Veterinary appointments at Glen Lake Animal Hospital in Minnetonka unfold through co-regulation—synchronized pauses slowed movement and shared breathing that support families across Minnesota. The arrangement of the room elements promotes an unnatural stillness. The arrangement of chairs intentionally creates gaps to minimize stress factors. Exam tables modify their structure to enhance both access and visibility. Staff members assess caregiver breathing rate vocal pitch and eye movement before interacting with the pet because animals tend to examine their humans for signals. Silence is used intentionally. The optimal initiation of treatment sometimes involves a waiting period where the dog or cat can reflect decelerated rhythms prior to any intervention. Glen Lake Animal Hospital delivers integrative veterinary care through complex diagnostic procedures that include organ function tests, pain sensitivity evaluations, allergy detection methods, hydration assessments, and energy-based wellness checks when deemed suitable. The plan includes visit timing because morning pets handle more stimulus while late-day animals require initial quiet observation. The essence of tone variation emerges as interactions using lower-pitched voices enhance anxious dog responses whereas narrowed frequency bands diminish feline startling. Post-visit instructions teach owners to modulate their interactions through specific tonal patterns and rhythms: when to use soft speech, when to withdraw, and when to position their pet in sunlight or allow it rest in complete darkness. These patterns support physical and emotional return to baseline. Glen Lake Animal Hospital in Minnetonka and throughout Minnesota synchronizes the nervous systems of pets and their owners to deliver care that maintains clinical validity while achieving emotional harmony.
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Reviews
Kellie Jeanette
28 Jun 2018
REPORT
They actually care about your pets. Honestly the best place to bring them. Thank you so much you guys!!!!
Effing Dave
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
Good, caring people. Like all pet Care, it's not inexpensive.
Janice Vaala Jopke
5 Jun 2018
REPORT
We were in the proverbial "rock and the hard place." Through Facebook messaging, we arranged the necessary care for our ailing pooch!!!
Janice VJ
5 Jun 2018
REPORT
We were in the proverbial "rock and the hard place." Through Facebook messaging, we arranged the necessary care for our ailing pooch!!!
Gretchen Lommen
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
Great Dr's and staff.
Kathy Stein
27 Feb 2018
REPORT
All my cats have been going to Glen Lake. I have moved several times but would drive out of my way to still bring my babies here. We Dr. Clark!
Brian Ruud
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
I needed to get a copy of my dogs records and called in to have them sent. The fax number that I gave ended up not working and the person (wish I had her name) who sent them to me ended up calling the... Read More
I needed to get a copy of my dogs records and called in to have them sent. The fax number that I gave ended up not working and the person (wish I had her name) who sent them to me ended up calling the local pet store based on where I live that I go to for nail trimming to give them my records. This is amazing customer service and I am so appreciative of going the extra step.Read Less
Tanya Paulson
21 Jan 2018
REPORT
This place is amazing and very friendly would recommend anyone!
Kristie Dotray
15 Jan 2018
REPORT
Lori Swan
14 Jan 2018
REPORT
heidi clark
2 Jan 2018
REPORT
Great pet doctors, they k ow their stuff and reasonably priced
Christina Burns
12 Oct 2017
REPORT
Couldn’t have found a better place to care for my Debo. Great team.
Mia Sodeyama Mulrennan
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
The care at GLAH is the best! We have brought many pets here over the years, and we appreciate and TRUST the care they receive. It is apparent how devoted they are: the vets, staff, surgeon - everyo... Read More
The care at GLAH is the best! We have brought many pets here over the years, and we appreciate and TRUST the care they receive. It is apparent how devoted they are: the vets, staff, surgeon - everyone. Thank you for giving us peace of mind as pet parents.Read Less
Gwen Polkinghorne
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
Evan Bindas
11 Mar 2017
REPORT
Gave my cat vaccines after bringing her home from the humane society, very nice customer service but the vaccines gave her autism. Might reccomend
Don O.
2 Dec 2016
REPORT
Calling around for euthanasia for my elderly cat. Was unceremoniously told since my cat was "not a patient" she would be drop off only and I could not be there when she left this world. Don't know who... Read More
Calling around for euthanasia for my elderly cat. Was unceremoniously told since my cat was "not a patient" she would be drop off only and I could not be there when she left this world. Don't know who came up with this fucked up rule but that and lack of compassion ruled out me EVER bringing any of my animal family to this vet. Read Less
Ron Jensrud
26 Nov 2016
REPORT
Erin Collins
5 Oct 2016
REPORT
A huge THANK YOU to every person who is a part of this staff. There is a reason this has been our clinic for 25+ years. You have been there to help us welcome our newest family additions and you have ... Read More
A huge THANK YOU to every person who is a part of this staff. There is a reason this has been our clinic for 25+ years. You have been there to help us welcome our newest family additions and you have been there to help us say good-bye. Your service, support and friendship over the years mean more than words could ever express. Even though we have moved a ways away, we will continue to make the trek to see you. You and you alone have our trust with our dearest family members. Thank you for your continued expertise, honesty and sincerity. You will always get 5 stars from us! With deepest gratitude, The Collins Crew Read Less
Stephanie Braulick
23 Jun 2016
REPORT
Susan H.
23 Apr 2016
REPORT
This clinic really cares about you and your pets. The staff is friendly and helpful. We've been going here for years.
Karri Hasse
20 Apr 2016
REPORT
Susan Halverson
20 Apr 2016
REPORT
Myra Mathis Johnson
17 Feb 2016
REPORT
Abby got to see Dr. Lisa Lunde today. We were happy to hear that she is very healthy and ready for camping. Needs to loose some weight, so we will work on that. Great staff and very knowledgeable and ... Read More
Abby got to see Dr. Lisa Lunde today. We were happy to hear that she is very healthy and ready for camping. Needs to loose some weight, so we will work on that. Great staff and very knowledgeable and up to date on pet care. Read Less
Gabrielle Greyzdorf
16 Nov 2015
REPORT
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hand... Read More
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hands there! Highly recommend them to anybody! Read Less
Gabrielle Rauchwarter
16 Nov 2015
REPORT
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hand... Read More
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hands there! Highly recommend them to anybody! Read Less
Craig Faber
11 Oct 2015
REPORT
Our family has had a great relationship with GLAH and staff for over twenty years. My dogs are a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't take them anywhere else. We are treated like friends when we arriv... Read More
Our family has had a great relationship with GLAH and staff for over twenty years. My dogs are a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't take them anywhere else. We are treated like friends when we arrive, and have always received the most up-to-date care available. Read Less
Karen Fernow
3 Jul 2014
REPORT
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she i... Read More
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she is an expert in pet nutrition. We wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
Karen Jeane
3 Jul 2014
REPORT
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she i... Read More
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she is an expert in pet nutrition. We wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
A Google User
11 May 2009
REPORT
We chose Glen Lake Animal Hospital when we adopted a new dog mainly because we heard that they "love" Cavaliers - one of the vets used to breed them, plus it was closer than our previous vet. I found... Read More
We chose Glen Lake Animal Hospital when we adopted a new dog mainly because we heard that they "love" Cavaliers - one of the vets used to breed them, plus it was closer than our previous vet. I found the initial vet and office staff to be very competent and nice. However, when we needed to be seen on an urgent basis, we continued to get a vet who lacked bedside manner to say the least. We grew tired of being told our cat should get her front claws removed, that she was overweight (which she is not for her breed), plus this vet did not pick up on the fact that our cat potentially had herpes (eye issues). We decided to go back to our former vet, and she identified this immediately and referred us to an eye specialist.Read Less
Veterinary appointments at Glen Lake Animal Hospital in Minnetonka unfold through co-regulation—synchronized pauses slowed movement and shared breathing that support families across Minnesota. The arrangement of the room elements promotes an unnatural stillness. The arrangement of chairs intentionally creates gaps to minimize stress factors. Exam tables modify their structure to enhance both access and visibility. Staff members assess caregiver breathing rate vocal pitch and eye movement before interacting with the pet because animals tend to examine their humans for signals. Silence is used intentionally. The optimal initiation of treatment sometimes involves a waiting period where the dog or cat can reflect decelerated rhythms prior to any intervention. Glen Lake Animal Hospital delivers integrative veterinary care through complex diagnostic procedures that include organ function tests, pain sensitivity evaluations, allergy detection methods, hydration assessments, and energy-based wellness checks when deemed suitable. The plan includes visit timing because morning pets handle more stimulus while late-day animals require initial quiet observation. The essence of tone variation emerges as interactions using lower-pitched voices enhance anxious dog responses whereas narrowed frequency bands diminish feline startling. Post-visit instructions teach owners to modulate their interactions through specific tonal patterns and rhythms: when to use soft speech, when to withdraw, and when to position their pet in sunlight or allow it rest in complete darkness. These patterns support physical and emotional return to baseline. Glen Lake Animal Hospital in Minnetonka and throughout Minnesota synchronizes the nervous systems of pets and their owners to deliver care that maintains clinical validity while achieving emotional harmony.
They actually care about your pets. Honestly the best place to bring them. Thank you so much you guys!!!!
Effing Dave
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Good, caring people. Like all pet Care, it's not inexpensive.
Janice Vaala Jopke
5 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We were in the proverbial "rock and the hard place." Through Facebook messaging, we arranged the necessary care for our ailing pooch!!!
Janice VJ
5 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We were in the proverbial "rock and the hard place." Through Facebook messaging, we arranged the necessary care for our ailing pooch!!!
Gretchen Lommen
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great Dr's and staff.
Kathy Stein
27 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
All my cats have been going to Glen Lake. I have moved several times but would drive out of my way to still bring my babies here. We Dr. Clark!
Brian Ruud
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I needed to get a copy of my dogs records and called in to have them sent. The fax number that I gave ended up not working and the person (wish I had her name) who sent them to me ended up calling the... Read More
I needed to get a copy of my dogs records and called in to have them sent. The fax number that I gave ended up not working and the person (wish I had her name) who sent them to me ended up calling the local pet store based on where I live that I go to for nail trimming to give them my records. This is amazing customer service and I am so appreciative of going the extra step.Read Less
Tanya Paulson
21 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place is amazing and very friendly would recommend anyone!
Kristie Dotray
15 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Lori Swan
14 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
heidi clark
2 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great pet doctors, they k ow their stuff and reasonably priced
Christina Burns
12 Oct 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Couldn’t have found a better place to care for my Debo. Great team.
Mia Sodeyama Mulrennan
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The care at GLAH is the best! We have brought many pets here over the years, and we appreciate and TRUST the care they receive. It is apparent how devoted they are: the vets, staff, surgeon - everyo... Read More
The care at GLAH is the best! We have brought many pets here over the years, and we appreciate and TRUST the care they receive. It is apparent how devoted they are: the vets, staff, surgeon - everyone. Thank you for giving us peace of mind as pet parents.Read Less
Gwen Polkinghorne
24 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Evan Bindas
11 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Gave my cat vaccines after bringing her home from the humane society, very nice customer service but the vaccines gave her autism. Might reccomend
Don O.
2 Dec 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Calling around for euthanasia for my elderly cat. Was unceremoniously told since my cat was "not a patient" she would be drop off only and I could not be there when she left this world. Don't know who... Read More
Calling around for euthanasia for my elderly cat. Was unceremoniously told since my cat was "not a patient" she would be drop off only and I could not be there when she left this world. Don't know who came up with this fucked up rule but that and lack of compassion ruled out me EVER bringing any of my animal family to this vet. Read Less
Ron Jensrud
26 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Erin Collins
5 Oct 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
A huge THANK YOU to every person who is a part of this staff. There is a reason this has been our clinic for 25+ years. You have been there to help us welcome our newest family additions and you have ... Read More
A huge THANK YOU to every person who is a part of this staff. There is a reason this has been our clinic for 25+ years. You have been there to help us welcome our newest family additions and you have been there to help us say good-bye. Your service, support and friendship over the years mean more than words could ever express. Even though we have moved a ways away, we will continue to make the trek to see you. You and you alone have our trust with our dearest family members. Thank you for your continued expertise, honesty and sincerity. You will always get 5 stars from us! With deepest gratitude, The Collins Crew Read Less
Stephanie Braulick
23 Jun 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Susan H.
23 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This clinic really cares about you and your pets. The staff is friendly and helpful. We've been going here for years.
Karri Hasse
20 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Susan Halverson
20 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Myra Mathis Johnson
17 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Abby got to see Dr. Lisa Lunde today. We were happy to hear that she is very healthy and ready for camping. Needs to loose some weight, so we will work on that. Great staff and very knowledgeable and ... Read More
Abby got to see Dr. Lisa Lunde today. We were happy to hear that she is very healthy and ready for camping. Needs to loose some weight, so we will work on that. Great staff and very knowledgeable and up to date on pet care. Read Less
Gabrielle Greyzdorf
16 Nov 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hand... Read More
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hands there! Highly recommend them to anybody! Read Less
Gabrielle Rauchwarter
16 Nov 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hand... Read More
My family and I have been bringing our pets here for years and years, with many different pets. You can't find the friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate staff anywhere else. You are in such good hands there! Highly recommend them to anybody! Read Less
Craig Faber
11 Oct 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Our family has had a great relationship with GLAH and staff for over twenty years. My dogs are a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't take them anywhere else. We are treated like friends when we arriv... Read More
Our family has had a great relationship with GLAH and staff for over twenty years. My dogs are a huge part of my life, and I wouldn't take them anywhere else. We are treated like friends when we arrive, and have always received the most up-to-date care available. Read Less
Karen Fernow
3 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she i... Read More
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she is an expert in pet nutrition. We wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
Karen Jeane
3 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she i... Read More
This is the BEST place to take your pets. The staff is awesome and all the Vets are great, but our family loves Dr. Lisa Lunde! She is on top of any issue that comes up for my dogs and cat and she is an expert in pet nutrition. We wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less
A Google User
11 May 2009
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We chose Glen Lake Animal Hospital when we adopted a new dog mainly because we heard that they "love" Cavaliers - one of the vets used to breed them, plus it was closer than our previous vet. I found... Read More
We chose Glen Lake Animal Hospital when we adopted a new dog mainly because we heard that they "love" Cavaliers - one of the vets used to breed them, plus it was closer than our previous vet. I found the initial vet and office staff to be very competent and nice. However, when we needed to be seen on an urgent basis, we continued to get a vet who lacked bedside manner to say the least. We grew tired of being told our cat should get her front claws removed, that she was overweight (which she is not for her breed), plus this vet did not pick up on the fact that our cat potentially had herpes (eye issues). We decided to go back to our former vet, and she identified this immediately and referred us to an eye specialist.Read Less