I would recommend Karen for pet sitting and dog walking. She cared for my senior dog who has leash…read morereactivity. She took extra time asking questions and getting to know my dog needs.

amazing cat sitter! I had a very last minute five day trip and I couldn't have been more thrilled…read morewith everything karen did for me. my cat is pretty easy going but I had major anxiety about leaving. karen sent photos and did a great job of communicating throughout the whole process. I will highly recommend her to anyone who needs a sitter for their furry small ones. thanks again! :D

Our dog, Owen, loves Savina--and he can be a hard one to please! She is great about taking him to…read morethe local dog park (or on a walk) so he can do what he loves most, watching other dogs, playing, and eating grass. :) We are fully confident about his safety when he's in Savina's hands and best of all, he always returns home happy and exhausted.

Savina is one of a kind - animals truly warm right up to her. She's relaxed and completely at ease…read morearound them and it shows. A trait not found in most human beings. I highly recommend her to work with your animals. Plus she is always quick to respond, reliable, and works hard to ensure your animals are happy after every visit.

I was at my wits end with my Pit-mix, Pirate!!! I had spent $1000's on training ; a five week…read moredoggy boot camp, online classes, trainers to the house. Military based, reward based. You name it I tried it. I knew in my heart Pirate was trainable. My husband said "no more, we will just keep him away from people", :0 I decided maybe we needed a dog Psychologist or behaviorist. So I started looking online. Most of the reviews were about putting dogs on drugs. Well I had done that before and Pirate bit our neighbor. As it turns out he was more aggressive on them. Then I saw an ad for "Sensitive Dog". One particular review was so heartfelt and it sounded like all my issues with Pirate, plus all the reviews were great. My husband was willing to do one last try. Julie at Sensitive dog was everything Pirate and I needed.!!!! The first appointment was so positive. It was 2 1/2 hours observing Pirate, talking to me at length about all our issues with him. She was a nice mix of reward based training as well as consequential training. It's such a great mix and you can tell that she really cares about you and your dog. It may seem like a lot of money, but it's really not, because you will get so many valuable lessons and solutions. The one that stands out most in my mind, is that dogs need mental stimulation. Julie gave me lots of ways to help him get his mind working. When I got home, for a week, I tried some of her suggestions for mental games. It was amazing, he got calmer and less reactive. That's just one example of our success. The most important one was that he became much better with our grand kids! We have lots of ways now to get him to be safe with them. If you're reading this and can relate, go ahead and make the appointment you'll be so glad you did! Julie is a natural and Pirate adores her!

Julie Forbes, the Sensitive Dog trainer saved us! Our 11 month old adopted puppy, Haggis was…read moreadorable, but soon became known in the neighborhood as Haggis the Horrible. He devolved into a frenzy of barking when any person, dog, bike, car, or even a garbage can was in his field of view. My vet recommended Ahimsa, which was absolutely no help. Haggis failed their Growley Class and thus was barred from any further classes. I did one on one training with them that was a complete waste of time and left poor little Haggis catatonic with fear. I never returned. The wonderful people at Portland Dachshund Rescue, where we adopted Haggis from, encouraged me to find a trainer who had worked with Dachshunds before, and or really understood how to help sensitive dogs. My hunt for a new trainer took over a year! But it was well worth the time and energy. When I contacted Julie I was hopeless and a bit frantic myself. We had to cancel vacations because poor Haggis couldn't tolerate anyone in the house except me and my husband. Julie was terrific! She talked me down off the imaginary cliff I was on and we signed up for the initial lessons. I warned her Haggis would bark at her the entire time, which he pretty much did. But Julie ignored him and kept talking to us over his barking. Haggis finally wore himself out and curled up at my feet throwing a stink-eye at Julie occasionally to reminder her he was watching her. Then a remarkable thing happened. Julie taught us a calming game for Haggis. She had us lead him through the basics while she continued to ignore his chuffs. After a few trials of learning the game, Haggis completely forgot about Julie. He was absorbed in the sniff game, which utilized all dachshunds's super skill: their nose! Haggis ran through the game eager to do it again and again. He approached Julie without barking and looked up at her wanting to play *with* her, instead. At the end of the lesson he jumped up on her couch and sat next to her, content with his new friend. Each class with Julie provided a similar breakthrough for Haggis. At the second class Haggis, bound out of the car, ran up to Julies classroom and barked to be let in. Haggis's affection never wavered for Julie, an neither did ours. WE learned valuable tools and correct training techniques to help Haggis overcome his fear aggression. Within months, Haggis stopped barking at people and let them approach to say hi. Dogs were still something he preferred to keep across the street from him, but soon he stopped barking like a frenzied Doberman ready to attack (I had two Dobermans and they were the sweetest boys!). I am grateful and astonished to say that with Julie's training and guidance, Haggis has no problem letting dogs pass him on the sidewalk and has made a few walking buddies in our neighborhood. Haggis, once the Horrible, has turned into Haggis the Adorable! And Julie Forbes deserves 100% of the credit. We are indebted to her forever!!!!

We love South Paws Dog Walking (and boarding). They are so great with our dogs and make it so…read moreconvenient as they pick up and drop off. Our dogs love them!

From the owner: Off leash exercise for your dog while you are at work or busy during the day…read more Pick up and drop off at your home or work place. Serving: Rainer Valley, Columbia City, Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, Leschi, Madrona and Capital Hill.

Erika and her crew have been checking on my kitties for the last few years whenever I travel. I…read morealways feel at peace knowing they are being cared for, and I highly recommend their services to anyone needing care for their fur babies!

Motley Crew is hands down the best dog walking business in the Capitol Hill and Central District! I…read morehave been with them for about a year and I cannot say enough good things. My sweet dog is obsessed with Erika and the crew of dogs she cares for. They have the best time on their walks together and playing at various dog parks in the city. He waits eagerly by the door at the same time every day waiting for her pick up. Erika is very kind, professional and reliable. I love all the photos she takes too! I know my dog is in the best hands and I highly highly recommend her!

Zen Dog takes AMAZING care of my critters! Jen is my main dog walker and she is an absolute PRO…read more Her dog walk reports and photos are the most entertaining part of my workday. Truly! Even when Jennifer is unavailable, my little poofs get walked by another person from the staff and I'm always shocked at how much I like the rest of the team too (because I am very attached to Jen!!!). They have all been so clearly skilled and passionate about pups and my critters always look like they're having a good time with them in the photos. I couldn't recommend this company enough. Besides the amazing people who walk the dogs, this company also has features that make me feel secure -- like the gps map of where the dog walkers went with my pups and a timestamp of when they started and ended. They're also bonded and insured. And they're easy to reach if I have questions about services and invoices and whatnot. Here, I'll add a picture of what the dog walk reports look like --

Professionalism and accuracy. Good with anxious pup. I have Terrier…read more Mix who is currently skittish, scared, and just wants to be loved. Both Nate and Matthew were able to put Jude into a calm state. A very huge load off. Thank you. Especially, when you are unwell.

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.

Katie is wonderful. She is prompt, polite, and responsive. I felt comfortable with her caring for…read moremy cat immediately. There was not a moment that I was worried about the health or safety of car under her care. If you're wondering, yes, I have already asked her to look after my cat again. I highly recommend you reach out to her if you are looking for a pet sitter.

Katie has been an amazing and reliable pet sitter for our cats. She's taken care of two separate…read moresets of our cats for about ten years at least, for our local get always and overseas trips too. It's so nice to relax while my pets have gotten excellent care from her! I highly recommend her for your fur babies.

I have had mixed experiences with dog-walking services in Seattle, and I can say that Josh at Cool…read moreDudes is among the best out there. He took care of my timid/shy greyhound, Cricket, 3 days a week during the workday for many consecutive months, and he never missed an appointment. Cricket seemed quite happy with his walks, I got great photos over text from Josh, and it was a totally worry-free arrangement. I would definitely recommend these dudes for their reliability and trustworthiness.

From the owner: Dog Walking / Boarding Services…read more Dogs are amazing animals that do not deserve us humans. They’ve loved and comforted me during many times in my life. I've served in the USN and had the opportunity to work along side with Military Working Dogs. Couldn’t have felt more honored. Being in the service has taught me patience and integrity. I promise your dogs will be in good hands and will be treated like they are family.

My dog Buckley has had the fortune of using Veda's dog park adventures and her dog boarding…read moreservices. Three times a week she comes to our house and takes our dog, Buckley, to the dog park. It's really made a difference in our household where the two of us work full time. For the dog park adventures, Not only is our dog having fun, but she makes sure he sticks close and doesn't wander too far from the pack. At the end of each day, she writes us a quick update on the day's events. As for boarding, Veda has taken great care of our dog for up to a week at a time. She's more affordable than the kennel we were using and our dog is much happier since he's getting attention and activity all day long.

Veda is hands down the BEST dog walker out there. She's always kind, professional, and very…read moreaccommodating to schedules and dogs needs. My dog comes back tired with his tail wagging after every Veda visit. I couldn't recommend her and her services enough. Thank you Veda!