Connie is one of the kindest people I know. I met her in 2020 when I needed help with my…read moreseparation-anxiety ridden Bichon Hubie. I couldn't leave him in the house alone while at work because he would (literally) make himself sick with worry. Connie welcomed us as new clients and, as she is a generous, wonderful person, we became fast friends. She has steadily been there for me and my Hubie over the years. Weekdays, weekends, overnights, in a pinch at times with little notice... sending me cute pictures throughout the day of my boy, feeding him, giving him medicine when needed, taking him to the groomer, going on little walking adventures, giving him a little brush 'n fluff from time to time... I even moved back east and she still couldn't get rid of me! When I come back to Olympia periodically for my current job, I bring Hubie simply because I know he misses her. Connie has enriched both our lives and I'm so happy to call her a dear friend.

Connie has watched my 4 year old maltipoo in her home on several occasions in the last year. I…read moregreatly prefer Connie's home environment to a kennel as I feel my dog is being loved and treated as a family member. I recently left her in Connie's care for a 3 weeks trip. I was reassured by daily messages and photos that all was well with my pup. She has also been available for last minute overnights which has been very convenient and appreciated. Definitely recommend!

Andy is absolutely amazing!! Either I drop my dog at his place or he picks her up for the daycare…read more My dog Kaida ( kyda) bonded with Andy right away!! He is always punctual and POSITIVE!! He keeps his pack safe, he takes them on wonderful walks and to parks to play. He is wonderful with boarding as well!! He takes lots of pictures and give updates for my piece of mind!! I highly recommend Andy and Bark Buddies Adventures!!

Beat money I ever spent! Karen trained us how to better communicate with our dog, and how to be…read morebetter dog parents by taking the stress of the job off Chacco of being the parent! As a result of Karen teaching us how to lead, Chacco doesn't take us for a walk, doesnt get so distracted by other animals on our walks, doesn't come thru the door like a wild dog, is getting much better at food aggression ... and I can't wait to see how he is with his vet anxiety! I bet Chacco will be much calmer now that he doesn't think he has to protect his pack!

We are extremely impressed with Nancy's work with our dogs! She was recommended to us by our puppy…read moreclass teacher and are so grateful to be working with her! She is not only dependable but also very knowledgeable and compassionate with our dogs, one of which is very much a puppy with a big puppy personality. Her prices are very reasonable and a great value for the services she provides. I have a lot of trust issues with others caring for my pets and I felt at ease with her from our very first meeting. It is very obvious how much she loves her job!

From the owner: Daily-dog Neighborhood Walks. Monday - Friday.read more

My husband and I had planned and booked a 2 week bucket list trip to Peru and were set to leave in…read more7 weeks. We had arranged our normal pet sitter that we've used for years to come and take care of our (almost) 15 year old cat, Mr. Christmas. It was around that time that Mr. Christmas stopped eating. Mr. Christmas had no real health conditions, no meds...and he was declining fast. After extensive testing, imaging, and seeing a specialist, he was diagnosed with either IBD or cancer and was going to need a lot of follow up. He was on multiple oral medications and he still wasn't eating great. I couldn't leave him in the house with someone who can only come see him once a day. He needed more support and our normal pet sitter couldn't provide that for him. I was fully prepared to cancel the trip, but thought I'd search online to see if anyone could match what we were looking for and if anyone would be willing to do what we were asking. We needed three, hour-long visits daily, forcing food at him, weighing him, and administering multiple daily medications. I found Melanie and messaged her explaining what I was looking for, and I was really impressed that she was up early at 4:30am to message me right back. She is incredibly responsive. I want to also mention that I messaged around 8 other people, and none were willing to do what we were asking and many didn't respond to me for several days. Melanie communicated with me each week leading up to our trip. We initially didn't have a diagnosis and I needed vet clearance to leave him. Melanie asked many questions, and when we finally were told that he was stable enough to leave, she came over to our house with a list of questions to go over with us. He's got a bit...a lot...of an attitude. She made sure that she didn't approach him and waited for him to come to her. She was so thoughtful about every detail of their interaction in front of us. My husband and I both felt that even though she is a stranger to us, there was something calming about her and she was very professional. We knew Mr. Christmas would be okay, but I wasn't expecting him to thrive the way that he did. Melanie never missed a visit (44 total!). She never asked for anything from me. She communicated with me daily throughout the two weeks. When we were backpacking and didn't have any cell service, she communicated with my parents and best friend so that everyone knew he was doing well. She braved picking him up to put him on the scale multiple times. Mr. Christmas gained weight with Melanie. He wasn't gaining weight with me at home, but she is just that good. Pictures of Mr. Christmas started with him sleeping alone, and then he got closer and closer to her on the couch. He even started inviting her to watch him in the litter box (I'm mortified), but he only does this with "his people". Our dog came to visit at home a few days to see Mr. Christmas (they are besties), and Melanie had no problem cuddling our dog while visiting Mr. Christmas. To describe Melanie in a couple of words, I would say she is easygoing and pays great attention to detail. She makes everything seem carefree, and my anxiety really appreciated that on this trip. I got home from 15 days away from him, and he is this thick ball of fluffy happiness. He was WELL taken care of. We could have never gone on this trip without Melanie. She is a true gem and I will be referring anyone and everyone I know to her. Love, Ben, Jen, Mr. Christmas, and "his dog" Ruby.

Melanie at Wan Wan Walker comes highly recommended. She is very knowledgeable about animals and has…read morebeen a pleasure with my puppy. Melanie always is responsive and keeps me updated in real time what is happening with my pet. I love all the updates and pictures she sends me daily. She is very easy to work with and very accommodating.

Our dog was an incorrigible monster pup (though much loved) before he started twice a week hikes…read morewith Lisalea. We credit her 100% with his evolution into a mostly well-behaved, calmer, and kinder dog. He adores her and knows exactly when it's time for his hikes, and is bereft when he doesn't have one (how he knows the day/time is a question for science).

I am so pleased with the service that Lisalea has provided us over the last year taking care of our…read morepet. Three days a week she comes by and takes our beloved dog along with other canines on an adventure in the country. What's so special is that run together in a group. My dog comes home very tired and happy. It's such a wonderful social activity for him and he waits by the door the days he goes out. She truly has a special way with animals. If you live in West Olympia and want the best for your dog, there is no better!

Dezi has helped me understand my high-drive, easily aroused cattle dog, and improved my…read morerelationship with him long term. She's a natural, with so much insight into building a positive relationship with dogs. I'm thrilled to hear she has FitPaws certification in the works. Bringing this conditioning technique to Olympia is going to help so many active and performance dogs stay at their best.

From the owner: Canine conditioning, dog walking, dog training & nutrition consulting.read more

My husband and I don't have human children, so our fur kids are our life. We recently went on a 2…read moreweek trip out of the country, and searched endlessly online for the perfect person to watch our cat, Bubba. When Julie came over to our house to meet our family, we knew in the first 5 minutes that she was exactly what we were looking for. She has such a warm and caring personality. We loved how organized and professional she was. When the time came for her to watch Bubba, she sent us several cute email updates. She noticed that he is a social eater, so she came over to the house and had lunch with him one day! This really touched our hearts. We didn't know Julie before hiring her, but we now consider her a friend, and I know Bubba can't wait to see her again!

From the owner: Tails and Trails Dog Walking and More. I visit pets in their homes or take them on walks. Pet…read morevacation services also available. Veterinary background. Licensed and insured.

I have a puppy Labradoodle her name is Lulu. We had our start day at Top Dog Daycare today dropped…read moreher off at 8 AM and picked her up at 4:30. She looks exhausted! I brought her home she ate all of her food and went right back to sleep. That is a great day for a puppy. Since I was starting to look around Top Dog gave me all the information that I needed and even more I could tell that they were caring business. They made it very easy for me I did all my paperwork online faxed in my pet records made an appointment for a trial day and she loved it. We will be going there every Tuesday and Thursday for a while. I bought A package for 20 days so I don't have to worry about payment I just get to drop her off and pick her up. By the way I had an excellent day taking care of so many things you can't do when you have a puppy. Thank you Top Dog I have been going to Top Dog now for over 1 years. Jordon and her staff really go the extra mile. I see some old negative reviews from a long time ago that reflects the previous owner. Jordon is the owner and has the friendliest staff. I use the daycare and boarding and my Lulu know and gets excited the morning she is scheduled for fun Lulu and I love this place.

I've been bringing my dog here for years. She's always excited to go there and overjoyed when I ask…read moreher 'do you wanna go to 'school?'" She knows that she's going here. The folks who work here are wonderful, friendly, and downright sweet. They got an easy to use app too. They treat the dogs so well.

Patti is the most amazing person, and an exceptional trainer…read more I have a rescue Rottie girl and have been incredibly apprehensive to work with a trainer. I came to Patti with concerns of reactivity and negative leash behaviors. Patti was the perfect person to go on this journey with. She is thoughtful, kind and so knowledgeable- so much quality information and personalized training techniques were given to me in our first session. She followed up with an in-depth guide and assessment for me to work from, which I really appreciate having this information to consistently reference. It's only the first week and my dog has had a complete change in her leash behavior and her general demeanor, I'm just in awe. We will be continuing on with Patti for the foreseeable future, I'm so grateful for her and will preach her life-changing work until the end of time. 20/10 cannot recommend enough.

My lab gained a lot of weight over the past year, and my attempts at significantly cutting back his…read morefood left him starving and still overweight. I called Patti, and she put him on a diet that has finally resulted in his losing weight and being healthier than he has ever been. I am delighted. Patti has a tremendous amount of knowledge about canine nutrition, cares deeply about dogs and the importance of feeding them nutritious and nourishing food, and is simply wonderful to work with. I couldn't recommend her more highly.