Anybody looking for a responsible and caring person to take care of their dogs should seriously…read moreconsider working with Shelby. My wife and I was looking for someone to take care of our 2 kids, a Siberian Husky and a Maltese, and have them join us for our wedding ceremony and Shelby from Keeping Up with Jack was the ONLY person who was willing to do that. We met Shelby to discuss the general flow, what we wanted and how she could help us. She also attended our wedding rehearsal to get to know the venue. I could thank Shelby enough for doing this for us because being able to have our 2 dogs joining us on our wedding day was simply priceless! While we were trying to take photos with our dogs after the ceremony, they were distracted by all the people around them and were not looking at the camera. Shelby improvised and got them to pay attention to her while she was standing behind our photographer. That got us some wonderful shots with our 2 dogs. If you want a responsible, caring, trustworthy person to take care of your dogs you should definitely go with Shelby!

We've used the services of KUWJ for our cats during the 2.5 years we've lived in Bothell. Sadly we…read moreare moving away from the area, but they have kept our kitties well taken care of on many occasions, including a long two-week trip where we were out of the country. They're always in communication with pictures of our pets so that we know they're happy and well while we're away. Highly recommended.

We have been using Max and his team at Walk my Dog Bothell for at least a month now and it has been…read moregoing great! I recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and consistent dog walker for the fur baby. I love the attention to detail and the ease of the entire process. Very communicative. We get updates via the app and photos and it's such a relief not having to worry about our wheaten terrier, Murphy, while we're at work. I feel like they genuinely care about us and Murphy - I have no complaints.

From the owner: Your pup is happy, and so are you! Bothell's dedicated dog walking and drop in care service serving…read moreBothell and it's neighbors! Safety, reliability, and treating you and your fur babies like family is what sets us apart. Click on our website button and fill out the "Get to know you and your pup form" and a team member will reach out to you soon! Can't wait to hear from you and your doggo!

Steve and his team of trainers at Nitro K9 are the real deal. Both our young dogs have benefited…read morefrom Nitro's level 1 and 2 classes, and so it's very easy to recommend Nitro if you're looking for a trainer. It is worth acknowledging that Nitro makes use of prong and e-collars in their training method, and if you have concerns about these tools, I am happy to report there's nothing to be concerned about. I have witnessed my dog gaze up lovingly and with attention at Steve while under his guidance on a prong collar; you could feel the genuine connection between trainer and dog. This kind of experience was enough for me to put any concerns I had aside and welcome the training. It's also worth noting that Steve himself can be a bit of a personality, unafraid to speak his mind and get into a range of discussion topics. Underneath the personality is a genuine human, who wants nothing more than for dogs to receive the training that will most help them get along inside the home and the world. Thanks, Steve and Nitro K9 for your help with our dogs!

After suddenly losing one of our dogs in October 2025, our 10 yo Doberman was so heartbroken. He…read morebecame critically ill, resulting in over $5,000 in emergency vet bills and little improvement. We swore to no more dogs but then we saw Mia, a 9-month-old, Doberman puppy found on the street in LA by animal control. Her leg was degloved, necrotic and filled with maggots. She was intercepted by a rehab, received amputation and much needed medical attention. We followed her story for a couple months, hoping she would find a home, but she didn't. Somehow, we caved, did the unthinkable and flew to Los Angeles, scooping her up and driving her back to Washington in a rental car mid-winter. She was terrified, ferrell and full of dominant "spicy" energy so we booked an appointment with one of the top positive-treat-based trainers with reactive-dog expertise in the state, to help us introduce our dogs upon return and it was a disaster. Our senior exploded in pure terror, barking and lunging. She tossed treats; they ignored her. Twenty minutes in she shrugged, said she had "no magic wand," sent us home and refunded half our session. 2 days later she emailed us suggesting we rehome Mia to a foster "for our safety" which felt like a slap in the face. The very next day we thoroughly researched every trainer in Washington, and Nitro K-9 stood head and shoulders above the rest. I emailed Steve and he called back within minutes with genuine understanding, zero judgment, got us in within days and made our 2-hour commute in separate cars well worth it. In the first ten minutes Steve had both dogs calmly obeying, walking together on leash, and listening! He instantly saw what the other trainer missed: our senior was fear-reactive, meaning he was scared. Steve and North have taught us clear communication and connection with our dogs. They've taught us how to properly command quick correction and full attention using high-quality prong collars, like a mother dog's natural nips. No pain, no fear, no endless treats or bribes, just genuine praise, affection, and connection, the way real bonds and parenting work. He showed us how to step into calm leadership so our dogs could relax, trust, and stop carrying the burden themselves. He stayed by our side through every panicked text, every "what now?" and our dog's transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Mia is happy, confident and loves her big brother now. Our senior knows his role and is playing with her like a puppy again. They love each other and actually enjoy being together! If you're a reactive, rescue, fearful or high-drive dog parent, have been let down by "treat-motivated training" and have avoided prong collars because of the myths, you have been misinformed like we were. Don't give up, stop scrolling and call Nitro, I promise you won't regret it! IWe are forever grateful!

If you are looking for a dog walker, then I can't recommend Erica enough. She has been walking my…read moredog for over two years, 3x a week and it has been life changing for both me and my pup. Erica is a loving dog mom herself so I always know my dog is in great hands. Erica has amazing communication skills when it comes to scheduling and walk reports. I receive a detailed text message and pictures for every single walk. I fully trust Erica and my dog has also truly grown to love and trust her as well which is priceless.

Erica has been part of our family for 5 years now walking our dog since puppyhood. She is…read moreincredible. We are so lucky to have her. She is an amazing communicator always letting us know when she is 10 minutes out and at our house. She is flexible if we need to add an extra walk. She also helps us when we need coverage for trips or overnights. I can't say enough amazing things. She goes above and beyond with everything she does for our family. Our dog Winnie loves her as one of his best friends. She also gives him socialization with other dogs. This has really helped him grow his friend community. Erica truly does build community. She also provides lots of walk photos and updates. She will call out if she has a concern or even if she sees something a crow may have carried into our yard. She does little extras for the dogs on holidays. She is magical and we are so lucky to have her in our life.

Nicole has been walking our Captain for almost 6 years 5 days a week. She is 100 out of 100! Our…read morewhole family LOVES her. She is like a family member to us. Raliable Caring Competent She is always planning activities for her crew of pups so that they get a pleasant and diverse play/walk/hike. She is very careful to socialize the dogs in a really thoughtful way. This is not a service that walks your dog for 30 min while the walker is looking at their phone. Interaction with the pups is top of mind for Nicole. :-) Don't hesitate here...you will not regret it!

Walk Hike Play provides exceptionally personal and loving pet services. Nicole (and her beloved…read moreside-kick Abby) have been walking Murphy, our labradoodle, several days a week for a few years now. We get tremendous piece of mind knowing that Murphy is getting social time with Abby and exercise while we are at work. Nicole, a.k.a. the dog whisperer, is a wonderfully calm, pack leader who inspires Murphy to be on his best behavior... always. WHP has also cared for our 2 cats when we are out of town. They have brought over fun toys for play time and added bonus is I get great pictures of their adventures while we are away. I highly recommend WHP!!

Strut the Pup walked my yellow lab, Charlie, for over five years, and I have nothing but wonderful…read morethings to say about their one-on-one dog walking. Einat, the owner, is very responsive and clearly cares about both her customers and her employees--and it shows in the quality of their service. Charlie typically had the same walkers at the same time each week. They were all professional, caring, attentive, and TRUE dog lovers! I loved Strut the Pup's daily walk reports and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was being well taken care of while I was at work. On a few occasions when I was working from home, I watched as his regular walker arrived--Charlie would be waiting at the window and greeted them with full-body wags every time. When Charlie's hips started bothering him as he got older, the team helped me adjust his walks so he could continue enjoying his outdoor adventures. Sadly, Charlie has since passed, but I've saved many of the walk-report photos his walkers took (like this one), and they remain some of my favorite pictures of him. Thank you, Einat and team, for taking such wonderful care of Charlie.

We have worked with Einat and her crew for over 6 years. They have been amazing and really became…read morepart of our family. My dogs walked with several team members over time, from puppy care daily walks to twice weekly walks as adults. The walkers have all been very kind and worked well with our dogs. I appreciate their updates and photos after each walk. It is very easy to schedule and to modify service as needed based on your schedule. They are responsive, professional, and truly care about their clients. I highly recommend strut the pup and will use this service again.

Just returned from a week of vacation to find two very happy and calm kitties. This was the first…read moretime we left one of our kitties (a six-month old kitten) at home without us, so I was a little worried. However, I had no need for concern. Ally was wonderful with both kitties. She sent us emails each day with a detailed update and incredible photos. After the first update, I knew our kitties would have a great week - with good attention and play each day with Ally. Ally also took care of the house - bringing in mail and lots of packages and watering the plants. Everything was in excellent order. I'm so happy to have found such an excellent pet sitting service for my kitties. Now, I know I can go out of town with the peace of mind that our kitties will receive fantastic care.

I have had a fantastic experience with The Waggly Tail! The whole team is extremely friendly,…read moreresponsive, and accommodating! Once a walk is complete I receive an email with adorable photos and a write-up about how the walk went! It always makes me smile during my work day! I've worked with other dog walkers on the east side and I would highly recommend The Waggly Tail over anyone else I've worked with!