When our dog Buddy's favorite pet sitter moved away we were really concerned about finding someone…read morethat he would be comfortable with. Enter Sarina and puppies at play where Buddy fit in very quickly. We mainly used the boarding service several times per year usually around a week at a time. I must point out that Sarina was very accommodating on short notice as well. For example, we had an emergency arise that required us to ask her to board buddy for a week completely unexpectedly. She took him the same day. And was very understanding of the situation. I consider this above and beyond expectations. I would always recommend Sarina and puppies at play without hesitation.

Puppies In Play is my favorite place to board my dogs and cats!…read more The care and attention to detail Sarina and her family gives to my furries is priceless. They provide updates, photos and everyone comes back happy and healthy 11/10 we will bring our furries back and recommend to our friends and family!

Lyla of Dang Dawg is the best daily dog walker ever! She handles our "spirited" doberman Daisy with…read moreease and gentle compassion. We have had a few dog walkers over the years and Lyla is tops. She's responsive, caring and reliable. In addition to regular dog walks, she is available to dog sit or do drop-in visits whenever we're out of town. It's so nice to have peace of mind knowing that Daisy is in such capable hands. Thank you Lyla, we're so very lucky to have found you!

Lyla of Dang Dawg is incredible. My wife and I have a 9 year old chihuahua who is very barky and…read morefinicky about humans and Lyla totally welcomed her to the group and now our pup absolutely loves her pack walks! Lyla came over and spent time with us and our pup before the first walk and we could really feel how great she is with pups. Our dog looks so visibly happy on walk days now, we are so super grateful to Dang Dawg!

I was recommended to Lucia because she truly cares. Lucia cares for my little girl as if she were…read moreher own. Every time I drop her off she always goes running to her, that alone shows her true character. She has a huge back yard that is perfect for sun bathing and has snacks on snacks on snacks! She keeps the area clean and always does what she can to make my dot feel comfortable while I am away. I especially love when she sends me picture updates. Here are a few!

This is in response to Lucia's comment below…read more 1) He did not have existing scratches. Mickey stayed here for boarding from June 24-July 8. Please look at the newly added picture of his nose just the day before drop-off. Where are the scratches? Don't lie. I also have texts of you admitting you didn't notice the scratches on his nose during his stay or how they formed when we asked about it. Those are new scratches. 2) He recently stayed at another boarding center, Club K9 in Sunol, and he was fine. Zero issues. He came back with all A's on his report card. The handlers handled him fine. Multiple people were able to leash him and take him out without a problem. I highly recommend them for boarding. They have multiple people on site watching the dogs, instead of two. They have a better handle on the dogs and any situations that may arise. Aside from this experience that you claimed, I had zero experience of him showing any aggression to myself or others (including strangers). I'm not saying he didn't bite you or your nephew, I'm saying something or someone must've triggered it cause this has never happened before. NEVER. Since this was my first boarding experience, I went in blindly and trusted her version of what was happening, the biting, the fighting, etc.. After my second boarding experience elsewhere, I am more skeptical than ever about why Mickey was acting the way he was at Lucia's. I find it odd that he was showing aggression. He has stayed with me a total of 5 months now, 1 and a half months when I dropped him off at Lucia's, and was unsure of how he would act there since I've never done this before. After spending 5 months with him, the dog she described does not align with what I've been seeing on a daily basis. He has been in several foster homes and has never had any experience with aggression. Some homes included other dogs and cats. In regards to Lucia's comment "Which part of this are you taking responsibility for?" I should have researched your boarding center more and taken the 1-star reviews on yelp and google reviews more seriously. This was my first ever boarding experience and I wasn't sure what to look for or ask. During the meet and greet, there were no other dogs present but she assured me it was fine and that he would fit right in. Red flag #1 -- Since Lucia was the "expert" I trusted her judgment, although my partner questioned why there weren't any dogs around to be sure Mickey got along with them. Red flag #2 -- One person looking after 6+ dogs? I should've known better. Red flag #3 -- When feeding him the first night, he got into the other dogs' food. He has food allergies, I specifically asked for him to be isolated. She assured me MULTIPLE times that wasn't a problem. The instructions weren't followed and I have the texts to prove it. Red flag #4 -- He is kennel trained. He sleeps and eats in his crate since he went to the rescue and prior with his previous owners. One of the nights you let him out of the crate to feed him a snack in the middle of the night with your senior dog present when you could've just slip it into the crate. I'm not sure why he attacked your dog and I truly apologize if he did, but several of these situations could've been prevented had my instructions been followed. I should have pulled him out, but I had no one there to take care of him. If I could go back, I would've found somewhere else. I take responsibility for not doing more research and asking the proper questions during the meet and greet process. There are reviews of dogs getting loose during their stay and Lucia running down the block and yelling within the boarding facility and she acknowledges it in her replies there. I should've looked at all of this prior to our stay. That was my mistake. I let a lot of the red flags slide and put my dog's health and safety in jeopardy. If you have time, take a look at the reviews on google and dig further in yelp. I stand by my statement that if you have a rescue dog, please take them elsewhere. And based on the tone and replies to negative reviews, you should reconsider letting your dog stay here even if your dog is well-socialized and easy to care for.

Super grateful to have found Alex to board and care for my high energy labradoodle puppy, Marlo!…read more From the start, it was clear through initial interactions with Alex that he was well prepared and qualified. He answered all my questions and asked great questions in return. I could tell he understands how to care for animals with patience and joy. Marlo can be a handful with all his energy and need for attention, but Alex handled it like a pro - providing plenty of playtime, socialization and affection. It was especially comforting to receive regular updates and photos that gave me peace of mind while we were away. Marlo even made a new bestie, bonding with another doodle Alex was caring for. When we picked up Marlo, he was happy and healthy. We can tell he had a great week thanks to Alex!

Django, my goofy Akita, boarded with Alex from 7/20-7/27…read more Alex is a great communicator and prompt in his responses! He is definitely trustworthy and asked appropriate questions related to Django's needs prior to boarding. He shared updates and photos which I did not request in advance, but took it upon himself to help ease our minds while we were away on vacation! After the initial expected super excited reunion b/w Django and his humans, I could definitely tell Django was very happy and relaxed. I will continue to utilize the services offered with this business because I know my pet is in good hands. I would definitely recommend Alex because his love and attention to the animals under his care is obvious. Thank you Alex!

I had a great experience working with faviola ...I have a Cane Corso, and she handled him with…read moreconfidence, patience, and real skill. She took the time to understand his personality and helped me learn how to communicate with him better, not just give commands. I've seen a big improvement in his behavior and overall obedience. What I appreciated most is that she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with and makes sure both the dog and owner are set up for success. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy trainer.

Fabi is one of THEE best trainers in The Bay. She is super accommodating with your schedule, my…read moreBelgian Malinois LOVES her so much and loves the training work Fabi does with her. Every time I get her back from doggy daycare or from long weekend boarding she comes back with a great demeanor and in great spirits. I also love all the videos and photos I get while I'm gone. Constant updates and communication is incredible and I know Luna is in amazing hands while in traveling. If she can handle multiple Malinois at the same time, you know she's a dog whisperer.

Beverly was a lifesaver more than once, she took great care of my dog Gadget and always went above…read moreand beyond! She also sent me photos of him during his stay which was super nice. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know!

Best place for dogs Beverly is amazing and will make your dog feel loved. Anyone looking for a…read moregreat place for your dog to be cared for, this is it. I definitely recommend it.

We have been using Happy Paws House for our dog for about three years now and it has been the best…read moreexperience for all of us. We used to take our pet to one of the local boarding places and we would watch him through the on site cameras. He always looked so sad because there was no interaction. We found Bobo and her husband on a pet sitter site and were so glad we did. It's like being at home but away! They treat Copper like he's their own. In fact, I think he likes it better over there because they spend so much time with him. Copper gets so excited when we turn the corner to go to their house. It makes it pleasant for us to go away. They walk Copper a couple of times a day and play ball with him. All while sending photos so we can see how happy he is. We have found our home away from home for our pet. Bobo has great communication skills, responding quickly to inquiries and is easy to work with. Happy Paws House has been perfect for us and I highly recommend them.

Bobo and Jon are so caring and thoughtful while caring for our Chihuahua. She is blind and getting…read moreup there in age and has trouble controlling her bowels and can only eat grounded and mushed food. Despite all these special circumstances they were extremely accommodating and made our senior Chihuahua feel right at home. They found a space for her where she could wander without bumping into things and was not caged up and was safe and mixed up her food. We really appreciate their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate a frail and old dog. They will do their best to treat your pet as it is one of their own.

Silvie and I just completed a 5-session dog training and Vicki definitely has a gift. When we…read moreattended our first training, Silvie was already excited to make a new friend and eager to learn. I adopted Silvie, a Taiwanese Formosan Mountain dog and Labrador mix a couple of months ago...she came with some basic training courtesy of Adopt a Doggie http://www.adoptadoggie.org but needed additional training with staying (duration), walking (she gets too excited to focus and pulls, jerks from side-to-side) and learning to leave things on the kitchen counter. Vicki is wonderful in answering questions and making recommendations if something isn't working. I learned the proper way to help Silvie with her training such as the difference between using the command 'stay', 'wait' , 'settle, to 'leave it' and respond immediately when calling her name. And in order to get Silvie to focus on our walks is to use a higher reward treat (a yummier item) and eventually she will walk on a loose leash. Basically, what it comes down to is constant training and time and eventually Silvie will be on her way. Silvie and i both learned a lot and greatful for the sessions and will most likely continue with other sessions. Thank you Vicki!

Vicki is amazing and understands how to correctly train even the most stubborn of breeds…read more Vicki and Braveheart Dog Training was a recommendation from our vet. Beginning with great habits while they are puppies is optimal. We went from puppy class to intermediate clicker training to getting Nikkou CGC (Canine Good Citizen) trained! Shiba Inu's are known for their willful personalities but Nikkou loved Vicki and would complete each request for her. She taught ME how to gain the skill and the command so that behavior was kept over time. Owner skill and mood really does travel down the leash so ensure YOU are ready not just the dog. Plus, I have seen her take older or "problem" dogs and teach them socialization and great behavior. This is a MUST for owners who want to be out in public with their animal. Not just to learn how they are to behave but how to react when the other animal (okay mostly owners) that has no manners! Thanks Vicki for being a great part of Nikkou's development!!