We went to Taurus because the day we were leaving for a family vacation, that the dogs couldn't go…read morewith us ,the place we have already booked told us they couldn't. We couldn't be happier with how things went. At Taurus they received us with the best service and love for our dogs. Totally recommend anyone to bring their furbabies here. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would.

We entrusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis with our two dogs while we were on vacation, just as we…read morehad done multiple times before over the years. Because of our history with the facility, we had no reason to believe there would be any problems. What happened instead has been one of the most upsetting experiences we have ever had as pet owners. Four days into our trip, we received a phone call informing us that one of our dogs was in serious condition. She could not stand or walk. She would not eat. Staff could not get her to take her medication - don't worry, the treats used to give her the medication were unopened so I'm not sure how they attempted to even give her the medication. She was vomiting bile and suffering from bloody diarrhea. Faced with the possibility that our dog was critically ill, I cut my vacation short and booked an immediate flight home. All along, Taurus repeatedly stated that she must have picked up a bug while here; however, according to our vet, the most likely explanation was not some minor stomach issue but a massive anxiety response. Taurus has repeatedly characterized what happened as simple "GI discomfort," but that explanation does not align with what we witnessed, what our veterinarian treated or the lasting changes we continue to see in our dog weeks later. The physical symptoms eventually improved, but the emotional and behavioral damage has not. More than two weeks after bringing her home, our dog is still not the same dog we left in Taurus's care. Before this stay, she was remarkably independent, confident and friendly. This is a dog who routinely stayed home alone for 8-10 hours without issue. She was fully house-trained, comfortable meeting new people and rarely showed signs of significant stress. Today, she can barely go ten minutes without someone nearby before having an accident in the house. She has become fearful of unfamiliar people. She is noticeably more anxious and clingy. Situations that never bothered her before now seem to overwhelm her. Rather than the confident and secure dog we knew, she behaves like an animal that has experienced a traumatic event and no longer feels safe. Perhaps the most heartbreaking change is that she has begun displaying behaviors we have never seen in her before. In all the years we've had her, she has never growled at me and never bitten me. Since returning home, she has done both. For a loving, gentle dog who has always trusted her family, that change is deeply disturbing and speaks to just how profoundly something has affected her. Anyone who has cared for a traumatized dog recognizes these signs. Trauma doesn't always leave visible scars. It can manifest as separation anxiety, loss of confidence, regression in house training, heightened fear responses, hypervigilance, emotional dependence and even defensive aggression from a dog that previously showed none. Watching those changes unfold in a 5 year old dog who never displayed those behaviors before has been heartbreaking. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the complete lack of meaningful answers. Something clearly happened during her stay. Healthy, well-adjusted dogs do not suddenly become unable to stand, refuse food and medication, vomit bile, develop bloody diarrhea, and return home exhibiting signs of severe anxiety and behavioral regression without a cause. Yet despite the severity of the situation, Taurus's explanation amounts to little more than "GI discomfort." That explanation is simply not credible based on what we experienced. The financial costs of veterinary care are one thing. The ruined 25th anniversary vacation is another. What hurts most is seeing the lasting impact on our dog. We left a happy, confident, independent companion in Taurus's care. We brought home a dog that was physically ill, emotionally distressed and behaviorally changed. We trusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis because of our prior experiences there. After what happened to our dog and the lack of accountability that followed, we will never board our pets there again. Pet owners deserve transparency, honesty and confidence that their animals will be safe and cared for while they are away. Based on our experience, Taurus Academy failed on all three counts.

Long overdue review but have been taking my boys to My Love Fur Paws Pet Care for a couple of years…read morenow. I went and toured approximately 4 places before them and was starting to think they were all similar until my last stop at MLFP. I liked that they required more checks for your pets (vaccinations, etc) because that also protects other patrons pets. I really loved how clean it was and even asked how they keep the facility so clean. I liked how secure the facility is, especially having 2 ornery hound dogs. They have the patience, compassion, and good direction that is needed to keep my fur kids safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend them.

Best, most fun day our doggies can have. People are awesome and our 65 lb Goldendoodle and 8 lb…read moreHavapoo have "friends" there to play with, while my husband and I enjoy a day to ourselves! Highly recommend!

I used Paws N Claws while my family and I were on vacation. My dog and cat get very nervous when I…read moreboard them and they always come home sick. Jason did a great job with my animals and I loved getting pictures of them while we were gone.

From the owner: Paws N Claws Pet Sitters, LLC offers customized pet sitting for dogs, cats and other furry friends…read more We primarily service the Lakeway and Bee Cave area.

As long as they continue to offer the same level of service and care, our dog will not be going any…read moreplace else. They are awesome from top to bottom. Day care, boarding, and the other services (ie. nail trimming, etc) are top notch. When our dog is there she only spends time in a crate for nap/sleep time. The rest of the time it is open play in a gym-like area or outside. You know the place is pretty awesome when your dog, upon know she is in the parking lot, goes nuts and can't wait to get inside and then greets the staff by giving kisses and rolling around on the floor.

Being a dog sitter I have to go and pick up a dog I'm sitting for today. The one thing I have to…read moresay is that this is a very fun place for dogs it looks like they're all happy in there and you can actually view how your dog is doing with other dogs where there's cameras everywhere. Which is pretty epic I think and the one thing I would say is when I went to the front they didn't want to hand me over the dog so they're being very careful which is a good thing to hand me over the dog I'm sitting for today. As a matter of fact she was being very careful given me the dog to take with me. Even though they know my name and they knew I was coming in today. Furthermore they had his name wrong and they called him a different name which I corrected them. So other than that I have sat this particular dog several times in the past and I always pick them up at Dogtopia, love this! I also noticed they do have dog treats in the very front and a jar. That was a nice gesture to give treats to visitors and their dogs bringing them in or taking them. As a dog lover myself definitely would recommend this location they're very careful with your dog and make sure they're treated with great respect and treated very well. They even send you home with a report card of how the dog did while being at this Cool place! One negative I have to point out they have a school right across the way for children so they do tend to have a lot of parking and 1 guy that was backing up almost hit me today. I had to yell at him but he seemed like he might have been a little off. Picking up his children. So that is the only negative I have to say is that when people are picking up their children you could back into them so you have to be very careful at this location. Other than that I'm sure I'll be back again for another dog sitting job. Happy yelping guys!

I originally intended to board my 2 dogs since I was going to be away for 3 weeks, but my neighbor…read moretold me about Fluffy Faces and how much she likes them. I interviewed Joe and Cayla and was impressed by their positive attitude and that my dogs liked them. When I returned home, the dogs and 2 cats were obviously well cared for and happy. Joe was able to walk my impossible to walk black heeler-mix! An unexpected perk was they brought in the paper, since the Statesman did not suspend delivery as I had requested, so no newspapers piling up in the driveway. If you are looking for excellent pet sitters for your furry companions, I recommend Fluffy Faces and will use them again for sure.

We have used Fluffy Faces several times for our dogs and cats and were extremely happy. All of the…read moreanimals were happy when we got back home (though the cats acted like they didn't know us, of course!). I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family and we will be using them again in the future.

Gusto Dogs is really the best! I first contacted Kristen when I moved downtown, and my biggest…read moreconcern was not being able to come home in the afternoons to take my dog out. Kristen and David (one of Gusto's dog walkers, and really, like, the greatest guy) came out to my apartment to meet my dog and set up a game plan. Everything clicked. I wasn't worried about not being there for my dog, and even more important, my dog was happy. But it's been all of the extra stuff that really makes these guys the best. 1) They're pros. These are not neighborhood kids trying to make extra money over the summer. I have absolutely no incidents to speak of. My dog is safe and happy when he's with them. 2) They go out of their way to provide the best service. Whenever I've had to make a last-minute change in my schedule, they've ALWAYS found a way to work around it so they can be there when I need them, even going so far as to rearrange their own schedules. One weekend, my fiance and I had overlapping trips and neither of us would be home for a 24-hour period. Kristen and the team were ready with a plan for swinging by throughout the day, making sure our dogs were fed, taken out, played with, and then put to bed. Oh, and my fiance's dog -- a very big ridgeback mix -- had just undergone serious knee surgery and had a strict medication schedule. No sweat for these guys. When I got home, everyone was happy and healthy. 3) Speaking of my fiance... it actually took me a little while to convince him that it was worth it to get his dog out for the daily walks. He had gone two years without needing someone to take his dog out in the afternoon, why pay someone to start doing it now? But it only took a week for us to notice a difference. His dog is BIG and VERY energetic, but with a 20-30 minute walk in the middle of the day, he's much calmer when we get home from work. Still a big barrel of fun and energy, but not running laps around the coffee table. 4) (And last one, promise) Our dogs love these guys. Their reaction when David shows up is hilarious. It's like their super-fun uncle just got there to take them out. As a dog owner, it makes me really happy to see my dog so happy. So, like I said, the Gusto team is amazing. We plan on using their services as long as they're offered (hopefully, forever). Could not recommend more highly.

The name Gusto Dogs makes it obvious that they provide care and services for our canine friends…read more But they do so much more. We have utilized their services frequently for giving food, medicine, and lots of attention to our cats when we travel. I know that my sweet (and very affectionate) elder cat is in great hands when we are away from home, and am especially comforted when texts and pictures are sent letting me know that everything is ok. Gusto Dogs even has a special little helper who loves to give plenty of gentle pets when she has the chance to visit. They are insured, reliable, trustworthy, and so compassionate about animal care. I never worry for a second when we are away from home.

Pat and Jen take great care of my Mac…read more Consistency and trust is what Mac and I are looking for and what we get from Pat and Jen. Their here when they say they will be here, let me make last minute requests, which is needed with my crazy work schedule, and treat Mac like one of their own. Great Care.

I have been using this wonderful pet sitter for my 15 year old Papillon and highly recommend them…read more The first time Pat took care of Cosmo he needed drops three times a day diligently and Cosmo is a biter but Pat put his gloves on and made it happen. I was very worried about my dog but he would send me pictures and updates about his health so I can enjoy my vacation. When I got back from my vacation I couldn't put his drops in by myself and Pat continued to come by and help me out with a Cosmo. Truly going above and beyond has call of duty. Last night Cosmo was attacked by another dog in his face and was bleeding profusely I called Pat and he drove me to an animal hospital. Once again going above and beyond the call of duty. Not sure what I would've done without him last night. So if you're looking for a pet sitting service that truly cares about your Pats I highly recommend Pat and Jen

My baby, Gracie, has super fine (think cotton candy) fur that mats when you just look at her! When…read moreit got cold recently, I put a sweater on her. She looked darling! Major problem, though. When I took it off after a few days of cold, her fur was crazy matted. I feared the groomers were going to need to shave her down. Enter, Cheri and Alejandra. As it is coming winter, these two sweet gals worked and dematted Gracie so we could keep her beautiful fur for winter! They also gently explained to me what I needed to do so Gracie could wear her sweater AND I could help save her fur from future shave down! Thank you, Haute Dog -- Cheri and Alejandra! I am very grateful for your expertise and kindness. Gracie is happy and this doggie momma is happy!

We have been taking our 2 dogs to Haute Dog Pet Spa for several years. Our 15 yo German…read moreShepard/Husky passed away in October but they always took great care of the big gal. They did a wonderful job cutting her coat in the summer and took good care of her nails and teeth. Our little Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound although small is a little more "fiesty". Haute Dog knows how to love on him and ease his fears. This Saturday he came back clean and shiny with clean teeth and trim nails. I recommend because Haute Dog does a great job and the staff really cares about your family pets! Christina U

Brianna is an angel. We have a rescue who is partially blind and he was on the streets for quite…read moreawhile when he was rescued... long story short he's a bit of a difficult dog to groom. Brianna is so caring and gentle. We even stopped medicating him for his grooming appointments because Brianna goes slow and takes her time with him. We also have a puppy who is kind of a spaz... she gives him equal care and attention. We couldn't be happier, and it's such a bonus with Mobil grooming as they get groomed, and then walk right back up the front door.

Great service by Brianna!!! She is a rockstar groomer, our two cats look fantastic. She arrived on…read moretime, did excellent work, treated our cats like angels and was very professional! Will absolutely use Brianna & Pooch Caboose again

I went to Plush Pad looking for a gift for my friend's toy poodle. They had an assortment of items…read moreto choose from. However, most of the clothing and harnesses appear to be for larger dogs. Plush Pad is known for its grooming services. The shop was sparkling clean. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. This is the type of shop you would want to take your pet.

Plush Pad is such a great spot for grooming. The shop is clean, welcoming, and the staff truly…read moreloves what they do. Sandra is awesome!! She took her time, made our pup feel totally at ease, and did an incredible job. Our dog came out looking fresh and smelling amazing. You can tell they care about the details and the dogs' comfort. Highly recommend.