Chip is the dog whisperer whisperer... his superlative knowledge, experience and behavior skills…read morehave shaped after just one training + a free 20+ minutes pre lesson call; an amazing and better trainer, me! My dog has followed directions, focusing on me. Much less distraction, and greatly improved recall. My dog and I give Chip four PAWS up, and a wagging tail for a grrrreat and fur ocious training experience

I can't recommend Chip's dog walking services enough-he's the best! We have a 6 year old sheepdog…read moremix and a 3 year old husky/Aussie and we had a really hard time finding a dog walker that would take two dogs, let alone two big excitable dogs. But Chip was unfazed and took the challenge with no problem. He has been coming to walk our dogs twice a week for the past 6 months and our dogs have really improved their leash manners. They used to be very reactive to other dogs but now when we walk them they barely bat an eye at other dogs, which makes them SO much easier to walk. Also our husky is a handful and Chip has helped her to rein it in when she's on leash. We are so thrilled that we found Chip and I highly recommend him for all your pooches' dog walking needs.

Five Stars! I've…read morebeen sending my dog Kaya to Pacific Paw for nearly a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Kaya started with some anxiety around other dogs and had a tendency to pull on the leash, but the transformation since joining Pacific Paw has been incredible. Thanks to their skilled and patient staff, Kaya's walking behavior has improved dramatically. She's now much more comfortable around other dogs, and it's been heartwarming to see her build friendships and enjoy her time out on the trails. She especially looks forward to her 2-hour walks and daycare time with her doggy pals! Every staff member at Pacific Paw is not only friendly and communicative but also impressively knowledgeable when it comes to dog behavior. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with. A special shoutout to Michelle, the owner--she's been amazing to work with. I even booked private lessons with her to learn how to walk my dogs while managing a stroller, and her guidance made a world of difference. Pacific Paw has played such a positive role in Kaya's life. She's thriving, happy, and so much more confident. I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner looking for experienced, compassionate, and professional care for their pup. Thank you, Pacific Paw!

We can't say enough amazing things about Deb and Michelle!! We have LOVED having our little Lucy be…read moreapart of their pack walks twice a week! Every walker they have apart of the Pacific Paw team might be the friendliest most kind humans in Santa Cruz! Lucy comes home exhausted and in such a great mood. They give your dog so much Love! Michelle one of the owners is an amazing trainer who gave us so many tips and tricks to correct a few minor behavior issues with Lucy. They also write a cute daily report and always send amazing photos of your pup and where they walked that day! Highly Recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner!

Robin's Nest is AMAZING! The kennel-free setup enables the dogs to run and play all day, which is…read moreawesome, and whether it is just 8 hours of doggie day-care or an 8-day trip, I never worry whether our dog is enjoying his time with the staff and all his four-legged friends. Robin and her team are friendly and have the experience needed to keep everyone in The Nest happy and healthy. My dog gets so excited as we pull up, I know it is like a vacation for him! Over the last few decades, I've had quite a few dogs, and never felt better about leaving my canine companion in the care of another, as I have at Robin's Nest. Would give 6 stars if it was an option!

I almost don't even want to send a good review for Robin's Nest because I want to keep it my little…read moresecret! I feel like I hit the lottery with finding Robin's Nest. We have been taking our dog there for years now and have had many overnight stays. It feels like leaving your pet with family rather than a boarder. There are no kennels there, all the dogs get along and have a huge area to play. My dog loves everyone on staff and she can't wait to get in the gate when I drop her off. Overnight stays are amazing! The dogs all have their own little beds and are NOT in cages. We usually get pictures sent to us of our girl crashed out or snuggling with the overnight host! The biggest plus is I truly know that our dog is loved! As you can guess, your dog will have to get along with others but if you can get your paw in the door, you'll never leave!

Wonderful people and amazing service. Took great care of my cats while I was away for a week…read more Highly recommend and will definitely hire them again the next time I need cat sitting.

Misha and Melka are simply the best. Kind, attentive, punctual, communicative. My dog loves her…read moreprivate walks, so much! She always comes back happy and calm. Thank you so much for taking such exceptional care of our girl, M+M

Melissa was the most exceptional cat sitter for our two middle aged cats, Puddy and Georgia. Her…read moretwice a day visits kept the cats entertained and feeling loved even though Georgia hid under the bed every time Melissa was there (but she still hides if my husband walks into the room even after 11 years). Getting photos of Georgia under the bed and Puddy playing while we were away gave reassurance that all was well. She is also great with dogs; I often ran into her walking neighbors' dogs at the park. We've moved from the area now, but I would recommend Happy Paws without reservation to anyone needing a pet sitter.

Melissa is amazing and I'm so glad we found her! We were going away for a week and needed someone…read moreto look after our 60pd dog Barney and our two Bengal cats. I hired her to come twice a day for 45min each visit and she walked Barney in the meadows near our house, fed all animals twice a day, cleaned litter box and even played laser with the cats. She also sends pics of the animals after every visit so when you're halfway across the country you feel good knowing your pets are being cared for. Our animals loved her. If you're looking for a pet sitter, Happy Paws is the best! Already have booked her again for June. Thanks Happy Paws! @BengalFever

Five cats, one new and neurotic dog, and a Bearded Dragon lizard who is only hand fed: That is what…read moremet Irene when I called her to take care of my critters when I was away on vacation. She came, notepad in hand, and took two pages of notes about the ins and outs of my menagerie, down to the smallest particulars. As an extra bonus, because she is a dog trainer Irene was able to work with -- and make progress with -- the new dog, so when I came home, everyone was all the better for my having gone away and leaving them in Irene's care. My animals are my family, and it's hard to leave them. However I have no qualms about leaving them in Irene's care. I can highly recommend Irene when it comes to taking care of your "pet" family.

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE - EVER…read more After making arrangements to have two cats looked after while i was away, Pleasure Point Paws DID NOT SHOW UP AT ALL. My cats were out of food, water, had full litter boxes, and one did not receive his needed, daily medications. i have used Pleasure Point Paws before, and they did what they were supposed to - come to my house and care for my cats while i was away. i am not even interested in why they didn't show. DO NOT TRUST PLEASURE POINT PAWS TO DO WHAT THEY SAY. They failed me and my cats BIG TIME. Does anyone have a cat sitting service they can recommend? I'll NEVER use the idiots at Pleasure Point Paws ever again.

So friendly and had great staff that went above and beyond. We were out of town but needed grooming…read morefor o e dog and nail trim for another called and got an appointment the next day. Clean and lots of options grooming, boarding, playtime dogs of all shapes and sizes very pleased!

My dog Luna is so soft and smells amazing after her baths there. And everyone is so nice!!read more

Jamey and Mara are two of the most trustworthy pet sitters you could ask for. Our kitty Winky loved…read morehis week long visits from them while we went on our honeymoon. They truly love their pet customers, so much as to remember their birthdays! We will be using their services in the future for more pet sitting needs. 100000/10

Loved By Us Santa Cruz is one of my greatest finds since moving to Santa Cruz 2 years ago. It's…read morebeen a huge relief knowing Jamey and Mara are taking care of my cat. Each visit they send a message with how Earl is doing, what they've done (fed, watered, scooped litter, played, cuddled), and pics. I can tell Earl is getting good care, which makes my travels easier. Scheduling is so easy and they are really responsive to schedule requests and messages. I truly appreciate Loved By Us Santa Cruz.