Suzanne is AMAZING!! 10 STARS!! My three Aussie pups love her so much and I feel at ease when she's…read moretaking care of them. She's very responsible and accommodating, I trust my babes with her 100%. I use her services when going on a long vacation, weekend getaway or planning a late night out and need someone I trust to stop by and feed the boys dinner and give them love/playtime. Suzanne leaves detailed daily notes so you know when she came by and what she did, love this log aspect when returning from a long trip. She's good about texting photos too so you can see everyone is happy and doing great! So so so THRILLED to have found Whiskers and Tails, highly recommend!!

Suzanne is just AWESOME! She has been watching our dogs for us for 2-3 years now, whenever we go…read moreout of town. I always leave a note with instructions and requests. This past week we were gone and I forgot to write my usual notes before we left. Well...it did not matter! She took great care of everything!! She treats our dogs as if they were her own. Suzanne, we can't say enough how happy we are to have met you and how comfortable we are with you caring for our little ones while we're away! THANK YOU!!

Hello, This business hired my pet waste management company…read moreto ensure the yard is clean for all boarding/grooming needs. I must say they are a well managed, professional, and friendly place.

Robyn is amazing! She took care of our dog Moku so well, he didn't even want to leave when we…read morepicked him up! She even took him super last minute when I went into labor unexpectedly and we picked him up with a super adorable bandana your dog will be in the best of hands with Robyn!

No thanks: after a thorough discussion and interview about my needs to give me peace of mind to…read morehire someone new to dog sit as my regular gal wasn't available I felt comfortable. Low and behold, when my hubby and I came home from getting married we were informed by our neighbor that MY DOG WAS OUTSIDE trying to get back in the house. We also found out that Vanessa had invited her boyfriend into our home without asking. I was mortified and thinking what could have been like my dog, my baby could have been hit by a car and KILLED.. she had no explanation except it was because she didn't feel comfortable in my home even though I had asked her this in our first discussion and there was a problem with my location. Then she blamed my dog getting out because she is a German Shepherd. What must have happened is that she and her boy toy were NOT paying attention and my dog thought it was playtime getting into a car as she is a home girl. This being said after the bull, I don't even know if my dog was fed or cared for and it makes me sick to my stomach. Also, as a new customer I was expecting a phone call letting me know she was here and I HAD TO CALL HER..this is not okay and I will NEVER hire someone that is not totally honest with full disclosure again. All I asked was that my baby was safe and in the house when I got home.. But no: DID NOT HAPPEN..i give her and her service a big fat ICK..At minimum she should have given me at least one nights refund but oh no..NOTHING. If you love your dog/pet. Think again PS: my yard is Doggie proofed, there is NO way she got out on her own. Thank you for ruining my wedding weekend .

Vanessa is the best! She has cared for our 2 dogs for years. We would not know what to do without…read moreher. She is very flexible and has helped us many times when our own health problems developed and we needed "instant" care for our boys. She is very loving to the dogs which makes us feel safe leaving our beloved dogs in her care. Both dogs are crazy about Vanessa.

It's our dog's first boarding experience and he's apparently having the time of his life while…read morewe're away. Allen sends us an update in the morning and evening and it's reassuring to know our dog is getting the care he needs. Plus their house in Martinez is conveniently located within our area.

Only issue is that my dog doesn't miss me at all because she is so well cared for at A Spot in the…read moreSun.

The only board and train I'd trust. Meryl has the skills and talent to really make a difference…read moreand help people and their dogs live better lives together. I've been blown away by her knowledge and ability to train dogs for years and I cannot recommend her enough. She knows her stuff!!

The long version: We…read moreadopted a very timid, quiet pup at the beginning of October who, once he'd settled in, turned into a smart, energetic, stubborn and barking pup. That wasn't an option as we live in an apartment with WFH neighbors and going potty means walks around town with lots of other dogs. Overwhelmed, I started googling and found so many 5* reviews for Meryl from Bay Area Balanced Dog training. After a very thorough phone consultation where she took the time to talk about her process/our options and answer our many questions/concerns (we were nervous/uninformed about ecollars), we opted to do a 4 week board and train with a few private lessons beforehand. It was more than I had budgeted, but I was upfront about that, and she worked with us on a payment plan leading up to his stay. The private lessons were so helpful, and I highly recommend doing that before your dog's stay. So much about his good behavior relied on me being a good handler. This practice was also like a bandaid before his training, seriously reducing my stress on our daily outings, and made the transition after his stay easy as I already knew the basics of how to ask him for what I expected in a way he understood/had learned with the trainer. The board and train itself was easy, though be aware there's some additional cost to supply all the tools pup will need during his training. That was rough for me at Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, she was happy to keep and train him during the holidays when we would be traveling anyway. Very convenient and saved me additional boarding bills. She provided lots of daily video and picture updates on Instagram which was nice/really lessened my guilt about leaving him with someone for four weeks. He came home the same happy, sweet dog we'd sent away, except now he can walk nicely on a leash without barking his head off at every animal he sees. She also worked on recall training which is such a relief for a high energy dog I just know would chase a bear on a hike as off leash skills are really important to me in a dog. We work daily on everything he's learned and he loves it so much. It's a lot of money for what was an average dog with average bad behaviors, but we really believe that starting your dog off on the right path with the best guidance is the way to ensure a healthy, happy, safe dog. We went on our first hike just a few days ago, and after all that practice, he got to experiment with being fully off leash. He listened to every command, every time, even when there were tempting birds. I want to have a dog that is as fully involved in my family's life as possible, and now that we both have these skills, I know with consistency and practice, that's what I'll get. Tldr: The board and train is expensive, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend. It truly saved my sanity.

I would like everyone to know that Emily is the best thing that ever happened to Lafayette…read moreCalifornia.. Emily's new location adds to her success as trainer.. The location is perfect and her staff is outstanding. Confidence in her boarding and training my two Springers Spaniels are in the best of hands. I recommend boarding and training with her business. Thumbs up 100% to The Tail Haven. Kristen Hunter a very blessed client.

A sensational organization!! Emily and her team truly deliver!! I have a 10 month old Coton that…read morewas not trained. By the second training session, my dog was coming to me when I called her and going to her bed when told her to!! I was amazed. Her techniques are based on proven science and are extremely effective. I also have her taking Coco out 3 days a week to socialize with other dogs and see beautiful places. I am enjoying my dog so much more now that I am in control. Thank you, Emily!!

Happy Go Lucky Pet Care deserves more than five stars! I could go on fur-ever about how exceptional…read morethey are. My dog has been with Happy Go Lucky for four years, and in that time Paula has shown nothing but genuine love and care for every dog in her pack and you can tell they adore her right back. Since joining Paula's walks, my dog has gained confidence on the trail, improved training skills, and become a happier, healthier pup overall. She gets great exercise, socialization, and plenty of positive stimulation. Seeing Paula and her pack of furry friends is truly one of the highlights of my dog's day. Not only is Paula wonderful with the dogs, she's also incredibly professional, organized, and communicative. A clear, hard-working person you can always depend on. She truly does it all and does it so well. I wholeheartedly recommend Happy Go Lucky Pet Care for your pet care needs. There's no one else I trust more with my pup!

Lisa walks my cavalier twice a week. She's cheerful and wonderful with the dogs. At the end of each…read moreday of walking, we get a lovely photograph of the group of dogs that she walked that day. They are wonderful and I recommend them highly.

My dog is always happy to go and looks happy when I pick her up! Great dog care! I definitely…read morerecommend Happy Pets Dog Boarding!

Namrata was really responsive, kind, and loving to our little Bruno. We needed last minute help…read morewatching our precious dog, and Namrata was there when we needed her. She was flexible with timing and accommodated our specific needs for Bruno. I We felt really good and safe leaving Bruno with Namrata. Highly recommend and will be working with her again!