We've been using Love Those Paws since 2015 to watch our cockatiels when we go on vacation. It is…read moremuch less expensive than boarding them at the vet and less stressful for the animals. The sitters vary but all are enthusiastic based on the reports they leave. After every visit the sitter leaves a note of when they came and left and what they did. They also usually text us an update and a picture of our birds. We come back to a stack of reports. The sitter stays a while after the food, water, and paper are changed to make sure the birds aren't acting weird, and I hear that some singing goes on. We've never had a problem and have be accommodated at very short notice when we want to go away for the weekend. I highly recommend this company. 1/27/20 Update: Just used them again during a ten day trip to Hawaii. I'm pretty sure our birds are in love with Alex, who came for most oF the visits. Now they are just stuck with us. As always, a great experience and we love being able to travel without any worries.

Love Those Paws was great from the moment I messaged them for a quote until I returned from…read morevacation. Stewart guided me through setting up a time to go over all the particulars. Despite me typing up a whole instruction sheet, he insisted on walking through again just to be sure (which is very reassuring). The actual pet sitting was spectacular. The pet sitter who was assigned was Kim. She spent plenty of time with the cats and made sure they were well cared for while I was away. The visit reports they leave are really cute as well. Could not have gone smoother! I'd also like to add that they were available with very short notice (3 other pet sitting companies were unable to handle our request). Also want to add that Stewart (when he came for the home visit) was wearing a mask and gloves to protect against COVID (a welcome sight). Pet owners would should have their minds at ease if they select Love Those Paws. If I go on vacation again (few and far between these days) I would definitely use them again!

Higgins and Friends is a great pet sitting service. Linda, our main sitter, gives exemplary service…read moreevery time...she is so understanding, very patient with us as cat parents and loves our 3 kitties--- and they love her! Everyone at Higgins, who have watched our cats over the years, have been awesome.

Higgins and Friends is the best pet sitting service there is! Jill took care of us when we…read morecontacted her with a short turn around time. She was thoughtful and very knowledgeable. Our sitter, Jean, was amazing. She took wonderful care of two cats who had been through a lot changes in a short amount of time. She also helped with some things in the house and was fantastic all around. if you need a sitter you will not find a more caring and professional group of people.

Chris is amazing. My dogs enjoy their walks with Chris. He's very flexible in his timing and very…read moreaffordable. I've used other dog walkers in the past and none of them compared.

Had an extended stay with family in the area and brought our dog along for the visit. Chris and the…read moreLYP team were great at providing daily exercise and even overnight sitting while we were away for a weekend. Our pup couldn't have been happier.

Nancy is the BEST! My husband and I moved to Maryland and knew no one, and because of work…read moreschedules needed a quasi-regular dog walker for our Yorkie. I can't recommend Nancy enough- she was always available when I emailed (which often was with little notice), she left me notes when she stopped over, and was fantastic with our dog. We're so appreciative for all of her help over the last 2 years! Hire her:-).

From the owner: Most trusted, reliable dog walking service in Crofton since 2003.read more

We've been using this service for 2-3 years now - both for dog walking and for boarding. We've had…read moreno issues and our bulldog loves having someone come over and take her for a short walk in the middle of the day when we're both at the office. They will leave a note about what your dog did and it's very easy to cancel walks if you end up staying home. Our dog is super friendly and sweet but not the best mannered - meaning she jumps and pulls sometimes on the leash and they've never mentioned it to us as a problem! When on vacation, we typically have one of the sitters (we use the same one typically who lives down the street), come pick up the dog and her food and she stays at their house. She is definitely well loved and taken care of and they've been great to communicate with. My only comment is that it can be expensive when you have the dog staying in one of their sitters' homes but our dog is part of the family and hates being home alone. So for us, it's worth it but others might find them coming to your house a little easier on the wallet. They also offer a service where you can have them take your dog to their grooming salon for a bath, nails, ears cleaned, etc. Very convenient for those of us who are too busy to do it ourselves!

We've been using Tails on Trails for the past 9 months and our experience has been absolutely…read moregreat. Our dog is quite nervous and anxious, but all of the walkers truly understand dogs and have been incredibly patient with her as she develops trust with new people. They knew how to make her comfortable. The benefit of using a company instead of Rover is that when one of the dog walkers moved on to a new career, the company had a new employee ready to take over so I didn't need to spend time searching for a replacement. Tails on Trails is very reliable and they take great care of the dogs. I'm not sure why some of these older reviews are negative, but that certainly hasn't been our experience at all.

I love this business! Morgan, the owner, is amazing. I have…read morenever met someone who truly loves what she does more than her. She treats every dog that they work with as if it were her own. It is no wonder why so many people trust Crofton Dog Walkers to keep their pets healthy and active and socialized when we can't be home with them ourselves. Morgan's passion for what she does goes beyond her business. She fosters animals and puts her heart and soul into providing a loving environment to every four-legged friend she knows or comes across. She demands the same of her staff. If you're looking for a company that will love your pet as much as you do, you cannot go wrong with Crofton dog walkers!

Highly recommend Crofton Dog Walkers! Our dog absolutely loves every single walker at CDW We have…read morebeen a client for years. They are the best!

This was the worst experience I have ever had with dog boarding!…read moreI signed up for the VIP service to board my dog for a few days. My dog was returned to me with a huge bloody wound on the top of her head. Nobody contacted me to tell me what happened or when. My Vet was not contacted and looks like No medical attention was given!! I had to take her to the Vet and due to an infection of the wound she required a medical procedure, antibiotics, and paid medication. I will NEVER use or recommend The Pup Camp - stay away!

Sooo, I took my puppy in today (Saturday) to have a temperament test done. He was there four hours…read moreto see if he was a fit for the center. Prior to today, I gathered all of the details for today's visit. The young lady stated the temperament testing was free, (I learned this was not true once I got there and signed my pup up for the day). (FIRST NEGATIVE) Prior to leaving, I had my own water bowl and water for my pup. The young lady said, oh no, we provide water for your dog. ALL OF THE DOGS DRINK OUT OF THE SAME BOWL. (I knew I should have gotten my dog and left then but I didn't). (SECOND NEGATIVE) At the conclusion of the testing, they are suppose to provide a physical report card of how well your pup did. Fast forward to the pickup. When they brought my pup out, he did not look like how I dropped him off (I'm not complaining about this because he was playing with other dogs.) BUT, he smelled like the other dogs ganged up on him and dumped urine all over him. Ohhh goodness, he was a stinky mess. I did not inquire about this, which I should have. (THIRD NEGATIVE). When I asked for the report card, the young lady goes, "oh I'm sorry, he doesn't have one because there were a lot of dogs today." REALLY?!? But you took my money with no problem. (FOURTH NEGATIVE) The moral to this story, there are too many negatives for the initial consultation so I will pass.

I've had nothing but fantastic experiences with Pet Sitter Columbia over the past two years. I…read moretravel a lot for work and they cat sit for me often, leaving notes behind about my little guy's activities. I used to be very anxious about leaving my house for extended trips but they bring in my mail and check around the house for any 'gifts' my guy has left behind. One experience comes to mind as a huge help. I was on a plane coming back from London and my kitchen ceiling started to flood. They found a bucket in the house and put it under the drips, called me, and sent a video to my phone. When I landed I was able to schedule a plumber right away to meet me at the house. By having the bucket in place they prevented untold damage to the kitchen and basement. They've been easy to schedule and work with and respond quickly to e-mails. When I come home my little dude is always happy, well fed, and has plenty of water in his dish. If I wasn't moving far away, I'd definitely continue using their service. If you're looking for a pet sitting service, this is the one you should choose.

We recently moved to the area and away from our previous pet sitter / doggy day care. We were…read morelooking for a personalized experience for our little guy and we are grateful that we found Pet Sitter Columbia. Reliable, friendly, and affordable service is what we were looking for and we found it!

We have been using Wagging Tails Pet Service for about a year now. Us and our dogs couldn't be…read morehappier! Taking our dogs to the kennel used to be a terrible experience for both us and our dogs. Having Wagging Tails Pet Service come to our house to care for Boh and Rusty is a perfect solution. Cherie is great with them and the dogs don't get stressed out from being transferred to and from the kennel. My wife and I highly recommend Wagging Tails for their friendly and professional service!

I've used Wagging Tails for over three years and couldn't be happier with the service. Cherie or…read moreone of her employees takes my girl, Maggie, on her daily walks every week day. If I happen to be here when it's walking time, it's so funny to see how excited Maggie gets whenever Cherie pulls into the driveway. There's been a number of times where something's come up last minute and I've needed Cherie to come at night to walk and feed her; she's never told me she couldn't make it happen! Cherie always introduces me to new employees before they take Maggie out so I never have to wonder who is in my house and what type of person is taking my pup out of the house. A couple weeks ago Cherie had noticed some red color in Maggie's feces. However I was out of the state and my wife's job doesn't allow her to take very much time off. I asked Cherie if she could take Maggie to the vet and she took care of everything! We've gone on a few vacations and have asked Cherie to take Maggie out three times a day and she's always taken care of her while we're gone. I highly recommend Cherie and Wagging Tails!! She loves animals, she's caring, she's punctual, she's responds to both texts and emails quickly and most importantly, Maggie loves her and loves spending time with her. It's so nice not to worry about Maggie during the day and know she's having fun walking with Cherie.

I have been using ADW for about 2.5 years now, maybe longer. I LOVE that they take the time to have…read morean initial meeting, and note all the quirks of the pup. I LOVE that it's all women, it makes me feel 100000x more comfortable. They always go above and beyond. At least once or twice my girl has had accidents in the house (those puppy days) and they've cleaned it up! They keep a notebook at your house and you get a note each time - which is really nice to come home knowing she took care of all her business, or even if they noticed something concerning. I've even had one of the owners/managers text me immediately when they've noticed something REALLY concerning. I have a Furbo camera so I sometimes end up seeing them bringing her back into her bedroom, and it's clear they love her just as much as I do, and it's clear Annie loves them. I have sacrificed other things in my budget in order to have them come 4 times a week, and it is completely worth it for the peace of mind I get during the weekday. ADW was recommended to me, and I am SO glad. I don't think I could recommend them enough.

I have been using ADW for a few months now to help take care of my pup Lucy while I am working long…read morehours. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality and reliability this company provides. The girls are wonderful and always leave thoughtful notes describing the walks and playtime. They are also incredibly flexible- I have scheduled last minute walks several times when my schedule has changed and they were able to accommodate us every time! I highly recommend this company!