Emily was amazing! She was very friendly and easy to get along with. She is also flexible when it…read morecomes to scheduling drop off and pick up times. She was very thorough with her instructions and reminders. She gave us pictures of Twix (our dog) while we were on travel and that was very comforting to know that Twix settled and ate well and that he too was also enjoying his time. I will work with Emily again whenever I need a dog sitter. Great job, Emily, and thank you!

We originally found Emily when my work converted to a hybrid schedule and we needed someone to come…read morea few times during those days to let our puppy Mango out of her crate to get some play time, potty, and get fed. Mango seemed very comfortable around Emily, and she even sent us a picture while she was over watching her. We also discovered that Emily does daycare during our conversations with her, and have since tried that route once. It has worked out well knowing that Mango has someone to keep an eye on her throughout the day while we're gone, and not just barking up a storm while locked in her crate all day. Emily communicates primarily through text, which has worked out well for us in coordinating logistics and communicating schedule and updates.

It's our dog's first boarding experience and he's apparently having the time of his life while…read morewe're away. Allen sends us an update in the morning and evening and it's reassuring to know our dog is getting the care he needs. Plus their house in Martinez is conveniently located within our area.

Only issue is that my dog doesn't miss me at all because she is so well cared for at A Spot in the…read moreSun.

Sid is GREAT! My dog Poppy has had daycare with Sid 2-3 days a week for 3 years and occasionally…read moreovernight boarding. It is wonderful to see how Poppy lights up when she sees Sid, and I always feel that she is in great hands, safe and active with playmates in a fun small group setting. Sid is conscientious, organized, and very reliable and in a terrific location. Highly Recomend!

Update needed here: After we moved and needed a new dogwalker, we contacted Sid based on my great…read moreexperience meeting her before. We did a "test walk" where she brought our dog and myself with her small group of doggies. Since then she has been walking our boy for a year. Sid is dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. She has been completely devoted to our dog and is very intuitive knowing what's up with him. She's extremely easy to get ahold of and proactive with followup. She's great with the dogs and able to take care of special needs. My one complaint would be that I wished she worked weekends! Sometimes I work long shifts and am gone all weekend- even if my partner's home it's nice to have someone else help and take the dog out. Sid is so great we wish we could hire her every day of the week. I would recommend Sid as a provider for your dogs 100%. It's been a great experience working with her!

I have brought my dog to Happy Hound for over twelve years, after we tried another doggie day care…read more The staff at Happy Hound knows and cares about all the dogs, they have a thoughtful system for placing every dog in the appropriate group based on the dogs' energy level and temperament (mine is cranky with other dogs and wary of people), and the staff (all great) really understand how to accommodate different dogs -- no matter the size, breed or personality. For years my dog was there five days a week as I commuted into the City, and I always knew she was safe and happy there. Really the best facility for boarding dogs. M.A.B.

We have been a part of the Happy Hound community for over 12 years. This is the most amazing…read moreplace. The management is exemplary and the staff takes care of your dog like you are family. The facilities are state of the art in cleanliness, training and day care. You will not be disappointed and the training programs are customized to you and your dog. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this place and I hope you try them out. They are worth every penny for the love and welfare of your dog.

Ceslie has been a game changer in my dogs' training journey. I highly recommend her to anyone who…read moreis considering a trainer. I have two high energy pit mixes whose leash reactivity had gotten worse in the past half year, and it had reached a point where it was unmanageable because they would start barking and lunging at other dogs even from a healthy distance. I met with a few trainers to get a sense of their methods and styles, and Ceslie felt like the best match because of how she took the extra time to know my dogs and understand their behavior before recommending a plan, compared to others who jumped into training without asking many questions. There was a noticeable difference in how my dogs responded to Ceslie after their first class. She was thoughtful in customizing a plan that fit their needs, from teaching proper corrections to reinforcing obedience to providing the right equipment. She also taught me how to be a better handler (something often overlooked in training!), and it's truly strengthened my relationship with my pups. We had weekly sessions over the course of a month and there has been significant improvement in my dogs' behavior. Walks are stress-free and enjoyable again because we're able to bypass other dogs without issues, their door etiquette has improved, and we're now slowly working on their separation anxiety (slow and steady process but we're making progress!). Ceslie has been incredibly supportive and responsive through it all and I'm very grateful for her guidance with what I thought was a hopeless situation. I'm now considering sending the pups to her daycare program!

Bringing a ridgeback into our family and pack of little dogs was a major shift in dynamics - Ceslie…read morehas been an incredible resource for training, walking and boarding!! We have loved partnering together, with her easy, professional communication, reliability, fun and safe walks with a lot of exercise and socialization....and her commitment to setting our pup up to thrive! Our dog is always so excited to go out with Ceslie, coming home from walks and/or boarding tired and happy, with her tail wagging!

Maribel and the services she offers have been a total lifesaver for our family! When we adopted a…read morecattle dog/aussie shepherd pup we knew she was going to need more exercise than we could give her. Pack hikes with Maribel so enrich our dog's life; she comes back happy and exhausted every time. We've also boarded our pup with Maribel when we've left town, and it's been smooth sailing. We trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone!

Maribel welcomed our dog into her hiking pack last year, and we have been so impressed with the…read morelevel of care she has given our dog. She communicates with us regularly and we fully trust that if something wasn't quite right with our dog she would reach out immediately with any concerns and do whatever it takes to help. Our dog loves Maribel and we can tell that Maribel genuinely cares for all of the animals in her care. We have also had our dog board with Maribel while we are out of town and we can relax because we know she is in the best care. Maribel gave our dog all of her meds regularly (some of which are bit inconvenient) and our pup came back healthy and happy after her stays with Maribel. We are so grateful we found Maribel - we fully trust and recommend her!

Our dog, Shasta, just stayed overnight for the Premier Opening Night of the New Bunkhouse. She got…read moreto enjoy the cute and cozy space and sleep on a couch and a bed, just like being at home. Shasta came home super relaxed and chill from her awesome experience in the New Bunkhouse. Cory and Joe and the staff at Four Paws Pet Ranch really know how to pamper and care and love their furry clients! Thank you for another fun and wonderful time at my 2nd home!!! Shasta Sullivan

The most wonderful, caring place to leave your sweet dog. We started bringing our dog, Elsie,…read moreseveral years ago, who did not like people or strangers at all. Somehow, the atmosphere and staff made her feel welcome and safe. She loved going, and was treated like a doggy princess from day one. They cared for her as she continued to age. And took particularly excellent care of her as she became mobility challenged. Right up to the end. Forever grateful for the staff and loving care.

When we adopted our pup (Hazel), we wanted to make sure she was well-socialized and cared for when…read morewe had to work or travel. Sniff played such a huge role in bringing out the best in our timid little rescue and making her into a confident, happy girl who loves to see her canine pals coming. We've had some fantastic dog walkers, including Josh who was so sweet and thoughtful with all of Hazel's quirks and charms, and are so grateful for Heather boarding Hazel and treating her like a member of the family. Thank you for all that you do, Team Sniff!

Jim, Benny, Tilek, Sabrina, Olive and the rest of the team at Sniff treat my dog, Ziggy, like…read morefamily. In 2020, Jim & Benny taught me how to safely manage Ziggy off leash at a park and we have depended on their expertise and care for dog walking and boarding ever since. Ziggy loves Jim & Benny and the team so much and I have learned an amazing amount about dog behavior and training. The team are reliable, trustworthy, organized, and the loveliest of humans.

What a privilege it was to have Sibelle who runs Strut your mutt dog walking service in Marin take…read morecare of my beautiful Anatolian Pyrenees dog for 8 years. And my dog was challenging. She wanted to confront every large dog that came her way and somehow Ysabel managed to subdue her every day and blend her in with the pack. Not only did my dog love Sibelle and her dog walkers, but we grew to be forever friends . You should be so lucky to have Sibelle and her crew take care of your beloved four-legged family member.

We absolutely love Strutt your Mutt. Sibelle, Michael and the whole team are dog lovers, reliable,…read morecaring, hard working, and responsive. Our almost-5 year old borderboodle loves them so much - he goes out with them twice a week and is thrilled every time. They send great photos from the walks, too. We feel very lucky to have found them!

My dog Iris and I are regular clients of Planet Canine. I feel the need to post today and update my…read moreprevious review to express my continued STRONG support of this small, local business. This is in direct response to the person who recently posted about his wife feeling uncomfortable around one employee, Chris. First I'd like to say that I have been going to the Planet for years through several generations of dogs. I love the service I get there and how good they are to my dog. The owner Steve is super nice and he and his employees absolutely love my dogs. You get such a personal touch there and there is very little turnover among employees. Steve hires dedicated workers like Jordan who covers all morning shifts and some afternoon, and Chris who was (but because of that review now no longer is) covering a couple of afternoon shifts. He stepped in for another great employee James when James hurt his leg. Chris comes regularly. He's on time. He's very good with the dogs. Folks, this is a gem of a business. The employees are not transient people who don't care about you or your pet. They offer very hands on service and your dog will tell you how much they love going there. Second, Chris didn't deserve this. He is a very friendly guy. He is not inappropriate or scary. I'm a woman. I've met scary and it isn't Chris. He overshares a bit, yes, and he talks about his personal life, yes. Sometimes you just want to get your dog and go. I'm not minimizing the experience of this one customer if she was uncomfortable. But these are not high paying careers these guys have. It's a hard job with no thanks surrounded all day by smelly, barking, pooping dogs! They take great care of our animals and I am so, so grateful for everything they do for me. And for the fact that Steve runs a stable business with workers who like him. They like our dogs. And they work damn hard for us so I can go downtown 3x a week and make a living without worry that my dog is at home eating the couch. I'm very sorry to see Chris go over this. I liked him and liked hearing about his baby boy, his car troubles, his life. I will miss seeing him on Monday evenings and I wish him well wherever he winds up after this. I will continue to patronize the Planet because it's just so much more personable and caring than the expensive box places that churn through dogs and workers without caring about anything but making a buck off you. That is not Planet Canine or anything Steve or his workers would ever tolerate.

Planet Canine is amazing. Every time my dog comes home he's happy and relaxed - like he just got…read moreback from a vacation. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs.