We have been using Sitter4Paws since 2023 and have been thrilled with the service. We have 2 big…read morepups with 2 very different personalities and the sitters we've had in the past have been so sweet and great with them. Our regular pup walker is incredible, trustworthy, a great communicator, and very prompt. We are so thankful to have found this great company and highly recommend to others!

This update is a bit overdue (this happened last year in April of 2025), but it's been a very tough…read moretime. The first couple times we used Sitter4Paws we had a really great experience with the sitters that were assigned to our senior, diabetic cat. Last year, my mother unexpectedly passed away, and our regular cat sitter was unavailable for half of the trip home. We booked Sitter4Paws the second half of the trip, and let them know about the circumstances and requested sitters that had seen Jodie before so that we could rest easy during a very difficult time. Of course we know that can't always be accommodated due to scheduling, so for the first visit a new sitter came to see Jodie. On the evening of my mother's passing, we got a text from Sitter4Paws that the sitter felt he may have made a mistake with our cat's insulin dosage. It was revealed to us that instead of giving her her normal 2.25 unit dose, he gave her 22.5 units - ignoring the taped off/labeled syringes, our explicit written instructions in the app, and additional photos/diagrams of what a full syringe should look like. Thank god he realized his mistake, otherwise our cat would have slowly died alone in our apartment - and this would have happened immediately after losing my mom. I understand mistakes can happen, but the fact that a sitter was uncertain with potentially life-threatening medication if administered improperly and didn't even think to reach out to us first was quite shocking. Sitter4Paws took full responsibility, admitted their mistake, said they would take steps to make sure something like this would never happen again, and covered her 4 day ER stay, but it never should have gotten to that point. Again - we did have great sitters who took care of our cat wonderfully - but the uncertainty of who you can get especially with medication involved means that we can no longer recommend this service with confidence.

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I was in a tight spot with my puppy and 2 cats needing to be watched over while the wife and I went…read moreout of town. Annie and David really saved the day! This was our first time using a pet sitter and we couldn't be happier. We got calls / texts / photos updates while we were away. Our puppy looked so happy on the walks with the other dogs. Communication was great and care for our pets was top notch.

My dog Richie and I have had such a wonderful experience with Yo Dog Walker! They have been very…read morereliable, friendly, and genuinely care about all of the pups! Richie is always so excited to see his fav Josh and explore the neighborhood with his friends on his daily walk. Richie is a little bit older and sometimes needs some extra care. Josh and the team is very understanding and helpful when it comes to Richie's special quirks. Their communication is great as well! I always get timely updates and photos, which gives me a lot of peace of mind. It's really nice knowing my dog is in such good hands. Thank you for taking such great care of Richie!!

If you're looking for a dog walking service that genuinely cares for your pup, YO Dog! is the…read moreabsolute best. Allan munguia is our favorite daily hiker from YO! Allan comes to the house to pick up Ripley (my dog) and take him for hikes and gets him out of the house for 2-4 hours. Ripley explodes with excitement every single time Allan meets him at the door--it's honestly the highlight of his day! Allan is an incredible communicator, always letting me know when he's on his way and when he's safely back with Ripley through the Yo Dog App and text. The updates he sends are the sweetest, with so many amazing pictures of Ripley having a blast with the other pups. I especially love that he posts his Strava recap after their adventures. It gives me a great sense of how far they've walked and what kind of exercise Ripley got that day. As a dog owner himself, Allan truly understands how important it is to care for other people's animals as if they were his own. Ripley is my baby, and it means the world to me to have found someone I trust so immensely to take care of him. Thank you, Allan, for being Ripley's favorite person to hike with!

Cannot say enough good things about David and his team. I adopted my dog on a Sunday, messaged him…read moreon Monday morning and he was there that afternoon for the assessment. My dog went on her first walk with them that Wednesday. As a first time dog owner, I was incredibly unsure about the entire process but David made everything so easy and was incredibly reassuring. I've since left the LA area but would still recommend Walk Fido to any of my dog owner friends there.

I highly recommend David and Walk Fido. Scheduling was prompt and easy and he came to our home for…read morethe training session. After getting to know our two rescue puppies and us, we all went for a long walk. Before, during and after, he gave us lots of useful instruction and advice, and answered our (my) endless questions. Since then, David has followed up to check in and check on our progress. On separate occasions, I've reached out to him with a specific concern. He is prompt to reply and does so with thoughtful and helpful expertise. His communication has never been rushed. What I like most is David's interaction with us and our puppies. It has never felt transactional. He cares and it shows, as evidenced by his follow up and availability long after the training session ended. If we lived closer to downtown Los Angeles, no doubt we would be regular customers of his dog walking service. Thank you, David and Walk Fido. Clyde and Blue thank you, too!

We've had nothing but excellent experiences with Doggiebliss. They have been consistently reliable,…read morefriendly, and genuinely supportive, whether it's a regular walk, a long hike, or extended overnight care. They are incredibly easy to work with and communicate clearly, which makes scheduling and planning completely stress-free. Their roster of walkers is fantastic; every person we've worked with has been professional, caring, and clearly loves what they do. It's such a relief knowing our dog is in great hands every time. We can't recommend them highly enough.

I was in dire need for care for my two dogs when a dog walker had to cancel. Doggie Bliss promptly…read morereturned my call and was able to accommodate me. Since then I have only used Doggie Bliss as they are not only reliable, kind, and efficient, but they all are true animal lovers. The team of care providers have all been amazing as they check in with email reports of the visits, from everything to demeanor, mood, whether they ate, and went potty. They also provide photos. Top notch! I highly recommend..

I deleted my initial review - however I am extremely shaken up from my experience that was far from…read morenormal. During a scheduled walk, the walker lost my house keys, which had my full address labeled on them. I was in therapy and unable to respond for about 30 minutes. When I did, I had to explain that the keys were labeled with my address; only then did the company bring up calling a locksmith. As a result, my 10-year-old dog was left outside with the walker for an hour, and would have been outside for much longer if a friend hadn't picked him up. It took 3 hours to resolve this issue. The company did pay for the locksmith, but communication was limited unless I initiated it in regard to status of the locksmith, and the owner said she would look for the keys but did not. I was also charged a cancellation fee on a separate day, despite explaining I cancelled because my grandmother had passed away and I had stayed home from work. They also charge $10 extra for "a late booking". Based on this experience and the safety concerns involved, I would not use this service again. The owner communicated with me respectfully but again my safety (single woman living alone) and my dog's safety were jeopardized - while the issue was resolved I'm shocked it happened in the first place. I'm sure this company delivers great services outside of this mistake but I can't keep this to myself as it was extremely upsetting and has NEVER happened in my 10 years of being a dog owner using multiple services.

Contacted. The 45 minute meet n greet was bizarre at best, neither of the two interacted w/my pets…read moreor myself at best, the one w/a clipboard struck me as odd, the other w/the Mellenial Smile seemed quite inexperienced. Not a good fit for my needs. Perhaps a sitting service for stuffed Walmart animals.

This review is LOOOONNNGGGGG overdue. I had gotten a Shiba Inu puppy 3 years ago that had to be…read morehospitalized due to Parvo the next day. Then, once he recovered from that, had a fever that almost killed him and had to be hospitalized again. We had to keep him quarantined for a while and away from my other dog (a 7 year old Pomeranian at the time) and get all his vaccinations from the beginning. He was scared of literally every single noise and had anxiety about just about everything. Over time, he developed extreme food aggression and we were worried for the safety of my little Pom. He had been attacked a few times to the point of actual injury and it was extremely stressful for everyone. I was at my wits end and I felt like I had tried everything to help Gunnar (my Shiba) and protect Simba (my Pom). I did a lot of research and stumbled upon Jenina and sent her a message for private sessions where she would come to my apartment once a week. I believe I only used her for a little over a month but I am eternally grateful. The level of aggression Gunnar displayed was so dangerous that my roommate and I actually have been bitten with blood trying to protect Simba from harm where food is involved. The issue was that he wasn't aggressive with all foods and we were unaware the extent until it was too late (ex. we thought it was only wet food so we were giving a chew stick to them separately where I would have Simba sitting next to me on the couch and Gunnar would be on the floor away from Simba with my roommate and the switch was so sudden----from sweet to seemingly no warning lunging at Simba----I stuck my leg out to protect Simba and he bit my leg instead). I feel like at this point, a regular human being would give Gunnar up, but that wasn't an option. It wasn't an option when he came to me dying from Parvo, it wasn't an option when he had an almost fatal fever, and it wasn't going to be an option for me now. I was determined to find a way to help him because he is my baby and my responsibility. The vet suggested I contact a behavioral specialist and when I did, VCA told me the earliest appointment they had was months later. Fed up with waiting, I found Jenina. In a month's time, she had given me the tools to fix a seemingly impossible situation. Make no mistake---she made me work for it. She might come across brash to some people but she is very direct and straight to the point. She doesn't coddle you and makes sure she lets you know what you need to do because while the session is for dogs, it is actually more like training the parent. She gives you "homework" and training info and is only willing to help you if YOU do the work. Now, it wasn't a complete fix. He still has anxiety outdoors or unknown noises as well as food aggression but it is nowhere near what he used to be. Before Jenina, Gunnar couldn't even take a step outside the apartment building let alone go for a walk. Three years later, Simba has sadly since passed but he has a little brother that he is extremely patient with as he acts like a typical annoying little brother), his food aggression has gone down from 100 to 30, and we go out to all sorts of places. He is THRIVING and this is all thanks to Jenina. My roommate and I are on high alert and know what to look for in terms of triggers and are very quick to de-escalate aggression situations. We try our best not to avoid known triggers and we work with him every day to allow him to be his best self. He is the sweetest boy and we are so glad he's been able to show it instead of being overshadowed by aggression and anxiety. She also gave Gunnar his nickname---Gunny! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I am so sorry it took this long to leave this review but thank you so much for saving us. If we had listened to the VCA behavioral specialist that basically called Gunnar a monster and suggested we give him up, he probably would have been euthanized somewhere. We owe you so much.

When I adopted my dog, he was a still happy rumbustious puppy that needed a lot of training…read more Jenina took me under her wings, and taught me how to understand dog's behaviors and how to connect with them. I'm grateful of her.

My pup and I started joining FitPals' pack walks at the beginning of this year with the ginormous…read morewalk in January. We thought we were just going to walk around DTLA with fellow four-legged athletes and their pawrents. Wrong! It was much more than a walk. We got a fun, structured walk with training pit stops along the way and we met some new furiends throughout the morning to boot! We had such a great time we had to make sure we came back for more! Lucky us, we have been able to join the last 3 out of 4 of the 2026 walks. FitPals' team are the trainers everyone wants to work with their furbabies - they are patient, committed, and friendly and it's obvious with each event that they are mindful of how to maximize the pack walk experience to incorporate socialization, training and fun while also benefiting the community and spotlighting up and coming products at the same time. Four paws up for FitPals! And for FitPals Athletics shoes! My pup got new shoes after she ripped through her old shoes at one of FitPals' walks. As soon as the new kicks got their final velcro closure, she was off and running! Thank you, FitPals, for everything! Can't wait for the next pack walk (and hopefully the next pair of shoes when they start making size 0s).

We joined FitPals' pack walk earlier this year to train our puppy, and it turned into an incredible…read moreexperience. Not only did we learn new tricks, but we also met wonderful people. The organizers are kind, supportive, and truly dedicated. We're big fans and we highly recommend them!

I found Eastside Petsitters back in 2011 when I was looking for someone to take care of my diabetic…read morecat. Trace was Alistair's petsitter for years, giving him insulin shots twice a day. I knew Alistair was in good hands and I continue to trust Trace to take care of my current kitties. He's caring, reliable and responsive. I appreciate the picture updates. Strongly recommend Eastside Petsitters and Trace!

Wow ! I cannot recommend Trace and Eastside Petsitters enough. Over the last few years, Trace has…read moretaken excellent care of my cat. I received daily photos and check ins, and whenever I returned home, sometimes from extended business trips, my precious cat was extremely well cared for and in high and loving spirits. This is the pet sitting service I recommend to all my friends, and was recommended myself by a dear friend. There aren't many people I would trust to take care of my sweet cat, but these guys are truly the best. Thank you for your years of taking care of my precious kitten, we'll miss you in NYC !!

The walkers take very good care of her and take wonderful pictures when they meet up with another…read moredog. I'm disabled and not able to walk my dog any longer so this great crew stepped in to take Annabella on her daily walks and take awesome pictures of her buddies. She just experienced her first Daycare without me and she had a great time.

We have used multiple overnight sitters and walkers from Barks N Purrs and each sitter has been…read moreabsolutely perfect. My pets are my babies and I get so nervous without being with them when I travel and the people at Barks N Purrs are so incredibly trustworthy and sweet I cannot thank them enough for the job that they do. The services they provide are so affordable for the care that they give to my animals. I trust them with my house and my animals and my life hahaha From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for offering in home boarding services for pets, it has made my life stress free while I have to travel because I know that my animals can chill at home with a great sitter :) Huge shout out to Marisa, Tia, Stevie, Olivia, and Sarah you guys are the absolute best.