Wendy and the Petlandia crew are truly gifted in the care they give to animals. I interviewed a number of sitters trying to find the right fit for my little girl dog with severe anxiety, trauma and behavior issues, and my big boy dog with a big outgoing personality to match. Previous sitters had pushed my little anxious girl trying to pet her or treat her when all she wanted was to be left alone and set her own boundaries. I knew Petlandia was the one when I watched how Wendy engaged with my dogs with the same respect that she engaged with me–talking to my big boy and listening to him talk back, and giving lots of non-threatening space to my little girl.  She was able to communicate with them without pushing boundaries. She understood how to build trust and focus on each dogs individual needs. Her team is just as caring and focused–not sure if that’s how she trains them, or just that she’s great at hiring people who can read and understand animals’ non-verbal cues, but they have all been the best. It’s hard to trust people coming into your home to care for your loved ones, and Wendy and the Petlandia team take that responsibility seriously. I completely trust them in my home with my animals. They form real relationships and make sure they get the best care possible. When my big boy dog had an acute health issue while he was in Wendy’s care, without hesitating, Wendy called me immediately and had the presence of mind to take a video of our boy so that we could figure out what happened. The vet said it would have been incredibly difficult to diagnose him without the video and her detailed account of his symptoms. I’ll forever be grateful for the care she has given to our pups, and I would recommend Petlandia to anyone looking for reliable, compassionate, informed and intuitive care for your animals.

— Laura B