I've had a great experience with Terrific Dogs. Sarah, the main trainer, is one of those people…read morewho just 'gets dogs.' We adopted an American Bulldog who had insecurity based aggression issues. They were so bad that I considered him unsafe and thought I'd be forced to return him to the shelter. I communicated with several trainers about his issues and I found Sarah the most helpful and engaging, even before we signed any contract. She was also the only one I found who would do a free consultation (others ranged from $100-300). I found that she's able to see things that I don't, even though I consider myself as a decent dog person. She explored the extent of my dog's aggression and guided me through exercises to help alter his behavior. This was all in the first consultation. Given that first impression, we contracted her services and it's been great. She's been very responsive to any questions or problems I've had and continued to give me input between our sessions. I'm half way through my sessions with her and I've seen a ton of improvement in my dog's behavioral issues, much faster than I was expecting. As a bonus, she's also helped me teach him basic obedience which ties into our behavioral training. So I'm very satisfied with her services. Probably the best thing about Sarah is she gives you the confidence to work with your dog on your own, and this is unique since I don't get that impression from many people. I think she should be at the top of the list for anyone seeking a dog trainer.

I have a challenging rescue dog. We are making progress.read more

We had a great experience with the basic obedience class! The instructions were really clear and…read morethe lessons moved quickly enough that my dog stayed engaged the whole time. I'm already seeing improvement in her recall when we're at the park! Highly recommend these trainers and will be back for more classes.

Classes are great. Staff is wonderful. I had a few follow…read moreup questions and received a comprehensive response that was pages long.

We had a life-changing three hours with David Schmucher of Sidewalk Dog Training. He communicated…read moreinstantly and effectively with our rescue pup and showed us how to do that (and more). He is an extraordinary guide, teacher, and resource!

We reached out to David and he was booked up pretty far in advance but was able to squeeze us in on…read morefairly short notice which was much appreciated. We adopted a 4 yr old mixed breed who was having some difficulties getting settled in to our home. During the training session we learned some new things and our dog seemed to enjoy himself. However, we did not feel comfortable using the provided collar as our dog would choke on it from pulling and became more anxious and fearful with it's use. Maybe over time our dog would have adjusted to the slip/show collar but we didn't want to take any chances with a new dog. We are instead focusing on obedience and positive reinforcement training and using a no-pull harness.

The staff are fantastic. They really understand how to prepare dogs to come into a daycare and…read moreensure it's safe for all dogs. Their training has been incredibly useful for us for our puppy and she runs to the door every single time we take her there. Very professional and very knowledgeable and most importantly safe for our dog.

My dog has been coming to Happy Paws for daycare and boarding since she was six months old. She's…read morenow 8. We trust them implicitly with her care and are incredibly grateful to have found them. Without fail, our dog pulls to go in the door and barely contains her excitement at being there. Stefanie and her team are extraordinary, our dog loves them and so do we.

My friend referred me to this company and I am so happy she did! Emma The Wonder Dog just loves…read morewhat they do... they are essentially like high-end dog walkers but instead of going around your neighborhood they go to all sorts of different and exciting (for dogs) places and instead of just walking, they do all sorts of different exercises. We even get videos and pictures so we can see what Emma The Wonder Dog is doing and how much fun she is having (two of the pics in my profile are from her adventures!) I've found the customer service to just be exceptional... Sean is always quick to answer my calls, e-mails, and texts even during nights and weekends. Sometimes I have a last minute schedule change due to my crazy life and they always seem to bend over backwards to accommodate me. Yes, the wait-list is a pain, but now I see why they have it... it was well worth the wait as they take Emma The Wonder Dog to all the places I wish I could take her on a daily basis and treat her like the princess she is! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

We couldn't be happier that we found Pant & Wag! It has been a lifesaver living in DC with our very…read moreactive lab mix, Koa (Koa has been going on Pant & Wag adventures for over 2 years now). Sean, the business owner, is an incredibly trustworthy, fair and dependable person and you can tell he absolutely loves our dog like his own (and she loves him). It really shines through that the business and spending time with dogs is something he loves to do. Koa is always tired and happy when she comes back from all her adventures. It's been really fun for us to receive the photos and description after each adventure of where they went that day - all throughout the city. She's explored more of the area hiking trails than we have. We always joke that she is having a better life than we are! We feel so much better knowing that she is getting proper strenuous exercise at least a couple of times a week during her adventure days. It really is a great service

Dana our cat sitter and Fetch are wonderful. I'm coming to believe that our cat prefers her over…read moreus. Highly recommend.

They do a great job. Great communication. I get updates and pics and they are reliable with pet…read morecare. I use to run a dog walking business, I know that to do it right is no easy thing to accomplish but if you focus on the value of the customers experience and set a high standard for care and follow thru then you will be good at it and I am very happy as a client. It means everything to know they will show up when I am at work and can't. Thanks for being consistent with taking great care of my fur babies

As a foster for a local rescue organization, I want to ensure I do right by my dogs as I prepare…read morethem for adoption. My most recent foster was a young male fox-hound mix from a rural rescue. This beautiful, spirited pup was a handful, and he and I needed help... immediately! Lily from Happy Planet Petcare was recommended by people at my local dog park; I am so happy we found her. Lily uses positive, rewards-based training. My foster pups' particular needs were: pulling hard on walks, being constantly distracted, no recall, jumping on people out of excitement, being barky, and chewing whatever came near his mouth at home. Lily achieved drastic improvements on all fronts. As well as her professional accreditations and hands-on experience, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in animal behavior. That was one of the things that attracted me to her services, a passion rather than a job. Lily is articulate and explains behaviors, often from the dog's perspective, which is so helpful. Her goal was for me to have a fun relationship with my dogs. I feel confident about transferring what I learned to the other foster dogs I host. I highly recommend Lily and Happy Planet Petcare.

From the owner: Our dog-training and petcare services use positive reinforcement and rewards to help you to help…read moreyour pet thrive. When you train your dog with Happy Planet Petcare, you’ll build sustainable training habits, learn how to shift your mindset about, and learn skills to address, challenges you have with your relationship with your dog, get the hang of enrichment techniques and games, and feel confident in your ability to guide your dog toward appropriate behavior in a range of settings —without frustration, confusion, or using aversive methods. We also provide compassionate, experienced, professional, and reliable individual dog walks, cat-care, and overnight pet sits in Washington, DC.

This is the kind of pet store that every neighborhood should have!! Knowledgeable, helpful staff…read moreand a shop filled with exactly what you need!! Thanks you, PetMAC!!!

Janice is my go to advisor for my picky cats. My cats are never disappointed with her…read morerecommendations.

Owner was disturbing along with many other parts of the business and after speaking with other…read morecustomers it seems this is not an isolated experience.

Long story short- I paid to have a person come daily for short visits while I was gone (I have two…read morecats) and... the sitter moved in. Well, I don't know that for sure, but a lot of furniture was moved around, she tried to watch a soccer game on my tv, she had taken (toxic) houseplants down from high shelves to water them, and she left underwear hanging on a doorknob, etc. The building manager thought she may not have been alone. Then, she got super dodgy and was too busy to meet up with me and return my keys. The business DID handle the situation VERY well, actually. They were very apologetic. They paid to have my locks changed and they didn't charge me for the service. That's the only reason I'm giving the business 2 stars.

I have been using Wagabout since February when I started working 30 minutes from home and knew my…read morelittle poodle needed some TLC and a short walk in the middle of the day. Kelly leaves a little note every day with the time she arrived and what they did during her 15 minute visit. She is also very understanding and accommodating when I need him walked longer (30 minutes) or at a different time of day. In order to not be charged for a cancelled visit, you need to provide at least 24 hours notice, which is sometimes impossible because, hey, life happens. I understand they have a schedule to work around, but I wish there were 1 or 2 "freebies" for cancelling with less than 24 hours notice (or at least only charge half for 12 hours notice). That being said, I know my dog is in great hands while I am at work, which is extremely comforting. I would recommend Wagabout to anyone who is looking for a dog walker in Bethesda or surrounding areas!

I have used Wagabout for over four years, and I have been consistently satisfied with their work…read more AJ is a good communicator and loves dogs. His walkers are reliable, friendly, and love dogs too. I have no complaints or areas for improvement. I continue to be a satisfied Wagabout customer.