What People Are Saying

I entrusted the care of my elderly dog Luna with Joe several times in the last two years of her life. In addition to treating her as if she were his own dog, he took especially good care in helping her with medicine and the special needs of a Samoyed with hip dysplasia and doggie dementia. I cannot think of a better place to have left my dog without worrying about her. He knows dogs, knows how to handle them, and how to keep them well-behaved, even as he shows them attention.

I have known Joe for several years. He takes care of my Chihuahua when I am out of town. My dog Mario is like my child, and I trust Joe completely with him. In fact, I never worry about Mario when I am away. Joe takes fantastic care of the animals who come to the Doggie Bed and Breakfast. He cooks for them, takes them to the dog park at least twice a day, and has a special touch with dogs. Truth be told, he probably takes better care of Mario than I do!

Joe has been a godsend for me, keeping my dogs for a day or a week when I'm away. My puppy loves him — I think she likes him more than me. I always feel the dogs are safe with him because he is so good and gentle with dogs, even with my poodle (R.I.P.) who bit him multiple times when she was old and senile and he had to give her meds with gloves on.

I have never met another dog person as affectionate or knowledgeable about health, safety, and love for dogs than Joe. I have never used anyone else for Rumple, our Sharpei-Rottweiler mix. The only problem is she doesn't want to leave his place when we get back from our trips.

Joe has been taking care of my dog Malcolm since Malcolm was a pup; he is now 8 years old. Mac and I met Joe about 8 years ago at Ernie Smith dog park — he was there with a group of dogs and it was obvious the dogs loved being around Joe. Joe's love for dogs and their love for him is why I continue to contact Joe whenever I need quality care for Mac. His prices and his service cannot be beat.

I have trusted my dogs to Joe for years. Not only does he provide wonderful care but he loves his charges and treats them all like family. I am confident when I leave my dog with Joe that he will do whatever is necessary to ensure she is safe and happy. Junie can barely wait to get out of the car when I pull up in front of his house.

Before the Doggie B&B I always felt guilty boarding my dog Lucas. I moved from Sonoma to Healdsburg a year ago and still much prefer Joe to any other option closer to me. Lucas absolutely loves going there and I always come home to a healthy, happy and sleepy dog.

Joe Holiday and his Doggy Bed and Breakfast has been a great help to our family. It is comforting to know that our animals are able to stay in a cage-free environment and knowing that they will be well cared for.

Joe is a good friend and has been a terrific friend to Cooper. He provides a safe, loving, unrestricted environment. The dogs are free to play and live in Joe's home as if it were theirs. Joe also provides daily visits to the dog park to ensure their social needs are met. Cooper is always in good spirits after spending the day or weekend with Joe and all his furry friends. When Cooper is with Joe, we know he is loved and well cared for.

It is a HOLIDAY for your best friend when he or she stays with Joe. Chauffeured trips to the dog park, games and fetch are often played. Joe is astute in accommodating any special needs whether it be food or physical. I have observed that dogs in his care feel like they are part of one big happy furry family. You can feel secure and trust that your best friend is getting the best care while you enjoy your vacation.

I have a pit bull/border collie mix, Rose. Whenever my family and I go out of town, we call Joe to take care of her. I met Joe at the dog park and was impressed by his handling of the many dogs he managed. Most importantly, when I drop her off there, she is very excited to see him! If she could speak, I'm sure she would say she loves to visit Joe. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for dog care in Sonoma Valley!

Joe has a wonderful way with the dogs that come into his care. He's very perceptive to the needs of each individual pet and makes the time they spend with him fun, entertaining, and filled with love and care.

Would love to help out with a recommendation. My friend Jill and I frequently talk about how grateful we've been to have such a wonderful caring environment for our extra weird pups!

Joe is one of the most dog-loving people I know in Sonoma Valley. He is totally dedicated to them and keeps all his agreements, being completely responsible. This is his passion — the welfare and love of animals.

Louie has been staying with Joe and Bob for many years and has had a great time every time. I have been stuck in weekend traffic coming home and I know that with one phone call Louie will be well taken care of.

It is a pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Joe Holiday, who has been providing excellent care for my dog for a year. He has consistently shown himself to be responsible, honest, and helpful as a business person. In fact, I have entrusted Joe with a key to my home so that he could rescue my dog should there be a fire or other emergency situation.

I wanted to be sure the Doggie B&B was as good as it seemed, so I made a trip to visit him and his dogs to see how he handled them. It was exactly what we were looking for — someone who wasn't high-strung and demanding of the dogs, who had a great rapport with them, and who was very safety-conscious. We use Joe exclusively now for our girls — a Dalmatian and a Jack Russell Terrier. We have complete confidence in his care and protection of our dogs. I can't imagine using anyone else.

Hello, my name is Scooter. I love these things: treats, dog park, playing ball, furry friends, sleeping on the big bed, good food, taking a sun bath, going for walks, and hanging out. So when my person Laurelee is out of town and I still want to do these things? I go to Joe's, who I love with all my heart.

Joe is amazing! We feel so lucky to have found him. He is a true dog lover who treats each dog according to his or her unique personality. We appreciate how flexible he is and for a very reasonable rate. The best part, though, is seeing how ecstatic our dog Alice is when we drop her off with him!

I can finally enjoy my vacations knowing my dog Trixie, a not-so-easy-to-handle Jack Russell terrier, is under Joe's care. Going on vacations used to be a stressful time for Trixie and myself. Now I leave with ease and confidence knowing she is in good, loving hands. It's a home away from home.

All the special care — homemade treats, dog park adventures, daily outings. You brought such peace and confidence to our extensive travel schedule. It would not have been possible without your unprecedented services. We don't know very many dog people these days but when we do we praise you to the skies.

We KNOW that our pets will have the best care imaginable. Joe is so reliable and gentle with dogs that we always joke that when we return from our travels, our dogs don't want to come back home! Thanks again for all you have done for our boys!

You have always made it clear that the dogs' safety is paramount. It is obvious that you love and respect dogs. You have an affinity for our pets that allows you to notice any untoward behavior or possible illness or discomfort. The dogs love you.

Joe Holiday is an expert at handling, caring for, and loving dogs. I treat my two standard poodles like they are my children, and before leaving them with the Doggie Bed & Breakfast, could not enjoy traveling because I would worry. My two dogs love Joe. When I tell them they are going to see Joe, they rush to the door or to the car. Joe is also very considerate of his human neighbors and does not allow the dogs under his care to bark or misbehave.

For our beloved dog Pawpaw, time spent at the Sonoma Doggie Bed & Breakfast was a true vacation. With two trips to the dog park per day, fun socialization with other dogs, and lots of good loving attention — it was by far the best doggone pet spot in town. In fact, when Pawpaw would escape (which Huskys do), she'd run over to Joe's. Now that's true proof of what a wonderful atmosphere Joe created.

Dear Joe, I'm writing to express my appreciation for your loving care of my rescue dog Zelda. Although she has many neuroses from her days with a previous problem owner, she always comes home in great spirits, and I attribute that to your superior care of her.

Joe is a "dog whisperer" — he speaks dog and they listen. What I like best is that he sends video of my doggie happily playing with the others, calming my anxiety about being away from him.

When Joe says "doggie BnB" he's not kidding. Our dog gets home-made meals — and Joe does make dog meals using his sous vide cooking methods, and great doggie snacks too! Besides good chow, Joe takes his guests to a dog park every morning and evening. And special treat: all the dogs share Uncle Joe's bedroom! We love Joe and are grateful for his attentive, loving care of our beloved family Lapphund.

Joe is the best dog sitter! We always leave our dog Leo with him when we go on vacation and Leo never wants to come back home. She gets two trips to the dog park every day and tons of wonderful dogs to live with. She gets to run freely in Joe's house and yard and is never locked up in a kennel. Joe treats all the dogs he cares for as if they were his own — and the best part, they come back home better behaved than when you dropped them off.

My standard poodle Luc stayed with Joe once or twice a week for several years when I had a heavy work schedule. I don't know what we would have done without him. He went out of his way to work with my irregular schedule, often either picking Luc up or dropping him off at home. More importantly, Luc was happy and comfortable, and had a good time playing with the other dogs in Joe's care.