This pet service was a god send. Our private walker got too busy and doggie daycare was…read moreoverwhelming and traumatic for our corgi. I contacted Tails & Trails and within a couple of hours we were already having our initial home visit, and were able to schedule for daily care the following Monday. They offer a wide range of services, are extremely flexible, and offer bundle discounts. I'm no longer stressed leaving my Ruby at home - she's extremely happy!

They used to always give you the dog walker you wanted. Now they dont listen. What happened? Past…read morefew weeks have been bad. Incorrect charges, messed up appointments, bad communication, and a friend told me they keep charging her or showing up after she cancels. New guy answering phones is disorganized.

I have used Lori twice in the last 6 months after finding her online to watch my three cats. My…read morecats love her plus I can come back home without my home being completely destroyed by angry kitties. Other than that, I am a huge worrier and have been known to cut trips short to get home to check on my pets but Lori definitely eases all my worries because I know they are being taken care of. Plus, she sends me photos and updates when I ask. I would recommend Pet Nanny of Bridgeport to anyone!

Professional, detailed oriented and great with the dogs. She watched our 3 dogs for many years and…read morealways did the best job we could have ever expected. Walked them all the time and spent extra time with them.... highly recomend Lori J

She really cares about your pet and takes the time to do her job well. I have used her services in…read morethe past and was always at ease with knowing she was there to help with a walk when needed.

I really struggled with whether or not to write a review, but really think that it's the right…read morething to do. I used A Sweet Life For Pets for a little over one year for pet sitting for our dogs. All went well until the last few months, and then unfortunately the interactions with the owner started to change. As is common in life, situations occur that require unpredictable scheduling changes. The owner made me feel guilty when I made changes, even though we always paid her for all of the visits that we cancelled with short notice, as a way of saying thank you for any inconvenience that the cancellations may have caused. Also, we always gave her generous gratuities for every visit that she completed! In all my years of having pet sitters help us out, I never experienced such poor customer service from the provider. I will close by saying that I do know that she cared about our dogs, and provided them with good care. It was unfortunate that her treatment of us as pet owners was such a negative that we did not feel comfortable with her caring for our dogs any longer.

When we first started at Doggone Fun Doggy Daycare, it seemed like an ideal environment for our dog…read moreto socialize and burn off energy. Our dog had been attending weekly--sometimes twice a week--for almost a year, 45 times in total. Each time we picked him up, we made it a point to ask, "How did he do today?" and every single time, we received positive feedback that "he did great." Based on these 45 visits, we thought everything was going well and that the daycare staff was happy with his behavior. We'd even invested in training sessions (both private and group) through them. Then, a month ago, the owner (whom we hadn't met before) was the one to retrieve him. We saw through the window as she aggressively put on his collar and yanked him out. We were taken aback, but after learning that other former clients had left due to her and issues similar to this, we didn't bother to complain. We hoped it was a one-off incident. Unfortunately, things got worse. Last week, we dropped him off for his usual visit and received a call just two hours later from--you guessed it--the owner, informing us that our dog was permanently banned for being "too hyper" and "endangering other dogs with his running." This was not only a shock but incredibly frustrating. He wasn't aggressive or harmful to any other dog; he was simply being a dog. For an establishment marketed as a daycare, you'd expect some understanding of typical canine energy. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, as their own trainer has stated on more than one occasion. When we pressed for details, we were told this was the "final strike" and that our dog "doesn't listen." This accusation was both unfair and absurd, especially since we were never informed, not even once, that his behavior was supposedly an issue. Let's not forget we invested heavily in training with their staff. If his behavior truly was a problem, then the training was a complete waste. On more than one occasion, we had watched through the window after dropping him off, and the daycare often looked chaotic, with dogs running all over and a single worker standing there, blowing a whistle and tossing treats without any structure. Looking back, it also explains why our dog would vomit almost every day after his visits, on top of the smell of urine and rubber that lingered on him after each stay. He even contracted Giardia twice, which should have been a red flag for us to stop going much sooner. To add insult to injury, we still had one private training session left, but when we requested a refund for it, we were met with resistance and disbelief from the trainer, who claimed they "can't really refund one training lesson." The lack of professionalism, transparency, and basic respect for clients here is astounding. Save your time, money, and peace of mind, and steer clear of Doggone Fun Doggy Daycare.

Hands down the best place to take your dog for doggy daycare! Unlike Safe and Hound in…read moreWilsonville, and Reynolds Dog Resort that both cage the dogs all day during 'daycare', Doggone Fun lets the dogs play ALL day except for a lunchtime relax time for dogs once a day. They are clean, organized, always have 2+ persons on staff, and the owner is a dog trainer and behavioralist. She knows exactly how to train staff and keep the dogs safe and happy! Also they use chemical free cleaner for clean ups so it's not toxic to the dogs if on their paws and lick. I know about 10 other people who are just as obsessed with their fur babies as I am, and none of us have had issues. Highly recommend.

We've been using Reynolds Dog Resort for all 4 of our goldens over the years. Such great people…read morewho really care about each and every dog. Our Hunter races into the front office, so happy to see everyone at the front desk, and knows the door that leads to the large outside play area. When I go to get him, he's SO happy and falls asleep in the car ride home. (I also like the fact that they require all vaccinations before you can bring your dog there).

My 2 dogs stayed there for 11 days while we were on vacation. They both seemed to love it but both…read moredeveloped kennel cough after they came home and we had gotten bordatella vaccines updated before boarding them but perhaps other dogs that were there had not gotten there's?? I was not very happy to have both of my dogs sick after we came home. Probably would not go back there for this reason. We have boarded them at other places and never had this happen.

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.

We boarded our dog with Lacey for five nights in July. She caters towards older dogs, which was…read moregood for our nine year old lab. The dogs can roam free in her air conditioned house and there's also a fenced yard for them. There's daily walks and updates and pictures which Lacey sent to us via text message. Our dog was well taken cared for and we will go back to Lacey when we need a place for our dog.

I can't recommend Lacey enough. She lives near us and has watched our dog in the past. She is a…read moregreat communicator and gives an update. She is always walking dogs around the neighborhood and she is the one I go to for any advice on anything dog related!! She truly loves dogs and it shows.

I work a lot so I bring my pup in to west linn for half-day socializing & energy runoff. He comes…read morehome EXHAUSTED & I joke that I could practically just slow the car down and open the window for him to leap out & go inside in the mornings, he's that excited to get there with his friends! Staff is friendly & keeps you informed; also very proactive when they suspect there may be signs of illness to make sure all stay healthy. Definitely worth it for us & my pup has really matured having the added structure to his training.

Been bringing my pup here for six months now. Tried them out based on positive reviews. I can now…read moresee why folks like this team so much. My dog loves coming here and the staff is very engaged and aware of what's happening with your pup. They noticed a tiny bump on his head (he had prior to coming) and six months later remembered that bump when he had surgery on it. Their staff is always friendly, seem to love the dogs, and take their time answering any questions. We're very fortunate to have them here. My only quibble is that you don't actually go in to their facility. You arrive, call, and they come get your dog. (At pickup, some folks don't even get out of their car -- the staff opens car door and pup hops in.) So, I haven't actually been inside though they do have tours on Saturdays when they don't have dogs running around. I was put off by that initially, but from the pics I see and how much my dog loves it, I'm fine with it. A nice perk is they take really nice pics of pups for their Instagram page, including the one they took of mine here.

I originally found Shawn researching dog training for my dog- aggressive GWP. After consulting and…read moreinterviewing several different training groups all over Oregon and even as far south as California I thank God I found Shawn and The Dog Way. It's only been a few days since our first class and already my dog Edwin has much more balanced energy and behavior. For the first time I my life I actually feel like I really know what I'm doing when it comes to my dog and his behavior and I can be assertive in my demands of him. As a bonus the same things we are doing with him we are doing with our other dog Juno, which is a Doberman. She would growl and bark so aggressively running up and down our fence-line every time a person would walk by with a dog. Now she is barking maybe once or twice a day but stopping right away. Within a week I am sure she will no longer be barking or growling. This review is being posted at the very beginning of our training and I am so impressed with the knowledge we've gained and the changes we've seen in our dogs. I cannot wait to get Edwin to the boarding orientation so we can start him socializing with other dogs and learning the appropriate way to communicate and act. If you need help with ANYTHING dog call The Dog Way first. Don't waste your time on any other training. I've done treats, clickers, e-collars, gentle leaders and harnesses but the program Shawn has put together hands down WORKS. If you have ANY issues with your dogs for ANY reasons simple or complex call The Dog Way. It will change your life. I will return to update in a few months.

This is going to be a bit of a long review but I have a lot I want to get in and I really wanted to…read moredo Shawn justice. First off, training: In 2015 my family adopted a 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd, Lobo. I had no prior dog experience. I found Shawn and decided to take my new family member in. Prior to Lobo being rescued by the Oregon Humane Society he was abandoned at a pound after numerous backyard escapes and running around the streets in Clackamas. This dog I brought home was dominant, pushy, high energy, and totally ignored any command I gave him. He barked, couldn't be left outside for long periods of time, and jumped on furniture. So off we went to Shawn's for his 24 hour observation period. When I came to pick Lobo up the next day he gave us some training videos and a list of rules that Lobo needed to follow. He showed us how to do heel and blanket work and taught us the importance of being a leader. Shawn was informative, and he helpfully dumbed it down to one thing to remember (consistency) and one thing to work on (blanket time). When I put Lobo in the car he was shaking a little bit. A family friend with me at the time noted this and I made a note of it. I assumed it was because Lobo was so used to being in charge and he had been put in his place. Over the next several years I continued to work with Lobo using Shawn's methods and I saw great improvement. My dogs are my children, and I would never want to hurt them or cause them to fear me. Lobo doesn't. He loves me. We have a great relationship and are very bonded. Shawn's methods are NOT about fear and violence as some have suggested. They are about trust and mutual respect. How many times Shawn has said that "you must respect your dog and they must respect you" I can't even count. Lobo has blossomed under this leadership. He is the perfect dog. He is obedient, though he does test me every now and then. He is calm in the house and around people, and nothing makes him reactive. He is confident and will try to do anything I ask, even if I don't always think it through. He has faced fears for me because he trusts me, like swimming in a river. When we go out and about he is aware and alert and keeps an eye out for me, but he is never out of control or even close. He is amazing off lease and 100% reliable. He is great with kids, even when they have accidentally hurt him, and he has overcome dog aggression (he had gotten into 2 dog fights before). While Lobo started off a little put off by Shawn, he now LOVES him. Lobo gets super excited when we pull up to Shawn's place, and he always goes right up to Shawn to say hi. Shawn also loves Lobo and has told me so on numerous occasions. Last year (2020), my family welcomed another young Shepherd to the family. At 1 1/2, Ollie had already been through a lot before she was rescued by an animal shelter. She was anxious, shy, reserved, aloof, and went into panic mode if you clicked a pen. She didn't trust anyone. It felt like I was back to square one with her when it came to my knowledge of training. I knew what to do with a dominant dog, but an anxious one? I took her to Shawn for help, and when she first met him she was terrified. Now Ollie loves Shawn. She is starting to trust more and more and is way less anxious. We are still working with her and she continues to improve. In time I know that she will become every bit of the amazing dog that Lobo is. Thank you Shawn! Without you I am sure that we wouldn't have been able to keep Lobo, or at least be as happy with him as we are now, and we wouldn't have even dreamed of getting a second dog. Second, boarding: The boarding area is wonderful. I have been to the back of the house with Shawn to see it. The dogs get to run around a large secure area all day and play with one another. There is plenty of shelter and they always have fresh water because of a special pipe system. I don't ever want to board them anywhere else! They love it and I love it. One thing to mention is that on one occasion my dogs did get skunked, which was AWFUL. It wasn't Shawn's fault, but the smell didn't go away for months. The dogs usually need a bath after being boarded too because they run around with smelly dogs all day. Third, Shawn himself: Shawn loves my dogs and gives them lots of affection but is at the same time a good leader. My dogs love him. That relationship is very important to me. Shawn himself is loud, intense, and he talks a lot. A lot like me actually. Some people may call this abrasive, but it is his personality. Sometimes I do need to interrupt him to get a question in, and sometimes I have to put a time limit on a conversation. That being said, none of that is unique to Shawn. If you think he is talking too much tell him so instead of getting secretly offended. Having spent more than 7 years using "The Dog Way" training method and working with Shawn, I am confident in my review.

I just had to take the time to write a review for Kathryn Burge! Most people write reviews if they…read moreare upset but this petsitter deserves the time to write how Amazing she truly is. She goes above and beyond for my dog and will always make time for him rain or shine. If I am working late or if I don't feel well, she will come on the fly. He looks so forward to her coming to the house and she is always on time. He is obsessed with her almost more than me. Stuart is a rescue that is a bit shy of strangers. We love Kathryn.

Kathryn is a very personable, professional and responsible pet sitter. I could tell from the start…read morethat she really cared for our dog. She listened to all the crazy things our dog does on walks etc and she really took it seriously. I trusted her going to my home when we were gone. I highly recommend her services. It's a relief knowing our pet is taken care of by someone who really wants to and loves it! Thanks so much!