This is a long overdue review. Also, I think this is more like a thank-you letter to Jen than a…read morereview. As many others have stated, Jen is amazing. Our dog, Shaka, just loved spending time with her and the other pups she cared for. We were a little worried at first about his temperament being around others (humans and other animals) since he gets a little skittish, but he seemed to thrive there. When it was pick-up time, he was always happy and seemed to sleep very well from getting his exercise and socialize in. (He also smelled great on his longer stays. Thank you for the baths!) Jen is super flexible and communicative. We were so appreciative of this since we tend be rather spontaneous and would ask to drop him off the day before sometimes. We also would extend his stay last minute, for example, when we were taking road trips and wanted to stop for the night instead of driving all the way through a town. (Sorry and thank you so much, Jen!) Shaka has stayed over from one day to two weeks (possibly more), and each time, we've received text updates from her and even pictures of him happy with his friends. I always looked forward to those. Shaka passed away early last year, and I've been meaning to write this for a long time to say, "Thank you, Jen!" for being such a wonderful caregiver and trustworthy and friendly person overall. Dog parents, I 1000% recommend Jen.

Jen is without a doubt the we will leave our best friend with. I trust her 100%!…read moreShe is a real lover of animals. My dog returned happy and healthy.

I recently did a board and train with Lucia at Frolic Dog Training. I rescued a pup during COVID…read moreand as we all know socialization was challenging. My pup Lux is a small terrier mix with a spicy personality. While super sweet and loving, she had some reactive behavior to larger dogs, men...pretty much stranger danger and would growl at anyone she did not know. She would chase leaves, outside cats and wild on her leash. Not to mention any one that came to our door was a 3 alarm fire with barking, I could not get her to listen to me, in order for her to stop barking. She also had shyness and lacked confidence. While it was very hard to be away from her especially for the first week, the training really was worth it! She came back to me with more confidence, better listening skills and stops braking after I tell her NO once- twice tops. You do have to be consistent and continue use the queue words you are provided after your pup comes home - it's easy if you just stick with it. I now feel like I have a much better relationship with my dog, she listens to me, walks wonderful on her leash and gains more confidence everyday. She still has her moments from time to time , but she can easily be redirected after her time with Lucia. I also really appreciate that after completing board and train, I can board my pup when I go out of town or do day school training to reinforce the training or do a refresher! Plus Lux is ALWAYS so excited to see her! I am incredibly grateful that I found Lucia (Frolic Dog Training) and her amazing skills. She totally understands dog behavior/body language it's pretty incredible. I highly recommend Frolic Dog Training to anyone considering a board and train.

Our dog did a board and train with Lucia and it was clear soon after meeting that she understood…read morehim and his anxieties. Before his stay with her, he was embarrassing to walk on leash due to his reactivity to other dogs. He would bark and lunge even if a dog was 20+ feet away. Lucia helped teach him (and us!) how to manage those situations and now he rarely ever barks at dogs he sees and is never lunging or frenzied to get to them. PLUS she taught him how to not pull on his leash anymore! In addition to his walking skills, he became more settled and less anxious in the house thanks to giving us a routine to follow at home. It was hard to put faith in any person to take care of our boy's many "quirks", but I'm so glad I trusted Lucia and Frolic Dog Training.

I entrust Hot Diggity with the care of my dog on a weekly basis. I've used their services for years…read moreand they have the best staff and dog walkers! I get awesome write ups and pictures from each of her walks with them and it gives me great peace of mind to know that she's cared for, safe and loved while I'm working. Their services are invaluable and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I came home from a short trip to find my dog greeting me at the door, not secured in her crate as I…read morewas told she would be in the emails I received. We do not let our dog free-roam when we are not home, and our house was not set up for it. There was trash in the trash cans that she could have eaten, and any number of things she could have gotten into that could be harmful to her. She also urinated and pooped on the carpet. In my bedroom. So I was cleaning that up at midnight after traveling. And of course I cannot stop smelling it. It's going to take getting the carpet cleaned. We have had this dog for 5 years and this is the first time she has EVER peed or pooped in the house. She also peed and pooped again when I took her out when I got home. This is very outside of normal for her and it makes me wonder if she was actually getting let out on her visits. I will be checking our cameras to see.

I only used Betsy's services for a week and a half while I rented her basement apartment. She…read morevisited my dog twice per day-my pup is shy and anxious and would not have anything to do with Betsy. To her credit, I did see that she was making progress with my pup, which is no easy feat. Betsy and I were discussing my dog attending her daycare because my dog does infinitely better in a group setting. In addition, it was convenient for me for obvious reasons. My dog has gone to daycare for the better part of the year that I've had her, and she thrives in that environment. Never once have I had a complaint or negative report about my pup's behavior at daycare. In this conversation, Betsy used a condescending tone to refer to my dog as "difficult ". I informed Betsy that we no longer had an interest in her services, as I don't want my dog to be cared for by someone who would speak about her in that way. However, that's not why I'm leaving this review. I'm leaving this review because of something I observed with regards to her dog daycare. What her dog daycare consists of is several dogs hanging out with Betsy's daughter, Amelia (my best guess is she's a teenager)in their living room/dining room/kitchen area all day. Betsy is typically gone all day (8-3:30) from what she told me. There is a narrow dog run, running along one side and the back of the house. The daycare dogs are let out briefly to do their business a few times a day. While I was a tenant there, I had to do my laundry on the third floor of the house, above the daycare. This required me to wade through the group of dogs each time I went up and down the stairs to switch loads from the washer to the dryer. Every single time I did laundry during the month + I lived there, I noticed that Amelia was never downstairs with the dogs during daycare time. She was always in her room with the door closed. I suppose it's possible that she went in her room each time she heard me coming, but sound carries very well in that house and I'm sure that I would have heard her moving. I would also have considered this discovery a coincidence had it not happened multiple times. My primary inspiration for making this review is the fact that the very last time it happened, while sitting on my couch reading, I heard a kerfuffle between the daycare dogs. It did not sound like a fight, just like the dogs getting rowdy. Eventually, things settled down. Shortly afterwards, I had to go upstairs and get my last load of laundry out of the dryer. While making my way through the sea of dogs, I noticed that one of them was now holding one of its front paws up and was wearing a plastic cone around its neck. I only observed the dog for a couple of minutes, but it was never once willing to be weight-bearing on that paw. I hope that the dog wasn't seriously injured. Even more so, I hope that this is the only time anything like that has ever happened to any dogs that have attended this daycare. And even more so than that, I still have hope that it all was a complete coincidence that the dogs were never being cared for when I made my trips up and down the stairs. To be transparent, Betsy and I did not have a positive dynamic as landlord-tenant. Interactions were never heated, but Betsy did tell me that she is a very sensitive person and perhaps her daughter is as well. She may have been encouraged/wanted to avoid me due to the tension between her mother and I, despite the fact that I was polite to Amelia each time I saw her and professional to her mother. Bowser's Best Buddy is far different from any dog daycare I have ever seen, and I've been taking my dogs to daycare for over fifteen years. It's basically akin to your dog being at home, hanging out with a group of friends, sometimes supervised and sometimes not, with a potty break or two sprinkled in. There are no cameras for pet parents to observe their pups. I've never considered taking my dog to a daycare that doesn't offer this and my observation here has cemented that requirement for any pet care provider we use.

I have been a client of Betsy and Bowser's Best Buddy for about 9 years, starting when I had one…read morecat, then two, then a puppy, and finally a second puppy who is now an amazing 3.5-year-old dog. I know that Betsy is partially to thank for the wonderful companion Gromit has become. Betsy is conscientious and communicative, and she is very connected to the pets in her care. She spends time training them in addition to getting them out to stretch their legs and go potty, and she adjusts her training and walks to fit the dog's needs and personality. When my pup boarded with Betsy, he was treated like family. If Gromit could write a review, he would say he loves Betsy and Amelia as much as he loves me, and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowser's Best Buddy to all of his furry friends!

Our Frenchie, Bean, demanded we leave this glowing review - she absolutely loves Darrin and…read moreMichelle. They've walked her for 6+ years and every time they drop by, it's the highlight of her day. They send text updates on how she's doing and she usually gets post-walk zoomies because of all the fun she's had. And it's not just walks, when we're out of town, Darrin and Michelle are our absolute first choice to dog sit. Four paws up for K9PDX!

Michelle and Darrin have walked my dog, Olly, since he was a puppy! We had 4 amazing years of dog…read morewalks and they were the highlight of his day. We recently moved out of the area and we both shed a tear knowing that we would be leaving Michelle and Darrin. I couldn't recommend them more! Responsive, friendly and trustworthy!

Great compassion and customer service! Amanda went above and…read morebeyond in her level of care for my reactive 4-year-old Portuguese Water Dog. She came over prior to the start of the scheduled potty breaks and she was very generous in the amount of time she spent here so my dog could have the opportunity to check her out and feel more comfortable with a stranger in his home. I admit that I am a bit anxious about my dog and she did everything she could to help allay any concerns I might have about how he would respond to her. Her knowledge of dog behavior made her a clear choice when I was considering how to get his needs met while hubby was away on a business trip (usually works from home). And she made great progress with gaining my dog's trust during the 4 days she helped us out. I couldn't be more pleased with how she handled his challenges, I will definitely be contacting her again.

Amanda is wonderful! She has cared for my elderly cat, Benny, several times now. She gives me…read moreupdates on his health, and how he's doing generally, and provides photos while I am away. I so appreciate the high level of care and service Amanda provides. I highly recommend her to other cat owners!

Petlandia Pet Care offers clients vetted dog walkers and pet care providers you can trust to take…read morecare of and exercise your fur babies. Petlandia peeps are often passionate pet owners and rescuers themselves and genuinely enjoy getting to know, and spending time with, your pet. You and your fur babes will appreciate hiring Petlandia.

I've been walking dogs for Petlandia for over a year now and I can't recommend them enough for…read moreyour pet needs. Wendy is honest and professional and puts the needs of your pets first! You can be rest assured that your pet will be very well cared for when Petlandia is in charge. We are caring and loving and passionate about what we do! I recommended my mom to use Petlandia too!

Quite possibly the best service in Portland! Meaghan and Jen go above and beyond to make sure my…read moreanimals are taking care of from long walks to cuddle time on the couch. I'm seriously impressed with how responsive and flexible they are. Meaghan was able to quickly accommodate me when my husband and I needed to attend a surprise wedding two states away and she's been great at changing with my schedule (some work days are longer than others). I'm so unlucky to have found these two because anyone else will pale in comparison. :)

I can't say enough good things about how amazing they are with our dog. Leo loves them & they treat…read morehim like he's part of their family.