We recently adopted a rescue dog who was in need of some basic training. We contacted Susie since…read moreshe was in the neighborhood, and she responded right away. She came to our place to meet us and the dog, and, right off the bat, she was a wealth of knowledge, picking up on cues that we would never think to notice. Our first few meetings were as educational for us as it was for the pup. She clearly has a lot of experience, and she has a direct but friendly approach that really got our dog in the mood to work. Susie is also great at providing follow-up and additional information, and checking in on our dog's progress. We feel so much more confident as dog owners knowing that Susie is just a phone call away. Can't recommend enough!

I recently rescued a former street dog who developed some anxiety in my apartment building and is…read morevery scared of men. I was struggling to help him learn basic commands and socialize around men and other dogs. Susie has really helped my dog gain confidence in his new surroundings and helped give me the tools to make my dog feel more secure. My dog loves Susie and our training sessions! I live in DC where trainers can charge an arm and a leg for services. Susie is truly passionate about helping owners train their dogs, and her rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend hiring her!

Do NOT use their pet transportation. I just saw one of their drivers dropping a dog off at a…read morelocation and leave another inside the van with it completely OFF and it's 91 degrees outside. The dog was clearly in distress heavily panting and pawing at the window/door. The driver was gone for several minutes. I tried to call the business but was continuously re-directed through endless menus that ultimately led nowhere. I've contacted them online instead. PLEASE BEWARE Update: Per Rebeca's response, the driver did not step away "briefly". She was gone for almost 10 minutes and it was 90+ degrees outside. On top of that, when I finally got a response from them via email the following day, they indicated the "dog compartment had the AC was on 4" - well, the dog was not in the dog compartment. In fact, it was sitting in the passenger seat of the van with no protection, car seat, or restraint of any kind. Another red flag. Furthermore, as I waited for the driver to come back in case the dog went into greater distress and someone needed to take action to save his life, I was repeatedly calling their phone number and went through EVERY menu option just trying to find someone to talk to. In their email response, they also indicated that the dog was panting because it's "naturally anxious" - I don't know about you, but I would also be incredibly anxious if I were left alone in a steaming hot vehicle without knowing what's going on. I also have an anxious dog and there's a distinction between anxiety and overheating/borderline heat stroke panting. If the dog's owner being dropped off couldn't meet them at that moment, perhaps they should've gone to drop the second dog off first and then come back. Disappointing one customer is a lot better than putting a dog in a life-threatening situation. I would also recommend re-evaluating drop off communication procedures and scheduling. I can't speak for their other services, but please, please, think twice about using their pet transportation. All it takes is a few minutes for tragedy to strike, and at the end of the day, it's your fur baby, not theirs.

The groomer was knowledgeable and gentle with our fearful little maltpup and gave our curly pup a…read moreperfect cut.

I picked up my dog from structured daycare at Parview location. The "manager" gave me my dog and…read moresaid nothing. I walked out and realized my dog was covered from head to toe in urine and excrement. I walked back in and asked if there was a problem and she was like oh yeah yeah, she messed her crate twice today but we wiped her off. I should have never been handed back my dog in this type of condition AND without any explanation. And how long was she in this state with no attention to her health and wellbeing? And apparently they accept no responsibility: "Unfortunately we do not have a grooming at this facility and really no way of cleaning her up other than just water. The dogs are crated throughout the day when we are rotating the classes of the different groups of pups. When we have a full house it is almost impossible to keep cleaning crates and transferring her to another." - Megan Clipfel-Johnson, Structured Daycare Manager This all sounds like a District Dogs problem, not my problem. With them knowingly operating one location in a flood zone that ultimately killed puppies during a flash flood last year to an employee at another location hitting a puppy that resulted in its death, you would think they would have a heightened level of care, but apparently not. Be cautious of using the Parkview location if you care about your pup's health and wellbeing.

My pup Cody and I attended Avi's 6 week Level I training. We both absolutely loved it. Avi's…read moreapproach to training was direct, fear free, and fun; I learned specific skills as well as underlying concepts of training; and Cody has really made progress with not jumping, attending to me, staying, and many other commands. Highly recommend this class for anyone in the area!

I just switched from a shall-be-anonymous vet I'd used for years, almost since they opened. I won't…read moreget into the why's, but suffice to say long time clients deserve some consideration. So, despite just recently switching to District Vet, I've had several cat experiences with them. In short, they are awesome. So convenient being at Eastern Market! I can walk home with kitty sitting in his magnificent, aging Sherpa. And when I left him for his dental, I had breakfast on the way home. They have excellent hours, and their front desk people are super nice. In fact, everyone in the practice is super nice! And speaking of nice, the majority of vets are women! Very cool, in my opinion. And the vets and their techs are also amazing. As noted, we took Grant Mitchell in for his (very late) annual dental. They actually called to ask if I could give Grant his post-surgery meds. I said, "Not unless the meds are liquid," (and that's debatable). Which of course they were pills, a no way. So they dosed him with something else and he's good as new. I really like District Vet.

Best vet we have been to with our senior girl. We've had past experiences with vets that left a bad…read moretaste in our mouth, but Alondra (I hope I spelled that right) was fantastic- so kind and welcoming. She took extra time and care with our pup which made all the difference in her visit. Thank you Alondra :)!!

Leticia is an amazing dog whisperer. We have used her for dog training and regular dog walks and we…read morelove her -- and more importantly our pups do too. Her demeanor around dogs is excellent, she immediately commands their respect in a very loving way. She is also incredibly easy to work with -- very reliable and communicative. We love her. And you will too. HIGHLY recommend!

Leticia is AMAZING! She has worked with our puppies numerous times and has my vote of confidence…read more(and theirs). She is extremely friendly, easy to work with, and accommodating. More importantly, she gets FAST results! Training two puppies at once is daunting, but Leticia has made the whole process way less stressful for my partner and me, but also VERY much for our pups. Highly recommend!!

Mary is a fantastic trainer and working with her has been one of the best decisions we have made…read morefor us and our Great Dane, Gigi. Training with Mary first began when Gigi, then 3 months old, was biting my boyfriend and I excessively and showing early signs of dominant behavior. Mary helped us to completely curb this behavior through a variety of techniques but most of all, it was general obedience training that turned Gigi's behavior around. Even after Gigi's pleasant temperament was established, we kept up with Mary's training to bring Gigi to her utmost potential as a companion dog. Gigi is now a great listener who walks well on leash and has amazing recalls off leash. She is so in tune to us at all times, which has enabled us to fully trust and enjoy her in any situation. Whether she's indoors or outdoors, on leash or off leash, with other dogs around or without- Gigi is perfectly obedient. She has become everything we could have hoped for in a dog plus more, and it's all because of the training that we did with Mary. For a bit more about Mary and less about Gigi, Mary has many great qualities that are essential in a dog trainer. To start with, she is kind, intelligent, and articulate. Her explanations and lessons are constructive and easy to understand, which are both important since she's really training you on how to train your dog. She's also highly experienced and knowledgeable of all things related to dogs and dog training, which allows her to get the very best results out of your dog. She has a keen ability to assess you and your dog's training and know what tweaks and modifications need to be made, or if a new method should be tried altogether. She is also very adaptable to your needs and concerns and can tailor training accordingly. Last but not least, Gigi absolutely loves her! I could go on and on but in short- if you're reading this review and considering a trainer for your dog, definitely call Mary. Despite the time, effort, and cost that training requires, you'll get so much out of it over the life of your dog that it will surely be worth it. You and your dog will also have fun along the way too. Thanks again, Mary! Steffanie, Cody, & Gigi

The groomer showed up in a mobile van and asked how I wanted my Yorkie to look after the grooming…read more I explained and was very pleased with the results. She looks adorable. I highly recommend Pooches Kitties & Kisses to everyone that is looking for a perfect cut for their fur baby. I'm glad I found them. I will continue to use them every time my fur baby needs grooming. Thank you Pooches Kitties & Kisses. M. Scott

Highly recommended! Shanda was very efficient and gentle with my baby Chester, who can definitely…read morebe a handful when he's getting groomed. Will book again!

Danny (and Elise) have taken such great care of my cat for the last 2 1/2 years. I trust them…read morecompletely. Danny sends photos of Kitty every day, and he gives me updates on her. He has gone above and beyond, cleaning up some accidents that Kitty made, and even once putting her in her carrier backpack and going outside with her during a fire alarm in the building. I recommend Danny 100%

We have been using Danny's Pet Care for two years, we have had ONLY AMAZING experiences with him…read moreand his sitters: Danny, Elise, Ben all took such incredible care of our fur baby and we are so grateful to them for loving him like we do. Their prices are incredibly fair, they are super reliable, go above and beyond for customer service, and keep our place super clean. I literally don't know how they could be better. They have made so many stressful moments better by stepping in to help us when we were in a bind. If you're looking for good pet sitters this is your place!!!

Great cat sitters! I hired Furry Walks and Wash when I was…read moregoing out of town for a week and needed someone to watch my cat. I did a lot of Googling and Yelping as it was hard to find a pet sitter that dealt with cats. I reached out to Furry Walks and they promptly responded back to me and then Andre, with FW&W, called. We talked for a few minutes and arranged an in-house visit where he could meet my cat and I could tell him about what he needs from a care perspective. When it actually came time for the sit Andre sent me an email every day summarizing how the cat was doing/acting and also included pictures. I have a very high-strung emotionally needy cat and he was more than willing to humor me with brushing and rubbing the cat. Overall I would highly recommend! The only complaint I have is that they did not mention there is a small surcharge for a weekend pet sit. It was only $5, though,and wouldn't have made me change my mind had I known in advance. And they were still more than worth it.

So very happy I found Furry Walks & Wash! The same walker comes over every time, so I love that we…read morecan build a relationship. Prices are REALLY competitive, and only a $5 charge for same day requests. They go above and beyond to accommodate my needy pet and my specific requests. All around extremely happy with this service and would highly recommend.

Paw Paw Pet Club came highly recommended to me from neighbors and I quickly learned why once our…read moredog started using its services. Walter and Patrick are professional, reliable, and, most importantly, loving to our girl Ruby. While she's always so excited for her daily walk, she has also become calmer around other dogs, is much better on her leash, and has learned a couple other tricks along the way. I attribute this to walking with her usual pack but also greatly Walter and Patrick's patience and training. You will be glad you found them!

The Paw Paw Pet Club team have been here for our girl, Zuri, whenever we need them!! Zuri goes on…read moreregular mid-day walks with her crew and has boarded several times, sometimes for more than a week. The team is so good about updating us with photos and info about what adventures they have been on. After long stays, Zuri is sad to leave and whenever we see her walkers around town she is SO happy to see them - a sign she well loved and looked after while in their care. The are responsive and attentive if there are changes to her daily needs that they need to be aware of. They have walked her in the last 3 apartments we have lived in! They treat her like a star and they feel like a part of our family. :) 10/10 would recommend Paw Paw to anyone in the DC area with a furry pup who needs walking or boarding services!