Mark & his team came into our lives when we were struggling to find the right care for our high maintenance dog. Other dog walkers were not willing to invest the time and attention he needed, but Mark was the opposite. He was understanding and willing to help us. Once he was confident he understood our dog's needs, he turned us over to the wonderful Malik. We are really grateful that they understand not every dog is a perfect dog but they all still need exercise and love. I also truly appreciate how flexible Mark is with scheduling. My schedule needs vary from week to week and he is always accommodating. I truly appreciate working with a team that is trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares about the dogs they walk. Thank you Beyond Pets! read more

I have been with Beyond Pets for over three years and highly recommend Mark and all of the dog walkers who work for him. I interviewed a dozen dog walkers before deciding to go with Mark. The things I like most about Beyond Pets are: Dependable, reliable and trustworthy: They come when they say they are going to come. If your dog has special needs, such as medications, they make sure the meds are administered and administered properly. Considerate: Even on the rainiest days, you would never know the dogs were out in the rain as they are cleaned up and dried off before they are dropped off at the house. Proper exercise: As opposed to some dog walkers who take dogs to a park and stand around, Beyond Pets gets the dogs moving out on the trail or around the neighborhood. Flexibility and customization: Mark will work with you to customize a plan that works for you and your dog - time, frequency, duration, terrain, are all taken into consideration to ensure that you are happy and your dog's needs are met. If your schedule changes, they are more than happy to work with you to ensure your dog walking needs are met. Great communication: Communication is easy and timely via email, phone of text message. Mark is very responsive and answers all communication quickly and professionally. Good value: Relative to other dog walkers in Marin and San Francisco, their rates are very fair and competitive. Overall, you cannot go wrong with Mark and Beyond Pets. You can't put a price on the peace of mind that comes with knowing your dogs are in good hands and well taken care of. read more

Mark and his team were my dog walkers when I lived up in the Bay Area and I was so sad to lose them when I moved south several years ago. SO, I could not be happier that he has decided to bring his 5-star services to SoCal!! I can't say enough good things about Mark... He is trustworthy, reliable, professional, communicative, and responsive to my and my doggos needs. I always know my furry family members are in good hands, are out there having loads of fun and getting exercise, and making new friends. You will not be disappointed! :) read more

I don't trust my dog with just anyone. And Mark and his walkers, especially Malik, are great. They treat Lucy like family. I highly recommend them. read more

Mark and his team have been walking my dog, Zeus, since he was a puppy - close to 3 years. I don't know what we would have done without them. Zeus is a high energy Australian Shepherd and nothing tires him out... except when he's out with the Beyond Team. They're life savers because Zeus comes home exhausted and sleeps the rest of the day. In the 3 years we've been with them, we've never had an incident. Mark is incredibly responsive when it comes to schedule changes, health issues, and they work almost every day of the year except major holidays. No surprise cancellations or vacations. They are truly an incredible bunch. read more

Beyond Pets is above and Beyond Exceptional!!! They have walked our dog with the utmost care for many years now. They are professional, reliable, flexible, but most importantly - trustworthy with the well being of our family member. We kind say enough about Mark, and all his employees! read more

I can't believe how attentive, respectful, and honest Mark is. We I'm not sure what Yelp policy is but I have to write another Yelp for Mark and Beyond Pets! I think my schnauzer, Gertie, loves Shannon and Mark more than me. It's because they talk to her, play with her, and take her for these LONG walks. I trust them, I appreciate them, and I will tell everyone about Beyond Pets! read more

Mark has a special way with dogs that I appreciate so much. He loves being out on the trail and working with them to be their best selves. Thanks, Mark! read more

Mark, Jay and the whole gang at BeyondPets are fantastic!!!! They provide us with daily dog walking services -- not just 5 minute short walks around the block, but long walks that allow our precious Black Lab to stretch her legs and get some much needed exercise. When we have left town for longer vacations, they have watched over both our dog and our cat, and have done a great job. We NEVER need to worry about our beloved pets when Beyond Pets is on the job. Beyond Pets is an excellent company and, more importantly, a trusted organization that knows how precious our pets are to our family. If you live in Marin County, I highly recommend BP for all of your pet care needs. read more

We have been working with Mark at Beyond Pets for 10 plus years, and it's been incredible! Beyond Pets is exactly in the name-they are above and Beyond. Working with Mark has been a pleasure-he is always available to us, communicates regularly, and takes great care of our dog. His team is reliable and they all treat our dog like she's their own. I trust this team with anything. I highly recommend Beyond Pets for your dog's needs! read more

Mark is awesome. My dog Olivia just goes nuts when he walks in the door to pick her up for her outings. BeyondPets is professional, personable and most importantly my dog loves them. Olivia says thanks Mark! read more

Between my partner and I we are often gone a lot during the weekends. We can always count on Mark to help us out. Our animals are our children and Beyond Pets treat them as if they were there own. There is so much heart that you get for you and your animal. We love Mark and will always continue to turn to him whenever we need. read more

Mark has been walking one of our Dogs for several Months now . What a difference! Mark is very professional , on time and our Dog just loves him. Last but but not least , Mark brings him home very tired , just as was needed . Thank you Mark for all you do . Rob and Pete read more

First of all, I just have to say: I love these guys! The owner, Mark, is one of the most caring, honest, genuine people I know. Some people, I think, start businesses just to turn a buck, but Mark... Mark is simply different. He really loves taking care of pets. He is the very proud (just ask him ;) owner of two big beautiful spunky pups (Storm & Piglit), so he knows exactly how hard it can be for owners to have to leave their pets, and, more importantly, for pets to have to be left all alone or - worse! - in a strange, cold, miserable place. If you're like me, I know you put up with enough bs in your day-to-day life and do not have the time to deal with anything less than stellar service. That's why finding BeyondPets was such a relief. They are professional, reliable, wonderful, and they really do treat your pets (and you) like family. I highly recommend them :) read more

Mark is utterly fluent in Dog Talk, and your furry child is totally safe with Mark. He'll walk, train and love your pup. Nobody comes close. Call him. Fido will thank you. read more

Wrigley was my sidekick for the 1st seven yrs of his life as I was a SAHM, and when I had to go back to work it broke my heart to have to leave him at home. I couldn't trust just anyone with my dog. Mark came highly recommended, and he has never let me down. It's been several months now and worth every penny we pay to know our sweet boy is well cared for with BeyondPets. Mark is very professional and has been very accommodating when I've asked for impromptu walks for Wrigs. Mark and his crew are the best! Also, props to Kellirose! read more

Mark and team are great with my Havanese. Mark is a very responsible and accountable person. Highly recommended.

My dog has been getting walked by Mark for over a month now. It is the best thing I have ever done. My dog loves it. All of the reviews here are true. Carlene, who also walks my dog, takes pictures and videos of my Zeusifer and his friends out on the trails. Mark and his team rule. read more

Mark of Beyond Pets is beyond incredible! Between weekends away and vacations we travel about 30 days a year. For the last four years, Mark has been taking care of our beloved pooch. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Beyond Pets. Mark is incredibly diligent--making sure that various pills are administered; dedicated--overcoming unexpected challenges to care for our dog; and, most importantly devoted--our Australian Shepherd adores Mark. There is no doubt that she gets tons of loving and good exercise while we are away. Before finding Mark, we tried other services--they simply do not compare to Beyond Pets. read more

I have been working with Mark for many many years. My dogs are my children, and Mark treats them as such. I can even recall one time I blew out my knee and could not get down the stairs because of surgery. Not only did Mark comes multiple times a day to walk the dogs, he went to my pharmacy to get my medicine. When one of my dogs had cancer, Mark was there for me with advice, and there for me as a friend. I own three dogs. At this point, I am confident in saying I am a good dog parent, and I cannot speak more highly of Mark. read more

I am one of those people that finds that one of the greatest joys in my life is spending time with my dog. And when I don't get to take him out, I turn to the people I trust most - which is the entire team at BeyondPets. I love my dog, but they might just love him more, at least that's what it feels like. Mark and the team are professional, caring and know how to bring home a happy and tired pup! I have been using the services of BeyondPets for over five years now and I have never had an issue - they are flexible, reliable, spontaneous if something comes up, trustworthy and my dog is a tail wagging fool when they come to the door. I highly recommend BeyondPets! Thanks Mark! Denise read more

Firstly, JD from Tiburon (above review) sounds like a total wacko. You cannot predict what a stressed animal will do and I believe Mark is truthful. MARK HAS BEEN TAKING CARE OF OUR DOG FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. HE IS TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL AND CARING AND WE TRUST HIM TO THE MAX. WE DO NOT LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE SHE CAN RUN FREE AND PLAY WITH OTHER DOGS AND MARK TAKES HER TO A SAFE PLACE AND SHE GETS EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZATION WITH OTHER DOGS. HE ALSO TAKES HER TO THE GROOMER AND PICKS HERE UP FOR US AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. HIS PRICES ARE TOTALLY REASONABLE. OUR DOG HEARS HIS VEHICLE IN THE MORNING AND GETS SO EXCITED. WE WOULD TRUST NOONE ELSE WITH OUR PET. MARK IS A 10......... SL/SAUSALITO read more

Working with Mark has been a pleasure! Him and his staff are friendly and trust worthy. Mark has always been so kind working with our ever changing schedule. Ollie (the pup) was so happy every day to hear Marks truck coming up the drive way, and always came home absolutely exhausted! Thank you to Mark and his staff! read more

Mark and his staff walked my dog for a year and a half and were the best dog walker company we have found in the bay area by far. Every one of his employees were reliable, professional and kind to our pup. Mark runs a first class operation, and I try to pass along the good word to anyone in the area. read more

Mark took care of my two cats three years ago. I went to Hawaii for 12 days which turned out to be only 4 and cost me $1000 first class plane ticket. He did not properly shut my door or dead bolt it. My cats are indoor cats, they don't bolt out the door per what Mark said my one cat did.My neighbor told me he didn't shut the door properly or lock it, Mark confessed this to him. Subsequently, Mark did not offer and then refused to pay me for the $1000 one way ticket from Kauai. I've asked him for reimbursement several times, just recently he responded and said I was trying to blackmail him and came up with lies that my neighbor and other neighbors said my cats have escaped before. NOT. My cats are in fear of the outside, and they don't like men especially so there is no way in hell my cat Keepurrs would run past Mark which was his initial lie when he opened the door. The door was opened due to his not locking it or shutting in properly the Friday night before and he called me at 5am in Kauai to tell me my cat ran out instead of telling me the truth of his not being thorough and being professional in locking a door. Christ, I flew home that day on a red eye, first class $1000 ticket one way and got in at 6am and started looking for my cat. I didn't sleep for a day and a half, I luckily found him after sleeping on the couch wth my front door open, alarm clock set every 30 minutes to go outside on the streets, bushes, call him, he finally thank the grace of god showed up, covered in cat pee and beat up. He has no front claws so the poor little guy was outside on him own for almost four days, no food, no defense, doens't know how to live outside. The stress and nightmare this caused me is unfathomable. I had just had a breast lumpectomy and this trip to Kauai was to be a healing, relaxing trip to rejuvenate. It turned into a nightmare because of Mark's lack of professionalism. Mark is a liar and clearly not competent as a pet sitter. He's out for money, if he was ethical he would have reimbursed my plane ticket, profusely apologized for making the mistake of not locking or checking my door and being very apologetic for ruining my 12 day trip after only four days, especially after I just had a lumpectomy in my breast. Mark, owner of Beyond Pets is BAD NEWS-unethical and a LIAR. Find another service, you don't want to go through what I did, whether three years ago or not, he just responded to my 3rd request for reimbursement and LIED, LIED, LIED. RUN CLEAR of Mark at Beyond Pets. When people admit mistakes, their is forgiveness, when they LIE, they are done. There are no second chances with one who has no ethics and cannot be honest, especially with the Pets you trust them with. Find another pet service business to TRUST, this one is corrupt to the core with Mark N at the helm. His ways of doing business get imprinted to hi s employees, more unethics. Do you want to go through what I did, I think not! read more

I highly recommend Mark and his crew at Beyond Pets. My dog goes crazy when Mark comes over and he loves every minute of it - he will sit down and let Uli try to lick his face off. I always feel that Uli gets good personalized attention and that it's not a quick in and out visit. I come home and Uli is happy and tired. And of course, that makes me very happy! read more

Mark and his super reliable team, treated Zac (our giant chocolate Lab) as though he was part of their family! Thank you for your incredible dedication to animals and their care! I trust Mark's judgment and care and would recommend beyondPets over and over again. read more

Mark and the team at beyond pets do an awesome job and are super accommodating. Our dog Duke requires tons of exercise and they are up to task! Highly recommend these guys. read more

Mark and his team have been walking our greyhound, Coco, for about 5 months, and we couldn't be happier. We occasionally work from home, so we're around to say hi when Coco's walkers come to pick her up. She goes completely nuts with excitement when they come to pick her up, which says everything about how well she is being treated! read more

I started using Beyond Pets a couple of months ago. I moved from SF to Mill Valley and needed to change dog walkers because my dog walker in SF did not walk in Mill Valley. So far everything has been great. Mark obviously cares about the animals in his care and has been responsive and professional. He is also been flexible with my schedule and the move has been a breeze. I called a couple of different dog walkers when I moved to MV and most of them took forever to return my calls....Mark was the opposite and at a very reasonable price. I would recommend him to anyone looking for dog walker in Mill Valley. read more

We have worked with Mark for 5-6 years. I cannot say enough good things about him. He is has always, always been all the good stuff..honest, dependable, organized,timely,professional,caring,personable.His work ethic is impeccable. But not only is his work ethic impeccable..his dog handling skills are completely top notch. Mark has been with us through 3 dogs..all indigent pit bulls (long stories there) strong and willful and I would not let just anyone take them out. Mark has an innate dog whisperer ability to gain the dogs respect and take control. I don't know anyone anywhere that I would trust completely like I trust Mark to handle our dogs...yes, I highly,highly recommend Mark and Beyond Pets. Lucia Christopher read more