Bob and his team of dog lovers from Dog Days of West Hartford are amazing. Never had a concern…read morewith dependability, very professional and flexible. The team walks my mother's dog and she is struggling with Alzheimer's. All of the walkers great people. Very kind to my mother and very patient. Thank you so much For such great service and making my family's situation so much easier Scott Craig

Talk about peace of mind when you go away and leave your pet. I have an elderly cat, and I feel…read moreguilty whenever I go away overnight. But between Deb and Laurene, my cat always has food, water, medicine, attention, and affection, and I receive an email and often a picture so that I can know that all is well (and ease my conscience). I am very grateful for the important service they provide. Unlike another service I used for awhile, they are well enough staffed that they have been able to handle a couple of last-minute requests for visits (although I try not to do that!).

Kari and colleagues from Walk and Wags have been walking my 3 year old wheaten terrier since he was…read morea little puppy. It gives me such peace of mind when I leave for work to know that Walk & Wags is going to come and give him love, exercise, and a potty break! Kari is consistently reliable and positive. She's given me helpful updates about my pup's health, has picked him up from grooming appointments, and texts me after each visit. I highly recommend Walk & Wags.

From the owner: Walk & Wags is a pet care service that caters to you and your furry friend! Allow yourself to take…read morea break while being assured that your pet is in safe hands! Walk & Wags is based on the belief that your pets needs are of the upmost importance. We look at your pet care differently. They are not just your pets, they are your kids with FUR! We love them like they were our own! Walk & Wags welcomes the opportunity to deliver your best friend the highest quality of care in the industry! Fully Insured ~ Certified in Pet CPR & First Aide You can also check me out on Facebook under Walk & Wags. On there you can read reviews as well as see pictures of all of my furry clients!

Conscientious and affordable. The Puppy Ciao sitter really cares about our dog. Plus, no kennel…read morecough or a dog coming home smelling like pee. (Sorry) Our dog is happy and relaxed. We love you Puppy Ciao!

We have used Sarah's Petsitting for many years now. We have always been very happy with the care…read morethat they give our pets. They always give a full report at each visit including many photos. We always enjoy seeing the photos while away. We can see how happy they are. It is also nice how they check on our house too and bring in packages. I would like to give them a special shout out for the care that they gave our pets while we were away during a recent large snowstorm. We were concerned that they wouldn't be able to make it to our house because of the severity of the storm. they kept in touch and made sure that there was enough food and water for our fur babies in case they wee unable to make it back at the scheduled time. We didn't want them to endanger themselves and knew that they would be fine if they couldn't make it back. All went well and they reported back to us the next morning when the roads were cleared and they could make it back. They dug out a spot on the deck for our dog to get out and go the the bathroom and all was well. This is a great company and they truly love the pets that they are taiga care of.

I am so amazed at what a wonderful job they did with my fur babies. Shout out to Sitter Skyler she…read morewas so kind and kept us updated daily on our pet's progress.

Thanks to Emily C., I got a great recommendation for cat sitting. Over the course of about a year,…read moreI scheduled Jessica to come visit my two cats, including a longer trip of a couple of weeks. When I first met Jessica, I appreciated her thoroughness going over material about my cats and asking questions. My cats were immediately drawn to her. The business is also run like a very well-oiled machine. You can pay invoices and get daily reports all in one interface, which is handy for keeping everything in one place. I definitely loved seeing the daily updates, as well. I'd be lucky to find as good of a pet sitter in my new neighborhood!

I just love this service. They really really care about your pets. I was so scared to leave small…read morekittens and they went above and beyond. (Also I live in Wethersfield, can't change my location tag for some reason.) They tell you how the pets are playing and socializing and everything. They also do little around the house stuff, like make sure your mail doesn't pile up or your plants don't die.

Brent is the best in the business! He is great with our two dogs and has been a true pleasure to…read morework with. I always specifically request him whenever I make an appointment. His talent, expertise and kindness are greatly appreciated.

From the owner: Welcome to The Dogfather! I'm Rick a fellow dog owner in West Hartford providing safe, reliable and…read moreaffordable dog walking and sitting services for our four-legged friends. When you just don't have the time to take your dog out for a daily walk, or you're searching for someone to help with a pet check-in, feeding or playtime, I've got it covered. Give me a call or send a text. My personalized service ensures every walk or visit is tailored to your dog's individual needs.

3rd Class In for a 3 Month Old Puppy... Wow Watch Out!…read more We started off at Canis, and it was truly awesome. Unfortunately, after a few sessions, the co-owner, Derrick, messaged me through their chat platform to say that our puppy had been making noise in her crate that day. This was a one-off situation -- she'd had some stomach issues in the days prior -- but he warned that if it happened two more times, she would be removed from the program. I understand it's their program and their rules, but his communication style was extremely direct -- almost as if he were speaking to a dog -- harsh and matter-of-fact. He told me that how I receive and perceive his messages is "on me." Talk about customer-oriented! If he ever took a class on people or management, he might learn that there's an old saying: perception is reality. I also had a few billing questions, and since texts weren't resolving the issue, I asked multiple times for him to call me, which he eventually did. From the start of that call, he was defensive and completely closed to any feedback about his communication style. I was honestly shocked at how the conversation unfolded and even asked if he was the owner or manager. Despite all this, I genuinely wanted to continue working with them. In short, they removed us from the program the very next day and promptly refunded our fees. My advice: don't offer him any feedback -- he doesn't take it well. It's a real shame, because the staff at Canis are wonderful, and the facility and programs themselves are truly impressive. We had been raving fans and recommended them to everyone, so this turned out to be a very disappointing experience.

CMDT is the absolute BEST! When looking for trainers and puppy/dog socialization spots my husband…read moreand I did extensive research and interviewed places to ensure we felt comfortable and confident that our pup would be in the best hands. I cannot express how glad we have been with our decision to bring our dog to CMDT. Bee and Derrick are wonderful. They make themselves available (within reason) for any questions or help with training. The classes are informative and have been instrumental in our dog's fantastic training progress. Our pup has always come home happy, healthy, and tired from a day of socialization and training when she goes to puppy daycare, and we love watching the livestream so we can see her having a blast. What I personally appreciate the most about CMDT, beyond the care and compassion of the trainers who undoubtedly love the dogs, is the method of training they provide. No harsh punishment necessary. The dogs learn through basic positive psychology and reward association. We do the homework between classes and have seen our dog become more well mannered, confident, and happy through good training. If she could leave a review I think she would say CMDT is her favorite spot, given how excited she is every time we pull up. Thank you to Bee, Derick, and the other trainers who have treated our sweet girl like their own precious pup!

Ma & Pa Fur is not your average "dog walker" business by any means, they are so much more. We were…read morehesitant about the market of pet sitters available to us, but did not want to leave our cat in a shoebox at some kennel during our vacation. I contacted Ma & Pa after seeing their endless list of qualifications and certifications on their website, it was unlike any other local pet care provider.. We set up an in-home consultation where they presented all of their qualifications in person - including letters of recommendation from respectable members in our community, certifications of specialized training, and every other piece of data that you could possibly want to verify their trustworthiness. This was very impressive. They are passionate about what they do, extremely friendly, and they are (by far) the most thorough & organized small business owners that I've met. So now, when we're away, they txt us with detailed updates and photos of our pets having a great time - playing with new toys they brought over, enjoying Ma's home grown catnip.. Geoff even goes out of his way to check in & verify that we arrived home on time to feed our pets after we had returned. Ma & Pa Fur have taken all of the guilt & worry out of our time away from home.. I'm pretty sure my pets look forward to our time away now, for their fun visits with Ma & Pa Fur!

From the owner: We come to your house. A husband and wife business since 2012. Walking dogs. Pet sitting. No…read morebreed discrimination.