I called 2 days before I left for a vacation, because my dog sitter cancelled on my last minute. I…read morewas scrambling to find a way to take care of my dog, and all the other dog walkers couldn't fill in with such short notice. A call to Jds Canine Cruiser, and Viktor had me taken care of the next day, which was brought my wife and I peace of mind. Their prices are slightly lower (by a dollar or 2) than the other dog walkers I called, and they were far more flexible. I met Viktor in person for the initial meet and greet, and was very professional and handled my dog well. Without having to ask, Viktor watched how I dealt with my dogs excitement, and mimicked me, when I handed my dog over. I felt very confident in leaving my dog to their care while I was out of town. If you are looking for a dog walker in the NOVA area, I highly recommend choosing Jds Canine Cruiser.

Jim and Olga Diana have been great at walking my German Shepherd dog during the day for about two…read morefull months now. My husband used to take a long lunch break to do run the midday walk for our pup (he needs to potty up to 4 or 5 times a day) but now thanks to JD's Canine Cruiser he can save the drive and dedicate the time to his projects. It took a while for us to make up our minds about hiring or not a dog walker and after having JD's we have realized how much better it is weighting time, gas, mileage, traffic, etc... Our dog *LOVES* them and we feel our pup is in good hands and the keys to our place are safe.

Meg and Ivy are super - they take A-1 care of our little girl. It is obvious when they arrive -…read moreMaggie does zoomies welcoming them. We give Meg an absolutely super recommendation.

Meg's Loving Pet Care, the name says it all!!! Meg's has been helping me take care of my pack for…read moreover 7 yrs. She and her crew are amazing caregivers that provide you with the comfort that your babies are in great hands when you are not there. The best part is the pictures! You can tell your pets are happy, even when your gone!

I strongly compliment Mary Ball, dog walker, for her attention to detail, her great dog-walking…read moreabilities, and her and thoughtfulness about and for the owner. She is great!!!!

Fetch Pet Care has provided with much needed dog walking services for our two Jack Russell puppies!…read more Being young working professionals, it's hard to take time out of our day to go home and take out puppies out-- we inquired Fetch Pet Care via internet and we were not disappointed-- they called us immediately and an initial appointment was set. Michael came over on a Sunday afternoon to introduce himself to us and to our pups! He was professional, respectful and very detail-oriented! Michael and his staff come by Monday-Thursday around lunch time to walk our pups for 30mins! We are very pleased with the services provided by Fetch Pet Care-- they are professional, respectful and courteous! Michael and his staff come by daily to walk our pups for 30mins. They text us before they enter our house and also send a text at the end of the walk to let us know how our pups did! I would definitely recommend Fetch Pet Care to others!

Inga and her crew at Tickled Paws are professional, responsive, caring, loving, thorough, and…read morereasonably priced -- what more could you ask for in a pet sitter? We were going on vacation and needed someone to come in to feed our cats/scoop their litter/water the plants/bring in the mail. I followed a craigslist ad to the Tickled Paws website and e-mailed them with the dates and details of the services we needed. Inga responded within a day or so and we scheduled a free introductory session to discuss every aspect of what we needed, where things were kept, what the cats were like, etc. I appreciated that this introductory session was free because many places charge for this. I was prepared to pay if necessary, but it didn't make sense to me. I was impressed that Tickled Paws gets that this is essentially my interview of them, not a service they are providing me. Inga was a pleasure to work with. At our intro meeting she brought a new client packet with any info I would want. She thoroughly explained their procedures and took the time to learn everything she could about my cats, our apartment, and what we wanted done. Both prior to and during the intro meeting she clearly explained their rates, etc. and was honest with the length of session that would be necessary to get done what we needed done. She gave us a new client discount and the total I ended up paying was less than I had anticipated by a significant percentage. After the intro meeting, Inga sent me a .pdf of the signed service agreement and log in info for my client profile on their website. She responded quickly to the e-mails I sent her with some last-minute details and sent a follow up e-mail after the first day to let me know how it had gone. When I got home, the place was clean, the cats were contented and well-fed, and there was even a log on the table detailing what she'd done at each visit, whether she'd visited with the cats, etc. Most importantly, at every stage of the process, I felt that Inga genuinely cared for my cats. She payed attention to what I told her about them, she tried to make friends with even my very shy cat, and seemed genuinely overjoyed at making progress with them. I'm definitely not the type of person who thinks of her pets as children, but it really was comforting to feel implicitly that the cats were being cared for with the sense of affection and duty I'd use myself. After having been disappointed with the quality and price of service from similar pet care organizations in both DC and Virginia, I was so grateful for Inga and Tickled Paws. We'll definitely use them again.

Updated summer 2018 - Palstride stopped (rather abruptly) serving DC…read more Palstride will be my trusted pet-sitter from here on out! We received an in-person consultation before engaging Palstride the first time, during which they clearly explained their services and enthusiastically got to know our cats and their needs (where's the food? which toys do they like? where do we toss the litter? which blinds should be opened each morning? etc). After each of our engagements, we came home to find a diary containing detailed notes on each of the (3x daily) visits they made to our home, including what activities they carried out and how the cats were behaving. At my request, I also got a mid-trip report (with adorable pictures of the kitties) via email which was reassuring and a charming way to keep in touch. I appreciate their reasonable rates, the thoroughness of their service, and the Palstride staffs' obvious affection for the pets under their care. Finally, although the Yelp profile specifies "Manassas" as the location, Palstride's staff are entirely capable of handling a location in downtown DC. FIVE STARS.

This was our first time using make MMDP, and we cannot say enough good things about them. They…read morehave such a genuine love for the pets and care about their well-being as if they were their own. We left on our trip with great peace of mind every day getting feedback about our pets. They are truly an amazing team!!! You will not regret using their services to care for your pets!!

I have a cat that doesn't like people (except for me) and it's been hard for me to decide whether…read moreto board him or find a sitter. After I had made an appointment for boarding for 9 days (he'd be in a little room with a window to the outside) I decided to look for a sitter. I do not feel comfortable hiring any one of the (seems like) hundreds of teens or young adults that gig as a pet sitter; I was looking for a company that has experience and a good reputation. I thought the name of the company was odd, but I sent an email to the owner and she responded instantly and when I told her about my cat's issues she said she had the perfect "cat whisperer" for me. Done Deal! They came over for a meet and greet, we agreed to the terms and that was it! I left written instructions; the cat sitter checked in with me to confirm the start date. Every day I got a report (sometimes twice a day) and a report about what my little "angel" was up to. It was comforting to be so far away knowing he was being well cared for, personality and all. Best part, upon my return, everything was neat and clean- even in the litter room, so no messes for me to recover from. Thanks MMDP for helping me with dear George. I'll be calling on your services anytime I need a sitter for the precious little guy. Also of note, this company doesn't put you through an interrogation just to get an appointment, you don't need codes and lockboxes, and the prices were very reasonable. Thanks guys- you are the best!

I take my puppy Cece to puppy daycare here and she LOVES it!!! She gets excited every time we pull…read morein and comes home tired from playing all day with her new friends! They even started teaching her commands through clicker training, and already she is so well behaved! It makes me happy knowing she is having a great time and is well cared for while I'm at work!!

I brought my German shepherd a total of three times. The third time, she ran out the door and got…read morelost. I was told she jumped on the back door and pushed it open. There are dangerous roads surrounding the store. I was able to locate my dog and get her back safely after about an hour and with tips from people who spotted her. I had to leave her again for a couple of hours because I had meetings at work. When I picked her up I was still charged full price.

Being a client with Doodlebug for years, I can vouch for their stellar service! I probably go down…read moreas one of their annoying clients because I'm so picky about the care of my animals. However, they never flinched because they got it. In the years we have used their services, we have never had an issue. Instead, they went above and beyond to make those last minute requests work (when possible) and even did kind things like bringing in Amazon packages out of the rain. Additionally, they watched my two birds for me while we were on vacation so that they could stay home in a safe space that they knew versus heading to a boarding facility. I highly recommend Doodlebug!

Doodlebug Dog Walker is hands down the best pet care service we've ever used! From the owner,…read moreJennifer, to the scheduling coordinators, pet sitters, and our amazing weekly walker--everyone is professional, reliable, and truly cares about our dogs. Before Doodlebug, we cycled through so many other services, but none gave us the confidence and peace of mind that this team does. We have four dogs, including two with special medical needs and a senior who must always be separated from the younger ones. Managing all of this is no small task, yet Doodlebug handles it seamlessly. Whether it's accommodating last-minute scheduling, Jennifer taking our dogs on hikes, or providing top-notch vacation care, they consistently go above and beyond. We are beyond grateful for the love and dedication they show our pups. We've been a regular client of theirs for 4+ years and we've never had to worry about the care and safety of our pets while we're away. They're in such good hands and we couldn't imagine using anyone else. If you're looking for a dog walking service that treats your pets like family, look no further than Doodlebug Dog Walker!

Debbie has been so great with my dog Doodle. She makes homemade dog treats that Doodle loves and…read moreshe treats my dog like she's part of the family. She always sends me pics of my dog enjoying the outdoors and keeps me updated while I'm away. I never have to worry about Doodle when she's with Debbie. I know she is being well cared for.

From the owner: Dog Obedience Training Canine Massage…read moreEquine Massage

They cleaned my tank in November but would never respond to calls so I could pay for service…read more Wanted to set ongoing service but they don't return voice messages.

Cool store and great service, if you need something special they will order it for you!read more