We needed a dog sitter for our three dogs, one of whom, Briar, can be reactive and has always…read moreneeded to be muzzled when guests or friends cared for her. When I first spoke with Lynn, she suggested that her son, Jared, meet Briar before we left. At their very first meeting, Jared was able to take Briar for a successful walk. We met with him several more times before our daughter's wedding, and with his calm, patient approach, Briar became more comfortable each visit. By the time we left for the wedding, Jared was walking all three dogs together--and Briar didn't even need her muzzle. I can't thank TLC, Lynn, and especially Jared enough. Jared was absolutely wonderful with all of our dogs, and his kindness, confidence, and understanding of Briar made all the difference. He completely eased our worries about leaving them while we were away, and we're so grateful that he'll continue helping us work with Briar. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend TLC Pet Sitting. Thank you, Lynn and Jared, for your exceptional care and for giving us such peace of mind!

I had a medical emergecy at 2am today, and needed my dog taken care of. I called Jared. He showed…read moreup in 15 minutes and took my dog to his house! Simply amazing! I was able to get the care I needed without having to worry about my dog! This is probably the 5th emergency I've had, I am so grateful for Jared and Lynn!

I have to say we used them for a weekend to watch our elderly kitties and they were wonderful. They…read moresent us pics and texts and visited with them so they were more comfortable. I will definitely use them again! Highly recommend!

Anne, James, and Elsa took good care of our senior pups. They came by to meet them, asked the right…read morequestions, and listened intently. It was clear they cared about our dogs and wanted to do well by them. The follow up during our trip was the best! I could see photos and was aware of their eating and outdoor time. The best was the card they left us. My husband rarely has opinions on the services I secure, but he called me IMMEDIATELY and said "we found our dog walkers!" So that should account for more than I wrote above

We were looking for someone to sit for our dog over the TG holiday week. I called several…read more"professional" sitters, most of which were too business-like. Either they were managing multiple sitters or they said they see if they could fit me into their busy holiday schedule and then never called me back. We wanted someone that was not only in this business to make a buck but sincerely enjoyed helping dog owners. We also found Shannon on yelp but unlike my experience with other "companies," when I called and left Shannon a message, she personally called me back within 15 minutes. She agreed to come by our home to meet with us so we could decide if we felt comfortable with her. My wife and I met with her and liked her interactions with our dog and we felt we were getting a caring person to watch out for our dog and not just someone working for a business owner. Shannon visited our dog twice a day during our trip and texted us each time to let us know how our dog was doing. She also occasionally sent us pictures. Shannon's rates are reasonable and she is very accommodating. We will definitely use her services the next time we need a sitter.

Shannon has been taking care of our dog Lucy for more than a year and is amazing. She is…read moredependable, communicative and Lucy loves her which is important to me. I highly recommend her and the business.

This review is long overdue. Let me just say this, Summer is phenomenal!!! Our dogs love Summer…read moreand our fur babies can be a little picky sometimes. She takes such good care of them and is always willing to work with me on last minute changes. She always returns my calls or texts....I can't say enough good things about her. If you're looking for someone to take care of your animals while you're out of town, definitely call her...you'll be happy you did. Ps. She sends pics and updates when she visits so you know what's going on....a definite plus.

We love Summer! She…read morehas been walking our little buddy, Zippy, 3-4 times a week for the last two months and we couldn't be happier with this arrangement. My husband is out of town 4 days a week and I am gone 11 hours each day for work, so having someone pop over to play with him is very necessary. The Yelp reviews led us to Summer and after our meet & greet, I was really excited about the arrangement! She asked a lot of questions about his history, his training, allergies, etc, and took notes. I immediately felt that he would be in good hands. Zippy was neglected/abused in his previous life and has some fear aggression with strangers, but Summer quickly earned his trust and he is as excited to see her now as he is to see us! The pictures and videos she texts each time she is with him make my day! It means a lot to know that your dog is with someone who loves him as much as you do, and that someone is Summer. Highly recommended!

Our experience working with Hector and Bailey was life changing. We first brought our dog Cooper…read more(mini poodle) into our family when he was 7 months old. When I tell you that we didn't have a clue... well we really had no idea what we were signing up for. Cooper blended in immediately with us and our 3 young kids. But, it was hard to walk him. He reacted towards everything in his path with a very loud bark and we would just completely tense up. It was getting to the point where we didn't want to walk him. We were not enjoying our beloved dog. Then the worst happened our sweet poodle bit another dog and a family member all within a week of each other. By the grace of God.. we were contacted by Bailey. After a long talk with her and a few tears (from me) we set our first appointment. After that we met with Bailey and Hector and got signed up. Initially Cooper wasn't making progress and we had to stop training and get refocused. We leaned in on crate training and we really made Cooper the priority. Bailey was a calm and reassuring voice always a phone call or quick text away. Hector taught us so much!! Cooper is an almost perfect dog now. Haha? We now know exactly how to walk him. We know what to do if someone passes us with a dog or kids. He is working on place and so are we. We are forever grateful for our experience working with Hector and Bailey. We can now full enjoy our family dog. We look forward to pack walks on Saturdays with Hector. Truly rewarding experience.

Hector is hands down the best dog trainer! My fiancé and I enrolled our first fur baby, Kaiya, our…read moreGoldendoodle, in the Oscar Day Train Program, and it has been one of the best investments we've made. At first, I was hesitant because we live in an apartment and aren't home during the day. Hector and Bailey made the process incredibly easy by providing a lockbox so they could safely pick Kaiya up for training. They were always professional, respectful of our home, and kept us updated with photos, videos, and weekly progress reports. Kaiya already knew several commands before training, but what we were missing was clear communication and structure. This program completely transformed our relationship with her. She now walks calmly beside us instead of pulling, is much more focused and obedient, and we have the tools to work through her normal puppy moments. One of the biggest takeaways was that this program doesn't just train your dog--it trains you as an owner. The private coaching sessions and homework helped us stay consistent, which made all the difference in Kaiya's progress. We've also attended a group class, which was a fantastic opportunity for Kaiya to practice her skills around other dogs in a structured environment. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about both your dog and your family, I can't recommend Hector and Bailey enough. Their knowledge, communication, and dedication are outstanding. 10/10--highly recommend!

We always use Bizee Bee for our two dogs. My dogs love Debra and always come back tired.read more

Kim is savior and someone I highly recommend. We were stuck in a bind- had a vacation within days…read moreand spontaneously rescued a puppy that did not have all his shots. We had no idea who could watch him on such short notice and contemplated cancelling our vacation. As a last stitch effort, I reached out to my Nextdoor network and several names came up, including hers. Since our dog was a pup and new to our home, I wanted someone with him 24/7 versus dropping in. Kim responded immediately, I met her in person, and called 3 of her references. She is as sweet as could be. We really took a chance letting a complete stranger stay in our home thinking- she could either rob us blind, or turn out great . Kim was amazing!!! She bonded with our puppy, taught him some tricks and literally just loved on him all day while also taking him outside like 10 times a day bc he wasn't potty trained. She sent us pictures daily and would also FaceTime with us. For DAYS after she left, our puppy would go to our guest room and look for her. She is a wonderful and a kind human being who has a genuine love for animals. Hiring Kim for live-in stay while you are on vacation is a no-brainer and something we can now comfortably do knowing our baby is in good hands.

Kim is the best. She truly loves caring for all animals and is an exceptionally responsible great…read morecaretaker of both your animal and your home! I give her a 10+ out of 9!

We had such a wonderful experience with Ally and Ken. They were absolutely the best and incredibly…read morereliable, caring, and attentive. They took great care of our cats and gave us regular updates. I gotta say without Ally and Ken, my summer vacation overseas would never have happened!! Thank you Ally and Ken!

Ally, Ken, and Emilia were all so amazing with watching our Doberman, RJ…read more We struggle to go on trips and leave him because of his anxiety and we have had a difficult time finding someone who we can trust with him and can manage him appropriately. But Ally, Ken, and Emilia made us feel comfortable right away. It's clear that they have experience, are trustworthy and communicate effectively. Highly recommend! :)

I'm not sure who enjoys the Hot Diggity Dog Walking service more: Lisa or the pups! It's obvious by…read morethe smile on her face when she's out there--rain or shine--bringing those dogs so much joy. Cats enjoy her company, too. Lisa puts over 11 years of experience and plenty of love into caring for our furry family. Pets in the South Orange County area would be lucky to have her visits. Colleen

Lisa is great! She is very dependable, thoughtful and trustworthy. Highly recommend her for dog…read morewalking!

I have been using Lisa since 2007. :-) 3 dogs, 2 cats - AKA The Fab 5 - and 3 caged rats…read more... Lisa has helped me with Peyton - my middle dog - a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier rescue who was traumatized and abused - without Lisa's daily visits and exercises, I am not sure she would be as happy and well adjusted as she is now. My cats are very independent - but when they hear Lisa arrive to pick up the girls - they come down for their daily does of loves and cuddles too. Lisa will shoot me a text if there is a change in her daily arrival time for any reason. Lisa is always super considerate about days that she will not be available and offers me an alternative professional from her network - but these are rare occasions - like her wedding and her baby's arrival. (= I read that review below from MM - and I think it written by another dog walker in an attempt to sabotage a truly gifted animal lover/care giver. The good news though- is you can not stop greatness or dim the light of a brilliant star - Lisa will be successful for a long time - because she is good at what she does and she serves from her heart. Please feel free to call us anytime for a reference: The Fix Family Laguna Niguel 949-285-5349

This was our very first experience using a pet sitter and Lisa was referred to us. She is very…read morefriendly and we felt comfortable leaving our dog in her care. We were a little surprised and uncomfortable about paying upfront but since she was known by a family member we agreed. Our small corgi needed to be brought in and crated at night since coyotes were a concern after dark (830pm), however, no longer than 10 hours due to bladder surgery 5 years ago. The second night of Lisa's visit she crated my corgi way too early due to her personal plans and didn't intended to return until the next morning which would have left her crated for 14 hours. Lisa was unavailable so we had to make other arrangements to have someone come pick up my dog for the night. Just know that when her contract says she will make every "attempt" to adhere to a schedule, she probably won't and was unreliable for us.