Well Loved Dogs

We have been taking our dog to Margo for about 4 years, and we are very grateful for the care that she provides. He is always happy to be dropped off with Margo, and not especially eager to leave. We feel like our dog has a second home with Margo!

Well over 1.5 months before our trip, we took our dog to meet her, chat and ensure it was a good fit. Only upon her agreement to watch our dog did we purchase plane tickets. Then, just 2 business days prior to our trip she emailed to say that something unforseen had happened and she could not watch our dog. That was it. She did apologize but no suggestion as to which other dog boarding place would be able to take him, we were on our own and new to the area to figure it out in JUST TWO DAYS. Having a pet is like having a child and we need to know that our dog will be safe and happy in our absence. Finding last minute pet care is not easy and to be told so soon before our trip commences without any suggestions as to where else to look or others to contact, I have to say this is very unprofessional. We won’t be calling her in the future. We need someone we and our dog can depend upon.

My wife and I had an emergency and Margo accepted to take care of our dog in a last minute notice. She took care of Boogie for four days and she was great! Our dog appeared to be happy and healthy when we went to pick him up. She charges reasonable price and seems to be a nice person. I would definitely recommend her and I would use her services again any time.

Unfortunately, Margo is discriminitory against bully breeds. I called to see if she could watch my 3yr old pit bull who is very well behaved and the first questioned she asked was «what kind of dog do you have?». Not asking what the temperment of my dog was or if she’s up do date on training/​vaccinations. She then went on to say that she does not watch pit bulls.
Needless to say I will not be recommending her and she is very closed minded.

It was challenging finding the right fit for our male lab mix– Margo is wonderful and lives up to the name of her business. I never worry.
After a number of visits, when our dog should have been sorry to see me go, looked at me for a long moment, then trotted into her house. It made me realize the comfort level Margo had developed with him.

Margo has taken care of my two dogs for over a year, since I moved to the house next door to her. We live in urban Berkeley and so our homes are 10 feet apart. When Margo is home she keeps the backdoor open all the time, so the dogs can have the run of the backyard. Again, our houses are 10 feet apart. I literally see and hear her interactions with the dogs throughout the day and into the evening. She pays attention to them and treats them with care. Dogs love being there. I completely trust her with my dogs and can only give her the very highest recommendation for dog care.

When I go on vacation, I want my dog to get the same opportunity. Using Margo has been extremely helpful to me. It is only because I have complete trust in her skills and sensitivity that I can travel without feeling held back with worries about my dog’s mental state. Margo’s house is perfect for dogs, and she’s always home, and there are always other dogs around to give mine company. What more could you want?

‚I have known Margo for over three years and have been to her home and witnessed her love and care for dogs. My dog has stayed with Margo several times. I have been impressed with her gentle nature, playfulness and intelligence about animals. I give her my highest recommendation.

A half hour after we dropped our dog off she told us to come back and get him. She had no capacity to make him feel at home and our friendly little dog was frantically upset. Once we picked him up we stood out front for a few minutes trying to find other arrangements for our dog. While we were out there we solved the mystery of why our pup was so upset: we heard her screaming — SCREAMING! — at the dogs. No wonder he was all riled up and frightened.
Margot is totally irresponsible and unprofessional. I don’t know how she manages to stay in business without having any capacity to handle dogs or her temper.

The best recommendation for Margo’s dog watching is that when I drop my dog off, he leaps out of the car and dashes over to her door so he can get back to see his buddies.
Margo’s dog watching really is as good as it gets. She has a big yard with a high solid fence and a large sunny porch for the dogs to hang out. They’re also free to wander through the house and find their own comfortable place to crash. My guy loves spending time here.
Margo also makes drop offs and pick ups really easy.

If you’re looking for a professional, friendly, experienced, fun and loving home for your dog while you’re out of town, then look no further! Margo has a cute house, big fenced in back yard, no crates, dog beds, and she works from home so your dog will have lots of company. My 8 year old miniature schnauzer has had the pleasure of staying with Margo twice — first for a weekend and then for 2 weeks. My dog was so happy to go back to Margo’s place the second time she was squeaking with excitement when we got to the front door! Margo’s dog Abby is the sweetest and most well behaved black lab mix I’ve ever met. I used to worry about my dog when I went out of town, but now that I’ve found Margo I don’t worry anymore because I know my dog is having fun and is in good hands. I highly recommend Margo to anyone looking for a safe and dog-​loving home away from home.