jobs and care for the dogs. If you want a good laugh you should follow their Tiktok, the Anchorman ones in particular are my favorites. :)

Bruce Biggers

2024-05

Did a wonderful job with our dog. She seemed happy to be there and well taken care of.

Corey Oliver

2023-11

We boarded our 3 dogs to go on vacation. They were very friendly and helpful. When I was heading to pick up the dogs, I was running late and they stayed open so that I wouldn't have to come back the next day.

Mad Dog Tony

2023-11

Great service!!!! My German Shepards look beautiful. I am very thankful for the wonderful service!!I just wish for more profesional places around here.High end and low end car dealers and so called high end restaurants could learn from your superior business practices!!!

Genaro Montano

2023-06

We are loyal customers of meyers, they do a great job and go above and beyond to make sure our dog looks great. Always satisfied with the job they do but recently our dog has contracted kennel cough and bronchitis not too long after visiting them. They do an excellent job but judging from the condition my dog is in right now I think they could do a better job on sanitizing. Other than that they’re really great at what they do.

Lilly Flower

2024-01

They love to take care of my dog. They were able to take my dog on short notice. I am grateful they were available.

debbie king

2022-06

my dog sawyer is the best dog ever and i owe it in part to his time spent in doggy day care during his first year and a half. he learned to socialize with other dogs and people. he had his own cubby and would get a report card every week. they did school picture day, birthday parties, holiday parties, and educational activities (wheels day for one). nap time was at noon and all the dogs would go in to their crates (willingly!) to rest. of course the treat probably was a good incentive. sawyer even had swim day. nature day. the staff is there because they LOVE what they do. now at the age of four, sawyer is my gentle giant. he loves people, he loves other dogs. even the cats. thank you so much to all of you at Meyers for loving my dog as much as i do.

Dana Russell

2023-06

This time We boarded our silver lab, Belle, in the Bunkhouse and she loved it! As always the staff at Meyers treats all the furry guests like they are their own family! We would not send our girl anywhere else!We also bordered her in December and this time she had her own suite! As usual the staff and the accommodations were excellent! Belle loves going to Meyers for daycare and she loves her vacations there too! The staff treats the furry guests like family! Absolutely the best place for dogs to vacation!

April B

2023-11

For $48/night your dog doesn't even get walked and will never touch grass (unless you pay extra for it). The basic kennel looks like a shelter kennel (which is probably why there are no pics of the basic kennel online), and your dog goes from inside concrete to concrete outside to poop. If you want something similar to home (with your pup getting walked and having access to a grass yard) you're gonna pay $100+/night. They look like they take good care of the dogs but it's far too expensive for what should be MINIMUM care (ie; walking a dog you're dog sitting)

Amy Voigt

2023-06

They always take really good care of my dog every time she goes there. But the past two times she has came home she has had some sort of infection. I just hope they are sanitizing the rooms and bedding as often as they say they do. I hate to have to start looking for a new boarding place but it may happen.

Katrina Kibben

2023-10

We have used Meyers for boarding and puppy class. Both have been wonderful experiences. Would definitely recommend these folks for all things dog.

Rachel Allison

2023-06

If you are looking for your precious fur baby to be treated like a member of the family everywhere they go, look no further. Meyer’s has always gone above & beyond to make sure our dog Bane gets all of the love, attention & butt scratches he could possibly want. I recommend this facility to anyone & everyone who is in the market for quality boarding, daycare or grooming services! You are guaranteed to be in great hands here.

Jennifer Furst

2023-06

We have used Meyer’s for daycare and grooming since the summer of 2020. We use the daycare about 2X a week. The team is awesome and responsive. Franz is happy to arrive in the mornings. And he would not be enthusiastic if it were something/place he did not enjoy. The team makes it fun for the pups and the owners. He especially loves summer time when he can book swimming time! Franz’s grooming - well let’s just say he is certainly more pampered in grooming than I am. They makes sure to understand what we are looking to do. He is a furball and needs to be shaved in the summer or he is too uncomfortable from the heat…a little extra length in the winter. They are wonderful about making sure he is comfy. Blueberry facial and pawdicures are favorites. The team always give a report on his behavior during grooming. We have had a great relationship working with the Meyer’s team and appreciate the care and love they give to our dood.

Brenton Rawhoof

2023-06

I absolutely love this place, and so does my pup! They have very nice and clean facilities and friendly staff. All of then clearly love pets too. I highly recommend them the next time you have to board your pup :)

Michelle Tilton

2023-06

We have always taken our dogs to board here. We have always been happy with their service. However, we boarded two dogs there for a week last week. When we picked them up one was very dehydrated and the other has kennel cough. The vet said to notify the facility so they could do extra cleaning. When I called, the person was defensive and said that they didn’t have kennel cough there but a boarded dog may have. She didn’t seem to care that our dog was sick and is now on antibiotics. I didn’t even mention the dehydrated dog for fear of how she would have responded to that. I don’t believe we will use their services again. I am very disappointed with how things have changed there since one year ago.

Jennifer Hardy

2023-06

My dogs have been boarded here when we are out of town and I’m sure they do a good job, everyone is super friendly each visit. But I was charged for more than I asked for and never got what I paid for for some things. I was told I’d get a follow up text or call and haven’t yet.

Bob Panzloff

2024-03

This place is fantastic. They’re friendly and my dog loves it

Angela Olson

2023-06

We absolutely love the staff at Meyer's Tail up Farm. Every department treats our fur babies like they are family. We have had and continue to have positive experiences with the doggie daycare, grooming, boarding and training. Our Australian shepherds(past and present), Great Pyrenees Mix, and Shephard mix love their Meyer's Family. Our latest rescue/bonus dog came to our pack (dogs and new humans)with some insecurities. Our Ms. Freya joined our family at 7 years of age. She had little if any interaction with other dogs. We do not believe Freya even knew she was a dog. Therefore, she did not know how to introduce herself to other dogs, pick up on dog language, and frankly play with her new siblings. Freya also did not appreciate being touched in certain ways or areas on her body. I thank Kent Meyers for coming to our house and starting the positive transition process of Freya becoming apart of our Dog and Family pack that was safe and comfortable for every dog and human. Ramona has been continuing training with our Ms. Freya with great accomplishments. Freya has transitioned from an insecure and reactive dog to a loving more secure dog around other dogs and humans. We are able to go to out on outings without any worries of interactions with other dogs. She loves her doggie siblings and her humans. Now you can love and touch our special bonus girl with no reactions! Thank You Kent, Ramona, and all staff for loving our fur Children! Baby Bleau and Freya love ya'll so much!

k Sod

2023-06

Horrible training and boarding experience. They say aggressive dogs aren't allowed in group settings but don't actually stand by that. In a beginner group training there were two dog aggressive dogs that the "trainer" had to put in the corner and put cones around the floor. She just told the group to "stay away these are aggressive dogs". One pulled so hard it pulled the women to the ground, her glasses flew off her face. The other snapped at a little dog in the class. You'd think an experienced trainer wouldn't allow that and politely tell those people they needed to leave and do 1:1 training. The training director JOYCE was a beast to talk to on the phone, so dismissive of my concerns and completely rude. I would never do another class or go to any of their locations for any service that's who they're hiring.

David Engelbrecht

2022-06

Meyers is our goto place for all three of our dogs. We have them groomed regularly here and also border them whenever we need to be out of town and can't take them with. The staff at Meyers has been great to work with for all the years we have gone there. Since we schedule grooming and boarding in advance I always appreciate the reminder call/text. Most importantly our dogs always look great when they return to us and we know they are well taken care of when at Meyers for an overnight stay.

Jeannie Harrison

2023-06

Extremely poor customer service. Just had the "pleasure" of interacting with the office manager of this facility. I am a local veterinarian, and based on this interaction I would NEVER recommend people train, groom, or board their pets here. I'll make sure to spread the word about the callousness and evasiveness of this place and its lack of compassion and empathy towards pet owners. ETA: The owner of this business had the audacity to contact my employer rather than myself directly in the attempt to get this review taken down. Outrageous! Obviously my review concerns her. Perhaps her time would be better spent training her office manager to be more polite and less abrasive and evasive when on the phone with customers. Empathy and communication are important attributes in the pet care industry, and it is obvious this facility lacks both.

Cathy Johnson

2023-06

We had a terrible experience. One of our dogs had a back injury and they did not pick up the medical costs. The VET suspected that the pulley door to outside was dropped on her back. She had horrible bruises and limped for 2 weeks. Our cats were also traumatized. Everyone was sick when they returned home. 1/2 of the staff was kind and the other 1/2 acted like they hated their jobs…. This was our worst boarding experience.

Tiffany Kiesling

2022-06

We know our dog has a wonderful time when he is there. But the last 2 times he has come home from boarding and has uncontrollable sneezing and coughing. The last time we brought him to the vet and they said Kennel cough was going around the facility. Communication would have been nice from the business so we could have made other arrangements then put our dog in a situation of getting sick.We also tried to get him in for doggy dayvare and the communication was all through email to make arrangements. Which made scheduling very difficult and a lengthy process. When I dropped off for the first trail session no one greated us at the door and I had no idea what to do at drop off. And pick up there wasn't anything said to me either. No email to set-up the next appointment.

Cindy Smith

2023-06

I would highly recommend this place!! Our shitzu is older and very jumpy around anyone and doesn’t like to be taken places. He was very uneasy when we was taking him here but once he realized where he was going , he was so excited and couldn’t wait to go, now that shows they really take care of our dogs❤️♥️❤️

Summer Osborn

2021-06

My 9 month old lab has been attending daycare at Meyers once a week for almost two months. She LOVES it! I work from home but send her for socialization and to avoid separation anxiety later on. At home she follows me around the house constantly, so I was worried she would develop anxiety about leaving me, but when we arrive at Meyers she jumps around and literally drags me through the door. The staff have all been kind and accommodate me sending her with lunch since she's still growing. My pup and I could not be happier with our experience!

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-6 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-12 PM
Sunday 4-6 PM

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