I highly recommend Suburban Tails if you need a reliable pet sitter. Sabrina is awesome! She always…read morehas time to swing by and let my dog out even on short notice. She always leaves a note to let me know how their walk was and what treats she gave him. If you want a pet sitter who cares about your pets give her a call!

I've been using Ivana's service for some time now and love it! I have 2 shih tzu's that are really…read moredifficult to train and imagine having them boarded. I have never had any issues with my dogs staying with her. Hardest part is probably taking them home because they never want to leave. Shes typically booked way in advance, but she always makes time for my pups. Highly recommend her services to anyone in the area. I personally live about 30 minutes away and will drive out of my way to her spot. I have also recommended friends in the area to dog walk with her and she's great with that as well. Gone are those over priced boarders that don't take care of your pets. If you are away for some time or have a short weekend trip book with Ivana. You'l have peace of mind knowing your loved ones are in great care!

Ivana has been watching my pups Aly and Henry for three years now and I couldn't recommend her…read moreservices enough. In fact last year I moved an hour away from her and still use her as my dog's pet sitter rather than find someone closer because she's amazing! I know when she watches my dogs they are going to be spoiled and well taken care of. She sends me updates and photos multiple times a day, and I love following them on Instagram. My dog Henry is an older pup with a lot of special needs and requirements and Ivana always does a such a great job of making sure he gets the care he needs. Before I found Ivana, I tried regular doggy daycares and boarding facilities and Ivana is just so much better. With Ivana, my dogs can sleep on the couch, dog beds or wherever they want. It's just like being at home, and I love that!

My fiance and I got a new puppy and knew we needed training. We were having issues with both crate…read moretraining and housebreaking, and decided that in-home training would be best for our puppy. Our expectations with Janet were far exceeded just after the first lesson. After the first session, Koda was no longer afraid of his crate and went in willingly, with little to no whining. With each week that passed, the accidents in the home became less and less to the point where now they are a thing of the past. Koda is still a ball of energy as all puppies are, but the skills and techniques that Janet taught to us and Koda will ensure that Koda grows from a well behaved puppy to a well trained dog. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Janet's methods are with teaching our puppy. She is truly a dog whisperer of sorts - worth every penny! Thank you again and we will pass along your information to anyone who asks about how we got Koda to be such a well behaved puppy.

Janet is incredibly knowledgeable and our Maltese is doing so great as a result of puppy camp. I'm…read moreso glad we sent him.

Bottom line: Marty made herself too comfortable in my home…read more I hired Marty to provide dog walking services in early January 2011. In mid-January I had to ask her to please stop doing my dishes and folding my laundry. In April/May Marty stopped by for a second unscheduled visit to visit my dog and let herself in my home despite my car being in the parking spot. In June I traveled overseas and realized that a fair number of pills from a pain medication prescription were missing. I do not have proof, but she was the only one with access to my home. Due to the time of my discovery (2 hours before my flight left) I had no other choice but to keep her employed for overnight dog sitting services. Upon my return, my house smelled of smoke and I found two air freshners strategically hidden in my home. My neighbor also commented that there were two individuals staying at my house. My dog loved her and I trust she did a great job with him, however, I would not trust her in my home.

Marty is always reliable and fantastic with our cat. It is great to have the same person come to…read moreyour home consistently whenever you have to leave your pet alone. We are lucky to have found a great service provider compared to the bigger companies who send someone different every time.

I've been using Independent Buddies for several months now. I use the Independent Buddies for dog…read morewalking 5 days a week. And also for dog boarding and checking in on our cats when we are on vacation . The owner boards dogs in her home and picks amazing dog walkers and works on you based on your dogs needs. My dogs absolutely love the owner, Min, and our dog walker, Ania. They lose their minds every time they see either of them. We even joke that our dogs like them better than us. They write us notes daily about how they did on their walks and we have an elderly dog and Ania always lets us know if he seemed a little off that day. Even calling me at work when something is wrong. I cannot express how grateful I am everyday for Independent Buddies. They have made our lives so much better. I recommend them to everyone. And I can never speak more highly of them. And I know that my dogs are being cared for like if they were Min or Ania's own pets. I don't think I could leave my pets in better hands.

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

Love Karen and all the support she has given our two dogs and our family for over 5 years!read more

Karen is reliable, friendly and professional. Her client portal makes it super easy to schedule and…read morepay for her visits.

Booked and confirmed pet sitting. Sitter confirmed 2 nights before my trip she was coming to get…read morethe keys and meet the pet before I left. Changed appointment time to when she would arrive the next day to 11am...to 3 pm...to 6 pm. Then just stopped responding to emails, phone calls, texts, tweets, nothing. Left me in a bind and had to scramble to find another sitter 12 hours before departure. VERY unprofessional and hope no one else has to experience the panic I did when they didn't even bother to cancel and just stopped responding. Horrible and not worth even trying.

Jordan takes care of our 4 dogs (2 small and 2 large) and 1 cat household. She is the absolute BEST…read moresitter we have had. She is always on time, makes sure your home is actually lived in and sends you regular updates via email and text. She is professional and her rates cannot be beat. I would recommend Jordan to anyone who needs a caring, trustworthy and loving pet sitter for their pets and their home. Thank you Jordan and company for all you do!