Testimonials

Paula Silva

I would like to thank the Caninus Hotel e Instrução Canina team for the way in which they treated my dog, Lucky.

He arrived there unruly and I couldn’t control him. Now, he’s educated, obedient and calmer. There’s only one BIG PROBLEM! My four-legged friend prefers being at Caninus than with me!

There’s a film called Horse Charmer and João Névoa is a DOG CHARMER! I know what I’m talking about. Thanks for everything.

Mafalda Prazeres

I’m writing this message to show how unpleased and sad I am at how depressed my four-legged daughter returns home every week. I can’t understand how she can return home at the end of every week of work so unwilling to stay. It’s really heartbreaking for any “mother” knowing that her daughter no longer prefers her lap.

Does that horse or snake charmer work at Caninus too?

Thanks João and Fiona. It’s very comforting to know that my “TOOTSIE” is so well looked after and happy to the point of not wanting to come home.

Luísa Adelino

I’ve left my dogs in João’s care for ten years now and I only do that because I see how happy they are whenever they see him and whenever they arrive at the farm.

Animals don’t hide their feelings!

And over and above being very professional, he has also become a good friend. Thanks João, Fiona, André and Catarina!

Soledade Duarte

Hello my friends!

Thank you for existing João, for loving what you do, transmitting and giving so much of yourself to our four-legged friends and, of course, their owners who, due to too much “spoiling”, aren’t always able to teach them everything they need to know for our and especially their total safety!

João, this is for you, just for you. As you know Platão is a real pest, lovely, but a real pest. You managed to use your knowledge to impose the rules we needed to be able to live under the same roof. Today, he’s a lot calmer and more obedient but still has that characteristic happiness stamped on his face, the energy with which he greets you and the sweet way in which he gives and receives affection.

Thank you for your training, your help and the friendly welcome you gave us and still give us. I know that Platão will always have a friendly place to stay, somewhere he loves and a friend who will welcome him with a big smile. For all this that words can’t describe João, a big thank-you my friend!

Teresa Simões

A double thank-you to Caninus on behalf of my “puppy” who, despite being 10 years’ old and her many illnesses, returns truly rejuvenated from stays at your kennel, and much healthier. What I mean is, I myself am very grateful, because it’s thanks to João that I have one less concern during my holidays. People who know me are aware that there aren’t many people I would trust with my dog.

Many thanks.

Maria Luísa Ermida

My dog has been going to João Névoa’s kennel whenever I go away. He likes being there so much that when he comes home, he cries when Névoa leaves him. He always arrives very well treated and clean. I’m very satisfied.

Noémia Ferraz

I liked the lady’s testimonial a lot.

I totally agree with her and, what is most important is that the praise has been written down and published.

Normally people are shy to praise others and only too ready to criticise them, of course! I’d also like to confess that I’m a bit jealous when Stronix goes so happily with João Névoa and doesn’t even look back at me to say goodbye, and when João just comes to bring some food for him, he stays at the gate for a while, sorry not to be going too! Anyway, thanks João and Fiona for all you do and for being the way you are.

Eduardo Salgado

I’d like to thank you for the fact that I can go on holiday without having to worry as I know that my old, 10-year-old lady Boxer is very well looked after.

She also says so and is pleased to go on holiday with someone she adores!

Isabel Martins

When we needed a professional to help us with our dog, Lucas, after so many bad experiences we went through, we found João Névoa and his family who are great professionals and friends who have been a part of our lives for the past 8 years.

Our dog loves him and that’s all that needs to be said for us not to worry when we leave our pet whenever we need to in the hands of professionals.

Gisela Valente

Mina and Pandora are perfect. of course, they’re mine and I love them very much.

But when my friends say that they’re very well educated, I think of João. And when other dog owners living in my street say that they are very obedient, I think of João again. Maybe he’s got something to do with the fact that they’re perfect.

Artur Lemos

Why is it that my dogs like going to the scouts?

Yes, Blue and Pipa belong to this restricted number of dogs that are lucky enough to spend their holidays in Cartaxo, in João Névoa’s care.

Why are they so happy to see him?

They are very well treated, of course, and feel at home there. Why is it that I only leave my dogs with João?

Because he’s the only person I trust to leave them and go away without worrying about them. Congratulations João. Your Hotel is really a 5 star and much better than any other.

Alfredo Antunes

Hello, I’m Salvador.

I live in Lisbon with Isabel, Alfredo, Sandra and sometimes Sérgio. I love them very much and know that they adore me.

They were really worried a short while ago because of my accident!!!! However, I’m lucky enough that when my family can’t take care of me, I can go to my friend João’s.

For as long as I know, I have been visiting João’s farm where i feel at home and play with my male and female friends!!

It was João who taught me many things I know. I’m free with him!!!! Near my flat in Lisbon, I can’t enjoy that freedom.

I’m really happy today because I’m going to the farm again for a week.

Just one more thing. I’m sure that João also likes me a lot.

Salvador “Chocolate Labrador”