If anyone knows Madison, I know Madison…read more My name is Lulu ChooChoo. She is always on time for me. She is always kind to me and has a sweet, loving disposition and treats me very well. She smells very good. We go on walks to the park and rides in her car. I am older now and when I don't feel like walking, she doesn't make me! She's of a wonderful person, and I highly recommend her. She never makes me put my tongue back in my mouth either!

I have a 7yr old, 3lb yorkie named Popeye. He is my whole world! Needless to say, I'm very…read moreparticular in regard to who I leave Popeye with. In the past 7 yrs the only people I have ever left Popeye with is my dad, or Madison. He is small/fragile (he unfortunately has many health problems) and the last thing I want is to be worried about wether he is being cared for properly or not. When I leave Popeye with Madison I know he is in loving hands. Madison is very attentive, compassionate and truly loves your dog as much as she loves her own. She texts updates and pictures of your dog so you can see how happy they are with her. I feel for the amount of personal care she provides she is very well priced. I have friends who "board" their dogs and pay the same, or more, which is absurd in my opinion. I would never board my baby! When Popeye is in Madison's care I know he is happy and constantly being loved on. What more could you ask for?

Ashley is absolutely amazing! Whether you need a dog walker or sitter on a regular basis or just…read morefor a short time while you are on vacation, she'll do a great job. Ashley was incredibly responsive & professional. She even went out of her way to schedule a meet and greet to make me feel extra comfortable prior to sitting in our home! One of my two pups require medication and Ashley made sure to get all the details & had no issues going the extra mile. She even sent daily photos and videos of my fur babies to give us extra peace of mind while on vacation! I can tell the moment I met her she was trustworthy and has a true passion for animals! I highly recommended The Popular Pup and know my boys are in good hands!

Ashley watched my senior French bulldog while I went on vacation for two weeks, and I was so…read moregrateful to be able to find someone as sweet and helpful as her. She was amazing with my pup and gave him all the cuddles and walks he could ask for, while looking after my home and feeding my hamsters while I was gone. She sent me cute update photos and was comfortable giving him his daily medication. Ashley was a life saver! Would highly recommend!

Ryan truly is a K9 Guru. He connects with dogs in a truly amazing way. Implementing his tips and…read morecalm demeanor has helped us immensely with our sweet but crazy 5 month old lab pup. Highly recommend!

We just completed Ryan's "Puppy Course" and "Intermediate Course" over an 8 week period with our…read moreGolden Retriever. Ryan is the perfect combination of kindness, patience, and command. "Finn" responded enthusiastically to the curriculum and more importantly to Ryan's style of delivery. We appreciated Ryan's ability to connect trained behaviors to everyday situations, and suggest small changes that delivered big results. The key for Finn was taking the tools from class and implementing/reinforcing them on walks, at the dog park, outdoor shopping malls, or just around the house. The key for me was Ryan's use of an audio system - even in an outdoor (covered) group environment it was easy to listen and comprehend the concepts as Ryan explained strategy (the "why") and the supporting tactics (the "how"). We're looking forward to Ryan's advanced class and eventually a CGC certification.

I can't say enough good things about Andrew from Leader of the Pack OC. After trying two other…read moretrainers, one strictly positive reinforcement, and another online, I was starting to feel like I'd never get real control over my two small dogs (poodle/terrier/bichon mixes, 20 lbs each). One of them, Mocha, had repeatedly gotten loose and chased people and dogs, and even nipped once. Lily, the younger one, was starting to copy his bad habits. I was honestly overwhelmed. Then a neighbor recommended Andrew. From the first session, I could see this was different. We did five in-home training sessions using e-collars, something I had tried before with poor results. In the past, Mocha would shut down with e-collar use: hiding between my legs, refusing treats, and basically going into avoidance mode. But with Andrew's guidance, both dogs adapted quickly and comfortably. By the third session, they were walking calmly by my side, off leash, with the leash literally dragging on the ground, something I never imagined I'd see. But it didn't stop there. Their behavior at home transformed. No more chewing walls, no more accidents inside from Lily, and Mocha stopped spraying constantly on walks. Even behaviors we hadn't directly worked on started improving. They were calmer, more respectful, and somehow still the same affectionate, happy dogs, just with clear boundaries now. And they listen. They come when called, even at a distance, even with distractions, even at the park. It's like a whole different relationship now, I finally feel like we're connected in a way that's calm, respectful, and fun. With the new boundaries they've learned, I now have more control, and they actually have more freedom. On long walks in nature, they're able to enjoy time off leash because I know they'll listen to me when I talk to them. They will immediately come if there are distractions or dangers. That balance of trust and freedom has changed everything for us. The can be off leash without getting into mischief. One of the most incredible moments for me was when I told them to sit outside, walked 40+ feet away, and they just stayed seated, watching me. That kind of control used to feel impossible. And keep in mind, this is with two dogs, trained together, not in separate sessions. Other trainers had told me that couldn't be done. Andrew proved them wrong. Andrew is also incredibly professional and responsive, he was always on time, gave me a discount for the second dog, and was available by text throughout the week to answer questions between sessions. After the in-home training, he also hosts weekly group training sessions in the park, where you can reinforce the skills in a real-world setting with other dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc. These sessions are just as valuable as the private ones. In short, this training changed my life with my dogs. It was worth every penny and far exceeded my expectations. My family can't believe the change. My neighbors have noticed the change. My dogs are thriving, and I'm finally able to enjoy them without constant stress or fear. Andrew didn't just train my dogs, he helped rebuild my relationship with them. I am so grateful.

We are a very busy family with two kids in several sports, aging parents who can't afford to be…read moreknocked over or be jumped on by a 1yo high energy 75lb rescue Labradoodle mix. Leader of the Pack worked! Our high energy dog still has a ton of puppy energy and constantly would be going out of her way to see people and dogs after several walks and play time each day. She would run across the street, jumped on everyone, jumped fences/doors, didn't listen to commands, and was too friendly (leading to pulling or running to other dogs that may or may not be friendly). Andrew came to us through a referral from a friend who worked miracles with their Boxer. He was very professional and presented us a very thorough training strategy, scheduled visits and group training. His training had a specific focus of key behavioral tactics abd commands that we could use in our daily life at the house, ball fields, with young nieces, elderly parents and suited to our lifestyle. Their situational training covered everything we could want with walking past dogs on sidewalks, walking throughout various high distracting situations and activities: neighborhood, living on a busy street, having tons of kids around at all times, car rides, and at dog beach. One major reason to hire and go with Andrew's Leader of the Pack dog training is because he is outcome focused. He wants you to be happy with your dog's progress and not just get your moneys worth, but feel confident that you have the tools to deal with daily obstacles. He fielded questions, went up and beyond on a few things we encountered after training was completed and worked with us to get our dog and family to be safe.

JT is my go to person when I need to board my dog Elvis, an English springer spaniel. After the…read morefirst boarding, I took Elvis back to JT and Elvis was excited to see him. A good indication he was well taken care of. JT also helped train my dog, took him for walks and runs when my dog had extra energy. I am always worry free when JT takes care of our dog. Our family highly recommends JT.

Ed took such great care of our two dogs, Kai and Kayla (Chihuahua mixes) during our nine day…read morevacation last month. Up until boarding them with Ed, we had never left them alone for longer than a few hours a day since we adopted them a year ago. You can imagine how nervous we were about leaving them for over a week, especially with a stranger. We found Ed online and were impressed with his experience and the fact that our dogs were going to be in a home setting; very important to us because our dogs are always with our family. We bombarded Ed with questions via phone and email before deciding on using his services and his prompt and professional responses quickly put us at ease. His weekly fee was incredibly reasonable and included feedings with Blue Buffalo dog food (which is what we feed our dogs), socializing with other dogs, daily exercise, and dog park visits. As you know, these are all "extras" with other boarding facilities. This is Ed's primary line of work so he is with the dogs 24/7. This was important to us because we definitely didn't want our dogs locked in kennels all day. We knew our dogs would be in great hands but this was confirmed when we dropped them off with Ed (who also provides pick-up and drop-off services as part of his fee). They took to him right away and loved his two dogs Bailey and Pearl (extremely well behaved). When we left our dogs with Ed in the nearby dog park, they were so happy that they didn't even whine when we left. We were definitely able to enjoy our vacation more knowing our dogs were in great hands. We called/texted Ed almost every day to check on our babies and he was very good about giving us updates. He even posted photos and videos of them on Facebook so that reassured us even more that they were in great hands. Ed even worked with our dogs on correcting some behavioral problems (Kayla's barking @ other dogs and Kai's pulling while on a leash). When he dropped them off at our home, they looked very happy and well taken care of. He even gave us some great pointers to reaffirm the training he did with them that week. We wholeheartedly recommend Ed and his services and look forward to having him watch our dogs again in the future. Can't say enough what a wonderful experience we had with Ed. Even if you don't need overnight boarding services, you should still take your dog(s) to him for any training issues.

Kat was the first pet-sitter my husband and I used for our 16-month-old Cavalier, Dollie. I was…read moreanxious about leaving her for the first time, but after meeting Kat, I felt immense relief. Kat is experienced, knowledgeable, professional and was a natural with our precious fur baby. While we were away, Kat sent pictures of Dollie and communicated with us about how she was doing. Kat made the separation so much easier and I was able to enjoy my time away, knowing that Dollie was receiving excellent care. I absolutely recommend Kat and her services. We will be working with her again and again! Thanks, Kat, for your care and professionalism!!

We have used Kat to watch our animals on countless occasions. We have had a variety of pets over…read morethe years, to include two birds, one dog, an iguana and two crocodile skinks - all of which she has taken care of without hesitation and without fear. Kat has great experience and a strong background in animal care, so we never worry when they are in her hands. Our pit/lab mix dog does not like too many people, but he sure likes her. We call her regularly for day visits to feed our animals, or for overnight stays when we're out of town. Kat is reliable and trustworthy with your animals and your home.

Lorin Luvs Your Pets is amazing with cats and dogs alike! The owner does pet sitting, visits, dog…read morewalks, and overnights too! Caring for your pet is her love and no detail is too much. Meals fed, medicines dispensed in a caring in your own home setting. My English Golden Retriever loves to see her coming and walk and walk and walk.... Highly recommend.

I travel for work every month and Lorin has been taking care of my senior kitty ever since I moved…read moreto South County. Lorin is a fantastic pet sitter and my cat absolutely loves her! She provides detailed recaps & photos after every visit - I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable, loving pet sitter!

We've worked with at least four different dog trainers over the past two years, and none of it…read morereally stuck--until we found Krysta at So Fetch. She has been incredible with both of our dogs (a German Shepherd and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) and really takes the time to understand each of their personalities. What makes her stand out is that she doesn't just work with your dogs--she teaches you how to work with them in a way that actually makes sense and feels doable. She also sends personalized training videos and notes after sessions, which has been a huge help in keeping us consistent at home. For the first time, we're seeing real, lasting progress, and it feels like we finally have the tools to keep it going. Highly, highly recommend Krysta if you're looking for a trainer who genuinely cares and gets