My wife and I have gone to three different dog trainers, and we think Alden has been the best dog…read moretrainer so far! We HIGHLY Recommend this guy! Firstly this guy knows dogs! He understands what works for different kinds of doggos and their personalities. He also is super nice, friendly, and helpful when you are working with him. You can tell he loves what he does. He knows why things work or don't work in dog training and why one trainer or place my recommend one thing vs why it might be different for your doggo. We have a large doggy named Milo and he kept nipping and jumping on people. Play biting and jumping for bigger dogs is difficult because we have older parents and his jumping and nipping could hurt them. We also have a newborn baby we were worried that our doggo would be rough with him since he kept rough playing, nipping/biting, and jumping on us. HOWEVER, with Alden's support we saw a sudden and quick decrease in our doggos behaviors. To all you dog owners out there looking for good and well-rounded training THIS IS THE GUY! Alden is very honest and even though we pushed for possibly doing boarding 2-week training he told us our doggo didn't need it and didn't want to push it on us. My wife and I really love working with him and hope to continue to have him there for our doggos life trainings! We recommend him 5-stars. Thanks Alden!

Alden's one-on-one private sessions are very helpful. Our dog Abby is super friendly to people but…read morereactive to dogs. Through the sessions, Abby became less reactive to other dogs and focuses on us before reacting. Thanks to Alden, Abby has built up her confidence since we adopted her a few months ago. At three years old, Abby was a fast learner.

I had a great experience at Wonder Dog Ranch. My dog, Lola, was in fantastic hands…read more ​A huge thank you to Kevin, who was one of staff members, that took great care of my puppy Lola and I. He handled everything and made me feel completely at ease. He was so professional and clearly cares a lot about the dogs. ​When I picked up Lola, she was happy and tired from playing, which is exactly what I hoped for. I will definitely be a returning customer!

We recently visited Wonder Dog Ranch with hopes of finding a safe and fun place for our dog to…read moresocialize and play. However, a few red flags made us uncomfortable with leaving our pet there. First, when we arrived, we weren't allowed inside--not even into the front office. Instead, we had to fill out all the paperwork outside. When we asked to see the play area where the dogs would be spending their time, we were also denied access. This raised concerns about transparency. Inside the office, we noticed a TV monitor and asked if it was used for pet parents to check in on their dogs during pet play time , Kevin told us no. This meant that once we left our dog, we had no way of knowing how they were being treated or interacting with other dogs. When we asked for a visual reference of the play area, he only had a few photos, which showed a couch and some toys--not the engaging and structured environment we were expecting. We did leave our dog for the initial evaluation. Before I left I asked him if he can take a video for me for todays at least, so that I can see how my puppy interacts with his stay , he then assured me he would be able to do that. My husband and I left to grab a bite, and returned in 45 min. When we returned I asked to see the video, and he said he did not take a video of my puppy interacting. After we left we discussed it and didn't feel comfortable with the lack of access and transparency. We ultimately decided not to bring our dog back. While we can't say anything negative about how the dogs are actually treated, the fact that pet owners aren't allowed to see where their pets will be playing or how they are interacting raises concerns. For us, peace of mind and trust are essential when leaving our pet in someone else's care, and unfortunately, we didn't get that here. Kevin appeared to be a nice gentleman, and maybe a bit old school, but this wasn't for us.

Wow we we're anxious about this. Kind of like "give your keys to the favorite car for the first…read moretime, the only car, to the cat and genuinely wish her a good time." I imagined her making brownies, popcorn, having a BBQ and not turning off the grill afterwards. Carried away-then I remembered this is Molly, our favorite cat, and prepared to have someone else in our messy house. The manager "Mollie" was very organized. We, were very detailed. I organized food in one cabinet, with post-its for info, post-it where her room litterbox was after already giving info to the manager I think it helped make things simpler. We started getting daily reports, with "basics" box checked. They were thorough, precise, and complete. My Dad worked for Polaroid for 20 years, and these pet sitters were awesome at taking pictures. Every day we'd open up the emails and this noise would come out of our mouths: not ooh! Yecch! But...: Awwww, look at how cute she looks. Her wariness and caution as a cat showed, but her shyness rounded the corner a bit. Sitter4paws let us take a long vacation worry free at what we thought were reasonable prices, for a truly truly worry free vacation. Great communicators, responsible, and reliable, and awesome photographers. Thank you!

Tl;dr: Do not use this company if you have a pet with medical issues that needs medication. Hit or…read moremiss with individual sitters and you have no choice or control over who they send over. I will never use them again after my TERRIBLE experience. Initially used this service for a short business trip with success so tried again for a longer trip to see family between Christmas and NYE. The company sent a sitter I had never met who incorrectly used the pill injector on my sick, elderly cat and forced her to swallow the over inch-long applicator tip. Resulted in $3,000 emergency vet surgery to remove that I had to manage from out of town. So deeply stressful for me but mainly my poor elderly asthmatic cat!! They handled it but SO unnecessary and only happened bc of their bizarre business model where they pick whichever of their employees are available, not someone who knows your house/pet. So if you get one who knows what they're doing you don't necessarily get them again - it's totally random from the customer's perspective. Instead of enjoying my family I had to spend the time managing the emergency they created from afar, stressed and fuming that I trusted this company to send someone competent to care for my sweet older cat. After the first disastrous pill delivery issue they sent the **same person** again a day later who clearly doesn't know how to give a cat medication and she, again, incorrectly gave my cat her medication!!! My cat gets ill if she misses just one day, the medication is a high-dose steroid for her asthma. The employee did not know how to give her the pill, but still marked the medication as administered on their form (I only figured out it didn't happen when I read the notes) and instead of giving her the pill rubbed it on her gums -?!? I am FURIOUS for my poor cat and at the incompetence of this employee they continue to use, along with the management that assured me they know how to give cats medication and yet still sent this individual out after it was proved that they cannot give a cat medication effectively. The other employees seemed to be ok but I had no choice over who they sent over, meaning every visit was a gamble. If you need anything beyond the most basic service, avoid avoid avoid!!!

Taryn is the best! She had helped me when I am out of town a couple of times. She is responsible…read moreand professional, most importantly she has a loving heart for the pets. My German shepherd loves her.

Taryn is an absolute gem! She has been watching my dog Payton while I'm at work and he absolutely…read moreloves her and gets so excited every time I bring him. She is very flexible in scheduling and she has an amazing calm energy with the dogs; they respect and listen to her very well. Payton always comes home so happy and tired from all the playing and walks they go on while I'm at work which has been such a treat. She's quickly become the only person I trust to watch Payton while at work and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you Taryn :)

Max loves going to Heavenly Pet Resort, he is always excited to stay there…read more When he requires medication they take care of him.

Everyone at heavenly pet resort is very friendly, and they all seem to love animals. The lady that…read moreI spoke to was able to acquaint with my slow to warm up sometimes grumpy dog fairly quickly. The facility is clean and organized. I'd like to add that they have multiple doors throughout the facility which prevent accidental escapes which is wonderful. They don't however provide photos/videos of pets throughout the stay, but they do post pictures on their instagram. Would definitely recommend them.

We have finally found the perfect place for our two doggies! They stayed there this past weekend,…read moreand Pixie was absolutely amazing! We have small dogs, and I've always been so worried about leaving them at one of those big doggie daycare or boarding centers because of their size. What I love about this cottage is that they only have small dogs, so I feel so much more comfortable knowing they are around dogs their own size. Our dogs absolutely loved it! It truly feels like a home away from home. They also upload photos and videos so you can see how your pets are doing, which gives me so much peace of mind while they're away. I highly recommend this place! I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful, loving, and caring place for our fur babies. We will definitely be back.

We came across The Dog Cottage by chance while looking for companionship for our dog after her…read moresister crossed the rainbow bridge--and we're so glad we did. From the start, the owner was thoughtful and intentional, setting up a meet-and-greet with our dog and the dogs already in her care to be sure everyone was a good fit. It went wonderfully. She clearly understands dog dynamics and shared that she specializes in small dogs and that older dogs fell comfortable there, which was exactly what we were looking for. Our dog absolutely loves going for both daycare and overnight stays. Our dog has occasional gastrointestinal issues, and the owner is meticulous about following her specific diet without us having to worry or remind her. We're consistently kept in the loop with updates, and she regularly posts photos and videos so we can see how happy, relaxed, and comfortable our dog is while she's there. Drop-offs are completely stress-free--our dog is genuinely excited to go, and that says everything. It truly feels like her second home. If you have a small dog and want a place where care is intentional, calm, and genuinely loving, the Dog Cottage is the place!

As a rescue dog owner, I am nervous leaving my dog because I fear my dog will feel that we…read morerelinquished her back to the pound. We found Aki and she is great, she checks shot records are up to date, evaluates the dogs temperament and closely monitors playtime to ensure the dogs safety. She sends pictures of the day and status of your dog. I felt my dog loved socializing with the other dogs and playtime. I highly recommend Skys the limit.

I am so grateful for Aki and her home. I feel so relieved to leave my pup in a comfortable homey…read morespace, as opposed to a cold kennel building. He is anxiously attached with major separation anxiety and I can see he is relaxed and comfortable staying with her and her pups. She also offers extra services (walks/hikes) and provides daily pictures. Thank you Aki, appreciate you!

Employees were friendly and did a great job with my dogs haircut. Will recommend and come back…read moreagain. There was a miscommunication that happened but it was discussed and settled professionally.

First timers here!…read more My little Tofu looked and smelled so good after her grooming here. They were all very nice and gave me a detailed overview of what happened during the service. I appreciate it because I didn't know that my dog was scared of getting her nails trimmed. They're always busy so make sure you call ahead to make your appointment. They also have a store attached to them so you can buy retail items there. The service was pretty fast and there's tons of things to do nearby while you wait. Pricing was $95 for my pup. My only complaint was the parking. It was a little difficult as it is street parking only.

I literally hear this woman screaming at the animals when I am a customer at the business next…read moredoor. The dogs are constantly fighting, and all she ever does is scream at them to stop. After hearing the way she treats them I would never bring my dog here in a million years.

I don't know how they are with the dogs but whoever answered the phone has the worse phone…read moreetiquette I've ever experienced! I called to ask a few questions about boarding my puppy. I kindly said "hi, I'd like to inquire about boarding my dog for Thanksgiving " and she answered by saying "yeah, but I'm not like other places" and I said "o.k." She then repeated herself like 3 more times saying "I'm not like other places". So I asked literally out of pure curiosity at that point "what do you mean? What's different about you?" She then very aggressively asked "Well does your dog get along with everyone?" .....the conversation continued for a bit and then I just said thank you and hung up. And yes! My dog gets along with other dogs, has all her shots and is fixed! I wouldn't even consider boarding her if she didn't fill all these requirements! If this woman is this rude with a complete stranger /possible new customer, I can only imagine how she treats the dogs. Doesn't sound like she is happy doing what she is doing.....

I've struggled to find a cat groomer in Pasadena for my older Himalayan, Mr Rochester. Ivan was…read morewonderful. He listened to what I wanted for my cat and understood my request. Mr R came home looking sharp and feeling good! The most important part of this grooming service was that my cat came home stress-free. What's best for my cat is always my number one priority and the Pet Garden understands this. They kindly offer to groom cats as early in the day as possible to prevent them from being stressed by the daily activities of the daycare. I will go back!

Really friendly service. They are great with dog grooming and all the workers are nice…read more Just an FYI if it's your first time bringing your pet for a dental cleaning... they do an examination that costs $45 and if they find something wrong they may not be able to proceed with the cleaning. So for anything you notice that may be off, weird odors in the mouth, etc, an option is just to check it out with your primary vet to save some time. Just want to give y'all a heads up.