Megan and her team are second to none!…read more We've lived is several cities and have always had walking services for our dog. When we got our new puppy, I knew we needed the extra hands while we were gone most of the day. Enter Fairytales. From the moment you meet Megan, you can tell she is deeply passionate about the care of animals. She cares about their wellbeing just as much as the owner! She's not just a service provider, she's a godsend to our family and new pup! From field trips, long walks, south block pup cups...Megan has given our new pug amazing socialization and enrichment. He is thriving as a new city family dog and we have Megan to thank for most of that, continually looking out for him, updating us with photos and videos of his fun-filled days, and her extraordinary effort to adjust him to all different types of dogs and people! Her doggy daycare service with pick up and drop off is a must for any busy family (we also have two) small humans!). Louie comes home a happy, tired pup ready to snuggle and wind down the day with us. We can't wait to see how Fairytales expands to the new location!

I highly recommend Fairy Tails for dog walks. I have a rescue dog that is scared of her own shadow…read moreand Megan's team (Gwynne, Skyler, and Ryan) have worked with her quirks to ensure a fun, safe, and active walk. I really notice a difference with my dog's trust/confidence after walking with Fairy Tails. Megan is also knowledgeable about pet behavior and extremely communicative. Thank you!

Danny (and Elise) have taken such great care of my cat for the last 2 1/2 years. I trust them…read morecompletely. Danny sends photos of Kitty every day, and he gives me updates on her. He has gone above and beyond, cleaning up some accidents that Kitty made, and even once putting her in her carrier backpack and going outside with her during a fire alarm in the building. I recommend Danny 100%

We have been using Danny's Pet Care for two years, we have had ONLY AMAZING experiences with him…read moreand his sitters: Danny, Elise, Ben all took such incredible care of our fur baby and we are so grateful to them for loving him like we do. Their prices are incredibly fair, they are super reliable, go above and beyond for customer service, and keep our place super clean. I literally don't know how they could be better. They have made so many stressful moments better by stepping in to help us when we were in a bind. If you're looking for good pet sitters this is your place!!!

We needed mid-day walks for our young dog until she is able to be alone for a full workday. She…read moreloves our dog walker Keenan so much, I don't think we have in our hearts to ever stop the service. The service is very reliable and our dog walker is so wonderful, we feel zero guilt leaving her for a long work day. The app is great and you get great feedback on the days walk. This is a great service.

Fetch and Jamie in particular are simply the best. Jamie was our long term dog walker before…read morepersonal circumstances changed and we miss him every day. He is reliable, provided detailed updates and most importantly our dog loves him! Rain or shine Jamie would show up for our dog and her absolute delight in seeing him was something special. I cannot recommend Jamie or Fetch enough. We love you Jamie!

Do NOT use their pet transportation. I just saw one of their drivers dropping a dog off at a…read morelocation and leave another inside the van with it completely OFF and it's 91 degrees outside. The dog was clearly in distress heavily panting and pawing at the window/door. The driver was gone for several minutes. I tried to call the business but was continuously re-directed through endless menus that ultimately led nowhere. I've contacted them online instead. PLEASE BEWARE Update: Per Rebeca's response, the driver did not step away "briefly". She was gone for almost 10 minutes and it was 90+ degrees outside. On top of that, when I finally got a response from them via email the following day, they indicated the "dog compartment had the AC was on 4" - well, the dog was not in the dog compartment. In fact, it was sitting in the passenger seat of the van with no protection, car seat, or restraint of any kind. Another red flag. Furthermore, as I waited for the driver to come back in case the dog went into greater distress and someone needed to take action to save his life, I was repeatedly calling their phone number and went through EVERY menu option just trying to find someone to talk to. In their email response, they also indicated that the dog was panting because it's "naturally anxious" - I don't know about you, but I would also be incredibly anxious if I were left alone in a steaming hot vehicle without knowing what's going on. I also have an anxious dog and there's a distinction between anxiety and overheating/borderline heat stroke panting. If the dog's owner being dropped off couldn't meet them at that moment, perhaps they should've gone to drop the second dog off first and then come back. Disappointing one customer is a lot better than putting a dog in a life-threatening situation. I would also recommend re-evaluating drop off communication procedures and scheduling. I can't speak for their other services, but please, please, think twice about using their pet transportation. All it takes is a few minutes for tragedy to strike, and at the end of the day, it's your fur baby, not theirs.

The groomer was knowledgeable and gentle with our fearful little maltpup and gave our curly pup a…read moreperfect cut.

We recently adopted a rescue dog who was in need of some basic training. We contacted Susie since…read moreshe was in the neighborhood, and she responded right away. She came to our place to meet us and the dog, and, right off the bat, she was a wealth of knowledge, picking up on cues that we would never think to notice. Our first few meetings were as educational for us as it was for the pup. She clearly has a lot of experience, and she has a direct but friendly approach that really got our dog in the mood to work. Susie is also great at providing follow-up and additional information, and checking in on our dog's progress. We feel so much more confident as dog owners knowing that Susie is just a phone call away. Can't recommend enough!

I recently rescued a former street dog who developed some anxiety in my apartment building and is…read morevery scared of men. I was struggling to help him learn basic commands and socialize around men and other dogs. Susie has really helped my dog gain confidence in his new surroundings and helped give me the tools to make my dog feel more secure. My dog loves Susie and our training sessions! I live in DC where trainers can charge an arm and a leg for services. Susie is truly passionate about helping owners train their dogs, and her rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend hiring her!

Great cat sitters! I hired Furry Walks and Wash when I was…read moregoing out of town for a week and needed someone to watch my cat. I did a lot of Googling and Yelping as it was hard to find a pet sitter that dealt with cats. I reached out to Furry Walks and they promptly responded back to me and then Andre, with FW&W, called. We talked for a few minutes and arranged an in-house visit where he could meet my cat and I could tell him about what he needs from a care perspective. When it actually came time for the sit Andre sent me an email every day summarizing how the cat was doing/acting and also included pictures. I have a very high-strung emotionally needy cat and he was more than willing to humor me with brushing and rubbing the cat. Overall I would highly recommend! The only complaint I have is that they did not mention there is a small surcharge for a weekend pet sit. It was only $5, though,and wouldn't have made me change my mind had I known in advance. And they were still more than worth it.

So very happy I found Furry Walks & Wash! The same walker comes over every time, so I love that we…read morecan build a relationship. Prices are REALLY competitive, and only a $5 charge for same day requests. They go above and beyond to accommodate my needy pet and my specific requests. All around extremely happy with this service and would highly recommend.

Paw Paw Pet Club came highly recommended to me from neighbors and I quickly learned why once our…read moredog started using its services. Walter and Patrick are professional, reliable, and, most importantly, loving to our girl Ruby. While she's always so excited for her daily walk, she has also become calmer around other dogs, is much better on her leash, and has learned a couple other tricks along the way. I attribute this to walking with her usual pack but also greatly Walter and Patrick's patience and training. You will be glad you found them!

The Paw Paw Pet Club team have been here for our girl, Zuri, whenever we need them!! Zuri goes on…read moreregular mid-day walks with her crew and has boarded several times, sometimes for more than a week. The team is so good about updating us with photos and info about what adventures they have been on. After long stays, Zuri is sad to leave and whenever we see her walkers around town she is SO happy to see them - a sign she well loved and looked after while in their care. The are responsive and attentive if there are changes to her daily needs that they need to be aware of. They have walked her in the last 3 apartments we have lived in! They treat her like a star and they feel like a part of our family. :) 10/10 would recommend Paw Paw to anyone in the DC area with a furry pup who needs walking or boarding services!

I picked up my dog from structured daycare at Parview location. The "manager" gave me my dog and…read moresaid nothing. I walked out and realized my dog was covered from head to toe in urine and excrement. I walked back in and asked if there was a problem and she was like oh yeah yeah, she messed her crate twice today but we wiped her off. I should have never been handed back my dog in this type of condition AND without any explanation. And how long was she in this state with no attention to her health and wellbeing? And apparently they accept no responsibility: "Unfortunately we do not have a grooming at this facility and really no way of cleaning her up other than just water. The dogs are crated throughout the day when we are rotating the classes of the different groups of pups. When we have a full house it is almost impossible to keep cleaning crates and transferring her to another." - Megan Clipfel-Johnson, Structured Daycare Manager This all sounds like a District Dogs problem, not my problem. With them knowingly operating one location in a flood zone that ultimately killed puppies during a flash flood last year to an employee at another location hitting a puppy that resulted in its death, you would think they would have a heightened level of care, but apparently not. Be cautious of using the Parkview location if you care about your pup's health and wellbeing.

My pup Cody and I attended Avi's 6 week Level I training. We both absolutely loved it. Avi's…read moreapproach to training was direct, fear free, and fun; I learned specific skills as well as underlying concepts of training; and Cody has really made progress with not jumping, attending to me, staying, and many other commands. Highly recommend this class for anyone in the area!

I have been using Wagabout since February when I started working 30 minutes from home and knew my…read morelittle poodle needed some TLC and a short walk in the middle of the day. Kelly leaves a little note every day with the time she arrived and what they did during her 15 minute visit. She is also very understanding and accommodating when I need him walked longer (30 minutes) or at a different time of day. In order to not be charged for a cancelled visit, you need to provide at least 24 hours notice, which is sometimes impossible because, hey, life happens. I understand they have a schedule to work around, but I wish there were 1 or 2 "freebies" for cancelling with less than 24 hours notice (or at least only charge half for 12 hours notice). That being said, I know my dog is in great hands while I am at work, which is extremely comforting. I would recommend Wagabout to anyone who is looking for a dog walker in Bethesda or surrounding areas!

I have used Wagabout for over four years, and I have been consistently satisfied with their work…read more AJ is a good communicator and loves dogs. His walkers are reliable, friendly, and love dogs too. I have no complaints or areas for improvement. I continue to be a satisfied Wagabout customer.

Shannon is fantastic. She is reliable, friendly, trustworthy, professional, and flexible. Most…read moreimportantly, it is clear to me that she cares very much for the welfare of my dogs and takes their care seriously. For example, she makes suggestions for how to improve their ability to walk on leash w/o pulling, and very graciously helped us out when we had a last minute need for someone to come over and feed the dogs for us when our son was born and we were in the hospital. I have had 3 dog walkers over the past 2 years and she is by far the best. I recommend her without hesitation.

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