My experience here could not have been better. I did loads of research on trainers prior to making…read moremy decision, as I had specific issues I needed to work on with my dog, Gus. I wanted to be involved in the training along the way because part of my struggle had been establishing dominance/ taking the lead. I wanted to be working on that dynamic from the beginning, not just trying to take over once someone else trained him. Sit Means Sit was the perfect blend of introducing concepts to both me and my dog, setting the foundations with repetition (took some of the legwork off my plate), and then after each session practicing with both me and my dog to assure we were understanding. My at home lesson was invaluable. Talking through our issues in the space where they are occurring was crucial for customized tips. Some concepts are difficult to implement in certain setups, and Lisa was genius at thinking of alternatives. It can also be hard to describe what's going on without seeing it. The at home lesson gave that opportunity and Lisa was able to understand my dog's excitement and not only better explain his actions to me, but also she was able to suggest more creative ways to work with him in our unique space. Before training, Gus was next to impossible to walk. I'd spend 30 minutes standing in one spot waiting for him to calm down and give me attention. He pulled me so hard once going after another dog, he completely took me down. After training we are able to enjoy walks at my pace (not a constant sprint ). That's just one highlight of the improvement Sit Means Sit accomplished with my big ball of pure energy. I had such a wonderful experience with all the trainers I worked with. Christina had a great sense of humor that I looked forward to during our sessions with Gus. Someone who can laugh with you about how awkward you look and feel learning new concepts is a gem. Evan was like an accidental therapist who you don't mean to spill your guts to, but you do because his energy is so calm and understanding. THESE are the types of people you want working with your family pet, and with YOU. I can get tense training my dog, but they put me at ease the entire time. Additionally, Alicia was remarkably accommodating to my insane schedule and always able to promptly connect with me and figure out how to get me in. I'm a sucker for customer service and Alicia's bubbly personality is a perfect fit. I was so impressed with SMS, I signed up for puppy class, too. I know training can be an expensive investment and you want to be sure it's worth it-- this is worth it. Don't waste money doing multiple other trainings that don't quite click because they are more affordable. Do it right the first time here!

Our dog, Penny, is a rescued pitbull and the sweetest dog in the entire world to us, guests and…read morestrangers on the street. She did however have a terrible habit of pulling (think of a sleigh dog. That's what she looked like while pulling us, ugh) Enough was enough. Eventually we would have gotten hurt or she could have gotten lose & hurt herself / another dog. She also showed aggression towards other dogs and growls, barks and pulled even harder than normal. Inside she was a princess and outside she looked like a mean evil pitbull. It made us as dog owners look bad. Plus, we couldn't enjoy our summer with an uncontrollable dog. We decided to head to a free consultation. We were referred here by the owners husband. After the consultation they said most likely she won't need a harness anymore, only a leash. I laughed on inside. Guess what.... They were right. Since training, we've only needed a collar.. No more harness! We did the 3 day training program which meant penny would get dropped off here and spend 8 hours with a trainer 1 on 1. It also includes 1 day at home which was very helpful & 3 months of group classes which are 2x a week. They took videos of her training and sent them to us. In the videos they explained what they were doing and why it worked. We can always look back on those videos if needed. That's very helpful! The price seemed steep at first but essentially you are getting 3+ months of training for the price. Peace of mind knowing my dog is safe is priceless. Linda and Bridget did an excellent job. Penny Is more controllable now and doesn't pull on the leash. Group classes will really benefit her and I can't wait to start. I'm thankful for sit means sit. I used to dread walks and we couldn't even do fun stuff like the parks or camping. Now, we can finally have fun with our dog. Most importantly, she is much more safe since we can control her.

These people are fantastic. I've trusted them with walking my dogs for a couple of years now and…read morenever worry and they've been super flexible and always send me a photo and a walk report of my pups!

Lana is fantastic. 100% reliable and trustworthy. Our dogs love her. She is detailed oriented…read moreand communicates very well during her visits. My wife and I view her as a member of our family. I would highly recommend Lana.

After a bad experience with another pet sitting service (dogs were their priority), we discovered…read moreFetch and used them for over a year when we lived in Pittsburgh. What I love about their model is that you get assigned an animal sitter which I prefer so that our cats get comfortable and familiar with one person. Obviously if they are unavailable, Fetch can arrange for a back up. Our cat sitter was Paulette and she was warm and wonderful to our two cats! She would send photos during each visit which gave us piece of mind. She would come twice a day, usually for 30 minute visits. And she was always ready to care for our furbabies on short notice. I highly recommend Fetch and Paulette for peace of mind when you have to go away! Billing is done monthly and you can add a tip if you are short on cash before going away.

I've used Fetch for 6 years now. The walkers they hire genuinely love dogs. My dogs love them (all…read morethat matters for me!). Very responsive and Trustworthy business.

Personal care. I definitely trust my pets with them. I used them for my Husky. They came every day…read moreto let him out for a walk while I was working in the office.

My chihuahua is aggressive towards new people. Jamie is very professional, patient and kind. She…read morewon Ozzie's trust. He gets so excited to see her. Best dogwalker ever!

My sitter came one time and all I asked her to do was to let my puppy out of his crate and give him…read morea treat and then recreate him. The company proceeded to call me early on a Sunday and tell me he is too difficult to manage. Instead of Adrienne the sitter herself telling me. My neighbors said She was in and out so obviously they don't understand puppy care. Extremely disappointed. Linda O

Left a vm and also filled out the form online with no reply to either. I understand if you're too…read morebusy or not accepting new clients...but just tell me that. Don't ignore me.

DPD is absolutely amazing. They are always so compassionate with our dog Murphy. There have been…read moredays when he was sick and Jen took such great care of him. He always is super happy on the days he gets walked. They are also great on the administrative side. Any time we have had a problem with payment/scheduling they are super quick to respond and fair. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their pets to be properly cared for and loved.

I love Downtown Pittsburgh Dogs. I am the owner of three cats, and they are able to come by my…read moreapartment to feed and water them, clean their litter boxes, and take pictures and write reports about how the cats are doing. They provide a combination lock that you insert a key for them to enter. Love their service and highly recommend (cheaper than Rover)

Anna has been helping us with Bucky since spring of 2010. She is…read morevery reliable and great with Bucky. She comes every weekday to give him a mid-day walk and has dog sat for Bucky several times while my husband and I went out of town. Anna is reliable, and always able to help out in a pinch. She also goes the extra mile with Bucky - I can tell that he loves spending time with her and that she takes the time to bond with him. When Bucky was sick, Anna took care of him and even cleaned up after him. She went above and beyond what we asked her to do, and I know Bucky appreciates it. She is a great dog walker all around, and also takes wonderful pictures of Bucky. We are so thankful to have found Anna!

Anna is an enormous help to me and a friend and comfort to Molly. Even my last-minute 'Oh no I…read moreforgot to call Anna' pleas are taken care of. And Molly is visibly happier when I tell her that Anna is coming that day, and much happier when I get home. Anna truly cares about her charges, and I know I can depend on her.

I absolutely love Jenn. She did a fabulous job of taking care of our two dogs and we have booked…read moreher multiples times throughout the coming year. She stayed at our home and you would never have thought anyone had been here. Everything was perfect. I can't say enough good things about her.

I called to schedule home service care for my two cats for a total of 3 days (July 10 to 12, 2021)…read more Christina and Jen came out to my home to meet the cats and so I could show them where the food, litter, and treats were located. At that time the assured me that they would come for the scheduled days and send me pictures or updates regarding my cats. When I left home on Friday I left out 2 bowls of water and 4 dishes of food. Every day that I was away I received pictures and/or updates about my cats via text message. When I arrived home Monday evening (July 12th), both bowls of water only had water covering the bottom and the food was only covering the bottom of ALL 4 food dishes. I have left my cats alone for 2 days in the past, with no one coming into the home to check on them, with the same set up of food and water(2 water bowls and 4 dishes of food). After 2 days of the cats being alone in the past, all of the bowls would still be about 80% full when I returned home. That was not the case when I returned after 4 days away with people supposedly caring for my pets. There is no way that they were filling their food and water daily, like I had contacted for them to do. I was very disappointed, but decided to just pay my bill and move on. I recently requested my keys back and they informed me they would be sent back via certified mail and there was a $20 charge to mail them per our contract. The same contract that stated the cats would be cared for daily. Their audacity in asking for $20 to get my keys back is what prompted me to leave this rating. I normally do not write reviews, but I wanted to warn others who care for their pets as much as I do, to BEWARE OF THIS SERVICE.

Amazing team of dog walkers! Very accommodating and caring. Also have great overnight services. My…read moredog can be difficult and they really work with her well.

Not a review of the service, per se, but the interview process…read more The person who spoke with me waited until we'd been talking for over half an hour about my situation and my pet before revealing that I'd have no choice in who would be caring for my elderly, medically challenged pet while I would be gone for several days. I appreciate that as a business they have a crew who supports each other and shares the load. But that information should have been offered up front with an explanation of how the business operates before wasting so much of my time as I explained the level of care which would be needed. I especially didn't appreciate them sending me to a generic pet sitter website to find an alternative pet sitter when I made it clear I only use sitters that are recommended by friends or people I know.