Doggy Lama Pet Care

Karen Breslau

2023-11

Vanessa is pure gold. She has been walking my sweet husky-pit mix Margaux since she was a year old and forged an incredible bond not only with my pup, but with our whole family. Vanessa comes with heart, soul & leash - in that order. Vanessa adores her canine charges and they feel it. She is also a gifted photographer and I look forward to her pix every time Margaux goes out with her. She has my complete trust and gratitude. Margaux agrees!

nell scott

2024-04

My little dog Addie and I both enjoyed such positive experiences with Doggy Lama Pet Care during her time there. In every singlle interaction with people in a wide variety of roles there was a throughline of warmth, thoughtfulness and care. We had a consult for training with wonderful Vero, whose insights and perspective gave me the information, resources and perspective I needed to make positive shifts. And walks with superstar Ricky supported my shy little pandemic puppy to grow confidence and skills and have a kind of fun that was new to her! If we weren’t moving (with all that entails) we would be very happy continuing with DLPC. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cj T

2023-11

I absolutely love Doggy Lama Pet Care!. My dog walker, Sophie, is the best!. Always let's me know when she is arriving and coming home with my 🐶, Grace. Sends pictures of her hiking adventures. 100% Great Review!

Matt Barrio

2023-11

EDIT: We are coming up on our five year anniversary being with Doggy Lama! Wow time has flown. We do have two new walkers that tag team, Joe (who is our primary walker) and Vero (who provides backup), but all the previous statements in my review are still valid. Joe and Vero are always communicative, respectful, and Warren can't wait to go on adventures with him and his pack. You can tell how much they each love and appreciate their dogs.----Our boy Warren, a border collie mix, LOVES his time with Kristen & Michael's packs. They're some of the most exceptional and trustworthy dog walkers we've had. Warren will wait up by the window for Kristen or Michael to come every morning - tail waggin a million miles an hour and whimpering from excitement. It makes me happy to see Warren get to play out on the trails, learn new skills, and socialize with his pals every day.Finding a trustworthy and professional dog walker is not easy. But Molly runs a tight ship, and the team she leads at Doggy Lama shows just how much she cares for and loves animals.If you're looking for pet care that exceeds the standard - I'd highly recommend you reach out to Doggy Lama.

Daniel Lentz

2023-11

Doggy Lama is my vote for the best small business in the Bay Area. This is not hyperbole!They are reliable, transparent, informative, and caring. We feel so comfortable with them, and often lean on their guidance and advice for taking care of our dog Rory.Our walker Jeysi feels like a member of the family. Every weekday she reliably arrives at our home, Rory runs to greet her, and off they goes with a pack of 5-7 dogs on a beautiful East Bay trail. A few hours later Rory comes home happy and tired. And then Jeysi sends us a written summary along with beautiful photos and videos from the day. It seems like such a fun pack. We're so, so grateful for Jeysi.Attaching just one pic here. But I have about 8,000,000 others that are equally frame worthy!

Jess Butler

2024-03

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

Gwen Bass

2023-11

We have been incredibly grateful for the amazing care and loving attention that Doggy Lama and their wonderful team has given our dog, Finn, over the past two and a half years! Sophie, our remarkable dog walker, has been a game-changer for Finn! Sophie's hikes are true adventures for Finn, leaving him blissfully tired and content. The strong bond they have formed is apparent when Finn eagerly looks out the front window waiting for Sophie to arrive. Sophie’s attentive communication with pick-ups and drop offs are helpful. We also love the updates and photos of all the fun Finn has with Sophie and the rest of the pack!

Tammy

2023-10

I discovered Doggy Lama and it is a total game-changer! We've been using Doggy Lama for over a month now and from the beginning, the screening process was a great experience. And then I met the BEST dog walker you can ever hope for! DARYL! He's so sweet and amazing with my little mini Aussie, I can tell her twice a week walk is really helping wiht her energy, she's much happier now that she gets to fully be able to exercise (I work from home so it's hard to get in an hour walk). Daryl is just so patient and understanding when he comes to pick her up and drops her off. Thank you so much Daryl!

Alison Brown

2023-11

Shout out to Arielle at Doggy Lama Pet Care! She is so sweet and always sends photos of my pup on the trails. My puppy was born in 2020 and has a history of reactivity due to limited exposure to other dogs early on, but after 2 days a week on the trails, my dog has finally learned how to greet other dogs calmly without fear! It's been so wonderful to see her progress.

Brad Ruderman

2023-11

We have had such a wonderful experience with Doggy Lama's puppy play group. Special shoutout to Vanessa and Merrigold, who are the absolute best. Our puppy loves other dogs but is a little fearful of new people, and they took the time to get to know our pup and build a positive relationship. Doggy Lama has been a great, positive experience for our people-shy and anxious pup. We love the daily update, complete with lots of pictures and a description of how the pups spent the hour. Our dog comes home happy and tired. We're so thankful for the great care Doggy Lama provides and trust them to take care of our dog!

Hannah Bender

2023-11

My pup Ollie has been a member of the Doggy Lama pack for almost a year now and I couldn't be happier with them. Molly and her team are experienced dog handlers with a strong basis in canine behavior and pack dynamics. Ollie's walkers have always been reliably punctual and communicative, and I am confident he is happy and safe in capable hands. A special shout out to Joe and Diego who Ollie is always excited to see on pick up. On Doggy Lama days Ollie returns home contented and worn out - no mean feat for a teenage border collie. I strongly recommend Doggy Lama to east bay dog parents!

Emily Straley

2023-11

Doggy Lama has been walking my dog Bruiser since he was a puppy, he's 7 now. I trust them completely and Bruiser is always so excited to go and comes home exhausted and happy. He is being walked by Sophie right now who does such a great job. They keep me updated on pick up and drop off times and send the best pics. I can't recommend Sophie, Molly, and the rest of the Doggy Lama enough.

Joe Latona

2023-05

I have worked with many dog walkers, dog trainers, and pet care professionals in the past. Doggy Lama Pet Care is a business with a different set of principles. They put positive reinforcement and employee training before profits and scale. A dog's physical and emotional health will always be Doggy Lama Pet Care's top priority.I was fortunate to work with the owner Molly and her dedicated team of employees. Every member of the staff was an absolute professional. I found the team to be incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about dogs. I have two rescue dogs that have their own cute little complexities. I am incredibly confident that any member of Doggy Lama Pet Care's team could properly care for my dogs and exceed my own expectations.I would highly recommend them for both private dog walking and group dog walking services. The team is especially qualified even if you have rescue dogs with complicated or unknown backgrounds.

Pam Satjawatcharaphong

2023-11

Molly & the team at Doggy Lama are true professionals! I have been so pleased with our regular walkers Merrigold & Vanessa. They are respectful, reliable, and their communication is excellent. We get photos of the pups having a great time on every walk. Most of all, they are kind and attentive with our dogs and treat them as if they were their own.

Stephen Shochet

2023-11

update for 2023: Jordan is an exceptional dog walker who is extremely reliable and gives an impressive level of attentiveness to our dog. I trust Jordan wholeheartedly with our furry friend and couldn't be happier with his service. The Doggy Lama organization continues to be amazingly responsive and helpful when we have urgent needs. They clearly love what they do and our family gives their our highest recommendation.

Kaela Stuart Christensen

2021-05

Molly and her team at Doggy Lama are the best! Our dog Toby always returns from his off-leash walks with Jordan having had lots of fun with his pack buds and tuckered out. It’s been a huge relief to know Toby is getting the exercise and stimulation he needs, especially during the work week when we can’t provide that for him to this level. This team is also amazing at communication, from day-of logistics to general awareness of seasonal considerations on the trail.

Susie Petrie

2023-10

We are so happy to have found Doggy Lama, but maybe not as happy as my dog, who can't contain his excitement whenever he sees Sophie pull up for a walk. Sophie does a fantastic job keeping me in the loop about when they're coming/going, checks in when there's something to discuss, and sends sweet reports with photos showing how happy the pack was on the walk. Highly recommend this service to keep your pet happy.

Katie Jane

2023-11

Doggy Lama is great. Been using them since I moved here as a single person in 2012. 4 different cats over this time. All the sitters have been great. Barb is now our person, she’s just the best. She can give meds! She brushes and pets and plays with our babies and sends lots of pics and activity reports. She is just the amazing and trustworthy and we are so thankful, go Barb!!

Bill Higbee & Mandy McDonough

2023-12

Sophie is wonderful! She understands Rudie’s particular border collie issues and is open to working with him at his level. She spent extra time and effort making sure Rudie found his place in the pack. She’s been very communicative, punctual, and friendly and has made the transition to pack hikes a pleasure for us.We are able to get work done with zero worries because we know Rudie is having a blast with his best doggy buddies and favorite human pal.

Jen Birch

2021-05

Everyone at Doggy Lama has been so good to my pup, Rosie, since I adopted her over a year ago. Rosie has arthritis so Dorothy takes her to the park to sniff about at her own pace or just lay in the sun. It's clear that she loves her time with Dorothy because she always comes home with a huge smile on her face! Kendrae is super communicative and responsive around scheduling, too. Highly recommended!!

Leslie Heller

2023-11

Doggy Lama is the BEST!Currently, I have two amazing dog walkers that entertain my pup. Shout out to SOPHIE and KIKI! They both are outstanding. They send updates daily on their adventures complete with pictures of their outings. I would not trust my pup with anyone else!

Domenica Stuart

2018-05

Kasper and I we both LOVE Doggy Lama; obviously for different reasons - Kasper loves the walks, treats and keeping his brain working while practicing recall on every walk. I love it that the Doggy Lama team is super reliable and feels like extended family. After I broke my foot they were able to immediately schedule Kasper for walks every day so I was able to rest. Thank you Team!

Cynthia Kane

2023-05

Doggy Lama Pet Care is a VERY special place for dogs! We have boarded our two dogs (one super active Aussie/cattle dog mix and one small lap dog) a number of times over the past year. Our Aussie requires lots of exercise and a dog-savvy caregiver because she has some quirks that only dog experts can handle. Molly has been the answer to all our hopes and dreams because we finally have a place to confidently leave our dogs so that my husband and I can actually travel together without anxiety. Molly will share stunning pics of the dogs that she takes on daily (or twice daily!) adventures through local areas you probably haven't explored yet. The new location of Doggy Lama is truly dog heaven. Molly's intake protocol and attention to the details that you request for your dog (meds, food, activities, etc), is truly extraordinary, and shows her professionalism. I am so grateful we found Doggy Lama and you will be too!

Alison McLennan

2023-11

Doggy Lama is a great company that provides our dog with essential social skills. Twice a week our dog waits patiently watching out the window for her walker Jeysi to arrive. Excited with glee she slips out the door with Jeysi for her adventures. Their walkers are professionally trained, resulting in a trustworthy company for our cherished pets.

Trish

2023-11

The Doggy Lama team is outstanding! They put together a wonderful pack for our pup and are so responsive to our needs. Daryl loves our boy like his own - total mental health for our pup and for us!

Joy Shiragian

2023-11

What a superb, professional operation with excellent dog walker! Heather’s been doing an amazing job of caring for my little pup for the past two years. Always punctual, always great communications at pickup and dropoff. And I just love the photos she sends to show me how the whole gang is doing when out on the trails.

Michelle Hershey

2023-11

We love doggy llama so much! Our dog Nori is an adventurous and energetic pup but has a lot of anxiety and can be reactive towards other dogs. Luckily Molly was willing to meet with our pup and bring in Merrigold who is Nori's primary walker.Merrigold has been such a great help in not only walking her but also in helping us keep up with the positive reinforcement training we learned from our trainer!Merrigold is very responsive, flexible and communicates well. We enjoy the daily updates we get of Nori on her walks and feel at peace knowing that she is having a great time when we can't walk her during the day. Nori LOVES merrigold and looks forward to every walk with her!

Becca Cherry

2023-05

We have had such a wonderful experience with Doggy Lama's puppy play group. Our puppy loves other dogs but is a little fearful of new people. Doggy Lama has been a great, positive experience for our people-shy and anxious pup. Molly, Brad, Vanessa, and everyone we have worked with at Doggy Lama has taken the time to understand our puppy's needs and they adjust their approach as needed. For example, our dog is uncomfortable when other people leash him. All of the Doggy Lama staff who pick up our dog have spent extra time working on leashing using positive reinforcement. This has helped them create a bond with our dog, something that is clearly important to the staff. Now, our dog runs to the door and whines with excitement when we tell him he is about to go to PPG! We love the daily update, complete with lots of pictures and a description of how the pups spent the hour. The handlers work with the pups on appropriate play behavior, focusing, and desensitizing them to noises and things like leaf blowers and vacuum cleaners. Our dog comes home happy and tired. We're so thankful for the great care Doggy Lama provides and trust them to take care of our dog!

Keleigh

2023-11

Dorothy has been reliable and great with my 80lbs husky. I'm very grateful to them for the experience and trustworthiness they bring when working with a big breed like mine, and feel comfortable with them and their coverage staff in my home, which was for me was critical. My dog loves Dorothy!

Deb Self

2021-05

Vanessa is such a skilled and generous person. She walks our challenging cur, Daisy once a week, solo -- giving Daisy confidence in encountering other dogs and people out in the world. We are grateful for Vanessa's genuine care and affection. With her training and support, Daisy has become such a pleasure to go out with! We highly recommend her as a dogwalker for any dog!