I want someone local (Buellton, Solvang or Lompoc). I'm sure they would be great but it would cost…read moreme more from Santa Barbara with their travel costs to Buellton added to the price as I have experienced before for flooring with the quote being twice as much from a Santa Barbara flooring company compared to the quote from Home Depot. The Laminate Wood I selected at Home Depot was just as good if not better. I saved over $5,000.

Sylvie and Raphael are compassionate, friendly people who provide superb care for our cat when we…read moreare away. Our cat enjoys the daily visits with playtime and brushing. We feel confident that she is well taken care of and not lonely. We enjoy getting text updates with photos so we know how she's doing while we are gone. I would highly recommend Pet Angels for your pets needs while your away, need extra help or visiting SB with your pet.

Wonderful place. My dogs get excited every time we drive by. The staff is the best they love dogs…read moreand take the best care!

Camp Canine is awesome! The staff were extremely helpful and accommodated my last minute request. I…read morelove that they have outdoor and indoor areas which are a real home for my fur baby! I highly recommend and they are my go to in Santa Barbara!

Pretty disappointed in my short times spent at Dioji. My dog (Jack) and I relocated to the area…read morelast fall. I looked for a place similar to his daycare where we are from and decided to give Dioji a try. Check-in and wellness check was great; he seemed to enjoy the staff and I did too. At pick-up on his trial day, it was explained to me there was an "accident" and another dog was let into the daycare area with canine HPV (dog warts) and were not examined properly so my dog "might have been exposed." Turns out he definitely was exposed and then got the very contagious wart on his mouth which ruined Christmas and New Years plans because when you have it, you shouldn't be around other dogs. Of course Dioji couldn't possibly be expected to help with the situation. He has a couple more visits in late winter after the wart fell off and he was no longer contagious himself. The visits were fine, though he didn't get photo report cards like they promise. Fast forward to two weeks ago, another "accident." I dropped him off in the afternoon for a half day. He was there for less than an hour and I got a phone call that he threw up but they did not know why. They believed that he may have just been too hot so they separated him. I told them to call me back if he did not bounce back and I would come pick him up. They did not call back so I assumed he was fine. When I picked him up at the end of the day, the person at the desk went back to get him and gave no indication that there was a problem. Then another different staff person came to greet me and tell me that my dog was "maybe" stung by a bee, and "had a little allergic reaction" but they looked for the stinger and couldn't find it. How do you find a bee stinger in a brown dogs fur?! My dog comes around the corner and looked like Thing from Fantastic Four, clearly shaken up. They also gave him Benadryl but didn't know how much. One person said the reaction had just happened, one said maybe it happened a while ago when he threw up. He was clearly having an anaphylaxis reaction, and I was not called or told until I came to pick him up. I called the vet immediately to get their advice, and they told me to call the daycare back to find out how much Benadryl he was given so I could monitor his care. Magically the staff now knew how much and then I got another (third) story about what or how it happened. Let me be clear: I do not blame them for a bee getting into the park. This review is purely based on the care or lack there of in a serious situation and that the stories kept changing. On top of that, I was charged for a full day that day instead of a half day (timestamp in 1:18 pm and timestamp out 5:17 = 3:59) based on my account receipt. Four hours or less is a half day. There are never "adults" there to talk to about what happens if there is an issue; it is all college age kids working part time jobs. In both of my situations, no one would take ownership over what happened and they have no idea what to say when confronted in person or on the phone. I'm not going back to Dioji, I'll try other options. FWIW, the 2 stars are because there has been staff person who has been great to talk to (Jake maybe?) and because of their flexible hours, multiple locations and toy/food options available.

We put our pup in for the day while we were out exploring Santa Barbara. The staff was great with…read moreour dog and let her hang out with them a lot since she's more of a people dog than a dog dog, ha. They also gave us a heads up that she seems to bark when she is bored. It was a useful bit of info to know! She seemed happy when we picked her up.

I hired Doggie Do Good to teach some manners to our adopted Boston Terrier, Ripley. Ripley is very…read moresmart and loving but needed to apply the commands he had already learned, learn new ones, and control his energy and enthusiasm. He was dog aggressive and very hard to handle on walks if dogs were present. Being very stubborn, he needed a full four weeks of camp, but came out as a very pleasant companion, obedient and easy to walk. The people at DDG are fantastic, very personable and great dog trainers. They kept in touch weekly, sending pictures, discussing the tasks accomplished and the problems to be worked out. During the thorough check out experience , they trained me how to handle Ripley so that he wouldn't forget what he learned. This was altogether a great experience and money well spent. Thank you from Anna and Ripley.

We had a in home private lesson today with Santiago and we were very impressed. Overall we learned…read moresome good tactics and techniques to work on with our dog. We are excited to put what we learned to use and hope this helps her leash aggression with other dogs! He explained everything very well and had a lot of knowledge. We will also be looking into boarding our dog there when we go out of town. Thank you!

I sit here on my couch after doing my own morning training session with both dogs and I am in…read moretears. I cannot begin to explain the amount of relief from anxiety training my dogs with Ricky has brought me. No amount of therapy could touch how I felt previously. I have learned patience, clear communication (with my dogs), and appreciation of the minds ability to change after years and years of ingrained unwanted behaviors. Ricky does not sell a one size fits all package - each of my dogs are VERY different, and while the fundamental approaches and concepts in training are the same - the method and timing in which we applied and reinforced these were vastly different. Ricky is able to connect with two leggers and four leggers alike - he gives clear feedback to dogs and human and uses metaphors that we humans understand (driving the speed limit and getting speeding tickets haha) on how the concepts of his approach effects dog behavior. I couldn't be happier. I am humble and I know I need to continue management (and one of my dogs I am holding to higher standard so we are going to continue our own sessions based on what I have learned) but my dogs are completely different. I'm getting complimented by family, friends, and people on walks - impressed with how well behaved my dogs are. I smile and tell them "thank you it's lots of continued hard work" and move along. This morning in particular we walked during trash pick up, had lots of people distractions, and both dogs stayed heeled and attentive to me on their separate walks. Do not hesitate to consider Ricky for your training needs. Also, if you feel alone with your dogs behavior - please know you are anything but alone. The fact you are looking at reviews for dog trainers is a clear indicator that you want the best for your dog and intend to give them them best. :)

We have tried a lot of dog trainers. Ricky is fantastic…read more Apart from learning a lot at EPT, my dog now somehow seems a bit more mature, in a good way! Highly recommended.

Fabulous! I called today, late morning, thinking I was going to have to board my cats for the…read morenight. The lovely Malone answered, and I do mean LOVELY. I had already checked out the website and decided on the accommodation. Malone suggested the 2nd floor maybe better for 1st time guests. Not as much activity as ground floor w/other guests checking them out, new neighbors lol. She explained a couple of other things that may make their stay more comfortable, things i hadn't considered. I'm getting new flooring and my existing floor isn't level, not conducive to plank, already one of them had walked on the float :( As the day unfolded the weather & industrial fans helping we are able to stay home. Good thing since one of them decided to do a walkabout. I called to cancel. Fully expecting to pay the nominal cancel fee but Malone said "oh no! You're fine" did i mention she's lovely? She said it was an emergency thing and she was glad we'd all be staying home, much more comfortable & less stressful for the cats. I have only ever heard good things, going all the way back to their original location on the Eastside. No question, if i ever need to board the kids, that's where they're going. Thanks so much Malone, you are the bright spot of a crazy week.

I'm so thankful to the Cat House Hotel team. I travel with…read morepeace of mind knowing that my cat will be in good hands. This place is a gem for cat parents!

We have an older Boston Terrier "Bruce" that we always felt was skittish around other dogs; thus we…read morealways found it challenging boarding him solo. After a Rover appointment canceled our Thanksgiving arrangements, we contacted Ruff Ranch in desperation. Ruff Ranch is located off the 154 just before Los Olivos. It's in a beautiful, ranch setting. While we needed to have a free trial stay first, we took half the day off on a Friday, dropped Bruce off and had a nice lunch in Solvang. The facilities are spacious and perfectly clean with zero odor. All the personnel were happy and friendly, as were the dogs. We were skeptical at first when they said they would put Bruce in a group with older, mellower dogs. When we returned, they said he did great and even made some friends. My wife and I were both shocked and pleased. Ruff Ranch was on our way to a Northern California Thanksgiving stay. He boarded for 3 nights and we included the pre-pickup bath. At pickup, he was happy, squeaky clean, nails trimmed with zero issues reported. We are thankful and relieved to have a place to board Bruce in the future with people that really know and love dogs - and it showed in our dog's demeanor at pickup. They also offer obedience training, which I believe is how they can so quickly tailor an optimal setting and experience for your dog, and get them adjusted and safe. Ruff Ranch even offers a shuttle pickup service from SB. We are very relieved that we have a reliable and comfortable boarding solution for our dog in the future; I can't recommend The Ruff Ranch enough.

We used this place while we were on vacation in Solvang. We were camping in our motorhome at…read moreFlying Flags and wanted a dog free day to roam the town! The Ruff Ranch made a day of doggie daycare for out-of-towners so easy. We did have to fill out the forms online and book our day, but it was easy. When our pup arrived, they seemed so excited to have him and he was good and tired when we picked him up. We felt they took great care of our dog and we will be booking them again when we visit this area!

Allie has been my dog walker for the last 2 years. The dogs love her and so do I. She helped my…read moreanxious puppy do better on a leash with other dogs and she helped me in other ways while I was training him. She is also on time, a good communicator and a responsible, dependable helper!

Allie's wonderful! My 2-year-old frenchie LOVES her. My cat does, too. She takes excellent care of…read morethem both. Allie's usually able to book dog walks and/or pet care last minute. This is a huge help to me as a hybrid employee. Highly recommended!

Had a good experience here, I found the vet techs and vet easy to talk with and kind. I needed…read moreDoberman ear care posting, which is hard to find. The posts look good, the care my puppy received was excellent and Ill Go back.

Dr. MacVeigh is one of the most compassionate, generous, and knowledgeable vets I've ever…read moreencountered. She took in our very sick, moribund kitty, and literally brought her back from the brink... Her entire staff rallied around the feline and gave her love, spoon feedings, and gentle cleanings. She is a new cat and is now back to providing emotional support to our residents at Villa Alamar Memory Care facility. A deep-felt THANK YOU for all you've done for our little friend! If Dr. MacVeigh attended humans, I'd be her patient.

I discovered Snoopy's when Mica owned it, and I never had a complaint over numerous bookings. The…read morebusiness has totally gone downhill under Severine. I booked 15 days of cat care on her impersonal website, and when I checked back a day later, all of my requests had been accepted. Five days before my European travel, however, I got an email from Severine saying Snoopy's couldn't care for my cats because she had a problem with "the sitter." I guess there's only one, since I didn't request anyone in particular, and apparently she has no back-up. Severine was not at all sensitive to my situation. She did not offer to step in to care for my cats, and she left me in a total panic trying to find a trustworthy cat sitter five days before a two week trip. Totally unprofessional, or perhaps just evidence of a business that is on its last legs. Trust it at your peril.

This is my experience and it's all true: I don't see what the positive reviews are about AT ALL…read more I found them incompetent and negligent. As a pet sitter, I think they should do things the way I want as I had specific needs and directions for my pets. Mica and her helper did everything wrong and even overrode my specific directions. IF this that happened maybe 1-3 times, it's a mistake. I'm pretty understanding. But on a short pet sit, they literally did everything wrong. From the very beginning to the very end, with no apology and an attitude of "well, things happen". Just to give you a few examples, they overfed my cats (despite clearly written and oral instructions - 1 can. I got messages from them say they gave more. I told them to only give one. I came home to find 2 cans put out for my cats!! This is negligence!) and didn't follow simple instructions for opening and closing windows (and locking them) which could have endangered my home - These are just some small examples, other were worse. I was rudely told that she couldn't speak to me when I tried to ask about what happened. I even had expressed to her that I was nervous to leave my cats while I was on vacation, but despite me telling her this, she STILL did everything wrong and didn't tell me or apologize. I also came home to find all the above problems, AND ALSO a full plastic bag of what had been scooped out of a cat litter left on the floor next to the litter box, rather than disposed of properly as they should have. Yes folks, they scooped poo and pee out and left it there in the bag, on my floor. This is totally unacceptable when you are paying this much!!! The icing on the cake was that later discovered that my home was infested with fleas after their pet sit which it was not before. I have reason to believe they may have infested my home, brought them from other cats they were petsitting. Quite simply, I will never recommend or use this company again. They don't follow directions and have a very lazy, entitled attitude about petsitting that is makes their prices very much NOT worth it. Sound hard to believe? I was shocked too. I'm a busy person but wrote this because while she may come off very "charming" she is utterly incompetent and probably passive-aggressive when it comes to instructions.