We adopted our puppy Storm and knew we needed to get our shy and scared puppy socialized so she…read morecould grow up to be a great dog. We started with puppy socialization classes with Colleen and were very excited to see how she interacted with the pups and their pawrents. She answered lots of questions others had about crate training, positive reinforcement and behavioral issues. We decided to put Storm into puppy obedience school so she'd learn how to interact and learn a few basic commands. She loved it! It took us a few classes to get her to be more comfortable but she's adjusted into a great dog and we know part of that is from the great training she received when she was only four months old. We also enrolled Storm into the intermediate course, because emergency recall was a concern of ours. Storm made lots of friends and enjoyed running around the classroom and drinking ALL the water! We also tried some one on one training with our older dog, a six year old Maltese with anxiety and leash aggression; but weren't able to really get to the root of the problem as every time we had Colleen over Jessie (our dog) acted like an angel! Colleen did give us some great tips on working with Jessie on leash aggression. If you're looking for some tips on training and obedience school for your furry legged children then we'd recommend giving Colleen and her team a call; we weren't disappointed and don't think you will be either. We've never used their dog walking service. So we can't speak to that.

Dog Tranquility and it's owner Colleen Dermott have truly been life savers for our family. Over…read moremany years and multiple dog training experiences, I can honestly say that our experience with Dog Tranquility and Colleen is the best we have ever had. She is very passionate about what she does and cares very much about customers and their pets alike. We have adopted dogs for years but two of our current pups were getting along so badly that they were having fights that drew blood. Since we adopt for life, giving one or both up was not an option. Colleen worked closely with our dogs and educated us as owners to address the issues. It was not easy but within only a couple of sessions Colleen had our dogs starting to peacefully interact and over time they have now become good friends. On the rare occasion when we have an issue, we now know how best to address both in the heat of the moment and afterwards to bring the two back together. I am hoping to continue working with Colleen to focus on additional basic obedience and training and to continue to address some lingering behavioral issues. I don't write a ton of reviews, preferring to only write when I have extraordinary experiences and this is one such case. I highly recommend Dog Tranquility; Colleen's experience and training far exceeds usual obedience & training options and the outcomes have been far more meaningful & longer lasting than other options we have tried.

I have been using DW since May and they have been exceptional at taking care of my pets. Kenneth,…read moreAnya, Laura, and Robbyn have been lovely to my pets and I can not recommend them more. My dog is pretty shy with people and they have treated him so kindly. He is so excited to see his "friends" every day when they come for his walks!

Chris, Ayse, Beatrix and the rest of the team at DoggyWalker are the best! They walked my dog for…read moreseveral years in Arlington, and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing that they were looking out for her. My dog can be very nervous around new people, so they made sure that one person walked her at first, and carefully introduced her to new walkers over time only as needed. I'm so sad I moved out of their service area and I know my dog misses them.

I met with Richard and he was very nice and the business seems to be very organized and courteous…read more I ended up going with a different company but it wasn't because I didn't like this company, I just felt like I vibbed better with the other company. Lucky dog was very nice when I told them! Based on first interactions I would recommend this business!

I needed a dog walker for my 3 girls, while I recovered from foot surgery. Luck Dog Vienna to the…read morerescue! Beth responded quickly to my request and made the arrangements for Richard to meet the dogs, learn their habits, and set up the daily schedule. He started right away! He arrived promptly every day, messaged before entering the home, and communicated throughout the walking session. He was terrific and the dogs are going to miss him! I will contact them again if I ever have the need!

I highly recommend this company! I found CRC around 5 years ago when I got my rescue pup. Caitlin…read moreand Herbert have been around pretty much since day one. They have been walking him daily (only taking a short break at the beginning of Covid lock down out of an abundance of caution since I just had a baby) and they have stayed with my pup(multiple times)when I've traveled and have not been able to take him. Not only was he taken care of as if he was one of their own, my plants were tended to and mail brought in. I received daily updates and pictures which I loved. The true testament of how I know that CRC takes the best care of my pup is how excited he gets when he sees them! To him, they are part of his pack. We are CRC customers for life. I promise you and your pet will not be disappointed with them!

Caitlin & Herbert take such good care of our dog when we are visiting places our dog is not…read moreallowed! I think the longest we have been gone has been almost a week & they reliably sent updates through texts & photos. Caitlin also provides useful info about our dog's health while we are away. We also trust them with spending multiple overnights in our home; they are respectful & leave everything as it was before we left. Thank you Caitlin & Herbert!

We love Kim and our walkers, but more importantly our fur babies love them! I have a high…read moremaintenance Chihuahua and a frisky husky - both boys love getting their midday walks while we are at work. My chihuahua doesn't warm up to many people, and after having a negative experience with Fairfax Pet Care, I was very cautious when finding a new walking service. Kim has built a relationship with both us and our doggos leaving us to feel confident that they are in good hands. Kim and our walkers have taken the time to get to know our babies and give us daily reports (including photos) of their visit. I highly recommend!

Update: 1/8/20 There has been a recent shift with Kim's…read morecompany, and while some of my original review remains accurate, I want to update it to reflect the current state of things. Kim's still provides a wonderful service - the employees seem to actively care about my dog, and I receive daily email reviews of the walks. Recently, however, prices have increased (they are still within normal limits for dog walking in this area, but no longer the great deal they once were.) There has also been a fairly substantial shift in attitude. Kim's is no longer accommodating to changes in schedule, and the warm, friendly tone I'd come to expect in communication with Kim herself has disappeared. I still absolutely trust Kim and her staff to care for my dog, and plan to continue using their service, as my dog truly likes the people who walk him. I am sad to have to update my glowing review, but with the recent changes, they are not what they once were. Original Review: Kim's has been walking my dog for two years now. Their rates are incredibly reasonable. Kim herself is wonderful, and made time to come see me 'off hours' to meet me and my dog - she was also the only dogwalker I could find in the area who was willing to work with an at times aggressive dog (every other company I contacted immediately said 'no, we don't do that.') My dog, who is very shy and scared around new people, took to her immediately, and was loving on her within about ten minutes. At first, she walked him exclusively, since he did so well with her. I was nervous when she asked if she could try him with someone else, but it went very well. I think there are three different people who walk him now, and he's never had an incident with any of them. She is thoughtful and accommodating - I'm a teacher and she is very understanding when I need to reschedule or cancel last minute due to sick days or snow days. The people she hires are high-quality and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care (I've had very negative experiences with boarding other animals with other conpanies before, but I never worry when he's with Kim.) I really can't recommend them enough - they will look after your pet as though s/he is their own, they are professional and responsible, and leaving my dog in Kim's gives me such peace of mind.

My experience with Lara and Shera was unfortunately not a good one…read more Lara, our assigned trainer, presented me with a prong collar at the initial assessment for our 35lb basset hound and told me that this was an "essential training tool" that is "very common". We found out later that this was not true - in fact, most people were horrified that we had allowed our dog to be trained this way. I'll front this by saying my husband and I did not do a whole lot of research on different training methods beforehand and are first-time dog owners, but looking back, we really wish we had pushed back on this. The combination of the collar and Lara's request to withhold all dry food except in training turned our formerly sweet and scared dog into an aggressive food guarder who was still scared to go on walks, but now growled and snapped at our cats. After 4 sessions, we consulted a behaviorist and told Lara and Shera we would be switching to another trainer on their recommendation. We received very defensive emails from both of them about the impropriety of seeing a behaviorist without their knowledge(!), but Shera agreed to refund our remaining sessions. When we still hadn't received a check five weeks later, I sent a follow-up and got back a reply complaining about my "combative" attitude (though she did then promptly issue a refund through PayPal.). Grateful to finally be done with them.

Shera at Pawfect Pups is the best!…read more We started training sessions for our dog Maggie when she was just 3 months old. I thought it was too early, but my husband convinced me that the earlier the better and he was right! We did a lot of research on yelp and other sources. The reviews we read about Pawfect Pups made us feel like there was something different about Pawfect Pups. Shera did such a great job addressing our problem areas at each session and worked with all of us to teach Maggie commands. Before we started, Maggie was a pretty stubborn little puppy and she was biting on pant legs, socks, blankets, and even my hair, snatching up any food that was dropped on the floor. Shera helped us work with Maggie to fix those habits and even taught us a variety of commands. Each session was focused on Maggie's concerns. I never felt like she was following a curriculum. Everything was very customized for our pup. We also really liked that we were an active part of each training session. People always compliment us on how well behaved Maggie is. My husband and I tell each other over and over again that finding Pawfect Pups was the best thing. Thanks Shera!

This family took the best care of our 2 Westies while they were alive. They adored Anna Marie…read more Now that we have just adopted a new fur baby, we'll be contacting them for their living care when we are out of town.

This daycare was a godsend. Our dog was having trouble acclimating to other daycares (she's a…read morelittle shy around too many dogs and doesn't like being indoors all day) but she absolutely loves coming here! Spending the day outside and having a smaller group of dog friends is exactly what she needed. As soon as she sees Ms. Dahlke, she immediately starts sprinting to get inside. We are so grateful to be able to send our beagle here!

Jutka is a puppy expert! She provides great input, specifically tailored to your dog. She is…read moregreat to work with and the home training is very helpful so she can give tips for our specific situation. We love how she includes the whole family and makes the training fun for both the humans and the puppy. She really understands dogs and uses positive training that is very effective.

Jutka is terrific. Our adolescent (read: energetic and stubborn) puppy responded wonderfully to her…read morethoughtful and analytical approach to training. Jutka can of course help with basic obedience and commands. Where Jutka really shines, however, is in training the dog for situations that are difficult to simulate in a controlled environment. We had a rough time teaching our energetic puppy how to ignore distractions and greet strangers with proper etiquette--taking him to crowded areas was impossible. So Jutka held our private lesson in a place just like that. With her by our side, we practiced handling situations that frequently come up in ordinary life but that are impossible to replicate in a training room. She also made training fun for the dog and for us by incorporating games and agility, breaking up the training session at ideal intervals to keep both dog and owner engaged and on our toes. She has a unique intuition for the way dogs think, and we are very grateful for her help!