I really don't think you could find better especially for the price! Vanessa is one of the most…read morecaring nurturing considerate and honest individuals you will ever meet Or want to take care of your pet while you were away she goes above and beyond every single one of them might as well be hers! I really can't say enough about how highly I recommend this lady to take care of your pets for me I trust no other!

I wish I could give 10 stars! I originally found Vanessa on yelp last minute before a trip, she had…read moresuch good reviews and ratings so I took a risk, and it was the best decision I could have made. Now years later she is still my go to cat sitter. She has done such an amazing job over the years with our cats. She cares about them so so so much! I love that she brings toys! Sends photos of my cats and really loves them as much as I do! She checks in on us on holidays! She is an awesome, trust worthy and an animal lover!!!

We are moving away from the bay area and so, so sad to be leaving Kaellyn! Kaellyn walks Blue M-F…read morein her pack hikes with 5-6 other dogs. She is reliable, professional, and so loving of our dog. In her pack hikes, Blue has gotten so much better with recall and general obedience. We will truly miss her! I don't even want to think about how much Blue will miss her and his doggo friends. SOB!

Our rescue dog Wyatt has always loved other dogs and people, but when he first came to us it might…read morebe said that he loved them too well. We were incredibly fortunate that K Lynn spotted my wife being walked by Wyatt. Over the ensuing months, Wyatt went from a loving but somewhat unruly dog to -- I have to say it -- the perfect dog. OK, I'll grant that every dog person says that about their dog, but K Lynn has done some amazing things with Wyatt. First of all, his recall is ironclad. He can be running away from me toward some desirable target, like another dog or a squirrel, but when I call his name he slams the brakes as though he's seen a cliff, then trots happily back to me. Second of all, he went from loving other dogs by immediately jumping all over them to being a very polite canine citizen -- sidling up, bowing, and taking the full measure of the other dog before engaging in play. I can take Wyatt anywhere without fear that he'll run away or misbehave. Third, he's just happy. You can tell. K Lynn will swear up and down that she's not a dog trainer, and I suppose that's the case. But in my experience, if you've got a dog who's got some rough edges, she is fantastic. She starts by working one-on-one with the dog to make sure she can manage him in the context of a pack walk. Then she'll introduce him to other dogs in the pack, one at a time, to make sure he can be socialized. If all goes well, pack walks follow -- at first with a short leash, and then slowly with more freedom. As this process progressed, we could see Wyatt's home behavior improving every day. K Lynn is a pro. She communicates clearly, follows through, and runs a very tight ship. With her on the job, I know I don't need to worry about Wyatt during the day. She's also been great about advising us on how to make sure we're all sending the same signals to Wyatt. She taught me how to use eye contact and non-verbal communication with him, and since that day I haven't had a single behavioral issue I couldn't correct. She has a true gift for canine communication, and I'm grateful to have learned a bit from her.

Purrific is awesome! Samantha and Diana have both helped us with our cat when we've gone out of…read moretown. Super friendly and responsive. They have always emailed us updates and pictures with every visit, which helps us feel at ease about being away. Our cat is immunocompromised, and Sam and Diana always keep an eye out for any symptoms of illness. It is clear that they care about your pet in the same way that you do, and it makes a huge difference. Thank you!

Paula is such a patient lady and gives the dogs lots of love and attention. She makes sure that our…read moredogs get lots of exercise during the day.

Paula is the best. She took great care of my dogs when I was…read moreaway on a trip...she took the. To the park several times and even cooked them special foods. I would never trust anyone else with my canine babies but Paul..she truly is THE pal of the paw!

Cakewalk watched my three cats for nearly a week. They did a fantastic job of caring for and…read morefeeding my babies. I would happily hire them again in the future.

Highly recommend! Candice is our absolutely only choice for a pet sitter! We always feel secure and…read moreable to go about our vacation or lives when we hire Candice. Not only does she have so much knowledge and years of experience relating with and caring for animals, but she is also dependable, responsible, compassionate and conscientious. Most of all our our kitty LOVES her. I couldn't say enough good things, but rest assured your beloved pet and any specific instructions or needs will be attended to, safe, and happy under her care

I had an AMAZING experience with The Balanced K9! I was nervous to get a dog walker, and try out…read moreboarding for the first time with my dog, but Sharnae was so understanding and wonderful. She listened to my concerns, and made me feel comfortable about my dog going out with his new friends. Before my dog Hank went out with the pack Sharnae organized a Meet and Greet at my home. Hank and I were able to meet all the walkers, and I had the chance to talk about any quirks that Hank has. All the walkers were so kind, knowledgable and professional. Hank went on walks twice and week, and every time I came home from work after his walks he was so happy and tired. Sharnae sent me the best photos of Hank and his friends on the walks. All the dogs looked so happy! Hank has a very sensitive stomach, and they would also let me know if anything seemed off with him that day. I ran into one of the walkers on their pack walk at The Berkeley Marina once, and Hank was so happy to see them! I was so impressed by how much control the walker had over all the dogs. They were all well taken care of, and happy! I moved out of state, and I truly miss The Balanced K9. They are amazing!!

So, this review is under the new ownership, Roxane Moaveni. I came to Roxane through a friend who…read moreis a veterinarian. What I like about my experience has been how grounded and practical Roxane and her team are. We had recently adopted my Scooby from a rescue and were only just learning that he had some additional emotional needs. It became clear that he needed more than basic training. Roxane recommended a trainer who was exceptional and worked to incorporate what we were doing with that trainer. She is reliable, honest, and has treated my dog well.

We were so glad that we got connected with Tom! We needed dog boarding for our four year old dog,…read morePiper, while we are on vacation and we felt that our Piper got his own vacation. Tom sent us updates about how Piper is doing, and we can see how happy he was based on the photos. Piper got to hang out and play with other dogs and went on multiple hikes/walks throughout the week. We cannot recommend this place more!

I did not board my dog. But I got wonderful information from Tom on a variety of things canine. I…read morewrote him because he worked with a partner in the Berkeley Hills who boarded my first German Shepherd. I have a 2 week trip planned in April 2024 and Tom will be my first choice for boarding if I can't find someone to house and dog sit for that length of time. He is just a really nice, informed, knowledgeable guy.

Ming has been great for our puppy! Her knowledge and care has made a been a huge help that has…read moreeased the craziness that comes with getting a puppy! Whether pack walks, day care or training, we know our beast is in good hands.

Ming has been an amazing addition to our family's and our dog's life! I truly feel like we hit the…read morejackpot -- she is considerate, thoughtful, communicative, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our dog!