This is such a great service. We have truly appreciated Gabby and her team. They've had so much…read morepatience working with my little 12 lb poodle mix who is very anxious and afraid of her own shadow except when she's in our apartment then becomes very territorial (think reactive barking like she's freaking out). Background: We've tried dog daycares for Evie from when she was only a few months old (Just Pet Me in Oakland, Metro Dog in Richmond and Camp Bow Wow in Concord). Unfortunately, socializing her this way did not help. We stopped taking her altogether when she was about a year old because when we were able to monitor her via a cam, we saw that she was a little wall flower, refusing to socialize with the other dogs. They'd often crate her as well because of this. We were nervous that this was making her more reactive or anxious. Working with Gabby: To get connected with Gabby was easy. My partner reached out and she was really fast with responding and setting up a meet and greet. We were very nervous and thought Evie might do terribly for the meet and greet because she's very territorial with our apartment. And of course, that's exactly what happened. When Gabby came over, Evie was very unfriendly, barking and freaking out whenever Gabby made any movements. Gabby was very patient with her and decided to do a test run and walk her around our complex. Evie was fine when she was on the actual walk. While Evie is still scared of her own shadow and learning to socialize, we've seen her make some progress specifically outside. Typically, she gets scared and barks when people say hi to her. I've noticed there's a little less of that now. In addition, Gabby is really thoughtful in how she creates packs. She matches based on temperament and tries to meet your dog's needs as best as she can. Evie, for instance, is a little wary around highly energetic pups but does well with lower energy dogs or older dogs. Gabby factored all of this in when creating a pack that would work. Since the service is set up to pick up Evie, it's very convenient. In addition, Gabby's team members have all been very patient with Evie and her quirks and are able to successfully pick her up. Evie has slowly been adjusting to them which has been great as we try to widen her social circle. This is a great service for anyone looking to socialize their dog in a healthy, thoughtful way.

Gabby and her team are wonderful! Our dogs have been going on pack walks with them for a few years…read morenow and we have always had a great experience. If anything comes up, Gabby is always extremely responsive and addresses issues immediately (though issues have been really rare). Overall, we highly recommend Fit Dog Theory. They are reliable, consistent, professional, super friendly and really take the time to get to know, care for and train your doggies!

Once again, we had an amazing experience with Wunderbar Pet Hotel. Simba stayed with them for seven…read morenights while we were out of the country, and we felt completely at ease the entire time. The reservation process is seamless. You simply email to check availability, and Mindy responds promptly with a reservation form. The form is easy to complete, allowing you to share details about your pet's feeding schedule, medications, and any important notes. Once submitted, you receive a confirmation--everything is straightforward and makes securing a reservation quick and stress-free. Dropping Simba off was reassuring and genuinely positive. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and check-in was smooth and efficient. It was immediately clear that the staff are organized and truly care about each pet in their care. What really stood out was Simba's reaction--he happily ran straight over to a staff member, eager for attention and affection. Seeing him so comfortable and excited made all the difference. It was obvious that he felt relaxed and safe, as if he knew he was in good hands. Watching him settle in so naturally gave me complete confidence in leaving him there. While we were away, I reached out to Mindy to check in. She shared that Simba was doing great--eating well and enjoying playtime--and even sent a few photos. In every picture, Simba had the biggest smile, which said it all. Experiences like this truly make a difference. It's clear that Wunderbar Pet Hotel goes above and beyond to create an environment where pets feel happy, secure, and exceptionally well cared for. Thank you!

We just picked up our two Frenchies from Wunderbar a few days ago, after being away for 2 weeks. We…read morehave been sending them there for almost 2 years and have been extremely happy, but we were a little nervous about being away from them for so long. Mindy and her staff were so great about sending us photos of them 3 times while we were on the trip and putting us at ease that they were doing great. I can't say enough about this Pet Hotel. The photos show how much fun they were having and they came home calm, healthy and happy. The best part was when we were picking them up in the outside greeting area, our Gunner went back to their door and sat there because he wanted to go back in! I can't say enough about what a great place Wunderbar is, we have many friends who use them as well and are equally happy! Thank you Mindy and Staff!!!!!

Suzanne is AMAZING!! 10 STARS!! My three Aussie pups love her so much and I feel at ease when she's…read moretaking care of them. She's very responsible and accommodating, I trust my babes with her 100%. I use her services when going on a long vacation, weekend getaway or planning a late night out and need someone I trust to stop by and feed the boys dinner and give them love/playtime. Suzanne leaves detailed daily notes so you know when she came by and what she did, love this log aspect when returning from a long trip. She's good about texting photos too so you can see everyone is happy and doing great! So so so THRILLED to have found Whiskers and Tails, highly recommend!!

Suzanne is just AWESOME! She has been watching our dogs for us for 2-3 years now, whenever we go…read moreout of town. I always leave a note with instructions and requests. This past week we were gone and I forgot to write my usual notes before we left. Well...it did not matter! She took great care of everything!! She treats our dogs as if they were her own. Suzanne, we can't say enough how happy we are to have met you and how comfortable we are with you caring for our little ones while we're away! THANK YOU!!

I couldn't be happier with the grooming Milo received at Diablo Dog! They did such an amazing job…read morethat when I picked him up, I literally had to do a double take because I almost didn't recognize my own dog! Milo looks absolutely fantastic! You can tell they really took their time and cared about making him look his absolute best. He came out looking like a brand-new dog! Thank you to the entire Diablo Dog grooming team for taking such great care of Milo. You guys absolutely nailed it! We'll definitely be back.

Such a great company- always giving back to the community and the shelter animals…read more They have a great energy and compassion towards the dogs they work with. I first met them at an adoption event where they partnered with the Martinez animal shelter. They gave complimentary baths to all the shelter pups at the event. Even my foster pup- Susannah. They even put an adorable adopt me scarf on her and promoted her on their page I have been sharing their contact info with friends and neighbors

It's hard not to gate keep ! We have never left our dogs with anyone . It was to hard to trust a…read moresoul. We are so grateful for Israel and Joseph taking care of our Pom and Golden Doodle. They are so caring & loving the dogs . I have nothing to gain from this review . I just want people know they will be safe ! If that's what you want please pick them . Thank you both for going above and beyond your services ! Also for the constant updates ! It ment the world !

We've trusted Israel and Joseph with our dog, Apple, for trips ranging from a couple of days to two…read moreweeks, and they've always taken great care of her. Israel is extremely responsible, keeps us updated while we're away, and sends photos so we can see how Apple is doing. What gives us the most peace of mind is knowing Apple is genuinely happy there. She's the one on vacation more than us. Their dog, Oliver, gets along great with her, and it's clear she's treated like part of the family. We never have to worry when she's with them. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and caring to watch your dog, we highly recommend Israel and Joseph.

This service has been a lifesaver! Reliable, professional, and incredibly kind. My dog can be a bit…read moreshy at first, but the walker took the time to build trust, and now they have a wonderful bond. Communication is excellent I always receive detailed updates and photos after each walk. Marisa pays attention to small things like bringing water, checking the leash, and wiping paws before coming inside. Her care and consistency have truly made a difference for my dog's happiness and my peace of mind.

Marisa has been a dream dog trainer and dog walker for my puppies. My Australian cattle dog Zoey…read morehas been very challenging to walk on lease. She loves to pull before she met Marisa. Marisa has walked my dogs for two weeks Zoey has become a non puller when walking. Quite amazing work from Marisa who' is an animal lover, she's very reliable never missed an appointment and my dogs adore her. Highly recommended!

We left our pup with Matthew for doggy day care, and he took great care of her. He was very…read moreflexible, able to accommodate us with little notice, friendly, reasonably priced, and good with dogs. We will definitely use his services again in the future!

Matt is awesome! My very active Labrador Soho went to all day doggie daycare for 2 days. Soho loved…read moreplaying with Matt's sweet dog Bismark and the other dogs Matt was watching that day. Soho came home happy and tired both days - just what we wanted. Matt is an excellent communicator - responds quickly to texts and sends photos and videos throughout the day which was very reassuring as this was Soho's first time with Matt. It's clear that Matt has a passion for dogs and Bizzy's Buddies. I would not hesitate to recommend and look forward to using again in the near future. Thanks Matt for your excellent service!

Again, as always, Scott made going away and leaving our girls, stressless and we are so grateful to…read morehim.

There is no one better than Scott when it comes to taking care of our beloved Boston Terrier Wally…read more We absolutely trust him and know he is in loving hands when Scott is at our house. Wally has glioma (incurable brain cancer) and is susceptible to seizures so he needs meds 2x daily at specific times. Knowing Scott is there to ensure Wally gets this is so comforting and helps us actually enjoy our vacations. I highly recommend Scott (though I shouldn't share his details since he can get booked very early ;) ) but anyone who is looking for amazing care, look no further!