We've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for almost 15 years, and they've been wonderful from the very…read morebeginning. Our first dog was sweet but somewhat of a challenge, especially at the end, and Desiree and our walker always treated him with so much patience and care. It honestly felt like they loved him as much as we did. When we got a puppy last year, we didn't even consider using anyone else for training. Desiree was fantastic, and thanks to her help, we now have the easiest, happiest dog imaginable. Over the years, both of our dogs have been walked and boarded with ADN, and we've always felt completely comfortable leaving them in their care. They're reliable, caring, and just genuinely good people. We feel very lucky to have found them and recommend them all the time.

This team has been caring for my aging pup since 2020. Fear Free certified, always puts your pet…read morefirst. We especially appreciate their dog sitting services. My dog needs to stay at home, and we've always had wonderful experiences. Great communication, and they really care about her.

Uncle Robert takes great care of my dogs. They love him! He gives them great treats, too!read more

I used Time For A Walk for a handful of visits over Christmas. The office assistant, Sharon, was…read morevery responsive and also did our client consultation and was a pleasure to work with. My dog's sitter came reliably and I appreciated that he was clearly genuine and honest (ie for one walk he mentioned that Brody mostly sniffed around rather than covered much distance, which is totally true and showed me that I wasn't just getting a canned message about his walk). The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is how tedious the client registration process was. After my initial email inquiry, I was sent a 15 page document to complete, scan, and send back- all before even confirming my service requests were doable or answering my questions about how billing would work. I know there are online portals for walk services that might have made getting set up a little more convenient, and which allow for email walk messages rather than the paper and pen notepad messages. But again, no complaints about the staff or service that would prevent me from recommending this business- just some opportunities for the client-side experience.

LOVE using iDog for doggy daycare. Laura and Karen are so nice and it makes me not feel bad about…read moreleaving my puppy home alone when both my partner and I are working. He is also slow to trust but fell in love with them right away. He doesn't even really care when I leave him for the day anymore. I love that they send pictures and tell you a little about the dogs' day. The small group in a home setting also gives me a lot more peace of mind. My guy really likes to nap on a couch after playing with his buddies and he is welcome to do so there. Highly recommend!

Andrea & Javier are - bar none - the best. I don't just say that, I'm actually comparing to several…read moreothers in the area. Last Friday we had a cat-sitting emergency. Problem: The company we originally hired had not properly set the cat-feeder so our cat had not eaten for the whole day, and possibly for the three days prior. She's a geriatric cat who needs to eat every six hours. By the time we identified this problem it was late at night on a Friday, the other company had closed (basically 9-5 hours) and could not be reached. Solution: Andrea & Javier. They were the only ones to reach out to me within the 20-30 minutes that some other companies here are on Yelp are apt to respond to (Yelp has this information) AND were able to take on the emergency. I had sent a batch message to pet-sitting companies in the area and within 20 minutes Andrea called me on my cell phone. By this time it was close to midnight. I told her the situation and she was very sympathetic and agreed to go in, fix the feeder and feed the cat that night. They were very communicative during the process. After they fed her, we contracted them for the remainder of our trip. Conclusion: Andrea & Javier really are the best of the best. Their sympathy, availability, & work ethic are impeccable and you want someone like them to take care of your pet while you're away.

What a scammer! I've used many dog boarding services before and this has to be the worst. If you…read morelove your dog, steer clear of Lisa. There are so many other options in the area with honest caring businesses. Lisa Meade is irresponsible and manipulative, to say the least, and retained my dog to leverage for more money. All the drama I experienced was frankly because Lisa forgot to pick up the check when she picked up the dog and demanded that I mail her a check over the Christmas weekend. I find it difficult to believe the other reviews considering my experience. Lisa wanted me to pay cash before I could even see my dog and check that my dog was happy and well. The truth was that she didn't even have my dog when I went to go pick her up! Moreover, she requested I pay $165 plus a late check fee, when the original contract I emailed her was for $120. Lisa kept making excuses for negotiating earlier pickup and later drop off fees and trying to charge extra for requests she made to suit her schedule. I understand that it was Christmas time and I am not concerned about the money as much as how manipulative Lisa was in the end. The day after Christmas, I went to go pick up my dog at her apartment, she said she wanted the cash even though a check was already en route, as clearly requested by Lisa. I already paid via check but I went to the bank to cancel the check right before attempting to pick up my dog. When I showed up, Lisa wasn't there at her apartment!! Then after numerous texts and phone calls, she asked me to leave the cash with the concierge and she would drop the dog off at my house later at 3PM. I refused, since I wanted to see my dog first before paying. Then, she suddenly appeared at her apartment complex and again demanded the cash, and I requested to see my dog first. She said she wanted to discuss the situation and I said we could when the police arrived. So she she stormed out of her apartment lobby. The police came shortly after and recommended I wait for her to return. After waiting 3 hours, I called the police again and the second time they knocked on her apartment door and apparently the dog was not even in the apartment this whole time!! Hence, even if I paid before seeing my dog, I still couldn't have gotten my dog back! Thanks to the Arlington police, I got my dog back later that evening, with a chewed up harness and missing name tag. Luckily, my dog didn't seem traumatized. Needless to say, if you love your dog, I strongly do not recommend this business.

I recently moved into a large complex in Arlington and was recommended to Lisa by management which…read moreby itself is an strong endorsement. My lab Jackson loves almost everyone however, I'm a tough sell. Lisa is good people. She is genuine, down to earth, real and clearly loves animals. We discussed her families history with dogs and her philosophy handling training etc. My gut said all green lights so I scheduled numerous visits right away, including consecutive visits where I was away to Florida overnight for business. I didn't see Jackson for about 36 hours, and during that time he was visited on schedule and fed as requested. He was his normal excited self when I got home which is all a dog owner can ask for when trusting someone else to watch after him. Today, I was home for lunch and happened to run into one of Lisa's walkers, the same who visited Jackson while I was away. He acts a certain way to strangers and a certain way to people he knows and likes. She got the later response; Jackson was very excited to see her and that to me was all the confirmation I needed to know about the kind of person Lisa sent to see my dog. Trusting someone with your dog is a big deal. A building complex recommending someone be allowed to watch after dogs in their complex is also a big deal. Even more, my building complex allows Lisa's service to come into this building and enter homes when owners are not around. Those things by themselves are big endorsements. For me, the biggest endorsement of Lisa came from Jackson. He was his normal self when I got home and he was very excited when we bumped into his walker. Dog's know good people, so do I and only good people are allowed around either of us. Canine Performance will be getting my business for the foreseeable future. I definitely recommend anyone consider them to take care of their dog.

Joel with Sally's Way Dog Services has been outstanding to work with. We brought Bruin, our puppy,…read moreto Joel a few months ago, and the transformation has been massive -- from basic obedience all the way through e-collar training and long-line recall. Joel doesn't just teach commands; he teaches you how to think about training, so you actually understand the "why" behind every step and can keep building on it long after the sessions end. He's patient, communicative, and clearly cares about the dogs and families he works with -- always available for questions and genuinely invested in Bruin's (and our) success. If you're looking for a trainer who delivers real, lasting results, we could not recommend Joel more highly.

Joel is amazing. When we started, our mini Goldendoodle puppy was adorable--but completely…read moreuntrained on the leash, hated the crate, and was nervous about almost everything new. Within a few week of working with Joel, we saw an incredible transformation. He didn't just train our dog--he trained us too. We learned how to read her body language, she learned our commands, and we now use games as a training tool!. Walks that used to be stressful are now enjoyable, and our puppy actually sleeps in her crate at night, with the door open! The improvement in her confidence and calmness has been amazing. Thank Joel, can't wait to see you for her next session.

We highly recommend Lucky Dog for dog walking services. We have been using their services for about…read morea year and a half for out Mountain Feist, Sweet Pea, who is 13 years old. Their service is exceptional and their staff really dedicated to making this the best experience for her and for us. They are flexible and go the extra mile to accommodate our schedules. Sweet Pea gets so excited when it's time for the walker to arrive because they treat her so well and make her feel special. We couldn't be more pleased with this service and think you will be too.

They are AWESOME!!! I'm so happy that we found them. I don't know what we would've done if our…read morepaths hadn't crossed. We were a bit over our heads after we adopted a super duper high-energy (and somewhat aggressive) dog and realized the daily walks that other local dog walking companies provided just weren't cutting the mustard. She needed some real exercise while we were at work during the week and Dog Gone Tired was able to finally give her an outlet for her energy. They'll take her running, roller blading or find a place for her to run around off-leash for a few hours...It has been so great knowing that our pooch is not only getting to live a more healthy, active life, but is also in the hands of people who genuinely care for her. I really couldn't ask for more and can't recommend them high enough. They're super flexible, have unbeatable prices and best of all are OUTSTANDING with our dog (who, um, has some issues)...Seriously, they are great people and real dog lovers. If you are on the market for a dog walker or someone to watch your pup while you're out of town, Shannon and Emily (the owners of Dog Gone Tired) will make sure your dog is happy, healthy and well-cared for like it was their own.

I met Emily and Shannon tonight by chance. A dog in the neighborhood had gotten loose and I was…read morehelping his owner track him down. Shannon came out of nowhere and was able to coax and eventually capture the dog. I can tell from this brief interaction that Emily and Shannon care very deeply about Dogs, they could have easily ignored the situation but they chose to take action, and because of them a Dog was rescued and will spend tonight warm at home instead of outside in the cold. They are very good people and care about dogs- they were very knowledgeable about dogs- I am going to recommend them to all of my friends who need a dog sitter!

I've used many dog walkers and daycares (some with not so great luck), and I can say for sure that…read moreSherri is the best of the best of the best when it comes to caring for my small dog. My picky little maltipoo would even hide under the bed at first when she arrived, and snap at strangers, and Sherri patiently waited with him until he became comfortable with her. He loves her. Great communication, reliable, and flexible. I started teleworking during the pandemic and no longer need walks; it's a pity because we LOVED Sherri.

Sherry walked my two dogs, Zoe (4 yrs) & Milo (3 mos.), for 6 months and she was AMAZING…read more Unfortunately, we had to move away from Arlington. I've been through numerous dog walkers, from private to large companies. They have always been a disappointment and terrible experience. On the other hand, Sherry has been so great with the dogs - they love her. She made me feel so at ease and I could trust her completely. The best part is, she would text me everyday with a picture and a description of how the walk went. Whenever I requested anything, Sherry was patient, flexible and understanding. She even came twice a day when Milo was a young puppy to let him out. She has by far the BEST service hands down. We are planning to move back to Arlington soon, and we will be requesting Sherry without a doubt!