We interviewed Nicole and she walked our pup once under supervision. I then checked six (6!)…read morereferences - all were glowing and denied being related to her. The first 3 day week of walks were documented with pix along the way and she picked up payment at the end of the week. The second week......well that's a whole 'nother story. When Nicole didn't text pix on Monday, I texted her and she replied that she forgot her phone. A bit farfetched considering that this is her business, but I let it go - almost. I really wasn't at all sure that she showed up since our dog was frantic to go out when I came in. Tuesday I entwined the leashes in a complicated manner so I could see if she walked the dog. Leashes were still the way that I left them, so I was pretty sure that she blew us & the dog off. Still, she texted about a great walk they had on Tuesday. Before I left for work on Wednesday I activated a simple security system (cost under $0.01) and left by the back door. The system showed that Nicole had not entered our house on Wednesday even though she texted again about a great walk. I knew that she didn't show up as the dog was frantic to go out. When I communicated these events to Nicole she did not even reply. She is a liar, dog abuser and NOT TO BE TRUSTED! NEVER let her near your house or beloved pets. I'm still going through our possessions to make sure nothing is missing. If anything is gone I will pursue her to the fullest legal extent. BTW - notice that the only glowingly positive review came on the same day as a recent negative review. A likely sign that the positive one was solicited and / or a friend of Nicole.

Nicole seemed great in person but didn't contact us every day like she said she would. Also - we…read morebooked something in 2014 and less than 16 hours before our flight in August she sent an invoice with her price raised $2 per visit (without letting me know - just simply sent it.) Shes a nice girl - not sure how business savvy she is :/

I've used Laura and her team on 3 occasions now to care for our 3 cats and I've been extremely…read morepleased. The staff goes above and beyond and the text updates (and amusing photos) are delightful to receive while away. It is easy to schedule, the detailed daily updates mean you don't need to wonder what service was or was not performed. Our cats seem very relaxed when we return (maybe too relaxed as maybe they like the sitter better!) and everything is as it should be. They really care about the pets and your property. I highly recommend them.

We were established long term customers. They ditched us because we were a few miles outside their…read morenew 'zone'. No notice in summer. Get someone else.

I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.

Zero stars if it were possible…read more Again, Carolanne is among the most disagreeable people I have ever hired. Not sure why she chose to post about me 3 years later today? Unfriendly person to work with. Her employees intimated as much too.

Literally A WASTE OF TIME!…read more Spent nearly 2 weeks of back and forth Only for her to email and say she doesn't have a sitter for the dates and area. The person emailed me Thursday! WEEK AND A HALF after communicating with her. I messaged them Sunday! As the email wasn't seen. It's 2021, she had my number. She didn't call OR text that an email was sent and relied on her email being gotten in a time efficient manner even though she told me to check my "spam folder"for her emails! If you know that your emails could end up there why not simply call! Horrible! I definitely wouldn't recommend this service to anyone else. What a waste of time and effort. THE ONE STAR REVIEWS aren't lying! BELIEVE THEM! Her "reply" confirms exactly what I stated. I spoke with her over the phone ONCE in nearly TWO WEEKS... and had to rely on hoping I saw her email that would be sent to my "spam folder". PLEASE NOTICE THE LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY (is that who you want to be in YOUR home and attempting to care for YOUR beloved pet(s)?!!!!) Hire this service at your OWN RISK! And I'm TOTALLY happy that I figured this out before having my beloved animal in her care! Good riddance!

Pets are like children to most owners, so finding a reliable company to take care of them is a…read moreMUST. The Puppy Butler came through and eased our fears of leaving our pup, Brody, in someone else's care when we were out of town. They are professional, respectful, kind, and clearly have a compassion for animals. Their price is also great after doing some of the others I was considering sending Brody. They sent us enjoyable pictures and videos of our dog, daily, making it easier for us to relax while on vacation. Brody was happy and worn out from being able to run in The Puppy Butler's big backyard for days by the time we picked him up. Yes - leaving an animal behind while away can be hard. But I highly, highly recommend The Puppy Butler if you're in need. We'll definitely be using them again.

Jim did an amazing job! He watched our two cats. One of our cats has a medical problem where he…read moredrops urine and it was really hard to find a pet sitter who would accommodate him. Jim met the challenge without a complaint. He gave us updates daily, whether photos or videos. Every step of the way, he kept us in the loop. My husband had a tough time leaving the cats, but knowing they were in great hands with Jim allowed him to enjoy our trip. He even took on our package and turbed our tv off for us, which is obviously outside of his duties. He gets a 5/5 from us and we already have him booked for our next trip in November. Thanks, Jim!

I cannot recommend using Pawty Time Philly to care for your furry family enough! Erica and Erin are…read moresome of the loveliest people in the pet sitting business that I have ever met. They are responsive, dependable, flexible, and genuine. The most important quality they posses though, is that my dogs absolutely LOVE them. I get thorough updates right after their walks and both of my dogs look so happy, and absolutely warms my heart. I have had two poor experiences with pet sitting services prior to working with Pawty Time. My rescue babies are my entire world and I was hesitant to try a third company. I don't take giving positive reviews lightly because of this, but this is an absolutely wonderful company. Rocky and Mila also highly recommend them too and their word is gold!

Erica is amazing! We've been using her dog-walking services for about a year and couldn't be…read morehappier. Our dog loves her and nearly loses her mind with excitement every time Erica shows up for their afternoon walk. I also like that she gives our dog personal attention with an individual walk and offers a convenient app for easy scheduling.

One of the nicest people I know. Good prices, good service, reliable and trust worthy. Please try…read moreJenn if you have not used her dog walking service yet. You will not be disappointed.

Jenn is the ultimate professional in the dog-walker category. She loves dogs unconditionally and…read moregives them a great workout, according to their needs. Shen can also perform other pet care services for your favorite pup. Shiloh goes nuts when he sees her at the door! My wife and I love her visits, too, but we walk ourselves. She will send you a report on the walk along with photos, too. She is super trustworthy and delightful. I can't recommend Jenn and Ruff Mutts highly enough.

We love Cayce, her husband Ken, and the staff at Doggy Strides, but they feel more like family than…read morea hired business to us now! They care so much about our pups! We leave our pups at home when we go away, and Cayce stays in our home doing overnights. We have total confidence and no concerns leaving our home and pups in her professional, responsible care. And our pups love her!

This pet sitter has changed our live's for the better. Not only are our beautiful miniature…read moreschnauzers happy when we are not home, but it has given us the freedom to enjoy traveling more. Cayce the owner is very professional and lovely. She has a great personality and her handsome husband too! in our case she not only takes good care of our pets but also the house feels safe in their hands. My husband and I definitely recommend using Doggy Strides pet sitting