We hired Beth to help with our pup, Titus, who has hit his teenage overly-rambunctious stage. As…read morehe's 120lb+ and mainly muscle, that's a serious handful. She asked a few initial questions during the initial phone consultation and agreed to come over and meet him and see what could be done to calm him down and deal with the specific behaviors we were concerned about (jumping up on strangers, growling at other male dogs, pulling on the leash.) She came over and immediately connected with Titus. She seems to have an intuitive understanding of what's going on in a dog's mind just by watching how they move and where they're placing their attention, and it's incredible to watch her connect with the animal. (I'll even admit to feeling a little jealous of watching them play together, tbh.) We learned some basic exercises to modify his behavior and were told, a little sternly, that he needed at least twice as much exercise as we were giving him to keep him physically and mentally calm. Fortunately, she also showed us some "brain toys" we could use to keep him moving and thinking to make up some of the gap. Titus is showing improvement already, and I'm confident that when Beth comes over for her follow-up visit she'll be pleased with how we've used what she showed us. Thank you so much for your help.

Can't recommend Hawkeye enough. As someone who previously had cat sitters go through my belongings…read moreand leave mess in my house, I appreciated the care and attention given to my animal and home. Beth gets it that owners want trust out of a petsitter. My cat, Walt, is both elderly and he has a tendency of hiding, so there were the challenges of finding him and administering his meds. I also appreciated that she took in my mail and sent some shots of my buddy relaxing on the couch. He seemed to be enjoying himself while I was away!

Angelo saved our dog's life -- and I mean that in the most literal sense possible…read more Oliver is a rescue who had been surrendered by two families before us. We took him in, loved him, and still found ourselves in crisis -- biting, aggression, resource guarding. We were scared of our dog and desperate for help. Oliver was our fifth dog and as a family we were seasoned users of positive reinforcement as the primary training method. We turned to Angelo at Art of K9 and made the decision to board Oliver for 8 weeks. He took on Oliver after a thorough consultation. Angelo worked through Oliver's aggression and resource guarding using the e-collar and other training tools. These methods gave us the ability to communicate with and control our dog in a way positive reinforcement couldn't. The transformation is hard to put into words. Oliver is now relaxed, cuddly, and genuinely at peace. He still has his moments -- but now we have the tools to handle them. This has changed everything. If you have a dog with serious aggression or resource guarding and you're at your breaking point, I highly recommend Angelo. He didn't just train Oliver -- he saved his life and we are so thankful.

We sent our dog Monsi to Angelo- originally because of socialization problems, yet she surprised us…read moreand came out with so many higher level qualities we didn't anticipate or know was possible. At first, we second guessed our choice to leave Monsi for 6-weeks because we missed her. Every time we checked in with Angelo, he updated us, but we missed our fur baby so much. Now, afterwards, I can't stop recommending this program to everyone I know. It's a worthwhile investment IF you plan to KEEP UP with it. All of Angelo's work can easily be undone with dog owners that do not upkeep the foundation he creates. Currently our dog listens to each command after one time saying it, she is walking off leash behind us, does not lurk around the table while we eat or cook, stays in place for 2-hours and counting, and more. Overall, she has many service dog qualities. I need to give credit where it is due because our dog was unsure of herself, very anxious, annoying at times because she didn't know what to do during quiet hours at home and needed way too much physical exercise (4+ hours daily). He taught us, and our dog Monsi, that exercise and socialization looks different than we thought. Monsi is the dog we dreamed of and didn't know how to achieve. He tapped into her potential. She does not impede our life in anyway. She adds on to the quality and is stress free now that we know how to maintain and handle her. Not only that, but my parents sent their dog at the same time as our dog. So now we have two dogs that listen to the same command. We can bring our dogs on vacation and have complete calm and fun with them present. This was the greatest gift to a life of joy with a well trained fur family member! Thank you Angelo and Art of K9. I know picking a program at such a cost is nerve recking since there is not enough information or proof online but promise me, this is the place. We put a lot of trust into prior reviews and tiktok/Instagram videos.... We got lucky finding this place. It's a hidden gem of Westchester. If anyone needs more details to convince you this program is worth it, contact me. I'll convince you- haha!

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

Kayla and Pawfect Day were lifesavers for our family!! Our usual dog walker/sitter was unavailable…read moreat the last minute and Kayla said she had availability for the July 4th holiday. She came over ahead of time to meet our dog and was so kind, easy to talk to, and made everyone feel relaxed. Kayla was excellent with sharing regular updates and photos of our pup. We plan on using Kayla's dog walking and pup-sitting services anytime we go away. The website was easy to navigate, pricing was reasonable and clear, and we were offered a discount for being a first time customer. Highly recommend Pawfect Day!

From the owner: At Pawfect Day, every day is A PAWFECT DAY! We specialize in reliable, personalized, and premier…read moredog walking and pet care services, servicing NYC and Fairfield County, CT. Making tails wag and days pawfect since 2008! 🐾

Jen has been walking and taking care of our two pups for over three years. We have a young,…read moreenergetic and (sometimes) unruly black lab as well as an elderly, deaf cattle dog. Both dogs are cared for, walked and given the exact attention they need. There are few people I trust with our elderly pup, but Jen is definitely one of them. Her level of expertise and caring is unparalleled. She's kind, flexible and our pups always come home happier than when they left. I highly recommend Jen - there's no one else we trust more with our furry family members.

Jen is just fantastic. I can't speak highly enough of her generous spirit, and deep knowledge of…read moreworking with animals of all kind! Our rescue pup Mango has really thrived with Jen. She takes her on daily adventures, walks, hikes, swims. Jen reinforces training, and is just fantastic to deal with. She is the best dog walker, pet sitter I've had in the last 15 years of being a dog mom. https://www.facebook.com/320042361671396/posts/943780212630938?sfns=mo

Don't fall for the hype. Contacted them for a one way transport for euthanasia and they never even…read morepaid me the courtesy of a reply. Do yourself a favor and find a more professional, empathetic company with which to do business for your trusted and loved companion.

In 2010 Grace and I returned from Iraq, where together we served as a Combat Tracking Team. I was…read morefortunate to have been able to keep her after our tour. She lived the remainder of her life with me as a loyal companion and very much loved. On Nov 9th 2018, Grace past in the comfort of her home, along side me. Thanks to Michelle, her team and their services, she past on peacefully and respectfully. There are no words that I can muster to express my gratitude for Michelle and her team. They are a sincere bunch of professionals. Thank You

I have had Jamie walk my dog for over a year. Reliable kind and lovely human. My dog Pepe loves…read morehim. (Maybe me then he loves me) diane St. Pierre

From the owner: I am a 22 year old stepping into the world. I offer residential and short term rental cleaning…read moreservices as well as house and dog sitting/walking services. I have previously worked at a private English Springer Spaniel gundog kennel and fell in love even more with dogs. I have a determined drive and passion to work with dogs as well as provide you with a clean space to relax and enjoy yourself.