Julia is incredible! She is an absolute professional and my dogs love her. She is reliable and…read moreflexible!

Archie went to camp with Gina for three weeks and came home a different dog. I'm still a little…read moreamazed. He's a five-pound chihuahua who shakes when someone new walks in the room and basically lived on my lap or behind my knees. I'd worried a trainer would either give up on him or scare him worse, but from the very first day Gina put so much thought into making him feel safe. She texted that afternoon to say he'd already jumped into her daughter's arms. When he barely ate the first couple days and I got worried, she talked me through it and told me he'd come around, which he did. She took him on long walks around the park and the neighborhood to burn off his nerves before she ever asked anything of him. His crate became his safe spot at her house, a familiar place that was all his in the middle of a busy home with other dogs and parrots and training going on. And she started him on tiny, predictable rules, sitting before a door, coming when called, so he always had something he understood to hold onto in a new situation. She explained that for an anxious dog, knowing what to expect is half the battle. She also refused to pick him up every time he got scared, and warned me that part would be harder for me than for him. She was right. Somewhere around the second week he started smiling in the photos. He was hanging out with her little dogs and her family, going on field trips to the park and coffee shops, staying on his place while she walked away, heeling next to her. He knows sit, place, heel and here now, and he does them for me too. The turnover at my apartment took a couple hours and it was real work. She sat me down and explained everything before we ever touched the dog, then had me practice with Archie while she corrected what I was doing wrong. She's kept sending reminders and answering my questions since, including a few dumb ones about shampoo and brushes. Here's the part I still can't get over. We went to a party a couple weeks after he got home, which is a huge deal for Archie. He sat on other people's laps. He licked hands. He barely cowered. Six weeks ago he would have spent the whole night shaking under my chair. Everyone at the party noticed and commented on the change in his demeanor. I was a proud mama that day! If your dog is the anxious type, the one who hides, trembles, won't eat around strangers, or has to be carried everywhere, I really want you to hear this. A lot of trainers are set up for big confident dogs and don't know what to do with a scared little one. Gina does. She never rushed him, never forced him, and never made me feel silly for babying him all these years. She reads a nervous dog and meets them where they are, then slowly builds them up until they can handle the world on their own. That's exactly what Archie needed. I honestly feel like Gina is just getting started with him, and I'm already thinking of when I can work with her again. If you have a tiny, anxious dog and you're on the fence, go with Gina. Archie is a different dog and so am I. Thank you again for everything you did for him, and for me. Archie sends smooches. Sheri

I can't say enough good things about Brandi and Perry Bailey of RSK9. Their work has given my pup…read moreand I so much freedom and balance. Pebbles (blue heeler, 1.5 years old) would never listen to me, would not sit or lay still, and had a lot of other obedience issues that caused her to be stressed or confused. She was a TOUGH dog to train and I was concerned I couldn't find the solution for her to get basic concepts. This view has completely changed since working with RSK9's 3 week program. I would HIGHLY recommend them and their methods - you can tell they genuinely love working with dogs and it's made a huge difference in giving my dog the chance to find real rest at home. They send DAILY updates with photos and videos which was so nice. This isn't a regular class or something you just pay for; it's truly an investment that you and your dog will be using for the time you get to share together. Side note: it's worth doing 3 weeks versus 2 weeks. At the 2 week mark is when Pebbles really started to understand her marks and cues. From here there is so much more that can be refined and Brandi/Perry really capitalize on that threshold being crossed!

Julie is very accommodating and kind, it is comforting knowing our dogs are in the hands of loving…read morepeople while we are away! The kennel is welcoming and cozy, and are allowed amble play time! We are returning customers!

Ellen shows great care and concern not only for your pets, but also your home and your privacy. She…read moreis the best pet sitter I've ever had... you can rest assured your home and pets are in excellent hands.

Ellen helped us with bringing our dogs from where they were boarding to our wedding so we could…read moretake some pictures with them. The amount of work that went into coordinating that on her end, relative to the amount of time she was actually at the venue, was huge. She went above and beyond to make sure she knew what we wanted. She came to our walk-through with us before the wedding to make sure she knew the layout and timeline for the event. Our dogs were very well taken care of by her and we would be very happy to use her in the future if the occasion arose.

My wife had to take my daughter to England for school, and I was responsible for taking care of our…read moreVERY needy, clingy Llasha Apsos. One a 13 year old, cantankerous little girl, the other a one year old boy who is nothing but a lovable troublemaker. Well, I have this thing called work so I told my wife to find a dog walker. Missy at My Pets Friend in Warrenton promptly responded to our inquiry. Conscientious, professional and punctual, our dogs were treated to mid day walks, a rewarding treat and fresh water in their pen. A detailed report of their daily activities (to include gastrointestinal successes in the field) was left on my table to peruse every night, and my wife delighted in me reading them to her across the pond. A great company. Thanks!

We were new to the area and I was anxiety-ridden to leave our impossible cats. Missy and her team…read moreare so amazing and thorough - you realize your pets will be cared for down to the smallest detail: food, water, litter box, careful notes for each visit. I was so grateful and it made my trip out of town so much easier to know they were in good hands. I will use them every single time I have to travel and would happily refer anyone. Woman-owned, veteran-owned business btw.

Great dogs with sound temperaments. Donna the owner is always so nice and helpful and has a ton of…read moredog knowledge. They have great conditioning facilities and they take great care of the dogs there, in their beautiful country setting.

Peggy is the best person to trust with your dogs! She's a professional dog trainer and a great…read moreperson. Dogs stay in good sized kennels, at least 2-3 times bigger than others and at a very reasonable price. There is a large fenced area where dogs play a few times a day. Great outdoor space in the mountains.

Mary is amazing and has been my go to every time I go on vacation for the past 5 years. Our dog is…read morea sheltie and extremely anxious and leaving her in Mary's hands has been the true reason we are able to relax when we go away!