After entering the workforce full time five years ago, my husband and I felt guilty about the long…read morehours we were putting in for our jobs while our two dogs were cooped up at home for 9 or 10 hours at a time, so we decided to look into hiring a dog walker to come a few times a week. We were referred to KaryLyn Blix (owner of Heavy Petters) from a neighbor and could not be happier with her dog walking and pet sitting services. We have been clients of KaryLyn's for almost 3 years now and she is a godsend! Her prices are very reasonable, she is reliable, trustworthy, and an overall pleasure to work with. She really has become part of our family. We never have to worry about our dogs while they are with KaryLyn! KaryLyn offers a variety of services ranging from mid-day visits to "doggie field trips" to "pet taxis" - useful for a pick up and/or drop off at the vet/groomer during the work week. We really love her overnight options too - we just leave on business trips or vacation and know the dogs and our home are in good hands with KaryLyn - no dropping off or picking up at boarding facilities! I have recommended KaryLyn to quite a few friends, who have nothing but wonderful things to say as well. Give her a call!

If your dog is your child, look no further than KaryLyn and Heavy Petters. I'm the type of doggie…read moreparent who can't enjoy my vacation if I'm worrying about my dogs back home. I trust KaryLyn 100%. She truly is 'As good as it gets.' There isn't anyone I'd feel more comfortable leaving my dogs with while we're away. She loves my dogs and my dogs love her. Our travel plans vary, and KaryLyn is always there for us- whether it's a weekend get-away, or a two-week vacation. She's sincere, flexible, there when you need her, helpful, and damn good at what she does! KaryLyn has become a trusted friend and a part of the family. She puts my mind at ease and a smile on my face. Call her and you'll see what I mean.

We have used Game Time for a decade, and they're awesome! I trust them with our little dog anytime…read moreand KNOW she's safe, being cared for like she is when she is at home, and I love all the updates. If you've never used a pet sitting service or if you have worries about your dog's needs (senior, scared of storms, anxiety, needs meds), skip Wag & Rover and call Game Time. You'll be glad you did.

I'm so happy to review this wonderful service, and my doggie is even happier!…read more I was walking my dog 7 days a week for 5 years and then I broke my arm a month ago. UGH! I knew I had to get my Beau his exercise so I researched and found Game Time. Amy and her crew have been GREAT!! I was a bit concerned because of Beau's reactivity to other dogs, but they know how to handle it--probably better than I! Beau loves his walks with his upbeat and joyful walkers and Amy is so quick to respond to any questions I have or changes I need to make. Communication has been so easy. Such a relief!! Gets my highest recommendation.

Bobbie is amazing with my dogs and they are both big, strong, and stubborn but she was a rockstar…read moreand handled them very well

Bonnie is absolutely fantastic! I never have to worry about my baby and get so many updates and…read morecute pictures. Blanche is obsessed and literally so happy to see her every time. Truly the most peace of mind, it's clear that Bonnie has a deep love and appreciation for fur babies. We've booked multiple times and will absolutely do so in the future

We had such a wonderful experience with Second Home Boarding!…read more We boarded our two kitties. The owner, Julia is always quick to respond to my emails, which was super helpful when I was extremely busy trying to do literally five things at the same time. While our kitties were there, she sent us reports in text with photos of our kitties. It was really nice to know/see that our kitties were being taken care of. We looked at the same reports again and again since we missed our kitties so much. :) Julia seems to be very knowledgeable about cat behaviors and gave us good advice when we picked them up. Since everything went so smoothly, we actually came back again for cat daycare three days after the boarding. When we picked them up, it was before their pick-up/drop-off hours, but Julia was so nice and flexible; she let us pick them up early. Their website was easy to use. You can enter your pet's information into the system in advance uploading vaccination records and make reservations for day care/boarding. I would definitely recommend Second Home Boarding!!

Our dog Bebop loves Second Home! We tried another boarding facility and she got super stressed,…read morewhich is odd for her because she is a happy, playful puppy. I love the small group play, the daily report card with amazing photos and a descriptor about how she was feeling that day during the play sessions. The staff is also super friendly.

My wife and I have been clients of Fur Pet Care for many years, and for very good reason. In all…read morethat time, they have without fail been responsive, communicative, and dependable. Above all, they have cared for our dogs just as much as we do. Whether they are caring for them at our home while we are out of town, or taking them to the park and play dates during a workday, we always rest easy knowing that they are in the very best of hands. We cannot recommend them highly enough, and will continue to rely on Fur Pet Care for as long as we have pets.

Instant response and guaranteed availability for cage free boarding and dog sitting. Mike and…read morePatches have been very responsive to my requests and extremely helpful. They also offer pickup and dropoff options. Prices are reasonable. P.S., They take amazing photos of my dog:) I will definitely continue my services with them.

Nicole and her team are AMAZING! Nicole was referred to me by a friend of mine (so, word-of-mouth)…read morewhen we were in a pickle to get care to look after our 2 fur-babies while we went out of town the week of Thanksgiving. With not much notice, Nicole helped us out and had us covered for when we needed pet sitting. She asked all of the right questions, sent us photos every day of our babies (who we missed the entire time) and let us know (because we asked) when they were being cared for. I cannot tell you how much comfort it brought us to know that people like Nicole and her team were taking care of things while we took a whirlwind trip to get away on a Holiday week. I always say-you can't put a price tag on peace of mind but it's even better when that price tag is affordable and not breaking the bank for quality care! The price is extremely reasonable for the quality of care you get here. I'll never use anyone else and I can't recommend them enough! Seriously. Look no further!

We are those people who treat and love their dog like you would a family member. We love our 3 year…read moreold Maltipoo, Mufasa. Since he was little Mufasa has always had the same dog nanny to walk and play with him every weekday afternoon. My husband and I work long hours out of the house and believe allowing an animal to stay alone is unhealthy emotionally and physically for them. When we relocated from North Austin to South Austin, which is like moving to another city in most Austinities minds, we left behind Mufasa's dog nanny. THREE pet sitters later, all of who are on YELP, we found Capcity Pet Sitting. Capcity Pet Sitting has been a blessing to my peace of mind. I can tell when a person doesn't have the time to really put into caring for a dog and when a company is just in it for the transactional benefit. Will and Claire ENJOY taking care of our Mufasa and it shows in his attitude at the end of the day. Will and Claire always keep me updated on how the day went and any new behaviors I need to be aware of or keep an eye on. Mufasa is always played out by the time we get home and I know he's enjoyed his visit with Will and Claire. I hope we have the privilege of working with Capcity Pet Sitting for many years to come. I can't express enough how much we highly recommend them. Stephanie

Hands down the best dog program in Austin. Professional staff, clean facility, and real training…read morebuilt into the day. Our dog has improved so much since coming here. Highly recommend Foxy Roxy's if you want more than just daycare.

(i left a google review as well and was met with the owner telling me i was making "false" and…read more"misleading" claims which doesn't answer any of my intial concerns about the facility at all. i have two working eyes and i'm not gonna be told i'm lying. when i literally saw the shock collars charging in their large kennel room, and i had smelled unmistakable chemicals on my dog.) Picked up my pup from here after daycare and immediately noticed some red flags, the use of shock collars without notifying the owners is very sketchy and unethical. I don't know if they used it on my dog personally because obviously I wasn't there, but I noticed an array of them, I don't know why they would need so many if they weren't using it on customers dogs as well, if they want to use them on their own dogs power to them, but to put them on other peoples animals without consent is very questionable... not to mention my dog came home disgusting and covered in dirt, also smelt slightly of a chemical (?). I read another review where this also had happened to their pet and this seems to be a reoccurring issue. I'm not sure how they disinfect the facility but it's obviously not safe like the owner claims. I will not be bringing my dog back here as I left feeling like things were being hidden from me, which is absolutely unacceptable and really shows how much they care about these animals.

Heckin Good dog training has been a wonderful service that helped my wife and I make a happy home…read morefor our golden retriever puppy. Erin created a custom planned aimed at calming down our over-excited pup and instilling her with a sense of confidence. She was dedicated, kind and flexible, adjusting her approach with our dog when situations demanded it of her. I can wholeheartedly say that Erin has been a true professional during our training journey. My favorite feature that Heckin Good offers is the adventure walk service. I've never seen something like this with other trainers! Erin takes our dog on a 2-hour walk around town that reinforces training, exposes her to new places and stimuli and returns her home happy and confident. Heckin Good makes sure to tailor each walk to the needs of individual dogs and the results are clear that our dog is now more confident in new situations and around other dogs and children. I can't recommend Heckin Good enough!

Erin has truly found her calling! She has a remarkable ability to understand and relate to both…read moredogs and dog parents. She is calm and patient and gives understandable/doable homework and tips. Our puppy, Lily, received weekly training sessions early on and has now graduated to weekly "adventure walks," which are both enriching and fun for an active Aussie! When Lily hears "Erin is coming!" she immediately runs to the door and waits for her. We highly recommend Erin and Heckin Good Dog Training!