Dog Sitters in East Saint Louis

My wife and I have been bringing our dog here for four years now and I couldn't ask for anything more in a dog daycare! We have used their training, daycare, and grooming services and I would recommend all of them. The owners and staff feel like family and genuinely care about our dog. If you're worried your dog won't like it, rest easy. Our dog runs to his leash in the morning to ask us to take him in!

I’m so grateful for Grateful Pets! Since 2019 my dog has loved coming here and I love knowing I can drop her off in a safe place for her to play with other dogs. The owners Richard and Rebecca are fantastic human beings as well their General Manager Bren who is always so genuinely friendly and attentive. Plus, they do nail trimmings for which I am extra grateful considering my dog has black nails which can make that challenging; they do such a great job! If you’re reading this because you’re trying to decide on a daycare for your beloved pet, then seriously come to Grateful Pets. Try them out. You won’t regret it!

My dogs love to go there. I have one in training right now and another who went through the training program. Richard is the best trainer you could ever ask for and all the staff is great, especially Bren!

Amazing place! My golden retriever has been going to daycare at Grateful Pets for a few years now and absolutely loves it! We also did some training with the owner Richard which helped immensely. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Thank you Bren and Richard and the rest of the staff for all of your hard work and care.

They do an excellent job trimming Roxy’s nails. Lovely staff and always a wonderful experience. They are very patient.

You always hope that your dog sitters, vets, groomers, etc. will treat your dog like they are their own. That's how my wife and I always feel leaving our dog with Rebecca and Richard at Grateful Pets. I never worry about leaving him because I know they take such good care of him. And when I pick him up he always looks great! In addition to being caring, they are incredibly knowledgeable. Rebecca is well trained as a groomer and it shows. Our old dog also has a heart condition and she always reassures me that she'll take extra good care of him. I know she means it. (she even knows doggy CPR!). I can't recommend this place enough.

Nothing but great things to say. The owner Richard and Bren working the front, and the rest of team at the facility has been nothing but professional and kind. I have a 4 year old rescue Amstaff Terrier that has been handful (as many rescues are with manners early on) but an amazing kind loving dog. He's come so far this past year (living on the streets and abused). I signed Falkor up for training for that extra nudge he needs to get him past some of those rescue hurdles. We are still early in training but the communication from everyone has been great, and they came highly recommended (I can see why). Falkor absolutely loves going here and I can tell he gets his exercise in. The staff tells me how much he loves coming here everytime I drop him off, and I can tell he gets a ton of the proper stimulation that he needs for his breed. If you're looking for doggy day care, or training I highly recommend Grateful Pets as a dog parent. I'll update how the training goes, but I'm positive Falkor is in great hands with the team at Grateful Pets on his training journey!

I bring my dog here for nail trims about once a month. Bren gives the fastest, least stressful, and best nail trims my dog has ever gotten. $20 for my dog to have his nails done perfectly in literally less than 5min every time (I've time it before lol) is a STEAL, especially considering he comes back happy and wiggly and unbothered.

I’m dog sitting for my daughter’s St. Bernard and she gets very excited and is trying to push open the door to get in when I drop her off. So 5 stars from the dogs point of view!

They do an excellent job training dogs and dog sitting. I am very glad we found them.

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.

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!

We have been using West County Walkers for our puppy for about 6 months and could not be happier! They are extremely reliable, flexible, and Pixel loves her mid-day walks with them!

I was extremely pleased with the service I received from West County Walkers. I needed someone to walk my dog very early in the morning while I was laid up after knee surgery. Rob and Jillian were terrific with my pup. They were always on time and very pleasant. My dog loved them! Their prices are reasonable, and they are fully insured. I highly recommend them and I will be using them again after my next knee surgery surgery.

West County Walkers has been caring for my pups for 8+ years. They are reliable, communicative, and I never have to worry if my pets are getting good treatment or if they will show on time. I cannot recommend Rob and his team enough!

We have used West County Walkers for six months and very very pleased with their service. Hannah loves all the walkers and they are all very professional and friendly. Would recommend WCW to friends and neighbors. Happy we found you.

The finest in home pet care our dogs have ever received! Pictures and updates on every single visit they made to our home! Reliable, responsible, and loving with our dogs! West County Walkers are Simply The Best!!!

I couldn't be happier to have our fur baby Lily cared for by West County Walkers. I found them about a year ago when we had a horrible experience at a Kennel where Lily came home not so happy and with Kennel Cough even though she was vaccinated. The Kennel had cameras and we could see that Lily wasn't happy. With West County Walkers they came to the house, walked Lily took pictures took care of our mail and just made us feel at ease. Lily got to stay in the house by herself and nap and bark at things as she pleased. I will definitely use them again and again.

Very dependable and the walkers are great. The dogs are well cared for and the walkers send reports so the owner knows how they are behaving. I have used the service multiple times when I have been out of town. I’d recommend West Co Walkers to anyone needing a reliable dig walking service!

West County Walkers did an AMAZING job of taking care of our four fur babies (2 cats and 2 dogs) plus watering flowers outside etc. I love the daily service reports with pictures and quick response for any communication needed while out of town. I would recommend them 110%! Thank you Rob and all the pet sitters! We truly appreciate all your hard work and how much you love our pets!!

We love our dog almost more than our child. Rob and his crew takes great care of our dog when we are away and is very reliable. Trustworthy and responsible. Highly recommend them. Have used a couple different services and no one is as good as West County Walkers.

WWC is a wonderful service. We started using them earlier this year when they were referred to us by a neighbor and have not been disappointed! The scheduling process is super easy. The communication from every one of the walkers, including what they did during their visit, how our animals were doing and pictures is wonderful! We have gone away a few times now and know that our home and animals are well taken care of and safe!

I brought my dog in not feeling her best and freshly spayed. It was so important that I found someone and somewhere that she would be safe and cared for! And I can not begin to explain how far above any expectations I could’ve ever imagined, Ryan and Jennifer went. I got daily updates. Flexible with time. They even checked in on me and how I was doing!!! Genuinely just the nicest people. My girl came back to me so healthy and loved I highly recommend.

My dogs LOVE going here. They have helped both of my dogs when healing from surgeries. They are very caring with my fur babies and are quick with communication. I know my dogs are safe when they’re here and are getting loved on and having fun.

Ryan has stopped by and cared for my pups on a few occasions and does such a fantastic job. He’s extremely communicative and sends photos/videos the pups (as well as my cat occasionally who has to make himself known to get attention) just looking happy as can be. I cannot recommend Dogfather Inn enough.

My dog Bo loves going to Ryan’s and always runs to him with his tail wagging when we get out of the car. We received daily updates and photos - so comforting to know Bo was happy. We loved seeing Bo interact with the other dogs when Ryan would send videos. Always responsive to my texts and any changes in time that I needed to make. Such a great experience each time!

Ryan and his team at the Dogfather Inn are real life angels. I’m a full-time nurse working 12+ hour shifts, so my dog Murphy is home alone a lot. The dog mom guilt is real. After a bad experience using one of the very popular dog walking apps, a friend of mine gave me Ryan’s contact info and he welcomed Murphy with open arms (despite an already packed roster). I really can’t say enough great things about them, but I’ll try to keep it simple and highlight the important bits for everyone reading this review: - Trustworthy - Knowledgeable - Provides excellent socialization & exercise for the dogs - Consistently great communication - Includes many photos during walks/days spent at daycare - Improved leash etiquette - Safety first mindset - Very fair pricing - Flexible scheduling As if all of these points aren’t convincing enough, Ryan and his team are genuine dog lovers. They even took the time to create a beautiful Dogfather Inn yearbook featuring many cute photos of the dogs, funny quotes, and superlatives like Man’s Best Friend. There was even an “In Remembrance” section for the dogs who passed this year (break my heart in half). All this is to say, you really can’t go wrong with these folks. I trust them completely with my dog (and I don’t say that lightly). 100% recommend.

I would recommend Ryan and his services to anyone. This man goes above and beyond when it comes to the care of my dogs I mean I love my animals they are family to me Ryan couldn't treat my animals any better if he tried. He's super professional , reliable , friendly , and just overall a great business man/owner. Thank you Ryan for all that you do I feel like your friend more than I do your customer.

This place is awesome! My pup had a blast and Ryan is so amazing! He went above and beyond for my boy. 10/10 definitely using him again when I need it!

Ryan and his family made us feel connected during our 9 day trip with daily text and pictures of our Zoe! Not having her in a kennel prison was a great advantage as she had a recent amputation which did NOT faze Ryan at all. The price was a bargain for the attention we received. We will use the Dogfather Inn for every need going forward. Thanks Ryan and Jennifer!!!

Ryan was a great find for us! We travel extensively, nearly always with our dogs. He provided amazing care at a very good rate. He was tuned into our meatball 3-yr old Lab and especially our sometimes dog picky 9-yr old Lab. Both of them had very good visits, each getting just what they needed. Highly recommend!

It's always hard to find someone to watch dogs, but Ryan was an absolute blessing! I sent updates and photos throughout the played with him, and even worked on son commands with him. He was an absolute to have watch my puppy! He is 10 weeks can be a handful at times, but Ryan treate his own! If you need someone to watch y Ryan is your guy!

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!

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.

I think my little tucker was more happy than I was after his grooming. When I first got my poodle miniature he was in bad shape. I bought some puppy grooming supplies to try to clean him up. But even with the aftermath Bar K did a good job. Dispute all the bad reviews I used to work here so I know how they handle and treat our puppy kiddos. Nothing can go wrong when it comes to Bar K. I would pick them over Pet Smart any Day.

Our dog was a pandemic pup, and a 5-year-old when we rescued her from a shelter, so she’s not very socialized. They warned us that she did not like going to the vet or the groomer. But from the first time we took her to get groomed at Kennelwood at Bar K, she was fine, apart from some very minor grumbling. They treat her well and I think she knows she’s being cared for. Big paws up from us!

We took our dog here to get trained, trying to understand the root cause of his jumping issues and Brittany was phenomenal! She was able to diagnose and give us tools in order to help train our dog. Definitely recommend.

**UPDATE: Manager called to discuss my concerns about this appointment and were very attentive to the concerns! - Customer Service is noted and we will be back to give them another grooming try in the future!* :-) Recently took our dog to get groomed, and the check in was smooth and we discussed preferences, I explained how he has knots on the fur under his belly and legs...upon getting my dog picked up, we were not impressed. The fur on his legs was barely clipped nor brushed, along with the knots were still under his belly. I had to cut them.out and brush him when getting home. The dog cut overall just looked incomplete and/or rushed.

We were in STL for the day and needed doggie day care. Bar K was close to our destination, looked good online and convenient, so we took our dog. It's GREAT! Quick to check in, great staff, Olive seemed very happy. And, they have a bar/restaurant attached with a bigger dog park, that we had a beer in after our day. Highly recommend

Bar K is FABULOUS!!! Great concept and fulfilled to the limit! Can’t think of anything they didn’t address! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this place! Great for dogs and their people! My Dog belongs to the Country Club and I get to go too! Soooo much fun! 💥❤️👍🏻💥 …

I have brought my dog to play several times! Staff is always friendly and attentive. I brought her for her first professional grooming today and Ky’ara did a fantastic job. We will be back for maintenance brushes and future grooming. Thanks a million Ky’ara!

We needed a good place for a day camp to keep our boy while we did some exploring. Came across Stay! And gave them a call 15 mins out. They needed his vaccination records and kept him FOR FREE the first time to see if it was a good fit. When ever in the area we will definitely be back. They looked after him well! Thank you!

This review is of their obedience training. While on the surface it may appear our dog learned some skills. It became apparent in the last week or 2 of her training something happened. Stella Blue went from a happy go lucky pup to an anxious and scared pup. Which after hundreds of dollars spent with behavior specialists, we will spend hundred if not thousands more with a DVACB doctor. Likley will cost more than the almost $2k we spent on training and unintentionally breaking her. :(. So buyer be ware. Their training isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

I am very pleased with the service I was provided on my first visit. They let me tour the facility and showed me where my pup would be hanging out during the day while I toured the city when passing through. Highly recommend! We even got a little report card at the end describing my pups day!