We reached out for a quote to watch our pup while we went parasailing but ended up not booking…read moreanything because someone else offered to help. That help fell through on the day of so we called last minute and they completely came through! Kristen showed up quickly in time for our appointment and then took our beagle to walk around the area. She took great care of him and he was happy with her. He even gave her kisses when we left (and he doesn't always take to people that quickly). The video sent after was cute, very cool to see him playing in the grass and enjoying himself. What a fantastic save, we are so appreciative! Highly recommend.

Kristen is absolutely amazing!! She is knowledgeable, patient, and so kind. HIGHLY recommend :)read more

I was so happy to meet Matt. I work in Dana Point 3 days a week. He takes care of my precious fur…read moregirl for me 8-5. What a relief to know she is safe with this true doggie lover.

We can't say enough good things about Matt's Way! We have a very high energy GSP and Matt's able to…read moretire her out and keep her under control. Not only does he take amazing care of our dog, but he also stays at our home when we're away, which gives us so much peace of mind. He treats our dog like her own -- daily walks, plenty of playtime, and constant love and attention. We always get adorable photo updates, and our house is just as tidy as we left it when we return. Knowing our dog is happy, healthy, and loved while we're gone is priceless. Highly recommend Matts Way to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and truly caring sitter!

Sarah and Maria are the best!…read more I really appreciate them coming through for us at the last minute when we needed help with our pet leopard gecko. Finding reliable reptile care in Orange County is rare, so I'm especially thankful they were able to help. Maria deserves a special shout-out because she handled all the legwork and immediately put me at ease with her reptile experience. From her very first visit, she took care of everything perfectly. I would give her more than five stars if I could! I highly recommend Critter Sitters for reptile pet sitting. We'll be bringing our dog in for pet sitting next time, and I'll definitely be back with another review--but for reptile care, you're absolutely in great hands with Maria. Steve R.

This was my first time ever leaving my dogs with a professional dog-sitting company, and I was…read morehonestly nervous. Ever since my older dog was diagnosed with diabetes, it has been so stressful trying to find someone I can truly trust to care for her. I knew I needed someone reliable while traveling out of the country, and I'm so grateful I found this company. Maria was incredible--she sent multiple photos and updates every single day, which meant so much to me. She was thorough, attentive, and I could genuinely tell how much my pups adored her. It was such a relief to be able to fully relax on my trip knowing my dogs were being loved and cared for as if they were her own. Highly recommend!

I learned of Ela/Pawminded through a friend whose pup had trained and boarded with her. Her review…read morewas glowing, and I was excited to have Kohl, my rescue husky mix, trained while supporting a new female-owned, female-run business. Kohl loved his two weeks with Ela, and she was great about sending daily updates and communicating regularly. Kohl came back 1000 times better on his leash and made major progress on the laundry list of things I asked Ela to work on. Her video updates help train dog owners so that clients can maintain her methods once their fur babies return home. This is the essential part of training - training must continue in the home as well! I had a million questions after Kohl returned home to me, and she has been incredibly patient and thorough in answering them. Would highly recommend Pawminded to anyone!

Ela has been incredibly helpful with our new rescue dog, Brodie. Her training works! She is firm…read morebut loving with him and he eagerly responds. Now she's teaching me to handle him in that same way. I'm so happy we found Ela! She is professional, intuitive, calm and highly effective.

Bruce is a exceptional when it comes to taking care of my cats. I hired Bruce to visit my cats…read moretwice a day. He was able to work with me on a schedule. Ultimately, I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing they were in good hands. Bruce answered all my questions pertaining to the care of my cats. It was so easy to work with Bruce. I highly recommend his services

Bruce is five stars! My husband and I have a 5 1/2 yo Doberman who is leash aggressive around…read moreother dogs. Because of this, we haven't been able to travel much. We won't board her and won't leave her with just anyone. We were SO fortunate to find Bruce. He is not only an awesome pet sitter who will work with your schedule but is also an exceptional trainer. Because of his training background, we felt comfortable leaving our girl with him and knew he would be able to handle her when she got anxious. Ultimately, we were able to enjoy our much needed get away to Dana Pt and experience stress-free dining and activities while there. Thank you, Bruce! We will definitely be calling you again!

We have been bringing our 90lb Mastiff/Lab mix to OC Dog Ranch for the last few years every time…read moreour family travels 4+ days. I am so happy I found this place - was recommended by someone through word of mouth. It is wide open space for our dog to run, and I love that because it is SO much better than her being boarded in a room with 50 other dogs. Staff will send you updates - and we always get a picture of our happy dog with other happy dogs. Staff also sends a report card. Always respond asap when I reach out and ask how she's doing.

They were good back in 2020 when Dana bought the place and were hungry for customers. The…read moretraining here has gone way done. They are more interested in Dog Boarding for the mega rich in Laguna and Newport Beach now based on how few trainers they have and the huge kennel staff they have hired. I had my dog trained here years ago as a pup but now he has some behavior issues that I know they can fix, but they don't want to touch him. The Secretary's exact words - "it might be better to find another trainer". This is how they treat past customers that spent thousands to have their dog trained here. ZERO CONCERN! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT THIS PLACE!!!!

Mike is the best!…read more He's reliable, attentive, and I can always count on him if I need care for my boy. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in the San Clemente area. My pup absolutely loves him and I know he's taken care of when he's with Mike!!

Mike Russell was a wonderful assistance for me. I had to leave town for 30 days and found him the…read moreday i was to depart. He took the assignment, came to see my pet birds that day. I felt comfortable with him due to his education and background. He cared for my birds an additional month. He updated me regularly, watered my plants, brought in my mail and packages and even recommended ways that i could better care for them. He is highly professional, yet very humble at the same time. I have had pet sitters that canceled the day of my trip in the past and one that did not give water to my hermit crab, leading to it's demise. Mike is trustworthy, kind, considerate and conscientious. When one needs to leave town for an emergency or a preplanned trip, a safe pet sitter puts your mind at ease. I highly recommend his services.

**Update** Just wanted to give a quick update to this review…read moreas of 2018: Stephen, Heather's former assistant, has done a fantastic job taking over Four Paws and managing it with the same care and attention to detail as ever. Don't know what I'd do without them!

Stephen is fantastic! He is friendly, caring, responsible and dependable. We went out of town on a…read morefamily vacation and needed a pet sitter. We have never all together, as a family, left the dogs home wile we went on vacation. Stephen kept in touch with us daily, while we were away. He took the dogs for walks twice a day and sent videos of our happy pups. Our dogs were calm and happy when we came home. If you need a pet sitter, I highly recommend Stephen with Four Paws OC!

Great service they take great care of my pets. Highly recommend. Have used them several times.read more

I have used OC Pet Companions for numerous years and can't say enough about them. The owner, Ruth…read moreAnn, and Diana, my primary caregiver, are both incredibly warm and have dealt wonderfully with each of my pets and their individual personalities and needs. They have always been great about keeping in touch with me, sending me pictures, providing updates, etc. There have been times when I've needed to change my return plans and they have always gone out of their way to accommodate. The staff at OC Pet Companions continually go above and beyond to take care of my pets, and I can rest easy knowing that my pets are well cared for when I am away. Thank you for providing peace of mind and great service!

We had such a wonderful experience with Ally and Ken. They were absolutely the best and incredibly…read morereliable, caring, and attentive. They took great care of our cats and gave us regular updates. I gotta say without Ally and Ken, my summer vacation overseas would never have happened!! Thank you Ally and Ken!

Ally, Ken, and Emilia were all so amazing with watching our Doberman, RJ…read more We struggle to go on trips and leave him because of his anxiety and we have had a difficult time finding someone who we can trust with him and can manage him appropriately. But Ally, Ken, and Emilia made us feel comfortable right away. It's clear that they have experience, are trustworthy and communicate effectively. Highly recommend! :)