Kaellyn's been our dog walker for over 2 years. She's made our life so much easier, and our dog Jackie's so much better. Jackie's going out every day with Jackie and her "pack" of friends has made her very social, obedient, and well-adapted to a wide range of dogs. I can take Jackie off leash and trust that she'll obey my command or come running if I call her. My only worry is that Jackie may love Kaellyn more than she loves me. :) I recommend Kaellyn to anyone who needs a great dog walker. If she has availability, snatch it up and don't look back. read more

We are moving away from the bay area and so, so sad to be leaving Kaellyn! Kaellyn walks Blue M-F in her pack hikes with 5-6 other dogs. She is reliable, professional, and so loving of our dog. In her pack hikes, Blue has gotten so much better with recall and general obedience. We will truly miss her! I don't even want to think about how much Blue will miss her and his doggo friends. SOB! read more

K Lynn's K9s and Kitty Care - Blue is always so calm after his pack hikes. The exercise and socialization is so good for him. - Dog Walkers Near Me

Our rescue dog Wyatt has always loved other dogs and people, but when he first came to us it might be said that he loved them too well. We were incredibly fortunate that K Lynn spotted my wife being walked by Wyatt. Over the ensuing months, Wyatt went from a loving but somewhat unruly dog to -- I have to say it -- the perfect dog. OK, I'll grant that every dog person says that about their dog, but K Lynn has done some amazing things with Wyatt. First of all, his recall is ironclad. He can be running away from me toward some desirable target, like another dog or a squirrel, but when I call his name he slams the brakes as though he's seen a cliff, then trots happily back to me. Second of all, he went from loving other dogs by immediately jumping all over them to being a very polite canine citizen -- sidling up, bowing, and taking the full measure of the other dog before engaging in play. I can take Wyatt anywhere without fear that he'll run away or misbehave. Third, he's just happy. You can tell. K Lynn will swear up and down that she's not a dog trainer, and I suppose that's the case. But in my experience, if you've got a dog who's got some rough edges, she is fantastic. She starts by working one-on-one with the dog to make sure she can manage him in the context of a pack walk. Then she'll introduce him to other dogs in the pack, one at a time, to make sure he can be socialized. If all goes well, pack walks follow -- at first with a short leash, and then slowly with more freedom. As this process progressed, we could see Wyatt's home behavior improving every day. K Lynn is a pro. She communicates clearly, follows through, and runs a very tight ship. With her on the job, I know I don't need to worry about Wyatt during the day. She's also been great about advising us on how to make sure we're all sending the same signals to Wyatt. She taught me how to use eye contact and non-verbal communication with him, and since that day I haven't had a single behavioral issue I couldn't correct. She has a true gift for canine communication, and I'm grateful to have learned a bit from her. read more

K Lynn's K9s and Kitty Care - Thank you, K Lynn! - Dog Walkers Near Me

Kaellyn has been taking our dog on hikes for the past five months, after I met her in a park and noticed what a pro she was and how calm and well-behaved her pack of dogs was. Our Poppy is a bit anxious and doesn't like to be separated from us. Kaellyn very patiently spent a few weeks taking her on solo walks, letting Poppy get to know her gradually. Now when Kaellyn comes to the door she and Poppy have a big love fest, and Poppy is excited to get in the car to hike with her pack. Kaellyn really understands Poppy's quirks and works really effectively with her. Kaellyn is also very clear and professional in how she runs her business. There's never any doubt of what's expected on both sides. We trust her completely and are thrilled to have found her. read more

Can't say enough good things about K Lynn's K9s and kitty care dog walking service. We have used 5 other dog walking services for our 10 year old standard poodle. By far our dog Ollie is more excited when Kaellyn comes to pick him up than all the others. Enough said! read more

Kaellyn has been our dog walker for over 7 years. Our girl Maddie is absolutely crazy about her, but what I really appreciate is Kaellyn's skill and professionalism. Maddie ain't the easiest dog in the world to deal with, but the videos and updates I often got from Kaellyn showed us just how well she was able to teach and handle Maddie to get her integrated into the pack. Kaellyn was also proactive in her communication with us around both logistics and updates on Maddie. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I highly recommend Kaellyn's dog walking business. She is professional, responsive and passionate about her work. Since the beginning, she has been very invested in our puppy's development and thoughtful about his introduction to the pack. We started off with private walks and then graduated to the pack hikes once she was confident in his recall and ability to integrate with the other dogs. It was a bigger investment up front, but well worth it! Our pup clearly loves Kaellyn and he has a blast with the other dogs (as evident by the videos she shares). He comes home happy, socialized and tired - exactly what we want! And thanks to her training, we now feel comfortable taking him off-leash on hikes which has been so much fun! read more

We hired Kaellyn back in April to walk our (then) 13 week-old Goldendoodle puppy to train him to be able to go on her "pack hikes." He quickly got up to speed and was able to join her group hikes 2-3x a week until we moved away from the Bay Area in July. Kaellyn taught me SO much about training and understanding dogs - she truly is a dog whisperer. Her approach worked so well with Lucky that we regretted spending $$$ on group training classes because Kaellyn really was the one who made him the dog he has become - a loving, well-socialized and adaptable boy. Through her hikes and her attention, he became so well-adapted that he had zero issues when we moved across the world to Vienna, Austria in August! I also agree with the other reviewers that Kaellyn is a sound businesswoman as well, incredibly organized, thoughtful and dependable. If we could beam her to Austria, we 100% would!!! She's second to none. read more

The best pack hike in the east bay! Kaellyn seems to love our dog almost as much as we do, and treats her so well. She has been taking our 6 year old Husky/Aussie mix on pack hikes for at least 6 months, 5 days a week. Our dog had some nervousness around other dogs on leashed walks in the past, and it has all but disappeared in the last few months. Her recall has also improved immensely. I love getting the daily notes and occasional videos Kaellyn leaves about when and where they hike and who plays with whom. She provides details on all the fun including rolling, sprinting and number of poops! Our dog is getting great exercise, has built up stamina, and is nice and tired at the end of the day. Kaellyn takes the time to learn your dog's personality and interact with them in the way that works best. read more

Kaelynn was recommended to us by our neighbors and we've felt so fortunate to have know her for the past few years. Our dog Chaya happily hikes with Kaelynn and a small group of other dogs 3 times/week. Chaya is always so excited to go and is always happy & pooped when she comes back. Kaelynn has a very special way with dogs and we've always appreciated how well-loved Chaya is when she's in her care. She often sends videos of hikes which is a great way to see how much fun these dogs are having together (and how much they all love and respect Kaelynn). She is kind, funny, and a great communicator. Simply put, Kaelynn is a Berkeley gem! read more

Kaellyn has been walking our dog for the last six months and we are thrilled. She's trustworthy, kind and fabulous with our dog. She's also given us great feedback on helping our dog with some anxiety issues. We highly recommend her read more

Kaellyn has been an absolute dream to work with since we adopted our black lab Rigby over a year ago! She is incredibly thorough about keeping us in the loop on his walk activities, how he interacts with other animals, when he seems stressed or more excited than normal, and in general just helping us keep an eye on his transition into our home and his training. She clearly knows her stuff, and Rigby just adores her. We noticed a marked improvement in Rigby's temperament and his social interactions with other dogs after he started doing group walks with Kaellyn. He's also pooped (no pun intended) after his walks so I know he's getting lots of great exercise. It really helps us relax during the day when we're at work and we know Rigby is in good hands. She's also cat sat for our little homie Javier. He's usually super needy when we get back from a trip, but he basically ignored us when we got home after she looked after him which tells me he got plenty of fun interaction and cuddles while she was there. Kaellyn is punctual, professional and personable (I love alliteration). Her prices are great compared to the average dog walking/pet sitting prices in this area. She is very flexible and is usually able to accommodate short-notice requests for walks/pet sitting. Your animals will love you for hiring her :) read more

Kaellyn has been fantastic with our pup Ziggy. When we first met her she went out of her way to ask what he was learning/training so she could continue to reinforce it, as well as reached out to our previous dogwalker to learn more about his behavior. She is easy to work with and always reports back on his behavior, anything out of norm and how he did with the group walks. She even leaves us little notes when she drops him off at home! I like that he gets time with different dogs and she varies his walks. We can tell she really cares for Ziggy and thoroughly enjoys her job - price is good and in-line with other walkers but I would strongly recommend her. I know Kaellyn also does house sitting and cat care! read more

Kaellyn has been taking care of our Aussie pup since she was just a few months old. Kaellyn is extremely responsible and focused on making sure our pup gets exercised, is safe on pack walks, and has a great time with the other dogs. Our dog loves Kaellyn and the walks, and is thriving under her care. I can't recommend her strongly enough. read more

I have been fortunate to get to know Kaellyn thru a professional dog service provider group. I highly recommend her services. She has had the best training available in the industry, and she has considerable experience. read more

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Kaellyn is Berkeley's very own "Dog Whisperer" and dog handler extraordinaire! My Lucy is a headstrong, energetic 9 year old rascal of a terrier. She was a rescue who could never be bothered with basic commands like heeling or sitting, coasting through life on her looks and her charm. Lucy has been with several very wonderful packs over the years, and when we moved to Berkeley in Jan 2015 we found her a new place in Kaellyn's pack. She joined for the exercise but got an amazing bonus of training and better overall behavior! Kaellyn starts with private walks before taking her pups out on group walks to assess their readiness for the challenges of being on the trail off leash, and to introduce training if/when needed. For Lucy, this process taught her how to heel. I was pleasantly surprised when I walk her on the weekends and, instead of pulling and running around like a horsefly on a leash, she now heels for me too. Over the months, in the normal course of pack walking, Kaellyn continues to teach better behavior like coming when called and sitting. It's been great for her behavior at home! Kaellyn leaves great detailed notes about each day's walk. Lucy loves her and, just as another judge of character (NOT part of her menu of services) the human kids in the house ADORE Kaellyn too. They get so excited to see her when she drops the dog off and she always has a smile and a laugh for them too. Kaellyn offers a great service of weekend walks which is very helpful when I'm out for full day excursions (like to wine country, etc). Lucy and I give her two thumbs and four paws up! :) read more

Our dog Lucy has been hiking with Kaellyn 3 time a week for about 6 months now and the experience has been great. Kaellyn is a true dog expert and works regularly on training our dog while hiking. Lucy has been noticeably more well behaved and relaxed around our apartment since she started working with Kaellyn. Kaellyn is also great for us to work with as she is extremely flexible and communicative. I would highly recommend using her services. read more

We have been working with Kaellyn full time for over a year, and it has been wonderful. She is very attentive with the dogs, and a great communicator. She is an excellent trainer, and is a lifelong learner who is dedicated to her craft. I can't recommend her enough, and our dog has never been happier! read more

Kaellyn has been walking my dog for over a year now, and I could not be more pleased. I have a very sweet but very stubborn older Shiba Inu with quite a few quirks so I can't just hand her off to anyone. Luckily Kaellyn is very patient and has lots of experience, and above all she genuinely cares about my dog. She always leaves a note of how the walk went and details about any out of the ordinary behavior I should know about, this is especially important since my dog has a history of seizures. The other great thing about Kaellyn is that she is very accommodating with scheduling. The times I have had to make last minute changes she has always tried fit me into her schedule if possible. read more

K Lynn's K9s and Kitty Care - Out on a neighborhood walk - Dog Walkers Near Me

Kaellyn has been our dog walker and occasional overnight sitter for about two years. We've had other walkers over the years, but Kaellyn is, without a doubt, the very BEST! Foremost, our dogs ADORE her. She's helped the young one immensely with training on their walks (we didn't know we were getting this bonus!). She's helped us humans as well, teaching us how to work with the dogs in a very positive way. She is uber careful to make sure all of the dogs on the walk are in tune with each other, and behave so that no one gets hurt so that all have a good time on their pack walks. She is also careful to check the dogs over after the walks, wiping paws of dirt, and checking for foxtails. Kaellyn has very obvious skills and a long history with handling animals. We trust her with our dogs and house without question. A welcome bonus is that Kaellyn is a business professional, with excellent communication skills, so that there is never a doubt about schedules or charges. She also accommodates one's schedule changes very gracefully. That she can add walk(s) on weekends, while we spend a long day away in the city or wherever, is so helpful for us! You cannot go wrong with Kaellyn accompanying or otherwise caring for your best friends with four legs. She is a very remarkable, and wonderful PRO. read more

I'm really picky about who cares for my dog. I want someone who loves and understands dogs as individuals and as social animals. Because I've put a lot of love and energy into training my dog I want someone who practices with an understanding of the most current understandings of dog psychology, behavior and training. I've tried a couple of dog walkers in the past and after a few walks my dog returned with much of her training undone (i.e. recall got worse, she ran off to play with other dogs and wouldn't listen when I called her back etc). I've witnessed dog walkers who don't seem to have a handle on their packs and who don't seem to be watching for and ready to address the potential problems that can arise when dogs are in a pack. I had kind of resigned myself to being the only person to walk my dog. Enter Kaellyn! I saw her walking a pack of dogs while my dog and I were hiking. I watched her interact with the pack and then watched her interact with my dog as well as moderate the interaction that her pack of dogs had with my dog. She was amazing. Clear, gentle and her dogs listened to her so well! Not only was she great with the dogs, but she was friendly and engaging with me. I immediately got her contact info and signed my dog up for three walks a week. My dog has been going on pack hikes with her for a few months and I couldn't be happier. Kaellyn is thoughtful about the make-up of the pack and coordinates so that the dogs who walk together are good temperament matches. Our dog has tended towards submission with other dogs and through her walks with Kaellyn she has become more confident in her doggie interactions. She loves her social/exercise time with her group of canine buddies. She comes back better trained than before and so satisfied and worn out with the play and connection she gets. In addition to demonstrating great love and regard for my dog and the others in her care Kaellyn is professional, warm and easy to coordinate with. I almost never write reviews but felt have felt moved to give lots of shout outs to Kaellyn's dog walking services! read more

We worked with Kaellyn for over 1 year and absolutely love her. And our dog Coco loves her! Kaellyn was very patient with our rescued pit mix and we are so grateful that Kaellyn was willing to work with Coco through her challenges. We had to say good-bye to Kaellyn because we moved to San Jose. After we settled, Kaellyn made a trip to San Jose and visited us! Such a treat for Coco! Kaellyn clearly cares and loves the animals! read more

We feel so lucky to have found Kaellyn! She is a very knowledgable dog walker, with many years of experience and training. In addition to doing private walks with our dog, Sady, she always made sure to stay consistent with our training and also practiced with Sady. In our few walks together Kaellyn taught us so much about dog's behavior and we saw a great improvement in Sady's behavior soon after she started walking with Kaellyn. Kaellyn is also incredibly sweet with the dogs and forms real relationships with them. There was one time in which I was home sick from work and Kaellyn came by to walk Sady as scheduled. Sady wimpered at the door after Kaellyn left, she missed her buddy! We highly recommend Kaellyn! read more

Kaellyn is as professional a dogwalker/petsitter as you will find. She has taken care of our dog Moxie for 2-3 years now and is without question Moxie's favorite person on the planet (which says alot). She is punctual, professional, responsible and caring in equal measure. Kaellyn will also go beyond just the physical exercise to make general well-being suggestions (training, health, etc.) based on her observations of our dog on her walks. We can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Where to begin? Kaelynn has been providing care and training for our two young siberian huskies for nearly a year and we could not be happier. Kaellyn has worked with us to find a custom tailored weekly walking and training regimen that fits our very specific needs and we have seen big improvements in our dogs obedience and behavior. Additionally Kaellyn has stayed over night on occasions when we have to go out of town and you just can't put a price on trust when it comes to your home and family. Thanks so much for everything. read more

Kaellyn is an absolutely fantastic dog walker and "dog partner" more generally. She has made having a dog so much easier and I believe significantly improved our dog's behavior through her training/care. She truly cares about the dogs she walks and will work with you to come up with a plan. She's flexible and a great communicator, and pricing/scheduling is very fair and easy. She's occasionally given us tips on training/dog care and answered some questions we had as new owners. I'm very happy I found Kaellyn and I'm sure our puppy is even happier! He gets so excited whenever she comes. read more

Kaellyn clearly loves her job and loves the animals. It shows in how she treats my dog. It shows in the fun videos she takes. It shows in the advice and issues she brings up with my husband and I about our pet. And it shows in how much my dog loves her. read more

Kaellyn is responsible and caring with the dogs she takes under her care and she is always professional in her communication and interactions with her clients - a rare combination! She takes the time to form a relationship the dogs, she gets to know the owners, and she is very methodical with her group walks to ensure that she has the right personalities together. Our dog, Buckley, just adores her and we love working with her. She stays consistent with our training with Buckley, and offers advice on how we can improve certain aspects. She leaves us notes on his behavior, activities, and interactions. As it is with most dogs, Buckley is happiest when he is tired and the days he spends with Kaellyn, he is one tired, happy pup from a full day of playing ...and seeing the photos and videos she sends us is further proof of that! We highly recommend Kaellyn! read more

We met K Lynn when we were walking our two black labs around the neighborhood. The dogs immediately fell in love with her, and she was great with them. Her pack hikes are a treat and a terrific work out for them, and K Lynn always leaves us news about how the dogs did, and any issues that come up. She also emails videos and photos so you get to see your dog(s) on the trail and with the pack. K Lynn clearly loves her work, and knows a lot about training. She gave us the BEST ADVICE we ever received about how to get our younger lab to stop submissive peeing -- her tip worked immediately, and we had tried all kinds of tactics. K Lynn is also an excellent communicator and a very organized businesswoman. Her policies and prices are clear and fair. If you use her, your dogs will love you (and her) for it! read more

Kaellyn is amazing with kitties. She has cared for two of my cats, each of them with their unique personalities and quirks. One kitty had some attitude, while my current cat is more mellow but needs medications on a regular basis. When she first started needing medications, it was a nightmare for me. I had to chase her around the house and tackle her, and I suspect very little of the meds actually made it in her mouth and into her system. Then I went away for a week, while Kaellyn tended to Miss Miranda. I warned her that it won't be easy, and for her not to stress too much with the success of medicating the cat. Imagine my surprise when I got home, and first went to medicate the kitty, and it was EASY! Well, as easy as medicating a cat could be. She put some cat whisperer magic on my feline. I think her calm and patient manner helped relax Miranda and I now have such an easier time. I am so thankful to Kaellyn for this. In addition to the meds, Kaellyn spends quality time with your furry friend, and going on vacation is so much easier now knowing that I will come back to a happy cat! read more

Our dog has been doing group walks with Kaellyn's pack and we are all very happy. He is a high energy 1 year old Goldendoodle pup and is thriving. He gets his zoomies, hangs out with other dogs and comes back happy and exhausted. Kaellyn has been awesome. We really appreciate her excellent communication and high degree of professionalism. It's clear how much she cares for the dogs and how well she looks out for them. Working with Kaellyn been a wonderful experience. Love the videos too! read more

During the brief period of time that my yellow lab, Beauregard, was a part of Kaellyn's pack I never experienced anything but thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and the utmost level of care for both my boy and myself as a client. Kaellyn takes her work with dogs seriously and is obviously guided by a deep love for the work and an incredible level of knowledgeability and professionalism. What I appreciated most about being one of Kaellyn's clients was how communicative she was with me and how responsive she was to my dog's needs throughout the experience. Most importantly Kaellyn takes the safety of all animals under her care incredibly seriously and at no point did I ever feel anything but absolute peace of mind that Beauregard was well taken care of. I can not thank Kaellyn enough and can not recommend her service enough. You will absolutely love the weekly videos of the dogs out on their adventures too! Thank you, Kaellyn!!! read more

We first found Kaellyn when we adopted a very fearful puppy from a shelter that needed lots of running around time. Kaellyn was so patient with Bean and really brought her out of her shell. Our other doggies were jealous of all the walks so we started having her take out all three. I loved all the updates, either verbal or notes when they got back. Sadly we had to find a new home for Bean but that didn't stop us from having Kaellyn come over. If we went out of town Kaellyn would stay over & care for our 2 dogs and three kitties. All of our animals loved her and so did we. What I miss about the bay area is that we had to leave such an amazing care taker for our critters behind. But, if Kaellyn ever moves up north, I know a few dogs & humans that would be thrilled! read more

K Lynn's K9s and Kitty Care - Our lil prince Linus loves and misses Kaellyn - Dog Walkers Near Me

We have used Kaellyn for dog walks and pack walks for our two lovable and energetic labrador retrievers. Kaellyn really cares about the animals she looks after and takes the time to get to know their personalities. We know that our dogs are in great hands while they are with her. Kaellyn is a very friendly and flexible person to work with, but really, how we feel about her is secondary...... our dogs LOVE her!!! They wriggle with joy whenever she comes over!! When they return home from their pack walks they are happy and exhausted!! read more

K Lynn's K9s and Kitty Care - Dog Walkers Near Me

I have used Kaellyn's services for three years to take care of my cat, Flash. Kaellyn and her staff are professional, trustworthy and love pets. I am often gone for two weeks of the year and it is not easy to leave a cat alone for that long, It puts me at ease to know that I have someone I can trust in my home and with my cat. The daily email updates are also a big help! I highly recommend Kaellyn's services. read more

We use Kaellyn services for both daily dog walking and dog sitting. Kaellyn has been very great to work with from day one. She has been flexible with us in accommodating our dog for daily group walks, as well as, helped with weekend dog sitting when needed. Our dog absolutely LOVES Kaellyn and we feel extremely comfortable leaving him with her for extended periods of times. I do have to say her constant walks with our dog have made him WAY easier to walk when she is not present. Our dog is 85 pounds and has trouble in the past with lunging at other pups when on leash, and after working with Kaellyn for just a few months, I noticed a dramatic shift in his on-leash behavior. Highly recommend her services. read more

Kaellyn is a fantastic dogwalker and our dog Marco loves his time with her! She masterfully figured out his personality quickly and as a result has structured his walks to bring out the best in him. He gets great social time with the other dogs in her care and comes back happy and tired. She is an excellent communicator, is flexible and very trustworthy. We highly recommend her! read more

Kaellyn is my go-to cat-sitter when I have to be out of town and away from my sweet darling kitty, Walnut. While Walnut is not generally a fan of new people, she warmed up to Kaellyn right away and she no longer seems to mind when I have to be away for a few days. I think it's because Kaellyn spends significant time with her at each visit, so Walnut gets less lonely. Working with Kaellyn has been a pleasure for me, as well. She is very responsive, always answering emails within a few hours, and she replies to text messages generally right away. She always sends texts to confirm that she has been in to see Walnut and all is well, and sends pics from her visits, which I appreciate very much as a somewhat nervous cat mom. I think her rates are very reasonable for the area. I've been very satisfied with her services and would not hesitate to recommend her. She is a true "cat person" and I feel very lucky to have found her. read more

Kaellyn's services really go far above and beyond a dog walking service. Once integrated into her pack, your dog gets a daily adventure with canine buddies with very attentive oversight and training from Kaellyn, who has quite a knack for communicating with and handling dogs. Our Boston Terrier showed quite a behavioral improvement after a short time and is always happily exhausted when we get home! Thanks Kaellyn for helping our doggy live the good life! read more

We were so lucky to find Kaellyn when we first needed a dog walker for our golden retriever puppy! She's way more than a dog walker--she trained Nala (and us!) and turned her into a great pack hiker, which was high on our list of things we wanted for our canine buddy. Kaellyn is very organized and clear about her expectations, and worked with us to come up with a plan that worked for our whole family. She knows so much about dogs and how to train them, and we are eternally grateful for all her help! Most importantly, Nala absolutely LOVES her!! :) Can't recommend her highly enough! read more