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!

Signing my babe Phobos up for pack walks with Hadley has been *HANDS DOWN* the best decision I…read morecould have ever made for my nervous guy. Phobos is extremely people shy, and scares easily in loud/noisy environments so as you can imagine, it's been a huge challenge taking him anywhere. Walks were extremely stressful, always cut short and we were beginning to feel pretty hopeless since we had tried EVERYTHING we could conjure up to improve his confidence-to no avail. It's only been several months since Phobos has been joining Hadley & the pack on walks, but I'm honestly in disbelief with how much progress he's made already. Just yesterday, we brought him along with us to Moseley's Cafe to grab a quick bite (being cautiously optimistic), and he did SO well even though it was a tight, crowded area. He remained calm, collected and even laid down to enjoy a patch of sun. I was absolutely shocked. Only a couple months ago, he'd be barking at people, pulling every-which-way to get away, and we would have most likely caused a scene. I can't even begin to tell y'all how much my fiancé and I appreciate Hadley's patience and expertise in navigating these tricky waters. We will forever be grateful for Hadley's help and bringing much needed relief to our little fam. I genuinely feel so lucky that I even have the privilege to write this review. Thank you so, so, SO much for all you do. You changed our lives, for real. - Amanda, Alex & Phobos

We had a "leash-reactive" dog, which made going for walks really stressful. We reached out to…read moreHadley for help. Hadley is a joy to work with and I appreciate all the helpful tips and ideas when walking my dog. Highly recommend!

Maya's team is amazing! The staff really care about your fur babies and put their best interest…read morefirst. Appa, my shiba inu is a selective dog and only likes a handful of dogs... But she's so excited when she gets picked up from daycare, she won't even turn around or notice us saying bye! That's phenomenal considering she doesn't care about dogs outside of daycare. So happy to have found this gem where Appa can thrive and socialize in a safe environment. Much love, Sherry

Maya. Is. The. BEST!…read more When it comes to our babies, we all look for someone we can trust, but with Maya (and her team) you'll not only have competent, trustworthy care but someone who truly loves your dog. I've worked with her for years. And when I went on a 21-city book tour, she and I were basically splitting custody of my girl. And I never worried, not even once. Sending your dog to Dog's True Dream is not sending them to "camp." It's sending them to their second home, filled with love, care, and attention. Can't say enough good things about this business.

Deb has been our go-to cat sitter for several years now. She's great with the cats and a pleasure…read moreto work with. Do recommend!

Still loving all the great support that Deborah provides to my elderly fur baby! Her gentle,…read moreattentive care and reliability give me such peace of mind. Whether it's a short walk or a longer visit, Deborah always goes the extra mile to make sure my pup feels safe and loved. It's clear she truly understands the needs of senior dogs, and I'm so grateful for her consistency and kindness. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and dependable dog walker!

Ming has been an amazing addition to our family's and our dog's life! I truly feel like we hit the…read morejackpot -- she is considerate, thoughtful, communicative, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our dog!

Running Amok has been wonderful for our dog, Maggie. Ming is extremely responsible, caring, and…read moretrustworthy, and we always feel confident that Maggie is in great hands. Maggie absolutely lights up when she sees Ming, which tells us everything we need to know. Our dog trainer recommended her after a long search for someone truly high quality, and that recommendation has absolutely held up. Highly recommend.

We couldn't recommend Doggy Lama Pet Care more, what a wonderful organization. Molly and all the…read moreemployees are amazing. Their pricing is more than reasonable, and the services are the best. Molly was recommended by a friend as "the dog whisperer" and that is correct. We have a little senior guy who loves other doggo's but doesn't have any teeth to defend himself, so it has been really difficult to find a boarder for him to be safe. Even having friends who he is familiar with staying at the house hasn't worked out. Insert Doggy Lama. We did a trial run of boarding with Molly, and he passed so we were able to schedule a weeklong vacation knowing he would have the best time. He got to hang out with some other senior dogs and have long walks in the wilderness and lots of doggo time. Molly kept us posted daily with pictures of our little man being a dog. The experience way outperformed expectations. We are working to sign our guy up for some walking adventures throughout the week. Go see Doggy Lama for all your needs.

We absolutely love Molly and the whole Doggy Lama team! From the very beginning, Molly has been so…read morecommunicative, kind, and flexible and she always sends the best photo updates that brighten our day. When Wilma first started going to Molly, she was a shy and timid pup who wasn't comfortable being off leash. Over time, with Molly's patience and care (and the help of Fabrizzio and the other amazing walkers), Wilma has grown so much in confidence. She now happily runs with the pack (with a long lead) and adores her boarding stays with Molly. I think she's sad when she leaves! We're so grateful for Doggy Lama and the great care and service they provide. It truly feels like Wilma is part of a second family. We can't recommend Doggy Lama enough!

I formerly received dog walking services from a large "established"company based out of Oakland…read more While my dogs did seem to enjoy participating in their weekly adventure hikes with this organization, there were elements that turned me off such as lack of flexibility, steep prices, and a rotating cast of walkers- none of which seemed to stick around. I have found that this is pretty much par the course for many of the East Bay dog walking companies that I have looked into. A couple months ago, a friend from the Alameda Pet Shelter (place where I adopted both of my pups) recommended Zack with Unmarked Territory. Zack was wonderful with both of my dogs and paid special attention to my older dog's health concerns. You can tell he has a lot of experience with dogs big and small. I love getting my report card at the end of each walk describing all of the fun and exciting places my pups have been! Very reliable, professional, affordably priced- and flexible! Unmarked Territory is the best!

So grateful to have found Mabi. She's professional, flexible, responsive, and great with animals…read more Our Australian Cattle Dog loves her. Great pricing, too. Highly recommended.

Mabi is a life saver. She is the only person that I trust to take care of my cat, Lynx, when I'm…read moreout of town. She is extremely reliable and responsive. Moreover, I can tell that she genuinely loves and cares about my cat. One time he was lost (stuck in a garage) and she even found him for me! Do not hesitate to reach out to Mabi for your pet sitting needs!

Kaity and Tim are the best! They have cared for my cat, Riley, many times over the years. I am…read morealways able to enjoy my vacation without a worry. They are reliable, responsible, affordable and loving. Kaity's vast experience means she can give medication, or whatever else is needed, to even the most difficult pet.

Kaity and Tim are awesome, we felt really safe and secure with them coming into our apartment to…read morewatch over our furbabies whenever we went out of town. They were great at communicating throughout the trips, and even got our super timid kitty to hang out and play a bit. We also loved supporting a local small business, which they run very well and professionally. Our place always looked great when we got back, and our kitties were happy and very clearly well cared for when we were away. They were also amazingly accommodating and understanding when I got a few dates mixed up, and were able to add a few visits in on really short notice, which was so appreciated given it was 100% my mistake. Highly recommend Fuzzy Britches! Thanks Kaity and Tim :)