What a charming business. The lady who owns this gem could not be more perfect for the task of…read morelooking after your beloved pets. Not a cold environment like an animal shelter, this kind lady takes lucky dogs into her home and makes them part of her family. Warm and inviting she has opened her home so when your best buddy needs to have care during the day while you are at work....or stay longer while you are away on a business trip you simply could not hope to find a kinder soul to look after your furry friend.

From the owner: I have been professionally working with animals for nearly 20 years. I enjoy building a bond with…read morepets and gently working with them to build trust and respect. My specialty is adventure outings, where I take a small pack of well-behaved dogs out to a nature beach to run around and play. I pick them up from their home, supervise them having a great time, and towel dry them before bringing them back home. If your dog isn’t trained off-leash and you’d like for them to be, I can help! I use positive reinforcement and consistency to make progress. The first step is to build trust and a bond, and to show that coming out with me will bring great fun and rewards. When the time is right, I can slowly start to allow them to have more freedom, while training vital recall skills. If you feel your dog isn’t a candidate to go off-leash, I can also do leashed hikes, neighborhood walks, drop-ins and pet transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I have experience with newborn puppies all the way to geriatric and special-needs. Check out my website for more information, and feel free to text or email with questions or to set up a time to talk.

Highly recommend Keren for doggie day care. We were camping near by and needed someone to watch our…read moredog for the day while we did some hiking. She was super nice, informative and eager to help. She is very knowledgeable and is very flexible with drop off and pick up times. From our first phone call, I knew I could trust her with our fur baby.

Outstanding doggie care! Keren and her family are amazing! Do not hesitate to call her and find out…read moremore. Keren is conscientious, kind, smart and savvy. This has given the most valuable service ever. I don't think you can find a more responsible, loving and dog-friendly service/owner than Keren. Absolutely worth it! My dog Tico loves to go his "Home Away from Home". He loves the house, the yard, and the other dogs to party with. Tico was a rescue and Keren and her family have dealt with his quirks beautifully. Keren (pronounced like "Corine"), is a special lady who understands dogs. She was able to get Tico on much better recall, thus, he does well on the beach off-leash days... which he loves more than life itself. I totally trust Keren to let Tico have a good time, but she knows the boundaries. Her instincts are great. And the bottom line is that he LOVES when I drop him off: he's like "Bye Felicia!" LOL Thank you Keren and family for your great care and awesomeness!

Jillian did an amazing job with our Shiloh Shepherd puppy! He did a 2 week board and train program…read moreand came back a new pup. Jillian made sure to focus on our pain points, practiced both on and off leash training, and gave us regular updates on his progress. The best part was she spent 2 hours with us when we got back to get us comfortable with the commands and what to do in certain situations. Would highly recommend her!

This place is special for my dogs (Hammie and Nilla) and it brings our family so much peace of mind…read moreto know that Megan is caring for them. We met Megan before the pandemic when searching for an off leash trainer for our older corgi. After a 2 week boot camp with Megan, Nilla was a different dog (in all the right ways). She was still loyal, loving, and attached to her family, but she was also obedient and finally a pleasure to walk and take to busy places like parks and shopping centers. When we got our second dog it wasn't even a question.. He went for training as soon as he was past puppyhood. Beyond training, Megan has cared for our dog while traveling for many weeks. Even though she lives well over an hour away from my home, I gladly make the drive - Because she put in the time to build a relationship with my dogs. They love her and I know they are safe and happy with her. They always come back a little more well behaved too :) Thanks K9 Approach - so happy we found you! Hammie and Nilla await the next adventure with you Megan! PS - all photos were sent by Megan during various trips and adventures with K9 Approach

We couldn't be more pleased with our experience at Parkland. Our pups spent three nights there…read morewhile we were out of town and came home happy, healthy, and completely tuckered out--in the best way! The team provided regular updates and adorable photos throughout their stay, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Parkland offers a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, and their communication is quick, clear and helpful. It's obvious they care deeply about the animals in their care. We'll absolutely be returning.

Sophie is well cared for and groomed when requested.The staff is caring and the dogs are screened…read morebefore allowed to play with other dogs The software is easy to manage and we get updates. Sophie never looks back when I drop her off and knows the name Parkland!!The staff is flexible when you are running late and when we plan to have long or short vacation the boarding conditions are great .

David is an amazing trainer! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience. David…read moreis extremely knowledgeable and the first trainer out of 4 past trainers who have been willing and effective in working with my dog, Max. Max is a half husky and half American bully, and previous trainers have refused to work with him without placing him on anti-anxiety medication first. David saw Max's strengths the first session he met him. He's attentive and is always ready to help me when I have questions about Max.

I asked Dave to help me with tracking training for my Australian shepherd. Sky has WAY too much…read moreenergy and my thought was to get him engaged in some activity that he needed to slow down & concentrate...Dave was the perfect trainer for just that. Not only did Sky learn to follow a track, he learned to slow down and take direction from me. This has proven to be a VALUABLE lesson, as he now looks to me for a cue, instead of doing 'crazy dog.' Dave helped me communicate with Sky and that has carried with other through other training. That communication is the key, and Dave taught me so well!

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

From the very first time I met her, Melanie at Fluffed Petcare impressed me with her warmth,…read morereliability, and deep knowledge of animal care. She took the time to understand my pets' unique needs, personalities, and routines. Whether it was feeding schedules, playtime, or simply offering comfort and companionship, she handled everything with remarkable attentiveness and care. One of the standout qualities of Melanie is her exceptional communication. She kept me updated with daily text messages and pictures of my cats, providing peace of mind while I was away. It was evident in every update that my cats were happy, relaxed, and well cared for. My cats adore Melanie. It is clear that she has a genuine love for animals and an intuitive ability to connect with them. I have also been impressed by her professionalism and reliability - always punctual, respectful of my home, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I wholeheartedly recommend Fluffed Petcare to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and capable pet sitter.

Melanie is the pet sitter people dream about. She's prompt, detail-oriented, kind, and clearly…read moreloves animals. We finally have a pet sitter that allows us to enjoy our vacations without worrying about our six (now seven) beloved animals. We have three birds and three cats, plus a new chihuahua rescue that Melanie is already helping to problem solve the best care for her particular needs when we take our first vacation without her. A huge plus are the daily updates. The photos and descriptions of interactions are so reassuring and fun to get. And the fact that our pets are content and relaxed when we return is basically our pets writing their own review. So happy we found Fluffed Pet Care!

High quality pets! This is already my second Syrian hamster from them and I just love how…read morebeautiful, friendly, healthy and curious they are.

we got the sweetest hamster and he has brought us all so much joy! the service was professional and…read moregreat tips and tricks were provided. I highly recommend.

Two dogs, is what I have! One very friendly, confident. The other, a fearful barker. I hired Beth…read moreto care of my fur-kids while I was out of the country for two weeks. The instructions I set forth were very unique. She needed to enter and exit my house from the backyard, down a hill with slightly rough terrain. Beth was able to meet my requirements and win over my fearful dog. When she entered, he was thrilled to see her, which was amazing! It made me feel so secure about who I entrusted my dogs with. I highly recommend Beth! She is the best at what she does. Very professional. Very trustworthy.

Beth is amazing, she gives 100% to the dogs she cares for, communicates if there is a concern,…read morealways sends photos and best of all we come home to a very happy Lola. If I could give Beth and Don't Fence me in 10 stars I would. You won't be disappointed.

A very cool place. They train dogs here. Lots of them. In German. It is a sight to see on a…read moreSaturday morning. Even if you don't have a dog you can come to watch how they train, and pick up great tips for when you do get a dog. Located in Corralitos, it is a bit of a haul to get here. Probably 30-40 from Santa Cruz and 15 or so from Aptos. The training is done on a large field that has a full obstacle course. Plenty of room for 70-100 dogs at a time. There is a lot of repetition in the training which is just what you would expect. We don't take our dog here, our parents do and they love it. We go to watch and see the dogs. It is a great experience. The trainers are competent and humorous and engaging. They care about you and your pet. One final note, we saw some puppy magic last time here. A dog who just was freakin out about laying down. Yelping and nippy and upset. Willful...not willing. The trainer stopped the class and worked gently and patiently with the dog to finally get it to lay. It was amazing to see it. I didn't think it would happen. After another short walk, the puppy was laying on its own. My wife was in tears. This is the place to get your puppy acclimated to other dogs and a bit of structure in its life.

Lance is AMAZING! I highly recommend his services for anyone with dogs. Lance is highly skilled…read morewith years of experience. He is always professional, direct and most importantly, effective. Hands down the best trainer I have ever worked with.