Linda has been an absolute god send to my family. 6 of my family's fur babies have been through…read moretraining and boarding with her, one of which was extremely troubled and needed lots of care - she came back and is now our best dog and a wonderful addition to our family! I genuinely cannot imagine getting through puppyhood and being a dog parent in general without the care and love provided by Patience. I have recommended their services to multiple friends and will continue to do so. Thank you Linda for all you do! Not sure I can accept Donna's review as anything other than spiteful and unrelated. Please ignore. Also - Linda doesn't require her clients to provide "an expensive cage" or any cage whatsoever (she provides them). Donna - you may be confused.

Linda has been an absolute life saver. She taught Fenway so much and with praise and not any other…read moretactics. As it was so hard to send him away for a month, he came back such a better dog. He's getting ready to leave tomorrow for college. It will be money well spent but so hard to leave him again. Thank you Linda for everything you have done for all of us!!

After adopting my first dog with no prior experience, I met Kristen just a week later. I was…read moreoverwhelmed and unsure if I had made the right decision, but her guidance gave me the confidence and tools to succeed. She worked with us through private in-home training sessions, and I now board my pug, Lucy, with her several times a year when I travel for work. I have complete confidence that Lucy receives exceptional care. In addition to boarding, she enjoys enrichment activities, continued training, and positive socialization with other dogs. Kristen is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely compassionate. Her dedication to the animals she cares for is evident in everything she does. If you're in the Pima County area and looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, and truly invested in your dog's well-being, I highly recommend Kristen.

I cannot recommend Kristen's K9 enough! Not only is she knowledgeable…read moreabout dog behavior, she is also fantastic at teaching humans. She started with an in-depth intake to determine the training needs of my dog. She had a training program planned out when we got together and the progress I have seen in my doggo has been incredible. We had problems with pulling on the leash, jumping on visitors, jumping over the wall, and reactivity with other animals and people. Within our 4 week training sessions she had our dog loose leash walking and she no longer darts after people or pets. She doesn't jump over our backyard wall anymore. In fact, she is entirely disinterested in the wall altogether. I was amazed at the progress we could make with the tools Kristen introduced. She checked in during the week to ensure it was going well and answered any questions that came up. I could not be happier with my experience. I can now walk my dog stress free and without my shoulder getting pulled out of its socket. 10/10 Highly recommend!

I've been using Kritter Sitters since 2023, and I honestly don't know what I would do without them!…read moreWhen I first had to leave for over a week to go back east, I went through so many interviews with potential sitters--but my little dog, Tillie, only approved of Katie. That sealed the deal for me, and I couldn't be happier with the choice. Katie is professional, reliable, and incredibly kind. Before each trip, she comes by to re-acquaint herself with my little pack and give Tillie a chance to get comfortable with her again. That thoughtfulness goes a long way in easing both my worries and my pup's. At one point, I also had a dog with a lot of medical issues, and Katie handled everything with such calm confidence and care--it never phased her. I'm beyond grateful to Katie and her team for giving me the peace of mind to travel and visit family without stressing about my fur babies. If you're looking for trustworthy, compassionate, and dependable pet care, I can't recommend Kritter Sitters enough. They are truly the best!

kritter Sitters offers the best caring pet service ever! I have two large dogs and Katie gives them…read morepersonal attention and can be counted on. I highly recommend this service..

I adopted Roama (1yr old chow/shepherd/cattle dog/pit mix) from PACC in late June. There was very…read morelittle known about her other than she'd seriously bitten the ppl who found her as a stray. I was very nervous bringing a new dog into my very comfortable pack with 2 small, 9 yr old dachshund mixes. My dogs had always been chill with other dogs but since Roama was a wildcard, I enlisted help from Terra to make sure I was prepared. Terra came to my house before the adoption, gave me ideas how to set up the space, tips for feeding in case there was resource aggression, and general training planning after meeting my 2 littles and getting their vibe. When Roama arrived, she made another visit to the house to see them (and me) interact. Let's face it, the human is usually the problem and I'm not exception. She helped with great tips, especially the magical squirt bottle (the horror!!) Roama has a lot of puppy energy that her elder siblings aren't able to match, and Terra invited her to the socializing play group! This has been a game changer. Roama can spend the day with pups that match her size and energy, then come home tired for cuddles with the sibs! It's been so great for her! Terra even let me join to watch her play and see how she shows her emotions (all in that toothy mouth of hers.). Hoping she'll be ready to try a dog park soon! Can not recommend her enough if you're anxious about adopting a new friend (DO IT) or if your current pup just needs a nudge in the right direction! Rise Above is amazing!! Enjoy the happy dog photos!!

I am so grateful to have Just completed my five weeks of training and lessons with Terra, for my…read morehigh energy Border Collie, who was having reactivity issues to other pups as we were on our daily morning walks through our neighborhood. Terra 's professional, caring , focused training taught me the exact skills I needed, to help my pup get over her reactivity issues. We are now able to have relaxing , fun walks , through our neighborhood, every morning. I know what to do to help my pup, should she become distracted, so we can continue at a leisurely manner during our walks. Terra came to my home, in a space where I and my pup were relaxed. She even brought her sidekick "Bucket", to help us with our reactivity issues. We were given homework to do after every lesson, and did it faithfully, 2 times a day. My pup now looks forward to going on walks and reinforcing what we have learned. Terra was always available for any questions I had and returned my text messages promptly. I am truly grateful to have found Terra and Rise Above Dog Training. I know , soon, there will be a day, when reactivity is a thing of the past, but, I will continue to train my pup, as she is a member of my family, and deserves to have the best of care. With all of this said, I highly recommend Terra for your dog training /owner of dog training needs. My pup and I thank you Terra.

Since my large dog Chip started going out with Cole Thurston for a walk/jog he is a happy dog…read more I've even seen health benefits and a toning up of his body. Well worth it!! I highly recommend this service!!!!

The holiday's are stressful enough without having to suddenly replace your cat-sitting resource at…read morethe last minute. Thank GOODNESS for Kennel Nirvana!!! We had to be away for a full week and had to scramble to find boarding for our 18lb Russian Blue Kitty. We wanted something more than just chain-store pet hoteling and luckily, a friend (with very pampered doggies) recommended Kennel Nirvana for our cat, since they have a separate residence for the kitties. We made the appointment to view the space in the days prior, and were so pleased with the cleanliness and warmth of the kitty space. Our boy is a tree climber and the Kennel Nirvana cubbies did not disappoint. He had three levels to play around in, and ended up spending most in the top near the ceiling! He certainly didn't lose any weight while there either, though he got lots of exercise, so mealtimes are well managed, too. Natalie and Glenn were gracious about our calling in to check on our boy every couple days and we are so grateful for the exceptional care they took with him. Natalie and Glenn are wonderful caretakers and Kennel Nirvana is a treasure find! It's a beautiful place with lovely folks (the owners AND the daytime assistants) who obviously care deeply about the furry family members left in their care. Our most heartfelt thanks for giving us peace of mind by providing a safe holiday "Kitty Camp" for our big boy.

We have used Kennel Nirvana for 20 years with three canines and have always been very very pleased…read morewith their service. The owners are warm, loving folks, and the assistant is very talented and accommodating. I would recommend them to you without hesitation.

Our dog had an injury that will require months of rehab and therapy, and our vet recommended A…read moreLoyal Companion. Our dog needed a custom made brace with adjustments and A Loyal Companion not only created the brace but came to our home in Phoenix (two hour drive from Tucson) and fit him and instruct us on how to put it on and take it off him. We also were given two free adjustments and they have a great pool especially for dogs. I highly recommend them!!

I take my 15 1/2 year old Queensland healer mix to see Kate to work on maintaining his rear…read moreagility. Jaimme's experience is one of fun and enjoyment and he has shown improvement in his rear strength and balance which allows him to continue his daily walks and other doggy's routines. In addition, Diablo a foster with Valley fever has benefited from the gym routines as the valley fever he has has riddled his body with bone damage and it is clear that the therapeutic benefits are helping him develop a more normal range of motion.

We can't recommend Nancy and Animal Ally of Arizona highly enough! We are so grateful we found…read moreher. We have a very arthritic nearly 16 year old Sheltie. His nearly immobile hind legs wouldn't support him in a standing position for very long, and he needed to be carried in and out of the house for his "duties". A dog trainer friend suggested Animal Ally. Nancy came to our home, brought her massage table, and worked on our little guy for an hour. He is a totally different dog. He walks in and out of the house, and actually "loped" after our other dog this morning. I am able to take him for SHORT daily walks now, which is a miracle! Nancy is professional, very loving and kind in her work. We think she is terrific, and the healing she does, is as mentioned, a miracle!!

I think that Nancy saved my dog, Penelope. In January, Penelope had a mystery illness that our vet…read moresaid was liver cancer and not to bring her back because there was nothing she could do. Not wanting to give up, I drove her to Phoenix where an internal medicine specialist figured out it was the rimadyl that Penelope was taking for arthritis that was causing her elevated liver enzymes and enlarged liver. He immediately took her off of this. Penelope is 10 and a mastiff mix. She's still active but very stiff and has difficulty moving some days. Since she couldn't take her pain medicine anymore, I asked Nancy if she could meet with her and give her a massage. She got Penelope moving around so much better. For days after her massages she was moving like her old self. Nancy showed me the pressure points on Penelope so that I could help her in between massage sessions, which has definitely helped her. Nancy is so polite and kind. Penelope warmed up to her immediately. She provides an invaluable service to animals. I'm forever grateful.