We have been using Northbrook Pet Nannies for over a year and Melissa provides excellent services…read morein our home. We have a Bernese Mountain Dog and a French Bulldog - who are obviously very different in terms of both personality and their needs. This past 8 nights, one of her employees Jim stayed overnight in our home with the dogs. He texted me to let me know how things were going regularly and he seemed to genuinely love spending time with the dogs. Our Berner can be stubborn so I typically tell the dog sitters not to walk her, but Jim took both of them on walks daily in order to keep them out of the messy yard. We returned home to 2 calm dogs, without any issues! We joked that the house looks cleaner than when we left - he definitely took care of cleaning up after the messy dogs (which I don't usually expect!) Melissa is great in responding for last minute visits if we are out unexpectedly and now we feel that when it's time for vacation, we can go again without worrying about the dogs!

We love Northbrook Pet Nannies! Melissa and Jenna are wonderful people, and they love our dog…read moreIzzy. They are the most trustworthy and dependable people imaginable. At first meeting, you'll be struck by their warmth, kindness, and re-assurance. We were afraid to leave our new doggie when we went out of town, but they called us with updates and provided her with the best care. After trying a few different kennels, we are most happy and confident with Northbrook Pet Nannies. Give them a try, you'll be thrilled (and your pet will be too!)

extremely friendly, making dog owner extremely comfortable with the whole process. It was a fun…read morealbeit expensive experience. Planning on doing one more session. They definitely know what they are doing and can "read" you and your dogs comfort level for training. Great time and learned a lot.

I am so happy I found this place. Birdie responded so well to our first private lesson. Carlos is…read morebeyond knowledgeable and so kind. I can't wait to utilize the techniques I learned on our walks. I look forward to our next session!

Virginia was so helpful and loving with our 6 month old lab puppy. Anytime we needed dog walking,…read moreshe truly did what was possible to accommodate us. She is professional and you can see she has a love for animals. Whenever we are back in Wilmette, we will definitely call Doggie Dharma for our pet care needs.

I recently moved to the suburbs from the city and was desperately looking for a new walking…read moreservice. While Doggie Dharma wasn't able to help with walks in my area they actually recommended another walking business that I'm now using! So while I ultimately have a different walker I think it speaks very highly of the folks at Doggie Dharma to recommend another business to a potential customer just because they truly care about making sure your pets get the best care possible even if they can't provide it. I am truly impressed at their level of excellent communication and ultimately their dedication to making sure your pets are safe, happy, and cared for.

I have been going here for several years and honestly couldn't see myself boarding my dog at any…read moreother place. My dog always gets excited at drop off and you can tell there's a real bond with Sue and her dogs. She's great at giving pick up reports and has great stories for each dog she has. Her hours and days are flexible for any kind of travel and she's been a huge help with last minute travel. I recommend Sue for any families that need boarding for their dog!

Don't tell your friends... how amazing Sue is! Keep it to yourself! Our dog wags his entire body…read morethe moment we pull into her driveway. She takes the utmost care of our dog - he is on a strict medical diet, daily medications and requires a detailed, careful balance to maintain his health. We are so lucky she takes care of him and truly loves him. It's not a job for her. It's her life's work. Now she only uses her cell, (773) 673-6138.

Today I had my 13-year old Havanese groomed at Rover's Place, and I'm thrilled…read more After a brutal groom at Wags on Willow (reviewed separately), our vet suggested Rover's, and I'm so glad. My senior dog can't take epic grooming sessions, and her hair was choppy and uneven after her last groom. Her ears and tail had been weirdly shaved, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to make her look normal again during her lifetime. The staff at Rover's is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The groomer we saw today has been grooming for 18 years, and had my sweet pup groomed in 45 minutes--and it's the best cut she's had in years. She did what she could to round out her ears, and to help set her up with a cut she can grow back into and look like herself again. My dog is fluffy, soft, adorable, and HAPPY! As a side note, all of the groomers there today were being so warm and friendly with the dogs in their care. I even saw one groomer sitting on the floor keeping a dog company while it waited for its owner. We will be going to Rover's for our grooming from now on!!

The staff have been great and the facility is clean however the ratio of dogs to humans can be too…read moreextreme. On more than one occasion We have seen one person trying to manage 15+ large dogs. It's often too many for him or her to control. One family member compared Rover's Place to a shelter because the dogs are put into crates more often than they should be. Our dog enjoys going to Rover's Place, finds ways to have fun with the other dogs and comes home tired however, we were hoping that there would be additional open space for the dogs to run around.

Great service! First time using Cozy Cats last month while I was away for a week. The sitter (Luna)…read morewas incredible. I received very detailed reports of my cat's visit along with at least a dozen photos and a video each day. My cat is very timid around strangers but warmed to Luna quickly, enjoying the attention and even allowing for some playtime. The initial consultation and key drop off was very smooth. Highly recommend.

Exceptional and professional service. Gave me great peace of mind when I was out of town. I'm…read morehappy because I now know who to call to if need assistance again with my kitty Laika. Highly recommended!

We're using Gemma's Dog House to clear our yard each week of our Golden Retriever's "fertilizer"…read moredeposits. She has been working for us for a month, is on time, and does a wonderful job of cleaning up the yard for us. We highly recommend if you're looking for a thorough, reasonably priced way to remove dog poop from your yard!

From the owner: At Gemma's Dog House in Bensenville IL, we offer top-notch dog walking, pet sitting, and puppy…read moresitting services. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care for your furry friends, with a passion for pets and a commitment to professionalism. With years of experience in the industry, we strive to meet the unique needs of each pet in our care. Choose Gemma's Dog House for reliable and compassionate pet care services in Bensenville.

I searched and searched for a dog walking company on Thumbtack and on Yelp and finally came across…read moreone that served the Northbrook area. HAPC responded right away on Yelp, took my information, made a home visit, and we were on our way! Vanessa the owner was a dream. She met my moms dog Louie and started walking him and I would get daily status emails and pics of Louie when they were out and about. What I also love about HAPC is that I didn't have to go through so many hoops and applications like some other companies who ask for way too much info, like your dogs blood type and your blood type etc. I kid, but really, HAPC makes the process go a lot easier than what's out there. If you need a reasonably priced, reliable, and trustworthy dog walking company, I would not hesitate to contact Home Alone Pet Care. I thank you Vanessa, you're a life saver!

David always takes great care of our kitty and bunnies with medical needs. Vanessa is always…read morehelpful and prompt with scheduling requests and questions. I love the updates and pics for each visit so I can easily see that our furry loved ones are well.

Meg was very easy to get along with. Talked by zoom then she came around to see our cats before we…read moreleft for a vacation. We had daily reports and pictures when we were away. All in all a great job. Our cats were very friendly with her after they got used to her! Typical cat behavior!

From the owner: Experienced, trusting, loving care for your animals when you are not there. Exercise for your dogs…read moreand playtime for your furry friends.

I'm sharing my very bad experience with Wiggly Tails Dog Daycare in Northbrook in hopes no one will…read moremake the same mistake I did. I will not be going back to Wiggly Tails after a second, and this time horrific, biting incident resulting in severe injuries to my dog, the defenseless, kind and loyal Bailey. I apologize for sharing these horrific pictures, but I do not want any other unsuspecting owners to land themselves in the position that my dog and I are in. The photos are after my dog was cleaned up. It was much worse, looking infected. I'm heartbroken and mentally exhausted. I gave them a second chance the first time and I was assured it wouldn't happen again. The first time, I didn't post anything and I was asked to give them a second chance. I'm not sure why they neglected my dog to allow it to happen. There should have been some supervision to avoid this. The facility refuses to share surveillance tapes of the injuries. I gave them an opportunity for explanation and was told "We can't guarantee this won't happen again". Why not? Is Wiggly Tails staff extensively trained? Is the staff trained to handle emergencies? How do they organize dogs? by size or by play style? Are "dangerous" or aggressive dogs allowed in group play? Do they let the dogs do what they want until a fight breaks out? Is the facility more concerned with revenue than safety? Doggy daycare places will tell you that they watch the dogs and stop inappropriate behavior from happening but in most cases it's either a lie or they don't intervene until it's escalated too far. Wiggly Tails were negligent in their duty of care which led to my dog getting bitten and severely injured. There is no excuse for my poor little dog to suffer like this! My poor family has to deal with the trauma of an injured dog due to an irresponsible daycare business! Irresponsible decisions were made that lead to Bailey's injuries, and I would not want this to happen to any other pet or pet parent. Please, if you are considering a dog care facility, do not take your beloved pup to Wiggly Tails. I wanted to share my story in hopes that others who see this post will share it, and perhaps other pet parents will think twice about using Wiggly Tails.

In keeping with what appears to be an annual tradition, today is May 23, 2025, and I just picked up…read moremy most valued pet, Shyla, from Wiggly Tails and although I missed her terribly, I know she's in great, loving hands at Wiggly Tails! It's a wonderful place for dogs! You can see that everyone who works there loves dogs and really cares about them. I have been taking Shyla here for day care for several years, and I board her there when necessary. I wouldn't trust Shyla to anyone else! The place is HUGE and very clean. There are several different areas of play, both inside and outside, and a few different types of sleeping areas for overnight guests. When you board your dog you get a report card, letting you know everything you'd want to know about your dog's stay! Plus they have webcams all over the place, but I don't use them anymore. I know Shyla is in loving care, safe and happy! Wiggly Tails is where you want your dog to be! (And this is about the 3rd review I've given them in the past four years! The wonderful people who work there have become our family! And it's Shyla's second home!)