Just wonderful! The service is priceless and the owners are very special. Husband and Wife taking…read morecare of our 'kids' is a wonderful experience! Thank you Celeste and Joe!

Outstanding service and A+ communication…read more About a year and a half ago, we realized we were going to need a professional service to take care of our aging mixed breed, Honey (lab/ridgeback/mutt), when the neighbors' teen who'd been doing it was headed off to college. After meeting with a few service providers, felt a trust with Celeste that she'd take care of Honey like her own. While the price is more than the kid next door charges, it's been well worth it, as Honey actually gets exercise via walks, and attentive care. For instance, one time this summer, when Celeste found her semiconscious from a virus, she took her to our vet and called us from the road to let us know. That says a lot about the kind of proactive care they give. In addition, TLC and Celeste have been great, including special trips by the house when we've worked late or gone to dinner with friends, weekend trips/stayovers, you name it. In the end, a great decision that we're still happy with to this day.

Greg was amazing!! Took great care of our 2 dogs and cat for a month everyday during the week while…read moremy wife was away. Bonded with all of them right away and will be our go to person whenever we need someone!

We brought our pug over to meet Greg and his folks and she responded immediately with some serious…read moretail wagging. We knew right away it was going to be great - it was the 1st time she had boarded outside our house. But it wasn't at all like boarding; she was right at home and when we dropped her off for our actual trip she settled in without a hint of discomfort. Her stay with Greg was a total success. Greg was great and his set up was welcoming to our little furry girl.

Sound Pups is amazing and Kate (the owner) is the best. We have a very high energy and oftentimes…read morehigh maintenance dog that I worry about a lot when at work. My husband and I both commute into the city and Kate is so on top of the scheduling and responsive to our needs. When we had an emergency and couldn't get home she was over at our house within an hour. When our dog got a cut on her foot while playing Kate took her to the vet, got her medicine and even footed the bill despite my trying to cover it. She also runs the business like a true business and makes invoicing a breeze. Words can't describe the peace of mind it gives me having sound pups in our neighborhood!

Admittedly, I am THAT dog mom. I'm the dog mom that constantly worries, the dog mom that treats…read moreher pup like a human child, the dog mom who has a tough time trusting anyone with Molly's care. With that said, I have absolutely no reservations about using Sound Pups. We have family in Norwalk and we visit frequently; we've needed someone to walk Molly while we're out and about with the fam. As soon as we did a meet and greet with Kate, I knew Sound Pups was the walking company for us. I expressed all of my anxieties and Kate confidently addressed each one. She understood my concerns and I walked away feeling COMPLETELY confident. I also have to admit, that doesn't happen often. When we're in Connecticut, I entrust Sound Pups to take care of Molly so we can enjoy our time with the family. A++, absolutely recommended. Thank you, Kate!!

Leah is easily the best dog walker we've ever had. I struggled a little to type dog walker as she…read morehas become so much more than that to us over these last few months. Our dogs absolutely love Leah, and we enjoy chatting with her every chance we can! We have so much trust in Leah to take care of our pups. It was a challenge when our last walker dropped us, but Leah quickly stepped in and put our minds at ease, speaking to her experiences and quickly getting along with our dogs. We have 2 very high energy pups that need to be watched closely, otherwise they will inevitably get into trouble. We've had cases of our pups getting away, and multiple scheduling issues with our last walker (NOT Leah :) ), but we have not once had an issue since Leah has taken over. With many dog walkers out there, and knowing how much people value their pets, we can not recommend Leah enough. She is super easy to work with, and most importantly, just someone you can trust!

Leah is the absolute best! I wasn't aware how expensive dog walking/ pet sitting can be, I briefly…read morelooked on Rover and wag for the cheapest sitter and realized that as with most things, you get what you pay for- Enter Leah. PawsBarkPlay was recommended to me by someone who had a particularly difficult rescue dog. Leah took time to try and get to know the dog before she agreed to walk him and she refused to charge the owner (who paid her anyway) for the first few visits because even though she spent more time than normal at the house she wasn't able to get the dog to warm up to her enough to walk him the first couple times. When I heard this story I thought two things: 1. There's no way this person was actually that nice. 2. I have to get her to walk/ sit my dog (Birdy) To be honest, everything seemed strangely too good to be true. Down to the business cards which were nicer that any I've seen (including my own) and the fact that she was licensed and insured?? Like I said, I didn't think the dog walking business was that serious but she's got it all. The card even says that she's pet first aid & cpr certified (I forgot to ask for proof but I believe her). Anyway, when she showed up I found out that she had recently moved here from the south which explained everything, she has not yet been corrupted by our New England brash way of thinking. She was the sweetest person and took to Birdy immediately. I should say that Birdy is very well behaved and not at all aggressive but she's cautious about new people. Birdy ran to her like she was a long lost relative, I was shocked and a little jealous. Leah told me that she just recently started this business but you would never know. Her prices seem middle of the road for what I've seen out there ($25/30 min walk) but her service and level of care is beyond what I expected and make her prices seem cheap. I was surprised to see that she didn't have any reviews but I have a feeling that her clients are trying to keep her a secret like I thought about doing. As a Yelper, though, I felt obligated to leave this review but she absolutely deserves it. Hopefully she'll keep it in mind when she gets busy!

Loukia's Wholistic Pet Service has been amazing for taking care of our 76 lb male golden…read moreretriever. She is great with the dogs...loves them and runs a tight ship so the dogs know who's in charge and don't get into trouble with one another. Our guy LOVES going there and that allows us to travel knowing he's in the best of hands. Thank you for providing Peace of Min Loukia!

We have a 2.5-year-old mini goldendoodle who is anxious and skittish and doesn't socialize very…read morewell. We had a number of pet sitters but didn't feel that they really understood our girl. Loukia definitely fits the bill! She took her time getting to know Jozie, even though she had five other dogs at the time. She is concerned with the overall health of the dogs and prepares fresh food. She sent updated pics and videos daily and it was evident that our pup was finally feeling comfortable while not being with us We are very grateful for her work with Jozie and would definitely recommend Loukia to pet owners looking to have peace of mind when boarding their pet..

Nicholas is a great dog trainer!! He is very personable, responsive, professional, patient and has…read morea great knowledge of dogs. He also has a great philosophy of training with dogs. It's based on positive reinforcement, and with that, Nicholas is very approachable and sensitive to the dogs needs. I didn't think my 4 year old Cavachon would be able to be trained, but with just one lesson, Ace learned and responded to mainly all that Nicholas taught him!! We had one more lesson just yesterday with Nicholas, and Ace again responded positively to Nicholas and is already a changed dog!! I will continue to have Ace work with Nicholas and highly recommend him to anyone who needs a dog trainer!! Thank you Nicholas!!

Houndmaster Nicholas is a very talented behaviorist and trainer…read more He has an intuitive understanding of each dog's needs and particular personality. He is methodical and very firm with the dogs .....and he gets results. I own a dog walking/boarding business in CT and I rely on him to work with the most difficult dogs that come to us. Nicholas has been able to turn around all the dogs who can't focus, who do not respond to their name, who are hyper active and extra dominant. He has turned them into excellent team members who can walk with the pack. His help for us has been invaluable and I highly recommend him!! Many thanks Nicholas for all your help!

Monica Frate has been our pet sitter and house sitter for over a 20 year period while caring for 4…read moreof our dogs over that time. She is a Darien native, extremely trustworthy and professional. Above all else she adores pets and treats them as if they were her own. She has cared for our pets and has house sat for us on both Coasts. I recommend Monica highly. Karen Young Santa Barbara, Ca./Charlestown, RI Formerly of Darien, Ct.

We want to recommend Monica who is excellent with our 2 Standard Poodles ( they love her). She is…read morereliable, professional and loves animals....what else could you ask for ?

Tom is a very caring and intuitive individual and I 100% trust him with the care of Mittens (my…read morecat,) and my home. He has pet sit for us many times in San Diego when I have gone on vacation from anywhere from 3-6 days. I feel like some people are either "dog people," or "cat people," but Tom is "animal people." He looked after my cat so well, I think she prefers him over me now! We are sad that Tom left San Diego, but know that he will make many pet parents happy in CT. I highly recommend Together By My Side.

Tom has been amazing with my dog JJ! When I first adopted JJ, he was not good on a leash and need…read moresome serious help. Tom has worked him to get JJ to a really great place walking on a leash. Not only did Tom train JJ he explains everything to me. I am able to continue to teach JJ even when Tom is not here. Tom is also a great dog walker and JJ absolutely loves him. I would not trust my animals with anyone else.

Denise and Paul were amazing to our dog. They were very responsive to messages/emails and we…read morereceived updates regarding our dog throughout the day! We are so happy that we found this family to help care for our dog when we are away.

This review is long overdue. We had Denise & Paul (and their son) care for our 4-yr-old dog while…read morewe were out of town for 4 days and 3 nights. Besides this being a really warm, caring family and the home being set up for dogs (a backyard for them to roam and cushions and beds around the home for the dogs to choose from), daily, Denise texted us status updates. Our dog was being spoiled with massages and a lot of attention. We felt very comfortable and assured with the time and care they were providing. Besides the family dog, there were other dogs there, which suited my dog just fine. Also, at the end, we were presented with a little memento of a framed picture of our dog from his time there with a message from the family. It was an outstanding experience.

I had the Doggy Duo take care of my black lab for weekly walks and they were GREAT! Always on…read moretime, professional and quick to respond to my emails. They even let me know if my dog did 'his business' by emailing me about it through a dog bathroom reporting app! I loved this. This entrepreneurial Duo is fabulous in every way!

From the owner: Darien Doggy Duo walks dogs of all ages and sizes, cares for cats and dogs, and has great prices!read more