Our German Shepherd is very comfortable visiting Paws Pets Resort. We feel very lucky to have a…read moreplace to take our baby and never worry about him while we are away. They follow my feeding instructions, take him on walks and play ball with him. We highly recommend Paws Pets Resort and are very thankful for the wonderful facility and experienced staff. And the baths are very much appreciated. Thank you. Brenda Perlin Baughman

My husband and I began trusting Paws Pet Resort, in Lake Forest, 20 years ago. They are very…read morepatient with the humans, and extremely caring for the pets that visit, for whatever the length of time might be. None of our boys have been growlers/snappers. One boy, however, must take Prozac, simply as he is like some humans and can be very stressed. Paws employees have always been kind, and it is obvious as he never has to be carried in the door ... he walks beside his brother with no fear.

We needed a dog sitter for our three dogs, one of whom, Briar, can be reactive and has always…read moreneeded to be muzzled when guests or friends cared for her. When I first spoke with Lynn, she suggested that her son, Jared, meet Briar before we left. At their very first meeting, Jared was able to take Briar for a successful walk. We met with him several more times before our daughter's wedding, and with his calm, patient approach, Briar became more comfortable each visit. By the time we left for the wedding, Jared was walking all three dogs together--and Briar didn't even need her muzzle. I can't thank TLC, Lynn, and especially Jared enough. Jared was absolutely wonderful with all of our dogs, and his kindness, confidence, and understanding of Briar made all the difference. He completely eased our worries about leaving them while we were away, and we're so grateful that he'll continue helping us work with Briar. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend TLC Pet Sitting. Thank you, Lynn and Jared, for your exceptional care and for giving us such peace of mind!

I had a medical emergecy at 2am today, and needed my dog taken care of. I called Jared. He showed…read moreup in 15 minutes and took my dog to his house! Simply amazing! I was able to get the care I needed without having to worry about my dog! This is probably the 5th emergency I've had, I am so grateful for Jared and Lynn!

I found Johana off of facebook trying to find a pet sitter for my dog as I was going out of town…read morefor the weekend. I barely trust anyone with my dog because she is my lil girl so I met up with Johana before I left to introdue myself and make sure her and Maddie got along. When I met her I felt instantly comfortable. She was very kind and warm hearted! I asked if I could stay in contact with her while I was gone to make sure my dog was doing ok and she said "of course". While I was gone she texted me updates and sent me pictures of Maddie having a blast. If you're looking for a pet sitter she is the one to go to!! Very sweet and takes really good care of your pet. Thank you again Johana for watching Maddie and dealing with my constant texts asking how she was doing haha!!

From the owner: I take pets out for long walks to the park and play around there. I also wash your pet for extra…read morecharge

f I've been coming to Alicia Pet Care Center for many years,…read morespecifically working with Dr. Matthew Wheaton. I was originally introduced to this veterinary hospital by my dog trainer, Vladae from SoCal Dog Training and I'm very glad I followed that recommendation. Over the years, Dr. Wheaton and his team have taken excellent care of my chocolate Labrador, Bruno. Now with my new puppy, Nico, also a chocolate Lab, choosing Alicia Pet Care Center again was an easy decision. Dr. Matthew is extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly, he is straightforward and trustworthy which is rare and very valuable. Their extended hours, including full-day Saturdays, make scheduling very convenient. They also offer a drop-off service, which is incredibly helpful when things get busy. Overall, a reliable, a bit pricey, but professional, and honest veterinary clinic. Thank you, Dr. Matthew and team.

It's possible their regular vets are fine (hopefully), but their backup vet should be avoided if…read moreyou need to bring your pets here urgently. She recommends unnecessary procedures while using fear tactics, which is a shame. The backup vet was very incompetent. She recommended the wrong solutions and suggested imaging that cannot detect soft tissue issues. She never asked any history questions, examined the wrong area entirely, and jumped straight to worst case scenarios without justification. She spent only 5 minutes on the consultation and pushed for X-rays when in my dog's case, those weren't even necessary. X-rays are not the right protocol for soft tissue issues. I didn't have a choice as they were the only place open that day. A few days later my dog is completely fine because it wasn't actually that hard to fix. He had full anal glands that just needed to be emptied ... and this vet was pushing for X-rays and bloodwork instead One thing worth mentioning, she was very quick to suggest cancer or tumors without proper justification. What she may not know is that intact male dogs actually have hormonal protection that significantly reduces the risk of certain cancers in that area. A more knowledgeable vet would have considered this before jumping to worst case scenarios. This is basic intact male biology that should be understood before making such alarming suggestions to worried pet owners. That's why I usually just bring my dogs to my regular holistic vets in Irvine and Laguna Beach. To be fair, the regular staff are lovely. The vet tech was excellent, agreed with my decisions, and actually helped. So I do believe their regular vets and staff are much better. This one star is specifically for the backup vet. Please be very careful if they assign you to her.

Quick response time... they were friendly and we changed plans and very understanding. Would…read moredefinitely be a future option.

We stopped by Saturday to see this was a good fit for Malibu. Great energy and my puppy was calm…read moreand seemed comfortable. Today was her first day while I went to work and I could tell she was happy and had fun! This is such a relief for me as I go back into the office more often and don't have to worry about who is letting Malibu out! And this place is so close to home!! I feel blessed that I found this place!

I am very grateful to have found in Kathleen and excellent pet caretaker! While I was out of town,…read moreshe took such good care of my cats that I did not worry at all about them. She spent time with them, brought in my mail, and sent daily detailed messages to me with photos. I highly recommend Kathleen and her company!!!!

We consider ourselves so lucky to have found Kathleen and her team!!! Our two dogs are well taken…read morecare of on all of our trips and we get detailed summaries and amazing photos of each visit. They are very reliable and are very flexible with time and trip changes. We will continue to use The Pet Sitter every time we are out of town!

We have been bringing our 90lb Mastiff/Lab mix to OC Dog Ranch for the last few years every time…read moreour family travels 4+ days. I am so happy I found this place - was recommended by someone through word of mouth. It is wide open space for our dog to run, and I love that because it is SO much better than her being boarded in a room with 50 other dogs. Staff will send you updates - and we always get a picture of our happy dog with other happy dogs. Staff also sends a report card. Always respond asap when I reach out and ask how she's doing.

They were good back in 2020 when Dana bought the place and were hungry for customers. The…read moretraining here has gone way done. They are more interested in Dog Boarding for the mega rich in Laguna and Newport Beach now based on how few trainers they have and the huge kennel staff they have hired. I had my dog trained here years ago as a pup but now he has some behavior issues that I know they can fix, but they don't want to touch him. The Secretary's exact words - "it might be better to find another trainer". This is how they treat past customers that spent thousands to have their dog trained here. ZERO CONCERN! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT THIS PLACE!!!!

I am SO glad I found Barking Bliss!!! Long story short, my dog (45lb terrier-poodle mix) Valentino…read moreis scared of, and reactive to, new people and dogs, barking like crazy and in the case of other dogs, also lunging. When I picked him up, I saw that not only did he love the people, he played with other dogs too! That's the first time I have ever heard of Val playing with dogs. Considering he was only there for the day, Yas and his team must have spend a lot of time with him, patiently helping him get comfortable. I have never, ever, seen my dog adapt so quickly and completely. The details: When I called, Yas answered the phone and was very kind and helpful. He didn't seem bothered at all when I mentioned Val being reactive, explaining that dogs are often that way initially but usually get comfortable after some time, and that there was a private room if Val needed it. When we met him, he was SO good with Val! I've never seen someone react so calmly and fearlessly around him. I had been terrified that with Val nonstop barking, he would be turned away, but within about 10 minutes, after Yas led him on a short walk, Val was mostly calm. I immediately felt reassured. It was clear that Yas really understands dogs and believes all dogs are inherently good. I love that Barking Bliss has an app! It made it super-easy to create a profile for my dog, make an appointment, and upload his vaccination records. Mid-day I received a text with a picture of Val! It's awesome that they take the time to take pictures (and sometimes video) and proactively share that with the pet-parent. It was reassuring to see him sitting nicely, and know he was being paid attention to. Barking Bliss blew our minds. We will definitely be back and I know Val will be happy to see his new friends again!

My dog has been reactive with some sitters in the past, but they were such professionals and did an…read moreincredible job! She played all day, got all her energy out, and was ready for snuggles and sleeps when she got home. They also send videos and photos throughout the day so you know how you pup is doing. They did a great job bonding with my dog and am relieved to have a place to take her A few awesome notes: they are FAR cheaper than other places, do pick ups and drop offs, and wearing incredibly flexible with time. Lots of other places will charge you up the wall for picking up your dog after a certain time, etc..