We went out of town for a week to attend a family wedding (in the Bahamas) and discovered the pet…read moreresort we've boarded our two pit mixes at in the past, would not take them this time because they are both very reactive to people and dogs, and very verbal. I did some research, found and met with Jackie, and immediately felt comfortable with her. We've never left our pups alone overnight and I had quite a bit of trepidation doing so on this trip--Jackie immediately put our minds at ease, right from the first night away. We received daily reports on how the pups were doing; photos, e-cards, videos and text messages. We could not have asked for a more professional, caring or thorough person to look after our dogs. I'm fairly certain the pups are still looking for Jackie at her scheduled arrival times (even though we've been home for a little more than a day now). If you need a sitter, I can't recommend Jackie highly enough!

Very professional service, Jackie has gone above and beyond to take care of my cat and I appreciate…read moreall she does for him. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for pet sitter.

Jim, Evan, and the team at ALS are second to none. We did the boarded training program and would…read morerecommend it to ANYONE who is considering it for their dog. Our 2 yo Australian Shepherd, Sedona, is a sweet, affectionate, and smart little lady. But before her boarded training, she could be very skittish around strangers, especially kids, and was absolutely miserable to walk on a leash. When we first got her, we had dreamt of bringing her to restaurants and breweries, but as she got older, she became more nervous and unpredictable: growling, barking, and hiding behind me when we were out in public. We knew this wasn't going down a good road for her, so I did a lot of research and ended up finding ALS. Jim came over and met Sedona, observed her, and came up with a plan. We were very apprehensive about her going away for a couple months, but we knew other people who'd sent their dogs away for 2 weeks with little to show for it in the long run. Our biggest worry was that she would lose her sparkling, goofy, loving, fun personality and become a robot. Jim and Evan reassured us, and we moved forward. Throughout the process, the communication from ALS about Sedona's progress was flawless, and we felt totally comfortable - although we definitely missed our girl! We are now 6 months out from completing her boarded training course, and we couldn't be happier. Sedona is her spunky, happy, affectionate self, but she has much more confidence when meeting new people. Her recall is 100%; I walk her 3 miles every morning off leash, with my stroller and my other dog on a waist leash. She has been confronted by strangers and dogs walking on the sidewalk, dogs barking from yards with (or without) fences, children waiting for the bus eagerly hoping to pet her - and she doesn't flinch. We have had zero issues, and I never worry about her safety or wonder what she will do; I know. When we are on walks, people constantly comment on how amazing she is that she just stays with me. We are so proud of her and are eternally grateful to ALS. The people at ALS are not only dedicated to helping you and your pet have the best quality of life, but they also genuinely love animals, and I feel that that makes all the difference. We give them the highest recommendation and will pursue boarded training with them for all of our future dogs!

We brought Sophie, our lab, into our home at 6 weeks and through our vet recommendation heard about…read moreJim & Evan at Animal Learning Systems. We took their training class which helped a lot but quickly realized we needed more. Jim came to the house and evaluated her in home behavior. After many questions, emails and phone calls, we trusted them to help us with Sophie. She's finishing her training and after our transition sessions we will be one big happy family! Not only have they trained Sophie, they've trained us too. The follow up house visits will be invaluable helping us keep o Jim and Evan are truly gifted and we would enthusiastically recommend their company. They are are only kennel we trust. The love, patience and attention that is showered on the dogs they work with is 2nd to none. Yes, they are a bit more than any doggie care around BUT you get what you pay for and they are worth every penny!!

My dog is a jerk. Not like a funny Steve Martin jerk. He got kicked out of Canine To Five for being…read morea wild and crazy kid, and, frankly, I gotta give the folks there for giving him such a long leash and letting him stick around for as long as they did. So anyway, since working with Ashleigh and Clark and the team, our dog's gone from "shoulda been a sled dog" leash-pulling to a pretty good walker. He's gone from "attack on sight" when on his leash to being a pretty cool dude when joggers or walkers pass by us in our neighborhood. And so on. Long story short, she's taking the former abused stray dog that we adopted a couple years ago, with all the problems that go along with that, and making him a better Citizen Canine. Kudos to Puppin'.

I highly recommend the Puppin' Around collective for dog walking services. Ashleigh, the founder,…read moreis patient, calm, and excellent with dogs-- and humans! Some background: my dog has behavior issues. He is fear-aggressive and unpredictable, and can be very threatening/aggressive with people he doesn't know. I started working a 9 to 6 job, and needed to figure out something to get him some activity in the middle of the day. Ashleigh responded to my email inquiry immediately with options for a free consultation at my house to meet my dog. She is very easy to get ahold of, and flexible with scheduling. She came over, met Paisley, and was willing to work with him despite his growling at her and being distrustful. She spent 90 minutes with me, answering a ton of questions, explaining all kinds of things about dogs she has learned in her years of experience working with them, and familiarizing me with Puppin' Around's policies/procedures. She walked me through everything I would need to do to prepare Paisley for walks with her. She has put up with constant texts and calls from me, especially the first day she was going to my house to walk Paisley. Her fees are extremely affordable, especially considering the amount of time she puts into her clients. She has also been EXCELLENT with Paisley. She understands his nature and his behaviors, and I totally trust her with him. Get down with Puppin' Around!

Omggg Teusdae is a true dog whisperer! Oh and also practically a professional pet photographer. We…read morefirst met her a few years ago and our dog immediately loved her which is not the case for basically...everyone. She sent detailed updates and seriously amazing photos, and I'd recommend her to any and everyone!

This review is long overdue, because I love Detroit Walk a City so much! They have been walking my…read moredog for about 6 months now and I am so thankful for them. When we first started out, Teusdae, the owner, came to meet my dog and did a few walks with him one-on-one to assess his walking style, behavior, etc. He was then able to transition to buddy walks with Jill and other local dogs. Dobby LOVES Jill and gets so excited every time he sees her. Now he sometimes also does field trip walks where he gets to explore Belle Isle with a group of dogs Detroit Walk City will meet all your walking and pet sitting needs with flexible, reliable, and affordable services. But they go above and beyond that too - the staff are all wonderful and take awesome photos of the dogs on each walk. (See attached) They also have an app that tracks the walking route and if your dog went to the bathroom. Another great benefit is that walking with other dogs has really improved Dobby's behavior. He has been able to learn from other dogs he walks with and has gone from dragging me down the street to loose-leash walking next to me. If you are looking for a dog walker I HIGHLY recommend Detroit Walk City!

As a new pet owner, it's very satisfying when you feel you can trust someone…read more I can tell that by the professionalism and compassion that owner Anna exudes that my pup will....eventually be in good hands. I say eventually because my pup needs some training and obedience first. I like the fact that Conforta Animale is very close to my home, and soon I will be able to call on them to come get my girl for a mid day walk. Check out their website, they have an array of services for your pet. You won't be disappointed if you give this business, your business.

Have used their pet sitter Sam on two occasions now. Very professional service. She keeps detailed…read morenotes on each visit, is willing to send text message and picture updates while I'm away. Highly recommended.

Denise is a savior! I called her up with a last minute request for over night sitter for our two…read moremini doxies and she was so kind and helpful and informative. Denise was professional on the phone and works fast on finding the right person in her company to help us out. Denise has an app that is easy to communicate with her and your pet care taker. You can schedule appointments and get updates. Again, professional. I felt secure that our pet sitter would not only take wonderful care of our fur babies but also respect our home. I will choose Doggie Latchkey for all small and large services.

we needed in-home service for a cat with cancer and a dog with pancreatitis. Jeni moved in for…read morethree days and provided around the clock care for our furry family members. She was always in contact and sent wonderful updates about their status and any questions we might have had during that time. we are extremely fortunate to have found Doggie Latchkey and Jeni!

I just want to say that Eve and Shiloh were amazing! They were a huge weight off my mind about…read moreleaving my cat, Butters, while we were away on vacation. They have the cat mojo in them for sure! My cat is very sweet, but is very shy and when new people come to visit she always runs to the basement to hide, but when Eve came to do a walk through Butters was still around upstairs wanting to inspect the newcomer. After leaving for our vacation Eve sent me a text everyday and a couple of adorable pictures! It assured me that my house and cat were safe. Butters enjoyed their company so much that when we came home Butters was even cuddlier than she was before Eve and Shiloh gave her their love and attention. Thank you so much for bringing out the best in our cat!

I recently boarded my kittens at Eve's house for a week while on vacation. It was such a great…read moreexperience! The room has tons of options for cats to play, even four month old energetic kittens, and many places to curl up and sleep. There's a web cam in the room so I could check on them whenever I wanted, and they always looked content. They got plenty of attention and the price is extremely reasonable -- much cheaper than boarding services where they'd be stuck in a cage all day. Eve also used to do home visits with my previous cat and did a great job with him. She is very trustworthy and reliable, with good communication. Highly recommended!

Woodward Pet Sitting is amazing! Our dog, Dora, is over the moon every time Danielle arrives to…read morewalk her. They're always so helpful and have been able to jump in at the last minute when we need them unexpectedly. We completely trust them and would recommend them to anyone in need of a walker or sitter!

First attempt to find a sitter we needed for trip. Called once and sent email, never heard from…read moreagain. Trying out someone else.