Dog Sitters in Newton Upper Falls, MA

Cortney and her team at Waggity are so wonderful. They are caring, responsive and dependable and care for my 15 year-old dog as if she were their own. They write detailed notes and take the cutest pictures to show how she does on her daily walks. As my dog has aged, her needs have increased a lot and they have shown such kindness, patience and adaptability in supporting her, even going as far as carrying her as needed. When I go out of town they do overnight stays and take such good care of her, while providing me with regular updates. It's so reassuring to know she's always in such good hands with Cortney and her walkers.

Waggity is great! They show such care and attention to our dog. And take great pictures! He always has the best time and it’s great to know he gets time to roam.

Cortney, Beth, and the whole waggity team take amazing care of our nervous dog who is afraid of her own shadow. She is by no means an easy dog and they have taken the time to meet her where she is at!

We are so happy we found Waggity! Our dog has some anxiety around new people and with other dogs, and all of the walkers take their time with him and make his walks enjoyable for him. He gets so excited for his walks! We’ve also used their services for overnight sitting and couldn’t recommend them more. We love knowing our dog is in good hands with Cortney and her staff at Waggity.

Waggity LLC is by far the best dog walking service I have ever used. And really they are so much more. They take great care of my Maltipoo -- he squeals with excitement every time they arrive. We receive daily updates about his walks, including adorable photos. And they clearly adore him. What more could anyone ask for?! I will never use another dog service, this is as good as it gets!

After experiencing a few negative experiences with other pet sitting/walking companies, we were so excited to discover Waggity! Their team has taken the time to get to know our reactive, anxious dog and go at his speed. It’s a shame more pet care business don’t put the time and energy into training their teams like Waggity does. Their team is well-versed in dog body language, enrichment, and positive reinforcement— these things should be a requirement for any business caring for pets! Kudos to Cortney for making this a standard for her company!

I have had the best experience with waggity! I feel like Cortney truly cares about my dog, Izzy, and has taken the time to get to know her and her needs. Izzy can be reactive on walks towards other dogs, which made finding a dog walker nerve-wracking for me, but Cortney has made me feel that Izzy is in great hands! Definitely recommend!

I would like to share my recommendation for Waggity and their dog walking services. I have found Waggity to be reliable and trustworthy when caring for our furry family members. They offer quality, personalized care for my dogs and are highly sensitive to their unique needs. The team doesn't just walk our dogs, but are partners supporting the training and socialization needs our pets require. I appreciate the communication, collaboration and loving, dependable care that Waggity offers. Highly recommend!

The WAGGITY crew is the best of the best. We had a really negative experience with a dog walker abusing our dogs in our house so gaining our trust was a feat. These ladies have done so with grace and patience. We are so grateful. We can’t imagine what our weeks would look like without them and our dogs truly love them.

Cortney Thompson has walked our chocolate lab, and stayed in our home with her while we have been away, for the last 5 years. She is one of the most professional, caring, committed dog caretakers (and people) I have ever known. When we travel we know Lucy is completely safe and loved, and we don't know what we would have done had it not been for Cortney more times than we can count!

We are so grateful for Annie's service while we lived in Waltham. The website is so easy to use to request services and I loved the daily emails after her visits. While my cat is skittish of everyone, Annie took the time to make sure she felt comfortable during her visits. She also came over a visit before our first visit to get to know us and our cat. I highly recommend Annie for pet services!

We’ve used Annie’s services twice so far, and will definitely keep doing so! The scheduling is easy to do, and she’s easy to communicate with and so sweet. We loved receiving the updates and photos of our Bob! Leaving our baby has always been so difficult, but it’s easier now knowing he’s always in such good hands :)

Annie was my sitter for my cat Brendan when I temporarily lived in Waltham for work. Annie took care of Brendan on a few last minute urgent occasions. Once I was gone for 2 weeks. She really saved me. She’s a lovely person who truly loves animals. When I returned from being out of town Brendan always looked content and litter box clean. You and your pet will love Annie.

New to the area and needed in-home cat care on fairly short notice. Annie offers a variety of services at reasonable prices - it was easy to request services, get a consult, and schedule what we needed. Annie is fun, thorough, and professional - will definitely use again.

As always fantastic care of my kitties!

My husband, pup, and I moved to California literally over a year ago and still talk about how wonderful Tail Waggerz is as a day care and boarding facility. We have not been able to find anywhere in LA that comes close to the Tail Waggerz experience. The staff is SO caring and sweet. The facility is wonderful--indoor and outdoor spaces. And the doggie/staff crate-free sleepovers are exactly the environment my dog wants if he's not at his own house. We miss you, Tail Waggerz!!

My pup loves these groomers and so do I! Always fast and great, lovely and good vibes. Pricing is fair and transparent.

Very professional in booking appointments and running their business. Liked that they fit my dog in within a week's time. Groomer did a fast and incredible job with my dog.

My husband and I booked our mini dachshund puppy for his first grooming appointment at TailWaggerz and we are extremely happy with their services! The front desk person was very friendly and showed us a video of our puppy playing with another dog while he waited to get picked up. The price was reasonable and our puppy came home smelling and looking great (with a very festive St. Patrick's bandana!)

We are so grateful for Tail Waggerz. Our dog has been a regular at daycare since he was a puppy and always comes home tired and happy. The staff is super friendly and knows the details of our dog's day. It's also incredibly convenient that they have grooming attached in the back. Usually our dog only has his nails trimmed. Yesterday we had the very unfortunate experience of having our dog sprayed by a skunk. The smell was obviously horrible. We brought him in for grooming and the job they did with him was amazing. We are so grateful and relieved.

My pup loves this place! Feels safe, makes friends and is excited every time we go there!

I couldn’t be happier with Tail Waggerz. I did what most people do. Take to the local Facebook community forum and ask for opinions on where to take my very shaggy golden retriever. I had been going to Petco , which was great, but they never had availability sooner than one month. I got an appointment next day due to a cancellation. Filled out the online intake form , had my vet forward vaccinations and we were off. He was nice and trim, bright coat, smelled like a million bucks! Price was amazing and less than Petco. Can’t recommend Tail Waggerz enough.

Truly couldn’t be happier with my experience thus far, after switching my pup to TW after four years at another daycare in brookline that I knew my dog loved, but I was highly uncomfortable with the people who worked there and the frequent turnover of staff. I feel confident dropping Honey off everyday, and she feels safe and so excited to see her new favorite staff and dog friends. Her boarding experiences have been seamless and she comes home SO happy, as well. She is a tail wagger everyday after tail Waggerz. She didn’t go one day this past week, and I had to deal with her mini tantrum about having to stay home with me. But I digress… Everyone who works there is extraordinarily professional and nice. Robyn, Megan, Abbie especially, and of course everyone else are so friendly and fantastic with dogs. I appreciate that both the staff and dog pack at TW is tailored to meet everyone’s needs, including owners’. What a fantastic place and community to be a part of.

This place is the best! We were taking our dog to a different facility before because, being a Boston Terrier puppy, he would not know when to stop playing and we felt going somewhere where he would be in a private room for a few hours between play times would be a good fit. After a few months going there we noticed the quality of the service began to go downhill... They forgot about more than one meal, causing him to develop a new behavior (started nipping our feet when he was hungry, which has been hard to untrain) due to being put in his room without food. Gladly, we found Tail Waggerz! First of all, all employees are clearly dog people and seem to really enjoy their jobs! They are attentive, keep me informed of everything that happens during the day, and he LOVES going there. Price is fair and there is a good discount for packages. They are always posting great pics and videos of all the fun the dogs are having on Facebook. Have not tried their grooming services yet but I heard great things about them. Keep up the good work!

Tail Waggerz is a 2nd home to my Lily. They are staffed with wonderful, animal-loving humans. I trust Tail Waggerz completely. I know Lily is well taken care of and having a great time. I have nothing but the best to say about Tail Waggerz.

I can't say enough great things about The Dog Scoop! They take exceptional care of my dog, Poppy, and always greet her by name the moment she arrives. They also remember me, making the pick-up process quick and easy. Purchasing packages online is seamless, and I appreciate how communicative they are, especially when it comes to holiday observances or any health concerns. I absolutely love how tired and happy Poppy is after every visit – it's clear she's had a fun, active day. Thank you to all the wonderful employees at The Dog Scoop!!

My very sensitive rescue has been at the Dog Scoop for 3 years. I wouldn’t want her with any other daycare! The staff are nothing short of incredible. Dedicated, fastidious, empathetic. Total dog lovers.

Our dogs 2nd home! Even after moving, we still choose this place above all. The staff is awesome and the dogs get both inside and outside options.

My dog Winston LOVES the dog scoop & so do I! He was going to a different daycare since he was a puppy, but they ended up closing and I needed a new place. I did have to go on a waitlist for him to get in, but it was totally worth the wait! The staff are so attentive and Winston loves them! Even overnights, he did totally fine. I am definitely a "helicopter" mom, so I like to know how my dog is doing when he goes to new places.. They were so nice to me and always kept me in the loop and didn't get frustrated when I'd call or email asking how my dog was doing in the beginning. Now, they have my full trust and I know they take the best care with their dogs as I've seen it with my dog! Highly recommend, even if there's a wait to get in it's TOTALLY worth it!!

We love the Dog Scoop and so does our high-energy dog! They are always friendly, kind, help sort out what you and your dog needs. The access to both indoor and outdoor space makes this place perfect for our dog. We are just so grateful to have the extended support for our dog through Dog Scoop.

We have been taking our dog to The Dog Scoop for 7 years, they are amazing! They have been wonderful and accommodating and are just the best! We love them sooo much and so does our dog!

Our dog always came back tired and happy which is FANTASTIC...however, from the owner's perspective, I have decided to take my dog to a different facility. More often than not, the daycare charge would come in incorrectly for 2 dogs, so I would have to wait for the invoice to be corrected before settling the payment. I can deal with that but the most alarming thing to me was on my most recent (and final) visit. When I came to pick up my dog, they handed me someone else's dog with the same name without even checking who I was. I could have very easily just walked into the facility, asked for a random name and left with someone else's dog or someone could leave with mine. This left me really upset because I should be able to trust that my dog is being kept safe. With this, unfortunately we will not be returning to the dog scoop.

Great dog day care and overnight location. We send our dogs here whenever we are out of town. People are really friendly care about dogs. Daycare allows dropins which is really nice for unexpected times you may need a sitter. The dogs are required to spend a few days in daycare before being allowed to stay overnight.

The groomers are the best around the area. I drive from a few towns away to see them. The entire staff is always friendly and always very caring. My dogs are both always very happy to be there. Have tried in the past other places but my dogs were nervous and at the dog scoop they help me with that at the door! Thanks guys!

Our dog has been going here for a few years now. They're fantastic. They know what they're doing. Good communication. They seem very responsible and helpful. Our dog had some random behavioral problem and they were extremely flexible and helpful.

My husband and I are so grateful for Paws to Consider walking service. They have been wonderful to our dog Oreo, and were always reliable and easy to communicate with. We loved the updates we would get about their walks with Oreo! We would absolutely recommend Paws to Consider !!

We absolutely love Paws to Consider and their team! They have been walking our Bassett/Lab mix, Finn, for a couple of months now and he loves them. They are so reliable, very responsive, and accommodating to our work schedules. Plus, they even provide daily pictures which we love (see below)!! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for dog walking or overnight sitting.

We love Paws to Consider! They take wonderful care of our dog Bella, scheduling is very easy through their portal, and they are very communicative. The updates we get about how the walks went are the BEST. So informative with tons of pictures. It’s obvious they really care and do a great job!

Paws To Consider is a wonderful dog walking service. Their walkers are professional and friendly, on time and really seem to love my dog. Cricket can be a little difficult to meet, as she has a stranger/danger reaction sometimes, but Paws does a great job of introducing new walkers to Cricket. They are great, and help me out so much with my sweet dog. Also, their level of and clear communication is fantastic. Couldn't be happier with these guys!

Very happy with the dog walking service these past few months! My corgi gets a good walk in, treats, and cute photos taken. They have been very accommodating with any last minute schedule changes. Would highly recommend!

Our neighbors recommended Paws to us three years ago and we have been scheduling occasional walks and sitting for our dog, Jack, since then. The shelter where we adopted Jack would only release him to a forever home with no other dogs since he was surrendered due to his aggressive behavior with other dogs. None of his walkers/sitters at Paws have reported any problems and frequently seem to do a better job of controlling his behavior than we do. Paws even recommended a harness which Jack seems to be much more comfortable with than the collar we were using. We love the frequent updates that the walkers/sitters provide after each walk including lots of really great photographs, maps of the routes walked, and number of bowel movements. It would be difficult to leave Jack in a kennel and we feel much more comfortable having the sitters from Paws stay with Jack at our home. We’ve always found our home as clean, orderly, and secure as we left it. All of the walkers and sitters at Paws have gotten along so well with Jack that we haven’t had to worry and sometimes even get a bit envious. We would highly recommend Paws to anyone.

We utilize dog walking services for our Goldendoodle puppy. We have found them to be exceptional! Excellent communication, Extremely organized, Reliable dog care are just a few of the things we like best. Our puppy can be difficult at times on walks and anxious around strangers. Jana has been extremely good for our pup. I always have peace of mind when I go to work. I love the report cards we get with photos. They are caring, professional and flexible. Walks are solo or with 1 compatible dog. I love that about them. It’s definitely a more personalized approach and they are very thoughtful with transitions when it comes to introducing our pup to other dog walkers they build in additional time.

Been using Paws for years (6+) and would (and did) highly recommend! They are exceptionally accommodating to fluctuating work schedules and are great with walking an extra dog, when I dog sit for friends.

Paws To Consider has been incredible! We adopted a dog last year who ended up being somewhat high maintenance. Paws To Consider has taken SUCH good care of him on his weekly walks. The post-walk messages and photos are thorough and fun to see. The administrative team has also been really helpful and flexible with our varying schedule. We are sadly moving out of their radius, and I know we won't find a dog walker that our dog bonds with as much!

I have used Paws to Consider dog walking service since September 2022 for my dog Charlie. We were new to the area and took a chance. We discovered Paws to Consider is an exceptional and reliable petsitting company! The walkers are carefully vetted, and I get photos and updates after every visit. The office is responsive when we need to make schedule changes. I have used a number of dogwalkers over the years, and Paws to Consider is the absolute BEST in the area!!!!!!

Our dog seems happy to go, and seems happy when we pick her up. However, there really isn't transparency in the care. Too many dogs for them to give a report out on how your dog individually is doing. Price is comparable to others in the area. The front desk staff are... okay. Some more helpful than others. We'll continue to go as long as no issue arises.

Excellent doggie daycare and boarding. They are always watching the dogs. They are very patient with my active pup. She looks great and is happy when we pick her up.

Walnut loves her extended visits to the spa. The team at Luxe takes great care of her.

Very impressed with their cat boarding services. They took excellent care of our kitten, and were very friendly and helpful in answering all questions ahead of time, as well as providing updates during his stay. Stevie will definitely be back!

Kate does an amazing job grooming our goldendoodle. Been going to her for over a year and wouldn't go anywhere else. She gives the BEST hair cut to your pet.

every time, we go away, this is the place our furry baby is well taken care of- staff provides TLC

Luxe always takes amazing care of my cat when we are away. She comes home happy and rested. You can relax on vacation knowing your pets are receiving the best care!

I always get extremely nervous leaving my little cat June with others but during holidays I know I can’t take her home. I’ve been to Luxe Pet Resort twice and both times were beyond amazing. The employees are SO kind about my hesitancy leaving my cat and make me feel so comforted. The last time I was there I even (embarrassingly!) teared up leaving her there, but two hours later I received an unprompted email with pictures and and an update! So nice and I definitely recommend!

I boarded my Bengal cat here for three weeks. Initially, I was very nervous to leave him anywhere that wasn't home. I dropped him off in tears and Carley was amazing. She put my mind at ease and let me spend as much time with him before I had to leave. They were able to accommodate the raw food I make and followed my feeding instructions. I was able to get updates via email and Carley sent me pictures and videos of him! They were honest when he wasn't eating the first few days which was to be expected as he was in a new environment. If I ever needed to board again I would board here. The price was very reasonable. Thank you to the Luxe staff!

My dog loves play group at Luxe and the staff clearly love him right back. A top notch operation with indoor and outdoor play areas and in house grooming if needed. My dog is beside himself when I ask him “do you want to go play with he puppies?” . Eager when I drop him off and equally happy when I pick him up. Every time!

Absolutely love Sam's Pet Patrol! He is extremely knowledgeable about animals and is invested in my pet's wellbeing, always sending me updates about my dog's walks and boarding. He's very consistent and flexible - he's been great about handling last minute scheduling changes. I've used his services for midday walks when I need to go into the office as well as longer term boarding when I need to go out of town. Can't recommend this service enough!

Great decision to use Sam to dog sit while visiting our granddaughter in Boston. Sam took wonderful care of Cody and even picked him up and returned him to our in-town hotel. Second day Cody went off with him happily and was excited to greet him. It made our city visit, with dining out, stress free. So happy we found Sam. I’d highly recommend him.

Sam is an absolute angel and a wonderful trainer and dog sitter! I’ve been having him walk and take care of my dog for a few years, and she is so happy when she sees him that she literally leaps into his arms. He is very thoughtful and attentive to each dog he cares for, and spoils my dog rotten! He’s punctual, reliable, and I can always count on him to be flexible when my work or travel schedule goes awry. For example, when my flight was more h to a four hours delayed, Sam offered to keep my pup overnight at no charge, and allow me to pick her up in the early morning. I have recommended Sam to several friends and neighbors, and they’ve always been very happy with his services as well.

Sam did a fantastic job taking care of my cat. The regular updates with pictures were a thoughtful touch, providing reassurance and a personal touch to the service. It's wonderful to hear that my cat had the chance to socialize with his feline companion. Sam's care evidently extends beyond basic needs, fostering a positive environment for pets. Appreciate the attention to their social well-being! Grateful for his exceptional care and highly recommend his services.

Sam is fabulous. We found him when we were desperate to board our elderly dog while his owner was in the hospital. He was incredibly communicative and reassuring. It was like leaving a child at kindergarten and Sam was as comforting as a kindergarten teacher! The little guy got excellent care, well fed, time outdoors. And Sam has continued to be available even for challenging requests. I recommend him without hesitation. He has been a calm space in some very stressful situations.

Sam does a great job, and I love seeing the videos of our dog playing with the other dogs. They all look like they’re having fun. Thank you Sam!

Try it for yourself! Sam is an outstanding professional dog trainer. My husky tends to be erratic sometimes but Sam had the correct approach, I was baffled by all the knowledge he puts into practice with dogs!

We're so happy to have found Sam's Pet Patrol! We have an older beagle who can be very opinionated about his walks, and Sam is great with him. Sam is great with communication and always sends up good photos, and even the occasional video update! He had been very reliable; Even when we've needed last-minute walks, Sam was up for it!

Sam is truly the best dog sitter! I always know my dog is in the best hands and will have a great time staying with Sam.

Sam is the best!! Our dog loves him and his dog and gets so excited to go to Sam’s house. We appreciate how flexible and helpful Sam is and can’t recommend him more highly! 5/5 stars

Darrell has been absolutely wonderful and accommodating with my hectic schedule! I can tell my pup loves staying with him and is well cared for! I would absolutely recommend their services and am thankful that they have been so welcoming and helpful! Updated review: My dog has now been going to Leash Dog care for almost 2 years and has never had any issues. The team are attentive, always updating me with pictures, and my dog clearly has a wonderful time. On top of that they work around my schedule so nicely and are accommodating as well. I will continue to recommend them if looking for overnight care, playgroup or even a walker!

I have used Darrell's services at Leash for almost 2 years! They walkers are dependable and caring. I really like how they care for my fur-child and I t trust them in my home. I like the app where you can schedule services and message walkers. I am so happy I found them and can support a great, Black-owned, Boston business :)

Darrell and his team at Leash have been caring for my dog and cats while We’re out of town traveling for years now. They always provide consistent, responsible care, send me photos while I’m away, and my pets are always happy and cared for when I return.

We have been using Leash Dog Care walking services in different occasions and Darrell and his team are always on time to pick Lily up. She always returns happy and gets very excited when she knows that somebody from Leash is waiting outside the door for her. Darrell is very responsible and always responds our questions. He does his job with love and it's noticeable.

We have used Darrell and his team multiple times for walks, playgroup and boarding. They always take such good care of our dog. Highly recommend. Thank you!

We are so happy we've found Darrell and his team at Leash. The playgroups are wonderful and, when our dog has boarded with Darrell, our dog seemed to be having a vacation of his own with the other doggies! Darrell really helps the dogs feel at home when he's caring for them. Whenever we see Darrell in the neighborhood, our dog gets SO excited and wants to go with him. It's such a comfort to have someone we trust right in JP.

We couldn't be happier with LEASH Dog Care! They have consistently provided top-level care for our cat, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. Coordinating schedules is very convenient and easy, and communication is always prompt and detailed regarding feeding, clean-up, and attention / play, all of which gives peace of mind. We strongly recommend the professionals at LEASH for quality pet care.

Darrell and his team are the best. Our pups (Zuko and Leah) love him. I loveee the daily pictures and updates. It is a great piece of mind knowing they are happy and safe when we are out of town. Support your local business.

Our dog Ozzy loves leash! We have used leash many times for dog walking and boarding. They are very communicative and always send cute pictures and updates on how our dog is doing. They also are very flexible with pick up/drop off times for boarding. Highly recommend!

We LOVE Darrell and his team! Our puppy, Lana, comes home from playgroup every day tired and happy. He has been super flexible and understanding of our crazy schedules as we are both residents. We really like the app where we can see pictures of our sweet baby playing with other dogs. We would highly recommend LEASH to anyone.

Michael has done a wonderful dog taking care of our dog Penny for the past 5 years. He provides in home care at his home, as well as walks at our house when needed. Every time, my dog gets so excited to see him. He sends pictures and updates while we are away. We are so fortunate to have such a responsible and kind caretaker for our pup while we are away.

Mike has been my pet sitter for 5 years and has provided consistently excellent service the whole time. He visits my furry friends when I am out of town and provides them with fresh food and milk daily. He also sends me a little video of them each day! When I have needed help with extra things (bringing in packages, watering plants), he has done those things as well. He is reliable, kind, and very good with animals. My little guys love him. Mike has also done great with improvising to handle unexpected situations (e.g. I was out of town longer than expected and hadn't left extra pet food). I trust him fully. I have high standards for pet care and Mike exceeds them every time. I recommend him without reservation - as do my pets!

Mike has been walking my dog for about 2 years now, and we couldn't be happier with him. He is flexible, and reliable. When I can't be home to walk my dog, I don't worry because I know I can depend on Mike. After each walk he will always send me an update on how the walk went. He also does nice little things like taking in mail and packages etc. I highly recommend Happy Dog.

I have been working with Michael and Marcia for close to 2 years and I can't emphasis how much I appreciate them. I feel incredibly lucky that I found such trustworthy, kind, and responsible walkers for my dog Gus, who absolutely LOVES Michael and Marcia. I've had my fair share of unreliable walkers, so when I started working with Happy Dog, all my worries and anxiety over whether or not Gus is being well taken care of went away. They are so considerate and always willing to help out when they can. I also really appreciate the text/picture updates after walks. Highly recommend Happy Dog!

Mike has been walking and occasionally boarding our dog for about 6 years now. He even conveniently takes her to get groomed once per month for us! He's extremely reliable, trustworthy and affordable. I couldn't ask for a better person to take care of our dog for us and am very grateful for his services :)

Mike and Marcia have been walking Rosie for the past 2.5 years. Rosie loves them and her week day walks, it’s been the highlight of her day. They’ve done a great job of walking and entertaining her, socializing her to other dogs, and establishing a routine at a critical time of her puppy development. I’m really happy that Rosie’s bond with Mike and Marcia is so strong, it makes planning for upcoming weeks or future trips easier. I highly recommend Happy Dog Belmont to anyone who is looking for a dog walking / cat sitting service with animal compassion and integrity.

We LOVE Happy Dog! When we moved to Belmont 6 years ago, I was very worried about finding a reliable & trustworthy person, that also loved our high maintenance frenchie who would care for her during the work week. Michael came to my house to meet our dog, and I seriously grilled him (we joke about this now). Thankfully, I didn’t scare Michael away & he agreed to take care of our Birkin GiGi. The bond that Birkin has with Marcia & Michael melts my heart. One of the highlights of my day is checking Happy Dog’s facebook posts, cannot get enough of the adorable dog photos. My dog is sick often, Marcia and Michael text to check in on Birkin. Marcia & Michael always make sure to stock everyone’s favorite treats! It’s easy to see that this is not just a job for them, they truly LOVE the animals that they care for. I cannot recommend Happy Dog enough!

Mike and Marcia have taken care of both of our dogs, since 2006. They take our current dog, Lucy, on daily walks, which includes some socialization with other dogs - a big deal, since our dog is very much an only child. And we also board Lucy overnight with them, sometimes for weekends and occasionally when we take long trips away. They even helped us when our previous dog recovered from surgery, and provided appropriate and loving care during a lengthy recovery. We trust them completely and do not hesitate to recommend them.

I have known Mike for over a decade. I have entrusted him to care for two beloved chocolate labradors, both rescue dogs. The key word is trust. I trust him implicitly that he will do the right thing for my pets in any given situation. This trust is earned and based on years of integrity, dependability, professionalism, empathy, and compassion. When we got to the stage of caring for a 100lb geriatric dog, Mike stepped up and helped us get through various canine health issues that many times were not trivial. It would have been impossible to have provided quality end of life care without Mike. Mike can “read” dogs and will make good decisions about how the dog is doing and what will work or not work in a given situation. My current labrador is very sweet but has triggers that can lead to bad behavior. Shortly after getting her Mike helped me figure out her triggers and what situations were doable and what was a no go for her. Mike has taken care of my dogs at my house during travel. The last trip, within an hour of him arriving he sent me a picture of my puppy belly up on the couch wanting belly rubs from Mike. She loves and trust him. That is everything to me. I highly recommend Mike and HappyDog.

Mike and Marcia are the absolute BEST! They have been taking care of my dog, Mali, for her whole life-she's now 15-and have made a huge difference in her quality of life. They are responsive, caring, flexible, and responsible. The BEST dogwalkers, dogsitters in the area! I highly recommend them.