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.

Bay Walkies is the absolute best! Our 2 year old dog Cleo goes on pack walks twice a week and loves…read moreit. Rob is very courteous and professional and sends us photos after every walk. Cleo's life in the East Bay is much better because of Bay Walkies! We cannot recommend it enough.

Rob is terrific! He is a pleasure to deal with and my little dog with big energy is always happy to…read moresee him and tired after her time with him. I highly recommend Bay Walkies!

I just saw the review suggesting Brian is no longer in business. Absolutely not true! However he IS…read morereally busy, and *sometimes* does not have slots available on his regular walk schedule. Brian remains a very important part of Metro's life (and ours). Paperwork may not be his forte, but caring for dogs is, and that is what remains the most important by far (at least in our family). He is so warm and loving and dogs really respond to him. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Brian is a dog person, plain and simple. The Pied Piper of dogs, is, in my experience, just that!…read more I run into him all the time out on the trails, and his dogs are never on leash, always having a good time, and amazingly well behaved. They listen to his commands, he's always in control of the 5 or so dogs he has. I have two dogs, who got the chance to stay with Brian while my wife and I were out of town for 10 days recently. They simply adore him. We ran into Brian and his pack on the trails today, and he's like an orchestra conductor for all of them (his and mine) at once. He's got a special dog communication gift. I highly recommend him for romps (if you can get your dog a spot, he's pretty busy) and for overnights.

We were so glad that we got connected with Tom! We needed dog boarding for our four year old dog,…read morePiper, while we are on vacation and we felt that our Piper got his own vacation. Tom sent us updates about how Piper is doing, and we can see how happy he was based on the photos. Piper got to hang out and play with other dogs and went on multiple hikes/walks throughout the week. We cannot recommend this place more!

I did not board my dog. But I got wonderful information from Tom on a variety of things canine. I…read morewrote him because he worked with a partner in the Berkeley Hills who boarded my first German Shepherd. I have a 2 week trip planned in April 2024 and Tom will be my first choice for boarding if I can't find someone to house and dog sit for that length of time. He is just a really nice, informed, knowledgeable guy.

So grateful for Winter and the rest of the FDW staff. Our dog has been going to multiple playdates…read morea week for several years and she (and US) love it.

My dog was a puppy when she started going to Family Dog Walkers for play dates twice a week. The…read morepandemic was raging and we wanted her to have a social life, even though our own was curtailed. She adores her time there: she shrieks with excitement in the back seat on the drive over, and bursts through the gate to race around the front yard when we arrive. She wags her whole body when she sees her beloved Jessamyn, Mia, and Winter. I can't say enough about how happy that makes me. The facility, a large home in Montclair, has plenty of space indoors and out for dogs to romp or snooze. The "Littles" have their special time and so do the bigger dogs. Winter does boarding as well, which is great.

We had a troubling experience boarding our dog Zazie, with Jet Dog. After successfully working with…read moreJet Dog to take our pup on weekly walks, we were excited about the prospect of them boarding her while we were away. Unfortunately very disappointed with the experience. While being boarded, our dog Zazie was bitten by another dog. We were never informed that she would be boarded with dogs she had never met, nor were we notified when the incident occurred. In fact, we only learned about the bite two full days later, and only after a wound became visibly noticeable. When we spoke with the boarder, we were told the bite did not warrant a vet visit because the wound was "nice and red and not smelly." We had to push for veterinary care ourselves. Once seen by a vet, it was clear this assessment was wrong, as the wound required cleaning and stitches. Unfortunately, the problems didn't stop there. The cone that was placed after the initial vet visit either came off or was not properly monitored, resulting in the stitches coming out. Zazie had to be taken back to the vet for a second procedure involving staples. That visit cost $280, and despite the injury and follow-up complications occurring entirely under Jet Dog's supervision, they refused to cover even a portion of the cost. Incidents can happen in group settings, but what matters is transparency, urgency, and accountability. Jet Dog failed on all three fronts:     *    No disclosure about unfamiliar dogs being boarded together     *    A two-day delay in notifying us about a serious bite incident     *    Downplaying the wound that required medical attention     *    Refusal to take responsibility for resulting veterinary expenses When you leave your pet with a boarding service, you are trusting them with your dog's safety and well-being. In our experience, that trust was not respected and we are sharing this so other pet owners can make an informed decision.

JetDog has been great for our family (oh, and the dog!). We always feel like she's having fun and…read morekept safe on her pack walks! The JetDog crew communicates very well and makes everything super smooth.

Les is fantastic. She had a great rapport with our dog who generally does NOT like strangers. At a…read moretime when he was very upset about new people coming into the house, he actually allowed Les to rub his belly. Les gave us great strategies for leash training and leash reactivity, and we've used them ever since. Highly recommend!

Les is the best dog trainer (and people trainer) i have ever worked with. She is very skilled and…read moreoffers a variety of approaches to work with your pup. No canned training instructions with Les. She is kind and easy to work with. She was immensely helpful in giving us insight's as to what may be going on with our pup as he had a tough1.5 years before we got him. We understand him better and can be more helpful to him when he gets agitated or barky. We ask him what can we do together to help him. It works. Call Les and dog squad. 5 stars.

Chris is amazing. My dog Dillon picked her one day many years ago. She walked Dillon for decades,…read moretook him as a border hundreds of times. I was also lucky to be part of her extended family.. She knows how to treat any dog with love and respect. Please dis regard my negative review.

We've been using Chris's dog walking services, and sometimes boarding, for about 12 years now…read more Chris will work with you to find a schedule that fits for all involved. She is very honest and hardworking. She has a key to our house and our alarm code so that she can pick up our dog while we are at work and we've never had any issues with this arrangement. Chris mostly takes her pack of dogs to Point Isabel regional park so they can run around like crazy animals and expend all that energy. Our dog comes home worn out and sleeps the rest of the day, which is nice. Sometimes he rolls in poop or dead fish or whatever and Chris will spray him off with the hose before dropping him at home. She also will text us if this happens so that we have some warning and then my husband and I can negotiate about who will get home first to deal with the dog washing. Chris is excellent at pairing dogs with the appropriate pack so that personalities mesh well and the dogs have a good experience together. We've never had any problems with injury to our pet or negative emotional health. Our dog LOVES Chris to the point where we sometimes feel jealous that he has this bond with another person outside of our family, LOL. Our dog has this whole other life we know nothing about, haha. Chris accepts cash or check only and you have to call or text her to make arrangements, so no fancy computer appointments or billing. Everything is very simple and old-school.