Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Pet Sitters
We graded 18 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.80★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
6.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 2,892 Google reviews of 18 top-rated pet sitters nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Nadia's Dog Nanny Services LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%65Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
Nadia's Dog Nanny Services LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%65Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.882
Dogtopia of Uptown PhoenixHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
Dogtopia of Uptown PhoenixHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.833
Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.75
Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.754
Pet Play House PhoenixHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%52Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.75
Pet Play House PhoenixHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%52Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.755
Learning Paws 24/7How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%37Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74
Learning Paws 24/7How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%37Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.746
Pet Sitting by AliciaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.73★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 71Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.71
Pet Sitting by AliciaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.73★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 71Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.717
Wagnolia Pet SittingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 68Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.68
Wagnolia Pet SittingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%43Job match= 68Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.688
Second Home Pet ResortHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%18Job match= 68Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.68
Second Home Pet ResortHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%18Job match= 68Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.80★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.68Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog boarding” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about dog boarding
★★★★★ Kristi · 2 weeks agoPet Sitting by Alicia
Pet Sitting by AliciaMy dog was taken care of like she lived at their house and I couldn't be more thankful!
Great priceDog boarding
★★★★★ Gayane · 2 weeks agoLearning Paws 24/7
Learning Paws 24/7The staff is wonderful at Learning Paws. They are so kind to the animals. We know our dog is in good hands when he is there for boarding. The flexible drop off and pick up hours have been extremely helpful as well.
Reasonable priceDog boardingDog daycare
★★★★★ Nanci · 2 weeks agoSecond Home Pet Resort
Second Home Pet ResortSecond Home Pet Resort is awesome! I feel comfortable boarding Murphy here because I know he is in great hands and loves the indoor/outdoor suite. The staff is wonderful and takes the time to go over any medications he is on. Boarding your family member can be hard, and Second Home relieves much of that stress.
Dog groomingDog boarding
★★★★★ Kate · a month agoPet Play House Phoenix
Pet Play House PhoenixI have boarded and groomed my little terrier here and they are so great. Very accommodating, very communicative, and so sweet to my girl.
Reasonable priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog grooming
★★★★★ Alexis · a month agoNadia's Dog Nanny Service…
Nadia's Dog Nanny Service…Our heeler has a history of trauma and has tried multiple other daycares without feeling comfortable or confident during her time there. Nadia and Craig have made our pup (and us) so comfortable coming to daycare and share fun photos, videos and updates throughout the day. They are well equipped with multiple areas…
Reasonable priceDog boardingDog daycare
★★★★★ Michelle · Edited 2 months agoDogtopia of Uptown Phoenix
Dogtopia of Uptown PhoenixI love this place and so does my pup! The staff is very kind and accommodating and the coaches are so devoted and caring.
Great priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet sitters).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  FurBabies & FriendsPhoenix, AZ | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%97+33.9Reliability 15%92+13.8Craft & service 20%89+17.8Value 10%77+7.7Momentum 8%38+3Track record 7%42+2.9Accountability 5%33+1.7Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABDCD | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Yesspet Pet CarePhoenix, AZ | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%92+32.2Reliability 15%86+12.9Craft & service 20%54+10.8Value 10%57+5.7Momentum 8%38+3Track record 7%19+1.3Accountability 5%33+1.7Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACCDFD | 5.00 | — |
| 3 | Nadia's Dog Nanny Services LLCPhoenix, AZ | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%64+22.4Reliability 15%58+8.7Craft & service 20%68+13.6Value 10%97+9.7Momentum 8%26+2.1Track record 7%53+3.7Accountability 5%92+4.6Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBADCA | 4.90 | — |
| 4 | Pet Sitting by AliciaEverett, WA | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%81+28.4Reliability 15%75+11.3Craft & service 20%39+7.8Value 10%83+8.3Momentum 8%21+1.7Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%67+3.4Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDADDB | 4.95 | — |
| 5 | Dogtopia of Uptown PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | B 62How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%58+25.4Reliability 19%97+18.2Value 13%30+3.8Momentum 10%97+9.7Track record 9%25+2.2Accountability 6%47+2.9Experts Score= 62Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CA–DADC | 4.83 | — |
| 6 | Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaPhoenix, AZ | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%86+30.1Reliability 15%64+9.6Craft & service 20%32+6.4Value 10%10+1Momentum 8%74+5.9Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%14+0.7Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDFBBF | 4.87 | — |
| 7 |  Pet2Vets - Pet Taxi, Pet Boarding, Doggie Day Care and GroomingPhoenix, AZ | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%75+37.5Reliability 21%47+10.1Momentum 11%50+5.7Track record 10%14+1.4Accountability 7%67+4.8Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––CFB | 4.94 | — |
| 8 |  Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog WalkingPhoenix, AZ | C 55How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%53+20.2Reliability 16%36+5.9Craft & service 22%96+20.9Value 11%50+5.4Track record 8%8+0.6Accountability 5%33+1.8Experts Score= 55Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAC–FD | 5.00 | — |
| 9 |  DOG WALKER-PET SITTER -STICKS N BONESEverett, WA | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%69+34.5Reliability 21%53+11.4Momentum 11%38+4.3Track record 10%3+0.3Accountability 7%33+2.4Experts Score= 53Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––DFD | 5.00 | — |
| 10 | Pet Play House PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%42+14.7Reliability 15%69+10.4Craft & service 20%11+2.2Value 10%63+6.3Momentum 8%91+7.3Track record 7%92+6.4Accountability 5%97+4.9Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CBFBAAA | 4.81 | — |
| 11 | C 50How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 39%47+18.3Reliability 17%81+13.5Craft & service 22%18+4Momentum 9%68+6Track record 8%64+5Accountability 6%58+3.2Experts Score= 50Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CAF–BBC | 4.84 | — | |
| 12 |  TAILored Pet Services LLC and Four-Legged Fun ZoneEverett, WA | C 49How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%36+12.6Reliability 15%42+6.3Craft & service 20%75+15Value 10%17+1.7Momentum 8%79+6.3Track record 7%47+3.3Accountability 5%81+4.1Experts Score= 49Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DCBFBCA | 4.84 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Great price · 42%
Reasonable · 53%
Overpriced · 1%
Not sure · 3%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.