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We had a fantastic experience caring for Rosie! She is truly the sweetest dog and so easy. She enjoys playing fetch and playing with other dogs. The lovely backyard makes quick potty breaks easy so that you can enjoy your coffee before a longer morning walk. Rosie loves being with people but is also really great with other dogs and can be trusted alone in the flat for a few hours. Communication was easy with Richard and Tina. They were promptly responsive during their time away. The flat is awesome! Very comfortable and clean, with a quiet bedroom. We cooked a lot in the kitchen as well as used the gas grill in the backyard. The neighborhood is gorgeous, and it was really fun to walk and explore the area. We look forward to future visits with Rosie!
Polly and Chris are such lovely and chill individuals and have a really lovely home in Bondi! They were super easy to communicate with and we did a meet and greet prior to the sit. Roxy will be one of the most memorable pets I have looked after as she is so loving and excitable. I will miss her so much and miss taking her on walks! She’s a very social dog who loves all humans and other dogs❤️❤️ she is so gentle especially with elderly dogs. I will sit for Polly anytime as I will be so happy to see Roxy again💖
James and I had the absolute best time with Dixie during our stay in Richard and Lysette’s home. Dixie is an incredibly calm, relaxed and loving dog who made the best company while hanging at home, adventuring Alexandra Park each morning or even the occasional pub visit. Richard and Lysette were a breeze to communicate with and offered us an amazing list of local recommendations. We wouldn’t hesitate at the opportunity to spend more time with Dixie in the future 😊 Thanks again!
This was a great house sit! The pets are adorable and loved to hang out with us, and the house was great to stay in - really comfortable and in a terrific location close to restaurants, amenities, and good neighborhood walking. Kate left detail instructions about pet and house care and was easy to reach during our stay.
William and Amanda were such great Hosts! The communication was great and they showed us everything we needed to know. Their home was clean, in a very good neighbourhood and with the best view you could imagine. Bailey and Joey are such cute dogs and easy to handle. We would always do this sit again, if we are close to New York. Can only recommend!
I would definitely recommend Sasha's home! It was a peaceful stay for me to get a lot of work completed. She and her home are very organized and she is easy going. We had a zoom meeting first and she emailed me her guide book early which was very helpful. Zozo and Yoda are very independent characters and easy to care for. Yoda, once she warms up is super purry and cuddly and loves to be pet. Zozo came through so rarely, I wondered if he has a second family! lol! Sasha's communication is great--she was happy to answer all my questions--even ones that were covered in the guide that I had missed, lol! A couple things to be aware of---Sasha does have security cameras around her home, and views them while you are there. She is very transparent about it and where they are in the guidebook. She also allows no visitors.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Lake Stevens, Washington?
From $40/week to $100/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 Lake Stevens, Washington ?
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.
Kate watched both my dog (Todd) and my sister’s dog (Lenny) at my home over a long holiday weekend. Both being labradoodles, they are energetic and can be a handful. Not only was she able to provide updates and photos each day, she handled them with amazing skill. We came home to a clean house and two very happy pups. I will definitely use her services again, and would highly recommend her to other family and friends!
Kate is simply the best. We trust our Charlie girl with her and know that she cares about Charlie as much as we do. It makes me so happy and relieved to know that Charlie has a sitter who loves her so much and takes such great care of her when we can't be with her. Kate takes her on hour long walks and takes photos of her every time for us. The best part is that Charlie is smiling in all of them! I would highly recommend Kate and I'm so glad we found her!
My wife and I found Kate & Wagnolia thru Google, after our sitter-at-the-time found another job. She's been great with our energetic (handful) Doberman puppy and adult English Setter. Appreciate her text updates and flexibility with our family's schedule. Thankful for all of her help!
The owners are friendly to us and our dogs. They are more attentive than other dog boarding companies and took very good care of our 8 month puppy who is still learning to be social. The owners updated us with a video of our dogs every day while we were traveling.
This was our pup's first time being boarded, so we were a little nervous. Kate came highly recommended. I knew when I dropped our pup off, he was in good hands! I got daily photos and/or videos, he looked so happy, and that helped us enjoy our vacation. Glad to have found trusted, high quality care for our dog. We will definitely use Magnolia again!
Kate is amazing with my senior bulldog, Gigi. I travel extensively for work and I leave knowing that Gigi is well cared for and given lots of love. Kate is very responsive to texts and I appreciate all her pictures of my pup while I am gone. Quite simply you will find no better sitter in the area, I highly recommend Kate!
We recently found Wagnolia Petsitting and are so grateful. Kate has been absolutely wonderful taking care of our dog and cat. We always feel comfortable leaving our fur babies with her. We get so many cute pictures and our pets are always happy.
Kate takes great care of our two dogs when we are out of town. She sends us updates and is quick to respond to us if we have any questions. It feels great to not have to worry about our dogs when we are away. Definitely recommend Wagnolia!
I would only trust Wagnolia with my pets! My dogs love Kate and her team! It’s the best feeling when you have to leave your animals with someone that you LOVE and your pets LOVE even more! Thank you for taking such good care of our babies and treating them like they are your own! I would recommend Wagnolia 100%. Hank and Kathy love you guys!
Kate is an excellent sitter. We’ve know her for 2 years now. Our two dogs (one elderly, one young) and cat all love her! She is super responsible and an excellent caretaker. We contact her first when we are looking for care needs!
This may be the best boarding place in the world. Lovely green pastures surrounded by mountains and a caring staff guided by a knowledgeable and dedicated owner who loves dogs and helps every dog feel comfortable and at home. My dog had a been going here for over 5 years and it truly is like his second home.
Update 2024: Last summer (July 2023), Kylo stayed here for almost a month. After first week, Kylo ran too much, too fast, and pulled a muscle. They were super awesome in notifying us as soon as they noticed he was limping. Christine drove Kylo to our regular vet, OVER AN HOUR AWAY, and ensured he got his medication and everything. After that, for several days, Kylo had to be on leash cause he was too excited and Christine took care of it all. We will never leave Kylo with any other place, Mountain View Dog Ranch is his vacation home and vacation family. Original: Our dog Kylo was boarded here and he loved it! They were very good with ensuring his environment was kept as much intact as possible with his bed and feeder etc. we got the attached pictures as well during his stay as part of his status update. He also got an exit bath which ensured he was nice and clean at the end of his stay.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! We own a husky, which if you don't know, means endless amounts of energy and attitude toward everything. Finding Mountain View Dog Ranch was one of the best things my husband and I did. This place has tons of room for our pup to run and several other dogs he can play with for hours. I also love that they focus on dogs playing with dogs rather than give them a bunch of toys to fight over. Our dog can get territorial over toys, and it is nice to be able to leave him at a place that eliminates the potential for those issues. When he comes home he is so tired after a full day of play that he sleeps for two days. He loves it so much that we can't even say the word "daycare" at home, because our dog will start whining and go sit by the door. We have also boarded him there on occasion in the last 2 years, and they love him when we can't. Reasonably priced too!!
Mountain View Dog Ranch is top notch! They take excellent care of our senior Labrador and we have such peace of mind when we’re out of town knowing he is in the best of care. Their facility is clean paired with a professional and caring staff. Highly recommend!
Great experience! They know all the dogs by name and remember my dog even if he has not stayed recently. They take a lot of care to keep your dog safe, happy, and well exercised. I love the photos posted everyday. I always worry about my exuberant boy. His play style is not every dog's cup of tea. But they do a great job matching dogs into play groups so everyone gets along well and it isn't too overcrowded or overwhelming for the dogs during their play time. I really like how they require new customers to complete a tour so your dog can visit the place before their first stay and they can assess the dog themselves.
They genuinely care about and spend time getting to know my dogs. The staff really wants the dogs to be happy and takes excellent care of my boys. It is like a resort for dogs and I feel like I am sending them on vacation when I bring them there and that makes leaving them so much easier.
Our dogs love this place! 3rd time leaving dogs here. One of our two dogs gets pretty anxious and first two times it seemed like it took a bit to adjust. Everyone I’ve talked to there do seem they love dogs, are really understanding of owners concerns, and knowledgeable on handling all types of dogs. It’s very obvious they know all the dogs names and which dog is where and when. Very organized. They did text us about concerns regarding lack of appetite for our anxious dog that we did let them know during drop off. They were able to resolve the issue. Great communications! Both dogs came back super happy. Our non-anxious dog gets excited when she starts to realize we are pulling into the entrance here.
We boarded our two dogs here during a six-day trip out of the state. I appreciated having a conversation with Kristina prior to dropping our dogs off. She put my mind at ease and I knew they would be in good hands! We also loved seeing pictures of our pups in the Google photos folder.
Great spot they take good care of the doggos when we leave town. Special treat they offer, pics online updated all day so you can check in on them.
Our 2 Corgis loved their stay at Mountain View Dog Ranch! They were well cared for, got to play outside and make new friends. We were sent an email and pictures during their stay.
Sarah clearly loves dogs and knows how to care well for them. Our large breed is welcomed with enthusiasm at Vacation Pet Care, Sarah is responsive and flexible, and very reasonably priced. We get photos, videos, and other updates constantly through our 4-legged family member's stay helping us to feel connected and confident in how well she's doing while we're away. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend!
Absolutely incredible place. We had our dog here for 1 week. The setup is perfect for dogs with big yards that can be separated. The owner absolutely loves dogs and it shows in how she cares for all the dogs boarding. She would send dozens of photos and videos daily to ensure we felt connected to our pup while we were away. Clear and easy communication, followed all instructions regarding food. Our dog was so happy and healthy. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Wonderful!!! If you are in need of a dog sitter, look no further! Sarah was amazing and took such great care of our dog as we went out of town. It was our first time using a dog sitter & leaving our pup in the care of someone else, and Sarah made sure he was taken care of. She texted us often sending photos and updates on how their day was going. He was able to socialize with other pups, had lots of play time, got walks and lots of love. I will definitely use Vacation Pet Care in the future and highly recommend to anyone who needs someone trustworthy to take care of my dog. Thank you Sarah!
Sarah is not just a dog sitter, she goes above and beyond to make our lives that much easier while we are away. From the many photos and videos, brushings, and quality time to refilling our dogs' water tank and mini dog lessons. Sarah always goes the extra mile to ensure our dogs have the best care. 10/10 recommend!
Sarah has watched our two dogs twice for long trips and they always have such a great time! Last time I think they were even sad to come home and punished me for 24 hours after, wanting to go back to her house. She plays with them so much, takes great care and will even do whatever training you are working on with them. She sends lots of updates and I know they are well cared for and happy.
This was our two year old corgi's first time being boarded and we are so happy he stayed with Sarah! Everyday, we received many photos and videos of our dog having a fun time with Sarah and the other dogs she was caring for. We will definitely reach out to Sarah for dog boarding in the future. She is absolutely the best!
I asked Sarah to take care of my senior dog with some special needs while I was away for a week, and I'm so glad I did. She was so attentive and caring with my four-legged soulmate, sending me pictures and videos on a regular basis and keeping me in the loop on my dog's day to day condition, mood, habits, everything. This was the first time I've ever boarded my dog, and all my worries were very quickly dispensed. Sarah is amazing and you couldn't do better for your pet care.
Sarah is amazing!! she always takes great care of our Zoey! She is 100% reliable and accommodating to our needs. I highly recommend her. Also, expect to get many pictures of your pet while she takes care of them. Thanks Sarah!
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These wonderful humans take care of our dog Charlie now that I have returned to office (RTO). It’s such peace of mind and he comes home so cheerful! Today we tried the grooming service and he’s looking dapper as ever. We’ve used TAILored Pets for years - it’s great to see them expand and offer the same level of care and professionalism! They’re exceptional people and LOVE dogs - check out what they’ve got going on….especially if you’re returning to office and looking for support. They’ve got your back at the Four Legged Fun Zone!
Ashley did an absolutely amazing job! My 13yr old man is not easy to handle he takes special attention and care. He’s really sweet but he’s not great at standing and can be quite a handful when he feels like it but she takes such great care of him. And to top it all off he comes out looking and smelling wonderful. I’ve been going to Ashley for almost a decade now and I’ve continued to follow her to every location she’s groomed at. A good groomer is hard to find and an amazing groomer is 1 in a million. And Ashley is an amazing passionate groomer we’re so thankful to have her around.
My golden retriever has been going to Four-Legged Fun Zone since September, and she LOVES it! When she arrives, she wants to gallop to the back to join her furry friends. She comes home happy and tired every day, which tells me she's had a blast. The outdoor space is huge, with tons of agility equipment. She loves playing with her furry friends both inside and out. The staff is amazing too – so friendly and caring. I highly recommend Four-Legged Fun Zone to any dog owner looking for a top-notch daycare!
I am so happy with the grooming service today! The staff is friendly, professional, and really care about peoples pets! My dog looks amazing after grooming—clean, trimmed, and smelling great! Ashley took extra care to make sure my dog was comfortable, and I could tell she truly loves animals. The shop is clean and welcoming, which makes me feel good about leaving my dog there. I highly recommend and will definitely be back!
I am so grateful and appreciative of the fabulous care Ashley provided my 3 cats while I was out of town. They provided very detailed notes, which is a great comfort to a cat mom. One of my cats, that very rarely makes an appearance for anyone, warmed up to Ashley! Amazing! If my cats love a sitter, I know they're happy and safe. I highly recommend Ashley and will always request them as my pet sitter.
I have recently became acquainted with our new groomer on Saturday afternoon, I wasn't sure as you never know with a new groomer how your hairy baby is gonna turn out. We were given a quick tour of their facility and was offered to have hot chocolate and make my girl, a dog cookie using the decorations they had to choose from. Then only an hour after they took her back they were already done and she looked so adorable and so happy!! Then to top it off we got a free picture of me and my baby girl a free picture!! It was a fun environment, and all the personal were very happy, friendly people, genuinely. It was nice to bring my pup in somewhere where people are so personable and happy I would totally recommend these guys to anyone who is or isn't looking for a new groomer,because once you walk in the door and are greeted with a smiling face you'll be sold Thanks again guys, I'm really happy I chose to change from our previous, blah, and impersonable,overly crowded, scrunched for time, staff,that never made me feel appreciated for my business or even greet me or walk me to the front door like i was here. I'm very pleased all the way around Good job guy's
We enjoy taking our dog Mitch here for daycare and meet ups. The attention she receives is evident throughout the process, from first signing up to the end of day report card we get after picking up. Mitch has a great time and we feel good knowing she's having fun while we're at work. Convenient pick up and drop off times and location as well.
Tailored Pet Service saved me both before and during my trip when I couldn’t find a place for my elderly small/medium service dog that doesn’t like being in a “free roam group setting.” No place would accommodate her being in a room most of the day as she would THRIVE IN. Or, timing was too close to when I needed to leave. I finally found TAILORED PET SERVICES!! They were quick to reply and gave a detailed and complete estimate/bill. The deposit was reasonable and the rates were beyond competitive. I loved how my girl dog could either be seen at home or be at someone’s home alone or with another dog or two. She has all her vaccinations as required and I got the stool test too as needed. She accommodated me so well and we were able to get my girl in. I met Antigone and her husband and I immediately knew my girl was in good, no, GREAT hands. It was originally for about four days to be kept but an emergency happened medically during the trip and we needed her kept longer and we were accommodated so kindly and they cared so much for me and for my girl. I got photos and updates daily. The photos were better than ones I could take! She looked so so happy! They kept her many many extra days and didn’t charge extra and now I have a forever place for my girl. And, since she has been with them, my girl has become more cuddly and allows us to hold her in our laps more. She even fell asleep in my dads arms the other day. She has never done that due to prior owners to me being abusive. This makes my heart sing knowing she was so, so loved. You won’t regret trusting your loved ones with Tailored Pet Services. Your furry friend will be safe, loved, communication is top notch, and the prices are beyond competitive. I trust them 110% and I love my girl as she’s also my service dog she’s my entire world. I trust her with my parents and boyfriend only after a YEAR. so that’s huge! Thank you Antigone, Kay, and all there that helped my Kapu girl and me during a rough medical time and keeping her safe and sound and happy!
Four-Legged Fun Zone made training my new puppy, Sunny, a breeze! With Lise’s help, we’ve mastered sit, stay, & lay down. While continuously working on not jumping up. I’m very grateful for the training and time Lise has put into my dog. My dog is a Pitbull/Chihuahua so she’s needed extra help, and Lise has always been there to support us! I highly recommend training with Four-Legged Fun Zone .
We've been a customer of TAILored Pet Services for some time, and have had several of their dog walkers. They have all been great. Also, everyone in the business has outstanding communication, from the daily walk reports to working with office staff. I feel like they know our family and care about our dogs. We would leave a 6-star review if we could.
I can't emphasize enough of how happy my fur babies are at Barnyard Dogs Daycare. My lab have been spoiled by Elaina since he was 6 months old...and now my chow mix is also hooked to her. They love the attention to detail....long playtime and absolute comfort that Barnyard Dogs provide.
I have a very sweet dog that just likes to escape. He can work doors and dead bolts. So I have not had the best luck finding a place that he can’t get out of. He’s been asked to leave several places over it. He didn’t escape here. I had to leave for an emergency for three days. I couldn’t be happier. He was still here when I returned three days later. Smelling good and happy. So was his cocker spaniel companion. Really recommend them. You’ll be so happy with the service.
This place is awesome! I went on a trip for 6 days and they took such good care of my Border Collie! Plus, if your dog stays for 5 days or more, they provide a free bath on the way out! Highly recommend, great service!
I trust the owners and staff, I have known them for almost 10 years now. The new facility I was able to tour at an Open House. Otherwise, no one is allowed in the back which is great. The back is split into small dog one side, large breed the other with solid fence line to block view. Very very spacious. Huge outdoor yard. New runs/kennels and bathing tub. Experienced handlers. Reasonable rates. Biggest compliment a pet care provider can give is to send their clients to you. I've been referring the public to Elaina/Pawz4Pawz and now Barnyard Dogs Boarding and Daycare for years. Because they are kind, know what they are doing, and care about every animal. I'm relieved that I can send business their way. Auntie Beth's Pet Service Beth Clark, CVA
BIG indoor facility with lots of room for your dogs to get their energy out! The owners are knowledgeable and caring and treat your babies like their own while they are in their care. They have daycare too which is PERFECT for our pup! It is so nice to have an indoor facility where I dont have to worry about my dog coming home muddy from playing all day. Easy drop off and pick up, and they take a lot of care with each animal to make sure their needs are taken care of.
We love Barnyard! My dog always comes home tuckered out. They have a large facility with incredible animal lovers caring for the pups. Thank you!
So, here's the scoop: we had to jet off on a family trip and needed a place for our furry buddy, Bosun, to crash for a bit. Our original plans fell through, leaving me scrambling for a last-minute solution. Enter Barnyard Dogs Daycare. I stumbled upon them on Google Maps, went on Instagram, and messaged them. To my surprise, they got back to me super fast. Elaina, the main person in charge, was excellent. She ensured Bosun got the green light by giving him a 45-minute evaluation before his stay. During his stay she kept me updated on how he was doing. And get this: when I swung by to scoop up Bosun, he was all clean from a bath they gave him! Talk about going the extra mile. If you need a place for your pet to get TLC from folks who know their stuff, Barnyard Dogs Daycare is the spot. Elaina and her crew are the real deal. So, if you're hunting for a place where your furry friend will feel right at home, give them a shout. Trust me, you won't regret it!
My poodle Salem absolutely ADORES coming here! He loves getting to run around with his friends! The facility is HUGE and very clean! I recommend Elaina with Barnyard Dogs to everyone! Thank you so much Elaina!!!
Great team! Reliable, caring and professional! My dogs always come home happy and tired! I recommend Elania to care for your pups.
Such an amazing facility! Staff are super friendly and caring!! They treat and love your dog as their own and I honestly wouldn’t take my dog (whos a service dog) anywhere else or trust him in any other hands! 10/10 will always recommend.
Amazing experience. We brought our dog for the first time to any day care here and they were amazing. They knew to slowly introduce him and even asked about a history of aggression. They met us at the hat at the end of the day it was an amazing experience. We would 100% recommend them again.
My very clingy dog went here and she’s been so social and seeks out other dogs now. Can’t believe the change in my 5 year old dog! Thank you 💜 …
We have a malamute that can be picky about who he trusts. He loves the ladies at all my friends. We travel a couple times a year and he's slant have any anxiety over going to boarding. We started using all my friends nearly 10 years ago with a different dog who had since passed away and we have had the most amazing experience with them. I would highly recommend them.
Best dog boarding facility EVER. We're very picky (and Ricochet is even more demanding) and all my friends exceeded our highest expectations. Two thumbs way up.
Great place to have watch your pets. We have a mid-sized dog and she had a blast there. Very friendly people we interacted with and a fair price. Flat rate that includes everything an active pup needs. 🐶 We will definitely be taking her back there when she can't come with us.
All My Friends was our go to for years. We were sad that all of our dogs got kennel cough on their last two visits, so we are in the market for a new place. Recognize it's not uncommon that dogs pick this up at boarding places, but there was no follow up, care or concern. Such a bummer, our pups were super happy here!
Recently, I had my three dogs stay here. I can’t say enough good things about how well they were treated and how attentive they were to our dogs particular needs. When I called to check on them, they were responsive in providing me a status update and to inform me that they were doing fine. The ladies here have a passion for taking care of our fur family and I would not use anyone else. Highly recommended! Excellent with our dogs and I feel very comfortable when I go out of town and leave our dogs in their second home.
My dog loves this place, it's like he gets his own little vacation when I have to go out of town. There is something for everyone. They have multiple giant yards for the dogs to run and play in, an in ground pool for them to swim in during the summer months, plenty of toys and TVs with animal planet in front of big couches. The staff are very nice and accommodating, and the prices are very reasonable. The only downside (for me) is the long drive since it's pretty far north from Seattle, as it usually takes me 45+ min to get there. All in all, highly recommend, especially if you're going out of town for several days.
Would not reccomend this place!! We took our dog here for an overnight trial before booking a 10 day stay and thank goodness we did a trial because when we got home he ran over to his water bowl and drank the entire thing like he hadn't had water the whole time. Then we noticed that he had deep scratches on the insides of both his thighs and a cut on his nose. Not to mention he was filthy after just 1 day. None of this was mentioned to us when we picked him up and after noticing the scratches at home, my husband called them and left a message ( it was also a pain communicating with them ahead of time and they do not answer their phone or email) and they have yet to respond several days later. Very unprofessional and I will never take my baby back there and would reccomend everyone else do the same. they are clearly not monitoring the dogs like they should be and not communicating with customers the way I would expect any business to.
We love this place and so does our dog! We left her there for 4 days and she didn't want to leave when we came to get her! The folks there were super nice and made us feel good about leaving her. The property and dog house are great and the dogs get loooots of play time. They even surprised us with a CD of photos of Ruby playing when we came to get her.
Erik has taken excellent care of our large greyhound since we adopted our pup in March. Greyhounds can be shy and aloof to strangers, but Erik seems to have a natural intuition in engaging with my dog; this is evident during our first meeting, and our boy has maintained a bond with Erik ever since. My significant other and I both have highly demanding jobs, and Erik has been blessing to us especially in caring for our energetic boy both during the day and sometimes overnight home stays. He pays great attention to details, has been flexible with scheduling, and always provide timely updates to let us know how our dog is doing. I knew our pup was in great hands when we arranged a week-long overnight stay with Erik. We have been incredibly pleased with how professional, communicative, and passionate Erik is about taking care of our pup.
Erik is GREAT. My little pup really looks forward to her walks with Erik.
One of the most compassionate and experienced person that I have ever met. Harley (my doggie) looks for Eric on the weekends. He truly is the animal whisperer. This is Harley the Great Dane
Erik does great with our German Shepherd puppy! He is reliable and trustworthy. We never have any concerns about our baby or the house when Erik is coming in and out. I have and will continue to recommend his services. I especially appreciate the pics he sends when he is there with her-it helps to see her so happy!
I love Erik and have been using him for years. We had a new rescue this year and even on the first visit he quickly acclimatised even though he was nervous with men specifically. I never have any doubts leaving my dogs with Erik.
Erik has helped me take care of my pet Blue and Gold Macaw and our family cat off and on for the past three years. He has been very reliable and trustworthy! We had long vacations where he needed to help us daily and he made friends with our very shy cat and was able to tend our parrot making our vacation worry free. Thank you Erik for your service!
Erik has watched our two cats twice now. Both times for four days. One of our cats has asthma and needs an inhaler. Erik has been able to give her this medication with ease and we are so grateful! We have been so impressed with this service. He is prompt and kind. Very communicative. The price is extremely reasonable. This most recent trip, we accidentally got the days wrong and he was able to accommodate! The cats really like him. Professionalism is at a 10! We will definitely hire him whenever we’re out of town and we recommend him to anyone!
My dogs love Erik! The are full of excitement when they see him arrive. He is very dependable and professional! I have two high energy dogs that Erik handles with ease. I highly recommend him!
We highly recommend Erik (Crazy Dog Man) for pet sitting. We have a large black lab/pit bull/Great Dane mix (Harley) that is a rescue, abused as a pup many years ago. He is therefore apprehensive around new people and takes awhile to gain trust. When Harley met Erik earlier this year, he took to him right away. Erik respects and understands Harley and his needs, especially now that he is a senior dog and has health issues. Erik stays at our house when we are on vacation and the occasional weekend, and provides Harley with exceptional care, including all his medications. Erik is definitely in tune with dogs, no matter their size.
Erik is very capable, conscientious and caring. My three horses and one donkey can be a handful but Erik handled them beautifully. He also did a great job of keeping their stalls, paddock and arena clean. I have recommended him to my friends, because they know I’m very particular about the quality of my pet family’s care. Erik provides that level of care!
We highly recommend Lake Stevens K9 Academy! We had Barbara as our instructor and soon our Great Pyrenees Bru will be ready to take his Canine Good Citizen paper and the therapy dog test. Our dog and us have learned a lot and had a lot of fun along the way. We already have another of our pups signed up for classes.
Kim is a trustworthy trainer and I am very pleased with her services. She has worked on behavior modification, obedience training and other skills with all three of my rescue dogs. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a quality trainer who really cares about her clients and their dogs.
We completed all of the group classes with Kim (Puppy, Basic, and Advanced obedience) and are so happy with the results for our 10 month old Belgian Tervuren puppy! He is well socialized with other dogs and people thanks to the good foundation taught in these classes. He also passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Kim is a great trainer; she has lots of experience and a true passion for her work! Would highly recommend.
Barbara has been wonderful working with our very large, very energetic lab mix. After one session he was walking on a loose leash, after two he had the loose leash, halt and sit down without issues and could walk in public with out trying to jump up on people. By our third session he would sit and stay, again, while out in a busy shopping center. Our puppy is a different dog, very calm and wanting to please. I'm excited for the puppy manners classes to start.
This is my 3rd dog through training at the LSK9A. Saga, our smallest, is a street-find. She has improved - 1000 fold - in behavior; with people, and even our other 2 big guys. She is handling new environments with a NOTICABLE even temperament and now easily understands how to ask/listen to and with me. Trainer Mel has been a firm but kind hand on the lead for helping me learn about Saga as much as Saga is learning about the world. I don't trust just anyone with my dog. LkSK9A is that someone I do.
Kim is an excellent trainer. She worked so hard to help us train our dog and help her overcome a stage of fear aggression she was experiencing. Kim is well versed in dog behavior and is calm and confident when training. She helped me understand our dog’s behavior, and made it easy to schedule training times since we live in Seattle and She’s in Lake Stevens. We were so pleased with our training experience that we started boarding our dog with Kim as well. It’s a 45 minute drive for us to drop off our pup, but totally worth it as we trust Kim and her staff implicitly. And more importantly, our dog LOVES Lake Stevens K9 Academy.
Love Love Love how much my Lucky is learning here! The classes are great. Barbara is Fantastic and intuitive when it comes to dogs! She has a no nonsense method of teaching and displays tons of experience and knowledge when it comes to all types of dogs…even ones that might have trouble due to unfortunate situations that led them to become rescues. Her classes are organized and you know exactly what to expect as the pet parent but she changes things up enough to challenge the pups. Will most definitely keep signing up my Lucky and take to all the classes they have available!
Kim is nothing short of amazing. My almost 2 year old lab retriever and I have taken her advanced training course and she provides direction, input where correction is needed, homework to do and positive reinforcement. At the end of the training course, we’ve come away with a better, trained and well mannered dog and as a dog owner it has given me tools to correct and reinforce the training. I am so happy I found Kim and she’s such an overall great person and is so passionate about the work that she does. I highly recommend her services.
Great training here. Barbara, our instructor, is really good and patient. We are attending behavioral 1, but so far, it's great training. Your pup can only handle so much, and I appreciate the time we are given for fun training. I feel that my pup really enjoys this time.
Kim is wonderful. She loves my dogs like her own. She has been a wonderful trainer with our adult rescue dogs. She has taught them (and me!) with positive reinforcement and they have flourished. I will never go anywhere else. Love her!
