Dog Sitters in Newington, CT

Amazing experience for any dog like mine they get taken care of very well. Get lots of pets, get good walks, and overall enjoy their stay! My cute little dog, pichi, was so excited and happy to stay at this place every time I needed to go to work. I would definitely recommend😊 …

Awesome service. I recommend this place. Home environment.

Look elsewhere. The guy, Tim, was arrogant, thinks he knows your dog better than you do and puts on a good front to get your business. He does what he wants and ignores any instructions left as reference. We aren't even sure if our dog ate as we had asked or if Tim even showed up as scheduled. The long walks he promised, didn't happen. A neighbor said he saw his interaction with our dog and was surprised that we trusted this guy with our pet. Unfortunately pets can't talk so we rely on others to be truthful. It's Unsettling to find out we left out pet in his care and what we were told, did not happen. Susan, the owner, Is delightful, and from another clients input, she is good with the pets, but for some reason, we ended up with him instead.

My cats totally love Susan! She walks in the door and even my most skittish one comes out, tail held high waiting to be stroked. Critter Sitters is a natural for pets and whenever we go away for a few days we know our cats will be cared for as well as we care for them by someone who genuinely brings out the best in all animals. I unhesitatingly recommend Critter Sitters of Newington!

Tim and Susan are wonderful pet sitters! They truly go above and beyond when caring for your pets and home. They treat them both with care as if they were their own.

Very nice pet sitting service that is very trustworthy and caring for our cats. They are reliable and the prices are reasonable too. I highly recommend.

Awesome owners and experience using their services. They are reasonably priced and very accommodating with our variety of pets and their individual needs.

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Best daycare around. Our dog truly is so loved and cared for! All staff really love and take care of your dog, and you couldn’t ask for more! Love this place and would not want to have our pup go anywhere else even if the drive is inconvenient- so worth it!

Jack and his crew were amazing in the 7 or so years we brought our dog for daycare. We found them to be genuinely good people who loved animals and always had a good attitude. We've moved so we don't go anymore but I wanted to post a review to acknowledge the great experience we had with Planet Bark.

This is an owner run facility. The owner is on site most times. It’s tough to get in as there is a waiting list, and the owner is strict about vaccines and fecal tests (a very good thing for your dog) but once you are in, you and your pooch will be glad. The staff is great and really care for dogs. The facility is clean and well run.

Wonderful dog day care. Our dog loves it, we love it. They take great care of him and he comes home both happy and tired every time. Love that you can make online reservations quickly and easily

They take such wonderful care of my dogs. I would recommend planet bark to anyone! This is after trying other doggy daycares in the area - the staff here can’t be beat. My dogs get soo excited every time we drive up for dropoff. 10/10.

My pup absolutely LOVES to visit his friends at Planet Bark! When I ask him if he wants to go "play" he sprints to the garage door a waits to be let out into the garage to jump in the car! I love Planet Bark because my pup does, but also because they take excellent care of my little buddy and are some of the nicest people you'd ever hope to meet. They are responsive, knowledgeable and provide a safe, fun environment for my pup. Huge plus that they have both indoor and outdoor play yards and cageless boarding!!!

The owner, Jack, and his team go above and beyond to care for our dog, whether for daycare or boarding. We never worry about our dog’s care when we board him, which is invaluable. We have been going to Planet Bark for many years and will never go anywhere else. We moved and changed jobs since starting our dog at Planet Bark, so the location isn’t as convenient for us; but we still go out of our way to bring our dog there.

Amazing doggie daycare. The staff is welcoming and thoughtful. Our dogs love them all and have the best time! Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

We love Planet Bark and highly recommend. Rey, our black Shepherd went to doggie daycare here for 2.5 years until we recently moved. Rey misses her friends and the owner, Jack, and all the staff! Fantastic, clean facility. The boarding is excellent, too, with all separate quarters for each dog. We miss you guys!

Love this place! I knew they were true dog lovers when they very honestly told me that our dog did not like daycare. They could have kept taking our money while my dog continued to be miserable, but they didn't... Now our newest pack member goes to daycare and he just loves it!!! When I pick him up he gets in the car and immediately falls asleep, which is great because he's a big puppy with lots of energy to burn. I cannot say enough about the staff, they are all truly wonderful people, they make every dog feel like they are the "top dog"!

We’ve been taking our pup here for years. Wendy is amazing and our dog is always so excited to go in that he practically dislocates my husband’s shoulder trying to sprint towards the door when he drops him off.

Wendy is the only person I've ever seen here and she's super nice. She is terrific with the dogs. What I especially love about this place is that they accept donations for a local charity organization (No Animal Left Unfed). Every time I walk in, there are dogs barking, which is to be expected, obviously. The place is really clean. They have an outside space for dogs to play when the weather is nice.

I've used Wendy for 10 years...she is wonderful and my dogs love her. I highly recommend!!

The staff at Uberdog is amazing! My dog is happy, well-loved, and is able to play all day while I'm at work. The hours are supportive for me when I need to drop my dog early and pick her up late. Uberdog is a huge reassurance to me that my dog is stimulated, socialized and happy!

My pup, Blue, goes to Uberdog on week days. The staff is simply amazing. They always greet us with a smile and call to Blue by his name. The staff truly cares and loves on the dogs who are there. It gives me great peace knowing Blue us with such caring and loving people.

The staff at Uberdog are amazing humans and have helped my anxious girl increase her willingness to build trust with new people. Sarah (i.e. "Friend") has built a special relationship with my pup... I know my girl truly looks forward to seeing her each week (her ears perk up when I ask her if she wants to see "Friend"). The genuine kindness, consistency, dedication, and knowledge of the staff are unmatched.

My puppy LOVES playing at Uberdog. The facility is very clean, the staff is warm and welcoming - every single person knows my dog and every dog that walks in, and they all seem to love working there! My dog is happy and tired out at the end of a play day. I recently needed to leave my puppy for two extended stays (5+ nights). Each time, I was sent text messages with pictures showing me how my dog was doing. The staff takes instructions from the owners and it’s obvious that they pay attention to every detail. I was confident that he was being taken care of and was safe and happy. Any time I have a question, it is answered promptly. My dog and I are so happy to have found this local business!

My dog loves going to Uber Dog. She recognizes dog friends and people friends. She starts making excited noises when we turn on the street. I had also boarded her at Uber Dog and every time has been a success.

My dog is my whole world. Just went on a 10 day vacation and I felt totally comfortable leaving him with the caring & exceptional staff at Uberdog. This is the perfect place for long trips or daytime play if you want your dog to socialize & be well taken care of. Clean facility every time you walk in & dog washing stations for grooming add ons. I can’t say enough good things about this place. They will have my trust always

UPDATE: almost a year later and Uberdog is still my go-to doggy daycare and boarding center for my Pomeranian. Staff has largely stayed the same and I always know I can count on them. Lucina just came back from another boarding weekend at Uberdog and she had a BLAST! When I’m getting ready to go somewhere, as soon as I say “daycare”to Lucina, she knows instantly we’re going to Uberdog and she gets so excited… she practically drags me out the door! Original review: My puppy loves playing at Uberdog - I highly recommend this facility for both doggy daycare and boarding. I’ve brought my puppy here for both and each time she has a blast… to the point where she gets excited when she realizes we’re bringing her to daycare for the day :) The facility is spacious and clean, but the staff are what really make the place great - they’re always super friendly, responsive and helpful. My puppy has been to a few doggy daycare facilities around the country, and I think this is definitely among my favorite facilities that she’s been to. Highly recommend Uberdog to anybody looking to board their dog for the holidays - I’ve had consistently positive experiences and I know I can count on the staff to take good care of my fur baby.

The staff is friendly and very on top of their pet care. We brought our 4 month old Rottweiler to this location to integrate her with other puppies. We are happy with their attention to detail, keeping an eye on the dogs from little too big with care and attention. This is just the beginning of a great relationship with our Rottie fur baby and Überdog!

I cannot say enough about Uberdog. From the facility’s cleanliness, to the high standards of care to the amazing staff who are so kind and loving toward the dogs this is where you want to bring your dog with confidence and trust. Maggie just loves when I tell her we are going to “playday”. She comes home happy and ready for a nice long nap. Thank you so much for being a top level facility Claire Cusson

Teddy is so excited on his daycare days. He knows when it is time to go to daycare. He runs around the house, goes to get his leash and stands by the door. Once we get there, he knows exactly where to go when the people come to take his leash, he cannot wait on the days it’s time to go. He has so much fun playing with his other friends at daycare. The place as well staffed and there is always a staff member in with the dogs to make sure nobody gets into arguments. I highly recommend Überdog to anyone who wants a day for their dog to play with other ones in a safe environment. You won’t regret it. It’s wonderful to have a tired happy dog at the end of the day.

Leaving a 1-star for now, but I was a customer for 5 years, and in that time their prices for overnight cage free boarding was $55. Just picked up my dog today from boarding to find out that the cost went up by $45 a night and they charged me $100/night for boarding which is absurd. The fact that they can’t tell you what price it’s going to cost on their website Insane and to have a policy like the one that they do. I will not be returning back to them Unless that policy changes and they have their pricing listed on their website.

My dog loved the place. She had so much fun playing with more dogs she met! I would really recromend this place, About an hour in and she is already tuckered out because of all the fun she had. The outside feild is also really nice. It's a nice place for many dogs. In fact, on the car ride she was super happy to go to the place. So, 5 stars out of me

Not only do my husband and I love Wagging Tails, but more importantly our dog, Tucker, does too! We are always welcomed with a smile and the staff knows Tucker well. The daycare offers many fun activities for the dogs and gives daily report cards, giving parents fun memorabilia and the dogs different ways to engage and play with each other. Tucker always comes home exhausted from a day of playing, and his ears perk up when I ask him if he wants to go play at daycare. Wagging tails is the best!

We have been going here for swimming since 2023 and have been loving it so far. We have a golden retriever so he loves swimming and having a pool nearby is amazing, whether the outdoor pool in Wolcott or the indoor pool in West Hartford, we love it all.

Went to a dock diving try it session. We were a little concerned because our dog loves swimming but doesn’t love jumping. The team there was great. They were very patient with Mando but also gave him some tough love when he needed it. Will definitely be going back.

Extremely Disappointed with Negligent Care and Poor Communication Our recent experience has left us deeply concerned about the well-being and safety of the pets under their care. When we picked up our dog from daycare, we immediately noticed he was limping. We immediately called and the staff at the daycare said they noticed...but did not notify us about the limp or any incident that might have caused it. When we spoke with the manager instead of receiving a straightforward explanation, we were met with evasiveness and a complete lack of accountability. He will most certainly not be going back. He would also come home disgusting (smelled like pee, chlorine, and sweat) and thirsty. I wish he never went to that place. We had to bathe him after every daycare visit

I brought a dog to/from daycare occasionally, so my experience is limited, but by all accounts seems like a great facility with great staff. They know the dogs by name of course, and you can tell that they've all developed a unique connection with each animal. They offer half and whole days and have very workable hours for all clients. I recommend!!

I find their online system confusing and difficult to book dock diving sessions. Last time we went they messed up our reservation time and asked me to change my time and I did and they said they would give it to us for free but then charged us for it. Today I tried to book my dog and they asked me to bring in a rabies vaccine, and I found that it expired literally yesterday and she canceled our appt. I come here when I can’t get out to K9 Dock diving in colchester, it is not my first choice😒

My dog seen in the picture below stayed at the west hartford location from 8-12-21 to 8-14-21. He is an 8 month old Rottweiler who has never stayed at any kind of boarding facility. When my pup came home from his visit Saturday evening he was not himself. I called and emailed less then 24hours from the time that he was picked up to inform staff that he most likely has kennel cough. No office manager ever called me back. When I called back not to long ago, I informed staff of what the vet said all I got was what do you want me to do. I will never visit this place again. I will upload pictures of all the dogs he was in close contact with. I am also going to report their unsafe practices to BBB. The facility seemed to be understaffed compared to the ratio of human/dog contact. Never again!!!

Clean facility and helpful friendly staff! I brought my dog here for a private swim in their indoor pool and couldn’t have been happier, nor could he.

We boarded our dog Ragnar at Best Friends for 2 weeks. They took such good care of him, taking him out for walks and plays. They even sent us a picture every 3 days of him. He had so much fun there. We even had them give him a bath before we picked him up and he smelled so good. We will definitely be using Best Friends in the future for our boarding needs.

My dog Cole has been going to best friends doggy daycare for many years now and it has always been a great experience. They take very good care of him! I love getting an email from them showing me a picture of Cole, which I think is very sweet. You can tell that they love what they do and I would highly recommend them!

I've been using Best Friends Pet Hotel since 2021, starting when my dog was just 6 months old. He attends camp 6-12 times a month and is currently on the Bronze package, which covers 6 visits per week. I wish they offered an 8-day camp package so I could consistently send him twice a week. As a dedicated dog mom, my pup's safety and happiness are my top priority. From his behavior, it's clear he loves the staff. He excitedly walks into camp and runs to greet the team. When I pick him up, he’s always happy and smiling. Will and Emelie, who often greet us, are knowledgeable, kind, and always ready to answer my questions. My dog adores them and usually doesn’t want to leave when it’s time to go home. Amanda, the new manager, has done an excellent job overseeing the facility. My dog, a healthy and active bully-flat nose pup, needs careful monitoring due to his tendency to reverse sneeze and risk of overheating. The staff are attentive, giving him breaks when needed to ensure his well-being. Cam is one of the consistent camp counselors, she is great. I love the Doggy Day Camp Report Card I get and seeing my dog posted on their instagram smiling ear to ear. Pam is a sweetheart. Many of us know that grooming is not something most dogs love, but Pam handles all the pups with care. She is extra attentive to their individual needs, and when my dog is groomed, he walks out proudly with a cute bandana, smelling like he spent the day at the spa. The lobby could use a bit more design and brightness, but it is always clean and well-maintained. During the recent dog flu outbreak, I was concerned about sending my dog to camp. Will reassured me by explaining the new protocols to maintain cleanliness and safety, which put my mind at ease. I like the camp's main room, which offers easy indoor and outdoor access for the dogs to explore freely. While other dog boarding and camp facilities might look newer and offer additional amenities, they often lack the level of care that Best Friends provides. For me, what matters most is that my dog can run around, play with his friends, and stay safe and happy, which is exactly what he gets at Best Friends.

Huge thank you to the staff at Best Friends for taking care of my two Aussies while I was visiting with family in northern Maine for the weekend. I loved getting the photos of them enjoying a romp in the play area. Both girls came home very happy and groomed to perfection by their in-house groomer, Pam. My blue merle Aussie has a long, wavy coat and Pam got her down to a very adorable and manageable, puppy cut. My red girl is on the shy side and Pam was very patient with her and was able to groom her exactly how I asked.

Lola needed to be in daycare for an extended time and I was very worried about her being away for such a long period. Everything went well and I am super thankful for the care she got and for the multiple updates that the staff provided during her stay

Took my dog to be groomed. The person who groomed cut his hair where I said don’t and didn’t cut it anywhere else! He looks awful. Then I said don’t dry him. I didn’t have to worry. They didn’t even wash him! They lied to my face that he was dried in the cage. I am so mad as they had him for for hours and did nothing.

I have been going to Best Friends Rocky Hill CT for over 15 plus years! I have used boarding and grooming services and taken a tour of where my dog would be staying. My dogs have come back to me happy!!

We take our dog to camp there every week, he loves going! The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. They all take care of our dog so much. We would recommend highly!

Margie loves Best Friends and all The Staff. She goes 2x a week for Doggie Day Camp. We also boarded her for 2 weeks when we were away. We rely on Best Friends and they are there when we need them. Thank you.

The staff at Best Friends Pet Hotel take great care of my cat as if she was their own. So I have no reservations about leaving her with this dedicated team aside from the one that I make whenever I leave town.

Had All IV Paws come out to my home today to trim my senior Golden Retriever’s nails. Sasha was right on time, so friendly & super quick! Murphy’s nails look great — & he was so happy to make a new friend! ❤️🐾 …

I have been using this company to groom my cat for over a year now. Everyone that has come to my home have been professional and you can tell that they truly care about animals and they do a great job!

Pat and his team are great. Allison is always there for our Mae. You can’t beat when the also provide trimming her nails as a service. One less trip to the vet. Thanks again.

Hands down, BEST service I’ve ever had. My pup Poppy is a handful and needs a little extra patience when it comes to nail trims. Every one of the techs who’ve come have been so knowledgeable and kind and absolutely wonderful I can not recommend them more. They always respond in a timely manner and call if they ever run late (which isn’t often) it’s also incredibly easy to make appointments which for a busy person just is a cherry on top.

My cat Oscar has severe fear of dogs think he was attacked by one.Making it difficult to bring him in to grooming places I had Holly come to house to do his nails this morning. She was fabulous and was so marvelous with Oscar. Nails got done with ease and no freaking out on Oscar's part. Thank you Holly

Awesome service! It’s amazing that they come to your house. Scheduling was easy and Tina was so kind, knowledgeable, and loving to our pets who hate getting their nails trimmed. We appreciate her help!

Thank you Holly for trimming Oscar's nails. Oscar is not a fan of having his nails done and Holly is so good with my cat. Would and do reccomend Holly and this business. .

I heard about the nail trim service and decided it was worth a try. Our dog Chloe would get so nervous going to the groomer to have it done. Jenna came on time and made friends with her. She stayed pretty calm throughout the nail trim and it was done in no time. Totally worth the cost to have an at home service with friendly, efficient staff. We will be using their nail trim service again.

All IV Paws Pet Care LLC is where it's at! I have 4 dogs and it's so much easier for someone to come to us than to hassle around and bring all of my dogs somewhere for nail trims. They all have different personalities and two of them are seniors. I have used them twice already for nail trims and they are very responsive and punctual. Can't beat their prices either because them coming to us is very convenient and hassle free. They are wonderful with my dogs. If I were you, book an appt. with All IV Paws Pet Care LLC today!! I 100% recommend! You won't regret it. Easy online payments too!

Allison and Jessica were extremely professional, punctual, kind and very accommodating! Im so happy that my vet recommended this company to me! I also will be recommending them to all I know! I look forward to doing business with them in the near future! 5 stars was not enough to give.. I rate the a 10 and above.. Thank you again girls..see you soon 💕💕

David's Pet Service is reliable, flexible and so very caring. Each time they visit a detailed personalized note is left with pictures. So very grateful for finding the best care for our Lexi

We have been using David’s Pet Services for many many years! We hired David and his team with our cats for when we went on vacation. We looked forward to our daily updates which always included sweet photos of our babies and often some funny ones thrown in there too. It was always obvious that whomever stopped by enjoyed their job and loved our cats. When we decided to get a puppy earlier this year, I contacted David for his dog walking services even before the puppy arrived! He was excited to work with us again and sad to hear about the passing of our cats. It was a huge stress relief to know that David would be on our puppy raising team and available so I wouldn’t be in “puppy prison”! I also love the ease of the app which wasn’t available back when we had our cats. I fully trust him and his team in our home and I know that in a pinch he will do his best always to help us out. He responds right away to requests, which I seriously appreciate! To say the least, I highly recommend David’s Pet Services without reservation! Photos courtesy of our awesome dog walkers!

I've been with David's Pet Services from the beginning and he and his team have never let me down. He cared for, walked, fed my golden doodle Rags for much of her life, and she loved seeing them. Lately, due to a health emergency, I needed them to walk my sister's dog, feed her, and feed my cat and they stepped right in, even thought it had been years since we communicated. I always feel secure about the needs of our pets being met with love and a lot of ear and back scratches! They send pictures after every visit and give a report on how the walk, feeding, whatever (even poops!) went. I have the highest regard and trust David's Pet Services employees who come into my house to take care of the cat as does my sister for her dog when I can't be there! Hire them, you won't be sorry. Pics below are all from DPS!

David’s Pet Service offers fantastic communication and thoughtful service. I recently moved to the area and was hoping to book overnights. Prior to contacting David’s Pet Service, I checked neighborhood Facebook pages and contacted a different dog walking/sitting company. I filled out that company’s digital forms and then sent a note explaining my situation, my coverage needs and my dog’s quirks. I didn’t hear back so I reached out to check in and they asked that I send my note through a different method on their app. I did that and when I didn’t hear back again, I reached out and they asked again that I send my note through the different method. I responded that I had sent it through all the methods and then didn’t hear back again for weeks. By contrast, I left David’s a voicemail, he texted the following day with a time he’d reach out, and then we had an open conversation about the booking. While David worked to schedule the booking he kept in touch and followed through. I absolutely love most technological advancements, but when it comes to my family - including my dog and especially with overnights - communication is so important. I will definitely be calling David’s Pet Service again.

I was hesitant to use any service as my dog is a bit of a jerk to put it mildly. His dog walker was so patient in getting to know him. They're complete bffs now. My dog is ALWAYS soooo happy when it's dog walking day. You can see from the pictures my walker provides when they're out, how happy my little dude is. I love the "status reports" the service provides. They're so cute. It shows time start, time done, route of walk, pics, and even if my guy did #1 and/or #2!! I will continue to use David's Pet Services and can't recommend them enough!!

David’s Pet Services have been a fantastic addition to our dog’s daily routine. The entire team has taken the time to get to know our pup, and he eagerly looks forward to his visits with each walker. David truly goes above and beyond to ensure that the entire process is seamless and stress-free. Rory enjoys the extra time outside, and I have complete peace of mind knowing he is in such great hands. Highly recommend!

Davids Pet Services are my new “Go To” second family for my fur babies. With us liking to travel more and when we have important long day events, I now know I can trust Davids Team with our two dogs without worrying and just enjoy our trip and life celebrations! I live my pets but there are days when we need to be away and we don’t want our babies to be alone and uncomfortable so we book Davids Pet Service!

We have been using David’s Pet Services for a little over six months and have been so impressed! Every walker is so nice and attentive to our three year old golden retriever. They have worked with us to reinforce good walking habits with him. He looks forward to his weekly walks! Their scheduling system is fantastic; it’s so nice to be able to go on there and add an additional walk or two when Baxter needs it. Overall we’ve had a wonderful experience!

My mom’s cats are officially frequent flyers on the DPS express!! We’ve been using DPS to watch our kitties when we go on vacation for over 5 years now. The caregivers always leave lovely step by step accounts of their visits, send us pictures, and make sure the kitties get their pets and playtime. Our resident chonker, Meatloaf, would give DPS 5 out of 5 toe beans 🐾

We highly recommend David's Pet Services if you need to have someone come and take your dog out in the afternoon while you are working as was our situation. Before we started with the dog walkers, the owner, David, came to our home to meet us and our dog, Lila. He was very professional and seemed highly trustworthy which is important to us when selecting a pet service for our dog. The App is very easy to use and provides a lot of useful information, such as who is coming each day and when. The Dog Walkers that came each week were simply wonderful. They were professional, gentle, and kind. The dog walkers send pictures of Lila out on her walk showing us her adventures. Lastly, all of the dog walkers that came to our home seemed very experienced in caring for dogs which was important to us. We highly recommend David's Pet Services if you need one.

I recently had Humble Hounds take care of my two pups while I was away on vacation, and I was super impressed! One of them is diabetic, so I was a bit nervous, but Niki was amazing! She sent lots of updates and photos, which really put me at ease. You can tell she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. I'll definitely be reaching out again next time I need someone to watch my dogs. Highly recommend Humble Hounds!

Niki dog sits for us and she’s great with our shy/nervous rescue dogs. Shes very patient and very good with them. She was really invested in getting to know our dogs and have them be comfortable with her. She is easy to work with and you can trust her in your home. She’s a kind person who understands what our dogs need. We highly recommend her services.

First off Niki is a literal angel. We used Niki/Humble Hounds for our wedding to care for and bring our pup Bellini to our wedding venue for photos and over night boarding. Niki was so professional, on time, and helped us to feel so comfortable from the start as this was Bellini’s first overnight without us. She was a wonderful wedding attendant and I would recommend her to anyone. She even took the time to send photo updates and create a custom wedding gift from our pup. We will absolutely be using Humble Hounds again! Thank you so much❤️

Niki was absolutely phenomenal with watching our dog, Coco for 2 separate family vacations we had planned. Niki goes above and beyond to make sure our fur babies are well taken care of! It was a great feeling to know that Coco felt more than comfortable to be there. We loved getting the daily pictures as well! Highly, highly recommend Humble Hounds!!

I cannot say enough about Humble Hounds! I am so happy I was recommended to use their services. I definitely do not regret a thing! I was so hesitant at first. I am one to never ask for help. I recently went from one dog to two. Phew! Not easy but wouldn’t change it for the world. Now that I have humble hounds to help out. it has been truly helpful. To know I found someone that is trustworthy, reliable, respectful, kind, friendly and more! All great things. It is so easy to use their app! They communicate very well. Even deal with more my anxiety than the dogs. So far I have never had any issues. Thank you Niki and Madi for taking such great care of my fur babies. So far I use them for the 30 min drop in visits and quick drop in visit. Humble hounds really take the stress out of knowing the dogs are in great hands. Get to go out, eat, ect and are not alone all day. Madi and Nicki stay the whole 30 min every time and send me pictures and an update on the visit. Very respectful and friendly! . It is such a relief to know pepper and Maci are in great hands! Especially with their high energy! They even give them cuddles and talk to them which is Awesome! Thank you Humble Hounds!!i am very grateful to have you! And I give you five stars and definitely recommend you to everyone and anyone looking !

Niki was amazing! She took care of my 2 dogs and 3 cats while I was out of town. All my animals loved her, she took such good care of them. She was great communicating when she was on her way and always sent updates and pictures. I will definitely continue to book her for future pet care needs

Niki and Jayda at Humble Hounds are a perfect fit for me, always timely and with the energy to match my growing puppy! Although he still enjoys breaks in the shade, his ability to have productive walks has improved tremendously thanks to Jayda's dedication and encouraging demeanor. I really like the visit summary text messages, complete with pictures, including a map of their "journey". I'm comforted to have such trustworthy help available locally!

I needed a dog sitter for the week of July 4th and even though I asked about 3 weeks before, Nikki found the time to schedule me in. We have a regular dog sitter so I was hesitant to use any one else because we love her so much! Kareena was our sitter through HH and she was AMAZING! She sent reports and pictures of my sweet happy pups at every visit. She was very patient with my little guy being only 7 months old crate training but still having some accidents. I can’t say enough about HH and the comfort I felt leaving my boys after day 1. I will 100% use them again and also refer my friends to them. Thank you again Kareena and Humble Hounds (Nikki) for your kindness, flexibility, and patience! Lots of love Diesel and Waffles 🖤🩶

We were very happy that Humble Hounds was available to watch our dogs while we took summer vacation. Niki kept us up to date with daily photos, videos, and updates and we knew our dogs were in good, caring hands. We will definitely use them again!

I am sooo beyond happy with the service I get everything I use this company!! I feel like I won the lottery when I found them. I feel 100 percent comfortable knowing my babies are soo well cared for!! And on top of all that, the prices are more than reasonable as well!!! Best pet service in the whole world!! Thank you Niki!!!!

Tony and the Gang at What a Ruff life are such a great crew. Always friendly, welcoming, and they always have time and room for my Arty. I've used other daycares in the past that kept him in a kennel and I had to pay extra for him to be exercised. This place has him running all day! I'm so thankful for these guys because they have helped us out in last minute emergencies and they are always so kind!

We were very nervous to leave our Boston terrier because the play room is full of big dogs (even Rotties), and she's very little. The staff is excellent and there were so many people around when she was being introduced (even holding her), that we were quickly put at ease. At intake they check to see how the dog reacts to socialization with other dogs before letting them go into the big play room with the group. My dog is so happy to go here she starts losing it when we pull into the parking lot. I highly recommend.

Took my Boston here a few times so far. All dogs are screened to make sure they’re socialized properly before they can stay, so there’s no concerns with my dog hanging out with the big guys. Staff is extremely friendly and my girl loves running with all of her big dog friends here.

My Lokie absolutely loves What a Ruff Life. He had his bath and grooming there and he looks AMAZING!! He is perfectly trimmed and smells wonderful. Awesome place and so much fun.

This is a great place where you can feel at ease when leaving your dog. Our dog was 7 months when we brought her. It was a great experience for her after not being socialized by her prior owners and also helped with her puppy biting. Highly recommended 😊 …

I've brought my dog to a few different daycares, but only bought a 20 full day pack to this one because he comes back clean and happy from this one. I've always been icked out by scenarios where I'm not directly observing my dog in case of injury and fear of having to give my very fluffy dog another bath. What a Ruff Life has exceeded my expectations with how clean my dog comes back and yet so tired and satisfied. This is a small business operated by Newington locals and I love being able to show my support and get my dog a great time twice a week. After a month of going, still no weird scratches or unexplained scrapes, so I'm pretty satisfied.

We have been using Ruff Life for 2 years now. Always the nicest people, our dogs love them so much and look forward to going to "school". They take amazing care of our pups and we could not be happier to continue supporting them!

Took my dog for a grooming and I could not be happier than how Jenn took care of my little separation based anxious cavapoo. This was the best cut he's ever had and he came out super happy and smelling great and feeling soooooo soft... In sum, this place has the best, nicest, most patient, and most understanding groomer in Jenn and the same goes to the staff (shout-out to Diane) The little guy left with a cute bandana to top it all off and he was proud to show it to everyone...and he does not want too take it off and so we'll keep it on if nothing else than to remind us of the great spa day he recently had at What a Ruff Life in Newington, CT!

Very happy with the facility and the staff are attentive and care about the dogs. I have two big dogs and there is plenty of space for them to run around, it's clean and well maintained. A special shout-out to the staff who are fantastic !

Our family recently was in a position to find a lodging facility for our dog for a several night stay. We were very hesitant and nervous as she has never been away from us. The services we received from Whatarufflife far exceeded our expectations. They made drop off and pick easy. We found the facility to be clean and accommodations to be a wonderful setting for our dog. Staff was warm and welcoming and we got the feeling that they were dog people, who love what they do. She was loved and cared for and we would highly recommend Whatarufflife to anyone.