Dog Sitters in Dale City, VA

Tails and Whiskers is a very reliable, organized, and professional company. Many fail safes were in place, in case of an emergency situation. I felt assured and informed each day of my vacation that my pets were being well cared for, with an attentive caretaker. They were well fed and watered; the litter boxes were clean and neat. They even gathered my mail inside. I highly recommend this service. I will use again with confidence.

I am thrilled to have found Tails and Whiskers! We had a sitter come visit our kitty boys for 10 days while we were out of town and we got daily updates and photos through an easy to use app. The company is well run and has the most loving people to care for your pets. Highly recommend them and will definitely use them for future needs!

This was our first opportunity to use Tails & Whiskers Pet Sitting and it did not disappoint. From the initial meet and greet with Frankie, to the car Alexis gave our Bogey (cat), we felt we were in good hands. So glad we found them!!

Frankie and Terry are BOTH so amazing. Bruno can be a bit nervous with new people and Frankie was so patient with him. He loves his afternoon walks and it gives us such peace of mind knowing that he is card for!!

Frankie and her assistants are top-notch reliable, caring, observant, and professional. We have worked with many sitters through a lifetime of living with cats, and we can’t ask for better service or communication…trustworthy of our beloved friends.

Tails & Whiskers has been amazing for us and our dog, Roxy! Frankie and Liz go above and beyond to make sure Roxy is taken care of and we feel at ease. Roxy is very timid at first but they continue to work with her and help her adjust to them. They definitely know how to take care of every type of dog/animal. We have used Tails & Whiskers for overnight sitting and drop in visits and will continue to use them for as long as we can!

We had never left our cats with anyone besides family— so I was nervous— however from the first contact I had with Frankie I was at ease. She even won over our super shy and anxious cat! She sent pictures of our cats almost everyday she watched them which really brightened our days, making it easier to relax and enjoy our vacation. When we got home it was obvious our cats had been very well taken care of. Frankie was very communicative and professional! Will definitely be using her business again!

I have been using Tails and Whiskers Pet Sitting for many years and would not dream of using anyone else to walk or sit for my dogs. I have recommended them to several friends and everyone has been extremely satisfied with their services. Frankie the owner has been wonderful with all my dogs through sickness and health. She caters to the needs of each individual pet and genuinely cares for them. She is very reliable and never hesitates to help me out at the last minute or adjust the schedule for me. My dogs adore her and I’m so glad I discovered Tails and Whiskers for my pets. I highly recommend you give her a call, you will be happy you did!

Tails & Whiskers Pet Sitting definitely deserves 5 stars! Frankie and her team are extremely reliable and cared for our two cats so very well while we were away. They really went out of their way to make sure our feline family members had everything they needed. Awesome service!! Absolutely recommend them!

We have been using Tails & Whiskers for over a year now for our pet sitting needs for our fat cat, Bear. The website is easy to use for booking and paying in advance for our reservations. Frankie is fantastic! She lets us know how Bear is doing each day via text and brushes him, which sends him into a purring drooling frenzy. She brings in the mail and will water plants/turn on sprinklers for us in addition to taking good care of our fatty. The litter box area is clean when we come home, which is more than I can say for other places we have used previously where litter had been tracked all over the house by the caretaker’s shoes. Coming home from a long trip to a cat litter mess was stressful and frustrating. I don’t have to do anything when I come home after Frankie has been here! Most of all I know Bear has someone who loves animals and is excited to see him. We have used other pet sitting services in the area and could tell that they did not spend any time with him. They would bring in the mail, feed him and leave. We want to make sure that his emotional well being is taken care of, so I can rest easy when we go out of town, knowing Tails & Whiskers is on the case! Highly recommend.

We went out of town for a long weekend and left our senior cat at home. Land and Sea Pet Care was amazing. If I could give more stars, I would! Aimee was very tentative to our cat and even brought mail in and ensured lights were kept on for him. She is also incredibly kind, along with her husband! I will definitely use them again and will recommend them to anyone in Montclair!

We LOVE Land and Sea!!! They watch all 3 of our dogs and take such good care of them. We know that our dogs are getting lots of love and special attention when Aimee comes, they get so excited to see her! It gives us such peace of mind knowing they are in good hands so we can enjoy a night out or a day trip with no worries. If you are in need of someone to care and love your pet while you are gone, look no further, we highly recommend Aimee and her business!! So glad we found her!

Aimee has taken care of our two dogs a few times now and she is fantastic! Very reliable and knowledgeable about animals. I trust her completely. Super nice and keeps us informed while we’re gone. Gives me great peace of mind while we have to be away from our puppies. I would recommend her to anyone!

I highly recommend Land and Sea Pet Care LLC. Aimee and Nancy think of literally everything that needs to be taken care of while you are away (even things you wouldn't think about). Aimee watched my elderly cat (23) for over a week and did a great job. She is very accommodating to you and all of your pet’s needs. She provided photos and updates every day which helped me not be as stressed leaving her.

Land and Sea is the perfect company for pet care; we have had such great experiences with them caring for our two dogs. They are so great about really getting to know your animals and keeping you updated on how they're doing while you're away, which is a huge relief when traveling. I would absolutely recommend them for pet care to everyone in the area.

Aimee is absolutely amazing, thorough, and so sweet with our fur babies. I was so nervous about leaving our pets for a trip, but she went above and beyond to ensure they were well taken care of while we were gone. I HIGHLY recommend Land and Sea Pet Care! We will use them in the future!

I highly recommend Land and Sea Pet Care. I used them for cat sitting when I was new to the area and didn't know anyone - they were recommended by the local moms group. I was blown away by their communication, responsiveness, and care. Each day while I was out of town, my cats got food, water, and a clean litter box, but they also got attention, brushing, playing, and a significant amount of visiting time. Both Aimee and Nancy took care of my cats, and were even able to give medication to a notoriously difficult cat! Not to mention the fact that their prices are extremely reasonable. I will definitely be using them again the next time I go out of town!

Lots of love and care from Land and Sea Pet Care! They love your pets as if they are their own. Always working with your schedule. A nice note and photo from them each visit! They are part of our family!

We couldn't be more happy with Land and Sea Pet Care! They were able to fit us in when we called last minute, and treated our dog and family as if we were long time clients. We will be using them again, and highly recommend them.

We have had two great experiences with this company. One was a week long summer vacation with daily updates and pictures. The other was one walk for a day trip. This company is always willing to go the extra mile and is well priced. Our dog is picky with people, and loves Aimee! Would recommend to anyone in Montclair, VA!

Alex is the best doggie trainer and he treats my dog like family. I wanted to get her trained up as a puppy and he learned her mannerisms to understand her trouble areas. He offers group walk training in local neighborhoods or more crowded areas to help dogs get accustomed to noises people and other dogs. He also does one on one training and has helped watch my dog when I was on work trip. He's so good with her and he has his own dog, which is her new bestie.

Alex is fantastic with dogs. I have a German Shepard and Collie mix. My German Shepard had a bad habit of jumping on people and Alex was able to stop that behavior. He was very good in handling both my dogs. My Shepard has been with Alex since he was a pup and he’s very good with people and when he goes on his walks with other dogs. I highly recommend Commonwealth Pet Care for your training. Thanks Alex for all you do👍 Anne Marie Smith.

This is the long overdue review for Alex. I have been struggling with the reactivity of my three pomeranians for a long time. I had tried group classes, private lessons, and online resources, but I didn't see any significant changes. When I contacted Alex, he invited me to join the group walk where my girls could get exposure to other dogs and strangers. The group walk provides a controlled environment where they can learn appropriate behaviors and build their confidence. Alex is there to correct the inappropriate behaviors of dogs and educate us on how we can improve things. His method works, and I am already seeing improvements. The girls are not perfect yet, but they are on the right track. P.S. Not only Alex, but also the group is wonderful. They are very kind and understanding. Thank you everyone for being so nice to the girls.

If you are in search of a professional dog training service, we recommend Commonwealth Pet Care, LLC. Under the expert guidance of owner Alex Bonilla, our two-year-old Labrador Retriever, Charlie, has made significant progress. Charlie attends doggie daycare during the week, allowing him to socialize, but his excitement and unaltered status have led to some challenges, particularly with larger breeds. To manage and control his excitement, we reached out to Alex for assistance. From the beginning, Alex demonstrated a genuine care for Charlie, employing a calm and composed training style that is both effective and reassuring. His ability to connect with dogs is incredible, and it’s clear that he possesses an innate talent for training. With Alex's support, we have seen encouraging improvements in Charlie's behavior, making our experience with Commonwealth Pet Care truly invaluable. We highly recommend their services to any pet owner looking to enhance their dog's training and behavior.

I can’t recommend Commonwealth Pet Care enough! I’ve worked with Alex over the past several months training my puppy, Willow. He is patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. He provides immediate feedback and demonstrates what to do to properly train a dog. He also provides written instructions to reference when I’m training her. Willow has made immense progress on her areas of concern and has mastered basic commands. We have attended group walk and train sessions as well which are wonderful for socializing her as well. I highly recommend Commonwealth Pet Care.

We've been working with Alex for going on 2 years this fall. He is a wonderful trainer and really works with you to help focus on areas of concern. We started when our dog was a puppy and she naturallt has a very nervous temperament and Alex has really helped us get her socialized well so that she is great around other people and she's getting ok around other dogs. We'll keep up the training with him until her confidence with other dogs is really built up. You can tell he really cares about the dogs he works with. We have also used him for boarding and had a good experience. Definitely highly recommend!!

Alex has been great with both of our dogs! He both trains and boards our dogs. He has been fantastic with our 1-year-old rambunctious big puppy in getting behavioral skills and basic training, as well as our anxious and high-need 14-year-old small dog. He is patient, communicative, and easy to work with. We are grateful we have found him!

Alex helped us with our fearful foster pup Josie in the Fall of 2022. He gave us practical and useful documentation so that we could gain the skills to help Josie succeed. We met with Alex at least once a week for several months for hands-on training, which helped Josie become more accepting of new surroundings and people. With Alex’s assistance Josie’s fears decreased and she was able to be adopted by a wonderful and patient family that vowed to continue her training. Josie is thriving today thanks to Alex’s training.

We came to Commonwealth Pet Care from a recommendation from our vet. Our pup Stella was extremely fearful of people and other dogs and we were afraid this fear would lead to aggression. From the first “meet and greet” with Alex we knew we had found a great trainer for Stella. Alex was extremely professional and knowledgeable from the beginning. He identified Stella’s needs right away. Alex worked around our schedule and was very accommodating. Through Alex’s classical conditioning techniques Stella has become a confident and secure pup who loves to meet new people and other dogs. We have seen such a huge improvement in her behavior in such a short amount of time. We strongly recommend Alex to anyone looking for an experienced, compassionate and kind trainer. We will not hesitate to use Alex again in the future.

Alex is INCREDIBLE! He’s been working with us and our puppy Roxy for a few months and we can see a drastic improvement in our rambunctious dogs behavior. One thing I really appreciate about Alex is that you can tell he genuinely really loves and cares for each of the dogs he trains. He’s extremely personable and we like his method of training (positive reinforcement). His dog Apache has also been such a positive influence for Roxy and has helped her learn how to play appropriately and control her puppy biting. He’s also helped us connect with other new dog owners in the area to coordinate walks and puppy play dates (which has been difficult due to COVID). He’ll reach out to my husband and I during the week to check on Roxy’s progress and is easy to reach if we have questions. Alex is amazing and you’re doing yourself and your dog a disservice if you don’t use him to train you dog!

Theresa did an excellent job with Simba. He is anxious when I leave and often does not eat when I’m away. I knew he felt comfortable with Theresa because he ate everyday. The daily updates and pictures were so reassuring and helped me not miss Simba so much. Would highly recommend her services.

We have had 4 Paws Dog Walker for a couple of weeks now. Our pups look forward to their walk and are very excited when Sarah arrives.

Teresa and company have been our walkers for years now. My dogs love them, and they take great care of them!

My wife and I were leaving town for the extended Memorial Day weekend and family was unavailable to watch our two dogs so we decided to research various dog sitters in the local area. I was admittedly hesitant about a new person entering my house while away, but after calling multiple companies and speaking with various individuals, Teresa at 4 Paws Walker put us both at ease. From the initial consultation with our pups to the daily text messages with their activity updates and photos, we could not have asked for a better experience. Teresa even went out of her way to play with our two cats - a wonderful and unexpected treat. Needless to say, we are both extremely appreciative to now have a designated "go-to" pet sitter when the time calls, someone who we trust with our extended furry family!

Teresa and her staff are nothing short of amazing. I have relied on her for many years. Her communication and update on the kitties is always up to date and daily. She goes above and beyond and I trust her blindly with everything. She even rectified a situation I was having with my plumbing. If 10 stars was an option She would have them all.

Teresa watched our 2 boxers while we were on vacation and my husband and I couldn't have been happier with the quality of service. She took such good care of them and it really put us at ease while we were gone.

Mony has cared for our dogs for several years and she is the most loving, dependable person I could ask for. My dogs love her, and we trust her completely.

I found Ms. Dana and Mr. Timothy in April of 2020. We were looking for training for Holly and Jasper. After speaking with Ms. Dana we decided to take classes with them and use them for daycare. From the first time I meet them I knew I had found a forever place for our fur babies. They have a passion for what they do and care for our pups as if they are their own. I have boarded at large centers and never felt 100% comfortable but couldn't explain why. Now when we need to board I know our fur babies are being well cared for. Their training has been wonderful, my 62 pound Dalmatian doesn't walk me around the block she now walks beside me. They know all dog are different. They were able to help me with my needs for my Dalmatian as well as my miniature dachshund during classes.

Our two doodles love going to camp at Dana's. Daycare with people you can trust. AND they get a great workout.

Tim and Dana are awesome. My furbaby loves to go over for daycare and when I need boarding. My pup is always extremely tired from playing all day when she leaves from their place. I love that she gets to party until she passes out! I highly recommend them.

My grand doggie Albus has been going to dog school, doggie daycare and was boarded when we went on vacation. We know Dana and Timothy for a couple of years, Now I have a 4 month old pup Tucker and he has started doggie classes and been in doggie daycare. Both pups love it there! They don’t even look back when we drop them off! Dana and Timothy are fantastic! I know they love and care for all of the pups in their care. I love the videos and pictures they send and all the advice they give! I highly recommend them to everyone!

Words can’t not express how much we love Dana’s Dog Care. Ms. Dana and Mr. Timothy are fantastic! We didn’t want to leave our 10 month Cocker Spaniel at the vet for boarding again. We did for the first time and our baby seemed to be afraid and she was only at the vet for a day and a half. It broke my heart. I came across Dana’s Dog Care on google and boy, I was so glad. I emailed her and it took her no time to respond back to me. I was looking for a place where I can build a relationship to make sure our Bailey girl was in great hands if we ever needed day care or boarding. Dana and Timothy are VERY trustworthy, loving, honest, caring, provides fantastic care for your pets. She provides a home away from home. You can check on your baby at any point in time and she responds right back. Sends videos and pictures. Any questions you may have, Ms. Dana or Mr. Timothy puts your mind right at ease. I can’t thank God enough for blessing us with them. Hands down we will only have our Bailey girl go to Dana’s Dog Care going forward. They make you feel like you’re apart of their family! We even scheduled to have her go a few times for day care to keep her socializing and we are so excited to attend the Saturday Socials as well. Thank you Ms. Dana and Mr. Timothy for ALL you do! Paula Lee (Bailey thanks you too)

Dana and Timothy are the best! I know our big puppy is in the best hands when he is at Dana's. I am so excited and looking forward to attending training next month.

Dana does an excellent job caring for my dachshund, who is shy around other dogs. She shows love to all the dogs and is very organized in how she handle their care. We have no hesitation when we need to board him, even for long vacations.

We have been going Dana's for years. They were kind and did everything to make our dog feel comfortable while getting her nails done. One day when we went to introduce our new dogs as well, we were told they no longer take walk-ins for nails and to set an appointment. A few days later I called to set up an appointment and I was told that we do not need one and to just walk in, As we walked in there was a sign that said walk-ins are charged a different fee. We still took the dogs in and the attitude from staff was not the usual sweet disposition. I am very disappointed and will not be back, very heart crushing as I loved this place.

Our Scooter been going to Dana's & Tim for almost a year and he gets so excited when he knows he going. I am very Thankful for Dana's and Tim caring for our scooter and all the other friends they care for. What a Blessing you are to this community 😊 I am definitely recommending this place !!!! …

Amazing place and wonderful people! They take fantastic care of my fur baby! He had puppy training, obedience and now overnight boarding. He loves to visit Timothy the owner!

Patric is amazing and very trustworthy! We have an ailing elderly dog and he took great care of her! He was so gentle and loving to her, he completely empathized with our love and concern for her. He went above and beyond and even took our trash out (we didn’t request that)! We highly recommend him and intend to ask him to petsit again!

Patric was great with my kitty and very helpful when my travel was extended unexpectedly. I would definitely recommend his services.

Easy to work with. I could tell they have a love of animals and would take good care of my dogs. I would definitely use their services again.