Such a great company- always giving back to the community and the shelter animals…read more They have a great energy and compassion towards the dogs they work with. I first met them at an adoption event where they partnered with the Martinez animal shelter. They gave complimentary baths to all the shelter pups at the event. Even my foster pup- Susannah. They even put an adorable adopt me scarf on her and promoted her on their page I have been sharing their contact info with friends and neighbors

I had a bad experience with my small senior (17.5yrs old) dog at Diablo Dog in Martinez this past…read moreFriday. I'm not here to bash a small business. I'm here to share what happened to me and possibly help someone else out there, not have it happen to them. After looking at their website and social media posts, I was impressed with what seemed to be a top notch establishment. I only groom my senior chihuahua mix occasionally and I wanted to make sure they would treat him with gentleness and care. It was easy to see when I got him back from his appointment, that didn't seem to happen. He went in for a trim. I chose a #7 blade, which I now know was far too short. It woukd have been appreciated if the groomer would have made a blade suggestion or mentioned that choice was very short, because I wasn't familiar with all that, but that's on me and not my complaint. My complaint is that the groomer hurt my dog. I didn't notice it at first when I picked him up because honestly it was so chaotic in that small space with two big dogs coming in for service, a bunch of big dogs in the back barking and guys yelling at the dogs to shut up, I just needed to get my very nervous and stressed little guy outta there. It wasn't until I got home that I noticed the cut around and under his neck. I was literally stunned. I've never seen anything like that before and my dog was still shaking. I scooped him up and headed to the emergency vet. He is now on antibiotics and doing better, but it was a rough weekend. Between me crying and feeling like a bad dog mom for handing him over to them and him throwing up all day Saturday, I was not in a good place. I needed to wait a few days before I could even do this review. I love small businesses and want to support them more than anything, but I have to say I would not recommend this business for grooming small or senior dogs. I have no experience with them in any other area and larger dogs might do well here, I don't know. But this is what happened to me and if it happened to me....you know the rest. It was a really hard day that day. Pictures speak louder than words. The last photo is Jazz a couple of weeks ago how he looked when I took him in, all the others are from Friday at home and in the lobby of the emergency vet after his groom. Please think twice before you go here with your small or senior dog.

It's our dog's first boarding experience and he's apparently having the time of his life while…read morewe're away. Allen sends us an update in the morning and evening and it's reassuring to know our dog is getting the care he needs. Plus their house in Martinez is conveniently located within our area.

Only issue is that my dog doesn't miss me at all because she is so well cared for at A Spot in the…read moreSun.

Karin is outstanding! I got my pup, Goose, back in August 2022 and couldn't wait for him to be…read morevaccinated to join her program. As soon as he was able we dropped him off for his free training consult, that's right, I said FREE. Who does that? Well, Karin does. I cannot express how much Goose has learned while attending day training with Karin, not to mention the fact that she has been amazing at helping me and my partner navigate through some rough patches in his normal behavioral development from puppy to adolescent. I love that I get updates throughout the day with pictures and the activities/training that are being done and to see Goose enjoying his time with dog friends too! Every time we go to drop off Goose is beside himself with excitement to see Karin, which is a clear indicator to me that he too approves and enjoys his time spent there. The long and short of it is, I would recommend Karin, and do, to anyone who is looking for an amazing dog trainer who has compassion, patience, and an amazing understanding of dog behavior!!

This place is amazing! Karin is so knowledgeable and will help with answering all your question…read more Her whole team is amazing with my Louie. He loves going to daycare there and it is the ONLY place I trust him with. You want your doggie loved on and learning check out Karin at Good to the Bone!!!

Wish I could give a 10 star! Absolutely a night and day difference from before and after with our…read morepup. Alex is wonderful! Knowledgeable, patient and always positive. Couldn't be more happy and more thrilled with all of Alex's hard work!

Working with Alex at Canine Insight Institute has helped me understand my dog's behavior and needs…read morein an accessible way. His approach is positive and supportive, and he is great at encouraging and keeping us on track when we encounter hiccups or new challenges. Beyond obedience and day-to-day behavior coaching, he's training us in scent work, which has been an excellent activity to funnel Sydney's boundless energy and drive. He's done such a good job that we passed all three scents in our very first ORT! All this combined has allowed Sydney and I to bond and have more fun together.

Julia is fantastic! I should have written this review sooner but here it is now. We have been using…read moreJulia for about 1 1/2 years now since we moved to the Bay Area from Illinois. We needed someone to check our 3 cats daily when we go out of town. We set up an initial meet and greet for her to be introduced to our family of 2 dogs and 3 cats. You could tell instantly she was an animal lover by how she interacted with the animals. Each day when she comes to the house she feeds and plays with the cats, cleans litter boxes, brings in the mail, and any other special requests we have. She sends me pictures of all the cats and let's me know how they are doing. She has never cancelled or no showed for any dates that we have scheduled. She has even helped me out with watching them on very short notice. We have used her over 8 different times now. On one occasion, she also helped us take care of one of our cats that had an abscess from an infected tooth. After having our Vet take care of the abscess it was recommended that we put a warm compress on it daily. Julia did that for us since we had to travel out of town again. My animals are my family and I trust her completely with them!

I don't normally write bad reviews, but as a dog owner, I would not trust this business driving my…read moredog. We witnessed wreckless driving via speeding in excess of 80mph weaving in and out of traffic on highway 24 to the caldecott tunnel. Management, please, please advise your workers driving with your business logo or vehicles to drive responsibly when bearing the company logo on the side of the vehicle.

There are not enough words to explain how wonderful Kiki is. My girl Riley is a special pup,…read moreenergetic, nervous, smart, loving, and loyal, so she can be a lot at first. Kiki is so calm and patient with my little girl and can see Riley for who she is. Riley adores Kiki and so do I. I've learned a lot from Kiki and am so glad she is a part of our family.

Kiki was so kind and flexible. My Mina loved being out with her. I absolutely loved the pictures…read moreand videos she shared with me during their outings. Mina looked so happy. I recommend Kiki to anyone looking for someone who will treat their dog (s) like their own. I know we will work with her again.

Again, as always, Scott made going away and leaving our girls, stressless and we are so grateful to…read morehim.

There is no one better than Scott when it comes to taking care of our beloved Boston Terrier Wally…read more We absolutely trust him and know he is in loving hands when Scott is at our house. Wally has glioma (incurable brain cancer) and is susceptible to seizures so he needs meds 2x daily at specific times. Knowing Scott is there to ensure Wally gets this is so comforting and helps us actually enjoy our vacations. I highly recommend Scott (though I shouldn't share his details since he can get booked very early ;) ) but anyone who is looking for amazing care, look no further!

Suzanne is AMAZING!! 10 STARS!! My three Aussie pups love her so much and I feel at ease when she's…read moretaking care of them. She's very responsible and accommodating, I trust my babes with her 100%. I use her services when going on a long vacation, weekend getaway or planning a late night out and need someone I trust to stop by and feed the boys dinner and give them love/playtime. Suzanne leaves detailed daily notes so you know when she came by and what she did, love this log aspect when returning from a long trip. She's good about texting photos too so you can see everyone is happy and doing great! So so so THRILLED to have found Whiskers and Tails, highly recommend!!

Suzanne is just AWESOME! She has been watching our dogs for us for 2-3 years now, whenever we go…read moreout of town. I always leave a note with instructions and requests. This past week we were gone and I forgot to write my usual notes before we left. Well...it did not matter! She took great care of everything!! She treats our dogs as if they were her own. Suzanne, we can't say enough how happy we are to have met you and how comfortable we are with you caring for our little ones while we're away! THANK YOU!!

Jerry took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town! He checked in on them each day…read moreand sent along photos with the updates. One of my kitties can be pretty shy around new people but Jerry was able to get him to warm up and receive some pets and cuddles. They both got lots of attention with each visit, and I could tell they were being well looked after. I would definitely recommend the Pet Nanny the next time you need someone to help out with your furry friends.

I needed pet sitting and have two dogs that aren't always the most welcoming to new people, then in…read morewalk Jerry and Alison.... I couldn't believe it but instantaneously the dogs gravitated toward them and it's been great ever since! Some people just have a good vibe and you can't fool a dog so I automatically felt comfortable having them come for dropping visits while I am away. Jerry is great with sending photos and updates so I know the dogs are happy. Glad I found them and highly recommend!

East Bay Dog Walkers provides excellent service. We have used them for walking our Pekingnese…read more(Bailey) on a regular basis. Our regular dog walker, Tracy, is outstanding -very reliable, and Bailey is always thrilled to see her. In addition, Mona makes sure we have coverage if our schedule changes. We recommend them very highly! Susan and Richard

I used East Bay Dog Walkers for overnight in-house stay during a trip to Europe. It was a great…read moreexperience- professional and competent. My senior dog and house were well cared for. Highly recommend!