Heeling Star is the BEST dog ranch in the SF Bay Area! Dani treats our pups like her own and always…read morekeeps us updated with photos/videos. I highly recommend Heeling Star for dog daycare.

It's hard to know where to even start here. There are some people in life who clearly have a…read morecalling. Dani's is without a doubt working with dogs. When I first moved to her area, a neighbor recommended Dani to me, and I was a little nervous - pickups at my house without me there? No in-person visits to the farm? I was just supposed to trust this stranger with everything? Heck I have probably spent maybe 15 minutes max seeing Dani in person over the years (bc her team usually does our pickup) and yet I now trust her like family bc I have seen her put my dog - and all his unique quirks and personality - first, time and time again. - Pre-COVID it was amazing to find someone who could do pickups and dropoffs - I, like most people, can't guarantee a drop off on my way to work or even a specific pickup before 5pm, which made arrangements with typical daycares impossible. Knowing that my dog would be home and comfortable was amazing. - My dog - didn't like strangers before, was scared of the first team member to come pick him up - no worries, Dani moved the schedule around to make sure someone he was comfortable with was picking him up, even coming personally for some periods of time! Her team of dog lovers are also awesome - you can tell they're happy to see your dog too! - Neighbor moved, we were no longer super convenient for her route, she could have reasonably dropped us or raised our rates, but she stuck with us, going out of her way every day and never increasing our rates by a dime. In fact, she rescheduled our pickups around days that another dog whom Dani recognized as my dog's "best friend" could attend. - COVID hit, and for several reasons, we had to greatly reduce how often we could send my pup. Dani was there for us, accommodating around our life changes, payment timelines, scheduling needs, all completely outside her policies. It was obvious she made it personal at this point. It was all just her supporting my dog as his personal guardian angel. As we start returning to offices, I'm struggling to imagine going back to commuting without Dani. We are about to move, and Dani's service area was actually one of the top 5 considerations in our housing search. When we were unable to make that happen this time, Dani graciously offered to help us find a new option. She's in our corner and all about our dog's safety through and through. I can't recommend her enough. If your dog can join Heeling Star, you have to do it!

Diana has been walking my dog for 2 years. My dog loves her and is excited to see her everyday. She…read moretakes him to a local dog park to get his energy out. She is reliable and also accommodating to my schedule.

I love Busy Bodies Dog Walking! Diana and Anthony always respond in a timely manner…read more PROS: They are very kind and will be willing to pick up my husky/shepherd mix for lodging/dog walking even at the last minute. So convenient! Khaleesi gets to play with other dogs during their field trips to the dog parks too! They also post photos on their social media and send me photos of whatever she is doing! CONS: Nothing! Don't ever change haha! Ya'll are perfect for Khaleesi and her friends. Overall, I highly recommend Busy Bodies Dog Walking!

Hands down the best dog walking experience I've ever had. Marianne is a dog whisperer and every dog…read moreI know LOVES her to the point of howling. My furbaby (7-yo Goldendoodle) howls when Marianne arrives and his reaction hasn't changed every single day for 5 years! My dog's experience is a high priority because he means the world to me. I went through 4 dog walkers until I found the echelon of all experiences with Marianne. Highly considerate, cautious, knowledgeable, energetic (takes dog packs for hikes during their 1 hour outing)! And unbelievably accommodating for dogs that need a slower pace for leisurely strolls. Honestly my baby may love her more than me (and that's ok cuz I trust her with his life). It gives me the upmost relief to know he's in the BEST hands with Marianne

Marianne is the only person I trust my pups with! She comes to my house, feeds them, takes my big…read moreboy out on a walk and and comes back and gives my old girl some extra love as she can't do walks anymore. My dogs love their Auntie Marianne!

I love working with Jose. My dog olly was a anxiety ridden when I adopted him and Jose has worked…read moreon him for the last year and Olly has transformed into a confident dog. I would highly recommend Jose as a dog trainer and dog walker.

I highly recommend Jose…read more Jose has been our boy's walker and sometimes trainer since the day we got him from the rescue. He is the best very responsible and always brings back our boy happy and tired: D Also, Jose send me pics of Pablo every week, and keeps me updated Pablo my St. Bernard gets socialized and exercised. which he really needed both and now he has a great temperament.

Suzan is the BEST dog walker i have ever met. We met Suzan in 2003 when we has just adopted our…read morefirst puppy. She took my dog Otto as a client and walked him fr 2003-2006 until we had to move across the bridge to buy a home. Since then i looked for various dog walkers, and we either didn't click or they just didn't do a good job walking the dogs. Suzan set the bar pretty high. she made sure Otto was well socialized and super tired lol... he was so happy to see her every single time and had formed a pack of friends, life can't get better for a doggie. Otto passed away not too long ago and we are starting to look around for puppies. as we reach this stage of our lives again, I have been thinking of Suzan a ton and really wishing i could find someone who loves, plays, and exercises doggies rain or shine :o). I decided to write a review and hope it helps someone in need for an amazing dog walking...

Suzan has become our fairy dog mother. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Paws By The Sea…read more (Actually, our first dog found Suzan on the beach and it was love at first bark.) Both of our rescue dogs come with their own set of challenges, but Suzan patiently and knowledgeably is able to make it work. You can really tell that loves what she does. Similarly, our dogs love her. Though we devote a lot of energy to having fun and adventure with our dogs, we've get to generate the excitement they both show when they are with their Suzan.

Sue and her team are the best, really! I originally called…read moreon this servie, because I was having a difficult time finding "last minute" care for our doggies. Sue came through, she is paitent, kind and very organized. Her team does a great job accomodating special needs, and they really work hard to make our pets feel at home. My husband and I, and my daughter now too, use Sue for vacation/overnight stays. If you need a great pet person, call Sue!

Sue came highly recommended through our wonderful vet in Linda Mar and we're so glad to have found…read moreher. Every time Sue comes to pick up our puppy, Luna is over the moon with excitement to go for a walk. She comes back tired and happy and sleeps for the rest of the day. A tired dog is a good dog! :) We have also used Active Care for boarding. It's really a gift to know Luna will be in good hands while we're away and not need to worry. Luna loves hanging out with Sue's dogs and playing in her backyard. Sue often will send us a text or a short video of Luna playing, which is so nice to receive when we miss our sweet girl. Sue is wonderful with animals, professional, responds promptly to texts and has always been available when we needed her. We couldn't be happier! Thanks so much, Sue!

If I could give 10 stars I would! My dog loves Clara to bits. I watched him do a whole body wag…read morethis morning as he was picked up, he could barely contain himself as he stood waiting to jump into the doggie van. Since taking over the business, Clara has absolutely elevated the service to new levels. She takes impeccable care of the dogs, and sends adorable photos from their daily outings. Somehow, she always gets all the dogs to smile and pose for pictures! My dog comes home happy and TIRED from all the exercise and socializing with his pack of buddies.

Clara is the best. My boys had the best time ever. Really needed to get out with Clara's pack…read more It's been a year and my boys needed to get out and socialize. They came home so happy relaxed content. Thank you Clara's Marley and me animal service is the Best. Clara is amazing she speaks to my huskys . Unbelievable she is.

Susan and her care team at Half Moon Bay Dogs have been boarding, grooming and watching my dog on…read morevarious vacations since 2016. As an anxious dog mom, I really appreciate Susan's responsiveness and communication through daily texts and updates. She cares so much and it shows from the smooth drop off and pick up processes. My dog is always happy, clean and exhausted upon his return home. There is an option for pick up and drop off with the Half Moon Bay Dogs mobile pick up van. I've not used it but friends have and are very pleased and my pups Holiday photo from staying there has made it on the back of it! Thanks again Susan and team for watching my lil guy!

I boarded Lola for the first time since I rescued her a few months ago. I was worried about her…read morefeeling I had deserted her. Well, don't waste your time worrying!! She was treated with all the love and care any dog needs. Thank you Susan for such wonderful care. Susan thought Lola got too dirty playing and got her bed dirty. Solution! Wash them both. Lola was happy to see me but I felt she would have been just as happy to stay.

We've been working with Jared from Bark Busters for about two years, and it's been a great…read moreexperience. We have two rescue pit bulls, Panda and Boba, each with their own unique personalities and behavioral challenges. Throughout our training journey, Jared has been incredibly patient and resourceful. He's always willing to adapt his approach and try different techniques, tools, and training exercises--from various leashes and collars to using stuffed animals for realistic practice scenarios. Jared has also been flexible and responsive with scheduling, which we really appreciate since my partner and I are usually only available on weekends. Over the past two years, we've moved to different cities throughout the Peninsula, yet we've continued working with Jared because of the trust he's built with both us and our dogs--and the results we've seen.

As first-time dog owners, bringing home our Bernedoodle puppy felt equal parts exciting and…read moreoverwhelming. She was quiet and a bit confused in those early days, and we honestly didn't know what "normal" even looked like. We started working with Jared literally the day after we brought her home, and that made all the difference. What stood out right away is that he doesn't just train the dog, he helps you understand your dog's psychology. That shift was huge for us. Instead of guessing or reacting, we started to feel like we actually knew what she needed and how to respond. He guided us through the basics like potty training and getting her to sleep through the night, and once those clicked, life got dramatically easier. More importantly, he gave us a framework we can keep using as new challenges come up. Our puppy still has some separation anxiety and can be a bit needy, but now it feels manageable. We're making steady, incremental progress and feel confident we have the tools to keep going. Jared has also been great with our whole family. He builds trust quickly, explains things clearly, and makes everyone feel comfortable and capable. You never feel judged or overwhelmed. If you're a first-time dog owner, especially with a young puppy, I'd strongly recommend working with him early. It sets the right foundation and saves you a lot of stress down the line.