Finding an in-home sitter for all my critters is nerve-wracking, to say the least. After having a…read morebad experience with a self-employed sitter, spotty availability with another self-employed sitter, and then deciding not to travel altogether, Leila and her amazing team at Precious Pet Care showed me that their high standard of care meant I could be at ease and take vacations again! I was referred to Precious Pet Care by a dog trainer I know. I was interested in their Golden Overnight Care services, a 24-hour service where the sitter is with my babies all day! In particular, my dogs are extremely attached as they are used to coming to work with me and generally being around me 24/7, so this type of sitter service was a must! I was given a link to request a meet & greet and schedule the days a sitter was needed in my home and met with my assigned sitter, Kate, prior to my requested days. Ever the worrier about my dogs, cats, birds, and guinea pigs that I would be apart from, Kate handled my bombarding her with information in good stride. During my vacation, I was pleased to see that she sent numerous photos, videos, and updates daily! Kate made me feel completely at ease while I was away and was such a great communicator. Upon my return, all my critters were happy, and the house was neat and clean! Kate made sure to take the trash out and clean up after herself as well. Truly a 5-star experience! I would highly recommend their Golden Overnight Care services to anyone who wants to enjoy peace of mind on their next getaway! Thank you to Leila, Kate, and the entire Precious Pet Care Team!

My husband & I had Leila as our wedding day pet attendant and it was my favorite decision we made…read morein the entire planning process. Our fur baby is our entire world & having a wedding without him wasn't an option but we also wanted to enjoy the day & remain present; by having Leila, it gave us the freedom to enjoy our day while also having our sweet boy involved in the big moments. Our dog, Dave, was fed, given plenty of water, walked, and even took a nice nap while watching a movie with Leila. As if that wasn't enough, the day after we received multiple updates on how Dave's evening was followed by MANY photos! Our baby boy was given his own personal photoshoot and it truly captured how the day looked from his eyes. I cannot thank Precious Pet Care enough for everything they gave us & Dave on our special day! HIGHLY recommend!

The La Mesa Pet Hotel has closed. Owners have retired and are not in good health. I am very sorry…read moreto everyone whom was not notified. It was a shock to me as well.

What a nightmare! We took our dog here for a two day stay and I'm wondering if he will ever forgive…read moreus for it. Upon checking into the "hotel" we requested to see the area he would be staying in. His "hotel" room wasn't the greatest digs but it was clean and dry. As we were filling out the paper work for him to stay the lady must have asked us 4 times if they were responsible for feeding him while there. Seriously! I started to wonder then if he was going to even get fed for the next two days. I dismissed the horrible feeling and chalked it up to separation anxiety since I had never left my dog with a stranger or a "hotel" before. The part that disgusts me the most is when we returned to pick him up neither the same woman who checked us in nor the teenage boy who brought him out said anything about our dog being injured. As we were walking him to the car we noticed he was limping on his back leg. We immediately went back inside and asked why he was limping. The lady never really said much but the boy said our dog got his foot caught in the door as he was bringing him out and he was only bleeding a little. I looked at this punk kid and the lady and said "A little! Why on earth would you even think about letting us walk out the door and not even mention the fact that my dog just got injured in your facility only a matter of mere minutes ago!!" NEVER AGAIN! Would we even dream of taking our dog here!!!

Katie and Mia are amazing! We have a husky/cane corso mix, 90 lbs at least! They helped us when he…read morewas a little pup and have helped us reinforce as he has gotten older. They are professional, knowledgeable and full of love for the animals that they train and care for. I have boarded my dog there many times and am always pleased with the results. They teach us as well as our animals. I would not hesitate to recommend CRT K9 dog training. They have made a wonderful difference in our life and the life of our dog.

Katie Lekas Canine Rehab Training K9---Trainer…read moreRecommendation Just the best possible experience we could have hoped for---We have a five year old American Black Lab, Trooper. He was entrenched behind two earlier professional attempts at basic training, years of uncontrollable bad behaviors and outbursts with any visitor to our home--he was impossible to appreciate. I had seen our neighbors hire Katie for their pup and asked her to come and give us an opinion of our boy to see if there was any chance of getting the wild one to settle down. Even our last trainer had ended their efforts with the comment: "Good luck with that one." No one could have prepared me. Within 5 minutes she had him wrapped around her little finger trying his very best to please her. Who was this and how could a complete stranger command such attention and respect from the incorrigible wonder? And how I get her to come again and train our dog? Her lifelong experience and knowledge of how to handle canines is extensive. She worked with both my husband and I as a team and within two sessions, I could see a massive change in Trooper's whole personality. From being an arrogant, acting out, rude toddler (his true personae at the time) to a truly enjoyable and loving pet wanting to do what we asked, Katie made it happen. Her training skills but mostly her measured, disciplined techniques gave us a whole new Trooper to love. Anyone working with her will find it immediately apparent that she is a very professional, dependable and organized lady with years of practice and a never-ending toolkit of responsive and efficient solutions for all dog breeds. She was always ready to answer any question we had in our very chaotic, stress filled atmosphere. Katie simply sets about bringing everything to calm order and real, palpable progress with every training assignment. She knows all the ways to make things work "canine"-- and the best part it, it comes naturally to her. She is so worth every penny of what you learn from her but in learning from her, you know you have gained a lifetime treasure that will always be with you. I cannot imagine not having found her to help us. Do not hesitate--I would be happy to speak to anyone on her behalf. Just know that all dogs in this world have the best in what she is, the Best Trainer you can find.

Wolf Girl Canine Club exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts is that they offer in-home…read moretraining sessions, so you do not have to drive anywhere. They come to you, which makes the process convenient and helps the trainer work with your dog in the exact environment where the behavior matters most. Katie was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly, tailored the training to my dog's needs, and gave me simple steps to follow between sessions. I saw real progress quickly, and my dog is calmer, more responsive, and much easier to manage day to day. If you are considering dog training, I highly recommend Wolf Girl Canine Club. When you reach out, ask for Katie.

I have been working with a difficult foster husky for more than two years. She had completed a…read morecourse of training at a local facility, but was still pulling like a sled dog on her walks. A neighbor recommended Katie of Wolf Girl Canine Club on Nextdoor, and I decided to give training one more shot. Boy, am I glad I did. Katie worked magic with our sled dog. She now expects to play the "heel game" on every walk, and when we run out of treats, she still stays right by my side. What a difference. Walks are now a joy, and the carpal tunnel that I didn't know was caused by the sled dog has eased. I loved how Wolf Girl Canine Club approaches training with kindness and patience - no choke collars, shock collars, or harsh reprimands. Our sweet but stubborn girl heeled because she wanted to. She adored her friend Katie and looked forward to the training sessions. And, while she had suffered from abandonment issues with the other trainer, by the second lesson, she was ignoring us and happily setting off with her new friend. Katie also kept us up to date with photos and even training videos so that we could see er work and follow-up on her progress. This extra effort really helped us stay on track. I recommend Katie and her methods without reservation. Wolf Girl Canine Club will be our first step with future fosters. And, frankly, I cannot wait to see the next transformation. I am so grateful to have found a kind, effective, and thorough trainer.

BarkPark and Spring Creek are awesome. We take our two dogs there often. We take the Boarder Collie…read morethere for daycare and he comes home exhausted which is what WE want after a long day of work since he has almost unlimited energy. And, both dogs for boarding when we travel. They take GREAT care of them and both dogs seem happy when we drop them off. Never had a problem with either location.

A Paw-sitively Perfect Place for Pooches…read more My lil Santiago absolutely loves going to Bark Park! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed. The staff, especially Alyx, Lexi, Katie, and Eric, are incredibly kind and clearly passionate about caring for dogs. On our first visit, they gave us a tour of the facility and patiently answered all our questions. It was clear that they genuinely care about the well-being of every dog. Santiago was so excited during our recent visit that he actually pawed at the door inside the office leading to the big dog gym to join the other dogs playing! LOL The staff is always so accommodating, especially when I call last minute to see if there's room in the big dog gym daycare. It's clear that they go above and beyond to make sure every dog has a fun and safe experience. Knowing that Santiago is happy and well-cared for while we're away is such a relief. We're so grateful for the amazing team at Bark Park! They've truly made a difference in Santiago's life (and ours!). They do doggy daycare from 7am to 6pm and 7am-12pm on Sundays I believe. They offer traditional boarding (private kennels with runs), as well as social boarding (9 pups in big dog gym max I think, and a little dog social boarding). Rarely can I find a social daycare that is also a social boarding spot, and my dog is a dog's dog so we NEEDED it! During a majority of the day, the big dogs club have free roam between the gym house and the outdoor play area. Several hours of the day, the outdoor play area is used for individual play times for private kenneled dogs. The dogs are kenneled only when they are eating and sleeping for the night. Each dog has a chart with their dietary needs, and a bin for their belongings. All in all, this place is awesome and I highly recommend it.

Spring Creek and Bark Bark are awesome. We take our two dogs there often. We take the Boarder…read moreCollie there for daycare and he comes home exhausted which is what WE want after a long day of work since he has almost unlimited energy. And, both dogs for boarding when we travel. They take GREAT care of them and both dogs seem happy when we drop them off. Never had a problem with either location.

To update my previous review of a year ago. This is an amazing kennel. Our Louie loves going to…read morestay with his friends and care persons. I read some of the poor reviews and I believe the problem is not the Springs staff, but the poor judgment of people leaving their pets. Who leaves a pet that has an incision from a recent surgery? That is just poor judgment. And all the cost and expectations of boarding at the springs is on the website. The staff at the Springs have always been professional and honest. For example, we were having Louie have 3 playtimes, but after discussing the times with the staff, they suggested two were really enough for him. He is mostly an indoor dog and loves to play, but also likes his alone time. We love the staff and the wonderful attention and love they give to Louie. Thank you so much. Louie loves his time at the Springs.

Thanks so much for taking care of our furry kids twice in the past few months…read more Barbara goes out of her way to care for you little loved ones and she provided services on two occasions for us and our two cats, large dog, and turtle. She fed each pet twice a day and walked the dog twice a day (when requested - our trip schedule was complicated and we also had other help from a friend). She even played with the cats and bought them a toy. I definitely recommend. Her fees are very reasonable for the caring services she provides. Sadly I found Barbara late in our 4 year San Diego move, just before we moved away to Denver. Very sad that it took me so long to find her. She's wonderful, caring and goes out of her way for you and your pets. I very much recommend her if you need pet services while you're out of the house or out of town.

I am neurotic about home security and letting strangers in while we're gone, but this woman proved…read moreto be an exception! I think our dogs were hoping we wouldn't return so they could enjoy her walks and sparkling company every day. Thank you so much , Barbara, you are awesome!

When we travel furry friends take very good care of our loved dog and keep us updated on how she's…read moredoing throughout our trip. Sending us pictures of her playing with the other dogs, I would highly recommend for friends

We had our first stay here during a holiday weekend. It's been so long since we have found…read moresomewhere to take our dogs. The staff at Furry Friends were so kind and our German Shepherd immediately went over to the staff during drop off and gave kisses. We were sent pictures during their stay and they were so happy. The location is conveniently located in the heart of Santee. The pricing is reasonable and we will definitely be bringing our pups back. It's so nice to find a place they enjoy going to and you can tell the staff really care.