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We had a great time with the pups and kitties. We loved walking Ethel and Bert in the canyon. Great view of San Francisco from the dining table. Thank you Eric and Ri for allowing us to care for your "kids". Lisa and Mitch
The sit with Christopher was fantastic. The house is only a 20 minute walk away from the beach on the edge of a small village. All around is beautiful nature. If you like the charm of a 200 year old farmhouse, you will love this house, like i did. From the window you have a beautiful view of the sea and you can watch birds from the window. The house has an open fireplace and a huge garden, in which you can relax easily. Christopher lent me his bike and so I was able to explore the small villages around and the beautiful nature during my stay. The cat doesn't do much work because he is outside most of the time. Only sometimes he came in the evening and was happy to be stroked. The chickens are just as easy, because you only have to feed them in the morning and evening and can look forward to fresh eggs in return. I can't say anything about the dog because Christopher took her with him. I also had to water the tomatoes. His 95 year old mother lives in the house next to his house. She will love it when you say hey every now and then. Christopher picked me up from the train station, which was very nice of him. He also cooked me a delicious traditional Scottish meal to welcome me. I also could eat his yummy selfmade bread and granola.
Jim and Lynn are lovely people who obviously care very deeply not only about their pups but also about their housesitters. I felt cared about, safe and welcomed in their home. The home is sitting on a hill with a spectacular view from two sides. It overlooks the Puget Sound with the islands in the distance; you can see the trains and the ferries crossing beneath you. Because I work from home it was such an amazing place to be to work. They have an incredible window seat that you can lounge on with the dogs and bask in the midday sun while remaining protected from the elements. The grocery store is only a five minute drive and you can walk downtown Steilacoom and to its beach in only 15 minutes. The dogs have a dog door (always heaven sent) but they anticipate being walked for one long walk a day. So definitely bring your tennis shoes! Jim and Lynn are both in very good shape - so it makes sense that their dogs would be too :-). The dogs are just absolutely pleasant, lovely and loving. They will give you lots of kisses and attention. They are happy to sleep with you on the bed at night or they are also just fine sleeping on their parent’s bed. The feeding schedule is very easy and straightforward and so is their care in general. It really felt like a respite for me even though I was working! Thank you so much Jim and Lynn and puppies too ☺️
Madison and Xai live in a beautiful home with many gorgeous plants and a feisty kitten named Cappuccino! Cappuccino is very playful and curious. Madison was very generous with the information she provided from hand-written sticky notes applied throughout the home to answer any questions you may have about a specific item/s to a print out filled with additional information. Madison replied at a timely manner and was very kind. I am so happy to have had an experience to watch over Cappuccino, her plants and her home!
Well, first, Luna. Second, Luna 💜. And, third, LUNA 💜💜💜💜💜!! We absolutely adored taking care of little Luna, the cutest little fur baby ever. She is such an easy little girl, and so cuddly and fun to play and cuddle with . The fact that Luna lives in a gorgeous West Hollywood Canyon home with a wonderful vibe, pool and hot tub doesn't hurt, nor does the fact that her mommy and daddy Dana and Scott are super easy-going, communicative, sweet and friendly.  We had such a wonderful weekend, we had so much fun with Luna that we never left her alone. We recommend this sit 100% and we already miss Luna.
Nicole and whole family were welcoming and very efficient and very clear instructions which I like . They have a lovely very clean and tidy home 😀. Winnie is an absolute sweetheart , she’s very timid and gets easily frightened bless her , just have to be patient but once she warms up to u , we were snuggling on the couch b4 I knew it , with being over the 4th July holiday she was extra stressed bless her we spent the eveing on the laundry floor , I think that’s when we bonded , she adores her works even when it was super hot and we were both melting but I would happily sit Winnie again
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Seat Pleasant, Maryland?
From $31/week to $90/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 Seat Pleasant, Maryland ?
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.
I don’t leave my dogs often, because they need extra care and they are older dogs, but I went out of town for a week, Daryl sent pictures to show me how good they we’re doing .He made feel worry free. I gave him medicine to make sure that the dogs had to take every day. He made sure that was done and he was great!!, also was on time when I dropped my dogs off. No wait time when I picked them up they were well taken care of and in very good hands thank you Daryl will use you again soon😍😍!! Highly recommended!!
Great petsitting option and always listens to concerns and training suggestions. If you are working on a skill Darryl make sure to incorporate and reiterate it during the day while you fur baby is there. Our pup has been going here for almost 2 year
I thought I was making the best decision for my pets when I took my cane Corsos to Darryl . I dropped them off . I was met by Darryl he’s pretty nice personality my male is 2 yrs old and didn’t like him at all but he insisted that he stays a young lady that lives near him came up and my male attached to her quickly . I appreciate that I had a place to take them what I don’t appreciate is being called saying my 6 mos old female is throwing up while I was out of town. Then was told on the third day did she eat a blue cloth of some sort? I ask to so me a picture Darryl said he tossed it . My male is shaking his head a lot and my female I was told wasn’t eating so their home and was drinking so much water for about 20min back and forth my male is sleeping and my female is drinking like crazy and she is also eating I feel fleas biting he had my dogs and his drinking out of a small bowl . How sad. I will never return.
No worries when I drop my dog off, he loves what he does and it shows. My Goldendoodle Kingston loves coming here. Darryl takes great care of him whether it’s daycare or boarding ❤️
Highly recommended for Doggy Daycare & Boarding. We love Darryl <3 my doggie never wants to leave!!!
Lulu was just a puppy when i got her from the rescue center. After a year of working at home, i’d begun a new position and didn’t want to keep lulu home alone all day long. A friend referred me to Darryl. He has been Heaven sent! I was having some trouble getting lulu fully trained and on a schedule. Darryl helped so much with all of the things we needed. Lulu is happy! She gets excited when we arrive. The atmosphere is clean, calm and controlled. There are lots of “puppy friends” for her to engage with. Darryl remains professional yet personable and he definitely seems to have a great rapport with other owners. Pricing is very affordable and the environment is welcoming. Thanks so much!! We’re going to continue using this service.
He helped my 10 week old puppy with socialization with other dogs and potty training he loved it and he took good pictures
I wish there was a -1 rating!!! I have been a dog owner for roughly 13 years, and I've never experienced this level of incompetence EVER! I have boarded my dog in Atlanta, MD, DC, and VA over the past 12.7 years. This "business" was referred 2 me by a colleague, but after my initial visit, I wanted 2 back out but was locked in because of a family vacation during Xmas. Upon arrival, he was late, and the house (feels like his mother's house) reeked of weed. No judgment becuz it was legal, but he could have waited until I left. He said he was/is an Animal Care Techician, but I would argue that the certificate should be rescinded! I gave care instructions that were not followed. When my dog returned, he was sullen. I plan to file a complaint w/ the BBB in his county. Oh, and I forgot, he didn't return certain items and tried 2 charge me a fee 2 mail them to me. DO NOT TAKE UR PET TO HIM!!!
Britney loves going here. He is personable and knowledgeable. I feel my pet baby is safe in his care!
This is Luna's home away from home! She loves it there. Darryl takes special care of our furbaby!
Josephine and Chris are a godsend! We have a very energetic and dog reactive Pudelpointer and they have been taking great care of her off and on for the last 2 years. She gets plenty of love and has been able to socialize with many dogs which is helpful in her behavior training. Highly recommended service!
Chris and his team have been so wonderful! Chris is responsive, and works with my ever-changing schedule, and is great with my dog. I love that he uses the Pet Check technology - I get an email when they arrive, and again when they leave with a note about the walk, and sometimes a picture :) Paying invoices is smooth and easy. After using two other dog walkers, we've stuck with Chris for quite some time now and I highly recommend using him and his team.
We've used Chris and Peticular Charm Per Care several times. They've always done a great job and have been consistent, reliable, and professional. Our dogs are French Bulldogs and they have special needs. Chris and team did a great job with them and the dogs loved them. Finally, you can tell when you meet Chris and team that they are really animal lovers...
I highly recommend Peticular Charm Pet Care to anyone who is looking for dog walking services in the DC area. Chris is always very responsive and helpful when I reach out to him via email about scheduling extra walks or cancelling walks. Our little dog adores his walker and looks forward to his daily afternoon walks. Our walker is diligent in checking in with us and texting us updates as needed. Lastly, the app used by Peticular Charm is very convenient--you can see when your dog was walked, what route they took, and what your dog, ahem, *did* on his walk. I really trust Peticular Charm to look after my dog and give him the walks he craves in the middle of the day.
Chris and his team of walkers are great. Mark has walked our dog for a number of months and we've been super happy (as has our puppy). Their use of the Pet Check system makes tracking and paying for service so easy and convenient. We have recommended them to several families already and will continue to do so.
I’m thrilled with the dog walking services of PETicular Charm! The owner, Chris, came by to meet our little guys, took notes on behavior and routine. Very good rates! An added plus is that Chris and his crew can board a dog at the last minute in case we have an emergency. I trust Chris and his employees explicitly with our dogs and our house! Chris is also a very well read, traveled, cultured musician with a fascinating life. My dogs are in interesting company - kinda jealous!
The team at Peticular Charm has been great! We use them for daily walks, doggy daycare once a week, and they also watched our 8 month old puppy when we were out of town for a week. They sent daily pictures and videos so that we knew our puppy was having a good time. Honestly, I think our puppy would rather live with his friends from Peticular Charm than us!
We met Chris while he was out walking one of his clients and enjoyed talking with him so much, we decided he would be our new dog walker. He is reliable and wonderful with our scaredy-pup. I've recommended him to our neighbors and friends, and we rest easy when we leave town knowing Chris is looking in on our pup.
We have had multiple dog walkers in the last few years and Chris and his team are definitely some of the best. Peticular Charms is very accommodating, very flexible and reasonably priced. They use Petcheck technology, which is great. I highly recommend Peticular Charms.
Peticular Charm City dog walker was absolutely the best! She not only walked my pup she also did the overnights, all on a very short notice! So thanks a million to Chris and his great walker Annie! Otto adores you......
Kate's K9 has friendly and reliable dog walkers who really care for our pets. The dogs are always excited to see them at the door!
The best dog walkers in the DMV. My pup Winston looks forward to seeing the walkers. They ensure he has fresh water in his bowl and give him plenty of love and attention before securing him in our home. We are thankful for the services they provide our furbaby.
I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our puppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. She also shadow her colleague on the first few days to make sure it was a smooth transition for our girl. We have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!
We absolutely love Kates K9 pet service. All the dog walkers have been great and our dogs love them. The app makes it so easy to request a day and time, make payments and communicate. We love the photos we get after every walk and the update they send letting us know how the walk was. If your looking for a dependable dog walking service look no further they are great.
This is an awesome company. I would not want to trust my boys with anyone other than Kate’s K9.
I am really enjoying Kate's K9 Pet care service. I was very fortunate to find Kate online. Kate provide top quality service to my pet. She is very compassionate, and show great patience with my puppy. Kate visits has really made my puppy more adorable, and well behave. I strongly recommend Kate service to you, and you will be very satisfied with her care, dependability, loyalty and faithfulness.
Kate's Pet Care is without a doubt the best I have had in the area. She is so kind and my cat and dog love her. I never have to worry when I am away that they are not getting the best care or attention, and I always get lots of updates on her app about the visits. She offers a great value for what she provides. I tried other services like Becky's Pet Care and had a few really bad experiences. I have a dog, cat, and a fish tank, and she has taken care of all of them.
Kate and her crew are absolutely wonderful. Very reliable and accommodating; they do their research and are more than willing to give individualized special care for each pet. Travis was excellent taking care of my minipig while I was away, following instructions down to a tee and making sure she got everything she needed. I didn't have to worry one bit. The report cards are great so you know how your pet is doing during each visit.
I’ve been using Kate’s K9 services for a year and have been very pleased with their professionalism, genuine care for my dogs, and good communication in every visit. I highly recommend.
I found Kates pet sitting service after looking for a long time for someone to watch my pets. I have a dog who is very shy but super sweet and most people are scared of him, and won’t give him a chance. Kates team is super patient with him and it shows. They are very professional and I feel very comfortable leaving my pets with them which is hard for me cause they are my babies. I highly recommend them!!
My husband and I recently moved to the Navy Yard area with our 2 cats. We travel frequently, and finding someone new to care for them was a huge stress for us. We selected Saving Grace because of their reviews, and we have not been disappointed. We have used them on three separate occasions, and all three times, Paul Weiss was the caregiver. He leaves daily notes and will send photos if requested. Our most recent trip was two weeks long, and he watered our plants and freshened the litter box. We are so very happy with their service and highly recommend Saving Grace.
I've used Saving Grace Petcare for almost a year now to care for my cat while I'm out of town. They truly are a saving grace! I don't know what I would do without a neighborhood petsitting group like this one. Very easy to drop off my keys before leaving town and they take care of everything. Very attentive staff as well -- I always receive cute photos and updates on how my cat is doing. They really pay attention to the notes in my account on how to feed/care for my lil guy, and I never come home to a messy litter box. Thank you, Saving Grace Petcare!
We have had wonderful experiences with Saving Grace dogwalking and boarding services. Our dogwalker, Selena, is the best! She is very reliable and leaves us notes each day to let us know how the walk was. She was especially wonderful in working with us on special requests when our senior dog was quite ill. We now have a young dog and she is very patient as he learns his puppy manners! Saving Grace has also been a great service for pet-sitting, even over longer holiday trips! Our pets have always been very well-cared for with SG services! Highly recommend if you have pets in the Capitol Hill area!
I've used Saving Grace for cat sitting for at least the last three years. It's almost always the same woman who comes and visits, and my normally shy tuxedo has developed quite a fondness for her. Great service, can't recommend enough.
Tisha and her team are simply the best if you live in this neighborhood. I have worked with a few of the different petsitters in the past 18 months and have always been impressed--each one is a devoted animal lover, and treated my (loud, nosy, and often difficult) cat as their own. I cannot say enough good things about Saving Grace!
Really easy, web-based services that are perfect for helping busy people arrange pet care. I got daily updates with photos letting me know how my pet was doing while I traveled, and the pet sitter, Nancy, did an awesome job making the effort to connect with my pet and keep me in the loop. Highly recommended!
I am providing this rating because of Buster's dog walker - Aaron. He is the best! He takes extra time with Buster, he carries him down the block to ensure that he gets a walk rather than taking him out and bringing him right back in. We are fortunate to have Aaron as Buster's walker!
I've been using saving grace for two years now and have never had an issue. The staff are friendly and always leave a helpful note with a summary of the walk. I would recommend them to anyone.
DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE YOUR MONEY. The owner Grace is some gross right winger living in the 1950s. She didn't respect my pronouns and mocked instead, saying she "doesn't care".
Saving Grace is fantastic, consistent visits to ensure our kitty is well gives us peace of mind.
Danny's Pet Care has been walking my dogs since I moved to Brookland in 2015. I cannot say enough about the personalized care and communication of my pets. Danny has always been great about accommodating changes to my schedule, and I appreciate them beyond what I can say in this review. I trust and rely on Danny's and highly recommend the service for your furry friends. Ten stars all the way!
Danny's Pet Care did an amazing job taking care of our 2 cats whenever we needed to be out of town! They were reliable, consistent, responsive, and comparably affordable. After several disappointing attempts to use Rover to find care for our pets, switching to Danny's Pet Care was such a great experience. 10/10 would recommend this service!
The team at Danny's Pet Care has taken wonderful care of our cat Solo for 11 years, and our second cat Chapati during the latter half of that time. Throughout, Kathy, Elise, and Danny have provided trusted care during our many frequent weekend trips and vacations. They are timely, accessible, and provide great updates on the cats to this obsessive cat mom. Easy to schedule, and responsive with communication. Totally trusted - they've had our keys since 2012. Highly recommend!
Danny walked our senior girl for her last year and he was very sweet with her. He's clearly very comfortable managing all sorts of dogs and combinations of dogs. It made me happy thinking her having a little social life with neighborhood doggies during the week. Danny was also extremely flexible and accommodating with my frequently changing schedule. When we get a new dog we will have Danny walk them too.
Elise is so wonderful with our kitties. It is amazing to know they are in good hands when we are out of town - she's a great communicator, incredibly sweet, and responsible!
Danny's Pet Care is wonderful! Elise has taken superb care of my cat as I've traveled for short and long trips over the past few years. Communication is superb and consistent and it is a huge relief knowing that my cat is in safe, responsible, and caring hands when I am away. I know he's getting plenty of brushing, treats, and play time in addition to basic food & water care.
We have been using Danny’s Pet Care for the last 4 years- they are amazing! We are very happy with the care they provide to our 2 dogs. The dogs love their regular daily dogwalker who also occasionally dog sits when we’re out of town- we trust him completely and know our dogs are in good hands! Danny is very responsive to any questions/requests and organized in his management. He also clearly cares for the well-being of his staff as much as for his clients. Highly recommend them for any pet care needs!
We used Danny’s pet services for our first dog +7yrs ago, and now more recently with our second dog! We trust him and his dog walkers completely, they are all wonderful people who have been helping us raise our dogs and treat them with care as is their very own.
We've been clients of Danny's Pet Care for almost three years. We are super happy with our walker who knows our dog really well and cares for him like he is her own. The walks are long and are great opportunities for socialization if your dog is up for that. Danny is always communicative about holidays and breaks and we're super pleased!
Danny is truly the best. He has been our cat sitter for a little over a year now and has been nothing but kind and easy to work with. He always goes above and beyond to make sure our cat has what he needs and any accidents have been taken care of. We cannot recommend Danny enough.
I have to start by saying that my puppy really loved this place. I was so excited to have finally found a daycare home for him. Unfortunately, it was short lived. The first instance of difficulty we had was the employees didn’t know how to start my membership, so it was a real headache. I was wrongfully charged a couple times too. Then, my leash was given away to someone else and while that’s annoying, it’s a human error so we wanted to offer grace. my wife and I were super thankful because the fixed both issues!! They bought a new Kong leash AND harness to replace it, and we were given I think $150 credit to use for the errors in charges. I used the credit initially to see if we wanted to move forward with membership given everything, and unfortunately it still went a bit left. I drop my puppy off with food daily, and that day I sent lunch and dinner because we had a late work day. I picked him up after more than 11 hours there and they gave him NO FOOD the whole day. Gave his bag back to me full of his food. Even worse, Farmers dog is fresh food and it’s very expensive, so when I realized as I got settled that his lunchbox was still full of two portions of food, I was highly disappointed. My dog is a puppy, so food is super important right now for his development, especially in a high activity environment. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from this place because they really are sweet. But they lack certain routine structure that checks and balances where humans may cause errors. I won’t be a customer again because it was all too much for me, but I do hope the tighten those loose ends. We take our pup to DoozyDog now and it’s A M A Z I N G. Check em out if you want a more well rounded option! Atlas doghouse also doesn’t have a bath service like DoozyDog, so your dog will definitely come home smelling of urine and whatever else unless you bathe him yourself daily. Best of luck to atlas nonetheless.
Atlas just recently opened it's location at my building in Navy Yard and it is the best place EVER!!! To see all of the pups daily is a dream come true, it's impossible to not want to walk in and play with them constantly! They are the best addition to our community and I'm so happy to have them here with us!!
We LOVE bringing our dog here! She always has so much fun when she knows she will spend the day here. The staff absolutely adore our dog and she feels the same way. We joke that she likes the staff, especially the woman who greets her in the morning, more than us. They are great for boarding or daycare, because you know they will do a good job taking care of your pup!
I reached out to Atlas for their one on one training services. Prior to I had gone through a few trainers and I did not want to sign up for those super expensive one time training sessions with no guarantee. Thomas was a miracle worker honestly. Benny went from a sweet fluffy 15 pound puppy to a 60 pound 6 month terror! Was just unmanageable and overwhelming to deal with outside our home. In the house, he was the sweetest dog. We kept trying our previous trainer’s method and it was just not working to modify his behavior at all. I was pretty frustrated and super stressed taking him outside for walks. Everyone in the building was scared of him, it was just generally not a good time in our home lol. Thomas sat down and explained everything for the first 30min, and then we went on a walk. I can honestly say I watched my dog transform. It was such a weight off my shoulder, within an hour he was more manageable, well behaved, and calm. Then I would walk him and Thomas would give me pointers. Thomas made it VERY clear this was a one and done training session, not an on going saga of just handing over your money. He trained you and showed you the tools he uses. You are expected to do the work after that. He does offer follow up sessions if you are having specific problems. Which we did! He was great following up to see how things have progressed and when I had an issue he came right back, which I appreciated alot! I can honestly say Benny is a new dog and I feel much more in control and confident about handling him. Ive recommended Thomas to strangers on the street who have the same look I had when my dog was barking, lunging, pulling and not listening.
You can trust Atlas Doghouse with your pup and the guidance they give. I was on the brink of having to return my rescue and needed to board him until I could finalize the arrangements. A 30 minute conversation with the owner, Danny, and his counsel put me on the path to keep my new family member, Buddy. Since that day in 2018, Buddy and I have grown and learned together and Atlas is with us every step of the way.
We've been sending our dog to daycare, boarding or even using their dog walking services since she was 6 months old. She's 5 now for context. When I first called I said that she wasn't the best with strangers or other dogs and Danny said, "she's a puppy, I'm not worried at all." When I tell you that Atlas is her favorite place, I couldn't mean it more. From a treat every morning from Nicolle to the best belly runs from Stephanie every night. Our girl loves it at Atlas. She still hates most people and doesn't get along with other dogs at dog parks but Atlas is a place that I've always been able to trust with our reactive dog and I have absolutely no idea what we'd do without them. Rest easy sending your pups here, they really know how to make them happy and keep them safe at the same time.
I have used Atlas Doghouse for training, walking, boarding, and daycare. Ruby was a wild woman who wouldn’t listen to the training methods that worked on all my other dogs, so I sent her to Danny and now she is a very well behaved young lady. Prior to the pandemic, I used Atlas for walking. Ruby absolutely loved Marcus and all my neighbors would tell me what a good job he did with her. Ruby now lives for going to daycare! She actually gets depressed if I don’t send her enough. She is well taken care of even with all her food allergies so I never have to worry. Can’t say enough good things about this place and everyone who works there!
We have been using Atlas for over five years and there are not enough good words to describe the professionalism, experience, thoroughness, and overall friendliness we've experienced at their primary H St location as well as their new Capitol Hill location. Our dog loves each and every staff member and (sometimes frustratingly) is so well-behaved with all of them. Aside from the wonderful daycare and boarding experiences, Roxy will run up to their walkers on the street while we're on our own walks to greet them; they've alerted us a cut on her eye that we didn't see and helped treat it; they kept her separate and comfortable from other dogs when she suddenly got sick until we could return; they watched her with absolutely no notice for a week when we had to rush to the hospital for an early labor delivery; and these are just the extraordinary moments that stand out among the "routine" care we receive.
My eight-month-old Spinone had only ever done daycare in small settings via Rover, and Atlas was the first place where she’d ever gone to big girl daycare. The folks at Atlas were both patient with my neuroses (no, youuuuuu called them multiple times to inquire after your dog’s emotional well-being and the composition of her friend group) and accommodating to my little Birdie. She boarded for an evening a couple weeks later, and came home tuckered out and blissful. The staff clearly loves dogs and they keep a close eye on your pups! Her first day at daycare, Birdie approached a dog who wasn’t into her affections. They separated them, told me about it when I rang to check in, and appear to have been proactive at the first sign that the other dog wasn’t in the mood. The fact that they group dogs based on play style and energy levels rather than temperament is also a huge plus, as I have a gentle giant who prefers a small dog friend. The only drawbacks: No camera feed! I would also love it if they adopted a District Dogs-style approach of composing a report card with pictures. Neither of these things makes me want to take Birdie somewhere that isn’t Atlas, though— that’s saying something from this helicopter dog parent!
Update: I wanted to add info on their training services with Thomas. I needed help getting my dog to walk without trying to lunge towards every other dog on the sidewalk, and I met with Thomas. It was really remarkable how fast my dog responded to his methods! I previously was using methods from another trainer and they just weren't working, but Thomas does things differently. It's more of a holistic approach that makes a lot of sense intuitively, and I really think I'm well set up for success now. I completely recommend him and will be returning to him whenever I need more help with my energetic young pup! Atlas Doghouse is really helping my new rescue dog build her social skills! She went in for her evaluation for daycare, and they gave me a nice detailed update with pictures halfway through her day, and I got more helpful feedback when I picked her up. She was shy that first time, but bust out of her shell the next time, and the plan is to keep going every week so she can work on her socialization. My training can only do so much, so interacting with other dogs is filling in that missing piece. I have full confidence in the staff to watch over her and the other dogs, so I'm not worried about her while she's there. This is going to be a great boarding option now too since I know she enjoys going. I'm grateful for Atlas!
District Pet Care is simply the best. Our vet recommended them, and we couldn’t be happier. Jackie and her team are great petsitters, and they have always gone above and beyond for us and our cat. When our baby arrived earlier than expected, for example, we texted Jackie from the hospital and she rearranged her schedule to take care of our cat even though it was a holiday. More recently, Henry arrived at our house while we were on vacation and found that the lock was sticking and he couldn’t get in. He finally got the door open after lots of effort and a trip home to get WD40. Without making a big deal about it, Henry spent hours of his time ensuring that our cat got fed, and he saved us lots of anxiety and an expensive locksmith call. Even when they’re not saving us from disasters, District Pet Care sitters do a great job—they are reliable, send pictures every day, and make sure our cat has everything he needs. Another great benefit is that Jackie has medical training and is able to administer shots and medications. She comes once a month to give our cat an injection, and she keeps track of the schedule for us and is so flexible and friendly. It’s always a joy to see her! In short, Jackie and her team are amazing. Your pet will be in the best hands if you hire them!
I adore District Pet Care. Catherine has been so amazing with my two cats and I love that she takes the time to sit with them and give them attention. She also sends detailed messages that reassure me while I am away. Thank you for treating my two girls with such care and love!
Jackie and her team are excellent! We have used District Pet Care two separate times and our kitties and fish were well taken care of! I love that we receive daily updates of and photos while we are away. It is such aa great relief to know that our pets are in great hands while we are away.
Jackie is very sweet and professional. She was flexible in terms of schedule and made me feel very comfortable leaving my two fur babies in her care. She also sends updates and pictures every time she visits, which is awesome. I will definitely use District Pet Care again whenever I go on my next vacation! It is nice to finally have a good pet sitter established!
When my usual cat sitter told me she was discontinuing her services, she recommended District Pet Care to me. I used them this past week and was impressed with the level of communication, photos of my babies, and care they received while I was away. The cats were fed, played with, and loved by Jackie, who cared for them. I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a professional cat or small animal sitter.
Jackie has taken care of my cat twice now, while I have been away for a week at a time. She does a great job! She is very professional and very good with my cat. There's no hiding under the bed when Jackie comes to visit! I love that I get photo updates and messages while I'm gone. I feel very comfortable trusting Jackie in my house and with my cat.
Thanks so much to Jackie for taking care of my two boys while I was on the other side of the country. I've always been nervous to leave them alone when I travel, but Jackie's consistent updates made me feel better. She also has a way with animals, as one of my cats never leaves his hiding spot for strangers, but on the second day he let Jackie pet him. I'll be using District Pet Care for as long as I live in DC.
We love our District Pet Care friends! Jackie and Samiksha and the entire team are warm and friendly and take amazing care of us!! They also take fun photos and send them to our Mom every day! We agree with our Mom that Jackie and the team are the best sitters ever - so take it from us, you want District Pet Care taking care of you like they do us! - Sam and Kevin
Very highly recommend Jackie! Super sweet and reliable. When we returned home everything was spotless and our cats were happy and relaxed. She provides daily updates with photos which is greatly appreciated, plus she brought up our mail and watered our plants. Felt completely comfortable leaving our home and pets in Jackie's care and will definitely be doing so again!
Jackie is wonderful. I can't say enough nice things about her, she took absolutely great care of my cat while I was away, and kept me updated each visit with pictures. It made for such a great vacation, there was no stress worrying if my cat was in good hands or not. I will definitely be using Jackie the next time I need a pet sitter.
Lara is great! We adopted a dog, and she is very slow to trust new people. In need of a dog walker, we introduced our dog to Lara last year. Lara was patient and kind and really took time to get to know our pup. Before we knew it, she was leading the pack during weekly walks with Lara and her crew! Lara is professional, responsible, and has earned our dog's trust. We highly recommend Lara and her services if you are looking for A+ care for your pet.
We have used Two Tails DC for a little over a year now. The service and it's owner Lara have been consistently reliable, professional and personable. I honestly think our two cats prefer Lara over us at this point! 😂 Thanks to Two Taild DC, we have peace of mind that our cats Abu and Baloo are being well looked after, and recieve regular updates and photos while we are away. Not only do they get fresh food and water and a litter box clean up but also play time, treats and love. Lara also expertly administers medication to my asthmatic cat when required. This service is so fantastic that our neighbor also now uses Two Tails DC for her cat sitting needs! Would highly recommend to anyone in the Capitol Hill area.
Lara is an incredible petsitter! Not only does our cat adore her, but she is always so communicative, prompt, and professional. It's clear how much she cares about her pet clients, and it is such a relief knowing that our beloved cat is in such capable hands when we are away. We HIGHLY recommend her—your pets will thank you!
Lara is AMAZING! She has walked my (very active and solidly in his rebellious teenage phase) 1.5year Vizsla twice per week since he was 4months. She started with individual potty breaks and now walks with the pack. She's reliable, honest, friendly, communicative, and loves the dogs (and they love her). Lara has been flexible with my schedule when I've had to switch up a walk day.
I used Lara for cat sitting a few times during the year and a half I lived in DC. I’m a bit of a nut about my cat and was nervous about leaving town, as I had never left him alone before. Lara was great, very understanding of my nervous pet owner energy and kept me well-informed the whole time I was away, sending pictures and updates with each visit. She felt like a trusted neighborhood presence who knows the status of everyone’s pet in a half-mile radius. Definitely recommend!
Two Tails cares for our cat when we are away, and when I say "cares" I really mean it. Lara's deep passion for animals comes through in every interaction. She doesn't just drop in to feed our cat and clean the litter box, she makes sure our cat is enriched with treats and pets and playtime and, sometimes, even catTV! Lara clearly enjoys spending time with her "clients". Her love of our cat--and our cats love for her--comes through in the pictures she shares while we are away. The bond is so strong that we've started referring to her as Auntie Lara. I feel so lucky that we found Two Tails.
Two Tails is an amazing dog walking service. Lara has become a part of our dog's life in such an amazing way. She not only is dependable and trustworthy, but has educated us on proper care for our dog and been a great resource as things have come up. Our rescue dog was very shy when we got her, but Lara was able to bring her out of her shell and juggle her walks with a blend of calm dogs and energetic dogs. Lara is passionate about the work and truly cares for your dog as much as you do. She goes above and beyond, and we can’t recommend her enough!
Lara is a consummate professional. She also loves our animals deeply. Lara has been helping with our two cats for a few years now. We found Lara through a neighbor when we moved to the neighborhood and we're so glad we did! She's operating a truly local business with passion and dedication. Payments are easy and direct, costs are very reasonable, scheduling is a breeze, she remembers details of caring for our cats, and she is kind. There are other benefits of working with a true professional - she'll also water our plants, bring in mail/packages, and generally be a reassuring eye on our home while we're away. We cannot recommend her any more highly. Also, check out Two Tails' instagram! :)
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have discovered Two Tails a little over one year ago. From the first visit, Lara demonstrated a level of responsiveness, trustworthiness, and reliability that immediately put our minds at ease. Living in close proximity to us, Lara's convenient location has been an added bonus, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. What truly sets Two Tails apart is Lara's exceptional commitment to her clients. Recently, we encountered a sudden and unexpected situation that required someone to access our home promptly. Lara's flexibility and willingness to accommodate our needs on short notice averted a potential disaster. It's evident that Lara genuinely cares for the animals under her watch, as our cat not only appears content but also displays a genuine affection towards her. Knowing that he is in such capable and caring hands provides us with much-needed peace of mind whenever we have to be away. We wholeheartedly recommend Two Tails to fellow pet owners in the neighborhood. Lara's professionalism, reliability, and genuine love for animals make Two Tails a standout choice for anyone seeking top-notch cat care. Thank you, Lara!
I used Lara's services for a bit more than a year and was consistently delighted with her care of my cat Luna. The genuine passion she has for animals was evident in the way she communicated with me about Luna and the thoughtfulness with which she cared for her. Lara even took the initiative to come up with a creative solution to deal with a small ant issue we had once to make sure they couldn't make their way to Luna's dishes! I trusted her completely, which is such a gift when it comes to a pet sitter. I only stopped using her services because we moved away from the Hill.
My pup was attacked by another dog at Central Bark. I have been taking her off and on to daycare here for over 2 years and never had a problem. She also goes to Bark Social, Barkhaus, and other dog parks with no issues ever. It’s still not clear how this happened or what the handlers did to intervene. When I got the call, I drove immediately to pick her up. Janet (co-owner) was more concerned with covering their liability. It’s a traumatic experience hearing your dog is seriously injured but all she kept saying was “as you know from the paperwork you signed” and “these things happen which we said in the paperwork you signed.” There was no sympathy at all. In fact, it’s been almost a week and NOT ONE team member has reached out to see how my baby is doing. Janet also tried to downplay the seriousness as “just one puncture wound.” I had to take her to the ER where it turns out she had more than one puncture wound and lots of scratches. How long did it go on before staff intervened? Why won’t they share video footage? What was the staff-to-dog ratio? Were there warning signs the handlers missed? Dogs don’t just snap without any warning signs. If you’re considering taking your dog here consider a few things: LACK OF TRANSPARENCY: Most daycares in the area have live feeds or pre-recorded videos they share with pet parents. Some even send you daily pictures or written reports. Central Bark posts intermittently on their social media pages but I rarely saw my pup featured and couldn’t tell if she was enjoying herself. I would ask staff how she did at pickup and frequently they would say they weren’t in her play group and had no information. I also don’t know how crowded the spaces are. I’ve been to daycares where they turn you down if they have reached max capacity for that day. We were never turned down. Without cameras or photos, it’s hard to say if they are taking in more dogs than they can handle. PRICE: They are very expensive and require at least one daycare day a week. If you stop bringing your pup for a month then they require a $40 behavior assessment on top of the $42 daily daycare rate.
My dog has been going to Central Bark for over a year and I can’t say enough good things. She was quite nervous her first day, having had a negative experience at a different boarding facility. The owner of Central Bark took a lot of time to answer my questions and went above and beyond to make sure my dog was safe and comfortable at daycare. She also worked with me and identified the slower daycare days which allowed my dog to continue adjusting to the environment without getting overwhelmed. The entire staff quickly won over my dog with their kindness and patience. My dog now jumps up and down at the mention of “daycare” and sprints through the door when we arrive at Central Bark. She regularly attends daycare and has boarded several times. She always runs out of Central Bark the way she runs in - happy and healthy. If you’re looking for daycare or boarding, put Central Bark at the top of your list.
Central Bark Landover has been a life saver for our family. They are incredibly friendly, responsible, and take such good care of our Nala. Our baby is a little anxious when separating from us, especially from my husband, but the staff at CBL know exactly what to do to help her transition smoothly during drop-off. You can tell Nala loves and trusts the staff because she wags her tail and willingly goes back with them - that's a huge accomplishment. Online booking is a breeze for both daycare and boarding, which we've used when traveling. Having grooming services on site are a big plus - they make sure Nala looks nice and fluffy when we pick her up! We feel so lucky to have this neighborhood gem!
The groomer is the best, my dog has anxiety but she’s comfortable with her groomer! The business smells clean and the front desk has improved!!
Excellent! My dog Dallas was picture perfect. He was relaxed and happy not traumatized when I picked him up. The family was clean. The staff was very professional and appeared to love their jobs.
This is the 2nd time that I have boarded my tiny yorkie with them. The first time, they were very responsive and sent me pictures of Scandal playing outside with other dogs. We were allowed to bring things from home and sent reports. This time, when we picked up our pup, she was dehydrated and did not really seem like herself. Not sure if we will be back.
My dog loves going here. He gets so excited to get inside and play with his furry friends. He comes home and sleeps after a day of Enrichment Daycare. They offer shampoo service and grooming. I feel it's a safe and fun place to drop my dog off during my working days.
My fur baby has been going to Central Bark for almost a year now. I have been so pleased with the enrichment program they have there. My dog has been very happy there and that makes me very happy! I trust the owners and staff to continue providing the great care they give him - whether it's during his weekly enrichment, his sleepovers or from his awesome groomer! (He loves her!!!!❤️.) The facility is well kept and the owners are great! It's so comforting to know that he's in a safe, caring and enriching environment.
I would of loved to give this place 5 stars but I am very disappointed in the fact that my dog was suppose to start his Behavior Assessment day and the owners didn't even give him a chance to walk inside the daycare. To their words he was being aggressive because he barked at another dog. I was not their personally (My mom did me the favor to take my dog) and have been trying to get in contact with the owners to get down to point on what happened but no one has reached out after leaving multiple messages with the staff. I would understand if they took my dog inside and by the end of the day they would of said he is not a good fit because of A, B and C reasons but they didn't even let him walk inside. I have taken my dog to Bark Social so many times and have never had anyone told me he is aggressive. I was so excited to have a daycare just a few minutes away from my house and I was happy with what they offered. I even did a tour with Marcos (He was so helpful through out the whole tour).
My fur baby gets excited when he see us approaching Central Bark! The workers are professional and courteous to me and loving to him. It’s in a great location and I’m glad it has outdoor and indoor spaces!
