We had a great experience with the basic obedience class! The instructions were really clear and…read morethe lessons moved quickly enough that my dog stayed engaged the whole time. I'm already seeing improvement in her recall when we're at the park! Highly recommend these trainers and will be back for more classes.

Classes are great. Staff is wonderful. I had a few follow…read moreup questions and received a comprehensive response that was pages long.

We had a life-changing three hours with David Schmucher of Sidewalk Dog Training. He communicated…read moreinstantly and effectively with our rescue pup and showed us how to do that (and more). He is an extraordinary guide, teacher, and resource!

We reached out to David and he was booked up pretty far in advance but was able to squeeze us in on…read morefairly short notice which was much appreciated. We adopted a 4 yr old mixed breed who was having some difficulties getting settled in to our home. During the training session we learned some new things and our dog seemed to enjoy himself. However, we did not feel comfortable using the provided collar as our dog would choke on it from pulling and became more anxious and fearful with it's use. Maybe over time our dog would have adjusted to the slip/show collar but we didn't want to take any chances with a new dog. We are instead focusing on obedience and positive reinforcement training and using a no-pull harness.

The staff are fantastic. They really understand how to prepare dogs to come into a daycare and…read moreensure it's safe for all dogs. Their training has been incredibly useful for us for our puppy and she runs to the door every single time we take her there. Very professional and very knowledgeable and most importantly safe for our dog.

My dog has been coming to Happy Paws for daycare and boarding since she was six months old. She's…read morenow 8. We trust them implicitly with her care and are incredibly grateful to have found them. Without fail, our dog pulls to go in the door and barely contains her excitement at being there. Stefanie and her team are extraordinary, our dog loves them and so do we.

My friend referred me to this company and I am so happy she did! Emma The Wonder Dog just loves…read morewhat they do... they are essentially like high-end dog walkers but instead of going around your neighborhood they go to all sorts of different and exciting (for dogs) places and instead of just walking, they do all sorts of different exercises. We even get videos and pictures so we can see what Emma The Wonder Dog is doing and how much fun she is having (two of the pics in my profile are from her adventures!) I've found the customer service to just be exceptional... Sean is always quick to answer my calls, e-mails, and texts even during nights and weekends. Sometimes I have a last minute schedule change due to my crazy life and they always seem to bend over backwards to accommodate me. Yes, the wait-list is a pain, but now I see why they have it... it was well worth the wait as they take Emma The Wonder Dog to all the places I wish I could take her on a daily basis and treat her like the princess she is! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

We couldn't be happier that we found Pant & Wag! It has been a lifesaver living in DC with our very…read moreactive lab mix, Koa (Koa has been going on Pant & Wag adventures for over 2 years now). Sean, the business owner, is an incredibly trustworthy, fair and dependable person and you can tell he absolutely loves our dog like his own (and she loves him). It really shines through that the business and spending time with dogs is something he loves to do. Koa is always tired and happy when she comes back from all her adventures. It's been really fun for us to receive the photos and description after each adventure of where they went that day - all throughout the city. She's explored more of the area hiking trails than we have. We always joke that she is having a better life than we are! We feel so much better knowing that she is getting proper strenuous exercise at least a couple of times a week during her adventure days. It really is a great service

Gwen and her team are a wonderful resource for first time dog owners. I took my baby Romeo here the…read morefirst week he was home, and the puppy play and train was so crucial in helping him become a well-behaved and confident boy. I also loved being able to troubleshoot any bad behaviors with her team of trainers and get their advice on how to fix it. Would definitely recommend to first time puppy owners!

I'm a novice dog owner and I realized my 11 week old puppy hadn't seen another dog in weeks. I went…read moresearching for puppy socials to provide him with interaction a critical stage in his development. This place was close by, uses positive reinforcement, and had socials in the afternoons on the weekends, which is perfect for my pups daily schedule. Registering online and providing his vaccine records was easy so I decided to give it a try. Upon arrival, I was greeted outside by the trainer wearing a mask. My pup leaped out of my arms and into his, which was a relief because clearly there were good vibes. I explained this was my first time trying a social and leaving my pup, and the trainer was very sweet. He explained what they would cover during the social, the pick up process, and that I could watch live on Instagram. The live puppy cam was a big relief. As I watched, what I appreciated most is how supportive and caring they were of my little guy. He's a little shy but throughout the class both trainers were constantly reassuring him and encouraging him to play with other dogs. Pick up was easy as well. We met outside again and the trainer gave me some tips to work on. I continue to bring my Levi there for the socials for a few reasons: 1) they're great with my little guy, 2) the class is a full hour, 3) the puppy cam offers a chance for me to observe his progress without being in the room, 4) despite Covid, they have a setup that safely allows some separation between me and my pup which is great for his independence and 5) the location and parking are super convenient.

Dana our cat sitter and Fetch are wonderful. I'm coming to believe that our cat prefers her over…read moreus. Highly recommend.

They do a great job. Great communication. I get updates and pics and they are reliable with pet…read morecare. I use to run a dog walking business, I know that to do it right is no easy thing to accomplish but if you focus on the value of the customers experience and set a high standard for care and follow thru then you will be good at it and I am very happy as a client. It means everything to know they will show up when I am at work and can't. Thanks for being consistent with taking great care of my fur babies

As a foster for a local rescue organization, I want to ensure I do right by my dogs as I prepare…read morethem for adoption. My most recent foster was a young male fox-hound mix from a rural rescue. This beautiful, spirited pup was a handful, and he and I needed help... immediately! Lily from Happy Planet Petcare was recommended by people at my local dog park; I am so happy we found her. Lily uses positive, rewards-based training. My foster pups' particular needs were: pulling hard on walks, being constantly distracted, no recall, jumping on people out of excitement, being barky, and chewing whatever came near his mouth at home. Lily achieved drastic improvements on all fronts. As well as her professional accreditations and hands-on experience, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in animal behavior. That was one of the things that attracted me to her services, a passion rather than a job. Lily is articulate and explains behaviors, often from the dog's perspective, which is so helpful. Her goal was for me to have a fun relationship with my dogs. I feel confident about transferring what I learned to the other foster dogs I host. I highly recommend Lily and Happy Planet Petcare.

From the owner: Our dog-training and petcare services use positive reinforcement and rewards to help you to help…read moreyour pet thrive. When you train your dog with Happy Planet Petcare, you’ll build sustainable training habits, learn how to shift your mindset about, and learn skills to address, challenges you have with your relationship with your dog, get the hang of enrichment techniques and games, and feel confident in your ability to guide your dog toward appropriate behavior in a range of settings —without frustration, confusion, or using aversive methods. We also provide compassionate, experienced, professional, and reliable individual dog walks, cat-care, and overnight pet sits in Washington, DC.

This is the kind of pet store that every neighborhood should have!! Knowledgeable, helpful staff…read moreand a shop filled with exactly what you need!! Thanks you, PetMAC!!!

Janice is my go to advisor for my picky cats. My cats are never disappointed with her…read morerecommendations.

Owner was disturbing along with many other parts of the business and after speaking with other…read morecustomers it seems this is not an isolated experience.

Long story short- I paid to have a person come daily for short visits while I was gone (I have two…read morecats) and... the sitter moved in. Well, I don't know that for sure, but a lot of furniture was moved around, she tried to watch a soccer game on my tv, she had taken (toxic) houseplants down from high shelves to water them, and she left underwear hanging on a doorknob, etc. The building manager thought she may not have been alone. Then, she got super dodgy and was too busy to meet up with me and return my keys. The business DID handle the situation VERY well, actually. They were very apologetic. They paid to have my locks changed and they didn't charge me for the service. That's the only reason I'm giving the business 2 stars.

I don't know what we would do without this service. I have…read morean Australian cattle dog mix is a high energy, needs lots of activities, pet. Frankly, he needs a job outside the house. But since he lives a typical suburban dog life, he needs a good walk. Not just a 30 or 60 minute stroll, but exercise and stimulation. Tom take the dogs on a 3 mile fast pace walk in a pack. It's an amazing thing to see. Nelson comes back tired and happy. If I happen to be around when Tom comes Nelson bolts for the door tailwagging ready to go. We tried daycare and a variety of walkers, but nothing compares with Community Happy Dogs.

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! One of my friends saw this man walking 8 dogs plus my dog which she recognized…read more(he has a distinct collar with his name and my phone number). She followed him and saw that he was unable to handle that many dogs at once. She said they kept getting entangled, but he just pulled them without fixing the leashes! He just jerked the dogs when he needed them to go a different direction even causing the bigger dogs to trample 2 of the smaller dogs!!! Never again will I let my dog suffer with this jerk!!!