Karen is awesome and takes wonderful care of our dog when we are on vacation - she hikes her every day and my dog is so happy when we show up at Karen's door - we recommend Piedmont Pet whole heartedly! read more

We are very thankful for Karen and Piedmont Pet! We have entrusted our animals to Karen for several years and have only ever had great experiences. Piedmont Pet is an excellent in-home boarding and daycare provider for small dogs. Nervous pet owners like me will appreciate the genuine care, attention to detail, and communication Karen brings to every pet care interaction. Our little 17-lb terrier mix has a few health issues and is on a special diet and meds, and needs to be in an environment where he will be handled gently. We never, ever worry with Karen! She was extremely thorough when we first started working with her, making time to ask lots of good questions and answer all of ours. She is a confident and very experienced animal lover who organizes and handles small-dog pack walks like the pro she is. We get daily photos of his adventures when our dog is with Piedmont Pet which we really, really appreciate. Karen takes care of him like one of her own (little sweaters in the winter, no-pull harnesses, comfy beds and blankets, etc.), and we can tell he feels secure and comfortable with her and his "vacation pack". His time there is a great mix of snuggles and downtime and walks and enrichment time. Karen also provides drop-in visits for our cat when we're away which we really appreciate. Our cat doesn't like anyone and she actually plays with Karen and allows pets (we get pics and videos of this too)! We feel secure knowing our sweet little dog buddy is in great hands and our less-sweet but still loved cat buddy is getting wet food and playtime when we can't be there. Strongly recommend Piedmont Pet, especially to anyone with small dogs in the East Bay in search of secure, loving home boarding or daycare! read more

Karen at Piedmont Pet is the best! My dog is always so happy to spend time with Karen and her pups. She gets to hang out with her buddies all day and enjoy a nice walk in the hills or by the Bay. The dogs in Karen's care get lots of love and cuddles but they also listen to her. She has just the right touch and is quite knowledgeable about the care, socialization and language of dogs. I also appreciate her flexibility, as I work per diem and do not have a set schedule. Karen has been a lifesaver for us and I was very lucky to find her. read more

Karen and Matt are so great. Matt takes my dog Frisca out a couple times a week for "pack walks" and she is loving it, getting all tired and calm and stuff. I used to use their services when I went out of town, back when we were all really in Piedmont (upper Oakland) Then they moved to Alameda and I moved downtown. Then I moved to Alameda and now, even though they are back in Oakland they have a lot of Alameda clients. Last month I went on two trips and they boarded my dog Frisca and brought here back over for cat visits (my kitty LOVES his doggy). Matt took pictures and texted them to me. There was a pack walking injury (right back outer claw got ripped off) and Karen took Frisca in to the vet and got it all squared away with very little drama. They are so good, I feel very comfy leaving the "kids" in their care. read more

Karen is great! She offers in home boarding and group walks which really help with socialization and exercise. Tbh, my little dog is great with big dogs, but it's nice to see her with other little dogs. Karen pays attention to detail, makes sure the dogs are safe and happy, and provides a service that helps socialize your dog- you can obviously walk your own dog- but sometimes dogs need help with socializing and Karen is great! read more

Our dog Parky looks forward to walks, and the off-leash time is the highlight of her week! Karen and Matt are friendly, reliable and really love their work. The pictures are a great bonus...highly recommended! Roz and Chris P. read more

I have been taking my Niño to Piedmont Pet for a couple of years now for boarding. He really loves it! Its a doggy vacation for him too. Karen is very professional and caring. She also takes him on hikes while he is there. They also offer daycare just for the day. Karen asks though questions before taking in your pet, to make sure they will be properly taken care of. Do they take medicines, or have any medical problems, or if they eat certain things? This makes me feel at ease, knowing she cares for each pet as an individual. She also texts me the cutest pictures and any updates as they happen while I am away. All of this is why my dog Niño and I recommend Piedmont Pet :) read more

Piedmont Pet - Niño enjoying a walk with his friends at Piedmont Pet :) - Reiki Near Me

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I travel for work and needed to find a reliable place to take my dog, Ollie. As a doggie mom, it is always hard to leave my little guy in the care of others, however, Karen and Matt treat him as one of their own. Ollie comes home from his "retreats" well loved and in need of his own vacation. Karen and Matt care for smaller dogs (under 40 lbs) in their home where the dogs are not crated and are taken on daily hikes. Matt sends pictures every day (one is attached) which always make me smile. My husband even joked that he wished our dog looked like he missed us even a little, but he is always happy. Ollie, while happy to see us when we pick him up - is equally happy to come to their house. I feel so much better knowing I have a place to take him where he will be cared for just as if were with me. Karen even gave Ollie a bath before we picked him up after an especially rainy week with them. I am grateful for Karen and Matt. They are well worth the money. read more

Piedmont Pet - One of the great photos Matt sent me of my dog. - Reiki Near Me

Piedmont Pet is the BEST daycare I could imagine for my dog. My boyfriend and I were just listing today all the reasons Karen and Matt are amazing, and this is after being clients for several months already. The honeymoon doesn't wear off. Top 10 Reasons why Piedmont Pet rocks: 1. A FULL DAY OF DAYCARE. With other services, including pickup/dropoff time, our dog was getting maybe six or seven hours out of the house total. We both work 10+ hour days, so it makes a big difference that our dog is with Karen, Matt, and the pack that whole time. 2. THE DOG PACK. We always thought our dog was a little antisocial, but then we started seeing these awesome pics of him romping and playing with the Piedmont Pet pack. Not sure how they do it, but somehow Karen and Matt set a tone for the group so everyone gets along. 3. IN-HOME, SMALL GROUP DAYCARE. Who wants to send their fur baby to a warehouse with dozens of other dogs barking and peeing indoors all day long? After learning that a yorkie belonging to a friend of ours unlearned its housetraining after going to an indoor big box daycare, we knew we wanted something different. 4. THE PERSONAL TOUCH OF A SMALL BUSINESS. Karen and Matt know our dog and treat him like one of their own pets. They know his weird quirks and preferences and really care about him. When we had a medical issue earlier this year, Karen texted with me throughout the day checking on him and providing moral support. 5. FLEXIBILITY. Karen is super communicative via text and email, responding to queries within an hour. When I have an issue with drop-off or pickup, she is totally willing to work it out, and just today we requested daycare at the last minute and were able to drop him off an hour later. 6. PROFESSIONALISM. In addition to the communication and flexibility, Piedmont Pet is timely with billing and are so on it with scheduling. Our daycare needs are different week to week, and it's a piece of cake working with them. 7. PRICE POINT. Same or (much) cheaper than other comparable services, and you get so much: personalized attention, lots of exercise, socialization, the great outdoors, and photos. Speaking of ... 8. AMAZING TRAIL HIKES. We had no idea there were so many off-leash dog parks in the east bay. 9. PHOTOS. Karen and Matt take gorgeous pictures, and we receive one or more glamour shots of our dog a day. It's so cool to get an email while I'm at work and see him in flying midair playing with other dogs or looking pensively over a lush, green valley. With Piedmont Pet, he's living the life I wish I had. 10. A HAPPY, TIRED DOG AT THE END OF THE DAY. When my dog gets in the car at the end of a Piedmont Pet day, he gives a big sigh and falls asleep on the ride home. Seeing the photos of him romping, hiking, and playing, I know it's because he had the time of his life that day. We justify the cost of daycare as investing in a well-socialized, fit, and joyful dog. Piedmont Pet has exceeded our every expectation, and I am writing this review with the hope that more east bay dogs get to benefit from their fabulous care as well. read more

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I was traveling out of the country for the holidays and was looking for a boarding home for my 3 year old Tibetan Terrier. The moment we met Karen we felt at ease with her, and her home was really calm. We knew right away that this was the place for Molly (we had visited a few other homes and all of them were fairly loud with dogs barking constantly). Like any doggy mom I was worried about leaving her for the first time. On the second day Karen posted pictures on her site, and I could see that Molly was having an amazing time out on the trail hikes! Karen posted pictures almost every day, and I really appreciated this. From that moment I was no longer worried, only worried that Molly might not want to come back home with us :) When we picked-up Molly she looked so happy, and in fact, while we were there she went and sat in a dog bed and was not ready to leave! I can't recommend Piedmont Pet enough. We will be using their services again in the future. read more

Karen, Matt, and Frank are all amazing. We have been using their dog hikes, cat sitting, and dog boarding services for the past year and are so happy with their professionalism and love of animals. Matt usually takes Lucy (our shepherd) on her hikes, and we are always updated with photos of the group. Lucy is so excited to see them at our house. When she is on her hike, she is often gone for 2-4 hours depending on where they go, which means a very tuckered out dog at the end of the day. We have also used their boarding services and kitty care services when we travel, which has been amazing. They do have cats, so dogs need to be OK with kitties to board with them. Lucy gets to hang out in their home with the other pets and isn't in a kennel while we are out of town. They also will stop by and check in on our cats and hang out with them for a little bit, often sending us pictures while we are away. Matt and Karen are SO reliable. One year and no mix ups. They are responsive, professional, and take great pride in their work. I recommend them to everyone with a dog. read more

Piedmont pet is the best doggy daycare I've ever been to my dog Hunter can't wait to see all the dogs, when I pick him up from there he has the biggest smile and wagging his tail real hard it's one of the greatest places you can take your dog, I would recommend Piedmont Pet to anyone Matt and Karen are the most wonderful people, they work really hard with the animals in any weather conditions it's a wonderful place!!!! read more

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I have been with Piedmont Pet for a few years now and I can't say enough good things about them. Karen and Matt not only love and care for the dogs, but they are also very knowledgeable about their health needs and overall wellbeing. I feel very lucky in knowing that my pet is in such great hands everyday, thanks to Karen and Matt. They're such a great team. They send awesome pictures of the pups in some amazing spots; the hikes are a true adventure for the dogs. My little guy comes back exhausted everyday. In addition. Piedmont Pet's rates are very reasonable and you get so much more than your typical dog walk. Highly recommended! read more

I boarded my dog and had my cats taken care of Piedmont Pet. They do a very good. I can tell they really care about the animals. Karen sent me pictures of my pets while they were in her care and they looked very happy. I really appreciated seeing the photos of them while I was in Italy. It was comforting to know that everything was fine. I will definitely hire them again. read more

My pooch is a cranky old man. Too old and too antisocial to go on lovely trail hikes with a gang but he gets a neighborhood walk and plenty of treats and loving because of Karen and Matt. He even gets a little socialization when Karen brings her dog Max along; two oldsters shuffling down the street together in canine camaraderie. Karen always checks his water bowl and asks about his health and they've been very accomodating when I travel and walk schedules/locations change. It's the little touches that make you feel like your pet is well cared for - and I love seeing pix from the day's walk posted on Flickr! read more

Affordable- Licensed, Insured, Accommodating.. Karen and her staff... I can't even say what a great resource they are! Karen always makes time for my pooch. Even on short notice. We only use her 1 - 3 x a week.. but BOY does my pup appreciate it! When I get home, my pup is just happy as a clam. I get a detailed report on each walk. Karen is licensed and insured. They also do "slumber parties" where they will sit over nite. THAT is a great resource. We have 2 cats too, and she loves to 'give them a belly scratch" at the end of the dog walks. Everyone in our household (furry and fleshed both) are so glad we found Karen, and Piedmont Avenue Pet Sitters read more

Karen and Matt do a remarkable job. It's hard to come up with something others haven't said here. Jessica D has typed out a very thorough list of positives. You can entrust your dog to them without a worry. They will send you pictures that will make you smile. read more

Karen and her service are amazing - so much richer than a dog walking service. She is so thoughtful, thorough and so obviously cares about animals! You are missing out if you don't try. read more

If you love your dog, then you will love Karen and Matt at Piedmont Pet. Trail walks? Check. Personal attention? Check. Dogs who feel stimulated and loved? Check. We use them to walk our dog during the week, and board her at their happy home when we go out of town. We never have to worry about whether she is happy, because we can see that she is - they always make sure to send pictures and updates every day. My dog has been on more cool nature walks, and made more doggie friends since she's been a friend of Piedmont Pet. Love them! read more

Karen and Matt are very responsive and responsible. They take wonderful care of my dog on trail hikes twice a week! He has so much fun and gets to run with his puppy friends. Great socialization and exercise! read more

My husband and I are so glad we found Piedmont Pet. We have a 4 year old yellow lab who has a lot of energy and we hate leaving her alone all day when we are at work. I was just looking for a dogwalker - but we found so much more. Piedmont Pet picks up your dog and takes them for an adventure - the dogs get to go on hikes, off leash, with other dog friends. You get pictures texted to you and emailed as well of your dog on the hikes, so you can see just how much fun your dog is having. Plus they always leave you a note and let you know where they went that day. The best part is that Karen and Matt LOVE dogs - my pup goes nuts when they get here. She is so excited to go for her hikes and to see her friends. Here are the reasons why they get 5 stars: (1) Super responsible - they have NEVER missed a day, I know I can count on them being there, even on the rainiest of days. I trust both Karen and Matt completely with my dog - I know they take care of her like she was their own. (2) Super friendly - they LOVE dogs, have several of their own and help with rescue animals, so your pup will get a lot of love (3) Super accommodating - I have emailed the day before letting them know that we have a vet appt in the afternoon and they make sure my pup is back in time (4) Super walks - They hike for at least an hour, most of the time it is longer so your pup will be good and tired from all the walking and playing with the other dogs. (5) Super reasonable - considering the amount of time and exercise your dog gets, it is much more affordable than other dog walking services. When we lived in Los Gatos we paid someone $16 to take our dog on a 30 minute neighborhood walk. For $25, she gets to have a day with dog friends and a really long hike in the outdoors, off leash. We can't say enough about Karen and Matt and their awesome business. You will be so glad you called them! read more

I would highly recommend Karen & Matt of Piedmont Pet for the care of your pets; whether for day hikes, boarding and/or slumber parties. I have seen first hand how loving, caring, responsible and professional they are. Your pets will have a ball! read more

Karen takes care of my 3 cats when we're away and she does a great job. When we return from vacation, the cats are calm and the house is in order. I can tell that the cats aren't traumatized, like they were with some other sitters. Karen has a good calm way with animals. She's been completely reliable and responsible. I would recommend her except then she might get too busy to take care of my animals! read more

Karen and her team have walked our dog Hadley since we moved to Oakland almost 2 years ago. She is the most professional dog walker we have ever had. She loves animals and is ultra responsible and loving. She always contacts me if anything is up, and she takes the dogs on wonderful off-leash outings all over the area. She is definitely a highlight in a dog's life. She has stayed in our home and pet sat. I trust her completely and recommend her highly...such reliable kind people are hard to find. read more

Karen and Matt (and Valentina) have been walking my dog 3-4 times a week for two years now. They are communicative and reliable, and I completely trust them. My dog gets to socialize, go on trail hikes, and play at the beach while I am at work, which certainly helps to lesson my guilt at not being home during the day. And it's great to see the photos of all the dogs having a great time! Karen has also looked after my cat for me, which was very helpful especially since it was on a bit of short notice. I definitely recommend Piedmont Pet. read more

My Dog Patches and his best pals Milo and Tyson absolutely do cart wheels when Karen comes to pick them up and takes them on a weekly adventure's. The door to door service is awesome. Karen is truly the Dog Whisperer.. Specifically Karen is attentive, professional. extremely knowledgeable and i have complete trust in her and MATT too when my dog is with them!!! We love Piedmont Pets read more

Karen and Matthew have been wonderful care givers for our dog Dino. My husband and I recently downsized from our family home in Oakland to an apartment and our 11 year old family dog had a hard time adjusting to life alone in an apartment all day. We decided to give Piedmont Pet a shot and have been so pleased with how happy Dino is every morning. He trots in to doggie daycare wagging his tail with enthusiasm and clearly loves romping with his new dog buddies and walks on the trails. Karen sends us great photos of Dino on a regular basis and Dino has never been happier or healthier. We should have tried Piedmont Pet years ago! read more

Our dog Sasha LOVES her walks with Karen! We are so lucky to have found her and her team. Sasha is so excited to see Karen when she comes and clearly has a blast on her walks. Also, she gets great exercise. Karen is very good about posting pictures and I know Sasha is in great hands with her. Definitely recommend! read more

These folks are wonderful -- as helpful and flexible as can be, and they love your dogs. LOVE them. They feed them the best food for overnights, take them on great walks (send you photos, even), and go out of their way to take the best possible care of them. My little dog came to us through a shelter from the streets, and had all kinds of issues; she was fearful of other dogs and most people. I "had to" leave her with Karen and Matt for a week about 2 months after I got her, because of work. She came back totally socialized with other dogs (loves to play now), and much happier in our house. I couldn't have found a better place for her to be, and when she came home I got rid of the dog trainer that wasn't helping me much anyway. Karen and Matt and the dog pack were all she needed. read more

For over ten years, Karen, Matt, and staff at Piedmont Pet have been caring for our dogs. Some were not easy to care for as they were older and infirm. Karen had to give insulin shots to one of our Dachshunds whenever she house sat over night. Some of the over nights lasted close to two weeks at a stretch while we were away out of country. Karen and company did a beautiful job of caring for our two doxies. But now we have Boots, who absolutely adores Karen because she takes her and a pack of others on long, leash-less walks to wild and wonderful places. While we are away on extended vacations, some out of country, Karen and staff walk Boots each day and stay over night with her at our place. I know Boots enjoys those visits as she's always a happy, but exhausted girl when we get back. She gets a lot of exercise with Karen around. Karen always has our pet's well being in mind; she frequently asks for Boots' jacket when its cold out, or she'll remind us to ensure Boots has had tick and flea meds. Their prices and fees are competitive. Karen, Matt, and the Piedmont Pet staff are highly recommended. read more