Great! She looked after my kitten and gave me plenty of updates to ease my anxiety. I would use her…read moreagain!

Awesome service and wonderful communication a great option that I would highly recommend to anyone.read more

I am so glad I found Laura. Since things got back to "…read morenormal " I have been working long hours and she's been such a great help with my big puppy. She has been very professional and reliable. I strongly recommend her.

Hired her last year in August. Went through an extensive interview/introduction meeting prior to…read moreuse. Took lots of notes, pictures, videos of how to do things. Some things I thought didn't need pictures or videos... But thought she was being thorough. First few visits got lots of text messages about questions, concerns, comments. Again, didn't think too much of it thought she was being thorough. Then started getting phone calls at work that were not emergencies, had to tell her to text my mom, my daughter or myself and one of us would respond. Even though this was all discussed at the interview/introduction meeting and in writing on her form. When I first interviewed her, I told her my old girl might need her bottom washed once in a while if she had an accident and she said she was fine with that. A few months after being with us, she decided she didn't want to do that if the need of arose. I took a pause on using her even though I had prepaid visits due to this. So family was helping take care of the animals and I wasn't using my paid visits. Fast-forward to today I had to hire her because the family that was helping me with my dogs is hospitalized at this point. We went through lots of things last night through text messages and notes on the counter today walking her through everything. I started to get lots of text messages today because she couldn't contain my four month old puppy. She couldn't get her back in the kennel. She couldn't get her into a gates off area in the hallway, catch her and put her back in her kennel. When asked if she could do that, she said she didn't want to that she might be bit. The puppy was barking at her because she was afraid, but the puppy would not have bitten her. She knows that some of the dogs that I have don't get along with each other hence the baby gates and she was making comments about walking them through the family room to go out to go potty even though the one dog who doesn't get along with others is baby gated in the family room. You would have to go through her area to get outside, which wouldn't be a safe alternative. Also with the dogs "being afraid of her" I wouldn't want her to open the door and take them outside with the option of them getting loose, lost or hit by cars. I asked her to get the puppy into the kitchen so that she had one area to be contained in and was safe. I didn't think I would have to educate a dog sitter/dog owner to puppy proof the kitchen before she left. I left work early and rushed home because I couldn't see the puppy on camera. When I got home I walked into a huge mess. The puppy had torn up all kinds of dog diapers, gotten into dog shampoo, destroyed an entire full pack of baby wipes. Plus, there was two things that are electrical plugged in the area. The puppy chewed on one item. It's just shocking that someone that has a dog and has a business that's around animals couldn't think outside the box. Needless to say, I've terminated our contract and will not be using her again. I would not recommend using her to anyone. Per owners response: I appreciate the questions but when I have answered the questions and you repeatedly do not follow the response that is very frustrating. Usually someone hires you because they can not be available such as work. When you can't follow the agreed upon instructions and have to repeatedly text or call the number for emergencies only and not really an emergency it gets very hard to continue to do business with you. You may have received training but you are very much lacking in common sense. You were given multiple ways to contain a puppy. None of which you wanted to follow. So finally because I had to go back to work I said contain in kitchen. Though I never thought I would have to hand hold you and tell you to pick up everything she could get into especially if you have had training! Also she is not fearful nor has she bit anyone. So it may be you! With all the training you state you have had I am surprised you couldn't manage a 4 mo old puppy. You also seemed to struggle with my clear directions of separation of specific dogs for safety. You wanted to walk 2 of them through an area where a dog was that would be a safety issue. To move said dog you would need to take her into the kitchen where the puppy was you couldn't contain. So again compromising safety. I spent a 45 minute commute home one wondering if my dogs were secure in the home, two if my puppy was secure or missing because she could not be seen or heard on camera, three my geriatric dog you were initially hired for was on the ground and not on her bed. Plus when I got home she had an accident which leads me to believe she did not relieve herself even though you said you took her out. Ultimately, I think people need to understand that you don't follow through with what you say you're going to do. And you come across as knowledgeable, but you don't know how to handle specific situations that are not that hard to handle.

Miguelle is so caring, responsible and compassionate. She sends photos and updates with every…read morevisit. I am so relaxed when I leave my elderly kitty in her care!

AMAZING Dog Sitter! Treated My Frenchie Like Family…read more I can't say enough good things about our dog sitter! Miguel went above and beyond caring for my Frenchie -- truly treated him like part of their own family. Miguel took him to parks to socialize, gave him tons of love and attention, and kept me updated every step of the way with photos, videos, and sweet messages. It gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. If you're looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and will care for yours like their own, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!

Aaron is a godsend…read more I adopted my wonderful big 10-yo pittie, Benson, last year. For the past year, we've been going at it HARDT on our Tues/Thursday daycare commutes. Up at 5 am; catch the train at 6; walk through West Oakland at 6.30 am; drop off Benson at daycare at 7. Do it again in the opposite direction at the end of the day. We are both worn out. I met Aaron randomly and told him about dog owners without cars needing transport for stuff. I mean, yeah, Lyft says they take dogs but dogs with a big head and reputations like mine...well, pits make folks nervous. Aaron said, We do that! I signed up as soon as I could. Aaron met Benson, took us on a test drive, and I have support as a Dog Mama! And now Benson and I aren't killing ourselves and wearing down our middle aged joints to get to daycare at the crack of dawn. My dog loves being in cars and now we're doing it safely and efficiently. I am SO GRATEFUL for Aaron and the No Bark Zone!

Aaron was able to fit us in last minute. Our nervous dog immediately ran up to him and wanted to…read moreplay during the meet and greet. He kept us updated and sent photos through out the day. Norman was definitely comfortable and well taken care of. We will for sure book again and use other services.

She seemed quite nice, but if you have a young puppy look elsewhere…read more The tldr; had some issues in the beginning with her not checking that he went potty at the end of the walk and a dog who was in the walk with my puppy bit him leaving several deep bite marks on his muzzle! I tried Brooke's dogwalking for the week. I have a 5 month old border collie puppy. I thought after meeting Brooke it might be a good fit. But about the second day we began to have problems. She didn't ensure my puppy went potty at the end of the walk causing him to bark and whine for hours disturbing the neighbors. I was confused as to what caused his distress when I got a call from my landlord. I came home seeing he had a huge mess of poop in his crate. And he's never had an accident before with other dog walkers. I let her know, and she was responsive. She ensured in the latter half of the week that he did go potty during the walks and I didn't have that same issue. But the worst issue by far was the dog bite my puppy suffered from another dog on the walk. The last day of the week, a dog Brooke was also walking bit my puppy. I was told that the other owner was sorry for the incident, but no amount of sorry can really alleviate the bite marks my puppy came home with! I asked if the other dog would still be allowed to go on walks with my puppy (yes) or if anything would be done to ensure it wouldn't happen again (a muzzle for instance). The answer was no. I decided not to continue to use Brooke's services. It was not a good experience. She was kind and professional overall, but that doesn't make up for the issues we experienced during our time with her. I cannot recommend her in any circumstances.

Brooke is completely amazing and wonderful. I'm one of those overly protective dog moms and she…read moretook care of my furbaby as if it was her own. He was happy and tired after his awesome walks. She went above and beyond with longer walks than most and at many different spots. Very professional and awesome.

Grace is by far the best dog walker I've ever had! She's super patient, attentive, playful and…read moreloving towards my dog Charlie. Grace has been Charlie's dog walker for almost 9 months now and I couldn't be happier. I love the pictures that she sends me of Charlie on their walks! I feel very safe and comfortable with Charlie under Grace's care. Something to note - Grace has a first aid kit with her during her dog walks just in case anything happens! Grace is just the best! I would highly recommend her if you need a dependable/long term dog walker!

Grace is everything you want in a dog walker and more!! She is reliable, trustworthy, friendly,…read moreflexible, knowledgeable and most importantly my pup loves her! My dog is new to dog walking and can be quite nervous, but thanks to Grace she is becoming more confident, comfortable and trained every day. Grace provides detailed updates (with a photo) for my dog's daily walks which allows me to feel connected to my dog and also better understand her patterns. Grace truly cares for my dog likes it's her own and goes above and beyond to be a phenomenal caregiver to my dog (and me!). Highly recommend Madra Dog Walks.

Melissa has been a God send for helping me with my adopted rescue hounds. This was my first real…read moreexperience with all positive reinforcement training. She has been so patient with me and the dogs and we have seen huge improvements in both of them. One has been particularly stubborn and vocal, but through persistence and positivity, we've found success. They are now very happy hounds. I can't speak highly enough on Melissa's expertise and experience.

Leisa is an amazing pet sitter. I've been one of her clients for the past 12 years and have zero…read morecomplaints. Leisa took care of my *very* special needs bulldog for nine years, as well as my very feisty cat. They were my babies and I felt she always took care of them as if they were her own. I can't say how many times she went above and beyond to help me when my bully was sick and I had to be at work. Fast forward a bit and my husband and I now have three dogs and three birds, and Leisa is just as amazing with them as she was with the other two. I can't recommend her enough to anyone who is looking for a reliable and professional pet sitter, and all around nice person :)

Leisa has been walking our dog for about two years. She is by far the best dog walker we have had…read more She's great on communicating when she'll be there, sends photos of our dog out on walks, and knows when it's too hot for a walk. I trust her 100%.