Saving Grace Petcare is the BEST. A local small business that takes wonderful care of pets. We use…read moreSaving Grace for cat sitting when we are out of town. Selena who takes care of Meru always writes little notes of how he is and leaves them for us daily (sometimes even sends a photo as well!). We have had Selena for all of our visits, which is really nice that it's the same person going to your apt. each time and not a different person who doesn't know your pet. The price tag is well pretty on par with other pet sitting services in the area as I researched ahead of time. I've found that they go out of their way to answer emails or calls quickly, which is especially important with last minute trips. Their online booking is pretty straightforward and easy to navigate. It would be great if they got a phone app, but the web version is fine especially for a small business. Highly recommend if you are looking for petcare for your dog or cat. They are in Cap Hill, Brookland, and NoMa.

Saving Grace has saved me as well!! Hard to get out early since retirement!! Jim, at Saving Grace…read moreis the dog walker I depend on. More importantly my dog Bella does too. She waits for him. How does she know time?!?! She may bring him a toy too. As my dog and I grow older together, it's good to know we have a friend taking that morning walk with her. Saving Grace and Saving Bella.

I am not a dog owner, but I am a new convert of Metro Mutts. After grabbing a drink with my dog…read moreowner friend, Chad, we stopped by Metro Mutts to buy a treat for his pug. I checked in on Yelp and you get a free homemade doggy treat! So awesome! The store itself is a dog lover's paradise with every type of treat, toy, and dog amenity. It's well maintained and super clean and they even have a dog bakery with pastries. WHAT? So awesome!

Excellent store with knowledgeable and helpful staff, great selection of products, and a variety of…read moreactivities and samples for your pets. We came in and learned that they offer a free puppy play time, and free samples of frisbees, snacks, and training pads. They also offered a broad range of toys and treats that kept our teething puppy happy and their staff provided us with some fantastic recommendations. The biggest drawback to Metro Mutts is hat it is not the most accessible place and that as a boutique, it is priced well above other stores or Amazon. All the same, it's worth a visit.

I hate to leave negative reviews but, due to the absence of information here, I feel obligated to…read moreshare my experience to warn others. I selected Pets on the Hill, a small service, rather than larger services in the area because I wanted my dog to have consistency (i.e. a friendly relationship with 1-2 walkers). Initially this was the case and Kerith, his primary walker, provided text messages about his walks. Over time, I stopped receiving updates about his walks and there was no consistency in who was walking him. On my last walk request--which was scheduled through Kerith and delegated to another walker due to Kerith going on vacation--my dog was left and no one ever came to walk him. Kerith did not notify me of a schedule conflict at any time. When I came home and discovered that my dog had not been walked, I texted Kerith asking for my keys to be returned (so that I could use them to secure a new service) and she did not respond for more than 48 hours. When she did respond, she simply said that she was "sad" that my dog needed to go out and was not attended to rather than apologizing for his neglect or the complete lack of communication. Rather than returning my keys (a small consolation for a bad experience), she directed me to get them myself. If you are searching for professionalism and reliability this is not the service to use. Regardless of accommodations for personal travel or time off, there is no excuse for not communicating. Lack of concern for animals who have been entrusted in your care is also completely inexcusable for a company with animal care as its primary mission.

Not really interested in new business. Needed a walker I called, the lady laughed at me & thought…read moreit was a joke. Then she started the white lady bla, bla I'm not interested. OK you don't walk dogs cool.

What a difference a day (with Atlas) makes! After just one visit with Thomas my puppy is remarkably…read morebetter behaved! I have a 8 month mini golden doodle. She's incredibly smart and before finding Atlas she was pretty well behaved but I had sort of hit a wall with her undesirable behavior (barking, separation anxiety, jumping up on people). I knew she needed better instruction than my partner and I were giving her, but knowing how social my dog is, a group puppy class didn't seem ideal. Luckily I met Atlas owner, Danny, and immediately I felt the right vibe. He seemed to have a training approach based in dog psychology, and I knew I was gonna have to think like my very intelligent dog if I was going to effectively communicate with her. I then met with Thomas (who I thoroughly enjoyed on a personal level too!) for only 2 hours and we went over a lot... all sorts of tips and tricks and it helped me to understand the overall philosophy of dog training. I was so busy going over every training mistake i had made, that I didn't even notice that Thomas was efficiently correcting her and my dog began to be on her best behavior... quietly cuddled next to me. Later on that night the change became more apparent when my partner was also like "um did you notice how obedient puppy is being?" We began joking that it's like we brought over a military school recruiter and now she's like "I'll be good! I'll be good!" We're not 100% sure which tip that Thomas gave us was so magical (but I suspect correcting the pack hierarchy was a major point) but it worked! Barking has turned into a low growl or nothing at all, she's stopped pestering us for fetch in favor of waiting for "play time", the results are kinda mind blowing! But the best part I never saw coming. Until seeing the after effects of Thomas I didn't realize how my stressed my puppy was. So now everyone in the house is happier! This is one of those business I love to support! Great people doing great work!

My dog seemed to enjoy going to Atlas, and I liked that they were open until 8:00 p.m. during the…read moreweek, but I stopped taking my dog to Atlas once they started overcharging me. Once I brought the issue to their attention, instead of correcting my account, they tried to assign blame on my card, even though they charged the very same card fourteen weekdays in a row after the alleged problem. In addition, I never received an explanation as to why some days I was charged more than others, for the very same service.  All in all, Atas Doghouse is a convenient, affordable option for doggy daycare, but you will want to be diligent about checking the charges to your credit card frequently.

Megan and her team are second to none!…read more We've lived is several cities and have always had walking services for our dog. When we got our new puppy, I knew we needed the extra hands while we were gone most of the day. Enter Fairytales. From the moment you meet Megan, you can tell she is deeply passionate about the care of animals. She cares about their wellbeing just as much as the owner! She's not just a service provider, she's a godsend to our family and new pup! From field trips, long walks, south block pup cups...Megan has given our new pug amazing socialization and enrichment. He is thriving as a new city family dog and we have Megan to thank for most of that, continually looking out for him, updating us with photos and videos of his fun-filled days, and her extraordinary effort to adjust him to all different types of dogs and people! Her doggy daycare service with pick up and drop off is a must for any busy family (we also have two) small humans!). Louie comes home a happy, tired pup ready to snuggle and wind down the day with us. We can't wait to see how Fairytales expands to the new location!

I highly recommend Fairy Tails for dog walks. I have a rescue dog that is scared of her own shadow…read moreand Megan's team (Gwynne, Skyler, and Ryan) have worked with her quirks to ensure a fun, safe, and active walk. I really notice a difference with my dog's trust/confidence after walking with Fairy Tails. Megan is also knowledgeable about pet behavior and extremely communicative. Thank you!

We've been using Wanderpups for cat-sitting for over 2 years and if I could give more than 5 stars,…read moreI would! Just a few of the reasons include: a) Easy booking through an online portal, which also allows you to create a detailed profile for your pet including info such as feeding schedules, medications, temperament, etc. b) Reasonable pricing. c) Excellent customer service and responsiveness to questions, schedule change requests, etc. d) Detailed updates after each cat-sit visit including photos. But the thing that really sets Wanderpups apart is the amazing care from their team of dedicated pet-sitters. Our cat is not the most cuddly or affectionate guy. He's wary of strangers. But we have been lucky enough to have a handful of repeat sitters, and each one has gone above and beyond to make friends and gain his trust. It has been amazing to see how much he has come out of his shell. Now, instead of hiding under the bed when they visit, he comes out to greet them, allows them to pet him, and gives them lots of headbutts (basically cat-speak for "I love you, you're my friend"). Wholeheartedly recommend!

Simply fantastic - wonderful people that truly care about the dogs. Really makes back to the office…read moreeasier on us both to have someone so good walking him.

Retro Pupz is amazing! Retro Pupz came highly recommended by a friend after Cierra walked her pup…read more I had a last minute obligation during the day and was so stressed about what I was going to do with my 11-week old pup. Cierra came to the rescue and was soooo accommodating, even at the last minute. Since my pup is so young and can't go on true walks yet because he doesn't have all his shots, I selected the pet services. (I think that's what it's called on the site.) Cierra took my pup to use the bathroom, fed him, played and took him out again before leaving. To say I was grateful was an understatement. Like others have said, she provides updates and pics. It made me so comfortable to know he was in good hands. I can't recommend Cierra and Retro Pupz enough and will definitely be using them again!

Cierra is great!! I can always trust that my dog, Cash, will be safe on his walk and tired and…read morehappy when I get home. She sends photo text updates and is completely reliable. You and your dog will be glad you chose Retro Pupz.

We moved to DC around 2 years ago and District Dog Walkers has been by far the best service we have…read morefound- across industries. They are beyond reliable and have become like a second family to our dog. When Scooter was sick and we needed an emergency visit, Andrea was incredible and handled everything. They leave the best notes and pictures after each visit - which are the highlight of our day. If there was an award for best dog service in the city - they hands down deserve it. :) We could not praise District Dog Walkers more!!!!!!

Aaralyn and her team are THE BEST! We've had walkers in NYC, Boston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh as well…read moreas DC and District Dog services are among our best! I love the app, booking is easy, communication is great. Dog walking, especially reliable dog walking, isn't the cheapest investment- but you get what you pay for :) I highly recommend Aaralyn and her team! Shout out to Amen who is our senior dogs primary walker! So patient with our little old man!

Danny (and Elise) have taken such great care of my cat for the last 2 1/2 years. I trust them…read morecompletely. Danny sends photos of Kitty every day, and he gives me updates on her. He has gone above and beyond, cleaning up some accidents that Kitty made, and even once putting her in her carrier backpack and going outside with her during a fire alarm in the building. I recommend Danny 100%

We have been using Danny's Pet Care for two years, we have had ONLY AMAZING experiences with him…read moreand his sitters: Danny, Elise, Ben all took such incredible care of our fur baby and we are so grateful to them for loving him like we do. Their prices are incredibly fair, they are super reliable, go above and beyond for customer service, and keep our place super clean. I literally don't know how they could be better. They have made so many stressful moments better by stepping in to help us when we were in a bind. If you're looking for good pet sitters this is your place!!!

All of the staff of Just Walk was very loving and considerate of my dog's special needs and while…read moreFrankie is no longer with us, I'll never forget how they not only "walked" Frankie but kept her entertained, helped with her training and made her an overall happier dog. This team is comprised of people always learning more about caring for pets and the bond they have with humans. I can't recommend them enough - they are the best option for Washington DC.

Bill walked our dog, Duncan, for a few years while we lived in DC. We could not ask for a kinder,…read moremore considerate walker. Bill was responsive to our requests and questions, flexible, and always honest. There were very few people we trusted our dog with overnight, but we always felt really good leaving Duncan with him. The few times Duncan spotted Bill on the street while I was with him, Duncan made it very clear that Bill was his person. Owners and pups alike are lucky to have Bill!