I had my first walks in Texas this week with Allison from Paws and More. She was awesome! She…read morecame to my house and had a meet and greet with me and my mom and dad and then she came back a few days later for a trial walk with me and my mom. On our first solo walk together we had a lot of fun and then she even hung out and partied with me at my house before she had to go. She even sent several photos and text updates to my dad because he is a nervous nellie. He loved that! I overheard my mom and dad talking and it looks like I am going to be going for more walks with Allison. Wahoo!

I would not trust my kitties to anyone but Paws and More. I have an old, sick cat who is very…read moreparticular and not very nice, and they take excellent care of her while kindly ignoring her inhospitable paw swipes. Each time I return from my trips, they always leave me daily notes about how the kitties acted and what they ate, and the place is always swept and clean. No small feat with a curmudgeonly, elderly cat, and a man cat that acts like a drunk frat boy. Thank you for taking the best care of my neurotic kitties, Paws and More!

This is the best place in Austin for doggy day care and boarding. The people are super caring,…read moreloving, and enthusiastic, and it shows in all interactions.My dog goes to day care as often as possible. Sometimes I've boarded her, which usually causes her to be reluctant the next time we go for day care. Not at Pups and Pals! She is so excited every morning! The daily schedule allows for group play and indoor rest. The staff evaluates the dogs' personalities, size, and energy levels before putting them in a group. Playtime includes best friends, lots of cuddles and kisses, pools in the summer, and always playscapes. They go out anywhere between 6-8 times a day, with breaks in their air conditioned suites. The building is super nice, very new, and the play areas have K9 grass that keeps their paws nice and clean. I especially like that it is hosed every night. BTW there's a groomer onsite! Just a heads up -- it's hard to see the marquis from the 1st street entrance. You really need to know what you're looking for! April and I give Pups and Paws 4 paws up!

We've been taking our beloved shelties (Leila and Olive) to Pups and Pals for 5+ years and we could…read morenot be happier. While nobody likes to board their pups, they make us feel like they are being taken care of and mostly importantly - loved. The entire staff is incredible and goes above and beyond. A shoutout to Karina, Erin, Tiffany, Dani who always make our ladies feel special while we are out of town. Thank you for everything and for being an example of how a business should be run.

I had a wonderful experience at Town & Country Veterinary Hospital. The entire team was incredibly…read morekind, caring, and compassionate from the moment we walked in. A special thank you to Michelle, who took such great care of us. She was patient, gentle, and made both my cat and me feel comfortable throughout the visit. My cat is friendly and loving, and she treated him with genuine kindness and respect. They performed a thorough examination and blood work to make sure nothing serious was going on. Thankfully, they didn't find any concerning issues, and I really appreciated how thorough and thoughtful they were. Out of all the veterinary clinics I've visited in Texas, this is by far the best one I've been to in the Austin area. The level of care, professionalism, and compassion they provide is outstanding. I highly recommend Town & Country Veterinary Hospital. Thank you, Michelle, and the entire team, for taking such wonderful care of my cat!

I have been bringing my pets here since 2010, and won't even consider taking my pets elsewhere. My…read moremost recent visit was to say goodbye to my Ruby. Dr G. was very compassionate and caring, making this emotional event easier. RIP RUBY NOVEMBER 15, 2007 - JULY 15,2024

We had Jonas watch our new puppy and adult dog for the weekend! He did an excellent job at taking…read morecare of our puppy (who can be a lot of work) and treated our home with lots of care. I'd highly recommend Jonas and this pet sitting service!

Ashley S is the best. She visited our kitties while we were away in May (apologies for the delay!)…read moreand we couldn't have been more pleased with her services. Her care and communication were top notch and when we need to be away in the future, we will be contacting her. Our three kitties were also thrilled. Thanks, Ashley!!

The stylist made an appointment for two dogs nail trims via text and the appointment went…read moreswimmingly. The nails were beautifully done and they know how to handle dogs very well!

I was a referral of my friend/neighbor and was initially told "we are not taking new clients". I…read morewaited for over a year before my friend informed me to try to get my dog in. I have two Bichon Frise dogs one is just a puppy. She has only had one grooming, however her previous groomer allowed her to come for Table Time to get used to the noises and they would trim her nails she is only 7 months old. Upon scheduling here the owner required me to pay $30 per dog just to schedule my appointment. When I arrived I explained that the puppy had mats on her ears and they would need to be shaved. She called me about 30 minutes later to let me know my puppy had "such bad mats that she had hematomas." I arrived back shortly, her ears were wrapped to her head in a tight bandage. I immediately took her to our vet. She confirmed she did not have hematomas, however she was cut. I did not complain-I actually sent a complement to them for my older Bichon's haircut. My husband thought he looked great. My puppy still has thick scabs at the tips of her ears inside and out! Upon checking out I was pressed to reschedule. I have an Italy trip scheduled and was unsure of the arrival home date. Because of my puppy's cut ears the groomer did not cut the ears correctly and I was told I needed to bring her back- She has a vet appointment to be spayed the next day she is scheduled for the hair-cut fix. The groomer said I need to reschedule due to her surgery the previous day. I called to be sure. They have no openings until July 1st. We are out of town. My older pup is scheduled on July 5th. We arrive home on the 5th from memory with no calendar in front of me I was off by a day when the check out person wanted to schedule-the owner, Jade sends a snarky text that my dogs must come 8 weeks out (they are the ones who have zero flexibility) . This business owner informs me that we are not a good fit- No apology for injuring my dog, causing a $150 vet visit. Just a lovely text stating we are not a good fit-Guess What? You are 100% correct we are not a good fit and you are a terrible business owner

Transformative Online Training, Truly Beyond Words!…read more We are so grateful for Allegra and her incredible online training program. We took in two stray dogs who were wild, anxious, and completely untrusting. We weren't sure where to begin and it was chaotic for us, until we found her. Through her online courses and virtual sessions, she helped guide us step by step with patience, wisdom, and a technique that honestly goes beyond words. Even though we never met in person, her presence and deep understanding of animal behavior came through in every interaction. With her support, our dogs have started to trust us, calm down, and settle into their new life. The change has been remarkable. It feels like a miracle to see them open up and begin to feel safe and loved. If you're dealing with fearful or reactive dogs, do not hesitate to work with Allegra. Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, and truly life-changing. Thank you, Allegra, so much!!

A focus on "dog culture" vs "human culture," reading dogs' body language, effectively communicating…read morewith dogs, and shifting the energy between you and your dog gives the Naked Dog's programs a "dog whispering" feel. It's much more wide ranging than training that's only focused on commands like sit/stay/down/etc (though you can work on all of those with the Naked Dog's programs too). Before we signed up for the group training series, I was at my wit's end with our recently adopted dog. He had a lot of behavioral issues, ranging from chewing things in the house, overall excitability, constant attempts to eat pecans and, worse, trash on walks (and often succeeding despite our best efforts & requiring steady doses of probiotics and even a vet visit to induce vomiting), and lunging on leash at dogs and passing vehicles. We also noticed that when we took him to the dog park, he'd play really rambunctiously and generally go 0-60, including running and body checking other dogs (not the best strategy for harmonious playing). The great part about this series is that it's three in-person sessions (we added a fourth for some additional coaching) and the rest is a series of online lessons. This made it easy for us to work through at our own pace. In the online portion, the end of every lesson included video homework that we'd send in and get feedback from one of the Naked Dog trainers -- this was great because it captured us applying these skills in a total real world setting, without the presence of a trainer to coach us or influence our dog to be on his best behavior. Fast forward a couple months, and now we feel confident that we can handle any situation with our dog, including taking him to busy and distracting environments and responding to misbehavior. He's mellowed out so much -- he isn't perfect, but it feels like we've reached an understanding. He went from my problem child to my sidekick. He can walk in a heel, he comes when called, and will wait at the door before we say he can come in. It feels like he's looking to us as leaders and that he's truly settled in as part of our family. We followed the Naked Dog's recommendations for introducing dogs for the first time when we took him over to a friend's house to meet their dogs, and they remarked on what a good dog he is, and that he's better behaved than other dogs they've petsitted, so now we have a worry-free petsitting option. I also now take him by our neighborhood park on walks and let him meet other dogs, which used to be a wild activity full of leash pulling and jumping. The Naked Dog taught us what to look for in reading dogs' behavior so that we can spot polite vs rude behavior and manage their interactions before they start getting too wild, which is a truly priceless part of this training seminar.

We love them! Our puppy had a great day, they communicated with us half way through the day with…read moreemail and picture AND AT THE END OF THE DAY SHE GOT A REPORT CARD and it seriously was the cutest.

My experience with Becca and Laurie has been nothing short of excellent. They are very clear in…read morecommunication, attention to pups, have structure and safety protocols. I have a very anxious 6 mon old Laggoto Romagnolo and I asked them to help reinforce good manners as my pup and I work with a trainer to get these mastered. Dog Socialization is critical for him. He had a broken leg at 10 weeks old and could not walk or put weight on it for 9 weeks and so his start was a little unconventional in socialization. I know he gets his fair share of play and what puppy doesn't like play? Since I did travel for work a great deal and as Covid subsides, my travel will start to come back. My pup has stayed overnight and I feel super confident as a worried Mom that he is well taken care of during his stay.

When our newly adopted dog was being stubborn on walks and continually kept jumping up on the…read morecouch, I decided to seek out a personal dog trainer. I found Kenny through Yelp and emailed him a few questions. He was very prompt and thorough with his responses and we set up a meet-and-greet for the following week. He runs his business out of his home, and he has customized his whole house, yard and garage for dog training. It's quite impressive! Kenny has a matter-of-fact way of saying things which I truly respect. He not only helped us with the dog behavior issues that we were having, but also helped me to realize that some of our issues were brought on by our own behaviors! It helped us to change our own way of thinking about certain things (for the better). Kenny's training for dogs relies heavily on owner participation. Meaning, you don't drop your dog off to Kenny to be magically trained. You, the dog owner, attend the sessions with your dog and then PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE the new command with your dog all week, sometimes even for two weeks before the next session. It is required discipline for the owner and all family members and is a time commitment. After completing Kenny's training sessions, our dog now walks very nicely on a leash, sits when asked, goes to her "place", stays out of the kitchen when we are preparing food, and does not jump on the couch or up on us anymore. Remarkable! And worth the money? Most definitely!

The reviews are right. K9 Kenny is amazing. In the past, we tried to squeak by with DIY training or…read moregroup training with mixed results. We recently adopted a rescue cattle dog pup and he is a live wire. So we decided to do ourselves and him a favor by getting professional training. When we started, Kenny asked us what bad behaviors we needed to address. We told him to check almost every box. We finished lesson 4 of 6 and see a huge difference in our dog's behavior. And we have learned SO much. That's what dog training is really about, right? Training the owners. Anyway, Kenny is an investment and one you won't regret.