Dog Sitters in Helmet, VA

I’ve been taking my dogs here for daycare and grooming. The staff is so friendly and welcoming! Any questions I asked they answered happily. I will forever take my four legged babies here!

We’ve only used them twice but both times have been great. The staff is friendly and welcoming. My dog always seems to have a great time and comes back happy and wiped out. The only thing I wish was different was the option to add photos/videos while the dogs are there. I totally understand that the staff is busy but just would love to see my pup while away. Regardless we will totally be using their service again…in fact we’ve already booked our next reservation!

We started bringing my Standard Poodle here for grooming about a year ago, when there was a wait to get with the mobile pet groomer. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but Ashlyn does such a great job that she has become our permanent groomer. Our Poodle is large - 72 lbs, and she does a wonderful job all over. She's always open to new ideas and is very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Hanover Your Pet for grooming!

First time boarding my unfriendly cat with Hanover Your Pet. The staff was friendly and showed me the cat room where she would stay. Facility was very clean and there were a few cats already there along with many dogs by the sound of them!! The price was reasonable and was $15.00 per day less than the one behind Hanover Green Veterinary clinic!! I would happily take my cat there again and recommend them!

Took my two pups here to board them for a weekend. They got lots of attention, lots of playtime, and we're well taken care of and fed. I will definitely bring my dogs back.

Boarded my cat here for 7 days, called on the 2nd day to check on her & they told me she had the sniffles, to which I told them to call me if it got any worse. My phone broke after this, but there was another number on file plus the emergency contact. My cat didn't eat THE LAST 4 DAYS she was in their care & they didn’t call either of the numbers. Got her back dehydrated and starving and covered in drool, her breath smelled terrible and the vet believes her kidneys started to fail, waiting on bloodwork results. We believe she will recover but she ate immediately when she came home & this has never happened before when boarding her at other places so it’s hard to believe this wasn’t incompetence. They also forgot to give me back her blanket and wet food cover that I had to go back for. Failed to communicate on so many levels professionally and medically, will never be back. Please take this as a warning to not bring your cat here

Absolutely wonderful experience for me and my pets. Personable, safe, clean, and timely.

We recently boarded our dog here for 4 days. He came home with kennel cough. My biggest issue is with the lack of communication from staff. When we picked him up he was obviously not well yet they had him running around with other dogs outside. Staff said nothing to us. I find it hard to believe they did not notice the symptoms.

Our Collie and Golden Retriever love it here! They stayed for 9 days while we were on vacation. We paid extra for pool time everyday and they loved it. The cost for boarding is very reasonable. The day care rate seems a little high, but the dogs are happy so we use it when we need to. Staff is great! Manager is awesome! Overall 2 thumbs up. Haven't used the grooming services yet, but just might try them next time!

We've used several boarding places for our pup, but this one is our favorite. We've really had great experiences boarding our dog, Brooke, here. Their groomers also do a fantastic job with her as well!

Kenny has been an amazing dog-sitter for us, taking care of our dogs whenever we're away. The dogs love him, and his reliability and caring nature make him our top choice. Thanks!

Kenny walked our dog for a year. He was a consummate professional and obvious dog lover. Our dog always looked forward to his walks with Kenny. My wife and I could rest easy at work knowing Kenny would be taking care of him while we were away. He was easy to work with and always clear and concise in his communications with us. Finally, he accommodated our ever changing schedules with ease. Our only regret is that Kenny can’t move with us. We recommend him and his services most highly.

Kenny is wonderful, and our pets adore him. He takes loving care of our dog, cat, guinea pig, and parakeets whenever we travel, which we do several times a year and often for weeks at a time. We appreciate that while he cares for our pets, he's also able to keep an eye on our house in general, watering plants, and collecting newspapers and mail. Kenny is very reliable, and responds promptly when we e-mail him from our travels. We and our pets are very satisfied Fan Sitter customers!

We had Kenny take care of our cats off and on during our nine month stay in the Fan District this past year. Kenny took superb care of our two little critters and our apartment when we traveled. He even volunteered to help us after we moved back to Pennsylvania by making sure our mail was been picked up. Just a great guy doing a wonderful service that put our mind at ease when we were out of town. My wife and I recommend him most highly.

Kenny is absolutely fantastic. I am so grateful to live in an area where I have access to his services! My husband and I adopted a senior rescue dog who can be very difficult, due to past abuse. Kenny has been AWESOME in working with Meyer, and I know that I never have to worry while I’m out of town. I recommend Kenny wholeheartedly!!!

I have been a mid-day dog walk client of The Fan Sitter / Kenny for over a year. The service has been exceptional. Kenny handles my dog well, is very reliable, and is flexible in meeting my needs and schedule. I would highly recommend The Fan Sitter / Kenny to others.

We were nervous to leave our frail cat for a vacation recently but Kenny was excellent. He was extremely responsive to my questions and I felt that I would be alerted immediately if there was an issue while we were away. I cannot thank Kenny enough for giving me peace of mind for such a beloved pet. I highly recommend the Fan Sitter!

I moved to Richmond 3 years ago and was lucky enough to find Kenny Williams aka The Fan Sitter. He is extremely prompt in getting back to you. He has been responsible for taking care of my 15 year labradoodle many many times and always confirms if Tag is still taking this medication or that one. One trip, Kenny emailed me letting me know he didn't see the peanut butter Tag liked, so he went out and bought some. Kenny is conscientious and very professional. I encourage any pet owner to use The Fan Sitter!

I've hired The Fan Sitter to walk my 2 dogs for about 3 years now. I cannot recommend Kenny highly enough. He is dependable! He is very flexible - he allows me to add a walk - change the time - cancel at virtually a moments notice. His rates are reasonable. I am so glad he was recommended to me.

Kenny has been our cat sitter since we moved near the Fan, and he's been great. Reliable, fast response to communication, totally professional and very nice to the pets. Highly recommended!

Absolute best! Our dogs have been coming here now weekly for the past 2 years. They love it and are always eager to get there the moment we get into the car. This is the first place I have ever used to board my dogs. They always keep me informed and let me know how my 2 are doing. Thank you! :)

This is an amazing establishment for your dogs to spend the day at daycare or board overnight when you go out of town. The staff takes great care of your pets as if they were their own. Great place to trust your pets with!

All the employees are so nice! No matter how my dog behaves I feel confidante that they will share it with me in a graceful manner along with and suggestions that might help me with issues (although there have yet to be any beyond her initially being too shy to interact well with other dogs).

Basil and Dunkin love to go to daycare! Staff is great and friendly. So far just positive things about DogService West!!👏👏👏 …

Your dog is going to be barking non stop outside the hours of 11PM and 7AM, waking up and disturbing residents in the neighborhood nearby breaking Henrico County noise ordinance § 10-68. Prohibited noises enumerated. Nobody wants to hear dogs constantly barking NON STOP early in the morning and late at night and the ordinance addresses this: Allowing any animal to cause any sound or noise such that it is plainly audible. a. Inside the confines of the dwelling unit, house or apartment of another person at least once a minute for ten consecutive minutes; or b. At 100 or more feet from the animal at least once a minute for ten consecutive minutes.

Our dog Penny LOVES LOVES LOVES Doggy Daycare and has been going for 7 years now. She also boards there when we are out of town. We recently introduced our son & daughter-in-law's new puppy and she loves it, too! It is apparent that the staff love the dogs and we are confident that they are well-cared for there.

I had trouble logging in on their site and so I stopped by in person and the young lady who helped me was very helpful and explained that it's not always accepting of your information from phones. Just thought I'd point that out. The place looks clean , the dogs sounded ' happy' and the hours are great. I really like Paws inn too bit they do not have weekend hours. We also need a trainer and this place is very knowledgeable about dogs.

Took my pup there 3 times. First time was great and free! Got a report card on how he did with pics! Second time seemed normal, he was obviously tired and seemed to want to go back again, but no report card or anything mentioned by the staff. 3rd time he seemed he liked it there but returned home exhausted and it's now the day after the 3rd time I took him there and my baby can barely walk and won't let me look at what's bothering him (something in his paws) Not sure what happened but something obviously did at doggy DAYCARE as he has slept since we have gotten home...the whole point was for him to be taken CARE of, not to come home injured and in pain and probably a vet bill for me. He's only 10 months now, not an older pup at all, so his behavior from returning is not his normal self. Won't be using them again.

We love bringing our dog here! We come in regularly for daycare during the week and the occasional boarding. Our dog is always so excited to come in and play, and the staff is friendly and communicative.

To anyone who boards their dogs at this facility, this is what it says on the DogServices website- “ DogServices welcomes dogs for sleepovers by reservation. Our buildings are staffed round-the-clock so your dog is never, ever left alone.” Well this is not true, I worked here for 8 months and if there is 9 or less dogs staying overnight nobody stays with them. If there is 10 or more then someone stays overnight, otherwise your dogs is left completely alone overnight. This company lies and is money hungry.

I have been using dogservices since 2019 for daycare, boarding, and grooming. My dogs come home tired and happy! I have been very pleased with the care they receive. They will greet our dogs by name, the staff are friendly and kind. Management is great as well. I really appreciate the quality care my dogs get I highly recommend dogservices!

My dog is a rescue so he has severe anxiety at daycare and boarding facilities. However, he has learned to love it at Dog Services. The staff are very patient, kind and gentle and go to GREAT lengths to make sure your pet feels comfortable. First class facility with first class staff. I won't take him anywhere else!

Really happy with the quality of care my dog receives here. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. They take the time to support my dogs training while also snapping great photos. I also really love the doggy report cards! Highly recommend!

I have had nothing but good experiences with DogServices! I wanted a good boarding/daycare place for my lab after moving here, and I definitely found that! I love their online reservation system, their easy drop/off and pick up, and how happy and tired my dog is after his stay with them. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because they open at 7:30am on weekdays, which is inconvenient as I am already at work by then. I absolutely recommend DogServices!

Galahad has been going to day care for a few years now and the staff has been great! He loves it and never hesitates to run into the hands of the staff. When he was rescued, other day cares were at capacity and Dog Services was able to accommodate him right away, we have been going since. At times, your dog may need a "quick rinse & blow out" instead of a full grooming session, this is a great perk I've used often. Would highly recommend if your pup needs attention while you're at work!!

Best dog day care facility in Richmond. The employees at Dog services are always so willing to help and deliver expectational customer service. One employee that stands out to me is always Mackenzie. Mackenzie is always a pleasure to speak with over the phone and is always very sweet patient. My 2 year old lab mix Logan always comes home a tired happy pup. Look no further for a dog day care / boarding location in Richmond.

Place is a great way to keep your dog socialized. The staff is nice and we trust them with our two pups. Their environment nos safe and they have a great process to figure out if your dog is a good fit for their day care. Give them a call.

I can't stop bragging about how amazing this place is. The staff is absolutely amazing, and you can tell they really love their job and care about the pets they take care of. They are really thoughtful about the groups they put together for daycare, and safety is clearly top of mind for them. Our pitbull, Penny, LOVES going there, and she always gets SO excited when we pull up. We've never boarded her there (because we have a house/pet sitter that comes to stay when we go out of town), but we absolutely recommend daycare.

We can't say enough good things about Dog Services. We have taken our dog for both day care and boarding for about a year now. Our dog Luna has seperation anxiety but when we drive up to Dog Services she pulls us in and seems so happy to be there. It always smells and looks clean and the staff is very friendly and genuinely seems happy to see Luna when she arrives. Luna is always a happy (tired) pup after going to Dog Services.

Please, anyone boarding or doing daycare here PLEASE know, as said directly to me from a team member and a member of management - they DO NOT SUPERVISE your dogs. My dog was left alone outside and sustained minor injuries, before his playmate even arrived. Their direct answer to how he sustained such injuries were, and I quote “we do not supervise them”. I’m not upset at his scrapes, I’m not unreasonable. My fear in this is that he could’ve escaped (they claimed he was injured while trying to get through the fence) but beyond that, dogs are dogs. Even the best of friends can decide they don’t want to play and especially unfamiliar dogs could certainly end up setting boundaries that could result in a fight. To hear my dog faced minor injuries, saddening but understandable. To hear the excuse for those injuries was that they do not supervise animals was unacceptable. That is purely what we all are paying for - supervision in our absence. It was not made clear to me in my year and a half of boarding, nor anywhere else on their website, that dogs are unsupervised while in the yard, with or without other dogs. I think it’s important for anyone currently utilizing these services or considering to in the future that it is made clear that these animals are let out to play and, in the words of two separate team members, left unsupervised.

Our puppy Rosie goes to Woofy one day a week and it’s her FAVORITE day of the week. She is always so excited to go and nice and tired when she is done! We have boarded her there as well. Excellent staff, very caring and wouldn’t dream of bringing her anywhere else ❤️

I highly recommend the Woofy Wellness Ranch for daycare and boarding. Our corgi has been going there since 2017 and it is one of his favorite places. The Woofy staff view all of the dogs like family. One thing that we take advantage of is the at home boarding. This is where the dog goes home with a trained Woofy teammate after a day of playing at the ranch. It is nice to be able to relax on vacation and not worry about my dog while he is with the Woofy family.

My dogs love Woofy! They’re always excited to go in, and I know they’re having so much fun when I have to board them. The staff has been so kind and helpful. It’s also such a fun perk that I always get to see updates of them at camp or when I’m on vacation 🤩 …

We can't say enough about how much we love the Woofy's family. Arlo started going to Woofy's when he was just a puppy (2019) and the staff took such good care of him. They all knew his name and totally relieved our anxiety about his size/age. We've since moved away, but we still talk about we much we still miss Woofy's. We still haven't found a new daycare that makes us feel as "part of the family" as Woofy's did. Thanks for everything and all the love and care your staff showed Arlo!

I decided to look for doggie day care for my pup, Riley, after his buddy passed over the rainbow. Riley is a very social dog and has been a bit blue without his buddy. I found Whoofy Wellness Ranch while googling and also that they provide bus service. Riley's first full day was last Thursday when I dropped him off and picked him up. I could tell he had a great time at doggie day care. Today he rode the bus for the first time. Whoofy Wellness Ranch sent me an update text to let me know that Riley settled in on the bus ride and is making more new friends today. I highly recommend Whoofy Wellness Ranch. The staff there is awesome and they love the dogs they care for.

They are the best and the nearby dog picks but also picking up at the ranch works out well when you are traveling back into richmond and want to get your pet. This is a quality organization and they love your pet like their own.

We needed someone to take care of our dog for 8 days while we were out of town. They made sure to get her food and bedding materials, all of which were returned in incredible shape. A wonderful benefit of Woofy is that they post photos on Facebook so we could check on her wellbeing the whole time we were gone. See attached image of how happy she was!

Can you ever really know if your dog is happy when they are away from you? I have never been able to tell...until this gem of a place. My dog loves it, she comes home happy and well worn out from playing hard with dogs her size. When we even drop her off, she's like, "bye" and never looks back. These people love dogs and the dogs love them back. They even take pictures you can see on Facebook every day. One million stars for this amazing place

Our Oakley started going on the woofy bus when he was just a puppy! As he grew up and went through some changes in temperament (increased fear/anxiety) woofy was always a safe space for him. They understand animal behavior and have a safe ratio of humans to dogs. From celebrating birthdays to setting up a secret Santa- woofy really went above and beyond! We have since moved to another state and are on the search for a new daycare- which really made us realize how much trust we had in the woofy staff! We never thought twice about sending Oakley to daycare or boarding there, and he was always so happy to see his friends (especially his bus driver!!). We were so sad to leave woofy- but are happy to have found such a great day school for Oakley to grow up at!

The team at Woofy is fantastic, and really takes the time to make sure every dog has a great stay! My dog had started getting overwhelmed at his previous daycare, but the smaller groups and focused attention from the trained staff had him back to his playful, daycare-loving self from day 1!

My dachshund loves this place. When we get there, he charges right in. They are always interacting with the dogs. Taking many pictures with them especially holidays. On my trial day, I was able to tour the whole facility, and it was clean and no smell, and I was amazed by that. The staff does an excellent job. Here is his Halloween picture.

This is the Puppy Place! My little puppy had such a good time here. I don’t live in Virginia and I needed doggy care because I was on a work trip but my doggy had to come with me. They were excellent getting me in…she did a meet and greet and then was able to schedule immediately afterwards. Best of all I could tell my dog really like this place, she was so happy when we pulled up in the morning. The staff here is amazing and you can tell they take great care of the doggies there. They also send pictures of their day with a report card. Hands down the best place in Virginia for your doggies!

Little Dog Services was great to work with given one of my guys has some separation anxiety and we were worried about boarding him overnight. They worked with us to make both dog and humans were comfortable. He really loves his time there because when we pull in the parking lot he starts jumping to get out the door to play with friends.

My dog loves loves going, she gets so excited when we get close as she knows where she is going. Friendly staff and great prices. Holli did a great job today giving her a gorgeous haircut. ❤️❤️❤️

I absolutely love this boarding kennel for my cat Bear. They take such excellent care of him and provide updates as requested. They also were able to accommodate his 5 day stay at a last minute request. Wonderful group of people here ❤️

We have been going to Little Dog Services for over 8 years (since puppyhood). They love and treat each dog like their own. I highly recommend them and their amazing staff. Some places may be fancier, but what a pet cares about is love, safety, and fun. Little Dog Services delivers.

I've given Little Dog Services an opportunity to remedy the situation and they haven't taken it upon themselves to get back to me, so I am posting this review. I took my dog to daycare for the second time on Saturday and picked him up around 2:45 that afternoon. When I got home, I did a thorough check of him because he seemed to be covered in dried saliva and as you can see in the images below, he was either bitten or scratched repeatedly by another dog in his groin area. This is NOT okay and definitely not the result of normal play. No one mentioned anything to me when I picked him up. One of the scratches look fairly deep so I ended up taking him to the emergency vet where they disinfected him and told me to keep an e-collar on him for the next few days to prevent infection. They weren't sure what exactly the cause of it was - either bites or scratches. I talked to one employee over the phone who, not only did not even express any condolences, tried to tell me that he was the biggest in the group and she didn't see how anything could happen when they were "playing". I emailed these images and was told someone would get back to me. Haven't heard a thing in over 24 hours. Do not take your dog to Little Dog Services. This is direct evidence that they are not properly supervising or intervening in play when necessary. I even had told them that my dog has a tendency to be submissive and bring out the bully in more dominant dogs. It is obvious they are not dividing dogs into appropriate play groups as advertised. And if an issue does arise, they will not handle it in a timely manner.

I love the staff at Little Dog Services! They go the extra mile every day to make our dogs happy and safe. I cannot thank them enough for the special care they give to both of my dogs. Truly awesome!

This place is lovely. The staff make my day every time I pick my pup up with their kindness. And I can tell they truly care for my dog. Don't bother with anywhere else. I switched here for daycare from a big chain and couldn't be happier with the change.

My dog is always eager to enter the building so that is enough for me to know she loves it.

We have been using Countryside for decades at this point and always recommend them. Our dogs have always been well taken care of and everyone who works there is extremely nice. Thanks for loving on all our family dogs over the years!

We've just picked up our dog after an extended trip from this kennel and I cannot be more pleased. I was nervous because it was our first time taking him here, but the staff were kind and assuring answering all of my questions. Our dog came home happy and relaxed with a good report. We are thankful to have found a trustworthy and exceptional kennel so close to home.

We are so happy we found this dog care place. My dogs had a great time. They came home dresses and ready to party. Love that they have extra amenities. I feel like they treated my dogs like family. We will be using them for our dog sitting needs from now on!

Wonderful place for our dogs! We have 2 big dogs and it's never been a problem. I like that they can be together during their stay. The staff is always amazing and we know that the dogs are being cared for and loved! It's always a relief to bring our dogs over there knowing that they are in good hands. Bronco is usually anxious and he has never showed any signs either before or after! Thank you :)

This was our first time using this kennel. It went well, and our dog came home healthy. Those are the most important things. The cost was reasonable. There are limited times for drop-off and pickup, so we did an extra day before and after our trip, but that was okay. Our dog was nervous and began drooling excessively, which I did not expect.

Wonderful place to bring your pup. My dog Goose always comes home with less energy and a cool bandanna. Can’t recommend this place enough

GOOD people running this company. The kennel sits on the property that their house is on. Locally owned and operated. I got the feeling that they've been doing this a long time. Our dog seemed to enjoy the overnight stay.

Our experience has been great. This family-owned business takes time to get to know owner and pet and provides a wide array of services. More importantly our dog loves the place!

I started using CB&B nearly two years ago and this place is GREAT! I don't take boarding my four legged lovers lightly and spent many many hours researching Richmond area boarding facilities, their reviews on multiple sites, and their business websites - I felt most comfortable with this business and boy am I glad I did! We are always received wonderfully, my dogs are always happy when I pick them. They are always incredibly healthy (both physically and mentally) when they are dropped off and upon return. Upon my older dog's spa day, they sent me the most amazing pictures of him completely relaxed and clearly feeling pampered! You can tell they love animals (one occasion I picked them up and there was a bark-mitzvah happening for one of the boarded dogs!). They are always friendly and accommodating... For me, it is worth the 40 minute drive to know that my babies are being so well taken care of; I wouldn't take my pets anywhere else in the Richmond area. If you are looking for a place to entrust your pets with, hands down 100% go with Countryside Bed & Biscuit. I can't sing their praises enough!

What a wonderful place to board our dogs! The people are so kind, and obviously love taking care of our four-legged family members. We like to get the dogs nails clipped on the last day before we pick them up and they always do a great job. It's so cute how they send them home with a little doggie bag of treats! They have great options for playtime, nature walks and human interaction while you're away from your pets. Reasonably priced and nice facility. Highly recommend.