Dog Sitters in Groveton, VA

Kiara is, by far, the best dog sitter I’ve ever had! She takes such wonderful care of my fur baby every day while I’m at work and I can’t recommend her company enough. She makes sure all of my puppy’s needs are met and that he’s always having fun. I miss him while he’s gone but I know Happy Pup is making him so happy. I have so much appreciation for Happy Pup and Kiara

This company is absolutely amazing. The owner has extensive experience as a vet tech and with more complex animal care. She is reliable, flexible and extremely professional. She is able to care for my challenging senior dogs, including a large dog with mobility issues and another with health conditions. Kiara is honest and cares deeply about each animal. I highly recommend using Happy Pup!

I recently used Happy Pup services to take care of my beloved dog name “ace while I was out of town for a few days, and I was extremely impressed with the level of care and attention that my furry friend received. Kiara is the sole owner of Happy Pup & is highly trained and experienced in handling dogs of all sizes and breeds. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment I contacted her to make a reservation. She took the time to get to know my dog's unique personality and needs, and made sure that all of his requirements were met while he was under their care. The environment is clean, safe, and spacious, which allowed my dog to play and exercise to his heart's content. She was also very accommodating with any special requests that I had, and they kept me updated with regular photos and videos of my dog during his stay. Overall, I highly recommend Happy Pup to any pet owner who is looking for a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter and care company. Kiara is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, and they truly go above and beyond to make sure that your furry friend is happy, healthy, and well-cared for. I will definitely be using her services again in the future

Kiara is great! I love that she communicates during the visit if need be and sends me pics of my pup on her walk! 🤗 I can tell that she cares and is so sweet plus flexible with last minute appointments! I’m blessed to have found her!! …

This is the number 1 pick for all your puppy’s needs! i have received exceptional service. i have 3 frenchies and the Happy pup is a home away from home for my babies, i am extremely pleased with the service she has provided me

Cooper loves to go to Kiara’s house when we need a sitter. She is very accommodating and I feel very comfortable leaving my dog in her hands. She keeps us updated with how he’s doing and takes such good care of him each time.

We love Kiara and Happy Pup! Kiara is professional, kind, dependable, flexible and amazing with out two dogs. She even sends (really good) photos during walks, which is such a sweet and added bonus. We are so grateful that we found her! If you’re looking for a pet sitter she is the best! We cannot say enough wonderful things.

Happy Pup has done.such a great job taking care of my dog that I believe she prefers being with Happy Pup than being at home with me.

Kiara has been one of the best additions to helping with caring for my two dogs while I work extended hours during the day. They love her immensely and look forward to seeing her two/three times a week. She is patient, caring, knowledgeable, responsive, accountable, and worth every penny. Her background as a vet tech coupled with her love for dogs makes her an absolute gem, I love knowing my pups are in good hands whenever she is with them. I 100% recommend her services, you & your dog will be so happy to have her!

There are so many great things to say about Kiara! Bailey absolutely loves going to see her for dog sitting. She is well cared for and has opportunities to play with other dogs. Kiara is excellent in communicating with us from the start of our booking until the end when Bailey is back with us. You can tell Kiara truly cares about our dog and all the others she cares for. Bailey feels very welcome and we know she is in good hands anytime we need Kiara to care for her. We recommend her services from a dog walk to overnight stays.

I started bringing my 5 year old French Bulldog here a few months ago. I needed a new boarding place near me and found Playful Pack. I have been so pleased with this Playful Pack in Alexandria. My dog LOVES loves it. I have to lift him up and carry him out sometimes to leave, because he doesn't want to go home. He has done both boarding and daycare and both have been positive experiences. What spoke to me the most was how quickly the employees remembered his name and how quickly they were able to pick up on his personality. It is reassuring to see how excited he gets seeing the front desk people. Lastly, the report cards, pictures, and access to their live webcam is great and really enables my dog mom status. I have been very grateful to have found a place that treats my dog as their own, and that he's getting that doggie play time in each week.

We love Playful Pack Alexandria! Our pup was initially very shy towards other dogs, but once we started to take her once a week to Playful Pack she has come out of her shell. The concept of the 'pack' really helped her interact better with other dogs. We really like the new facility, the staff is really amazing and knows her by name. It feels great when picking her up and they know exactly what dog and share how she did during the day. It's nice to know that we can trust Playful Pack Alexandria to take care of our pup when we are at work or out of town with day care or boarding.

My Boston Terrier Walter has been coming here since the Alexandria location opened. He gets so incredibly excited when we pull up and park. He bounds in, happily greeting the staff and eagerly goes through the door when opened. He clearly loves the long-time staff members that he's gotten to know well. He mainly goes for daycare, but has also boarded and had positive experiences. It makes me feel so comfortable leaving him there being able to check in via webcam and through his end-of-day report cards. They do split the dogs into two groups - big pack and little pack. This is mostly by size as it sounds, though some of the larger, chiller dogs are also on the 'little' side. They also do a special daily activity during the week which jazzes up their experience. These include things like disco party, story time, pool pawty and more. My peace of mind and his sleepy self at the end of the day is well worth what I pay to send him there - and you can get slight discounts by buying packages instead of individual days. I've included a few of his report card pictures as well in this review. I would highly recommend the Alexandria Playful Pack location.

My sweet Millie has the best time at daycare whenever we drop her off at Playful Pack Alexandria. Her excitement is through the roof as soon as we walk in the building, and the staff is so sweet and attentive with her. I’ve had the worst experiences at other doggy daycare facilities in the area, so I was a little apprehensive when I first brought Millie in for an evaluation. The staff was so understanding and patient with me which really put me at ease. I also really like that I can use their cameras throughout the day to check on Millie. In my opinion, the best thing about Playful Pack is that the staff really engages and interacts with the dogs. For the most part, they also step in and issue corrections or disrupt negative behavior as they see it. My only recommendations (and it applies to all doggy daycare facilities) would be to have at least two people per room when you have a lot of dogs just to make sure they are being watched really closely. I would definitely recommend Playful Pack to others!

Playful Pack is awesome! We started taking our pup here last month and he’s had a blast every time that he’s been. The pricing is very reasonable and we love that there’s video cameras in the play rooms so that you can see what your dog is up to while you’re away. My only gripe is that the cameras are off before 9AM and after 5PM since I usually take my dog there at 6:30 in the morning and pick him up right before they close at 7:30 PM. With that said, I do know that he’s always in good hands and they do offer food and bath services for those who need them! This place is perfect if you have things to do and want your dog to be well taken care of while you do it. There’s nothing better than picking up my smiling boy and seeing him sleep soundly on the way home from a long and fruitful day of play. Will hopefully take our fuzzy friend here very often going forward.

We've been bringing both of our dogs to the Alexandria location since they opened and LOVE this location. We've tried a number of different daycares over the years, and have had overall positive experiences with each of them, but Playful Pack has been the best by far. 1. They have cameras and they show a great view of the play area 2. They have special activities every day 3. They have an outdoor area where the dogs can enjoy the activity or otherwise spend time in multiple areas 4. They have normal daycare hours on the weekends!! 5. They interact with the dogs more than I've seen at any other daycare (typically I've seen the person walking around, but little positive interaction with the dogs themselves - our dogs are usually too shy to play with the other dogs, so encouraging interactions with the attendant is always appreciated) 6. The play area itself looks very clean, and has a bunch of swings, steps, etc. for different dogs to interact with 7. They have the option for overnight boarding in the actual playroom versus in crates 8. Their prices are entirely fair and seem on par with the other daycares we've worked with 9. They post pictures and a report card after each visit (examples shown) This is the first daycare th9.at we've had where our dogs actually walk freely inside rather than pulling to leave with us when we drop them off. As far as I'm concerned that's all the positive reinforcement I needed.

My two fur babies love it at playful pack. The daily report cards and the ability to check in on the webcam make me feel like I am there with them and less guilty. The play activities are great and the photos are always a nice touch.

We were extremely apprehensive to take our dog to daycare, and each place we researched just left us unsettled. Then we found Playful Pack! We have been taking our pup here for few months and it has been the most wonderful experience. You can tell that each staff member ADORES the pups and treats them as their own. Not only do we love it, our pup does too! As soon as she is out of the car she is charging towards that door, crying with excitement at the staff that greets her. I love that we can check on her via the webcam throughout the day, and the fun daily activities they have for the dogs are adorable. They give a daily report card after pick-up to let you know how your pup did, all with photos of them enjoying their day. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!!!

Really happy with Playful Pack ALX. My girl gets so excited when we pull in. The activities that they have each day are really cute and I love getting the report card and pictures. The camera is also nice to be able to check in and see how the dogs are doing. I’ve also done boarding a few times and the experience has been good.

My dog had a terrible experience here during his boarding this past summer! He came home with all of these marks around his neck that the staff was unable to explain. Then upon pickup, the employee upfront was flustered with multiple pickups at the same time and rushed through giving my dog a bath. He came out wet with his fur matted in several places and he’s a Labradoodle with straight hair so I never even have to brush him to keep his hair detangled, but you do have to make sure to wash all of the soap off so he doesn’t get matted. His fur wasn’t even that long at the time, but some fur had to be cut away. After consulting with the Vet about the marks, she believed that the facility possibly used a choke collar around my dog with prongs to have made those marks. I talked to the newer manager at the time, who assured me that they were going to be making a lot of changes to include the guy that can be heard yelling at the dogs while you’re in the waiting room. I believe that she made some strong changes and I saw one review saying someone abusive at the location was fired, but I never felt comfortable taking Harvey back. I was reminded to make this review this week, because someone accidentally sent me a report card for my dog, who has not been there since the summer and I requested for his file to be deleted. I think cameras overnight would help for other customers as well.

We love this service! They took excellent care of our guinea pigs while we were in Europe. Guinea pigs require lots of special care, including a diet with nutritional and vitamin needs, fresh vegetables, fresh water, unlimited hay for digestion, and daily/weekly cage cleanings. Passionately Pets did a stellar job at caring for our furry little friends. Their daily pet journal with photos and special notes on their visits with our pets was a fantastic way to see and read about how our fur potatoes were doing. Their prices were very reasonable, their care was top quality, and their customer service was the best. They also took care of a few other services such as bringing in mail and packages, bringing in the trash cans, and turning off/on lights in the house while we were gone to give the house a "lived-in" appearance while we were gone. On a special note, our pet caretaker was even concerned enough to run to the grocery store to pick up some fresh veggies for our pigs when he ran out. We loved Passionately Pets service and felt our pets were in competent hands. We have used Passionately Pets during two vacations and know that we can trust their services to care for our precious furry little buddies in the furure

Passionately Pets is amazing! We have a tiny puppy and they are the only ones we could find that were willing to come twice per day to let him out for potty breaks and a walk. Plus, they have the same person come most days, which is better for my puppy - rather than always having to meet someone new. They send updates after each walk and the pics are adorable. I trust them completely and would not use anyone else!

Passionately pets has been the best decision we have made since moving back to Arlington. They have been outstanding with meeting our needs and leaving us feeling reassured about getting out of town for a few days as we have a cat that has specific medical needs. Alex has visited our home twice and has done a fantastic job providing real time feedback while we are away. Jenna and Vanna have both been terrific to work with as well. Their website is very easy to use and the consistent updates and support have been wonderful for us. We are looking forward to continuing to work with their entire team!!!

I recently used Passionately Pets to care for my kitten while I was out of town, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the start, Vanna, the GM, was wonderful—she came to my home to meet my kitten and me, which instantly put me at ease. The detailed paperwork during sign-up was thorough and gave me so much confidence in their service. Alex was my pet sitter, and he was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly attentive and sweet, leaving daily notes that tracked my kitten's temperament and how they spent their time together. I especially loved the daily journals Alex submitted after each visit, complete with photos, which made me feel connected and reassured while I was away. Passionately Pets provided top-notch care, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitting service!

I had a GREAT experience with Passionately Pets! I left for a long weekend and was very nervous to leave my new rescue pup with a stranger, but Ashley (our dog sitter) was wonderful! She came and met my dog before I went away and sent detailed reports and pictures from every visit. My dog can be wary of strangers, but he absolutely adored Ashley. Our neighbors had a little party one night and she even thought to turn on soothing music for him to drown out the scary sounds so he could sleep peacefully. I am so glad to finally find a place I can trust to walk/watch my dogs! Can't recommend them enough!

Vanna just stayed with our dog, Marty for two nights with pop-ins during the day while we went out of town for a wedding. I was nervous because we've always had family watch our pets but we recently moved here from out of state so that's no longer an option. Passionately Pets was very responsive to my initial inquiry and set up a meet and greet before I booked the service. Vanna walked me through their different services, patiently answered all of my many questions, and went through the profile I set up for Marty. Vanna ended up also being Marty's sitter for the weekend and did a phenomenal job. She sent pictures and updates throughout the weekend and when we arrived home he was happy and had clearly been well cared for. Marty is still a young dog with puppy energy and is not used to being left for more than 6-7 hours at a time (and never overnight) so I booked the Deluxe Overnight package plus a midday visit each day. The pricing was as advertised on their website. I'm not sure how the cost compares to competitors, but considering that it accounts for 13+ hours/day of time, I thought it was totally worth it for the peace of mind and standard of care that Vanna delivered. 100% I would recommend and will be using Passionately Pets again.

Passionately pets are truly amazing. I’m not sure how they do it (probably great training) but we have had many different sitters from them over the years and each one is fantastic! We never have to worry that our cats are well cared for while we are out of town- they give lots of playtime and love in addition to feeding. The management team is also amazing- helping us find last minute sitters and even having options as we prepared to welcome our daughter. I cant say enough good things about Passionately Pets!

Thanksgiving break was my first time using their pet sitting services and they absolutely exceeded my expectations! Passionately Pets is very trustworthy and they are now my go-to for pet care. I highly recommend them .Specifically, Vanna is the best!!!

Passionately Pets is fantastic! We have been out of town and Mary has not only taken care of our sweet bunny Dhalia, but our garden on this hot weekend! I look forward to her notes and pictures when we are working or out of town. I also know how much Dhalia appreciates passionately pets especially when she gets love, attention, cuddles, treats, and bunny run time! We highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reputable and reliable pet sitter or service

I went out of town for a few days and this was my first time booking through Passionately Pets based on a referral. From the consultation to the actual pet sitting service, everything was seamless. Great communication, friendly service, plenty of pictures, and my cat was taken great care of! Olivia did a great job. I will definitely book again when necessary.

We were hopeful when we discovered The Board Hound. But. Today we were told our 9 month old pup couldn’t come back for a month because he was too energetic and didn’t know how to take cues from other dogs to chill out. He had been out for three weeks for surgery—a cyst removal and neutering. We had to keep him calm during that entire time and so today he was super excited to return. They said he had “too much testosterone” still. But they’d never said that before his surgery, so how is it that after surgery he has too much? Further, the reason we took him to The Board Hound in the first place was so he could learn to play well with other dogs and we were led to believe they could help. Indeed, they said they were teaching him to “take a break.” He is NOT aggressive; he’s been quite good with much smaller, younger pups and older dogs, even a cat. I guess, however, they decided they’re not up to the task of dealing with a 52 pound, energetic puppy who hasn’t been able to play for awhile due to surgery. And this after we gave glowing reviews to other people. We’ll have to go back and amend our reviews now.

I am thoroughly impressed and pleased with the team at The Board Hound. The puppy play parties and training classes have been excellent. The team ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Both of my dogs have attending puppy party, have gone through training there and I truly couldn’t be happier. The training has really helped our relationship with our dogs. The staff is fantastic, and Mary goes above and beyond every single encounter and always ensures we walk away with more understanding of our dogs. One of the only locations I would board my dogs. Couldn’t recommend more.

This is the most fantastic place. My Akita pup loves it. She has no off switch when she is around other pups but their STEPS program worked with her and did just the thing to occupy her mind and body.

we are regular customers here, our pup absolutely loves going here. I am thrilled with the staff who are there because they are definitely dog lovers with every penny to us to help our dog socialize and play and have fun.

My girlfriend and I at the time were pretty crunched on time to find a doggy day care and puppy social classes. Low and behold, we came upon The Board Hound in Old Town. We set up a meeting to do a day care for the evaluation. We absolutely loved their honesty and recommendations. As soon as they had openings for doggy day care and our pups passed the vaccination requirements, we immediately booked in advance. The Board Hound is personal, knowledgeable, understanding and caring. They work with you and your schedule and communication is top notch. Arianna has been absolutely amazing in communication with our pups and all of the in-house trainers with STEPP have been phenomenal! Highly recommend!!

This is a great facility and I am continuously impressed with it. They have been accommodating of my two dogs with special needs. My one with anxiety is relaxed and happy with the staff. And I feel comfortable leaving my epileptic dog there as the staff keep her medicines safe and accessible, and really listened to all of my instructions on what to do in case of a seizure. It's also very clean and daycare booking has been really easy. My dogs are always excited to go and tired out when they come back, which is great.

Caring and knowledgeable team that takes great care of our dog. Great mix of educational daycare, owner-dog classes and supervised free play. A better behaved and tired puppy is the result.

Luna loved her mini day she got to spend with the Board Hound family! Will plan on using their services in the future!!!

The staff is amazing and truly cares about the dogs! Our dog always drags us in the building and runs on to the floor with the other dogs. Staff is always able to and willing to tell us about her day, who she played with, and what she likes to do during the day. They also make sure she gets the care and attention she needs. Once registered at Old Town you can also go to their other location for daycare and boarding, wich we have found very helpful! The Board Hound is the place to go for any daycare or boaridng needs.

I highly recommend Sampson Smiles for pet sitting! We have worked with Diana for many years to care for our two cats. She has a true talent for reading animals and meeting their needs. Our cats probably prefer her over us! Diana is responsive, reliable, and trustworthy. We are so fortunate to have her as our pet sitter because she gives us peace of mind when we are out of town and we know our cats and house are in safe hands with her.

We have been so blown away by the incredible service and professionalism shown by Diana! We have 150% confidence in her and feel so comfortable knowing that our pets are well cared for while we are gone. She even sent pictures and notes while we were gone to let us know all was ok. We would absolutely recommend her services. Thank you so much Diana!

Diana is amazing! She takes care of our furry family members (regular walks for our large breed pup and occasional house sitting for said pup and her kitty friend) as if they were her own. You can see that Diana genuinely cares for animals and is always willing to go the extra mile to provide service. I can not recommend Sampson Smiles enough!

Diana provided pet sitting services for our cats while we were away on vacation. She did a great job, sending us regular updates that gave us peace of mind about the well-being of our pets. We felt very confident entrusting their care to Diana, and we would highly recommend the service!

We had a great experience with Diana! My dog was very well taken care of during her first overnight without her family. Loved getting the updates on how she was doing as she has some anxiety which always makes us nervous to leave her. I would highly recommend Sampson Smiles Pet Care and will be using Diana again!

Sampson Smiles gives me total peace of mind my dogs are being cared for exactly as I want. Diana is as dependable as the sunrise and always puts the dogs first. She has cared for my Dobermans in sickness and in health, for daily letouts during the workweek and longer vacation times. She has cared for the tough to handle personalities, the I want my Mom personalities, and everyone in between. Diana is the real deal - total peace of mind....priceless.

Diana was great. Our cat is scared and skittish around strangers, and Diana has plenty of ways to play and engage with those types of pets. Diana is incredibly reliable and the notes she provided for each visit offered additional reassurance that our cat was well taken care of while we were away.

We couldn't be happier with Sampson Smiles Pet Care. Diana and her team do a tremendous job communicating with clients and taking care of our furry family members. I wouldn't hesitate to leave our senior pup in Diana's care.

My husband and I recommend Sampson Smiles Pet Care to those we love most. The service is always outstanding and reliable. We feel very fortunate to have someone to watch our home and our pets while we're away. We trust Diana Dowd with everything and she always delivers excellence. It is SO hard to find this type of dedication.

Diana is fantastic. She took the time to get to know my anxious and shy dog and make her feel very comfortable with meeting a new person. I would recommend Sampson Smiles to all my friends and family.

Shannon and her team do such a great job of taking care of pets and they go above and beyond: when they see something that needs to be done, They take care of it without asking. she’s a professional and she respects your pets and property and gives them lots of love … five stars.

Shannon has been wonderful to work with! She has taken excellent care of my cat, Poe and I anticipate leveraging her services for future needs when I travel for work.

I always trust her to take care of our bunny when we travel. She sends pictures and/or videos, which alleviate any concern. She’s also our go-to person for pet advice, in general. She’s very knowledgeable & helpful regarding the best foods for our pet, toys to buy, groomers, veterinarians, etc. I highly recommend Shannon!

Shannon is the best. She does all the things that your dog loves. I believe very dog loves her.

Shannon was super friendly and very punctual with our appointment. She fulfilled all of our requests for our fur baby and made sure to keep us updated throughout the day. I will absolutely be calling her again!

Shannon was wonderful and treated our dog as if it were her own.

She was super friendly. I was surprised how my dog took to Shannon. I have regular service twice a week. She is always on time.

Furry friends are super passionate about the right treatment of your pets. Its nice to find someone who really cares.

Provides Exceptional and Professional service. Highly recommend this business 👍👍 …

Excellent service! Truly caring

This team takes fantastic care of my senior dog, and has always been able to squeeze us in even when my work schedule gets unpredictable! I love the thorough updates and photos they send after every visit to walk my dog, and I feel very confident that she will be well cared for by anyone who works for Alexandria Pet Care. Lucky to have found this service!

I can not say enough good things about the team at Alexandria Pet Care. I have the pleasure of being both a client and a supplier for them. They take amazing care of our three crazy, goofy, four legged kids. If we have special needs, instructions or requests they always take care to help with them. This same care is true in the relationship with them as a supplier too. I always know my dogs will be well cared for and that I will be too. I highly recommend and trust the team at Alexandria Pet Care.

We have used Alexandria Pet Care numerous times to pet-sit our cat, and we have always had a great experience. They are extremely conscientious and always do a fantastic job. They have our trust and strong recommendation.

Frazier (my very unique boxer) and I moved to VA this fall. It’s been a big transition and Alexandria Pet Care has been instrumental in Frazier’s adjustment. Always detailed/fast communication, excellent recommendations for other pet services in the area, and he adores all of his sitters. We highly recommend!

We have been using Alexandria Pet Care for the past year and they have been great. Andy took care of our cat this past week and he did a great job. The front office is very responsive and their website is very easy to use with scheduling visits and paying invoices.

I have been using Alexandria Pet Care services for my cat and this company has been more than reliable! Ronnie has been an amazing cat sitter for my cat Selena. I never have to worry when booking. They also have a perfect system through an app where you can book services and communicate easily. They also have excellent customer service. I’m glad I found their services and I definitely recommend!

Alexandria Pet Care is wonderful! Their team has taken the time to help support my pets and always handles them kindness. These folks really love animals and go the extra mile to make sure the pets are cared for.

We had a wonderful experience with Alexandria Pet Care and are very pleased with their services! We left our cats in their care for five days during a holiday weekend, during which we got updates for each visit and were able to see the times they visited, all of which were within timeframes requested. They also sent cute pictures and went above and beyond in every way. They provided excellent care and we came home to a lovely journal documenting their visits and funny ways our cats behaved. We loved their professional team approach, and we will definitely use them again. Thank you, Alexandria Pet Care!!

Alexandria Pet Care has been so helpful for our dog. We scheduled 4 in home one-on-one sessions for our newly adopted puppy last year and it was so helpful for her. She was reactive towards other dogs and people but after just one session our dog made so much progress. Alex, the trainer, also taught us the best way to help with her anxiety and how to continue making progress with her after our 4 sessions were completed. Alex has also been helpful answering questions via email since our sessions have ended, and at no charge.

The APC Team's kindness and attention were truly exceptional. They provided extraordinary care to our fur babies, treating them as if they were their own. Their commitment to meeting us and collecting comprehensive information before starting services ensured seamless and thoughtful care. Additionally, the adorable photos they took of our pups in action were a delightful bonus. They are who we call to care for our precious pups.

Theresa, of Pets are Family Pet Sitting, and her staff member, Jennifer, provided exceptional service for our 1 year old cat. It was our first time being away from our feral kitty, since she was found abandoned and alone at 5 weeks. From the intake meeting to completion of service, our experience with Pets are Family was extremely professional. Theresa was very patient with my concerns. Her confidence and knowledge was evident. The daily reports and photos while we were away were enormously comforting, but what really proved the level of care provided, was when we returned. We were greeted by a calm, secure and very happy pet; and that says it all! Excellent company!

Theresa took care of everything while we were on vacation. I love the well written and hilarious updates each day complete with pictures to show the kids while we were away from our cat. She provides a wonderful and personalized service and took care of trash, cat clean up, mail…. everything. It was so nice to know our cat and house were in good hands. I would absolutely use their services again.

We couldn't be happier with Theresa and Pets Are Family. They send a detailed report of each visit with pictures and a writeup. Our dogs love Theresa and we're excited we found such a reliable and trustworthy walking service.

I wholeheartedly recommend pets are family and Theresa! Theresa has been so fantastic with our elderly cat and our crazy flexible schedule. We have used her for over a year now, and she has always been super professional, kind, and extremely responsive. Pets Are Family is very well run as well. PAF sends daily reports with pictures and details, so that you never have to worry about how your pets are doing. They will even get packages from your porch, water your plants, or get your mail if you need them to. We recently had a family emergency, which had us leaving town with less than 24 hours notice. Theresa not only accommodated us, but when we had to change our plans from one week to two weeks and finally to three weeks out of town, she was so gracious with every change and easily accommodated us. We could not have dealt with our emergency without her! I cannot say enough great things about Theresa and Pets Are Family, we are so lucky to have found them!

We had a family reunion for a week of which we couldn’t bring our dog. I was panicking as I didn’t know what to do. I was online looking at various reviews and came across Pets Are Family pet sitting services. Theresa was wonderful communicating both prior and the week of. She sent out a daily report with photos and an outline of our dog’s day. It made us feel so much better leaving her knowing that she was so well taken care of. I would highly recommend this business!!!

Pets Are Family Pet Setting is outstanding. Their name reflects a 100% their love and commitment to our furry babies. Theresa and her team are professional, caring and offer regular and detailed updates of each visit. Plus, they are respectful of your home and privacy, as they have an emphasis on security and safety. I used to take the girls (Niebla and Lexie my two Golden Retrievers), to daycare but after getting repeatedly sick I decided to try pet sitting/walking. I was on the fence about allowing someone in my home, but Theresa changed all that. I am so happy I found her! She loves what she does and it shows. And my girls and I love her! Highly, highly recommended!

Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services is incredible! From the first moment I talked to Teresa, her passion and positive energy was contagious through the phone. She has stellar communication and she takes such great care of our little puppy (who adores her). We are so thankful to have found her and are excited to support her as she continues to build her fabulous business!

Theresa is the most thoughtful dog walker and cat sitter we have ever worked with. We have two large German shepherds who were struggling to find a new walker they clicked with when we moved. Theresa’s entire approach has kept the dogs calm and comfortable in getting into a new routine. She has them completely under her spell!

Theresa Johnson is a godsend! We’ve typically relied on friends and family to help with our dogs when we travel, along with an unsatisfactory Rover house/dog sitter for a longer trip we took last year. We knew we needed someone more reliable, so we asked our neighbors who they use for their pets and they gave Theresa a glowing recommendation. We can’t say enough positive things about Theresa…she is great with our two Labrador retrievers are we are always at ease when we travel knowing they are with someone who genuinely loves animals (and someone who can handle two large, energetic dogs safely). We receive regular updates with photos, including a very sweet photo collage at the end of our trip. We appreciate that Theresa is a professional and operates her business as such. Scheduling, paying, and communications are all handled via an app which is very convenient and streamlined. Theresa is an all-around pleasure to deal with, and we know our dogs adore her too as evidenced by their tail wags and booty shakes when they see her.

My dog, Sandy, became ill the day I was leaving for an out of town trip. Theresa was very concerned about her wellbeing. When Sandy’s condition hadn’t improved by the next morning, Theresa drove her to the emergency vet. She checked in with me to see how Sandy was doing and even took her medication to the emergency vet the following day. I can’t thank Theresa enough for her assistance and caring during that challenging time. She truly cares about the pets she cares for and treats them like family just as the name of her company states.

A Thank You to Lauren and the Story of an Ex-Reactive Rescue Dog ✨ Oh, it was such a joy to finally take my favorite rescue dog, Nessa (an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois), home after a month of walks at the shelter. It was exciting because she was our first dog ever. But after just 5 days, we started noticing serious problems: endless barking (I'm not exaggerating when I say 500 times a day), reactivity towards dogs/people/cats/birds, protective behavior, pulling on the leash, restlessness at home, uncontrollable behavior, it felt dangerous... To be honest, after 10 days, we considered bringing her back to the shelter. We felt so incapable and thought someone else could handle it better. This was not at all the dog we had dreamed of. But then came the turning point. We desperately called Lauren, who guided us from A to Z. Thanks to her help, Nessa transformed in just a few weeks into a happy, relaxed dog. I never could have dreamed back then that we would have such a wonderful dog now. She can now walk off-leash, is no longer reactive, has found peace, is super obedient, is starting to trust people, and our bond is stronger than ever. If you are struggling, I want to encourage you and let you know there is hope. Don’t be afraid to ask for help because a good relationship with your dog is worth its weight in gold. Charlotte

Amazing trainer, who knows a lot about dogs!!! It’s been great to learn and see her in action. No doubt, 100% recommended!! 👌 …

We have been using Off Collar for kitty visits for about 18 months and have nothing but good things to say. They are responsive and prompt. Thank you for taking such good care of Patches!!

We (and our pets) love Off Collar! Lauren, Katherine, and Alyzah are so sweet with our babies. It is hard to find someone to trust with a Great Dane. They are big animals but also very sensitive and require a gentle but firm touch. Our boy is always so excited to get walked by any of them, and we’re glad to have people we can rely on to give him some company midday. Katherine also takes care of our two kittens when we are away for vacation. They are very shy, but last month, they finally came out to say hi to her, so they must have decided in the end they like her after all :) Off Collar is also very understanding of emergencies and flexible, which is hugely helpful because we have variable schedules each month.

I love Off Collar! Lauren has been amazing in coordinating and supporting my senior pup! Alyzah, my pup’s wonderful walker, is so good with him and keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary. They’ve both been very helpful in allaying my fears after a bad experience with another company! Can’t say enough good thing about Off Collar!

My wife and I are happy we found Lauren and Off Collar. Our Great Pyrenees was impossible to walk, constantly barking at other dogs. Enter Lauren and within a short period of time, our dog was walking by our side, not barking and listening to commands. What a wonderful trainer and walker. Thank you Lauren, we couldn’t have done it without you!!!

We are so grateful to the Off Collar team for helping take care of our dog! Sandi, our walker, was always prompt, friendly, and so patient with our dog Ivy, who is sometimes scared and anxious. She sent detailed updates after every walk, including photos, and you could just see how happy Ivy was with her. We trust her completely and can't wait to book more walks in the future!

We’ve had a few 1-1 sessions with Lauren to help with our reactive dog, Chloe, as well as monthly pack walks. She has been nothing short of phenomenal and has helped us so much! She taught us the skills and tools to help work with Chloe and we have seen tremendous progress! Additionally, Off Collar is our go-to for pet sitting services. Chloe absolutely adores Katherine who does a great job of making sure our pup is cared for when we are out of town. I can’t speak highly enough about their care and services and would definitely recommend.

I cannot say enough about how awesome Lauren is! She helped me and my dog work through some behavioral issues recently. I was at my wits end with him and had read/watched everything I could find and nothing seemed to be making a difference. After working with Lauren she was able to help identify specific issues, signs to watch for, helped me understand exactly what my dog is trying to tell me and how I am communicating with him. She is so much fun to work with and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. My boy absolutely loves her! She has a wonderful balance of fun and lightheartedness (which removed the stress and frustration we were experiencing) and deliberate corrections and commands. It was awesome to see how well my boy responded to her! I have already recommended her to my friends who were looking for a private trainer and will continue to do so! Thank you, Lauren we both appreciate you!!

Lauren has been great with Karma (dog) and his parents (us). We are learning a lot in such a short amount of time and have already seen a positive difference.

Top Dogg is great! My dog Chloe warmed up to Jonis faster than any other human ever. Since then he’s expanded his team, and they are always reliable, professional, and kind. Sometimes we help watch a friend’s dog, too, and Top Dogg is super flexible about adding an extra dog to the schedule.

Top Dogg has been so wonderful to work with! I've used both their dog walking and dog sitting services over the last year and have had great experiences. Every member of their team has been so excellent with my dog and I appreciate them tremendously!

Without a doubt the best dog walking service I’ve worked with. Super easy to get into contact with, owner works with your schedule and is flexible. My dog isn’t the easiest to work with but owner knew exactly how to handle a bigger dog. Top dogg provides top notch service.

I love Top Dogg!! Everyone on the team is so sweet to my Evie and they always send pictures and updates.

We love Top Dog! Both of our dogs stayed with Jonis during our honeymoon and now we book with him everytime we got out of town. Both of our dogs are very anxious and Jonis is great with them. We recommend Top Dogs for all pets!

I had both my dogs stay with Jonis for the weekend and by far best service! Not the first time my dogs have stayed with him and every time I take them they get excited. Highly recommend Top Dogg!

Jonis and his team have walked our dog for several years now (both when we lived in Huntington and now Fort Hunt). They're always easy to work with and they share notes about the walk. Highly recommend

Top Dogg is an amazing family run business that has the most friendly and reliable dog walkers. I’ve had very positive experiences with them, and rest easy knowing that my pup is in good hands. They truly treat your dog as if it is their own. They have great customer service & communication as well. Can’t say enough positive things!

We love Top Dogg! Jonis and Moriah are awesome. They are so communicative, caring, and reliable, and their level of attention makes us feel like we’re their only client. They go above and beyond what we expected from a dog walker! We feel like our dog is in great hands on her midday walks, and we’ve never had any issues or concerns with them. We would absolutely recommend them to any friend or family member!

Jonis is the local “dog whisperer”! Our little guy loves him. We have had the pleasure of having him as our walker for over two years. Always caring, positive, dependable and flexible. Most dog walkers do not provide the level of attention Jonis provides. The most important thing is Max trusts and literally loves him. If your dog doesn’t trust a human, you probably shouldn’t either. Best service. Highly recommended! “Max approved”

Kate's K9 has friendly and reliable dog walkers who really care for our pets. The dogs are always excited to see them at the door!

The best dog walkers in the DMV. My pup Winston looks forward to seeing the walkers. They ensure he has fresh water in his bowl and give him plenty of love and attention before securing him in our home. We are thankful for the services they provide our furbaby.

I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our puppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. She also shadow her colleague on the first few days to make sure it was a smooth transition for our girl. We have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!

We absolutely love Kates K9 pet service. All the dog walkers have been great and our dogs love them. The app makes it so easy to request a day and time, make payments and communicate. We love the photos we get after every walk and the update they send letting us know how the walk was. If your looking for a dependable dog walking service look no further they are great.

This is an awesome company. I would not want to trust my boys with anyone other than Kate’s K9.

I am really enjoying Kate's K9 Pet care service. I was very fortunate to find Kate online. Kate provide top quality service to my pet. She is very compassionate, and show great patience with my puppy. Kate visits has really made my puppy more adorable, and well behave. I strongly recommend Kate service to you, and you will be very satisfied with her care, dependability, loyalty and faithfulness.

Kate's Pet Care is without a doubt the best I have had in the area. She is so kind and my cat and dog love her. I never have to worry when I am away that they are not getting the best care or attention, and I always get lots of updates on her app about the visits. She offers a great value for what she provides. I tried other services like Becky's Pet Care and had a few really bad experiences. I have a dog, cat, and a fish tank, and she has taken care of all of them.

Kate and her crew are absolutely wonderful. Very reliable and accommodating; they do their research and are more than willing to give individualized special care for each pet. Travis was excellent taking care of my minipig while I was away, following instructions down to a tee and making sure she got everything she needed. I didn't have to worry one bit. The report cards are great so you know how your pet is doing during each visit.

I’ve been using Kate’s K9 services for a year and have been very pleased with their professionalism, genuine care for my dogs, and good communication in every visit. I highly recommend.

I found Kates pet sitting service after looking for a long time for someone to watch my pets. I have a dog who is very shy but super sweet and most people are scared of him, and won’t give him a chance. Kates team is super patient with him and it shows. They are very professional and I feel very comfortable leaving my pets with them which is hard for me cause they are my babies. I highly recommend them!!