The previous person I used to watch my dogs was not available during Thanksgiving week. I came…read moreacross Brittany on Craigslist and got a good vibe from her add and her website because she provided a range of services and really seemed to love dogs. I was very pleased that she was happy to take both my dogs in for the week. I really appreciated her pick up and drop off service because it made preparing to travel much less stressful. Brittany is just as excited (if not more) to see my dogs as they are to see her. I enjoy that they get plenty of exercise and socialization when in her care. She always sends pictures and updates when I've been away. Her prices are reasonable. Brittany is friendly and professional. I have used Brittany multiple times and she is now my initial contact for taking care of my kiddos.

Dog Fit Unlimited is very professional and accommodating and Brittany (owner) is always available…read morefor questions. Debbie (who walks our dog) is great! She has been walking our 6 yr old chocolate lab CoCo once a week for over a year now. I would do more but that's all we need right now. CoCo gets very excited when I mention Debbie's name, I usually tell her each morning she is going to see Debbie and she knows she's in for a treat. Debbie sends me pictures of CoCo on her walks which is very reassuring and nice to see in the middle of a work day.. really brightens my day to see our dog having a good time and in good company. Debbie is cautious of other dogs when on a walk with CoCo which I appreciate since CoCo is a little weary of other dogs on lash sometimes. If CoCo ever needs any special attention or anything I know I can ask Debbie and should would be more than happy to help. Also, if CoCo's walk day falls on a holiday or if CoCo is not going to be home on that day Debbie is always so kind to work with our schedule. I would recommend Debbie to anyone :)

Five Stars! I've…read morebeen sending my dog Kaya to Pacific Paw for nearly a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Kaya started with some anxiety around other dogs and had a tendency to pull on the leash, but the transformation since joining Pacific Paw has been incredible. Thanks to their skilled and patient staff, Kaya's walking behavior has improved dramatically. She's now much more comfortable around other dogs, and it's been heartwarming to see her build friendships and enjoy her time out on the trails. She especially looks forward to her 2-hour walks and daycare time with her doggy pals! Every staff member at Pacific Paw is not only friendly and communicative but also impressively knowledgeable when it comes to dog behavior. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with. A special shoutout to Michelle, the owner--she's been amazing to work with. I even booked private lessons with her to learn how to walk my dogs while managing a stroller, and her guidance made a world of difference. Pacific Paw has played such a positive role in Kaya's life. She's thriving, happy, and so much more confident. I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner looking for experienced, compassionate, and professional care for their pup. Thank you, Pacific Paw!

We can't say enough amazing things about Deb and Michelle!! We have LOVED having our little Lucy be…read moreapart of their pack walks twice a week! Every walker they have apart of the Pacific Paw team might be the friendliest most kind humans in Santa Cruz! Lucy comes home exhausted and in such a great mood. They give your dog so much Love! Michelle one of the owners is an amazing trainer who gave us so many tips and tricks to correct a few minor behavior issues with Lucy. They also write a cute daily report and always send amazing photos of your pup and where they walked that day! Highly Recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner!

I am very pleased with Thrive Pet Care Services. Cheryl walks and plays Frisbee with my big lab BB…read moreevery Wednesdays. When I tell him she is coming he waits happily for her at the gate. He really loves her and listens to her. Cheryl loves the pets too and has a caring and loving heart. When my older dog Tigger of 15 years old passed away Cheryl sent our family a beautiful card with an amazing poem that made me cry...plus a few pictures of Tigger. The best pictures of Tigger we ever had! Thank you Cheryl again. It has been a pleasure having you as our Pet Walker. Cheryl is also very reliable and responsive to our needs. When we traveled to Hawaii Cheryl would send me little update text messages with beautiful pictures of BB. Her texts made my day! I strongly recommend this professional service. Patrizia

Thrive Pet Care is an excellent business. Cheryl, the owner, is amazing with all of the animals in…read moreher care. She cares for them as if they are her own. She took care of our cat and dog for 5 days, and sent me updates and pictures of how my animals were doing. During that time, I didn't once worry about them, knowing that they were in the best hands possible with Cheryl. This is a professional pet care business, with a huge heart. I highly recommend Thrive to anyone who is looking for care for their animals.

I sometimes forget to reward the small businesses that go above and beyond in their daily tasks,I…read morehave a beagle his name is deogee, He loves camp happy tails and I do as well, He goes to camp twice a week and on those days they pick him up at my place and drop him at my work in the afternoon,On those days he is up before me ,I feel that this is proof that he loves to go play with the puppy's and staff at camp,when he returns home I know he had a great time he takes a nap everytime ,as for me I appreciate Lisa and staff to keep him in a safe place ,and great environment, we have not had a single issue with camp happy tails ,we will continue to use their service as long as they let us do so, GREAT PLACE TO SEND YOUR PET!!!

Dog abusers. Do not send your dogs to Happy Tails the male van drivers and workers will abuse your…read moredogs. Lisa the owner knows exactly what is going on as she has cameras running at all times yet will not allow owners to see this footage. My husky started ducking and seemed terrified of the male workers when they tried to pick him up the last couple of days which he has never done before with the previous female workers. Place went to shit once Haley left. I hope the place burns.

We have been working with Heather for a couple of years and she is by far the most patient,…read morethoughtful and talented trainer for us. Our 2 year old German Shepherd has really leaned in to the engagement work that Heather has taught ALL of us. Our pup has not only learned wonderful manners and skills - he has grown more confident and eager to calmly interact with his surroundings both at home and in social situations. Heather's approach is measured and calm with a mix of joy and fun - and the sessions are as much for us humans as they are for our dog! Heather is supportive and encouraging at all times - and we are all the better dog handlers because of her expertise. Heather makes it look easy!

Heather was instrumental in teaching us (the GSD and the humans) obedience and good behavior. The…read moretraining lasted the full 14 years of our wonderful Roxie's life. Because of heather and our training, Roxie fit in everywhere she went, and protected our domicile with grace and finesse. We are in the market for our 4th GSD and Heather will definitely be our choice when the puppy arrives.

Chip is the dog whisperer whisperer... his superlative knowledge, experience and behavior skills…read morehave shaped after just one training + a free 20+ minutes pre lesson call; an amazing and better trainer, me! My dog has followed directions, focusing on me. Much less distraction, and greatly improved recall. My dog and I give Chip four PAWS up, and a wagging tail for a grrrreat and fur ocious training experience

I can't recommend Chip's dog walking services enough-he's the best! We have a 6 year old sheepdog…read moremix and a 3 year old husky/Aussie and we had a really hard time finding a dog walker that would take two dogs, let alone two big excitable dogs. But Chip was unfazed and took the challenge with no problem. He has been coming to walk our dogs twice a week for the past 6 months and our dogs have really improved their leash manners. They used to be very reactive to other dogs but now when we walk them they barely bat an eye at other dogs, which makes them SO much easier to walk. Also our husky is a handful and Chip has helped her to rein it in when she's on leash. We are so thrilled that we found Chip and I highly recommend him for all your pooches' dog walking needs.

Luis is great. He's a great communicator, our dog loves him and has offered to go above and beyond…read morefor us. We really feel like we can trust, rely and depend on him.

We are so lucky to have found Luiz! I stumbled upon one of his flyers over by pleasure point and…read moregave him a call. To my surprise he's my neighbor! We have been working with him for over 6 months and couldn't be happier. We mainly reach out for dog walks on days when I am in-office or at an event. My dog Lucy is an Aussie so she is high energy and he does wonderful with her. Great communication, updates and photos from every dog walk which puts me at ease. He really likes to switch it up where each walk is a little adventure. Lucy loves riding in the car. I can go on and on..thanks for everything Luiz!

Starr is one of the most loving caring kind and giving people I have ever known. She takes amazing…read morecare of animals and has been helping donate to their needs all over the world for many many years. If you leave your pet with her, they will be in the very best hands as she is so compassionate and experienced in dog and animal behavior.

From the owner: We provide personalized dog care services in Brookdale, including daily walks, drop-in visits, &…read moreovernight boarding. Our focus is on keeping your dog's routine consistent with tailored care, photo updates, and attention to special needs like medications or diets. Fully insured and experienced with all breeds and ages, we aim to make pet parenting easier for you. **What Makes Us Unique** We offer one-on-one attention and flexible scheduling, including last-minute needs, without relying on apps. Dogs return happy and settled, as shared in customer feedback from local families. Our simple, reliable approach fits right into Brookdale life.