I stopped using Petstigious Pets when they couldn't find a reliable person to take care of my…read morepuppy. However, despite emails they have STILL not returned my house keys -- and it's been almost a month that I have been requesting them. They also never sent a bill -- I'm perfectly willing to pay for what few days of service they did provide -- so apparently their office is as disorganized as their employees.

We've used Prestigious Pets for cat-sitting services a couple times in the past, and all seemed to…read morego okay. One of our cats has epilepsy and needs meds twice daily at exact times or he is likely to have seizures; therefore, combined with the fact that he's not always in the best of health, we'd previously arranged to get a confirmation text or photo so we don't have to worry about him as much when we're away. While we were out of town this weekend, the confirmation texts gradually shifted each time from about an hour after the medication was (hopefully) given to not occurring at all until we had to text ourselves and ask for confirmation that our cats had been taken care of and were okay, and meds had been given. This was frustrating enough until we arrived home and noticed, in the middle of the front mat (inside our apartment), a large unidentified white tablet. As this was highly alarming, we immediately crosschecked it against several reputable pill identification websites. OXYCONTIN. At (the unlikely) best, our sitter "just" negligently left a dangerous controlled substance which could have easily sickened or killed one of our cats in the middle of the freaking floor! Our sitter was the only person in our house while we were gone; I'd swept the entryway and moved the mat just before leaving, and it was not there; no one in the apartment has or takes it. Suddenly all the delayed updates and trouble getting in contact made so much more sense as well. I'm not out to ruin anyone's reputation here, but I could never trust the safety of my my animals to Prestigious Pets again, and I couldn't in good conscience not let others know about this incident. I'm just thankful that both of our cats came out of this situation alive and well, and that I will no longer be unknowingly endangering the health safety of my pets to someone who was supposed to be ensuring it.

Uncle Robert takes great care of my dogs. They love him! He gives them great treats, too!read more

I used Time For A Walk for a handful of visits over Christmas. The office assistant, Sharon, was…read morevery responsive and also did our client consultation and was a pleasure to work with. My dog's sitter came reliably and I appreciated that he was clearly genuine and honest (ie for one walk he mentioned that Brody mostly sniffed around rather than covered much distance, which is totally true and showed me that I wasn't just getting a canned message about his walk). The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is how tedious the client registration process was. After my initial email inquiry, I was sent a 15 page document to complete, scan, and send back- all before even confirming my service requests were doable or answering my questions about how billing would work. I know there are online portals for walk services that might have made getting set up a little more convenient, and which allow for email walk messages rather than the paper and pen notepad messages. But again, no complaints about the staff or service that would prevent me from recommending this business- just some opportunities for the client-side experience.

Fernando is the dog whisperer. We contacted him in a moment of desperation when we brought home our…read morenewborn baby girl. It wasn't love at first sight for our toy poodle unfortunately. He growled and barked at her incessantly and we worried he was going to bite her. Fernando made space in his fully booked day and showed up at our home within the hour with some immediate tips and advice to help us understand how to create boundaries for our dog. Almost instantly it felt like we had a new dog. He helped us understand how to make our dog feel more secure and reduce his anxiety. We learned that we need to create more structure for our dog. It didn't take long to implement the advice- which was good because with a newborn at home, extra time is not something we have right now! We highly recommend Fernando if you're in need of training for your dog!

We interviewed so many trainers for our German shepherd and Fernando was our last interview. We…read moreinstantly felt comfortable with him. He came to our home for an evaluation and within less than 10 minutes he had shown us how to just be able to teach her the proper way to take a treat. My eyes teared up because I want the best life for her. I found hope. We set appointments for him to come to our house and train. There is homework involved between sessions. The proof is in his training. Our dogs loved him and this year we were able to take our GSD to the Festival of lights with no issues. She remained calm, attentive, no jumping, barking, or going after other dogs that were there. We even got her to take a picture with Santa which was impossible before. Don't look any further for a trainer. Fernando is amazing. I won't go anywhere else if we need someone in the future.

Lizzie, Fernando and Sergio are an amazing team! We've been with Lizzie since August 2015 and we…read moreare lucky to have found them. Our dogs are a big part of our lives and I could not imagine trusting anyone else with their care, comfort and safety. From emergency walks to all the extras she includes in her service, no other pet care service can compare! I love love love the daily pictures and many of the photos are studio quality, worthy of framing! We just recently went through a loss of one of our dogs and Lizzie was able to put on a smile on our faces even though our hearts were so broken. You are dealing with genuine, caring and dependable people and not a business and I cannot recommend them enough! Thanks so much Lizzie, Fernando and Sergio!

Best service ever! I have had several dog walkers in the past and they have nothing on Sterling Dog…read moreWalkers! They are trustworthy, consistent, dependable and so thoughtful. They send pics of my furbaby after each visit and leave a journal. On holidays they make homemade doggie treats for her! They are so sweet! Love them and highly recommended.

I have been with Susan (owner) on several pet sits. She knows and loves each animal individually…read more You can expect excellent and experienced handling and care for your pet as well as reliable service.

Greg and his team were always professional and caring with our senior foxhound. She was excited for…read moretheir visits whether it was a trot through the neighborhood or a sniffing of the front lawn. They tailored their visits to her preferences and abilities. They sent summaries and fun pictures of their adventures. She had a major seizure during a visit. Her walker contacted me immediately, and Greg made arrangements for her other walks to allow her to be with my dog while I could get there. Her walker provided amazing care to my dog and a detailed account to the vet. They were dedicated and supportive on a most difficult day. I recommend them highly.

Tail Wagging is the best, and we love Todd! He walks and has also stayed overnight with our pups…read moreand they love him. We get great reports of how they are doing with adorable photos, and they get great exercise multiple times a day. Thank you, Todd!!

Our cat felt very comfortable with Vincent. He established a great rapport with her. Vincent is…read morereliable, and provided the daily check-in photos of our kitty that we requested. It was lovely having the peace of mind knowing our kitty was in such caring and capable hands.

Cheverly Wags is Awesome!!…read more Hello animal fans! I'd like to send a resounding endorsement of the "Cheverly Wags"care team. This family operated team stepped up and helped my family with dog walking needs and they have been amazing. I contacted them on two separate occasions with last minute needs and they responded immediately, both times!! They walked both of my dogs and sent pictures to show how much fun they were having. My older dog now stands at the door in anticipation of Vincent's arrival, whining and with his tail wagging with excitement, in anticipation of his walk! My younger "big boy" is behaving better and also enjoys his time with Vincent!! What a testament to great service! I plan to use them often and suggest you consider them when you have similar needs!! Deborah E.

We love Kim and our walkers, but more importantly our fur babies love them! I have a high…read moremaintenance Chihuahua and a frisky husky - both boys love getting their midday walks while we are at work. My chihuahua doesn't warm up to many people, and after having a negative experience with Fairfax Pet Care, I was very cautious when finding a new walking service. Kim has built a relationship with both us and our doggos leaving us to feel confident that they are in good hands. Kim and our walkers have taken the time to get to know our babies and give us daily reports (including photos) of their visit. I highly recommend!

Update: 1/8/20 There has been a recent shift with Kim's…read morecompany, and while some of my original review remains accurate, I want to update it to reflect the current state of things. Kim's still provides a wonderful service - the employees seem to actively care about my dog, and I receive daily email reviews of the walks. Recently, however, prices have increased (they are still within normal limits for dog walking in this area, but no longer the great deal they once were.) There has also been a fairly substantial shift in attitude. Kim's is no longer accommodating to changes in schedule, and the warm, friendly tone I'd come to expect in communication with Kim herself has disappeared. I still absolutely trust Kim and her staff to care for my dog, and plan to continue using their service, as my dog truly likes the people who walk him. I am sad to have to update my glowing review, but with the recent changes, they are not what they once were. Original Review: Kim's has been walking my dog for two years now. Their rates are incredibly reasonable. Kim herself is wonderful, and made time to come see me 'off hours' to meet me and my dog - she was also the only dogwalker I could find in the area who was willing to work with an at times aggressive dog (every other company I contacted immediately said 'no, we don't do that.') My dog, who is very shy and scared around new people, took to her immediately, and was loving on her within about ten minutes. At first, she walked him exclusively, since he did so well with her. I was nervous when she asked if she could try him with someone else, but it went very well. I think there are three different people who walk him now, and he's never had an incident with any of them. She is thoughtful and accommodating - I'm a teacher and she is very understanding when I need to reschedule or cancel last minute due to sick days or snow days. The people she hires are high-quality and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care (I've had very negative experiences with boarding other animals with other conpanies before, but I never worry when he's with Kim.) I really can't recommend them enough - they will look after your pet as though s/he is their own, they are professional and responsible, and leaving my dog in Kim's gives me such peace of mind.