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!

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.

After searching online and taking recommendations from friends, I contacted Premier about their…read morethree-week board and train program for our bernedoodle puppy. When talking with them, they recommended their puppy orientation (which is more like a tailored training session to cover general information and whatever you specifically want to talk about), the cost of which goes towards the bootcamp, so you aren't losing anything in taking the class. I was already going to proceed with the bootcamp, but after our session, I was even more excited for our pup to go. Jessi worked with our 14-week puppy for just about two hours, during which time she made huge strides in her "leave it" and in walking and jumping. Jessi gave me easy tips that I used the next day on a walk, and it was like a night and day experience in getting her to heel. I can't wait for her to attend her bootcamp. Another huge perk to this location (and something I specifically wanted when searching for locations) is they also do general overnight boarding, where they will keep up her training. You can even leave notes about specific concerns if you did their bootcamp with them. They are also so so close to BWI, which is great for us in planning boarding. It's also really not far from DC (just over 30 minutes) for anyone in the District!

Nelson is a 1/3 cattle dog rescue. He is a busy boy and a great squirrel hunter. After 6 months…read morewith us he had gotten so obsessed that he would be walking along calmly and then try and pull your arm off on a walk. There was no interrupting his stalking. Premier DT got him turned around. He came home after 3 weeks so happy to show off all he learned and his knowing how to please us makes him a more pleasant member of the family. Given a choice, he would go live with his trainer Connor. No questions asked. He LOVES Connor. When he comes for boarding or on Connor's home visit Nelson was/is a puddle of love. We have continued to work with him on our own, using the commands, and now a year plus later he walks off leash most of the time, leaves squirrels and everything else on command and does the right thing 99% of the time.

Our dog Pimento is a High energy mix breed. That liked to walk all over me and my wife. He would…read moreonly listen to our commands about 40% of the time. The minute Charlotte met Pimento she knew what he needed. She managed to get him under control in the first lesson, and with the second lesson he has his own place to go to now. Its never really the dog that needs training, Its the dog owner. And we needed all the training that we could get. I would recommend Sitting Pretty Dog Training to anyone who asked, and we will be using her services in the future.

I had such a great time training with Charlotte. She had me and my puppy walking together in one…read moretraining session. She has a wealth of knowledge about all sorts of issues and problems. I highly recommend working with her.

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Tim is a great trainer but they are all so great and helpful. They…read morereally know how to get the best out of the training with lots of positive reinforcement. My puppy is so attentive now. Thank you Off leash K9!

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.

We used them to take care of our two dogs for a week. To…read moremake a long story short, the data that was provided by the walker was inaccurate as to the times she was reporting for the visits which were suppose to be 30 min according to the website, but the owner said they were for 20 min, although this was not specified in the contract. We know that as our house has multiple cameras with LIVE view as well. One camera was sitting right in the living room, with a green light on it, so it was not even hidden. What really aggravated us was how short some of the walks were and what actually was reported. Once we got back we confronted the owner with the info, not for any type of refund or other but just informational so she knows. She did confront the walker who apparently denied that the visits were not cut short. Altogether not very happy and will not use them again.

Absolutely amazing ! I will definitely be using their services again. My trainer Jordan was very…read moreknowledgeable and patient with my baby. Further , scheduling was very quick and he worked with my crazy schedule. Prices are also affordable. What I love most however , is how PROFESSIONAL he was! Communication was prompt , I received email and text notification of my appointment details , he arrived on time, and provided training for the entire appointment. Thanks Jordan! -Jax & D

Worked with this trainer for a few at home personal sessions. Amazed by how much he helped me start…read moreto correct some of the behaviors I was not happy with with my 1 year old rescue off just even the first session. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. And love that he gets out there with you and your dog to see the behaviors in action to help you correct them.

Fieldstone Animal Inn is a wonderful place for daycare. Our 9 year old Boston Terrier (Wyatt)…read moreattend 3 days a week. He also participates in the special events during the year. The staff and management are well trained in all aspects of pet care.

I can't say enough good things about Fieldstone. Olive (my 5-year-old Boston Terrier chaos gremlin)…read morehas been going to daycare there three days a week for a while now, and it's hands-down the best decision I've made for her. The staff are not just professional, they're genuinely amazing. Every single person there clearly loves dogs, and you can feel it the moment you walk in. They know each pup as an individual, not just a number on the roster. The daily mix of group play, individual attention, enrichment activities, and structured downtime means Olive comes home happy, tired, and mentally satisfied instead of overstimulated or bored. I've never had a single worry about her safety or well-being while she's there. Even better, my 7-month-old Amstaff mix Bohdi has been taking private training lessons at Fieldstone, and wow, Lindsey, the training director, is in a league of her own. I've worked with several trainers over the years (both personally and professionally), and Lindsey is by far the best handler/trainer I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She's patient, incredibly knowledgeable, reads dogs like an open book, and makes every session fun and productive. Bohdi looks forward to seeing her and her pup Birdie, and I can already see huge progress in his focus, impulse control, and manners. The training isn't just about commands, it's about building confidence and a real bond. The whole team at Fieldstone shines with genuine care and expertise. If you want a place where your dog is truly loved, safely enriched, and expertly trained, look no further. Fieldstone is the gold standard. Highly, highly recommend... five stars aren't enough!

Charlie had such a great time at his first day of daycare. He was exhausted when he got home, he…read morecould barely stay awake. I was impressed with the communication and easy evaluation process. Liked that we were able to take advantage of a free day to see if our puppy liked it.

This place is the best! Signing up for an evaluation day was quick and easy. I wish I was able to…read moremake time for a tour beforehand, as there were not able to accommodate during drop off times. But they do have a virtual tour on their website that really helps! I do wish there were live cameras so I can peep in while I'm at work though. I do love that they offer a lot of add-on services for your pup, even seasonal ones that I'm looking forward to him trying, as well as overnight boarding suites. Dropping him off for the evaluation day went great, the front desk was very thorough and even told me that I could call to check in and see how he's doing after 2 hours. Previously my puppy has gone to a different daycare, but at the Wagging lounge you can tell the staff enjoy what they do and love dogs. When we picked him up afterwards he was happy and worn out, and the staff all said "Bye Ted!" on the way out. Overall, great experience for a dog owner and my happy boy. Ended up purchasing their $100 for 3 daycare deal (purchase only on evaluation day). I will continue to take him here!

While I believe the Bark Busters method could work for some dogs it did not work for our dog and…read moreit's very expensive- over $1,000. My dog barks at door, door bell, and people out of extreme anxiety. They will say he is protecting us but I do not believe that and neither does our vet who also said he is super anxious. While the method will stop him from Barking in the moment it does not deter the barking whatsoever.

Ben came out and gave me some of the best information to help educate me. The information was…read moreperfect and helped me to better understanding what was needed to be the best dog parent. With the information and his training on the initial visit, my dog was able to stay calm and not bark to the Ring going off because of the mailman . Before this training, my dog would have ran to the door/window and barked until whoever was outside is no longer in view. My dog has also shown me that he can be relaxed and not be in an anxious state all the time. This investment has already shown it was the best thing I could have done for my family and for my dog. I am very thankful for Ben and all the help that he does!