Hands down, Christi is the best dog walker in the East Bay. She is a first a dog lover, who is…read moreconscientious, organized, and thoughtful. Her pack walks exhaust the dogs while being safe and exciting for them. Her dog sitting sets my mind at ease as she knows dogs, her level head and knowledge ensure peace of mind while we are away.

this is also a long overdue review, I have used BARK AROUND THE BLOCK for many years. and…read more her staff are excellent. my dog; Rommel, a French bulldog he absolutely loves walking with her. She socializes the dogs with the group walks offered in the afternoons or morning walk. during the ongoing months The scheduling and communication is excellent ! My dog has improved greatly in all aspects of his socialization as well as his obedienc. Believe it or not for his breed he is so chill now. He loves his group walks! The trails are varied which is fabulous and keeps it interesting for the dogs. I have been extremely pleased with the excellent level of service provided by Bark Around the Block She is deserving of the Best Dog Walker of Alameda for the consecutive years, it has been awarded to her Company!

To say that working with Victoria has significantly changed our lives for the better would not be…read morean overstatement. Our pup Pluto started walks with Victoria at about 18 months. He is a sweet, high energy dog but with his energy levels, he can be a lot. He also has a lot of anxieties and in particular has anxiety around people touching his neck, which can make it hard for people he doesn't know well to take his leash on and off. And he struggled with this and the busy environment of a daycare. As soon as Pluto started walks with Victoria, she was extremely patient and he took to her immediately. The leash issue only took a couple walks to get over, and he is ecstatic with his walks and pack. He goes on walks multiple days a week when we are at the office all day, and it is such a relief knowing that he is in a safe environment getting his energy out with his friends. Victoria is fantastic. She truly loves her pups and sends pics every time they go out on a walk. She also is extremely reliable and they go out every walk rain or shine. She also approaches everything in partnership. Instead of presenting anything that comes up as a problem, she presents them as an opportunity to work together and find a solution. We feel so fortunate to have met and work with Victoria.

Victoria is amazing! She takes good care of the pups And they always come home tired. She is…read moredependable and we like her very much. Highly recommend!

Pam has walked & cared for our senior Brussels Griffon for 4 years. She is a wonderful pet care…read moretaker, and has even become a friend. :) She is a truly experienced professional who really cares about each animal and their well being. We highly recommend Pam and Run with the Big Dog for all your pet care needs!

Pam and Jerry are amazing…read more Our wonderful German Shepherd before we found Run with The Big Dog, Charlie has been with a couple of walkers but none were as educated about his breed then Jerry, which made a world of difference. Jerry is a dog whisperer and has a lot of experience with the big dogs. Charlie adores Jerry so much, and they worked together to take Charlie from on-leash walks to fully integrating Charlie into the pack, a process which has been absolutely great for Charlie. My only wish was that I have found them earlier :( we are moving now and I just don't know if we will ever find this kind of fit again for Charlie. If you are in their service area, CALL THEM. You won't regret it.

Signing my babe Phobos up for pack walks with Hadley has been *HANDS DOWN* the best decision I…read morecould have ever made for my nervous guy. Phobos is extremely people shy, and scares easily in loud/noisy environments so as you can imagine, it's been a huge challenge taking him anywhere. Walks were extremely stressful, always cut short and we were beginning to feel pretty hopeless since we had tried EVERYTHING we could conjure up to improve his confidence-to no avail. It's only been several months since Phobos has been joining Hadley & the pack on walks, but I'm honestly in disbelief with how much progress he's made already. Just yesterday, we brought him along with us to Moseley's Cafe to grab a quick bite (being cautiously optimistic), and he did SO well even though it was a tight, crowded area. He remained calm, collected and even laid down to enjoy a patch of sun. I was absolutely shocked. Only a couple months ago, he'd be barking at people, pulling every-which-way to get away, and we would have most likely caused a scene. I can't even begin to tell y'all how much my fiancé and I appreciate Hadley's patience and expertise in navigating these tricky waters. We will forever be grateful for Hadley's help and bringing much needed relief to our little fam. I genuinely feel so lucky that I even have the privilege to write this review. Thank you so, so, SO much for all you do. You changed our lives, for real. - Amanda, Alex & Phobos

We had a "leash-reactive" dog, which made going for walks really stressful. We reached out to…read moreHadley for help. Hadley is a joy to work with and I appreciate all the helpful tips and ideas when walking my dog. Highly recommend!

I have used this service multiple times over the past three years. I have nothing but good things…read moreto say about them. They are responsive, realiable, and a joy to work with. There is one particular sitter, Emily, that has been watching my cats for multiple vacations. When I ask for her, Fetch has been great about making her available. When she hasn't been available, the others Fetch has used have been fantastic. I highly recommend them for whatever pet sitting, care, etc. that you need.

I cannot say enough good stuff about this group. AND, most importantly, I trust them with my…read moreprecious Sam.

So grateful to have found Mabi. She's professional, flexible, responsive, and great with animals…read more Our Australian Cattle Dog loves her. Great pricing, too. Highly recommended.

Mabi is a life saver. She is the only person that I trust to take care of my cat, Lynx, when I'm…read moreout of town. She is extremely reliable and responsive. Moreover, I can tell that she genuinely loves and cares about my cat. One time he was lost (stuck in a garage) and she even found him for me! Do not hesitate to reach out to Mabi for your pet sitting needs!

It is honestly impressive how many good reviews this daycare has. Understandable, considering…read moreclients see only a snippet of their dog's time with you including the happy images you share. I'll admit that when my dog stayed with you, my family assumed nothing but the best because those pictures of him enjoying a walk are just so cute. I was disappointed to find out that your facility is frequently understaffed, that your employees don't receive proper animal handling training, and that you house a DOG AND PEOPLE aggressive shepherd in the same facility as your clients beloved pets. A dog that has a history of attacks and that recently mauled an employee's arm (reported to animal control if anyone would like to fact check), a situation in which the owner has yet to take accountability for. If you are a person that cares how your dog is treated behind closed doors, or better yet a person who believes in workers rights and protections, I would steer clear of this boarding service. The few negative reviews are evidence of the chaos slipping through the facade. Do not ignore them.

Maya's team is amazing! The staff really care about your fur babies and put their best interest…read morefirst. Appa, my shiba inu is a selective dog and only likes a handful of dogs... But she's so excited when she gets picked up from daycare, she won't even turn around or notice us saying bye! That's phenomenal considering she doesn't care about dogs outside of daycare. So happy to have found this gem where Appa can thrive and socialize in a safe environment. Much love, Sherry

Analyn did a wonderful job caring for our beloved cat Fion while we were gone for two whole weeks…read more We received lots of photos and updates and loved that Fion could walk around and hang out in different places rather than being in a kennel or "cat condo" for two whole weeks. Unfortunately, a cat sitter who drops by the house doesn't work for us because Fion ruins the house if she is left alone. So being able to leave Fion at Analyn's house works out very well for us. We highly recommend iThink Pet to other pet owners!

My husband and I were so fortunate to find iThink Pet in 2016 when searching for a new cat sitter…read moreon Yelp, after we moved to San Leandro. We had excellent cat sitters for several years (but were moving to a new location where they no longer could serve) so we were very anxious to find the "right fit". The search was over upon meeting Analyn Carino. She was kind, personable and passionate about her business. We also thought it was wonderful this was a family run business where her brother, Jason, would also be working with us. We have found Jason and Analyn's associates to be very attentive to our last minute cat sitting needs and requests. This is one of their greatest strengths, their excellent communication and responsiveness. Daily photos, and daily texts to keep us informed! Wow! When they arrive at our home to watch over Loke, our flame-point short hair Siamese and Mocha, our black medium hair tabby, they work extra hard to ensure we can have peace of mind while we are out of town. From these daily updates, summaries and taking photos of our fur babies to taking in our packages that arrive at our front step as well checking our mail, they are professional, dedicated and easy to work with. We appreciate their concern and gentle treatment of Loke and Mocha, as if they were their own pets, which is one of our top priorities in retaining pet sitting services. We highly recommend Analyn, Jason and the iThinkPets team. If you ever have a question, feel free to reach out to myself through Yelp as we would proudly provide a referral! We welcome questions and happily available to share our own personal positive stories and experiences after working with iThinkPet since 2016. They are wonderful and Loke and Mocha love them like family. Thanks so much Analyn and Jason! We iThinkPet!

Still loving all the great support that Deborah provides to my elderly fur baby! Her gentle,…read moreattentive care and reliability give me such peace of mind. Whether it's a short walk or a longer visit, Deborah always goes the extra mile to make sure my pup feels safe and loved. It's clear she truly understands the needs of senior dogs, and I'm so grateful for her consistency and kindness. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and dependable dog walker!

I'm quite certain that my dog was mistreated and neglected by this business. My dog was very…read moreskittish after her having boarded with her, as if some had been striking him. My dog ate ravenously when I got him home, even though I had provided food for them to feed him as he is on a special diet. I suspect that they let the other animals that they were boarding eat his food, even though it was supposed to be just for him. I really can't recommend this dog sitter. It's in the best interests of your pet to look elsewhere.

A gem groomer in Alameda. He knows ins and outs of what to do to calm the puppies/dogs. He…read moredoesn't take just any animal - he assesses them, then, takes on the job. My puppy was turned down at Petco for grooming, labeling him as being difficult and biting. Then, I brought him to Drummond's and wow. He knew exactly what to do to calm him down.

What a gem! My German Shepard pup has never been so silky smooth. They really know their stuff…read moreabout breeds, coats, and was super prepared for my dudes first groom. Such a success!