During our family's week-long vacation, Michelle Dreyer provided our dog and older cat the most…read moreattentive, loving care. Michelle overnighted in our home while we were gone, and we couldn't have been more thrilled than when she texted us photos of our pets with updates, letting us know all was well. We are so grateful for her dedication to our pets' well-being. I highly recommend Traveler's Pup Care to anyone seeking a caring, competent, and responsible animal care provider.

From the owner: Traveling to your pets while you travel away! I’m a solo pet-sitter and dog-walker servicing Cary…read moreand Fox River Grove, IL. I offer walks, visits, hiking adventures, and overnight stays in your home. I am bonded, insured, and Pet CPR and First-Aid Certified.

I have been meaning to write this review for a while now. We took our dog here about 4 times before…read moresummer. I would not take your dog here. No toys to play with and small rooms. The young kid who owns this or whatever also lied to me. I asked about a room and what was going on inside because I could see it and he said nothing and it was being cleaned - that was not true and I could see dogs in there and they all looked so sad. He said we could not go in to see dogs because it would rile them up, also bullshit- you just don't want people seeing your shitty/ depressing rooms. Do not take your dog somewhere if you cannot tour the place - duh no brainer, hence why I feel silly I even came back. The last time we picked our dog up he wreaked of pee and had yellow paws and had to potty right away. I should have known better and actually feel bad I let my dog come here. He was never excited to come. They also do not let you come see inside which is super sketchy and the one time I was able to get a look it legit looked like a jail cell and the dogs looked sad. It's also not cool the workers just stay outside and watch. That is not normal and they should he interacting with the dogs , not staring from a window outside. My dog hated coming here and was never excited. We ended up moving to pampered pets and it's been nothing but amazing ! The workers are great, so friendly and constantly interacting with the dogs. They have TVs where you can also see them and a beautiful outdoor space. They even have a pool for swim lessons . Please safe yourself the trouble and your dog the trauma of coming here. My dog visibly gets excited and cannot wait to come to pampered Pets so also a sign I know he is being loved and treated well.

Tito always comes home exhausted! This place is so clean and the staff is very personable. I am…read morenewer to The Dog Wagggin but can appreciate all the upgrades they have put in for the dogs. I would highly recommended this place to anyone that needs a day care for their pup.

My dog and cat LOVE Crystal Lake Pet Sitters (I do too!)…read more They get to stay at home while I am away. Both are happy and content when I return, whether it's an overnight trip or a week away. Also, the last thing I want to do after time away is go to a kennel and worry about risk of illness. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a try, you won't be sorry.

I love my family! And I know they love me because they call Crystal Lake Pet Sitters when they have…read moreto leave me for awhile. Joanni is like my second Mom! She plays with me, walks me, talks to me and even gives me cookies!! I don't mind when my family goes away, because I know that I am well taken care of until they return. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a call today! I promise, you won't miss your family.... Well, maybe just a little.

We had an excellent experience with Bright Star Pet Services. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was clear, prompt, and professional. Sarah and Anita took the time to understand our pets' routine, needs, and personalities, which immediately made us feel comfortable. While we were away, we received regular updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Our pets were happy, well cared for, and relaxed when we returned--clear signs of exceptional care. It's obvious they truly love animals and take their responsibilities seriously. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring pet sitter, and we will definitely be using their services again!

I highly recommended Bright Star. Every single one of their sitters is amazing with our two dogs…read more They always go above and beyond for us and our pups. With each visit, we get tons of pics and a great description of how the dogs are doing. We trust them fully!

Michele is the best dog sitter we have found yet. We are currently on vacation in Mexico and have…read morenever felt more comfortable leaving our dogs at home. We get photo updates at every visit so we know our fur babies are having the best time at home. Highly recommended and will be using her in the future!

When I moved to Woodstock, I talked to at least 4 pet sitters. Michelle was the one I chose…read morebecause: 1) The dogs liked her, 2) She was professional and communicated well and, 3) Her references spoke very highly of her and her ability to work with many types of animals. After 4 years of having Michelle as my pet sitter, I highly recommend her. She is reliable and keeps in touch with texts and photos when she's caring for the dogs and bird. When one of the dogs had a health concern, she stayed very aware of his condition and monitored how much he was eating, drinking, etc. I have no doubt that she cares for my pets as if they were her own!

By far the best trainer we've had to date! I live in Los Angeles but I'm from the Chicago land…read morearea. I rescued a puppy, for my Grandma, that was born on the day my grandpa passed away. Usually I train the puppies before I bring them out to her. This time I didn't. I wanted her to have him asap to help w the grief. My grandpa also had a dog, that never left his side and was with him the night he passed. After his passing we brought her to the funeral so she understood he wasn't coming home. After several tries of nudging him in the casket, kissing him and booping her nose to his nose to try to wake him up she realized he wasn't this time. After the funeral her behavior changed and she started marking everywhere in the house. Not knowing she was marking and bringing a puppy into the mix, made the situation alot more chaotic. My grandmas also in a wheelchair and depends on others for help. Which made things harder for her to train her puppy. After numerous phone calls, either being told it was nearly impossible to do what I needed help with or it's was gonna cost as much as giving them my first born, I nearly gave up. UNTIL.... Richard came to my rescue! When I talk to Richard for the first time, I got a sense of peace and a chance for hope. Instead of him telling me that this situation was an obstacle beyond imagination, or not possible, he took the challenge. He warned me it might take time, given the circumstances that I was pretty much putting him in and limiting what he could and couldn't do. But, he was willing to try and not charge me my first born. After the first session, we saw results that didn't seem reachable in the beginning. We've been able to break my grandpas dog from marking all over the house and the puppy's on his way to being pee pad trained. We still have more work to do but the progress so far gives the positive reassurance to keep going and not quitting. I highly recommend Richard to anyone and everyone! He's truly one of a kind

Rich is amazing. He is so successful at getting my dog to do what he should. He's patient teaching…read moreme how to follow through with the training.

It is like having your daughter watch over your dog and house! Cathleen and Pam watched our dog…read morefor a week while we were on vacation. They were so good with our dog. He was not at all stressed out when we returned. (Unlike our kennel experience) Many of our neighbors commented on how much they saw our dog getting walked! They also were good problem solvers when our contractors locked them out of our house. Yikes, that could have been a real issue but they were so flexible and helpful getting our problem solved. They even helped make sure the contractors did not do a repeat performance and lock the wrong doors again. They are so good with animals and their owners. Will only use them in the future!

From the owner: Professional petsitting business offering midday dog walks, vacation visits, and overnight stays in…read moreyour home. Bonded and insured.

I don't even know where to begin. Northwestern has been a life saver for us. My wife and I have two…read morelarge breed dogs (German Shepherd and a St Bernard). We have dealt with many other dog walking companies in the past. Its nice to finally be comfortable and not have the same problems day in and day out. Without mentioning the other dog walking companies I have used in the past, Northwestern has far surpassed any expectations I've ever had. Steven, the owner is very down to earth and you can tell right away how much he loves animals. Our dogs never responded so openly and happily to any of our other walkers. And when it comes to our dogs, its who they like that's important to us most. Not once have they ever lost our keys, left our door unlocked, or missed a walk. We can only speak for Steven, the president, as we have never had any other walker from his company. We live in his service area and couldn't be happier about it. Between the flexibility, daily notes and status on new tricks he is working on with our dogs, we actually feel informed for once. It was hard having to wonder if other companies were ACTUALLY coming for the walks, we barely heard two words from most of our other walkers. It really is great knowing what happened on the walks, what improvements our dogs have made, and any concerns he might have. The way our dogs glow when he comes to the door says the rest, I give northwestern an A+. Thanks Steven!

Didn't even get to try the service. Called for a quote and was advised that I was located a little…read moretoo far, (15-20 mins up the road ) that it just wasn't worth it. Sad like if it's not worth it maybe bump your price up. Once I was told this idgaf the conversation was over. Just poor business if you ask me.

This is one of the most reliable and caring services I have ever used. All the pet sitters are…read moresuper sweet to all 3 of our dogs. They take care to notice when one or the other isn't feeling well, has a rash or even let me know all the goofy things they do when we are gone. Very grateful to the whole team!

Pause for Pets is a lifesaver! Amanda took such good care of my cat, Clara! I was able to relax,…read moreknowing everything was taken care of at home!

Susanne and her staff have been walking my puppies for almost 3 years now. Let me start by saying I…read moream extremely picky when it comes to the care of my dogs. I have continually been blown away by the excellent customer service from always being on time to figuring out what each dog's needs are. Online scheduling is also a huge bonus. I know my dogs always look for to their Auntie Walkie coming that day :)