Our pup got his haircut with Cindy. She is amazing. He usually gets a little anxious but he lets…read moreher do his paws and hair cut without any trouble. She sent me a message with updates. I would totally recommend her and we'll be back. Thank you so much!

My 5-month-old Yorkie Kobe got groomed here last month and I really like the haircut he got! The…read moregroomer was so gentle and friendly. He looks adorable, and I'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend this place for Yorkies!

Two years ago, I decided to drive my cat, Margie, home to Southern California. Long story short, it…read morewas a nightmare, and I decided to find a trusted cat sitter. I did my research on various pet sitting agencies in the area before deciding on Rene. When I reached out, she was extremely responsive and came to meet me and Margie to get a sense of Margie's personality as well as to see where I kept Margie's food, litter, etc... Rene was great at engaging Margie and not a single claw was seen that day. Since then, I have asked Rene to take care of Margie during the holidays and occasionally when I am out of town at the same time as my roommate. Rene sends me updates with pictures everyday and even takes care to describe Margie's mood to me that day. She makes sure I've arrived home so Margie doesn't go hungry and keeps my space very tidy--I believe I once returned home to find my room cleaner than I left it. Rene has also been able to fit me in very last minute and is extremely flexible with her hours. She has been caring for Margie for over 2 years now and I deeply appreciate how reliable and consistent she is, often going the extra mile to make sure Margie is happy and healthy. I love that I have had Rene check in on Margie for the last two Christmases and Rene not only took great care of her, but left her a Christmas present both years. Little gestures like this only add to the list of reasons that make me confident in my choice of cat sitter and I am comfortable recommending Rene to anyone looking for a competent, trustworthy, and thoughtful cat sitter!

Rene has been looking after our cat since she was a kitten and we really now wouldn't want anyone…read moreelse! She is extremely caring, professional, reliable and organised. Always sends multiple pictures and updates so that we know all is well. Our cat was sick (not serious sick!) a little while ago but we didn't have to time to pick up meds from the vet so Rene went for us. I completely trust her and our cat loves her! We have had pet sitters in the past for our previous cat and we used the usual apps but I feel there's a bit if hit and miss and not as much real care. Rene is by far the best pet sitter we have had and I can't recommend her highly enough.

We had the absolute pleasure working with Anna for a few months. Anna is very communicative, has a…read morewealth of knowledge, a calm presence, and a gentle approach in teaching us and our girls how to interact and train our young puppy. We love that each session is tailor to our concerns & puppy stage. Anna gave us the confidence in practicing positive reinforcement is the most valuable in my opinion. Even our young girls are calm and assertive when it comes to training Bailey. As for our puppy, Bailey, she loves Anna on our first meet, and responses really well to her. Booking Anna as our trainer is the best gift we could ever give to Bailey. We hope to continue working with Anna in the future.

We worked with Anna over the course of a few months to help us better work with our high energy…read morecorgi, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. One of the best parts about working with Anna is her unwavering dedication to improve how we communicate with and listen to our pup, Nami. She taught us fun pattern games, shared so many helpful resources, and imparted sage advice to help build our relationship with our dog inside and outside the home. Since working with Anna, we've learned so much about how to better help Nami make good decisions. Whether it's learning to walk on a line or practice good recall, we've seen so much progress. Thank you, Anna, for teaching us how to be better humans for our girl Nami!

I travel fairly frequently, and after moving to Alameda in July, I needed to find a sitter for my…read moretwo cats quickly. Reijun came highly recommended, and has come through for me more times than I can count--including helping my neighbors over Thanksgiving when their sitter canceled last minute. She sends me lots of photos every day while I am away, and I can tell my cats love her. She leaves everything very clean, and is extremely conscientious. I am so glad we found each other!

If you're looking for a pet sitter who truly treats your animals like family, you have to call Paw…read morePaw Pet Nanny. We have worked with Reijun for over four years now, and she is absolutely wonderful. As owners of two cats, we have incredibly high standards for who we trust with our home and our fur babies, and Reijun has exceeded those expectations every single time. She is remarkably trustworthy and reliable, which gives us total peace of mind whenever we're away. Reijun also takes great photos and sends them to us while we are away which we really appreciate. What we love most is her flexibility and her excellent communication. She always keeps us in the loop and is so accommodating when our schedule shifts. It is rare to find someone with her level of dedication and heart, and we honestly cannot recommend her enough

We had a troubling experience boarding our dog Zazie, with Jet Dog. After successfully working with…read moreJet Dog to take our pup on weekly walks, we were excited about the prospect of them boarding her while we were away. Unfortunately very disappointed with the experience. While being boarded, our dog Zazie was bitten by another dog. We were never informed that she would be boarded with dogs she had never met, nor were we notified when the incident occurred. In fact, we only learned about the bite two full days later, and only after a wound became visibly noticeable. When we spoke with the boarder, we were told the bite did not warrant a vet visit because the wound was "nice and red and not smelly." We had to push for veterinary care ourselves. Once seen by a vet, it was clear this assessment was wrong, as the wound required cleaning and stitches. Unfortunately, the problems didn't stop there. The cone that was placed after the initial vet visit either came off or was not properly monitored, resulting in the stitches coming out. Zazie had to be taken back to the vet for a second procedure involving staples. That visit cost $280, and despite the injury and follow-up complications occurring entirely under Jet Dog's supervision, they refused to cover even a portion of the cost. Incidents can happen in group settings, but what matters is transparency, urgency, and accountability. Jet Dog failed on all three fronts:     *    No disclosure about unfamiliar dogs being boarded together     *    A two-day delay in notifying us about a serious bite incident     *    Downplaying the wound that required medical attention     *    Refusal to take responsibility for resulting veterinary expenses When you leave your pet with a boarding service, you are trusting them with your dog's safety and well-being. In our experience, that trust was not respected and we are sharing this so other pet owners can make an informed decision.

JetDog has been great for our family (oh, and the dog!). We always feel like she's having fun and…read morekept safe on her pack walks! The JetDog crew communicates very well and makes everything super smooth.

Our 2 1/2 year old Bernie doodle loves her weekly "dog pack" walks/hikes with Paul and pups. It has…read morebeen a game changer in releasing some of the boundless energy she has. Thanks to the Natural Dog and Paul and Nora!

When we were faced with the possibility of boarding our lab for over a week at one of the big…read morenearby facilities, I was determined to find a better alternative. I wanted somewhere she could feel cozy (not stuck in a kennel for most of the day!) and get plenty of loving attention and exercise. After a few lackluster interviews with sitters I found on our town's facebook group, I got a recommendation for the Natural dog. I was immediately drawn by their pictures of their pack on hikes in hills and appreciated the quick, thorough response I got to my inquiry. We scheduled a trial night to make sure our girl would be a good fit for an extended stay (we loved that they did this check) and I could tell right away from seeing Paul interact with her that she was going to be in good hands - he is definitely a bit of a dog whisperer. While we were away, we got daily photo updates of her living her best life, exploring the trails and snuggling on the couch. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was happy and well cared for. We've already booked two return visits :)

Heather has worked wonders with our challenging, high-energy Malinois. We did a 6 week board and…read moretrain stay and follow up training. We interviewed a few trainers in the area and really liked her best because (1) she has a lot of experience working with high-drive dogs (and has her own Malinois to help socialize our pup) (2) the dogs stay in her home with her, and not at a facility and (3) she doesn't have a large staff, so you get really personalized care and attention. She's really communicative; it was really nice to have regular video and text updates of our dog's progress, and to see the behavior change in realtime. Dog trainer is a lot about training the owner too, and she's a really good hands-on teacher. I feel so much more confident as a dog-owner after working with her. The results have been amazing; when we first adopted our dog, she was literally jumping off balconies to chase squirrels; now she can walk normally on leash, come to work all day, and hang out quietly at a restaurant while we have dinner.  I can't recommend Heather enough.

Hands down, Christi is the best dog walker in the East Bay. She is a first a dog lover, who is…read moreconscientious, organized, and thoughtful. Her pack walks exhaust the dogs while being safe and exciting for them. Her dog sitting sets my mind at ease as she knows dogs, her level head and knowledge ensure peace of mind while we are away.

this is also a long overdue review, I have used BARK AROUND THE BLOCK for many years. and…read more her staff are excellent. my dog; Rommel, a French bulldog he absolutely loves walking with her. She socializes the dogs with the group walks offered in the afternoons or morning walk. during the ongoing months The scheduling and communication is excellent ! My dog has improved greatly in all aspects of his socialization as well as his obedienc. Believe it or not for his breed he is so chill now. He loves his group walks! The trails are varied which is fabulous and keeps it interesting for the dogs. I have been extremely pleased with the excellent level of service provided by Bark Around the Block She is deserving of the Best Dog Walker of Alameda for the consecutive years, it has been awarded to her Company!