When my pup, Caterina first went to Mickey & Friends she was so little! Right away Mickey was super…read morefriendly and was so good with her! And Natassia was just delightful. She innately knows about the dogs and what will work with them. She brings out their best. Caterina always came home tired, but very happy!! I recommend this service very highly. Your treasured pet will always be well looked after, learn how to "play well with others" and get a great workout as well! Happy pets, happy parents!!

Natassia from Mickey & Friends took excellent care of my cat, Lulu, on multiple occasions while I…read morewas out of town. I greatly appreciated her daily updates and photos, which showed me that Lulu was thriving in my absence. I highly recommend Mickey & Friends for all pet parents and would definitely hire Natassia anytime to take care of my cat!

If you live in the Mosaic District and surrounding area and are in need of a dog walker/pet sitter,…read moreI would highly recommend Brittney! We were in need of a pet sitter for a day since we would be out for several hours and felt guilty living our Goldendoodle, Winnie at home by herself for a majority of the day. Winnie also got along with her two Golden Retrievers, Blue and Watson and was worn out all day from playing with them so much since they all shared the same energy level. Brittney is insured and bonded (always an important factor!), and all of her services include: time stamps, GPS tracking, report cards, and updates through photos! Her pricing is competitive for the area and she also offers new client and referral discounts. She also has a free consultation prior to understand your dog's needs and to answer any questions you may have.

I don't really know how to impress upon the rest of the world just how deeply Brittney and Blue Paw…read moreDog Walks have impacted my life in such a positive way, but I'll try. Brittney has been there every step of the way in my doggo journey - literally from the beginning! She was a wealth of dogmom knowledge and helped me navigate the crazy-scary-wonderful life adjustments I went through during the adoption process (shoutout to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue!). It gave me HUGE peace of mind knowing I could rely on Blue Paw if something ever came up at work or if I had to go out of town. She keeps me up-to-date on pretty much everything that happens, when it happens (including "report cards" - see attached photo!). I'm going to call it like I see it, because I live it - as a milennial professional in the NoVA area, I want to "have my cake and eat it, too" - I want to kick ass in my career but I also want to have an adorable furbaby and take care of him way better than I take care of myself. I don't want him home for 8+ hours a day without a good break. If I can't make it home for a midday walk myself, I know Brittney is able to save the day. I trust her completely - Cooper (my doggo) absolutely loves her, so much so that sometimes I worry he loves her more than me! But I have to admit that if he does, it's because she totally deserves it. Sidenote: I'm a brand new doggo owner, first time ever, and Brittney knows exactly how to make me feel better while I'm somewhere else feeling guilty I can't walk Cooper myself. She sends me plenty of photos and videos (once we even videochatted while I was overseas and homesick for my puppy!). This is also the perfect time to note that Brittney should maybe think about running a puppy photography shoot side gig, because her photos are basically professional quality. I'm just flabbergasted every time I open a new message and see Cooper looking like a model (see attached photo as proof!). It always puts a smile on my face when I get a message from Blue Paw! I am a loyal customer through and through.

As new residents to the DMV we relied on YELP to assist us with pet sitting for our fur baby and…read moreAnne-Marie and Bri of Puppy Au Pair were the absolute best! We knew our pup, Pal, was still adjusting after a big move from Hawaii so and Anne-Marie was so welcoming and went above and beyond to help us in any way she could. Our sitter, Bri, was so good to Pal and it was comforting to know our Pal was in good hands! A huge "Mahalo" (Thank you) to Puppy Au Pair for everything!

We LOVE and are so grateful for Anne Marie and the team! We have two standard poodles, Roosevelt…read moreand Lucy, with very different personalities, and they can provide both of them with what they need. We love that they take their time with Roosevelt, who is terrified of leashes, and kindly put him. They also love our wild Lucy girl! Bonus Points- they provide an email update with photos every walk! They also have pet sit for us in-home, providing sitting services. The service is terrific and lets us have peace of mind while on vacation that our muppets are well taken care of and loved. Finally, Anne Marie truly goes above and beyond for our pups, she has gotten to know them, and they excitedly greet her every time in return.

They are AWESOME!!! I'm so happy that we found them. I don't know what we would've done if our…read morepaths hadn't crossed. We were a bit over our heads after we adopted a super duper high-energy (and somewhat aggressive) dog and realized the daily walks that other local dog walking companies provided just weren't cutting the mustard. She needed some real exercise while we were at work during the week and Dog Gone Tired was able to finally give her an outlet for her energy. They'll take her running, roller blading or find a place for her to run around off-leash for a few hours...It has been so great knowing that our pooch is not only getting to live a more healthy, active life, but is also in the hands of people who genuinely care for her. I really couldn't ask for more and can't recommend them high enough. They're super flexible, have unbeatable prices and best of all are OUTSTANDING with our dog (who, um, has some issues)...Seriously, they are great people and real dog lovers. If you are on the market for a dog walker or someone to watch your pup while you're out of town, Shannon and Emily (the owners of Dog Gone Tired) will make sure your dog is happy, healthy and well-cared for like it was their own.

I met Emily and Shannon tonight by chance. A dog in the neighborhood had gotten loose and I was…read morehelping his owner track him down. Shannon came out of nowhere and was able to coax and eventually capture the dog. I can tell from this brief interaction that Emily and Shannon care very deeply about Dogs, they could have easily ignored the situation but they chose to take action, and because of them a Dog was rescued and will spend tonight warm at home instead of outside in the cold. They are very good people and care about dogs- they were very knowledgeable about dogs- I am going to recommend them to all of my friends who need a dog sitter!

What a scammer! I've used many dog boarding services before and this has to be the worst. If you…read morelove your dog, steer clear of Lisa. There are so many other options in the area with honest caring businesses. Lisa Meade is irresponsible and manipulative, to say the least, and retained my dog to leverage for more money. All the drama I experienced was frankly because Lisa forgot to pick up the check when she picked up the dog and demanded that I mail her a check over the Christmas weekend. I find it difficult to believe the other reviews considering my experience. Lisa wanted me to pay cash before I could even see my dog and check that my dog was happy and well. The truth was that she didn't even have my dog when I went to go pick her up! Moreover, she requested I pay $165 plus a late check fee, when the original contract I emailed her was for $120. Lisa kept making excuses for negotiating earlier pickup and later drop off fees and trying to charge extra for requests she made to suit her schedule. I understand that it was Christmas time and I am not concerned about the money as much as how manipulative Lisa was in the end. The day after Christmas, I went to go pick up my dog at her apartment, she said she wanted the cash even though a check was already en route, as clearly requested by Lisa. I already paid via check but I went to the bank to cancel the check right before attempting to pick up my dog. When I showed up, Lisa wasn't there at her apartment!! Then after numerous texts and phone calls, she asked me to leave the cash with the concierge and she would drop the dog off at my house later at 3PM. I refused, since I wanted to see my dog first before paying. Then, she suddenly appeared at her apartment complex and again demanded the cash, and I requested to see my dog first. She said she wanted to discuss the situation and I said we could when the police arrived. So she she stormed out of her apartment lobby. The police came shortly after and recommended I wait for her to return. After waiting 3 hours, I called the police again and the second time they knocked on her apartment door and apparently the dog was not even in the apartment this whole time!! Hence, even if I paid before seeing my dog, I still couldn't have gotten my dog back! Thanks to the Arlington police, I got my dog back later that evening, with a chewed up harness and missing name tag. Luckily, my dog didn't seem traumatized. Needless to say, if you love your dog, I strongly do not recommend this business.

I recently moved into a large complex in Arlington and was recommended to Lisa by management which…read moreby itself is an strong endorsement. My lab Jackson loves almost everyone however, I'm a tough sell. Lisa is good people. She is genuine, down to earth, real and clearly loves animals. We discussed her families history with dogs and her philosophy handling training etc. My gut said all green lights so I scheduled numerous visits right away, including consecutive visits where I was away to Florida overnight for business. I didn't see Jackson for about 36 hours, and during that time he was visited on schedule and fed as requested. He was his normal excited self when I got home which is all a dog owner can ask for when trusting someone else to watch after him. Today, I was home for lunch and happened to run into one of Lisa's walkers, the same who visited Jackson while I was away. He acts a certain way to strangers and a certain way to people he knows and likes. She got the later response; Jackson was very excited to see her and that to me was all the confirmation I needed to know about the kind of person Lisa sent to see my dog. Trusting someone with your dog is a big deal. A building complex recommending someone be allowed to watch after dogs in their complex is also a big deal. Even more, my building complex allows Lisa's service to come into this building and enter homes when owners are not around. Those things by themselves are big endorsements. For me, the biggest endorsement of Lisa came from Jackson. He was his normal self when I got home and he was very excited when we bumped into his walker. Dog's know good people, so do I and only good people are allowed around either of us. Canine Performance will be getting my business for the foreseeable future. I definitely recommend anyone consider them to take care of their dog.

After an unplanned adoption, having stumbled on an adoption event, I was in need of a dog walker…read moreASAP for the new puppy. Arlington Dog Walkers has been a godsend. They were able to get us in for puppy potty breaks and are incredibly accommodating of changing schedules and needs. Our normal dog walker, Ana, is the kindest woman you could ask for. She came over before the first walk for a meet and greet and I had no concerns at all about handing over the keys and entrusting the puppy to her care. She gives the puppy lots of love and attention in addition to the potty breaks she needs and always leaves detailed notes for us, mentions any concerns or questions, and sometimes sends pictures of her happy charge. Rates are competitive in this area, and both Lali and Ana are incredibly responsive. Couldn't be happier and would recommend without hesitation.

Max and McGee LOVE Ana and Arlinton Dog Walkers. We found ourselves in a tough spot. Had an out…read moreof town emergency and needed a mid-day walker for a few weeks on very short notice. Being new to the area I contacted many highly rated dog walking services on Yelp with no luck. Lali (Owner A.D.W.) not only contacted me within minutes but sent us the nicest, kindness, most professional dog loving walker, Ana. Words cannot express the loving care she gave to our dogs. Even though it wasn't required she sent daily messages and pictures. We feel very comforted knowing that all future dog care services are only a phone call away. I highly encourage all pet owners needing ANY services do not hesitate to contact Arlington Dog Walkers.

Greg and his team were always professional and caring with our senior foxhound. She was excited for…read moretheir visits whether it was a trot through the neighborhood or a sniffing of the front lawn. They tailored their visits to her preferences and abilities. They sent summaries and fun pictures of their adventures. She had a major seizure during a visit. Her walker contacted me immediately, and Greg made arrangements for her other walks to allow her to be with my dog while I could get there. Her walker provided amazing care to my dog and a detailed account to the vet. They were dedicated and supportive on a most difficult day. I recommend them highly.

Tail Wagging is the best, and we love Todd! He walks and has also stayed overnight with our pups…read moreand they love him. We get great reports of how they are doing with adorable photos, and they get great exercise multiple times a day. Thank you, Todd!!

Highly recommended! Moe and Elodie took fantastic care of our pup while we were out of town. This…read morewas our first boarding experience, so we were understandably a bit nervous, but Moe and Elodie quickly put us at ease. They were professional and provided timely responses to all of our questions. While we were out of town, they regularly sent us photos and updates so we knew Sami was well taken care of. And Leila was such a gracious host to share her home for a long weekend. Can't recommended them enough. So glad we found them. We'll definitely be using Leila Knows Best the next time we travel.

The best pet sitters ever! Our pup Prince was in great hands , i knew from the moment I dropped him…read moreoff. Moe made us feel very comfortable leaving him with him. He right away won Prince trust with cuddles and Leila Moe's dog was the sweetest ever!! She was so sweet to Prince , even when prince would jump on her and bark ( as he is still a puppy ) he is extra playful! I recommend to anyone who does not want to leave their pup alone for a few hours or day. They will care for your pup / dog with love and just as of it were their pup. They also shared updates with me through the day, with pics and i just felt at ease. So happy to have found them and we will use their services in the future for sure! Also, thank you for the last minute accommodation!