My husband and I have nothing but good things to say about Scruf and Corbin. They've been walking…read moreour two dogs for over a year, and Corbin is always extremely flexible, thoughtful and attentive in all of our communications. Also, both of our dogs have special needs, and Corbin is super understanding and kind about all of our extra requests when walking the dogs or watching them when we're out of town. Scruf even sent us a card and photo magnet of our two dogs for the holidays. :) I highly recommend Scruff and Corbin for all of your dog walking/sitting needs!

Diego and Scruf have provided terrific dog sitting and dog walking service for us, for several…read moreyears. Our three pups love Diego. They are excited when he arrives and they become upset when it is time for him to leave. Diego has house sat for us many times, from just overnight and for as long as two weeks. We are confident of his abilities and can relax on trips, knowing that are pets are in good hands. Diego sends us photos and provides frequent reports, which are very comforting when we are halfway around the world. Diego has handled the few emergencies that have come up very well. We have a three week trip coming up in the fall. Knowing that we won't have to worry about our pups makes the trip planning much easier.

Heather Ellingson is the owner of this dog-walking/sitting company. I don't know how she does it,…read morebut the woman is attending school, interning, and has two jobs, yet always finds time to walk my dog and other people's dogs 7 days a week. I give her props for her determination, motivation, and ability to organize her time. My dog is very grateful to have Heather walk him privately twice a week. I've also had to switch schedules a few times and Heather was very flexible. Her rates are reasonable and she is both insured and bonded. You can rely on Heather to take good care of your pooch!

I love this service. They are amazing. Super relaxed and knowledgeable. First visit is to meet you…read moreand your dog to make sure everyone vibes. I had a 3 month old pup, Juliana and Cynthia are so relaxed and make you feel so reassured they will love my pup. They have been wonderful!!!! She has been reliable, checks-in, sends me adorable pics and funny text about how my pup is doing. Works wonderful with my work schedule because they have a small dog group later afternoon time. So when I get home my pup is TIRED. All she needs is a small walk and she is ready for bedtime. I've noticed her skills improve, which I appreciate because training can be hard to fit in at times. I tried another service for a short period and was quick to count the days Juliana was back because I could tell my pup missed her so much. 8/9/17 My pup has turned 1 y.o. And wow, i have no clue what i would do with out these women. When Hazel was a puppy, Juliana would come provide potty breaks and be attentive to her while she learned to be home alone. Hazel has progressed and developed into such a independent, confident dog. She climbs, runs, does great off least. She isn't scared of any sized dog, greets comfortably. All thanks to these ladies. And hazel loves them so much. you can tell she misses them when she doesn't have her walk. I love the communication I have with Juliana and Cynthia. From mom questions, to scheduling, to checking on hazel during walks. Just wonderful. I highly recommend them and feel so lucky my baby has such an awesome pack.

I would give 10 stars if I could. My husband and I feel like we hit the dog-walker jackpot…read more We were really looking for a one or two person dog walking operation that would really care for Lois, that we could trust, and that would give her the exercise she needs. But we got SO MUCH MORE. After being rejected by a dog walker who felt Lois, our 11lb Shih Tzu, was too shy and fearful, we were referred to Juliana and Cynthia. Juliana and Cynthia didn't see Lois's shyness as a problem. They knew she'd open up. And boy did she ever. She now LOVES to play with other dogs. Not only does Lois get to play with her pack mates for most of the week, on Fridays she goes on hikes with the big dogs, which she also LOVES. While I love that they have a little dog group (especially in the beginning when I was more worried about her), I also love that she can hang with the big guys and get more comfortable with them in a safe environment. We've also left Lois with them in May for boarding. I usually worry a lot about Lois when we go out of town, I worry she doesn't get enough attention, or enough exercise, etc. But when we left her with Juliana and Cynthia, I wasn't worried at all. I got daily pictures showing how much fun she was having. And I knew she was getting tons of exercise and love. It's worth every penny and I will likely leave her with them from now on (vs. my neighbors who watch her for free, just because she gets better care and attention with Juliana and Cynthia). I also love that Lois gets walked by the same two people every time. And with generally the same pack. It creates consistency and makes my pup that much more comfortable. I've had friends who have told me that when they're home their dog doesn't want to go out with the walker. Not with Juliana and Cynthia. Even if both my husband and I are home, she runs to the door, shakes her bum-bum, and essentially peaces out without looking back. The most important thing about Juliana and Cynthia is that we trust them 1000% with our baby. I know the big dog group is safe for Lois because they all have perfect energy and temperaments, and because Juliana and Cynthia wouldn't have it any other way. I know that if Lois gets too tired or too hot, they'll pick her up and carry her or put water on her to cool her off. Juliana and Cynthia have such great energy which I believe is why they are so successful, why the dogs and humans all love them, and why their packs are so balanced and stable. I know Lois loves them as much as she does her own parents (which makes me both happy and sad), and I'm pretty sure they love her just as much as we do. My only complaint is that they won't let me come on the dog walks with them ;)

Our dog Harvey's favorite part of the day is going out to some of the East Bay's most fabulous and…read morefun (for dogs) locations with Lorraine and his buddies in her pack. Harvey loves her and we completely trust her. She puts safety first and gives a thorough report every time they go out. Lorraine is highly highly recommended.

WOW! Is all we can say. Murphy the 13 year old Corgi and his humble mistress have had Leash…read moreLorraine as our walker for more than 7 years. Lorraine is attentive, communicative, caring, and trusted not just of Murphy but for our home and Murphy LOVES her. From long outings to notes about the walk, to training advice as our boy has aged, to a hospital visit when Murphy was under the weather 3 years ago, Lorraine truly cares about her pack and with the dogs she passes the sniff test from day one.

She seemed quite nice, but if you have a young puppy look elsewhere…read more The tldr; had some issues in the beginning with her not checking that he went potty at the end of the walk and a dog who was in the walk with my puppy bit him leaving several deep bite marks on his muzzle! I tried Brooke's dogwalking for the week. I have a 5 month old border collie puppy. I thought after meeting Brooke it might be a good fit. But about the second day we began to have problems. She didn't ensure my puppy went potty at the end of the walk causing him to bark and whine for hours disturbing the neighbors. I was confused as to what caused his distress when I got a call from my landlord. I came home seeing he had a huge mess of poop in his crate. And he's never had an accident before with other dog walkers. I let her know, and she was responsive. She ensured in the latter half of the week that he did go potty during the walks and I didn't have that same issue. But the worst issue by far was the dog bite my puppy suffered from another dog on the walk. The last day of the week, a dog Brooke was also walking bit my puppy. I was told that the other owner was sorry for the incident, but no amount of sorry can really alleviate the bite marks my puppy came home with! I asked if the other dog would still be allowed to go on walks with my puppy (yes) or if anything would be done to ensure it wouldn't happen again (a muzzle for instance). The answer was no. I decided not to continue to use Brooke's services. It was not a good experience. She was kind and professional overall, but that doesn't make up for the issues we experienced during our time with her. I cannot recommend her in any circumstances.

Brooke is completely amazing and wonderful. I'm one of those overly protective dog moms and she…read moretook care of my furbaby as if it was her own. He was happy and tired after his awesome walks. She went above and beyond with longer walks than most and at many different spots. Very professional and awesome.

Erin who runs Happy Puppy Spa is a dedicated dog 'folk'. One of the problems when you want to find…read moresomeone to board or walk your dog is making sure they'll get the attention that they are used to. (And here in the Bay Area they are used to a lot of attention.) Erin, doesn't do mass walks, but tends to focus on individual dogs, or small groups. Definitely a good resource

Erin is truly the best. My husband and I recently got back from a two-week vacation, and our baby…read morepit bull (who can be a hand full sometimes) stayed at Happy Puppy Spa. He came back happier than ever! Erin gave Banksy (our dog) the personal attention he craves while giving him the discipline he REALLY needs. We were really impressed by how much Erin knows about dogs and their needs - it was like we finally met another human who understood our frequently misunderstood puppy. Her rates are great, she's super friendly, and most importantly we felt totally secure leaving our dog with her for two weeks. WAY better than kenneling him with strangers. We will definitely work with Erin again in the future.

I had low expectations of success with our 8 year old chihuahua mix, Biscuit, but we were kind of…read moreat our wits end with his barking, guarding, and general reactivity! he had also recently destroyed our blinds and two screen doors... Birgit helped us and Biscuit SO MUCH! I can't believe the improvement in Biscuit's barking and reactivity after a month and a half. we used to feel frustrated with his barking multiple times a week if not daily, that is down to about once a week!! Birgit taught us very realistic methods and practiced with us, at our home and the dog park. she is extremely knowledgeable. she is organized, has great communication, and is very reliable. she followed up our sessions with written materials that really helped me remember the details of what we had worked on. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone. on a personal note, I wish for myself and Biscuit that I had done dog training sooner. I know we are both a lot happier now. it's so worth it!!! the effort and the money!

We highly recommend Birgit Hafermann for any dog-related services. Birgit has supported the care…read moreand training of our three dogs for many years: Callie, Tipper and Georgie. It never fails that our dogs become more responsive and better behaved after her care sessions with them. At the end of two of our dog's lives, she reached out to us in a very touching way that my husband and I appreciated greatly. She is still, of course, part of our Callie's support team.

Ok... so I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to my dog, Besito. I mean, I basically treat him like…read moremy human kid and am THAT overprotective mom when it comes to him being with other people and dogs. My partner and I were recommended to Kristi by a friend and the first day he left the apartment, I felt like a new mom sending her kid off to school! What I found over the course of the next weeks (and now months), is that this is simply the best thing I could have done for him! Kristi is hands down the best dog walker (and friend to your dog) that you can get! She is reliable, trustworthy and honestly, I no longer have any qualms about Besito leaving my side every day for his fun outing. He always comes back happy as a clam and definitely ready for his afternoon nap. He is healthier and happier and I thank Kristi for her kind and loving attention she provides to Besito and his sister, Latoya! Thank you, Kristi!!

Kristi has walked our crazy dog for the past year - ever since we brought him home from the…read moreshelter. She has been a wonderful partner in helping us train him, and she provides us with regular feedback. She is not just someone who walks your dog - she is a professional who can be trusted to properly care for your dog. My dog is happier, healthier, and better behaved because of Kristi. She is always reliable and flexible (we sometimes have crazy schedules since my wife is in school). She is a great communicator, which is great for us since we are a bit obsessed with our dog and we always want to make sure he is happy and doing okay. She also sends us pictures of his park visits, which we absolutely love. Most of all, our dog LOVES her and he LOVES his pack of friends. When she walks through the door, he can hardly contain his excitement. We can't recommend Kristi enough.