We have been using Northbrook Pet Nannies for over a year and Melissa provides excellent services…read morein our home. We have a Bernese Mountain Dog and a French Bulldog - who are obviously very different in terms of both personality and their needs. This past 8 nights, one of her employees Jim stayed overnight in our home with the dogs. He texted me to let me know how things were going regularly and he seemed to genuinely love spending time with the dogs. Our Berner can be stubborn so I typically tell the dog sitters not to walk her, but Jim took both of them on walks daily in order to keep them out of the messy yard. We returned home to 2 calm dogs, without any issues! We joked that the house looks cleaner than when we left - he definitely took care of cleaning up after the messy dogs (which I don't usually expect!) Melissa is great in responding for last minute visits if we are out unexpectedly and now we feel that when it's time for vacation, we can go again without worrying about the dogs!

We love Northbrook Pet Nannies! Melissa and Jenna are wonderful people, and they love our dog…read moreIzzy. They are the most trustworthy and dependable people imaginable. At first meeting, you'll be struck by their warmth, kindness, and re-assurance. We were afraid to leave our new doggie when we went out of town, but they called us with updates and provided her with the best care. After trying a few different kennels, we are most happy and confident with Northbrook Pet Nannies. Give them a try, you'll be thrilled (and your pet will be too!)

Carlos is really easy to talk to. Very friendly and obviously has a ton of experience working with…read moredogs and dog owners. I will definitely go back there for doggy daycare and boarding. Maybe some training as well, although training with Carlos is not cheap. I can only afford a few more sessions.

extremely friendly, making dog owner extremely comfortable with the whole process. It was a fun…read morealbeit expensive experience. Planning on doing one more session. They definitely know what they are doing and can "read" you and your dogs comfort level for training. Great time and learned a lot.

Virginia was so helpful and loving with our 6 month old lab puppy. Anytime we needed dog walking,…read moreshe truly did what was possible to accommodate us. She is professional and you can see she has a love for animals. Whenever we are back in Wilmette, we will definitely call Doggie Dharma for our pet care needs.

I recently moved to the suburbs from the city and was desperately looking for a new walking…read moreservice. While Doggie Dharma wasn't able to help with walks in my area they actually recommended another walking business that I'm now using! So while I ultimately have a different walker I think it speaks very highly of the folks at Doggie Dharma to recommend another business to a potential customer just because they truly care about making sure your pets get the best care possible even if they can't provide it. I am truly impressed at their level of excellent communication and ultimately their dedication to making sure your pets are safe, happy, and cared for.

I have been going here for several years and honestly couldn't see myself boarding my dog at any…read moreother place. My dog always gets excited at drop off and you can tell there's a real bond with Sue and her dogs. She's great at giving pick up reports and has great stories for each dog she has. Her hours and days are flexible for any kind of travel and she's been a huge help with last minute travel. I recommend Sue for any families that need boarding for their dog!

Our old dog was special needs and Sue's was the only place we felt comfortable boarding him. We…read morelive 150 miles away in Central Illinois.

Today I had my 13-year old Havanese groomed at Rover's Place, and I'm thrilled…read more After a brutal groom at Wags on Willow (reviewed separately), our vet suggested Rover's, and I'm so glad. My senior dog can't take epic grooming sessions, and her hair was choppy and uneven after her last groom. Her ears and tail had been weirdly shaved, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to make her look normal again during her lifetime. The staff at Rover's is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The groomer we saw today has been grooming for 18 years, and had my sweet pup groomed in 45 minutes--and it's the best cut she's had in years. She did what she could to round out her ears, and to help set her up with a cut she can grow back into and look like herself again. My dog is fluffy, soft, adorable, and HAPPY! As a side note, all of the groomers there today were being so warm and friendly with the dogs in their care. I even saw one groomer sitting on the floor keeping a dog company while it waited for its owner. We will be going to Rover's for our grooming from now on!!

We boarded our 2 yo baby here over the summer after doing a trial day with them, where she did…read morewell. She is a dopey but strong dog, and super sweet and her definition of playing with other dogs frequently involves jumping over them, something we have beenn working on. Up until her boarding experience, she had successful play dates with doggy friends, ran around at the dog park with friends, overall did well. During her stay, we were out of the country. After a successful trial and all the positive reviews, we were confident she would do well. It was not her first time boarding, just her first time at Rovers. Well - in checking in with the Webcam, we would find that she would be let into the group room for moments, jump and then be created for 30 minutes or more at a time - repeatedly. Meaning she would get minutes of free time per day to play or get energy out. This went on every time we checked until I finally contacted them to ask what was going on. I totally understand needing to separate dogs that create issues with the group, but she was there for 10+ days and this went on every day. SHe was getting little to no interaction, just punishment from what we observed. After communicating with the team there via email, I felt slightly more confident although still a little worried. While traveling home, we found out she had been in a scuffle with another dog and was at the vet ER. While serious, this was also downplayed. When we finally got to her 24 hours later, she was shaved, in a cone, with stitches all over and on pain meds. She has not been the same since :-( A few months later and we are seeing residual issues. Out of the blue she sometimes growls or lunges at people she knows (outside of our family) each time looking like she feels as though she needs to protext herself. These are people she had spent time with here and there before without issue. She needs more encouragement to be able to perform certain things (climbing stairs, going outside) than she ever needed before (to note, she is a rescue we had had for 10 months before she was attacked at Rovers). She is scared of more things than before, irrationally hiding at times from things she was previously used to (my child practicing an instrument, the sound of the garage opening). I don't know for certain what really happened, we were never really informed, but all in all my baby girl is showing signs of trauma she didn't have before. We feel so bad that we left her there, and certainly caution others to do the same.

Great service! First time using Cozy Cats last month while I was away for a week. The sitter (Luna)…read morewas incredible. I received very detailed reports of my cat's visit along with at least a dozen photos and a video each day. My cat is very timid around strangers but warmed to Luna quickly, enjoying the attention and even allowing for some playtime. The initial consultation and key drop off was very smooth. Highly recommend.

We just wanted to send praise for Maureen and her team especially for our cat sitter Susan. This…read morepast week, we were traveling abroad when they informed me that our lock had broken at our apartment. Susan and Maureen were diligent in helping find a suggestion for a locksmith. Susan also re-arranged her day so she could be there to meet the locksmith and make sure everything was fixed, saving us from having to contact any other life lines or friends! We could not have asked for better service especially while being out of the country. I have used CC and DD for several years now between at least three apartments in Chicago. I have never had problems with logistics, keys, or receiving notifications daily on our two cats. Highly recommend them for great service and business sense as well as being true animal lovers. Thank you!

We're using Gemma's Dog House to clear our yard each week of our Golden Retriever's "fertilizer"…read moredeposits. She has been working for us for a month, is on time, and does a wonderful job of cleaning up the yard for us. We highly recommend if you're looking for a thorough, reasonably priced way to remove dog poop from your yard!

From the owner: At Gemma's Dog House in Bensenville IL, we offer top-notch dog walking, pet sitting, and puppy…read moresitting services. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care for your furry friends, with a passion for pets and a commitment to professionalism. With years of experience in the industry, we strive to meet the unique needs of each pet in our care. Choose Gemma's Dog House for reliable and compassionate pet care services in Bensenville.

Vanessa and David are the BEST. They care for our pups as if they are their own, and are careful…read moreabout their meds, physical limitations (our older dog has some ACL issues), and other needs. Cody and Rio look forward to us going away - they run around with excitement every time they see us start to pack their food. Can't say enough good things about them!

I searched and searched for a dog walking company on Thumbtack and on Yelp and finally came across…read moreone that served the Northbrook area. HAPC responded right away on Yelp, took my information, made a home visit, and we were on our way! Vanessa the owner was a dream. She met my moms dog Louie and started walking him and I would get daily status emails and pics of Louie when they were out and about. What I also love about HAPC is that I didn't have to go through so many hoops and applications like some other companies who ask for way too much info, like your dogs blood type and your blood type etc. I kid, but really, HAPC makes the process go a lot easier than what's out there. If you need a reasonably priced, reliable, and trustworthy dog walking company, I would not hesitate to contact Home Alone Pet Care. I thank you Vanessa, you're a life saver!

Meg was very easy to get along with. Talked by zoom then she came around to see our cats before we…read moreleft for a vacation. We had daily reports and pictures when we were away. All in all a great job. Our cats were very friendly with her after they got used to her! Typical cat behavior!

From the owner: Experienced, trusting, loving care for your animals when you are not there. Exercise for your dogs…read moreand playtime for your furry friends.

In keeping with what appears to be an annual tradition, today is May 23, 2025, and I just picked up…read moremy most valued pet, Shyla, from Wiggly Tails and although I missed her terribly, I know she's in great, loving hands at Wiggly Tails! It's a wonderful place for dogs! You can see that everyone who works there loves dogs and really cares about them. I have been taking Shyla here for day care for several years, and I board her there when necessary. I wouldn't trust Shyla to anyone else! The place is HUGE and very clean. There are several different areas of play, both inside and outside, and a few different types of sleeping areas for overnight guests. When you board your dog you get a report card, letting you know everything you'd want to know about your dog's stay! Plus they have webcams all over the place, but I don't use them anymore. I know Shyla is in loving care, safe and happy! Wiggly Tails is where you want your dog to be! (And this is about the 3rd review I've given them in the past four years! The wonderful people who work there have become our family! And it's Shyla's second home!)

We've been bringing our two small dogs to Wiggly Tails for eight years for week-long overnight…read morestays. In the past we've been thrilled by their service; it's a wonderful facility! We planned to board our dogs again later this year, and since it had been two years since we last boarded them, they asked us to bring our dogs in for a few hours of temperament evaluation. We dropped our dogs off yesterday for that few hours of evaluation, and alas, within 10 minutes of dropping them off the Wiggly Tails owner called and told us to come back and get our dogs. He said that our Jack Russell mix had become aggressive when they tried to remove his leash (his leash is a little tricky to remove, which in retrospect we should have advised them of). What we didn't appreciate was the owner's unwillingness to discuss the issue. Yes, our Jack Russell mix becomes aggressive when a stranger sticks their hands in his face, but he's always been that way and in the past the Wiggly Tails staff always found their way into his confidence, and he's never bitten anyone, but the owner was adamant: come get your dogs. We retrieved our dogs feeling that Wiggly Tails no longer wants or needs our business.