Maria knows what she is doing. Within a minute she had my dog who yanks me around every where…read morewalking like a perfectly trained dog. I was flabbergasted!

Woofpack has helped my dog get socialized. She absolutely loves going and comes back so exhausted…read morefrom the walk and playing she does. All of our dogs have benefited from the Woofpack. The staff is amazing and caring. Our dogs love them and look forward to socializing. I would highly recommend them. 100% family love coming from this group.

Five Stars! I've…read morebeen sending my dog Kaya to Pacific Paw for nearly a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Kaya started with some anxiety around other dogs and had a tendency to pull on the leash, but the transformation since joining Pacific Paw has been incredible. Thanks to their skilled and patient staff, Kaya's walking behavior has improved dramatically. She's now much more comfortable around other dogs, and it's been heartwarming to see her build friendships and enjoy her time out on the trails. She especially looks forward to her 2-hour walks and daycare time with her doggy pals! Every staff member at Pacific Paw is not only friendly and communicative but also impressively knowledgeable when it comes to dog behavior. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with. A special shoutout to Michelle, the owner--she's been amazing to work with. I even booked private lessons with her to learn how to walk my dogs while managing a stroller, and her guidance made a world of difference. Pacific Paw has played such a positive role in Kaya's life. She's thriving, happy, and so much more confident. I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner looking for experienced, compassionate, and professional care for their pup. Thank you, Pacific Paw!

We can't say enough amazing things about Deb and Michelle!! We have LOVED having our little Lucy be…read moreapart of their pack walks twice a week! Every walker they have apart of the Pacific Paw team might be the friendliest most kind humans in Santa Cruz! Lucy comes home exhausted and in such a great mood. They give your dog so much Love! Michelle one of the owners is an amazing trainer who gave us so many tips and tricks to correct a few minor behavior issues with Lucy. They also write a cute daily report and always send amazing photos of your pup and where they walked that day! Highly Recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner!

Chip is the dog whisperer whisperer... his superlative knowledge, experience and behavior skills…read morehave shaped after just one training + a free 20+ minutes pre lesson call; an amazing and better trainer, me! My dog has followed directions, focusing on me. Much less distraction, and greatly improved recall. My dog and I give Chip four PAWS up, and a wagging tail for a grrrreat and fur ocious training experience

I can't recommend Chip's dog walking services enough-he's the best! We have a 6 year old sheepdog…read moremix and a 3 year old husky/Aussie and we had a really hard time finding a dog walker that would take two dogs, let alone two big excitable dogs. But Chip was unfazed and took the challenge with no problem. He has been coming to walk our dogs twice a week for the past 6 months and our dogs have really improved their leash manners. They used to be very reactive to other dogs but now when we walk them they barely bat an eye at other dogs, which makes them SO much easier to walk. Also our husky is a handful and Chip has helped her to rein it in when she's on leash. We are so thrilled that we found Chip and I highly recommend him for all your pooches' dog walking needs.

Sara and Jen are the best! They have been watching our dogs over the last few years and the fact…read morethat Jen has background in dog training takes a load off our mind since our bigger dog doesn't always get along well with other dogs. Our dogs also stayed at their place a few times and they love going there! I'd recommend their service to anyone who's looking for a trustworthy dog Walker!

WYW is already a fantastic tool in helping my 9 month old pup, Mango, learn how to interact with…read moreall different types/sizes of dogs, as well as walk with proper leash etiquette. I wouldn't trust many to walk my dog; however, I know WYW is very meticulous about their hiring process and the women I've met are trained incredibly well and come from a variety of dog-related backgrounds -- volunteers, trainers, vet techs, and more -- so I feel reassured that my pup is always in good hands. They send great notes, photos, and most importantly, Mango is always happy after and is on her way to becoming a more socialized dog.

Jamey and Mara are two of the most trustworthy pet sitters you could ask for. Our kitty Winky loved…read morehis week long visits from them while we went on our honeymoon. They truly love their pet customers, so much as to remember their birthdays! We will be using their services in the future for more pet sitting needs. 100000/10

Loved By Us Santa Cruz is one of my greatest finds since moving to Santa Cruz 2 years ago. It's…read morebeen a huge relief knowing Jamey and Mara are taking care of my cat. Each visit they send a message with how Earl is doing, what they've done (fed, watered, scooped litter, played, cuddled), and pics. I can tell Earl is getting good care, which makes my travels easier. Scheduling is so easy and they are really responsive to schedule requests and messages. I truly appreciate Loved By Us Santa Cruz.

GoDogz was founded by two of the most caring, and professional people I have ever met (Sean and…read moreHeidi). It is so rare to find people to care so much more, and go above and beyond. With Sean and Heidi it's about quality, and you have to admit now a days that's a great thing! They will love your four legged family member like one of their own. As a frequent yelper, I can guarantee you that your dog will be so much happier with their program they have for them. They will also send you progress reports of your pets as well to see how they are doing. The owners are also insured and Pet CPR/First Aid Certified as well. Did you know that a portion of their proceeds benefits the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter?! That's really awesome that these owners can give back to their community. They do offer a free consultation to discuss your dog's needs, so don't be afraid to call and set one up!

Sean and Heidi were loved by my dogs; and my little dog doesn't like too many people initially. I…read moreleft them overnight at home with Sean, when I got home, though glad to see me, my dogs were fine and no signs of stress at all. Loved the "tail" and pictures as well as the "report card" left for us. Highly recommended.

Whitney Wilde is my right hand woman when it comes to me and my beloved wolf husky hybrid…read more I have a sensitive, high maintenance dog, and I can always trust that Whitney will not only ensure excellent care of my dog but make him happy while I'm away. I've had so many dog sitters in the past who are not willing to go the extra mile for my dog, and Whitney always delivers. My dog often whines for her when he sees her, as if to say "where have you been?" That is very rare indeed with any dog sitter. She really takes the time to love and nurture your pet while you are away. And when I come home, he is not upset with me as he often is with other sitters. Equally important to Whitney's superb care of my animal is her demeanor and service to me as a client. She is flexible with pick up and drop off times, and she takes the time to understand my needs or travel arrangements. She makes it easy for me to travel! All in all, Spoil 'em Rotten Dog Walking & Critter Sitting has made our lives so much better because we have freedom to travel without worry. I don't know what I would do without her!

Whitney was great for our dogs. She was friendly, professional and very astute in dog behavior…read more We have two golden retrievers with different personalities. Whitney quickly understood both of them and treated them both appropriately. She showed up on time, took the dogs for walks, fed them and "babied' them. Sent us text messages with pictures to make sure we knew our dogs were well treated. I would highly recommend Whitney for all you dog walking/sitting needs. Wish there were more like Whitney.

Kaye is so good with my puppy, Barbie, on their private walks! She gently corrects her, when she…read morepulls on the leash, and encourages her, when she doesn't want to go. She gives me detailed recaps of their walks together. Barbie and I are so grateful, for Kaye!

Kaye has been the best thing that has happened to my two lovely rescue pups. She walks them in a…read morevariety of locations, mindful of heat and conditions and brings them back happy and tired every time. She is very communicative and flexible and is always positive and "can-do" about both mine and my pups needs. It has been a game changer - and I appreciate her every day.

Five cats, one new and neurotic dog, and a Bearded Dragon lizard who is only hand fed: That is what…read moremet Irene when I called her to take care of my critters when I was away on vacation. She came, notepad in hand, and took two pages of notes about the ins and outs of my menagerie, down to the smallest particulars. As an extra bonus, because she is a dog trainer Irene was able to work with -- and make progress with -- the new dog, so when I came home, everyone was all the better for my having gone away and leaving them in Irene's care. My animals are my family, and it's hard to leave them. However I have no qualms about leaving them in Irene's care. I can highly recommend Irene when it comes to taking care of your "pet" family.

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE - EVER…read more After making arrangements to have two cats looked after while i was away, Pleasure Point Paws DID NOT SHOW UP AT ALL. My cats were out of food, water, had full litter boxes, and one did not receive his needed, daily medications. i have used Pleasure Point Paws before, and they did what they were supposed to - come to my house and care for my cats while i was away. i am not even interested in why they didn't show. DO NOT TRUST PLEASURE POINT PAWS TO DO WHAT THEY SAY. They failed me and my cats BIG TIME. Does anyone have a cat sitting service they can recommend? I'll NEVER use the idiots at Pleasure Point Paws ever again.

Ashley watched my beloved dog Radley when we went on a vacation to Alaska a few weeks ago. To say…read moreI am protective of my dog is an understatement, so leaving him with anyone was tough. However, Ashley's screening process -not just with my dogs, but the dogs he would be staying with - ensured he was in a safe and healthy environment while we were gone. She goes through multiple steps to ensure that dogs aren't just physically, but also emotionally, safe while their owners are gone. As Radley has some anxiety issues, Ashley worked with us to prepare him for any potential issues he may have - which thankfully he didn't! If you want your dogs to be cared for, played with and honestly loved while you are away, Ashley should be your go to. I don't trust my dog with just anyone and the relief I felt each day with the pictures and updates allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation. Radley didn't want to come home when we picked him up hahah! This is a great business with an individual who is knowledgeable about dogs and provides a safe haven for traveling owners to leave their pets. Will definitely use Ashley again!!!

Just the facts. Our…read morepup is 8 months old. Our plans were to travel abroad for 2 weeks. What to do? We considered boarding w/ established kennels, but wanted something more personal, bespoke. Among others, we were referred to Ashley Scontriano. We paid Ashley for numerous pre-trip visits, a few hours each, to acclimatize our pup, and allow Ashley to determine if he'd be a good fit. We valued her opinion and trusted her judgement. We received the thumbs up, with less than a week to go before our trip. Ashley agreed to care for our pup while we were out of the country. What a relief! We dropped our pup with Ashley, the morning of our departure, excited for our vacation. Less than 24 hours later, already 2k miles away, we received a text from Ashley which began "Please think of a plan B..." A plan B?? We had cancelled our plan B when Ashley gave us the green-light, prior to departing. The message continued, and I paraphrase, that our pup kept her up all night, crying, and she just couldn't take it. She didn't see that coming? Separation anxiety from a puppy, the first night away. She's a "dog professional?" What to do?! We'd cancelled our plan B, and wouldn't ask friends to take on a puppy for 2 weeks. Thankfully, Ashley had a possible solution -- we could pay her $200/day for "doggy boot camp!" HA! And I wonder how often that has worked with other clients -- too busy, too wealthy to say no? We called Beds & Biscuits. Fortunately, as our initial plan A, we'd completed the pre-reqs and they were able to accommodate our puppy. Glowing progress reports, too, from his stay with them -- yes, a needy puppy, craving attention and love, something they provided him. Something we thought Ashley had agreed to provide him. Instead, she wanted more money, after agreeing to watch him, and proposed drugging him to "better manage his anxiety." And so, after spending $$$ on Ashley's pre-trip evaluations, delivering our puppy into her care, and flying 2k miles away, Ashley reversed course, bailed...his "separation anxiety" (one night in) was too much, but it wouldn't be too much if we'd pay her $200/day? No thanks. And now she's demanding $130 more for the day/night she "cared for" our puppy. Ashley has said that WE didn't do enough before departing -- that the time at her home was insufficient, that she was "set up to fail." As a "dog professional," wasn't this something she should have, could have flagged BEFORE we departed? She didn't -- she assured us our pup would be well cared for, that he was settling in just fine. And then we departed, flew 2k miles, and without a conversation texts us "Please think of a plan B..." Incredibly unprofessional. Lacking completely in scruples and integrity. Further -- if you care at all about who you're entrusting your dog to, the quality of the human being -- who you're giving your money to -- then please do what we should have done, prior to this whole mess. Google Ashley Scontriano. https://goodtimes.sc/santa-cruz-news/news/nuz-pro-tip-dont-defend-racism-social-media/ https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/11/03/18818730.php