We have boarded and used daycare with Marin Pet Care Pros for over 10 years and 2 dogs. Our dogs LOVE MPCP and are always returned to us happy and healthy. Basia, the owner, maintains a fun and appropriate environment for her charges. We would not consider boarding our dogs anywhere else in Marin. read more

Basia is a lovely human being. She's patient and kind and runs a legit (as in licensed, bonded, and insured) pet care business. We did an intake and trial day with our dog, Matilda with her. Unfortunately, it was not a match (our little girl was way too shy and reserved to be a good fit for Basia's pack). But we so appreciated Basia's proactive and kind communication throughout the process. We got to spend some time with Basia and meet some of her other doggie clients, and I was so impressed by her attention to detail with all of the dogs, her honesty and transparency about anything we asked, and the fact that her space is so neat, clean, and organized. She loves her job so much that she has pictures of the dogs she cares for all over her house, which is really sweet. I wish it had been the right match for our dog, but I appreciated Basia's honesty about why it wasn't. I would feel completely comfortable recommending her to others based on the interactions we had with her. read more

I met Basia because I wanted to board two dogs unfortunately one of them was too shy and it did not work out, but I was very impressed by her patience ,her detailed attention about the work that she does. Her house is very clean ,very organized and you look at the pets and you can feel the energy and positive vibes throughout. Dogs seemed super happy to run wild and free in this environment. I am very sad I was not able to get into business with her but I will definitely recommend her to my friends. Thanks Basia read more

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Basia is just fantastic. We were temporarily living in Sonoma for 2 months with a brand new puppy and were so stressed about where to take him when we both had work commitments. There are so many horror stories out there about boarding/doggy daycare facilities, particularly with very young or very small dogs, and so I extensively researched before meeting with Basia. As all of the other reviews here attest, she is incredibly conscientious, thoughtful, and so caring about all of her pups. I would drive our puppy from Petaluma to Novato before going to work in Santa Rosa because I had absolutely no reservations about Basia and her dedication to caring for her pack. We had an initial meeting to make sure that our puppy was a good fit, and she was very detailed in that intake. Our puppy absolutely LOVED going to her place. There were days when he would refuse to leave and we'd have to carry him out, and drop off for overnights felt like we were taking him to a slumber party. While we are back home out of state and no longer nearby, we so appreciate Basia and the incredible peace of mind she gave us. read more

Marin Pet Care Pros is the best boarding experience we've had so far! Basia takes care of the pups as if they were her own and updated us regularly with excellent photos and videos of our pup having a great time. She was professional and knowledgeable, but for our dog it really seemed like he was at home rather than some austere boarding compound. The group of dogs that he was able to play with were all well behaved and fun as well, which is important! We would highly recommend Marin Pet Care Pros and Basia to anyone with a sweet dog looking for boarding in the greater Marin area. - D & B read more

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We have a 5-month-old, very busy lab puppy. We were doing ok getting her plenty of exercise and playtime until the shelter-at-home, and then things went way south! She was driving us crazy, learning new bad habits, and we didn't seem to be able to get her enough exercise just taking her for walks. Distance learning plus a crazy puppy was straining my sanity. Luckily we found Basia and Marin Pet Care Pros...seriously just going twice, within a week we had a different dog. She is tired out and happy, which means she gets into less mischief at home (even on days she stays home), and Basia gave us some training tips, which has taken care of some of her other less desirable behavior. Basia gives us updates and fun videos all day, which my kids love. So grateful to have found this wonderful neighborhood business! read more

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I absolutely recommend coming here if you are looking for a place with your pup. Basia is amazing and was very easy to work with. Because of COVID, I couldn't stay in the area as long as I had planned but for the time I was here she really took great care of my puppy (and took good photos too.) You can tell she really takes good care of the dogs and makes sure they are a good fit for the area. She also made sure to take plenty of time to go through any questions I had (I was new to the concept of doggy daycare.) If you want someone who has the dogs best interest in heart, look no further. read more

My husband and I as well as our American Eskimo Dog Leo highly recommend Basia and Marin Pet Care Pros. She is superlative at providing day and overnight care to dogs. She has walked, and provided day and overnight care to Leo for over a decade. Basia started taking care of Leo when he was 7 months old. We were pleased she was willing to walk a young dog who was still learning. She took him out three times a week, introduced him to other dogs, and took him on wonderful outings. In addition, she took care of him overnight when we went out of town about two weeks of the year. Over the years, Basia's services have changed, and now, she is focused on day and overnight care. We have continued to have her provide day care and overnight care to Leo. We really value Basia's numerous strengths including: 1. She facilitates the dogs interactions. 2. She creates an atmosphere of play in her large backyard. The dogs have a lot of fun playing with one another and toys. 3. She takes wonderful photos of the dogs. 4. She is very skillful with managing her schedule. She is on time or she calls to say she's been delayed. 5. She is an excellent communicator. She responds rapidly to texts, emails and calls. In summary, Basia sets a great tone with the dogs, communicates well with the dogs' human parents and goes the extra mile. We highly recommend her. read more

Basia's incredible care and love for dogs shines through in her work. She goes above and beyond in her training to make sure the dogs in her care (and their humans) receive the best possible training and support. I would 100% recommend for any dog training or boarding needs! read more

My dog Jimmy sure is a lucky dog. These guys are super friendly and great to work with. Basia is great with the dogs and gives reports about each walk if you want. She even sends super cute photos of my dog hanging out with the other dogs in the pack during their hikes! I was never at home because I work all day everyday, I didnt have time to take little Jimmy Dean out for any excercise or anything. Finding A lucky dog took so much stress out of my life. They came to my house, picked up jimmy, went hiking with 4 or 5 other doga, and drop him back off about 3 hours later. It was great being at work knowing he was in good hands, and having a good time with other dogs. inexpensive as well. I fully recommend A Lucky Dog to anybody who doesn't have time to take their dogs out. two thumbs up!! read more

My over active young Golden Retriever LOVES Basia and Raymond. She waits daily staring at the front door for one of them to arrive and take her out for a great adventure. She always returns home happy and tired. YAY! My older, calmer Golden loves to go out to the car and greet all the happy pups and sometimes even tries to tag along which space permitting, she does. Otherwise she is happy to stay home thankful that Lily is out of her fur! A Luck Dog is the perfect name for this business because their canine customers are indeed Lucky Dogs! PS. I love when Basia sends me photos of the dogs out and about. read more

Basia was referred to us by a family friend and from the moment we met her we knew our "girls" were going to be very well taken care of. Our work schedules had changed keeping us away from home much longer during the day. Anyone with Border Collies knows all too well the seemingly endless energy levels and seeing Basia interact with them and vice versa, we were convinced it was a perfect match. We look forward to coming home after a long day at work to a couple of perfectly pooped pups often times still sporting a souvenier from the days hike through the redwoods...pine cones and all... or dip in the watering hole. We love daily updates and occasional photo sent from a hike. Nothing brightens your day faster than recieving that unexpected text photo of the pack having what seems to be far better adventures than we take ourselves on. Call Basia. You'll love her. read more

There aren't enough stars to rate how incredible Basia is! As first-time puppy owners, Basia has been our guide to raising a sweet, well-behaved and loving family companion. We brought Finley home at 9 weeks old but needed help making sure we were creating the proper foundation for his training and development. Before his week of board and train, and typical to a young puppy, Finley was nipping and chewing everything despite our best efforts to discourage the behavior. We did not know how to train him for the basics, he was beginning to bark at all occasions and generally was behaving a bit rambunctious. We spent a great deal of time with Basia explaining our home situation and our goals for Finley as he settles into our family. She took all of our concerns and after a week of board and train, it was as though she molded him into just the dog for us. He came home having mastered all of his basic commands, only barking in situations of real need (to potty), with the socialization he needed to develop his bite inhibition and many more teachings that we continue to benefit from. Week after week, we continue to bring Finley to Basia's to continue his socialization and to enforce his learning and development. It is to our delight that Finley leaps out of the car in excitement each time, and we get to witness his happiness through the many videos and pictures Basia sends us throughout the day. She continues to be our lifeline and always available to discuss the best approach in raising him to be well-behaved, responsive to his commands, a good playmate to other dogs as well as confident and understanding of play vs calm time. Finley is quickly becoming the dog that is adored by all around him and deeply loved by his puppy parents. We could not have done it without Basia! read more

We first called Marin Pet Care Pros to rescue us from our very adorable 8-week old Australian Labradoodle puppy, Mellow, who was NOT being very mellow. Basia spent such a long time with my husband and I on the phone, nearly an HOUR, because she could tell we were in over our heads, especially where potty training was concerned given we live in an apartment and were trying to train on potty grass (Fresh Patch). Within a day of our first convo, Basia was at our home picking up Mellow and taking him off to be a better dog. She updated us daily with the most incredible photos and kindest messages. Despite being only about 9 weeks at the time, he came back with a really solid lock on potty training and both the frequency and number of accidents were cut down by at *least* 80%. He also had his "sit" down pat, and was generally more obedient; the unparalleled, SAFE socialization of Basia's environment for puppies is incredible. It was tough doing research as a new puppy parent in a bind, but we did lots of Googling and called and spoke with at least 5 different facilities in Marin and SF. After talking to Basia we stopped here. Not only is she open and warm, ready to answer all of your questions, but she also welcomes you to visit and see exactly how her operation is run -- unlike several other boarding and board/train facilities in Marin. In short, if we could give Marin Pet Care Pros five million stars instead of five stars, we would. We couldn't recommend her any more highly. You can tell Basia really loves your dog, almost as much as you do. If you're in Marin and are looking for a professional, warm and seamless experience, please don't hesitate, just reach out to her. She'll figure out exactly what you need and make it all work better than you dreamed possible! We've done a doggy daycare here and there; pickup/dropoff is always prompt, and Mellow comes home happy and exhausted from playing with his little friends all day. We're doing another board/train soon to work on some jumping and other behavioral issues, and we can't wait! read more

Basia has changed our lives...and the life of our sweet 7 month Blue Heeler. He returned home after two weeks as a different puppy. We now find him present and calmer...after starting out as a complete maniac. So very grateful to the loving and supportive role that Basia has played in his maturing. THANK YOU! read more

Basia is the real deal. She walked into our family just as my second son was born and we were in need of extra walks and attention for our lab, Jazz. She stepped right in, and right up to the plate, with so much enthusiasm, energy and genuine love. Not only did Jazz take to her INSTANTLY, but so did we all. She has helped us with training, walks and dog sitting throughout the years and I trust her adamantly. Let me just tell one of many stories which sealed the deal on why we love her: On one of her early visits with Jazz, Basia took Jazz out on a group hike out on Old Lucas Valley. Jazz has notoriously shakey hips (which I failed to mention to Basia) and they startled to wobble down at the bottom of the ravine/creek. Normally, we let Jazz rest for about 20 minutes to recoup, but since I forgotten to tell Basia about this, she thought Jazz was in an emergency situation. She CARRIED my 65 pound lab up a ravine and carried her along the path towards home. Who does that?! Basia does. She will love and care for your pet like they are her own. Call Basia if you need anything dog related. You will not regret it. read more

Basia is amazing! I was in the midst of an employment medical exam at Kaiser, didn't know this area as I'm new, and she stopped everything and picked up my two dogs who are high energy and took them on a trail walk with other dogs. I mean she literally met me at the corner of Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael!! I didn't want to leave my dogs in the car, though it was cold. I'm sure she thought I was nuts! We met, she took the dogs, and they loved it!! People this just does not happen in LA or Long Beach. She sent pics of them while walking. She even taught me about Pet Protector a behavioral training spray. Thanks Basia!! read more

Basia is a life saver! Until I found Basia, I always stressed about boarding my dogs when I went out of town. We have been boarding our current dog (4 year old Golden Retriever) with Basia when we are out of town (which is pretty often) since she was a pup. Our dog is skittish and doesn't come to anyone when called. Except Basia! I NEVER worry about Sammy (our dog) when she is with Basia. Basia sends photos and videos of the dogs playing while in her care. Basia also takes her dogs on wonderful hikes and places where they can play safely. Basia knows what she is doing and her doggies love her! I highly recommend Basia for boarding and/or day care. read more

I really can't say enough good things about Basia or Raymond. If you need someone to take your dog out while you are in the office you need to call A Lucky Dog. I moved to Marin last year and am so thrilled I read the reviews on yelp and found Basia. My 2.5 year old lab loves her walks with both Basia and Raymond. A lucky dog normally has a group of about 5 dogs on a walk/hike, they send me texts and pictures so I can see what she's been up to on her walk. Basically if you need a dog walker who really will love your dog and take care of them call Lucky Dog. They have been a blessing since I found them. read more

Basia called me back immediately after I left her a message today. Although she was unable to help me with my dog walking needs, she did offer to find me someone (make that two walkers) who would be able to assist me. Now that's a perfect ethical service. As any dog owner knows- it's this kind of immediate and responsible attention that makes having to leave your loved dog home alone and having to depend upon someone else to take care of them during the day a tolerable situation. Bravo Basia and the dogs you take care of are truly ' lucky dogs.' read more

Basia is amazing! She has cared for my two dogs for both boarding and daycare for 1 year +. My girl pup Emmy started with Basia at 6 months old and has formed into a beautiful, well rounded pup with the help of Basia and her pack. She sits and waits eagerly for Basia every Tuesday and Thursday awaiting her day of adventures. Atlas my older pup is not a good daycare pup, he gets grumpy, but he goes for boarding. She treats them like part of her family. It's just a wonderful security to know Basia is there for them. You couldn't ask for a better professional to take care of your dogs. And just like our pups we love Basia ! Thanks for everything! read more

Missy has been with Basia for almost 3 years and I am grateful every day for her love and care of my kid. In addition to walking Missy she LOVES Missy - which is something so special. I love getting text messages telling me what is going on with Missy and the photo's that she sends helps me miss my kid less throughout the day. Basia - you are a dream come true!! L&M read more

Basia is awesome--she takes such good care of my babies and truly treats them as her own. When we first got our dog Kuma, he was a rescue and had obviously been abused. Basia was so sensitive and really helped to bring him out of his shell. She gently and slowly introduced him to other doggies and to the joys of the outside world. Now, he is the happiest, most well-adjusted dog! She is reliable, sensitive, knowledgeable, and extremely conscientious. We've had her stay at our home overnight to dog sit, and our dogs were overjoyed. She tailors the walks and destinations to the pack she has for the day. And I love the messages, notes and photos she sends me of my guys out there having a great time! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing dog walker or sitter. read more

Basia takes her job very seriously. Not only does she take care of dogs, but she loves all animals, including cats. We trust her completely to take care of our two kitties when we're gone and she goes out of her way to spend quality time with them. Great communication with us too so we are assured that our pets are doing all right! Enthusiastic thumbs up for A Lucky Dog! read more

Basia is fantastic. She has been caring for my dogs nearly every week for the past year. She loves my dogs and they LOVE her. I appreciate both her personal care and her professionalism--I can always count on Basia. I often travel for business. While I'm away, Basia provides whatever my dogs need. Whether it's a mid-day walk, all-day care, or overnight pet sitting she ensures my puppies are safe and happy. Basia is the person I trust the most to take care of something very precious to me: My dogs. I highly recommend her. read more

If your looking for the best dog walking experience for your dog you've come to the right place. Basia is an amazing person who loves animals and also has a great personality. You can tell she loves what she does and takes her job very serious. My dog Tyson always has a great time with Basia and the pack and always comes home tired and exercised. She always gives us an update with pics or videos of what there up to so we can see how much fun their having. She also knows the best trails to take the dogs. Basia also lets us know how they did and interacted with one another. She is also very flexible on your schedule as long as you give her a couple days in advance and has always worked with us without any complaints. My wife and I are so glad we found Basia and Tyson is so lucky to have a great friend who truly loves what she does. This is dog walking on on other level!!!!!!! read more

Amazing! Basia is the best dog daycare and boarding service in Marin. I completely trust her with my German Shepherd- Little Bear. He has daycare with her everyday and is always happy and well taken care of. I never worry when Little Bear is with Basia. I am in the process of moving- I work in South San Francisco and have a long commute. The one reason I want to stay in Marin is Basia! If you are looking for a professional, experienced and caring dog daycare and/or boarding- it doesn't get any better than Basia! read more

Our Doodle LOVES Basia and can't wait to get out the door with her when she arrives to pick him up. He becomes quite impatient if we stop to chat before they leave together. I trust her care, I know she will keep him safe and he clearly has a blast with her. I can't recommend Basia enough. read more

We love Basia! Our pup is so excited as Basia drives up our driveway, and same pup comes home exhausted and happy happy happy. Basia has an amazing way with her dogs, and they magically all bond. Basia has helped our dog, a rescue mutt who was nervous and afraid when he got her, become a joyful confident dog. This is our first dog, so we are most grateful for Basia's expertise. And what fun they all have! Each day is a jolly walk and play ...she takes the dogs to lots of different places, from hilly trails to sandy beaches. She also sends us photos and short videos, so we can share the fun. Our dog has two Basia days each week plus frequent boarding periods. Basia is the best!!!!! read more

Basia is kind, patient, professional, caring, careful, and thoughtful. We had her board our puppy on two occasions and she was much better than expected. She would send us videos of our dog each day. We also paid extra to have her work on basic commands while we were away and she did a great job. She truly has the dog's best interests at heart and takes her responsibilities very seriously. Her backyard is a great dog play space. Her dogs are extremely well socialized and great role models for our pup to learn from. I highly recommend her. read more

I am a life-long dog owner. All of my dogs have been precious to me, and none more so than my 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Lucy. When I needed to find daycare for her about a year ago, I was extremely apprehensive about the process since it was a service that I had never before needed. After a lot of research, both on-line and through word of mouth, I found Basia and am continually grateful for my good fortune. When I met Basia for the first time, the search stopped there. She is a perfect combination of professionalism, compassion (for both humans and dogs!), and expertise. You could not find a caregiver who is more responsive to both owner's concerns and dog's needs. Lucy now has wonderful adventures and has learned to do a couple of things that her "Nervous Nellie" owner was too afraid to try, like walking off-lead (yes, she WILL come back!) and swimming (she is, after all, a Golden Retriever!). I trust Basia completely -- the highest praise I can bestow on someone who has the responsibility of caring for my beloved Lucy. So, if you will settle for nothing but the best for your pet's walking, boarding, and daycare needs, call Basia at A Lucky Dog -- you'll be glad you did. read more

Basia is a wonderful professional and a true dog lover. What a winning combination. Our pup always enjoys her time with Basia and the pack. Basia is extremely thoughtful, communicative and clear- she is a joy to work with. We feel so grateful to have found her. read more

Marin Pet Care Pros is the gold standard in pet care. Professional, safe and loving. Your dogs could not be in better hands. If your like us and your dogs are your children and boarding in a kennel would never do then Basia is the perfect choice! read more

Being a new "mom" of a rambunctious Boston Terrier puppy, I was very protective and nervous about putting her in the hands of someone new. Basia put my mind at ease instantly and has been a godsend ever since! She gives me a daily recap of how Ellie did on her group walk (complete with weather conditions, how she did with the other dogs, potty behavior and more). She also sends me pictures of my "baby" having a blast with other poochies. And I know that my doggie is safe when she's with Basia. Dependable, caring, professional, fun -- what more can I say? Basia's the best! read more

Along with our four-legged daughter, Layla, our whole family was lucky dogs in meeting Basia. She was totally buttoned-up in our initial meeting, went over every possible detail of what Layla would need or want while we were gone and what it would be like for her staying at her house and during the daily routine. We received texts with updates and pictures every day of the group going on their walks (we were envious of Layla's vacation) and knew she was in good hands. And not only did Basia take great care of Layla, she was willing to arrange her drop-off to coincide with my wife and son returning from the airport, even when their plane was delayed twice and they ended up meeting after 10 PM on a Sunday night! This is exactly the kind of person you want to take care of your beloved pet, because she treats both you and them like family. read more

Basia is incredibly thorough, kind, warm, and an excellent communicator. Her love of animals and appreciation for them as beings, is palpable. I felt utterly safe and happy knowing that my dogs and cats were in her care. I cannot recommend her highly enough. This is a very special person who is devoted to her business. read more

We are so sad that because we moved out of state and our dog Kona, is no longer a part of Raymond and Basia's pack. Our girl is very energetic yet fearful of new peple and places and it took us some time to find a service we felt could embrace her personality. When we found Basia, it was an instant fit! Both Basia and Raymond are amazing with Kona and she would eagerly wait for them to come pick her up. It was great for me to see how excited she was when they arrived because i knew that she was having fun and was well taken care of. Their service went the extra step when we were expecting our baby. Basia was "on call" to take Kona when i went into labor, and when this happened 2 weeks earlier than expected, Basia still made it easy for us and took great care of our first " furry baby" while we welcomed our child. I would highly recommend Basia and Raymond and truely wish i could have moved them with us. I can only hope that we will find someone close to as good as they are in our new state. read more

I highly recommend Basia and her assistant Raymond. I was desperate to find someone for the day of our daughters wedding to take care of our 3 family dogs. When I called after reading the yelp reviews, Basia couldn't do it but she got Raymond for us. They came and met us and the dogs before which was great. Raymond did a wonderful job of visiting and walking the digs throughout a long day. We got a detailed report of each visit and it was great to read it. We will use Lucky Dog again fir sure! Also they are very reasonable. read more

Basia is truly the best. We were so lucky to have found her to look after our rescue puppy min-pin mix while we are at work. She is always on time to pick him up, communicates regularly with photos and videos of Loki and the other lucky dogs in her care having a blast, and she always drops him off tired and happy at the end of the day. She helps us with some training issues, too. Basia clearly loves what she does and she is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Loki is so excited to see her in the morning that he literally dances with joy. Thank you, Basia!!!! read more