We started taking our dog to see Mark and his team on recommendation from a friend for behavior…read moretraining. First impression: Mark and his staff genuinely care about the animals they work with and helping dogs reach their full potential. They offer a variety training options at very affordable prices. From individual training to group work every session is unique. They use real world situations and train outside (inside due to weather) to make sessions easily translate to every day life. My husband and I drive over an hour from Baltimore because it's worth it!

Hands down one of the best trainers in the DMV. HCK9 trains all kinds of dogs and specialize in…read morecorso's, rot's, pitbull's, presa's, GSD's and other working breed dogs. Saw a huge improvement in my cane corso's within a couple weeks and now my dogs are doing stuff I never thought they could achieve.

Been using Kate's K9 for 5 years for my pets. Very efficient and 10/10 communication. Grateful to…read morehave peace of mind when I use their services which is what I value the most.

Kate's K9 Pet Care is exceptional. I was nervous about starting a relationship with a service that…read morewould be entering my home when I was away. They are extremely professional and responsive. They make it really easy to reschedule or cancel services. They were also not put off by my dog's special needs. I really enjoy getting his "report card" at the end of walks and picture updates. You can tell they care about the pets and people they work with.

The staff was friendly and helpful . They start puppies out by getting them familiar with the…read moreprocess of getting their hair cut slowly. Over a period of time they graduate to full cuts depending on the maturity of your dog. We did not have the patience to wait for this process and found another cutter that makes house calls. The grooming we received was nice, we had no major complaints. We only had a question on the level of skills of the groomers.

The customer service from beginning to end was top notch. I have a four month old puppy and it was…read moregoing to be her first grooming appointment. Naturally I was nervous since I never worked with a professional groomer and it was going to be her first time with strangers. I placed an inquiry on the website and I got a call to schedule my appointment within 48 hours. On the day of the appointment, the receptionist was super nice and made me feel confident to leave her behind. I was overall satisfied with their work and my puppy seemed happy with them as well. We will definitely be returning customers!

I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our…read morepuppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. we have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!

I have been very pleased with the quality of service our dog have been receiving with Kate's K9 Pet…read moreCare. They have been awesome in understanding my needs and care for my dog. Having them taking care of and walk him through out the day and making sure his needs are taken care of before they leave gives me a sense of peace. I have also used their overnight service and was felt very comfortable knowing, the only change my dog would have is the fact that I wouldn't be there but his routine will still be the same.

Deena does an absolutely amazing job taking care of Taz at what we now lovingly call his "second…read morehome." From the very first visit, it was clear that she genuinely cares for the dogs she looks after--she treats Taz as if he were her own. Every time I drop him off at Pawadise, he's excited and wagging his tail, and I leave knowing he's in great hands. Deena provides a nurturing, structured, and fun environment where dogs can safely play, socialize, and feel at home. Taz always comes back happy, well-exercised, and ready for a nap--which tells me he's had a full day of activity and engagement with his furry friends. It's also comforting to know that Deena keeps a close eye on the dogs and is attentive to each of their personalities and needs. Finding a place that you can trust with your pet is never easy, but Pawadise has exceeded every expectation. If you're looking for a safe, loving, and reliable place to leave your dog--whether for the day or a longer stay--I couldn't recommend Pawadise Pet Sitting more highly.

Deena is obviously a pet lover. She does an awesome job in taking care of our little dog (Mini…read morePoodle/Bichon mix) Penny. Highly recommended.

What a strange journey it's been with Charlotte, one that has unfortunately ended with her calling…read moreme tonight after 8p to say that she couldn't be our cat sitter over my (repeated) request to her to not turn off light switches to external lights while she was watching our cats. (See pictures of text exchange). Charlotte keeps what I would consider very non-standard hours (AM visits to our home range from 10a on the early side to after Noon at times). PM visits were nearly always after 10p (often times near or after midnight), and per the video our security cameras would capture, mostly consisted of her turning on our TV and sitting on our couch after feeding our cats. Twice in two years I had to text her to come on our first day of being gone as she wrote the wrong dates down in her schedule. But, overall, the cats survived (they're cats, after all), so we put up with all of these oddities instead of finding someone new. Apparently my request to her to not turn off external light switches (which was clarified and confirmed over the phone with her to obviously only mean external lights) after her doing so led to an entire freezer of food spoiling in our garage was just too much(?). To top it all off, she ended the conversation with a catty (see what I did there?) comment of "good luck finding a cat sitter for Christmas," as if she wasn't aware that this is a booming business line in DC with many qualified professionals. Like I said, what a strange journey, indeed.

Charlotte was so compassionate and knowledgeable, walking us through all the considerations of…read moreleaving our cat at home for a few days for a vacation planned before we found out he was sick with heart failure and had months left to live. Sadly, our cat died before the trip. But I wanted to leave a note about how helpful Charlotte was and how kind.

Rene has been great to Kobe. He has tended to him in moments of need and is super flexible and…read morequick to respond on availability. I feel completely comfortable leaving my senior dog in his hands. You can expect world class service from harbor hounds!

This is one of those small, niche businesses that deserves recognition for its excellent service,…read morecommunication, and caring attitude. Our dogs are part of our families, and it is a leap of trust to allow someone into your home to care for that particular family member when we are not able to do so ourselves. My experience with Harbor Hounds to date is excellent, well deserving of five stars! (And I am so thankful that they are local!)

Saving Grace Petcare is the BEST. A local small business that takes wonderful care of pets. We use…read moreSaving Grace for cat sitting when we are out of town. Selena who takes care of Meru always writes little notes of how he is and leaves them for us daily (sometimes even sends a photo as well!). We have had Selena for all of our visits, which is really nice that it's the same person going to your apt. each time and not a different person who doesn't know your pet. The price tag is well pretty on par with other pet sitting services in the area as I researched ahead of time. I've found that they go out of their way to answer emails or calls quickly, which is especially important with last minute trips. Their online booking is pretty straightforward and easy to navigate. It would be great if they got a phone app, but the web version is fine especially for a small business. Highly recommend if you are looking for petcare for your dog or cat. They are in Cap Hill, Brookland, and NoMa.

Saving Grace has saved me as well!! Hard to get out early since retirement!! Jim, at Saving Grace…read moreis the dog walker I depend on. More importantly my dog Bella does too. She waits for him. How does she know time?!?! She may bring him a toy too. As my dog and I grow older together, it's good to know we have a friend taking that morning walk with her. Saving Grace and Saving Bella.

This service is very attentive and gives you the assurance you need while you're away. I felt…read moreconfident leaving my chihuahua, knowing that he would be in capable hands. I like that they leave messages updating me daily, and made me feel that much more confident. They are even available for last minute walks, which has been lifesaver. I highly recommend this service to everyone in the area. You won't be disappointed.

Staff = A+ (Very professional) Service = A+…read more I would totally recommend Capital Critters to all my pet lovers out there. I have a 3 year old Maltese that requires a lot of attention. I'm thankful for the services that Capital Critters offer. Lucky has never been so happy to be with a "stranger"!