My friend and I usually dogsit each other's dogs but it turns out we had travel plans on the same weekend and our 2 doggies needed someone to come take care of them while we were gone. After researching online and reading yelp reviews, I decided to contact Every Dawg's Dream. Right from the beginning Mariela was very fast in her correspondence and was very flexible when we had to switch our initial consultation time. When Mariela and Martha came for the consultation, our 2 dogs took an immediate liking to them, which surprised us because both dogs are rescue dogs and are usually really weary of strangers. By the end of our 30 minute consultation in which Mariela asked many questions about the behaviors and the patterns of the dogs, the 2 dogs were snuggling with Mariela and Martha. During my trip away, I got numerous updates from Martha about the dogs' well being and she also accommodated my request to open/close blinds and turn on/off lights as well as take out trash in order to make my house look occupied. When I came home, I saw daily reports that Martha had written out about her time with the dogs. I am really impressed with the services provided by Every Dawg's Dream and will definitely recommend them to all my friends! read more

I have been using every dawgs dream since I rescued my puppy dog Levi 4 years ago! I have used their dog walking services religiously and done two types of training classes one with Mariela and one with Sherry! My Levi had some issues which is normal for any rescue but Mariela helped me clicker train Levi which I still use to this day to just keep up on our tricks and commands! I have had a few different dog walkers through the company and all have been friendly and willingly to text me when they come and go! (Yes i am a crazy dog mom) I feel so at ease know my dog is loved and pampered when I am at works thanks to Every Dawgs Dream! Just FYI Mariela keeps a tight cancellation policy! I totally get it any respect it so I am okay with being charged if I cancel but she doesn't make many exceptions! read more

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What do dogs really dream about? I can tell you one thing, my dogs probably just dream about running around in a huge open field, unleashed, with an unlimited supply of gourmet dog food and treats at their disposal. Their dream probably looks a lot like Puppy Bowl (assuming you've seen Puppy Bowl, and not the Super Bowl). About a year ago, I decided I needed some pet sitting services. But I was understandably nervous about the thought of having some stranger come into my house and take care of my dogs. I called and spoke with a few services, but Every Dawg's Dream was just a step above everyone else. Mariela has impressed me in all facets of her business -- whether it's quickly responding to my emails or addressing any concerns. Her staff is reliable and trustworthy, two qualities that are obviously important in the pet sitting and dog walking business. They aren't just "robots" who only care about business, but they genuinely care about the well being of your furry loved ones. My dogs were already well trained and nicely behaved to being with, so I consider them to be relatively "easy" clients. But for those who require more training, or if you have puppies, rest assured that you can rely on Mariela's knowledge and expertise. At your convenience, you can even schedule online on their website. I also like how they leave you a text message or handwritten note after their visit, which is a nice touch. Highly recommended! read more

When we moved to California from the Chicagoland area we were nervous about choosing the best dog walking service for our Schnoodle, Davin. When we looked into it we thought Every Dawg's Dream was a good bet to go with. It was a great choice. Mariela does a great job working with Davin. He is so happy when we get home from work. We couldn't be happier with our choice. read more

I was so concerned when I moved to a new area and had to find a new sitter for my babies. All worries were alleviated when Mariela came over and the dogs responded so well to her - it was amazing! I know I can call Mariela if something comes up - or if I just need a break! - and also use her while I am out of town. On my last trip, I was more relieved to have Mariela take care of them than having my husband take care of them :) Every Dawg's Dream is definitely on speed dial and I have already referred them to others. I have even started using Mariela's training services and we have seen so much progress in our youngest. It's so fun and exciting to train your own dog! Give them a call - you will have great peace of mind! read more

Since it was our first time to hire a pet-sitter and for a 2 long weeks, we were quite anxious and picky. We needed someone who is certified in pet CPR and/or First Aid from an organization which is licensed, bonded, and insured. Also, we were looking for someone who can provide us and dogs a wonderful time! We had several interviews with pet-sitters, and decided to go with Mariela and Nicole. They both took most serious attention to one of my dog's vision problem, and went well with both dogs. Nicole was taking care of my dogs twice a day for 2 weeks. She updated us with pictures and text everyday. She also took care of the house and even clean up the house as needed!!! When we got back, our dogs were in great shape. No stressed out face, No crying, and No diarrhea.... Only happy and big welcoming back!!!! Thank you Nicole. Highly recommended! read more

I have been using Every Dawg's Dream now for almost 1 year. I have been very impressed with Mariela and her staff. First, the quality of care provided for my 2 dogs has been top notched. Each and every visit is a report card followed with a text message letting me know that my pups are well taken care of. Second, Mariela and her staff have been incredibly flexible with the demands of my work travel schedule. They have been able to work me into the schedule with less than 24 hours notice. Lastly, Mariela has been working with me and my pups on obedience training. Bringing peace back into my life and keeping my dogs safe & secure. I would highly recommend Every Dawg's Dream. Sheri W read more

I signed my dog, Sparky, up for training classes at Every Dawg's Dream after reading the reviews on Yelp and studying their website and FB page, and I'm very happy that I did! After only five classes, my high-energy, easily distracted, four-pound Maltese puppy knows how to sit, lie down, settle, look, touch, and leave it--all on cue! When I first met owner/trainer Mariela, I told her, "My dog will never 'sit.'" (All he ever did was dance around on his hind legs.) But Mariela and the clicker training method proved me wrong. Sparky learned how to sit on cue in no time. I've had dogs all my adult life and have attended other types of training classes, but nothing has ever worked as quickly and easily as the clicker method. The dogs just seem to "get it" right away. (It took about three "click-and-treats" before Sparky realized that that "click" means "yummy treat.") Mariela is extremely knowledgeable and adapts the technique to each dog's specific needs. And, best of all, the method is 100 percent positive reinforcement; there are no corrections or punishments--because you don't need them! I HIGHLY recommend Every Dawg's Dream! The prices are very reasonable and the results are amazing! We can hardly wait to get started on the next level of classes. read more

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I have used Every Dawg's Dream about 4 times over the past year, and I have to say that every time I am reminded by how great a job they do. Leaving a pet home alone is not easy, but the girls at EDD do an amazing job and really make you feel like your loved one(s) are in the right hands. I got photo updates via text message every day so I could see my pet, updates on her behavior, activities and eating habits, they even wrote out a daily "report card" to let me know how everything went while I was gone. You can trust this company. They are excellent and have not once left me disappointed or regretful of hiring them. read more

Mariela is a wonderful trainer, and she will give you the tools to help you train your dog with positive reinforcement and operant conditioning. I took her Manners class. It's an amazingly affordable course of 6 classes for only $175. I would totally trust her with my dog for any of her other services! Our little terrier mix rescue is a wonderful dog, but he came with some serious leash aggression and prey drive. They are group classes, but she sets up little baby gate blockades to give you and your dog training space. I let her know about my dogs leash aggression so she hung towels on them so he couldn't see the other dogs. It worked like a charm. I was surprised to discover it was clicker training. Fortunately I'd heard about it before, and knew that it is a well respected method of training, so we proceeded with the classes. She's a really energetic person and you can tell she genuinely cares about dogs. She open to answer questions about your dog even if it's not necessarily something provided in the course matter. She teaches the importance of consistency and ensuring that your dog can perform important behaviors like sit and come not just at home, but out in the world where it could save your dogs life if he were getting into something he shouldn't. Behaviors covered in the manners class are: Settle, Sit, Down, Polite Walking, Targeting, Capturing & Shaping, Name Game, Mine/Take it, Wait/Let's go, Recall You can read more about it on her website under "Dog Training." If you have a serious issue with your dog, but can't afford to get private training from her, I really recommend taking the manners class. Our lovely pup still has a long way to go before he's well mannered on leash, but thanks to the techniques she's taught us, he is making slow and steady improvement. I wish I could afford a more personalized session with her. I have every confidence it would speed his learning! read more

Mariela and her team are amazing. Whether you need a dog walker on a regular basis or just for a short time while you are on vacation, they all do a great job. Every walker takes the time with your dog that you hope someone would do while you are away. Every concern I ever have is always addressed and our needs have always been met. Could not ask for more of someone who is taking care of my dog when I am not able to. Thank you for everything! read more

We were very impressed with Every Dawg's Dream and highly recommend their services. The entire process from start to finish was very smooth and professional. Mariela arranged a meet-and-greet quickly to assess our needs, and we were impressed by the professionalism from the get-go. My partner and I were planning a trip away over the holiday break for 6 days, and were very concerned at leaving our young cat at home alone (since we'd never left her with strangers before). After meeting with the Every Dawg's Dream team we were immediately put at ease. Our pet-sitter Martha visited our cat twice a day (once in the morning and once at night) to feed and play with her. She was great and the regular contact really put our minds at ease, we even had the best surprise of a cute picture message of our cat! We loved being able to customize our requirements for times and length of visits. The whole process made us really comfortable while we were away, and we'd love to have Martha and Lindsey pet sit for us again in the future! :) read more

Mariela and her team at Every Dawg's Dream are fabulous! After rescuing my lab Bailey about a year and a half ago, I started taking her to EDD for training classes...she had many fear issues and needed lots of confidence building. Mariela's training classes are excellent because the class sizes are small so you get lots of individual attention and tips. We have taken several classes over the past year and a half, which have helped develop Bailey into a happy and confident dog! It is so great to see how the work we've done with the help of Mariela and EDD has helped Bailey! I have also used EDD's pet sitting and walking services on several occasions. The entire team is so great...they show up on time, take the time to get to know you and your pet, and demonstrate genuine care for your four-legged family members! They send texts and pictures every day so you can rest assured your baby is happy and safe! I highly recommend EDD for both training and pet sitting/walking services!! read more

The team at Every Dawg's Dream is awesome! They're so accommodating and I feel very safe leaving my dogs in their care. I have one that's a rescue, so he needs lots of attention and Kelly met with me for an introduction and completely understood his needs. They keep in constant contact with me and are very reachable if I have any questions. They also leave a report card for each walk/service which is very, very helpful. There was one time where I had questions on something and I left a message - Mariela called me back right away and found out the information to help me. I highly recommend them - do the free consultation and get a feeling for how they are, but I've never had an issue with them and have always been highly satisfied with their services. :) read more

We need to use Mariela's services for our two small dogs under 10 lbs for a potty break when we're on vacation. Needless to say, she "bait and switched" her quote twice saying that she made 2 mistakes. Originally, she quoted us 30/day plus a 10% discount for a week. Now, she saying that's not enough time and wants at least 64/day and no discount. What? We don't agree with her recommendations. It's as if we have no choice but to follow her recommendations. Now she's saying that we need her services 3 times a day for 75/day. I have a copy of her email quoting an option for 2x/day service. She says she never gave us a 2x/day quote. She says she's not in it for the money. I disagree. This isn't a way to promote a business. Be aware how she does business. It's unethical. read more

Every Dawgs Dream is just that! My wife and I recently adopted a rescue puppy and it was a first dog for both of us! After searching online, comparing services, prices, and reviews we decided to call Mariela and set up an consultation to see if she could help us with our needs. The day came for us to first meet with Mariela and introduce her to Buckley, our pup, and they hit it off right from the get-go! Within moments he was responsive to her verbal and click cues! She spent the time to tell us the rights and not-so-rights of what we had been trying and introduced us to the fundamentals and uses for Clicker Training. By the end of the first consultation I was already asking for her next availability to assist in our training (both Buckley and ourselves) process! You can truly tell she loves what she does and is so affectionate towards pets. Having a puppy he needs that extra love an attention and that's what we've gotten. All our questions were answered and our concerns addressed! Without a doubt I would recommend Every Dawgs Dream to anyone! read more

We started using Mariela a few months ago, she is great. She is very patient (especially with us), and has totally won us over. She is very knowledgeable and Roscoe (my 90 pound American Pit bull Terrier) loves her. If you need a trainer or a sitter, call Mariela and she will take care of you. She has even trained a cat! When I lost my last dog walker, I found it hard to find someone who would walk my ABPT, even though he is a good boy. Mariela never hesitated, doesn't discriminate and is a really great person. She also works with rescues, what more could you want? Would be happy to talk to anyone who isn't sure-email me. She really is great. read more

Mariela and Every Dawg's Dream have been great with our pooches. I'm very happy that we are and will continue to use their services.

I used their services for puppy training. They were okay but I was put on hold starting because they wanted puppy socialization and when we finally were able to start there was only one other puppy. They did a few good things like introduce my puppy to children's toys and see how they would react, but the training was kind of lack luster and the trainer was very scattered and repeated her lessons quite a bit. We didn't end up making it to the last class because we felt it was not beneficial. The other thing is that the owner of the company lives in a different country and the training services are outsourced. Kind of strange how the place operates. read more

I am still using Mariela's Every Dawgs Dream services. I started with her May 2011. Had a new puppy then and an older dog. Since them she has become a big asset to my life! She provides bedience training, dog walking, boarding, home intensive training and boarding, and my dogs flourish and love her and her helpers. I can't say enough about her love for all animals and her ability to train them and their owners!! I totally trust her with anytime access to my home and know I can call on her for last minutes services in a pinch. She always says YES! They email reports, take pictures and send them to my phone while on walks with the dogs, and over all treat my animals like their own. Wouldn't use anyone else to care for my puppies!! PS 618/12 Still Love every Dawg's dream and Mariela. Haven't needed care recently for my very small dog but she l still has my key because she is the one I will use for house watching/cat watching and I understand she will check on plants!! Love her !! CC read more

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My husband found Every Dawg's Dream (EDD) through a web search. We have had several dog walkers over the years...one wouldn't walk in the rain, one moved away, one 'quit' the business, etc. It was becoming a bit discouraging and then we met Mariela, the owner of EDD. She is professional, warm and friendly, and certainly extremely capable. Our dog walker is Natasha, who has a very evident love for animals, especially dogs. Our dogs are both large breed rescues and one of our concerns was would someone besides us be able to control the dogs and avoid some of the local 'yahoos' who are so inconsiderate not to leash in public areas. Well, Natasha has passed the test with FLYING COLORS!!! She's excellent with the dogs and they love seeing her come through the door! She leaves a detailed note each time she walks them letting us know if they've done their 'business' and who they saw in the park. It's priceless! She also always makes sure she leaves clean drinking water for them. I have come home (with the previous dog walkers) and the water bowl has been empty. We have postponed taking vacations because we couldn't find anyone we could really trust at the house who was also reasonable and responsible. Finally, I truly believe the search is over! I can't wait to have Natasha dog sit for us...2012 is going to be a great year! If you are tired of dog walkers/sitters who are not as responsible as you had hoped then you must try Mariela's group...finally people who take pride in what they do! Two paws up for Mariela and Natasha! Stellar work, girls...KEEP IT UP! We really appreciate it... read more

Cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Mariela and Every Dawg's Dream. She is incredibly thorough and thoughtful in her service (in my case, puppy socialization) and genuinely cares about the animals she is working with. To be honest, there is not another person my puppy gets more excited to see than her when she would show up for their weekly trips together. Living in a large apartment community with lots of dogs, it was extremely important to me that my puppy be comfortable and friendly with people and animals and this is exactly what I've gotten with Mariela's help. In fact, he is pretty much THE friendly and comfortable dog around the community now. I receive compliments on nearly every walk I take my puppy on about how well behaved and friendly he is. What I appreciated most about this service was how much Mariela went above and beyond what I was paying for. She has constantly given me pointers and resources on how to best train and handle my dog, has kept an eye on puppy food recalls that could possibly affect us and even caught what turned out to be an ear infection that my vet overlooked when I first brought him home. This, in addition to just how thorough and detailed her socialization recaps were, made me feel very pleased with my decision to enlist her help. While I can only speak to the quality of her puppy socialization service, I have no doubt that Mariela puts the same thought and effort into all that EDD has to offer and would recommend her to anyone on the fence. read more

I was planning to shell out a great amount of money for private training classes. Tried emailing them twice through their website, never heard back. Signed up an account with their online booking and requested an appointment on a specific time and date and it was never "approved". I guess they're not interested in my business. read more

In January, when we were heading back to school after break, we were worried about our 3 mo. old male, Siberian Husky having to be crated for the long work day at a critical period in his development. Our 14 year old female Siberian also needed some looking after during the day. I checked out a number of sites, talked with a number of people, and settled on Mariela of Every Dawg's Dream largely because of her training approach and obvious love of animals. I have not been disappointed. She has finely honed skills, intuition, and insight and our ever-testing, curious, independent, and mischievous Siberians have responded to her guidance in ways I honestly did not anticipate. If you need someone to care for your pup(s) during the day--to walk and/or train them--look no further than Mariela of Every Dawg's Dream. She's trustworthy, dependable, and an exceptionally gifted trainer. read more

My partner and I just got our first puppy and after a week of hustling home to let him out, and generally upturning our lives, we came to Yelp to see what people were saying about dog walkers in the area. We made three appointments, and when Mariela showed up for our in home consultation we knew there was no choice but EDD. Mariela is incredible! She is so knowledgeable and accessible. She is a positive reinforcement trainer and we are already seeing a difference in our puppy. After only 3 weeks our 12 week old labrador responds to "sit," "down," and "come." For those of you that know the breed, this is a pretty big feat! He is socialized, getting trained, and is an overall happy pup. Whenever we have a question, or Toby exhibits a behavior we aren't sure what to do with, Mariela has a solution or suggestion, and they haven't failed yet! Although this is our first puppy, we have both been dog lovers our entire lives. We would not have trusted just anyone to watch our boy. Mariela is more than we could have ever asked for. It is more than just the fact that she obviously loves dogs, she respects them, wants the best for them, and it shows in her work and interaction. Our dog could not love her more, and his people aren't far behind. If you are looking for the best care available when you are not around, look no further than Mariela and Every Dawg's Dream. They are amazing and will be a part of our puppy's life for a very long time! read more

We just returned from a trip and I think our dog was disappointed to see us! He is in love with the girls at Every Dawg's Dream. They are so wonderful - highly qualified - ultra caring - and very conscientious. We simply cannot say enough about how impressed we are with this company. We will never use anyone else! We so enjoyed receiving the daily messages and photos, and hearing about our dog's antics. It is so reassuring to know your pet is receiving such love and attention. We also felt completely at ease leaving our home in their capable hands. The mail was collected and Shiloh's hair and dirty footprints were even cleaned. They go above and beyond! read more

I love this company. I have an agressive fearful doberman/collie mix and a doxie. I asked Mariela and Melissa to come to my home to see if they thought they could walk my dogs. I learned new things from them the very first day. Within 15 minutes they were petting both of my dogs! Wow. Melissa and I walked the dogs together the first two times so I could show Melissa the ropes. After that Melissa did great. She even spent two nights in my home with my dogs while I went to a wedding. It was so wonderful not to have to leave my dogs in a kennel! Now Melissa comes one time a week, (so the dogs will be familiar with her) and I will be able to vacation occasionally. Thanks Melissa! You are five star all the way! read more

Mariela is amazing! The puppy socialization class is well organized, ontime, and fun! I take one on one lessons at my home too and the difference is huge. I have a happy, well adjusted French bulldog. :) read more

Liz and Mariela are awesome. Service is 5-Stars. Great exercise for my Golden & also a reliable source of advice for any behavioral issues I run into with my new dog. Highly recommend Every Dawg's Dream! read more

I've been using Every Dawg's Dream for about a year now after dealing with some really unreliable walkers in Laguna Beach, including one that left town one day and didnt tell me. I had a top notch pet sitting team in Philly where I had just moved from and I couldnt seem to find the same calibur here in SoCal until I thankfully found Mariela and her staff. My pug Charley is my baby and I'm very careful about who I trust with him. They have taken most excellent care of my boy, giving walks and love everyday and as needed - many times last minute when I have to work late or have an event over the weekend where I cant get to him in time. I also get a complete report (and sometimes a photo) of all of his activities during the visit, he gets treats and fresh water, and lots of pets. They are very professional and I'd highly recommend them for your babies too. read more

We've trained 3 dogs now with Mariela and she's fabulous! She really knows dogs - what they need, how to handle them, how to correct problems you might be having. Instead of forcing your dog into submission, her training technique teaches the dog how to make the right decisions. It's a method that works! Plus it's fun! We highly recommend her!!! read more

This review is coming from a first time dog owner, hopefully my experience can provide some insight to others. We adopted our terrier and wanted to start things off right by training her. Yelp reviews led us to believe Mariela was the way to go for a positive and effective way to train, after 5 lessons of group training, I came away disappointed. Clicker training uses a clicker to reinforce positive behavior, "click and treat, click and treat." This philosophy requires you to completely ignore the dog if they're misbehaving, that or toss more treats at them to distract them. Ignore them or treat them, neither approach worked to solve our dog's barking/lunging issue at other dogs. Mariela's additional solution, to become midnight walkers, was unacceptable to us. After the 5 lessons, our puppy was ok with the basics of sit, stay, touch, and follow, but in no way was ready for the real world with other dogs, other people, other distractions. We routinely practiced the lessons, but the results were slow, and in most cases went out the window when another dog came into her line of sight. Overall, the training was ok in teaching a dog new games or tricks (with a handful of treats nearby), but I would not recommend for teaching your dog to behave and listen. read more

Mariela and her crew are wonderful. Lola loves them. Mariela offers wonderful positive reinforcement training not just for Lola but for me too! Kimberly is a sweetheart and makes Lola very happy with her walks during the day. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a caring,dependable and trustworthy service for you precious baby! read more

AMAZING! I recently moved to Orange County and found Every Dawg's Dream ....Their walkers are reliable and safe and you can tell their devotion to your pet immediately! I commute to Beverly Hills daily so it's a long day for my dog to be at home. Just knowing that someone will be stopping by to walk her and give her some special attention gives me great comfort. I always return home to happy dog ... :0) read more

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I've had a great experience with this company. Everyone is always so nice. The 2 walkers I have had (Shannon and Deanna) have been great. Always on time and very responsible. I like being able to schedule online because my schedule is always different. Highly recommend! read more

I recently attended the Reactive Rover class with my German Shepherd. She had been very reactive to other dogs and this class gave me the tools to redirect her and gave both of us confidence to know how to handle situations with other dogs. The trainers (Mariela and Sherry) explained exercises thoroughly and were patient in directiing all of us in the class. By the time the 6 classes were finished, all the dogs in the class had changed their behaviors dramatically. I can now actually talk to my neighbors with dogs without fear that my dog is going to lunge or "go crazy". I would highly recommend this class to anyone with a reactive dog. read more

I just completed the reactive rover leash class with Angela and it was great! I already see great results and completely feel like I have the tools for continued success with my dog! read more

I am SO happy with Every Dawg's Dream! I was worried about leaving our (anxious) poodle mix for two weeks while on vacation. I researched boarding and a few other pet sitters before deciding to give EDD a try. My first appointment with Stacy and Mariela did not look promising, as my pup barked at them almost the whole time and did not let them near him. Both ladies were patient and did not seem put off by his anxiousness. Mariela helped me after the visit by sending me some info on soothing my little guys anxiety. I scheduled a few walks prior to us leaving and Stacy walked with us to get us comfortable. Our pup was still not letting her near him before we left so I was still anxious that it would not work out. Stacy was great, sending us an update and pictures every day. She was able to get him on the leash by the second day and within 3 days, the pictures showed our little guy smiling, running and resting on her lap! Stacy and Every Dawgs Dream let me enjoy my vacation, knowing that our pup was in good hands. I will definitely be contacting them for future services. Thank you Every Dawgs Dream! read more

I highly recommend Every Dawg's Dream. Liz and Mariela have been a great resource for me with a new rescue dog, and they provide an avenue for burning some energy off of my sweet, energetic girl (60-lb Golden Retriever). They pay attention to behavioral tendencies and provide feedback when asked. The Pawgress reports are fun. The photos from Field Trips with my dog are also great. I like it that my dog gets to interact/socialize with 1-2 other dogs on 2-hour field trips. She gets excited for it every week! read more

I am writing this review as a response to what I consider to be bad business. It felt like it was a "Bate and Switch" tactic. Here are how things happened. After interviewing several Dog Walking Services and ultimately I decided on Every Dawg's Dream. Mariela and one of her associates came over to the house and were very friendly and spent time playing with my two small dogs and their puppies. At that time we discussed the dog walking and care options to include number of times per day, the time needed for the visits, etc. The discussion pertained to BOTH the adult dogs as well as the puppies. Mariela later seemed to forget about this important fact! After their visit I decided to go with Mariela. Mariela was contacted to finalize everything 3 days before our trip. The very next day I receive an email from Mariela saying she NOW all of a sudden felt that I needed triple the amount of visits at a much more expensive cost. She did try to explain that she felt the puppies needed more attention and that two 15 minute walks would not be enough. I disagreed. Besides, the mom is present to address any puppy needs. So, two days before I was to leave on vacation Mariela decides to change the agreement??? That is bad business. She left me scrambling to either be forced to use her more expensive services or find other means. I felt as if she was pulling a "Bait and Switch" on me telling one thing and then changing her story shortly before I was to leave on vacation. Either way it was very bad business. The other part of the bad business was Mariela knew exactly how many dogs and puppies I had at the time she visited my home and never once mentioned at that time needing additional visits/time etc. or I would have taken that into consideration in making my final decision. She claims to be the expert in this field. Why did she wait until the last second to change everything on short notice telling me it was due to the best interest of the dogs and puppies??? Where was this conversation when we originally discussed everything??? After discussing my frustrations with her she was very little help in explaining her actions. I was left with negotiating terms with her based on the situation. Mariela proposed a couple of compromises and sent an email outlining the new choices. I was interested in one of her choices to be later told, "No, that's not what I emailed you!" I was looking at the email she sent me. She quickly replied after looking at her email to that she had made a mistake but she would not honor her emailed quote??? Again, BAD BUSINESS!!! I was forced to find other means quickly. It was embarrassing, time consuming, and stressful to say the least to try and find someone the DAY BEFORE I was to leave on vacation. Thanks Mariela for not being up front with me, then later changing things, and ultimately making me scramble for other means. read more