Dog Sitters in Bellingham, WA

I’ve never felt compelled to write a Google Review before but I need to sing Thomas’ praises! Truly one of the best caretakers and services I’ve ever experienced. Not only is excellent about staying in touch (reminder texts, checking in about anything around the house that seems amiss, sending pictures when he visits), I can tell that our cats absolutely love him. We have one outgoing kitty and one shy one, but when Thomas sends photos it’s so clear that the cats are having fun and are enjoying their time. Showing their bellies, playing, etc.! And Thomas’ pet photography is unmatched. I don’t know what we would do without him!

Thomas is a great pet sitter. Very caring, reliable and professional! He is wonderful with our kitties. Even our shy kitty greets him when he comes to care for them. Thomas was very thorough in the information that he gathered to care for our kitties and home. He reconfirms scheduled services a few days in advance, sends emails and pictures when caring for the kitties and asks that we notify him upon our return so he knows that we're home to take care of everything again. We've been very pleased with Thomas' services and will continue to ask him to care for our kitties. We highly recommend Thomas to anyone looking for quality pet care services. Your pets will thank you!

Thomas is a great pet sitter! While we were on vacation, he sent us emails containing photos of our cats. Our house was clean, and he did everything so well! Very professional, would recommend to others in need of a pet sitter. Thanks to you Thomas for taking care of our kitties!

Update May 2023: We picked back up with Thomas after the pandemic and his service is still wonderful. Excellent care for our cats, one of whom has a complex care routine. We've used Thomas four times since November and it's been awesome. On our most recent trip, we were delayed and had to ask for one more visit at the last minute. Thomas was flexible and accommodating. It made an already stressful situation much easier! Five stars. Original review: This was our first time using a professional pet sitter to look after our two adult cats--and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Our experience started with a home visit so that we could meet Thomas and he could meet our cats. Thomas was very accommodating of our schedules and agreed to meet on a Friday evening. His first move was to crouch down and meet our cats at their level. He treated them respectfully and non-threateningly. Then, he talked with us for about thirty minutes about our needs, our normal procedures, his normal procedures, etc. At the end of the meeting, we felt confident that he would take the responsibility seriously. He even had a number of general pet care tips that he shared with us that we hadn't heard before. A few days before we left, Thomas texted to confirm his first visit and make sure our travel plans hadn't changed. It was good to be assured that our cats were still on his radar. While we were gone, Thomas visited every day to feed and play with our cats, as well as scoop their litter boxes (daily) and water plants (per our instructions). He played with the cats more diligently than we probably do, and emailed us pictures of each day's adventures. He also left daily notes about what he'd done, what the cats were up to, etc. He even brought a few tried-and-true toys to supplement the toys we'd left. It was heartwarming to see photos of our kitties from thousands of miles away, and we were comforted to know that somebody was paying real attention to them. The day of our return, Thomas texted to make sure we were still on schedule. The plan was that if we didn't confirm that we were home, Thomas would keep visiting so that our kitties would be cared for. It made us feel good to know that if our flight was delayed--or cancelled--he would keep on taking care of the cats. We will absolutely use Pet Sitters by the Bay again when we travel. Peace of mind for a very reasonable price!

Thomas is such a wonderful pet sitter. He really took excellent care of our senior poodle, who takes medications night and day and is a picky eater as well. Thomas went out of his way to make sure she ate her food and was more than willing to carry her down the flights of stairs from our apartment because she has a weak leg. He sent us many updates during our trip so we know she was well cared for, and was very easily reached and attentive. We will absolutely be using Thomas again when we travel, and would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a quality pet sitter!

We feel very fortunate to have found Thomas!!! While we were out of town, Thomas sent us an email with photos of our cat during each visit. Our apartment was immaculate when we returned home (wow!!!). It was obvious Bernadette had been extremely well taken care of (her toys were even in her favorite places). What a huge relief to be able to go away and know that Thomas will be our pet sitter and look after our little girl and our apartment!!! Thank you very much Thomas!!!!

Just used Pet Sitters by the Bay to care for my four cats over several days and couldn't be more pleased by the service provided by Thomas! Making the arrangements was easy and the paperwork I had to fill out was straightforward and not hard since it was my chance to talk about my cats and their preferences. I was also very impressed by the professionalism of Thomas in having back up plans in case of emergencies. I also really enjoyed getting photos of my cats emailed to me while I was away, and also showed me Thomas' amazing skill in easily handing my cat's various personalities (and idiosyncrasies). I highly recommend Pet Sitters by the Bay to anyone looking for quality pet care at affordable prices!

Thomas was amazing. Our cat couldn't have had better care and we suspect misses Thomas' morning visits! His daily reports and photos were a lovely treat each day of our trip. Highly recommended.

Thomas was very professional and friendly, and did a great job with my cat. He met me for an initial consultation to get to know my pets and fill out paperwork, and my two animals -- even my shy dog who is afraid of everyone -- immediately took to Thomas. The day before my cat sitting appointment, Thomas sent me a confirmation email, and while he was at my place, he did everything we agreed on and even vacuumed around the litter box. He left a cat calendar for me to keep, and emailed me to make sure I was back home and my cat was doing okay. I definitely recommend Pet Sitters by the Bay!

Thomas was very professional and took wonderful care of our pets! We have a cat and a dwarf rabbit. Thomas came over to feed them, play with them and do some maintenance cleanup every day while we were away (for 8 days). During that time, he sent us 3 email updates with pictures of our critters, so we had no worries during our trip. When we returned home, there were detailed notes about what went on during each of his visits (plus some new catnip toys for our kitty!). He also brought in our mail every day - no extra charge. Thomas was great and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a pet sitter! We'll definitely be using his services during our next vacation.

I love Boulevard Bark! They are so good with our animals and help take the worry out of traveling. Each day we get updates on how the animals are doing (including pictures!) and a wonderful summary of the overall pet care when we get home. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love Boulevard Bark! My dog has always struggled with being boarded when I have to travel. After researching lots of petting sitting services, I decided to try Boulevard. Best decision ever. Dixie's carer, Emily, was kind, gentle and patient. There were pictures and daily updates so I could see how Dixie was doing everyday. I was able to relax and enjoy my trip knowing Dixie was happy and well cared for. This service is well worth the cost (and peace of mind). I will definitely be a return customer.

Emily from Boulevard Bark walks our dogs every week. We have one dog that is a bit of a challenge, but he loves Emily and waits at the top of the steps for her to arrive for the walks. Emily is reliable, professional and trustworthy. We feel super lucky to have Emily and Boulevard Bark to take care of our family pets. I highly recommend Boulevard Bark, they are the best pet care service I have used in all my years as a dog owner. 5 Stars for sure!

I have used Jessica and Emily for over a year for care for our two dogs. They are easy to get ahold of and prompt with replies when I have last minute changes or requests. They are consistent with reinforcing our training efforts. It’s clear just how much the dogs love them since they patiently start waiting by the door a few minutes before their scheduled walks. We have used Boulevard Bark for an overnight stay and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. I would recommend them to anyone looking for care for their pets.

We recently used Boulevard Bark for the first time, for a three week vacation out of the country. We chose the extended overnight option for our 2 large dogs and 2 cats, pet sitting from 3pm to 8am the following morning. It was a great fit. We received daily photos and updates on all our animals, which allowed us to focus on our trip. We greatly appreciated both their professionalism and affordability. My animals were calm and happy when we returned home. We look forward to utilizing their services again and again.

This family-operated group of animal lovers is simple the best. They amazing care of my furry monsters, and both my cat and dog seem more mellow when I return than they have with past sitters. My dog is a bit of a handful (super reactive to other animals), but sweet and I trust them to handle her. They even have a vet tech on staff! They've also managed to help me last minute when my pup caught a rotovirus and couldn't stay home all day while I worked. They are professional, trustworthy, and lovely in general. I highly recommend their services!

We all love Boulevard Bark! Rose is our dog's primary walker. She is so nice, flexible and accommodating, and completely reliable. Our dog also loves Rose - he starts baying and running around as soon as he hears her car pull up the driveway. Then he goes into a happy yelp dance when he sees her. It's so sweet. Thanks for the love! Thanks for your help!

Boulevard Bark is a top notch professional pet sitting business. I have a busy out of town work schedule and we take vacations once a year up to 10 days. Boulevard Bark has always been able to fit us in with with outstanding service. We have 3-dogs and 2-cats and there well taken of. If you want a great pet sitter, call Boulevard Bark!

Emily does an amazing job with our pups. Our house and our dogs are a bit of a challenge. Even so, we always come home to a well-kept house and happy dogs. We really appreciate the kindness she has shown our dogs and the daily updates!

I am so grateful that we found Boulevard Bark to take care of our 3 dogs when we go out of town! Two of our dogs are special needs cases and Emily has it all under control :) We get daily updates and pictures and come home to relaxed and happy pups!

I have been a very happy client of Hot Dawg Pet Care since 2018. I appreciate that their services can be tailored to meet our pets' varying needs, from short visits to longer visits to manage our current blended cat family who do not get along and require very special handling. Tamara and her crew have been there for us through multiple pets, homes, and evolving needs, and I recommend them highly.

The level of care that Tamara gives to her animal clients is unmatched. I don’t know of many people who care as much as she does. She does this because she loves what she does and it’s important to her that animals are treated with kindness & respect. I highly recommend.

Tamara is fantastic! She takes a personal interest in each of our kitties, and makes sure they get the attention and love they deserve when we are away from home.

My pup, Luigi, has been attending Furever for a few months now and I have never seen him happier. He comes home smiling, tired, and cuddly. I swore if he could talk, he’d go on non-stop about his friends. His newfound energy and overall joy by itself is worth the 5 stars. We go 2-3 times a week now. We went to a previous daycare for 3 years and got priced out, but he never came home as elated as he does now. I’ve read the other reviews about the flat affect of owner/main person…she strikes me as someone who prefers dogs over people and, frankly, that’s exactly who I want watching my kid when I have to be at work all day. Also, can’t say that I blame her haha We are deeply grateful to have found a place that’s safe, organized, and fairly priced. Love the adorable storefront with treats, too. We will keep going for as long as we can!

We have been using Forever Friends as our primary daycare since 2018 when we got Napoleon, our Frenchie. We now have a new pup, and she loves going as well! We are very pleased with the supervision and the companionship that this daycare provides for our dogs. Both dogs exhibit really happy body language both coming and going from their time at Furever Friends. They show interest in the staff as well. I know Theresa and Jenna both genuinely care about and love our dogs. I appreciate the transparency Theresa offers as she is willing to answer our questions, tell us about how our dogs are doing, and note any problem behaviors or other things she has noticed. Having two Frenchies with skin issues, she often pointed out when she would notice excessive itching, licking, vomiting, not-so-solid poops, etc (Issues we also saw at home and we're trying to problem solve). She can be assertive when expressing her opinion on dog foods and making recommendations but she is only trying to help. I can happily say that after 3 years we have finally found the right food for our pups. Furever Friends Daycare is stellar, with well-trained staff members who are attuned to socializing dogs and creating an environment that’s as nurturing as it is fun. - Valerie, Mitch, Napoleon, and Penelope

My dog attended Furever Friends daycare daily for about seven months. She was well taken care of and always got excited about going to Furever Friends. Jenna is very professional and always answered my questions. Her daycare is very clean and the dogs are consistently let out for a potty break. My dog is only fifteen pounds and I was concerned about her safety being around large dogs, but she never got hurt. The dogs are well supervised. Thank you, Jenna and staff!

My dog Izzy has a great time when she attends daycare here! The staff members are very knowledgeable and considerate of what is best for each dog individually and that is invaluable to me.

This is the best daycare in the area. First, their operational policies are super convenient and the fact that you don’t have to have an appointment makes it always reliable in a pinch. Plus the owner and staff absolutely love dogs, and often give you tips for ways to help your own dog. If they notice something, they mention it. We have been taking two dogs here for years, and they always love getting out on of the car to run inside. The owners do a trial to make sure your dog will be a good fit with the rest of the group. If a dog isn’t a good fit, they let people know upfront so they can find other options. That may not sit well for some people, but it ensures the rest of their dogs have a good experience and our allowed to play and enjoy their day. Simply put, they’re awesome and have made our lives much easier!

We have been taking our 2 dogs here for the last 4 years on a regular basis. They’re always amazingly taken care for and our dogs just absolutely can’t wait to get out of the car when we pull into the parking lot. Owner and staff are extremely knowledgeable.

Our dog (Sunka) loves going to FurEver friends. She is always so excited to go and play with her friends. I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff is. We are so grateful to have found furever friends

I needed a place to take my pup at the last minute when I was sick and picked this place because of it's size. I arrived before the 730 cut off and took my pup inside. A woman came out and took my pups leash without a word and started to head into the back, then she stopped and said, "Wait, is she new?" I was taken aback because I had expected a more welcoming first time. Introductions, potential dog questions, saying hi to the puppy, basic politeness. There was none of that. I said "yes" and she pulled my pup along to a desk to take out a form, slapped it on the counter and told me to fill it out and bring it back. (I had already completed this form online.) She then took my dog into the back. I was shocked and disappointed by the bruskness of her manner, she didn't introduce herself or ask me who I was, she just pulled my dog into the back. It was very unusual and I got a bad feeling. Since this was my first time, I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe someone had been rude, maybe she is just better with pups than people. Things happen and I get it, we are not all 100%, all the time. Fast forward to pickup time. I walked in and while I was waiting for them to notice me, I looked around to see if I could see my pup through the windows. I didn't see her, but I did see a large pup in a kennel in an empty office. I wondered how long it had been there and what it had done to be put there. (I have had experience with other places. When others do "time out" , they take the pup and spend some 1 on 1 time with them in a small separate area to correct behavior and help them calm down. I have never seen a dog left alone, locked in a kennel with no one nearby.) The same woman brought out my puppy and I immediately knew something was wrong. On the rare occasion I have to take my puppy to daycare, she is excited, wagging her tail and happy to see me when I come to get her. But this time, when the lady brought my pup out, she was scared and withdrawn. I was worried for her and started checking her, thinking she'd been hurt. (She wasn't physically hurt as far as I could tell.) The lady asked if I had a card on file. I did, and realized that's where she was going to leave it. So I asked her her name, it was Jenna, and I told her my name. I then asked her how my puppy had done, since I realized she hadn't planned to give me any feedback. I also hoped I could get some insight on why my puppy was suddenly acting afraid. She said, "You need to train her not to run." She added, "the other dogs chase her when she runs and we don't allow running here." I was surprised because the whole reason I picked this daycare is because they boast such a large play area on their website for the pups to "chase" toys and get "exercise". I thought of the pup in the kennel and wondered what they had done to make my pup not run. I asked if there was anything else and she said, yes, "she's too rough with smaller dogs". This is valid as my puppy is 18 weeks old and still learning boundaries, so I understand the criticism. At her usual daycare, they exercise "gentle restraint", which is using a hand or holding them to separate pups for a few seconds. This has worked beautifully and my pup responds well to that. I wondered what they practiced here for my pup to be acting the way she was. After I got her home, she didn't recover her personality for quite a while. I cancelled the appointment for the following day. Between the unfriendly nature of Jenna, and my pups personality change I didn't feel comfortable ever bringing my pup here again. When asked (on the website) the reason for my cancellation, I simply put I didn't think my pup was a good fit. The portal then told me I would get an email confirmation of cancellation. I didn't receive it. I logged in to see if it had been cancelled and found my account with my pet info and records had been erased. Good thing I didn't change my mind. I gave my pup extra cuddles and attention last night and I'm pleased to say she is mostly back to her old self now.

Our 1 year old female French Bulldog puppy attended this daycare for a few weeks. Upon arrival I was always told she was a "menace" and had "too much energy" even though her behavior was appropriate for her puppy age. They reassured us that she needed to continue coming to help her socialize. We continued to bring her. We were notifed that our puppy plays rough with another younger 6 month old male French Bulldog. We had been told on a few occasions that they are very rough and he tends to be aggressive with other dogs. They reassured us by saying they separate our girl from the 6 month old frenchie when they get rough. We were ensured of our puppy's safety. So fast forward a week or so later, I called around 12pm to check in on our puppy. The staff had mentioned that she was in a "scuffle" but she was okay. I continued on with my day as they told me she was okay. Upon arrival around 5:30pm, I was greeted and shown a golf ball sized fluid filled lump on my puppy's neck. I was told it was fine and to put a warm compress on it as well as the dogs name who bit her. We immediately went to the animal er and the vet was extremely concerned due to signs of infection starting so quickly. She was given a lot of meds. The next day I called in to inform staff of the er visit as well as follow up on what the next steps would be for our puppy. The staff Jenna or Jen stated she didn't see our puppy get bit and she will not be comfortable saying who did it. She went on to say that the injury was a result of our puppy playing with another puppy. Due to the nature of the injury being a puncture wound we knew it was not a playful accident. Since the attack my husband and I have both had conversations with Jen regarding what happen. She continues to give us excuses and will not let us know who did it. My biggest issue is the fact that our puppies best interest, health, and safety was not thought about. I am completely infuriated that I was not told immediately OR when I called that day that our puppy was bitten and had a puncture wound to her neck, had I been told I would have picked her up immediately. I understand accidents happen but the way this was handled was completely inappropriate. We and the vet are extremely upset that our puppy had been left with a puncture wound in her neck for hours only for it to get infected and require immediate medical attention. It has been a few weeks since the incident and our puppy will have a lifelong scar. Unfortunately I am unable to post any photos but feel free to message me to see them. I just ask that you please keep an eye on your babies if they attend this daycare.

I got a new puppy a few months back and didn't realize how much attention she needed. It was hard leaving her alone because it was traumatic. The staff at Fur-Ever Friends gave Harper a ton of love and even sent her home with a jacket on the first day. They got my shy little baby playing, running and getting worn out with the other dogs. The staff are very nice and experienced. I feel fortunate that this place is available and am happy to take Harper as often as I can.

We have used Kayla several times and she was great! We have 3 dogs and they just love her. She is meticulous in caring for them & our house is always clean when we return from traveling. Highly recommend her for day visits or overnights.

Kayla is reliable and communicative. I don’t worry about my pets under her care and know they love spending time with her.

Kayla provided exceptional house sitting and drop in visits to my kitten and 2 pups! She is extremely knowledgeable, reliable, and kind. I get nervous leaving my pets with new people, and Kayla kept me updated with pictures and little blurbs about how my kiddos were doing! It was a very stress-free process, and I cannot say enough good things about her services!

Kayla has taken such amazing care of our two dogs and cat on many occasions. She sends wonderful updates throughout our time away and our animals love her tons!!!

Kayla has a love for animals. It was evident in her interactions with our anxious and dramatic, middle aged pooch. She is kind and eager to deliver whatever you set out for her to do. We highly recommend her whether it be for a day or a lengthy stay.

Kayla has taken care of our boys many times! She is trustworthy and professional and most importantly loves our dogs as if they were her own. We will definitely be using her services in the future! Kate & Chad

Kayla has taken excellent care of my special needs cat. She is super friendly and attentive. My cat loves her!! Highly recommend!

The best thing about Puget Hounds is that my dearest dog, Jake, loves to go there. He gets his hugs and love from the lovely people who work there. He has his regular dog friends. It is a second home to him. He is safe, he is fed to my directions. It is a great place for a dog and a great business to work with for a dog’s owner.

My dog Mady seems to love all of your staff. I believe that he has a good time playing with the other dogs. I was so impressed with Amber on your staff. I am handicapped and I was fearful that my dog could get out when someone opened the front dog if he was not tight on his leash. Amber helped me put his leash and harness on. She was so thoughtful and kind. Mady is only ten months old. He is a lot for me to handle with my osteoarthritis, but no one could love him more dearly and give him a better home than me. He needs the socialization at Puget Hound that I cannot give him at home.

Earlier this year we got our pup Luna signed up. She loves going to daycare! She has made great friends and it always excited when we drop her off. She comes home tired from a day full of play. The staff are very friendly.

Puget Hound has been an absolute sweet haven of delight for my dog. She loves daycare and all the fun and social interaction with other dogs. The staff is so kind and caring. The team makes it so stress free and easy to manage drop off and pick up scheduling. We can’t say enough great things about Puget Hound

Our lab Bode has been going to Puget Hound since March and so far he's loving it! It was unnerving sending my fur-baby off to daycare for the first time, but the staff at Puget Hound have been very responsive to any questions or concerns that come up. I would like to give a special thanks to Abby & Riley. Abby did our initial questionnaire for his temperament test and was super reassuring throughout the process (this helped me feel like he was in good hands!) Upon drop off/pick up, Riley always has a smile on her face and (today specifically) was prompt in relaying Bode's first photos and report with me - I'm so grateful. Big thanks to all the staff at Puget Hound!

Bandit has been going to Puget for over two years now. Not only does it give him an opportunity to run and play all day, it gives him time to interact with the other pups, which is a good thing for him. The staff are great. They clean him up on the wet days, and the always have him ready when it's time to go home. Having him somewhere that they show they care about him as much as we do is important.

Puget hound has been such a god send for me! I work from home and am always looking for an opportunity to get my little Rosie the chance to play while I’m typing away. The staff here has always fostered a fun, safe, and seamless environment for Rosie to have the best time! She has made so many friends and always comes home ready to sleep for days! Thank you Puget hound for being Rosie’s second home!

My dog Monty absolutely loves it here! He can't wait to go "play with doggies" as I tell him! The staff is so helpful, attentive, and really love the dogs, and you can really tell the dogs are having fun too. I love that he gets indoor and outdoor play time and comes home tired at the end of the day. I haven't used their boarding yet, but I would feel totally safe leaving Monty with The Puget Hound for any length of time. As a very protective dog parent, having someplace that I can safely leave my pup for the day while I run errands, work, or do whatever needs to be done is priceless. I'm so happy I found Puget Hound and recommend them to anyone!!

recently in the area and required dog daycare for my dog. Puget hound was absolutely amazing with accommodating my need and took him for the afternoon. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and friendliness of the staff. Great service and my dog seemed to have a good afternoon there

Our small dog always has a great time and has made friends. Great place to let your dog have fun while you're at work. Would recommend to others.

Dewey our 16 year old Aussie Golden mix needed some TLC. Having lost our groomer we decided to try NW-K9's grooming facility. Shauna listened to our concerns intently. When Dewey was ready she told me of her skin condition and suggested our Vet have a look-see. A bit more pricey but very well worth it.

I have been coming to this groomer since in was called Northwest Kennels back in 2019. I cannot speak to their daily boarding services, but I just had an unfortunate chat with someone from their business after I had to cancel a groom last minute (40 minutes notice). My son woke up with a fever and ear infections and I needed to get him to urgent care. I was informed that I would need to pay the full costs of the canceled groom ($120-$130, so has gone up quite a bit) before they would allow me to schedule again. I have never canceled last minute before. Interestingly, at our previous scheduled appointment back in 9/2022, there was a miscommunication between the staff members at the facility once we had already arrived, and we were told our groomer did not show up for our dog’s appt. We had to turn around and take our dog home. We took about a 9 month break of using them after this; as I had driven an hour from Everett to get my dog there, just to leave with no groom. I explained the situation that occurred last time, and asked if we could waive the double full groom fee, seeing as we didn’t get one last time - I was told “This is our groomer’s livelihood and last minute cancellations (30 min) before appointment time leaves them with half of their day unfilled with no time to fill the appointment, thus the 24 hour cancellation policy. At this point regardless we are booking out into August for large dog grooms that aren’t on a regular schedule. We appreciate your past patronage.” The grooming services themselves were fairly consistent and we were happy with it. To their credit, the manager did try to call and reach out after the above ^, but we will just be looking to find another facility. Hopefully other’s interactions will be smoother.

We entrusted Northwest Kennels with our little Cooper for a 4 day stay, doggie daycare and grooming. Let just say this, I dont think we've ever picked him up after an extended stay any happier than he was this time. We will trust them to care for our fur baby anytime. Thank you team Northwest Kennels.

My dogs have been going here for years and absolutely love it. They get extra interaction with people and dogs all day, which has helped with their socialization. They come home exhausted, which is amazing for preventing destructive behavior and boredom at home. The difference since they started going is massive. The staff is super friendly and good with the dogs. I've never had any issues, and the payment and booking system is easy. Highly recommend!!!

Our Daisy girl loves this place! We travel internationally quite a bit and they always update us with photos of our baby and are quick to reply whenever we ask them how she’s doing. The staff also has a lot of knowledge about dog behavior and temperament and ensure all the pups at the daycare are happy and safe. They are also very straight forward with pricing and have great, friendly customer service. We are picky with our pets and are super thankful we found this spot!

Rachel does a wonderful job our standard poodle. We constantly get compliments on his various styles.

We take our two Aussies here every four weeks for grooming and I can't express my gratitude enough. They've been getting groomed every month since they were 8 weeks old and always loved our groomer back in Wisconsin and never had any fear. However when we moved to Washington we took them to a groomer that came "highly rated" and after only a few grooming sessions my little boy would do everything to stay in the car and not get groomed. He would be shaking and terrified and curl up in the corner of the vehicle. I don't know what that other groomer did to him to make him like that, but after going to Northwest K9 just once he's no longer afraid and hops right out to get groomed again. They do a great job every time with their grooming and the dogs love going in again. Thank you guys so much!

We just had our Akita Suki groomed by Stephanie at NW K9 Inn & Spa and was very happy. Suki has always been a tough dog to groom, especially mail clipping. We have had two groomers and one vet office not able to groom her - until Stephanie. She was able to gain Suki’s confidence easily. Upon dropping Suki off, Stephanie was thorough with questions to better understand not only our hopes but to gain an understanding of Suki. One question was how she does with a dryer and I indicated we have never been able to use a dryer. To our surprise Suki tolerated the dryer to being almost dry. This was a total break through. We also boarded Suki for 1-night a month ago with good results. The staff are helpful, friendly and professional. The prices for services are reasonable. I highly recommend NW K9 Inn & Spa.

The reason I bring my dog to Northwest K-9 Inn and Spa are a number of reasons- dog lovers work there, my dog genuinely loves going there, and the customer service is great. There is one more reason, and that was reinforced yesterday when I picked up my dog. The very nice person who released my dog to me asked me is it was alright if she had clipped his nails. I said "great". It's this personalized care that I really like. Thank you very much.

We've taken one of our dogs here many times for grooming. She's a German Shepherd with a thick undercoat. Not only does she look great when she is done, she seems to genuinely enjoy her time there. We took our other dog here for the first time too recently. She's small and generally terrified of new experiences, but seemed comfortable from the moment we dropped her off. Both dogs came home looking and feeling great! We will definitely be taking both of them back!

Timber Paws is a godsend!!! I love the door to door service. And I especially appreciate their option to come inside my home to pick the dogs up/drop off when I am not home. Coming home to happy and tired GSP's helps me out tremendously! Thanks, Timber Paws!!!

We love Timber Paws! Our energetic Australian Shepherd always comes home tired and happy. The shuttle service makes everything so convenient and we love being able to follow along with our dog’s adventures on the Instagram page. I can’t recommend Timber Paws enough!

We love tired dogs, and Timber Paws can make it happen! Our two border collies are high energy and love playing in the woods, so they love to see Tanya in the morning when she picks them up. The convenience of both a front door pickup, and clean dogs, is a great combination.

Timber Paws is great! So convenient to have the pickup at our home and he always comes back tired. We totally trust Tanya with our dog so it is a stress free experience all the way.

We have tried many different dog day cares, adventure places and walkers/hikers and Timber Paws is paws down the BEST! The fenced acreage allows for dogs to be free to sniff, run and play while safely contained. We also like that the hikes in the mountains are leashed. Ivy always comes home happy and ready for a LONG nap. Tanya is a friendly and skilled dog handler and Ivy loves her. Price is very extremely reasonable for the quality of care! Thank you for the great service, Tanya!

Tanya is very personable and handles my dog, Oakley, so well! Oakley is VERY excited when the van comes and VERY pooped out at the end of each day when she gets home from her adventures! I have tried several options for helping out with Oakley when I am not able to and Timber Paws is by far the best! Thank you, Tanya!

Timber Paws has been a wonderful addition to my pup’s life! Tanya, the owner, is incredibly kind and conscientious, and clearly loves what she does and loves her canine clients. My dog gets very excited when the Timber Paws van shows up & he cannot get to it fast enough : ) He comes home happy and tired, which is a lovely thing! I would recommend this group to any dog owner.

Tanya and Timber Paws are terrific! My two aussies are Very happy to venture off with Tanya. Timber Paws is also a very well-run and friendly business. I truly appreciate their doggie play daycare business and how well they are running it.

Hazel, our 8 month old English Cream Golden Retriever has been attending Timber Paws "dog camp" for a couple months now. We love it and more importantly, Hazel loves it! She attends once a week and we have seen such a difference in her submissive behavior & her socializing skills (yeah for Instagram - we love seeing her in the daily videos from camp). She comes home absolutely pooped and super dirty, but always excited to go back again! We also appreciate that she is picked up & returned to our home in this nifty cool van that Timberpaws uses. Thanks for taking good care of Hazel (& wearing her out)!

Stella loves Tanya and Timberpaws. It so nice to have her picked up, dropped off and always come home happy, tired, and clean. 🐾 …

I was staying in the Lyden area camping and needing an overnight facilty for my dog because we had to go fishing VERY early. I contacted Rover Stay Over and set-up a reservation. Even being from out of town, they were able to take my dog because I had all the appropriate vaccine information, etc. Bailey had a great time and was one tired pup when I picked him up. Thank you Rover Stay Over for the ease of everything. "Your facility is PAWsome!" - @sirbaileyshark

We needed some help for a few hours during a day trip across the border. Not having connections in the area, this site was a perfect resource. The process was seamless and communication was great. Tobi had a great time here and we are grateful for their services.

Rover Stay Over was able to get my dog in for a 6 day “emergency” when my regular boarder went on vacation. The facility is clean and professional. The staff clearly LOVES the dogs (I got to hear them talk to other pet parents - it wasn’t just me). I loved the report card and photos so I knew Charlie was having a great time. I’m definitely going to be a regular!!!

I was looking for a new place to groom our 2 year old cockapoo. It was suggested for me to bring him to Rover stay over for grooming, which I didn’t know they had grooming options. I was very happy to find that our dog was groomed to exactly how I had asked and was treated with care and love. Plus, the price was completely reasonable and very much within my budget. I will definitely come here again!

Our dog loves going to Rover Stay Over for their daycare playgroup! Her excitement shows when we drop her off. She gets to run off leash and play with other dogs in a fenced, supervised area, which is so good for her. The staff there is friendly and experienced. We’ve also boarded our dog there from one to several days and are happy with that experience too.

We love taking our doggos to Rover Stay Over. The dogs are super excited to get there, practically singing with glee when they see we are slowing to turn into the driveway. The staff clearly love all their charges and we love them back. The only gripe we have is regarding overnight boarding policy that if you leave your dog after 11am on the pick up day they will charge for another day of boarding rather than a day of daycare. This is a new change this year, which is why it is why I mention it. We have learned how to work with this, but we preferred the way they did it before. Thank you for being in the community and making our dogs so happy !

Our pup came home very ill with some respiratory infection, lethargic, not eating. He could barely keep his eyes open. They told us this 2 days before I picked him up early- and only because I called and inquired how he was. Only one report card after a couple days and then several days went by with no communication. I had to call and ask for one, and then they said he was coughing and they would " keep an eye on him." Said he also wasnt eating. Seems they should have realized he was getting really ill.He's been home 24 hours and looks very sick- going to vet first thing tomorrow. They need to do much better with observation, and communication potential issues. Not recommended at all. My dog was a healthy 8 month old when he went in. I'm quite concerned now.

We love Rover Stay Over and have left our dog, Briggs, in their care for many years. We love picking him up freshly bathed in his adorable bandana, exhausted, happy, and healthy.

My dog didn’t want to come home with me. I was happy and sad all at once, as he kept looking back. Once we got home, he curled up in his bed and took a nap. I could tell that he was tuckered out from so much fun. We look forward to our follow-up visit the following weekend and plan on making this part of our routine. Thank you I will recommend you to everyone I know with a canine friend.

Rover Stay Over was absolutely phenomenal! I have a dog who has quite a bit of anxiety and fear of humans and they accommodated him perfectly. The staff is friendly and let me walk my dog back to his kennel to say goodbye and partially due to his anxiety which was very helpful. I can’t recommend Rover enough and this will be the only place I take my dog moving forward.

Vanessa has taken care of our dogs several times while we've been traveling, and she has always done a great job. Our dogs adore her! She is professional and strikes me as someone who is very trustworthy. The daily text check-ins with photos of the dogs are the cherry on top. I'm happy to have found someone reliable to look after our pets. I would whole-heartedly recommend Vanessa to anyone in need of pet care.

My experience with Vanessa was exceptional. She helped my dog with past trauma and anxiety come around to walking on the leash and opening up to new people! Her kind and thoughtful approach was exactly what my dog needed. She was very professional and easy to coordinate with, I'd highly recommend her for any animal.

Vanessa is a professional and reliable dog sitter with years of experience. Our pets absolutely adore her, as do we. I highly recommend Vanessa for your pet care needs. It’s such a relief to know and trust that our pets are cared for while we’re away.

We had such positive experiences with Vanessa. She stayed with our dogs a few times while we traveled. She is extremely professional. She always stayed in touch with comments and pictures of our dogs. When my husband fell and broke 5 ribs, she went out of her way on short notice to come exercise our 2 labs while I had to care for him. I could not ask for a better experience. She is extremely trustworthy and respectful of your space if she stays over night to care for your animals. Do not hesitate to hire her. You will not be disappointed.

Vanessa provided me the utmost peace of mind when caring for the animals that mean the most to me in the world. Her communication style is warm, detailed, and incredibly effective in conveying all the ins and outs of what’s going on while I’m not there! She treats her client’s homes like royalty...I can’t tell you how grateful I am knowing that when you return from being away, your home and animals are even more relaxed than you are! Vanessa is professionalism with personality and I will continue to recommend her services to everyone.

Vanessa was amazing with my dog, helping with training, exercise, behavioral management, and overnights with responsive enthusiasm for the work that she put in. She always took incredibly photogenic pictures of my little buddy out there having a blast when I was stuck at work on rainy days. I would recommend her services to anybody whom could use some extra help with their pets.