We LOVE Riley!…read more She's not just a "dog walker", she actually understands more about dog psychology than most dog trainers! Our dog Nellie is a foster with a nervous personality, she's not your average easy going pup. It's hard to trust anyone with her because it takes a different level of skill and she could bite another dog if put in the wrong situation. When we met Riley it was the biggest relief, she was so up for the challenge. She even worked with our dog's current trainer on her own time to learn more about what Nellie (and other dogs) needed to be successful - how amazing! She uses a great app when walking so you get an email once the walk is completed showing where they went, if your dog pooped/peed and sometimes even a cute photo that will make you smile! We have no worries when we're gone that Riley has everything under control. She is one of the few people we trust with our pup :)

Beware of boarding your dog here! First we were told by the owner (Riley is not the owner anymore)…read morethat we were not allowed to come to the "boarding area" because they promoted pick ups only. I thought that was odd because who would not want to see the boarding facility first. They do NOT offer a 24/7 live cam which also led me to not trust them. I later talked to an employee van driver and he told me and my husband the dogs are kept in the garage in kennels, the bigger dogs are kept in the van in the garage with no air or ventilation AND-where it is dark. We were appalled and horrified. We called the Newport Beach Animal Control and found out Island Pooch doesn't even have a boarding license. Please do your research before you use ANY animal boarding. Island Pooch is definitely untrustworthy and does not care for animals if this is how they are boarding them.

Gabriella watched our 190 lb American Mastiff and German Shepherd for three days. She sent picture…read moreupdates, checked in with us numerous times and helped us feel secure in knowing that our fur babies were in good hands while we were out of town for the weekend! Highly recommend

Gabriella was amazing! So sweet, calm, and clearly a natural with dogs. Mine can be a little…read morenervous with new people, but he wasn't scared of her at all--in fact, he became super stubborn with her, which honestly just showed how comfortable he felt! She took the time to connect with him, sent the sweetest video and photo updates throughout the walk, and kept me in the loop the entire time. You can really tell she cares. So grateful to have found someone so wonderful and trustworthy. I highly recommend her and am so excited to keep booking with her!

I recommend Michelle without reservation for your pets. She takes care of my two pugs, Otis…read moreSpunkmeyer and Cara Mia- walks, feeds and gives them their medications. She is reliable, caring and knowledgeable. She works to accommodate my schedule and shows up when she says she will. She gives me updates by text of how my pugs did on their walk and alerts me if she has any concerns about their health. She was also aware on our first meeting that pugs can overheat easily (due to their short noses) and made it a point to say that she would be careful with them on hot days. She came over before I ever used her services for a meet and greet to understand my needs and to meet my pugs. I believe she is expanding her services also to Huntington Beach soon. I definitely recommend her if you need pet care!

Michelle has been nothing but amazing, and always is responsive. She has watched both my dog and…read morecat on several occasions, and I trust her fully. She is extremely knowledgeable about both dogs and cats and keeps a very attentive eye out for any irregularities. She is honest and reliable. Can't beat that!

Both of my dogs, a French Bulldog and an English Bulldog attend Tiny Tails OC, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the care they receive! I love that I can drop them off knowing they're happy, safe, and getting plenty of attention. They get potty breaks, playtime, pets, and socialization every day. My French Bulldog is like a little vacuum and tends to pick things up off the ground, but the staff pays close attention to him. My English Bulldog thrives on routine, and Tiny Tails provides exactly that, she used to be timid, but daycare here has helped her socialize and become more confident. They always come home healthy and in a good mood. I truly trust this business with my fur babies and highly recommend them to anyone looking for loving, attentive care!

Tiny Tails OC is the best! Lilly responds very fast and always makes room for my dog. She takes…read moregreat care of my husky, and he always enjoys his stays with her. Best pet sitting service in Orange County!

At first I I was hesitant to give Newport Center Animal Hospital a call, as I figured the cost for…read moretheir services would be too high, being located in Fashion Island. However, that turned out NOT to be the case at all! We were pleasantly surprised to discover that they are reasonably priced across the board - grooming, vaccines, exams, surgery and boarding! Not only that, Dr. Andrew Yacoub is EVERYTHING we were looking for in a vet for our toy poodle puppy's care. He is by far the most informed vet we have ever worked with, from vaccines to surgery. My husband & I are fully convinced that it would be next to impossible to find a more competent and compassionate vet, who truly cares about his pet patients and their owners. We learned that Dr. Andrew even purchases smaller needles for the vaccines, so pets don't feel what could be painful. His calm demeanor, along with his caring assistants, make for a perfect setting for what could sometimes prove to be an unpleasant visit. To top it off, Dr Andrew is a good listener and a good communicator. He is collaborative in his approach and respects our wishes. Everyone in the office has been welcoming, polite and efficient, which is often hard to come by these days. If you're looking for a most excellent vet, give Dr. Andrew a call. You and your furry family member(s) will be SO glad you did!

I boarded my dogs for 3 weeks and was very disappointed upon picking them up. Both of my dogs had…read morediarrhea for days and one didn't eat for 2 days, which hasn't happened in 12 years. I called to find out if they had experienced anything wrong with my dogs and never heard back from them. For the money and I spent and planned on spending for future boarding, a return call was the least they could have done. Not happy with this place and you lost a customer after this.

I live in Irvine, CA, and so happy that I found them when I did. We have 2 dogs and all of the…read morewalkers are so very sweet to them. I love that they all are genuinely kind to our pups and leave the sweetest pics and comments about them. My husband and I are really busy with work and PBF always accommodates our schedule and do what they can to make sure our needs are addressed. We recently also had a baby in the last year and pbf has helped accommodate us as we move into our next chapter of having kids. Even when we had to go to the hospital when the baby came, the owner helped us schedule the pups walks and transportation to our pet boarding facility. They are simply great and amazing and I never worry about our pups and trust each and everyone of the walkers in my household. I highly recommend them.

John and Cassidy took such great care of our two cats!! This was the first time we've ever used a…read morepetsitter service and were veryyy nervous to say the least. Every day we were sent 10+ photos of them along with a paragraph of a summary of their visit with them. Their level of care was so impressive and we know they even vacuumed on a few occasions! We cannot express how impressed we are with this company. Highly highly recommend Pooch's Best Friend!

We have been using Sitter4Paws since 2023 and have been thrilled with the service. We have 2 big…read morepups with 2 very different personalities and the sitters we've had in the past have been so sweet and great with them. Our regular pup walker is incredible, trustworthy, a great communicator, and very prompt. We are so thankful to have found this great company and highly recommend to others!

This update is a bit overdue (this happened last year in April of 2025), but it's been a very tough…read moretime. The first couple times we used Sitter4Paws we had a really great experience with the sitters that were assigned to our senior, diabetic cat. Last year, my mother unexpectedly passed away, and our regular cat sitter was unavailable for half of the trip home. We booked Sitter4Paws the second half of the trip, and let them know about the circumstances and requested sitters that had seen Jodie before so that we could rest easy during a very difficult time. Of course we know that can't always be accommodated due to scheduling, so for the first visit a new sitter came to see Jodie. On the evening of my mother's passing, we got a text from Sitter4Paws that the sitter felt he may have made a mistake with our cat's insulin dosage. It was revealed to us that instead of giving her her normal 2.25 unit dose, he gave her 22.5 units - ignoring the taped off/labeled syringes, our explicit written instructions in the app, and additional photos/diagrams of what a full syringe should look like. Thank god he realized his mistake, otherwise our cat would have slowly died alone in our apartment - and this would have happened immediately after losing my mom. I understand mistakes can happen, but the fact that a sitter was uncertain with potentially life-threatening medication if administered improperly and didn't even think to reach out to us first was quite shocking. Sitter4Paws took full responsibility, admitted their mistake, said they would take steps to make sure something like this would never happen again, and covered her 4 day ER stay, but it never should have gotten to that point. Again - we did have great sitters who took care of our cat wonderfully - but the uncertainty of who you can get especially with medication involved means that we can no longer recommend this service with confidence.

I was looking for dog boarding at the very last minute and Wendy was very accommodating in taking…read morein my 2 dogs. I literally booked with her 2 days before the stay. My 54 lb Jindo does not do well with strangers, she is all bark but no bite. I was very anxious bringing her to any dog care but Wendy was willing to do an assessment prior to their stay. This was my very first time doing any sort of dog care so I was really worried about leaving them. They did really well and my other dog had so much fun (he's a social butterfly). The main reason I chose this place vs all the other dog boarding is because they offer a "home" living experience rather than a facility/warehouse. My dogs always freely roams the house and lays on our bed, couch, wherever they please so I wanted something similar and Wendy's house provided that. I couldn't bare the thought of them being kept in a narrow sleeping quarter locked throughout the day. Thank you for taking great care of my babies! This place will definitely be my go-to for any future dog boarding.

August 11th The Day We Lost Louie…read more Our six-year-old French Bulldog, Louie, died from heatstroke just two and a half hours into what we were told would be a four-hour trial day at this daycare. We were told the purpose of the trial was simply to see whether Louie could get along with other dogs. We were never told that he would be taken to a dog park or participate in strenuous outdoor activity. We chose this daycare because the owner told us she owns a French Bulldog herself, and because the daycare had very good reviews. We trusted that our French Bulldog would be understood and properly cared for. What happened that day is something we will never forget. 9:00 AM -- We dropped Louie off for his four-hour trial. 9:30 AM -- Just 30 minutes later, Louie was taken to a dog park for outdoor activity without our knowledge. We had never been told that he would be taken off the daycare premises or to a dog park. The temperature that day ranged from approximately 77°F to 85°F. 10:18 AM -- According to the daycare, Louie vomited after the activity. We were not informed when it happened. 11:30 AM -- More than an hour after he vomited, we received a photo of his vomit. At the same time, we were communicating about payment and completing a reservation for his future stay. We were given no indication that Louie was experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency. 11:45 AM -- We received a phone call telling us that Louie was not breathing. 12:00 PM -- Louie was pronounced dead from heatstroke. Our dog went into the daycare alive and healthy at 9:00 AM. By noon, he was dead. What is especially devastating is what we learned afterward. We were told that they had never seen Louie breathing so heavily before. We were also told that they had tried giving him water, but he was vomiting. For a French Bulldog, excessive panting, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in hot conditions can be serious warning signs of overheating and heatstroke. French Bulldogs are particularly vulnerable to heat because of their shortened airways and difficulty cooling themselves efficiently through panting. Yet during the critical period when Louie was apparently struggling, we received no immediate warning and no update about his condition. The owner was also not present at the daycare at the time. We later learned that she had a doctor's appointment, which contributed to a delay in communication. While the adults were dealing with schedules, appointments, and communication, Louie was suffering--and we knew nothing. This was supposed to be a simple four-hour trial to see whether Louie could socialize with other dogs. We never agreed to have him taken to a dog park in temperatures reaching 85°F. We never imagined that he would be subjected to strenuous outdoor activity in hot weather. We are devastated that Louie was placed in this situation while in someone else's care. We trusted this daycare because we believed they understood French Bulldogs. That trust was shattered in the worst possible way. Louie was in their care. We trusted them to keep him safe. We expected him to come home. He never did. Louie was not just a dog. He was part of our family, and we will never get him back.

I interacted with Dan Parks from the Bark Collective and found him to be very responsive, and fair…read morein our interactions.

Our dog Hank loves bark collective. They always take such good care of Hank and he is soo happy…read morewhenever we pick him up. I know he's been well cared for. We also just had or first training session with AJ and I'm so excited to implement her training methods that don't require and e-collar. The e-collar is optional and can be used on certain situations, but I saw her techniques with him work without the ecollar.. I'm so glad I scheduled the training session and will continue to schedule training session with her! Her training techniques are soo effective.

We take our two pups here 2 - 3 days a week for daycare. They are always happy to go and the staff…read moreis really positive and kind with all the dogs and give me good updates on my pups. They even work with my younger rescue who has back leg issues. My pups come home happy and go right to bed after playing and socializing. Great business, so glad we found them!

The owner was really easy to Acres's for a last minute booking. My giant schnauzer stayed for a…read moreweek and got daily messages about her. When we picked her up she gave everyone kisses so she loved them! My schnauzer is a lucky dog who she likes so they obviously treated her amazing. I will be bringing her back for day stays and all my future trips! Highly recommended.