We are so pleased with Andrea and her team of trusted employees. Letting someone into your home to…read morecare for your fur babies is a hard thing to do, but their service and care allow me to relax and breathe easy when I'm out of town knowing that my angels are in great hands! The photos they send of your babies really are such a nice touch! Highly recommended them!

I have been using them for the last 2 years and Andrea and her team are excellent with my dog!…read moreScheduling is very easy through there app and my dog loves everyone who walks her. Several times when I have personally been walking my dog in the neighborhood, she has spotted one of her dog walkers from Steel City and she just melts and loves seeing them! This tells me how well she is taken care of by them. They send you the best updates with every walk including the cutest pics and videos too. I completely trust them and will continue to use them for my dog walking needs.

Dog Gone Walking has been walking our French Bulldog, Lincoln, for about 2 years now. The entire…read moreDGW team is amazing. They go above and beyond for Lincoln and treat him like one of their own. They walk him and play with him, and even take care of his unique Frenchie needs in the extreme heat. They leave us notes in a journal keeping us posted on how the walks go.They're also very accommodating with our crazy schedule. We love DGW so much that we've even recommended them to friends. If you're looking for a dog walker in the city, DGW is the company you should go with. They're awesome people who you can trust to treat your pup with as much love and attention as you do. They are the best and you shouldn't think twice about hiring them! :)

Hands down best cat sitters I've met. Responsive, respectful and reliable. Mat checked in everyday…read morewith thoughtful status updates and pictures of our cats. Thank you for giving us peace of mind when we were away.

My husband and I have used Wagg N Walk daily walking services for over 5 years for our dog. While…read morewe've had a handful of dog walkers who came regularly, they've all been amazing. Occasionally I've worked from home in my downstairs office, and I hear them come in. Not only are they extremely kind and seem genuinely happy to be seeing your pet, but they give my dog some good exercise. I'll come upstairs after work to see my pup asleep and happy. I'll be using them for many more years as long as they keep providing good service! I recommend the walking service to working folks with pets who are home alone all day because it breaks the day up nicely for them.

Never returned my call to discuss the possibility of pet sitting my cat, even though their website…read moresays they handle that

After a bad experience with another pet sitting service (dogs were their priority), we discovered…read moreFetch and used them for over a year when we lived in Pittsburgh. What I love about their model is that you get assigned an animal sitter which I prefer so that our cats get comfortable and familiar with one person. Obviously if they are unavailable, Fetch can arrange for a back up. Our cat sitter was Paulette and she was warm and wonderful to our two cats! She would send photos during each visit which gave us piece of mind. She would come twice a day, usually for 30 minute visits. And she was always ready to care for our furbabies on short notice. I highly recommend Fetch and Paulette for peace of mind when you have to go away! Billing is done monthly and you can add a tip if you are short on cash before going away.

I've used Fetch for 6 years now. The walkers they hire genuinely love dogs. My dogs love them (all…read morethat matters for me!). Very responsive and Trustworthy business.

I signed up with Fetch! for our new puppy. At 8 weeks, she wasn't able to stay in her crate the…read morewhole time we were at work. I was apprehensive about hiring a service (and essentially a stranger) into my home while we're away, but I couldn't be happier with our decision. It's been a great experience from first contact. Everyone I've dealt with has been friendly and accommodating. We were put in touch right away with our sitter (Heather - she is so amazing) and she came by so we could get to know her and she could meet our dog. Now, whenever she comes by, she texts us an update on what she did and how our puppy is doing and even snaps a pic for us. It feels good to see our puppy playing and happy while we're gone. They're also flexible with their services. We got our dog sooner than expected and they were able to start early, no hassle. I could not recommend this business enough. Trusting someone with your pet and your home is a pretty big thing, but I feel confident leaving both in the hands of our Fetch sitter. Thanks Heather, and Thanks Fetch!

Great staff, professional, responsible and family friend. Always feel safe having their sitters…read morewatch my dogs!

Sheileen and Go Dog Go has been a gift our family. Our family has a very active dog that needs lots…read moreof stimulation and exercise. I happen upon two dog walkers with a crew of dogs during one of my daily walks with my dog at Schenley Park. I asked them if I could have their contact information because all the dogs were calm, content, and can I say "happy." They gave me their Go Dog Go business cards. Sheileen meticulously interviewed myself and our dog. :) Our dog completed the orientation process that included multiple dog outings and she is now a "regular." Our dog is now calm, content, and happy and so am I (giggle). Our dog loves her new friends and and the outings. Sheileen innately knows the needs of my dog and has helped me give my dog her best life.

More than six weeks ago, our dog, Mulligan, went missing while in the care of Sheileen at Go Dog…read moreGo. 36 hours prior, I gave birth to our daughter. We entrusted Sheileen with Mulligan, our companion of almost nine years. Mulligan has been through so much with us--Covid, moving, family death, infertility treatments. He was never "just a dog" but a family member and our best friend. We always travelled with him as opposed to leaving him in day care. But we needed another option while I was in the hospital since we are far away from family. He spent time with Sheileen leading up to the birth. We really believed the best plan was for him to stay with her. Mistakes and accidents happen. Dogs go missing. But Sheileen let Mulligan off leash when she was instructed not to; she did not keep her eyes on him while he lay in her backyard; she did not consider a "chunky chihuahua" could fit in the gap between her rod fence and the grass. She did not call my husband right away (it took days for us to get an accurate timeline). And worst of all, when my husband left me in the hospital to look for Mully *with Sheileen* she shut off her phone and went to bed. He rang her doorbell relentlessly and no one answered. Hours later, when he returned to the hospital, he was covered in mud and sweat from searching. Our daughter lay in a bassinet next to us. This devastation was our second night as a family. It's been more than a month without our boy. In that time what was supposed to be a tender transition into parenthood has been a painful period of loss. Anxiety has certainly impacted my postpartum recovery. I ache for Mulligan to lie next to me while I nurse his sister, and to curl under the covers in the space behind my knees while I fleetingly sleep. While my husband makes calls and flyers, I picture an alternative where we are all together, cuddled in bed and on long walks as a family. Searching for our dog was not supposed to be how we spent our maternity/paternity leaves. This was not supposed to be our future, as we will never give up looking. Sheileen's actions reshaped core memories. It changed our lives. Mulligan was 11 when he went missing. We could have had at least five more years with him, likely more. And then, when we had to make a decision to let him go, he would be my daughter's first experience with grief. Instead, this is mine. The pain from this loss exceeds childbirth. I think about him all of the time. For nine years, we did everything we possibly could to make sure Mulligan felt safe. We thought we could trust Sheileen, but she broke that trust in the worst possible way. She didn't protect Mulligan the way she promised she would. And I can only hope, wherever he is, he is safe.

I am writing this having been a customer of DPD for 2 months now and have used their service…read moremultiple times during this period. Prior to DPD, I had spoken with and considered multiple different dog walking services in the area. I personally feel Downtown Pittsburgh Dogs is one of the best services I have ever used period (dog walking or otherwise, in any region). Kevin, the owner, is incredibly professional, organized, and responsive. Scheduling is easy (via an online interface), you get a nice email with details about the walk (and often a photo!), and service has been truly excellent and incredibly accommodating. My dog is also a bit fearful and shy and her walkers have been lovely and patient with her. Kevin also knows his dog-walkers well and he has been great about matching people up with Mia (my dog). I sincerely cannot recommend highly enough and I am afforded incredible piece of mind knowing that they are around to help out on busy days. Thank you!

DPD is absolutely amazing. They are always so compassionate with our dog Murphy. There have been…read moredays when he was sick and Jen took such great care of him. He always is super happy on the days he gets walked. They are also great on the administrative side. Any time we have had a problem with payment/scheduling they are super quick to respond and fair. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their pets to be properly cared for and loved.

My experience here could not have been better. I did loads of research on trainers prior to making…read moremy decision, as I had specific issues I needed to work on with my dog, Gus. I wanted to be involved in the training along the way because part of my struggle had been establishing dominance/ taking the lead. I wanted to be working on that dynamic from the beginning, not just trying to take over once someone else trained him. Sit Means Sit was the perfect blend of introducing concepts to both me and my dog, setting the foundations with repetition (took some of the legwork off my plate), and then after each session practicing with both me and my dog to assure we were understanding. My at home lesson was invaluable. Talking through our issues in the space where they are occurring was crucial for customized tips. Some concepts are difficult to implement in certain setups, and Lisa was genius at thinking of alternatives. It can also be hard to describe what's going on without seeing it. The at home lesson gave that opportunity and Lisa was able to understand my dog's excitement and not only better explain his actions to me, but also she was able to suggest more creative ways to work with him in our unique space. Before training, Gus was next to impossible to walk. I'd spend 30 minutes standing in one spot waiting for him to calm down and give me attention. He pulled me so hard once going after another dog, he completely took me down. After training we are able to enjoy walks at my pace (not a constant sprint ). That's just one highlight of the improvement Sit Means Sit accomplished with my big ball of pure energy. I had such a wonderful experience with all the trainers I worked with. Christina had a great sense of humor that I looked forward to during our sessions with Gus. Someone who can laugh with you about how awkward you look and feel learning new concepts is a gem. Evan was like an accidental therapist who you don't mean to spill your guts to, but you do because his energy is so calm and understanding. THESE are the types of people you want working with your family pet, and with YOU. I can get tense training my dog, but they put me at ease the entire time. Additionally, Alicia was remarkably accommodating to my insane schedule and always able to promptly connect with me and figure out how to get me in. I'm a sucker for customer service and Alicia's bubbly personality is a perfect fit. I was so impressed with SMS, I signed up for puppy class, too. I know training can be an expensive investment and you want to be sure it's worth it-- this is worth it. Don't waste money doing multiple other trainings that don't quite click because they are more affordable. Do it right the first time here!

Our dog, Penny, is a rescued pitbull and the sweetest dog in the entire world to us, guests and…read morestrangers on the street. She did however have a terrible habit of pulling (think of a sleigh dog. That's what she looked like while pulling us, ugh) Enough was enough. Eventually we would have gotten hurt or she could have gotten lose & hurt herself / another dog. She also showed aggression towards other dogs and growls, barks and pulled even harder than normal. Inside she was a princess and outside she looked like a mean evil pitbull. It made us as dog owners look bad. Plus, we couldn't enjoy our summer with an uncontrollable dog. We decided to head to a free consultation. We were referred here by the owners husband. After the consultation they said most likely she won't need a harness anymore, only a leash. I laughed on inside. Guess what.... They were right. Since training, we've only needed a collar.. No more harness! We did the 3 day training program which meant penny would get dropped off here and spend 8 hours with a trainer 1 on 1. It also includes 1 day at home which was very helpful & 3 months of group classes which are 2x a week. They took videos of her training and sent them to us. In the videos they explained what they were doing and why it worked. We can always look back on those videos if needed. That's very helpful! The price seemed steep at first but essentially you are getting 3+ months of training for the price. Peace of mind knowing my dog is safe is priceless. Linda and Bridget did an excellent job. Penny Is more controllable now and doesn't pull on the leash. Group classes will really benefit her and I can't wait to start. I'm thankful for sit means sit. I used to dread walks and we couldn't even do fun stuff like the parks or camping. Now, we can finally have fun with our dog. Most importantly, she is much more safe since we can control her.

Anna has been helping us with Bucky since spring of 2010. She is…read morevery reliable and great with Bucky. She comes every weekday to give him a mid-day walk and has dog sat for Bucky several times while my husband and I went out of town. Anna is reliable, and always able to help out in a pinch. She also goes the extra mile with Bucky - I can tell that he loves spending time with her and that she takes the time to bond with him. When Bucky was sick, Anna took care of him and even cleaned up after him. She went above and beyond what we asked her to do, and I know Bucky appreciates it. She is a great dog walker all around, and also takes wonderful pictures of Bucky. We are so thankful to have found Anna!

Anna is an enormous help to me and a friend and comfort to Molly. Even my last-minute 'Oh no I…read moreforgot to call Anna' pleas are taken care of. And Molly is visibly happier when I tell her that Anna is coming that day, and much happier when I get home. Anna truly cares about her charges, and I know I can depend on her.

Jen and her team are fantastic. We have worked with Jen for quite a number of years and she has…read moreprovided consistently awesome care for all our family members through the years. She's patiently sat with our more shy and low key friends while also providing great attention to our those who never know a stranger. She handles all situations with great care and communication. We can't thank her enough for the years of dedicated to service to animals and those who love them.

Jen has been my pet sitter for over ten years now. Before I plan any vacation I make sure that she…read moreis available to watch my cats because I know they are in good hands with her. Jen will send me a daily text with updates on how the cats are doing and always sends pictures. She understands the personalities of my cats and treats them in ways that make them comfortable. It's such a relief to know they are really being cared for. Jen is also very knowledgeable about animal health and well-being. She is certified in pet services and continues to stay up to date on animal welfare topics. I am planning on taking her pet first aid and CPR class this fall. Jen will always be the first person I recommend for anyone looking for a pet sitter.