Maria knows what she is doing. Within a minute she had my dog who yanks me around every where…read morewalking like a perfectly trained dog. I was flabbergasted!

Woofpack has helped my dog get socialized. She absolutely loves going and comes back so exhausted…read morefrom the walk and playing she does. All of our dogs have benefited from the Woofpack. The staff is amazing and caring. Our dogs love them and look forward to socializing. I would highly recommend them. 100% family love coming from this group.

We are so thankful for the care and attention that Old Friends Pet Support provides. When Foxy,…read moreour rescue dog sees Nickie Z owner of OFPS, she is ecstatic which makes the hand over so much easier to bare. Nickie always goes the extra mile with doggie treats, long walks at the beach and comfy places for Foxy to sleep. Nickie has been a pet owner for years and her passion for animals is obvious. Foxy is well loved while under the care of Old Friends Pet Support. As our border collie mix, Idgie neared the end of her 17 years, we wanted Nickie to be part of the final show. Our jobs require us to travel. There were lots of options for Idgie care, but we were most comfortable having Nickie in our home during this challenging time. Idgie's tired wise eyes always lit up when Nickie arrived. We knew she would receive the best love and attention. We are so grateful for the specialized niche that Old Friends Pet Support has filled for pet owners in Santa Cruz County. We highly recommend their service!

Although there are dozens of very good pet sitters in town, no one is better than Nickie when it…read morecomes to taking care of old and special-needs pets. She is incredibly talented and intuitive in understanding what my little doggie needs and I would trust him with no one else!!

Five Stars! I've…read morebeen sending my dog Kaya to Pacific Paw for nearly a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Kaya started with some anxiety around other dogs and had a tendency to pull on the leash, but the transformation since joining Pacific Paw has been incredible. Thanks to their skilled and patient staff, Kaya's walking behavior has improved dramatically. She's now much more comfortable around other dogs, and it's been heartwarming to see her build friendships and enjoy her time out on the trails. She especially looks forward to her 2-hour walks and daycare time with her doggy pals! Every staff member at Pacific Paw is not only friendly and communicative but also impressively knowledgeable when it comes to dog behavior. You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs they work with. A special shoutout to Michelle, the owner--she's been amazing to work with. I even booked private lessons with her to learn how to walk my dogs while managing a stroller, and her guidance made a world of difference. Pacific Paw has played such a positive role in Kaya's life. She's thriving, happy, and so much more confident. I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner looking for experienced, compassionate, and professional care for their pup. Thank you, Pacific Paw!

We can't say enough amazing things about Deb and Michelle!! We have LOVED having our little Lucy be…read moreapart of their pack walks twice a week! Every walker they have apart of the Pacific Paw team might be the friendliest most kind humans in Santa Cruz! Lucy comes home exhausted and in such a great mood. They give your dog so much Love! Michelle one of the owners is an amazing trainer who gave us so many tips and tricks to correct a few minor behavior issues with Lucy. They also write a cute daily report and always send amazing photos of your pup and where they walked that day! Highly Recommend Pacific Paw to any dog owner!

Chip is the dog whisperer whisperer... his superlative knowledge, experience and behavior skills…read morehave shaped after just one training + a free 20+ minutes pre lesson call; an amazing and better trainer, me! My dog has followed directions, focusing on me. Much less distraction, and greatly improved recall. My dog and I give Chip four PAWS up, and a wagging tail for a grrrreat and fur ocious training experience

I can't recommend Chip's dog walking services enough-he's the best! We have a 6 year old sheepdog…read moremix and a 3 year old husky/Aussie and we had a really hard time finding a dog walker that would take two dogs, let alone two big excitable dogs. But Chip was unfazed and took the challenge with no problem. He has been coming to walk our dogs twice a week for the past 6 months and our dogs have really improved their leash manners. They used to be very reactive to other dogs but now when we walk them they barely bat an eye at other dogs, which makes them SO much easier to walk. Also our husky is a handful and Chip has helped her to rein it in when she's on leash. We are so thrilled that we found Chip and I highly recommend him for all your pooches' dog walking needs.

Jamey and Mara are two of the most trustworthy pet sitters you could ask for. Our kitty Winky loved…read morehis week long visits from them while we went on our honeymoon. They truly love their pet customers, so much as to remember their birthdays! We will be using their services in the future for more pet sitting needs. 100000/10

Loved By Us Santa Cruz is one of my greatest finds since moving to Santa Cruz 2 years ago. It's…read morebeen a huge relief knowing Jamey and Mara are taking care of my cat. Each visit they send a message with how Earl is doing, what they've done (fed, watered, scooped litter, played, cuddled), and pics. I can tell Earl is getting good care, which makes my travels easier. Scheduling is so easy and they are really responsive to schedule requests and messages. I truly appreciate Loved By Us Santa Cruz.

What a charming business. The lady who owns this gem could not be more perfect for the task of…read morelooking after your beloved pets. Not a cold environment like an animal shelter, this kind lady takes lucky dogs into her home and makes them part of her family. Warm and inviting she has opened her home so when your best buddy needs to have care during the day while you are at work....or stay longer while you are away on a business trip you simply could not hope to find a kinder soul to look after your furry friend.

From the owner: I have been professionally working with animals for nearly 20 years. I enjoy building a bond with…read morepets and gently working with them to build trust and respect. My specialty is adventure outings, where I take a small pack of well-behaved dogs out to a nature beach to run around and play. I pick them up from their home, supervise them having a great time, and towel dry them before bringing them back home. If your dog isn’t trained off-leash and you’d like for them to be, I can help! I use positive reinforcement and consistency to make progress. The first step is to build trust and a bond, and to show that coming out with me will bring great fun and rewards. When the time is right, I can slowly start to allow them to have more freedom, while training vital recall skills. If you feel your dog isn’t a candidate to go off-leash, I can also do leashed hikes, neighborhood walks, drop-ins and pet transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I have experience with newborn puppies all the way to geriatric and special-needs. Check out my website for more information, and feel free to text or email with questions or to set up a time to talk.

Sara and Jen are the best! They have been watching our dogs over the last few years and the fact…read morethat Jen has background in dog training takes a load off our mind since our bigger dog doesn't always get along well with other dogs. Our dogs also stayed at their place a few times and they love going there! I'd recommend their service to anyone who's looking for a trustworthy dog Walker!

WYW is already a fantastic tool in helping my 9 month old pup, Mango, learn how to interact with…read moreall different types/sizes of dogs, as well as walk with proper leash etiquette. I wouldn't trust many to walk my dog; however, I know WYW is very meticulous about their hiring process and the women I've met are trained incredibly well and come from a variety of dog-related backgrounds -- volunteers, trainers, vet techs, and more -- so I feel reassured that my pup is always in good hands. They send great notes, photos, and most importantly, Mango is always happy after and is on her way to becoming a more socialized dog.

Whitney Wilde is my right hand woman when it comes to me and my beloved wolf husky hybrid…read more I have a sensitive, high maintenance dog, and I can always trust that Whitney will not only ensure excellent care of my dog but make him happy while I'm away. I've had so many dog sitters in the past who are not willing to go the extra mile for my dog, and Whitney always delivers. My dog often whines for her when he sees her, as if to say "where have you been?" That is very rare indeed with any dog sitter. She really takes the time to love and nurture your pet while you are away. And when I come home, he is not upset with me as he often is with other sitters. Equally important to Whitney's superb care of my animal is her demeanor and service to me as a client. She is flexible with pick up and drop off times, and she takes the time to understand my needs or travel arrangements. She makes it easy for me to travel! All in all, Spoil 'em Rotten Dog Walking & Critter Sitting has made our lives so much better because we have freedom to travel without worry. I don't know what I would do without her!

Whitney was great for our dogs. She was friendly, professional and very astute in dog behavior…read more We have two golden retrievers with different personalities. Whitney quickly understood both of them and treated them both appropriately. She showed up on time, took the dogs for walks, fed them and "babied' them. Sent us text messages with pictures to make sure we knew our dogs were well treated. I would highly recommend Whitney for all you dog walking/sitting needs. Wish there were more like Whitney.

Kaye is so good with my puppy, Barbie, on their private walks! She gently corrects her, when she…read morepulls on the leash, and encourages her, when she doesn't want to go. She gives me detailed recaps of their walks together. Barbie and I are so grateful, for Kaye!

Kaye has been the best thing that has happened to my two lovely rescue pups. She walks them in a…read morevariety of locations, mindful of heat and conditions and brings them back happy and tired every time. She is very communicative and flexible and is always positive and "can-do" about both mine and my pups needs. It has been a game changer - and I appreciate her every day.

If you are looking for a place to board your dog, Comfy Paws it is. We have been boarding our dog…read moreMarley with Emily since she was a puppy. Marley is not used to be in crates and it was very hard to find a dog boarding place that does not use crates. We were nervous since Marley is a very sensitive dog but once we met Emily we knew she was in great hands. Emily gave us updates and pictures on a daily basis and we knew Marley was taken care off in the best way possible. Emily takes care of your dog incredibly loving and Marley jumps out of the car and runs over to see her. Even though Emily moved from Aptos to Sonora, we only board Marley with her and drive 4 hrs to do this. I think that says it all. Maaike L. and David January 2023

Sean and Emily are the best! They treat these dogs like they are part of the family. They they take…read morethe dogs to the beach and will text you pictures of your dog a couple times a day if you want! My dog is always excited and happy to go stay with them.