Kari and colleagues from Walk and Wags have been walking my 3 year old wheaten terrier since he was…read morea little puppy. It gives me such peace of mind when I leave for work to know that Walk & Wags is going to come and give him love, exercise, and a potty break! Kari is consistently reliable and positive. She's given me helpful updates about my pup's health, has picked him up from grooming appointments, and texts me after each visit. I highly recommend Walk & Wags.

From the owner: Walk & Wags is a pet care service that caters to you and your furry friend! Allow yourself to take…read morea break while being assured that your pet is in safe hands! Walk & Wags is based on the belief that your pets needs are of the upmost importance. We look at your pet care differently. They are not just your pets, they are your kids with FUR! We love them like they were our own! Walk & Wags welcomes the opportunity to deliver your best friend the highest quality of care in the industry! Fully Insured ~ Certified in Pet CPR & First Aide You can also check me out on Facebook under Walk & Wags. On there you can read reviews as well as see pictures of all of my furry clients!

Thanks to Emily C., I got a great recommendation for cat sitting. Over the course of about a year,…read moreI scheduled Jessica to come visit my two cats, including a longer trip of a couple of weeks. When I first met Jessica, I appreciated her thoroughness going over material about my cats and asking questions. My cats were immediately drawn to her. The business is also run like a very well-oiled machine. You can pay invoices and get daily reports all in one interface, which is handy for keeping everything in one place. I definitely loved seeing the daily updates, as well. I'd be lucky to find as good of a pet sitter in my new neighborhood!

I just love this service. They really really care about your pets. I was so scared to leave small…read morekittens and they went above and beyond. (Also I live in Wethersfield, can't change my location tag for some reason.) They tell you how the pets are playing and socializing and everything. They also do little around the house stuff, like make sure your mail doesn't pile up or your plants don't die.

DPS is thee BEST! We've been with Dave and his team for almost 2 years and we couldn't have picked…read morea better dog walking service. Dave and everyone he hires is trustworthy, loves animals and is dependable... better yet, our puppy Reuben is SO happy when they come. They helped train our puppy since day 1 and have the easiest scheduling/cancellation app and are incredibly flexible/reachable (2 doctors with an "easy" schedule? Doesn't exist). Rain, shine, falling trees, snowpocalypse they're there. This past summer Reuben needed a joint fusion on one of his hind legs - basically it means he needed to keep his leg in a cast for 8 + weeks and no jumping/running/playful activities. You can imagine how heartbreaking it was to leave him at home - but DPS came twice a day, and each time made sure Reuben received his medications had light walks/enjoyed fresh air in the front yard. We couldn't have made it through those weeks without them!

I'm blown away at how professional the staff is. They're all really nice and funny too! They really…read moretake dog walking to the next level. I couldn't have asked for a more detailed and proactive team, who made sure to ask all the right questions. They even taught me something new I didn't know about the lock on my back door. I am very over protective when it comes to my dogs and I wouldn't trust them with anyone else!

Recently hired Hallspaws to watch my beagle while our family was out of town. Nancy was attentive,…read morecaring, and met our family's specific needs, and at a reasonable price. Will definitely return to her for future pet sitting needs!

Fantastic experience leaving Stella with Darlene at RUFF Pet Sitting. I highly recommend her as an…read moreexperienced, professional pet sitter. Her love of animals is highly contagious. Peaceful, Mindful, Calming & Caring Vibe Ex +++++

There are no words to describe the sense of peace and security Darlene provided during our puppy's…read morefirst venture away from us. Darlene not only took care of the fundamentals, but provided a safe and fun environment for our pup. She was not only walked, but had lots of playtime with a few other dogs, giving her her first taste of socialization. We got updates and pics throughout her stay, further giving us peace of mind. We have known Darlene for years and feel she is one of the most down to earth, kind animal lovers we know! Highly recommend!

You couldn't find a better person to care for your pet than Leanne. She goes far above and beyond…read moresimply caring for your pet and meeting their essential needs. She ensures that your animal is loved when you can't be there to do it. Time and time again, Leanne puts aside her own needs and well bring to ensure that your pet is cared for in the best way possible. She doesn't just treat you like a client, she treats you like family and your pet like it's her own.

From the owner: Based in Wethersfield, CT & serving surrounding towns, Royal Paws Pet Service LLC is trusted,…read moreexperienced & professional with years of experience in the pet care industry. Constantly striving to provide consistent, high quality care…it was founded based on the principles of integrity and a true passion for animals. Offering a variety of services including dog walks, drop in visits, cat care, and in-home overnight pet care; knowledge of certain behavioral issues & training only enhances pet care needs. Pets (and owners) are truly treated like family. Whether you have an elderly dog that just needs some TLC, a pooch that needs a mid-day potty break, feline friend that needs some mental stimulation, or a new puppy that might need a little help with training…Royal Paws Pet Service is the service for you. Fully Insured and Pet First Aid Certified. Contact for more information on services offered, pricing, etc. and to schedule a Free Meet & Greet. -Call or Text: 860-309-7745 -Email: leanne@royalpawspetservice.com -Follow on Instagram to see some more pics of furry clients: @royalpawspetservice and Like Royal Paws Pet Service LLC on Facebook! Reviews from just some happy clients are available there as well.

My wife and I found Kathy thru Pet Sitter and what a great find this has turned out to be. We have…read more3 poms and one of our babies had a stomach problem and Kathy addressed it like it was nothing to do she cleaned up our pet and even sang a song to them to calm them down. She also has a beautiful voice. We have never had such a concientious sitter like Kathy who took care of our babies like they were her own. I highly recommend her services for those parents that want their pets cared for the way they would care for them.

I can't say enough nice things about Cathy! She is responsible, professional, and caring. For…read moreanyone who loves their kitty as we do, you can't ask for more than Cathy! This was only our second time away with this cat. Last time we tried the "kids next door" approach, and we had a terrible time because we were filled with worry. There was none of that with Cathy - our only worry is that little Jackson will inform us that he wants to leave us and move in with Cathy! ;-) Thank you, Cathy, for enabling us to enjoy our trip so thoroughly.

Bob and his team of dog lovers from Dog Days of West Hartford are amazing. Never had a concern…read morewith dependability, very professional and flexible. The team walks my mother's dog and she is struggling with Alzheimer's. All of the walkers great people. Very kind to my mother and very patient. Thank you so much For such great service and making my family's situation so much easier Scott Craig

Talk about peace of mind when you go away and leave your pet. I have an elderly cat, and I feel…read moreguilty whenever I go away overnight. But between Deb and Laurene, my cat always has food, water, medicine, attention, and affection, and I receive an email and often a picture so that I can know that all is well (and ease my conscience). I am very grateful for the important service they provide. Unlike another service I used for awhile, they are well enough staffed that they have been able to handle a couple of last-minute requests for visits (although I try not to do that!).

I'm not going to lie, things did not start off well for us when I started bringing my puppy to…read moreWagging Tails last summer. First time dog mom, energetic herding puppy, mid pandemic, limited staff that was poorly trained, etc. I almost pulled my dog from their program a few different times over the first few months. I felt that the young staff was not fit to be with my dog and what seemed like no "adult" supervision and they made comments about my dog not listening to them after one day of being there (obviously he wasn't going to listen well to someone he just met). I took him there for boarding one weekend and when I picked him up found that the staff had neglected to feed him lunch one of the days he was there. I also have a bad taste in my mouth from some of the interactions I've had with one of the managers there. HOWEVER, with all of that said, we continued to go and things have gotten much better. I continued to stick it out despite my hesitation because my dog loves going there. The facility is one of the best I've seen. It's very large with many different play areas for the dogs. They also have pools for the dogs and my pup loves water. My dog was also struggling with a few behavioral issues and we've been working with trainer TeeKay and seen huge improvements! There are always new events for the holidays and different parties going on which are fun for both dogs and parents. It's pretty pricy and I feel like they use any opportunity to charge you extra for things, but everything additional is optional. I do also love the staff during the week. The girl at the front desk is so sweet and the staff really seems to care for the dogs. From time to time we still have issues, like being charged for a full day of daycare when we were there for half, or recently the weekend staff removed my dogs collar and then lost it. But all in all I'm very happy that we have continued to go. Unfortunately I see a lot of negative reviews for the grooming but we can only speak (mostly) positively about the experience we've had at the daycare.

What must people do to shut this place DOWN ! Neglect and then Avoidance from complaints has been…read moregoing on for years!!! They are only getting first timers give them a try, but guaranteed, that they NEVER return.

Went to evaluate the Connecticut K-9 facility for their supposed training, and to inquire on a dog…read morea friend and I found in Newington CT. We turned this dog over to the newington police after feeding, walking, and having her checked for a chip. These found dogs in turn get turned over to Connecticut k-9 education center for temporary housing and care. A woman who claimed to be the owner of Connecticut K-9 center engaged in conversation, she made slanderous accusations stating the dog was dumped by me and my friend, when in fact both of us saved the dog and handed her over to the newington police the evening of March 15th 2025 documented by footage from their lobby camera feed. She was antagonistic and defamatory, contrary to provable facts, this is abnormal and concerning. Worst of all, this type of behavior raises great concern for the safety of the dog we found that ended up in her care. We wouldn't let her take care of a pet rock.

When I brought my 4.5 month old puppy for training class I was told she was too young to do puppy…read moreobedience training and instead it was enrolled in a playtime training. The class consisted of dogs taking turns doing obstacles, then out for a pee break, then off-leash time. The final 10 minutes or so we worked on basic commands. The instructor- Vince, was quiet, gentle and generally uninvolved. He did offer tips for problem behaviors on a one on one basis which was helpful but the class felt more like puppy playtime. I was disappointed that the training part of this was almost non existent. I was told this was to boost their confidence. And socialization. I enrolled in the next class once my puppy aged up- puppy kindergarten. I was excited to try a new instructor, Lynne. Her dog was impeccable trained. I liked her philosophy and mindset during the first class with no dogs. But on the first day with dogs (second class) she offered prong collars to 3 of the 5 dogs in class. I'm not sure if they humans wanted them or felt pressured to out them on. She did not approach me about a prong collar but watching the dogs react to the collar was heartbreaking. During this puppy kindergarten class we were given more commands to work on. The class was different, the dogs were expected to sit on the side of us, different from what Vince taught in previous class. The first class we were doing lots of walking in circles and sitting. A few times my puppy sat and then got up, Lynne asked me what I was going to do about it. I tried to get the dog into a sit again, without saying the word sit more than one time but the more I tried to get her to sit the more she fought against it. So I decided I would practice at home that week. But Lynne singled me out, explained why I should command her to a sit and waited for me to get the puppy in a sit. She wouldn't sit. It was the first day of puppy school. Second class we learned a new skill- down. We were instructed to put the dogs into down, and expect them to stay in the down position until we released them while she spent several minutes helping someone whose dog wouldn't lay. Meanwhile my dog got up- I knew she was restless- she is a puppy after all and this is a new skill. I was thrilled my dog stayed in down for maybe 60 seconds. But when Lynne was finished helping the other dog she looked at me and asked why my dog wasn't in down position. I mean- I these are puppies and a new skill. I felt pretty good about this 60 second down I had. But Lynne was not happy the dog got up. Again- brand new skill that I would work on. But after that class I realized this wasn't for me. My experience seemed like Lynne forgot what it's like to have a puppy. Maybe she is just out of touch with what puppies are expected to do but we dropped out of this class. I felt the expectations were inappropriate for a puppy. Or maybe I'm just a bad dog owner, which is how Lynne made me feel with her comments throughout the two classes I took with her. Either way- I don't recommend this place for dog training.