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. We were absolutely delighted with the care Summer provided for our cats. Without a doubt, she is the best cat sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attentiveness and genuine affection for our cats were evident in every interaction. Throughout our holidays, she kept us constantly updated with daily pictures and detailed updates, which gave us immense peace of mind. Additionally, she maintained our house in immaculate condition, keeping everything clean and tidy. This level of consideration and dedication went above and beyond our expectations, and we deeply appreciated her efforts. Summer’s exceptional service made our holiday experience truly worry-free and enjoyable.
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Great pet sitter - took perfect care of our cat and our home. They were super communicate leading up to and during the sit and left our apartment in great shape. I'd absolutely recommend them to any future sitters!
Kerry and Megan were wonderful sitters and took great care of our two cats while we were on vacation for two weeks. They were responsive, gave us regular updates, and seemed to really care about Tumba and Cappa. When Tumba was more timid toward the beginning of our trip and not eating her meals fully, Kerry was sure to ask for additional suggestions from us on how to coax her to eat more. Kerry and Megan also left the house just as we'd left it for them. We really appreciated them going the extra mile to ask about additional cleaning products so they could clean our bathrooms. It felt great to come home and just relax without needing to remake the bed. Thanks for everything, Kerry and Megan! We would certainly entrust our home and kitties to you again in the future.
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Catherine was wonderful! She took care of my cat and house while I was out of town and left and Jack the Cat very and calm and the house in perfect shape which I so appreciate. I could return home and attend to other things rather than cleaning house. I would recommend her as a sitter to anyone. She was easy to communicate with, provided updates and pics of Jack, willing to jump in and assist me as I left or returned. She has a sweet and warm personality and enjoys what she does with house sitting. Thank you Catherine!
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
If Macie and Roman ever apply to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the. offer. You will not be disappointed. They are among the top (if not the top) sitter I've ever had and I've been on this site for years. Primarily, they are very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Macie and Roman kept me abreast of their plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk them through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Macie and Roman really care. When they got to my apartment after a very long morning of traveling, I explained the care instructions and they were very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Macie and Roman followed those exactly. Third, Macie and Roman make you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out of hiding very quickly and was snuggling with them and letting them hold him. It was so nice to see the pictures of them all bonding! Macie and Roman have a calming energy towards animals for sure! Macie and Roman were also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 30 minutes. I really appreciated that. Fourth, Roman and Macie will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Macie and Roman also respects your property. We had a room we asked them not to enter and they respected that. In short, Macie and Roman are amazing. I would have them back in a heartbeat. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. Ask Macie and Roman for my number.
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Kristine was wonderful again as our local sitter from just down the street. The boys take to her like she is their best friend whenever she comes to sit with them. She sent us photos of them playing, relaxing, drinking water and eating so we knew they were well taken care of. The house and the cats were in excellent shape and excellent hands while we were away. It is wonderful that she enjoys the house and the cats so much and tells us so. Kristine comes with our highest recommendation! Thank you Kristine!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $30 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Oz Pet Minders have been a reliable, efficient and caring dog sitting organisation that has impressed us. Our dog has beet treated very well with many long walks that he loves. They take great care of the dogs in their care, keep us updated and do as they promise. Our dog is always happy to go off with Oz Pet Minders and is equally happy and healthy when he returns. We highly recommend them
Up until tonight the service of dog walking has been great. Tonight though I came home and my dog was missing. When I tried to contact the business there was no answer. I never got a call back till an hr later in which time I was beside myself with worry. They had my dog for the whole afternoon and forgot about him. So disappointed and upset.
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Patient paws is truly the most amazing community for your pup! My Golden Retriever Kevin has been part of their pack for 6 months and it is his favourite place. When I first joined their classes I was struggling with my high energy puppy and now he has good doggy manners and we have the most amazing bond. That is all because of the patient paws aunties and I cannot thank them enough for their love and support. Kevin loves going to daycare once a week, learning in group classes on the weekends and getting cuddles from the patient paws aunties. It will truly be the happiest place on earth for your pup 🐶🧡
I couldn't be happier with the service at Patient Paws! My dog Boston always has a blast playing with his daycare friends, and it’s such a relief to see him so happy. They also go above and beyond with special activities – from a fun Kissing Booth on Valentine's Day, Christmas Decoration Making and Painting, and even adorable Photoshoots with the Easter Bunny for Easter. The attention to detail and the effort they put into making the experience enjoyable for both the dogs and their owners is truly exceptional. Highly recommend Gemma and the Patient Paws Team to anyone looking for a place where their dog will be well cared for and entertained!
If you’re looking for a safe & fun place to leave your fur child for the day, or to do some training, this is the place! I am so grateful to have found Patient Paws and my young Rottweiler Freya, is too. The Aunties of Patient Paws are truly wonderful, they remember you & your dog when you walk in, Freya lights up with excitement as soon as she sees the building. The training tips are also wonderful! Gentle, relaxed, and without treats which is wonderful to know you can rely on your dogs behaviour even without a treat in your hand. Thankyou to all the Aunties of Patient Paws, from me & my family, and Freya, THANKYOU!!
We absolutely love Patient Paws, so grateful for the services they provide. Bonnie was a different dog after our very first group class where we learnt training methods without having to bribe her with treats! We’ve since been involved in their off-leash training weekends and Bonnie attends day care as well. Thank you so much for all your support and love, Patient Paws Aunties!
Would highly recommend patient paws!! We did their 5 week puppy school program, we learnt so much from them. The dog trainers are so lovely and helpful. Our Mack loves it there.
Dante has been going there for three years He was a rescue puppy at 6 months old I took him to patient paws and he had his one on one training He passed with a few home work things to do He just loves going there every morning he’s looking for his lead and straight into the car Dante can’t get there quick enough Dante loves all his fur friends and loves all the aunties that look after him Dante has lots to play with and even helps the aunties out at times I couldn’t ask for a more inviting place to leave him for the day Thank you so much for all you have done Dante will have many more years there
If you’re looking for an exceptional dog training experience, Patient Paws is the place to go. The team at Patient Paws creates a supportive and welcoming environment that makes both dogs and their owners feel like family. Both of my dogs struggled with being around other dogs, and the team made me feel very comfortable bringing them in. Their professionalism and genuine care are evident in the results of the training. It’s clear they are passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong, positive relationships. Highly recommended for anyone seeking outstanding training and a supportive community atmosphere.
I take my 2 year old Mastiff to training there, and she absolutely loves it. Gemma and the staff are all professional and friendly. Highly recommended for good dog training and daycare your dog will love. I now take my 5 month old puppy, and she can't wait to go.
Very friendly staff, great puppy school programs and fun Doggy day care however, some training methods didn't sit right with us (squirting with water, circling and halties) or work for our pup so we've switched to a qualified positive reinforcement trainer.
I've only been attending Patient Paws with my pup for a short time, but already they've helped me immensely in changing the way I train and communicate with my dog. If you'd asked me to make my dog drop, and walk away for a minute without him breaking it, I don't have confidence we would have been able to. Now, I can easily ask him to drop for an hour, and he will relax and not get up until I ask him to. The 3 day course was such a good investment. We picked up things that I think would have taken so much longer to learn casually. Gemma created such a wonderful and supportive learning environment, and teaches a really effective method of communicating with your dog. I can easily use all the principles learnt to reinforce the things covered, and apply them to other areas of manners around the home (like stop chasing the cat!). My dog is not treat motivated, and using this method, we made more progress in 3 days training than we did in weekly training over a 12 month period. And we both had so much fun throughout! We will definitely be regulars in the weekly classes, to continue helping him develop into a wonderful, well mannered and well trained dog.
Peppa loves going to DayCare! She races through the door and doesn't look back. Tara and her family treat her like their own and she's matched with dogs that suit her temperament. I could not be happier with the service we receive.
Our pup Kira has been going to CYT since she was 20wks old and has loved every second of her time with Tara and her CYT friends. She has her gal pals and boyfriend & lives her best life on the days she’s in care. Tara takes amazing care of the pups and treats them like they’re part of her own family. We couldn’t speak more highly of CYT & Tara herself.
Not sure why my name is Harry I’m Sue. Chase your tail is like a second home for my dog Inky. Tara and the team go over and above to provide a nurturing stimulating caring safe and welcoming environment for all the dogs. Extremely grateful we found Chase Your Tail Highly recommended
Peppa loves visiting Tara’s house. She’s matched with dogs of similar temperament and she always comes home happy but exhausted after a day of play, snoozes and walks.
Our dog always loves her days here. We regularly get photo updates and couldn’t be happier
We were worried about Prince doing daycare, as the last time he did at another place, he got super stressed and had to be picked up early. This place was incredible! We did the daycare/training. They said Prince did great and they used treats to reward him being calm. We'll be coming here for every boarding. We got a video and report card for Prince as well!
We booked our 3 year old Mini Dachshund in for a 3 week train and stay experience and I couldn’t recommend KIP more. He has some complex issues and behaviours but nothing felt like too much for any of the team to handle. We were assigned Megan as our trainer and she is greatly educated in how she trains both the dogs and us as the owners. We could really see she has a passion for her work and an immense care for our boys needs. He came home with more confidence and a much more relaxed demeanour and we now have the skills shown by Megan to carry on his training at home.
Our dogs, Leni and Bobbi, absolutely love their time at Kip! It gives us peace of mind knowing that while we're on holiday, our fur babies are not only safe and well cared for, but they’re also enjoying a little getaway of their own.
Recently had our senior 9 year old Samoyed Meeko at Kips for 2 and a half weeks with trainer Megan. We were provided almost daily updates of her progress as well as a comprehensive handover after picking her up. Her behaviour has improved dramatically and Megan has steered us in the right direction. The training is worth every penny and I highly encourage anyone give it a go if your furry one isn’t the most obedient.
I sent my seventeen month Golden Retriever to Kip as he was reacting to other dogs and pulling on leash. I have noticed a big change when i picked him up. The trainers are fantastic, they send videos and photos every day, and give a lesson when you pick them up. I highly recommend Kip. Special thanks to Alex.
I can not fault Kip south east from the enquiry process to the handover. I was skeptical to put my 14 month old German Shepherd in for a long stay. After the inquiry process, the head trainer contacted me for a lengthy conversation to suggest the best program based around my needs and expectations. We committed to the three weeks Board and train and The process has exceeded my expectations. As a first time puppy owner of a large breeder, especially, I probably needed more training than my dog. Through this service kip covers all bases to ensure success. Shout out to all the team working so hard. Thank you.
Our 11 month old German Shepherd absolutely loves attending the Daycare & Train. The staff are all wonderful and welcoming . He has thrived on the training, as he is very energetic it's been a godsend to discover this place. Highly recommend!
I have had my boys stay in Kip Melbourne South East a couple of time in the last 4 months and cannot fault their service. I receive daily updates with photos and videos of them playing with the carers and other dogs and they always look like they are having a blast. They are always so happy to go back again that they pull me through the door. It’s very reassuring to know that they are being well taken care of when I am away.
We had both our dogs stay here whilst we were on holidays for three weeks and they both had a great time. One dog was in for boarding, and our energetic Border Collie for board and train. Megan was AMAZING with her and they formed such an amazing bond. The daily updates were so great and made us feel comfortable they were happy and not missing us too much. And their follow up with the training has been so helpful and appreciated. Both came home happy, healthy and well cared for. Thank you team!
This was our first time using Kip Kennels, and wow, what an amazing experience! Our dogs usually experience kennel stress for at least three days after returning from other kennels, but not this time. Kip Kennels provided daily photos and playtime, which were absolute winners. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our dogs received. Highly recommend!
After 11 days staying with Kim and her dog Rocky, my cavoodle came home happy to see me, but definitely much more settled and happier than our other boarding kennel experiences. I knew he was well looked after. In all of the other kennel experiences he had, as soon as he got in the car, he would tell me about it in his own way, he would usually be hoarse from all the barking often experienced in those places, and very nervous days after. Going on a longer holiday than usual, I wanted to make sure my furbaby was going to be well looked after. I chose Pets N Paws because Kim provides daily playtime and walks, she gives treats which is lovely, as my dog loves that and treats are not usually offered in kennels, she has a big fully enclosed backyard with a huge covered area so I could feel secure knowing he couldn't escape, and I had peace of mind that he would be indoors at night. When I met Kim and Rocky, I felt at ease to leave my boy in her care. Bringing him home, I'm glad we did. Thanks Kim
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