We have worked with Lacey regularly for the last two years and it's been an absolute delight. She…read moreis clear and communicative, easy to work with and affordable, and she takes amazing care of our dog Oscar. She's attentive and careful without being overbearing - and his love for her is palpable . We feel lucky to have found her services and recommend her without hesitation!

Lacey is such an amazing human being and we are so grateful to have her in our lives caring for our…read moresweet but quirky and slightly high maintenance boxer Dahlia. I am very picky about who I trust Dahlia's well being with and she couldn't be in better and more caring hands than Lacey. She is very experienced and really tailor's her approach to the needs of each dog she walks and cares for. Dahlia is reactive on leash to other dogs and reacts to cats and also has a lot of fears and anxiety but her confidence has grown and she really looks forward to her solo outings with Lacey. There are so many words I would use to describe Lacey: professional, kind, dedicated, caring, patient, thoughtful, creative, resourceful, dependable, and most of all trustworthy.

Erika and her crew have been checking on my kitties for the last few years whenever I travel. I…read morealways feel at peace knowing they are being cared for, and I highly recommend their services to anyone needing care for their fur babies!

Motley Crew is hands down the best dog walking business in the Capitol Hill and Central District! I…read morehave been with them for about a year and I cannot say enough good things. My sweet dog is obsessed with Erika and the crew of dogs she cares for. They have the best time on their walks together and playing at various dog parks in the city. He waits eagerly by the door at the same time every day waiting for her pick up. Erika is very kind, professional and reliable. I love all the photos she takes too! I know my dog is in the best hands and I highly highly recommend her!

Zen Dog takes AMAZING care of my critters! Jen is my main dog walker and she is an absolute PRO…read more Her dog walk reports and photos are the most entertaining part of my workday. Truly! Even when Jennifer is unavailable, my little poofs get walked by another person from the staff and I'm always shocked at how much I like the rest of the team too (because I am very attached to Jen!!!). They have all been so clearly skilled and passionate about pups and my critters always look like they're having a good time with them in the photos. I couldn't recommend this company enough. Besides the amazing people who walk the dogs, this company also has features that make me feel secure -- like the gps map of where the dog walkers went with my pups and a timestamp of when they started and ended. They're also bonded and insured. And they're easy to reach if I have questions about services and invoices and whatnot. Here, I'll add a picture of what the dog walk reports look like --

Professionalism and accuracy. Good with anxious pup. I have Terrier…read more Mix who is currently skittish, scared, and just wants to be loved. Both Nate and Matthew were able to put Jude into a calm state. A very huge load off. Thank you. Especially, when you are unwell.

I have used ClosetoHome pet services for years. I tried using neighborhood teens but something…read morealways went wrong. ClosetoHome is very responsible and safe. They send photos of petting and feeding your pet after every visit, and describe what your pet did. Whenever I pause at the cost, I remember how safe, reliable, and conscientious they are, and I hire them again.

We love Close to Home Pet Services. We use them every single time we are out of town. We have two…read morekitties and they love the CTH staff. Ben and Lisa take such good care of our babies and always provide adorable photos. We always look forward to their daily reports. Their scheduling system is super easy. There is no problems when making scheduling changes as well. We appreciate the different visit lengths to choose from. Would definitely recommend!

Julie Forbes, the Sensitive Dog trainer saved us! Our 11 month old adopted puppy, Haggis was…read moreadorable, but soon became known in the neighborhood as Haggis the Horrible. He devolved into a frenzy of barking when any person, dog, bike, car, or even a garbage can was in his field of view. My vet recommended Ahimsa, which was absolutely no help. Haggis failed their Growley Class and thus was barred from any further classes. I did one on one training with them that was a complete waste of time and left poor little Haggis catatonic with fear. I never returned. The wonderful people at Portland Dachshund Rescue, where we adopted Haggis from, encouraged me to find a trainer who had worked with Dachshunds before, and or really understood how to help sensitive dogs. My hunt for a new trainer took over a year! But it was well worth the time and energy. When I contacted Julie I was hopeless and a bit frantic myself. We had to cancel vacations because poor Haggis couldn't tolerate anyone in the house except me and my husband. Julie was terrific! She talked me down off the imaginary cliff I was on and we signed up for the initial lessons. I warned her Haggis would bark at her the entire time, which he pretty much did. But Julie ignored him and kept talking to us over his barking. Haggis finally wore himself out and curled up at my feet throwing a stink-eye at Julie occasionally to reminder her he was watching her. Then a remarkable thing happened. Julie taught us a calming game for Haggis. She had us lead him through the basics while she continued to ignore his chuffs. After a few trials of learning the game, Haggis completely forgot about Julie. He was absorbed in the sniff game, which utilized all dachshunds's super skill: their nose! Haggis ran through the game eager to do it again and again. He approached Julie without barking and looked up at her wanting to play *with* her, instead. At the end of the lesson he jumped up on her couch and sat next to her, content with his new friend. Each class with Julie provided a similar breakthrough for Haggis. At the second class Haggis, bound out of the car, ran up to Julies classroom and barked to be let in. Haggis's affection never wavered for Julie, an neither did ours. WE learned valuable tools and correct training techniques to help Haggis overcome his fear aggression. Within months, Haggis stopped barking at people and let them approach to say hi. Dogs were still something he preferred to keep across the street from him, but soon he stopped barking like a frenzied Doberman ready to attack (I had two Dobermans and they were the sweetest boys!). I am grateful and astonished to say that with Julie's training and guidance, Haggis has no problem letting dogs pass him on the sidewalk and has made a few walking buddies in our neighborhood. Haggis, once the Horrible, has turned into Haggis the Adorable! And Julie Forbes deserves 100% of the credit. We are indebted to her forever!!!!

I was at my wits end with my Pit-mix, Pirate!!! I had spent $1000's on training ; a five week…read moredoggy boot camp, online classes, trainers to the house. Military based, reward based. You name it I tried it. I knew in my heart Pirate was trainable. My husband said "no more, we will just keep him away from people", :0 I decided maybe we needed a dog Psychologist or behaviorist. So I started looking online. Most of the reviews were about putting dogs on drugs. Well I had done that before and Pirate bit our neighbor. As it turns out he was more aggressive on them. Then I saw an ad for "Sensitive Dog". One particular review was so heartfelt and it sounded like all my issues with Pirate, plus all the reviews were great. My husband was willing to do one last try. Julie at Sensitive dog was everything Pirate and I needed.!!!! The first appointment was so positive. It was 2 1/2 hours observing Pirate, talking to me at length about all our issues with him. She was a nice mix of reward based training as well as consequential training. It's such a great mix and you can tell that she really cares about you and your dog. It may seem like a lot of money, but it's really not, because you will get so many valuable lessons and solutions. The one that stands out most in my mind, is that dogs need mental stimulation. Julie gave me lots of ways to help him get his mind working. When I got home, for a week, I tried some of her suggestions for mental games. It was amazing, he got calmer and less reactive. That's just one example of our success. The most important one was that he became much better with our grand kids! We have lots of ways now to get him to be safe with them. If you're reading this and can relate, go ahead and make the appointment you'll be so glad you did! Julie is a natural and Pirate adores her!

I have been using Carefree Canines and Deborah for several years. She absolutely loves dog's and it…read moreshows. My dog, loves the time she gets to spend with Deborah and the other dogs. She hears the sound of her car before she parks and gets so excited she is at the door before Deborah comes in! I have a very energetic dog who needs off leash time to exercise and at Carefree Canine's she gets just that. During her play time I receive a video which I enjoy watching. Deborah visits a variety of parks, so my dog gets the advantage of visiting new places and revels in all the new smells! If a situation arises when I need to get in touch with Deborah she always replies promptly. Both my dog and I are happy we found Carefree Canines and Deborah!

From the owner: Carefree Canines specializes in off-leash outings that provide great exercise for your dog!read more

Tim is the best!! My two dogs stayed for 3 weeks & were definitely treated like part of the family…read more My senior dog got extra cuddles & TLC and my young dog got lots of exercise. Tim even took them hiking & swimming! When I took them home I couldn't tell if they were still tired for a couple days or just bummed to be home. :)

Our pups are family! When we need a 2nd home while away, " Pup Hut " is where our new Aussie…read moreShepherd puppy visits. My pup " Wilson " is so well taken care & exercised while at Pup Hut. Wilson plays well with " Molly " Pup Hut's dog ....his new girlfriend! Pup Hut family takes the time to get to know your pup, you, and considers what activities might be best. They also take in consideration what visiting dogs would be best for your dog's experience & stay. When I have to travel and leave " Wilson " , the first place I consider is " Pup Hut " . This gives me peace of mind and allows me to focus on my work, or enjoy any vacation or holidays away! Wilson is so excited when I say " do you want to go see Molly @ Pup Hut " ! A BIG thank you to " Pup Hut " family for taking such great care of our family :) P.S. Tim, I give you the " OK " to post any photo's of Wilson :)

Initially when we moved to West Seattle, I sent Daisy to a more conveniently located daycare. After…read morea few visits, it was noted by my partner who usually never notices the dogs' feelings, that Daisy never quite feels comfortable there. I observed soon after that when I would drop her off, I definitely saw her licking her lips and not look 100% comfortable. Coupled with a staff that seemed inattentive to customers waiting, and would not quite pay attention at drop off, we only went a handful of times. I just started Daisy here at Camp Crockett and she cannot get enough. When we pull up, she starts screaming in the car. When I drop her off, she doesn't even glance back at me! Her wiggly body language to the staff says "HURRY UP, open that door, let me go see my friends!" Daisy is a veteran of multiple different daycares across state lines, so the experience at the other day care came as a surprise--she never disliked any other daycare before. Now that she's at Camp Crockett, I'm comfortable that she's having a blast and feels safe to enjoy herself.

These folks really care about the pets in their charge. My small older dog was treated carefully…read moreand given the respect and consideration he deserves. I'll be using this business regularly going forward. Special thanks to Joe and his wife.