Bow Wow Meow to the rescue! When my husband's shift changed and our aging dog d'Jinn found herself…read moreat home alone for a 10 hour day we knew we needed to find her a reliable walker. Enter Michelle and Victoria and now Christine and Christina with Lori's Bow Wow Meow Pet Services. We are purchasing rounds of the twenty 20-min walk package, which is competitively priced. After a meet and greet evening with d'Jinn's tag team of walkers she has been receiving timely daily walks, ball play, treats, and loving attention, plus adorable journal entries documenting her day. Well worth the cost and such a delight to be greeted by her after work knowing that she hasn't been alone and crossing her legs for most of the day!

We used Bow Wow Meow Pet Services while we were away on vacation. The detailed notes we received…read morewhen we were returned were excellent especially for our pups diet. We also received a photo text of our pup mid week. This was our first time using a professional company and would definitely use Bow Wow Meow again. It kept us at ease knowing our pup and home were being looked after. Thank you Lori and Stephanie!

Being a client with Doodlebug for years, I can vouch for their stellar service! I probably go down…read moreas one of their annoying clients because I'm so picky about the care of my animals. However, they never flinched because they got it. In the years we have used their services, we have never had an issue. Instead, they went above and beyond to make those last minute requests work (when possible) and even did kind things like bringing in Amazon packages out of the rain. Additionally, they watched my two birds for me while we were on vacation so that they could stay home in a safe space that they knew versus heading to a boarding facility. I highly recommend Doodlebug!

Doodlebug Dog Walker is hands down the best pet care service we've ever used! From the owner,…read moreJennifer, to the scheduling coordinators, pet sitters, and our amazing weekly walker--everyone is professional, reliable, and truly cares about our dogs. Before Doodlebug, we cycled through so many other services, but none gave us the confidence and peace of mind that this team does. We have four dogs, including two with special medical needs and a senior who must always be separated from the younger ones. Managing all of this is no small task, yet Doodlebug handles it seamlessly. Whether it's accommodating last-minute scheduling, Jennifer taking our dogs on hikes, or providing top-notch vacation care, they consistently go above and beyond. We are beyond grateful for the love and dedication they show our pups. We've been a regular client of theirs for 4+ years and we've never had to worry about the care and safety of our pets while we're away. They're in such good hands and we couldn't imagine using anyone else. If you're looking for a dog walking service that treats your pets like family, look no further than Doodlebug Dog Walker!

Heidi has been our walker since our two puppies were 3 months old. She's been extremely helpful…read morewith her flexibility in scheduling, exceptional communication, and most of all has taken great care of our puppies. She's always on schedule and goes above and beyond with caring for our dogs.

Heidi has been watching our dogs and cats for us for almost two years. She's very flexible with…read morethe schedule and usually can accommodate with last minute notice. Heidi sends frequent updates and includes photos. She leaves detailed report cards with each visit too. Very reliable and more importantly out animals love her! Thanks Heidi!!!

Unfortunately, my prior dog walker dropped me like a sack of potatoes when the pandemic started…read more Due to my pup being a rescue it takes him time to warm up to a new walker and I was frustrated with other walkers that had the lack of confidence or training to walk my dog. My dog is like my son and he means everything to me, so I'm sure anyone would agree finding a walker who is a fit isn't easy. Thankfully, Kristy came to the rescue! She is so sweet and gentle with my dog! My dog tail wags and he jumps for excitement whenever she comes by for his walks. I get daily updates from this walks and Kristy even goes so far as to close my all windows and turns my ac on during the hot summer days. Due to the abusive history my dog had before I recused him, he would run hide from walkers, but not Kristy! He absolutely loves her!

I was looking for someone to check in on my two cats while I was away on vacation. Usually, I would…read morejust take my chances, leave them alone and hope for the best. But since this vacation was longer than normal, I really wanted peace of mind. I just needed someone to make sure they had fresh wet food and water, cleared litter, and that they weren't tangled or trapped in something while I was gone. Although it had no previous reviews, I decided to take a chance and contact Happy Houlas. I emailed Kristy and she responded within the day, and we later arranged for a meet and greet. A first meeting is super important to me, especially since you're trusting a complete stranger to enter your home while you're gone. I found Kristy very friendly, warm, and responsive throughout, and was flexible in working with the schedule I laid out. Working with her directly and through her web portal made the arrangements very easy. In the portal, there are some standard permission-type forms that need to be completed before the first day of service. There are also areas where you can give specific instructions and list any special needs or considerations you have for your home or your pet(s) (it's a good idea to use a lockbox). And you get the final quote quickly without obligation. She visited the house each day that I had instructed her to, logging in each visit to the house by emailing photos of replaced cat food, cleared litter box, and a short synopsis of each visit. My cats run and hide from strangers (I told her to expect this), but she assured me that she had seen them at least. Although I did not ask her to, she even gathered the litter into a bag and set it in my garbage bin outside so that the odor wouldn't fester inside the house. And as a nice personal touch, she put in a furnace filter deodorizer so I could return to a fresh smelling house (Heck, I don't even do that). This was my first time paying for a pet sitting service, but I was very happy in choosing Happy Houlas, and feel more confident that I can take longer trips in the future. I believe Kristy's specialty is dogs but she did a great job caring for my cats. I would have no problem acquiring her services in the future.

I can't recommend 4the love of dogs enough! We started working with Gaby when my pup was about 5…read moremonths old and I was desperate for some help with training to stop nipping. From the start, Gaby helped me set up all the foundational building blocks I needed to provide my puppy with a safe and structured home and tools that worked consistently as long as I put in the work to train. My puppy has also boarded overnight and it gives me so much peace of mind to leave her with a trusted professional who truly loves every dog she work with and puts safety above all! Thanks Gaby

I do not recommend this business. I had a terrible, abusive dog walker by the name of Victoria who…read moreshoved, kicked and smack my dog while under her care. I spoke to Felicia who said she had a serious talk with her about not disciplining other people's dog but decided to keep her in her in her employ. Just for that fact I cannot in good faith use her business again for the possibility my dogs will be treated like this again

I'll make it brief. We had an emergency. We had to leave town on a trip. The House sitter who…read morecame mis-portrayed her ability to take care of our 55 pound Australian Shepard Mix. She took no responsibility for it. We had to find a place to Board him while on the move. IN the meantime, we had to find someone to help for a day. Walking the Dogs was there. They answered; they responded; they did 2 walks, gave us photos and feedback, and put our minds at rest. Can't say how much we appreciated this. Highly recommend this service.

Richard always does an amazing job with our young whippet. So glad to have found him!read more

One of the most disappointing service experiences I've had in a long time…read more I hired this dog walker because, as an older woman, I need occasional help making sure my dogs get the exercise and care they need. Unfortunately, I left this experience feeling like I paid for a service that was never properly delivered. After being told my dogs had been walked, they came home and immediately urinated and defecated throughout my house. Any dog owner knows that isn't what you expect from dogs that have just been given a proper walk and enough time to relieve themselves. I spent more time cleaning up after this "walk" than I would have spent taking them out myself. My dogs also returned home exhausted from the heat, which only added to my concerns about how they were handled. Instead of feeling reassured that my pets were cared for, I was left wondering what exactly I paid for. Communication was poor from start to finish. Questions were met with vague responses, and I never felt like I was getting clear or professional updates. I was also surprised to be asked to provide poop bags. If you're charging people to walk dogs professionally, bringing basic supplies should be standard practice. The most frustrating part is that pet owners are placing trust in you when they hand over their dogs. That trust is earned through professionalism, communication, and results. Unfortunately, this experience fell short in every category. If I could leave zero stars, I would. In fact, I'd gladly trade the single star on this review for the number of piles of dog poop my son and I had to clean up after my dogs got home. At least then the rating would accurately reflect the service I received. My dogs deserved better, and so did I.

We need a pet sitter for our two dogs for our holiday vacation and found Gabriela (owner) and her…read moreBurke Centre Pet Sitting company on line. We contacted her through email and got a quick response and she did a very thorough and complete consult to ensure our needs were met by her and her team. We met a few days before our departure which was day after Christmas. Within two days of our consult, one of our dogs became ill and had to be hospitalized during Christmas Eve due to reaction to a pain medication and was discharged Christmas Day. We contemplated canceling our vacation but didn't and relied on Gabriela and her team to take care of our dog while she recovered (slowly). She needed medications, extra attention, as well as taking care of another dog while we were away for 5 days. We almost canceled our trip but glad we didn't as Burke Center Pet Sitting took care of our fukids and helped our sick one recover during our absence. They communicated every day, checked in our dogs multiple times a day, dispensed medications, and cleaned up after a sick dog. Within the first day we were confident we made the right decision. I can go on about how great Burke Centre Pet Sitting is but the simplest way to put it is we put in their hands a dog that was hospitalized Christmas Eve and they were able to take care of her and make us comfortable to enjoy our vacation. I can't give any testimony better than that. If you are looking for a local (Fairfax/Burke area), professional, and caring Pet Sitting service Gabriela and Burke Centre Pet Sitting is the way to go. I'm so glad I found this company because we'll be a loyal customer for life.

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