I absolutely love Jenn. She did a fabulous job of taking care of our two dogs and we have booked…read moreher multiples times throughout the coming year. She stayed at our home and you would never have thought anyone had been here. Everything was perfect. I can't say enough good things about her.

I called to schedule home service care for my two cats for a total of 3 days (July 10 to 12, 2021)…read more Christina and Jen came out to my home to meet the cats and so I could show them where the food, litter, and treats were located. At that time the assured me that they would come for the scheduled days and send me pictures or updates regarding my cats. When I left home on Friday I left out 2 bowls of water and 4 dishes of food. Every day that I was away I received pictures and/or updates about my cats via text message. When I arrived home Monday evening (July 12th), both bowls of water only had water covering the bottom and the food was only covering the bottom of ALL 4 food dishes. I have left my cats alone for 2 days in the past, with no one coming into the home to check on them, with the same set up of food and water(2 water bowls and 4 dishes of food). After 2 days of the cats being alone in the past, all of the bowls would still be about 80% full when I returned home. That was not the case when I returned after 4 days away with people supposedly caring for my pets. There is no way that they were filling their food and water daily, like I had contacted for them to do. I was very disappointed, but decided to just pay my bill and move on. I recently requested my keys back and they informed me they would be sent back via certified mail and there was a $20 charge to mail them per our contract. The same contract that stated the cats would be cared for daily. Their audacity in asking for $20 to get my keys back is what prompted me to leave this rating. I normally do not write reviews, but I wanted to warn others who care for their pets as much as I do, to BEWARE OF THIS SERVICE.

Brett is a fantastic dog walker who is always on time and prepared for whatever weather is thrown…read morehis way. After my previous dog walkers upped their prices for shorter walks, I was so happy to find Brett, who offered longer walks for less money! It is great that my high-energy, 1-year-old pup can now get full 30 and 45-minute walks during the work week. Brett is very flexible and accommodating, and I appreciate that it's always him who shows up to walk my dog. The consistency is fantastic, and so is the fact that he's licensed and insured. It's a wonderful moment during the day to get photos and a walk report, and I can't thank him enough for the peace-of-mind he provides as a trusted dog walker.

From the owner: Pittsburgh Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, LLC is Veteran owned and operated. We provide services for…read moreyour pets customized to fit you and your needs and will provide a picture and detailed information on each and every visit through text message or email. We guarantee that your pets are in the best hands as we have 5 star rating from all our clients!

My husband and I have used Wagg N Walk daily walking services for over 5 years for our dog. While…read morewe've had a handful of dog walkers who came regularly, they've all been amazing. Occasionally I've worked from home in my downstairs office, and I hear them come in. Not only are they extremely kind and seem genuinely happy to be seeing your pet, but they give my dog some good exercise. I'll come upstairs after work to see my pup asleep and happy. I'll be using them for many more years as long as they keep providing good service! I recommend the walking service to working folks with pets who are home alone all day because it breaks the day up nicely for them.

I was referred here by another dog walking service who was too busy for new clients. I left 2…read moremessages over a week before they texted back with a few questions. I replied with answers and they said they'd be in touch. That was 2 weeks ago and no response. I get it if you're too busy, but just tell me that. Don't just not reply. Frustrating.

There is no one that I would trust more to train my dog. Tena, Kelly, Coleman, and the rest of the…read moreteam are so knowledgeable on dog behavior and are always working to keep updated on the newest scientific practices in the field. It is so hard to find a good dog trainer, but your search is over now that you've found SJC.

Tena is a miracle worker! She helped me with my leash-reactive rescue dog through one-on-one…read morelessons, and I couldn't be happier with our progress. It's been almost a year and a half since we finished up our private training classes. I can now walk my dog basically anywhere--from busy Downtown PGH streets to Frick Park--and he can get past another dog with little more than a whine. Tena is very kind, patient, and knows how to teach both dogs & people! My relationship with my dog improved so much thanks to Tena's guidance, and I'd recommend her to anyone, especially those with reactive dogs! Positive reinforcement for the win!!

Pawsh Pet auPairs is a dream come true for dog owners who worry about leaving their pets. It…read moredefinitely was for us. We have three dogs who are used to being pampered and the thought of putting them in a kennel was out of the question. When we found Tami, we were hesitant about a live-in sitter, but our worries vanished instantly. Tami's professionalism and genuine care for our dogs were evident from the very start. Over the course of four weeks and three different trips, she kept us informed with daily detailed updates, pictures and videos of our pups. Just seeing how happy they were with Tami gave us complete peace of mind and allowed us to relax and really enjoy our time away having to worrying about them. We returned to three happy pups every time. We could not more highly recommend Tami and Pawsh Pet auPairs!

From the owner: Weekly Pet Care Packages Available…read more Pawsh Pet auPairs offers flexible weekly care packages for pet parents who want consistent, trusted care—without last-minute booking stress. Choose from personalized weekly plans for private dog walks, or drop-in visits, or overnight care—all provided one-on-one in your home. Reliable. Consistent. Stress-free. Limited weekly spots available to ensure quality care.

No one is better at anthropomorphizing their pet than I am. No one. I religiously check the…read moreingredients of the food that Gus eats, I wake up at absurd hours in the morning during the summer so his walk isn't too hot, and he has this crazy dog seat/throne in the back seat of my car so he can look out the window. You've all heard of helicopter parenting, yeah? It's a mess and screwing up today's children, but I'm totally guilty of helicopter doggie parenting. All of which is to say that I'm not going to drop Gus off at some random place while I go to work. Step 1 (which I think the other reviewer skipped/missed): call them and make an appointment. Taking a strange dog into a place full of dogs is a little dicey. Typically, new dogs are brought over on Saturday (when there are no other dogs around) so Barbara can get a sense of its temperament. Barbara is great with dogs and has a ton of experience, but I totally had the, "well, if my kid isn't good enough for them, screw them!" thoughts running through my head. Obviously, Barbara instantly saw the inherent awesomeness of Gus. Step 2: learn to let go. I don't have kids, but I imagine this is pretty much the same as dropping them off at daycare. The first few times, they scream and cry when you leave and you're left feeling like a terrible person for the rest of the day. Then one day, magically, they're excited to go to daycare (or Bow WoW) and they don't even look back while they're led away to the playroom. It's a bittersweet moment, but one can't help but feel a little proud. See what I mean about the anthropomorphizing thing? Bow Wow separates the dogs by size and organizes the day into blocks of play, rest, and exercise so the dogs don't get overstimulated, which can cause stress. The staff is excellent about communicating with owners about even minor changes in your dog's behavior and simply giving you updates about how your dog's socialization and adjustment. I think I spent the first 2-3 weeks asking, "Is he playing? Is he making friends?" on a daily basis. The entire staff was very good about humoring me. Gus loves it there (his radar triggers around 21st street and he starts to flip out in the car) and I feel safe about leaving him there. And honestly, when it comes to a doggie day care, that's all that matters.

The best daycare around! I worked here for 5 years and have worked at 3 other dog daycares! This…read moreplace smells the best, is cleaned the best, gives the best attention to your pups, never leaves them unattended, carefully supervises playgroups, WALKS ALL THE DOGS at no additional price and gives the BEST advice. Small and very well trained staff! This place is so unlike other daycares and so much so that you would think it were more expensive than other daycares but it's not! I can't say enough about this place!

I've always had a good experience at this kennel and my pet always appears taken care of in my…read moreabsence.

I have been using Rustic Ridge Boarding for over 4 years for two black Labs. They are always well…read moretreated and I feel comfortable leaving my dog there. Dave is vigilant re: up to date shots and always takes notes re: feeding preferences. I feel secure that our dog is safe in her own run and is always enthusiastic about going to Rustic Ridge. While the facilities are older, they appear to be well maintained and always clean during my visits. The size of the indoor and outdoor runs are similar in size to most boarding kennels that I have used in the past. Rustic Ridge meets our needs and I feel comfortable that our dog is secure and well looked after in their care.

Such a great place. Our dog loves going there and they treat him so well. The owners are super nice…read moreand very personable. They also post pics of the pups on their social media during their visits. This is also the cleanest boarding we've ever used. Spotless, no kennel smell, and the pup doesn't come home needing a bath.

Hands down one of the best places for your dog. Great and caring people. They treated my dog Jacob…read morelike he was part of their family and it was comforting to know he was in great hands.