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    Smart Paws

    4.9 (66 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Group dog training

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Thelma A.

    Jenina has been a revelation. We rescued the sweetest pup in early September and were lucky that he was already housebroken and sweet as a pea, but we wanted him to learn and know basic commands, and we also wanted to know what some of his behaviours meant. We did the private training sessions, and I HIGHLY recommend this option. The individualized attention and training we received (cuz let's face it, it's us humans that need to learn a lot too!) has been invaluable. Within four sessions, he went from energetically running and wanting constant belly rubs, to knowing how to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Go to Your Spot, and Leave it...we are currently working on Drop it (he only learned this one today). Jenina has such a great understanding and love for dogs and it shows. Archie loves her and so do we!

    Angel B.

    Jenina is great! We learned so much and it was a lot of fun. She is very understanding and patient, I'm really glad I signed up with her.

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    Jenina took me under her wings, and taught me how to understand dog's behaviors and how to connect with them.

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    Dog Camp LA

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    I deleted my initial review - however I am extremely shaken up from my experience that was far from…read morenormal. During a scheduled walk, the walker lost my house keys, which had my full address labeled on them. I was in therapy and unable to respond for about 30 minutes. When I did, I had to explain that the keys were labeled with my address; only then did the company bring up calling a locksmith. As a result, my 10-year-old dog was left outside with the walker for an hour, and would have been outside for much longer if a friend hadn't picked him up. It took 3 hours to resolve this issue. The company did pay for the locksmith, but communication was limited unless I initiated it in regard to status of the locksmith, and the owner said she would look for the keys but did not. I was also charged a cancellation fee on a separate day, despite explaining I cancelled because my grandmother had passed away and I had stayed home from work. They also charge $10 extra for "a late booking". Based on this experience and the safety concerns involved, I would not use this service again. The owner communicated with me respectfully but again my safety (single woman living alone) and my dog's safety were jeopardized - while the issue was resolved I'm shocked it happened in the first place. I'm sure this company delivers great services outside of this mistake but I can't keep this to myself as it was extremely upsetting and has NEVER happened in my 10 years of being a dog owner using multiple services.

    Contacted. The 45 minute meet n greet was bizarre at best, neither of the two interacted w/my pets…read moreor myself at best, the one w/a clipboard struck me as odd, the other w/the Mellenial Smile seemed quite inexperienced. Not a good fit for my needs. Perhaps a sitting service for stuffed Walmart animals.

    Yo Dog Walker - The best pack around!

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    My dog Richie and I have had such a wonderful experience with Yo Dog Walker! They have been very…read morereliable, friendly, and genuinely care about all of the pups! Richie is always so excited to see his fav Josh and explore the neighborhood with his friends on his daily walk. Richie is a little bit older and sometimes needs some extra care. Josh and the team is very understanding and helpful when it comes to Richie's special quirks. Their communication is great as well! I always get timely updates and photos, which gives me a lot of peace of mind. It's really nice knowing my dog is in such good hands. Thank you for taking such great care of Richie!!

    If you're looking for a dog walking service that genuinely cares for your pup, YO Dog! is the…read moreabsolute best. Allan munguia is our favorite daily hiker from YO! Allan comes to the house to pick up Ripley (my dog) and take him for hikes and gets him out of the house for 2-4 hours. Ripley explodes with excitement every single time Allan meets him at the door--it's honestly the highlight of his day! Allan is an incredible communicator, always letting me know when he's on his way and when he's safely back with Ripley through the Yo Dog App and text. The updates he sends are the sweetest, with so many amazing pictures of Ripley having a blast with the other pups. I especially love that he posts his Strava recap after their adventures. It gives me a great sense of how far they've walked and what kind of exercise Ripley got that day. As a dog owner himself, Allan truly understands how important it is to care for other people's animals as if they were his own. Ripley is my baby, and it means the world to me to have found someone I trust so immensely to take care of him. Thank you, Allan, for being Ripley's favorite person to hike with!

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    Sitter4Paws

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    We have been using Sitter4Paws since 2023 and have been thrilled with the service. We have 2 big…read morepups with 2 very different personalities and the sitters we've had in the past have been so sweet and great with them. Our regular pup walker is incredible, trustworthy, a great communicator, and very prompt. We are so thankful to have found this great company and highly recommend to others!

    This update is a bit overdue (this happened last year in April of 2025), but it's been a very tough…read moretime. The first couple times we used Sitter4Paws we had a really great experience with the sitters that were assigned to our senior, diabetic cat. Last year, my mother unexpectedly passed away, and our regular cat sitter was unavailable for half of the trip home. We booked Sitter4Paws the second half of the trip, and let them know about the circumstances and requested sitters that had seen Jodie before so that we could rest easy during a very difficult time. Of course we know that can't always be accommodated due to scheduling, so for the first visit a new sitter came to see Jodie. On the evening of my mother's passing, we got a text from Sitter4Paws that the sitter felt he may have made a mistake with our cat's insulin dosage. It was revealed to us that instead of giving her her normal 2.25 unit dose, he gave her 22.5 units - ignoring the taped off/labeled syringes, our explicit written instructions in the app, and additional photos/diagrams of what a full syringe should look like. Thank god he realized his mistake, otherwise our cat would have slowly died alone in our apartment - and this would have happened immediately after losing my mom. I understand mistakes can happen, but the fact that a sitter was uncertain with potentially life-threatening medication if administered improperly and didn't even think to reach out to us first was quite shocking. Sitter4Paws took full responsibility, admitted their mistake, said they would take steps to make sure something like this would never happen again, and covered her 4 day ER stay, but it never should have gotten to that point. Again - we did have great sitters who took care of our cat wonderfully - but the uncertainty of who you can get especially with medication involved means that we can no longer recommend this service with confidence.

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    My cats are my life, and I wouldn't trust their care to anyone but Aubrie and the VP team…read more Speak to them for one minute and it will be easy to tell they LOVE animals. Capital letters kind of love. They are reliable, they care, and the emails they send after each visit are something else. I've been their client since 2020, and for as long as they offer their services, I will continue hiring them.

    What else can I say about Viva Pets except they are truly the best pet care service I have ever…read moreused. From the daily detailed report (ya'll, it is detailed!), to the photos of my pets, to the reasonable prices, they continue to show up as a reliable and extremely caring company. Aubrie and her team always communicate clearly and effectively and the process to get booked in has always been well organized and easy. These are legit kind humans who really do care. I tour with bands so I am away A LOT and for long periods of time and I never have to worry about not only my pets but also my home; both are treated with extreme care and respect. I also appreciate that they are still Covid conscious (yes it's still a thing and people are still getting sick) because with the amount of homes they go into, the immunocompromised need to be looked out for. I can vouch that the time to take 2 covid tests to show my negative status after having it (right before I was leaving and needed to show them my cats new medication) is well worth the service you will get from VP. Speaking of medication, they are experienced in giving pet meds, even things like sub-q fluids! That has been why some companies wouldn't take my pets on in the past. Viva Pets understands special needs animals, which not all companies will take on. Knowing that most of the employees at VP are also pet parents eased my mind that this company understands the importance of peace of mind when you are away from your kids. I cannot thank Aubrie, her team, and Viva Pets enough for allowing me to focus on my job when I'm away and not have to worry about my kids or house. They are really are the best out there and I don't know what I would do with out them! (I've attached just a small screen shot to show just how detailed the daily reports are!)

    Roll Over Rover Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

    Roll Over Rover Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

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    Silver Lake

    couldn't have been happier with Yvette's service and professionalism. even though this is a…read morebusiness for her, she clearly has a love of animals. my wife and i had to leave our dog behind for a few days when we travelled for a family wedding. we have a dog with "special needs" and emotional issues, but yvette was very understanding and flexible with regard to how to best handle a dog that isn't so comfortable with strangers. she was always available by email or phone when we wanted updates on how our dog was doing and she reached out to us whenever she had a question or a suggestion regarding what she could do to make our dog as comfortable as possible during our absence. i feel very comfortable recommending this service. know that your pet will be well taken care of.

    My experience with Roll Over Rover has been excellent. Yvette has taken care of our 3 cats thrice…read morenow, and all times we were thoroughly happy with her service. She first conducted an in-home visit to meet the cats. She spent a few minutes getting to know them, and listened to feeding and care instructions. She took her time and really listened to the specific needs of the cats. She took notes and seemed immediately to exude confidence and professionalism, and left us with the feeling that she would take excellent care of the cats. There were never any problems while we were away, and Yvette text messaged us on the day of our return to make sure we'd arrived in town on time. In Yvette's care the cats were fed, the litter box cleaned and she even plays with the cats on each visit. We would have no hesitation recommending Roll Over Rover Pet Sitting & Dog Walking to anyone with dogs and/or cats who need care.

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