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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1FurBabies & Friends logoFurBabies & Friends★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog ear cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 81Stars 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.81
2Pet Play House Phoenix logoPet Play House Phoenix★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog ear cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%52Job match= 80Stars 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.80

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog ear cleaning” (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 ear cleaning

Kate6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Pet Play House Phoenix logoPet Play House Phoenix

I 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
Nick6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
FurBabies & Friends logoFurBabies & Friends

When we got our 2nd dog Nova it was an uphill battle from the beginning. She had so much anxiety and was afraid of everyone and everything. Kristie was able to help over the years with training, walks and grooming. Looking back our dog has come so far and I'm not sure if we would have been able to make the progress we did without Kristie's help.

Customer photo from Nick's review
Dog ear cleaningDog bathing and blow dryDog nail trimming
Charito1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Pet Play House Phoenix logoPet Play House Phoenix

We’ve been bringing our two dogs here for the past 10 years, and we’ve always felt they’re genuinely well cared for. The entire team is welcoming, kind, and incredibly professional, which gives us peace of mind every time we travel. Our pups are always happy to come back, and that says it all! The pricing is also…

Reasonable priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog grooming
Jean9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
FurBabies & Friends logoFurBabies & Friends

I had been taking my cockers to a local groomer for nail trims and just kept having an awful experience. After reading Kristie’s reviews I decided to give her a try. All I can say is she is a true animal lover. She treated my dogs so well and not only eased their anxiety but mine as well. I highly recommend. The…

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog nail trimming

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1FurBabies & Friends logoFurBabies & FriendsPhoenix, AZA 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.AAABDCD5.00—
2Yesspet Pet Care logoYesspet Pet CarePhoenix, AZB 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.AACCDFD5.00—
3Nadia's Dog Nanny Services LLC logoNadia's Dog Nanny Services LLCPhoenix, AZB 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.BCBADCA4.90—
4Pet Sitting by Alicia logoPet Sitting by AliciaEverett, WAB 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.ABDADDB4.95—
5Dogtopia of Uptown Phoenix logoDogtopia of Uptown PhoenixPhoenix, AZB 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–DADC4.83—
6Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day Spa logoBoulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaPhoenix, AZC 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.ABDFBBF4.87—
7Pet2Vets - Pet Taxi, Pet Boarding, Doggie Day Care and Grooming logoPet2Vets - Pet Taxi, Pet Boarding, Doggie Day Care and GroomingPhoenix, AZC 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––CFB4.94—
8Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog Walking logoBark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog WalkingPhoenix, AZC 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–FD5.00—
9DOG WALKER-PET SITTER -STICKS N BONES logoDOG WALKER-PET SITTER -STICKS N BONESEverett, WAC 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––DFD5.00—
10Pet Play House Phoenix logoPet Play House PhoenixPhoenix, AZC 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.CBFBAAA4.81—
11Purrfect Cat Boarding Shoreline logoPurrfect Cat Boarding ShorelineEverett, WAC 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–BBC4.84—
12TAILored Pet Services LLC and Four-Legged Fun Zone logoTAILored Pet Services LLC and Four-Legged Fun ZoneEverett, WAC 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.DCBFBCA4.84—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

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.

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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.