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Brisket and Friends
Robin Z.

I am surprised I never reviewed because Brisket has been a customer for at least four years. Brisket loves her pack and is so excited when waiting to be picked up. I don't know how they do it but they take these amazing photos of the pack and they are all good boys and girls! Jennifer and her staff do a great job and my dog is lucky to be a part of it.

Lenny
Suzanne C.

Lenny LOVES Ugly Dog Adventures! Jen and Larry and the gang are amazing. Lenny has been going weekly for over a year and he comes home very content and tired, and I know he gets such great care, and socialization with the other dogs. He has improved so much and loves his pack walk. They are always on time, very professional, and everyone knows what they are doing. Amazing company and owner! I feel so at ease leaving my Lenny with them and know he is getting proper care, attention and corrections with them. Plus he comes home exhausted, which is wonderful. Thank you Jen!

Barbara C.

When we rescued a 2 and 1/2 year old lab, we knew he could benefit from lots of outdoor activity. When we met Jennifer from Ugly Dog Adventures, we immediately knew we could trust her to keep our boy safe and provide the socialization and fun we wanted for him. He's been joining the pack walks 3 times a week for about 1.5 years now. He sits at the front window in anticipation, waiting for Dave on walk days. We love the videos and photos they post of the dogs and the walkers. I think I've saved every one of them to share the fun with friends and family. Five stars all around for Jenn, her walkers, and Ugly Dog Adventures. We highly recommend them!

Great service, and Miso loves to do the pack walk. It's so easy to tell because she stands up and walks around with excitement every morning when she hears the "noise" of Kaylan's van :) Highly recommended!

All worn out after a long pack walk with Ugly Dog Adventures.
Dave B.

What an amazing transformation our girls have had! Our girls, and Aussie and German Shepherd, were never overly reactive to their dogs, but did tend to show interest. With the help of Ugly Dog Adventures, our dogs don't react at all anymore. Jen has an awesome crew of pack walkers who truly love dogs. Big or small, they can handle them all. We've been with UDA for a year now and the girls get so excited to meet up with their friends for their bi-weekly walks. Thank you for everything Ugly Dog Adventures

Georgia and Hemi
Mayra A.

Ugly dog is helping my Georgia with her socialization. We did the free consultation walk with the opener Jen and Hemi. Learned a lot during the walk. Excited to continue working with Ugly Dog Adventures. See pic of Georgia and Hemi below

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My 2 dogs absolutely love their pack walk. They get so excited when the van pulls up. Ugly dog adventures is the best, highly recommend

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Pack walker Ana is so sweet, and I'm grateful that she is able to pick/drop off Theo every week for pack walk.

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This review is long overdue. I've been bringing my dog, Chelsea, to OC Veterinary for 10 years,…read moreever since I moved her down from the Bay Area. Chelsea recently passed away at 17, almost 18. She had such a long, happy life because of the care she received here. Chelsea was my baby, and I know how hard it can be to find a good vet. Pets can't talk, but you can see when they are genuinely cared for--and Chelsea got the best care at OC Veterinary. From the receptionists to the doctors, she was loved by everyone, and I am so grateful for that. Chelsea saw both Dr. Horn and, mostly, Dr. Nikki--both are exceptional veterinarians. We saw Dr. Nikki the most, and we had a very special connection with her. After Chelsea passed, Dr. Nikki even reached out to check on us, which was incredibly kind. She is practical, compassionate, and everything you could want in a vet. Chelsea also saw the groomer, Heather, who was very gentle and careful with her. Chelsea had back issues and was an older little lady, so it was comforting to know she was in safe hands. Sandra and Steve also made a big impact on Chelsea's life, especially Steve. They cared for her like she was their own family. Steve even called to check on us after Chelsea passed, which meant so much. I'm sorry this review comes so late, but I feel Chelsea would have wanted me to write it, and I want to honor her memory. No one enjoys visiting the doctor, but I am so grateful that we found such a wonderful facility to care for Chelsea. I loved her with all my heart, and after our family, OC Veterinary loved her most.

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Dr. Lee and his staff are amazing. We've been trusting Orange Pet Clinic with our furry family…read moremembers for years. Dr. Lee is talented, practical, and trustworthy.

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I recently enrolled my black sable German Shepherd, Mataya, in the five-week training program at…read moreHudson's Canine Kennels, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Her trainer, Noel, was absolutely fantastic. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced with working breeds like German Shepherds. When Mataya came home, the difference was incredible. She is much more obedient, focused, and well-mannered. You can tell that Noel really took the time to work with her and build a solid foundation. I highly recommend Hudson's Canine Kennels to anyone looking for quality training. We are so pleased with Mataya's progress and grateful for the excellent care and dedication she received.

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Jessie has been great for our dog, Dougie. We rescued Dougie, and we quickly learned he hadn't had…read moremuch if any training with his past owners, so we were referenced Jessie from the rescue where we got Dougie. Jessie has helped Dougie, and us tremendously with his training. Dougie has made a lot of progress from before his training to where he is now. Dougie loves continuing his training walks with Jessie every week, and we look forward to using Walk'n Wag'n Pets for the foreseeable future!

We've been using this pet sitting service for many years now, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings about the care, professionalism, and peace of mind they've given us. From last-minute emergency trips to canceled vacations, they've always handled everything with such grace and flexibility. Jennifer and Gaby have become like extended family to us and our cats. They were there for us when our older cats needed extra attention and medical care, and now they're caring for a new generation of energetic kittens who are quickly growing into big, mischievous boys. No matter the situation, they show up with genuine love and compassion. The communication is always clear, timely, and reassuring--we always know how our pets are doing, and it's obvious from the photos and updates that they're not only safe, but truly happy and well cared for. There's nothing quite like the comfort of knowing your beloved pets are in such kind and capable hands. We are so grateful to Jennifer, Gaby, and the entire team for the years of support, care, and love they've given our furry family. Highly, wholeheartedly recommended.

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