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!

Signing my babe Phobos up for pack walks with Hadley has been *HANDS DOWN* the best decision I…read morecould have ever made for my nervous guy. Phobos is extremely people shy, and scares easily in loud/noisy environments so as you can imagine, it's been a huge challenge taking him anywhere. Walks were extremely stressful, always cut short and we were beginning to feel pretty hopeless since we had tried EVERYTHING we could conjure up to improve his confidence-to no avail. It's only been several months since Phobos has been joining Hadley & the pack on walks, but I'm honestly in disbelief with how much progress he's made already. Just yesterday, we brought him along with us to Moseley's Cafe to grab a quick bite (being cautiously optimistic), and he did SO well even though it was a tight, crowded area. He remained calm, collected and even laid down to enjoy a patch of sun. I was absolutely shocked. Only a couple months ago, he'd be barking at people, pulling every-which-way to get away, and we would have most likely caused a scene. I can't even begin to tell y'all how much my fiancé and I appreciate Hadley's patience and expertise in navigating these tricky waters. We will forever be grateful for Hadley's help and bringing much needed relief to our little fam. I genuinely feel so lucky that I even have the privilege to write this review. Thank you so, so, SO much for all you do. You changed our lives, for real. - Amanda, Alex & Phobos

We had a "leash-reactive" dog, which made going for walks really stressful. We reached out to…read moreHadley for help. Hadley is a joy to work with and I appreciate all the helpful tips and ideas when walking my dog. Highly recommend!

It is honestly impressive how many good reviews this daycare has. Understandable, considering…read moreclients see only a snippet of their dog's time with you including the happy images you share. I'll admit that when my dog stayed with you, my family assumed nothing but the best because those pictures of him enjoying a walk are just so cute. I was disappointed to find out that your facility is frequently understaffed, that your employees don't receive proper animal handling training, and that you house a DOG AND PEOPLE aggressive shepherd in the same facility as your clients beloved pets. A dog that has a history of attacks and that recently mauled an employee's arm (reported to animal control if anyone would like to fact check), a situation in which the owner has yet to take accountability for. If you are a person that cares how your dog is treated behind closed doors, or better yet a person who believes in workers rights and protections, I would steer clear of this boarding service. The few negative reviews are evidence of the chaos slipping through the facade. Do not ignore them.

Maya's team is amazing! The staff really care about your fur babies and put their best interest…read morefirst. Appa, my shiba inu is a selective dog and only likes a handful of dogs... But she's so excited when she gets picked up from daycare, she won't even turn around or notice us saying bye! That's phenomenal considering she doesn't care about dogs outside of daycare. So happy to have found this gem where Appa can thrive and socialize in a safe environment. Much love, Sherry

Still loving all the great support that Deborah provides to my elderly fur baby! Her gentle,…read moreattentive care and reliability give me such peace of mind. Whether it's a short walk or a longer visit, Deborah always goes the extra mile to make sure my pup feels safe and loved. It's clear she truly understands the needs of senior dogs, and I'm so grateful for her consistency and kindness. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and dependable dog walker!

I'm quite certain that my dog was mistreated and neglected by this business. My dog was very…read moreskittish after her having boarded with her, as if some had been striking him. My dog ate ravenously when I got him home, even though I had provided food for them to feed him as he is on a special diet. I suspect that they let the other animals that they were boarding eat his food, even though it was supposed to be just for him. I really can't recommend this dog sitter. It's in the best interests of your pet to look elsewhere.

If I could give 6 stars I would! Tess was not only incredibly responsive but proactive while taking…read morecare of my 12 year old orange cat. I never go away and definitely get separation anxiety about leaving him. She took the time to get to know his needs well and thus really settled me to go on my trip. I was sent so many sweet photos of their time together. Lots of brushing, cuddling and play! I came home to him noticeably happy, which doesn't often happen when I've been gone. She really puts her full heart into caring for her clients.

Tess is very professional and truly an animal lover. I would trust her with my babies anytime. Also…read morevery competitive rates!

Ming has been an amazing addition to our family's and our dog's life! I truly feel like we hit the…read morejackpot -- she is considerate, thoughtful, communicative, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our dog!

Running Amok has been wonderful for our dog, Maggie. Ming is extremely responsible, caring, and…read moretrustworthy, and we always feel confident that Maggie is in great hands. Maggie absolutely lights up when she sees Ming, which tells us everything we need to know. Our dog trainer recommended her after a long search for someone truly high quality, and that recommendation has absolutely held up. Highly recommend.

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 couldn't recommend Doggy Lama Pet Care more, what a wonderful organization. Molly and all the…read moreemployees are amazing. Their pricing is more than reasonable, and the services are the best. Molly was recommended by a friend as "the dog whisperer" and that is correct. We have a little senior guy who loves other doggo's but doesn't have any teeth to defend himself, so it has been really difficult to find a boarder for him to be safe. Even having friends who he is familiar with staying at the house hasn't worked out. Insert Doggy Lama. We did a trial run of boarding with Molly, and he passed so we were able to schedule a weeklong vacation knowing he would have the best time. He got to hang out with some other senior dogs and have long walks in the wilderness and lots of doggo time. Molly kept us posted daily with pictures of our little man being a dog. The experience way outperformed expectations. We are working to sign our guy up for some walking adventures throughout the week. Go see Doggy Lama for all your needs.

I formerly received dog walking services from a large "established"company based out of Oakland…read more While my dogs did seem to enjoy participating in their weekly adventure hikes with this organization, there were elements that turned me off such as lack of flexibility, steep prices, and a rotating cast of walkers- none of which seemed to stick around. I have found that this is pretty much par the course for many of the East Bay dog walking companies that I have looked into. A couple months ago, a friend from the Alameda Pet Shelter (place where I adopted both of my pups) recommended Zack with Unmarked Territory. Zack was wonderful with both of my dogs and paid special attention to my older dog's health concerns. You can tell he has a lot of experience with dogs big and small. I love getting my report card at the end of each walk describing all of the fun and exciting places my pups have been! Very reliable, professional, affordably priced- and flexible! Unmarked Territory is the best!

So grateful to have found Mabi. She's professional, flexible, responsive, and great with animals…read more Our Australian Cattle Dog loves her. Great pricing, too. Highly recommended.

Mabi is a life saver. She is the only person that I trust to take care of my cat, Lynx, when I'm…read moreout of town. She is extremely reliable and responsive. Moreover, I can tell that she genuinely loves and cares about my cat. One time he was lost (stuck in a garage) and she even found him for me! Do not hesitate to reach out to Mabi for your pet sitting needs!