I had a wonderful experience with Pooch Buddies and would highly recommend them to anyone looking…read morefor someone to care for their pets! Janet, the owner, was incredibly thorough and organized throughout the entire process. She provided all the necessary paperwork, helped coordinate the pet sitter, and answered all of my questions. She made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. Our pet sitter, Charlie, was absolutely amazing! She sent me multiple updates throughout the day, along with pictures of how my dog and kitties were doing. This was the first time I had ever had someone stay overnight in my home to care for my animals, so I was a little nervous. Charlie made me feel completely comfortable and reassured. She is so loving, caring, and attentive, and it's clear that she genuinely loves the animals she cares for. It gave me such peace of mind knowing my fur babies were in such good hands and receiving so much love and attention while I was away. I am so grateful to Janet and Charlie for making this such a positive experience. I wouldn't hesitate to use Pooch Buddies again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, compassionate pet care!

We have been using them for dog walks and home stays for years. Love them. However we just started…read moretaking our husky puppy for daycare. What a goddess send! He gets to play and rest all day when I have to go to work and is sooo happy.

Mel is a very sweet and honest lady plus a huge animal lover. She took care of my doggie Toto for…read moreyears, taking him out daily and playing with him. She is very thorough and writes daily report cards, texts me how my dog is doing, even sends me pictures. Sadly my doggie passed. Now Mel cares for my kitty when I'm on business travel. I definitely trust her with my animals and my house. If you need a trustworthy pet sitter, contact Mel.

If you want the ultimate in reliable, thorough, and professional cat sitting/feeding, then Mel is…read morethe one! I am very happy to have found her and will certainly use her again!

I honestly don't even think "above and beyond" fully explains the care T&F has given my dogs. I'm…read moreextremely protective over my animals, so trust is a huge thing for me -- especially with four dogs who all have very different personalities: Kenai my Samoyed, and my three Frenchie boys, Bam Bam, Bruno, and Meeko. The amount of love, patience, communication, and genuine care they give them is something really rare. You can tell they truly care about the animals they watch and pay attention to each dog individually instead of treating them like "just another dog." My dogs are always happy, comfortable, loved, and excited when they see them, which honestly says more than anything I could write. Having peace of mind knowing my babies are safe and genuinely cared for means everything to me. I'm incredibly grateful for T&F and truly could not recommend them more.

We were referred to TF Daycare by a close family friend, and we're so grateful we found them. They…read moreare incredibly responsive, and we feel completely at ease leaving our 2-year-old Frenchie baby, Maui, in their care whenever we travel. We get frequent updates, and their Instagram is always full of happy pups, which gives us even more peace of mind. We were a little worried at first because Maui isn't used to being around other dogs, but it's clear they took amazing care of her and made her feel comfortable. We can genuinely see how happy and well-loved she is after each stay. We'll definitely be using TF Daycare for all our future trips!

First - Check References!! And I don't mean her friends, real people that have had success with…read moreAlaina's style of dog/puppy training. While I do appreciate the fact that Alaina offered to refund her fee, I was trying to be nice and thought that she had given us her time, etc. However, after some time away from the situation and after attending MUCH cheaper / MORE helpful classes at our local PetCo, I now know that we didn't get really anything out of the two partial days she spent with us. Lesson learned. First example, she contradicted herself on more than one occasion confusing us and maybe even herself. We rescued a puppy from a shelter, a puppy that had been in quarantine and had come from another high kill shelter. She told us to get over where the puppy came from because the puppy got over it already...however she sites Pavlov and how dogs learn from positive reinforcement but how can they only learn from the positive, don't they also learn from the negative?? She admitted that she misspoke and didn't mean to. She mentioned that during our meetings, she has limited time so she sometimes rushes through things. Not good. Second example, on to our first actual meeting (the consultation), she spent AT LEAST 1/2 of ours telling us about how she had clients that lived in $10 million dollar homes and other similar comments, as if this would impress us, really?? It felt a little slimly, used car salesperson anyone?? She did not give us the full two hours 'we didn't need it'. Third example, she wanted to take my dog for the day, I do not know where and was very confused because she hadn't made this clear to me. She said she didn't have enough time during our training sessions to really work with the dog. For whatever reason, this made me very uncomfortable. How are we going to work with our dog if we are not there?? I think she was probably going to take the dog to her trainer because she was more than a little perplexed by our crazy puppy. * Her walking technic would have killed the dog if we had implemented it. She wanted us to pivot the other way when she pulled. This would have never worked with our dog. * Walking should be fun, not THAT MUCH work for the dog or us! * The 'bonk' she wanted us to smack the puppy with pissed the dog off to no end, created more anxiety in all of us and the dog. * There is not a one size fits all for training any dog. * She sites 'bad dogs' for barking at her dogs while walking or standing in front of them. These 'bad dogs' are on their property, behind a gate. Why are they bad?? Aren't dogs supposed to bark at times? My dog, without her help, walks by similar barking dogs every day, looks at them and keeps walking. * We felt that she was always watching the clock, not really giving us the full hour training we expected. Live and learn. I have learned, love our local PetCo, Bridgitte gets our crazy dog and loves her.

We contacted Alaina to train our wild Beagle, Basil. She is a master trainer. After one session he…read morewalked perfectly on leash. Now he can be off leash and behaves perfect. Before he would jet after squirrels and rabbits, now he is a perfect pup. After we had such success with the training we decided to switch our dog walking service and go with Alaina. Not only are her prices very reasonable she does a great job. He is tired after their walks/hikes every time and that is not easy to do with him. Basil loves Alaina, as do me and my wife. She helps us whenever we work late, have an emergency, go out of town, etc. It has been over a year that she has been walking Basil and I am proud to say that Alaina is part of our family!!!

Kat is a friendly and compassionate pet caregiver. We recently went on a vacation and she took care…read moreof our 6 pets (3 Dogs & 3 [Special-needs] Cats). She made sure they were all fed, walked and played while we were gone. She also walks our 3 Dogs three times a week. They all simply love her and she is definitely part of the pack! We trust her and feel that out pets are safe and secure with Kat. Thanks!

I have been using Kat's services for about two months now. She walks my two little dogs each…read moremorning - 5 days a week - and they look forward to her visits. They are disappointed when she does not come on weekends. I have seen her interacting with them - she is warm and loving - and I feel that my two little dogs are in great hands when she is with them. Once in a while, my son visits from the Bay Area - bringing his larger retriever mix dog with him - and Kat easily walks all three dogs - and they react well to her. She has now become a trusted service provider for my little furry family. My cat comes to greet her and get petted - and he does not usually warm up to people unless he trusts them.

Fantastic caring sitters! I've been using them for several years. They are the only company I trust…read morewith my two fur babies! One of my dogs requires medication, and they are always diligent about giving it to her. They are very accommodating when I have meetings and can't make it home to put them out, or take them for a walk. I also love reading the detailed journals and photos when I'm out of town. I know my dogs are in great hands. Thank you Valley Pet Sitting!

on the Cats profile, I said use Crystal glasses next to the fridge for fridge water . I left two…read moreglasses of water for the cats and clean glasses for the three visits that I hired Valley pet sitters to come for while gone for a week. I hired the valley pet sitters to come for an extra day and came home a day later thinking my cats had at least clean glasses of water and extended my trip. I also left a handwritten note by the glasses of Water saying please do two fresh glasses each time of fridge water. When I got home, there was only two glasses used and both were full of slimy bacteria filled water because they were not cleaned or changed out for over a week. I would not have stayed an extra day if I ever thought for a second the note wouldn't have been read or the notes online that say use two fresh glasses that are in a pile of fresh clean glasses right by the fridge. even if I did not leave the note, why would anyone ever think cats would drink slimy bacteria infested water they would choose toilet water over a dirty bowl of water. You should always change the dry food bowls before we're feeling and the dishes of water rinsing is not even good enough, but everyone that knows Cats knows this. You're a bad caretaker for cats. If you give them water in any dirty dish, that's disgusting and rude.

Karma Dog Training has been so amazing for both my puppy Ivy and I. I brought my puppy in…read morecompletely untrained for Puppy Kindergarten, and by the time she was finished, I was well equipped with so much knowledge on how to carry out her training on my own, as well as a puppy who was well socialized and wonderfully mannered. The resources I gained have stayed with me to date, and the lessons Ivy learned are absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much Kat, Kelsey, and Savannah. Ivy blossomed so much under your guidance and I can't thank you enough for the time I had there. Your kindness, knowledge, and patience was everything.

We worked with Kate Hart both for privates and puppy kindergarten and she was absolutely the best:…read morecalm, patient, amazing with our dogs, and non-judgmental. Apart from getting the commands down, she taught us techniques to help our German Shepard puppy get over his anxiety with strangers. Furthermore, because of her guidance, walking our 100 pound puppies is now a dream, when before it was a bit a disaster zone (one would pancake randomly on the ground when he wanted to cross the street, while the other loved to pull). Kate helped us understand our dogs needs better, establish boundaries, and we are all so much happier for it. Puppy kindergarten was also a very important part of this process because you get to train in an more challenging environment while also socializing your puppies (something that was especially hard last year-2020).

Best Friends Forever Pet Service is the best you could ever ask for! Heather Branch is the owner…read moreand is simply amazing with animals and people and your home! She cares! She's very intuitive, very knowledgeable and so completely trustworthy!!! To leave your home into a complete strangers hands is scary. Heather and her amazing team are professional and are highly trained and will make sure your animals are tended to in a proper way and with so much love and care! She's been my pet sitter since 2007. She is the reason I travel without worrying about my animals or my home! Heather and her amazing team can do pet walking, get mail/packages, give provided medicine, deal with alarms, water plants and more. If your looking for short visits, potty breaks, pet sitting, daily walks, house sitting or overnights or vacation visits where they come several times a day, BFF is by far the best you could ask for and is highly recommended! My cat Oliver loves his girlfriend Heather!

Heather does a great job watching over my fur babies when I am away. She's attentive, responsive,…read moreand provides lots of updates when providing her services. My pets always respond well to her. Highly recommend BFF to anyone needing an extra pair of eyes for their pets!

I guess it's time for another update because somehow every year I become even more grateful for…read moreAlly and Travis. Lately, I've seen so many heartbreaking stories about doggy daycares: dogs getting hurt, neglected, escaping, or simply not being treated with the love they deserve. Every time I read one, my first thought is the same: thank God Nova has Ally and Travis. Nova has been coming here since he was just 6 months old. He's now about to turn 5, which means they've been part of nearly his entire life. They've watched him grow from a timid, reactive puppy into the confident, happy dog he is today. They know his quirks, his routines, what makes him nervous, what makes him excited, and they have loved every version of him along the way. As dog owners, we all know there are very few people we'd trust with our entire heart. That's what our dogs are. They're not just pets, they're family. And somehow Ally and Travis have earned a level of trust that I didn't even know was possible. I've left Nova with them for the longest periods I've ever left him with anyone, and I've never once laid awake wondering if he was okay. There has never been a moment where I questioned whether he was safe, loved, exercised, or cared for. That kind of peace is priceless, and if you're a dog parent, you know exactly what I mean. What means the most to me is that Nova makes the choice himself every single time. The second he realizes where we're going, he's beside himself with excitement. If he doesn't get to see Ally or Travis, he cries. When he does, he runs to them without looking back. As someone whose dog was once fearful of people, seeing him love someone that deeply tells me everything I need to know. Dogs don't fake trust. They don't pretend to feel safe. They either do, or they don't. Nova has never questioned whether Ally and Travis are his people. Over the years, they've been there through my work schedule, my vacations, family emergencies, and every moment in between. They have given me something I can never truly repay: the ability to go through life knowing that the biggest piece of my heart is safe. That feeling is something every dog parent hopes to find, and so few actually do. Even if life takes me somewhere else one day, if I'm ever back in town and need someone to watch Nova, there is no question where he's going. I would drive hours just to leave him with Ally and Travis because trust like this isn't replaceable. They're not just our daycare: they're part of Nova's family. If you're scrolling through reviews wondering whether this is the right place for your dog, I hope this helps. Five years later, after hundreds of drop-offs and pickups, I can say with complete confidence that choosing Ally and Travis was one of the best decisions I've ever made for Nova. They have loved him like he was their own, and I will spend the rest of his life being grateful for that.

I'm so glad we got to go to Ally again! She is just so wonderful with our Ken. I can really tell…read morethat she loves dogs! Our Ken had all smiles in the pictures when left with Ally. She consistently sent pictures that kept my mind at ease while we were out of town. I could also tell that she has a kind heart. We are definitely customers for life.

My love for Paula runs deep. I have two cats that I adore, and when I travel, I worry about leaving…read morethem. However, having Paula take care of them, and getting her updates, makes it easier. My senior girl has special needs. My ginger girl is a strong personality. Paula gives them each what they need (my senior gets petting time, and my ginger gets zoomie time). Thank you for taking care of my girls, Paula!

Paula and Brian take care of their clients' pets as if they are the owners! Love getting the emails…read moreand pics of the walks. They are reliable and I trust them with my fur babies and my home.