Zen Dog takes AMAZING care of my critters! Jen is my main dog walker and she is an absolute PRO…read more Her dog walk reports and photos are the most entertaining part of my workday. Truly! Even when Jennifer is unavailable, my little poofs get walked by another person from the staff and I'm always shocked at how much I like the rest of the team too (because I am very attached to Jen!!!). They have all been so clearly skilled and passionate about pups and my critters always look like they're having a good time with them in the photos. I couldn't recommend this company enough. Besides the amazing people who walk the dogs, this company also has features that make me feel secure -- like the gps map of where the dog walkers went with my pups and a timestamp of when they started and ended. They're also bonded and insured. And they're easy to reach if I have questions about services and invoices and whatnot. Here, I'll add a picture of what the dog walk reports look like --

Professionalism and accuracy. Good with anxious pup. I have Terrier…read more Mix who is currently skittish, scared, and just wants to be loved. Both Nate and Matthew were able to put Jude into a calm state. A very huge load off. Thank you. Especially, when you are unwell.

Amanda is the best! She truly cares about my kitties and understands how important they are to me,…read moreand the care she provides reflects that! I can't recommend Amanda enough :)

I can't say enough great things about Cara and this company! I had to go out of town for business…read moreand unfortunately, my rescue dog has such issues I could not trust just anyone to handle her. Although Cara runs the dogs being an elite athlete, I think she let Lola the chow chow go at her own pace, and I've actually never seen Lola so happy!! Cara is the model of reliability and experience with dogs and I fully trusted her. She made my dream come true with Lola and has helped tremendously in relieving my anxieties about leaving town and contributing towards Lola's rehabilitation into a social, happy member of society! And bonus--you get phenomenal picture of each adventure!!

There are no words for how amazing Cara is! Our dogs love her so much! They get so excited on the…read moredays that she comes to take them for a run. Cara has been wonderfully flexible when we have had changes in our schedule or when we needed a pet sitter. When we sent our two dogs to stay with her while we were on vacation they got to play with other pups in her spacious yard. They came home utterly exhausted and happy. She even gave them both a bath before sending them home. We feel so lucky to have Cara in our dogs lives. She loves on them as if they were her own and goes way above and beyond.

Cindy has watched our dog, Rampage about 3-4 times now when we go away on vacation…read more Let me ask you something. Why would you put your dog at a kennel type place if you have or had this option. My dog is practically like family to Cindy now. It's honestly invaluable what she provides. My dog is never in a crate, and gets to hang with Cindy and her family, go out back and check out the chickens and other animals, he's not locked up in a cage for 20 of 24 hours a day. I get the overnight kennel places probably not having the man power to pay one on one attention to those dogs, but it's just that your dog is going from free reign of your own home to being in a kennel for hours at a time. It's a huge adjustment and difference. With Cindy, they're going from your home, to a home. She gives you updates too on how your dog is doing and sometimes even sends off photos too. I recommend Cindy to any & everyone who's in need for a dog sitter.

It takes so little to be kind and Cindy went above and beyond being kind to being an answer to a…read moreprayer. My little cat Murray was in the hospital, very sick, and needed to be transferred from her vet in Lodi to a specialist vet in Sacramento. I was tied up with a work crisis but Murray needed to get to Sacramento. After a frantic search on Yelp, I found Cindy and she dropped everything, on a Saturday afternoon, and drove from Manteca to pick up Murray in Lodi and take her to Sacramento. Cindy even stayed in Sacramento for several hours until I could get there. Cindy made it possible for my beloved Murray to get the best medical care and I am forever grateful. She sent me a video of Murray, which I cherish. Thank you, Cindy, your kindness, generosity of spirit and integrity are treasures; thank you for caring about my Murray as if she were your own.

Strut the Pup walked my yellow lab, Charlie, for over five years, and I have nothing but wonderful…read morethings to say about their one-on-one dog walking. Einat, the owner, is very responsive and clearly cares about both her customers and her employees--and it shows in the quality of their service. Charlie typically had the same walkers at the same time each week. They were all professional, caring, attentive, and TRUE dog lovers! I loved Strut the Pup's daily walk reports and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was being well taken care of while I was at work. On a few occasions when I was working from home, I watched as his regular walker arrived--Charlie would be waiting at the window and greeted them with full-body wags every time. When Charlie's hips started bothering him as he got older, the team helped me adjust his walks so he could continue enjoying his outdoor adventures. Sadly, Charlie has since passed, but I've saved many of the walk-report photos his walkers took (like this one), and they remain some of my favorite pictures of him. Thank you, Einat and team, for taking such wonderful care of Charlie.

We have worked with Einat and her crew for over 6 years. They have been amazing and really became…read morepart of our family. My dogs walked with several team members over time, from puppy care daily walks to twice weekly walks as adults. The walkers have all been very kind and worked well with our dogs. I appreciate their updates and photos after each walk. It is very easy to schedule and to modify service as needed based on your schedule. They are responsive, professional, and truly care about their clients. I highly recommend strut the pup and will use this service again.

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

I can't say enough good things about Larry and Sidekick Dog Walking. My mom usually stays with my…read moredogs when my husband and I go out of town, but as she gets busier, I needed to find someone else I could trust. This was no small feat, as I am VERY particular when it comes to my dogs. My little dog, Ava, especially is a high maintenance girl who gets scared really easily and doesn't take well to new people. Imagine my surprise when Larry came over for a meet and greet and within an hour had Ava playing and eating treats out of his hand. It was amazing. I have hired him twice since then and each time have felt incredibly comfortable knowing both my dogs were in excellent hands. Larry is very detail-oriented when it comes to finding out everything about your dog's schedule and doesn't shy away from any of my 'dog-mom' demands. I highly recommend him!

I kinda don't want to tell you this, because he'll get so busy it will be more difficult to book…read morehim, but Larry is the best dog walker I have ever ever known. He understands dog language, knows how to deal with dogs who are fearful, and has a wonderful calm and positive demeanor, which dogs totally pick up on. He goes out of his way to be helpful, and I trust him with access to my home and my most precious friend, my dog. I know my dog is in good safe loving care with Larry, which is very comforting.

If you are looking for a dog walker, then I can't recommend Erica enough. She has been walking my…read moredog for over two years, 3x a week and it has been life changing for both me and my pup. Erica is a loving dog mom herself so I always know my dog is in great hands. Erica has amazing communication skills when it comes to scheduling and walk reports. I receive a detailed text message and pictures for every single walk. I fully trust Erica and my dog has also truly grown to love and trust her as well which is priceless.

Erica has been part of our family for 5 years now walking our dog since puppyhood. She is…read moreincredible. We are so lucky to have her. She is an amazing communicator always letting us know when she is 10 minutes out and at our house. She is flexible if we need to add an extra walk. She also helps us when we need coverage for trips or overnights. I can't say enough amazing things. She goes above and beyond with everything she does for our family. Our dog Winnie loves her as one of his best friends. She also gives him socialization with other dogs. This has really helped him grow his friend community. Erica truly does build community. She also provides lots of walk photos and updates. She will call out if she has a concern or even if she sees something a crow may have carried into our yard. She does little extras for the dogs on holidays. She is magical and we are so lucky to have her in our life.