We could not recommend Happy Tails more. Leslie and Jenny have taken such incredible care of our dog Colby, who goes on off-leash group hikes with the Happy Tails crew 3x per week. These hikes are the highlight of Colby's week! She even runs to the door when I say "Jenny will be here soon!" and very clearly loves Jenny as if she's a part of our family. Jenny has really taken the time to understand Colby and her quirks, which we are so grateful for. She also send photos after every hike, which makes us feel like we didn't miss out on the fun ourselves. If you're considering a dog walker, don't hesitate to sign up with Happy Tails! read more

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My experience with Happy Tails has been 100 percent positive. I know my dog Hiro is in good hands with Leslie's dog walking services. Leslie and my dog walker Jenny are always courteous and professional. Hiro looks forward to Jenny's visits, and is literally smiling in every photo she sends me after one of his walks! read more

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Excellent experience boarding my dog here. Leslie has a lovely home and spacious yard to host overnight stays and some sweet pups to keep your dog company. I was very impressed with her professionalism and updates throughout the week. My dog Toby had a great time and was returned to me safely and well groomed. Thank you Leslie for all your hospitality and kindness. We look forward to staying with you again in the near future! read more

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Update on LesIie's Response: Leslie visited my house and said in person we were a good fit. Only after I questioned the additional fees 34% increase over what was quote, did she say that we were no longer a fit. My pets are as easy going as possible. They simply take medicine. Lesson learned, if you question her escalation in pricing after discussion, meet and greet, her accepting the job and payment made, she will cancel the job last minute. As she admits, she was going to leave my keys with a stranger at a guard gate....By the way, another nearby neighborhood had issues with guards assisting in home invasions. And she can't understand why I insisted my key be returned directly to me. Again, go elsewhere. I am putting this out there as my experience with Happy Tails "unprofessional" Pet Sitting for anyone in our area contemplating working with them. STAY AWAY! I hired her to watch my 3 senior animals (one dog and two cats) while we travel for my daughter's wedding. She arrived with her supposed employee, met my animals, accepted the job, I paid her the full amount for the service and gave her a key to my house. Less than 48 hours before we are supposed to travel, the owner canceled saying that care for 3 senior animals is just too much and not a "value" add for them as a business (aka they actually have to give my animals medicine which is not difficult because they are all used to it and have to do something other than lay around my house).... I am not sure why she took my key, took my money and took the job in the first place after visiting my home just to cancel on me at the last minute. To make matters worse, she still has my key and doesn't want to return it to me, but said she via text that she is going to to leave my house key with a stranger in my community that I do not even know....(at a later time unknown). When I tried to text back letting her know that I need my key returned to ME and not a stranger, she had already blocked my number from calls and texts. She has the dates I am leaving/returning and now has full access to my home. Please watch who you hire.... She needs to take the word professional off of her business name. I have no idea if my house, animals and belongings are even safe now. read more

Savannah won over our shy dog! I've been truly impressed with Happy Tails, especially our walker, Savannah. Our dog is really shy and sometimes takes years to get to know a new person, but Savannah quickly established a bond with her, demonstrating genuine affection and calmness. She is always thinking of ways to help my dog feel more comfortable and confident around her. Savannah also takes the most beautiful photos of our dog on each walk. Scheduling walks through Leslie is easy. The team is very reliable and communicative, which is particularly important for us. They are also flexible with schedule changes. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of someone to walk their fur child during the day. read more

Happy Tails has been such a blessing in helping me with my springer spaniel, Cassie. Jenny has been phenomenal, and has been taking Cassie on group hikes a couple days a week, as well as some leash walks on the alternating days. It has been such a tremendous help to me. I can tell Cassie loves it and feels comfortable with Jenny - which makes the world of difference. I also am so grateful for how reliable and communicative both Jenny and Leslie have been - so thank you both! read more

I found Leslie through Yelp and she has helped me walk my Boston Terrier twice. She is very professional and I highly recommend her! I was nervous about giving a stranger access to my house, but I felt reassured after meeting her for the initial (free) consultation. My dog loved Leslie the moment she saw her! She does all of the walks herself, so you have peace of mind knowing that someone responsible is taking care of your pet. She is excellent in responding quickly to e-mails and telephone calls. She is also available on short notice - you can call her the same morning if you're going to be home late from work. She followed my pet care instructions perfectly and even left a note with an update. My home looked just as neat as I left it and my dog was happy when I returned. She also has experience with short-nosed breeds like Bostons and Pugs. Definitely give her a try...you won't be disappointed! read more

The team at Happy Tails does an amazing job with treating my pup like a member of their family! I get text and pictures of how his hikes go. My dog comes home tired and happy from playing with his friends every week! There's no better dog hiking services in the Walnut Creek area! read more

Leslie is such a kind and calm presence for people and puppies alike! We've used her services for both dog walking and boarding. She's flexible with making arrangements that best fit our pets and family needs. Since we don't like to board our older dog, she has made boarding work in her home or ours. I love having peace of mind for my pups when I am out of town. read more

I just started using Happy Tails and I am very happy with their service. They provide a detailed and professional invoice and they respond quickly to questions. It is very pleasant dealing with a professional and organized company. They also stopped by to meet me and meet our dogs before starting their dog sitting. Thanks. read more

We couldn't be happier with Leslie and her team! Our three dogs adore their sitter and are always so excited to see her whenever we have to be away from home! She spends quality time with our pups and they get so many cuddles and snuggles! One of our pups is a senior so we worry about her a little extra when we travel. The care and love she receives from our Happy Tails sitter is just outstanding. read more

I love Happy Tails!! Leslie the owner is wonderful and truly cares about her furry clients. I was not able to take my dog along on a trip and was really stressed about leaving him behind. Leslie took him out on awesome mini hikes and sent me pictures on all of the fun they had! I was able to enjoy my trip knowing that my pet was safe and having fun. read more

When my new baby girl arrived in July I needed help with walking my fur baby, Tyson, stat! He was down in the dumps because he was no longer the center of attention . Leslie set us up with Jenn who has been fantastic! They go on hour long off-leash hikes twice a week with a group of very friendly dogs. Tyson has so much fun! He's been acting like himself again ever since the hikes started. I was relieved when Leslie and Jenn came to our house beforehand to introduce themselves and get to know Tyson. It can be hard to depend on someone else to care for your family member; I trust Jenn completely with Tyson's safety and well being. Tyson and I are grateful for Happy Tails! read more

We LOVE Happy Tails for our 2 cats. SO many pet sitting services either don't do cats or they do cats but they don't seem to really like them. We mostly have had Michele from Happy Tails as our primary cat sitter for the past 2 years and we absolutely love her. She is super trustworthy, and we can tell she genuinely is fond of our cats who adore her. We've never had an issue with Happy Tails and I couldn't recommend them more! read more

I called several months back. We had just returned home with a Norfolk and wanted to hire a dog walker / companion for our little guy. Left a voice mail and email. No reply or automatic reply. Waited a few days, then left a second email and received a reply a couple days later. Explained that she was on vacation and sorry, but she did not service the Orinda area. While reading her email, went back to her website and Orinda was noted as one of the areas she worked in and would service for dog walking. We found a wonderful walker very close to our home, and our little guy loves her. All's well that ends well. Just wished for a little more transparency. read more

I just wanted to update my review of Leslie and her pet sitting business because she has recently bailed us out again, and cared for our dog on a long weekend away! Leslie is super dependable, trustworthy, and a friend who you can depend on to step in when you need help. I don't feel very comfortable leaving my dog with everyone, but I love the fact that I can always leave Booker with Leslie and feel confident and carefree that he's in good hands and having fun with her. Leslie has been helping us for several years now, after one of our dogs sadly passed away, and since we've had a child and life became much busier. Throughout everything, Leslie has always been willing to watch our dogs and step in when we needed help the most. I can rely on Leslie on weekends, holidays, and even in unique situations where we've needed help coming/going from the Vet or last minute help. She and her family are so sweet and truly loving of animals which makes me feel so much better about leaving my dog, read more

Happy Tails Pet Sitting has made a major improvement in my life! I primarily use their dog walking service. My poor pup is the victim of "empty nest" syndrome and needed more time/attention during busy work weeks. I heard about them from a friend, had a quick interview/meeting and we were off! They take great care of my dog, send pics and texts to keep me updated and we use Venmo for payment. SIMPLE! And my dog has never been happier...except when the gang comes home for vacations of course. I am also using one of their house sitters for an upcoming trip and this was organized in just a few texts. They are entirely trustworthy, professional and organized and have made my life so much easier where my pets are concerned. I love how they take the guesswork out of it. read more

We were just about to accept the fact that we had the most lovable 'spaz' of a dog on the planet until we met Leslie and her Happy Tails. She professionally explained how some dogs required more than just the 'walk around the block' exercise routine. After further research we hired Happy Tails to take our puppy hiking off leash 3 days a week, we found this to be oh so true. He is now so much more relaxed and well behaved we wish we had learned this a year ago. We will always instill our trust in them with our fussiest family members. Thank you Leslie. read more

When a service is more than you could have hoped for, you want to share the news. This is one of those times! I was leaving for my annual Mexico trip and my neighbor, who usually walks and sits with my dogs while I'm away, was called out of town on an emergency at the last minute. She was not going to be able to walk my 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I was super nervous and not sure what to do. I had only about a week before I was set to leave. I actually considered cancelling my vacation. Instead, I reached out to 3 pet-sitting / dog walking options. Happy-Go-Lucky - Never responded. FETCH! - Responded 3-days after my inquiry. Happy Tails Pet Setting - Lifesaver! Leslie with Happy Tails Pet Setting contacted me within an hour of my inquiry. She got all of the necessary information (dates, times, pet info, etc) and scheduled a time to come to my home and meet my dogs. I loved getting to meet Leslie and the walker, Ashley, in person before my trip. They understood all of my needs and also understood that I consider my dogs my children. I knew my boys were in good hands with Leslie and the Happy Tails team. Ashley walked my boys everyday on time and sent me a text message update along with a picture of her walking them everyday. She also sent me pics of them getting belly rubs and gave me updates on their cookie consumption! What resonated with me was how happy my boys looked in the pics. It was such a relief to know that my boys were getting to stay on schedule and didn't have to sacrifice because I was on vacation and couldn't bring them with me. Also, I knew they were with someone who really likes animals. Do yourself a favor and don't waste time calling the other dog walking/pet sitting businesses like I did. Call Happy Tails right away and get instant peace of mind. read more

Leslie has been so amazing to our family that I tear up just thinking about all we've been through with our dogs and how she has been there with us over the past 3 years. After my husband and I moved to the burbs and got a second pup, we knew we needed help during the work week. Leslie met with us and has been a part of our weekly routine ever since. She does daily group hikes where the pups get to run free, socialize, swim, play, chase, and all that dogs love to do! Our pup comes home ready to snooze! Beyond being amazing with the dogs she is also an extremely efficient business owner and that combination is hard to come by. She is reliable and trustworthy and once you see the excitement and love your dog has for her, you'll be hooked! read more

Leslie and her staff are the best!!! My husband and I are moving to South Bay, and I am SO SAD to not be able to use her services anymore. From the beginning meet and greet, Leslie put us at ease with her professionalism, responsiveness and instant connection with our dog, Bear. Bear has loved the adventure hikes every weekday and the opportunity to run around with other great dogs. The fun photo texts of Bear we receive are one of the best parts of our day. When Bear had his neuter surgery, we switched to home visits as he recovered, and that was flawless as well. I always know that Bear is happy and safe with Happy Tails! read more

Just an amazing service! Professional, on time, trustworthy staff. Perfect for all pet sitting needs! Love the owner!

So happy I have Leslie to care for McKinley while I'm working longer hours! I've had to temporarily relocate to Walnut Creek for a few months, and I was worried how the moving would be for my 3 year old Ridgeback, McKinley. Luckily, I found Leslie on Yelp, and she has greatly eased the transition for my pup. Leslie has been wonderful, always very accommodating with scheduling and special requests. I routinely get photos of McKinley running around on the trails, and playing with other dogs while I'm at work, which give me a lot of peace of mind. If I know my dog is happy, I am happy. Highly recommended. read more

How have I not written a review for Leslie and Happy Tails, yet??? I have reviewed and recommended them on Facebook, Nextdoor.com and other places but just realized I haven't posted anything here!!! Apologies. We have worked with Leslie for over two years now and couldn't be happier! Our two terriers LOVE Leslie and Jeanne (their daily walker for over a year now). Working with Happy Tails is very easy. We typically communicate by text or email but on occasion my handwritten notes get relayed immediately and never once has there been a missed walk. We trust Leslie and her team completely and would recommend them to anyone in the area. read more

I worked w/ Happy Tails twice, and in both cases I received excellent service. They are good with animals, very responsible and provided excellent service. I would defintely used them again. read more

Love love love Happy Tails, and more importantly, my dog loves them too. On time, professional and communicative. My dog is more relaxed and attentive when properly exercised as well as become socially proper around other dogs. Thank you Leslie!!!!! read more

Leslie and Joanne were great with our dogs and cats when we went on a week long vacation this summer. They are very organized and professional. Our animals were all very happy when we returned and did not seemed stressed at all. I loved getting the emails with pictures from Joanne. We will definitely use Happy Tails again in the future and I will recommend their services to any of our friends who need help with pet care. read more

Wonderful experience. Leslie was prompt in her responses and communication with us. We were very nervous leaving our fur babies for the first time. Happy Tails was professional, reliable and friendly in all aspects of service. read more

My husband and I just returned from a 10 day trip abroad and I am SO happy we found Happy Tails. Nancy sent us photos of our cats every single day and responded to every email. We came home to find the litter box in good shape and plenty of food and water out. Nancy also brought toys and left them for our boys, which was super sweet! She brought our mail in every day, too. So pleased to have someone we can trust next time we're away. Makes the time away much more enjoyable when you're not worrying about your pets. :) read more

There are not enough amazing things I can say! Leslie has been a complete lifesaver! We moved to Walnut Creek in September 2015 with our brand new puppy, Winston. Since my husband and I work in San Francisco, we wanted to make sure we had someone come and play with/walk him daily. Leslie responded to my email within a few hours and we set up a meet-and-greet with us just a few days later. I had never used a dog-walking service before and wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew from the moment we met my little one would be in great hands! Ally has been taking care of Winston every day since then, while my husband and I are at work. He absolutely ADORES her. She is also the absolute sweetest! I love the texts and pictures she sends us of their daily adventures, and she drew us an amazing picture of him for Christmas (it's still on my fridge, I love it!!). If you need a dog-walker, Happy Tails is the absolute best service to use! I have recommended them to everyone I know in the area and will continue to do so! read more

Leslie has helped take care of my dog Berkeley for the past few years & I highly recommend her services. She's a real dog lover and its apparent in the way she treats my dog and every dog she comes across. Berkeley is always so happy to see her and I feel secure knowing she is in good hands. read more

I cannot recommend this company enough. Reliable, conscientious, and always there for the best interest of your pet. The Happy Tails staff walked our dog three times a week for 2.5 years and we always felt secure knowing our dog was getting lots of attention. It's obvious that Leslie only hires walkers who really love dogs and it shows in their attentive care. The only reason we stopped using them was because my husband retired and therefore he could be home with our dog. We love knowing we can re-engage at any time if hubby gets another job! read more

Leslie is a true professional. She takes the time to form a relationship with the client (pet) and it's owner. I would not trust my pet to just anyone, she is a member of our family, and Leslie gets that! Stefanie T. read more

We've been working with Leslie for a few months, and she's been terrific. She walks our 5 year old Rottie a few days a week, and we can say that our dog gets a great workout. Leslie is incredibly professional, always on time, and does a fantastic job. Our dog doesn't always take well to strangers; we've had no issues and she looks forward to her walks and her time with Leslie. I highly recommend Leslie! She's a real gem! read more

Professional and friendly! We used Leslie's service for the first time over the holiday season and will never go anywhere else ever AGAIN! Leslie and her crew were incredibly friendly and easy going. Very professional service. Our Beagle was well cared for in the ten days we were out of town. read more

Leslie is awesome! She has provided service for dogs and cat and I will say she is very professional and friendly. She does provide in her house services as well as services in your home, which I find really convenient if you're going away for a weekend, etc. I will definitely continue using her services :) read more

Leslie was such a pleasure to work with! She really went above and beyond making us feel good about leaving our dog Theo in her care. Theo is a rescue dog and has a lot of anxiety around new people, but after her first visit we felt so comfortable to leave him with her. He warmed up so quickly! We are very relieved that we have someone we trust to watch over our Theo now and we will call her everytime we go out of town! Our dog was so much happier at home than at a kennel and we are happy that he got so much attention and care while we were away! Leslie sends great picture texts for each visit and it is small things like that, that really show she cares, and she always got back to us right away when we called. We recommend Leslie to anyone who values great care for their animals! read more

great work Leslie. Our puppy was very happy and thank you for your care!

I have used Happy Tails for the past year and only stopped because I moved out of the area. I wanted to leave a thank you for the incredible caring and outstanding service that Leslie and her team provided for my two "girls". Leslie is the best. She is attentive to detail, gentle, caring, and reliable. Over the 14 months we only had one appointment screw up and it was immediately handled. I think one of the best ways to sum up Leslie is that she worries and cares about your pets as much as you do ... there is no better standard of doggy service and love than that! read more

We have bulldogs and bulldog puppies at that. Anyone that knows bullies understands that they can be a ton of work, but that work is incredibly rewarding. Jessica does more than just feed and walk our babies. She tends to them like they are her own. She has been up to the task of administering eye drops, cleaning out folds, wiping their bully behinds and they love her for it. Jess has even run back to our house to corral the pups on the couple of occasions where we've had a puppy jailbreak (dropcam is the best). We feel so lucky to have found Leslie and Jess and couldn't recommend them more. read more