Emily was amazing! She was very friendly and easy to get along with. She is also flexible when it…read morecomes to scheduling drop off and pick up times. She was very thorough with her instructions and reminders. She gave us pictures of Twix (our dog) while we were on travel and that was very comforting to know that Twix settled and ate well and that he too was also enjoying his time. I will work with Emily again whenever I need a dog sitter. Great job, Emily, and thank you!

We originally found Emily when my work converted to a hybrid schedule and we needed someone to come…read morea few times during those days to let our puppy Mango out of her crate to get some play time, potty, and get fed. Mango seemed very comfortable around Emily, and she even sent us a picture while she was over watching her. We also discovered that Emily does daycare during our conversations with her, and have since tried that route once. It has worked out well knowing that Mango has someone to keep an eye on her throughout the day while we're gone, and not just barking up a storm while locked in her crate all day. Emily communicates primarily through text, which has worked out well for us in coordinating logistics and communicating schedule and updates.

Updated Review -…read moreSee attached photos. This is about trust. - Our cat (who is actually a girl ) has been cared for many other people in the past including friends and pet sitters before we moved to Pinole (not Hercules) and needed to find a new sitter - Cathie's response was posted 6 months after my original review so not sure if she is thinking of someone else

Cathie is heaven sent. She is a true animal whisperer. Cathie is professional, trustworthy, honest,…read morepatient, efficient, loving and kind. She came to pill my parent's cat, who was in heart failure, for months on end, every morning and evening. She never missed an appointment. She had to give up to 6 different meds in different doses in the am and pm and developed multiple ways to lessen the trauma to our cat. She was with my parents and the precious kitty up to the very end and sat with my parents as they processed their deep grief. She is an incredible and talented person!

impossible to have a more organized and knowledgeable experience for your dog and family. our dog…read morecomes back happy and tired EVERY TIME!

The only folks I trusted my dogs with when I lived in the Bay... skilled, trustworthy, and…read moreevidence-based dog handling and training customized to each dog's needs. Boarding and pack walks were amazing for our two doggos.

Elaine is very caring and trust worthy. She takes time to know each pet she walks and brings up any…read moreconcerns she has. She keeps a close eye on each dog under her care. She is flexible about scheduling needs and tries to accommodate requests as able. She has also boarded our dog (Pittie mutt) in her home and we have felt very comfortable with him in her care. She takes her pack on beautiful local hikes which both wears them out and also provides great mental stimulation. Highly recommend you reach out to learn more!

Elaine has been walking my dog, Pablo, for 2 years. We both love her. She takes the dogs to the…read morebeach and nice hikes. Pablo loves the other pups in the group and always comes back ready to nap. Elaine is also a fantastic photographer so I get great photos of Pablo from her Instagram. It's nice to know Pablo is in good hands when I'm at work.

Dominique and her whole team are great. Dominique is very communicative and reliable. Her and her…read moreteam treated my puppy Palmer so kindly and accommodated us when we needed to change his care arrangements. They were flexible, caring and very knowledgeable about what he needed. Palmer loved his pack walks and I always knew he was in the best hands.

Dominique and Huey are awesome, truly good people, and everyone they hire is also great. Our two…read moreblack labs love them. Dominique is amazing -- she is so organized and efficient, and she is also so friendly and helpful. Recently we had a sudden need to board our dogs, which can be a total headache with the dog hotels and their schedules. Dominique and Huey took our two dogs to their home without hesitation. They feel like part of our community, so warm, understanding, and supportive. I have used three other dog walking businesses, and East Bay Dog Service is far and away the best.

We have a super happy and energetic puppy under a year old that needs extra walks and attention…read moreduring the day while we work and our neighbor recommended Puptastic Adventures. We started with one day a week, but have changed it now to two days. Eric and Melissa come between a certain time frame and always texts me to let me know what their ETA is. Needless to say, our pup LOVES them. He knows when they knock on the door and looks out our front window jumping with excitement. They also send me a pic of their walk together! They are both very kind and you can tell they love dogs and will care for your pup. Puptastic Adventures is easy to work with and responsive. We are so happy we found them!

Melissa and Eric are awesome and have been walking my dogs for at least over a year. They have…read moregreat communication they're always on time my dogs love them and they're super flexible. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional dog walking team.

Care from Doggy Mama Pet Care Services is about the nicest thing you can do for an…read moreotherwise-housebound furry family member. Ours has been spoiled by an unbroken string of excellent dog walkers (see my other reviews) and so our standards were high when we approached Deb about her services. Of course, the dog knew right away... and over time we came to appreciate & depend on the same indispensable qualities that other reviewers have noted: trustworthy, reliable, committed, attentive, flexible, and kind. Had we not moved out of the area, we'd still be using Doggy Mama Pet Care Services today. But don't take all the glowing reviews for it: give Deb a call and arrange an introduction -- then let your dog make the decision.

We LOVE Deborah! She's been walking our girl for at least 5-6 years (I've lost count!), and she…read moretakes such good care of her. I feel like we hit the jackpot when we found Deborah because she's caring, trustworthy and reliable. Our girl gets so excited to see her and always happily tired after her walks. And the group excursions have really helped to socialize our dog. Deb has been a life saver as our family has grown and our human babies have taken some attention away from our our furry ones. Plus, she always so good at keeping an eye out for foxtails. We highly recommend her!

Sophie is a very committed and caring petsitter. I first had her petsit for me over Thanksgiving…read morewhen my original sitter fell through at the last minute. She was very accommodating and made time to meet me and my cat Elsa despite her busy petsitting schedule over Thanksgiving, so that she could get a feel for Elsa in person. She clearly loves animals and always sends detailed updates when she takes care of Elsa for me. Elsa clearly loves her too. I cannot recommend Sophie and her services enough.

Sophie is the best! She gave our cat so much love and sent pictures and videos every visit. She…read morealso efficiently administered medicine for our 16 year old cat and kept the house sparkling clean. I highly recommend Sophie. You won't worry about your pet, as Dophie is warm, reliable, and efficient!

Okay, so first of all, giving my dog over to someone else is not easy to do cause I'm a worrier but…read moreI trust Yoga Dog with Lylah because the owners have extensive dog care training and experience and they're super professional and absolutely love the dogs. LOVE THEM. They've been taking my sweetie out for a couple of months now and she always comes home totally pooped and happy. Yoga Dog leaves me a note about Lylah's day and even sends me pictures while I'm at work, which is totally awesome! I've learned that my dog is quite the lover and often gives kisses to the other dogs when they get in the car. When Lylah doesn't go out all day for playcare (that's the daylong outdoor trip Yoga Dog offers) she mopes around which is not cute. I highly recommend Yoga Dog if you have a full schedule and need help with walking your dog, or if you just want your dog to have the pack experience. It totally beats those doggie daycares that are all over the Bay Area that keep your dog confined to a play pen all day. I mean, I'd rather run around the trails, so why not give my dog the same option? Yay, Yoga Dog!

I'm debating whether or not to put in a Yelp review because......I almost don't want the secret to…read moreget out - Yoga Dog is THE BEST dog walking service around the East Bay!! Every time our little one goes out with Yoga Dog, I trust she is getting the best care, attention, and high quality playtime I could ask for. They have worked with our pup on some of her difficult behaviors, and they always give a report card telling us about what she did with them that day, with some sweet note that lets me know just how much they enjoy and appreciate our unique dog. I'm just thrilled every time Willa gets to go out to play with them. The fact that they're both SO nice and caring AND that they're environmentally conscious is just icing on their already fabulous cake. They have become a part of our extended family, and I just can't recommend them enough! Go Yoga Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!