FAQs
Do you work with any animal rescue groups?
Animal rescue groups are always welcome! The following is a statement of our animal rescue group policies:
Participation: Participation at the discounted rate shown below is open to federally registered, non-profit organizations whose mission is to rescue abandoned and stray small animals from shelters and pounds.
Fees: All new pets are eligible to receive one physical examination and veterinary consultation at no charge. Beyond that, approved animal rescue groups will be billed only 58% of the total of our regular professional services fees. The only exception is pet foods, which are provided at cost.
Locations: Animals from approved animal rescue groups can be admitted and treated at either location; Meadow Brook or Preston Road.
Hours: Animals from approved animal rescue groups can be admitted and treated only during regular business hours.
Emergencies: If an emergency occurs during regular business hours, come on in. For after-hours emergencies, please contact MedVet Dallas at (972) 994-9110 or the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County at (214) 547-9900.
Non-Emergency Cases: Please telephone for an appointment OR drop the pet off for examination, telephone consultation, and treatment.
Where's the nearest emergency clinic?
Please visit our After-Hours Emergency page for a full list of nearby 24-hour emergency hospitals, including the clinics we work with most closely.
What are some local dog training facilities?
Here, in roughly alphabetical order, are a number of dog training facilities that are either located near our clinics or that some of our clients have used with good results. You may wish to use this list as a starting place in your search for a dog trainer in the North Dallas area.
| Business Name & Training Options | Contact Info |
|---|---|
| Adventures In Canine Training In-home Custom Training, Group classes, Seminars and Workshops. Behavior Evaluations, and Modification programs. |
(214) 731-3191 |
| All Breed Obedience Training Club Group Classes every Wednesday Night |
abotc.com |
| All Dogs Unleashed In Home Dog Training, or Two-week board and training program. |
(972) 763-2447 |
| Canine Dimensions In-Home Dog Training for any age, breed, or size. Focus on communication, pack structure, obedience, leash walking, and behavior problems. |
(888) 281-DOGS |
| Canine Workshop Private and group classes. Household obedience for dogs of ALL AGES. Group classes with 5–10 dogs. |
(972) 617-6769 |
| Man's Best Friend Private one-on-one classes, Group classes: Large Group (10 dogs), Small Group (2–5 dogs), All ages. |
Carrollton - (888) 599-1764 North Richland Hills - (888) 598-7692 Grand Prairie - (888) 600-9175 |
| Petsmart Numerous Locations in DFW Metroplex |
petsmart.com |
| Specialty Pet Training In Home or Group classes. Behavior Focused Workshops, 3–6 week classes, 1 hour each week. |
(972) 768-7947 Specialtypettraining.com |
| The Dallas Dog Trainer Private lessons only, free group seminar every Saturday at 2 pm to meet trainers, tour facility, etc. |
(972) 241-9144 |
| The Educated Dog Beginner to Advanced training, One-on-One at home training, Consultations, Obedience Training, Behavior Modification Classes. |
(469) 222-7934 theeducateddog.com |
| Top Class K-9 LLC Group and PRIVATE classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing, Behavior Rehabilitation programs. |
(817) 783-3684 topclassk9.com |
| Park Cities Dog Training One-on-one training, Doggy Boot Camp, Group classes (12 dogs per group). |
(214) 369-7267 parkcitiesobedienceschool.com |
| What a Great Dog Group and Private Classes, Beginner to Advanced Obedience, Indoor training facility, Outdoor Agility Field. |
(972) 347-3881 whatagreatdog.com |
| Wolfsblut Companion K9 Group classes (5–10 dogs), Basic Dog Obedience, addressing problems like jumping, digging, barking etc. |
(972) 529-4920 companionk9.com |
Disclaimer: This list was compiled by Chastain Veterinary Medical Group staff in July 2011 and is provided for informational purposes only. This list includes dog training facilities and trainers in our area, as well as those shared with us by our clients and staff. To request an addition or removal, please contact our webmaster.
What is a mid-year wellness exam?
At the Chastain Veterinary Medical Group, our principal objective is to help prevent avoidable illness so that we can concentrate on what we love doing – making pets happier and healthier and enjoying our time with them.
That’s why we have created the optional, free Mid-Year Wellness Exam. And that’s why we’ve made it available, at no additional charge, for our dog and cat-owning clients whose pets received their most recent Annual Physical Exam with us.
At the optional Mid-Year Wellness Exam, pets receive a no-charge physical exam from the doctor, a weigh-in, body condition scoring, and dietary review and discussion. During this same visit, any screening diagnostic tests that the doctor feels may be of value to the pet are also discussed. These may include such things as the Heska ERD HealthScreen Test, a screening ECG for the heart, or a Tonometry test to help detect glaucoma early. Each of these screening tests is optional, simple, painless, and economically priced.