Steven did amazing work with our 2 female boxers. He helped to build confidence in them both…read moreindividually and lessen their reactivity towards each other. He also had a huge impact on helping us build stronger relationships with our dogs. Very reasonable prices. We are looking forward to scheduling more training sessions with him.

Steven has works with both of my Cane Corso pups and we have been incredibly happy with his…read moreservices. He's flexible and his prices are super reasonable. My dogs have very different personalities and he helped us learn how to work with each based on what they need.

I wish Yelp would let us give 1,000 stars... there are really not enough stars available here to…read moreexplain how wonderful Jolie and R Positive Dog Walking are! We have been the luckiest to work with Jolie for the past 9 years. It is a big deal to trust someone to take your dogs out into the world for adventures, or stay in your home and care for your dogs when you're traveling. Jolie is the absolute best we've ever worked with and we trust her completely. She is professional, genuinely loves the pups, is an excellent communicator including daily updates and photos, and is always looking out for the dogs' well-being. To illustrate how amazing Jolie is: one of our dogs had severe anxiety when she was younger, and we searched high and low for a walker who would be a good fit for us. Jolie met us for training sessions before starting walks, was incredibly patient as we continued that training, thoughtfully chose locations for walks where triggers would not be present, and showed so much love and care for our dog. Fast forward to today: our dog is a confident girl, enjoying her adventures with Jolie and happily greeting other dogs and people on her walks, and our lives are forever changed for the better If you are looking for a dog walker or dog sitter, look no further - you are in the best hands with Jolie!!

I highly recommend R Positive Dog Walking. Jolie has been walking my two elder dogs for the past 6…read moremonths. The pups love her and eagerly anticipate their group walks. Jolie takes them to the beach and on hikes in state parks in the Berkeley/Oakland area. She sends to me and posts on Instagram photos of their outings, and sometimes I get a little jealous of my dogs' fun time! What sets Jolie apart from other dog walkers is that she incorporates positive reinforcement training in her walks. My pups are a little excitable and she worked with them so they don't bark when she arrives to our home. Generally, I've noticed that the dogs are a lot calmer and less reactive on our neighborhood, leashed walks since being R Positive clients. Jolie is also very caring and loving towards the dogs. About 4 months ago, my 12 year old dog went blind but is still active. Jolie did not seem phased that she would have a blind dog in her group. She has been incredibly patient with our blind pup and thoughtful about what the dog can and can't do now. I've used Jolie for daily dog walks and dog sitting at our home over a weekend. She sends regular updates and photos, and the dogs were relaxed when we got back after being away. Jolie is a fantastic dog walker!

Christine is the best! She's been walking Pepper for over a month now- at three days a week. She…read morehas been instrumental in helping my dog become more comfortable with other dogs. I've already seen a change in my pooch. She's becoming more confident and independent. I highly recommend her and her dog whispering talents. PS- she also texts me cute action shots through the day.

Coco loves her adventures with Christine and her doggie pack! It's tough to find walkers that serve…read moreEast Oakland and I was lucky to run into Christine at the dog park the very week I needed someone to start making daytime visits. She takes the dogs out for over an hour of actual time hiking and playing - a huge plus over other walkers that charge the same for a quick walk around the block! I always come home to a happy and tired pup. She is also really flexible with scheduling and is great about accommodating last minute requests whether it's a cancellation or adding an extra walk one week. She's helped me out in a last minute situation many times. You can tell she genuinely loves and cares for the animals in her charge - she even sends photos of them having fun on their hikes! I tend to be a worrier, so it's great to have someone that I know is taking great care of my baby!

After putting a lot of thought and waiting a few days so I can be more logical about the situations…read morethat Suzie and her business put us through, I will start from the beginning so all dog owners and animal lovers in general that are looking for a good dog sitting/boarding business can grasp just a bit of what we went through. Me and my husband found Suzie's pet care on Yelp, we lived very close to her and my husband was pleased with the rates she was offering, on the other hand I did notice a 1star review from a previous client (that Suzie has managed to remove through yelp) stating that her dog was bitten by another dog under Suzie's care and she was concerned about the amount of negligence that caused the poor dog to be bitten so horribly. That scared me but my husband wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt and we really wanted to save money on our travels (big mistake) so I called and talked to Suzie regarding this review I noticed and how it concerned me, she responded by how she learned from that mistake and how she had responded to the review, which was great and all ..then she went on assuring me that my dog would be in good hands. We picked our dog up the first time after we had her boarded and everything seemed fine except my dog smelled like a cigarette head to toe. I was so upset and disappointed but I just let it go, how ever we needed to find a dog sitter for our next trip months later, so I contacted Suzie and addressed the smoke smell on our dog that wouldn't go away. The one thing I did like about her service was the fact that she would send pictures and updates, she told me it was "the fireplace " they use.. well if that's the case I'm more concerned about the amount of smoke vs. oxygen in her home and how come my dog smells more like a cigarette then your home when we walk in? My husband didn't think we had enough proof to think other wise so again my dog for the last time went under Suzie's care while we left for Thailand 11 days. Suzie contacts my Husband via what's app to let him know her father passed,and she had to leave town and she's leaving our dog with her daughter.Now at this point we are concerned but we want to be sensitive towards her situation because I know how it feels to lose a parent, but Suzie failed to communicate with her daughter and with us, we did not even get a courtesy call or perhaps to ask if we were ok with this change, she tells us she's leaving our dog with her 23 year old daughter, that we never had any contact or communication with up until we dropped off my dog and she was Asked by her mother(Suzie) to come say hello. A couple of days go by and we have tried to contact Suzie via phone, text the business anywhere we possibly could email to see how our dog is doing, No response what so ever. I was having a anxiety attack and tried to book a flight back home from my birthday trip just so I can go get my dog and make sure she is still alive and well. I couldn't enjoy my trip nor did I want to stay anymore at that point. Long story short my cousins go to pick our dog two days before we are supposed to come back, because we couldn't book a flight without paying a extra $$800. While we are on FaceTime and my cousins are picking up my dog , the daughter of Suzie didn't even know which crate belonged to my dog, how could you not know something so simple which is where she was sleeping? Come to find out not only did Suzie leave and not have her daughter communicate with us she also thought it was ok for her daughter to sleep in a bed with my dog. No Suzie it is not ok, it is not ok for you to leave clients that pay you in advance worried and just leave without asking us if we are comfortable with this situation, your business is separate from your personal issues and as much as we are sorry for your loss, our dog is our family too and we expect the proper care you promise to serve and provide. I have attached a few text messages regarding this situation so you can see what type of responses we were getting and please yelpers do your research! A few good reviews doesn't assure safety and security anymore I'm afraid.

I have used Suzi for boarding approximately four times since my first review. The care she and her…read morefamily initially provided was excellent but there was a noticeable decline in attention to detail (I was sent home with the wrong toys, dishes, etc. or things were lost) and getting the correct items back required additional effort on my part (I re-purchased another harness, re-purchased a missing dish on the first occasion, and when yet another dish turned up missing, Suzi went with me and purchased a replacement set of dishes). On the last occasion my 9 year old dog was bitten on the ear and cheek by one of Suzi's dogs. Accidents happen but I wasn't informed of the incident until a day AFTER it occurred. Furthermore, she didn't take the initiative to take my dog to the vet to get checked that day (or the following day, for that matter). I did ask her to take my dog to the vet first thing Monday morning, which she did, and I also asked her to take my puppy to the same clinic to get her rabies shot. My older dog was examined and put on antibiotics. My puppy did not go to the clinic (okay, fine) but Suzi lost my puppy's vaccination records. This meant that I had to circle back to the person I adopted her from and get a copy of the records which was a hassle. Overall, I would prefer entrusting my dogs' care to someone I can trust to make the hard decisions I can't make when I am out of town. I need someone who will communicate with me in real-time regardless if the news is good or bad. Suzi lost my trust so I won't be utilizing her services anymore.

Absolutely fantastic!! Colleen and her team (especially Lola) are the best and I'm so thankful to…read morehave found them. They're always punctual, courteous, and they follow all of our instructions. I never doubt that our dogs are safe and loved. I can't recommend Happy Tails more highly!

We could not be more happy with the care of Colleen and her broader team. Our fur baby used to go…read moreto boarding when we would travel. We could tell he was overwhelmed and very stressed once we would pick him up. For the following 2-3 days he would sleep all the time to recover. Now our fur baby is cared for in his own home and someone visits multiple times a day. When we return home the mail and packages are picked up and our dog could not be more happy. He acts normal and is no longer stressed. Knowing he is happy allows us to travel without stress.

They have been very helpful especially with my hectic work schedule. There's a level of trust that…read moreI have with them and I'm very comfortable with how they handle my dogs. My dogs absolutely love Marcus and look forward to their walks with him. Marcus goes above and beyond for my dogs. He exceeds expectations and is highly considerate when entering my home and helping with My Little rascals. I would refer them over and over!

I had to leave on a business trip for 5 days and I had met Marcus at a restaurant in San Ramon. He…read morementioned he had a pet sitting business. So I used Crow Canyon Pet Sitting for my 2 cats. They did an amazing job. Both cats were fed, since I have a water fountain for the cats it was cleaned out as needed, and litter box was cleaned daily. Thank you Marcus, you were amazing and affordable. Look forward to working with you in the future for my pet sitting needs.

Dog Tired Adventures has been an incredible help in taking my dog out for daily potty outings…read more Kerylin and her staff are extremely kind, professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. In fact, they recently celebrated the company's 10-year anniversary! Their app is easy to use, and you can always look forward to receiving well-written updates after each walk. They are excellent at keeping you informed, and they provide peace of mind; this is exactly what I needed since my dog, Bear, is still young and skittish about the world. During each walk, they know how to accommodate her and encourage her to be brave. If you are a pet parent seeking assistance, reach out to Dog Tired Adventures ASAP.

We trust Dog Tired Adventures completely. The care, the consistency, and the communication are…read moreamazing. The report and photos are the highlight of my day, it's so reassuring to see Marlene happy and well cared for. Highly recommend!

We recently moved to Clayton CA and were looking for someone to walk and dog sit our two German…read moreShepherds. We found Mark on Yelp and we were impressed with his Yelp reviews so we asked him to come out for a meet and greet. He has an incredibly calm and dog-loving nature which immediately won the trust of our dogs, so he has been an incredible fit for our needs. Our dogs do weekly walks with him and his sweet pup River. He is reliable and an excellent communicator with scheduling and details. He has been excellent with dog sitting as well, staying overnight in our home. He sends pictures and texts throughout his stay, so we stay constantly updated on how things are going. It is not easy finding someone that you trust to take care of your dogs AND your home, so we feel so fortunate to have found Mark and River.

Mark has become a staple in my animals lives. He is part of the family practically and loves my two…read morepups so much. I trust him immensely with my dogs and have even asked him to feed them when I'm running late at work. They get so excited to see him and he helps me out on my long days working.