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!!

Rocket Dog is the best. I've trusted RD for more than 12 years with my precious pups. They have a…read moregreat human to dog ratio, are super attentive, and really care about my dogs. One of my pups is medically fragile and they are quick to flag any changes and call if something seems off. I've tried other places and haven't found any nearly as good as RD. Holly, the owner, and her team genuinely care about the dogs they're entrusted with and the owner community they've created. I highly recommend RD.

Rocket Dog Daycare is truly something special. Holly and her entire team are beyond amazing. They…read moreclearly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction, every update, and most importantly, in how happy the dogs are. Ollie is the happiest puppy when he's there. He knows exactly where we're going the moment we turn down the street and absolutely sprints inside with excitement. He feels safe, confident, and genuinely loved, and the team has been incredible at helping him find the perfect mix of puppy friends that match his energy and personality. Ollie has been to both Rocket Dog locations, but he's a frequent flyer at the SLU location, where the team knows him so well. The facilities are always clean, safe, and thoughtfully run. The staff take exceptional care of every dog and communicate clearly and consistently, which gives us so much peace of mind. You can tell they pay attention... not just to the group, but to each individual pup. We've tried many other doggy daycares in the area and across Seattle, and Rocket Dog truly checks every single box. It's our go-to not only for daycare, but for overnight boarding as well. We trust Holly and her team completely and highly recommend Rocket Dog to any dog parent looking for reliable, loving daycare and boarding services.

Nadine is an incredible person and her love for dogs shines through! She helped our rescue…read moretemporarily foster a a dog Polo, who got so spoiled and well taken care of. Nadine and her husband went above and beyond, making sure he was spoiled with care and comfort. They kept us updated regularly, and their beautiful fenced yard and cozy home created the perfect space for Polo to feel safe and happy

While Nadine is lovely and an excellent dog walker, she does not appear to have basic safeguards in…read moreplace for boarding multiple dogs. She kicked our dog out of boarding for "lunging at" another dog that she brought into the room without a slow introduction, expected us to pick her up immediately when we were on vacation, and refused to provide a refund for the night of care we didn't use. She kept our dog in a non-dog-proofed "she shed" by herself for several hours after the incident and was upset that our dog caused damage to that space. I do not think it is unreasonable to expect that a dog boarding business that cares for multiple dogs has a plan for when dogs don't get along, and that such a business should be able to handle incidents without expecting folks on vacation to drop everything to come get the dog.

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

We were seeing resource guarding, and our German Shepherd was beginning to get aggressive to our…read moreHusky mix. So we knew we needed to help. We've been working with Julia for a couple now and saw results almost immediately! The aggression is completely gone and our home is much calmer. She obviously knows her stuff! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a little (or a lot!) of help with their fur babies. And the fact that she comes to our home is so helpful!

Just started sending my younger dog (1.5 yrs) to Baba Lu's twice a week. While he won't tell me…read morewhat he's been up to during the day, I've never seen him so tired after coming home! I'd call that a successful playdate. He's also happy to see the staff when I drop him off in the mornings, which I consider as a positive sign. They've have been really great with him (and me) and I appreciate the excellent communication.

Our sweet pup has been a regular for doggie daycare at Baba Lu's for the past two years and it's…read morebeen a wonderful experience. She's excited to arrive at every drop off to hang with her daycare/pack friends, it's clear that Lori and the staff give her so much love, and we've consistently had great communication. We trust them to always to always take great care of our girl!

This was my first experience using a doggy daycare, and it was absolutely wonderful. They send…read moreregular updates, which gave me so much peace of mind, and the pricing is very reasonable. I also love that they offer both daycare and boarding, not many places do both, so that's a huge plus. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a trustworthy and well-rounded place for their pup.

What an awesome place! My guy Looooves it here Everyone on the staff are the kindest nicest people…read moreI've ever met and my pup adores them. Highly recommend!

i had a business trip and needed my dog to be looked after and cared for, my dog was here a week…read moreand the staff took great care of him! there super professional about making sure all dogs are healthy and safe to be around one another, they even send you photo updates! everyone there is super friendly, i picked up my dog today and he's so happy! i can tell he had a great time with the other dogs.

great people and have trusted them for over 5 years. dogs run in and dont hesitate to head to the…read moreplayroom when I drop them off. best in Seattle!

I walked in to Martha's Garden today to check out some of the clothes that they sell for dogs. The…read morestench of urine was overwhelming. It smelled like ammonia. I felt so sad for the dogs inside - it was stuffy and really dank. I don't know how any dog Owner could leave their sweet puppy here.

It's too bad I only learned about this place during my last month of my work located just a block…read moreaway. I have placed my dog 3x now in their half-day day camp program. This indoor dog park is for dogs 40lbs or smaller only. I like that they have cognitive activities for the dogs and the pups get outdoor walks included in their stay too. They also have easy food drop offs bin. Just write your dogs name on their food bag. I noticed little refrigerators under the front desk area so you definitely can bring food other than kibbles that need refrigeration. The staff are also very friendly and cheery and this makes me feel happy that my dog will be in good care. Each day camp comes with a report card at the end of the day of what your dog did and sometimes there are photos of your dog with their new dog friends or on their walks. Super cute and makes me happy!!

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.

They send so many pictures of your dog! They take the dogs on hikes! Our golden has been twice and…read morewe've had a great experience both times.

We couldn't ask for a better experience with Brian and Pilalak. They take great care of our dog and…read morethoroughly communicate whenever necessary.