We recently adopted a rescue dog from TX named Raymond, who is about two years old. Rescues can come with some emotional baggage; overall, Raymond has done very well acclimating to his new home. Part of our success with Raymond is due to Gretchen! We had some travel recently where we unfortunately could not have Raymond travel with us. Having used Gretchen in the past for dog care for our other dogs, we relied on her to give Raymond care and love while we were away. While in Gretchen's care he became more comfortable around other dogs AND she worked on some additional basic training commands. So not only was Raymond well cared for, he also came home with better manners lol :) We really appreciate knowing that our newest family member has a place for excellent care when we travel. read more

Personal Pet Care - Raymond - Pet Sitting Near Me

I have used Gretchen for over 10 years to take care of my dogs. I would never use anyone else and feel relaxed when I am gone because I know they will get care like I would give my own dogs. I trust her without question even if there is an emergency she has vets she uses and is so knowledgeable on her own. I call it a playcation when they go to Gretchens. read more

Amazing service, very accommodating for all my dog's needs. Excellent knowledge of dog behavior and training. The only place I trust with my pup when I travel. read more

I am so thankful to have found Gretchen with Personal Pet Care. She went above and beyond looking after my sweet old pup and took such great care of her. Every question I had was answered with the utmost professionalism. Every worry I initially had prior to finding Gretchen was immediately put to rest. My dog has found a home away from home and honestly, she may like Gretchen more than me. Her knowledge and skill is unsurpassed. The only reason I wouldn't want to recommend her is that I want to make sure to save her availability for my schedule. But in all seriousness, she's been extremely accommodating and helpful for coordinating dates and times and I couldn't be more appreciative. read more

Gretchen is one of the best dog sitters I've ever known-- she is extremely knowledgeable about behavior and health, so provides excellent care and even sometimes helps brush up on training. She has answered questions for me even when things come up with my dog at home, and I always trust her opinion and expertise. Her home is clean, safe and well set up for dog care, as well as a beautiful yard. We love how communicative she is and always know what to expect when the dogs are with her. My labs have always loved Gretchen! read more

We have used Gretchen for our temperamental English Bulldog (Brutus) and our new Frenchy (Izzy). Gretchen is flexible on pickup and drop off, sends pictures and updates and been a member of our family, more or less. When we travel we head to Gretchen's. Our pups are trained to recognize her name and anxious to head over! She has been great. Unexpected funerals, work trips and the like. Always dependable and reliable. If she can handle Brutus, she can handle any pup. Highly recommend, and have (in-laws pups and our neighbor's pup). read more

Personal Pet Care - Izzy and Brutus - Pet Sitting Near Me

You never sent pictures of my dogs Gretchen, why is that? And you never picked up my phone? Wonder why too? I introduced my dogs before we agreed for you to sit them in your house. Remember? You didn't say anything bad about them at all. Not until I was on my vacation and you kept complaining about my dogs, my husky always barks, you do know he is a dog, dog do barks!!!!! Then complaining about my bichon who eats so fast, you complained all the time through your sms and never even 1 picture! Except 1 video with my husky no harness and no collar!! But when my husband picked them up, she wore the collar!!! And she barked the collar choked her!!! My husband is an American and knows what choke collar is!!! If in the video I saw her wearing choke collar I'd have called you right away on my vacation! YOU HID THE COLLAR FROM US!! So EVIL!! I TRUSTED MY DOGS TO YOU AND YOU JUST WANTED MY MONEY! You have underlying issue that can't be around pets and humans, you even yelled to a fly when we were in your house. So not normal. We shouldn't have paid you for my husky !! read more

We found Gretchen online through yelp and were excited to leave our dogs with her while we went on a 5-day vacation. Our miniature husky whined around other dogs, and our Bichon puppy loves everyone. Gretchen promised to assist us and give us tips about our husky's whining. She also promised to send us lots of pictures and videos, so we felt good leaving our dogs with her. Then the nightmare began. She lied when she promised to send us lots of videos and picture. While away, we begged her for videos or pictures or something, and she sent us a series of sarcastic, snarky messages about our husky. She sent two very short videos and no pictures the entire time we were gone. She argued with my wife after sending what she called a joking message about our husky, and here I am on vacation with a wife who is crying because Gretchen is acting like a psycho towards her. No apology, nothing. Right after we left our dogs, she took off her harness unbeknownst to us and only used a choke collar on her. My dogs were traumatized by her treatment. I truly believe Gretchen has some underlying issues based on our conversations, texts, and seeing how badly our dogs had been treated. She skipped at least one meal, took all our treats, and our dogs were constipated when we returned home. Do not leave your dogs with her, and do not believe all her "I used to be an executive so I know everything" bull. She is a con and a scam artist and has no business being around people or dogs. read more

I've known Gretchen, personally, for many years...both as a neighbor, a pet sitter and a friend. My puppy was 3 months old when I decided to travel. I was happily pleased to have received text message updates on her behavior as well as how she was eating. This was my first experience with Gretchen as a pet sitter. She is amazing! She not only loves each and every one of her client's furry family members, but she strives to make sure each animal in her care gets everything she can humanly possibly do to make this animal feel totally at "home". In fact, when I returned home, Gretchen had all of my puppies belongings all organized and ready for meeting me for the pick up. My puppy did not want to leave Gretchen. I live in the neighborhood. When my dog and I walk, she pulls towards Gretchen's home each and every time we walk. Spending time with Gretchen is the very best gift you could ever give your furry friend! In fact, my puppy was very non compliant (stubborn) about eating, being on a leash and just sitting being calm and content. When I returned to get my puppy, I wondered if I had the right puppy. My puppy was calm and contented! She received the very best from Gretchen regarding all aspects of her care. In fact, I'm honored to have the expertise she provides available to me for the care of my special, four legged friend! I'm looking forward, almost as much as my puppy is, to my dog's next visit! read more

Personal Pet Care - This is my "furry family friend"! - Pet Sitting Near Me

Look no further...... Absolutely the best!!! Gretchen is everything you want in a pet care professional; she sends pics and updates, she trimmed my little guys nails, my dogs as excited as they were to see me... they also didn't want to leave Gretchen and come home with me!!!! Hands down the most caring and wonderful doggie care, gotta call her!!!! read more

We have been leaving our French Bulldog and now two French Bulldogs with Gretchen for three years now. She is great with the dogs and they are very excited to go with her when we drop them off. She sincerely cares about each one of her guests and takes special care with each one. I do not worry about the "boys" when we are gone when they are with Gretchen. She sends pictures and updates frequently. It's the one place I have been able to leave our dogs and feel comfortable with the care and love they will receive. read more

Gretchen is a great dog sitter. She knows all about dogs and absolutely adores them. I always know that our dog is in great hands when she gets to go see Gretchen. Plus, I love the clean, beautiful home environment, rather than cages and kennels. read more

We had Gretchen baby sat our son/dog (mojo) while we went on our honeymoon, first off I found her through Rover.com and paid through Rover.com but then she offered to cancel the Rover payment and give a discount which now I regret doing since I can't write a review on there. When I came for the house visit with Mojo all the dogs were kenneled or sectioned off and I asked her if the dogs usually move freely since Mojo gets to roam around the house... She said they are only caged and section off due to feeding time which made sense. Gretchen had some sort of back injury/pain so didn't seem to active with the dogs, but she said she could help train mojo on his barking and wait command. She said she will send email/photo updates, which I was use to from Rover like they would do that every day. So I went with Gretchen. I had filled out all the requested forms and emailed Gretchen and she acknowledged she received it. Then my sister dropped off Mojo on a Tues. and she asked for the form that I had already emailed her. My sister said all dogs are still kenneled and sectioned off and it wasn't feeding time and they all looked sad. Kinda felt worried about that. She also didn't remember that she said she was going to train him to not bark when my sister asked about it... Then come 3rd day in of my trip she still havn't emailed or anything regarding mojo so I sent her an email, and she responded back that she was having phone issues and now it's working again (no pictures was sent). Next day I asked if she could send some pictures, she sent 1 picture of him looking miserable when he's a happy dog, with anybody else he always had a smile in pictures. So out of an 8 day stay I received 2 emails one of them included only 1 picture... 2 EMAILS, it's like really you couldn't keep me updated and anytime it's like oh my phone doesn't work, or oh this and that excuse....but when I was calling to arrange meeting time and it worked just fine all week. The only time she updated me was because I initiated it and it was like pulling teeth. Then the day when I pick him up he couldn't wait to get away from her. She didn't train him on anything, not barking, heal etc. that she said she would. On top of that she forgot to give me one of his treat box and I had to drive all the way back to get it. She was a horrible baby sitter, forgetful, unreliable, and would never use again... my precious dog was so sad... Megan from Rover did a great Job and I wish she was still baby sitting so that Mojo didn't have to go through this horrible experience. Never use again, ignore those card referrals and look at the miserable animals when you drop off your pet that should have been my first sign. read more

Our Yorkshire Terriers have been "guests" at Personal Pet Care for several years and we have been extremely pleased! Unlike the commercial or other home settings we previously tried, we have never had any negative experiences. In fact, every time our boys are there we receive texts, photos and videos so we can see how much fun they're having! We have peace of mind now when we can't bring the boys with us and honestly, they are happy going to their home away from home! Gretchen is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of training and caring for animals. She has assisted us with our older Yorkie who is loving but insecure. She's our personal "dog whisperer " and we couldn't have found a more loving, experienced, flexible, and reliable person to care for our guys. read more

Gretchen has been watching my dogs for about eight years I used to have two doxies and now I just have one. Gretchen keeps her safe and with dogs of similar size. Heidi my Dog greats Gretchen with a wag of the tail which tells me a lot. I am always relaxed when Gretchen is with my pup. I'm able to enjoy my trip and know I will come home to a happy healthy dog. read more

We love Gretchen, Phoenix goes 10-12 overnight visits a month. Im a night shift RN, he can play/be around other dogs instead of being alone for 12hrs for 3-4 nights in a row. She's been a reference to me, for issues Phoenix had and advised how to correct them. She spoils him with ice in his H2O just like home. Phoenix wasn't an eater leaving food in his bowl for days. I expressed concern, Gretchen figured out how to get him to eat his food, no issues since! She gives him supplements/antibiotic/prescription the vet has asked to give him. Her home is clean, sectioned off for people/pets. The backyard is Phoenixes fav place to be! I have been in her backyard a lot! It impresses me the way she introduces dogs to each other. The places I checked prior to finding Personal Pet Care intimidated me smelling of urine/feces, dogs of different sizes all grouped together with less than questionable staff in charge. I check in with Gretchen on a daily when Phoenix is with her, she sends pics or text updates of how his day went. Gretchen works with my crazy schedule that changes through trading shifts with coworkers or me picking up OT. read more

Personal Pet Care - Phoenix - Pet Sitting Near Me

Gretchen has been taking care of the two yorkies that we adopted and their former owners also took the dogs to Gretchen as well. I have been very pleased with the care that Gretchen has provided for them. She is extremely responsible and possesses a great deal of knowledge about dog behavior, care and needs. I feel a great sense of relief to know that my dogs are in the competent and caring hands of Gretchen when they stay with her. read more

We have used Gretchen twice for dog sitting our eleven-year-old Sheltie, Uli. We found her through Rover.com. We were exceedingly happy with the care that Gretchen provided. When we were out of town Gretchen kept us updated with pictures and comments for which we were grateful. We would not hesitate to have Gretchen take care of Uli. read more

Gretchen takes excellent care of our high-maintenance dog, and she goes above and beyond with teaching him better manners while he's there. She clearly adores dogs, and it shows in her care of them. I would recommend her to anyone, especially if you have a rescue dog with behavioral issues or a dog with health conditions. read more