I found Kara through a friend after mentioning I had gotten chickens to them and I was having a…read morebit of trouble with the process , I had raised chickens when I was younger but wasn't too sure if I was doing everything right. Good thing I found Kara because I wasn't! As soon as meeting her and having our first session I knew I was in good hands because she clearly knew what she doing and the results showed the next day. Kara was really helpful and easy to work with throughout the whole process of creating a correct feeding schedule, setting up a coop and training with tactics to make the chickens people friendly. I was very happy to hear it wasn't only dogs she works with but other animals as well, I would highly recommend her!

Kara is a miracle! I was dog sitting my stepdad's elderly pit bull and she helped train Luna and I…read moreto go for walks together since she is used to her owner only. She made both of us feel comfortable together (I'm not a dog owner). Kara is seriously a gentle dog whisperer.

Kristen is a miracle worker! We sent our 110lb one year old great Pyrenees to her after some…read morebehavioral problems arose. In all honesty, we had lost hope and didn't really know what to do anymore, Kristen reassured us that with proper training things could get better. We sent our dog for an eight week board and train program and he came back a brand new pup! The effectiveness of her training truly blew us away! 10/10 experience, she's very knowledgeable and patient you can tell she really cares about the animals she trains.

I wish I had known about Kristin of Cognitive Dogs training program when I first rescued Charlie…read more The poor guy struggled with severe leash and fence reactivity, and every time he saw another dog, the barking was deafening. People would literally come out of their homes to see what was happening. After nine months, seven different trainers (yes, seven), and wasting a ridiculous amount of money, I felt helpless. With our honeymoon just a few weeks away and nowhere to board him, I tried a couple Rover daycare places that also did boarding, but we were turned away because of his reactivity. Desperate and super sad for him, I scoured the internet for trainers and dove into every single review. That's when I came across Kristin of Cognitive Dogs and decided to reach out. I was skeptical after so many disappointments, but during our consultation, she was so thorough, patient, and confident in her abilities that I decided to schedule an 8-week board and train. In the weeks leading up to when we handed Charlie off to her, she sent very thorough, organized emails with instructions on what to pack and what to expect. During the training, she answered texts promptly, sent photos and progress videos, and kept us updated without overdoing it. It was clear her focus was on actually training my dog, not just sending staged pictures and video updates. When she brought Charlie back, I was nervous but hopeful. The difference was unbelievable. He's still the same silly boy, but now he's attentive, obedient, and can calmly handle seeing and passing by other dogs. His leash manners and overall confidence have completely transformed him into the dog I could only dream of since we rescued him almost a year ago. Kristin's program is the only one that truly worked for us, and I can't recommend her enough. Dog training is always an investment, but this one is absolutely worth it.

We've been bringing our dog Ripley to Sierra for two years, and we can't imagine a better…read moredogsitter. Whether it's for daycare or longer stays when we're out of town, Sierra has been incredibly flexible, reliable, and affordable. We really love that Ripley gets to stay in a calm, home environment, not a chaotic overcrowded boarding facility. Sierra is also very responsible about only accepting vaccinated, well-behaved dogs, which makes us feel safe about the company Ripley is keeping (her own dog is part of the mix, and it's clear she treats every dog like family). Ripley is always excited to go to Sierra's and she can't wait to get inside!

My baby and I love Sierra! She's so good with Cookie (she can be a troublemaker at times) and…read moreflexible with our dropoff/ pickup times. She sends photo updates twice a day and is very timely in responding to our questions. I've recommended Sierra to a lot of friends and their fur babies all love going to Sierra!

Been having Jessica take care of our poodles for about 4+ years now. I can't believe I've only…read morethought of writing a review now. She's a pro and dogs absolutely love her. We go out of town and have our dog stay with her with zero worries. Thank you so much for your TLC.

I'll be the first to admit that I am a crazy dog person. So only City-Paws is good enough for my…read morepets. Jessica is wonderful with dogs; she's caring, she's responsible, and she's a great communicator. When I travel, I feel completely at ease with City-Paws on the job. If I had to guess I'd say I've been using Jessica for 15 years now, and you can consider this a glowing reference. Thank you, City-Paws!

Dee is such an angel! she took my crazy husky duo on short notice and gave them a 10/10…read moreexperience! Dee is super kind and attentive, always kept us posted and sent beautiful photos and video every day! My pups loved her from meet and greet up to the last minute! Her house was a paradise to them and if I could give more than 5 stars I would!! Thank you so much, Dee! -Nita & Kenai

Diana is the absolute BEST! She took truly amazing care of our large + crazy pups (Boxer and…read moreRottweiler) while we were out of town the past week. Not only is she kind and incredibly accommodating, she also is very communicative and sent tons of videos, pictures, and even offered to facilitate FaceTimes while our boys were with her. Her prices are very reasonable and she gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Our dogs, who can often be anxious in new places, immediately were at ease with her and we could see how much they loved their time with her. She is truly amazing and we will without question have our boys stay with her the next time we have a trip. I would recommend her with the highest regard and zero reservations. Your pups will be in the best hands and have the greatest time with her!

I feel so fortunate to have found Elisa. She is as close to a true dog whisperer as I have ever…read moreseen. Her love for all the dogs is so obvious and her balanced energy and calm assertive demeanor creates a perfect environment for the pups. I have always had dogs, and never left them to board anywhere until I met Elisa. I trust her 100% with my dog and know my pup is happy and safe when she is at the DHK. Elisa posts videos on instagram of the dog hikes and day care and I love to watch them. First, because I see how happy my dog is, and second because I always learn so much from listening to Elisa handle her pack. I can't praise her enough, she is truly gifted and has found her calling! Milly's mom ( lenore )

First off, I'm a total crazy person when it comes to my dog like most people. I tried a few daycare…read more/ boarding places in West LA for my husky. A few didn't pan out, plus I thought it would be good for him to get additional exercise like hikes or long walks while I'm working from home. And Elisa enters my life. Elisa and her pack lived in my apartment community for a bit before I talked to her to see if my dog could run with her pack for hikes and boarding. And I'm glad I did. She talked to me about her methodology, her plans and how she could relate to my dog and the overall process. It kept my mind at ease, and slowly developed over a strong foundation between my dog and Elisa and her crew. I can't endorse her and her staff enough, I love them all. Seriously, when I leave for business trips or for fun, I have no doubt Elisa and her staff take care of my dog. It helps me focus on being present, while my pup is being taking care of, and I couldn't recommend Elisa and her staff enough. Thank you DHC! - Tommy / Kodah

Amazing! The dogs love it when Darcey comes over and it is wild to see how quickly their behaviors…read moreadapt to her presence! We have two rescues and Darcey has made a huge difference in a really short time. We love working with you Darcey and look forward to continuing! Thank you!

Darcey has been an absolute angel to us. After we were affected by the fire and had to relocate to…read moretemporary housing, she took care of our puppy, Cooper. Not only did she train him, but she also shared incredibly helpful tips that have made adjusting to a yardless life so much easier. She constantly sends us photos and videos, and it's clear that our puppy is in the best hands--truly loved and well cared for. We keep asking her for help--we just trust her that much.

Very happy pups. My fiance and I moved to West Hollywood from Chicago last winter, and as you know…read morefinding a new dog walker/sitter is a stressful part of a major move. My walker in Chicago was amazing especially since our schedule can be erratic. He set the bar high... We randomly found Jo on Yelp, and because of the wonderful reviews we decided to give them a shot. Jo and her team are wonderful to my two geriatric dogs. Our pups are our world, and also - because of their advanced age - have special needs. Jo easily relieved any worry we had. We've had meet and greats with all of the walkers on her team, and they are a great group. Thank you for all you guys do...

After seeing so many great reviews I was excited to use this company. I had put in my phone the…read morewrong day for the consult and so when I received a message from a random number I listened to the message and thought- oh no! I called back instantly and apologized told them I had the wrong date and asked if they were still at my apt. They said no and complained about parking and I continued to ask if we could meet another day. After muting me and talking among them-self- clearly angry at me- they snappily told me to email them my availability and they would get back to me. So I said I would do it within the hour and apologized again. I send them my availability and waited ( my header was So Sorry- meet and greet-) I get a email back saying they would come out but this time it would cost me 20 dollars and it would be a quick visit, get keys and paperwork and leave. I emailed back and said the paperwork said nothing about 20 dollar visit and if it had I would pay but since it didn't I didn't think I should pay. I get a email back saying I was being rude and that the girls I talked to on the phone thought the treatment I gave them was uncalled for. The only thing on the phone I did was apologize because I missed the time, I messed up, and I felt bad. So why would I be rude? What really happened is that I was being put down and intimidated into paying a 20 dollar fee because the girls were angry that they couldn't find parking at my apartment . I acknowledged it was my fault and apologized. It was only when I questioned paying 20 dollars for a 2 second visit they decided to throw insults at me. Needless to say after feeling verbally put down and bullied about something I so clearly apologized for I told them I would go with a different company and that I no longer felt comfortable letting them in my home when I wasn't there. I would not recommend them to anyone. I guess as long as everything stays perfect they will stay nice- but we don't live in a perfect world do we..