Wow we we're anxious about this. Kind of like "give your keys to the favorite car for the first…read moretime, the only car, to the cat and genuinely wish her a good time." I imagined her making brownies, popcorn, having a BBQ and not turning off the grill afterwards. Carried away-then I remembered this is Molly, our favorite cat, and prepared to have someone else in our messy house. The manager "Mollie" was very organized. We, were very detailed. I organized food in one cabinet, with post-its for info, post-it where her room litterbox was after already giving info to the manager I think it helped make things simpler. We started getting daily reports, with "basics" box checked. They were thorough, precise, and complete. My Dad worked for Polaroid for 20 years, and these pet sitters were awesome at taking pictures. Every day we'd open up the emails and this noise would come out of our mouths: not ooh! Yecch! But...: Awwww, look at how cute she looks. Her wariness and caution as a cat showed, but her shyness rounded the corner a bit. Sitter4paws let us take a long vacation worry free at what we thought were reasonable prices, for a truly truly worry free vacation. Great communicators, responsible, and reliable, and awesome photographers. Thank you!

Tl;dr: Do not use this company if you have a pet with medical issues that needs medication. Hit or…read moremiss with individual sitters and you have no choice or control over who they send over. I will never use them again after my TERRIBLE experience. Initially used this service for a short business trip with success so tried again for a longer trip to see family between Christmas and NYE. The company sent a sitter I had never met who incorrectly used the pill injector on my sick, elderly cat and forced her to swallow the over inch-long applicator tip. Resulted in $3,000 emergency vet surgery to remove that I had to manage from out of town. So deeply stressful for me but mainly my poor elderly asthmatic cat!! They handled it but SO unnecessary and only happened bc of their bizarre business model where they pick whichever of their employees are available, not someone who knows your house/pet. So if you get one who knows what they're doing you don't necessarily get them again - it's totally random from the customer's perspective. Instead of enjoying my family I had to spend the time managing the emergency they created from afar, stressed and fuming that I trusted this company to send someone competent to care for my sweet older cat. After the first disastrous pill delivery issue they sent the **same person** again a day later who clearly doesn't know how to give a cat medication and she, again, incorrectly gave my cat her medication!!! My cat gets ill if she misses just one day, the medication is a high-dose steroid for her asthma. The employee did not know how to give her the pill, but still marked the medication as administered on their form (I only figured out it didn't happen when I read the notes) and instead of giving her the pill rubbed it on her gums -?!? I am FURIOUS for my poor cat and at the incompetence of this employee they continue to use, along with the management that assured me they know how to give cats medication and yet still sent this individual out after it was proved that they cannot give a cat medication effectively. The other employees seemed to be ok but I had no choice over who they sent over, meaning every visit was a gamble. If you need anything beyond the most basic service, avoid avoid avoid!!!

The Long leash has exceeded our expectations and provides exceptional dog, walking, and pet sitting…read moreservices. It has been a wonderful experience to have them take care of our pets.

The walkers in the Long Leash family have been one of the best gifts in our lives. We are beyond…read moregrateful that they serve the pups and pets in our neighborhood and we don't know what we would do without them. After using app-based walk and pet-sitting services, we wanted something more personal for our fur babies - we wanted them to see the same people on a regular basis, and to know that there were professionals who were watching out for their well-being with the same concern as us....we found that and more in The Long Leash. The love they get each day in the form of walks, pets, love and attention priceless, but then you add in The Long Leash special touches and it's beyond incredible: -after each visit, your walker will send personalized messages (with photos!) to you describing your angel's antics and actions (they are eagerly awaited by us everyday, and we promptly forward them to members of our family around the country who now love The Long Leash walkers as much as we do!) -we went on an extended vacation during which our walkers visited multiple times a day (messages after each visit, of course), and upon our return found a "welcome home" bouquet of flowers from our pets (our walkers). Adorable. -on rainy days, our walker takes our dog outside but then brings her in out of the rain to play brain games - she literally comes prepared with indoor fun to entertain and engage our angels even when they can't go outside! -they are experts at special requests and seem to love them and view them as a chance to know your pet better. -last but not least, our walker watches our pets' behavior as if they were her own, and notes any changes in appearance, and any new physical bumps or oddities that may be concerning, and any changes in behavior that we should look out for. I feel like we have another partner in their well-being. I just can't say enough about them - give yourself the joyful gift of The Long Leash in your life, for you and your pet!

Had my first training session with Francesca and it has already changed my dog's life so much. She…read morewas thorough with her initial phone assessment, gave us a clear list of recommended equipment and made it easy to meet up with her. She gave clear directions and explanations to fix our handling of our dog and it's already made walking a 150lb reactive dog a pleasant instead of stressful experience. We're planning on more sessions to learn how to deal with all our dog's quirks. Thank you!

Honey and I have had an AMAZING experience in both Francesca's group and private classes. Francesca…read moreclearly identified Honey's environmental triggers and helped me understand Honey's body language, and how to help us both in redirecting Honey's attention, while making the experience a positive outcome. In a few short visits in Francesca's group classes, we've all experienced Honey's growth with confidence and trust. Honey has been leery of larger dogs, but she's much more comfortable around them, as am I. Francesca has offered excellent advice on how to properly introduce Honey to other dogs, while drastically reducing her fear-based aggression, which started once Honey was bit by a coyote a few months ago. Francesca's training has strengthened my relationship with my pup, has helped me better communicate with her, and has introduced me to other wonderful pet parents. Don't hesitate - you've found your new dog trainer in Francesca!

I contacted them to inquire about dog sitting/training services and unfortunately never heard back…read more(I texted and emailed). While I understand the holidays can be a busy time, the lack of acknowledgment or any communication felt unprofessional. When it comes to entrusting someone with your pet, responsiveness really matters.

I highly recommend Jacob and his Dog Pack. If you are looking for your dog to have a great time…read moreout in nature and with a pack of very friendly dogs to socialize, learn and play with, this is the pack for you. I was so happy to learn it wasnt just a simple neighborhood dog walk, but rather a full on adventure on a mountain trail. The best part for the human is the amazing pictures and videos we get everyday as well as the dog coming home exhausted and fulfilled. The best part for the dog is getting to spend so much time out doors and with other extremely friendly dogs. Its a dogs perfect day. My dog was always so happy to see Jacob, getting excited and wanting to greet him, which is very very important to me to know that he is treated great at all times.

OUTSTANDING service! I was a little nervous about finding a dog walker for my little doggo, but…read moreFetch was exactly what I was looking for! I spoke before hand with the owner and told her all of my concerns and after a day she called me and arranged for a meet and greet with Gabby (dog walker). On the first day of the scheduled walk my dog did not want to have his leash put on and even growled and showed his teeth to gabby. She was so kind and patient with him!! She spent 1 hour trying to get him to walk with her... she truly loves what she does and it shows!! He eventually got acclimated to her and now he loves her!! Thank you Fetch from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my beloved doggie!! They keep a journal of each day's walk and also send you photos and you really feel like your pet is in the BEST of hands!! I highly recommend them!!

I trust Fetch to take good care of our cat while we are away. Tom is awesome!!!! Teresa S.read more

I found Andy when I broke my foot and couldn't walk my dogs like I do daily. We've made their…read moreoutings a regular thing with Andy and they're always so happy when they come home - tired, but happy. He's great with the pups and super nice. Thanks Andy!

So grateful for the love and thoughtful care Andy gives our dog. It's not easy to find someone…read morereliable and trustworthy who our dog loves spending his days with for hikes, walks, play, daycare and boarding. The type of socialization Andy offers with other dogs is rare and his gentle control over them along with his expert level dog trainer skills is a special combination. He really loves what he does and it shows! Can't recommend him highly enough, such a good person and really easy to work with. Our dog is happier and healthier because of Andy

Lily is a true dog whisperer, she can read their minds, and translate to us…read more I called Lily for help with my older dog's aggressive behavior towards a new rescue, and after just the initial phone call, I was hopeful we were on to true unlock. Lily delivered, really making is aware of what the older dog needed and how to make him feel safe and comfortable. After three sessions, and lots of homework in between, we see a huge difference. It's going to be a long road, but I'm confident we'll get there. I highly recommend Just Good Dogs, training the dogs and just as much the owners, helping is understand and support our good dogs.

Lily provided great insights about our two dogs personalities and techniques of how to handle each…read moreone, a variety of creative approaches and covered a well rounded program for training.

Fantastic business they take great care of my dog kofi. The whole team has great customer service…read moreand you can tell Kofi loves it. He comes home fulfilled and since Kofi started spending time w 3 Mutts our walks are amazing! Thanks !

I can't say enough good things about 3 Mutt-sketeers!! My puppy Harper absolutely adores Maria and…read moreShastee and loves going on pack walks and playing with other dogs. She's learned so much over the last few months and has become very social thanks to 3 Mutt-sketeers. We always get updates on how Harper did throughout the day and what she can work on. It can be challenging to know who to trust with pets but look no further, these guys are the best and we are very thankful for them!

Nicole and her team are reliable and dependable and go above and beyond!…read more Have been using Pet groupies services 5 times a week for the last 3 months and have been very pleased with their attentiveness. Keep up the good work!!

The Pet Groupies are the absolute best group of pet loving humans there is! Nicole runs a super…read morecommunicative business with great technology and has assembled an incredible group of walkers. My dog was an anxious and reactive German shepherd who did not like strangers coming in the house and she always ensured she had someone who he was familiar with and knew his quirks which gave me such peace of mind. Not to mention, when my dog passed, Nicole went above and beyond to help me donate his things and make sure I was supported through my grief which I didn't know to ask for, but she was kind and thoughtful enough to offer. I've personally recommended them to all of my friends and family and everyone has had amazing experiences!

I'm writing because I got a new rescue dog (an American leopard hound) whose history I know little…read moreabout. The first person I called was Dave because he trained ME and my last dog. Please note the ME in that statement. It seems to me that some people approach training as something that is only for the dog. Nope! This is one of the biggest lessons that Dave has taught me over the past 13 years he's worked with me and my dogs. Understanding the non verbal cues that dogs give us that we often miss is critical. Dave's friendly style is unique and he provides many anecdotes that I find helpful in applying to my dogs. He is on the dog's level and tunes into what the dog is focused on and correctly anticipates what will happen next. His mind is working quickly and he may leap from one example to the next, so be ready to keep up and take mental notes! My new dog has a different personality and temperament than my last dog, and Dave nailed it on his first visit with her when he explained several things I could do to improve the relationship. I tend to love all over my dogs and use louder commands when what really works for results is a varied and what may be considered "counter-intuitive" response to some behaviors. Move quickly, "dance" with the dog's movements, and pay attention is something that I am still learning to do with my animals. It obviously won't happen overnight and I know that with Dave's support, I will help shape my dog's behavior and she will be a well-balanced canid family member and neighbor to others! I can't recommend Dave enough. He's good with all types of dogs and I can speak from experience that he's excellent with larger coonhounds who are not typically considered easy to train. My last coonhound loved Dave so much that he became a regular boarder and student in the extended Eggers family. I have every expectation that my new dog will too, and I can't wait! Thanks again, Dave, for being the right trainer for me and my furbabies!!

I found Dave through his wonderful Yelp reviews so I realize that my opinion is certainly in the…read moreminority. However, I still think you should know of my personal experience. After adopting a 2 year old min pin mix from the humane society, I emailed Dave to set up a training session. I explained that she was already pretty good with walking on the leash, etc. but we wanted to definitely focus on some separation anxiety issues and just general command following. He showed up on time (a big plus in my book!) but did not acknowledge our dog at all when he came in. He said "she'll have to warm up to me." A little background - we'd had our pup for two weeks and she'd never barked. She just cuddled everyone who came over. The humane society had said they too had never heard her bark so we weren't even sure that she'd hadn't been de-barked previously. Well, Dave came upstairs, without acknowledging her, and with his big booming voice talking a mile a minute and the second he reached the top of the stairs, she barked. We should have listened to her. Dave immediately launched into telling us about training and giving us seemingly random information about how to train her to do this or that. He did not ask us about her background. He did not ask us what we wanted to accomplish, he just ran full steam ahead. It was a whirlwind but my Husband and I tried to keep up. He got out treats and commanded our dog to sit, which he did get her to do, but he did not tell us why or how he was getting her to react. Next, he said we should all go on a walk. He proceeded to ignore how she was walking on the leash and spent the whole 20 minute walk telling us stories about how he tamed giant aggressive dogs. Impressive, but that's not what we have nor what we were paying for. On the walk, he told us that we needed to get down to her eye level to show her our hand signals because she couldn't see if we did them high up. Okay, fair enough. However, back at home, he was getting her to sit some more and he said "you have to stand and give the hand signals, you're not always going to bend down for her." Literally contradicting what he had just told us on the walk. He never let us practice giving her commands so he could correct what we were doing wrong and he never seemed to take any interest in listening to us about our concerns. He also kept referring to her as a "he" and while we corrected him at least four times, he kept calling her a boy. I give him two stars and not one because my Husband and I do think he knows what he's talking about. However, he's probably much better with bigger, more aggressive dogs. When he left, my Husband and I looked at each other, exhausted from the high-energy that Dave puts out (he's loud and boisterous and constantly expelling anecdotes) and said "never again" at the same time. Dave wasn't for us and my suggestion would be to pay attention to your dog and your gut like we have. In the end, she knows all kinds of tricks now and is a great learner, but she needed a different approach.