I have been working with Doggy Llama's trainer Vero Chavez Rojo for almost a year and she is…read moreoutstanding! Archie, my big rescue shepherd lab mix, is a sweet heart, however, he had a really hard first year of his life and I needed a lot of help with his sensitivity and reactivity. I tried several trainers and Vero's special touch has done the trick! What is special/unique about Vero: - Vero is very knowledgeable about all things dog-related and really takes the time to understand what is going on specifically for you and your dog - She is very kind and practical with her training and makes it simple so that it's easy to follow and be consistent - Vero is encouraging and supportive to help me feel more confident in what I am doing with Archie which is as important as anything else - Vero follows up and is very curious about how things are going and is eager to work with me to adjust as needed - She cares about the whole dog (and person : ) and helps to figure out what is going on health-wise since it is likely contributing to behaviors - We have been able to address a number of things with Vero that I was not able to make much progress on with other trainers - Vero continues to build on what we have learned whereas with other trainers I felt we kept working on the same thing and/or often regressed without much continual progress - Vero is very positive and clear in her communication which is incredibly helpful along the way

I have a parrot and contacted several pet sitting companies looking for someone with bird…read moreexperience. Doggy Lama was the only company that responded that they had staff experienced with birds. Dani came by to meet my bird before my trip and did a wonderful job taking the time to get to know her and understand her needs. Unfortunately, my travel plans changed and I ended up not needing pet sitting services this summer. Even so, I wanted to leave a review because I was so impressed with the company. They were responsive, professional, and genuinely seemed to care about both their clients and their pets. Communication was excellent, and their website made scheduling and payment incredibly easy.

We've had Imari come to our home as a pet sitter for several trips over the last year and I wish we…read morehad found her sooner! She cares for our two kitties like they are her own and is so professional. There's always a check in a couple days before our scheduled visits and each day we receive multiple photos and/or videos. You can tell she takes pride in her work and I love being able to support local business owners. Highly recommend Imari to anyone looking for a pet sitter in the East Bay!

We absolutely adore Imari. She is so dependable and great with our two cats, Fitz and Luna…read more When she checks on them we can tell she takes the time to give them each a little love and attention, even our Fitz (who can be surly at times). Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a good pet sitter in the East Bay!

Hands down, Christi is the best dog walker in the East Bay. She is a first a dog lover, who is…read moreconscientious, organized, and thoughtful. Her pack walks exhaust the dogs while being safe and exciting for them. Her dog sitting sets my mind at ease as she knows dogs, her level head and knowledge ensure peace of mind while we are away.

this is also a long overdue review, I have used BARK AROUND THE BLOCK for many years. and…read more her staff are excellent. my dog; Rommel, a French bulldog he absolutely loves walking with her. She socializes the dogs with the group walks offered in the afternoons or morning walk. during the ongoing months The scheduling and communication is excellent ! My dog has improved greatly in all aspects of his socialization as well as his obedienc. Believe it or not for his breed he is so chill now. He loves his group walks! The trails are varied which is fabulous and keeps it interesting for the dogs. I have been extremely pleased with the excellent level of service provided by Bark Around the Block She is deserving of the Best Dog Walker of Alameda for the consecutive years, it has been awarded to her Company!

To say that working with Victoria has significantly changed our lives for the better would not be…read morean overstatement. Our pup Pluto started walks with Victoria at about 18 months. He is a sweet, high energy dog but with his energy levels, he can be a lot. He also has a lot of anxieties and in particular has anxiety around people touching his neck, which can make it hard for people he doesn't know well to take his leash on and off. And he struggled with this and the busy environment of a daycare. As soon as Pluto started walks with Victoria, she was extremely patient and he took to her immediately. The leash issue only took a couple walks to get over, and he is ecstatic with his walks and pack. He goes on walks multiple days a week when we are at the office all day, and it is such a relief knowing that he is in a safe environment getting his energy out with his friends. Victoria is fantastic. She truly loves her pups and sends pics every time they go out on a walk. She also is extremely reliable and they go out every walk rain or shine. She also approaches everything in partnership. Instead of presenting anything that comes up as a problem, she presents them as an opportunity to work together and find a solution. We feel so fortunate to have met and work with Victoria.

Victoria is amazing! She takes good care of the pups And they always come home tired. She is…read moredependable and we like her very much. Highly recommend!

I'm so pleased to be able to update this review from 2010. How time flies!…read more Our dear Penny whom Shasta helped us with back then passed away in 2015. We started working with Shasta again in 2017 when we got our new pup, a border collie rescue. He came to us emaciated and poorly socialized, needing love and positive experiences to bring him out of his shell. Shasta gave us much-needed training advice, and from there her staff started walking Hugo on group walks, which he's done once a week since 2018. He enjoys these walks so much; they provide wonderful socialization experiences. All the treats and training in the world can get a dog so far, but a strong adult with a great pack really helps with confidence-building and calm. Hugo walks with Toni, who send us pictures of him each week with his crew. I can tell that Hugo is happy with Toni and his pack: as we release him to the car (to maintain social distancing), our pup who usually does not like to leave my side will happy run down the stairs to greet him and hop in the car! Shasta also runs Puptown for boarding. We've only needed this service once, but having been in there and knowing Shasta for so many years, I know that this would be a great resource as well. It has been a pleasure seeing Shasta grow this business for over a decade, and watch it continue to provide the same excellent service it did in the beginning. If you need training support, especially with difficult dogs, a weekly walking group, or more, Bow Wow is a great choice. Review from 2010 I love Shasta. She has walked our dog for well over a year. She been amazing. We have worked with four dog walking companies, and Shasta is a cut above. As a handler, Shasta knows dogs and dog behavior. We switched to her when we were having some behavioral problems with our dog at home, especially after walks. Shasta worked closely with Penny and we've seen huge improvements in her behavior. Last year our dog needed surgery; Shasta worked with us on her rehab, and continues to be conservative with her play to ensure that she stays strong. As a business person, Shasta has been great. She handled our initial interview, paperwork, and invoicing professionally. We LOVE her daily dog walk "reports"--these little report cards let us know how our dog was feeling, what she did, and (sorry for the detail) even if and how she pooped! Who could ask for more? Our dog loves Shasta, responds well to her, and behaves well at home after a walk with her. That's what matters most.

This crew... where do I start? Shasta and her team have been walking our dogs since they were…read moremonths old. Now they're in their twilight years, we still feel the same. They are a wonderful team that treats these dogs like their furry children. Shasta and her team have been awesome, helping to transform these loving, high energy dogs to obedient and happily exercised ones. One of our dogs is socially awkward -- he's gotten kicked out of almost every doggy day care in the East Bay. o_O The off-leash hikes are must haves for them and our backyard - you should've seen what these two did before we hired Bow Wow Ventures! They're worth every penny. I'm not kidding when I say our dogs love them. When they hear the truck coming, they're raring to go. And they're the only ones we call when we need to board them. I cannot recommend them enough.

We took our 3 month old kitten here while we when to Tahoe…read more Let me just tell you, the facility is top notch. Super impressive operation. The owner Pam is super professional and sent us daily updates of our kitty. This is definitely going to be the place we used to board our pets.

I would highly recommend Critter Pet Care to any pet guardian/owner (even guinea pigs!) Their love…read moreof all animals shows from the lush inside arrangements where cats and dogs stay (separately, of course) to updating the yard with new astroturf for dogs to have more fun playing outside. I am sure my dog would agree as shown by him literally starting to whine with anticipation when we get close to the freeway exit. Pam has also been incredibly helpful and understanding while I continue to learn how to raise my very first dog. I also consider her a bit of a cat saint for all the cats she has helped.

In Their Element has been fantastic for our dog. They are reliable, communicative, and…read moreaccommodating. Our walker Kamala is kind and our pup clear enjoys his hikes with her and the pack.

Really great service provider! Very communicative, flexible, reliable, reasonable, and, most…read moreimportantly, so wonderful to our goofy pooch! Highly recommend!

Aaron has been helping my family with Stella for a while now. First, when Stella was a young puppy…read moreAaron's dog pack walks were the only thing that would tire her out all day. It was such a key service during a time I was quite busy at work. Then I moved overseas & my mother had Stella for 1 year & without Aaron , I don't think my mom could've handled taking care of Stella. As a result of Aaron's services, it made the entire situation so much easier as Stella would be so tired at the end of the day. Thank you Aaron

Aaron has been walking our dog Turlock for a few years now. He was referred to us by a neighbor…read morewhose dog has been with Aaron for even longer. Aaron is the most reliable dog walker we've ever had, and he is so very good with all types of dog personalities. Our dog needs structure first, then his love and adoration is sealed. He has found his alpha in Aaron! He loves Aaron so much and looks forward to his pack walks with his buddies, eagerly sitting at the door in his harness waiting for Aaron to pick him up. He comes home happy and tired - which is perfect for a lab! We wholeheartedly recommend Aaron Uplinger at Dog About Town for your furry friend. Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions - happy to talk all things Dog About Town.

I used Earth Girl Dog Walker for years for boarding and walking services. My dog was well taken…read morecare of. Reliable, timely and expert services. My old dog was picked up from our home went on many different walking adventures. I could go out of town with ease knowing that she was boarded in good hands; plus got to play with other dogs. My dog passed from health problems, but if I bring another dog into the family, will definitely use Earth Girl services.

Kira has been walking and boarding my two pups for going on two years and they absolutely adore…read moreher. My lab is older and when we adopted her she was obese and completely untrained, she's now a perfect weight with great recall and couldn't be happier. My other dog is shy and mopes whenever we have to board her, so Kira gives her extra snuggles and treats whenever she's with her. I've honestly never met anyone with a more sincere love of dogs and it really shows in the way she cares for her pack. She's very careful with the dogs she takes into her group, making sure every pup's temperaments are a good fit and they go on amazing adventures all over the east bay.

Pam has walked & cared for our senior Brussels Griffon for 4 years. She is a wonderful pet care…read moretaker, and has even become a friend. :) She is a truly experienced professional who really cares about each animal and their well being. We highly recommend Pam and Run with the Big Dog for all your pet care needs!

Pam and Jerry are amazing…read more Our wonderful German Shepherd before we found Run with The Big Dog, Charlie has been with a couple of walkers but none were as educated about his breed then Jerry, which made a world of difference. Jerry is a dog whisperer and has a lot of experience with the big dogs. Charlie adores Jerry so much, and they worked together to take Charlie from on-leash walks to fully integrating Charlie into the pack, a process which has been absolutely great for Charlie. My only wish was that I have found them earlier :( we are moving now and I just don't know if we will ever find this kind of fit again for Charlie. If you are in their service area, CALL THEM. You won't regret it.