Hollywood on a Leash

Julia is the only person I feel comfortable leaving my dog Spartacus with. He is a rescue with severe separation anxiety and has trouble being away from me. I’ve left him with other people but Julia is the only person who he is comfortable with and actually enjoys himself when he is on vacation with her. I love Julia and am so thankful to have her in my life!

DOG OWNERS BEWARE!!! Unfortunately our dog is short on stars for Julia. Other reviews: trustworthy, reliable, responsible, respectable, dependable and professional. All unless you’re on the OTHER side of the fence!!! Our dog was playing at the dog park where Julia brought her pack of dogs — a dog under Julia’s care bit our dog severely, unprovoked (NOW we understand dog parks are no-​fault zones — but this is about accountability and doing right). After four hours of surgery, sent home with a drain in our dog’s flank, two weeks wearing a cone, requiring sedatives and antibiotics, over 50 stitches inside the stomach lining, and still in the healing process, STILL dead silence from Julia (she AND her client had our phone number). We were assured the other dog’s medical records would be provided — never happened. Our vet’s requests for information on the other dog went unanswered. After many attempts and requests to communicate, dead silence. So while high on stars, ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY. Is it more important to protect your paying clients, or to protect the dog community??? Shame on you Julia. This is a studio city posting.

Julia at Hollywood on a Leash loves her job. You can tell by the way she takes such good care of each animal she watches, trains, cares for. She is shrewd, smart, funny and intuitive when it comes to each sweet animal she is around. I consider myself lucky to be able to call her when I need her to care for our dog. When we go out of town, I feel like my dog is getting to go on a special vacation. She has so much fun with Julia and every day with her is an amazing adventure.

Woohoo, as good as it gets says it all. My goodness, where do I begin with the amazing experience we have had with Julia, Mikell and the Hollywood on a Leash team. Our little Otis just had his first birthday in August and is a very curious, active little guy. We have struggled in the past to find the right balance of training/​doggie day care/​walking services, it feels like we have tried it all. Nothing compares to the individualized care, attention and support we have experienced with Julia & company. Otis goes on 2 hikes a week with his new pack and we also have Mikell (one of the trainers that works with Julia) come twice a week. I am amazed at the response of adoration and respect Otis shows Mikell as soon as he see’s her car in our driveway. Shocked as we were, we asked Mikell and Julia for some guidance in how to get the same reaction from Otis as they are able to command. They have been so kind in taking more time than I expected to teach the hubby and I some great training techniques. They also tell us not to get down on ourselves when Otis has some slip ups in behavior. Julia also took a great deal of time and effort to give us advice on how to get the little guy to sleep in his own bed and give us our bed back for which we will be eternally grateful! I finally get a full night’s sleep now, worth the weight in gold. Every time Otis spends time with the crew at Hollywood on a Leash we get emailed a picture and some feedback on his behavior that day. I can’t tell you how much that warms my heart. We were feeling guilty since we both work all day, but when I see the email pics of Otis having fun and LEARNING at the same time I feel less anxious about not being a good, attentive doggy mommy during the work week. A huge thank you to JULIA, MIKELL and the HOAL team.

Julia is the best person imaginable! I couldn’t trust anyone else with my little crazy Layla. I have had dog walkers in the past who were good enough, but my dog needs someone who can understand her personality and not be afraid to put some Caesar moves on her. She needs the discipline and Julia really knows how to work with her behavior. When Julia arrives to pick Layla up for the day, Layla is beyond ecstatic to see her, sometimes I wonder if she would rather go live with Julia ! Haha I trust that lady with my dogs life any day and recommend her to everyone I know. She is also a fabulous person, I love her dearly!

This is long overdue!!! Julia and Kara both took my baby, Molly for hiking and dog park trips. They were always dependable and on time. Molly would wait by the door every morning them to pick her up. I loved getting the pictures sent during the day of Molly having fun with her friends. Molly loved her pack and still misses them even though we have moved up to SF. Highly recommend!!!

I have used a number of dog walkers since I got my little Luna, and nobody has even come close to the type of service Julia & Kara provide. My dog loves her playtime with Hollywood on a Leash and I love coming home to a tired dog, feeling a little less guilty about leaving her when I’m at work. It makes my day to see pictures of my dog getting along with all of Julia’s dogs, grinning widely while playing with the ball… It actually makes me a little envious that she’s having the time of her life while I slave away at work. Haha.
There is no doubt that Julia knows more than your fair share about dogs. She is the ultimate pack leader. From the moment I met her, I knew she would be the responsible and respectable individual I can trust my dog and my home with.
Thank you for everything, Julia!

I am very leary of anyone taking care of my babies ones with or without tails and so when I had foot surgery and couldnt do walks for my 2 wonderful king charles doggies, I gave Hollywood on a leash a try. I LOVE JULIA AND KARA. They are so sweet and kind and truly care for my babies. When I had to take one in for surgery, they both text me and asked how Bailey was doing. I would HIGHLY recommend using Hollywood on a leash for your pet needs. I am grateful for Julia and Kara (who mainly does my 2 dogs). Thank you.

Julia has been walking/​hiking/​playing with our dog, Casey, for over 4 years. We couldn’t ask for a more responsible, animal loving, fun person to take care of Casey. We hit the jackpot!

OH MY LORD JULIA IS AMAZING! I found her two years ago on here and my life has never been the same. She leaves me with a sense of comfort that my dog is well taken care of and safe. She works a very flexible schedule, which is amazing for me, because I work very long hours. Any time I have behavioral, feeding, vet questions she is a wealth of knowledge. I honestly don’t know how I could work and have a best pet friend without her! I really cant say enough about how professional she is with a tender touch for the doggies.

Julia is the best! And insane! She will take 3 hikes a day with your pet if you want. And not these sissy 15 minute walks (although she’ll do that, too.) but I mean massive hikes. She is fountain of knowledge for me and my Dogs and I can’t rave about her enough. Trust her.

I interviewed several dog walkers after taking a full time job about a month ago. I have two rescue dogs that are the loves of my life, and I am very picky about who I choose to have them associate with. I chose Julia after seeing her impressive website, checking her references, and of course, meeting her in person.
And I am VERY happy with the choice I made! She is punctual, reliable and always sends me texts and pics of my babies. She really seems to «get» them and know their personalities.
She switches it up for them too — sometimes they go to the park instead of a walk, which is cool. She’s easy to communicate with and flexible in terms of times and days, which is much appreciated. I recommend her highly.

Julia is absolutely the best with dogs! My ridgeback adores her and is ecstatic every time he sees her. My dog is a total Mama’s boy and rarely leaves my side but he would follow her out of the park and hop in her car! She genuinely loves dogs and cares for them like her own. She hikes, walks or takes the dogs to the park and you can be sure your dog will be exhausted and happy. Our dog also stayed with Julia many times and he definitely felt like part of her family. I can’t say enough great things about Julia and her care for my dog!