Ciara is the Best! I have a dog, cat and a rabbit so it's hard to find someone that can handle the variety but Ciara was more than qualified! For a week long vacation out of the country I had Ciara pet sitting my cat and my rabbit. I got daily photos and updates and always felt like she knew as much as myself if not more about caring for them. I had a MAJOR SRP issue where they shut off my electric while Ciara was pet sitting without notifying me that my auto payment hadn't gone through! Ciara called me while I was in Canada the minute she went for her visit, I was able to get the issue resolved quickly. She made an extra visit back that day to ensure my air conditioning had gotten the place cool. She goes above and beyond and even brought my bunny extra carrots and lots of love. Highly recommended! read more

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I have one special need dog and one "normal" dog and it is incredibly important to me that the individual that cares for my dogs is more than just a dog walker- I searched high and low as I wanted someone that saw my dogs as more than just pets- saw them as beautiful members of my family. Ciara does just that. From the moment we met Ciara, she immediately dropped to the ground to show my dogs that she is not a threat, and she left them with a cloth so they could get used to her smell. A consummate professional, Ciara showed me her background check and reference check. Ciara also seeks out continuing dog education- someone that loves their job- and our pets-yay! With every dog visit I get videos and message updates with the latest pup status. My dogs LOVE her... And she has patiently taken her time to win over my special needs dog. Dogs are like are kids and our family- You get what you pay for. read more

PoochTown Pet Care - Ciara with my rescue- he doesn't like anyone! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

When we were out of town last year, Ciara Schmalfeld, owner of PoochTown, stopped in to feed our 4 cats and give one of them an insulin shot every 12 hours. Ciara loves animals and they love her and since she's the owner, I knew she was the one and only person that was caring for my kids. :) www.poochtownusa.com read more

PoochTown is great! Highly recommend. Ciara and her family took wonderful care of our animals for routine walks and housesitting.

Let start by saying I am a tough person to please and can smell b.s. a mile away. My four dogs are a huge part of my life I love them like children. I am not willing to settle for so so care with my animals...period! Cirara simply put, is absolutely the best! She really cares about each little heart that she cares for,watches and walks.She seems to always be on her "A" game and goes above and beyond consistently (which is tough to do when life gets in the way)I have been a small business owner in the vally for 18 years and am also a 5 star rated Yelp company for both Better Than New Furniture Repair and Better Than New Kitchens.It is not easy to keep everyone happy and boy do I know! This energetic, full of life, professional, humble, confident woman is the real deal. Your animals would be blessed to be walked and be cared for by her. I have been having her walk my dogs twice a week for a couple months now.She sends a report each day and sometimes even a video and a trail map of the route they take. This really builds confidence for the pet owner (me)who is busy at work,but has my 4 little ones on my mind and want them healthy and safe. She even home made special dog treats for my crew for Thanksgiving..what! You might find cheaper..but you won't find better so do those four legged friends a favor and hire Ciara at Bark Dog Care LLC, but please not all of you yelpers because I want her to keep time in her schedule for my babies too! read more

PoochTown Pet Care - ..the details is where businesses succeed and where they fail...guess we have a succeeder on our hands .Great job! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

There are very few people we trust with our pets. When we needed a pet sitter in Scottsdale during our time there, we were very lucky to fine Ciara! She is wonderful and caring, and our new puppy loved her! She even taught him to sit and stay! Big love to Ciara and Bark! read more

I have used Bark! Twice since my first review and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Ciara is amazing. She takes her job seriously and is one of the most compassionate and caring individuals I have ever met. I can leave and relax because I know my dog is in good hands. Bonus...Ciara makes homemade treats that she leaves after her service has ended!!! read more

Ciara is the best! She truly cares about her clients and did a great job with our dog over a recent 10 day vacation. She takes the time to learn about each family - routines, eating habits, favorite things, etc. We even got updates while we were gone. Recommend her to your friends - they'll thank you for it. read more

As a veterinarian, when I am away from home I need to know that our animals are treated just as they would be when we are home. Knowing that our doggies are in the care of Ciara allows us to release and enjoy our time away from home. She not only cares for your animals like her own but she takes pride in doing her job and assuring you that your pets are well cared for by proving you with photos and constant updates. She is always energetic and our dogs are always so excited to see her come around. I would highly recommend her services as you would be very happy and so would your pets! read more

Owner is very kind and truly loves animals. My travel schedule is very hectic and I often have to leave with very little notice. She is not only accommodating but my dog loves spending time with her. It's a home away from home and has become part of our extended family. read more

I didn't think it was possible for someone to love my dogs as much as I do...I was wrong. I travel often and normally hate to leave my dogs with anyone but Ciara, the amazing owner of Bark, is the exception. My dogs love her and I know they are well cared for. I love the fact that she texts me updated on how they are doing with photos too. She's also an excellent trainer. My guys no longer try to run out the front door when I take them for walks and they are much more behaved on their walks now too. If you're as picky as a I am about who watches your pets when you're out of town you're in luck. Ciara's the best! read more

Ciara just watched our 10 year old Affenpinscher for the last week and did a fantastic job! Wicket got 2 walks a day and lots of love and attention. Ciara sent me pictures daily and a map of their walks. I really appreciated her daily communications with me. You really get a sense how much Ciara cares for animals and it allowed me to enjoy my vacation without having to worry about my anxious puppy. I highly recommend her to watch your animals! read more

Let me start by saying Ciara is wonderful! I needed a dog walker for the holidays and I've never used one before. I had called around and some dog walkers wanted a minimum number of visits before they would even consider watching my dogs. Which is ridiculous, who turns down business. Ciara called me back within a few hours to schedule a meet and greet. She was very easy to talk to and you can tell she really loves animals and what she does. My dogs were very comfortable with her from the start and so was I. While I was away, she messaged me photos and videos. She is very professional and keeps you informed of what she observes when she visits. She even offers suggestions and tips to make your dogs as comfortable as possible while you're gone. If you live in an area where she services pick pooch town. You won't be disappointed! read more

Ciara is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I travel a lot and we are living in a temporary home while we remodel. Our already nervous Italian Greyhounds have been on edge but Ciara quickly put them at ease. Upon first meeting them she got right down on the ground and offered treats. They've gotten very comfortable with Ciara- my boy, who often won't even go on a walk with me, has been going with Ciara and my girl sleeps under the covers with her. I get lots of photos and video updates while I'm out of town which helps me not to worry or miss them quite so much. Perhaps my pups' favorite, Ciara always leaves them some of her delicious homemade treats. This time it was doggy ice cream which they LOVE! Il read more

Besides being professional, prompt and easy to deal with, Ciara was amazing with my pups. I was staying in a hotel while traveling & would be away for most of the day. With 2 pups under a year old that had never traveled before & were very timid, we needed some TLC & that is exactly what we received. We met her the day prior to intro the dogs & make sure they knew her scent at least and she showed me all of her many credentials which really gave me peace of mind-although when I initially spoke with her on the phone prior to booking, I knew she was a great fit. She's not only certified in Pet CPR but has a lot of experience with all types of dogs, including special needs. Do your furkid a favor & book Ciara! She's the best! read more

Second time using Bark! As usual Ciara and Bridgette where especially amazing! I had to go to a wedding in Los Angeles and Bridgette took care of everything for me. Collin and Flanders our two kitties loved every visit Bridgette had with them. The pictures Bridgette sent of each visit with the cats made all the difference in knowing that Bark! is the way to go. Bridgette also fur-baby sat our little Corgi mix Dakota while I was away and I have never seen Dakota have as much fun or be as relaxed with new people as she was with Bridgette. When Bridgette arrived to pick up Dakota, Dakota's tail was wagging so much and she kept running up to Bridgette to give kisses (something Dakota never does with strangers). I could tell Dakota had a great time with Bridgette and Bark! because she slept all day yesterday after my return. Thanks again Bridgette and Ciara for putting together the best dog care business in town. If you aren't using Bark! you are missing out on what a real pet care business should be!!! Bridgette and Ciara love my dog and cats as much as I do, and it shows with their attentiveness and professionalism! I will be using them again and again! read more

Ciara at PoochTown reminded us that there are people in this world who truly care about the quality of service they provide. She is extremely knowledgeable about animal behavior, responsible and hardworking. She did far more than we expected when it came to both house and animal care. We can not recommend her highly enough. read more

Ciara is the best! She made me feel at ease about letting someone not only watch my dog but having a key to my place. She has a fingerprint clearance card which goes through the FBI for a background check, several different certifications and continually learning about taking care of animals. My dog was well taken care of. The video updates are awesome! read more

WOW!! We really love Ciara! She is fabulous and so loving with our two dogs. She truly loves animals and it shows. One of our dogs is diabetic, and she is well trained to give shots too. she was so kind and even went above and beyond the call of duty and met our Veterinarian to be sure on her care when we travel. We have trusted Ciara to house sit when we travel, and honestly would not be able to do so without someone so caring and knowledgeable. She is also great with caring for older dogs, and special needs pups! LOVE HER! read more

Bark! Is not just any ordinary pet care, ciara will come to your home so your pet can be comfortable and not have to be stuck in a kennel. Ciara is amazing and extremely trustworthy. I was nervous at first to have someone come into our home to watch Maggie but after meeting Ciara I was very comfortable with her she is very professional not to mention Maggie loved the "PUP" sicle she left for her in the freezer. I have used Ciara twice now to walk and care for Maggie while my boyfriend and I were out of town. Maggie loves her she is very good with dogs and she will even work with Maggie to help break some of her bad habits, which is not something that many businesses include in the price of pet sitting. We will use Ciara many more times and highly recommend her if you are looking for a trustworthy, kind and talented pet sitter for your pet. She really goes above and beyond we get to see the map of where Ciara and Maggie walked pictures and videos while we are away! read more

I am SO happy to have found Ciara and PoochTown!! Having just moved from San Diego, we were in dire need of a new dog walker for our pitbull. I am always hesitant and do a lot of research in finding a dog walker; our dog is sometimes dog aggressive so we are cautious in who we hire, as he needs to always stick to our training routine. Ciara was amazing from the meet and greet- she was very professional and willing to work with our schedules and clearly has a lot of experience will all dog personalities. The photo updates are so helpful when we're out or traveling- I know that our pup is always happy and in good hands! read more

Poochtown is the best! Very professional, dependable, and courteous. Ciara is wonderful. She's very flexible too. I love the updates during the visit. Ciara sends video or photo of my dog plus the walking route! I am so glad I found Poochtown. I don't know what I'd do without her! read more

We moved to Paradise Valley from out of state in December 2015. I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to write this because Poochtown (formerly BARK!) and Ciara are the BEST thing that have happened for us and our doggy in Phoenix . We are busy professional and want our dog to be walked twice a day. We also occasionally have asked her to stay with our dog overnight. As long as you schedule the overnights in advance, she and her team are completely able to fit you in. Ciara is the most reliable person and someone you can trust with beloved family member and your home. She is amazing with dogs- she comes trained in just about every aspect of dogs that you realize you yourself may not be capable of having a dog, but she is the most trained dog walker/pet care giver. Honestly, I have never met anyone that dedicated to this field that she has a passion for. She love animals and that was clear when she walked into our home. She took a step in and our dog was all over her, giving her kisses like they were long lost friends. This was after a pretty large move crossing about 20+ states before we got to PHX! And that is how he acts every time he sees her (I hate to admit that he wasn't like that with his prior dog walker, whom we are certain he loved but not nearly this much!!!). Ciara also bakes animal healthy treats for him and he loves them. She loves what she does, she is dedicated to her career in pets and she is a terrific human being. You will see this the minute you meet her. I read these wonderful reviews on her and called her as a result. So now I feel like I need to share our experiences, because this was the most important person for us to find when we got her. We are so grateful to have Poochtown and Ciara in our lives. I hate to recommend her because maybe she will have less time for us, but she is honestly, truly the best person for your pet in PHX. read more