As a family with a younger dog who had never stayed overnight with anyone, we were worried that we…read morewouldn't find a place that felt like home for our long European vacation. We After some online research, we found Unleashed Dog Boarding. Our beloved pug was cared for and safe in a nice home that was set up for dogs. After a successful meet and greet and then practice overnight, he was given the green light. During the trip, we were able to see photos of him daily posted online, which was fun to see what he was up to. Upon pick up, I could see he didn't lose weight, and came back well adjusted, healthy, and happy! I know Unleashed Dog Boarding gave him attention every day too. Unleashed Dog Boarding was professional and very knowledgeable in the care of dogs. I would definitely use them again. The owner is a true dog lover!

This is such a lovely idea, hosting a few dogs in your home. Our experience with this business was…read moreless than ideal, though. The owner asked us to bring our dog (a 12 year old male miniature schnauzer) over to meet her dogs, because she needs to know our dog will get along with her dogs. So far, so good. Our dog, while far from perfect, loves other dogs. He loves other dogs so much that at TWO of his past doggie daycares, they used him as the test dog to see if other dogs would fit in. He has gone all the way up through advanced obedience classes, has learned circus tricks, and has competed in agility. He even used to work as a therapy dog, visiting long term care homes. He has never been aggressive towards anyone, much less another dog. He is more likely to play himself to death with them. After he met the owner's dogs (which my husband thought had gone just fine), she let me know she was uncertain if he and her older male lab got along. She wanted our dog to stay for a night at her house while we were still in town to find out if they were compatible. This seemed like a lot of effort, but, okay, I can understand being cautious. We took him to her place (at the cost of $50) and left him there for a night. The next day, my husband picked him up and she did not say a word to him about what had gone on. We assumed that meant we were good to go. We had already made reservations with her for our upcoming vacation, WELL in advance of the time we would be out of town. With less than a week before we were due to leave town, the owner contacted me to let me know that she had another male dog staying with her and she would need us to bring our dog back to her house again to see if our dog got along with this other dog. Seriously? What was she going to do if they did not get along? It seemed glaringly unprofessional to tell someone with less than a week notice that you are not sure if our dog (a much beloved family member) would be acceptable to stay with her when the rest of the family is about to leave on vacation. Talk about stress inducing. The owner's continued suspicion that our dog will be aggressive towards other dogs was unfounded and, frankly, offensive. We have found other, better options for boarding our little guy. I guess if you have a female dog or a young pup, this might be a good choice for you. The yard she has for dogs to run in is wonderful, and they have lovely little beds to sleep in all around the house. If you have a male dog, especially an older male dog, be forewarned you might want to look elsewhere.

Alexis is amazing! We needed someone to check on our high-maintenance cat for a week. We're…read moreincredibly lucky to find Sits and Walks. Before we left home, Alexis came over for an orientation. Our cat hides from strangers so Alexis didn't get to meet her. I explained that our cat is a little bit wild, a picky eater, gets hairballs, and is weary of strangers. We were worried that our cat would just hide and barely eat. But after the first visit, our cat warmed up to Alexis. We received many photos of our fur baby playing with Alexis and getting her cheeks scratched, as well as daily visit reports. Our cat ate well and enjoyed her new visitor while we were away. We wouldn't hesitate to hire Sits and Walks again. Dependable, trustworthy, super nice and great communicator. Thank you Alexis!

I just need to say that years after my first review Alexis is still my go-to for caring for my cat…read more She is so reliable and kind. Brody has kidney disease and requires daily subcutaneous fluid infusions (lactated ringers). When I found out I was so worried I was going to have to board him at the vet whenever I was away, but Alexis didn't even flinch. She administers fluids to him with love whenever I am away, and I feel better knowing Brody is stress-free and comfortable at home. She keeps an observant eye out for his well-being: She'll turn on the AC or heat if the temperature is uncomfortable, administer medicine if he needs it, text me updates, and let me know if anything seems different - like a lackluster coat or change in habits. She is my best ally in his care, and I'm so grateful for her responsibility, dedication and big heart.

Denise took great care of our dogs! I love how flexible the hours are and how she's willing to even…read morecome get your dogs if you need her to do so. One of our dogs had never been boarded before and I was very concerned about him, but she reassured me via text. Everything was going well. He also needs multiple medications and she strictly followed my giant list that I wrote out for her. Neither dog seems stressed and both were happy to see us when we pick them up. I would recommend

We have a gorgeous dark chocolate poodle, Gyzmo, who loves attention, playtime, and grass. We…read moretoured 3 other boarding facilities in the Happy Valley area but none of them were as good as the Pampered Pet Lodge. We wanted a place that was comfortable and not too overwhelming since it was the first time he would be boarded. They have a great clean space, it is on a farm, and only 4 kennels, so they don't have too many dogs at a time. They take pictures/videos of your pet and send you regular updates. They also have regular potty breaks and playtime. It was a great place and Gyzmo even made a friend. The online application was having some issues but a quick call/text and they were able to take my reservation. I boarded my pup for 2 nights, the fee for a puppy (Gyzmo was 5 months) is a little extra, but it was worth it since they go the extra mile to make them comfortable. They will be my go-to border from now on!

Our 15 month old cattle dog loved her experience at Susie's, and we did, too. She'd been in a…read moreshelter for 11 months and isn't always sure of new people, so we weren't sure how she'd do at a boarding facility. However, the employees had exactly the right vibe for her because she went to them immediately and don't look back. The facility is clean and she was obviously well cared for. They didn't even think it strange when we packed a chewed slipper for a favorite toy- they knew what to expect from this precocious breed. We won't hesitate to bring her back when we go on another trip. A+++

I have my dogs here while I am in Canada and they sent me these amazing photos of my babies!!! I…read morecannot say enough how much I love this place. I feel very confident that my pups are in good hands. And seeing these photos makes my heart melt knowing how happy they are!! Thank you so much!!

We bring our very spazzy Bernese Mountain Dog here and to say she loves it is an understatement!…read moreShe makes herself right at home once the gate is open- barrels right on in without a care in the world! We have done both daycare and boarding, both of which are reasonably priced. I love that they will bathe and do her nails before we pick her up (extra cost). They will send random picture updates and she always appears to be happy as can be! She can have a lot of energy and thinks she is a lap dog, so I appreciate that they make sure she's worn out, taken care of, and don't mind her bull-in-china-shop personality :)

This place came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Our dog stayed 9 nights and had a blast!…read moreIt really made our vacation that much better knowing she was having so much fun at "summer camp."

Our pup has been going to Playfurlots for 3 yrs now. She absolutely LOVES it! She comes for day…read moretime play and she's also been boarded here. Shane and staff are great with the dogs; they go for walks on his 4 acres, they run, swim in the pond, find sticks, play with each other and climb on stuff. He posts videos of the dogs throughout the day which I absolutely love watching. Shane's place is truly dog heaven!! Highly recommend.

They are amazing with my fur babies with an awesome property to let my girl run. I have nothing but…read morerespect for them and my girl loves going there

I was hesitant to leave a review since several coworkers recommended this pet sitting company to…read moreme, but I feel it's important to share my experience. I booked two 30-minute drop-in visits for total of $60 per day because house sitting wasn't available (which would be around $70 per night). Unfortunately, most visits seemed to last only about 10-15 minutes recorded by our door entry log. Pet sitters I've used from other companies have always stayed the full time, even if my shy cat, Kingsley, didn't come out right away, so they could slowly gain his trust and ensure he received his medication. This sitter seemed to be in a rush and didn't put in the same effort, which was disappointing given the importance of his care. I did let the sitter know that if it was impossible to dose him, it would be ok but I thought eventually she would be able to coax him out to give it to him like my past sitters.

Always the best care with Nika and Dani! We've been using them for years and they have never let us…read moredown once. The best you can get!!

LOVE Pawsitively Paws. They do house visits, walking and overnight curated dog care. Appreciate…read morethe fact that they treat my fur dogs like their own. Been with them for about a year. Highly recommend~!!!

Absolutely incredible service! I've used dog walking, cat visits, and overnight stays, and happy to…read moresay they do an excellent job at everything! They're always quick to reply, provide cute photos, and go the extra mile to make sure our animals are well cared for, even those with special needs. Highly recommend their team to watch your furry family members!

This is a long overdue review. Also, I think this is more like a thank-you letter to Jen than a…read morereview. As many others have stated, Jen is amazing. Our dog, Shaka, just loved spending time with her and the other pups she cared for. We were a little worried at first about his temperament being around others (humans and other animals) since he gets a little skittish, but he seemed to thrive there. When it was pick-up time, he was always happy and seemed to sleep very well from getting his exercise and socialize in. (He also smelled great on his longer stays. Thank you for the baths!) Jen is super flexible and communicative. We were so appreciative of this since we tend be rather spontaneous and would ask to drop him off the day before sometimes. We also would extend his stay last minute, for example, when we were taking road trips and wanted to stop for the night instead of driving all the way through a town. (Sorry and thank you so much, Jen!) Shaka has stayed over from one day to two weeks (possibly more), and each time, we've received text updates from her and even pictures of him happy with his friends. I always looked forward to those. Shaka passed away early last year, and I've been meaning to write this for a long time to say, "Thank you, Jen!" for being such a wonderful caregiver and trustworthy and friendly person overall. Dog parents, I 1000% recommend Jen.

Jen is without a doubt the we will leave our best friend with. I trust her 100%!…read moreShe is a real lover of animals. My dog returned happy and healthy.

If you want an off leash dog, this is the place. If you want a dog who comes when called, who…read morelistens, who is so engaged with you that she does not race off to greet other dogs unless you tell her it's time to play with them, this is the place. I did the three week board and train and I picked up a very different dog than I dropped off. I live in the Portland area and I now walk my dog in the woods off leash, in the park and neighborhood off leash, and I don't get lectured!! I get looks of admiration when my dog walks right past at my heel. This is the freedom and the connection my dog and I were looking for. There is nothing like it.

If you are looking for dog training that will actually work with you and your dog, this is the…read moreplace. Matt Luchsinger is a gifted dog trainer whose methods rely on positive reinforcement and discipline to bring out the best in any dog. Matt's classes are equal parts talking/discussion and implementation. Everything Matt does is rooted in the psychology of the dog and you leave with a much better understanding of what makes your dog tick and how to motivate your dog to listen and behave is a way that will keep him safe and loved in the real world. Matt's approach is no-nonsense and his explanations and anecdotal examples make it easy to understand his principles. If you take a class here, you and your dog will be put through your paces until you both become comfortable with the techniques. Matt is a great teacher - a good psychologist for both dogs and people. Watching him transform an unfocused dog into an attentive student is inspirational and makes you, as the dog's owner, want to form a tight bond with your dog. Matt also has a way of imbuing tentative owners with the skills necessary to establish themselves as the boss. We are lucky to have this level of dog training available in the Gorge. I highly recommend NWB Dogs.