Bob and the staff at PDW have taken care of two dogs for us. Our girl Lolly until she passed away…read morethis spring, and our new puppy Cookie. They take superb care of the animals they spend time with, and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets! For us this is extremely important, as I'm sure it is to any prospective client! They've always accommodated us, both with dog walking services & pet sitting when we go away. I can't express how big of a relief it is to know our dog is home and comfortable when we have to go away! I highly recommend Portsmouth Dog Walks! You can be sure your little one(s) will be treated with love and respect! DON'T STRESS YOUR PET OUT IN A KENNEL! They deserve PDW!!!!

Bob and Stephanie have helped us with our dog, Hazelnut, since early this year and we love them!…read moreOur dog is not especially outgoing and needs to come to you on her own terms. Since Bob and his crew have been pet sitting for us, we have found our dog is relaxed and well-cared for. In the past, our absence has been very stressful for her, but we recently returned from a long trip to a happy pup! We got updates including photos from Bob of our dog while we were away and quick responses when queried. We highly recommend this pet service!

It took us nearly two years to find a trustworthy walking and pet sitting service, but it's been…read moreworth the wait to find Ali and her business. We checked them out because entrusting both my home and my four legged kid to just anyone wasn't a option. Yes, they really are bonded and yes, unlike other services, these folks come with years of professional experience. This was important to us. They work with our schedule, are reliable, there's never an unexpected substitute: just the same reliable person. The rates hit the sweet spot for us also and come in a few bucks less than most of the other services in town. This was a score for us and I'd suggest giving them a try. You won't be sorry.

Ali is such a genuine, sweet, caring individual. I feel so lucky to have found her! I have a very…read moresweet 11 yr old pittie who can be both shy and skeptical with new people. Ali took the time to come and meet my dog and get to know her before her first scheduled visit. Ali was great with her and immediately I could tell this was someone I could trust to be in my home and take great care of my dog. I LOVE the PetCheck system she uses too- she scans in and out (with a barcoded magnet) so I know when she is there, and she also sends an update email for the visit, including pictures! I HIGHLY recommend Tails and Trails. Her prices are really reasonable, especially for the quality of care and peace of mind.

It's hard being a single doggy mom. Especially when you work long hours and the former doggy daddy…read moreisn't in the picture anymore and doesn't even acknowledge the existence of his once beloved pup. So, rather than shacking up with the next available dude who might make a decent dad to my 65 pound pit bull, I opted to explore the dog walker option. So much cheaper. And the interview process is not nearly as tedious. I was referred to Mindy by my neighbors who have two very dog-aggressive pups. And while Gus is not dog aggressive, per se, he doesn't like every dog he meets, so it takes a diligent and knowledgeable walker to ensure his and everyone else's safety. Mindy seemed to be right up our alley. Mindy stopped by the house and met Gus. He loved her. Immediately. Kisses and jumping and that lean in dogs do when they are feeling particularly affectionate. She asked all the right questions and, when I had questions, she had all the right answers. She leaves little notes telling me about their walk and whether his business was appropriately done. Unfortunately Gus can be a total pain in the ass and his report card will sometimes read "Gus was a little stubborn today." Which means he probably refused to walk and threw a temper tantrum with his leash. Mindy puts up with a lot of bullshit. But she never complains and I love knowing he's in such good hands. And I feel a lot less guilty when I have to stay at work late knowing that Gus has had an awesome walk that afternoon. My beloved neighbor Jaime, a retired Puerto Rican Vietnam vet who spends most of his summer afternoons sitting on his porch, keeping an eye on the neighborhood, told me this: "That dog walker lady you got is a good one. Make sure you keep her around." And I always listen to Jaime's advice.

Mindy & co. have walked my pup off and on for the past three years. I shopped around to find the…read morebest dog walker in JP without spending more money than I had to, and I definitely found it here! I like that they focus on JP so that their clients are closer together. My pup can always use more time socializing, so I appreciate that a walk with a friend or two happens when possible. Or if not, she goes by herself, and that's fine too (at no additional charge). The price for a 30-min. walk has only gone up one dollar in three years; it's currently $16, which is cheaper than anywhere else for that amount of time. They accept PayPal for payment, which is super convenient since who has checks anymore? Finances aside, what I really appreciate about them is their flexibility. Sometimes, our walking days would change each week, and all they asked is that we email on Sunday night to say which days we needed walks. Or we'd go several months without needing walks at all. All of that was fine with them, and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Oh, and my dog completely adores Mindy! I just moved out of the neighborhood and am on the hunt for a new dog walker... it is not easy to find a good one that's reasonably priced. I really miss Mailman's Pet Service!

Bethany is awesome with any kind of animal! She will take good care of your beloved pets!…read more Andrea B

From the owner: Bee petcare is dedicated to providing your pets with the best care possible. Owner and operator…read moreBethany Bailey has over 10 years in the animal industry . At Bee petcare I strive to create a personal relationship with both pet parents and their pets. Here at Bee Petcare I treat every pet as if they were my own. We are full insured and registered.

We use Roll Over Rover and we love Sandra! More importantly our puppy is happy and tired after a…read moreday with her friends!

Roll over Rover came highly recommended to me as I was looking for a good dog walker in the…read morePortland/Cape Elizabeth area. Sandra, the owner, is the best - She takes my big dog for a 2 hr adventure with other dogs that she matches accordingly. He always returns happy and healthy. When he sees her car pull up, he runs to the door wagging his tail and very excited. Sandra is very professionally and extremely caring for the dogs. I have left him with her for a short vacation and have come back to a perfect dog and home. She also posts great pics of the dogs on their walks so you can see the fun they are having with the group. I highly recommend Sandra from Roll over Rover . . . she is the best around. I give her 5 stars for sure.

I had my first meeting last week with Elsa for my submissive, timid puppy Cal. Elsa was great and…read morevery informative. Within a few minutes Elsa had approached Cal in such a way so that Cal stopped barking and was calm enough to start the training. Elsa instructed me on the appropriate way to train Cal and then watched as I then followed her instructions. I really appreciate her letting me take control for majority of the session and for bringing yummy high value treats for Cal. When the session was over I felt confident in my skills to train Cal. I would recommend Elsa. She is reliable, a fast communicator, backs up her training with research articles, and shows obvious knowledge in dog training. She followed up Cal's session with an email reminding me of the points we went over which was very helpful for my foggy short term memory. I could tell that Elsa genuinely cared about Cal's future and was dedicated in helping me!

As a first time dog owner I was having trouble wrangling my new puppy but after 3 sessions with My…read moreWonderful Dog I felt like I was back in control. She gave me the tools to continue to train my dog on my own and offered me some insight on pup psychology. Highly recommended!

I started using Wag Wagon's services for my goldendoodle just after she was in an accident and…read moredislocated her left pelvis, around 1 year old. Tammi (the owner) was a huge part of my dog's recovery. We started with individual walks and moved on to daily "adventures" with other dogs. Tammi has also kept my dog overnight at her house for the weekend. She even offered to go check on my dog on a really hot summer day while I was at work. You can trust Tammi and her judgement when it comes to your dog!

If you live anywhere near Kittery Maine call Tammi @ Wag Wagon , you will NOT be disappointed! My…read moredog Pebbles can't get to the door fast enough to greet Tammi when she arrives and Pebbles always comes home tired. Tammi has the greatest adventure walks for doggies and she does walks , feedings and in home pet sitting for dogs , cats and other animals ..you will know your pets are in good hands if you have to travel for work (or pleasure;) . Tammi sends regular pixs & text updates so I know where Pebbles is and how much fun she is having . We moved to Maine last summer and feel so lucky to have found Tammi and Wag Wagon . Check out her website , http://www.wag-wagon.com/ or better yet check her facebook page to meet all her happy clients ..https://www.facebook.com/#!/WagWagonPetServices

The worst part about moving from New Hampshire to Boston was having to give up Great Bay Pet…read moreSitting. Val is very professional, responsible, and a real pet lover. She takes very thorough notes about each pet, and goes out of her way to give them attention and love. She always checked in via text on the day we were supposed to return from a trip, just to make sure we made it home and the cats were okay.

When I moved to Portsmouth, I interviewed a number of pet sitters for my indoor cat. The moment…read moreVal came into my apartment, she greated my cat and got down on the floor with him. He took to her instantly! Val is reliable, pleasant, prompt and very professional. I've gone on both short and long trips and I never have to worry about my baby because I know he is in good hands with Val. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for pet care!

Carrie is so wonderful! I found the company on Yelp and needed someone to come feed my two cats one…read moreweekend and booked her. And since then she is my go-to cat sitter! She feeds them twice a weekend and sends me pictures of the cats while I am traveling. It is so nice knowing they are taken care of and getting a little TLC while I am gone. Thank you so much! Will definitely continue using Portsmouth Petsitting!

This company is great. They took excellent care of my cat on short notice, and sent daily pictures…read moreand texts of their visit. I would highly recommend Meka- it's great to have someone you can trust with your pet while you're out of town.

Joan Cleary is a fantastic groomer that I have used for a number of years. However it appears she…read morealso is no longer working there. Pawfections has lost several awesome talented groomers this past year. It is sad that this shop has lost experienced talented groomers. Also a $3 fee was added to each grooming without an explanation beforehand. If you pay in cash I believe there is no $3 charge. Never heard of a groomer doing this practice. Time to look for a new Pet Salon

Absolutely loved Brie and the owner is very knowledgeable about breeds and their grooming needs…read more Definitely recommend for all grooming needs.