This is the third time I have used Soulard Pet Sitters. It is an exceptional service. Top notch!…read moreI'm moving to another city and bummed because the chances of finding someone this good will be slim. Thank you, Joe

Took great care of our elderly cat, including brushing her and giving her medicine 2x a day…read more Definitely will use this service again!

How did I get to know Daryn? I was away in Rome. Another dog sitter was staying with the…read morepupadoodles. I started to worry when the communications with that sitter became a little sparse. As it turned out, my two canine hooligans had pulled my original sitter to the ground and put her out of commission. I was mortified. Fortunately for me, she was very forgiving and even more fortunate was that she called Daryn into service. Initially, I was a little concerned about having someone who I had not met watch the dynamic duo. So I sent in a trusted canine advisor to check out the situation. She appraised the situation and assured me that the hounds were in very capable hands. When I got home the pups were like 'meh'. Which, as a doggie daddy was a *little* disappointing, but more importantly it told me that my Weimies were very well taken care of. This has been my experience every time that I have had Daryn take care of my two fur babies - easy peasy.

I asked if there was anything I could do for her to write a recommendation : so here it is..Daryn…read morehas been taking care of my two dogs and cat for over three years now. So I just want to say she is the most compassionate and caring person. If you're concerned about who's going to take care of your pet while you're out of town look no further. Always very professional, and courteous. Plus my animals just love her! It gives me such peace of mind when I go out of town, to know that my animals are going to be well taken care of and loved while I am away. She takes pictures of them every day at the conclusion of her walks or feedings.. and sends them to me b/c she knows that I am very anxious about being away from them. I just can't speak highly enough about her..anyway thanks so Daryn. You're like a part of our little family now.

Fern is amazing! We adopted a doggy from Saint Louis Humane Society in January for our son. At…read morethe shelter this cute little doggy seemed very well mannered, which she really is but little did we know that she has separation anxiety. She cried and scratched up the door pretty bad when we just went downstairs to do some laundry. Well long story short.....I needed to get back home (Hawaii) but I know my son and his new best friend, Daisy, would need some help. Of course, I look on Yelp. I see only 5 star reviews for Extended Arms. So, I called and spoke to Fern for about 30 mins. I was giving her the situation that we were in and she was giving us advice. I asked her if she could come over and speak to my son and show him some of her "tricks or hints" that could help Daisy with her anxiety. She was more than willing to help us. My son was very impressed on how thorough Fern was and how much time she spent with him and Daisy. Fern is very honest and open lady. She's been helping and taking care of fur babies for many years and she truly loves it....it really shows! Thanks again, Fern.

I am so glad I found Fern, she is amazing! As well, one of her associates, Carolyn, was wonderful…read more They watched my two kitties while I was away for a week and did a great job. Normally when I leave for the weekend I come home to shredded toilet paper, things knocked over, and just general destruction... But with the love and attention from Fern and Carolyn I came home to no destruction and two very happy kitties! Fern sent me pictures and videos of my fur babies while I was away which was awesome. As well, she was very flexible with my schedule and even coordinated a key swap with my sister instead of me due to my schedule. I have never used a pet sitter before and I am so happy that I found Fern because my first experience with pet sitting was fabulous. I will definitely be using her services anytime I go out of town.

If you are looking for a dog walker or a sitter, the butler is the way to go. They make my long…read moredays at work so much easier. I never have to worry about whether or not someone will show up, I just work and wait for my photos and story of the days events to show up on my phone. The best part, I know they love on my fur babies just like I would if I was home. Hiring an independent contractor, you are not going to get this kind of customer service or consistency. They go above and beyond every time. I can update my schedule very easily, add a walk in case of an emergency and they send out holiday reminders if you need to cancel your walk! And cater to your pets needs such as medications or special instructions. I have recommended them to everyone in my building and I will keep recommending them to everyone!

If you want to use these walking services, you MUST commit to 2x per week or they will not let you…read morebe a client. That means, not when you travel, not sporadic, but committed to 2x per week. Not being able to meet the dog walker prior to giving them a key to your house? Guessing I'm not alone in thinking that's pretty whack.

It was my first grooming experience with a puppy. They were very focused on what I wanted and the…read morepuppies needs and preferences as well. The rate was what brought me to this groomer, they offer a puppy cut discount which was awesome. The experience itself as a human was seamless and easy. They just texted me when they were finished! When I picked up the boys they were their happy peppy selves didn't seem to be scared or traumatized of any nature. Will be coming back in the future!

They do a great job with my dog from snout to tail. He's always soft and clean and they address…read moreteeth, ears, claws and glands. The service itself is great. Where the problem lies is communication about when the dog is done. On multiple occasions, we have had to call them to see if the dog is ready after SIX hours. No one will tell us anything and they close at 5. Then other times it's like clockwork at 4 hours and we get a text. I feel like there is a lot of turnover in front of house and that's where the breakdown happens. So I wish that they could figure that out. I'm contemplating looking for a new groomer because of this issue because it's not fair to my dog to have to sit in a kennel for hours.

No Leash Needed on Hampton has been amazing for our two German Shorthaired Pointers, Hera and Hebe…read more They're wonderful pups with big personalities, and we only trust No Leash Needed for their boarding needs. The team always welcomes them with genuine love and care. We can tell they're well looked after--every time we pick them up, they're happy, healthy, and clearly loved. It gives us total peace of mind knowing they're in such capable hands while we're away. Thank you for treating Hera and Hebe like family--we wouldn't take them anywhere else!

PROS: They truly care about my Winnie, the cameras are a…read morereal benefit to be able check-in at any point during the day, the app is really easy to use, and coming here really helped my dog feel more comfortable and confident around other dogs and the staff helped her at her own pace. I love knowing she's being taken care of all day while I'm at work, if I end up having to stay late, I can do so guilt-free. CONS: A lot of dogs just pee inside instead of waiting for outside time, so she comes home smelling like pee. They keep mops in the play area and have a little clean-up station in reception, but she still needs something a little more intense once we get home at night. Small price to pay for her being cared for and playing with friends all day at camp.

I have used Brian twice and will definitely use him more in the future. My new job requires a lot…read moreof travel, so the idea that I can leave my little dog at home where she's comfortable (and not a kennel) and have Brian walk her throughout the day is a very comforting feeling; and he is very accommodating to requests and needs; he is responsive to messages when I'm out of town and want updates, and he's always been willing to send pics of her so I can see how she's doing. He has a great feel for dogs and makes my little girl feel very loved. Definitely worth the investment!

Brian has been walking our doggie Bruce for almost a year and he has been very dependable. He comes…read moretwice a week and will check in to see how Bruce is doing with training. We discussed with him walking Bruce for 30 minutes and Brian will walk him for a longer period of time many times. This gives Bruce more exercise while we are at work. Brian has also helped us in a pinch when we needed boarding. We highly recommend Happy Dog STL!

WOW! I cannot say enough about how absolutely wonderful Dog Tired and Heidi are. We had a pet…read moresitter back out of watching our foster dog (through the foster agency) and I called Heidi in tears at 9 pm at night. She was already watching our other dogs for our vacation and we were leaving the next morning. Heidi came over to meet the foster at 10 pm and was amazing with her. She is not an easy dog and Heidi was fantastic. The foster broke out of her kennel later in the trip and Heidi cooked her sausage and bacon and gave her peanut butter Kong's. Not to mention, Heidi is our go to person for our dogs every vacation we take. She sends daily updates with photos. This is the third time we've used her and I was completely at ease the entire trip as I knew all of my dogs were in the best of hands. The dogs adore Heidi so much and give her kisses when they see her. You can tell she truly loves what she does and goes above and beyond. Thank you so much, Heidi! We don't know what we'd do without you! Katie, Jon, Hampton, Moose, RJ and Charm.

Heidi is my top choice when I travel and need a pet sitter for my two dogs and older cat. She is…read moreso good with my lab-pit mix rescue who can be a little anxious when I'm away. Outstanding service at an affordable price.

Isabella has been going to TWB Dog Grove for almost a year now and she loves going there so much…read morethat she dances and squeaks in her car seat when we get close to the building. She may be only four pounds but she makes sure that I get out of the car as fast as I can so she can get to playing with her human and puppy friends. She eagerly runs down the length of the counter and launches herself into the arms of her favorite staff members! Bella enjoys daycare 4-5 days a week and she boards at least a few times a month when I travel. It's also nice not to have to take her to a separate groomer as she has her nails done, teeth brushed and ears cleaned. It makes me so happy that she loves going there and that she loves all of the great staff that takes care of her and spoils her. I look forward to seeing her happy little face in the pictures on Facebook.

Disappointed After More Than a Year -- The Watering Bowl Has Lost Our Business…read more After more than a year of trusting The Watering Bowl with our dog for weekly daycare and multiple boarding stays, we have made the decision to take our business elsewhere. We were always pleased with the care, playtime, and overnight staffing. Unfortunately, recent changes under new ownership, combined with a serious lack of communication and transparency, have cost them our business. First, the overnight staffing change. In September, while reviewing an upcoming boarding reservation, we discovered there would no longer be staff on-site during certain overnight hours. This significant change was only disclosed in the reservation email. No advance notice, no direct communication, and nothing we could find on their website or Facebook pages. We immediately canceled our reservation. Then came the daycare changes. A couple of weeks later, while dropping off our dog for daycare, I noticed a sign outlining new playtime and rest schedules. After asking questions, we learned dogs were now being crated during these hours: * 7:00-9:00 a.m. * 12:00-2:00 p.m. * 5:00-7:00 p.m. That's potentially SIX HOURS of crating during a 12-hour daycare day! We do not crate our dog at home, and when boarding, we specifically pay for a suite. This is NOT the daycare experience we signed up for or believed we were paying for. Again, we received no advance communication. Staff claimed an email had been sent, but we never received one. We also could not find these changes disclosed on their website or Facebook pages. When my husband picked up our dog, staff told him the business had been purchased and new management was cutting costs. I understand businesses need to manage expenses, but cost-cutting should never come at the expense of transparency, customer trust, or the quality of care customers expect. These are not minor policy adjustments. Overnight supervision and the amount of time dogs spend confined are major factors when choosing a pet care provider. The Watering Bowl, you've lost a loyal, weekly customer. Not simply because you changed your business model, but because of the way you handled it. I'm sharing this so other pet owners can make informed decisions. Before booking, ask about overnight staffing, actual playtime, and how many hours your dog will spend in a crate. Pet owners deserve transparency, not surprises after they've entrusted you with their pets. Trust takes time to earn and very little time to lose. Unfortunately, ours has been lost.

I am really glad i came in today. The person at the front desk was friendly and welcoming. They got…read moremy dog in quickly for a nail trim, got me checked out and did a great job on my dogs nails in under 15 minutes. The person who brought out my pup was so nice and gave some good feedback. I really appreciate this team.

I had such a great experience at this dog park. The whole environment felt friendly, calm, and very…read moreclean -- exactly what you hope for when bringing your dog out to play. One of the workers, Sam, was especially kind and welcoming, which made the visit even better. We'll definitely be returning.