The Mutt Hutt has been such a great help to me over the past 2 years! They have helped me out in so many last minute jams or else I would have come home to very sad dogs and smelly house. I have 2 large breed high energy dogs and they get walked five days a week. Thank god for the people who walk them because when I come home my pooches are worn out and are much easier to walk int he evenings and are much calmer for the rest of the night. I was hesitant about using a dog walker for many reasons, 1 being that I thought my dogs were out of control but since using Melissa's, they been taught to sit, give paw and go to their beds when someone comes to the door. AMAZING! I was also worried that my dogs would cause serious behavioral problems with the other dogs but the Mutt Hutt, unlike MANY other dog walking services, only walks my two dogs. I am just more comfortable knowing that my pups are getting all the attention they need and can be focused on. I read another review on here about having different people in the home, while I am on my 3 walker in 2 years, I know Melissa has a very thorough hiring process and have never felt uncomfortable having someone new pet sit or walk. I had a private person for awhile but I just didn't feel okay with them. Mutt Hutt has insurance, comes from a trusted company and my dog walker has a boss. Along with my walkers complete love for my pooches, I just feel much more comfortable knowing that my dogs are getting the attention and exercise they deserve from an awesome company! I would and do ABSOLUTELY recommend the Mutt Hutt to anyone. read more

Still using Melissa's Mutt Hutt 4 years later every time I'm in LA.

I have been on staff as a dog walker and pet sitter for Melissa's Mutt Hutt for a year now. I love being a part of Melissa's team. I feel so passionate about making sure that dogs are well taken care of, and I especially love taking dogs on walks. I know how important it is for dogs to get their exercise and I make sure they get plenty of it! I treat all the dogs I care for as if they were mine... lots of love & kisses! Melissa is a great person work for. She has the biggest heart in the world for dogs. They talk the same language! She really gets to know each dogs personality and can tell you all about each and every one of the dogs that are under her care. She is so good at understanding the behavior of dogs and she is very good at passing along what each and every one of the dogs in her care need. She trains her staff very well and makes sure that each walker is a good fit for the dogs they walk. It's a joy to be one of Melissa's Mutt Hutters! I love it! read more

Melissa and her staff of Mutt Hutters are amazing! What first sold me on hiring her group was their knowledge and genuine concern for my puppy. During my first assessment visit with Melissa I could tell she had been taking care of dogs for a long time and genuinely cared for their well being. She eased all of my concerns and even made suggestions to help crate train my puppy. Her Mutt Hutters have been wonderful as well. My roommate has been home during one of their visits and had a chance to see a Mutt Hutter playing with both of our dogs. I heard nothing but compliments on how attentive and loving the Mutt Hutter seemed to be with our dogs. They leave notes in a journal every day so you know they have been to your house and each message has a little description of how your dog acted during their visit. You can definitely find cheaper dog walkers but for the care and attention that comes with Melissa's service I'm willing to pay a litle more. I can honestly say there is nothing more valuable then piece of mind when it comes to having someone take care of your dog! What really has sold me on working with her business for a long time is her ability to work with my schedule as well as her concern for my puppy. I had a last minute trip come up and called her hoping to find a way to have one of her Mutt Hutters overnight sit my puppy. She said without a doubt she would get someone or she would do it herself because she didn't want me to have to miss my trip. I can't express how relieved I was to have one of her staff coming to dog sit over having to miss my trip or to take my puppy to a gross kennel. As long as I live in the South Bay I will use Melissa and her amazing staff for my daytime dog walks and overnight stays! read more

Melissa and her team at the Mutt Hutt are truly amazing people and have taken the utmost care of my bulldog since we moved to the South Bay area. Melissa and her team are not only dependable and trustworthy, but they have also taken a genuine interest in the health and happiness of my dear Beatrice. We feel completely comfortable giving Melissa and her Mutt Hutters access to our home, and come home to find the sweetest notes about what "B" was up to while we were away. I especially like that the Mutt Hutt does only individual walks. Having lived in NYC for years, it was all too common to see a walker with at least a few dogs in tow, which always made me nervous. The individual attention is not only great for the dog, but also keeps my mind at ease that no issues are going to arise between B and another dog in the pack. It means that the Mutt Hutt walks are a little more expensive than some of the other, mass walking services, but well worth it in my opinion. My sweet bulldog had a medical emergency in the middle of the night a few months ago, and Melissa was incredibly helpful not only with what to do (we didn't have a local vet at the time, so I called her first), but also in directing us to the nearest (and most reputable) emergency hospital in the area. She also was kind enough to come to our home the next day to personally check-in on B and send me reports on her behavior as I had to go back to work the next day. I've been very happy with the service and would be happy to recommend the Mutt Hutt to anyone in the area. Our experience has been truly wonderful, and I cannot say enough good things about the company. Melissa and her staff clearly love what they do. Your pup will be in good hands with Melissa and her Mutt Hutters! read more

The boys really love Melissa! We always know they are in the best of care, and she treats them like one of her own! Natalie read more

Our two dogs are very difficult. They are both rescues off the street. One is a terrier and the other is a chihuahua with an attitude. Neither of them gets along with other dogs, or people for that matter. In the past, we used two other dog walking services. And while the people in these services were kind, they were never able to connect with our dogs. Melissa and Sarah connected immediately with our two boys. They had them out and walking with one of Melissa's dogs on the first walk. A miracle. Sarah took the time to let our dogs become comfortable with her and she has become a second mom to these guys, especially Kimba, our high strung chihuahua. In addition, Melissa has been wonderful with advice and help in dealing with our pets. My wife and I have not taken any vacations--away from the pets--because no one can deal with our dogs. But because of Mutt Hut we are planning our first vacation next year. We feel very lucky to have found them. read more

I used Melissa's dog walking services for all out two months. I prepaid for both months. She was unable to provide the service to my dogs the last five days and I still have not received my refund. First she said it would be refunded to my credit card, then after I had to track her down, she said she had mailed a refund check to me. Have not received eived that. DON'T USE HER SERVICES. She is higher than other dog walking services. She is a fraud and a thief. read more

Melissa's Mutt Hutt is the best pet care company around because they're professional and personal. They're on time, always do what my pets need, and they write me an update to let me know what happened that day. I won't trust anyone else with my pets. read more

Melissa and her team truly care about the animals first and foremost. All types of pet services are easily and happily, carefully and skillfully delivered, with huge love to boot. Dog walking, pet sitting, they even provide transportation services, basically a pet taxi service. Awesome. A.R. read more

Melissa's mutt hutt looks after my quite wild dog when im in LA and you'll never find anyone in the universe who has found her calling quite like melissa! your pets couldn't be in better hands, her business is not only professionally run but streets above the competition ive tried. if only she could adopt all the poor strays across the world!!! five stars for them!! read more

Thanks to Melissa's Mutt Hutt we know our corgis are being well-taken care of during the day and we know they are in good hands. We've been using their private dog walking service since we got our corgi puppy (now two!) and we have watched them grow up to be happy, healthy, and confident dogs. We've interacted with several dog walkers and every one of them are professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and wonderful caretakers of our dogs. Melissa does a really great job training all of her associates and making sure they know their client's needs. They keep a daily log after each walk and they also send us pictures and texts for more details. They are dependable and I always feel like I can count on them to follow through on their tasks and making any changes to their normal routine. I'm glad we found Melissa's Mutt Hutt. You know the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" well sure enough it applies to your furry children too =). read more

I have used Melissa's Mutt Hutt for Pet Sitting for over 4 years. Melissa is an especially caring person, and even allowed my pug to sleep in her bed, snoring like a freight train. She made sure Rosie had her meds, and got good exercise, also, even in the rain when you have to drag the dog! I would not consider leaving my dog with anyone else. Linda read more

I've seen Melissa and her staff at work, and they love those animals as if they were part of their own family! I'm sure they hate to leave them, and can't wait for the next walk appointment... Melissa is so passionate about her love for animals, I would recommend the mutt hutt to anyone who loves their pet! Truly, above and beyond, when it comes to doing their job....They even keep a detailed journal for each client, adding entries after each walk! seriously....I don't think it could get any better... read more

Not only is Melissa's Mutt Hutt a great dog walking business they really show great compassion for your pets. Her Mutt Hutters have done a fabulous job caring for my baby Aussie and I really appreciate them. Aussie really loves them too!!! I would recommend her to anyone who has a pet. Thank you Melissa! read more

I was disappointed as I learned after my vacation that my dog had been anxious during his stay with one of Melissa's associates. After a full discussion with Melissa, I am revising my review to clarify that. besides me not getting the real time information about my dog's anxiety so I could perhaps address it, Melissa and her associate did everything and more to make his stay a pleasant one and her intent in not mentioning it while I was gone was honestly not to bother/worry me while I was vacationing. I would recommend her services as my dog received good care and attention. Just clearly communicate when you wish to be contacted. read more

Bottom line, Mutt Hutt has changed my life. Melissa's professionalism, warmth, and great attention to detail has been wonderful. I no longer have to worry if my baby is getting his special needs met when I'm away (he needs painkillers every 12 hours for his arthritis) or if he's getting enough attention while I'm working long hours. I no longer have to impose on friends to doggie sit when I take a spontaneous vacation. Melissa and a couple of her Mutt Hutters have become like extended family members to us over the past year. My dog is so in love with Melissa, she's even taught him some tricks that I could never get him to do before! After I first contacted Melissa, she came to my house and we had a meeting so I could communicate all of Marty's needs. She was so knowledgable that I was blown away, sharing so many facts about the pug breed that I wasn't even aware of. I began getting regular walks and sits, when I would come home from work I could tell that Marty's mood was even better. This part I particularly adore: Mutt Hutt provides a notebook to keep in your house in which the walker writes about the details of each walk or sit. Coming home to read those notes brightens my day. :) And overall it adds to Marty's quality of life to have great one on one care. When I go out of town I feel good knowing that Marty gets to cuddle up in a Mutt Hutter's bed at night, and that he's getting all his meds on time. They even send me picture updates to my phone so I can see what Marty is up to. So happy I found these guys! read more

I first hired Melissa's Mutt Hutt after I had surgery and couldn't walk my dogs. But I am now fully recovered and still have the greatest walker (Vivian) take my two babies for a daily walk. My Dogs love their walker, watching them do the excited dance when she arrives and the love they give her and she gives them is priceless. My 100 pound baby boy waits by the door everyday for Vivian to come. Melissa has always been fabulous about any thing I request and Melissa and her entire staff are professional and a pleasure to work with. The walks my two Dogs get are taylored specifically to them and Vivian will adjust time and/or distance when either of my dogs may need it. Melissa sat down with me in the begining and really listened to what I wanted. I feel blessed to have found Melissa's Mutt Hutt and recccomend them highly for great care and service. read more

I have used Melissa's services for over a year both at work (Santa Monica luxury hotel) and personally. I have always found the services provided to be professional, punctual, and most importantly caring and friendly. They were able to always accommodate last minute requests for guests and me. You can count on your pets being well taken care of and that the service provided by her walkers is consistent caring, friendly & reliable read more

Love Melissa's Mutt Hutt! This is the original as far as quality service & value. Thank you for your awesome service and customer service - I feel so safe and proud to have you represent me and all that I want in a dog walking business. read more

I have the pleasure of working at Melissa's Mutt Hutt and Cat Shack. Melissa LOVES all of the dogs and cats that we have the privilege of taking care of. She only hires staff who are equally dedicated to caring for animals, who love animals, and who understand animals. Every dog is matched with a staffer who is best suited for that particular dog to maximize the experience for your dog. I love that these walks are private walks so that we can dedicate our time and attention to each dog. If you have a shy dog, or an energetic dog, or a dog with special needs Melissa will make sure that the right person is matched to care for your dog. Our staff is educated, responsible, loving, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure your beloved pet has the very best time with us. All of us at Melissa's Mutt Hutt are dedicated to taking the very best care of your furry family member! read more

Melissa and her team have looked after our difficult old pooch for a couple of years - wouldn't have anyone else look after him.

Melissa's Mutt hutt and Cat shack is the best! So dependable,loving and honest.We purchase a multiple walk package each month and request dates ahead when needed. At each visit they write in a pet journal after each walk and tell you what your pet did that day. My dog wags her tail when I tell them Melissa's Mutt Hutt is coming. We have used them many times for overnite stays while on vacations for both our dog and cat care. I have complete peace of mind while away that my pets are getting the very best care . read more

My Mutt Hutter was very sweet and accommodating to our two pampered pooches -- even going so far as to meet with us twice before we left them in her care for a week while we traveled abroad. She left awesome notes for us detailing all their activities while we were away and the dogs never seemed happier! I'd never go with another company after this wonderful experience! read more

Melissa has been petsitting my pugs for several years. She had not experienced the snorting, grunting and snoring that is familiar to pug owners. The dogs love her, and she caters to them. She says she doesn't know how she ever slept without a pug before! I would highly recommend her services for any type of dog. read more

I have had animals all my life. They become our children. Melissa's Mutt Hutt has made such a difference in both my husband and my life. When we travel for a few weeks, or need to have our dog walked. Melissa at Melissa's Mutt Hutt take great care of our dog. She is smart, pleasent and most importantly trust worthy. She takes the time to train her staff and they all make you feel like you are their only client. They leave wonderful daily notes, with our dogs experiences and it really makes us feel good. Our dog is always happy to see Melissa and her staff. To me, that's a great sign that they are treated with love. Isn't that what it's all about. Melissa's Mutt Hutt has changed our lives and now many of my friends use her services. All I can say is: Thank you Melissa for your love, concern and wonderful service. read more

Melissa's Mutt Hutt is awesome. We have two large, extremely energetic dogs (80+ pound golden retriever and bernese mountain dog) and they do a terrific job of giving them the play and exercise time they need. More importantly, they treat our pups as if they were their own. They are 100% professional and reliable, and we would not trust the care of our dogs to anyone else. read more

This is a fantastic dog walking and pet sitting business. Melissa's and her staff of Mutt Hutters just adore my dog and I know I can always depend on her. We have used her services for almost 5 years and have had the same dog walker this who time. I tell everyone about Melissa's Mutt Hutt read more

I have been using Melissa's Mutt Hut and Cat Shack for the past three years now, and I must say that I couldn't be more pleased! I frequently leave my Bengal Cat Tigger under Melissa and staff's care while away on business trips and he just adores them! Not only do they take such great care of my kitty, but they also update me with little cute notes about how he attacked a new toy or how he purred to his heart's content while being petted. But- I really need to thank Melissa and her staff as last time I was out of town, Tigger became very sick due to an infected wound; they were able to aknowledge this, calling on the vet, and basically saved his life. I am very grateful to her and her staff and would reccommend their services to anyone!!! read more

Melissa's Mutthut is truly unique in how it caters to your pet's individual needs. It's a one-on-walk intimate experience where you pet is not sharing time and attention with others, like a herd. Your pet is treated with love and respect, and all the staff members are thoroughly screened, and all are animal lovers...which is not a given. Your best friend(s) will be in caring and capable hands. read more

Melissa and her staff - carefully recruited, drug and background checked... - have cared for my two sensitive, neurotic Frenchies with extreme digestive and incontinence issues for the past eight years. They do not want to come home after a stay with Melissa. Within the span of an hour, she will have your pet's personality generally pinned down and after a single visit she knows them like they were her own. Her personal passion is rescue animals but she will not judge you if you have purebred dogs. She is one of those people who finds an animal's ideosyncrasies charming. Have you every seen someone still smiling after being hit in the face with a French Bulldog fart? Neither had I until I met Melissa - and she has had house guests leave ahead of schedule while she was boarding my dogs. I think that's all I need to say. For me, this means guilt-free and worry free travel. read more

Friendly, professional, experienced and trustworthy. Loved dealing with their staff. Happily recommend to everyone.

LOVE The Mutt-Hutt! They treat our furry babies like royalty! (which they deserve!) Call the Mutt-Hutt. Your pets want to but they can't dial themselves! read more

Melissa and her staff run a top rate service, especially motivated by their true compassion for animals along with their grounded sense of responsibility. I would have no doubts about leaving my pets with her for care. read more

I've been working with Melissa's Mutt Hutt for 3+ years now for my 2 dogs. I couldn't ask for a more dependable, trustworthy, personalized and flexible company -- all things that are important for someone like me that travels a great deal for work. As a new client, Melissa will come to your house, meet your dogs, and ask detailed questions about them. She'll then work to make sure your dogs are 'matched' with a great Mutt-Hutter. There have been many instances where I have last minute travel -- and Melissa is always very accommodating. And when I travel I don't think twice because I know that she and her wonderful group of Mutt-Hutters will treat my dogs as they would their own -- so I never have to be worried. In addition to boarding services, my dogs are also walked multiple times a week -- which means I get a detailed note about how the dogs did on their walk when I get home from work! I treat my dogs like children -- so I mean it when I say that Melissa's Mutt Hutt has been wonderful and I won't think of anyone else to watch and walk my dogs! read more

I contacted our vet when we moved to Santa Monica and received a recommendation for pet sitting by Melissa's Mutt Hutt. We booked our first pet sit over a holiday weekend and have used her services ever since. I was impressed by Melissa's comprehensive consultation and realized how much she loves animals! Melissa's approach to business is smart and energetic--truly service-oriented. Since our travel plans frequently change at the last minute, Melissa's ability to organize has been extremely valuable. We have found her staff of Mutt Hutters to be professional, courteous, and flexible. I feel very comfortable knowing a Mutt Hutter is taking care of our dog--they even leave a journal entry so I know what happened while we were away. Her policies ensure our dog receives consistent and safe care. I'm sad we're moving to Chicago because I don't know if we will find a pet sitter who will compare! read more