Marin Mutts On the Move

I used Karin a few years ago when I had a dog with an injury and an elderly dog but I had not used her services since then. I recently went on vacation and Karin was booked to hike my dogs in the afternoon. I had a pet sitter booked for home care and she was notified in advance that I had a camera –in plain view – as I board dogs and I have a newly adopted dog I need to monitor. The camera footage revealed that the petsitter did not walk the dogs other than a few minutes a day. There were numerous problems with her including that the dogs urinated in their crates and got out of their crate, which was very unsafe for my small dog as the new dog is not fully trained. I asked Karin if she could run over to my house to crate my new dog as she was chasing the small dog all over the house. I was very stressed and worried but Karin dropped everything she was doing and immediately went to my house to separate the dogs in different crates. She spent extra time with them as she knew that they were not getting attention. My new dog that is normally very shy and fearful of new people, instantly bonded with Karin. Karin’s approach with dogs is kinder than anyone I know.
All dogs, even the most fearful trust Karin. She is exceedingly prompt, professional and thorough in her business but the most important thing is that she truly loves dogs and she spends more time than she is paid for to help them feel safe, secure and loved while owners are away.

We have two Ridgebacks, 1 and 7 yrs old. They absolutely love Karin and Lance. They have been walking or better said, exercising :) our dogs for about one year now. Especially our younger dog is very high energy, when the dogs come home, they are so exhausted, they barely move from their beds. I love the great workouts they are getting with Karin and Lance. I also like getting the amazing pictures Lance takes every time the dogs are out! One downside for me is the time they start the outings around 11:30am as my «little» one needs to get his energy out sooner in the day, so he doesn’t get into mischief or terrorize his «sister». The second much bigger problem is their interpersonal skills of letting me know via text message on a Sunday eve that they won’t be taking my dogs out anymore when we were scheduled for the next morning. I understand not every dog fits into every group or setting but after working with them for a year I would have at least expected a phone call. They did the same to a friend of mine. Another issue is, they cancelled numerous dog walks due to rain, even light or intermittent rain…

We are so grateful to have met Karin and Lance at Marin Mutts on the Move! They take such loving care of our three year old Maltipoo every week ensuring that she is well walked and loved! Everyday she comes home from her walk joyful and well exercised! Karin and Lance are extra thoughtful regarding our dog’s needs and safety. We can feel very confident knowing that she is in great hands. Thank you Karin and Lance!!! We love you!

These guys are the absolute best. They scoop up my pup three days a week, take her out on awesome trails and send incredible photos of my dog looking happier than I have ever seen her. They are kind, service focused, easy to connect with via text or email and are clearly obsessed and passionate for dogs. My pup comes home absolutely exhausted and happy. And, they even get my crazy lazy dog to run up mountains. Awesome. So thankful and grateful for Marin Mutts on the Move.

My pups started walking with Karen and Lance and they are having a blast! Plus Karen texts pics of their walks.

Karin has watched our dog Theo since we moved to Marin 3 years ago and Theo and us totally love her. We actually found Karin via Unilocal and had her come over for an interview. As soon as she came in the house Theo was all over her and she loved every single minute of it. It was instantly obvious how she feels about dogs and that she knew how to handle them. Theo is a bit of a wild dog and Karin allows him to be wild when appropriate but can also calm him down when necessary. This is what we want and exactly how it should be.
We use Karin anytime we leave town, which is about 5 or 6 times a year. We have never worried about Theo and he is often sad when we get home because Karin spoils him so much! We love knowing that he gets tons of exercise while we are gone and he gets to run with other dogs which he loves.
Lastly, Karin is just a great person. She always has a smile on her face, is very sweet and totally trustworthy. Karin is a gem in Marin and we recommend her without hesitation.
Theo can’t wait until the next time we leave town!

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I can’t say enough good things about Karin & Lance at Marin Mutts on the Move. We have been using their services for about 2 years and found them right here on Unilocal.
Both of our boys go out each week for several hours on various excursions. They always come back tired and happy! She also sends group photos (not every time but about 95% of the time) which is great because not only is she a fabouls & trustworthy person but also an excellent photographer! I have actually framed photos of my pups that she’s taken, they are so good.
Marin Mutts on the Move is definitely a legit business (to comment on Jestin L.‘s review). Super trustworthy, reliable and all around good people. Love ‘em and my boys love ‘em too!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Karin!
I’m the type who’s very paranoid about who cares for our 8 year old boxer, and I trust her implicitly. She is extremely warm & caring and treats our dog as if she was her own. Since she started taking care of our dog last year, she has always been reliable and flexible too. Whenever I’ve added on days at the last minute she has always been accomodating. My dog just loves her, and it’s nice to know I never have to worry about my pup because I always know she’s in good hands. My husband and I feel very lucky that we found her.
And the added bonus of her sending me pictures thruout the day of my little one frolicing with her buddies is the icing on the cake– it never ceases to put a smile on my face. She is the best!

If I could give 10 stars, I would! My husband and I feel so lucky to have found Karin at Marin Mutts on the Move. She has a wonderful relationship with our dog, Jackson, she truly cares for him, and he loves her and all his playtime.
Karin walks our 18-​month pointer mix everyday, and sometimes on the weekend too. She sends cute pictures of our pup playing and having a great time. Jackson comes home tired and happy at the end of every day — such a relief for two working people with a high-​energy pup.
Karin is enthusiastic, loving and playful, as well as responsible, knowledgeable and tough when necessary (and with our dog, it’s necessary). She is tuned in to some of the behavioral issues we have with our dog — she checks in and gives us updates and provides much-​needed advice and support.
We’re so glad we found Karin and really grateful to have her caring for our dog!

If there was a 6 star option I would have given one. Karin is the best and our dog adores her. She truly cares for your dog and even comes with us to the vet when something is going on, unnecessary but shows how much she cares about the pet. My only concern is that I think my dog is starting to like Karin more than me.

It’s about time that I rolled up the sleeves to write a review for this wonderful person who has been walking our chocolate bear cub aka a chocolate lab for quite some time. Karin is amazing! She is very caring, easy going and so much fun to be around. She is not only awesome with the doggies that she takes care for but is also such a fun and caring person with us humans as well.
I had started to looked for a new dog walker after we moved to Marin from the city and I was full of anxiety and fear that I would never find anyone that I could trust and count on like our old dog walker in the city, until I met Karin. Our doggie had great chemistry with her right from the start… and so did we. She is not only incredibly loving and caring with our dog, she is also very flexible with last minute changes and busy schedules and that has been a life saver for us. One of my favorite things about her is that she also takes pictures every day of our doggie and sends them to us so that we can see how much fun they are having. Often she will also give our doggie a much needed bath after a swim at blackies pasture or if our little rascal had happened to spontaneously jump in a mud puddle which happens often, we are sure to come home to a fluffy and clean pooch.
The list can go on and on, one thing is for sure, you can’t go wrong with Karin and Marin Mutts on the move!
Hope to see you on at the park!
Woof woof,
Bear dogger

We love Karin. She loves our pup. It’s a beautiful thing. New to the area, we went through the usual stress of finding a new member of our family to exercise our crazy 4 year old Lab every day. Our boy gets up to no good sometimes (poop eating, excitedly launching on people, raids picnics etc), so we needed someone who was reliable and in control. After reading reviews on Unilocal we decided to give Karin a try. The minute she came over to our house, she bonded with our dog immediately. It’s only been a couple of months and we’re already sharing custody of him. We feel like we’re leaving him with his other Mum when we’re out of town. You want someone to geek out about your dog as much as you do — and we found her. Besides all this, he comes home every night EXHAUSTED from one of the many trails or beaches he’s been to that day (Karin likes to mix up the locations so the dogs don’t get bored) — plus we get amazing daily photos of his whereabouts. It’s a relief to know he’s happy and healthy. Thank you Karin!

Mutts on the Move is wonderful! I am a very paranoid and protective dog owner and limit who I allow to care for my dogs. Karin is trustworthy, kind, a true dog lover and a pleasure to work with. She has taken such loving care of my new rescue dog and helped him to come out of his shell. I highly recommend Karin’s services and Mutts on the Move!

All I can say is WOW. I was in a bind, last minute travel over a holiday weekend, and needed someone to watch my little buddy. Luckily I found Karin. Karin was gentle and patient during our first meeting. She really took the time to get to know my pup, and I immediately felt at ease knowing my dog would be in good hands.
While I was away, I received tons of photos and videos of my dog and their awesome walks. Karin really knew how to deliver the personal service I needed to keep my mind at ease. If I ever had a question, all I had to do was email or call and she responded almost instantly. I came home to a happy dog and even a little «surprise»! Overall it was a fantastic experience for me and my pup. SO happy I found Karin and I will be using her again soon!

Karin is awesome! She maximizes the time spent with my dog Wrigley and takes him on long hikes rather than short walks to go potty. The service she provides is more of a dog day camp rather than simple dog walking and Wrigley loves the attention.