Billy Mays here with another fantastic product!…read more Getting a dog in Northern California comes with a host of challenges for two working parents. Who can walk him during the day? Where can we board him when we leave? How will we get him there? All of these questions can be answered with Benji's Backyard. Sure there are services that come and walk for a half hour or so, and we use them too, but who picks up your dog at your home (trustworthy enough to enter with your spare key) and take the pup for a long walk at the beach with other dogs? That's great, but I didn't expect the detailed notes and pictures to verify that your dog wasn't just watched, but cared for. Even if your pre-neutered pup happens to Lothario every four-legged canine regardless of gender. But wait, there's more! What if you're leaving for a few days, and you can't have a house sitter? Benji's will pick up your barker and provide the same service they do for the long morning, notes included. And they bring him home. All of this for a price that I really don't know, The Wife handles that part. I can say during my monthly review of expenditures that it hasn't reached my What The Hell? threshold. So yep, this service earns the 5 stars. Great communication and care with no mistakes.

I needed to update this review because Marie and her band of merry dog walkers has expanded their…read moreservices and gotten even better! 1. They pick up and drop off at your house 2. They do beach hikes (Ft Funston most often, and others) 3. They do day care with enrichment and some training 4. They will wash your dog off before returning your pet home if they got very muddy or filthy 5. They train their dog handlers (who are already amazing) and she continues to get further certifications in various dog therapies, modalities, and techniques 6. They do overnight boarding for regulars including pick up and drop off making your flights/business trips/family trips that much less stressful 7. Your dog will have a wonderful time. Only downside is they probably won't miss you as much, lol. 8. Oh, and the pricing is competitive to all the other Silicon Valley services. You won't find another service that includes pick up and drop off and all day daycare/dog hike for this much. 9. Marie always does the meet and greet intake appointments and all of her handlers are awesome (I've had Jade, JR, David). They're all awesome dog people. 10. Bonded, insured, all the rest of it. They check all their guests vaccinations, health records, and health so you don't have to worry that your pet will pick something up while playing. These guys are a gem.

When I used this service: March 1-5 Why I chose Bowser's: I…read moredid 1-2 hours of research: Yelp reviews, calling friends from the dog park/other contacts, etc., and Kim always came highly recommended. Matt from Pawfection told me he refers all his clients to her who are looking for longer pet sitting, and no one has come back disappointed. Overall impression: I cannot speak more highly of Kimberley and Bowser's Buddy Pet Care! She was extremely professional and accommodating and made me feel like part of the Bowser's family from day one! More details: Kimberley is the epitome of professionalism. I really appreciated how she: - validated my sad feelings that I couldn't take him on the trip - had me over the weekend before my trip to see her space and meet the other dogs she was currently taking care of - was in constant contact about times/dates and how my dog Reeses was doing while I was gone - communicated (quickly) with me whenever I sent her a text message or gave her a call - loves my dog like her own (and he loves her back!) Pro-tip: Kim's place is dog HEAVEN. Very dog-friendly and lots of things to keep them entertained and comfortable: doggy door, fenced-in grassy yard, orthopedic beds, etc. etc. She doesn't give discounts, but it's totally worth the price, and that's coming from a med student in tons of debt currently!

I have so many selfish reasons to not share this review and make Kim even more busy than she…read morealready is. But my goodness! She is a miracle worker. She took our sweet, shy, overly anxious little pup and made him feel at home within a short son of three weeks (2-3 times exposure for day care) before we let him stay overnight. She has been a godsend and I know that I can rest easy when our little fur baby is in her good hands.

We had overnight for 4 nights two dogs a fish and 4 birds they are great all my animals we're happy…read morewhen I got back from my vacation and I will definitely be calling them again for my next trip.

We had such a great experience with Dog Duty in Campbell! Catalina, the owner, was incredibly…read morehelpful and accommodating, she made a last-minute weekend dog-sitting request happen with ease. Our dog's caregiver, Diane, was absolutely amazing! She sent regular updates and adorable pictures throughout the weekend, which gave us such peace of mind. It's clear that the Dog Duty team truly cares about the pets they look after. We will 1,000% be using Dog Duty for all our future pet-sitting needs! Highly recommend!

Jen and her walkers are an excellent resource. My dog has gotten once-weekly neighborhood walks for…read moreyears. They're always friendly and reliable, and Jen is very responsive. When I had cancer and needed extra help, Jen made me feel like she had me covered. Linus has liked every one of his walkers over the years, and I've trusted them all with my dog. Linus used to be dog reactive, and still wants to chase cats, and everyone has handled him with professionalism and competence. Highly recommend JDWS.

Jen and her team have been a life saver for our wild and chaotic family. We are so grateful for the…read moreloving care Jen, Ashley and Tyler provide to our babies. I never worry when Gus and Granger are out with Jen and her team; they take care of our babies like they're their own. I appreciate the communication and flexibility that Jen provides. We always get updates and great photos and videos. We have demanding jobs and 3 teens in the house so we sometimes have last minute additions. They ALWAYS figure out a way to help us. I feel so thankful to have found Jen and her team. I would recommend them to anyone looking for someone to help get their dogs out!

This review is well overdue. We starting taking our dog to Pet Sitting to the Max several years…read moreago. They have a friendly team with low staff turnover. They are also able to trim my vizsla's nails, even though he is pretty resistant and has very quick reflexes. Three years ago, our dog did get bit by another dog and their response was top-notch. They called us immediately, reviewed footage from their security camera to check which dog did the biting, and then informed us that this dog was not invited back to the center. Also, if you ever need to pick up your dog with a child in the car, you can text them to ask them to bring your dog out to the car - super helpful if you don't want to wrangle both your dog and your child at the same time!

Tommy is a cool guy. Makes the whole process really easy. Dogs love their time there tooread more

Just started sending my 1.5yr old Husky to Bow Wow. Craig is awesome and my pup comes back…read moreeverytime with a smile and passes out the rest of the day. Having pickup and drop-off services offered is really convenient. We're super glad we found Bow Wow Ranch.

Craig is awesome!…read more We started looking for walker/daycare options when our Vizsla pup hit ~6mos and his puppy naps came to an abrupt halt (and so did our work time). We needed a flexible, professional provider *pronto* and we combed through quite a few options before finding Craig and Bow Wow Ranch. We are so, so happy we did. Craig takes our Vizsla out to Bow Wow Ranch 3x/week. Our pup races to the door as soon as he hears Craig's truck pull up, and he comes home happy and absolutely wiped--we're talking returning home to out for the evening in under five minutes. For anyone unfamiliar with the breed, they're pointers with a famously inexhaustible energy source, and it's an incredibly impressive feat. On the human side, you couldn't hope for a better pup provider. Craig is the utmost professional; he's friendly, flexible, super responsive, and takes a lot of care and pride in his business. He notices when something looks off (intro'd a new food), offers suggestions for training (excited maniac on leash), connects us with other dog owners (for puppy play dates), and sends fantastic and often hilarious update pics (for our piece of mind and entertainment). We're thrilled with Craig and Bow Wow Ranch and you will be, too.

Chelsea & her family took care of my dog, Duckey, really great while we were in Japan for 12 days…read more This was the first time My husband & I left Duckey and travel. Even when we were in Japan, we received phone calls, many pictures and video to show us how he is doing. It sounds like Duckey was stressed out for 1st day & he was not trying to eat or move but Chelsea and her family made sure he eats and drinks. After a couple of day, he got used to the new environment & her family and he was happy to spend time with them. They made us feel comfortable to enjoy our trip. It was a great experience. I really appreciate they provided the excellent care for him.

From the owner: We started our dog sitting/boarding business in 2015 and have cared for over 50 dogs. We now have…read moreour own dog and are less active in taking care of new dogs for now. Our website has an email for contact info and a photo gallery. (updated May 2020)

Our family would be absolutely lost if not for the services of K9 Beach Bums! We sought out Djuka…read morewhen our puppy started exhibiting signs of anxiety while we were at work. I.E. she ate the arm off of our couch. We started with the pup hiking twice a week, she loved it so much we eventually increased her hikes to five days a week. Djuka loves our pup a much as we do. She updates us daily on how the pup behaves, and we are able to follow her adventures on Instagram. I cannot recommend K9 Beach Bums highly enough!!

Djuka has been hiking my Aussie, Sydney for years now. The service is personal and professional…read more I know that Sydney is getting well exercised and socialized and is not one of a pack of 20. She is not shoved in the back of a pickup and dropped off at a park to meander around. Sydney gets quality time out of the house, in the company of dogs ...sometimes for 2 hours or more. That's way better than curled up in a ball on the couch, waiting for me to come home from work. It's worth every penny.

I was a little skittish trying out this new pet sitting service for my cats but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised and very satisfied. I would give them a 100 stars if I can. Kenya and her crew are so wonderful and they did a great job caring for my cats while I was away. They keep me posted with detail reports every visit. I can tell they are loving animal people because even my standoff-ish cats came out for them. I highly recommend Dirty Paws and I will definitely use them again for my next trip.

We have worked with Kenya and team for several years now. They have taken great care of our…read morekitties, and are very reliable. We are very lucky to have found them. In addition, it's easy to make a booking through their app, and I love that they send daily updates during their pet visits along with some pics. Their team has been very sweet to our kitties, and this gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend!

Lisa is an amazing pet sitter and I would highly recommend her services!…read more I hired Lisa to take care of my cat for 3 weeks while I was away on a trip overseas. Lisa came to our house for a meet and greet before I left and got along really well with my cat. Lisa is also super friendly and I felt very comfortable leaving my cat with her. She sent daily photos and videos of my cat and was very easy to communicate with, even while I was out of the country. It gave me great peace of mind while traveling! Lisa also noticed small things like recommending a new scratching post for my cat, which was very helpful. I would definitely use Lisa's services again if I have another trip, and I would recommend to others as well!

Lisa is an amazing pet sitter. I felt very comfortable with her watching our cats and she is very…read moretrustworthy. Our cats seemed to like her too!