I was looking for dog boarding at the very last minute and Wendy was very accommodating in taking…read morein my 2 dogs. I literally booked with her 2 days before the stay. My 54 lb Jindo does not do well with strangers, she is all bark but no bite. I was very anxious bringing her to any dog care but Wendy was willing to do an assessment prior to their stay. This was my very first time doing any sort of dog care so I was really worried about leaving them. They did really well and my other dog had so much fun (he's a social butterfly). The main reason I chose this place vs all the other dog boarding is because they offer a "home" living experience rather than a facility/warehouse. My dogs always freely roams the house and lays on our bed, couch, wherever they please so I wanted something similar and Wendy's house provided that. I couldn't bare the thought of them being kept in a narrow sleeping quarter locked throughout the day. Thank you for taking great care of my babies! This place will definitely be my go-to for any future dog boarding.

It pains me deeply to write this review, but I believe our experience needs to be shared with other…read moredog owners who may be considering leaving their pets with a dog daycare or boarding provider. It has been exactly one month since we lost our beloved French Bulldog, Louie, to heat stroke after leaving him with OC Paw House in Tustin, California. We dropped Louie off at approximately 9:05 a.m. for what was supposed to be a four-hour half-day visit. The purpose was simply to see how well he interacted with the other dogs before we considered boarding him there for a week later in September. I believed I had done my due diligence as a responsible pet owner. The business had more than 100 five-star reviews, and I could not find even a single review below five stars. They also had many photos of french bulldogs on their social media. That gave me a great deal of confidence in leaving Louie in their care. Unfortunately, what happened that morning is something our family will live with forever. At 11:33 a.m., I received a photo and text showing Louie with several other dogs. In the photo, what appeared to be Louie's vomit was clearly visible near his front paws. When I later examined the photo more carefully, I noticed that it had been taken at approximately 10:18 a.m. That timeline is extremely important. Wendy, the owner, later told me that Louie was having difficulty with the heat while at an unshaded dog park on an approximately 81-degree day. She said that after about 5-10 minutes, they decided to take him back to the house. The house is approximately an eight-minute drive from the dog park. Yet I did not receive a phone call telling me that Louie was in serious distress until approximately 11:45 a.m. I was then told that he was not breathing. That leaves me with a question I still cannot get past: What happened between approximately 10:18 a.m., when Louie was apparently already showing signs of distress, and the time I was finally contacted? As Louie's owner, it is devastating to think that he may have been struggling for an extended period of time without receiving the urgent intervention he needed. In my opinion, what happened demonstrates a serious lack of training, judgment, and emergency preparedness. This is especially troubling because Wendy told me that she owns or has owned a French Bulldog and understands that Frenchies do not tolerate heat well. Brachycephalic breeds such as French Bulldogs are widely known to be particularly vulnerable to overheating. Afterward, I obtained a report from OC Animal Care. Based on my reading of that report, I learned information about the business and its licensing status that I did not know when I entrusted Louie to their care. The report also contains statements regarding overnight boarding and the individuals who provide dog-walking services that, in my view, do not match my understanding of how the business was represented or operated. I encourage anyone considering this business--or any dog daycare or boarding provider--to verify its licensing, insurance, training, emergency procedures, supervision practices, and experience caring for your specific breed. Do not rely solely on online reviews. I wish I had known to ask more questions. Louie was not just our dog. He was part of our family, and losing him this way has been heartbreaking. I am writing this review because I cannot change what happened to Louie, but perhaps sharing our experience will cause another dog owner to ask the questions I wish I had asked--and potentially prevent another family from experiencing the loss that ours has endured.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to recognize and leave a review for Jessie and her team at…read moreWalk'n Wag'n. They have been such a blessing and I am so extremely grateful for such an amazing team to love and care for my baby. I've used them for both dog walking and in home sitting services. Leaving my baby in dog form is never easy, but they made the entire experience completely stress-free. Jessie, Janice, Jennifer (Kenobi's J-girls) genuine love for dogs shines through in every experience we've had with them. They kept me updated with thoughtful communication, photos, and messages, which gave me so much peace of mind. Knowing my baby was not only safe but truly loved and cared for meant the world to me. They are dependable, trustworthy, and treat our babies like family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional dog walking or pet sitting services in OC. Thank you Jessie and team for caring for my Kenobi as if he were your own!

I cannot say enough good things about this company, owner, and staff. They are wonderful with my…read more18 year old kitty and work hard to make owners feel comfortable about the security of their pets. Very grateful for Jessie and her team.

Tracy is the absolute best. My luka is extremely shy but Tracy makes him feel at home and I always…read morefeel reassured that he will have a great experience with her. So glad to have found her!

Shout out to Tracy Reed and Dogs Go Walkin for always loving on my pups and making them feel at…read morehome while I'm away!! So great to know they are so well taken care of! Tracy and her mom send pics of my boys, text me updates, and cute videos too!!

I've known the person in charge of this company for years and she has always loved animals, not…read moreonly her own, but others fur babies as well. She is a class act, a great person, and very understand of animals and their behaviors. She knows what she is doing and is very communicative. If you're looking for someone to be a companion with your dog and go on fantastic pack walks, look no further! This place is golden. I would only trust 3 places with my babies... OC Lucky Dogs, SoCal Dog Training (Vladae), and Banfield Buena Park (where I am personally lucky enough to donate my time and work / be with animals) ... 10/10 service 10/10 communication 10/10 safety 10/10 fun for the dogs I love finding good people!

Let me just say this: I trust OC Lucky dogs with my golden baby more than I trust most people with…read moremy coffee order. My dog, (a 70-lb goofball with zero spatial awareness and the emotional range of a toddler), is my baby. I don't leave him with just anyone. But the team at OCLD? Total pros. From the first meet-and-greet, they were calm, confident, and totally in tune with his energy before bringing him around any other dogs. They took the time to understand his quirks, his terrible leash habits, and even which dogs he vibes with on the trail before taking him out. What really blew me away is how seriously they take safety. Leash checks, paw inspections, water breaks -- it's like he's walking with a trained bodyguard. They even texted me once to let me know he had a little paw irritation and shortened the walk so he wouldn't overdo it. WHO DOES THAT? Legends, that's who. When Leanna does pickup/drop off she comes in and has a full conversation with my cat and makes sure she gets belly scratches. Plus, they send adorable pics, which is obviously the only thing getting me through my 2 p.m. work slump, and often end up as my phone background. On Bensons birthday, he was wearing a crown in all the photos with his friends- could you ask for anything cuter?!! Bottom line: they love animals, they know animals, and they treat yours like their own. Benson gives them 100/10 pup cups, and every dog should be an OC Lucky Dog!

We use Ally to walk our pups every week! She is amazing and trustworthy! The dogs love her and get…read moreexcited when she comes!! She has them trained now to walk better on the leash. The best part she takes the best photos!!!

How do we love Ally & her pet sitting biz... let us count the ways! Right off the bat, the first…read moretime we met Ally we felt completely at ease to leave our schnauzer Luna with her. A year down the road & a second schnauzer, we still had all the comfort and confidence in Ally. Her professionalism is top notch and you can tell she loves what she does. While we were out of town we got frequent & thorough "pup-dates" from Ally, and lots of adorable photos! The enrichment & attention she gives our girls makes us SO happy, and allows us to relax while on vacation. We appreciate the quality & consistent communication and enjoy knowing that our girls are in FANTASTIC hands! Without a doubt we give Al's Pals a solid 5 stars !!

I highly recommend Ugly Dog Adventures in Orange, California. Jenn, the owner, is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does which carries over to all her team. I enrolled my two, two-year-old rescue dogs in their comprehensive boarding/training program and on-going daily pack walks. The results have been fantastic. Not only were their command-response established , their unruly habits were corrected and their overall behavior became much more balanced and manageable. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and can make a real difference, Jenn at Ugly Dog Adventures is the one to trust.

We love UDA! Our rescue dog was welcomed into the pack and I always knew that my dog was in good…read morehands with the team. Pack walks and boarding were always such good experiences for our girl and we will miss Ugly Dog!!

After moving to Orange, I needed a cat sitter right away and had Christina recommended to me on…read moreNextDoor by multiple people. I am so grateful I found her! She recommended our vet to me as well, and I have been so happy with the vet she suggested! She actually gave multiple recommendations so i have back ups if needed. She's cared for my 3 cats multiple times and I can tell my kitties love her, which is the most important thing! She always sends me pics and keeps me updated while I'm away. She cared for my senior cat when she was sick and in her final week and gave me detailed updates so I knew when to cut my trip short to some home to her, cared for my new kitten, cleaned up broken glass and a lot of kitty barf, cleaned up when ants where going after the cat food, and showed my kitties lots of love! I always come home to empty trash cans, clean litter boxes and happy kitties. She even gave me a housewarming gift and gifted my kitties Christmas treats and toys! Christina is wonderful and I trust her 110% with my kitties and my home. I appreciate her so much because as much as I miss my kitties when away, I have peace of mind knowing she's there to keep them happy and safe! When my kitties broke a vase and she came in to broken glass everywhere, she let me know right away and made sure my cats were OK and had no cuts first, then did a wonderful job cleaning up (I didn't find any glass when I got home!) And she's just a nice person too - whenever I'm on the phone with her, we always end up chatting about her kitties too, so I know she's truly a "cat person" (which not all my pet sitters have been.) Cannot recommend her enough! Be sure to schedule as early as possible, she's so great the holidays and peak vacation times always book up quickly!

Christina has been a fabulous pet sitter for us the past 5 years. It's hard to trust anyone with…read moreyour babies, but she makes it so much easier. Professional and detailed, she makes sure all the necessities are in order before she needs to come, and then makes sure all your concerns are managed while she is there. Reassuring photos and messages are just icing on the cake, but the truth is in the happy healthy pets you have when you come home. We have 2 cats and 1 kitten and just came back from a 12 day trip. Cats had just been through some major health issues, and I was Sooo glad she was there daily keeping an eye on them, and knew exactly who my vet was and was even familiar with the local vet ER. She's responsible reliable and caring. Just ask our Cats!

Jessica was wonderful with my cats needs !! Had to go out of town for work & was kinda last minute…read more& stuck for help with my cat : Jessica was super accommodating & stepped in at such short ! She took daily photos & videos to share how comfortable & at ease my cat was : Very caring ; loving lady with your furry babies Would not hesitate to use her again

I can't say enough good things about Jessica! My dog Rosie is usually very timid around new people,…read moreso I was a little nervous about finding a sitter. But during our meet and greet, Jessica immediately put Rosie at ease--she even sat on the floor to make herself less intimidating, and before I knew it, Rosie was all over her. That never happens! Jessica also came through for me during a last-minute trip out of town for work. She stepped in without hesitation and gave Rosie the love and attention she needed while I was away. I'm incredibly grateful for her professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Rosie and I are both so thankful we found her. Highly recommend!

Kevin introduced my dog to big dogs in 10 seconds in a way I was unable to do for almost 6 years…read more True expert level team!!Wish I had been coming here for pack walks and day camp sooner. Look no further!!!! I would give anything to go back in time and bring a puppy here ready to soak it all in! Don't make my mistake and pick the wrong trainers for a puppy only to need to bring them to the true professionals at 6 years old.

I was referred by the famous Vlade dog trainer to Dog Republic. I was impressed with and his team…read moreand understand what my Australian shepherd needed. Went to both locations, Highly recommend! Especially if your dog reactive to dogs and need to know(learn) how to behave with other dogs Thank you

John and Cassidy took such great care of our two cats!! This was the first time we've ever used a…read morepetsitter service and were veryyy nervous to say the least. Every day we were sent 10+ photos of them along with a paragraph of a summary of their visit with them. Their level of care was so impressive and we know they even vacuumed on a few occasions! We cannot express how impressed we are with this company. Highly highly recommend Pooch's Best Friend!

I live in Irvine, CA, and so happy that I found them when I did. We have 2 dogs and all of the…read morewalkers are so very sweet to them. I love that they all are genuinely kind to our pups and leave the sweetest pics and comments about them. My husband and I are really busy with work and PBF always accommodates our schedule and do what they can to make sure our needs are addressed. We recently also had a baby in the last year and pbf has helped accommodate us as we move into our next chapter of having kids. Even when we had to go to the hospital when the baby came, the owner helped us schedule the pups walks and transportation to our pet boarding facility. They are simply great and amazing and I never worry about our pups and trust each and everyone of the walkers in my household. I highly recommend them.