Our “Bubbly” Promise
“Spa time is a pleasant, relaxing experience at College for Pets. Our gentle ways calm even the most nervous dog.”
– Mike Robertson, Founder

The Spa
Natural Products
We use shampoos and conditioners made from gentle, all natural, hypoallergenic ingredients.
Prima™ Bathing System
Revolutionary advance in pet bathing. The Prima system cleans from the skin up, removing dead skin, dirt, and odors like no other form of bathing.
How It Works

Air is mixed under pressure with the shampoo and water solution so that when it is released into the coat, it is fully activated for cleansing. The air-injected, low-volume, high-pressure applicator enhances the ability of the shampoo to cut through the oil and dirt clinging to the pet’s coat and skin, for a cleansing you simply cannot get with other methods.
The Prima Bathing Systems’ technology helps rejuvenate the pet’s epidermis by oxygenating underneath the fur, opening up the pores and completely cleansing them of oils and bacteria. This helps restore a youthful sheen and vigor to the animal’s coat, skin, and nails.
Click below or give a call: 603-536-4219
Spa Details
Spa Rates
- Bathing – includes nails and ears, no brushing: $40
- Nail clipping only: $20
- Odor/skunk bath: $60
- Medicated bath: $45
- Flea bath: $45
We do not offer hair clipping, styling or brush-out services
Vaccination Requirements
No Exceptions
- Rabies
- Canine cough
- Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis and Leptospirosis
Recommended but not required:
- Influenza
- Lyme
Up to date flea and tick preventative is required.
Blood titers from a qualified veterinarian are acceptable.
Grooming Is Coming Back!
We’re bringing professional grooming back to College for Pets in Holderness — and to our new Waterville Valley location — in late 2026. Join the waitlist and we’ll reach out as soon as grooming appointments open.

We highly recommend White Mountain College for Pets. The staff is extremely nice and professional. They are very receptive when we email asking how she is and they even send... read more pictures. Its never easy leaving your pet when you have to go away but when we do we know our girl is being taken care of and loved. Thank you White Mountain.
pooja deveau
Amazing k9 training center! & they board too!
Sherri Covell
I leave my 13 year old ornery doxie here and am thrilled at their comfort level in dealing with a grouchy old man. Other pet places in this area wouldn’t... read more take him because his fear came off as aggressive- but Mike is able to pick him up and give him proper love and attention which makes me so grateful!!! He truly has a gift with dogs!!
Erin Kampmann
Good professional people if you have the money it's worth it.
Walter Burkhart
She’s a changed dog! Still hiper but much happier! Loves the tread mill and all around a better pup!! Looks forward to visiting her old pals!
David Beaudet
Our 3-year-old labrador retriever started at White Mountain College for Pets through the 6-week lodge and train program and we have been blown away by Mike and his team's commitment... read more to our dog’s progress and training and all of the resources that are available to us. The expert trainers have worked with our dog twice a week for nearly three months as a continuation of the training journey, which has been extremely important for our dog’s growth and ability to transfer his new skills to his home environment. We are especially grateful for the loving attention of our dog's favorite trainer, Aura, who has been a fantastic trainer for him and, just as importantly, for our entire family. She is a superstar and we couldn’t be happier about the relationship she has developed with our dog. While the price tag for training might look steep at first glance, the level of service that is offered at White Mountain College for Pets is extraordinary and a great value. We highly recommend them!
Kim Packard
What a phenomenal experience attending College for Pets! The trainers are all lovely people and very knowledgeable. I was impressed with how fast they responded to my questions. The service... read more dog training is geared to help the needs of the particular individual, which is extremely beneficial. I worked with Mike and it was astonishing to watch how he catches cues with dogs even in listening to just their breath. He has taught not just my dog things, but even things about myself. I have been able to become independent again, which is huge for me. Without a doubt, I highly recommend College for Pets!
Dharma Paris
They gave me training as an owner of a great dog to do what I needed to continue to trane him long after I had them do it. Even though... read more it was a short time due to my income. I would recommend them to anyone that thinks you need to be rich to have a well trained animal.
Walter Burkhart
We have a wonderful rescue dog named Arlys, who was in a local dog shelter for 6 months waiting for us to adopt her. She had some social issues and... read more Mike and the staff at WMCP worked with her and helped her socialize with other dogs as well as other people. The staff at WMCP is dedicated and caring. It has made a big difference in Arlys's behavior.
Sheila Dockery
We have been bringing our pups here for 3 years. From obedience training, to fun agility classes and weekly day care - Mike and his team are professional, kind and... read more most importantly - an extension of Callie’s family!
LeeAnne O'Neil
I am blown away by the work White Mountain College for pets did for my and my dog. My dog is a 4 year old Italian Greyhound who is very... read more high energized and wreaked havoc in my house. She jumped out on counters to steal food, bolted away from me, wouldn’t let me put her harness on her, and was an awful food stealer. From the beginning, they kept my expectations realistic and were very patient with me and my question. When Gidget came home from the board and train I was just blow away by the progress she made. I can put her harness on her! She (most of the time) comes when I call her. She is able to play outside without being attached to me. She hasn’t stolen food since her return home. She is still her energetic self, but she is much more well behaved. I thought training Gidget was a lost cause (multiple other training attempts were). They cared for her like she was their dog and did an amazing job with her. Anyone looking for a committed training school for there “hopeless to train” dog, this is definitely the place!
Megan Mohr
We have used many services from White Mountain College for pets. Where to start, puppy classes, obedience foundation, grooming, lodging plus. The facility is super clean. Staff... read more is friendly and attentive. By attentive I mean listening to every single “important detail” about Sobaka’s past, present and future life with out a single eyeroll 😎. The instructors, especially Sue and Karen, are super knowledgeable and offer great tips just for Sobaka on top of all the lesson topics. We look forward to more classes and lodging opportunities. Sobaka goes to the facility with a wiggle butt and comes back the same way. Lodging plus includes enrichment time. His manners (such as they are for a puppy) are not only in place, but better! He will be one year old this month. Great peace of mind having him in the care of White Mountain College for pets when he can not travel with us. Communication is excellent. I frequently get replies in the middle of the night, or definitely within 24 hrs. I appreciate their flexibility to my changing travel needs. One suggestion, as an over thinker and worrier, I would love to see/hear updates at least every other day for lodging plus. Brenda and Jon
B Ladd
My fiancé and I are so thankful that we found White Mountain College for Pets! As most everyone we know knows, Beau is the most hyper pup I have ever... read more had, and he has really bad separation anxiety. We knew when we started our internship for our counseling program that he could not stay home alone. White Mountain College for Pets not only gave us peace of mind, but also Beau. I have seen Beau go from timid and hiding behind our legs, to happy go lucky when heading into his day camp. He's been working on so much and I have noticed he a little better at sharing toys with his dog neighbor Ellie, he is calmer throughout the day, and he is more attentive. Now, don't get me wrong, Beau has always been attentive, but I think from what he has been working on in day camp, he is just listening a little bit better at home because he is an overall calmer little guy. Beau also loves that he gets to hang with his people friends all day and that he always gets sent home with a treat or two. He has practiced socialization with other pups (a big help!), scent training, and one day he even got a little doggy massage! Long story short, if you're looking for a place for you dog to go during the day, pick here - and enroll them in day camp, it has been so great for Beau Beau! :)
Callie Batkins
AMAZING! Our kennel we usually use couldn’t take our dogs one week so we called here and they took our pups with open arms! The staff was so polite... read more and knowledgeable. We now have a new kennel and it’s with white mountain college for pets. They are absolutely amazing!
Paul Jay
Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Reliability , Responsiveness , Value They gave me training as an owner of a great dog to do what I... read more needed to continue to trane him long after I had them do it. Even though it was a short time due to my income. I would recommend them to anyone that thinks you need to be rich to have a well trained animal.
Walter Burkhart
We have used many services from White Mountain College for pets. Where to start, puppy classes, obedience foundation, grooming, lodging plus. The facility is super clean. Staff... read more is friendly and attentive. By attentive I mean listening to every single “important detail” about Sobaka’s past, present and future life with out a single eyeroll 😎. The instructors, especially Sue and Karen, are super knowledgeable and offer great tips just for Sobaka on top of all the lesson topics. We look forward to more classes and lodging opportunities.
Sobaka goes to the facility with a wiggle butt and comes back the same way. Lodging plus includes enrichment time. His manners (such as they are for a puppy) are not only in place, but better! He will be one year old this month. Great peace of mind having him in the care of White Mountain College for pets when he can not travel with us.
Communication is excellent. I frequently get replies in the middle of the night, or definitely within 24 hrs. I appreciate their flexibility to my changing travel needs.
One suggestion, as an over thinker and worrier, I would love to see/hear updates at least every other day for lodging plus.
Brenda and JonB Ladd
My fiancé and I are so thankful that we found White Mountain College for Pets! As most everyone we know knows, Beau is the most hyper pup I have ever... read more had, and he has really bad separation anxiety. We knew when we started our internship for our counseling program that he could not stay home alone. White Mountain College for Pets not only gave us peace of mind, but also Beau. I have seen Beau go from timid and hiding behind our legs, to happy go lucky when heading into his day camp. He's been working on so much and I have noticed he a little better at sharing toys with his dog neighbor Ellie, he is calmer throughout the day, and he is more attentive. Now, don't get me wrong, Beau has always been attentive, but I think from what he has been working on in day camp, he is just listening a little bit better at home because he is an overall calmer little guy. Beau also loves that he gets to hang with his people friends all day and that he always gets sent home with a treat or two. He has practiced socialization with other pups (a big help!), scent training, and one day he even got a little doggy massage! Long story short, if you're looking for a place for you dog to go during the day, pick here - and enroll them in day camp, it has been so great for Beau Beau! :)
Callie Bechtol
We can't thank you enough for showing US and Willa Rose how to negotiate puppyhood. She is well on her way! We're looking forward to her next phase.... read more Carla, Jeff and Willa Rose
Carla Lootens
SPECTACULAR! I cannot say enough good thinks about Mike and his team. Our dog is an amazing dog but has some behavioral issues. We just finished the "in-residence" phase... read more of the program and so far, it's been amazing! So much so that, while we have a house sitter that comes take care of Lucy when we're gone, we actually would rather know she's at the College. LOVE IT!
Alex Foti
100% recommend College for Pets! Our boy, Memphis just returned home from his first 5 weeks of the Lodge and Train program and he is a changed dog. He is... read more already so much more confident. We can’t wait to see what the coming months have to offer as we all continue to grow together and strengthen the amazing skills he’s acquired.
Clanci Giddings
My dog, Rio (English cream golden, 1 year old), is extremely happy at White Mountain College for Pets. She finished the basic trainings recently and already behaves well. She also... read more has a lot of fun time playing with her friends. Very good environment for dogs.
Kaori Ito
Best decision we made to have our dog trained here. High level of communication and a dedicated team. We will be using other services in the future.
Timothy Williams
This is my go-to place for my lacie. They take such good care of her.
diana jay
Templeton had a great time while we went away.
Chris Lee
Mike actually came to my house when I adopted a brother and sister pups with severe anxiety from Mississippi. He taught me how to spot the signs of oncoming anxiety... read more and how to respond to it.
Lori LaCourse Bishop
The team at College for Pets was wonderful to work with from the beginning and the customer service went above and beyond any expectations. I reached out for advice regarding... read more training my parents Golden, Brewster, as a service animal. Their response was fast and soon after I had a phone consultation answering all of my questions. After a six week board and train, Brewster has become much more manageable and my mother is able to walk him without any pulling - something we never thought possible. During his time away, we were sent pictures and videos and were constantly reassured that he was in good hands. We look forward to continuing working with the team and for Brewster to develop more and more skills!
Kelly Crotty
Super friendly ...great staff! LOVED the postcard!!
TrishJoe Hannigan
