Jackie, the owner of "Paws on The Leash" , an in-home pet boarding and sitting service, is our…read morelocal treasure in the Clarksburg and Frederick area. And we do mean .....treasure. She is clearly a devoted and sincere pet lover, who provides lots of exercise, playtime, and quiet time for the pets left in her care, in a loving, caring, and well-organized atmosphere. Pictures tell the story.... and we do appreciate when Jackie sends us pictures of how our Labrador, Casey, is doing when we're away....whether he's playing with other dogs, running in the park, or snoozing after dinner on his bed. Casey has been cared for by Jackie for the last 2 years, and he "says" it best. When we drop him off for a short or longer stay, his tail begins wagging before the front door opens......and he DOESN'T LOOK BACK as Jackie welcomes him in and he runs to the basket of toys set near the door......knowing that a trip to the dog park is always on the agenda, too. Dissed by our own dog! Finally, this winter we had a family emergency that required that we find care for Casey on very short notice....within an hour. Jackie offered and then made arrangements and changes to her weekend schedule to be able to take Casey on immediately....for the weekend. How could we not give this wonderful lady 5++ stars for her kindness and professional service, both to pets and their owners?

I used Jackie for the first time this weekend. She did a fabulous job. My son had a hockey…read moretournament in Buffalo, NY that I had to be at and my husband was away at work. I called her Tuesday to see if she could see my dog and I could meet her. She came right over that day, Thursday, two days later, she took over caring for my dog Tanner. Honestly a life saver!! Highly recommend her service.

I have known Cheryl and Lynn for many years . They are wonderful, caring , and knowledgeable . They…read morelove animals . They take wonderful care of animals and I highly recommend them. A+++

We've been very happy clients of Prance Around, Germantown Branch and highly recommend them to…read moreanyone in need of pet sitting services. Cheryl and her team of awesome Sitters are caring and attentive to detail. They take great care of our kitty and send us great reports and pics of their visits which give us tremendous peace of mind. We appreciate the ability to schedule services online and Prance Around's careful intake process that ensures safety and confidence for everyone involved, esp our beloved pets!

We left our 2 cats in the care of Kat, who works for 'Pet and Home Care', for 5 days. We couldn't…read morehave been happier. Kat was reliable, efficient, and immediately struck up a trusting connection with our 'boys'. It was challenging work for her, because she had to administer an inhaler treatment twice a day to one of the cats, Marlow, despite not having known him before. She did an absolutely wonderful job. He was actually in better shape and coughing less, after we came home than before we left. Both cats looked happy and relaxed. The cat area was left clean and tidy. I will look no further next time we need cat care. We also loved the photos and updates we got each day....it helped us relax much better while away!

I am unable to write a stronger review for Pet and Home Care. The last time my two labs were…read moreboarded, they came back smelling of urine and looked awful. We decided to try home care with three visits each day. One of my labs is very nervous with strangers. They were like dog whispers. They did an amazing job. They also provided pictures and updates from each visit. We got home and they were so happy. I could not be more grateful.

This is our first time as we normally bring our pup with us. We have rabbits that will need care in…read morethe future, we wanted to establish a care plan for vacations in the future. Courtney put my mind at ease during the initial meeting. They took good care of our pup during a day trip. Trustworthy on all levels especially the most important part of great care for our girl. We plan on using them in the future and would 100 percent recommend them.

Courtney and her team are FABULOUS! We have been using Wagnificent for over a year now and our two…read moredogs LOVE all of the walkers. They get a mid-day walk 2-3 times a week. They truly care and we know our boys are in the best hands. They are flexible and accommodating with scheduling and last minute add-ons or cancellations. If you are looking for a reliable and dependable dog walker/pet sitter, look no further and reach out to Courtney!

Cheryl is absolutely fantastic. I have a difficult large dog who is reactive and she took the time…read moreto get to know him and his needs. She has a lot of experience and knowledge about big dogs. She's very flexible and reliable with our walks. My dog loves her. So thankful I found a great dog walker!

Cheryl at Sit Doggie is the best pet sitter you can ever find. We have used her for over 20 years…read moreand our daughter uses Sit Doggie for their two dogs. I highly recommend Sit Doggie because she is trustworthy and has a strong love for all animals. Cheryl grew up on a farm and had many animals as her pets, including a horse, dog, cats, bunnies and other animals. She has raised her girls to love all animals also. Our dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week and Cheryl was at our door with a beautiful bouque of flowers and a card, can't get much better than that! When she watched our dog while we were on vacation, she would send us pics of her and a quick note saying that our dog was doing great. Our daughter also uses Sit Doggie to watch their two dogs and they just love Cheryl. Thank you Cheryl for all the loving care you gave to Princess and Coconut for all those years. We were truly blessed to have you take care of our fur babies.

My dog used to be really shy, but now he runs inside without even looking back at me. That says…read moreeverything about how great this place is. The staff are wonderful, the facility is very clean, and the dogs are clearly well cared for. They also send me pictures every time, and my dog can't stop smiling in them. It's so reassuring to see how happy he is there. So glad we found this daycare!

Our puppy loves to come here! The staff is well trained and takes great care of not only our puppy,…read morebut every other dog there too!

Montgomery Pet Sitters is great company! I have used both of their services - walking and…read moreboarding. The care and compassion they have shown to my dog, Buddy, is heart warming. As a pet owner, we are finicky people. However, Stephan has gone about and beyond in taking care of my "baby" I highly recommend MoCo Pet Sitters of Gaithersburg. They are truly a blessing in my hectic life!! AK

It has taken me about a month to be able to write this review so that I can try to be as objective…read moreas possible, and to dissipate the anger I felt upon my return home. The good news is -- my dog was still alive when we returned from a cruise. Stephan provided in-home care in our home the greater Palm Springs area while we were away. Because our dog appeared to be okay, we give 2 stars ("it could have been better") instead of 1 ("Not good"). (Frankly, I'm being generous). That's the good news. The bad news is: * Our home was pristine when we left. It was dirty when we returned home. Filthy, really. Off-white rug was strewn with lawn debris and a visible track of foot traffic and dirt appeared where it had never been before between the sofa and the back door. The kitchen, where cooking had occurred, had not been wiped up, dishes in the sink. The sofa was disheveled and 'lived-in' with an odor that required steam cleaning to remove. Our ordinarily pristine home was in general disarray in every room, and the house emitted a mysterious, but pungent smell. There appeared to have been no attempt whatsoever to clean up his own mess or to straighten the house in anticipation of our return. * We came home a couple of hours earlier than expected to find not only a home we had to re-clean in order to resume normal life, but multiple windows and doors open and the A/C on (presumably to air out the mysterious stench). * The cost for this service, requiring up-front payment, was nearly double what others charge in the area, but we (perhaps stupidly) believed the many 5-star ratings. We did not receive 5-star service. * The pre-prepared and measured food for our dog's daily meals was only partially consumed. * Our housekeeper came by at her scheduled time (by accident, forgetting we had cancelled her visit during our trip), but was not able to enter since no one answered the door, despite the petsitter telling us that he 'never left the house' or our dog alone. * Our dog, who is normally very friendly and approachable, appeared skittish in photographs during our trip -- tail down, ears back, avoiding rather than approaching and playful. I noted it during one text exchange with the petsitter and was told that 'this dog is NOT scared.' I beg to differ. I know my dog. * The patio plants, which we agreed would be watered daily (desert), were bone dry and wilted when we arrived, requiring immediate attention, although the hose was stretched across the lawn, presumably from some earlier use while we were gone. * In addition, the petsitter had many demands for his own comfort and convenience, which were 100% provided. The same courtesy was not returned to us, even though we discussed very clear expectations for both our dog and our home prior to our departure. * Our planned departure for a cruise was delayed for about an hour because the petsitter locked himself out of his car in the street, requiring a plan to avoid having his car towed. We allowed him to park in our garage vs. the guest parking lot. Rather than making our departure and trip less stressful, we found ourselves being more stressed because of the petsitter's own challenges, both before and during the trip and especially after. We had several conversations and a couple of site visits prior to the trip to introduce Stephan to our dog and to clarify the assignment(s). I wrote a detailed list of Q&A to guide any questions that might have arisen, including providing multiple vets and emergency contacts. I had reservations about some of my observations pre-departure, but we had already paid a non-refundable deposit of $500 and we were out of time to arrange anyone else. At a cost of $1500 per week for housesitting/pet sitting, I expected far better and more and got substantially worse and less than what we had discussed and reasonably expected. I'm just glad our dog was generally okay. Hence, 2 stars instead of 1. I wish I could report a 5-star experience and recommend this company and sitter to others. Unfortunately, I cannot.

Pack Place K9 has been treating my baby boy, Benito, the absolute best. He's a puppy with so much…read moreenergy and very confident in himself, so I needed a place to teach him basic obedience and other areas we were struggling with at home. He has been working closely with Julia (thank you Julia!) who has taught my baby boy so much and she is able to keep up with his crazy energy! After he completed his 3 week new member orientation, Julia patiently demonstrated to us the training to continue doing at home so Benito can enhance his skills. I continue to use their daycare/training service so Benito has the opportunity to continue learning and socialize with other pups. Plus, Benito is always so excited when we walk up to the front door of the facility, and always greets staff with excitement-- which is a definite green flag when putting trust in leaving your fur babies all day somewhere without you there. Pack Place K9 has staff who are very professional and trustworthy.

This is my third dog I have brought to Pack Place K9 for training/agility/daycare. Bentley is a…read morevery active pup at 1.5 years old! As he was a stray, he knew no boundaries. During the new member training sessions, Julia did a fantastic job in curbing this as well as increasing Bentley socialization skills. I loved seeing the many videos/pictures during this period, which kept me informed and showed me Bentley was having a blast! Julia, you are like a dog whisperer! You know what Bentley needs to be able to thrive to be a good and happy pup! Julia reviewed all the training tips with us so we can do the same at home. Bentley even had a little graduation, which was so nice. Everyone at Pack Place K9 works hard to care for and love all the pups! I will continue to keep Bentley here to continue his training and to just have fun with the staff and pups!

Great cat care! My kitties need human interaction and Lisa gave it to them!…read more She sent daily updates and litter was cleaned and disposed of outside in garbage can. House had no litter smell coming home after being gone a week! Will definitely use again! Thank you Lisa!!

We needed care for our 2 very spoiled cats fir a family trip. I scheduled 2 visits per day. You are…read moregiven the choice of early/ mid/ late morning, same for evening. We met with the care giver before the trip, and she met the cats. To me, this is important! The provider gives a detailed report after each service, including feeding, cleaning, and other details. We also received photos of the cats, which helped us feel confident that they were being well cared for. The report also includes a tracker map so if you have a dog, you can see where they were walked. I am very pleased with the service!