Pawderosa Pet Care

Pawderosa has been great in teaching my new puppy crate training. I was in a difficult position where I couldn’t do this at home since the neighbor was complaining, so this worked out perfectly. Phil was able to crate train him and he was perfect at home. No more complaints. An added plus was he was able to socialize with the other pups and came home tired and happy. No bad behavior at home. Also, his house training was also a big plus. No more accidents at home. Yah !!

I recently completed my 3^rd session with Lori and my chihuahua mix rescue dog, Felix. I cannot speak highly enough of the service she provided! She really is the «dog whisperer» of Northern California… Cesar Milan can have the southern part of the state… Lori taught me how to take charge of my dog’s behavior, and we are all MUCH happier as a result! Lori was very calm and patient with both of us, demonstrating each exercise and making sure I understood before moving on. Each session was followed up with written instructions, which was great because the sessions were so full of great ideas that I needed the reminders! Lori also was available for phone consultation between sessions for things that came up along the way. All of my family members and friends are amazed at the transformation in my dear little Felix! Lori is the best dog owner trainer, and a wonderful human being as well!

I love Pawderosa! I am SO thankful to have a trusted, flexible and skilled caregiver for my pup, Jonesy. I was very anxious about trusting Jonesy to someone we didn’t know well, but Lori and Jeannette made us feel confident from the get-​go and have been consistent and supportive in every way. They seem to understand just how important Jonesy is to us and because of that, we can be worry-​free that he’s well taken care of and maybe even learning something in the meanwhile. :) I am a big fan of their consistency, flexibility and demeanor (with humans and dogs). Thank you Pawderosa!!!

Phil and Lori are just downright AWESOME! They began working with Lucy, our beloved Boxer two years ago. When we adopted her she could be leash aggressive and pulled my small 5’0 self down the sidewalk. Two years later, Lucy walks beside me and we feel safe taking her off leash.
Phil has been wonderful through many life changes– a wedding, two moves and the arrival of a sister for Lucy. He was always communicative and flexible as our family took many turns along the way. We had the utmost trust in him (and Lori– but Phil was Lucy’s primary handler), giving him the moniker around our house of «Uncle Phil». Pawderosa quickly became part of our extended family. I wish I could find the level of care for my human daughter that is akin to them.

Pawderosa Pet Care is awesome! We have used them for over two years to walk our corgi ellie. they have taken great care of her over the years, ensuring she gets out during the day while we work and has a good 40 minute walk.

I met with Lori and her sister Jeannette about 4 years ago to begin cat-​sitting services for my then 18 year-​old kitty, Daryl. They both were warm and professional, providing a clear contract for services and reasonable prices. Jeannette continued to cat-​sit for me regularly (not sure if under the umbrella of Pawderosa or her own business), much to my pleasure. I travel 2 – 3 days/​week for business and Daryl was always well cared-​for and content when I returned home. Jeannette came at consistent times and sent me pictures of Daryl getting loved on or fed. She was always great about short-​notice and holiday visits when I got stuck out of town. During winter holidays Jeannette would bring by cookies and a card. We regretfully had to stop using Jeannette when Daryl started taking meds twice a day– we just couldn’t afford to pay $ 40/​day for double visits and started employing the neighbor’s teenage daughter for $ 20/​day. When she goes off to college next year we’ll be calling Jeannette back, as Daryl creeps into his 23^rd year!

Phil and Lori at Pawderosa are AWESOME and we, and Barkley, our puppy (now teenage) just adore them. Pawderosa is a wonderful trustworth pet walking service that takes our little man on adventures when we can’t. Phil and Lori are thoughtful and caring and are always letting us know when they notice something that might be off with our four-​footed friend.
As two busy working parents/​adults, it is great to know that our puppy is getting out and getting the excerise he needs in a safe environment. The training that Phil does with him is also amazing and he keeps close to us on off leash walks now, which we know is a direct result of Phil’s work.
If you are looking for a good dog-​walker off leash adventure for your pet you cannot go wrong with Pawderosa!!!

If I could give them a 10, I would. When I was working full time, Phil walked the dogs. If you watch their video (on the company website), everything shown is completely accurate. I know that my dogs are well trained because Phil worked with them. A few years ago, I quit my full time job and now walk the dogs myself. Every time my dogs see Phil on the trail, they are overjoyed. They miss him terribly. I highly recommend them, and I should have written this ages ago.

So Young Atticus went from coming with me to work everyday to have to stay at home and with his grandparents a few days a week. Definitely not a happy time for me being dog less; or him being people less. So we tried dog day care, seemed okay at first but he started coming home with a weird look in his eye and just exhausted (like he never stooped) that coupled with an allergy attack that he never had before or since was the end of day care. Then I met Lori and Phil, and I found what is the greatest way to give Atticus more exercises and dog social time. I must admit I am jealous of him most days; who wouldn’t want to go for a run in the east bay hills with a few dog friends and some tennis balls and treats to boot. Phil and Lori are real pros and have it down to a system that is safe and efficient I have every confidence with them caring for my «Best Friend».

I relocated to San Francisco for a new job. I was more anxious about how this move would affect my very senior dog than I was about starting a new job, living in a new city. I searched google maps and found Pawderosa. It was one of the greatest gifts dropped in my lap. Carole and Lori are truly two of the kindest and most concerned people I could’ve found for Rocky. Carole not only walked him, but brushed, bathed and massaged him. She was there for last-​minute calls, weekend requests … and even took him to a vet’s when he had a skin condition. My dog can’t see very well and she was patient and helpful … taught him leash-​signals. I swear that because of her, he’s healthier and more confident. This was like a dream come true … I was able to relax my anxiety about the dog and transfer it to my job. Ugh. In two days, I move to my apt in the city. I wish I could move them with me. This was an amazing experience. And I also have new friends in my new city!

Pawderosa is FANTASTIC! Phil and Lori are outstanding at what they do and our dog could not be happier with their services! They genuinely care about dogs and provide the services to reflect that.
When we first looked into Pawderosa, Lori called me and we had a detailed conversation outlining how they work and what they could provide for us and our puppy. Then Phil came over to meet our dog so that she would be acquainted with him when he came over the next day. We had just moved into our apartment and they were doing construction across from out unit, so needless to say our pup was a bit frightened (not to mention she can be a big baby anyway). Phil was very patient with her and she slowly warmed up and let him take her on a quick walk around the block. Phil came the next day for her first real trial walk and was not going to force her to come if she was uncomfortable. Our puppy took a few minutes (and a few of Phil’s treats!) and went out on the walk and had a great time!
I can tell when Phil is here cause Delilah’s tail starts wagging and she is waiting at the door when he comes to get her! She comes home, says hi and goes straight to bed for an afternoon nap! She loves her walks with Phil and Lori and all the doggy friends she has been able to meet. She has learned a lot of training as well and we would not use anyone but Phil and Lori!
They are absolutely wonderful and one could not ask for a better dog walking service!!!

Phil and Lori are absolutely wonderful! We feel incredibly lucky to have found them. Our dog was a very difficult, unruly, unsocalized rescue dog when we started with Pawderosa dog walking services almost three years ago. We had been to training classes as well as private training to no avail. In addition to taking our dog on long walks in the hills, Phil and Lori spent extra time with us, modeling how to train our dog more effectively. They were always patient, calmly taking a leadership role with our dog that has had amazing benefits for both Blaze and us. We now have a very well behaved and adjusted dog.
Phil and Lori are very dependable, trustworthy, and conscientious. We highly recommend them.