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Fantastic sit. Diane and David made me feel very comfortable in their lovely holiday cottage. Bella and Maisie (mother and daughter) are lovely dogs and there are some great local walks. The 'Lost Gardens of Heligan' are a 2 minute walk away! Mevagissey Harbour is a 45-minute walk or 2 -3 minute drive away. St Austell is a 10 minute drive. It's a lovely location, lovely accommodation and lovely dogs. If you get the opportunity to look after these 2 lovely dogs here, I highly recommend it.
We are so grateful to have found this last-minute cat sit. We absolutely loved taking care of Nacho and Zorro. After a couple of days of warming up to us, they became our best buddies. They were very sweet and loved spending time with us, watching birds on the tv, playing, or just getting some cuddles. We totally fell in love with them. And we enjoyed staying in Evaline and Martijn’s beautiful home which is full of art, character, and comfort. Despite not having met them and their children in person due to us arriving after they left; and us departing before they arrived home (all mutually pre-arranged due to the last-minute nature of the sit)—we felt so welcome and comfortable in their house. Probably because we’re kindred spirits and share many similar values with them. We very much look forward to sitting for them again in the future and getting to meet them in person. And, of course, to hang out with Nacho and Zorro again. The cats are easy to take care of as they are indoor/outdoor cats. The house and yard are lovely and well-equipped. We enjoyed the gardening responsibilities since we don’t have a yard of our own. Its unique secluded location on a little pond, in an already quiet neighborhood, is delightful. There are some markets for food shopping located very close to the house. Getting to the main town is an easy twenty-minute walk or even shorter ride by bike. And then it’s just two train stops (15 minutes) to Amsterdam. We strongly recommend sitting for Evaline and Martijn and their awesome cats, Nacho and Zorro.
I really enjoyed this sit! San Jose is a beautiful city and Corie’s apartment is located close to downtown Japantown where there were lots of cool restaurants. Inu is such a sweet and friendly cat and it was so fun hanging out with her! The apartment was clean and cozy, with great wifi, which was necessary for me since I needed to do a lot of work while I was there! It was a great space and I really enjoyed my stay!
Ben and his Hanna made us feel very welcome and at home in their lovely apartment. They have the most beautiful plants and the whole place is relaxing and inviting. Ben provided lots of info to help us navigate the apartment and the neighborhood. Communication was easy and we felt very comfortable before we even arrived. Miao Miao is a lovely cat with a quirky personality. She loves to visit and tells you what she wants. She is gorgeous and likes to play with her toys if you will play with her. We have enjoyed our time with her. They are very conveniently located a block from Trader Joe's, a few from Whole Foods, and close to the lake and many restaurtants and cafes. We enjoyed our time in their neighborhood. Thanks for the fun stay!
We housesat for Laura and Michael for the Christmas holidays and it was a very relaxing time. They were very friendly, accommodating and welcoming. Frankie is the sweetest cat: we considered taking her with us! The guinea pigs, although shy, are entertaining to watch as they munch and nibble on their grass/straw. The house itself is very cosy, clean and comfortable. We had zero issues and we were able to message Laura anytime with questions. I would definitely come back again for another housesit!
We enjoyed our 2 weeks our two weeks housesit for Susaanne while the family went overseas on holiday. Their two dogs are lovely and we enjoyed their company and the walks with them.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Benson, Maryland?
From $25/week to $75/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Benson, Maryland ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
I can't rave enough about Tiki's Playhouse! I've had 2 generations of dogs go to Tiki's and they love it. And with a full-time job, it's a saving grace for me and gives my best pal something to do everyday! 🫶 🐶 Much Love, Brian, Newton (and Merlin RIP)
Tiki’s playhouse is amazing! I’ve been bringing my dog here since he was a puppy and he absolutely LOVES it. The place is definitely deceiving as it’s a small home, but don’t let that fool you. There’s tons of fun and love for all animals. The owner Kelvin is great and very accommodating. Five stars!
Our dog has extreme separation anxiety....but when we leave her with Dana and Kelvin for daycare, she doesn't miss us at all. We know we're leaving her in very loving hands! She always has a great time and sleeps quite well that night!
My dog loves Tiki’s. Kelvin always finds good staff that care about the dogs. The group of dogs that they screen are there all play really well together.
Our Vizsla loves how much room there is to run in Tiki’s outdoor yards. The manager (Jamie in the picture) and owner are super friendly! When you stop by, make sure to grab a drink in their coffee shop when you stop by. My favorite is the Vanilla Latte!
I love Tiki’s Playhouse! I am happy that my little puppy gets an outside space with grass and he loves all his friends there ( humans and dogs!)
We have been taking our whippet for daycare to Tiki's for about a year and could not be happier! Kelvin, Jamie and the entire staff is super dog loving and make the process simple and low key. Our beloved guy is always happy to get the playtime with his friends during his visits. We also recently had a great experience boarding him for a few days when we had to fly. The lattes next door are also top notch, highly recommended all around!
We have been taking our golden retriever to Tiki's for 3 years now, since he was a puppy. We looked at several day care places until we found one where we knew our dog would get love, exercise, and socialization in a safe and caring environment. We did not want to drop him off somewhere where he would be crated and ignored all day. We are so happy with Tiki's and we know he is too - we can tell by the way he drags us in the door. We feel comfortable boarding him there too - we initially had someone come to the house and stay with him whenever we went on vacation, but we started taking him to board there once we saw how happy he was at daycare. There are closer daycare places to us, but we driver further to Tiki's because is it such quality care. And we can tell the staff and the owner really love the dogs and take good of them. I recommend this place without any reservations or qualms (and I am really picky).
Tiki's is the best! Everyone is kind, professional, and GREAT with all the dogs! The staff interacts with the dogs all day and they come home happy and tired. I also love that they are outside often, running and playing on real grass. It is wonderful to know my dog is in great hands whether he is just there to play for the day, or if I am away for a few days. Tiki's really is a home away from home for all the dogs :)
When we got our dogs, we knew we would need to have them walked or put them in daycare so they could get enough exercise. Tiki's was local to us so we tried them out. Fast forward 5 years and our now adult dogs still go to daycare at Tiki's. They absolutely love going, so much so that when we went on vacation last year, we boarded our dogs at Tiki's instead of having family stay with them (a first for us!). I can't say enough about the care my dogs get when they're at Tiki's and I recommend them to everyone I know!
I hate to do this but it’s the experience we had. I’ve only used them a couple of times and had a weird vibe but I thought it was me being a protective dog owner. The last time we went, my very socialized dog, did not want to go in and was pulling me out the gate. What in the world?! He doesn’t even do that at the vet which he’s definitely not a fan of. I’ve never seen dogs playing outside or at the yard fence barking but I hear them barking non stop inside. The last time I went to pick my dog up, the owner was in his home and not in the dog building. I would think the dogs would need supervision at all times. Lastly, the owner used one of their leashes to bring my dog out and my dog freaked out when I tried to use it the next day. He pulled away and refused to let me put it on him to walk in our house. After this last time, I shared my experience with another dog owner friend whom I learned used them and experienced something similar and never went back. I’m trusting my gut and my dog’s reaction and will not be using them again. The price seems too good to be true.
Great people who take great care of your dogs. Their passion for animal care and friendly service shone through. And they care about you and your pet and not just as a customer. You would be hard pressed to find a better doggie day care.
Great family run business, our dog is very happy there. Great secluded location. Quiet. Gem of a place. They do not advertise much, it’s mostly word-of-mouth. So happy this is a hidden gem!
Brought our pup, Charlie, here for the first time, and he loved it there. He is a smaller pup, and this place truly catered to his needs. If your pup is smaller than most, more timid, more clingy to people, etc. they will do what needs to get done to make sure your pup is a comfortable as they can be. We will definitely be bringing our pup Charlie back when we go away again! Great place.
Great and affordable dog care in Ellicott city area. Dog likes the open field area and always returns happy
My dogs were happy and tired when I picked them up. Great experience and will definitely use their day care services for dogs again soon!
We just completed our first boarding of our frisky little pup. He has been a regular daycare student for over a year. If you want quality, safe, affordable, family style care for your dog this is the place. It took all the stress away while I was in the hospital a few days. Our pup is always happy to be dropped off at this doggy play palace. I would rate them a ten but I think five stars is the best. Keith M
Hands down the very best pet day care/boarding in the area. The staff quality beats any petsmart, vet, kennel, or other big dog camps in the area. Shaun is a dog whisperer who magically helps my dog feel at ease and comfortable. She is always happy and fit whenever I pick her up from the day care. My dog always seems so happy to have spent her days here.. This is a family owned, local business and I am so lucky to have the folks at Furry Friends Farm doing what they do. This place a hidden gem and I will leave my dog with them any time, any day!
Stacy and Shaun are always been flexible, responsive and helpful with us when we needed our dogs to be at the daycare. Having said that, the most We love about this daycare is that we don’t need to worry or rush to pick them up. They have late pick up hours for convenience. Thank you!
My dogs absolutely love coming here to this facility. And every single person that works here treats my dogs like family. They get so excited to get out of my truck to see everyone and play with the other dogs. I will never take my dogs anywhere else! This is the best facility I have ever been to.
My Great Pyrenees LOVES going here, and they are always excited to see her too which I love. We board her overnight while we are on vacation, and she always comes home clean from a bath and exhausted from playtime with other dogs. We would send her here more often if they provided pickup/drop-off, but as it is they are great for vacations. Five stars!!
Ziggy (currently 9m old) grew up at Happy Dog and we are so sad we no longer live 10 min away! Not only did he come home exhausted every time we brought him (sleeping most of the next day and saving our sanity), but the older dogs also taught Ziggy play etiquette and how to get along with dogs of all types and temperaments. (I also have the suspicion that they helped potty train him.) Plus, the staff are wonderful and you can see their love for the pups. Ziggy would not be the dog he is today without Happy Dog! We truly love and miss this place ❤️
Pictured here is our dog Dolly for the 48 hours after coming home from Happy Dog. Backstory: Our friends told us about this daycare/boarding location after we were lamenting the fact that places like PetSmart and other daycares and boarding services wouldn’t take Dolly because she has some American Staffordshire Terrier in her mix, or they would keep her in a room by herself the whole time. Happy Dog welcomed Dolly with open arms and I appreciate how they approach each dog individually to see how they interact with the pack. Dolly has learned a lot from the staff about how to play with her friends without getting too excited and rough. It’s clear all the dogs in their care are well-loved and cared for. Happy Dog really lives up to its name.
This is a great place for our 4 legged kids, my young boy is a big dog but gets anxious when he is away from us. The staff here understands his personality and takes care of him accordingly. We settled here after trying a few places in the neighborhood. They are all very friendly and always greet us with a smile.
I have been taking my dog there for about a month and he’s always excited to go every morning! The staff there treats him like he’s their own and he loves them. They do a wonderful job taking care of my pup
If I could give more than 5 stars I would! A few months ago I rescued a dog that we later found it did not do well left alone while we were at work. Happy Dog Care are been a lifesaver! We use them 2-3 times a week and our beagle has been so happy! His behavior has improved, and he LOVES getting to see all of his dog and people friends there. The staff is wonderful and really gets to know all of the dogs. I love that they do picture days, celebrate dog's birthdays, and will give you plenty of updates about how your dog is doing. The only reason we are leaving is because we are moving across the country. Our new day care will have a very big shoes to fill!
100% recommend Happy Dog Care!! The staff loves my dog so much and it really shows. It's a great feeling to be able to leave your dog somewhere you completely trust. We've done boarding as well and have never had any problems. I'm thankful to all the staff!
Love this place! I have tried out multiple daycares for my dog and the difference in our experience with Happy Dog Care vs the others is night and day. Marcel is super excited when he goes to them and comes back completely exhausted after all the fun he has had!
I am so thankful for Happy Dog! I started taking my two dogs here when one was about 5 months old and full of energy, and she absolutely loved it. She is now 5 years old and still loves her days at Happy Dog! My other dog is a grump and doesn't usually like other dogs (or people), and even she pulls me through the door when we get there! The staff are wonderful and truly care about the dogs and treat them with so much love.
My dog has been attending day care as well as boarding at Happy Dog for over 8 years. He loves going to Happy Dog and the staff consistently provide kind and gentle care. Julie and her staff know canines and they supervise, feed, walk, and provide loving companionship to all the pups. When I have to travel or be away from home, I have no worries at all about my beloved dog being in their care. Dogs can crate overnight or be open; there are rooms for small dogs and plenty of play areas and equipment. It is super clean. They also can provide grooming if pre-arranged. I can't say enough positive things about this wonderful small business where my pup and I have made many human and canine friends over the years!!
Barking Trails takes great care of my four-footed family member. My Cairo is a big goofball, and all of our walkers have worked wonderfully with him. I went with a service rather than paying an individual to ensure consistency in service. Barking Trails has always come through for us, even when we've unexpectedly needed additional service. They're wonderful.
Caring staff, love animals and my dogs loved them. Will use their service again. My dogs are so spoiled they don’t take to anyone. But this team of animal lovers, my dogs couldn’t get enough of them. Thank you and I will be seeing you and using your service again soon.
Barking trails has been very easy to deal with. We have had some companies in the past that have caused some headaches, very relieved to have found Barking Trails.
Awesome company! Extremely caring and very professional. I would strongly recommend.
Amazing company! Extremely caring and super professional. I really recommend them!
Easy to schedule and pay invoices
Very nice company Good on communication and treat your pet like your own
I would highly recommend breaking Trail services to my family and friends.
Fantastic service!
a great experience! Jeanette came out to meet myself and our cats before we scheduled anything, she's so sweet! we got a (free!) lockbox, and after a tour/meet and greet/pointing out where supplies, etc are kept, we were able to schedule. everyone is so communicative and responds quickly, not to mention we requested services fairly last minute, and were accommodated - for this, we are so grateful! we got a report after each visit, and our girls were very well taken care of! we will definitely use The Right Fluff again when necessary, and I highly recommend them to anybody looking for pet sitting services.
Excellent experience...from the initial, introductory meeting with Jeanette through several days working with terrific pet sitters. My two Havanese pups were handled professionally and with great attention to detail. All of my requests were covered...and the sitters shared so many great pictures throughout the day. The pet sitters came to my home 3/day and sat with my pups for 2 hours giving them lots of attention while we were on vacation. If you are looking for a professional, dependable pet sitter... look no further. Highly recommend !!
Perfect! We felt our dog was safe, very well taken care of and happy. We'll definitely ask you again when we need help with Birdie.
We recently moved to Bethesda and are so lucky to have found The Right Fluff. We have already trusted them twice to take care of our 14 yr old asthmatic tabby while we travel. They came twice a day and sent us detailed descriptions of how she is feeling, eating, and taking her meds. We also get pictures(example attached)! Their online portal and scheduling tool is easy to use as well.
I really wanted to love this pet sitting company and I intended to use them every time we travel because of their glowing reviews… I was hoping our experience would be as amazing as other reviewers have described theirs… Unfortunately we came back from our trip to find our place in a horrific condition, there was pee all over our chase and couch, blankets and pillows, we had to throw it all away. The pee smell was sooo strong yet nobody from this company has noticed anything when I asked how could they let this happen… And for the reference we have 3 air purifiers, so you get the picture how bad it was… Cats were luckily okay and alive but all my plants have died since they have not be watered at all, and per my instructions they were supposed to take care of the plants too and water them regularly… I have reached out and expressed my grievances with the company and asked for a refund, they declined and suggested to replace all our dead plants, but that never happened and they took no responsibility for the issue with pee all over the house… So be aware, I would not recommend this company!!! Our experience was absolutely horrible, they are reckless and careless!!!
Excellent service. Within two days of my initial call, Chelsea had visited me and my cats and arranged for two days of pet-sitting. Friendly, professional service. Easy to arrange. Very accommodating. Will definitely use again and would recommend to anyone needing a reliable pet-sitting service.
I have never left my 4 cats before so I was very worried about how they would do with a stranger coming in to check on them and take care of feedings, litter, etc. One elderly cat requires medication twice per day, one hides when strangers come in the house, and the other two make feeding four cats extremely difficult as you cannot get the food into the dishes without them trying to get at the cans. They are also all the same breed making it hard for people to tell who is who. None of this was an issue for the Right Fluff. They took such great care of my precious cats and truly put my mind to ease that they were safe and loved while I was away. I received updates and photos after the visits letting me know how everyone did. I am so happy to have found this great service and am looking forward to taking more time away from home knowing my cats have a great sitter!
We love The Right Fluff! We moved back to the area & needed to find a dog walker about two months ago for our two rescue dogs (medium-large sized). We feel so lucky to have found this group! They not only follow all the instructions/requests we provided (for our sweet yet particular pups), but they also provide timely updates/photos, clear communication & are always flexible with scheduling changes. Highly recommend!
I cannot rate this team highly enough! My wife and I had never used a pet sitter before, but we were traveling out of the country for ~2.5 weeks and wanted a pet sitter (we have two cats) that we could rely on. Marcy and Erin were both incredible to work with, they were very responsive and obviously knowledgeable about what they do. We had a meeting for them to meet our pets and go through our home/how to take care of our cats, and then afterward we arranged for the actual specifics of our trip (key drop off, etc.). All communication is logged via an online web service that has an app, but is also easily accessible via email/web browser. Each day that Erin visited she took photos of our cats for us to see, and also gave us a detailed description of how they were doing. Erin's messages became one of our favorite ways to start the day while we were away :) Would 100% work with this sitter again!
The Right Fluff Pet Sitting took care of my two cats for 3 weeks in July (2022) and I couldn’t be more satisfied. I found my girls in really good shape. I was very stressed because one of my cats is diabetic and needs to receive insulin twice a day. Scott and the team were absolutely perfect, they administered the insulin without problems, and I received reports and pictures for every visit. That let me to enjoy my vacation knowing that my cats were well taken care. My cats loved them, even the one who is always scared of strangers went to say hello every day to them and allow them to pet her. I will for sure use their services again next time I travel.
Normally my dog is attached to my hip 24/7 because he's a service dog. However I give him his vacation time and spa days with Shady Spring to make sure he gets time to just be a dog and not worry about working (he does love his job though). A mile up the road he begins his happy dance in the back seat because he knows where he is. It's his decompression place. I'm always glad to hear that he's doing well because not everywhere is equipped for the energy of a +100lb GSD who wants to follow Dad out the other door. We've only ever had to make use of another kennel in the region, and they are a distant second in case of emergencies. We adore the team at Shady Spring and always feel well cared for by them.
My pup can be challenging - she hates change, and expresses her displeasure verbally, which you can see in the photo - but Shady Spring handles that and more. I sign my pup up for additional exercise and the chance to be an outdoor dog for a while through their Outback Package. The front desk staff have always been friendly - both in-person and over the phone - and willing to work with me on scheduling.
So we stopped here after Aspen Leaf (Giant Schnauzers) to get info on boarding our 3 small dogs. Rainy day; Office seemed closed few minutes before 6pm regular hours and front business parking was now empty. Got no info. We let our dogs out where there was a dog station (bags/trash bin provided) and it took us a bit to dry them off and get the wet grass clippings out of their fur. Some huffy lady pulled up next to our vehicle acting indignant as to why we were there. Even after telling her our intentions, she was rude and repeatedly said it was private property. We told her we were ready to leave. She was not the owner (I inquired.) Needless to say, between her tart personality and the stressed barking we heard from the metal/cement kennels out back, we’d never entrust our dogs to shady care at Shady Spring “Pet Resort." That’s the picture of the unprofessional staff lady who was rude to us, sitting in her maroon SUV.
We unfortunately had a very negative experience at Shady Springs. We don’t have a car so we had to pay $120 round trip for our dog to be picked up from our apartment and dropped back off. We were traveling and not due to land back in DC until late afternoon. I expressed this to them, and they told me they could drop him off between 5p and 7p. Well, around noon on the day we were traveling I called them to ask when exactly he’d be dropped off. They told me he had been sitting at our vets office for hours already—no notification he’d be dropped off 7 hours before we expected, nothing. To make matters worse, he also had on no collar because they make you take it off your dog when you drop him off. We were still halfway across the country, making this a very stressful situation. When I called to ask why they would do this, they told me they would “never” have said he could be dropped off that late. They offered no help or recourse, and basically said it was my problem my dog was sitting alone in a vets office while we were still many hours away. Luckily we have friends who could go get him—not sure what we would have done otherwise. Also, the base fee simply gets your dog put in an “enclosure” (cage) and fed. Any other human interaction, including walks, or time outside will cost you extra. I’ve sat on this for a few months, because I really hate leaving bad reviews. But after sharing our experience with other dog owners I’ve decided I should write this. Don’t board your dog here.
I have boarded my dogs here multiple times over the last 2 years or so and have been very happy with the service. The groomer does a great job with them, especially my shep/husky mix. The dogs are excited to see the staff each time they board. The staff know each of my dogs and their personalities and seem to be really good with them. **Not always an easy ask because some of my dogs are absolute maniacs.** My guys are worn out for 24 hours after I bring them home, bonus for me. There is no charge for them to feed my guys their usual food. Additional things I prefer for my dogs: the ability to house my "shy" one with a buddy and that they don't interact with other dogs (no group play). They do offer individual activity add-ons for pets to increase enrichment and comfort while the dogs are there. I have not boarded a cat or pocket pet/exotic pet but they have both available. Worth the drive from DC for my guys. I see a pet shuttle listed for people in the DC area but I have never used it.
UPDATE 3/23: Approximately 10 months after our first visit I boarded my dog again for a similar period. This time though I have some concerns about the quality of care and handling my dog received. Before my dog was delivered home, a staff member called to let me know that her nose had been rubbed raw from kennel anxiety but they had treated it. Although she is kennel trained and this is out of character for her I said ok and waited for her to be delivered. When my dog arrived her nose was not rubbed raw, all of the skin was ripped off like her face was dragged across concrete. Her paw pads were in similar shape and this required a vet visit which cost me hundreds of dollars. My dog is large and vigorous but she is not aggressive so I don’t understand why she would be handled so roughly as to receive several injuries. I don’t understand the need to try to downplay how hurt she was and lie about treating her wounds. This is a living creature they were paid to care for and my faith in their quality of care is nonexistent after this. Do not bring your dogs here. OLD REVIEW 2022: My dog Patty was boarded here for one week while I drove across the country. In spite of being a little timid and having a weak appetite, she is very much in good health and spirits. They even delivered to my home in DC for a reasonable price. I plan to use this establishment again in the future.
I have nothing but praise for this facility, their staff and extra-ordinary care. We had to board our 16 year old cat Javi, who requires wet food twice a day and monitoring and no one else was available. A different local facility told us he was too old for them to accept it even if we could have vet vouch for his health. Shady Spring was kind, welcoming and did a great job with our old grumpy but sweet boy. I would highly recommend them and will definitely use them again.
Just move from SETX to Washington D.C and found this place to bring my service dog in training to get a fresh start since his emergency adoption on 03/11/2022. I can't wait for him to join the place next week. Very nice facility with polite staff members.
We have been customers of Shady Spring many times before. They have always treated our dogs very well. Thus, I wish I could leave 2 reviews. First, the trainers are awesome and our dog was treated great. However, make sure you get all the costs in writing up front, otherwise you will have a nasty surprise. Their fees are far from reality. Also, be cautious with the manager - Not a nice person - Very Combative. Again, just verify in advance in writing and you will have a good experience.
My husband and I boarded our 4 guinea pigs here for a little over a week. The staff took such good care of them, and truly went above and beyond what we could have expected. We will definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a small animal boarding.
Outstanding service!! After several trials with others, we finally came home from vacation to HAPPY dogs, cat, and aquariums!! Highly, highly recommend.
There is no better place to train your dog (and yourself, as a dog owner/handler) in the Baltimore area. We went to two different trainers before we finally made it to PUC and Savannah and the dedicated team made a huge difference in our understanding of what our Ginny pup needed and how we could all be successful. We have done private lessons, OSR days, and the canine good citizen class, all of which were great experiences. We still enjoy dropping in for Sunday Wellness classes and the occasional additional class or series. If you feel like you don't know how to get your dog to do what you want them to do, PUC is the place to go (but fair warning: both you and your dog have to work hard!)
My dog, Piper, and I are forever in Savannah’s debt for all the help she’s given us over the last two years. We have taken CGC, CGCA, and Behavior Modification classes. Piper also attends day training weekly. The center offers a variety of classes and training options that can meet the diverse needs of dogs and their handlers. Savannah and her team are knowledgeable, patient, and clearly care about every dog that comes into the center. Working with Savannah and her team has made me a better and smarter handler and they continue to help me strengthen the bond I have with my pup. We will be customers for life! Pet-U-Cation needs to be around forever because I’d be a very lost, (and seriously misguided), dog owner without them! Picture of Piper at Sunday Wellness, (a fantastic training opportunity at the center), dressed a Maleficent for Halloween. 😉
My dogs have worked with PetUCation trainers for over a decade. Because of their whole dog approach, knowledge of behavior causes and reshaping, we have been able to foster and successfully adopt out so many dogs as well as adopt our own adaptable and we'll behaved pups. With PetUCation's help, we have been able to tackle challenging behaviors and understand/reframe/retrain them into behaviors that help our dogs cope and behave in a way that makes everyone happier (especially our pups!) cannot say enough good about the PUC family of trainers, dogs, and owners. They are truly unique and always available to help!
Savannah is excellent! She knows her stuff, and our dog is like a different creature after working with her. We’re even thinking about getting a second dog now that we can finally handle the 1st. :)
PuC has been such a major help in improving our dog Percy's life. When we first got Percy, he was extremely reactive towards strangers and other dogs. We turned to Savannah and the team at Pet-U-Cation to help us work on his reactivity and overall training. Almost 2 years later of weekly OSR, private lessons, and Sunday Wellness classes, Percy is a completely different dog. He is working hard to mind his manners and control his emotions around other dogs. He even went on a walk with another dog without any reactivity (photo evidence included). We still have a lot of work to do but we know PuC is going to help us get there. Savannah has always been so supportive of us on our journey and given us the tools we need to be good dog parents. Everyone at PuC, from the staff and volunteers to fellow clients, is so kind and wants nothing but the best for you and your dog. We can not say enough great things about PuC and highly recommend them to everyone.
We are longtime PuC customers because our brainy poodle needs to work. The PuC community keeps her stimulated and busy as a control dog. But recently Ziva was struggling with anxiety and I was able to consult with Savannah to figure out what to do with our over-thinking girl. Savannah helped me with a game plan which we executed and Ziva has recovered. This is the kind of quality care and service PuC always provides. It’s a great investment for both dog AND owner!
I've been a client for two and a half years, and I'm so thankful that I found PuC. I had always planned to take obedience classes with the dog I adopted...I started with a CGC class with my dog and haven't stopped learning and training since. Over the years, my dogs and I have done CGC, CGCA, Sunday Wellness, Behavior Modification, and Puppy Development classes here. Having a strong foundation and working relationship with my dogs has allowed me to have all kinds of adventures with them, including AKC dog sports and UKC conformation showing. Additionally, the day care here is extraordinary. I refer to it as "school," because it's not a loose dog free-for-all. It's a carefully planned and organized day, with a mix of productive play, hands on work, and individual down-time, with activities tailored to each dog. My dogs come home happy, tired, and relaxed, not amped from over socializing or roughed up from play style mismatches. Instead, they used their bodies AND their brains, and I can be confident that the same rules I have at home (don't bolt through open doors, walk on a loose leash) are enforced at school. I am so, so happy I found PuC. The work Savannah does with the dogs and the community of humans she's built has made such a difference in my life and those of my dogs as well.
This place has been a godsend to our little Buckie. After a terrible experience with a different trainer, we didn’t know how to help the fear-based barking and aggression our adopted boy exhibited to the outside world. Thankfully, the team at Pet-u-Cation knew just how to help Buckie and us. We love the structure he gets during his time there and love getting to see his progress through posted photos and videos. They’ve built such a supportive community for dogs and their families who are just like us. Our neighbors are even impressed with the progress he is making as they see him out regularly for walks. It’s a bit of a trek for us, but it has been well worth the investment for our family.
I want to thank Savannah and Andrew for their part in training our 2 year old Dalmatian Stevie. The CGC class was really the best dog training class I have ever taken. And we have had several dogs and used other trainers and training methods before. Never have I had such clear instruction with easy acesss to Savannah if questions arose The best part is how accountable the owner is held to the training. Having homework that was achievable in small consistent steps was great. Having to post videos of us doing the homework was both daunting and unbelievably helpful. I recommend pet u cation to anyone with a dog -period. No matter what the issue may be I am sure they can help. I am thankful we found pet u cation on every single walk I take with Stevie. It is no longer a fight or struggle to walk her. And her reactivity to other dogs is so much better.
After trying a few other local dog training facilities, I finally found one that has worked for me and my dog. PuC has done wonders for my reactive pup. She is now able to walk past other dogs without having a hissy fit. I love that they offer a day program that is structured and focused on training. I highly recommend PuC!
Ursula is a fantastic pet sitter! Whenever I have to leave town she's always happy to watch my cat and take care of her. My cat absolutely loves her and I fully trust her to take good care of her. She texts pictures daily when she stops by and always communicates clearly about medications or anything else that needs to be taken care of. Over all I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter to take care of my cat while I'm away. I highly recommend Ursula!
There are not many people I would trust to stay in my home and take care of my dog while I'm away - but Ursula is certainly one of them! My dog absolutely loves Ursula, and it's a relief to know she is in capable hands, even with her medical issues. I highly recommend Ursula for personalized, reliable pet care.
Ursula has been such a lifesaver for us! She comes many days during the week to let our dog out and to play fetch. He’s always happy to see her and she does an amazing job both watching over the dogs as well as clear communication. We’re picky with who gets to take care of our dog and I wouldn’t have it be anyone else. Thanks, Ursula! Highly recommend for anyone looking for someone to take care of their pet! Roady is always smiling when you’re there!
Ursula is amazing! Our 6 month old large breed puppy loves her and she always keeps us informed after each visit with pictures and updates. Our neighbor even commented on how much she clearly loves our pup. We are lucky to have found someone so attentive and helpful.
Ursula is great! She is very kind to our cat and always sends updates and photos so we don’t worry when traveling. We were delayed on our last trip and she saved us by continuing to care for the cat until we managed to get back. Also, the cat seems to love her and is always in a good mood when we return. Highly recommend this compassionate and reliable sitter.
I highly recommend Dtails Pet Service. Ursula is fantastic with my dog, and Lucy absolutely loves her. I feel 100% confident having Ursula stay at our house while we are away, and she’s great at sending photos and updates. This means I don’t have to worry at all and can enjoy our time away!
Ursula was great! This was our 1st time using her and a dog sitting service in general while we were away for a few days. I just wasn’t comfortable using a dog kennel for my pup. Ursula was was great from the get-go….from the initial meet all the way up to when we got back. She took great care of our puppy and you can clearly tell she loves dogs. I will use her again in a heartbeat. Great communication while we were away & affordable as well. You really can’t go wrong.
We are very happy with Dtails Pet Service. Ursula takes great care of our kitties. She keeps us updated with texts and pictures, which puts us at ease that our cats are doing well while we're away. I would highly recommend this service!
I cannot say enough positive things about Ursula. We have used other dog walking companies, but she is the best. She is warm and genuinely excited to see our dog every day. We can also tell that he really likes her too! She walks him for the full time we requested and ensures he has treats and fresh water before she leaves. Her prices are also more reasonable than others which was a plus! We get a quick text update when she is done for the day and she uses venmo for super easy billing. She is dependable and flexible with our schedules. We love her and would recommend her to anyone in the area.
I've been using D'Tails Pet Service for dog walking/potty breaks for about a year, and am very happy I found them! When I first rescued my dog, she was very skittish and intimidated most people, but not Ursula! My dog warmed up to Ursula quickly and is always happy to see her. Ursula is extremely reliable and very flexible; she's patient with schedule changes, has added visits with little notice, and is fair with her pricing. Best of all, she seems to genuinely like my dog and the feeling is clearly mutual!
I was worried how my pup would do.....she has little experience staying away from home....I love the entire property is fenced with a electric gate.... Our pup did great... I felt secure after leaving our pup here
Cathy did a wonderful job taking care of our Standard Goldendoodle while we were out of town for two weeks, the property is large and fenced in, and she was responsive the two times that I checked in. I look forward to using her services in the future. Highly Recommend.
I normally don’t leave reviews, but have had such a wonderful experience with Katherine over the years that I wanted to do so. I am a veterinarian have seen many types of boarding facilities, kennels, and met a variety of people running various pet sitting services. I’ve known Katherine since 2019, ever since I decided to let my then 1 year old Labrador stay with her. As most pet parents, I too, was quite nervous and wondered how she would do and whether she would be happy/experience minimal stress/be looked after safely while I was away. I am so glad I decided to give Katherine a try — she is truly a gem and her property of several acres with various padlocked fields is a doggy oasis (I also have grass envy whenever I drop off/pick up my four legged child). Katherine was very welcoming, and made me feel at ease and showed me where Z would be sleeping, and took care to ask how Z would do in a Kennel, what her feeding routine would be, what if any supplements were required, etc. I especially appreciated that Katherine started this business because she, too, struggled with feeling at ease when traveling and having someone else look after her several beautiful Irish wolfhound giants. Katherine’s main goal is for the owner to not worry while they are traveling, and she will periodically post pictures or videos — they mostly consist of the dogs having the time of their life whether it be rain, sunshine, or snow. Every time I have picked Z up, she has been a tried, yet happy dog. I detect no signs of stress or that she had a negative time at all, and that is worth more than its weight in gold. Thank you, Katherine for always looking after my four legged child so well!
Our 3 yr old dog has been coming here since she was 6 months old. The fields are so wide open; it's great to have a place where she can really run, and she is happy to come here. It's like dog camp.
Our dog loves staying here, it's like dog camp he is wiped out after a stay. I know he is well taken care of.
My pup was obviously confused & nervous as I was getting in the car to leave for a trip. When I got back (a few days) she didn't want to leave.
