Angie is my doggies new friend! I called Angie on a Saturday before I went to t on a work trip. My…read moreprevious person cancelled the day before so I was left scrambling to find care for my Bailey. Angie was so friendly and willing to take Bailey even at a moments notice. I dropped Bailey off on my way to the airport a bit nervous hoping Bailey didn't think I just abandoned her. Angie reassured me while on the trip by sending pictures and videos of the pampered pooch treatment Angie provides. So relieved and so thankful for Angie. Highly recommend and will use her for future trips.

I have sent my dog, Chewie, to Angie's twice now for boarding and both times it was a FABULOUS…read moreexperience! Angie takes time everyday to send you picture updates of your pup, on walks, playing with other dogs, or just relaxing in her super dog friendly living room. My dog is more of an anxious little guy and is usually enthusiastic about coming straight home with me after I've been away, well not this last time! Chewie was trying to run back to her door when we were leaving to go home! That just told me he must have had a blast! Thank you so much Angie for taking such great care of my fur baby!

Kristina has been a magical addition to our family! She takes our JRT 5 days a week to keep him in…read moretip top shape at the parks and us sane. Our greyhound being a fair weather child gets to spend time with the pack in the summers. Kristina is reliable, friendly and kind and is definitely the boys' best friend. Ears go up and bouncing commences when the sound of the pack's car rolls into the drive. We could not give her higher accolades. Your fur people are going to love her too!!!

I saw Tina at the dog park and she was in complete control of all of her dogs and they all behaved…read moreperfectly. I don't live close enough to use her services but wanted to write a review letting everyone know their dogs are in wonderful care with her while at the dog park.

Just returned from a week of vacation to find two very happy and calm kitties. This was the first…read moretime we left one of our kitties (a six-month old kitten) at home without us, so I was a little worried. However, I had no need for concern. Ally was wonderful with both kitties. She sent us emails each day with a detailed update and incredible photos. After the first update, I knew our kitties would have a great week - with good attention and play each day with Ally. Ally also took care of the house - bringing in mail and lots of packages and watering the plants. Everything was in excellent order. I'm so happy to have found such an excellent pet sitting service for my kitties. Now, I know I can go out of town with the peace of mind that our kitties will receive fantastic care.

I have had a fantastic experience with The Waggly Tail! The whole team is extremely friendly,…read moreresponsive, and accommodating! Once a walk is complete I receive an email with adorable photos and a write-up about how the walk went! It always makes me smile during my work day! I've worked with other dog walkers on the east side and I would highly recommend The Waggly Tail over anyone else I've worked with!

Strut the Pup walked my yellow lab, Charlie, for over five years, and I have nothing but wonderful…read morethings to say about their one-on-one dog walking. Einat, the owner, is very responsive and clearly cares about both her customers and her employees--and it shows in the quality of their service. Charlie typically had the same walkers at the same time each week. They were all professional, caring, attentive, and TRUE dog lovers! I loved Strut the Pup's daily walk reports and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was being well taken care of while I was at work. On a few occasions when I was working from home, I watched as his regular walker arrived--Charlie would be waiting at the window and greeted them with full-body wags every time. When Charlie's hips started bothering him as he got older, the team helped me adjust his walks so he could continue enjoying his outdoor adventures. Sadly, Charlie has since passed, but I've saved many of the walk-report photos his walkers took (like this one), and they remain some of my favorite pictures of him. Thank you, Einat and team, for taking such wonderful care of Charlie.

We have worked with Einat and her crew for over 6 years. They have been amazing and really became…read morepart of our family. My dogs walked with several team members over time, from puppy care daily walks to twice weekly walks as adults. The walkers have all been very kind and worked well with our dogs. I appreciate their updates and photos after each walk. It is very easy to schedule and to modify service as needed based on your schedule. They are responsive, professional, and truly care about their clients. I highly recommend strut the pup and will use this service again.

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!

A-Class dog care!…read more We've used BARKe Diem for a while now and can't be happier. Our dogs get lots of exercise, socialization, training, and just plain have fun! I love picking them up and seeing them too busy playing to take notice, doing their spin moves and play bows. It's great! I love that she uses positive methods to motivate and reward dogs. That's the environment our dogs are accustomed to at home, so it's comforting to know that's how they're treated at BD. And something that I didn't think about myself... She uses good quality treats, not the cheap stuff. If you've done any amount of research regarding dog food, you'll be happy knowing that Tina has done her homework too! Now for the service... Tina is a very sweet and positive lady. You can sense that when you talk to her and watch her work. She's also very accommodating, working with us when running late (or early) and adjusting when we're called out of town unexpectedly. Her location makes it ultra-convenient as well, being just a couple of blocks off the freeway. We can zip in or out when commuting to Seattle (or running late to the airport). To sum it up, Tina and BARKe Diem give peace of mind when we need someone to care for dogs. Absolutely top-notch dog care!

From the owner: Your dogs are your family - at BARKe Diem, they are our family too!…read more BARKe Diem is committed to offering its human clients a number of premier dog care solutions, tailored to fit individual needs. Services include; Doga (yoga and stretches with your canine companion), dog walks, dog behavior coaching, dog visits, dog play dates. You can not trust just anyone with your dog . At BARKe Diem Dog Care, we meet with each potential client for a free in-home consultation to ensure that we can provide the type of services that your dog deserves. And, to provide you with peace of mind that your best friend is safe, happy, and loved when you're away.

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.

We have used LePouf over many years until before the pandemic and I am not sure if they are even…read morestill in business. Their phone number has been disconnected and on their website they appear to have only a texting service that does not get answered and they do not respond to client emails in the client portal. How sad because we received good service before. I think they must have changed management 1-2 years ago. Does anybody know if they are still open?

I think Le Pouf has gone thru an ownership change the last year, I've used them since 2015 for…read moredaily walks. In the last 12 months, Le Pouf has sent 10 different dog walkers instead of having one consistent walker as in prior years. Here are the top things that have changed in the last year: 1. My dog was attacked by another dog Le Pouf was walking, I received a text saying that my dog was "sneezing blood but everything looked ok". I left several VM, emails, and text messages but Le Pouf didn't respond to my messages to explain what happened. It also cost me $1200 in vet fees because the other dog shattered my Shi Tzu's teeth. 2. I stopped by my home during the day to pick up something and the dog walker was sitting on my couch watching TV with her dirty feet on my leather couch. 3. The last month Le Pouf would often text me late morning saying "my schedule is full and I can't walk your dog today" I struggled to make alternative arrangements when they cancelled 2 hours before the scheduled walk. After the 7th cancellation withing a 2 week period I decided to make alternative arrangements for my dog. Too bad about Le Pouf because I was really fond of the prior owner Alisa, she always went the extra mile to ensure your pet was safe, happy and well-cared for.

As first time dog owners, my partner and I didn't know what we were getting into when he brought…read morehome an Aussie pup. With our busy schedules, Aloha's doggy daycare was exactly what we needed. Highly recommend Tommy!

We've had Tommy for a couple of months now. He takes our puppy for the half day Aloha Dogg Daycare…read moreAdventures mornings, Monday through Friday. What a huge help! Our dog is a high energy breed. She needs lots of time outdoors. Tommy is so good with her! Rosie is always excited when she hears him at the door. He does a great job working on her basic manners and playing with her. She comes home tired and happy - and I am able to get things done without having pup underfoot! So glad we found Tommy!

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!