The most adorable little dog shop! My first time there was during the Victorian Stroll this past…read moreDecember. I had at that time purchased the most adorable little monster sweaters for my little monsters. Tonight I stopped in during Troy Nigh Out because I heard Mugzy's Barkery was there selling homemade, all natural and organic dog treats. I spoke with the lovely owner of HLB and Jaimie from Mugzy's for some time and then walked around the shop trying hard to restrain myself from buying everything in sight. The shop is clean and the owner is an absolute doll. I wish I got down that way more often, but this will always be high on my list of places to stop when I do.

This is a great place to bring your dog for the most part. The staff truly care about the animals…read moreand are very communicative with owners about any issues. The owner seems like she honestly cares about the animals but she disregards many employee concerns. It is not an ideal place to work. Employees are often not communicated with until last minute about staying beyond their designated shift and they are asked to perform tasks well outside of their hired job description. For example, incubating and raising ducks and chickens inside the bathroom of the business. This also led to the heat lamp blowing from being left on all the time, and causing a small fire that was thankfully caught by another employee before it caused any damage to people, the dogs or the building. The ducks and chickens remained even after. The entire bathroom was virtually unusable as the ducks and chickens were allowed to roam around defecating on the floor.

Aron is an amazing dog trainer dedicated to her work. My doggies have been staying with her for…read moreover two years for both training boarding and care. I never hesitate to reach out to ask questions and I believe I can travel and feel like my dogs are in good care while I'm away. Highly recommended!!

We've used Purrfect Pet Sitting to sit our two Golden Retrievers on a couple of occasions and are…read moreSO impressed with their service! The sitter that we have had, Karen, has been utterly phenomenal. She comes in and spends time with our pups, walks them, and makes sure that they are properly fed, watered, and cared for. She has watered our garden for us and even brought in the mail. Daily e-mail updates are provided if requested. We love getting home to read the daily log that Karen keeps and then leaves on the kitchen table for us. We don't have the necessity to leave our puppies at home often but, when we do, we completely trust that they are in good hands with Purrfect Pet Sitting!

Our pets are loved and worried about like they were our kids and so I am so happy to have such an…read moreawesome pet sitting service like Purrfect Pet Sitting so that we can go away and know they are being cared for so wonderfully. Like the song says "Don't worry, be happy" and thanks to Purrfect Pet Sitters I can really do that when away on vacation. Janice C.

Jessica is excellent! Both cats enjoy her company!! We've had her as a cat sitter for quite a few…read moreyears. Could be 15 years or more because she watched the old cats too!!

I cannot recommend Empire Pet Care and Jessica more highly. My husband and I used this service for…read morethe first time in January while we were away on vacation. Jessica came to our house before the trip and we were able to show her everything she needed to know to care for our cats. We received a detailed description of the visit every day as well as photos of our cats. Several of them are literally some of the best photos we have of them! Although we already liked Jessica, what really made her stand out is when there was a large snow storm. Our tenant was supposed to shovel for us, but his car broke down and he couldn't even make it home that night. We told Jessica about the situation and that our cats would be ok for a day. She said she would be fine, came by anyhow, climbed her way through over a foot of snow, and then brushed it off saying it was not a problem and we shouldn't worry about it. Now, that is dedication! I'm so glad we have found Jessica/Empire Pet Care and will no longer worry about traveling and leaving our babies behind.

Hounds on the Hudson has moved from Albany. Last year, a sustainable clothing store moved into the…read morespace. I don't wish to delete my previous review because I really did have difficulty getting a response from the business, but the owner did eventually contact me. I think it was months later. She seemed very nice. She was very apologetic. She said she never noticed my phone messages or emails. The business was having technical difficulties and she assured me the problem was an aberration. I'm happy to see that the business has a better website and is doing well enough to expand to two locations. Sending my best wishes.

The most amazing experience I have ever had working with people, outside of family and friends,…read morecaring for my dog. My 7 year-old Maltese, Frederick spent this last year being walked twice a week by several of the staff at HOTH. I receieved gracious notes, he had the opportunity to meet other dogs in the neighborhood, and I was always treated in a caring, professional, and thoughtful manner. Fred also made two stays at the Bed and Biscuit, being cared for round the clock by HOTH staff. I have NEVER boarded my dog, so leaving him with someone outside of family and close friends was a choice I made very carefully. The cost for walks and overnight stays was reasonable and something I could afford living on the very small budget of a graduate student. I always felt wonderful knowing Fred was getting some love and attention during my long days at work. I can't recommend their services enough to coworkers and friends with animals. One of the only reasons I am sad to be leaving the Albany area for a new job in St. Kitts, is not getting to work with Hounds on the Hudson!

Exceĺlent pet sitting services, very responsive and took great care of my dogs, went the extra mile…read moreto be sure they were well looked after.

I used Must Love Pawz for a 5 day out of town trip. The process was really easy. I signed up, had…read morea home visit and the rest was taken care of by the company. Karissa was amazing. I got updates daily with pictures and feedback. I was able to text any questions or concerns/update. I am SO relieved to find this service. I will be using them again for sure. It take the anxiety out of trying to coordinate visits with family/friends. The price was VERY reasonable as well.

Chris is an awesome person and fantastic dog walker. He is trustworthy, reliable, organized, and…read morewent above and beyond for our dogs. He really does love your dogs like you do. I could not recommend someone more if you are looking for a dog walker.

From the owner: Chris White, The Dog Walker LLC exists to facilitate a healthy dog/owner relationship. When you…read morecan't get to your dog, I can! If you have a long commute or are away from home from 8-6 that is 10 hours your dog is home alone. I am here to give your buddy a nice play/potty break during the day and you can follow me on Twitter while I walk my dogs! Whatever your needs, I am equipped and qualified to satisfy them. Fully insured, bonded, and certified in Pet First Aid with the Red Cross I am dependable and passionate when it comes to walking dogs. If you think I can help, give me a call! I would love to come visit for a free consult. I service all types of dogs, no breed discrimination. I have 3 month old dogs and 13 year old dogs. I have healthy dogs, and dogs that require medication and special treatment with some TLC. No matter your situation, I can help. Most important, when I am with your dog they are mine for that time and I will do anything to keep them safe and happy.

Jess is an excellent dog walker and pet sitter. She has fostered difficult animals and can…read moreanticipate how your animal may react. She is organized and has kept an eye on our GSP while we had been out of town. This is so much better then boarding. Our guy is on his home turf where he is on camera and feels good and calm, and we are guaranteed he gets good walks in and goes out when needed. I never really trusted this about some boarding places. Jess knows about vaccines and behavior and we trust her. Don't know what else to add, if you are looking for a reliable person who does this professionally you would be hard pressed to find a more reliable and loving individual.

Great business all around. We called them and left a voicemail, and got a call back within an hour…read more All of their prices are posted on the website, and they take cash, check, credit card, and PayPal. Extremely friendly, competent, and reliable. They are the only ones I trust with our dogs and even fish.

The first thing you notice when you walk in is the smell of urine! I was new to the area and…read morelooking for a place to socialize my pups. I walked in to inquire about their services and felt like I was inconveniencing them just to be there. I didn't get much further than that because between the smell of the urine and the nasty attitude of the woman that I was attempting to speak with, it turned me off tremendously. If that wasn't all, you could hear dogs barking consistently as if they were either fighting or not happy to be there at all. I've subsequently had friends try their services only to be equally dissatisfied.

I consider myself to be extremely lucky to have not only found this gem, but to have found it at a…read moretime when they still had openings for new dogs. The owner is quite simply, the best. She lives for the happiness, and wellness of the pack and treats our dogs like they are her own. Because they are, they are part of her pack. Twice a week, my dog leaves the house excited and comes home exhausted. All day long I get updates of pictures and videos of the fun they are having. I love the security of knowing the owner of the business is the one actually watching my dog. I can't say enough how much of an asset Happy Paws is. This isn't just your run of the mill doggy daycare. The mile log waiting list to join also attests to how exceptional this business is.