We used Quality Time for approximately 10 years, but our August 2026 experience ended that…read morerelationship. We booked expecting our longtime sitter, Dan. We were not told he would not handle the booking until we were already within the cancellation window. We then arranged a last-minute meet-and-greet, which we were charged for, with another sitter who said she could cover our visits. On the first day, the owner moved our scheduled visit based on her interpretation of our flight information without confirming the change with us. When no one had arrived by 12:30 p.m., our dog had been alone for approximately seven hours, and I had to ask a friend to rush to our house. Only after we had left town did the owner explain that visit times were not guaranteed and that multiple sitters would rotate through our home. Over the trip, at least four sitters provided care, one morning visit was approximately an hour late, a medication dose was missed because instructions had not been communicated properly, and one sitter could not enter because the team had failed to exchange our keys. We had to provide emergency access instructions during our vacation. The individual sitters generally seemed kind and attentive. Our complaint is with the company's management, coordination, communication, and billing practices. We get mistakes happen. What made this unacceptable was the owner's consistently defensive response and tendency to blame the customer or cite policies only after a problem occurred. Prospective customers should understand that Quality Time may rotate several sitters, does not guarantee requested visit times (it's apparently a 2-hour window around your scheduled time), charges numerous add-on fees, including medication by the individual pill and charges $25 for key return. We also received add-on invoices during our vacation and felt pressured to pay them promptly while the company was still responsible for our pets' care (I know there were some duplicate and erroneous charges). After 10 years as customers, we will not use Quality Time again and can no longer recommend the company.

We had Quality Time Pet Sitting watch our fur baby for an extended weekend- we were so impressed…read more Scheduling was simple within the portal. We met our time member, Dan, beforehand and reviewed our online information. Dan spent "quality time" playing and walking our dog. Each visit Dan sent an update with photo. We were very reassured our dog enjoyed his visits from Dan.

I recently took my little darling Parmaranian, Winnie, to Crispy Paws. I was a little nervous…read morebecause she had never been boarded. However, after meeting with the owner, Chris, I was taken in by her welcoming attitude and caring personality. After chatting with her for a while, I felt my little doggie would be well cared for while I was away for 14 days.

From the owner: Crispy-Paws offers in-home boarding, doggy daycare, convenient pet taxi pick-up and drop-off, and…read morebathing services for dogs up to 40 pounds. Your pets are family to us, so we provide top-notch care and a loving environment for every furry friend. Chris, our owner and Pet CPR certified caregiver, ensures your dog receives personalized attention, daily playtime, and plenty of cuddles in a cozy home setting. Whether you need reliable daycare or a safe place for overnight stays, Crispy-Paws is your pet’s home away from home, giving you complete peace of mind whenever you’re away.

I can not say enough good things about Jill, and especially about Crystal! They are so flexible,…read morefriendly, and most of all great to my little girl! Maggie absolutely LOVES Crystal, as I found out after seeing her at a fundraiser in Annapolis - the Mags went crazy as soon as she smelled Crystal! It was AWESOME to see. The prices are very reasonable, and Jill has never given me a hard time if I forgot to leave the cash/check on the day they came (I sent it in as soon as I remembered!). Seriously - use HIggins! You won't be sorry!

Higgins and Friends is a great pet sitting service. Linda, our main sitter, gives exemplary service…read moreevery time...she is so understanding, very patient with us as cat parents and loves our 3 kitties--- and they love her! Everyone at Higgins, who have watched our cats over the years, have been awesome.

Patrick is fantastic! Our little pup recently stayed a week and half with Patrick while we were…read moretraveling. We had an introductory interview with Patrick to ask questions and he explained how he cares for his puppies and the facilities he has to ensure they all have a great time. Patrick also offered our pup a complimentary overnight stay at the farm so that she can get acquainted and feel out the space! During our time away, Patrick sent many photos to show us how our pup was doing (always running and smiling). While we missed her terribly, the daily updates were really wonderful and I was rest assured to know that she was having fun while we were away. I also appreciate that Patrick can come pick up and drop off your puppy for a small fee, which makes traveling stress free! 10 stars to Pat!

From the owner: BYOD-DC Pet Sitting offers a "Home Away From Home" for your dog. My home and my professional life…read morehas been centered around pet sitting for almost 12 years now -- full-time. This is NOT a side-gig like temporary pet sitters -- this is my calling and a lifestyle for me to spend my life devoted to caring for dogs. We offer a truly unique boutique approach to pet sitting by offering the very best care and attention by pre-screening each and every dog with very strict Admissions Requirements. We do NOT accept just any dog -- we make certain that each dog has the right temperament, disposition and personality. Zero tolerance for alpha dogs or any aggression or excessive barking, digging or destructive behaviors. Your dog gets to be with the sweetest dogs in the WDC region. I have a 3000 square foot home, fully fenced-in 2-acre yard and access to over 200 acres of fields and hiking trails across the street. No cages are crates here -- your dog gets to be with me and have full use of my home and sleep wherever they choose. We supplement their meals with organic cooked ground turkey, shredded baby carrots, green beans, brown rice, pureed pumpkin, fat-free plain yogurt, salmon oil and flax seed oil. Your dog's health is my priority and their diet is a vital step toward ensuring that. BYOD-DC Pet Sitting is the very best possible situation for your dog's 'Home Away From Home.'

My dogs have been going to Dogwood Acres for over 7 years. They literally drag me out of the car to…read moreget to the facility. While there, they are well fed, monitored, loved on, and they get exercise and mental stimulation while playing with the other dogs. They are both senior dogs now, and act like puppies when they attend. There are many activities and options to choose from, which is nice. And cameras are available for many of the play yards. I highly recommend this facility - from Java and Coco Bella's mom.

We recently moved to the Maryland area and decided to try Dogwood Acres for a four day boarding…read morestay for our dog while my husband and I traveled. Unfortunately, our experience raised serious concerns. When we picked our dog up around 12:30 in the afternoon, he immediately ran outside and urinated for several minutes straight, followed by urgently needing to relieve himself again for a bowel movement. As longtime dog owners, we know our dog's routine very well. He is walked every morning and evening, and if he has truly been taken on a "mile walk," he absolutely would have relieved himself during that time. Concerned, I went back inside and asked staff when he had last been taken out. I was told he had gone on a mile walk at 10:30 a.m. However, based on our dog's condition and behavior upon pickup, that explanation simply did not align with reality. What troubled me most was not just the possibility that our dog may not have been properly walked or given adequate bathroom breaks, but the feeling that we were not being told the truth. Any boarding facility caring for animals should prioritize honesty, transparency, and the wellbeing of pets in their care. I understand that boarding environments can be busy, and no facility is perfect. But leaving a dog visibly desperate to relieve itself after being picked up is unacceptable and heartbreaking for any pet owner to witness. I would strongly encourage other pet owners to ask detailed questions about potty break schedules, walks, supervision, and communication before boarding their pets here.

Lisa and her team have provided weekly pet care for my dog for almost 3 years. We are so grateful…read morefor their attention, care, professionalism, and thoroughness. We have never had concerns or issues with our dog in their care. I would recommend this business to all!

Updating my review. We have been with Maestro's Tail for over a year now and couldn't be happier!…read more Lisa continues to be very accommodating and provides a trusted service. Tameika has been my Tumble's walker and is a God-send. I cannot say enough about her kindness, caring, dedication, and stability. Tumble loves her! It is important to trust someone not only with my heart (aka Tumble) but also to enter your home and respect it as well. Thank you so very much Tameika and Lisa. You are angels. I highly recommend Maestro's Tail. You will be at ease with them.

Long story, but the owner, Kylie, rushed in and out each visit; did not stay the advertised tie on…read moreher website; placed filthy food cans in our recycling bin; and clearly showed very little interest in interacting with or getting to know our two cats - pretty important to bond and know animals so you can gauge if something is wrong when the owner is away. I don't think she ever played with them. I would not recommend her. .

Kylie is just awesome. My three dogs get so excited at the sight of her. They love her. She is…read moredependable, on time, handles the dogs with ease. Walks all three at one time. Her rates are reasonable. She also is very flexible. I use her twice a week and I need to change the days each week, she just adapts. We love her.

I have been so thankful to Dogthrive and the care they take for my pup. Chico, my dog, is my baby…read morewe don't have children so he really is my child. We took Chico here when he was a puppy to do a temperament test and he did great and came back so tired which was amazing for us! We continue to take him here and he is almost one. I can only speak to the daycare as I have not had him groomed or boarded here yet but our experience has been very pleasant so far! There are many bad reviews for dogthrive but I feel like a lot of them come from unrealistic expectations. Chico for one is an excited piddler and as he's gotten older it's gotten a lot better but there have been times he's come home smelling like urine but it's always been explained why and was usually, "A new tech walked in he got excited and peed a little then rolled over to get a belly rub and rolled in the pee before we could grab him to clean it up." This has happened at home so it wasn't just a story they were telling us. They also have explained that they tried to clean him up and sprayed him with puppy deoderizing shampoo spray which I haven't seen with other daycares do. Since he is going into a place with lots of other dogs I don't expect him to come out smelling like he just got a bath so I think some expectation management helps with that. Just recently I have been shown why I love and will continue taking him to Dog Thrive. For one we were walking around a farmers market and a person steps out of their booth and asks, is that Chico?! And at first I was confused because I didn't recognize them but Chico did and they immediately let me know they work at DogThrive and they love playing with him and how much they enjoy having him there, they proceeded to get on their hands and knees to give Chico some love. For someone in their off time to not only recognize him but go out of their way to tell me they enjoy time with him and for him to have such an amazing reaction to seeing them outside of the daycare setting shows these people really love these dogs when we aren't with them. Secondly, I had some potential plans that would require me to board Chico that weren't confirmed yet so when I dropped him off for daycare I provided food and toys just in case and explained the situation. They were communicative and very understanding that he may or may not be boarded. I didn't end up needing to board him and picked him up at the end of the day. I realized I was charged for boarding anyway which makes sense since I made the reservation and was set to board. When I called and told them of the charge they not only refunded me for the boarding but also for the day of daycare (that he did partake in). How amazing is that? I love the staff and have nothing but amazing things to say about how well Chico has been treated here! If you don't mind the occasional necessary bath from a day spent playing and having fun then this is the place for you and your pup!

This was the worst experience I have ever had with dog boarding!…read moreI signed up for the VIP service to board my dog for a few days. My dog was returned to me with a huge bloody wound on the top of her head. Nobody contacted me to tell me what happened or when. My Vet was not contacted and looks like No medical attention was given!! I had to take her to the Vet and due to an infection of the wound she required a medical procedure, antibiotics, and paid medication. I will NEVER use or recommend The Pup Camp - stay away!