This was the first time we had someone other than family stay with our dogs and we are so happy. Our fur kids had the best care with Donna which allowed us to really enjoy our vacation. We got photos - updates and info each and every day. She even cleaned out our fridge before trash day so we didn't have old food in there when we got home! Couldn't recommend Donna more... she is our pups fav for sure... ours too! read more

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We came home from our trip to a very happy dog. That's priority number one. But we also came home to a clean house & yard. Darlene, our dog sitter, was wonderful. We received updates every morning & evening, as well as, multiple pics of Addy having the time of her little life. I would recommend Darlene & DOTR without any reservation. We were pleased with the professionalism as well as the personal touch in their work. read more

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We hired Dogs on the Run to have our dog be part of our wedding day in June 2025, and I truly cannot recommend them enough!! Especially our handler, Misty! From the very beginning, Misty was incredible. She carved out time weeks before the wedding for us to meet each other and talk about our dog's (Louie) temperament, our expectations, and the full game plan for the big day. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was prepared and genuinely cared about making everything go smoothly. On the wedding day, she was amazing. She arrived early to the Airbnb and was able to get used to walking and handling Louie. She walked Louie down the aisle, handled him and helped him greet guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and kept everything completely stress-free for us. She kept us updated via text throughout the day, and when it was time to drop him back off at our Airbnb in the evening, she sent photos and updates so we knew he was settled and happy. She even left us the sweetest wedding gift, which was such a thoughtful touch. Misty was kind, professional, organized, and clearly loves what she does. We are SO grateful for her and would absolutely book Dogs on the Run again. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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Each of the pet professionals who have cared for our dogs over the past 3 years have been fantastic. Tracey is in a league of her own though--she is one of the most caring, communicative, thoughtful, kind people we've had the good fortune to meet. She loves our dogs like they are her own. She's always sending adorable pictures from their walks, funny stories about their adventures/shenanigans. We recently lost our eldest pug, Cooper, and she was the first person I contacted because I knew she loved him so much! She gave us the most precious pictures of him and a pug wind chime so when we hear the chime we can remember him. I share that example because that shows you how big of a heart she has...it's huge! I'm so grateful for DOTR for connecting us with her! read more

Dogs On The Run - Sweet card that Tracey made of our pug Cooper - Dog Walkers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We were going out of country for holiday. We saw Dogs On The Run at the Carlsbad St Fair. We picked a brochure and I did my research. I compared them to other animal boardings close to me. I spoke with my husband on each and he agreed with me, DOTR was the best sounding. We reached out, told them about our beautiful 5 yr old Great Dane. They did the research within the company to find a best fit. Carter came out to our home after some communication. He LOVED our dog, she loved him. Carter and his wife were hooked and accepted her with open arms. The day to leave was here. She got a bit anxious seeing our luggage. My husband drove her a short distance over and dropped her off. She loved it, and they were so loving right back. We had updates regularly, both in email and pictures. It looked like she was on vacation. We are booking again for Thanksgiving this year. Unfortunately, Carter is not available, but they connected us with Madeline. We already know that this is going to be a great experience for Madeline and our pup (6 yr old at that time). read more

Very, easy, professional, and reassuring I loved the sitter I got paired with, she sent updates and pictures.

Great experience with my guy's pet-sitter. He is happy and excited to see her and comes home tired and content. (He is a Senior rescue with some emotional baggage so did not do well at other group setting day cares. ) As long as you are paired correctly your pet should be in good hands. read more

We couldn't be happier with the incredible job Emily from Dream Dogs did as our dog handler at our wedding! Our pup, Bogey, can be a bit energetic, but Emily handled him with so much patience, care, and professionalism. She took care of Bogey throughout the entire wedding day, making sure he was comfortable, happy, and exactly where he needed to be for photos and the ceremony. Knowing Bogey was with Emily gave us complete peace of mind, allowing us to fully enjoy our day without a single worry. A big thank-you as well to Dogs on the Run Concierge Service for connecting us with Emily. We're beyond grateful--highly recommend Dream Dogs and Dogs on the Run to any couple wanting their dog to be part of their big day! read more

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I have been utilizing Dogs on the Run (DOTR) since May 2025 when we got our puppy Scarlett. As a nurse I work 10 hour days and needed someone to come and give Scarlett more than a potty break. Well in comes Selena from DOTR and I cannot say enough good things. She takes Scarlett on four hour adventures to parks, walks with other dogs and even to Mission Bay dog beach! It is so very obvious how much Selena loves dogs, and Scarlett definitely loves her! And I can rest assured that Scarlett is in the perfect hands while I'm at work! Selena is professional, communicative, and reliable! Thank you Selena, we love you!!! read more

Dogs On The Run - Selena's bestie Scarlett! (At least that's what she makes me believe!) - Dog Walkers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Recently completed First Aid & CPCR Class with Selena Price. Salena did a great job presenting the content and engaging the students to ensure a complete understanding. Included with the course was a Pet First Aid and CPR Quick Reference book and gift bag, along with links to the videos presented during the course for later review. Very informative and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the course to Pet Owners and Pet Care Professionals. read more

My 2 girl pups had a great time staying at Jodi's house over the holidays. Very happy with Jodi and her services. Her house was perfect for my girls. It was a bonus that they also got to hang out with her adult kids who were home from college It was so nice to get daily updates and pics of my pups having fun with Jodi. DOTR was very responsive thru the whole process. This was my first time using DOTR - Will definitely use their services again. read more

Have been using this service for years. My Petsitter Annmarian is the best. She is trustworthy and my dog loves her. My house always looks better than I left it. The price is worth it for peace of my mind when we are gone! read more

Candace watched our two labs and two cats for overnight stays and was excellent. She came over prior to our nights away for a consultation and to get to know the animals. During her stay, she shared updates daily and took great care of the animals and the house. Everyone was happy and healthy when we returned. Our animals require extra medication and attention due to different anxiety issues with one of our dogs and our cats who get into sporadic arguments. Candace was comfortable handling all their intricacies, giving us peace of mind leaving them at home during our trip. We will absolutely use Candace again in the future. read more

Hello! I'm giving a 5 star review for Selena Price's pet CPCR class. It was held at DOTR's new office location this past weekend and Selena was very informative and thorough in presenting Denise Fleck's (Pet sitters international) condensed version of a dog CPR/first aid class! We learned about many topics and she even brought in her "demo" dog Trevor to join us! Thank you again Selena! Very important information to have as a pet-care professional. read more

Dogs On The Run - Selena and a demo stuffed dog as she was showing us how to safely transport an injured pup! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We highly recommend Candace Mason to those in search of a friendly, reliable, and all-around awesome dog-sitter! We have used Candace's services for both overnight stays in our home as well as shorter mid-day visits, and we always felt at ease knowing our dog was in such responsible hands. We left her with an extensive care/house manual for her visits, and she was more than happy to accommodate all of our requests. Our dog can also be aloof with new people and doesn't always warm up easily, but Candace approached him perfectly - giving him space, being patient, and allowing him to build trust at his own pace. Candace is also a fantastic communicator - she provided detailed debriefs after every visit (along with the cutest photos) which we really appreciated. She was also very responsive whenever we needed to call/text her. We are grateful to have her on our dog's team and will not hesitate to book with her again! Thank you Candace and DOTR!! read more

This was my first experience leaving the pups for a week. I was apprehensive, but Hanna was a star! She took such good care of them and sent me pictures every day. When I got home they were calm and happy, and believe me, they let me know when they're not. It was a great experience and I have Dogs on the Run and Hanna to thank for a relaxing vacation. read more

This team is awesome -- I just moved here from Chicago and they have been super with communication. They quickly found my an in-home dog sitter and Kellie was awesome. I travel for work and having someone that cares and loves my dogs as much as her own allows me to travel with comfort (and then come hope to super happy - tired) dogs. I came to them by referral, and would 100% refer Dogs on the Run to other people. They have lots of great services, check them out and see how they can help you! read more

Just took the Pet First Aid and CPR class with Selena. It was a Great Class and so much information. Selena is so knowledgeable and had so many wonderful tips to share with the class. The content is excellent and it came with a reference booklet, a gift kit, and YouTube videos. There was a hands on approach which was excellent and she addressed almost all the situations possible to get your pet safely to a vet to prevent further injury or pain. Highly recommend for all Vets offices, doggie daycares, or pet sitters. read more

DOTR has been a life saver for our family! Christie and Mike have been amazing to work with. They love our dogs like their own. They communicate and send pictures daily. I highly recommend this service! Thank you!! read more

I left a message and received a callback in few hours. The very sweet lady whose name I can't recall was the owner of the company. I explained that I had to drive to LA for my mother's funeral and needed someone to stay with my puppy. She told me that she was out of town but was on a drive back and would contact her staff to see who's available for that date. She sent me a text that someone named Katie would contact me for a meeting. I made an appointment with Katie and she came by the next morning to meet us and Gio. She was very sweet and we made our appointment. On the day of, she was here on time. We checked with her couple of times during the day and she gave us updates on our little man. We and Gio liked Katie so much that we'll be requesting her regularly. She is very kind, pleasant and professional. I don't trust my dog with just anyone. That says a lot about how great Katie is! read more

Dogs On The Run - Gio - Dog Walkers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

DOTR are a huge help in our home. With work schedules, busy life and last minute plans we have been so super happy with DOTR. They do their best to accommodate scheduling needs to have someone there for our pups. The bonus part you get a wonderful sitter who really loves animals. Nothing more to say than call them. We highly recommend and refer you to DOTR. read more

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Pet CPCR and First Aid was very informative! I am glad to know how I can help animals in any circumstances.

I've known April over 15 years and we were actually roommates with our Shepards, Kona Kai and Sophia! She is amazing with animals and the only company I would use for the care of my fur babies. I now own and run a price 501(c)3 animal rescue and would trust her without question with any of my many fur and hooves babies!! Tiff Tann Founder/Director JL Animal Rescue Rancho Santa Fe read more

Carolina is an amazing dog walker! She is always in tune with my Golden/Lab and loves animals. She has not only helped Sammy, but has helped me with excellent behavior and training tips! I would highly recommend DOTR for any dog walking or other services you may need. They go over and above the call of duty to work within your schedule, find a dog walker near you, and match you and the dog walker. They are also great at communicating. Thank you DOTR! read more

I was so fortunate to find DOTR and Susie to walk our dogs when I have back to back meetings and can't get away and also while they couldn't go to camp when sick. My larger 68 lb dog Bentley is very picky about who enters the home and who he decides to walk him and he liked her immediately. Susie has been a total lifesaver and sends photos when she walks both of them around the neighborhood. I will definitely use them again and I highly recommend their services. read more

I left my newly rescued dog at home for the first time recently. Whitney from DOTR was amazing! From our initial consultation for meet and greet until I got home (late!) from my trip, Whitney provided excellent care for my dog while staying in my home for his comfort and security. She went above and beyond, following all his care requirements and even took care of laundering sheets and towels....my house was spotless when I came home, such a gift. I highly recommend DOTR and especially Whitney. read more

DOTR has been our trusted pet care provider for our family for many years. The team at DOTR is amazing, and DANIELLE is our regular caregiver who has "won over" our two dogs and cat with her genuine passion for her work and obvious love for animals. She is friendly, prompt, and readily helps with walks, welfare checks, or overnight care. Because of the variety or services and quality of care, DOTR and their team will always be my choice for pet care. read more

We recently got a new puppy and have loved dogs on the run. We use them for dog training + adventures with Amanda and at home puppy care with Rya. Amanda has been super helpful with all the training and finding a balance of positive reinforcement and what is truly age appropriate. She answers all our questions and takes our pup on the coolest adventures! She provides detailed recaps and homework to keep her progressing. Rya has helped while my husband and I work/travel. She comes to the house and re-inforced our rules/day to day life with our pup. She takes her on walks, plays, and sends great pup-dates. The overall service is easy to use and you can simply text to schedule! read more

Calling DOTR for your fur babies is the best decision!! I have a senior rescue who is very particular and Jeanice is amazing with him! She goes way above and beyond, is super thoughtful and accommodating, and sends lots of pics and keeps me updated the entire time I'm away. So glad I found them!! read more

Allison was so amazing with my pup when I need her to be watched in a pinch. My Akita is very needy and not liking of everyone but took to Allison very well. (A dog really knows best!) I cannot be more happy with the service and love to my pup that she provided. I highly recommend Allison. read more

Last minute need for a walk and feeding and they always pull through! We've loved all the sitters they have connected us with

This hands down might be the best experience I have had! From the moment I reached out to the second I paid the invoice, I felt like the customer service was top-notch. Our dog-sitter, Iza, was so communicative and pleasant. She went above and beyond to take care of our littlest toddler. She sent photos and updated us all day which really helped us to feel secure with our decision to board her for the day while we were at The Safari Park. Thank you all so much and I think our pup will be delighted to spend another day with Iza in the future! read more

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Just wanted to share how amazing we think the folks at DOTR are, especially Candance Mason. She has stayed at our home several times with our 120 lbs Coonhoond and he loves her. She sends up dates and pictures so we can keep tabs on him while we are away. I feel the utmost trust and confidence when we leave him in her capable hands. Part of our care requires that he be let out once or twice in the middle of the night and Candance is more than willing to accommodate. Like I said, we are very grateful for all the folks at DOTR, they have always been there for our pet care needs. Super response and reliable! Give DOTR and Candance a call if you need trusted pet sitters. read more

Ryan C exceeded my expectations! He provided professional services, fully caring for my dogs and home! Thanks Ryan!

Candace is an amazing dog sitter. Our dog is a rescue and afraid of people and Candace worked with us for 6 months doing weekly visits before we left her overnight. She was so patient with our dog, even when our dog would bark at her. She knew how to handle her by being gentle, by giving her space, playing calming dog music and giving her treats. We went on a trip for 5 days and didn't worry at all about our dog as Candace gave us 2 updates a day with pictures. Over time our dog grew comfortable with Candace and even gave her kisses! I can't say enough good things about her, she was amazing! read more

I recently used DOTR when I was headed out of town for a long weekend. I have a pitbull and hadn't left her in over a year, so was a bit nervous. DOTR matched me up with Stephen who not only specializes in bully breeds, he seems to know everything about them and was amazing!! He came to meet our dog, Lola, twice before we left her - just to make sure she would be comfortable with him coming into the house. Lola warmed up to Stephen right away. He even did some training with her on their walks. Stephen sent me pics and videos each day and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We'll definitely be using DOTR and Stephen again - absolutely wonderful experience!! read more

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I started using DOTR in September 2022. I was connected with Sophia and she was the perfect match for both me and my dog Percy. She has been an absolute life saver. With a busy hectic schedule, she was able to make sure my dog was taken out when I was gone for extended hours. Its too bad she is now relocating to the east coast. My overall experience has been great since using dogs on the run! I never ran into any issues or concerns. Highly recommend. read more

Dogs On The Run - Dog Walkers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The only dog walking company I've used for the last 10+ years. All walkers are reliable and enthusiastic dog lovers who care for my dog the way I do. Also great for overnight care when I travel. read more

DOTR staff are five star professionals who truly love and understand pets! I started by using their trusted pet care whenever I am out of town to care for my two dogs so they can stay at home while I am on vacation. Heather stays at my home and my dogs love having her stay there, and I have complete peace of mind the whole time I am away. Heather also now takes my Corgi on adventure walks, socializing her with other dogs who are now part of her pack, multiple times per week. She knows all the dogs in her care so well, and is genuinely passionate about their happiness and safety and matches up adventure partner dogs perfectly. It's a highlight of my dog's week. We recently adopted a new rescue 5mo old puppy, and Scott is now coming to our home for puppy training. He's a puppy whisperer, with a tremendous understanding of dog behavior, and we are learning so much from him. Best pet care and training professionals I have ever encountered. I recommend them to all pet owners I know. DOTR is truly an asset to our community. read more

Updated to add: It's so interesting that the owner's response here does not address that 1) another dog attacked my dog in their care, 2) I was then asked to remove my dog (at my expense) to solve the problem, or 3) my dog was no longer considered a "good fit" because the boarder's dog was dying of cancer after I decided not to return my dog to their care. It's an interesting spin on what happened. And waiving $30/ day in cat care will never cover the cost of the $700 Roomba. I never wanted money. I wanted an acknowledgment that what happened was not right. I couldn't get that. Still can't. There's still a deflection, which speaks volumes of what future clients can expect. The updated review: We have used DOTR for over 12 years, so this review encompasses many experiences and facets of the business with, over time, 7 different pets. The quality of service has deteriorated significantly since we began as customers many years ago and since my initial review. We initially used one service provider for quite some time, which was great (reviewed below). Until it wasn't. The dogs began coming home from in-home boarding smelling bad and having dried feces. We shared our concerns and were then told she could not board more than one or two dogs. We were never told what was going on. It was bizarre until we learned the person who had been boarding them had become sick and had significant health problems. She probably could not care for animals any longer but was still permitted to. But we didn't learn the full scope of what happened until after she died and we spoke to other people who knew her well. Then, we were assigned to a new person for boarding, who we used for quite some time. And later, when we got a new dog, we used yet another person for socialization sessions. Things went well with her. Until they didn't. The socialization person didn't know a lot about setting expectations with dogs. When I would express concerns about my puppy's behaviors (high energy) around other dogs, she said, "That's just how some dogs are." I switched to work with a different company, a professional trainer (for a much lower cost per session), and the socialization behaviors I was hoping to bring about happened. My dog was very trainable with the correct techniques. And the second boarding person worked well. Until she didn't. During one visit (the last one ever), my dog was attacked by another dog who was aggressive. And I was asked to get my dog and take him home (I was moving my daughter into college - so not really a trip I could end immediately and come home). I was shocked that it was not the aggressive dog being sent home. But I could have my trainer pick up and keep my dog (Kandid K9 for the win!!!). He was able to watch the video of the aggression (interesting that instead of supervising dogs, the DOTR boarder was cellphone videoing the aggression incident) and hear was precipitated it, which was a really ill-informed introduction of two unfamiliar dogs. The dogs, including the aggressive dog, were both set up for failure. In short, if the situation had been managed by someone knowledgeable, the whole problem could have been avoided. Because I was out of town, my dog went with my trainer, but my in-home cat care continued while I was gone. A roll of cat waste bags was left on my floor (not on the counter where they belonged) and became tangled in my Roomba, breaking my self-emptying Roomba; IYKYK the cost to replace that. And when I raised the concern, I was met with bewilderment, "I had no idea that happened," and speculation that my cat must have knocked them down - okay, but who's getting paid to take care of things? And the location of the broken Roomba was in front of the door she'd have to use to exit to the outdoor trash to throw out the cat waste on all subsequent days after the Roomba stopped, which was 3 1/2 days before I got back home. If she didn't see my Roomba, I paid her not to TAKE CARE OF MY CATS. She'd have to pass the broken Roomba every time she took out the cat waste... She admitted she wasn't cleaning their litter because, if you know the Roomba product, I can see a map of its work, where it has a problem, and it's all time and date stamped. But in the DOTR app, I was getting reports that the cats were cared for each day, including litter cleaning. So, I did what I would want as a business owner before someone negatively reviewed me: I reached out to the owner. We emailed several times, and the owner referred me to sort it out with the service provider because they are "independent contractors." At the end of service, I don't pay the contractor; I pay DOTR, and frankly, I have no desire to communicate with a service provider who's already been dishonest with me, so I left it with the owner. Hope this insight helps you choose your pet care carefully. There's clearly a blind spot to quality and to customer concerns when there's a long-term relationship between a provider and the owner. read more