This is a review for Jennifer. Our initial get-to-know-you meeting went well, and she was prompt in…read moreemailing me her references. I thought we were all set for going away, but then she emails to say that she's changed her mind -- she's not comfortable with pet sitting for us since our cat is elderly, and she can't be sure about any potential health problems. Jennifer is not bonded and insured, so I understand her position. However, it left us scrambling for other pet sitting options.

Laurie is absolutely amazing! She watched several of my guinea pigs for me while I was on work…read moretrips. She took really good care of them and you could tell how much she loves animals. She watched them for me while I went on about 7 work trips throughout the last year. She was always flexible with her schedule and quickly responded to my emails. I would trust her so much with any pets I have in the future.

I have been a client of Jennifer's for about 6 years now. She is a great pet sitter and you can…read moretell she has a big heart for animals! I have entrusted care of three cats with Jennifer now (one cat has sadly passed but the other two are still young). She usually texts you pictures of your pet(s) when she goes over to take care of them. These pictures give us a lot of reassurance that our pets are in good care. My previous cat needed IV fluid injections and pills so Jennifer was able to do that as well if your pet needs medication. Jennifer will also retrieve mail, water plants etc if you need that. Jennifer is very busy (often going from client to client), so usually it's better to text her rather than call her if you need to get ahold of her!

After seeing the rave reviews on Yelp, we asked Jennifer to petsit oir two cats. Wow...totally…read moreresponsible and caring...she spent an hour at the outset just chatting about our cats and getting instructions (including changing the litter, checking mail, turning lights on and off, taking garbage out to the curb and back, etc), and then executed flawlessly. She also called us when we were on vacation when she noticed some ants, and painstakingly cleaned and swept the floors, put down chemicals and kept the place spotless. Very responsible...she called us the day after we returned to make sure we got home ok. Very affordable rates as well. Definitely recommend!

Chelsea & her family took care of my dog, Duckey, really great while we were in Japan for 12 days…read more This was the first time My husband & I left Duckey and travel. Even when we were in Japan, we received phone calls, many pictures and video to show us how he is doing. It sounds like Duckey was stressed out for 1st day & he was not trying to eat or move but Chelsea and her family made sure he eats and drinks. After a couple of day, he got used to the new environment & her family and he was happy to spend time with them. They made us feel comfortable to enjoy our trip. It was a great experience. I really appreciate they provided the excellent care for him.

From the owner: We started our dog sitting/boarding business in 2015 and have cared for over 50 dogs. We now have…read moreour own dog and are less active in taking care of new dogs for now. Our website has an email for contact info and a photo gallery. (updated May 2020)

My husband and I are so grateful we came across Dogs in Harmony and Shanni (shoutout to our friend…read morefor the rec!). We rescued a nervous jindo mix puppy last July who turned out to have several behavioral issues (fear barking at strangers at home/outside, reactivity to dogs, anxiety around dog dad, not engaging on walks) we didn't anticipate, and we were desperate to get some help. Given our pup's tendency to get very nervous, we needed a trainer who understood her needs and was willing to work at her pace. And Shanni was that exact trainer we needed -- she recommended 1:1 training lessons specifically tailored around our dog's threshold, and we learned how to identify body language and types of barks (i.e. fear barking, demand barking). She equipped us with all of the tools to continue working with our dog after our lessons finished. We didn't think leash manners would even be possible, but our dog now is so engaged and attentive on walks! Really could go on and on here, but long story short, if you're looking for a trainer who truly understands your dog's and your needs, equips you with the right tools to continue training beyond lessons, works at your dog's pace, we highly recommend working with Shanni.

Dogs in Harmony saved my sanity and helped me develop a loving relationship with my puppy! I cannot…read morerecommend the entire staff at Dogs at Harmony enough, but especially Shanni and Brenna. As a first-time dog owner raising a puppy by myself, I was completely overwhelmed. The staff has been with me every step of the way, even helping me decide on a Portuguese Water Dog's temperament to best suit my active running lifestyle. My puppy Yumi, now 17 weeks old, has been through Harmony School from 9-12 weeks, which came with 4 group lessons, and 1 private instruction. She's still going to school once a week to help give me some much-needed relief, and I'm hoping to start private lessons soon after my travel plans. Shanni and Brenna were instrumental during those first brutal two weeks with Yumi. I had major puppy blues - stressed about making sure she was okay, stressed about accidents, and desperate to set her up for success. This stress, combined with virtually no sleep (taking Yumi out every 20 minutes when awake and sleeping near her the first few days to soothe her), was a recipe for doubt and regret. I was that pet parent who would call frantically about any diarrhea or accident, text essay-length questions, and send way too many videos and notes about the schedules and patterns I'd observe, obsess over, and worry about. This incredible team met every single concern with patience, understanding, and practical solutions. The first time I dropped Yumi off at school was the first time I'd taken a break in a week - it was much-needed relief that allowed me to reset and find a routine that worked for me. Instead of fighting against her nature and her age (she's just a toddler!), I learned to work with her and celebrate every victory. The resources and support I received have set both Yumi and myself up for success. Yumi has grown into a beautiful, confident, and sweet-natured pup. She's well socialized, sleeps through the night from 10-7am, tries her hardest to not jump when greeting others, and can now be left alone for 3-4 hours at a time, which has been huge. She's still a working dog with tons of energy, but Shanni has guided me through how to tire her out mentally via shaping, soft chews, increasing difficulty in fundamentals, and teaching me how to actually train my dog. Her guidance helped me learn to see Yumi for who she is instead of who I want her to be, and how to debug and break down behaviors to address instead of treating undesired ones as 'issues' (like barking, digging, or jumping on people). It's been such a joy and privilege raising Yumi, but I definitely wouldn't have gotten here without Shanni and her team - the true village supporting my single pet parenthood lifestyle. Their approach is holistic, compassionate, and incredibly effective. Highly recommend for both new and experienced dog owners!

There aren't many trusted rabbit sitters in the area considering the area has far more dog and cat…read moreowners (I get it as we also have a dog and cat ourselves!) Our rabbit is very important to us so I set out to find the best possible pet sitter in the area for peace of mind, that was when I stumbled upon Furry Friends Pet sitting. We boarded our beloved senior rabbit (who is a very sassy bun) for 11 days as we had to leave for an overseas trip. Barbara is very great at communication from the first contact all throughout the duration of rabbit boarding. Questions are specific as in which veggies are most preferred, hay preference, vaccine and vet information. They also provided an enclosure with toys and hidey spots so all we had to do was drop our bun off in a carrier. She would send daily videos and photos along with detailed updates (like how she would lounge all day and snack on her hay and list the veggies she was fed). Barbara shows a lot of experience as she has a variety of veggies as well as regularly cleaning out the water bowl and tidying the enclosure. She would also spend time petting and changing up the toys and tunnels as well. Receiving texts on our bun was something I looked forward to during our trip as I would see how relaxed and comfortable she was! If you are looking for an experienced rabbit sitter in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to inquire here! Thank you so much for watching our bun! Photos below are from Barbara's daily updates.

Just wanted to say that Furry Friends Pet Sitting far exceeded all expectations and they were the…read morebest with our two cats Willow and Weasley. It is always hard for my husband and I to leave our cats when we travel, but what made it easier is knowing they were in the best hands with Barbara and Cassandra. We have unfortunately moved out of town, but you should definitely check them out for your pet sitting needs if you are in their area.

I have so many selfish reasons to not share this review and make Kim even more busy than she…read morealready is. But my goodness! She is a miracle worker. She took our sweet, shy, overly anxious little pup and made him feel at home within a short son of three weeks (2-3 times exposure for day care) before we let him stay overnight. She has been a godsend and I know that I can rest easy when our little fur baby is in her good hands.

When I used this service: March 1-5 Why I chose Bowser's: I…read moredid 1-2 hours of research: Yelp reviews, calling friends from the dog park/other contacts, etc., and Kim always came highly recommended. Matt from Pawfection told me he refers all his clients to her who are looking for longer pet sitting, and no one has come back disappointed. Overall impression: I cannot speak more highly of Kimberley and Bowser's Buddy Pet Care! She was extremely professional and accommodating and made me feel like part of the Bowser's family from day one! More details: Kimberley is the epitome of professionalism. I really appreciated how she: - validated my sad feelings that I couldn't take him on the trip - had me over the weekend before my trip to see her space and meet the other dogs she was currently taking care of - was in constant contact about times/dates and how my dog Reeses was doing while I was gone - communicated (quickly) with me whenever I sent her a text message or gave her a call - loves my dog like her own (and he loves her back!) Pro-tip: Kim's place is dog HEAVEN. Very dog-friendly and lots of things to keep them entertained and comfortable: doggy door, fenced-in grassy yard, orthopedic beds, etc. etc. She doesn't give discounts, but it's totally worth the price, and that's coming from a med student in tons of debt currently!

We've been taking our now 7.5 month old puppy to Lucky Buddies for several months and they have…read morebeen incredibly patient through the entire process! As first time dog owners and definite helicopter parents, the staff have been so kind as they answered my MANY questions when we started her at daycare and went through our first boarding experience. They always show our pup care, love, and most notably patience with her puppy behaviors. They are attentive, thoughtful, and accommodating about what she needs on any given day, like extra breaks and down time and will give us reports on how she's doing. They have the same rotating staff at daycare and boarding, which is so nice for consistency. We love the Instagram pics they'll post throughout the day as well! We know she can be a lot with her wild puppy energy, and they welcome her anyways. She LOVES going to daycare, which is all you need to know. We're so happy we found Lucky Buddies and hope the community continues to support this small business!

This place is amazing they are always super friendly and very welcoming. I would definitely trust…read morethem with my dog sitting.

I can't recommend Matt and his team enough. My energetic pup, Riley, loves her daily walks and play…read moredates with Pawfection. Her whole body shakes in excitement and she comes back tired and happy. The team is reliable, friendly, professional, and take wonderful care of Riley. They are experts at what they do and really provide one-of-a-kind service. Thank you to Matt and the team for being so fantastic to Riley and so wonderful to work with.

Amazing service and walkers! My dog is always super happy when they come to pick her up and she's…read moretuckered out by the time she's home. Would definitely recommend them! Very professional and knowledgeable.