These folks are amazing. I called them to get urgent help for me door-eating dog, and they came…read moreover that same day to meet him. By the end of the week they had him on a schedule, walking 3 times a week for a half hour, to train him to walk on a leash. Once he can do that (which may take a while, he's hard-headed :)) he is going to go on adventure walks with them, which are basically long hikes with 2-3 dogs at a time, that completely tire your pooch out. I have two walkers that work with my dog, and they are both awesome. They send me an email after every walk, with pictures of my dog and a progress report of how he's doing. They also are bonded and insured, and offer to keep keys to the house so they can come in while you are at work and exercise the pooch. And get this- it's $20 for the walk... and $5 for every extra 15 mins! And that is for one or two dogs... very reasonable. So much so that I can definitely afford the 3 days a week walking, and seeing my puppy so happy at the end of the day is worth it. Love these guys.

UPDATE: 7/23/17: I'm…read morewriting an update to this review 7 years later, still as a loyal client of Canine Adventure. Unfortunately, my 3 boys (Ozzy, Tyler, and Bono) have since passed away, but my 2 new pups (Cannon and Hollywood) are still regular adventurers. They get to go hiking and swimming with Marti every couple of weeks - with Cannon generally finding some enormous stick or piece of trash to keep him entertained and Holly swimming laps in the river and playing chase with other dogs. They always come home happy and tired. There is a review posted from someone named "Matin" (which I assume is made up as it is a brand new account and contains false information) that says someone from Richmond Boxer Rescue steered him away from CA. I am the founder and president of RBR and a loyal client for almost 10 years now. Many of my fosters and volunteers use them and love them as well. NO ONE from my organization knows who this person is or said anything negative about CA, so that is a blatant lie. Review from 2010: I cannot say enough good things about Josh and Canine Adventure! Aside from actually being able to sometimes make my boxer, Ozzy, slightly tired (a nearly impossible feat), Josh was always reliable, responsible and ended up being a good friend! My own dogs (Ozzy, Tyler and Bono) were lucky to get Adventure Walks with him every week! The highlight of their week was seeing Josh pull up in front of the house! In addition to working with my own dogs, Josh graciously worked with my many fosters through Richmond Boxer Rescue. He donates his time to several other local rescue groups as well. The walks and training were an invaluable asset to the foster dogs as were the AMAZING photos he would take on the walks! We moved to the west coast but would still be loyal clients if we were in Richmond! I so wish there were a service like this available here!

Where to start......Cooper my lab absolutely loves going on walks and having someone to check on…read morehim when I am busy. He is definitely a fan of RVA Wags! He as fun and is well taken care of. They are definitely dog lovers, and go above and beyond to make sure cooper is happy. I just happen to be a big fan myself. One bonus are the pics of Cooper enjoying his walk. It wasn't requested but definitely appreciated. Cooper always comes home happy and worn out! RVA Wags has a special way with my guy! Cooper will answer the door tail wagging when come to get him.

From the owner: RVA Wags is a professional Dog Walking service located in Glen Allen, VA. We offer a menu of…read moreservices including 30 and 45 minute walks, Doggy Play Dates, Boarding and Drop-In Visits. We provide exceptional pet care, and customize each service to your and your pet's needs. Our Doggy Play Dates offer your pup epic adventures!

I hired Snagglefoot as a pet sitter over a long weekend. I was new to the area and there weren't a…read morelot of options for pet sitting companies on the Short Pump area. The owner did a consultation the week before and we went over feeding schedule, walking route, alarm code, etc. as well as letting me know she will do a 30 minute visit three times a day and I was pleased with her attentiveness. When she was here we spoke about them needing to be walked around the block as one of them is high energy. While away I learned from neighbors and confirmed with the time stamps on the alarm that she did not walk the dogs on their route, but merely took them across the street to use the restroom and brought them back in 5 minutes later or let them out back. That was not our agreement and I was very upset our dogs didn't get any exercise and too short of bathroom breaks the entire weekend. I cannot recommend this company as they didn't follow through with our agreement.

From the owner: Daily dog walks, pet taci, pet sitting, house sitting, and home security checksread more

Brian has watched Bella twice now. She is always excited to see him and he keeps us updated with…read moreher status during her stay!

Brian has been wonderful since day one. He always treats our pets and home with love. We have an…read moreolder pup who requires extra care and he always gives her the attention she needs. We cannot recommend him enough!

Fetch has done a tremendous job with our elderly dog. He has particulars and our sitter took care…read moreof him perfectly! We are so thankful to have such great service.

Fetch!! I can't say enough good things!! I have used 3 times a week for over 3 months! Every visit…read morethey give me an update, and pics of my babies. Which I love and look forward to seeing! They're reliable, trust worthy and consistent. I will keep using them regularly for a very long time. It's worth the $$ to have peace of mind.

Wonderful, reliable service. Came upon this company when we really needed help with cleaning up our…read morebackyard with two dogs while both of us working full time. A real life saver! The backyard never smelled better and no more flies! You can easily arrange for weekly service, or bi-weekly. Very reasonable rates too.

I don't like picking up poop. So I called these guys. They are excellent…read more I have used them for two years and have nothing but positive things to say.

I've been to several groomers, Petsmart,Petco, etc..... was not happy with them. I went online and…read morefound Happytails Rva, it was a game changer for me!!!!! Effortless booking appointments, and Jenna and Brooke was the best!!!! Pleasant, courteous, knowledgeable, and my babies love them. Also the response turnaround is great when I have questions. Im thankful I found them, im also a senior of 71yrs and mobile grooming is the best way to go!!!!! Extremely satisfied, I tell anyone who has fur babies call them!!!!! Second to none!!!!

absolutely horrific experience and extremely unprofessional. My dog has anxiety with grooming, so…read moreI'm medicate him for a day and a half prior to his appointments. The groomer did not contact for over an hour after the scheduled appointment time. The groomer then proceeded to tell me that she is not coming. I never would medicate my dog unless it is absolutely necessary. I cannot believe how unprofessional this company is and how little they care about the pets they service.

My experience with Lara was very positive and productive. She was able to help me understand my dog…read moreand how to clearly communicate with her. She kept us both really motivated to practice and the results were awesome. Not only am I happy, but my pup is much happier too! Now we frequently receive compliments on my pups behavior. We go for long walks without pulling or acting crazy when she sees another dog. She was jumping, nipping, not listening and destructive. My grandchildren were frighteNed by her. Now they are able to play with her and life is good! I highly recommend Lara without reservation!

Those who know me know that my entire world is run by two miniature schnauzers…read more Granted, they are cuddly, cute, and have personalities the size of St. Bernards, and because of these reasons (amongst many), they have turned me into one of those crazy dog ladies that swears up and down that I'll never be able to have children because how -- HOW I ASK YOU?! -- could I possibly love anyone or anything more than I love these two creatures? Yes, Harry & Daxter are the fluffy little loves of my life, and boy oh boy, do they know it. It's not that they're bad dogs, really, it's just that they know how to get away with all the bad things that they do. Because, you know, they're cute. And while they have both gone through basic obedience and already knew how to do all the "normal" dog things like, sit, stay, and even high-five (Daxter gives excellent high-fives, FYI), a few commands does not a perfect dog make. And between the barking at every living thing (and sometimes even non-living things -- hello UPS truck) that passes by the house, Harry's penchant for eating my leftovers straight off of the coffee table, and how Daxter literally backs away from me when I say "come," it eventually got to a point where I needed to call in some professional help to turn my pups into more than just cuddly bed buddies. So thank GOODNESS for Lara and For Pup's Sake training! Under Lara's patient tutelage, my dogs now actually know how to go to their "place" before mealtime, and we're working on sending them there when folks come to the door as well. Their recall is better, they're generally more obedient, and, heck, better mannered, too! After all, a tired pup is generally a well-behaved pup, and with Lara's training these boys definitely get a mental work out. Lara comes and works with you in your home, so your dogs are learning in their environment, and gives you all the tools to continue the training when she's not there in person to guide you through it. We've worked on everything from leash-training to place-training to perfecting their patience and willpower with variations of the leave-it command I didn't even know existed. Beyond that, Lara truly cares about your dogs and wants to make sure they're set up for success from the get-go. My boys still have a bit of a way to go before they're truly the perfect pets (and I have a LONG way to go before I'm the perfect owner, hehe), but I'm so happy to have Lara and For Pup's Sake leading the way there.

River City Dog Excursions has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I have a 1 year old aussiedoodle puppy, and…read morehis dog walker Meghin is simply outstanding. It is evident that she really loves Finnigan and treats him like royalty. My favorite thing, I would have to say, is getting pictures of him enjoying his day on walks or play dates with his "dog friends" and on nature hikes. Not only do I love how she treats him, but when I get home, he's actually tired! This whole company has gone above and beyond in my opinion, they are always on time, always reliable, and are even so dedicated as to walk Finnigan in the snow (ps: he loves the snow!). April is the one that runs the company, and from the first moment I met her I knew I was going to be impressed with the company. She had me fill out some paperwork (dog food, allergies, vet, vaccination history, etc)... which is a true sign of excellence in my opinion. I also love how there are multiple people in the company... for example, although Meghin is his normal dog walker, one time April ended up walking Finnigan because Meghin had to go out of town. Another time, I had to go out of town for the weekend and Meghin wasn't available, so another person was able to stay with him for the night. Another amazing thing too is that they make sure you get to meet the pet-sitter or dog walker before they watch your animals. Every single time, they have allowed for a free consultation so that each person can get to know the dog. I love this company and will hopefully be using them for a very long time. They're professional, reliable, personable, trustworthy, flexible, dedicated, and they LOVE YOUR ANIMALS LIKE THEIR OWN! Can't get much better than that in my opinion. Also, you get what you pay for... so although you can ask your neighbor to maybe watch your dog for free, you won't get the same attention to detail, customer service, quality, and kindness like River City Dog Excursions.

I am an overbearing dog mom and want the best for my pup and River City Dog Excursions is…read moreincredible! I'm so glad I found this company. Meghin walks and takes my pup Norman on hikes. He comes home full of smiles and immediately plops down to nap. She sends the best pictures and videos too. I was really nervous to let someone besides me have Norman off-leash with them but I can tell from the videos that he trusts Meghin and she knows how to control him! I really feel at ease that Norman gets to have so much fun during the day while I'm at work. Thanks River City Dog Excursions!