I recently adopted a 9-month old dog and wanted to jump into training right away. I retained…read moresomeone who lived very close to me and had great reviews, but after a few sessions I realized our schedules were not compatible; I was not getting consistency and reliability from her. It's important for me to make progress with my dog, so I Googled alternate options and stumbled upon Alex's page. I called him on a Friday and he picked up the phone right away. We spoke for a while about my needs and he came out the following Tuesday for what was supposed to be a 2-hour visit. I fell in love with him immediately, he is not only so personable and likable on his own, but he really takes the time to LISTEN to what you need and work on those things right away. I had mentioned my priorities to my previous trainer, but I found that she was teaching my dog commands that didn't actually accomplish what I was after. In our first meeting, Alex worked on SO MANY of my priorities. He got my dog to go into her crate on command, taught her to "stay," showed me how to "walk with" my dog better on her leash, and (using a 30' leash outdoors) started working on recall with her. We were so immersed in what was going on that Alex started to go a little bit over our time, but he didn't want to stop because we were making such great progress. I told him if he wanted to give me a third hour right then and there that I was prepared to pay for it, and he did!! I learned a lot of things from Alex myself during our first meeting, like how to employ the use of "deltas" (which my old trainer never once mentioned) and how non-verbal cues are arguably more important than verbal ones. Again, my old trainer actually discouraged me from using hand motions, but once incorporating them into my routine I noticed that my dog was much more compliant than she had been. Another positive difference between my old trainer and Alex is he really takes the time to teach you why he's doing what he's doing, and encourages you to participate. My old trainer just taught my dog a command and had me replicate/practice when she left. Alex really makes you feel like you are a part of the teaching process. After our private session Alex recommended some "Small Group Therapy" for my pup. He came at noon on a Thursday to pick up my dog and she proceeded to go on a several-hour outing with his two chihuahuas and a dog he was fostering. The entire time he was out with her he was recording and sharing videos on an iCloud album. It was INCREDIBLE to not only see everything that was happening, but to hear him narrate why he was doing the things he was doing. I could not get enough of his videos and felt like I was there during the session. On top of Alex's excellent communication, punctuality, reliability, friendliness, competency, and effectiveness, his rates are OUTRAGEOUS in the BEST way! I truly believe he is under-charging for his services. I can get three hours with Alex for less than I paid for one hour with my prior trainer, and I feel much better about the work that is done during that timeframe. I adore Alex, and most importantly, what he is doing works. He really gets into the mind of your dog, and has such a wonderful way of connecting with them and their needs. I am elated to keep our work going - my pup has lots more Small Group Therapy outings in her future and it's wonderful that I have the option to use him one-on-one to teach her even more commands in the house. One day I hope to move on from essential commands to more fun ones, like "roll over" or "go get X toy."

Alex is wonderful. We are quite grateful to have come across his page on Yelp. He cares for our…read moreDoberman with great compassion. He's knowledgeable, skilled at what he does, & overall, you can tell his calling is to keep dogs in loving homes with owners who just need the tools plus support to train & love on their pet babies. If our Ketsia (Sisi) didn't love us so much, I think she'd hop on over to Alex's place :) She's strong-willed & protective but sooo loving & sweet. We're making great progress! Thank you, Alex.

We asked Michelle to help us which our two cats when we were on vacation. Each time we received…read morefull information about our babies how they feeling, what was new, and a lot of photos. I am completely satisfied with her service and highly recommend her.

The purrfect pet nanny is truly amazing. My cat has cancer and I was struggling with giving his…read moremedicines. I thought I was going to lose him. I called PPN on a Sunday and Michelle was out the next day. She gave Boo his meds AND got him to eat!! It was a miracle!! By watching Michelle and listening to her advice and instructions Boo has improved and has been fairly steady. I now do his daily meds and Michelle visits weekly for his B12 shot and can give fluids if/when it comes to that. She give him lots of hugs and kisses too. I feel this extra time we have gotten is largely in part of her. Even more, Michelle is very engaging with my 7 year old. We all enjoy her visits. Thank you Michelle!!

Have used Nikki at Heart & Soul many times over the past few years. We trust her with our 5…read morekitties! Love her attention to detail and frequent communication (including pics of the kitties during the visits). We even have some slightly complicated needs, with kitties needing some meds and keeping some kitties separate from others. We even used to have some outside cats (which eventually became inside cats) which she cared for. It makes us feel very comfortable knowing Nikki and her team are there to take care of all their needs.

Nikki, Angela and team are incredibly knowledgeable, reliable and kind. They helped our family care…read morefor a sick dog with boundless care and compassion. I could not imagine having another pet in the future without their help.

I moved to the area recently and was looking to find a pet sitter for my two dogs and two cats…read more This company looks great on the surface, but the pet sitter they sent out was unprofessional--she dressed in a short skirt and flashed her crotch at me, she lectured me on how I was interacting w/ my dogs, and overall gave me a bad feeling. I called the company to tell them I was uncomfortable and they assured me they would work with me and send out another pet sitter who would meet my needs. When I emailed them to request a meet and greet w/ the new pet sitter, I was met w/ a curt response informing me they could not help me. Note: we have used a pet sitter for the last two years and know how the interactions should be

I have a very busy and unpredictable schedule, so I was looking for a pet sitter to care for…read moreSylvie, Left-Eye, Queenie and my other 4 cats and kittens so I wouldn't have to worry about leaving them alone all day and getting home to feed them. A colleague told me about Angel Pet Sitting, so I called them and spoke with Brian, one of the owners. He was very friendly and amenable. Before committing to accept their services you get an opportunity to meet with your pet sitter which made me feel much better. Our pet sitter was very professional and friendly. She was very good at getting the cats to accept her, so I felt comfortable about leaving them in her care. As part of her care she gives them treats, makes sure they have food and water, and plays with them for exercise. So far, I have had a great experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend this service to any pet owners. These days not many companies give their customers 110 percent, but Angel Pet Sitting does. It's also good to know that they are insured!! This is a great plus, particularly if an emergency comes up while you're away. So thanks to Brian, Jean and the rest of the staff for running a professional, first-rate service!!

I am hoping people take this review as a warning and our story creates awareness for all parties…read moreinvolved. If I can help save just one other dog's life, it is worth it. Jalen, an otherwise healthy 2-year-old Weimaraner, almost died after being boarded at BarkU. An aggressive, yet true statement. He contracted Kennel Cough after being boarded that progressed into antibiotic resistant pneumonia with several complications. He was hospitalized in the ICU for 11 days and underwent lifesaving emergency surgery, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and aggressive antibiotic treatment. His odds of his surviving were very slim but thanks to the very skilled veterinary professionals in charge of his care, he miraculously pulled through, however has a very long road to recovery. He incurred just under $40,000 in vet bills but is here with me today. I am a long-time dog owner and familiar with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (Kennel Cough). Kennel Cough is an umbrella term for about a dozen infectious communicable viruses and bacteria that are known to be commonly found in dog social situations, such as boarding, day care, shelters, and dog parks. Normally, if a dog catches one of these infections, its outcome is nothing more than a common cold, however there are always exceptions to the rules, and Jalen is exhibit A. Degree of infection is dependent upon many factors, including exposure to the source, viral load, dog age, health, etc...The best protection from Kennel Cough is good hygiene and cleaning practices. Although there are vaccines available, they do not protect against every strain of Kennel Cough and it was only after Jalen got sick that I learned that BarkU did not require any Kennel Cough for any of their dogs; illegal, no...unwise, yes. Jalen and his brother, Barkley were up to date on all their vaccines, including Kennel Cough. Jalen and Barkley were exposed to BarkU facilities 3 times...a temperament test and 2 boardings and came home sick each time. Barkley came down with a shallow cough after the temperament test, which I thought was odd since they were only in the facilities for no more than 20 minutes but Jalen was fine, and no serious treatment was needed so I just kind of shrugged it off. After the first boarding, both dogs came home sick. Barkley had a cough which never progressed past that, but Jalen's Kennel Cough was severe. He was prescribed a 2-week treatment of antibiotics. I promptly notified BarkU of the exposure in case they wanted to notify other pet parents or implement extra cleaning. They informed me that it was "Kennel Cough season" and were sorry to hear that he was sick. No other communication was made. Although reluctant, I needed to board Jalen and Barkley 5 weeks later. I figured it was unlikely they would come home sick again and took another chance with BarkU. Upon pickup, Barkley had a shallow cough that never did progress, but Jalen was very ill and was taken to the ER that night. The vet later confirmed that the first bout of Kennel Cough likely never resolved and being exposed and stressed in the same environment so quickly just exacerbated the situation. I called BarkU to inform them that Jalen was fighting for his life on mechanical ventilation after being exposed to an infectious agent in their facility. I was told that my information would be passed on to the manager. To date, I never received any follow-up communication. Communicable diseases are something that a pet owner takes a risk of their dog contracting any time they choose to board, day care, dog park, etc.. However, for the price that BarkU charges ($900 for 5 nights for 2 dogs), I would expect impeccable stringent cleaning and safety procedures to be in place, which clearly was not the case since my dogs came home sick 3 of 3 times. Not requiring Kennel Cough vaccine was also a huge red flag. Ironically, one week to the day that I called to report Jalen's life-threatening illness, I received an email that beginning in October, BarkU is now requiring Bordetella Vaccines for all their clients. Call it coincidence or not, I am happy that they are implementing that policy. Most disappointing though, is the complete lack of empathy and care shown by the management staff. Twice, I notified BarkU that my dogs came home ill with an incredibly contagious illness and they neglected to inform any other owners of a potential exposure. Prior to my boarding, I was not informed of any ongoing issues with Kennel Cough, but reading through some reviews after the fact, people were reporting these instances. I fault the cleaning practices for him getting sick, however also understand that in environments like these, prevention is not always full proof...but communication is. Not informing your clients of a potential Kennel Cough outbreak is taking informed choice of their dog's health out of their hands. I urge you to do better and do right by your clients.

I am incredibly frustrated and disheartened with our experience at BARK U. I chose this facility…read morebecause they claim to provide an environment where "each dog will thrive" and is placed in groups based on "temperament and play style". As the owner of an energetic 20 lb terrier puppy, this specialized approach was exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, the reality did not match the marketing. After investing over $1,800, including $665 for 3 initial BARK U training, $45 per day for the 6 half days of daycare, and $875 for a behavioral program they specifically recommended, our puppy was abruptly "dismissed". The reasons cited were typical puppy/ terrier behaviors like posturing, mounting, and nipping that we were working to address. What is most upsetting is the lack of consistency. We were led to believe that as long as we were investing the time and money into their recommended path, BARK U would support his progress. Instead, they took our money, sent us to expensive outside training, and then showed him the door before that training was even completed (he had only finished one of the five behavioral sessions). Upon dismissal, no alternatives like individual play were offered; we were simply told our puppy was "no longer eligible to attend daycare or lodging services". Overall, if you have a puppy that isn't perfect from day one, be wary. Despite their claims of specialized care and onsite behavioral trainers, they seem unwilling to actually work with dogs that require any extra attention or follow-through, even when the owner follows every recommendation provided.

We always use Soph N Bean for pet sitting and everything always goes great. Jacques is so nice,…read moreclearly cares about our cats, and gives us tons of photos and updates each visit. Will definitely use them for as long as we live in the area!

Jacques of Soph N Bean was tremendous with our cat Penny. She hadn't been left alone for more than…read morea couple of nights in her life so I was very worried how she would handle us being away; Jacques texted each day with a photo and update of Penny which helped us enjoy vacation free of worry. I highly recommend them!

Emily is the best ever!!! She knows dogs so well!! And knows how to relate!! My dog is so nervous…read morearound new people and was worried about anyone taking care of him. Went great!! I then had an issue getting Emily and making a reservation and the manager got in touch with me and took care of everything. Great run business! Highly recommend them.

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We recently used Judy's pet to dog sit while we were on vacation for a week. They did an amazing…read morejob. They kept us updated with daily texts and pictures. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend and will use them again.

From the owner: Pet Walking A regular walk is vital for your pet's health…read more Dog walking helps simulate your pet's mental and physical awareness. An individualized schedule to promote exercise and good health. - Walking your Dog & tracking their behavior outdoors - Providing Drinking Water & Rest - Picking Up Pet's Waste & Disposal - Keeping your Pet Safe and in Control - In all Weathers your Pet will be walked - Developing your Pet's social skills Pet Sitting We are available to care after your pet whenever you need us. Our employees are both certified and have background checks. While you are away from home we are available to pet sit and house sit. If you would like to request both services please contact us and specify. - Dog Walking - Light Grooming - Play Time - Feeding -Story Time - Take Pets to Vet Appointments - Administering Medicine - Providing Companionship - Reinforce Training - Supervise and care for other pets

There is a very short list of the people that I trust with my Pitte and B.U.D.S is top on the list…read more I cannot say enough good things about B.U.D.S. they will take care of your pup like their own. I also have a rabbit, and they make sure that he gets a treat also when taking out Rocco for his afternoon walk. If you want to know that your animals are well taken care of, schedule your walk with B.U.D.S.

Buds is amazing. We have used them on several occasions and the dogs just love them! We hired them…read morerecently on a short-term basis which we then needed to add on to, sometimes even less than 24 hours ahead of time and they accommodated us with no problem. The walkers are professional and on time. Can't say enough good things about them! Thanks, Buds!