needless to say I've heard everything from him slapping animals to a dog needing fluids from…read moredehydration... I've heard from people that he constantly shows up (or not at all) wreaking of alcohol... My golden had to go to the Er because he cut waaay to close under my furry baby's ears and he developed a really bad infection- the owner never even bothered to pay the bill! My baby was in the guy's care-- any dog groomers should flip the bill for them being dumb and not paying attention to what they were doing! He caused the problem- he should've at least give us a free groom. Never again! He's kinda freaky to be around- he had to DRAG my dog into the back room, I felt so horrible for leaving him...

I found Tish using the reviews on Yelp and now am ready to add my own 5-star because she is…read moreawesome. Tish came out to my house for a prescreening to get the key and meet my two cats and is obviously an animal lover. Even the scaredy one was induced to come out and say hi which is unusual for her. Since then she has always been available been when needed though I do try to give her plenty of warning. Her rates are better than average when compared to other sitting services in the area. But most importantly, I got exactly the same amount of whining from my two cats as I did when a friend would come out and feed them. From the very first the cats suffered zero trauma or angst from Tish as a sitter, and cat owners know how temperamental their animals can be. From the first time she sat, they accepted her as an acceptable substitute for feeding and attention. Tish is great. I highly recommend her.

It just occurred to me that I have never left a review for Seattle Canine Solutions. Shame on…read moreme!! Sharon helped me years ago and I still thank her (in my head) every day for teaching me how to be the best 'Pack Leader' to my best friend on four legs... Nola (The Wonder Dog)! Nola rescued me when she arrived at Seatac (from a Texas shelter) back in 2013. It was obvious from the start that my sensitive girl had been through some tough times and I was going to need some help in figuring things out. Sharon was incredible, right from the start! She taught me how to be patient and understand Nola's behavior... and most importantly, how to react and 'check' my own behavior. Sharon taught me so much in such a short period of time. Although Sharon, Nola & I haven't met 'on the regular' in many years, I still call on her when something pops up. I also like Sharon a bunch (as a person) & consider her a good Pal! So... in short, SHARON ROCKS! I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to be the best Pack Leader they can be... and a little bit more :)

Excellent! Sharon helped us so much with our Border Collie puppy. We worked on resource guarding…read moreand crate training issues. She has a gift with dogs and we appreciate her positive reinforcement approach.

I've lived in the neighborhood for 30 years. Great dog has successfully stayed in business for 25…read moreyears. The owners know how to hire exceptional people. I was greeted upon entering the shop. That is uncommon, 1st class service! Both Sophie and Ashley were pleasant and acknowledged my dog and I asking how could they help. My dogs have received training and grooming at competitive prices. Sara is a gem! On short notice, I was fortunate to have Cooper's nails cut. He doesn't get nervous anymore. Sara has a way with him. I'm grateful to everyone there because they genuinely love dogs and are devoted to caring for our beloved pets. Kudos.

I had adopted a troubled seven- or eight-year-old German Shepherd out of the Shelter who'd been in…read morethere, in solitary, for fourteen weeks. I knew Hudson was going to be a challenge, but I didn't know just what form that would take. We bonded very quickly but Hudson just wasn't "getting it" -- he'd incessantly pull on the leash, freak out seeing other dogs out on walks, and I absolutely could not leave him home alone if I wanted to come home to plants still alive in the window. His issues were intense dog reactivity and extreme separation anxiety. He'd apparently been abused and, with the scars on his back legs, perhaps even attacked by other dogs in the past. He'd had a rough go of it, but I soon learned that his heart was sweet & benevolent, and that he absolutely did not deserve what he'd been through. He deserved to be safe & happy. Having worked with Judi out at Great Dog many years prior, my good, old friend Andy recommended her to me, and off we went. Judi could tell from watching Hudson and I approach that very first day that we needed help -- we were "all over the road" as it were -- but she fully committed to helping us. Judi is a special person. She most definitely "gets it" and can intuit what's really going on -- with dogs especially, but also with their *people*. We did many training exercises directly with Hudson, but I soon realized that *I* was the one who really needed the training. We started seeing Judi -- and often her amazing partners Ethan and Abbie -- every Saturday morning over many weeks. It didn't take long for Hudson to get really excited when we'd start our weekly drive up to Northgate, and he always enjoyed going (and always got lots of treats!). We would do many different training exercises with Hudson but we'd also have "classroom time", where we'd discuss the Why and the How. The results of these conversations would often surprise me later with their impact on Hudson's behavior, and how they were slowly changing him, and me, over time. We were making progress. Judi has strong opinions about dogs going back over twenty years, but she can back each and every one of those up with reason and logic. I always greatly admired her ability to communicate with dogs as well as people, and to explain, and I soon saw the wisdom of whatever she was trying to tell me. Judi is gentle and focused and knows what works, but perhaps more importantly, she knows what *doesn't*. Judi and everyone else I met out at Great Dog was naturally empathetic, competent, loved dogs, and really wanted to help. The *energy* at Great Dog is great for dogs, and for people. Good things happen there. Judi and Abbie and Ethan each helped and taught us, and their lessons and guidance continue to improve Hudson's and my life each & every day. For any dog owner who really wants to learn, and listen, and make the life of their dog as great as it can be, then Great Dog is the place for them.

Kristin went above and beyond taking care of our two little sibling tuxedo kittens. We were gone…read morefor two weeks and very nervous about leaving them as it was their first lengthy period of time without us. We got her gps location as well as videos, and photos every day of her playing with them.She even stayed slightly longer than we agreed to whenever she could. We came back to happy and healthy cats. They were certainly loved on while we were gone!! I would hire Kristin again in a heartbeat. The cats even got a Christmas gift!!!

Kristin started taking care of my Golden Retriever puppy Luna when I first brought her home 2.5…read moreyears ago. Kristin is way more than a dog walker - she is a partner in Luna's care, giving me nutrition and other health advice and generally being fully invested my pup's well being. I also board Luna with Kristin when I'm out of town (even if family is available). I know Kristin's standard of care is as high or higher than mine so I don't have to worry about her while I'm away for work or vacation. Luna can't wait to go in to Kristin's house or see her at mine! Bonus is Kristin takes great pictures which fill my heart with joy.

I have boarded my cats there on several occasions and they have always been well taken care of. The…read moreowner is awesome.

We put our house on the market and needed to board our kitty. He is 12 years old and has never been…read moreaway from home so we were a little nervous. Our experience with cat city was great, however, and we were able to feel comfortable knowing our kitty was in a safe place with his own private condo. The only detail that was a little strange was that when we showed up to drop off the kitty, and again when we came to pick him up, the owner was nowhere to be found. Both times we had to call while standing at the front desk inside the facility to locate the owner. I should note, our kitty is independent, doesn't like to be snuggled unless it's by mom or dad, and has no health issues. If you're looking for a place for a kitty with special needs or an attentive caretaker, I would suggest you look elsewhere.

Karin is an exceptional pet sitter! We have a very anxious dog with serious stranger danger…read more Integrating a new dog sitter into our home is no small feat. Karin was incredibly patient and dedicated to earning our dog's trust, meeting her many times before staying overnight to make sure our dog felt comfortable. We love that Karin is so attuned to our dog's body language and has made such an effort to understand her unique personality and needs. Karin recently did her first week-long overnight sit at our house, and she was very communicative, keeping us updated with photos and notes on how our dog was doing. We felt so reassured and confident that our dog was in good hands! We came home to a happy, relaxed dog who had clearly been very well cared for in our absence. Karin is truly attentive, responsible, and an animal lover who really cares for each pet she watches. We can't recommend her enough!

From the owner: I offer overnight, in-home pet sitting in Seattle and beyond. Enjoy the safety, comfort, and…read moreconvenience of having a professional pet sitter care for the furry (or feathered, or scaled) members of your family. Insured, bonded, certified by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, current dog and cat CPR certification.

Ann Marie has taken care of my pup (Cooper) since he was a baby. He is 2 now. She is like a 2nd…read moremother to him. Cooper can't contain his excitement when we pull into the driveway. If you're looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and will care for them as well as the owners does, I highly recommend Ann Marie. The experience goes well beyond just boarding a dog. She has a great deal of knowledge on medical and behavioral issues of dogs as well.

Just a small update to further exemplify the outstanding service you get at Ann Marie's. (All…read moreaccolades in my previous review still apply.) Right before our Memorial Weekend trip, one of our three Shelties developed pancreatitis and needed to be hospitalized. Our local Everett Banfield said that he would need to brought in daily for at least three days to get IV fluids. This couldn't have happened at the worst possible time: the day before our flight out and our drop-off at Ann Marie's. We tried to get him a room at the Woodinville PetSmart Pet Hotel since there was a Banfield in the same PetSmart--HOWEVER--the PetSmart Pet Hotel does not take sick animals, even if they will be treated for most of the day in the same PetSmart's Banfield. Despite my pleas the Pet Hotel insisted on their policy. Desperate, my wife and I contact Ann Marie to see what could be done. We worked with her and the closest Banfield to her Pet Au Pair, and without hesitation Ann Marie agreed to bring our poor dog to and from the Aurora Banifield to get IV fluid treatment for his pancreatitis...then back to Ann Marie's Pet Au Pair to sleep in comfort surrounded by his two sisters. This goes ABOVE AND BEYOND any kind of care you could get from any Pet Boarding facility...and without the kindness and dedication of Ann Marie, we shudder to think what would have become of our poor Sheltie. For owners finding themselves in a similar situation as ours, I can't promise the same service we received from Ann Marie...BUT from reading other reviews I can strongly purport that you and your beloved pets will be more than welcome at her Pet Au Pair...and that she will care your sick children to the best of her ability so long as you are able to get the professional care for them as required. Trust. Care. Love. That's what Ann Marie's Pet Au Pair is all about. You can't find anyone better.

Me and my dog had three sessions with Beth and it is super clear that she really cares for the dogs…read morethat she works with -- we had a great experience! Beth was great at listening to any and all concerns I had and I could clearly see my dog making progress throughout the sessions. Would definitely recommend!

Beth is the most talented and committed dog trainer I have ever worked with. She is very clear with…read moreher instruction and detailed with follow up homework to ensure success. She listens very carefully and comes prepared with everything you may need to train the behaviors you want in your dog. Beth is also a charming and funny person that you enjoy being around while in the process of training your dog.

Strut the Pup walked my yellow lab, Charlie, for over five years, and I have nothing but wonderful…read morethings to say about their one-on-one dog walking. Einat, the owner, is very responsive and clearly cares about both her customers and her employees--and it shows in the quality of their service. Charlie typically had the same walkers at the same time each week. They were all professional, caring, attentive, and TRUE dog lovers! I loved Strut the Pup's daily walk reports and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was being well taken care of while I was at work. On a few occasions when I was working from home, I watched as his regular walker arrived--Charlie would be waiting at the window and greeted them with full-body wags every time. When Charlie's hips started bothering him as he got older, the team helped me adjust his walks so he could continue enjoying his outdoor adventures. Sadly, Charlie has since passed, but I've saved many of the walk-report photos his walkers took (like this one), and they remain some of my favorite pictures of him. Thank you, Einat and team, for taking such wonderful care of Charlie.

We have worked with Einat and her crew for over 6 years. They have been amazing and really became…read morepart of our family. My dogs walked with several team members over time, from puppy care daily walks to twice weekly walks as adults. The walkers have all been very kind and worked well with our dogs. I appreciate their updates and photos after each walk. It is very easy to schedule and to modify service as needed based on your schedule. They are responsive, professional, and truly care about their clients. I highly recommend strut the pup and will use this service again.

We've had the fortune of being able to have Mary take our pup, Buttercup, on walks for the past…read morefive years. Mary has always been on time and very communicative - texting us when she's on her way to pick up Buttercup and also sending us pictures of Buttercup on her park adventures with her friends. Buttercup has also spent some time on overnights at Mary's home when we've gone out of town on trips and she has such a blast! Mary truly takes care of Buttercup as if she's her own pup. We're really sad that we can't teleport Mary over to us on the East Coast so that she can continue walking Buttercup. Maybe one day!

My dog seemed to have a truly GREAT time with Mary! I swear he was smiling in the photos she sent…read moreme. She takes the dogs to the dog park all the time and sent me daily updates. It was such a relief knowing my lil fur baby was in good hands while I was away. Thank you Mary!!