Ok, I don't even know where to start! I honestly don't know what we would have done without…read moreCarlos. We have known Carlos for almost 10 years now. We rescued our pittie, Kobe, 10.5 years ago from a kill shelter. Even though we had no experience with pitbulls, we knew we had to rescue him when we saw how overloaded the shelter was with pitbulls. Kobe was the best thing that ever happened to us, but he was also a serious handful (so much so that my husband suggested maybe we should consider taking him back to the shelter in the beginning.) He had definitely never lived inside a house before, had no idea how to walk on a leash (I mean literally pulling us so hard down the street in any direction) and was sometimes dog aggressive. I was so scared that I was going to lose his leash and he would run away when walking him because he was that crazy. Carlos changed all that. I am happy to say that Kobe now goes to doggie daycare and is a gentleman around other dogs and doesn't make us trip over ourselves pulling like a crazy man anymore when we go for a walk. Anyways, my point is, if you're looking for a sign if this is the right company for your furbaby or not, it is. Trust me. If you want someone who treats your dog like his own, shows up when he says he will, gives your dog great exercise and training and someone who your dog will start doing backflips at the mere mention of his name, this is your guy. My husband and I always joke that Carlos is #1, and we are #2. If Carlos could do this with our wild monster, I can't even imagine how easy it would be for him to help a "normal" dog!

Carlos is a wonderful dog trainer and caretaker of our dog Winston, Labrador Retriever. We have had…read moreseveral training sessions with Carlos helping us get off to the right start with our puppy several years ago. He uses a respectful and positive approach to dog training that is based on the relationship which is highly effective. We have since had Carlos housesit several times and care for our dog while away. He is trustworthy, accommodating to our needs & requests, and communicative with updates during the trip. We feel 100% at ease when away knowing Winston is under his care and we wouldn't have it any other way. I highly recommend utilizing his services!! You will not be disappointed.

Chelsea is amazing!! Our dog, Lovey, is a Mastiff Rescue with lots of "quirks" and she ADORES…read moreChelsea. She is always dependable, has never cancelled and does house sitting as well. Chelsea has been coming every day for 4+ months and takes Lovey on a super long "group hike", which is really amazing for the price. She also gets an A+ for communication. She responds immediately and sends pics every day on the walk. Great for peace of mind. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My 2yr old Bernese Mountain Dog is a regular in Chelsea's pack and LOVES it. She looks forward to…read moreChelsea picking her up every day for their mid-day hike. Chelsea is flexible too if you need an evening walk occasionally or weekends... highly recommend for anyone who works crazy hours and needs someone trustworthy to take care of their pet. Chelsea is THE BEST!

Mark gives my dogs the ultimate care. The instant they see him, their tails are wagging. THE person…read moreI leave my dogs with. And they love it when they are there.

I can't say enough good things about A Big Dog House and its owner, Mark (McGoo). From the moment I…read moremet him, I felt an immense sense of relief--like a weight had been lifted. I was heading to Scotland and needed somewhere safe, reliable, and compassionate for my six-month-old shepherd mix, Toast, to stay and learn. Not only was Toast housed with love, but in just a few days, he was walking calmly on a leash, potty trained, crate trained (which was crucial since he had made my bed his bathroom), and following a consistent routine. McGoo didn't just train Toast--he trained me, too. He made sure I had everything I needed when Toast came home, including a crate and a game plan. He followed up, checked in, and guided me until I felt confident continuing the work myself. It wasn't a transaction; it was a true partnership built on trust and a shared goal: a well-adjusted, happy dog. Meanwhile, my JackChi, who wasn't getting along with Toast, is still in McGoo's care--being trained, loved, and prepared for his future forever home. What McGoo offers isn't just dog boarding or training--it's creative, thoughtful problem-solving for real-life situations, always centered on the well-being of everyone involved (humans included). There's no one else out there quite like McGoo. A Big Dog House isn't just a place--it's a lifeline.

My Jack Russell terrier can be very anxious and scared of other people, but he loves Leslie! I've…read moreused 3 other dog walking services, and this company is by far the most reliable and offers the best value. I've used this service many times and highly recommend it. Leslie is great with animals and was willing to work with me on my schedule. I've used this service when I've been out of town and I always come home to a happy puppy!

Ive retained Leslie to sit my cat since I've moved here 4 yrs ago. I would trust no one else. This…read moretime she had to sit 2 other cats besides my own-quite a challenge, as one was quite skittish, likes to hide, etc. That cat disappeared, Leslie couldn't find her. But she came back a 2nd time and stormed my apt until she finally located her. We were so concerned and then so grateful that Leslie was willing to aggressively pursue finding the cat until found. Thank you again, Leslie. You're the best and can always be trusted to do what's needed to care for my pet(s)! Diane Collison'

Irith and The Sophisticated Dog were a godsend for us. We have a dog that has responded very poorly…read moreto "negative reinforcement techniques" and we were determined to find a positive reinforcement trainer and we're so happy that Irith was recommended to us. Our dog was stubborn, he would occasionally nip people that got too close to him, he was territorial, and when he was triggered he was impossible to communicate with. From the first visit with Irith, we were immediately put on the right path. Not only did she work with us and show us exactly how to get results, she is also one of the most thorough and detail-oriented professionals we have worked with, giving us a comprehensive recap in writing of every session with detailed notes, instructions, and recommendations for us to reference at any time in the future. I can't imagine a trainer that is more diligent and works harder than Irith. On top of that, she absolutely loves dogs and everything she does or recommends is in the dog's best interest and happiness. Since working with Irith, our dog has virtually stopped leash pulling, is finally a lovely dog to go on a walk with, and we have gotten a hold on his triggers and can spot any problem areas before they have a chance to begin. She also helped us understand an invaluable amount of information regarding what makes dogs tick and why, and has been a priceless resource for specific questions we have had regarding our unique dog. And while Irith won't train your dog for you, she will definitely give you the tools and show you how to use them effectively, which I think is all you can ask for as a dog owner. And finally, not only did Irith help us with our dog's behavior, but with her knowledge of all things dog, she was able to put us in touch with the best vets in the industry and recommend the best products and services. She was even able to get us in with a highly sought-after vet that was no longer taking new patients. The amount of money and time that we saved from avoiding sifting through mediocre vets and bad products is worth so much more than the cost of training. Long story short, I highly recommend you hire Irith! You won't regret it!

Irith and Paul at the Sophisticated Dog are both great trainers and wonderful people who really…read morehelped us improve both my family and dog's quality of life. They are equal parts calm / low key and highly focused, organized, and detail oriented - which together really helped both me and my dog learn to communicate better. We started working with them after my wife and I found out we were going to have a baby and we needed to help reduce the reactivity and improve impulse control with our 7 year old Mini Aussie so that she could coexist happily in a house with a newborn. We had been through many trainers in the past and while we were very familiar with many dog training concepts and theories just couldn't get anything to stick until we started working with them. After 5 or so lessons, both on zoom and in person, and several months of reinforcement the difference is night and day.

We are so grateful to Indigo for taking such great care of our boy, Courage, while our family was…read moreon vacation. Courage absolutely loves spending time with Indigo and the pack, so we never had to worry. We knew he was happy, safe, and well cared for. Indigo kept us updated with photos and messages throughout our trip, which gave us so much peace of mind. Seeing Courage having such a great time made our vacation even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Indigo and will definitely be back!

(UPDATED) I entered into a $27,500 payment plan contract with K9-Indigo to train my Belgian…read moreMalinois, Sosa, as a fully trained security K9, alongside my other dog, Gus (who accounted for $7,500 of the total). With my wife nearly six months pregnant, I needed these dogs 1000% ready to protect our expanding family. I invested heavily in this business in good faith, paying over $17,000 upfront within a 2-to-3-week window. The owner initially honored a 45-day grace period for the next installment due to our upcoming child. However, despite holding my dogs for months, the business completely failed to deliver on the contract, leaving Gus with zero training progress and severe, unaddressed toy aggression.The lack of training is only overshadowed by a shocking incident of gross negligence. While my dogs were in his care, the owner was arrested by law enforcement for a criminal property damage incident (popping tires). I am not writing this to pass judgment on his arrest--given my own life experiences, I understand firsthand that things happen, and people go through difficult situations. Because of that understanding, I put everything aside out of genuine empathy and loyalty. I had literally sent him another $5,000 Zelle payment that exact morning to continue on with my dogs. When he called me from the scene, I rushed over within 10 minutes to secure my dogs, manage his mobile van, care for his other clients' dogs, and move his commercial vehicle to save him from a police tow. Upon bonding out, the owner called my wife, expressed his appreciation, and explicitly promised to reimburse us for the emergency veterinary costs caused by his facility's conditions.When I pulled Gus from the scene, he was in a life-threatening state. He was rushed to an emergency vet with a 104-degree fever, severe lip ulcers, and acute respiratory distress. He was officially diagnosed with severe aspiration pneumonia and remains on heavy antibiotics.Following his release, the owner came to my home and verbally agreed to return a fraction of my funds--specifically $2,929--to help cover our immediate rent and medical bills, telling me to "just remind him." I even offered to return this temporary $2,929 buffer later once his business stabilized. However, when I texted him a screenshot of the bill reflecting that exact amount of $2,929 as a reminder, his demeanor flipped. He refused to put anything in writing, deflected by bringing up an irrelevant "training academy" structure, and flatly refused to assist us.Instead of honoring his word, he chose to completely freeze us out and avoid accountability. Blaming a client or ignoring them after they saved your entire livelihood while you were detained--and after leaving their animal with life-threatening medical conditions--is entirely unacceptable.I have ironclad Zelle receipts for the $17,000+ paid, certified veterinary diagnoses and vet bills.

Caleb is awesome! He helped me get my Belgian Malinois, Nuke, trained for schools and other venues…read morefor weapons, explosives and other controlled substances. He has a great way with dogs and their owners too.

The owner and trainer is the most professional and knowledgeable person I have met about dogs. He…read morehelped us tremendously in training our sketchy German shepherd. He is a new dog! The process was smooth, techniques applicable and trainer is friendly and follows up to ensure your satisfaction. I highly highly recommend this company (and have already given our their number to many friends) for dog training. If you need help with your dog, call them asap!

The King Club is great!…read more They've taken care of Mr. Nibbles whenever we've gone out of town, and we've always felt like he was in the best hands. We love getting their morning and evening reports each day, and they send tons of pics too. Nibbles is a very special part of our family, and we had to make SURE he'd get the care and attention he needed while we were away (we went through so many different pet sitters before we discovered The King Club). We can finally go out of town without worrying!! Yay!

I can't say enough good things about The King Club…read more Everyone I've encountered from there has been responsible, trustworthy and professional. From the initial meeting when I first met our pet care specialist (they refer to them as dukes and duchesses), I felt that Sasha - my 10 and a half year old aussie/border collie mix - would be in great hands. Now they also regularly walk her and watch her when I'm out of town. I get a report after every walk and they always send me updates (with plenty of pictures) when I'm out of town. Not only that, but I don't have to hassle them about it - actually I didn't even have to ask. They asked me if it was ok to text me updates and pictures while I was out of town, and of course I said yes! The people who work here are really devoted to the animals they care for as though they are their own. I've seen animal lovers before, of course, but these people are just at a different level. They don't just view what they are doing as their "job", but more as a calling to help animals and to be of service to their owners (who they call "pet parents"). They don't just clock in and clock out like robots, but take extra special care to make sure the animals get the care they need that day. Their prices are very reasonable and totally competitive with other pet sitters/dog walkers. I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable their prices were given the level of care they provide and the time they devote to each animal. Also, there are never any surprises or hidden fees, which I really appreciate. After chatting with the owner, I found out she's been deeply involved with animal rescue for years and the company gives 10% of their profits to a different animal rescue nonprofit every quarter. I'm so glad my friend referred me to this place!