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! Jamey and Mara took wonderful care of our cats, Moonshine and Sesame, while we were…read moreaway. Their detailed updates after each visit gave us peace of mind and allowed us to truly enjoy our trip. They kept the food and water fresh, cleaned the litter boxes, made sure Sesame received her medication, and spent time giving our babies attention. They were also patient with Moonshine, who likes to hide until he feels comfortable. We appreciated the extra care, clear communication, and attention to detail. We came home feeling grateful to have found people we can trust with our babies. We will absolutely use Loved By Us again. Highly recommend!

Mara and Jamey have been walking Pickles for several months now and I could not be happier. Pickles…read moreis suspicious of everyone but Jamey was so patient and kind and won her over the second visit. They are both incredibly caring and communicative and take the best photos when walking the dog. I am so comforted knowing Pickles is in great hands when I've booked them. I give them my highest recommendation.

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

I started taking my precious 6-month-old puppy here a couple weeks ago. So far it's been amazing. I…read morehave a German short-hair pointer that has A LOT of energy. The service is excellent they always come right on time at 8am for pick-up (drop off i am not sure since I am still at work). They follow your instructions to the tee and from all the workers that I have met so far, they seem like really caring animal lovers. Dash always comes home excited and tired eager to "talk" about his day then promptly crashes. It's such a relief not to worry about exercising him a couple days a week. Their prices are very reasonable and have an excellent response time. We had to go up to the camp for an in-person interview to make sure our dog would be acceptable at the camp. Naturally, he passed, but it was nice to know they had a screening process. Especially since thigs can easily get out of hand with a few aggressive dogs thrown into the mix. What was also impressive is his first day at camp it was raining buckets, i was expecting a wet muddy dog when I got home but no he was clean and dry. Very impressive. Anyway, love these guys highly recommend!

I sometimes forget to reward the small businesses that go above and beyond in their daily tasks,I…read morehave a beagle his name is deogee, He loves camp happy tails and I do as well, He goes to camp twice a week and on those days they pick him up at my place and drop him at my work in the afternoon,On those days he is up before me ,I feel that this is proof that he loves to go play with the puppy's and staff at camp,when he returns home I know he had a great time he takes a nap everytime ,as for me I appreciate Lisa and staff to keep him in a safe place ,and great environment, we have not had a single issue with camp happy tails ,we will continue to use their service as long as they let us do so, GREAT PLACE TO SEND YOUR PET!!!

From the very first time I met her, Melanie at Fluffed Petcare impressed me with her warmth,…read morereliability, and deep knowledge of animal care. She took the time to understand my pets' unique needs, personalities, and routines. Whether it was feeding schedules, playtime, or simply offering comfort and companionship, she handled everything with remarkable attentiveness and care. One of the standout qualities of Melanie is her exceptional communication. She kept me updated with daily text messages and pictures of my cats, providing peace of mind while I was away. It was evident in every update that my cats were happy, relaxed, and well cared for. My cats adore Melanie. It is clear that she has a genuine love for animals and an intuitive ability to connect with them. I have also been impressed by her professionalism and reliability - always punctual, respectful of my home, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I wholeheartedly recommend Fluffed Petcare to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and capable pet sitter.

Melanie is the pet sitter people dream about. She's prompt, detail-oriented, kind, and clearly…read moreloves animals. We finally have a pet sitter that allows us to enjoy our vacations without worrying about our six (now seven) beloved animals. We have three birds and three cats, plus a new chihuahua rescue that Melanie is already helping to problem solve the best care for her particular needs when we take our first vacation without her. A huge plus are the daily updates. The photos and descriptions of interactions are so reassuring and fun to get. And the fact that our pets are content and relaxed when we return is basically our pets writing their own review. So happy we found Fluffed Pet Care!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Five stars genuinely do not feel like enough…read more Op had already attended dog daycare at Bed & Biscuits several times a week for nearly eight months when what was supposed to be a two-week dog-boarding stay unexpectedly became 66 days because of circumstances outside my control. Op is an extremely picky eater. The staff worked diligently with me, tested different approaches, adjusted his meals and schedule, and created a specialized feeding and diet-management routine based on how he actually responded. He now loves his food routine and eats like a horse. The eating problems I had before his stay have been completely managed. Their amazing dog-grooming and nail-trimming team solved another problem. Op had been constantly itching, and I was reaching the point where I thought medication might be our next option. After trying several things, they found exactly the right shampoo and skin-care routine for him. Once they began grooming him regularly with the right products, his itching stopped. He now looks and feels fantastic. The daily report cards were one of my favorite parts of his stay!! They included pictures and short videos, which honestly thrilled me. More importantly, they showed employees actively engaging with the dogs, reinforcing good behavior, and calmly redirecting play when needed. I was particularly impressed when those interactions had nothing to do with Opie. It demonstrated that their dog training, behavior management, and careful supervision weren't being performed for my benefit--it was simply how they cared for every dog. Some team members have reportedly been with Bed & Biscuits for 10, 20, or even 30-plus years. They understand canine body language and group dynamics, know which dogs interact well, supervise group play closely, and mentor newer employees. The team also supported OP through individual dog walks, one-on-one attention, training, and canine enrichment programs designed to keep him physically active, mentally stimulated, and emotionally comfortable. Their ANNUAL WATER DOGGY DAY was something truly special! Op loves, loves, loves water and other dogs. The team created an entire water playground with sprinklers, pools, and activities everywhere. The pictures were ridiculously cute. He looked like he had arrived in doggy Disneyland. I unexpectedly met the owner, Meghan, when I called to check on Op. She is delightful person and unquestionably an animal whisperer. She seems relentless curious and deeply committed to searching for better products, smarter programs, and new ways to support dogs' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I cannot speak highly enough of her and her staffs commitment to my dog while he was there. A huge thank-you to every person on the team who helped Op throughout those 66 days. They didn't merely watch him--they observed him, learned who he was, identified problems, tested solutions, and gave him what he needed. I really appreciate it. Being separated for that long was very hard, I worried a lot. But Op is young, energetic, and LOVED being at Bed & Biscuits! I honestly believe these may have been 66 of the happiest days of his young life. He didn't merely stay safe. He thrived. He Partied. He Learned. He Grew. He has way to many girlfriends Bed & Biscuits has not only earned my complete trust; they have earned my full respect. If you need someone to take exceptional care of your dog, do yourself--and your dog--a favor and choose Bed & Biscuits. They are phenomenal. EXPERIENCE REPORT CARD *Owner -- 20/10 * Staff -- 20/10 * Overall Quality of Care -- 10/10 * Safety and Supervision -- 10/10 * Boarding and Daycare -- 10/10 * Feeding and Diet Management -- 10/10 * Grooming, Skin Care, and Nails -- 10/10 * Training, Behavior Management, and Enrichment -- 10/10 * Communication and Daily Report Cards -- 10/10 * ANNUAL WATER DOGGY DAY, a.k.a. Doggy Disneyland -- 20/10!! This message was OP approved

The positivity of this place is really wonderful. From the moment I called a few months ago for our…read morefirst doodle grooming, they were very accommodating. Unfortunately, because of an appointment I had already booked with a mobile groomer to come to my house shortly thereafter, I didn't actually rebook right away. David does an incredible job and we just picked up our pup today. I'm very happy with this place! David pays attention to what is needed by looking at the overall plan meaning he matches the body to the head and takes care and listens to what I needed to have done. For instance, she woke up with a bit of a possible ear infection and I just asked that they don't clean her ears today since I had already done it. Anyway, everyone is always in a good mood when I walk in the door and that's very refreshing!!! Thank you. We will be back!!!

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.