We have a 2.5-year-old mini goldendoodle who is anxious and skittish and doesn't socialize very well. We had a number of pet sitters but didn't feel that they really understood our girl. Loukia definitely fits the bill! She took her time getting to know Jozie, even though she had five other dogs at the time. She is concerned with the overall health of the dogs and prepares fresh food. She sent updated pics and videos daily and it was evident that our pup was finally feeling comfortable while not being with us We are very grateful for her work with Jozie and would definitely recommend Loukia to pet owners looking to have peace of mind when boarding their pet.. read more

Wholistic Pet Service - Dog Walkers Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Loukia's Wholistic Pet Service has been amazing for taking care of our 76 lb male golden retriever. She is great with the dogs...loves them and runs a tight ship so the dogs know who's in charge and don't get into trouble with one another. Our guy LOVES going there and that allows us to travel knowing he's in the best of hands. Thank you for providing Peace of Min Loukia! read more

My pup stayed with Loukia at Wholistic and we both had an incredible experience. She had just started having seizures so I was concerned but Loukia was amazingly understanding and I felt comfortable my dog was in excellent hands. She went above and beyond introducing her to the other dogs as that was a concern. Two stays now and I highly recommend! read more

Wholistic Pet Services & Loukia have made my life, and my dog Hattie's life SO much better! After not getting into some typical boarding spots because of her separation anxiety, Loukia was up for the challenge & Hattie has thrived! I highly recommend Wholistic Pet Services for your dog! read more

As a recent transplant from Texas up to Connecticut, Loukia at Wholistic Pet has been a LIFE SAVER! My very adorable and sweet fur babies always have the best time when staying with Loukia! Her wholistic methods are exactly the type of environment they thrive in. Daily activities include 1-2 hour hikes, sometimes twice if the weather is nice, naptimes inside her home on comfy dog beds, and lots of playtime in the large fenced yard! I love that pups get to be outside most of the day and then in an actual home in the evenings. They are never isolated away from the pack or Loukia. She is constantly uploading videos and pictures so I can always see the fun they are having and the new friends they make. They come home well exercised and so happy after every visit! read more

Wholistic Pet Service - Dog Walkers Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Loukia has been walking our dog Auggie for a few months now. He always arrives home tired, which is great - as a 6 month old puppy he sure does have a lot of energy. Loukia is responsive and has cared well for Auggie when we've been away on trips. Auggie is always very excited to see her when she arrives as well as the other dogs on the hikes.  He seems to really enjoy them as you can see on the youtube clips! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJ0-OfHeYgbJjiNy-Yzfmg read more

In January of 2022 our dog Ella went missing under the care of Wholistic Pet Services. Please do your research and read the articles about Wholistic Pet Services and its owner Loukia. Fortunately, Ella was found , and the support from the entire community of Orange (CT) and volunteers (who travelled from far and wide) was heartwarming during that very difficult time. read more

We would recommend Loukia and Wholistic to anybody that's lucky enough to board their precious canine family member with them. They've always been reliable and extremely thoughtful in their care of our crazy Vizsla/Weimaraner mix, Ty. Loukia gives him his daily medicine, plenty of exercise (which he desperately needs and can't get at a large-scale boarding facility) - going for YouTube-viewable hikes in Cranbury Park each day, and a loving household with a specially outfitted, blue, doggie living room to crash in with his friends, and a fenced in yard. Loukia has really gone the extra mile for us - even staying up with our pup so we could pick him up way too late at night for some much needed dog cuddling time after flying back from a funeral. It is the biggest weight off of our chests when Ty is staying at Wholistic because we know our dog is having so much fun with his familiar boarding friends and he is in caring hands. We could not enjoy our trips before... seeing our sad little guy on cctv in a converted storage unit, whining at the door at 2am. The environment at Wholistic is like home so the pups are comfortable, and Ty always comes home in such a happy mood. read more

Holistic pet boarding has been the greatest discovery for us. Our Siberian Husky has had the very best time with Loukia. Our dog comes home to us happy and calm so you can tell she's been in a loving environment. The dogs are taken for long walks in the woods and romps in the river and from the pictures and videos Loukia sends to us of our dog you can tell she is so happy there. Now when we go away on trips I no longer feel sad or worried about how our dog is faring at boarding. We couldn't be happier. read more

I'm so grateful to have found Loukia for not only my dog, phoebe, but my whole families dogs as we travel a bit. I always hate the idea of boarding with a vet or a pet resort as they typically have dogs in kennels... but not with Loukia. She ensured the best care for our pets and incorporates multiple walks and exercise a day. She really goes the extra mile to ensure that your pet will have the absolute best time while you are away. Thank you so much! read more

My fiancé and I have used Wholistic Pet Service twice in the past month for our 18 month Labrador Retriever. Our dog can be a bit of a handful at times however, this was no trouble for Loukia. She met with us prior to caring for our dog and provided us with great insight. Loukia was responsive to our questions and was flexible with our schedules. Since using Wholistic Pet Service we have noticed improvements in our dogs ability to interact around other dogs and her temperament within our home. Loukia even provided us with some knowledge on our dogs diet and her behaviors. I highly recommend Wholistic Pet Service for pet owners in the area! read more

Thanks to Loukia, our dog's health has improved tremendously. We are so grateful for her help and appreciate that she came into our lives when we really needed her! Our dog has not had a flare up since we switched to Loukia's recommended healing diet and home-cooking for her. It even seems that our dog's arthritic hip has improved, and she certainly has renewed energy and vigor. Thank you to Loukia for raising awareness about how unhealthy commercial dog food is, even the seemingly high quality food, and for teaching us how to feed better and care for our sweet pup. read more

If we could give Wholistic Pet Service a 10 out of 5 we would! Our dog Annie has now been taken care of by Loukia and her staff multiple times. From first meeting Loukia (she came to our house with a van full of dogs), we were impressed. She has a command for the dogs in her care like I have never seen. From pick-up to drop-off, we know care of our dog is at the highest possible level. Loukia runs a wholistic business, where the dog's emotional, physical, and health needs are not only met, but are a priority. Healthy food, lots of exercise (hiking), and making sure the "pack" is made up of dogs that will get along is exactly what we were looking for in a boarder. Loukia is an amazing person and we would not consider sending our dog anywhere else to be taken care of when we are away. read more

Loukia is a natural, and I cannot recommend her more highly. She's all over the excercise, diet, and the way dogs interact with each other. Our two had a 2 week vaca and came back fit, happy and somewhat better behaved... read more

We love Loukia and more importantly, Teddy loves Loukia. Like others, we were nervous about leaving him somewhere new the first time, but that was all for nothing. He had a great time and she took great care to make him feel at home. I knew we had done the right thing the second and third times that we took him there. He jumped out of the car and ran right up to Loukia. He was happy to be back there. read more

I was pretty worried about sending my newly adopted boy off to be boarded for a week. Actually, I was a nervous wreck! All that worrying was for nothing. I knew Loukia was the right person to care for Chase the very minute I met her. She clearly loves and understands animals. Chase came back from his time with her a very happy and well-taken care of dog. And she made everything so easy! From pick up to drop off, it was a cinch. Chase has now stayed with Loukia twice and I feel so comfortable knowing my dog is safe and having fun. She is a gem! read more

Wholistic Pet Services is amazing. I have a smaller dog who is very specific with her routine and a bit timid. Loukia treats her like her own dog and accommodates her every need. I usually get nervous leaving our dog but not here. I receive many videos and pictures of Lilly so I know all is well! Such a great find!! read more

We consider our two dogs to be members of our family, and we do not trust just anyone to care for them, especially since one of our dogs is an almost blind senior rescue. We feel so lucky that we discovered Loukia! From the moment we first spoke on the phone, I could tell that she absolutely loves dogs. She is caring, thoughtful, kind and compassionate. Our dogs stayed with her for 6 nights, and she was in constant communication throughout the entire process, from the moment they were dropped off with her until the moment she dropped them back off with us. They took hikes, got lots of love and attention and slept on comfy beds in her home. In the photos and videos she shared, they always looked so happy and were wagging their tails, and when we got them back, they were exhausted and happy. Our senior dog also had some trouble with his eyes during the stay, and Loukia cared for him and called me just to discuss a specific care plan. It's so obvious that she loves dogs and knows just how to best take care of them. I highly recommend Loukia and look forward to having our pups stay with her again. read more

Loukia at Wholistic Pet Service has been a godsend for both me and my dog! Ghost is a high energy, very social 2 1/2 year old standard poodle who loves people, hiking and playing with dogs of all ages and sizes. At Loukia's all these boxes are checked! When Ghost boards with her she treats him like one of her family. She is a loving, compassionate, strong leader and has established a true bond with my dog. Now when I have to leave town I don't hesitate because I know how happy and well adjusted Ghosty will be with Loukia. I highly recommend Wholistic Pet Service for your fur baby!!! read more

This is an update to my review in 2017. I continue to be so thankful that we found Loukia. Our dog Bella (who isn't very trusting of people) literally leaps out of our car and can't get inside Loukia's home fast enough when we drop her off for overnight stays. My families nickname for Loukia is Bella's second mom and more importantly, the dog whisperer. Bella was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and Loukia was the one who figured out the final ingredient in her home-made food (a daily 1/2 tsp. fish oil supplement) that was continuing to be problematic for her. Since then, Bella has been thriving and is symptom free. Loukia is my go-to person for nutritional advice and where to source food, supplements, and healthy treats. Her knowledge (both nutritional and behavior) has made a profound difference in Bella's life (especially given her early start in life as an abused and sick puppy). read more

If I could give a rating higher than 5 stars I would. Where do I start? Well ... my children and I moved to CT from CA in July and then the "adventure" began. Long story short we ended up with no home (our rental was condemned due to being unsafe and unhealthy (a whole different story) and so we ended up living with the children's grandmother. We arrived in the children's grandmother's house with 2 kids, 1 adult, 3 cats and 2 dogs. Now this is a woman who is 1) very particular and 2) does not like pets. After about 2 weeks our two dogs were destroying the house - literally. They were anxious and my 4 year old dog had a paw that looked like a plucked chicken due to her licking it obsessively out of nerves. My male puppy was a basket of energy and very destructive - again due to nerves and not able to have the space they needed. Finally a friend of mine found me Wholistic Pet Services. The dogs stayed with Loukia fro about 2 months and my older dog who used to charge other dogs and had a random aggressive streak was more mellow, responsive to voice control and her paw - that looked like a plucked chiken - was all filled with a beautiful coat of fur! she literally looked 3 years younger ... looked like a puppy. My male puppy also had calmed down and Loukia had unleashed the issue with him which was a bit of competition. Long story short to say: Loukia has an amazing facility -- it is like a hotel for dogs .. a 5 star hotel for dogs! She is loving, dedicated, talented She is tireless in her energy she gives the dogs --- she gives them a home, love and amazing walks an hikes I cannot recommend her enough .... she is amazing! read more

I recently moved to CT and I was going to be traveling almost right away for work so I needed to find a reliable dog sitter, preferably one that doesn't use kennels. I heard about Wholistic Pet Services and Loukia, the owner, from some of my new coworkers. I met her for an interview and was immediately at ease. Upon meeting her, you can't help but quickly realize that she loves dogs - all dogs, big and small. My dog is my child and I felt comfortable leaving her in the care of Loukia. While in her care, Loukia sent me Youtube videos of their walks, sent me text updates and, in general, did everything one needs to feel comfortable their furry child is safe. Upon pick-up, my dog was happy, full of energy and, when we went back the for a second stay a week later, she was actually excited to get back into the yard. All in all I'd give them two thumbs up. read more

My husband and I were in a desperate search for a place where our dog Max would feel comfortable living for long stays. We were in the process of moving and traveling quite a bit and we could not accept the fact that when we were away Max had to stay in a local boarding facility where space is restricted and attention to his needs was infrequent. I started to do research and found Loukia Tsapari's Wholistic Pet Service. The descriptions of her space and philosophy of pet care on her website seemed to be exactly what we were looking for and then we talked on the phone. It was immediately clear to us that this was where Max could call home when he was not with us. His living space there is quite comfortable and her care for him and the other dogs that board is extremely impressive. Loukia cares for them as if they are her own. Max returns home to us in great shape mentally and physically We are relieved that we can travel without concern for Max's well-being. We cannot be happier to have found Wholistic Pet Service Maria Rutan and John DiRocco read more

We are thrilled to have Loukia in our life as our brilliant, bold, soulful and multi-talented dog walker, dog trainer and hand-holder. She has had a transformative and invigorating effect on our golden retriever and truly brings out his best self. She takes him on the most wonderful, scenic romps and hikes with her gorgeous wolf pack of alpha-dogs - everywhere from Cranbury Park to mysterious hidden ravines in the back woods of Connecticut. The hikes are rain or shine and we have been so impressed with her punctuality, outstanding work ethic and unfailing sense of professional responsibility. What's especially gratifying is that our sweet dog adores Loukia and practically trips over himself running to the door when he hears her van pull up. He appreciates her warm and playful spirit and my husband and I value her wisdom, insight and endless patience as we attempt to navigate a complex new world of doggie nutrition, training, exercise and well-being as first-time dog owners. She is a consistent voice of calm and sanity and fields the occasional panicky late-night phone call or text with smiles, good humor and aplomb. I cannot praise Loukia highly enough or recommend her more unreservedly. My only fear is that she will be "discovered" by a reality producer who will want to showcase her huge, vibrant personality and Cesar Milan-style talents. Loukia deserves a bigger stage and she will eventually get one. In the meantime, the dogs and families of Fairfield County are lucky to have her as their wise, twinkly-eyed protector, playmate and soulmate. read more

I am so grateful I found Loukia when I moved here! First off, let me just say that I am extremely protective of my dog. Abby is almost 8 now, but up until ~3 yrs ago I had never boarded Abby w/anyone other than my parents back in TX (which required me to drive down 5hrs to drop her off with). So when I moved here, I spent hours looking through reviews and talking to different dog walkers/boarders in the area as I was traveling for work a lot. Then I found Loukia. After bringing Abby over for a meet and greet - I instantly knew Loukia was very different from the other people I had talked to. You can see she really cares for the dogs & truly loves being around them, and the dogs love & respect her as well. She treats all of the pups like her own. And even better - she disciplines them when needed! She doesn't just come and walk your dog around the block for 20 mins (for a VERY energetic black lab, that does nothing). She takes her pack out for long hikes every day - rain or shine! Abby always comes back as happy and tired as can be. She also always sends tons of photos/videos to us when we we're traveling. I have never seen Abby SO excited to see someone anytime Loukia comes by. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my furry baby! read more

My fur babies have been cared for by Wholistic Pets for over 3 years now and I can highly recommend them to anyone. They are reliable and I trust them to care for my boys when I am not around to do so myself. They spend at least 4 weeks a year staying with them as well as weekly walks. Great customer service as well. read more

Louika truly cares for her pets in her care. She sends updates and photos and makes sure our dog is well taken care of. She's truly a blessing, ​and I highly recommend her services. read more

My fur children have frequented Wholistic K9 Resort for almost 2 years now and we couldn't be happier. We found Wholistic after previously boarding and daycare at a couple of different establishments that were satisfactory but were not quite complete. Wholistic offers much more than daycare and boarding. My dogs love going on pack hikes a couple times a week. They are able to get socialization as well as great exercise. My older lab mix is quite skittish but she is very much at ease on the hikes. I also love watching the YouTube videos posted after the hikes. We also board with Wholistic when we go out of town. Loukia makes everything about boarding a snap. The dogs get picked up and dropped off, making travel less stressful. They immediately relax in the doggies zen room, where they know they are expected to be calm. My dogs have a non-traditional diet due to allergies. Loukia has been instrumental in helping me craft a diet to help keep the itching at bay and also is great with keeping them on the diet while they board. The dogs love their healthy, allergy friendly food and are always comfortable when they board. I am beyond thrilled to have Wholistic help with my dogs while I am at work and while I'm away on travel. I know they are in caring hands and that I don't have to worry because they are under control and getting plenty of exercise and lots of love. read more

Loukia is a rockstar! We recently moved to Norwalk, CT from the city and couldn't be happier with the exceptional service that Loukia provides. I'm one of those crazy dog Moms that worries constantly about my "child" (#dogchildren). I was put at ease when Blair began with Loukia. She was right at home with Loukia and her pack. In the past, we had issues with A. Blair chasing anything and everything and B. over excitement around other dogs and C. a need to roll in anything that smelled even remotely foul. Since Blair has been with Loukia, we have not experienced any of those issues. Blair walks off leash freely without even a look at squirrels and has not (fingers crossed) attempted to cover herself in anything foul. Loukia is amazing! She's taken a city pooch and turned her in to a country princess! And not only that, she is amazingly trustwothy and reliable. My situation is often in flux as I travel frequently, so having Loukia always there to help has been beyond amazing. I'd recommend this wonderful woman to anyone that has a pooch and wants their dog to experience something special in Connecticut. The Adventure Walks are wonderful for Blair and of course, I enjoy seeing the pictures of the entire pack frolicking in Cranbury Park! Thank you, Loukia for everything that you do for these dogs...and their humans. You're a rockstar in every way and I'm not sure where we'd be without you :) read more

To even call what Loukia does dog "boarding" does her a disservice--Loukia is basically dog-mom to my lab, Rufus, whenever we go away (which is often). The dogs under her care are never, ever crated--they go on hikes, have playtime together, eat healthy, often home-cooked meals, and snooze on couches and beds artfully arranged throughout the house. Loukia basically runs a pet spa. And she's so knowledgeable about canine behaviors, interaction, and health issues, I now turn to her whenever I have a question about my puppy's care. read more

I truly hit the jackpot when a good friend recommended I call Loukia Tsapari and her Wholistic Pet Service to care for my two dogs while I was to be away. After years of agonizing over where to board them when we travel, Loukia is heaven sent. Quite simply, my dogs adore her. She comes to your home and picks them up as well as brings them back to you upon your return. With travel days so often hectic, not having to worry about getting our dogs to where they are boarding is a wonderful bonus. The additional joy of seeing how excited they get as soon as they see Loukia's car makes leaving them so much easier. Then, while traveling, Loukia sends us pictures and video updates of them throughout their day, whether it's on their many walks, or playing with the other dogs, or sleeping on their own mattresses in a big, open, comfortable room. When they return, their behavior is always amazing. Loukia is like the dog whisperer. They listen, they respond to my words, they behave beautifully. Once back home, whenever I have replayed Loukia's videos, the moment my dogs hear her voice they race to the front door so excited, thinking she is here. When not traveling, once a week they go with Loukia and any number of other dogs to the dog park. Again, she picks them up and drops them off. All the dogs in the car will get out, welcome our dogs, then Loukia simply says a word and they all instantly get back in the car. It is amazing. Just knowing they are happy, loved and so well cared for is a gift, and a given, with Loukia. read more

Words can't adequately express how grateful we are to have found Loukia and the difference she's made for Bella, our ten-month Black Mouth Cur rescue. Loukia's house and yard are set up for dogs to have a great time and be kept safe...basically it looks like a dog spa. When Loukia met Bella she was having digestion issues and was terrified to be in the car. Now, with Loukia advise and support, Bella rides in the car without drooling all over the place, walks off leash with all the dogs when they go on their trail hikes and dog outings, and eats food that's great for her and easy on her stomach. Loukia has been a tremendous resource for all dog related topics (e.g., food, supplements, bones, training, where to buy certain supplies, etc.). Most importantly, Bella totally loves Loukia and her kids. I'm actually happy for Bella when we go out of town because I know she's going to have a great time and be in the loving care of Loukia and her family. read more

It is with great pleasure that I offer my testimonial in honor of the remarkable care and the services provided by Loukia and her team at Wholistic Pet Service. I must begin by saying that I am a very protective "Mom" with regard to my 5-year-old (rambunctious!) female Airedale. It took enormous confidence on my part to allow her to be boarded outside our home. Finding Loukia was the best thing that ever happened for my Airedale and myself! Right away, I just knew that Loukia and her team truly understood my dog as an "individual"- her behavior, patterns, likes and dislikes. Even though I provided an extensive list detailing all of my Airedale's habits and preferences, there were many nuances that Loukia intuitively figured out immediately and also as she got to know my dog well. Loukia is remarkable in her ability to understand what makes a dog "tick". It surprised me time and time again when Loukia would mention a trait or an aspect of my Airedale's personality that would only be recognized by me, or a family member who knows our Airedale well. This proved that Wholistic Pet Service intensely focuses on what is best - specifically -- for your dog. And, most importantly, the perfect balance between firm control, continual affection, abundant exercise, and nutritional emphasis is consistently evident during every boarding experience at Wholistic Pet Service. I am extremely grateful to Wholistic Pet Service, because they make it possible for me to feel completely relaxed and confident that my dog is receiving the best care possible, just as she would receive at home. And, her excitement says it all, and surely shows, when she knows that we are on our way to Loukia's "Resort"! read more