Pet Sitting near Berkeley

“When we relocated to Berkeley, California, finding a reliable dog walker service for our rescue Aussie Pan was paramount. A quick ‘dog walker Berkeley’ Google search led us to this gem - Pal of the Paw. Not only do they provide exceptional dog walking, but they also offer pet sitting services for those unexpected trips. Pans tail wags at the sight of her walker—she’s made a new best friend! It’s a joy to witness. Don’t hesitate, tap on their Google My Business page now for peace of mind knowing your pup is in good hands.“

“We've used Sasha for our pet care needs for years. She has routinely cared for our aging cats when we're away on the weekends (which we are regularly). She also makes sure everything is ok with our three birds (indoors) and three chickens (outdoors). We count on her reliability and good judgement. I would recommend her whole heartedly.“

“Our pup got his haircut with Cindy. She is amazing. He usually gets a little anxious but he lets her do his paws and hair cut without any trouble. She sent me a message with updates. I would totally recommend her and we'll be back. Thank you so much!“

“Fabiola recently stayed in our home and took care of our large Newfoundland dog. We were very pleased with the experience. When we returned, our dog was happy, healthy, and obviously well-cared for. We found Fabiola to be responsible, conscientious, and very communicative during her stay. We recommend Fabiola as a capable, trustworthy individual who will take excellent care of your pet.“

“I can't say enough good things about Stefani and her team. I have an older rescue who used to be scared of half the dogs she met, scared of men and didn't feel comfortable playing with other dogs. Stefani's team has helped her learn to trust (both dogs and men) and play with other dogs! She's such a different dog than she was 2-3 year ago and I credit a lot of that to Tefani & So and the socialization / love they have shown her. My dog loves going to 'camp' and I know they treat her well based on how she RUNS to them every time they pick her up.

I also do all grooming with Tefani & So; it's a consistent groom every time.

I travel a lot for work and Stefani is adaptable with my schedule, as it changes often. Knowing that my dog is safe with her and Stefani will adjust with our schedule has been such a help to me post-pandemic. And the pick up / drop off service makes this a no-brainer for me.

Highly, highly recommend!“

“David has taken care of our two cats for 15 years now and we couldn’t be happier. Not only he takes good care of the kitties and sends us videos of them when we are gone, but he has been know to take care of unexpected problems a few times while we were gone. We recommend him whole heartedly.“

“Scott is a terrific cat sitter. When he first came over, aside from keys and alarm codes, he was completely focused on getting to know the cat. Truly a cat whisperer, the cat and he got onto the same wavelength and just vibed. When we got home the mail and plants were taken care of, and the cat was more lively and happy than ever. It was obvious that he'd had a great time with Scott,“

“Mission cats is the best!! They come through at the last minute, are super reliable, super responsive, and just caring and kind people who love cats. They even have a credit policy so if you have a cancellation, you get a credit to your account! Just another example of their awesome customer service. Thanks Mission Cats!!!“

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“I'm so pleased to be able to update this review from 2010. How time flies! Our dear Penny whom Shasta helped us with back then passed away in 2015. We started working with Shasta again in 2017 when we got our new pup, a border collie rescue. He came to us emaciated and poorly socialized, needing love and positive experiences to bring him out of his shell. Shasta gave us much-needed training advice, and from there her staff started walking Hugo on group walks, which he's done once a week since 2018. He enjoys these walks so much; they provide wonderful socialization experiences. All the treats and training in the world can get a dog so far, but a strong adult with a great pack really helps with confidence-building and calm. Hugo walks with Toni, who send us pictures of him each week with his crew. I can tell that Hugo is happy with Toni and his pack: as we release him to the car (to maintain social distancing), our pup who usually does not like to leave my side will happy run down the stairs to greet him and hop in the car! Shasta also runs Puptown for boarding. We've only needed this service once, but having been in there and knowing Shasta for so many years, I know that this would be a great resource as well. It has been a pleasure seeing Shasta grow this business for over a decade, and watch it continue to provide the same excellent service it did in the beginning. If you need training support, especially with difficult dogs, a weekly walking group, or more, Bow Wow is a great choice. Review from 2010 I love Shasta. She has walked our dog for well over a year. She been amazing. We have worked with four dog walking companies, and Shasta is a cut above. As a handler, Shasta knows dogs and dog behavior. We switched to her when we were having some behavioral problems with our dog at home, especially after walks. Shasta worked closely with Penny and we've seen huge improvements in her behavior. Last year our dog needed surgery; Shasta worked with us on her rehab, and continues to be conservative with her play to ensure that she stays strong. As a business person, Shasta has been great. She handled our initial interview, paperwork, and invoicing professionally. We LOVE her daily dog walk "reports"--these little report cards let us know how our dog was feeling, what she did, and (sorry for the detail) even if and how she pooped! Who could ask for more? Our dog loves Shasta, responds well to her, and behaves well at home after a walk with her. That's what matters most.“

“Kacie took care of our dog Scarlett and our two chickens. We had originally considered boarding our dog but The cost was too high for the length of stay and I was nervous about having my dog with other dogs. I was given Kacie’s name from a local buy nothing group and I decided to take a chance. She was great with updates and sent us photos regularly I honestly felt so at peace knowing Scarlett was in her care. Thank you so much!“

“Doggy Lama and their staff are *the best* and Emily in particular has been a lifesaver. We have an elderly cat with health issues, and she recently became ill while we were out of the country. Emily got her to an urgent vet appointment, picked up meds, administered them twice a day, and scheduled extra visits to make sure she was recovering -- it could have been a nightmare but Emily made it totally manageable and reassured us with texts and (beautiful!) photos throughout the process. She truly cares for our cat, and we know when we're away she's in excellent hands. We've been using Doggy Lama for three years and have had nothing but lovely experiences.“

“We've used KKC for 7 years, the sitters are wonderful with our 2 cats; they are responsible and great with our cats We highly recommend Kristin's“

“Working with DPT was unequivocally a 5 star experience. I'd give more stars, if I could. I was both pleased and impressed with the training that my dog and I received there. Dan, Natasha, Sydney, Bryn, and every staff member I dealt with demonstrated skill, competence, and commitment to ensuring that my dog was trained and prepared to live her life as a happy dog. We attended many classes where we addressed her various issues. I was initially attracted to Dan's training philosophy and witnessing his intuitive and effective interactions with dogs is truly an amazing thing to behold. You should take your dog in and see it for yourself! My dog adores him and is always glad to see him. Follow up and questions are always welcomed and advice is freely given. When DPT says there is a lifelong commitment to your dog, they mean it. I have also used boarding and daycare. She's happy to see me when I pick her up, but in the meantime, she has clearly been well cared for. Sometimes we even stop by for a visit. DPT is the best and you can't do better than the best.“

“Our dog has been boarded at Dog Balancing owned by Terry twice now, each time for over 2 weeks. We couldn't be happier with the experience and will continue boarding our dog with Terry and are grateful for Terry providing great care to our dog and sharing with us science-backed evidence and advice for dog care 1. Communicating and coordinating with Terry is super easy and straightforward. With years in dog care business, Terry has established a routine that works for everyone and he does leave room for the unexpected and give you enough flexibility 2. Terry takes really nice mugshots of all the dogs and posts on the dog balancing Facebook page here: facebook.com/p/Dog-Balan… so you get to see your baby when you are away (not daily posts, but honestly, you don't want to leave your baby at a place that you had to check on him/her all the time)3. Terry regularly posts scientific papers and educational reads about dog care on the Facebook page. We find this information incredibly useful and have implemented some changes into our dog's daily routine. Terry's extensive experience as a certified dog trainer and behaviorist shines through. 4. Dog care is getting really expensive and unaffordable in the Bay Area. Terry, with years of experience in the business and presumably many returning customers, could have asked for higher rates, but that is not the case. In fact, Terry has kept the rate very reasonable. This is a huge relief for us since we typically had to board our dog for a longer period of time (typically 3-4 weeks) when visiting extended families oversees, which means the rates accumulate quickly to an amount that you start regretting having a dog. We were so happy and again relieved that our dog can stay at a comfortable, safe and affordable place without the stress of traveling. 5. Most importantly, our dog has always returned from Terry's place happy and unchanged, which reassures us of the excellent care provided. Note for dog parents concerned about crates: We have seen a couple of dog trainers as our dog grow up - they all told us the same thing - a crate is and should be used as a safe place for dogs. Terry does call that out before boarding to make sure you and your dog are comfortable with the dog staying in a crate when they are not active“

“My dogs absolutely love going here for both day care and boarding. So happy we found this spot.“