I can't say enough good things about the folks at Barksley. I have a very large Malamute/Husky mix…read morewho is very opinionated and only likes some people. He is hard to manage and I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to find care for him. Lindsey and Olivia have become his very best friends, and I trust them completely to take the best care of him. I recommended Barksley to my Veterinary office as well as my friends. I highly recommend that you check them out! (photos of my happy boy with his Barksley besties)

All the pet sitters are amazing!! I went on a long trip and was nervous about leaving my little dog…read moreand cat alone, but the frequent and clear communication that Barksley folks offered completely put my mind at ease. I could tell how much they loved my babies. HIGHLY recommend and will be using again and again.

These folks are amazing. I called them to get urgent help for me door-eating dog, and they came…read moreover that same day to meet him. By the end of the week they had him on a schedule, walking 3 times a week for a half hour, to train him to walk on a leash. Once he can do that (which may take a while, he's hard-headed :)) he is going to go on adventure walks with them, which are basically long hikes with 2-3 dogs at a time, that completely tire your pooch out. I have two walkers that work with my dog, and they are both awesome. They send me an email after every walk, with pictures of my dog and a progress report of how he's doing. They also are bonded and insured, and offer to keep keys to the house so they can come in while you are at work and exercise the pooch. And get this- it's $20 for the walk... and $5 for every extra 15 mins! And that is for one or two dogs... very reasonable. So much so that I can definitely afford the 3 days a week walking, and seeing my puppy so happy at the end of the day is worth it. Love these guys.

UPDATE: 7/23/17: I'm…read morewriting an update to this review 7 years later, still as a loyal client of Canine Adventure. Unfortunately, my 3 boys (Ozzy, Tyler, and Bono) have since passed away, but my 2 new pups (Cannon and Hollywood) are still regular adventurers. They get to go hiking and swimming with Marti every couple of weeks - with Cannon generally finding some enormous stick or piece of trash to keep him entertained and Holly swimming laps in the river and playing chase with other dogs. They always come home happy and tired. There is a review posted from someone named "Matin" (which I assume is made up as it is a brand new account and contains false information) that says someone from Richmond Boxer Rescue steered him away from CA. I am the founder and president of RBR and a loyal client for almost 10 years now. Many of my fosters and volunteers use them and love them as well. NO ONE from my organization knows who this person is or said anything negative about CA, so that is a blatant lie. Review from 2010: I cannot say enough good things about Josh and Canine Adventure! Aside from actually being able to sometimes make my boxer, Ozzy, slightly tired (a nearly impossible feat), Josh was always reliable, responsible and ended up being a good friend! My own dogs (Ozzy, Tyler and Bono) were lucky to get Adventure Walks with him every week! The highlight of their week was seeing Josh pull up in front of the house! In addition to working with my own dogs, Josh graciously worked with my many fosters through Richmond Boxer Rescue. He donates his time to several other local rescue groups as well. The walks and training were an invaluable asset to the foster dogs as were the AMAZING photos he would take on the walks! We moved to the west coast but would still be loyal clients if we were in Richmond! I so wish there were a service like this available here!

I don't like picking up poop. So I called these guys. They are excellent…read more I have used them for two years and have nothing but positive things to say.

Wonderful, reliable service. Came upon this company when we really needed help with cleaning up our…read morebackyard with two dogs while both of us working full time. A real life saver! The backyard never smelled better and no more flies! You can easily arrange for weekly service, or bi-weekly. Very reasonable rates too.

Where to start......Cooper my lab absolutely loves going on walks and having someone to check on…read morehim when I am busy. He is definitely a fan of RVA Wags! He as fun and is well taken care of. They are definitely dog lovers, and go above and beyond to make sure cooper is happy. I just happen to be a big fan myself. One bonus are the pics of Cooper enjoying his walk. It wasn't requested but definitely appreciated. Cooper always comes home happy and worn out! RVA Wags has a special way with my guy! Cooper will answer the door tail wagging when come to get him.

From the owner: RVA Wags is a professional Dog Walking service located in Glen Allen, VA. We offer a menu of…read moreservices including 30 and 45 minute walks, Doggy Play Dates, Boarding and Drop-In Visits. We provide exceptional pet care, and customize each service to your and your pet's needs. Our Doggy Play Dates offer your pup epic adventures!

She took care of my dog during a 2 week vacation & did an outstanding job. She came to my house 3…read moretimes a day to feed & walk her and even groomed her. I was impressed by her reliability and how well she bonded with my dog. She sent an email during each visit so I knew she was there and even included some photos that I enjoyed seeing.

From the owner: I am fully background checked, license & insured. While…read moreboarding kennels are convenient, in-home pet sitting has several advantages over boarding kennels. It offers more personalized care, reduces stress, eliminates the risk of disease transmission, adds an extra layer of security, and makes life easier for pet owners. In-home pet sitting is a convenient option to consider if you want to ensure that your pet receives the best care while you are away. My services are at the clients home and not mine

So glad I called Zach to help me establish a solid relationship with my cane corso/pit bull mix…read more Zach was beyond helpful during our month together, and my dog quickly became his biggest fan. We did training sessions at the park, the dog park and the farmers market together to work on training in real world scenarios. Since working with Zach I'm much more confident in my role as my dog's owner and I'm more confident in handling different situations that come up. As promised, Zach has remained available as questions have come up since our month wrapped up, and it feels great to know that I have an expert in my corner as Bodhi grows and continues to change. The things Bodhi and I learned from Zach continues to help us today and I know they will help for many years to come! I continue to teach Bodhi new things using techniques that Zach taught me. I highly recommend Zach for a training approach customized to your family and your dog, rather than some cookie cutter approach from a bigger company.

Zach is exactly what we were looking for! Most trainers were pushing board & train and/or using…read moree-collars, and we'd just adopted a 3-month-old puppy. We're not using an e-collar on a puppy and honestly, we didn't need her disciplined. We needed to establish a relationship and be given proper communication skills. Enter Zach! He gave us this and more! He has given us skills that we will carry with us all our lives and has transformed our relationship with our puppy. We will forever be grateful to him.

My experience with Lara was very positive and productive. She was able to help me understand my dog…read moreand how to clearly communicate with her. She kept us both really motivated to practice and the results were awesome. Not only am I happy, but my pup is much happier too! Now we frequently receive compliments on my pups behavior. We go for long walks without pulling or acting crazy when she sees another dog. She was jumping, nipping, not listening and destructive. My grandchildren were frighteNed by her. Now they are able to play with her and life is good! I highly recommend Lara without reservation!

Those who know me know that my entire world is run by two miniature schnauzers…read more Granted, they are cuddly, cute, and have personalities the size of St. Bernards, and because of these reasons (amongst many), they have turned me into one of those crazy dog ladies that swears up and down that I'll never be able to have children because how -- HOW I ASK YOU?! -- could I possibly love anyone or anything more than I love these two creatures? Yes, Harry & Daxter are the fluffy little loves of my life, and boy oh boy, do they know it. It's not that they're bad dogs, really, it's just that they know how to get away with all the bad things that they do. Because, you know, they're cute. And while they have both gone through basic obedience and already knew how to do all the "normal" dog things like, sit, stay, and even high-five (Daxter gives excellent high-fives, FYI), a few commands does not a perfect dog make. And between the barking at every living thing (and sometimes even non-living things -- hello UPS truck) that passes by the house, Harry's penchant for eating my leftovers straight off of the coffee table, and how Daxter literally backs away from me when I say "come," it eventually got to a point where I needed to call in some professional help to turn my pups into more than just cuddly bed buddies. So thank GOODNESS for Lara and For Pup's Sake training! Under Lara's patient tutelage, my dogs now actually know how to go to their "place" before mealtime, and we're working on sending them there when folks come to the door as well. Their recall is better, they're generally more obedient, and, heck, better mannered, too! After all, a tired pup is generally a well-behaved pup, and with Lara's training these boys definitely get a mental work out. Lara comes and works with you in your home, so your dogs are learning in their environment, and gives you all the tools to continue the training when she's not there in person to guide you through it. We've worked on everything from leash-training to place-training to perfecting their patience and willpower with variations of the leave-it command I didn't even know existed. Beyond that, Lara truly cares about your dogs and wants to make sure they're set up for success from the get-go. My boys still have a bit of a way to go before they're truly the perfect pets (and I have a LONG way to go before I'm the perfect owner, hehe), but I'm so happy to have Lara and For Pup's Sake leading the way there.

Fetch has done a tremendous job with our elderly dog. He has particulars and our sitter took care…read moreof him perfectly! We are so thankful to have such great service.

Fetch!! I can't say enough good things!! I have used 3 times a week for over 3 months! Every visit…read morethey give me an update, and pics of my babies. Which I love and look forward to seeing! They're reliable, trust worthy and consistent. I will keep using them regularly for a very long time. It's worth the $$ to have peace of mind.

We were nervous about leaving our two cats for 8 days. They are very attached to us and haven't…read morebeen around other people very much. Martha, the professional and compassionate owner of Premiere Petsitting, assigned cat-lover Kerensa as our main sitter. As soon as she came for the meet and greet, our worries dissipated. She was friendly and warm - we knew our kitties would be in good hands. She, along with another lovely sitter, Lillian, sent us twice daily updates with photos. It was such a relief not to worry how our kitties were doing - the reports we received put our minds at ease during our trip. Martha utilizes a mobile app for her business that makes it easy to check on your schedule, messages, and invoices. I would not hesitate to recommend Premiere Petsitting to anyone. We will definitely use Martha and her excellent team again in the future!

Terrible communication from this pet sitting company upon trying to book them. Very frustrating…read more.. They advertise themselves as a full-service sitting company however they don't offer basics like medication and fluids. I do not recommend them.

I am very picky about the care that is given to my two yorkie mixed dogs. They have very different…read moredispositions, and personalities. CoCo, my daughters Chorkie (Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrier mix), she is very shy but friendly. However ChaCha "my heart", is a Jack Russell and Yorkshire terrier mix, and she is very territorial, and don't want to be bothered with strangers...especially men. Jarrett, the owner came over prior to my vacation for a meet and greet. CoCo was so friendly, and loving. But ChaCha did not want to be bothered at all. Growling, cowering in the corner, etc. Jarrett was so patient with ChaCha, he sat on the floor attempting to draw her out. Jarrett came twice a day, morning and evening to walk, feed, and to interact with them. I communicated with him while on vacation, and I was pleased with his reports. Usually when I'm on vacation, I will take them to a pet boarder. Or sometimes ask a family member to watch them. Upon returning home from vacation, I've noticed that they would be clingy, not eating, nor being themselves for a while. Under Cool Canines care, they were engaging, happy, eating, and independent. I am very pleased with Cool Canines Pet Care Services, and I would use them again, and again. I'm a fan. Thank you Jarrett. Your company is awesome!!!

Luna couldn't have been more happy to receive the care and company given by Cool Canines,…read morefounder/owner, Jarrett Wansley! In my experience, I was unable to give the courteous amount of time to schedule a visit, but he worked with me, carved out a schedule plan for me, and was at every visit ahead of time! I felt like I was right there at the house with her because I was updated along the way. Plus, it was super exciting for me to see my pup on Instagram having a good time, as well! Very highly recommend this service!!