Rosanne or Bow Wow's and Whiskers is the best kept secret in Irvine! That is because no pet owner…read morewants to lose her. We have been so fortunate to have Rosanne care for our many cats, including those with medical issues for almost 20 years. As a vet tech. and trained professional, I can trust her advice and know she has the best interest of my animal in mind. Travelling internationally, I have absolute confidence she will turn up, never let me down, care for my cat and home and inform me of any potential issues. She is detailed, conscientious, totally honest and best of all, she actually spends time playing with your pet! A fantastic pet sitter! Laurie, CA

It's hard to put everything we feel about Rosanne into just a few words. She has cared for our…read morefurry cat children for the past 27 years! She's been with us as we suffered the loss of 3 of our babies over the years, and she has become a part of our family in many ways. Our current kitties, Isabella and Mary, are now 17 and 18 years old respectively, and Rosanne has cared for them since they came to us 17 years ago. Whenever we're away, she lives in our home, giving them the comfort and security they need. Knowing she's here when we're not gives us the same sense of comfort and security. Rosanne cares for the girls in every way. As a licensed and caring Vet Technician, we trust her judgement completely. She has advised and guided us in their care so many times over the years. Rosanne is committed to the care of the animals in her charge - she is a true professional, and more importantly, she LOVES all of the furry babies in her care. She also takes cares of our home like it's her own. She's licensed, bonded and insured. But the best part of Rosanne is . . . Rosanne. We absolutely treasure her, and cannot recommend her highly enough! Sincerely, Michael and Judy McLane May 6, 2023 Irvine, CA

Dave came to train our pup, Hanky who had serious issues with anxiety, aggression, and resource…read moreguarding. Dave was compassionate, informative, and incredibly helpful. He took time to get to know our family and tailor Hank's training to his personality and needs. He is incredibly knowledgeable and we have seen a huge improvement in our dog's behavior. Hanky is happier and now we know how to support him in order to avoid aggression. We also started taking both of our dogs to EveryDog Daycamp and it has been amazing to have a safe place where our dogs can play with other pups without me worrying something might happen to them. I can't recommend Dave and EveryDog enough!

I was visiting from Southern California and stopped in the store just to use the bathroom. Such a…read morecute store! The worker was so warm and friendly. So many unique items. They had a good selection of MLB neckerchiefs that easily attached thru his collar that I ended up buying a Dodger one for my dog.

My family and I are so grateful to have found Sylvia! She just watched our one year old chihuahua…read morefor 5 nights and we couldn't be happier. Our girl, Ivy takes some time to warm up to new people and within a day, Sylvia had her walking on a joint leash with another dog and living her best doggie life. She bonded with Sylvia and her daughter and I feel comfortable leaving her with OC Pet Nurse next time we are out of town. We got lots of updates, pictures, and videos as well which we love! Thank you for your patience, kindness, and amazing pet knowledge, Sylvia!

I found Sylvia when I was looking for a more experienced pet sitter to help with my cat with…read morechronic kidney disease and FLUTD. She is a true professional and you can see that in the small details when you return from your trip-- she did an amazing job clearing our litter boxes and vacuumed for us even though we didn't even ask her to. My cat with special health needs has since passed but I still continue to use her since I know my cats are in good hands and they always seem so much happier when we come back now. The price is also very affordable for what you're getting.

Great grooming and bathing services. Have been coming here for 5 years+ for both my dogs. They do a…read moregreat job with our corgis with shaping them and making them nice and clean. Very friendly staff as well, have never had an issue. Here is Harper after a bath below!

I brought my dog here for the first time last week for a grooming service and was disappointed with…read morethe results. When we got to the place, there was dog hair all over the floor, I chatted with the manager there and they mentioned they wipe the floor 2-3x a day so I must've come during the tail ned. The appointment which typically takes 2-3 hours ended up taking 1.5 hours. They request payment and tip before they bring you your pet. I had some feedback that I shared with the manager and they reassured me that they care deeply about the salon and grooming service so I know they're working on improvements. They were happy to take my dog back to another cleaning, but I didn't have the time. I appreciate the time and effort the manager took to call and chat about my feedback.

Leaving our dogs Jax and Frank for a whole week was something we were honestly nervous about…read morebecause they've never stayed with anyone outside of our family before. From the moment we dropped them off, the entire experience put us completely at ease. We received constant updates, photos, and messages from Wendy and Madison, letting us know how they were doing, which meant so much to us and made being away from them so much easier. It was clear they were genuinely cared for, loved, and treated like family the entire time they were there. Seeing Jax and Frank happy, comfortable, and well taken care of gave us so much peace of mind. You can truly tell OC Paw House cares deeply about the animals they watch. We are beyond grateful for the care they gave our boys and will absolutely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and attentive place for their dogs!

We left Charlie here expecting the usual, he tends to get anxious when we're not around. But this…read moretime, it was completely different. He was genuinely happy. Honestly, I've rarely seen him this relaxed and joyful, even at home. I don't know what Wendy and her team are doing exactly, but there's something special about the energy in this place. You can feel the care, the positivity, and the attention they give to each dog, and it clearly transfers. Charlie came back not just calm, but truly content. It's rare to find a place where you feel this level of trust leaving your dog behind. This one exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommended.

We recently started bringing our two dogs to daycare at Paw Sweet Paw at the Irvine Spectrum…read moreCenter, and we couldn't be happier with our experience in especially because of Ian. Our little family includes George, our Frenchie who recently underwent back surgery, and Waldo, our Portuguese Water Dog/Poodle mix who struggles with extreme anxiety. Leaving them anywhere can be stressful for us, but Ian immediately put our minds at ease. He is incredibly friendly, professional, and, most importantly, genuinely wonderful with our dogs. He takes the time to understand their individual needs and treats them with such patience and care. With George's recovery and Waldo's anxiety, that extra attentiveness means everything to us. It's clear Ian truly loves what he does, and it shows in the way our pups light up when they see him. We keep coming back because of Ian and the way he treats George and Waldo. I'm sure the entire team is just as kind, but Ian consistently goes above and beyond, and we are so grateful to have found someone we trust with our babies.

Spacious, huge building that covers everything a pet owner needs which is super convenient! From…read moreboarding to grooming and vet care. Compared to smaller grooming boutiques, this is a big step up! There are multiple packages for grooming, which is what I came for + add ons. Customization of services is always great to have. Also, this is the only place where small dogs are considered to be up to 25 pounds. Other places I've been to will charge significantly more if your dog is just about 15 pounds.

By far, the best clinic ever. Dr. Esfandiari is the best vet I've ever seen. I brought my cat here…read moreafter her previous vet retired. I was nervous, and my cat is very grumbly when it comes to the vet. But Dr E is so gentle, so kind, and soooo knowledgeable. She took the time to soothe my cat and let her adjust. It made the world of difference. I've since moved away and am trying to find a vet in my new area, but I can't find anyone as good as Dr. E and her team. If you have a cat, THIS is the place to take them! Plus, the clinic itself has a few feline residents, so you know they care. I don't have enough good things to say. Dr E, Milaya and I miss you!

LARGE DOG OWNERS BEWARE!…read more We took our senior dog (rescued one week before) to Northwood Animal hospital because of great Yelp reviews. On closer inspection, you can see that they're great with small animals (hamsters, rabbits, cats, etc.) but larger dogs may be a weak spot, and here's why. The examination room was probably 6'x6', and over half of it was covered by an examination table that couldn't be pulled up because of a small animal scale on it. The net result of this was that our 60-pound dog could only see the feet of people in the room. We notified staff that our sweet girl was a little nervous with new people, and it seems that the vet tech got the memo. The tech was the best part of our experience--even though our dog was nervous, the tech did an amazing job introducing herself to us and our dog, giving her space, etc. It all broke down once the vet came in. Dr. J (Meena Janbahan) came in, did not introduce herself to us, and immediately took our dog by the neck to test her sinuses. While we understood that there was a legitimate medical reason for doing that, her failure to introduce herself to our dog (didn't even offer a hand to sniff), made our dog extremely anxious. Our dog gave about 3-5 seconds of whining before delivering 2-3 warning barks and backing up to us. The vet tech took our dog outside for a brief walk--when they came back, our dog was anxious but okay with the tech--but she did not like the vet. We were in shock that a professional would do this to a dog that had just been rescued and lived on the street before coming to us--but the more we thought about it, we figured that it was absurd to introduce herself to any dog that way. Dr. J followed up this moment by being extremely aloof and dismissive. Our dog had shown no signs of protectiveness at this level before, and Dr. J insisted that there was an inherent problem with our dog based on this meeting (where Dr. J, again, greeted our dog by wrapping her hands around her throat). We began to doubt ourselves and our dog, and would've continued to unless we had gone to another vet (more experienced with dogs) elsewhere, Dr. K (Kirollos Abdelmalek), who introduced himself much more calmly to our dog and assured us that our dog was not behaviorally volatile (see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for more on this experience). The icing on the cake was the $1,000 estimate for our visit. They waived the examination fee because our dog was a rescue, leading to a grand total of $977.80. The itemized receipt is attached to this review, but they don't tell the full story. We were strong-armed into the influenza vaccine (they said they wouldn't give anesthesia without it... which is not standard practice from AVMA guidelines by our understanding), and told that our dog had an ear infection despite the vet saying she was unable to "get a look at her ears." The cytology for the ear infection and treatment being given at the same time also made us raise an eyebrow. Fortunately, we opted to decline all services and see another vet for our dog instead (again, see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for the much better experience). Overall, I would have given Northwood Animal Hospital one star, if it hadn't been for the vet tech who assured us that we were not crazy, despite clear efforts of the business to charge us a ridiculous amount and misrepresent our dog's behavior. It is odd that they would market services for large dogs given that their practice seems--from personnel to facilities--ill-prepared to care for them.

Jonathan is extremely kind and truly cares for each dog that boards with him. From the first time…read moremeeting, Jonathan was super professional and walked us through his steps on how he will integrate our dog with other dogs during his stay. Jonathan's house is super clean and spacious! We received text updates with videos, and photos while we were on vacation. He kept us updated on Ollie's temperament, food schedule, and bathroom breaks. I would highly recommend Jonathan to other dog owners! We know our dog will be in good hands when staying with Jonathan!

We left our senior chihuahua, Chico, with McKenna for a couple of days and she was absolutely…read morewonderful. She has a great dog-friendly backyard that Chico loved exploring (always supervised), and he was safe and secure in a kennel at night. Chico can be very picky and difficult when it comes to taking medication but McKenna has a ton of experience and made sure he got everything he needed. She also kept us updated with photos throughout his stay which we really appreciated. Thank you, McKenna for taking such great care of our little guy!

Shortly after i adopted my dog Sammy from the shelter, we were looking for dog groomers in the…read morearea. What a blessing to have stumbled upon The Spaw! We were so warming greeted by Carrie and you could tell how much her and the staff love the animals and their jobs. We always felt he was in good hands. Sammy has now passed but we will always be grateful for the wonderful and kind service we received for almost 10 years.

The Spaw is our dog's go-to groomer. The staff is generally kind and will work with you on your…read morespecific needs, which we love. Most of the time, our dog's cut is incredibly cute though once in a while there is a slight miss. They will usually try to get you the look you want and make adjustments as requested. The only note is that pricing jumped near 10% at least two years in a row. With tip, it can cost nearly $150 or more for a small dog cut, which does seem pricier. Would love to see price increases calm down so we don't get priced out of affording their services. With that said, we still keep going because it's hard to find the level of service and good to great grooming technique used by the Spaw. We have not used other services here so will not comment on that. Plenty of parking and decent availability, but I would call at least a couple of weeks in advance for scheduling. Thank you for keeping our dog looking cute!

My husband and I came to Brad with our German Shepherd who was dog aggressive. We saw a huge…read moreimprovement in our dog's aggression in the couple hours that we worked with Brad. Incredible results in such a short time! We would absolutely recommend Brad! It's a relief having a dog that we can now take in public without having to worry.

Like many reviews have mentioned, we too were skeptical about seeing results within one in-person…read moresession. Nonetheless, we are so happy we found Brad! My boyfriend and I took in our cattle dog, Ollie, as a stray almost 4 months ago. Quick background: Ollie was found tied to a fire hydrant outside my work. Ollie is the sweetest boy, however is very reactive to other dogs and is a bundle of energy that presents as endless jumping and nipping. We have a senior Saint Bernard at home in which Ollie has been too rough/aggressive with her, even when our Saint Bernard makes it known that she doesn't want to be bothered. We tried water sprays at home and other attempts at training to no avail. We began to feel helpless as our biggest concern was his relationship with our Saint Bernard, as it got to the point where we felt we had to consider rehoming him. During our session with Brad, we immediately saw results which had us dumbfounded. Like other reviews have mentioned, his technique is not "mean," but is a firm mindset that Ollie requires. All the while, Brad emphasizes when to correct your dog and when to praise him, while stressing the fact that these techniques are not made to scare your dog, but rather establish a leader mentality while simultaneously letting the dog know that you provide love and safety. Of course, like any training, one can only be successful when carrying over these learned techniques at home, but Brad left us feeling confident and ready to continue the work. Even when we got home today, we already had seen a shift from Ollie. As for Brad himself - he is very approachable and really looks to understand both the dog and all the circumstances that come with them. You could really get a sense of how personal he is. We definitely recommend him. Thank you so much, Brad!