Clean, thoughtful, expert, responsible, caring pet experiences. We found Wilf's Place by carefully…read morescouring pet trainers based on experience, professionalism, attentiveness, and kindness. We then went through a thorough in-person interview. Emma is kind, caring, and compassionate and brought the company's mascot, the adorably trained Wilfred. Wilfred looks like a plushie dog that has come to life and candidly demonstrates how a trained dog should act. Our dogs immediately took a liking to Emma and Wilfred and thankfully Emma took our dogs in spite of their rambunctious behavior when meeting Wilfred. Emma was prompt with communication and followed the meeting with forms to complete via email, and took attentive care to our questions. We left our fur babies in her care for 2 weeks. We got cute pictures regularly, and our dogs looked engaged, safe, clean, entertained, and happy. Upon our return home, everything came back cleaner than we sent it. This was both embarrassing (why didn't I clean that when I dropped it off?) and a surprise and delightful touch when you're tired from traveling. Please know that our senior dogs aren't easy: one has a bad heart and requires twice daily medication, and the other eats everything not nailed down. I know my dogs and I could tell that they had fun and candidly missed all the attention they got at Wilf's Place. They even got a bath and are better at sitting and obeying our commands than when we dropped them off. We have already booked Emma again for our next trip. If you care about your pets, care about sanitation, cleanliness, details, and your pet's happiness while you're on vacation, Emma is a great find.

Emma knows dogs and dogs know she knows them. We moved to the area and reached out to her for pet…read moresitting. We quickly realized our dog would be a happier pup if we followed her guidance. We receive weekly written plans, which build upon previous weeks' lessons on forming good, dog- citizenship habits for our three-year-old Havanese. If we have questions, we can review our previous lesson plans or reach out to Emma via text. Emma saw our dog would benefit if he trained for a specific purpose. We are now focused on qualifying to pass the therapy dog test. Without Emma's weekly input we never would have understood how far our pup could expand his world. He is happier as are we thanks to Emma's patience and wisdom.

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

My Husky has a great time during his 3 week stays while I'm on vacation overseas. Even though I…read moreprovide his food, if any stomach issues arise, they are quick to alert me via text. With pumpkin and/or probiotic options available, I am confident that things are under control without the need of a vet's visit. And with a wash on his final day, my Husky bounds home clean & fresh!

We LOVE Dogwood Ranch! My dog is an "only" dog. She attends daycare, has been kenneled with them…read moreand receives grooming services. The staff are wonderful and caring. I highly recommend them to everyone who has a dog. Especially those who might be lonely during the day.

This review is long overdue but I need to let everyone know how wonderful Sandra and Joel are. My…read morefamily was taking a 2 week long vacation over Christmas and New Year's and we needed to find accommodations for my girl Blue, a rescue 4 year old lab with allergies. She's stayed at Sweet Doggies, which is fine, but for 2 weeks, I wanted to find a place that was more like a home and not a boarding establishment. Honestly, I'm not even sure how MDAB showed up on my feed because they are about an hour away from us, but I am so glad it did. We did a meet and greet and right off the bat, you could tell that they love what they do, and that they love the dogs and all animals. The first couple nights, Blue was a bit anxious but Sandra and Joel made her feel comfortable. Also we are able to manage her skin allergies at home, but they flared up while boarding, and they took care of her. I loved being able to watch videos on Instagram. Sandra is also a retired vet tech so you know you the dogs are in good hands. I only wish we weren't so far from each other so we could use them more often!

This is hands down the best place in the area to take your pup. Sandra and Joel are amazing and so…read moreattentive with our two large dogs. Our pups get to spend their days in the sunshine fully supervised and their evenings sleeping in comfy dog beds, big comfy chairs or on sofas that are just for the dogs. They are completely pampered here and so well taken care of. Major Bonus- Sandra have over 30 years of veterinary care experience, so you can have peace of mind that your pup will be taken care of if an illness or injury pops up. Our dogs absolutely love it there. Hope yours will too :)

We are very pleased with Cat Carmichael's pet care. She does a fine job taking care of our pets…read more I was particularly impressed with how she discovered that the rooster was pulling out my hen's feathers.

When I was going on vacation my sister recommended C at for my 2 dogs and birds while I was gone…read more I'm not real trusting but I called and in really so very very happy I did. She had my birds cage so nice and clean and my birds were singing their heart out when I got home. My older pit/ boxer mix is 12 and has medicine she has to take 2 times a day . She took her medicine without any problems and she even gave me a few toys on how to get her to take it without spitting it out. My pit puppy who chews everything was happy too and nothing chewed while I was gone. I get jealous now cuz my dogs are happier to get than me sometimes. Lol love her kindness and love for my animals. Would recommend her highly to anyone who needs help with their fur babies and feathered friends. Love her to pieces. Give her a call you will be glad you did.

She's very caring, warm and trustworthy. I felt completely at ease with her taking care of my…read morepooches. She is also really funny and great fun to chat with.

This kennel is a nice little country vacation for my dogs. Both of my Chow Chows are always so…read moreexcited to board at Town & Country and I can barely contain them once we arrive. Karen, the owner, is one of my dog's favorite people and she knows exactly how to work with my pups while treating them with kindness and respect. Karen is a true 'dog person'! The kennels are clean and secure and I am always confident that my precious pups will be well taken care of even with their special needs and special diet.

I highly recommend both Emilee and Marie from Sitters by the Sea! I was recommended their service…read moreby the Concierge at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley for my four-month-old puppy, Birdie, and not only were they easy to work with, they were amazing with my pup. They were reliable and made sure Birdie had the best possible time on both Saturday and Sunday. I received the cutest photos of Birdie playing with other dogs (great to socialize her at this age!) from both Marie and Emilee. I trusted them completely with my little pup and I think Birdie fell in love with both of them (mainly because they spoiled her so much!). I will not only use their pet services again in the future, I would absolutely drive the 1.5 hours to Monterey if I needed to go out of town and wanted to ensure that Birdie was with people I truly trust for an extended stay. You can't go wrong with Emilee and Marie and Sitters by the Sea. They treat your pet like it's their own and the comfort level I had leaving Birdie with them was as high as it gets!

Emilee is SO reliable! I have used her services many times ranging from watering the yards and…read morehouse plants when I am gone, to house sitting, to dog sitting! I have great trust in Emilee, and am happy to recommend her to anyone! Sitter by the Sea is the best!

I was very bummed upon checking into my hotel that dogs are not allowed to be left in the room…read moreunattended. Scrambling to figure something on Yelp, Joel and his awesome energy came to the rescue. I was lucky enough that there was space available for my pup the same day we called. You can tell Joel & team genuinely love puppers and really put me at ease trusting them with our dog. They are about a mile from Fishermans Wharf, easy to find, and there is street parking in front. Things to know: * Forms can be printed & completed online in advance * Have vaccination records ready (rabies super important) * Create a profile online to make an appt and they can accept the morning of * Advance booking preferred for holidays

We went to Monterey last minute with our dog and needed a place for her during the day while we…read morewent to the spa. They were incredibly friendly, accommodating, and made the whole process so easy! Most importantly, our dog came back so happy and well cared for. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. Highly recommend!!! And they accommodate last minute :)