Throw Me A Bone has been Charlie's dog sitter since early 2023. Charlie is my handsome, loving,…read moresenior male Chihuahua whom I adopted when he was 8 y/o in 2017. It can be a challenge to find a sitter to come to the northwest/Hill Country part of San Antonio, but TMAB makes it happen! Before the first visit or prior to traveling, I can schedule a meet-and-greet. As a Chihuahua and a rescue, it takes a while for Charlie to warm up to new faces. Jessica, the owner, ensures that the sitters are a match for him. They quickly learn his personality and routine. They are caring, responsive and trustworthy. Vivian has been with TMAB for a long time and now seeing Charlie. I appreciate receiving updates and photos from their quality time after each visit. It makes me feel secure, content and less guilty leaving for work during the day. Sir Charles is preparing to share his castle with his new little fur sister. Stay tuned!

First time was a great time!…read more We booked Theresa for a small weekend getaway and she visited our two pups four times a day. Every time she visited the house, she gave a full report. The dogs responded so well to her and it was a great feeling knowing that someone reliable was coming to take them on walks, feed them, and check on them. We will use Throw Me A Bone very soon in the near future.

The best pet company out there! We will never go out of town again without using Cooper's Pet Care…read more We have some really anxious cats and it has always been stressful to leave them behind on long trips. However, the staff did a home visit before the trip, showing how comfortable they truly are with animals. While away, we got "pawgress" reports after ever visit not only written out in full detail, but also pictures of the cats, the house, the refilled food and even the cleaned litter boxes. We so appreciate Hector and the whole team for such attention to detail. If you need a pet sitter, this is the way to go

I've been using Cooper's pet service for two months now. He's amazing with my dogs. They love…read moreHector, he also plays music on the tv for them. He works with my budget and goes the extra mile for my girls. He's very sweet and kind with my fur babies. I highly recommend this service for your fur babies. Not only can you trust but he's very reliable! I would give Cooper's Pet Service 10 stars, if I could!

Metro Pup stands out from the pack as hands-down the best dog walkers we have ever had in our 3…read moreyears in San Antonio (or elsewhere for that matter). From the first meet and greet session, we knew our dog Ghost was going to be fast friends with Gerrit. Every day, Ghost waited eagerly by the door for his buddy to arrive for their daily walk. Gerrit always treated Ghost like family, giving him the time he needed to sniff the flowers, a treat when he returned, a clean water bowl, and lots of belly scratches. After the walk, we would always receive a nice little summary of the walk accompanied by awesome photos (examples below). In the rare instance Gerrit couldn't be there, Eric and the rest of the MetroPup team could be counted on to fill in. Never did we have to scramble to find a last-minute walker or worry about putting our pup in the hands of a complete stranger. The app they use (Time To Pet) makes scheduling appointments, communicating with the team, and receiving photos of the walk a breeze. I have absolutely zero hesitation in recommending Metro Pup to anyone who needs a dog walker in San Antonio. As we move away, I know that Ghost is going to miss his buddy and we will miss the peace of mind that Metro Pup provided.

I love Metro Pup! And so does my dog, Shadow, and my three birdies. I never worry when I'm away…read morebecause I know that Metro Pup is the pinnacle of professionalism and attentive care. Gerrit is such a natural with my feathered family (and they are a finicky bunch)! Finally, I love that my pets get to stay in the familiarity of home and have the care come to them. The sitters can even stay overnight to calm anxious pets! Detailed notes and pics are provided at every single visit via their mobile app! I give Metro Pup my very highest endorsement. They are the very best!

Wow are we so lucky to be able to call Christine not only a friend but a part of our family . We…read morewere two very lost puppy parents when we found Christine . She has been nothing short of amazing and loving to our expanding animal family . We have had happy paws sit and fit services for over 2 years andalways will . Christine is reliable , so kind , and loving . We have one 17 year old cat and 2 crazy corgis . We wouldn't trust anyone else with our littles

We used Christine and Happy Paws to take care of our cat Little Gray recently while we were out of…read moretown. This was our first experience with Christine and Happy Paws and I was naturally a little apprehensive about a new sitter for Little Gray. I should not have been! Christine was a great care giver for our cat! Christine gave her all the love and care I would have, had we been home. All of our expectations concerning the watering , feeding and attention that Little Gray needed were exceeded! She helped manage the house while we were gone and kept all her appointments on time. Christine played with Little Gray and gave her lots of attention. Christine took photos of Little Gray and texted them to me. Very professional! I recommend her highly and give her 5/5 stars. Will use her again when we go out of town.

I recently used Furry Pawpins and can not tell you how pleased I was with their services. They were…read morequite professional and courteous. I felt my pet was well cared for and was updated on their well being. I will definitely use their services again and highly recommend anyone who has not tried using them to let them take care of your loved one you will not be disappointed.

Like most pets mine are family so when I go out of town I want to feel at peace knowing my babies…read moreare taken care of. That's the feeling I got from the moment the sitter from furry pawpins came by my house. I got constant updates with pictures reassuring me that everything was fine! Could not be happier. Thank you so so much! Will recommend to everyone!!!

Mr. Clyde is a 70lb pit/boxer/shepherd who is a sweetheart, absolutely gentle and almost maternal…read morewith itty bitty foster kittens, and eager to please - but also bouncy, excitable, a super sensitive energy sponge, loves to bear hug, and could probably outpull a Mack truck. Since moving to San Antonio two years ago, he's also increasingly dog reactive, especially on leash. It doesn't help that we were jumped a few times while on walks by loose or stray puppers, and my own history of ptsd, which can make it very hard to stay calm and self regulate for the sake of the delicate flower you're walking with. Anyhoo, I had finally gotten to working with a trainer, we were making progress - and my job started changing my hours/commutes to where I would need to find a dog walker. But I was worried Clyde would rip somebody's arm off or break through a fence or eat some stray dog's face off or who knows what. What I REALLY wanted was a person who did, for lack of a better term, training walks, someone who could check their ego (there's a lot of that in the dog training world) and support the work I was doing with the trainer we were working with. They would have to be strong, calm, consistent, and communicative. Surely this animal did not exist... Matt is all of those things. A freaking dog training walker unicorn. At our first meeting he listened intently, asked appropriate questions, and when we took Mr. Clyde out for a few minutes of "see, this is what he does" and not only didn't get his arm shoulder dislocated, but got Clyde to sit and be pretty calm I let out a huge breath of relief. Matt worked with Clyde pretty regularly for several weeks, and I noticed big changes in him immediately both when I got home and when we went on our walks. It was wonderful to actually start enjoying walking with my dog again. Then my work hours changed once more, and even though Clyde didn't work with Matt as much, he was always happier and more calm the days he did - and I could breathe easy knowing Clyde was in great hands. Matt never flaked on a day he was scheduled, he was attentive to the weather and how it would affect Clyde, then adjust their outings accordingly. Also, recently I lost one of my cats to sudden heart failure, and my other cat (they were adopted together as kittens and never separated before) has been completely distraught any time I leave with Clyde. He would howl and cry so loud I could hear him across the street, and after a week of poor Clyde not getting a proper walk because of poor Blue I was desperate and reached out to Matt, who was able to come that same evening and give Clyde a much needed romp and me a much, much needed break. Now I'm moving several hours from San Antonio, and I'm already very vexed that there will be no more Matt to help with Mr. Clyde :/ If you need a trustworthy, reliable person to train-walk your beast, then I highly recommend Matt.

Where do I even begin to explain how ecstatic I am to have found Matthew? I moved here in July with…read moremy 5 year old American Pit Bull Terrier, who does not like other dogs at all. She and I have done about 2.5 years of serious training (to get her at least somewhat near dogs) and what I was looking for was almost impossible to find. What I realized I was looking for was not just a dog walker, but a mixture of a dog walker/ trainer. I had interviewed 6 different dog walkers/ doggy day cares to see if they would be a good fit. It took me until December to find the right one. Here were my requirements: 1) The person could not be scared of my dog or her reactions to other dogs. 2) The person needed to understand what rules/ structure Mama (my dog) needed on her walks 3) The person needed to have a general understanding of training a dog aggressive dog (but it didn't need to be the same exact training that she already had) 4) The person had to be flexible with hours and days 5) The person needed to demonstrate that they would care for my dog and keep her safe at all times. 6) The person needed to understand that I am crazy about my dog, and would probably interview them for 2-3 hours (over 2 meetings) and ask them questions from my experience of working at a shelter, AND this person would need to understand that it's because I see my dog as family and my baby, and I just want the very best for her. Matthew met all of these requirements (especially number 6). I could have sworn I found gold when I saw him greet Mama, and walk her the first time as well. He understood that her structured walk (no pulling on leash, next to the person at all times, no stopping every 30 seconds for a "pee" break) were necessary for her training. He remained calm and corrected her properly, when she did react to another dog, and waited until she was calm to pass by. He asked me about her and her quirks, likes, dislikes, and respected my input on what I thought could be some of the roots behind her "issues" (other dog walkers that I interviewed did not respect my thoughts about my dog). However, the most important part of everything was that Mama like the walker too, and boy does she love Matthew. She gets excited to see him, and when I come home from work on the days that she has been walked, I can tell she's been out and is more relaxed (compared to the days she doesn't get walked). I would recommend Hod's Hounds for anyone and everyone who has a dog. Any kind of dog. A well behaved dog, or a dog who has special requirements. Matthew understands what the needs of the dog are, and puts the human's anxiety at ease.

Bee has been our go to pet sitter for when we are out of town for the past few years! She takes…read moregreat care of our two Great Danes and two cats! We live on one of the military bases and she is willing to take the time to get a pass to come stay at our house when we travel. Our youngest Great Dane has a medical condition that requires daily medication at a certain time and Bee always makes sure she could be to our house to ensure he receives it when it is due. I highly recommend her.

Excellent. Very professional. Came by for interview, met our some of our babies(cats), then…read moreexplained how she would care for them while we would be away. When we went on vacation, she kept in touch with us every time she visited our home. She did a wonderful job of caring for our babies while we were away. We will be using her again and highly recommend Purrwaggles.

Loved it the other day. They had different vendors there for their anniversary. Even took…read moreprofessional photos of my dog which I loved. Even had an agility course and my dog loved it.

I've taken both my pups to Pup Pup and Away for Power Puppy training and I can't recommend them…read moreenough. I have also utilized daycare and boarding. My older pup outgrew daycare but my younger pup is just starting. I appreciate that the daycare is training focused and not just chaos. Pups are vetted for manners. feel like my pups are safe when they come here. Lila and Bear always get compliments on how well behaved and socialized they are, and PPA has been a major part of that. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

WhoooHoooo! I have found my fur-ever friend who is helping me through my "issues"! I want to get…read moreinto everybody's face, lunge, bark and scare them, and I just love to chase, bark, lunge and basically be a nuisance when cars drive by. Kaitlan Rester from Karma Dog Training truly cares about me and wants to help me with these issues. With a few in-home training classes and then group classes, she has put together a package to address my needs (and I have a lot due to my reactivity). With her help, understanding and true love for me (and every other fur baby that is on earth) we are getting to the root of my insecurities and I am feeling better about the big bad world! Thanks Kaitlan! I know I have a ways to go but with your help I will get there!!! Love, Scrappy

Highly highly recommend Karma Dog for all your dog training needs. We have a very sweet, energetic,…read moreand loving labradoodle puppy that we were having some "puppy" habits that needed addressing. Primarily with Riley jumping on everyone and being very "mouthy" and biting. Kaitlan from Karma Dog came over for a 90 minute private in Home session and before she left Riley already leaned to stop jumping on others. (We were able to actually put her to the test when my husband came home from work. We were both so excited that for the first time in 2 months she wasn't jumping all over him when he walked in!) After the private session I enrolled her into a 7-week group class to help her with her self control and socialization with other dogs and humans. I feel that the tools and techniques Kaitlan shared with me are really going to help us with Riley's training. I'm looking forward to our classes and continuing her positive progress. Thank you Kaitlan and Karma Dog!!

Stephanie is awesome…read more And I'm only updating this because of her funny comment about my doggo's habit of pooping on a tree stump and how it seems he is making an offering. I therefore declare the tree stump is now known as the "Altar of Feculence"!!

Had Oh Crap Peat Waste Removal come out and clean my yard today today, Stephanie (owner) was early…read moreand came ready to work. She walked the yard multiple times cleaning up after our dogs. I think she left with like 2-3 bags full of the dogs poop. She worked with efficiently and with purpose. We also chose to have the yard deodorized. We decided to do this as I had recently started spending more time in the backyard doing little projects and it smelled horrible; then I thought if I didn't like the smell and it was caused by my dogs, then I could only wonder how my neighbors felt. So I looked to the professionals at Oh Crap to help me out. Best decision I've made in a while. Highly recommend.