Here at Golden Days Pet Services, our mission is to provide the highest quality, professional pet care available in The Orange County area. Golden Days Pet Services provides unsurpassed personal service to the pets in our care and to their parents with 100% communication and satisfaction guaranteed.
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23 customer reviews
Stuart Duncan
I have to travel a lot for work and this guy is the most easy to deal with. I usually take my dogs to this other place (don’t want to mention names) but they were horrible. Mike is easy to deal with and not to mention AFFORDABLE. My lab will be going back there again next trip. Thank you mike! More...
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Yvette P.
Excellent Customer Service and they did a good job at the spa for my little Princess Peanut. My 1st time here using their services and would highly recommend. Your fur babies will be well taken care of here and with fair pricing. All the doggies appeared happy from what I could see and a lot of repeat customers. More...
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Michael B.
Golden Days is amazing and Michael is the best. From the meet and greet, to the pictures sent while our dog was boarding, to the flexibility he extended by adding a few extra nights to our dogs stay when we had a family emergency which made the situation a little less stressful And worry-free. Michael is a true professional and we will use his services again and recommend him highly.? More...
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Wendy Thar
Golden Days is Top Notch.Michael was remarkably good with my dog. It was our first time leaving him alone and I felt reassured and free from worry the entire time. If you need someone to watch over your loved ones when your out of town this is the guy to call. I wholeheartedly endorse him and his great loving service. More...
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robby g.
My pups love going to Michael and Bella's house! I feel confident that Michael takes great care with them and it is wonderful to have that piece of mind! Bowie and Mortie love it there.
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Diane Lee
Michael is fantastic! He was very professional and detailed which I appreciated. When we dropped our pup off he was very welcoming and instantly gave so much attention to our pup. Our pup instantly loved him. When we picked him up I knew our pup had a good weekend because he didn't pee all over himself and did not look fatigued and famished as he usually presents after being boarded. He truly looked happy. I was able to maintain contact with Michael throughout the stay asking how our pup was and he sent pics which made me happy. We have used Michael/Golden Days many times and feel blessed to have found such a wonderful care giver for our baby. Highly recommend. More...
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IQueenEYo ..
Michael was able to fit my 3 big babies in for a last minute hour of pet sitting services while I dropped my cat off for radiation treatment just 4 minutes down the street. (I drove down from Hollywood.) The sign up process was easy and he was patient with my dogs being shy to new environment. I appreciated the very cute and clever pet report cards with how they did; that we received after they were picked back up; with pictures included. I just needed someone to watch them for an hour to keep them out of the heat while I tended to my cat's hospital admission. Then we were able to go visit Huntington Beach Dog Park for the first time. Thanks Michael. More...
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Karen Heffernan
Michael took such great care of my beloved senior cat! Everything was purrfect when I returned home and I really loved the little status activity notes he left every day! I highly recommend Golden Days Pet Services. More...
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Erin Shockey
Michael is very knowledgeable with dogs and takes great care of my pup when I’m away. Hes always happy to go back.
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Janet Wagner
Micheal is the best!! I bring my Lucy to him frequently and she loves it. I have recommended him and his services to several friends and relatives and they all agree “He’s The Best”.
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Evonne Forman
I've been using this service for over a year. I can always count on Michael even for last minute requests. I love the report card he leaves behind and the videos describing the details of his visit and interaction. My dog loves him. The best ever!!!
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Courtney Walters
Michael is AHmazing! A life saver! He was able to help us out over Christmas weekend on extremely short notice and we felt much better about leaving our 2 pups alone in a new state. He communicated with us through the entire process (even sent a video) to make sure we knew what was happening at home. We came back to refreshing notes about each visit and felt confident the pups were cared for. We will use him again and again! More...
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William N.
Michael has watched our Sheepdog Rally many times and has always done a GREAT job of taking care of her. He sends us photos of Rally while we are gone and lets us know how she is doing. His two golden retrievers are very gentle, and great playmates for our dog. It is so nice to be worry free when he is taking care of our Rally. More...
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Mark Weiner
I have tried multiple kennels in the past with mediocre results. I used Golden Days twice and will be using them again. Michael is very nice and genuinely cares about the dogs that he cares for. I have complete confidence that my dog is in good hands when I'm away. More...
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Fabiola Malvaez-Zepeda
Michael is a great pack leader. Our 8 month old Golden Retriever stayed with Michael for a weekend and he sent pictures so we could see our furry baby. We had a worry-free getaway thanks to Michael. He was awesome! More...
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Janet Wagner
I have been using Michael to care for my Goldendoodle for over a year and I can say enough great things about the care she gets. She is so excited to go that it makes me feel happy that she has so much fun. I can go away and feel confident that she is in such competent caring hands. Thank you Michael!! More...
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Brandy Stratton
This was our first time using Golden Days Pet Services. We were a bit nervous as it had been a long time since Josie has been doggie sat. Michael put our nerves at ease and sent us pics throughout the day. It's clear Josie was having a great time! Looking forward to booking Josie again at Golden Days Pet Services! More...
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Debbie Smith
I'm so glad I found Michael. My she-poo Pookie had never been left with a stranger before, Michael just kept reassuring me she would be fine. He sent photos of her through out her stay & that made me feel very comfortable. I've taken her several times since the first visit & she is excited to go see him... Very Grateful I found him�� More...
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Morgan Joseph
We have trusted Michael with our two pups, Sasha and Jasper, on numerous occasions and he always does a great job. Every time we drop them off with Michael they are soo excited - literally LEAPING to the front door, so its clear they enjoy these visits. I know our pups are a handful: Sasha is very high energy and Jasper is pretty destructive- and Michael always takes them with open arms and a smile. On several occasions we have requested sitting with very little advance notice and Michael always comes through. Huge thanks! More...
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Kristine Ahn
Loving Miles' new pet sitting/boarding service. Michael is the owner and has been great to work with. Miles has a chance to run around with new homeys Bella and Koda, the resident Golden Retrievers.
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Kris A.
I booked my Beagle with Michael for a two night stay on a recommendation from one of his current clients. Michael made the Meet and Greet easy going and sent me pictures of my fur kid during his stay. Definitely using his boarding services again. My fur kid cannot be kenneled so having him stay in a home is really important to me. More...
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Hannah Kim
I am so thankful that we found Michael and Golden Days Pet Services. This was the first time we left our 8 month labradoodle, Sky, since he came to us at 8 weeks old. As a New Yorker, I carefully studied, considered and scrutinized a lot of possibilities for boarding our puppy while we went to Asia for one month. Our family was quite apprehensive, however, when I came across Michael and his impeccable reviews on Dog Vacay, it caught my attention quickly. From our first conversation, I knew I could trust him to take good care of Sky. Michael was direct, knowledgeable, and sincere. He assured me that he would do whatever it would take to make me and my timid/fearful pup at ease. Michael runs a tight ship - he is well organized and precise. He offers an exceptional level of service. It is evident that Michael has put a lot of time and care into his services and he loves what he does. I could not have chosen a more perfect place for Sky's first time away from home. More...
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Mimi L.
I have been using the same person to watch my beloved dogs for over 10 years. Unfortunately, she retired and I had to find another "Angel" to care for my dogs, that mean the world to me. My dogs mean the world to me, so I couldn't just let anyone take care of them. It had to be an individual that truly would be not only reliable, but had a heart that would be as caring as their previous sitter, who when she came over the girls (my dogs) were actually HAPPY to see and wagging their tails, and wanting to spend time with her.I now have Michael at Golden Days to rely on and know that my girls are being cared for and I don't need to worry while I'm away!I highly recommend Michael. He sent me photos of the girls almost every day and when I got home, I had daily Pet Report Cards that told me what activities took place, water and food intake and so much more.If you are like me and worry about the care of your pet's while you are away, put those fears aside and let Michael be your pets new "Angel". Thanks Michael!!! More...
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What do you love most about your job?
The pets of course! Is a joy and a privilege to work with our client';s pets. I'm truly blessed to being doing what I love
What inspired you to start your own business?
Well, briefly I was unhappy in my career as a financial services executive and when the economy slid into the Great Recession the company that I worked for sold it’s client base, I was given a severance pack and laid off. I had always wanted to work for myself I just didn’t know what type of business to start. I have always been around dogs and I was reading a financial magazine about what people were doing during the recession to earn money. One of the things they covered was pet care. II thought wow, I’d like. to do that so I gave it a shot and it just took off on me.
I am a hardcore animal lover, so I knew in my heart that starting a pet care business was the perfect fit for me. I opened the door of Golden Days Pet Services in 2014 and have been loving my “job” and my life ever since. I’m able to make a living centered on something I love. ”
Why should our clients choose you?
I have put my heart and soul into creating an extraordinary pet care service that truly provides pet owners with security & peace of mind that their pets and their homes are being well-cared for in their absence.
“I created our 10 Golden Rules to ensure that every one of our clients receives the BEST possible service and overall experience. Each part in our 10 Golden Rules is what sets us apart.
Our all-time goal is to provide our clients with the security & peace of mind that they know their pets and their home are in the best possible hands. We want our clients to leave confident that their pet is receiving the love, attention and exercise that they deserve. We accomplish this by following our 10 Golden Rules.
The 10 rules are...
1. Professionalism
2. Value
3. Personalized Premium Services
4. Safety
5. First-rate Pet Care Professionals
6. Experience and Educational Development
7. Technology and Convenience
8. Unsurpassed Personal Service with Outstanding Communication
9. Follow-up
10. Genuine Love of Animals ”
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It's a safe, convenient, and affordable way to make sure your best friend is in good care. Reservations include 24/7 customer support and photo updates of your pooch enjoying a doggy "vacay" of his own. With 5-star reviews, and "Best Of" awards for 7 consecutive years, you can finally travel with peace of mind.
Member IAABC
(International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)
At Golden Days Pet ServicesTM it’s important to me that all of the dogs that stay in my home feel like they are at home, whether they’re boarding for a few days or staying for two or three weeks. Equally important is that all my clients be treated as friends and that they feel comfortable with the personal attention and care provided to their pets.
As your dog's host, we give your dog the same special attention that we give our dogs... actually probably a bit better. They are guests after all and guests are special! Your dog will benefit from constant human and canine companionship. This is a 24-hour x 7 day a week focus and passion, where dogs get all the attention. After all, it's their vacation! We have cared for puppies, adults, and seniors, including giving extra special attention to their dietary, hygiene, and medical needs.
OUR DOG GUESTS ENJOY
2 Walks Per Day minimum
Continuous Fresh Filtered Water
Unlimited Potty Breaks
Lots of Exercise (if they want)
Playtime (Bella the 3-year-old resident Golden LOVES to play) Plenty of love, attention, and doggy pampering.
Soothing Music and Television
Comfortable Bedding
The only kids here are the two resident Golden Retrievers, so nothing is off-limits in this 2-story 2000 sq. ft. single-family home. Wood floors throughout allow us to maintain a clean and healthy vacation environment for your pet. Every other day we disinfected inside and outside with “256” a professional-grade kennel disinfectant.
Beautiful and abundant walking trails and parks near your dog's vacation home. Your vacationing dog can even take an optional outing to a nearby well-kept dog park, with your approval of course.
NEW! We are proud to offer DogTV - Television exclusively for dogs! DOGTV provides television for dogs as a 24/7 digital TV channel with dog-friendly programming scientifically developed to provide the right company for dogs. Through years of research with some of the world’s top pet experts, special content was created to meet specific attributes of a dog’s sense of vision and hearing and support their natural behavior patterns. The result: a confident, happy dog, who’s less likely to develop stress, separation anxiety, or other related problems.
What's a vacation without pictures? Our doggy guests are the center of attention so complimentary digital pictures of your furry friend’s vacation adventures are included with overnight stays.
PRIVATE DOG WALKING
Dog walks can be anything from a slow sniff and smell potty break, to a heart-thumping walk, or anything in between.
We offer walks in 15, 30, 45, and 60-minute increments. We do not gather multiple dogs from different households; we are exclusive with your pet. This allows your walker to spoil your dog with their time and attention.
Time may also be allotted for:
Playing with toys
Brushing
Petting
Dressing your pup in their favorite outfit Feeding
Giving medications
Adjusting lights
Bringing in packages
Taking out trash
Anything else to meet your pet’s needs, as well as your own
We always leave a happy pooch, a doggy report card, a fresh bowl of water, and a treat, if allowed.
DOGGY DAY CAMP
Doggy Day Camp is a cage-free service designed for social dogs to play and have fun. Day Camp provides an outlet for excess energy, exercise and socialization. Trained staff monitors safe play and each dog must complete a Day Camp Evaluation before being accepted into camp.
Golden Days Pet Services offers large and small Doggy Day Camp. Safety is our primary goal, therefore Doggy Day Camp is not for every dog. It is not a place for aggressive dogs to learn how to be social. Doggie Day Camp is limited in size and clients are strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Priority goes to clients with standing reservations.
To be accepted into our Doggy Day Camp program, each potential Doggy Day Camp guest must:
Complete the Guest Profile and Evaluation Check-In
Be at least 12 weeks of age and have completed their full series of vaccinations, including bordetella vaccine.
Meet our vaccination & temperament standards
Be spayed or neutered (except puppies under 6 months)
Attend a day camp evaluation day and be deemed “safe for play”
WOOF WAGON (PET TAXI)
Too busy to drop your loved one off or need someone to bring your best friend to the groomers or the vet? The Golden Days Chauffeur will be happy to pick up your pet from your home or office in style in a BMW X2.
TRAVEL/EXTENDED STAY & SLEEPOVERS
Need a hand in the comfort of your hotel or vacation home? Enjoy your day or evening out on the town knowing that your beloved pet is in good hands and having fun! Do you have an elderly dog or puppy that needs some extra attention? Our pet companion will come and pet sit for the day or evening at your pet-friendly hotel or in your home or office while you're away – just like ordering a babysitter! Who said our pets aren’t our kids? Of course, they are! Two-hour minimum.
GOLDEN PAW CONCIERGE SERVICE
Not enough time in the day to do everything? Forget something before your trip and don't have time to go and pick it up? Do you need anything special done? We're here to make your time away from your home and beloved pets as stress-free and easy as possible, which is why we offer a variety of concierge services. If you need something taken care of that we don’t have listed, feel free to email us what you need and we’ll see if we can get it done for you. We’re here to help in any way we can.
PET SITTING VISITS
Your pet sitting service includes the usual. At your designated time window, your pet sitter, i.e. pet care professional will discretely enter your home (our cars do not display any signage that may otherwise alert your neighbors of your absence) and spend quality time engaging your pet in playtime, yummy feedings, giving them fresh clean water, briskly paced walks and a lot of LOVE & attention. Upon request, we will then also water your plants & collect the mail & newspaper, change lighting & curtains for your home to appear lived-in.
The typical length of these visits is 25 to 30 minutes. Longer visits can be arranged
for an additional charge and are recommended for multiple pet households.
We offer walks & pet sitting visits in 10, 30, 45 & 60-minute increments. We do not gather multiple dogs from different households; we are exclusive with your pet. This allows your walker to spoil your dog with their time and attention.
We recommend an absolute minimum of 2 visits per day. If you will be out of town for more than one day 3 visits are the recommended minimum.
Time may also be allotted for:
Playing with toysBrushing
Petting
Dressing your pup in their favorite outfit
Feeding
Giving medications
Adjusting lights
Bringing in packages
Taking out trash
Anything else to meet your pet’s needs, as well as your own
We always leave a happy pooch, a handwritten note, a fresh bowl of water, and a treat, if allowed.
