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!

We recently moved from out of state and stumbled onto this location for our dog. From drop off to…read morepick up, the experience was just as it should be. The groomer, Lynne, was phenomenal and we are so happy and we'll certainly be regulars.

I was just talking to my husband how happy my dog was in your care. My dog was never happy anywhere…read moreelse. Thank you. I'm an overprotective mother.

I couldn't be happier with Ruff n Tumble! Their team is kind, caring, responsible, and…read moreprofessional. They make me feel so calm and comfortable leaving my baby girl in their care. If you're living in the area and seeking pet services, I can't them enough!

We love working with Karen and the Ruff 'n' Tumble team. We have a 7-year-old rescue pit bull mix,…read morePepper, who can be a bit challenging -- he's not a fan of strangers, especially men, and is protective of our home. Karen and Deb were patient and took the time to get to know Pepper on his terms, which is what he needed to trust them and properly bond. Karen and Deb are consistently on time, reliable, and communicative. There have been several occasions where we've been in a bind -- needing to work late or leave town last-minute -- and Karen has gone out of her way to help, making sure Pepper is walked, fed, and cared for with the same calm, responsible presence she always brings. We trust her completely and are so grateful for the care and consistency she provides. If you're looking for a thoughtful, experienced, and genuinely kind dog walker in Stamford or the surrounding area, we couldn't recommend Karen and the Ruff 'n' Tumble team more highly.

Used Jamel for over 18 months. He is reliable, great with dogs, and fairly priced. His flexibility…read moreand amazing relationship with dogs made me recommend him to anyone looking for a walker in Stamford.

Courtesy, professional and takes the time to pre-meet your dogs. Jamel was referred to me and I…read morecould not be happier with how he interacts with the dogs and keeps me in the loop during the day.

It's hard to find someone you can trust to take care of your pets while you're away. We trust…read moreWhiskers wholeheartedly! Not only has Liz taken care of our dogs and cats, she sends photos and updates after each visit. She is respectful, well organized, listens to our concerns, loves all animals and truly cares! Our family honestly feels blessed to have Whiskers pet service!

I never write reviews but I felt the need after my experience with Whiskers…read more My dog has a stomach issue and requires meds 3 times a day. Before his stomach issues we always used a local dog sitter who would take dogs into his own home. Since then we have only used sitters who can sit at our house. We had a 15 day trip scheduled for September and found out 4 months before the trip that our regular sitter would be unavailable. We started researching new sitters immediately . As I am sure you know, it's not easy finding someone to trust to stay with your pet and home. Our vet recommended Whiskers and 2 other sitters. We met with the Whiskers owner (Liz) twice. Once alone and once to introduce use to the sitter she was assigning to our dog/home. For some reason she said it would be an issue to have the same sitter for all 15 days (we did not want multiple sitters - tried it once and it was a mess). Eventually we were introduced to someone who could commit to all 15 days. During this meeting we asked for references for the actual sitter. Liz seemed upset by this. She wanted to provide a reference to her company only. I wanted a phone number to speak to someone who had used the sitter she was assigning to our dog. Liz said she would get back to me. We also asked for the sitter's phone number so we would tell him when there was a package coming and to ask for an occasional photo of our dog. Liz said no - all communication would have to go through her. I reminded her that we would be in a time zone 7 hours ahead and that we needed direct communication. Again, Liz would think about it. 3 days after the meeting (4 weeks before we were leaving from our trip) we received an email from Liz saying we were not the right fit. We emailed back and called. She would not speak to us. No more contact. How could you do this to anyone? It took us months to find and agree on Whiskers. What a horrible experience. I can't remember the last time I was so upset by something a vendor did to me. The only thing I can think of is we were fired because we asked for a reference and a mobile number. I would never ever recommend a company that treats people this way. ZERO STARS!

I can't say enough about how great our experience has been. Josephine has been Sam's groomer for…read moreyears, from when she worked with a mobile grooming company, and we followed her when she opened Shampooch. Sam absolutely loves her. The space is clean, and welcoming and everyone is so nice. Every time Sam comes out looking amazing and happy, and that means everything to us. Josephine is kind, patient, and genuinely cares. Highly recommend Shampooch

What a wonderful experience with Shampooch. Our pup injured her back 2 weeks ago and missed her…read morescheduled appt at our regular groomer. Called Shampooch, explained the situation and Craig was able to schedule an appt, promising to be gentle with our little girl. Josephine and Craig took time to meet with me and Lila. We discussed Lila's furcut, what I wanted for her. The grooming area looks like a salon. Clean and organized. They have these little gated spaces for pups to have their own chill out space while waiting to be picked up. Lila was so relaxed in her chill zone space when I walked in. She was ready to be picked up 2.5 hours later. Lila looks fantastic. She looks serious in the pictures but she was all smiles and wiggles, I was lucky to get her to sit still. Highly recommend. I booked our next appointment before I left. The facility is in a convenient location with plenty of parking.

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!!

We've used Prinkal twice now -- including over February break while we were away in Florida -- and…read morewe've been extremely happy both times. He is very responsible and did everything exactly as we agreed. Most importantly, Rufus absolutely loves him! It gives us such peace of mind knowing he's in such good hands when we're away. I especially appreciate the app he uses -- it shows exactly what time he arrived, detailed updates about how the walk went, and even photos along their route. Being able to see where they walked and how Rufus did makes such a difference. We're so glad we found him and will definitely continue using him in the future. Highly recommend!

Prinkal feeds our bearded dragon and tortoise when we go away. I can't tell you how difficult it…read morewas to find someone to take care of these small pets, so we are thrilled to have found Prinkal. He takes good and loving care of our pets, gives daily updates and is totally trustworthy! I highly recommend him.