Whenever we're leaving town or when our girl needs a play date, we take her to Canines Unleashed…read more When we pick her up, she has so much to talk about She's a very smart breed (Australian Healer mix and she tells us that we've made a great choice by how excited she is to return each time we bring her. What I especially like about Canines Unleashed is that on Fourth of July they play music to block out the fireworks, and the team members have beds directly in the area where they board the animals so that they are close by them.

The amazing and sweet morning workers would always be so happy to come and grab my dog, greeting…read moreher kindly and leading her in. She seems to always have a great time! The only reason for stars taken off is because my dog has come back home TWICE with worm related parasite illnesses. When I confronted them, they tried to assure me that the place is cleaned thoroughly. I attempted to let them know how the diseases are transmitted (as I work in veterinary medicine), but they only assured me they cleaned the area. Since there are cameras, it is apparent that they clean at the end of the day, but not fully when a dog pees or poops. This is how they are transmitted. They do not require your dog to be on any prevention either, which could also attribute to it since unfortunately some do not have their animals on prevention. I am so sad because a lot of the employees were so sweet to my girl and she always had a blast! :(

Dennis and Sonya have been caring for our cats for over a decade when we go on vacation. They've…read morebeen very reliable, trustworthy, and provide a great service at a reasonable rate. They communicate well and send photos of your pets when they visit. I would definitely recommend this company!

My wife and I have had Sonya come in for 3 trips out of town. Before our first trip, Sonya came to…read morevisit, meet our cat, and go over our needs and offered also pick up mail, take out trash. Sonya is a wonderful and you can tell she really cares!! She is so friendly, easy to talk to, and our cat warmed up to her very fast. While on our trips, Sonya came once a day. She texted us updates and sent pictures of our cat every day. Everything was neat and tidy, and we had a happy cat. We will use Sonya's services again! I felt extremely comfortable leaving a house key in her possession for the trips. We are extremely happy with the service provided and will 100% use Pet Pals in the future when needed. Thank you again for everything, Sonya. We really appreciate it.

The Purring Parrot is the only place in SoCal that I trust with my special-needs cat. He has PICA…read moreand has been boarded there for the past two years. Every stay has been consistently excellent. The staff is attentive, follows detailed care instructions, is experienced with giving medications, and genuinely cares for every cat. I love that they offer PICA-safe rooms with plenty of enrichment, playtime, and opportunities to watch birds and the outdoors through the windows. The pet cameras also give me so much peace of mind while I'm away, along with the email updates. If you're looking for a safe, caring, and trustworthy place to board your cat, I can't recommend The Purring Parrot highly enough!

The Purring Parrot provided a great environment for my cat, Kiki, when we decided to board her in…read moreSD due to getting away from the fireworks from our neighborhood this past holiday. They were so welcoming and supportive of her stay and my concerns for her stay. I'm glad that I found this place!

Really happy with my experience here! Little Miss Onion Powder is very reactive and has difficult…read moretimes with grooming in the past. She has been rejected by other groomers and even mobile groomers, but Pet Beloved knew how to handle her reactivity, and did so with care and patience. Upon entering and signing in, they took her on a walk to let her get comfortable. They gradually built trust and also gave me a rundown of how short I would like her fur to be, as well as being transparent on how the matting for her poodle fur might cause the cut to be even shorter. I appreciated the headsup! Booking was easy and so was pickup. While it took longer than expected, they communicated with me and kept me updated, which is understandable knowing Onion's demeanor. Overall, very happy and would definitely recommend them!

after almost a year, still love this place! i live 25 minutes away now but would still come here…read more here's why you should go here: price is solid value + clear *for context: my 15lb mini poodle, for $85(no tip) you get full bath, hair cut, bandana + spray of good dog perfume staff is amazing (communication + service) staff sends pictures of clean ears, clean private areas, & paws they point out when there is redness/something abnormal to watch out for that they notice during the groom lastly, they give good boys/girls treats after :)

Thanks so much for taking care of our furry kids twice in the past few months…read more Barbara goes out of her way to care for you little loved ones and she provided services on two occasions for us and our two cats, large dog, and turtle. She fed each pet twice a day and walked the dog twice a day (when requested - our trip schedule was complicated and we also had other help from a friend). She even played with the cats and bought them a toy. I definitely recommend. Her fees are very reasonable for the caring services she provides. Sadly I found Barbara late in our 4 year San Diego move, just before we moved away to Denver. Very sad that it took me so long to find her. She's wonderful, caring and goes out of her way for you and your pets. I very much recommend her if you need pet services while you're out of the house or out of town.

I am neurotic about home security and letting strangers in while we're gone, but this woman proved…read moreto be an exception! I think our dogs were hoping we wouldn't return so they could enjoy her walks and sparkling company every day. Thank you so much , Barbara, you are awesome!

It took me a long time to finally find a cat groomer for my fluffy 1.5 year-old Persian cat,…read moreArthur. I chose Pampered Paws based on John's extensive experience with cats and the reviews on this page from other cat owners. It was Arthur's first professional grooming experience thus, I had no idea how he'd behave or how it would turn out. I took Arthur to John's residence where his pet grooming van is parked. John gives a 10% discount for coming to him which I thought was very generous of him. I'd gladly bring my kitty to him regardless. John was extremely patient and kept me updated as things progressed. It took 3.5 hours total because Arthur would only let John work on him if he was held on his lap as it helped him feel secured. It took a lot of TLC for Arthur to successfully receive his first grooming experience and not traumatized by it. John is simply a godsend. He's knowledgeable about cat behaviors which greatly helps when grooming stressed cats. He also cares about the anxieties of the pet owner and his clear as well as regular communication during the process made such a huge difference. I highly recommend John's awesome cat grooming service and look forward to the next visit! Thank you so much, John for such a great experience!

John went out of his way to schedule my two pups in even though he was extremely booked. I didn't…read moreeven expect or ask him to do this at all. I really appreciated this and it did not go unnoticed. This is my first experience with John let alone a mobile groomer or any groomer for that matter. I usually bathe my dogs myself and brush them daily but I was getting tired of all the hair around the house (vacuuming daily) and brushing daily yet they still had tangles (but they were still cute). Anyway, John took great care to make sure Lucy and Harley were comfortable. He gave them treats (he asked first if that was ok of course). John also sent me photos of them on text. I don't know if this is standard but he put "Happy Hoodies" on them and sent me a picture and text explaining what they were. He was also extremely considerate of my dogs reaction to the high velocity hose and let me know he was going to gentle dry them. Lucy and Harley look great and John was easy to work with. He was very receptive when I asked him to make small changes afterwards (they were very minor changes). Harley especially took to John and went back outside to the front porch to say goodbye to John at the front door. John is very kind and is passionate about what he does - I appreciate this and highly recommend him!

Finally feel like my dog's leader, thank you, Jessica!…read more My pup (German shepherd, 90 lbs, 1.5 yrs old) and I love our experience with Jessica! When we started, he was reactive to dogs and a nightmare on walks. Now? I'd trust anyone to walk him without getting dragged down the street. His obedience has improved dramatically, too. Even more surprising to me is that our communication is so much clearer. Now, I feel like my dog's leader, not just his handler. If you have a large, reactive dog and want a real partnership, not just commands, go see Jessica. We've got group sessions coming up, and I am so excited to watch my boy make friends and be fully and properly socialized.

I couldn't resist getting two poodles because they were so adorable! But, as soon as I brought them…read morehome, I realized it had been ages since I had a puppy, and I was completely swamped with two! That's when I reached out to Finest City Dog Training. I signed up for a package of private lessons that includes group lessons. Jessica always made time to help me through my moments of panic and frustration with the littermates. With Jessica's dedication and personalized help, my two poodle boys are trained and brilliant!

Leilani and Svet were so amazing with my golden retriever puppy June! They came over several times…read morea day to let her out, feed her, play with her and keep her company! They were great at communicating over text and sent us the cutest pictures of her! We will definitely be using them again!!

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I cannot say enough about how reliable and trustworthy Jessica is with my two pets (cat and dog)…read more She is incredibly communicative and I feel so at ease knowing that they are in good hands. Our kitty is so sassy and particular about who she shows affection to but she loves Jessica. Our dog goes crazy when he sees her coming. She is also knowledgable about best practices. I feel like she speaks their language. I would highly recommend Jessica and Above & Beyond Pet Care for drop in visits and dog walks.

Jessica walks my 3 pups (two Great Danes and a Short Haired Pointer) and has been for a while. We…read moreabsolutely LOVE her!! She has always gone above and beyond for us; bringing packages in, sending photos and all the updates, letting us know which puppy went #1 or #2, being patient with us when our schedules change, informing us of seasonal dangers she's spotted near our home while out on walks (like foxtails!!! Yikes!), and MOST importantly loving our boys as much as we do. And we know they love her because they are always SO excited to she her when she drops in hiring Jessica to help care for your animals will be the best thing you could do for them in your absence! - OH she also takes THE BEST photos of our pups. They always make my day and my heart so full Thank you Jess for loving our boys! We love and appreciate all that you do for us!

Now that I no longer live in my old place or in the area, I feel more comfortable writing this…read more Jeremy walked my dog for a few months after I moved to San Diego. He did a fine job, and I didn't have any major issues. My only issue in the beginning was that he told me AFTER our meet and greet that the time clock for walks starts when he walks into the building. I showed him the entrance closer to my place (which is right by the entrance), but he wasn't using that one at first. While I had wished that he communicated this during our meet and greet, I wasn't upset by it after we had established a steady routine. A few weeks/months after I settled into my new job, I had been granted the ability to work from home full time with a few occasional sporadic days in the office. I texted him to tell him that I won't need a walker after a certain date and explained that I'll be WFH. I even told him that I'd still like to reach out on days I'd have to be in-office. Later that day, he called to "ask" me what he did wrong. His tone was extremely confrontational and aggressive. I reiterated that I don't need a walker anymore because my situation had changed. He kept demanding an explanation. Honestly, I felt really put off by this. I had to tell him several times that it's because the situation had changed and it took multiple attempts to get him off the phone. He kept trying to push me because he didn't seem to believe me. Honestly, I don't care if he did. Before this conversation, I probably would have asked him to walk my dog on the days that I'd be in the office, but this made me so uncomfortable. Over the period of several months, he occasionally texted and/or called to ask me if we had any dog walking needs. I didn't answer, but eventually texted him to tell him that we did not. I understand his wanting a "reason" to try to improve. However, I gave him a reason. And even if I didn't, I don't necessarily owe him one to the point where he has to demand one repeatedly.

Having Jeremy as our Wedding Chaperone was amazing!…read more We have two large dogs who many describe as "hard to handle, quirky and different". This always makes me nervous when choosing anyone to work with them. Jeremy is actually the only person I am comfortable choosing when it comes to caring for my dogs. Especially my older dog who displays reactive behavior while on leash. Jeremy knows exactly how to handle my dogs, and keeps them calm and happy! This is why it was an easy choice to ask him to act as our Wedding Chaperone for the dogs on our wedding day! The dogs had a big job of walking down the aisle and I was so nervous how they would react before and after the ceremony. Because of his help they did AMAZING! What made this service so special is that 1) Jeremy is very professional and thoughtful and came dressed ceremony ready. 2) He took a lot of time and was very intentional about making sure the dogs were comfortable. 3) He made sure the dogs had everything they needed at all times! He even called ahead of time asking if he should print a pop up tent to shield them from the sun! So so thoughtful! 4) He was a lifesaver during family photos and helped get the dogs posed!! An IMPOSSIBLE task! But he made it happen! 5) When it was time to say goodbye he reviewed the dog's nighttime routine with us and I knew they were in great hands! So I could relax for the rest of my wedding! He brought them home, walked them, fed them and kept us up to date on everything we needed to know! In summary, Jeremy really helped make this day special for us. We couldn't have picked a better person to care for our dogs and make the dream of the dogs being present a reality!! For anyone who wants to involve their dogs in their special day or any other special events, I highly recommend using him for your event! It gives you the peace of mind to enjoy yourself while knowing your precious cargo is well cared for! Prices were fair, communication is outstanding, response time is prompt! And quality of care is unmatched! I'm a VERY happy dog mom!