We've been using daycare and boarding services with Kevin (owner) at Andy's Boarding Place for our…read moredog, Shinji, since early 2022. We were looking for a facility and caretaker that particularly screens each dog, maintains a controlled "home-like" environment with open play and was accommodating to dietary/health/general needs. The screening process was strict but with good foundations, our dog passed with flying colors, and it's nice knowing the rest of the boarding family has done the same. Funny enough, Shinji was so attached to Kevin that he chose him as his human pillow during his initial overnight trial and that's when I knew he found his new "buddy and happy place away from home". Now he recognizes the drive and arrives with cries and wags even months between visits. Shibas come with great quirks though, and it was a blessing that Kevin welcomed ours with no judgment. Shinji is very play-driven and uniquely has a silly preference for doodle and herding dogs, and there is no shortage of those among a diverse range of family dogs in Kevin's boarding family. Kevin operates independently and it amazes us how open he is with communication and concerns while caring for his boarding groups at the same time. We get many videos and texts while we are away, and we are always confident that our dog is in great hands.

Kevin truly cares about the dogs that he takes care of here and it shows in every step of his…read moreprocess. We were evaluating a new doggie daycare provider and came across Andy's Boarding Place. Upon contacting him, Kevin walked me through his thorough evaluation process to ensure that our dog would be a great fit for this place. He wanted to make sure our dog was comfortable as well as the other dogs that were already boarding there. Since our dog is super social, he had no issue with passing the eval and we were able to get him set up with daycare right away. You will do a 1/2 day of daycare first before you can start leaving your pooch here all day or doing a boarding session. Kevin's prices are very reasonable and he is very responsive via both text and email. We get plenty of pictures of our dog throughout the day and whenever we have a daycare/boarding need, we can just email him and he is very accommodating with our schedule and our needs. Kevin makes sure that our dog never gets any food that is not approved by us and will feed the dogs at scheduled times, separately. For boarding, the dogs get to cozy up directly on a human bed, which makes them feel like they are at home.

Red flag, they need to do a 6 hour long trial. Why? My dog was accustomed to other dog daycares and…read moredog parks. When I came to get my dog, from a distance, I saw him cowering from staff. Then, they quickly swept him away. I talked to the main guy, and then my dog was conveniently brought out again and looked excited to see me. Over the next several days, if I left him in the car for a few minutes, he would be shaking with fear. He also became scared of brushes. Previously, he had loved being groomed, and I would give him a bully stick. He would not even accept the bully stick. I had to switch to a comb and still give him frequent breaks and pets, and he still would not take his bully stick. Months later, I got him back to his old routine. I am extremely suspicious of this business and cruelty to dogs.

My dog Dino LOVES Woofs and Wiggles. Would HIGHLY recommend to all. I have worked in the dog…read moredaycare / boarding business before for over 5 years and I can say that this place is truly a GEM! My dog has been to many daycares and has had a couple complaints about humping or bothering other dogs. (he has been neutered since a puppy and has that dopey playful like puppy brain even as an adult). But they have never complained about him or told me he was bothering others dogs etc... He gets so excited when we get a few blocks away because he knows he is going to Woofs and Wiggles. Drop off is convenient, easy, and walk in welcome ! I love that we don't have to schedule for daycare as I live a busy not set schedule work life so I usually don't plan daycare days in advance like others can. In addition Johnny is always so welcoming and they feed my dog his breakfast/lunch and tell me that he eats it too. I also love that they spray the floors when dogs go potty (most places just mop which just spreads the potty around). Thank you Woofs and Wiggles for being such a safe, fun , and reliable place for my pup!!

Disclaimer: This review is only about the grooming department…read more I consider myself lucky as I decided to try my luck here to find a groomer for my small Pomeranian after having moved to this area. Sophia has done a great job taking care of Bounty! Bounty is now a regular and we always book with Sophia since she pays special attention during the session to make sure my fragile little pom feels comfortable. I'll definitely book with Sophia again!

We had our dog stay here and measured out the food exactly. When we picked him up he had an entire…read morebag of food leftover.... We also left explicit instructions for grooming and they didn't follow it. We paid a lot for extras during his stay and I honestly don't really have any idea if they honored that. They also said he's "a lot to handle" but other dog boarders have only told us how sweet he is...? The people who work there seem to really love dogs and he's alive but meh, will look for other options next time.

I have a 10-month-old Australian Shepherd. For people who don't know, Australian Shepherd is a high…read moreenergy herding dog and need 2+ hour of exercise every day. But with Danny's off leash hiking and beach service, I have a tired (happy) dog all the time. We started using Doggie Adventures about 5 months ago and Tele LOVES Danny. Whenever Tele saw Danny and his Van, his tail wiggled like turbo and jumping up and down to greet him. This must be the best off-leash service that includes pick up, drop off and clean up in the bay area. Great things about Danny's services: - Flexibility - He will text me when he is 15 mins away, so I can get Tele ready. - Including pick up, drop off and clean up - Highly recommend for high energy pup - He CARES about your dog If you are on the waitlist, it WORTH to wait because this is the must have service for your pup .

We started using Doggie Adventures about 3 months ago for our 3 year old chihuahua terrier mix,…read moreJulius. This has to be one of the best doggie care and playgroup services in the Bay Area! Danny takes care of every dog in his group like his own, with individual attention for their exercise, wellbeing and pack bonding behavior. He usually picks Julius up in the morning, and after a full day at the beach drops him off late afternoon. Particular attention is also paid to limiting the group size for space and specialized monitoring. What we particularly love about Danny's service is his flexibility for scheduling, timely text communication, personable attitude, and his real interest in pet care. This is definitely a must-have service if you can get on the waitlist!

Downtown Dogs Palo Alto staff are wonderful and courteous. You can tell they genuinely care for…read moreyour dog and the other dogs well being. The interview was thoughtful and thorough and I appreciate all the questions asked. It shows how protective they are of our babies in their care. The facility is clean and organized and there is big screen TV that display the play pen area. The doggoies are always wagging their tale, which is a great sign.

Downtown Dogs Palo Alto is a great place to take your dog when you are at work! The employees are…read moreloving and kind. My 2 dogs love going there.

The best caretaker for my fur baby!…read more I can't say enough great things about Chantel and City Girls Dog Care! From the moment I reached out, I felt like my husky lab Kuma would be in the best hands. Chantel is incredibly responsive, kind, and passionate about dogs. Chantel and her team have looked after Kuma a few times now, and I'll definitely keep coming back. During my recent trip, I received daily updates and adorable photos that reassured me he was happy and well-cared for. City Girls Dog Care followed my care instructions perfectly. They gave him plenty of love and even went the extra mile by taking him on hikes. What really stood out was how excited Kuma gets whenever he sees Chantel. It's clear she has a true knack for connecting with dogs and training them.

Chantel is a phenomenal dog trainer and walker! What sets her apart is her compassionate approach…read more From the very first session, Chantel's communication stood out. She is professional and punctual. Her knowledge and expertise has taught me so much about my dog and his behavioral needs, ensuring I understood every step of the process while creating a stronger bond between me and my dog. My pup is two years old so it's very important for me he socializes with other dogs and that he gets his daily walk which has all been possible with City Girls dog care. My dog has so much fun on his walks and I look forward to his adorable pictures! I highly recommend City Girls dog care.

Margot and her team are a literal God send!! I was in a bind and needed my 9 year old German…read moreshepherd taken out for walks while I was adjusting to my new work schedule. She was able to fit me in and responded to me very promptly. Long story short my pup is always so excited when his walker comes. They give me updates while I'm at work on how his day is going which is such a joy! I'm so happy I was able to find Margot and her team. I can't recommend them enough. He is exhausted by the time I get home and I have the pics to show me that he's having such a great time!! FYI, I'm in the South San Francisco area/ San Bruno area. Thank you Dog, Gone Walking! (1st pic is when he gets home after his walks with Dog, Gone Walking )

We have been using Dog Gone Walking to walk our two dogs regularly for a while now and have been so…read morehappy. Our pups are always properly worn out and seem so much happier on the days they get out for walks! They have been very reliable and we never worry about our dogs when they are with Margot and her team. We recently had to leave unexpectedly and booked them for overnight care and were so lucky that Margot was able to accommodate our needs. We trust her with our home and our precious Stella and Janie's lives ! We didn't have to worry about anything while we were gone and got daily updates. We are so glad we found Dog Gone Walking

I am sharing my experience in the hope that it helps others evaluating boarding options, especially…read morewhen paying a deposit to hold a spot. I reached out to Hailey after a positive referral. During our initial visit, she was very professional and helpful, and the facility seemed well run. We ultimately chose a home-based daycare for our 6-month-old puppy and canceled well in advance. In October 2025, I paid a $855 deposit via Zelle to reserve boarding and requested a refund after canceling. After multiple follow-ups, I was told the refund would be processed. I was later informed that the refund had been sent to the wrong person and would be corrected, with a commitment that it would be completed by February 18, 2026. Unfortunately, I never received it, and there has been no resolution since. I've attempted to follow up via phone (calls are no longer being accepted), WhatsApp (messages are read but not responded to), and email, but have not received any response. At this point, I am still waiting on the refund and have had to pursue formal channels to resolve this. I hope this can be resolved promptly.

This is long overdue review. Hailey is THE BEST…read more We had a family emergency and needed to travel and our usual doggy daycare was all booked up. Somehow we found Hailey and called her and explained our situation and she accommodated us. Our child, Peter, is high energy dog . She told us to bring him in and she will evaluate. When I brought him in I was worried and had to tell her again that he is high energy to make sure everything would be ok. She met him and took him in and made sure I left feeling confident. She told me if he was uncomfortable she would take him home with her so he would be able to sleep. 100% would recommend Hailey. Outstanding to see how she handles all types of dogs and their behaviors to accommodate them and make them and their parents feel safe.

RooRoo looks almost exactly like the photos I requested -- Bryan did an amazing job! He was very…read morekind, patient, and gentle with RooRoo. The appointment process was quick and easy, and we were able to book a next-day appointment, which was a huge plus. I will definitely use this service again. Thank you so much!

Forever Puppy did an excellent job grooming my labradoodle. I will have them come back to do more…read moregrooming in the future.

Tails Up Pet Care handled our pet sitting needs for two weeks in December while we traveled. We…read morewere so grateful to Lucy and Adam for taking such good care of our little dog (chiweenie poodle mix). They stayed at our home -- the vet recommended that he would be most comfortable in his own home -- and they followed our instructions, walked him daily, and sent daily photos of him while we traveled. We were so relieved to know that he was being well cared for. We would most definitely recommend Lucy and Crew for your pet care needs.

We have been using Tails Up for many years. We have had very positive experiences. They have been…read moreresponsive and always on time. Every handler we have had loves dogs and our dog loves them! His tail wags whenever they come and he is excited to see them! I would highly recommend them!