Dog Sitters in Bellerive

As we are moving and it's our pups last day, we have to give happy tails the raving review they truly deserve. This place is his home away from home. I always run into employees who are possibly more excited than I am to see my own dog. They take the best care of the pups here and have the best service in town. I would gladly recommend happy tails to anyone and everyone around St Louis for doggy daycare and boarding. Thank you so much to everyone at happy tails for all the love you've shown Balto over the years. We will miss this place more than you could possibly know.

Always take the girls here. The groomers do a good job and the people all genuinely care about your pets. Only complaint I can say about “grooming” categorically is that the costs are just getting way too high . It’s not a Happy tails specific problem, it’s a widespread problem. I hope that costs come back down soon. I recommend a hat you check this place out and see if you appreciate the people as much as I do.

Happy Tails lost my dog for almost 48 hours. I have been a loyal customer for four years and what happened to me this past weekend is ridiculous. I brought both of my dogs (yellow lab and black lab) to Happy Tails on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:45am for boarding. I was scheduled to pick them up on Sunday, June 30, 2024 before 1pm. On Sunday at approximately 12:45pm, I arrived at Happy Tails to pick up my dogs. I paid for the boarding and then they brought, what they believed to be, both of my dogs out. They successfully brought my yellow lab out, however, they brought me the wrong black lab... I informed Happy Tails of the mistake and was told that they would get my dog and that this happens sometimes with German Shepherds and Labradors. After waiting for about 15 minutes, a worker came up appearing to be flustered and nervous. The worker and a few other workers had a meeting behind the gated area and when she walked out to the waiting room, I was informed that my dog was no longer at Happy Tails. Long story short, I dropped my dog off on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:45am, Happy Tails gave my dog to someone else on Friday at 2:30pm, and the person that took my dog on Friday at 2:30pm didn’t return my dog until Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:15pm. In other words, Happy Tails gave my dog away for 47.5 hours. I was told Happy Tails would give me a refund, however, as of the time of this posting, that has not happened. Regardless of whether or not they give me a refund, they gave my dog away. It is important to note that the person Happy Tails gave my dog to assured Happy Tails it was his dog, and he initially refused to return him when they informed him of their mistake... I will not be bringing my dogs back.

I trust Happy Tails and my 2 large babies love going here. They are a 24/7 business not only looking out for your pets but also you. If they don't pick up on the first call, please wait and call back it due to all the amazing customers they are happy to serve that sometimes you have to call back or walk in. 5/5 recommend!

I have been using Happy Tails strictly for grooming for years. I cannot say enough about the stellar customer service. The people are what make Happy Tails so great. If you are considering using Happy Tails for any of their services, i highly recommend you do.

If only I could find a hair salon where I could be transformed like the Happy Tails groomers changed my Fergus! Perfect Welsh Terrier grooming every time. Kim is amazing! See our before and after pics.

I can’t say enough about how amazing this place is. My dog has gotten groomed here twice now and every single time I am beyond happy with how she comes out. CHLOE is such a sweetheart and so talented, she spoke with me about what we want and I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with her. My dog is usually shy but she came back like a new woman.

We left our dog with them perfectly healthy, he came back with a terrible limp on his back legs. Found out today he developed intervertebral disc disease and will be paralyzed the rest of his life. This develops from being dropped, or falling. We called Happy tails and their response is we’re not responsible for any injuries that happen during our care. BEWARE ABOUT LEAVING YOUR ANIMALS HERE!!!

My 8 month old puppy absolutely loves this place! We take her here 1-2 days a week, and she gets the socialization she needs. It is really nice to have someone else tire her out because she has boundless energy. They have also handled COVID safety measures very well.

Love everyone there! They have been so attentive to my puppy even tho we are not there every week!! The orientation was wonderful and my puppy loves everyone she has come in contact with! One day I left her for a little bit, been house hunting in the area and they were more than accommodating to take her for a short time. Thank you so much for the love you have shown to my big baby Daisey!!!

Brian has been nothing but flexible and understanding while walking my dog Hooch. Hooch's temperament is a bit on the anxious side, and having Brian walk him has made a big improvement in how relaxed he is in the evening. Brian has also been very accommodating with shifting his walk schedule from time to time due to my work schedule. Great communication, and has always let me know how my dog was for the day if I ask.

Brian has been amazing! Brian has been walking my Chocolate lab since I was relocated to St. Louis in January. He is great at communicating how your pet is doing and any changes he notices. He has been super reliable and adaptable to my work schedule. I would recommend STL Happy Dogs to anyone looking for someone who cares about the care of their pet.

Brian really helped me out during my travels through St. Louis. I had tried several larger dog sitters and all were either booked, didn’t return my calls or required a meet and greet prior to my dog spending the day. Upon meeting Brian, he was immediately aware of my dog’s anxiety due to traveling. She willingly went with him which made me feel at ease about leaving her. I am so glad Brian was able to keep my dog as active as I was while we visited St. Louis. His prices are reasonable and his service was greatly appreciated.

I agree, Brian was a lifesaver! He was able to watch my dog Riley when I had some last-minute plans. We did a meet a greet and my dog loved him, she was immediately at ease! Brian was super easy-going and nice to work with. He even took care of Riley's upset stomach after getting into the trash (sorry!). I felt horrible that she got sick at his place, especially bc I was running late picking her up the next day! But he was so nice to take care of her and was not upset that I was late or at the fact she got sick at his place! He even said she was welcome back :)

Brian with STL Happy Dogs watched our 3 cats when we went on vacation recently. He was responsive and made sure they received lots of pets, food and a clean litter box. Our travel plans were disrupted and we had to stay an extra day and Brian made time to stop by and check in on the cats that extra day. It's clear he really cares about the pets he is caring for. Would highly recommend!

I had a great experience with Brian when I was a student and needed someone to care for my new cat over school breaks. He was very professional and accommodating to the specifics of what I needed, including playing with and spending time with my cat. He took great care of my neighbor's dog, too. Would highly recommend Brian/STL Happy Dogs for any dog AND/or cat care.

Brian was a miracle worker from day one. His response time was impeccable. We struggled with getting control of our rescue dog for nearly three years before we reached out to Brian & STL Happy Dogs. His presence was immediately helpful with finally integrating our dog into the household as a real family member. We have also used his boarding services when we travel and I wouldn't trust my dog more with anyone else.

Brian did a nice job taking care of my 2 kitties over a weekend. He was calm and quiet so they took to him instantly! He has reasonable prices, sent pics of my cats at his visits and he kept their food and litter bucket areas immaculately clean. I really appreciated that. I would use his services again .

Brian was very responsive when I contacted him on-line for pet sitting on short notice. He came right out to our house to meet the animals. While we were away he kept in communication with us about how it was going, especially with our dog who can sometimes be reluctant. It so happened that our neighborhood lost power due to a storm while we were away, and Brian let us know and was making sure it didn’t get too warm in the house for the animals. He visited several times a day, and was very flexible when we let him know we would be returning later than originally planned. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Brian and STL Happy Dogs, LLC again, and actually plan to in the very near future! Thank you Brian!

Brian watched our cat for two trips and we’ve been very happy with the service. He came by ahead of our first trip and learned our cat’s needs and routine. He sends text updates with a photo with each visit, which we appreciated and keeps everything tidy.

We’ve had the pleasure of entrusting The Barkford team with our beloved canine overlord, Eddie, on two separate occasions, and both experiences have been nothing short of fantastic! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that The Barkford staff truly cares about their furry guests. One standout feature is the free evaluation day. This not only allowed Eddie to acclimate to his new surroundings, but it also gave us a chance to connect with the staff and share insights about our adorable, albeit shy, little guy. The team took the time to understand Eddie’s unique personality, which gave us peace of mind knowing he was in capable hands. The report cards we received after his stays were just adorable and incredibly informative. It was heartwarming to see how much attention and care they put into every detail of Eddie's experience. They even described him as a "People Dog," which couldn’t be more accurate! The Barkford team is a perfect example of true dog lovers—each member is genuinely dedicated to the care, comfort, and protection of all their four-legged guests. We’ve witnessed how enriching and rewarding the time Eddie spends there is for him, and we couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a place where your pup will be treated like royalty, look no further than The Barkford. Highly recommended for any devoted pawrents out there!

We are so happy with The Barkford!! From the quality of care given to our dogs and the super friendly and loving staff members, we are beyond grateful. This place is top notch! We love that we can observe our dogs on the TVs and have a cup of coffee too! A beautifully thought out spacious floor plan and so many amenities. Our dogs have so many things to do here and it's amazing to actually see the smiles on their faces when they are there playing and boarding. We love The Barkford and the entire team. So very happy and thankful for this place!!!

Heidi had a wonderful time today at The Barkford. This is the most welcoming and fun place. If you’re looking for a wonderful doggy daycare and boarding place, check this out! The Barkford has enormous play areas, all climate controlled and their staff have over 100 years of combined experience with dogs! They are staffed 24/7/365 and are conveniently located five minutes from the airport! LOVE this place for great care!! The staff here are absolutely amazing and love taking care of our precious Doggos 💝🐶.

I can’t say enough about the friendliness of the Staff! The facility was absolutely spotless! My fur buddies absolutely loved it! They had plenty of room to run and play! We plan on visiting a couple of times a week. They have some great savings on the Daycare and boarding packages also. Riley & Sasha can’t wait to come back! Give them a try, You won’t be disappointed!

I wish I could give more than five stars!!! We have never border our dog and I was super nervous leaving her for four days while on a family Christmas vacation. Scottie came with a picture with Santa and a good report card!

So happy my dog’s vet told us about The Barkford. Friendly employees, super clean facilities and very convenient location from the airport, but also my home in St. Charles. My dog is 13 years old, has many quirks and requires daily meds. When I pick her up she’s happy and relaxed, a testament to the level of care they give her during her stays. I feel comfortable that employees are as focused on her care and comfort as much as I am. Would 100% recommend The Barkford!

Our pups had an amazing time at The Barkford. The staff greeted us at the door and made sure they were comfortable leaving us. The building is very dog friendly with plenty of areas for the dogs to run and play. There is a great room that has windows for you to see the dogs play. Thank you for a wonderful time :) Until next time, Mary and Steve

What are you looking for in a doggie daycare and boarding service? If you’re looking for staff who will treat your best friend like family, look no further. We have known both owners and the majority of the staff for over 4.5 years. We trust them with River. At The Barkford, your best friend will enjoy a climate controlled play and stay area. Your best buddy can socialize with humans and dogs, challenge themselves with agility or simply chill on a mesh cot. This state of the art facility is inviting, energetic and soothing all at the same time and did I mention, extremely clean. You have several package options to choose from or you purchase as little as a one day stay. If your furry friend has anxiety, requires medication or has any special restrictions, rest assured The Barkford staff can handle their needs. If you follow them on Facebook, you’ll see our dog, River, living her best life. You’ll see our comments under their weekly post to validate every word we wrote in this review is true and accurate. Sit. Stay. Play. Stephanie, Tim & River

The care givers at the Barkford are the best of the best. I would not trust our dogs to anyone else. The facilities are clean, clean, clean! I love the observation area and the ability to see how our dogs are treated with the closed circuit tv. The lobby area is welcoming and comfortable. The dogs are never exposed to inclement weather and the facility is 24 hours. The dogs love it here and so do we!

Amazing place for your fur babies, they truly love and take the best in care of your dogs. My girls love going and I love knowing they are safe and happy

Celsi is the BEST boarding host! She is absolutely caring about each and every one of the pets she watches and my dog loved her so much I wasn’t sure she’d want to come back home! Not only is Celsi an amazing host but the environment she provides for the dogs is such an essential primal canine experience because dogs are pack animals. I have not seen my dog thriving more than when she’s roaming as part of the pack! I highly recommend boarding at Celsi’s Dog Care. You can feel confident that your pet is getting the best attention and stimulating environment while you’re away.

I just had the best experience boarding my dog at Celsi’s! Celsi is super friendly and really cares about the animals. The facility is clean and spacious, with tons of space for exercise and play. I loved receiving daily updates and photos—they really put my mind at ease knowing my pup was having a great time. When I picked him up, he was so happy and clearly well taken care of. I can’t recommend Celsi’s enough for anyone looking for quality dog boarding. I’ll definitely be back!

Celsi is awesome! My family planned a road trip through St. Louis, and wanted to go up in the arch, but dogs aren’t allowed. I found Celsi through maps, and she was easy to get a hold of, and said that she could watch my Shepherd mix while my family went to the arch. I totally forgot to submit all of my paperwork and confirm my booking, but she made it work for me, even though it was my mistake. She was so accommodating, and took great care of my dog while I was gone. So glad I found her!

Celsi is the best! We’ve boarded twice with her. Our two pups get all the love and attention they need. They were spoiled and loved playing with the other dogs. Great socialization for your pups.

Celsi is amazing. Her love for the dogs is clear and I know our lil dog is in good hands when I drop her off for daycare. I love that they are active and get to play, but also have opportunities to snuggle up and relax. I also love that she takes pictures of the pups playing that I get to see while I’m away! We took a 10 day vacation this year and boarded with Celsi. We had no issues and Celsi makes the whole process easy. She was a happy loved dog when we brought her back home. I’m so grateful we found Celsi!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I just recently moved back into the area and I have an 8 month old puppy named Bear. I work full time and had in home care for him regularly up until a month ago. I wanted to find somewhere that was warm and welcoming but also safe for my dog. Celsi is all of those things and more! Bear has been going for almost three weeks and I have already begun to see positive behavior changes. He is so tired when he comes home in the best way possible and just relaxes. He now knows when we are going and happily jumps in my car to go. I take Bear 2-3 days a week and the prices are extremely reasonable for the care and level of love your animal is getting. Celsi is professional with her business and processes as well as considerate of people like me who are new to this process. Her daughter makes and sometimes sells home made treats which are nutritious and yummy. Celsi posts on Facebook which I love because I can see how Bear is doing when I am not with him. I cannot say enough positive things about this little gem of a business in Affton!! Look no further If you are looking for a place for your dog to be loved, mentally stimulated and safe. I am so grateful we have found her space and can’t wait to watch Bear make new friends and grow there.. :)

We are so lucky we found Celsi’s Dog Care a little over 2 years ago! We have such peace of mind when we leave our dog for vacations knowing that Celsi treats them like her own! She’s very accommodating, keeps you in the loop with pictures and videos, and my dog loves her! I can’t recommend her enough!!

I have used Celsi multiple time to watch my pup on long trips and have never felt better about the care of my pup! He gets so excited to see her so I know how well she treats him! I get pictures and videos and when I reach out to check on him she responds quickly. Celsi is great to work with, professional and organized. Finally, her prices are the best I have found, which is great because I feel I get the family touch for a price much lower than the big kennels! I highly recommend and will continue to work with her!

Celsi is amazing. I take my 4-month-old puppy once or twice a week and he has the best time ever he comes home. He's happy. It's an amazing place. They have little dogs. They have larger dogs but she does a great job with all of them. I recommend it highly

Celsi is AMAZING! We boarded our three pups for the first time and had some hesitancy about doing so because they’re our babies. But Celsi made sure to update us when we requested and she always posted pics and videos of them so that we could see how much fun they were having! She definitely gave us a sense of comfort and trust when it came to caring for our pups. We would definitely use Celsi’s services again and definitely recommend her go all the dog moms and dads out there!

St. Louis Dog Butler is amazing. I travel a lot (sometimes last minute) for work, and they are always able to provide cat-sitting services. I couldn't recommend this company more. The pet-sitters are kind and communicative and the prices are reasonable as well. If you're looking for top care and affection, and true comfort that your pet will be well taken care of, you'll find it here.

St. Louis Dog Butlers are great! Very reliable and professional. I always get the cutest photos of my dogs on the walk. Our two dogs always have the best time, especially with Nathalie and Chelsea.

We've used St. Louis Dog Butler multiple times to watch both our dogs and cats. They have always been professional and kind. I feel like our pets are safe and cared for with them. We will absolutely be using them for all of our pet care needs in the future. Would highly recommend!

Saint Louis Dog Butler has been such a godsend for when I've been on call shifts and my boys have needed to be let out and walked! They have been reliable and the scheduling process is super easy. I love the pictures and updates I get about the boys from their walks.

We absolutely loved this service! Our dog was super nervous and Julia did a fantastic job of bonding with him! She took the time to coax him into trusting her and he got to the point where he was excited to go on an adventure with her! We mostly used the service for a midday walk while we were away at work, but it worked well on the days we happened to work from home as well! We never had to worry about our walker not being around, it gave us a lot of peace of mind that if Julia happened to be out of town, etc. there would be another well-qualified walker to fill in for her and our schedules wouldn't be impacted. Getting the photos and report card about the walk was really a bright spot in the middle of the day while we had to be away from our pup. So nice to know that he got out and explored every day!

Saint Louis Dog Butler has never disappointed. Very caring, safe, efficient and more than willing to cater their services to you and your loved pets. I’ve trusted them for many years and will do so always.

Honestly I can’t recommend St. Louis Dog Butler enough. They do so well with our German Shepherd and have been taking him on walks since he was 2 years old, and he’s 5 now. I love the updates and pictures we get of him while we’re at our work or out of town.

We have used St. Louis Dog Butler for over 8 years. Their attention to doggie details is very much appreciated. Highly recommend getting regular walks for your pups.

I've been working with this service for years: they also take care of cats, despite the name! My cat has always been well-cared for. I appreciate the daily text messages and pictures that keep me updated about her well-being.

Sherman loves his visits from Saint Louis Dog Butler staff members. They walk him for the agreed time and end each walk with lots of love and pets. Having Saint Louis Dog Butler on duty gives Sherman a break and prevents accidents.

I have a reactive, face shy dog (Logan) who has cage/barrier aggression so we need someone who really understands canine body language and knows not to hover over my boy and will respect his space. I am always up front about it when reaching out for grooming or boarding services, but I'm still nervous about leaving him. Areiel and the rest of the staff have been *amazing* with handling him. Not only do they let my two boys stay together (they'd be fine apart, honestly, but it is nice), but Areiel has sent videos of Logan running around, playing, and happy barking during boarding and grooming. Seeing him so at ease and relaxed - there's no price you can put on that. Don't get me wrong - other facilities have said he did fine with them too, but being able to see him so at ease and happy makes it all worth it. Plus... we've tried using other groomers and none of them have EVER blown out as much of his undercoat as she does!! If you're on the fence, don't hesitate to trust these rockstars with your pets!

These people are awesome. On first visit my dpg was timid about going in. Now he gladly walks in with the member of their staff that comes out to get them. I highly recommend Nancy and the crew!

My dogs love it here! They are well cared for, spoiled actually, and get lots of play time.

I have been using Camp Claws and Paws for a couple years now and have nothing but positive experiences with 2 different dogs. My current dog, Rocky, seems to really like them and they do a great job with the nail clips. They also offer boarding here and I have them as my #1 choice if I am ever in need of that service.

Review is typed by my human because I'm a dog and can't type... This place is good. They put out pools during play time and let me play with other dogs. Sadly the other dogs are usually smaller than me. The humans here give me baths and brush my hair which I don't like. I just roll over and all give me belly rubs. They are very good humans. The humans here take lots of pictures of me and my humans like that they get to see pictures of me on Facebook.

Me dog never wants to come home shen she's here. She loves it.

If my puppy could talk, he would say that he enjoyed his vacation from his sister dog. He was wore out after 15 1/2 days. They took very good care of him. Thank you Camp Paws & Claws

They take EXCELLENT care of our fur baby Sheba. She is always so excited to spend the night there. And when we pick her up, she is so exhausted from all of the play.

Took great care of our sweet Kayto while the rest of the fam went on vacation. Thanks All👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 …

We do not trust a lot of people with our dog and we had our apprehensions but the people here are amazing and always take amazing care of our dog. We have never had any issues and they are very fairly priced.

Amazing place for dog lovers... and their dogs! Really like the quality of grooming. Our four year old Cockapoo...Arlo... really does well here. They really connect with the dogs and it lessens the anxiety of grooming. He stays for doggy day camp. Clean. Fun. Nice people. Fair pricing. Good location. We go to Page n Lindbergh so I can drop off on way to work and p u after. Arlo has been a guest 3x. Many more lay ahead.

I normally have a pretty good experience especially at the page and Lindbergh location but for some reason when I picked up my pets from a 6 night/7 day stay, I was given back 5 meals worth of food for my cats, which shouldn’t have happened because I individually packed each meal for each pet. The staff went over feeding instructions with me as normal when I dropped off so I thought we had everything settled. Everything else about the stay was fine but I’m concerned that no one mentioned anything to me about the food, or thought to question why there was so much left.

We brought in our newly adopted, 200-pound, adult Saint Bernard, who desperately needed grooming, and they did an outstanding job. The hardest part for them - in addition to his dirty matting and gigantic size - was my mistake of over-tranquilizing him prior to the appointment. 🙄 He is in a totally new environment with us as it is (four days only), then he went to the vet the day before (freak-out), then to the groomers. Poor guy was overwhelmed. So, I gave him too much medication, and they ended up with a 200-pound hairy blob. 🥺 They worked on him all day and then had to contend with his coming out of the fog later on. He was none too pleased by that time. But, he is so clean and good-smelling! They even called the next day to see how he was doing. We will definitely make it a regular habit to take him there. (Hopefully, that's okay with them!)

Hunter has trained Clark several times and has done a great job! Clark listens well to commands, is gentle with new people and loves other dogs - well socialized! Kennelwood has been so great!!

All the staff here are so awesome! Due to something I had to board my dog for about 3 weeks. Was pretty worried due to her not getting along with other animals. Nothing once happened. She was stressed but I could tell she loved her stay. It helped that the staff treat all animals like their own. My words and 5 stars is not enough to slightly explain how great this place is! Again thank you so much from letter Lucy and Corey ❤️

Moving back into the area after a 22 year absence, Kennewick didn't disappoint. I had my two large mix breed dogs groomed. They did an excellent job. They are not the cheapest, but in my opinion, they're the best!

I have full confidence in Kennelwood. They really care about their furry friends and my dog was so happy to go in to stay and happy when we picked him up! They follow directions very well. They give great treats too! The care is consistent and reliable at different locations as well.

I was somewhat concerned that you fed my little dog all of the dog treats I had included in the bag. Way too much!!! I always include extra meal bags and treats …. Just in case something should happen and he needed to be there longer. I would think that your staff would have a better sense of what is appropriate to feed a small dog. Hopefully this comment gives food for thought. Otherwise I know he was treated well.

Overall a good experience. There was a lot of missed info I didn't receive. Especially, since this is my 1st time owning a dog and using kennel services. Didn't realize any uneaten food would be tossed. My puppy barely ate during her visit so about 3 days of food was just thrown away. She was constipated from holding her bowels and urine because the area they go is all concrete. She is used to going on grass so I knew that would be a problem. But I was told she would be walked in a grassy area if she wasn't going. Upon pickup she was clean and in good spirits. No hidden or unexpected fees were added to my bill. All the staff, especially Debbie and Amie, were so nice, polite and answered my questions fully. I would recommend and use this establishment in the near future again.

We use Kennelwood regularly to give our dog a bath and nail file and throw in a doggie day camp. The staff is very friendly and works well with the animals. They remember my dog's name even though he doesn't go that often. We also use them for boarding our dog and cat when we are away on vacations and they do an excellent job. When I take my dog there and we turn on Kratky road the light bulb goes off in his dog brain and he gets very excited when he realizes where we are.

Denise and her crew gave beyond exceptional care to our pets and we couldn’t be happier with the care they got! It feels good to leave on a vacation and know they were well cared for . I highly recommend them!

I don’t think I could ever express how great Denise and her staff were to my two little jerk babies Cooper and Kirby. I have two Maltese, Copper who is 3 1/2 and Kirby who just turned 2. They aren’t the friendliest of puppies due to them being very sheltered. They bark a lot and are very annoying, but God I love it all🥰Going on my family cruise this past January 2024 for 8 days, I was left with a dilemma. My mom is the only one besides my husband and myself that can deal with the puppies, or who they will let deal with them and she was going on the family cruise also. My vet was set to board them but it was just always an issue up until the month before when she cancelled all together due to a surgery. I was in a panic and started googling professionals to come to my home and care for my puppies while gone. I came across Denise and her company. She was very professional, communicated up until our meet and greet. And did I mention very reasonable. But yet I was still scared because my dogs aren't “dog people”. The meet and greet went well with Denise and one of her staff members Jill. Cooper was being his usual ham self while Kirby was a little standoffish. I was worried but, what was I to do. I had to trust them and they made me feel as though I could trust them. The first visit when I got and update and pictures my heart immediately was at ease. And as the days went on and the videos and updates came, I knew I had made the best decision ever. My jerk babies were so taken care of and loved on by Denise, Jill and Michelle. I could never thank them enough for treating my babies so good and making me feel so great about the decision I made to hire her. And did I mention they came out in an ice storm. You don’t no more dedicated than that. Thank You Denise, Jill and Michelle Cooper and Kirby Miss You❤️ (Below are some of the pictures I received from the staff while gone)

Denise and her team are nothing short of amazing! She and her lovely staff have taken such exceptional care of our two dogs numerous times while we’ve been out of town. Bark’n Good Time is an absolute gem in north county. Our dogs have a blast while Denise and her team are in charge, and we get detailed and timely updates and lots of great photos. Denise approaches every dog individually and is incredibly accommodating and reassuring in meeting every pup’s individual needs. We love BGT and highly, highly recommend their services!

Denise was wonderful in caring for my dog plus my friends 3 dogs and cat while we were away on vacation. She was punctual, friendly, professional, took the time to get to know each of them, and our fur babies seemed to really like her. I really appreciated how she without fail managed to send a bunch of photos of our babies at every check-in and give us a nice rundown of how they were behaving. My own dog Brix is pretty anxious in general and especially around new people but Denise was wonderful with him. She was so patient with him. You always have a fear when someone else watches your dog for you, hoping that they’re kind and will treat them as they would their own. I would definitely use Denise’s services again in caring for Brix because of that.

I love Bark N Good Time, they have been taking care of my babies for several years, whenever we are out of town. They seem to love my babies more than our family does, and we love them more than from here to eternity. My babies love the care that they receive from all Denise’s employees. We receive an update at every visit while we are away, with pictures of our pets taken and shared with us three times a day until we return home. I don’t have to ever worry if they are ok because I know they are well taken care of. Thanks to the whole crew for all you do!!

Denise and Shelby took great care of our precious TJ. Our kitty is a shy and quiet type with others and we were worried that our little kitty wouldn't open up to strangers while we were out of town. Turns out we were dead wrong, Denise and Shelby came by a couple days before our trip to see TJ and get to know him by giving him a few of his favorite treats. After that we were all worried during the trip how our boy would be. When we got the updates with pictures all our concerns went out the window! TJ was so friendly and talkative! Bark'N Good Time is one of the rare local businesses that is a treasure. We will be repeat customers and recommending them to our friends. We were so impressed with their service, they went above and beyond and even did other tasks like washed TJ's plates and checked our mail. So happy we found Denise and Shelby!

Denise has been walking my two fur babies for over 6 years. She also takes care of my geriatric cat and other critters( rats, guinea pigs, geckos, etc) when I go out of town. Being a veterinarian and a pet owner, I have very high standards. Denise and Bark N Good Time always surpass my expectations. She does a phenomenal job going above and beyond my expectations. I will never use anyone else. I recommend her to my clients and my friends.

I've been using Denise's dog walking services for several months now and she's been great! My dog Walter absolutely loves her and my other dog Ava, who rarely likes anyone because of high anxiety, has become very comfortable with her. She's very loving with the dogs and takes the cutest pics of them after their walks. I love seeing these pics and they always brighten my day!

Denise and team took fantastic care of our Buzz. They bent over backwards to accommodate us during a holiday visit to North County. Denise and her team were incredibly attentive to our dog's needs in our absence, and made sure each walker was prepared to work with Buzz (a stubborn and recalcitrant puller). I was extremely impressed by their communication and personalized care. Thanks for everything!

Bark n Good Time was recommended to me by MO MinPin Rescue, where we adopted our little chihuahua/dachshund mix, Cosette (after previously adopting our chihuahua/MinPin mix, Heidi.) Cosette had been rescued from an abusive home and was very skittish and sad at first, but had made tons of progress to now being a happy, sweet, loving dog (as is Heidi.) Heidi didn’t do well at a good kennel the last time we went out of town. They said she was crying a lot and scared. We knew Cosette was much more emotionally fragile, and didn’t want to kennel either of them because we thought it would be harmful emotionally for them. We had never used pet sitting before. However, Denise came for a meet n greet and we felt very comfortable with her and they have great safety precautions for your home when you’re out of town, including managing the alarm system. She came over several times before we went out of town to make sure both dogs were comfortable with her, which was so nice, and it really reduced their anxiety about being with a stranger. She sent us updates with pictures every day we were out of town, and both dogs looked happy and energetic. It was so nice to not have to worry that they were unhappy. Denise made sure we were back home on time in case she needed to come over to take care of them again if we got held up coming home. Both dogs were happy to see us, and both were their normal selves and didn’t have any problems after being pet sit at home for 5 days. Prices are reasonable, and the care is excellent. We give them the highest recommendation. I’m sure everyone will be satisfied, especially if they have a pet who can be nervous/stressed because of an abusive background. Thanks so much, Denise!!!

4-Legged Kids was the best decision we could have made for our pup and we will definitely book them again for our next vacation! This was the first time we couldn't take our dog (12 lbs, 7 years old) with us on vacation since we adopted him 3 years ago. He is not very social with other dogs and feels uncomfortable at regular day care facilities. That's why we decided to try have him stay at home. 4-legged Kids took excellent care of him for a week. He got 3 visits a day (a long one in the evenings). The communication was great, they made sure he kept his routine and administered his medication. We received a detailed report plus a couple of pictures shortly after each visit. This gave us a peace of mind while gone. He was excited when we came back but he seemed happy and energetic. We are really grateful for 4-legged Kids and their service and couldn't recommend them more. They are one the pricier end, however this was truly worth it and we will happily book them again!

I cannot recommend 4-Legged Kids enough. They stop by twice a day to take care of my two cats when I travel, and they always send me thorough updates (and pictures!) You can tell they are all genuine animal lovers. This anxious pet parent thinks 4-Legged Kids is just the best.

Absolutely love the service provided by 4 Legged Kids. After I had an emergency surgery, they quickly arranged daily walks for my dog. Leo loved his visits so much, after six weeks of mornings with Lara he misses her. I highly recommend using them for your pet!

We have been using 4-legged kids of St. Louis for several years now and they are wonderful. When they come to do a visit they do a great job. Not only do they let our dogs out for potty breaks and feed them but they give them lots of love and cuddles. They take photos when they visit and post them to the client portal. We highly recommend them.

This is the first time I have used 4-Legged to care for my cats. I was very satisfied and so were my cats The screening interview in my home was very thorough and I left for the trip feeling confident the cats were in good hands Excellent daily communication and photos. I will definitely use them again for my next vacation

I can’t say enough about what great service I received from using 4 Legged Kids. They even were kind enough to bring in my packages. Not only do you get outstanding pet care but, piece of mind that your pet is well cared for and your home is looked after as well. Best service I’ve ever used.

John and Dana took such good care of our pets while we were vacationing. All of our pets were content and healthy upon our return. This has not always been our experience when boarding our pets. John and Dana were in contact with us daily and it was so nice to see pictures of our friends. Everything was found just as we left it. We came home to happy pets and a clean house. Could not ask for better care!

I travel for work often out of St. Louis and the team at 4-Legged Kids is the best! I have kitties that require special diets and medicine and they always send updates and pictures from the once a day cat sitting service! I recommend them often!

Janie is an absolute treasure and life-saving caregiver for our four-legged friends. In 2022, my wife and I are ready to take our first vacation since before Covid and go figure our rescue dachshund, Frankie, requires emergency back surgery days before we our set to leave the country for two weeks. After a mad scramble of calling everyone we could think of a friend of ours recommended Janie to us. After speaking with her and an in-person meeting to discuss Frankie‘s situation we realized her veterinary-work experience and extensive special needs for animals background would be better for Frankie’s post-op care than we could provide, not to mention care for him while we were gone. She also sent us daily reports on Frankie‘s condition and progress along with pictures and sweet notes to reassure us he was being well cared for and was making good recovery. We would highly recommend Janie for anyone else who needs to find the perfect pet sitter including any special-needs animals or those who want to be certain they’re leaving their beloved pets with the best possible caregiver

The team at 4-legged kids did an amazing job of effectively putting together a set of visits that met my 3 dogs' needs while I was out of town. From requesting a consult to arriving home to my dogs post-trip, communication was excellent. LaJoya Williams was a thoughtful pet sitter who was thorough in her updates to me during/after each of her visits. It really put me at ease, and I am relieved and delighted to know that I can rely on 4-legged kids whenever I need them.

Absolutely love Arch City! It is the only place that our boy feels comfortable at for boarding. Shelly really took the time to get to know us and our dog prior to our reservation, she even played with him before introducing him to his living arrangement. Very responsive and clear communication. I'd Absolutely recommend Arch City!!

Shelly is the best. We were able to board our fear reactive towards humans pup here with no worries. Shelly did a meet and greet before hand to learn the ins and outs of our pup’s behavior and to build positive associations with the place and herself before we ever did drop off. I had such confidence knowing our dog was in great hands. She truly understands and loves reactive pups so well. Highly recommend.

We have used Arch City Dog Boarding twice now its been a terrific experience. Drop off and pick up is seamless, and the pups are always in a good mood when we pick them up. They are quick to respond. We have done both a weekend board and a week long board with no issues. The facility is secure, clean and professional. They do it by the book. We will continue to use Arch City Dog Boarding.

Outstanding dog boarding option! My pup gets a little anxious in bigger group settings, so I was really excited to see Arch City Dog Boarding offered a smaller and more individualized setting. I also love knowing my dog is getting time to exercise and socialize. I could tell right away after our meet and greet that Shelly is kind, thoughtful, and caring with all dogs. My dog loved her stay! Will absolutely use Arch City Dog Boarding again

My boyfriend and I just took a trip to Puerto Rico. This was our first time leaving our 5 month old puppy. Shelly was extremely professional and helpful! I felt very safe leaving my dog in her care for the week. We added the option to receive pictures daily. Shelly sent pictures of Maggie playing, so I knew she was having fun and being well cared for! I cannot thank her enough!

I’ve had my pup for 10 years and I’ve never boarded him because I was afraid he’d be uncomfortable because he can be reactive at times.. Arch City Boarding is everything and more I wanted for him. It’s small groups and you can tell Shelly really cares. He was instantly comfy there. I’m so thankful to have somewhere to take him where I know he’s okay and taken very good care of when I’m gone. 100/10 recommended 😊

I cannot say enough good things about Shelly and her team. We have boarded our dogs a few times now. They always come home happy and healthy. I would recommend them to anyone!

Shelly and the staff at Arch City are lifesavers. My pup Colonel has anxiety issues, and we previously has issues with another boarder, so we weren’t sure what to do. Arch City came highly recommended from our trainer at Stray Rescue, and we will never go anywhere else. Shelly and her team specialize in dogs with anxiety and nervousness and are a godsend. Arch City worked one-on-one with Colonel to help him get settled in and worked with me to settle my own nervous dog parent woes. Shelly is easy to communicate with, super transparent, and I know that heaven forbid anything were to happen, she would give my pup the same level of care and attention I would. Colonel loves Arch City too! The moment he sees the building, he knows exactly where he is and could not care less about saying bye- he loves Shelly and his friends at Arch City. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Cannot recommend Arch City and Shelly enough. Very easy to communicate with, very flexible with pick up times/short notice boarding, etc. We have a special needs dog and I'm always confident they are in great hands with Shelly and her team.

What a wonderful place to board our fur baby! It's a homelike setting and Shelly took so much time getting to know our pup before booking that put me at ease. Lots of personalized attention is a dream!