Throw Me A Bone has been Charlie's dog sitter since early 2023. Charlie is my handsome, loving,…read moresenior male Chihuahua whom I adopted when he was 8 y/o in 2017. It can be a challenge to find a sitter to come to the northwest/Hill Country part of San Antonio, but TMAB makes it happen! Before the first visit or prior to traveling, I can schedule a meet-and-greet. As a Chihuahua and a rescue, it takes a while for Charlie to warm up to new faces. Jessica, the owner, ensures that the sitters are a match for him. They quickly learn his personality and routine. They are caring, responsive and trustworthy. Vivian has been with TMAB for a long time and now seeing Charlie. I appreciate receiving updates and photos from their quality time after each visit. It makes me feel secure, content and less guilty leaving for work during the day. Sir Charles is preparing to share his castle with his new little fur sister. Stay tuned!

First time was a great time!…read more We booked Theresa for a small weekend getaway and she visited our two pups four times a day. Every time she visited the house, she gave a full report. The dogs responded so well to her and it was a great feeling knowing that someone reliable was coming to take them on walks, feed them, and check on them. We will use Throw Me A Bone very soon in the near future.

There's something special about Liz and John (and their team) at Snagglefoot. We've been using them…read morefor years, and they take wonderful care of our 3 dogs - the dogs are so calm and in such good spirits when we return it's like we never left. They truly treat your pets like family! It's easy to talk about the great service Snagglefoot provides when things go well. Where they really set themselves apart, however, is when things go wrong, as they did on our recent weekend away. One of our dogs got desperately sick with a gastrointestinal issue, and I cannot say enough positive things about how Liz, John, and Denise (that day's sitter) handled the situation. It was truly above and beyond! When the dog sitter calls and you're 6 hours away, it's an uneasy feeling. But Liz has such a kindness about her - and a sense of humor! She puts your worries at ease, demonstrates a willingness to help, and does so with patience and concern for your pet. We are so thankful for Denise who first found the disaster, cleaned the initial mess, calmed the sick and stressed-out dog, while still managing to take good care of the other two. We are also incredibly thankful for Liz and John, who arrived soon after to assess the situation. When she called me, Liz immediately offered to take the sick dog to the vet (at 4pm on a Friday). She then administered the first round of medications and rearranged her Snagglefoot schedule so she could stay overnight at our home. It meant so much to us that she'd be available if the dog continued to be sick overnight and to administer the next round of meds in the morning. It also meant a lot that Liz and John cleaned around the house *again* prior to our arriving back home the following night. I whole-heartedly recommend Snagglefoot for your pet-sitting needs! On any given normal visit, you will sense how much they love getting to know your animals. And on those rare occasions when things don't go as planned, you can take comfort in knowing that Liz and John will care for your pets as if they were their own.

We've been using Snagglefoot for several months now and are so impressed! We have two large dogs…read morewho get walks and lots of love several times per week. After each walk we get photos and a report and they bill weekly which is convenient. They are reliable and kind - such a relief when I need to be in the office. Highly recommend!

I've used Cindy & her team for years. They are great, animal loving people! They update you daily…read moreabout your pet & send pics & you can easily message them.

Just for a while is a great pet sitting for daily and or vacation needs. It doesn't matter if you…read morehave 1 pet or 4 pets, it's still the same price. They charge you by the time not the pet. and they were very caring and professional to both my dogs and I will never use anyone else again.

Metro Pup stands out from the pack as hands-down the best dog walkers we have ever had in our 3…read moreyears in San Antonio (or elsewhere for that matter). From the first meet and greet session, we knew our dog Ghost was going to be fast friends with Gerrit. Every day, Ghost waited eagerly by the door for his buddy to arrive for their daily walk. Gerrit always treated Ghost like family, giving him the time he needed to sniff the flowers, a treat when he returned, a clean water bowl, and lots of belly scratches. After the walk, we would always receive a nice little summary of the walk accompanied by awesome photos (examples below). In the rare instance Gerrit couldn't be there, Eric and the rest of the MetroPup team could be counted on to fill in. Never did we have to scramble to find a last-minute walker or worry about putting our pup in the hands of a complete stranger. The app they use (Time To Pet) makes scheduling appointments, communicating with the team, and receiving photos of the walk a breeze. I have absolutely zero hesitation in recommending Metro Pup to anyone who needs a dog walker in San Antonio. As we move away, I know that Ghost is going to miss his buddy and we will miss the peace of mind that Metro Pup provided.

I love Metro Pup! And so does my dog, Shadow, and my three birdies. I never worry when I'm away…read morebecause I know that Metro Pup is the pinnacle of professionalism and attentive care. Gerrit is such a natural with my feathered family (and they are a finicky bunch)! Finally, I love that my pets get to stay in the familiarity of home and have the care come to them. The sitters can even stay overnight to calm anxious pets! Detailed notes and pics are provided at every single visit via their mobile app! I give Metro Pup my very highest endorsement. They are the very best!

Chantal is so sweet and so kind and patient. My dog is very nervous and skiddish around new people…read moreand Chantal went out of her way and stayed extra time to make sure my dog had the courage to come out of his crate to be walked. She even did a thorough meet and greet to make sure my dog felt as comfortable as he could. She is so kind and am grateful I found her to walk my dog while my time in San Antonio.

I must say that Emily's dog Jogger services are amazing, no need to look any place else. They are…read moredependable responsible and they love their dogs.They send new photos each time they visit your home as they care for the dogs. They also make videos that are for your personal use that make you feel that they truly care for your dogs. I don't know what I would do without their services. As I said they are amazing and would recommend them hands-down.

I recently used Furry Pawpins and can not tell you how pleased I was with their services. They were…read morequite professional and courteous. I felt my pet was well cared for and was updated on their well being. I will definitely use their services again and highly recommend anyone who has not tried using them to let them take care of your loved one you will not be disappointed.

Like most pets mine are family so when I go out of town I want to feel at peace knowing my babies…read moreare taken care of. That's the feeling I got from the moment the sitter from furry pawpins came by my house. I got constant updates with pictures reassuring me that everything was fine! Could not be happier. Thank you so so much! Will recommend to everyone!!!

Mr. Clyde is a 70lb pit/boxer/shepherd who is a sweetheart, absolutely gentle and almost maternal…read morewith itty bitty foster kittens, and eager to please - but also bouncy, excitable, a super sensitive energy sponge, loves to bear hug, and could probably outpull a Mack truck. Since moving to San Antonio two years ago, he's also increasingly dog reactive, especially on leash. It doesn't help that we were jumped a few times while on walks by loose or stray puppers, and my own history of ptsd, which can make it very hard to stay calm and self regulate for the sake of the delicate flower you're walking with. Anyhoo, I had finally gotten to working with a trainer, we were making progress - and my job started changing my hours/commutes to where I would need to find a dog walker. But I was worried Clyde would rip somebody's arm off or break through a fence or eat some stray dog's face off or who knows what. What I REALLY wanted was a person who did, for lack of a better term, training walks, someone who could check their ego (there's a lot of that in the dog training world) and support the work I was doing with the trainer we were working with. They would have to be strong, calm, consistent, and communicative. Surely this animal did not exist... Matt is all of those things. A freaking dog training walker unicorn. At our first meeting he listened intently, asked appropriate questions, and when we took Mr. Clyde out for a few minutes of "see, this is what he does" and not only didn't get his arm shoulder dislocated, but got Clyde to sit and be pretty calm I let out a huge breath of relief. Matt worked with Clyde pretty regularly for several weeks, and I noticed big changes in him immediately both when I got home and when we went on our walks. It was wonderful to actually start enjoying walking with my dog again. Then my work hours changed once more, and even though Clyde didn't work with Matt as much, he was always happier and more calm the days he did - and I could breathe easy knowing Clyde was in great hands. Matt never flaked on a day he was scheduled, he was attentive to the weather and how it would affect Clyde, then adjust their outings accordingly. Also, recently I lost one of my cats to sudden heart failure, and my other cat (they were adopted together as kittens and never separated before) has been completely distraught any time I leave with Clyde. He would howl and cry so loud I could hear him across the street, and after a week of poor Clyde not getting a proper walk because of poor Blue I was desperate and reached out to Matt, who was able to come that same evening and give Clyde a much needed romp and me a much, much needed break. Now I'm moving several hours from San Antonio, and I'm already very vexed that there will be no more Matt to help with Mr. Clyde :/ If you need a trustworthy, reliable person to train-walk your beast, then I highly recommend Matt.

Where do I even begin to explain how ecstatic I am to have found Matthew? I moved here in July with…read moremy 5 year old American Pit Bull Terrier, who does not like other dogs at all. She and I have done about 2.5 years of serious training (to get her at least somewhat near dogs) and what I was looking for was almost impossible to find. What I realized I was looking for was not just a dog walker, but a mixture of a dog walker/ trainer. I had interviewed 6 different dog walkers/ doggy day cares to see if they would be a good fit. It took me until December to find the right one. Here were my requirements: 1) The person could not be scared of my dog or her reactions to other dogs. 2) The person needed to understand what rules/ structure Mama (my dog) needed on her walks 3) The person needed to have a general understanding of training a dog aggressive dog (but it didn't need to be the same exact training that she already had) 4) The person had to be flexible with hours and days 5) The person needed to demonstrate that they would care for my dog and keep her safe at all times. 6) The person needed to understand that I am crazy about my dog, and would probably interview them for 2-3 hours (over 2 meetings) and ask them questions from my experience of working at a shelter, AND this person would need to understand that it's because I see my dog as family and my baby, and I just want the very best for her. Matthew met all of these requirements (especially number 6). I could have sworn I found gold when I saw him greet Mama, and walk her the first time as well. He understood that her structured walk (no pulling on leash, next to the person at all times, no stopping every 30 seconds for a "pee" break) were necessary for her training. He remained calm and corrected her properly, when she did react to another dog, and waited until she was calm to pass by. He asked me about her and her quirks, likes, dislikes, and respected my input on what I thought could be some of the roots behind her "issues" (other dog walkers that I interviewed did not respect my thoughts about my dog). However, the most important part of everything was that Mama like the walker too, and boy does she love Matthew. She gets excited to see him, and when I come home from work on the days that she has been walked, I can tell she's been out and is more relaxed (compared to the days she doesn't get walked). I would recommend Hod's Hounds for anyone and everyone who has a dog. Any kind of dog. A well behaved dog, or a dog who has special requirements. Matthew understands what the needs of the dog are, and puts the human's anxiety at ease.

The hardest part of traveling sometimes is having to leave your fur babies behind. From the moment…read morewe were greeted with a smile, we knew Cali and Ted were in good hands. They had plenty of space to play, had access to a pool, and made friends We got pictures while we were gone to see what a good time they were having. Thank you so much for welcoming and caring for our babies!

This is our 3rd time working with Steph & Zobi, so I felt compelled to leave a review. We are…read morereally cautious who we trust to stay over and take care of our boy, but you can tell Zobi just genuinely loves animals. Tyson (our lab) always gets so excited when he sees Zobi now & gets the zoomies They have extremely good communication, giving us regular updates & even sends us pics so we can see what Tyson is up to throughout the day! I'm really relieved we found someone reliable. We recently forgot it was trash day (we were out of town) & Zobi took out the bins for us without saying anything. They definitely go the extra mile to make sure your baby is taken care of & your home as well!

It can be so stressful leaving your pets in the hands of others, but with Dyana I am 100% confident…read morein her care. It's such a breath of fresh air to know that my pup will be treated with the same amount of love, attention, and activity that he's used to receiving from us when we're out of town. Highly recommended!

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Loved it the other day. They had different vendors there for their anniversary. Even took…read moreprofessional photos of my dog which I loved. Even had an agility course and my dog loved it.

I've taken both my pups to Pup Pup and Away for Power Puppy training and I can't recommend them…read moreenough. I have also utilized daycare and boarding. My older pup outgrew daycare but my younger pup is just starting. I appreciate that the daycare is training focused and not just chaos. Pups are vetted for manners. feel like my pups are safe when they come here. Lila and Bear always get compliments on how well behaved and socialized they are, and PPA has been a major part of that. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.