We were referred to this service as a highly reliable option for pet sitting for our elderly rescue dog. After seeing the good reviews online, we've decided to give Kathy's a chance. Although initially responsive and helpful in scheduling a meet and greet, when it came time for the walker to show up, she never did. We followed up with the scheduler and no response there either. If you're looking for sometime reliable, I suggest looking elsewhere. read more

I've been a customer for a few years for cat-sitting and recently hired Kathy's for an 11-day, twice a day cat visit job. I had an issue early on, and Kathy's rectified it right away, after business hours, which led to me not having to worry while I was away. Be sure to be specific about timing and what you are expecting as far as care. Marie, Heather, and Frank have been wonderful caregivers for our somewhat difficult cats, and our family is very appreciative. 100% vouch for Kathy's! read more

My girls LOVE Josh & Esmeralda. When I check the security cam, they are often waiting by and watching the walkway from which they enter. If I say to Gidget, "Josh is coming today," she pricks her ears and runs outside to look for him. Josh also provided taxi service for them to and from the pet resort when I had to travel for work. Finally, Shad has always been very responsive. read more

Kathy's Dog Walking - Dog Walkers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Kathy's dog walking service is a gift from heaven. Kathy's has walked, boarded and cared for our dog since the first week we brought him home. We had tried another local service for the first few days, but were not comfortable with them. We called a local pet store and they said, "Call Kathy Nelson!" The best decision we ever made when it comes to our dog's care was to call Kathy! Her level of care is second to none. Her prices are dead on with what the going rate is, but the level of service and care is worth a lot more than what she charges. Here are her rates: Dog Walks & Playtime. 30 minutes - $17.00 60 minutes - $25.00 Weekend Walks - $5.00 add surcharge Holiday Walks - $10.00 add surcharge Additional Dogs - $3.00 Overnight Pet Sitting Ensuring your pet is safe and secure in their own environment. It includes morning and evening walks, playtime, feeding, and water. $75.00 Pet Sitting Dog - includes walks, playtime, feeding, water Cats - includes love and affection, feeding, water, cleaning litter box We use Kathy's Dog Walking service at least three times a week. I have referred 4 other dogs to her and they are now weekly client's as well. We have also used her boarding services and taxi to the vet. You and your pet are in good hands with Kathy Nelson. read more

Kathy's Dog Walking - Getting Ready for Our walk with Kathy! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Shad and her team, particularly Anna, were terrific. We got off to a little bit of a rocky start when we discovered that our dog walker (who was new) was not really walking our dog. When I told Shad, she was extremely apologetic, refunded the walks, and changed the dog walker. I mention this because with most dog walking services, it is up to you to make sure your dog is doing well and you are getting your money's worth. It is like any service that occurs without you there, it is up to you to verify. Shad was always flexible, easy to contact, and accommodating. It was clear to me that she loved dogs and was more than willing to work with us on my dog's needs (who was a senior dog). That is when we met Anna, who is THE BEST. She has a real connection with dogs, and was trustworthy and caring. We left our dog numerous times while traveling with Anna and her family, who were wonderful. My dog loved going over to her house. In the last months of my dog's life, Anna, her family, and Shad were the bright spots. They would physically lift him up to go to the bathroom when his hips gave out (my dog was an 80-lb shepherd). They tolerated his constant barking in the middle of night when he couldn't sleep. They tried to make him as comfortable as possible, and came by the house just to say goodbye to him. They were wonderful. I highly recommend the company for quality service, and a caring heart. read more

Hi and thank you so much! Peace of mind when you always take such good care of my 2 Pomeranians and our home. I've hired other dog walkers but it's so different with you because there's a real sense of friendly responsibility and it's so appreciated! read more

Kathy's team is amazing! I highly recommend this company. I had a last minute trip come up and called a few dog walking companies - Kathy's was by far the quickest response, replying within an hour of my message. I had a few issues come up during my trip and they were more than accommodating - Yvette and Melissa were incredibly communicative and professional. They significantly eased the stress of of my trip. I have an American Bulldog / Yellow Lab mix, so she is a big dog and displays protective behaviors if not handled properly and with authority. I used to have friends watch her when I'm traveling, but I'd worry that they would arrive late, forget, or not have the experience required to handle a 60 pound bully breed. Having professionals who knew how to care for my dog's breed gave me much better peace of mind. They were thorough in coming to meet her ahead of time and asking questions about her history/tendencies/health/habits. They were timely and I had a much better trip knowing my pup was in good hands. Thank you Yvette and Melissa, and everyone else at Kathy's Pet Sitting! read more

I love Kathy's Dog Walking! I have two silly cats, and have had to go out of town unexpectedly more than usual over the past year. I got tired of asking friends to take care of my cats because I feel like it's a burden to them, and what if they forget or something goes wrong? It's nice having peace of mind by hiring professionals. I used to get a bit of anxiety and guilt leaving my cats, and would always worry if they're in good hands. Since I found Kathy's, I don't feel like that anymore! I love their online scheduling system (so easy and practical), their prices are the best I've found in this area (Playa del Rey), and everyone that works there is so caring and you can just tell they truly love animals. I always get a text with some pictures of my cats each time the Petsitter makes a visit. Over Christmas, I got stuck on the east coast for an extra two days because of bad weather and flight cancelations. Kathy's was so accommodating and switched their schedules around to care for my cats the extra few days, and also emailed me 20+ pictures of them playing, brought them some cat toys and even cleaned up around my apartment :) Highly recommend them. They're awesome!!!! read more

We had such a great experience with Heather as our dog sitter. So many of our other dog sitters and walkers since moving to the area have been incredibly untrustworthy and cruel to our dogs. We would have never noticed some of it without our doggy cams! But with Heather watching the dogs while we went away for the weekend, we really didn't even feel the need to look at the cams. Heather was always timely (our dogs never had to wait inside miserable!) and she spent the extra time to love on the dogs, wash their dishes, and send us texts and pics. We will definitely be working with Heather again in the future! read more

I've been using Kathy's to house-sit my cats for 3-4 years now. And up until recently, the experience has been great. However in the past 6 months things have gone downhill. They keep changing people. We never know who is coming. And our last trip was the worst. We were gone for 2 weeks. I left explicit written instructions on what to do on each visit. These were completely ignored. The cats were well looked after, but nothing else was done. The mailman had to leave mail out on the porch because the mailbox had not been emptied. Our house plants were half-dead because they had not been watered. I had left out some money for the cleaning lady. The money was taken by the cat-sitter under the impression that it was a tip. But that seems like a big assumption to make since there was no note. I tried calling to sort out all these issues, but never got a call back. In any case, we will not be using Kathy's any more. Update 4/11/19: I received emails from Kathy's just after posting this review. Apparently they only got the first of my voicemail messages. They have tried to put things right, including a refund for all their visits during our trip. Which is really more than was needed. So thank you. read more

New to the area and just signed on with Kathy. Excellent customer service, responsive and reassuring. Nora was our sitter and she's great. We travel a lot and I'm happy to have found a reliable service. read more

Kathy's Dog Walking - Dog Walkers Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I've been a client for over a year but I've suspected for some time that I was being charged for visits that were not actually taking place. Today my fears were confirmed when I set up a few tells to determine whether someone let my dog out & they all remained untouched. I've sent two emails that have gone unanswered. I highly recommend finding another service to care for your pet. There is no guarantee Kathy's will provide the service you pay for. I know I haven't made other reviews, I did not have a Yelp account previously but I assure you this is a real person, a real client, and a true story. read more

What's I've learned about Kathy's Dog Walking Service over the past year is that they are truly engaged with and care for the pets. My experience has been that whether it was a dog, a cat, a bird, or a rabbit they welcomed them all to Kathy's big animal family and took good care of all. If you are in need for a good and loving care taking service for your pet, Kathy's is your best bet. They have a nice facebook page as well where they regularly upload photos of their four-pawed friends. I highly recommend Kathy's Dog Walking Service if you live on the west side of LA, Santa Monica area, Playa Vista, close to LAX or the beach. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kathys-Dog-Walking-Pet-Sitting-LLC/56374346203?fref=ts read more

So glad I found Kathy! She accommodated me last minute right before Christmas when another dog sitting service no-showed on me. Kathy quickly & kindly placed my pups with JC before I had to fly out of town for the holiday. My pups loved JC & i will definitely be calling them from now on! read more

We've got a loveable lug of a dog but he doesn't like other animals...who do I call to take that task on?? Then I found Kathy's Dog Walking! Full disclosure of the history of our guy was given, and Kathy connected me with Jessica. She came over, met Jameson, they loved each other instantly, and the worry about what to do with him as I entertained 60 guests disappeared. He was happy to go, happy when he came back, and I now know who to call. I was very appreciative to have such a professional approach and understanding that even the most loveable dog can act up around other animals. read more

Called days ago inquiring as a new client and to date no call back. To a new client this means either too busy, therefore not enough time to take care of current clients. Or lack of follow through which isn't a good trait for a petsitting company either as we are trusting them to responsibly care for our babies. read more

We have been with the service for quite a while and it hasn't been hassle-free and "Kathy" (I guess) has a history of nickle-and-diming us in very irksome ways. This last time was "the last time." Maybe it works better for some, I don't know. We've moved on. read more

Great service. I used them for cat sitting while away on a trip. They were highly responsive to my email and appointment requests, and I felt comfortable they would take care of my little kitty. They even sent an unsolicited follow-up email to let me know how my kitty was doing. I would definitely use them again! read more

Reliable dog walkers, wouldn't use anyone else. Very flexible when we have something come up and need to reschedule a walk for our Weimaraner. Highly recommended. read more

I have two pitbulls who cannot board out of the house. I use four sitters at Kathy's that all house sit my pups when I'm out of town. All four are wonderful and take great care of my dogs when I'm gone. My dogs love them and I am worry free whenever I travel. They are the best! read more

I used Kathy's Dog Walking service in March and I couldn't have been HAPPIER. I have to admit, I am one of those dog moms who is over protective and can't stand to leave my dog at home. She is a 20 lb dog so she isn't the lightest to carry on a plane but she has gone on her fair share of trips. When I read the yelp reviews of Kathy's Dog Walking I was relieved yet still nervous as I wasn't sure what to expect. I had to leave out of town for two days and couldn't bring miss Kaiya so I took the plunge and signed up for Kaiya's first pet sitter. Kaiya's dog walker was PROFESSIONAL, very FRIENDLY and had such a wealth of knowledge of all animals that I was immediately put to ease. She is clearly in the animal care taking profession and made me feel very COMFORTABLE leaving Kaiya at home. I will ABSOLUTELY be using Kathy's dog walking service again and will continue to RECOMMEND their services!! read more

Best dog walkers in the SouthBay! I've used Kathy and her team for over 9yrs now. Everyone that has works for her is amazing, she does a great job training them and they all have a real love for pets. I use them for walks and also for overnight stays. My dogs never have anxiety when they are with her staff and are always happy and well adjusted when we return home to them. I'm always sad when I leave them, but know they are in good, capable hands. read more

When I moved to Hermosa Beach two years ago I needed a dog walker for my 2 year old energetic yellow lab, Emmy. When I met with Kathy I instantly knew it was a perfect match. She and her team are so friendly and responsive to my schedule. I know Emmy is in good hands everyday and I love coming home to read a detailed message about her walk. Being in sales, sometimes I am home when Kathy's team member arrives to take Emmy for a walk. I immediately know when they get here because Emmy gets so excited and runs to the front door. I highly recommend Kathy's Dog Walking!! You will be extremely happy with their staff and services! read more

We have been using Kathy's for a few months and our dogs are so happy! They are reliable, trust worthy and affordable. Definitely recommend.

Kathy's Dog Walking Service has been a lifesaver for my husband and me. I work long hours and feel so much better knowing our dog is able to get outside a couple times a day for walks. We have also been lucky enough to use the boarding service. They pick him up and drop him off at home, which is so nice when you're traveling and rushing to and from the airport! I would highly recommend Kathy's! read more

Jason is TOP NOTCH! He has been caring for my Boston Terrier for about 6 months now. He does dog walking and overnights for us. Communication is great and he is quick to answer my calls/texts. Roxy just loves him. I'm as happy as can be :) read more

I've been using Kathy's dog walking for about a year now and they have been a dream come true. Kathy is SO responsive, as is all of her staff, and they're very accommodating with my crazy work schedule. Our walker is Lori, and she's a true dog lover to the core. I'm sure she has a blas walking our puppy Kate, and vice versa :-) She also leaves nice notes every day about where she took Kate, and anything interesting that happened. I'd highly recommend Kathy's dog walking to anyone looking for a high quality, trustworthy service that can accomodate a complicated schedule! read more

I love using Kathy's Dog Walking. Their dog walkers are always reliable and caring. My high-energy Flat-coated Retriever, MacGregor, goes on a weekly hike with Kathy's walkers. It's like a day at Disneyland for him. Getting up into the hills, socializing, and just generally "being a dog." Kudos! read more

Called and left a message more than 2 days ago to inquire as a new client. Nobody returned my call. I guess they don't need new business.

Kathy will go far beyond anyone to make sure your pet (and you!) are happy!!! Thanks for the great service Kathy!!!

Kathy's Dog Walking Service is by far the most professional and impressive dog walking service in Los Angeles. It's not easy trusting others to take care of your animals and from the time we met Kathy and met her staff, we knew this company would be a great fit for us. The staff is dependable, caring and it's obvious that our dog is in love with our walker (Shannon - she's the best!). We researched several dog walking services and no other company even comes close to the level of professionalism, reliability and level of customer service. It's obvious that these people love dogs and their commitment to caring for our furry friends is so strong, that I can't imagine asking anyone else to walk my dog. I trust them 100% and would strongly recommend Kathy's Dog Walking Service to anyone. read more

I have used Kathy's Dog Walking Service for several years now and they are excellent. Kathy came and met me and my dog before I started with them so I could get a vibe from her and ask as many questions as I wanted. It was a great meeting and I've used her ever since. My dog is about 6lbs and has had a few issues with arthritis, but they are really good about taking extra care with him when he has flare ups. I've been home a few times when his walker comes over and he is so excited to see her so I know he is well taken care of. I also love that they give you a little notebook to leave notes about how the walk went and if they noticed anything usual. I have recommended their service to my friends and will continue to do so! read more

I was extremely nervous about having a dog walker come to my home because my dog, Bowie, is agressive toward new people entering our house. I requested Ashley to be our dog walker and I couldn't have been happier. We met twice before she entered our home without anyone home and Bowie instantly loved her. I've never seen him interact with anyone like he did with Ashley. She walked him in a group and on private walks twice a day and we were thrilled with how well taken care of he was. She walked him, fed him, and made sure the lights were on for him each evening. We also got the 411 on what he did each day. Love love love this company! So easy and trustworthy! read more

My husband and I used Kathy's service to hire Jason Torrey to come train our two pit bulls to walk better on the leash. He's an amazing trainer! I am also very impressed with how well Kathy's communicates. They have answered every question extensively, been very available, and have been very helpful with our needs. We are very pleased over all and will definitely be using them in the future! read more

Kathy's dog walking cares about and loves your animals. Professional, responsible, & reliable.

Kathy and her team treat our Brady like one of their own family. Also, the online system is really helpful since my wife and I are both on the run and busy. read more

Kathy's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Service is the best ever!!! I have a very active rescue dog that is in constant motion. Kathy's Dog Walking Service takes my dog on a hike in Palos Verdes three times a week. My dog Charlie is ecstatic when Theresa pulls up in her van with Charlie's hiking buddies! He virtually does summersaults in the air as soon as he hears her voice. I could not be happier with any other Dog Walking Service and I have had others before. I am so glad I found this service. Nancy M read more

Found them for their great reviews on Yelp, and they have been just as amazing as the reviews promised.

Love Kathy's!! So easy to schedule, even at the last minute. My dogs love staying with Lori. She really loves dogs and it shows! My dogs are always happy to go to her house. She can handle medication, weird walk schedules, whatever they need. It's great to know they are with someone who really cares. read more

Kathy's dog walking service has literally been a life saver for me since I moved to Manhattan Beach from NYC with an energetic Golden and a new baby!! I trust them completely for both daily dog walking and in home overnights for several days caring for our dog and cat. When I have needed them most (with a husband who travels and a new baby) Kathy's has been there for me!!! COULD NOT RECOMMEND MORE! they are the best in town - for all of the south bay for that matter. They are 100% professional, Kathy runs a great business (you can tell she's a professional, and takes this very seriously, you will never find a more professional dog walking business.) read more