We've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for almost 15 years, and they've been wonderful from the very beginning. Our first dog was sweet but somewhat of a challenge, especially at the end, and Desiree and our walker always treated him with so much patience and care. It honestly felt like they loved him as much as we did. When we got a puppy last year, we didn't even consider using anyone else for training. Desiree was fantastic, and thanks to her help, we now have the easiest, happiest dog imaginable. Over the years, both of our dogs have been walked and boarded with ADN, and we've always felt completely comfortable leaving them in their care. They're reliable, caring, and just genuinely good people. We feel very lucky to have found them and recommend them all the time. read more

This team has been caring for my aging pup since 2020. Fear Free certified, always puts your pet first. We especially appreciate their dog sitting services. My dog needs to stay at home, and we've always had wonderful experiences. Great communication, and they really care about her. read more

We started working with Arlington Dog Nanny in July 2024. At that time, I was on summer break from teaching high school, but worked 13-hour shifts as a hospital nurse. I scheduled two walks a day while I was working these shifts and one walk a day during the school year. We stopped working with ADN in April 2025, because I felt uncomfortable with a lack of professional boundaries and logical judgment. Pros: + My dog (Gracie) and I live in a high-rise apartment with only two allotted key fobs and other dog walking services asked for two sets of keys which I was unable to provide. ADN was okay with just the one fob + I scheduled walks by the month on the TimeToPet portal, which was easy to use + Walks were reasonably priced + My dog seemed to be okay with all of the walkers. We had about 5 rotating. I have a camera at home to watch her, but don't tune in often. However, whenever I did, her walker was kind and gentle with her + Some walkers sent pictures of taken during the walk (my preference), but all walkers sent a message after + Walkers were on time and communicative if they were running late + Walkers dried my dog off if it was a rainy day Cons: - The owner of ADN asked if my dog and hers could do a play date in March 2025. I declined at the time. She asked again in April 2025 for a day in May. I was working that day, but as she was the assigned walker (two walks that day), I said she could take my dog for a play date in between, if she wanted to. She asked if my dog could sleep over. I said I wasn't comfortable. We said we would discuss this closer to May. The next day, she told the assigned walker to bring my dog to her house. I found this out when I was sent a picture and video of my dog being pet by the owner's boyfriend (who I hadn't met before). She texted me asking if she had to return my dog. (Presumably a joke, but felt like she wasn't reading the room appropriately.) She returned my dog about a half hour after I got home from work. The next day I told her I was very uncomfortable with what happened and requested to cancel services with my fob returned and she chalked it up to misunderstanding, but closed my account, left my fob out for pick up, and did not refund for the rest of the month's walks - There were a lot of pricing and walk length options on the portal - it was a little confusing - I paid for 30 minute walks, but it didn't seem like she always got 30 minute walks (closer to 20-25) - Sometimes the walker didn't refill her water, even though I left a full water bottle right next to the bowl - Sometimes the walker didn't wipe my dog's paws off (a request I made) - I booked dog sitting for a 4-day weekend and that sitter was just fine, but didn't give my dog very much attention. I never used this service again and instead opted to take her to family, who would at least occasionally play with her - Sometimes I would find shoe prints in the bathroom or kitchen (I don't generally wear shoes in the house) - I do not think anyone from this company meant me or my dog harm, but their service was not so stellar that I could overlook the lack of boundaries, poor judgment, lack of proper apology, etc./it wasn't worth the anxiety that this relationship eventually gave me read more

We loved working with Desiree! She visited us in person and spent time observing and working with our anxious puppy in his natural setting. Once we identified issues to work on, Desiree provided personalized training for us and would check in with us as we worked on the training program. She was always available for our questions, to schedule additional in person sessions, and provided helpful guidance along the way! We are SO happy with our puppy's progress and felt incredibly supported by Desiree. She is encouraging and highly skilled as a behaviorist. We highly recommend her! read more

I have been using ADN for about a month now, and we have been thrilled with the service (and relieved)! Our dog Hollis is a rescue who requires extra consideration, and Desiree spent an hour meeting with our girl, assessing her behavior, and strategizing with us to find the best ways to acclimate a fearful dog to a new walker and schedule. Once a walker was assigned, we could not have been happier! Our walker Brenda is patient and kind, and always leaves us descriptive notes after each visit. I feel so comfortable knowing Hollis is with someone I trust. As a bonus, I've been very pleased with Arlington Dog Nanny's online portal and booking/scheduling process. An amazing service for an unbeatable price, especially because finding someone I trust to take care of Hollis is priceless. read more

In a nutshell: Professional Knowledgeable Caring We've had our dog for about a year and a half and used another dog walker for the first year. Our previous dog walker was always sending a different walker into our house (random guys we had never met - scared the crap out of me one day when some strange man just walked right in!), they forgot to walk our dog at least twice, and in general just didn't care about anything except getting their check in the mail. We eventually decided to switch to Arlington Dog Nanny after finding them online and could not be happier!! These people truly care about the well-being of your dog. The walker that Desiree (owner) scheduled for our pooch is a certified professional dog trainer and really knows her stuff. Our dog is a rescue and has...issues... our dog walker (the same one every day) decided to start walking our dog with another dog to calm her down and they get along great. I'm so happy knowing that my dog basically has a play date everyday! We've also been home a couple times when the dog walker has come and our dog LOVES her. I highly recommend Arlington Dog Nanny - I'm so glad we found them! read more

I've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for a few months now and I would highly recommend to anyone! They have great rates especially if you are scheduling daily walks. I feel safe letting the walkers into my home and know my dog is in the best hands! I receive emails after every walk detailing the activities. A few times if I've forgotten to leave out a treat, the walkers have gone above and beyond to help out. Generally, we have the same walker every day which is also nice for our dog to get to know someone (although all of the walkers are great!). I've scheduled ad-hoc walks in addition to my regular ones and that process is very easy and flexible as well. Overall, great company. I am glad I found them :) read more

We've found Arlington Dog Nanny to be a tremendous asset and a team we're so happy to have found. Our pup started to recognize his walker's car lock chirp and would excitedly pace to see if she was coming to the door. The notes left are invaluable to understand what happened on their walk or visit to the dog park. More often than not, our walker keeps our pup out longer than the allocated time because they have such a strong rapport. That's saying something because he's a bit of a puller and can be challenging for untrained walkers. This team is also very strong with issue resolution. We've had a couple instances of our payment method not being successful (an error on our part in the system one time and other, we simply forgot to leave cash - eeek!). When we circled-back with their team, Desiree was more than understanding and accommodating. We did have one instance of a walker who dropped a key and identified it as missing. When we found out about this, we were upset but understood that these things happened. Arlington Dog Nanny immediately took steps to remedy the situation and as it turned out, the key was quickly found. We would very much recommend ADN to anyone in the area. read more

Arlington Dog Nanny has been fantastic! My previous job was close to home and allowed me to come home at lunch to walk my pup. That changed when I got a new job and needed to find someone to walk her while my husband and I were at work. Desiree was wonderful with our pup Kona, who is leash reactive. Everyone is fantastic, providing updates on how she does on her daily walks and I feel relieved knowing Kona is well taken care of by Ashlyne, our regular walker. They are always communicative if someone is unavailable or a timeslot needs to be adjusted. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable dog walker! read more

For me, Arlington Dog Nanny has changed my life. I now can just input my request online for additional walks when I have to work late. My Morkie just loves his walker. They have picked him up from boarding place and got him settled at home when I arrived late on a plane and the boarding would have required him to stay another night. They have walked him over at my mom's house and mom says they come in talking to the dog like he's a human. He's my baby with fur. The notes they leave are detailed and not like my sister's walker who states "he peed alot." Thye have identified several possible illnesses at the onset stage. I cannot say enough. At first when during the evaluation, the owner stated my pup was a little overweight, I was taken back. But she gave me vital tips on knocking a few kibbles off , recommended a higher quality dog food and she always goes the extra mile to accommodate me. She was right and I now have a healtheir puppy. Although you pay ahead for the month, the prices are great, and the nanny service is spectacular. My dog Samson is so happy and he gets tummy rubs and wonderful walks which he loves. read more

Before getting my current puppy, I was seriously thinking about adopting an epileptic toy poodle from the nearby shelter. I researched extensively to figure out if I can really take care of a dog with seizure. And of course, I found Arlington Dog Nanny somewhere along my research. The owner, Desiree, immediately referred me to her friends who own epileptic dogs. Each of her references gave me extensive opinions about their experience. In the end, I ended up finding a very good home for that dog and thanked Desiree for her time. Obviously, she didn't get my business because there's no dog to walk. But she was happy and ready to help, no strings attached. Throughout this process, we've exchanged more than 10 emails on each side. Not once did Desiree try to influence my decision. Instead, she gave me the peace of mind that whatever I decide, she can accommodate. And just like that, I thanked her for her time and references and moved on. She was happy for my decision, albeit losing a potential customer. A week later, I decided that I want a puppy. I asked Desiree again for advice on vet, food, obedience, and etc. She patiently walked me through every detail and made sure that I was 100% ready. Finally, I brought back my healthy puppy. But I brought her back nearly a week before my scheduled appointment with Desiree. She accommodated and came as soon as she could with the dog walker, Vanessa. My puppy adores Vanessa. Being the crazy worried Dad that I am, I send Desiree at least 3 emails per week with questions. She never fails to respond promptly. Through her, I gained access to a full network of puppy goodness, including groomer, puppy parties, puppy classes, and much much more. Thanks to her advice and network, my puppy is a happy, yappy, social girl. When you sign up for Desiree's service, you can expect more than just the 15 minute walk. She provides anything you need to have a peace of mind. I owe my current lifestyle with my puppy to Desiree, and I truly enjoy every moment of it. When in doubt, shoot Desiree an email to see if she would be a good fit. I can promise a straight answer from her =). In my case, making that initial contact with Arlington Dog Nanny was the best thing I've done for my puppy. read more

I have been using ADN for almost 6 months now and couldn't be happier. Our main walker, Jess, is the BEST! I'm so happy I can trust these guys with my "child" when I'm gone. Love them. read more

Our experience with Arlington Dog Nanny was disappointing and we would recommend that Yelpers look elsewhere. Our agreement was one 15 minute walk per weekday. Here are the issues we dealt with: (1) Walks shorter than 15 minutes. The one day we happened to stay home, the walker took our dog out for about 5 minutes and brought him back saying "he is not in the mood." Obviously, even if he is not in the mood, she should have made an effort to entertain him for the full 15 minutes that she was paid for. This highlights another issue that we noticed that same day when we had to be at home. Instead of coming at the prearranged time of 1-3pm, the dog walker came closer to 11am, which she said was more convenient for her (given that she had to walk 12 dogs that same day). If we had not been at home, this would have meant that our dog would have been crated from 11am to 7pm. (2) The dog walker left our door unlocked. Dog Nanny's owner insisted that we provide her with two copies of our apartment keys. We felt uncomfortable with this and decide to leave the keys with our building's concierge. We know this is normal practice and did not seem unreasonable to us, given that we had just met the owner, had never met the walker and live in a busy urban area. This is apparently a big inconvenience to her, while every other dog walking company seems fine picking up keys from the concierge. Also, the fact that we came home one day and found our door unlocked underscores why we did not trust the dog walker with our keys to begin with. (3) Timing We also noticed issues of responsiveness. The first time that we had to make a change due to an emergency situation with our dog, the owner failed to respond to our message for several hours. We found this to be highly unprofessional, especially given the fact that she will not share the dog walker's contact information with her clients. This forces the clients to always contact and communicate through the owner, which is highly problematic if the clients can't expect her to properly monitor her email. (4) Our experience is very similar to Sarah D.'s review from 2/8/2011. We did not find the owner to be flexible and the overall tenor of her communications with us has consistently been defensive and somewhat unpleasant. To top it all off, we received a message at 7pm on a Friday night that she had decided to cancel all of her contracts in our building because the parking situation was too complicated (unheard of in Arlington, because our building did not offer free parking). As a side note, there are 5 parking garages in our block as well as street parking, a subway station and a bus stop. Frankly, it seems that unless you live across the street from a free lot, this is going to be an issue for you if you use Arlington Dog Nanny. Overall, the sense that we get is that the service is using low prices as an excuse to offer sub par service. We've spent way too much time dealing with Desiree and we've only had the service for about two months. Given that their only job is to ensure that a 6 lb. dog uses the bathroom once a day, we felt like the email traffic was just too heavy... Long story short, it is probably worth paying a few extra bucks to another company and not having to deal with all of the above. read more

I've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for the past month or so to walk my dog Scout while my fiance and I are at work during the day. They do a great job, Scout loves her walker, they leave daily update notes which is super helpful, and the price is reasonable. Today they went above and beyond their call of duty, though, and that's why I'm writing a 5 star review. Today was supposed to be a quick, one-day business trip to Detroit. Hop on a 6am flight, client meeting, back at home by dinner time. Easy right? I thought so, too. Since my fiance was also on business travel, I scheduled an extra walk for Scout in the morning since I knew I'd be gone early (which was very easily scheduled online), planned her normal midday walk, and thought I'd be back in time for our usual evening routine. Boy, was I wrong. Who knew there would be crazy thunderstorms and tornado warnings that would cause my flight to be delayed again and again? Thankfully, Arlington Pet Nanny is super responsive and I was able to schedule a last minute evening walk and have someone feed Scout in my absence. After the flight delays continued and it was looking really unlikely I would get home, I panicked -- who would take Scout out before bedtime? Who would walk and feed her early in the morning? Arlington Pet Nanny to the rescue. They didn't just check on Scout -- they picked her up so she wouldn't be alone for the night. I couldn't be more grateful to have such great dog walkers on call when I'm in a bind. They obviously love our puppy as if she was their own and I'm so glad we were referred to their service. read more

I recently moved to Arlington from Philadelphia and needed to find someone to walk my precious Puggle, Riley. I've used a dog walking service in the past so I had an "idea" of what to look for. Arlington Dog Nanny didn't have any reviews posted but after reviewing the website and the websites of several other, reviewed, dog care services I picked ADN. The employees are trained in dog obedience so you know that you're pup is not only being walked but is also with someone who KNOWS animals - which many dog walking services only have people that love animals, which is in NO WAY a bad thing but it's comforting for me to know that Riley is in good hands. You can also select what type of service you want for your dog, they offer the normal "walk" but also offer running, hiking, play time, etc. which is not the norm and is pretty great, especially if you have a high energy pup. And, unlike some other pet walking operations I looked at, you can cancel (with advance notice, obviously) and not lose the money for that day's walk. That I really like. Oh - and if you have a dog, like mine, who isn't good in the heat, they watch for that and will make sure to not overheat you're dog simply for the sake of the walk. Bonus points for that. I surely don't want to come home to a dog with heat stroke. The owner, Desiree, is very hands on. She was the one to come for the interview and even worked with me to start service before I actually was able to interview with her. When I met with her she inundated me with dog information that I desperately needed - dog parks, pet stores, dog friendly restaurants & shops and emergency vets. She even recommended a vet for me (and even told me which doctor I should see if I needed a little eye candy!). She sends out informative emails to her clients (occasionally - no inundation) which I love because it shows how invested she is in the welfare of your pet, which, as we all know, are members of our families. And *bonus* she provides a cute little tablet (AND A PEN) for the walker to use to leave notes. (LOVE!!!) Finally, two experiences gave ADN a permanent place in my heart - 1) the day of my interview I had only been in VA for a week and I was experiencing the aftermath of two very, very sad losses (i.e. I was in hysterics) and Desiree was so wonderful and kind to me I just knew that if she could open her heart to a complete stranger that she would only give the best to my little man; and 2) when I met Riley's dog walker (I was home one day and didn't cancel the walk) I saw how much Riley loved him and that was enough for me... love my dog and I'll love you. Arlington Dog Nanny is the bee's knees and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I have been a client for over three years. I have never once thought; hmm I should look for another dog walker. Desiree the owner, is very quick to answer questions and her staff has always been reliable. We have a English Bull terrier which is very strong, wasn't trained in English & runs every time there is a squirrel that made us nervous for the walker. Not only have we never had an issue but get praises on her behaviour!! From the doggy talk & kisses from the walker, I can say our dog is loved & is in good hands. read more

Was awesome until they werent. My dog had been walked by them for over a year, great service. That was the 5 star part. Then for some reason my dog refused to go out with the walker (still unclear what happened there and if there was a negative incident) and then we had issues of whether the walker was even showing up. They chose to blame the dog after a full year of good service and say we weren't training our dog right. So if you don't have a lab or similar who might need 5 mins before you hook him up, might go with another service which is more understanding. So regular walking service sure great service, but at any sign of a problem, expect some judgement. read more

We've been using Arlington Dog Nanny since last summer, and we couldn't be happier! When we signed up, the owner, Desiree, came over for a comprehensive meeting, where she met our dog in order to figure out his personality and match him with the best walker. She also explained her services and approach in detail. Desiree partnered up our dog Mason with Shannon, who has been a pro at working with him on any training issues. In the time that Shannon's been walking Mason, he's helped him learn to heel better and overall become a better dog on the leash -- no small feat since Mason is a 90-lb horse, er, dog. :) Highly recommend this service! read more

Wonderful prices and service.... Couldn't be happier.

Finding the right people for an affordable price was a tad difficult in Arlington. Several businesses make it harder than applying for a job or a mortgage! However, Arlington Dog Nanny was a pleasant experience from the beginning. The application process was simple. The meet-and-greet was fun and Desiree even provided much needed advice. The service provided was superb! The walkers provide their own writing pad for notes. The website is easy to navigate and making appointments is fairly easy. The only "issue" I had was if I needed to book a service on short notice (less than 24 hours) and couldn't book via the site...however, all I had to do was email Desiree and the appointments would be booked! I highly recommend Arlington Dog Nanny and if I hadn't moved away I would still employ their services. read more

We've used Arlington Dog Nanny to walk our cockapoo, Charlie, for almost a year now. They have been great to work with! I often heard from our building's front desk staff how clear it was that Charlie's walker loved him, and she was great about leaving notes behind so I knew what Charlie had been up to. The online scheduling tool is great and easy to use, and the prices are very competitive in the area. I would definitely recommend Arlington Dog Nanny to anyone looking for a dog walker in the area! read more

Arlington Dog Nanny is a great service for walking and caring for your dog. On more than one occasion Desiree and her team have come to our rescue when we have had to suddenly head out of town and can't take our dog with us. Our dog Link loves Desiree, Emilia and Vanessa -he practically leaps into their arms when he sees them. I am always very confident leaving him in their care. read more

We've been extremely happy with our service. Danielle, our walker, has been a God-send for our dog. He is VERY shy but he took to her immediately. We also found the owner to be pleasant and personally interested in our pet. The cancellation policies could be more flexible, but this is a very fair trade off for such an inexpensive walk (1/2 what other companies charge in Arlington!) read more

I have been using Arlington Dog Nanny for about 4 months now, and I only have good things to say about it. They genuinely care about your pet, and they really show it. Our puppy was sick one day, and they called me right away to let me know that there was a problem. They even offered to drive her to the vet! My favorite thing about them is that they are so flexible. Our schedules change by the second, and they are always able to accomidate us. Desiree will help you whenever you need it. One added bonus is the note that they leave everyday describing what they did with your animal that day, as bad as it sounds, I look forward to reading that note everyday!!. read more

I have a particularly difficult dog and ADN has been a life-saver. Shannon was a great fit for Sammy, but recently Shannon left ADN for personal reasons. I was devastated and we weren't sure that we could find another walker that could handle Sammy. It wasn't easy, but Desiree went way out of her way to make it work. Shannon and the new walker, Diane, both spent lots of time after hours with Sam to work through the transition. Diane and Sam are now buddies and all is well. I'm SO incredibly grateful to Desiree and both walkers for their professionalism and commitment to my boy. read more

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I was very impressed by the flexibility, kindness, and responsiveness of Arlington Dog Nanny. I used one of their sitters to take care of my cat while I was away. The pet sitter was excellent-- warm. During my trip, I had a major issue with my apartment building, and they worked within their network, were willing to assist me in getting my cat out of the building and adjusted the billing. They genuinely care about animals and the folks that they work for! I would very highly recommend Arlington Dog Nanny! read more

I have been using Arlington Dog Nanny ever since I got my puppy back in May 2011. They have been with us since Day 1 and have been incredible. They are very understanding, flexible and extremely caring about my puppy. They have given us advice on training, how to fix certain problems and always give us a heads up when something might be wrong. A few times my puppy has been sick and they let us know immediately. Desiree and Emilia have been great and I can't imagine using anyone else. I highly recommend them to everyone I talk to :) read more

The owner knows her (ruff) stuff. She loves dogs, as do many in this business, but her fierce love is buttressed by knowledge and experience. She's a dog trainer as well and as good as she is with the four-legged clients, she and her staff are equally devoted to their human ones. They are respectful of your home, your time and your concerns. I've sent many other dog owners their way. You should follow that lead! read more

I've been using Arlington Dog Nanny for 1.5 years and I could not have asked for a better experience! We are moving and our dog Parker is really going to miss all the fun, attention and care he receives from Desiree and her team. I hope we are able to find a new dog walking service that is half as good as Arlington Dog Nanny. Whether you use them for regular walks or emergency situations, you can always count on them. They are simply the best! read more

For the past two years, I used Arlington Dog Nanny for daily walks for my Boston Terrier. Desiree and her team are the absolute best. My dog always looked forward to seeing them--I know this because I was home a few days when they came for her walk and saw her reaction to her walker--and they treated her with such great care and affection. After each walk, my dog's walker would leave behind a detailed note telling me about the walk and other details (for example, if my dog didn't seem to be feeling well that day). But Arlington Dog Nanny did more then just daily walks. When I would go out of town, one of her walkers would take my dog into her home and treat my dog as if she were her own. Again, Arlington Dog Nanny is the absolute best. I just moved to Texas and am sad to be losing their services. They have my highest recommendation. read more

We have used Arlington Dog Nanny for two years for our 4 year old Dachshund. We highly recommend ADN. Desiree (the owner and primary contact) and her walkers are reliable, knowledgeable, patient and kind. Our Doxie can be a handful and our nanny, Emilia, was wonderful with him! He truly looks forward to his walks with her and that has always been so reassuring for my husband and I when we have long days at work. I am now a stay at home mom so Huck does not get regular walks anymore but we still used them on occassion and as always, they are so reliable! We highly recommend their services and think their prices are very fair, especially the pre pay option! read more

Love them! I have two energetic Labs, and the nannies are great with them!

I have a 5 month old Briard puppy, Daisy, and started using Arlington Dog Nanny (ADN) in November 2010 shortly after getting my pup. Desiree, the owner, came over to meet Daisy before service began and was sensitive to Daisy's timid nature. She evaluated her both indoors and out to ensure it would be the right fit. She gave me some great pointers that helped me get through the first month of puppyhood! Although I've only been a customer for a few months, I've found ADN to be honest, accommodating, efficient and dedicated to great service. In addition, it is a great price! Monthly payments are due at the beginning of the month; however, Desiree will gladly offer credits if walks are not used and ample notice (I believe 72 hours) is provided. I highly recommend this service! read more

I have been using Arlington Dog Nanny for a year and a half after switching from another dog walking service in the area with constant turnover. I could not be more pleased with Arlington Dog Nanny! We absolutely love our dog walker, Danielle and would highly recommend them to family and friends. read more

After extensive research online and personal references I contacted Arlington Dog Nanny to take care of our Shiba Inu puppy. I could not be happier with my experience with owner Desiree and our dog walker Danielle. During our initial orientation/evaluation visit (very professional and thorough), I had mentioned my Shiba would love the company of other dogs and they have definitely delivered. Also I look forward to her daily notes (funny and brightens my day). Thank you. read more

I would highly recommend Arlington Dog Nanny to anyone who needs their furball looked after by responsible and very caring people. I have been using them for a couple of years and I think my dog might even prefer his walker Menawar to me! You can really tell she cares about him and leaves me suggestions on things I might leave for her to give him (such as a frozen kong). She always leaves such sweet notes telling me how her visit went. In addition to the easy to use online reservation system, sometimes I have had last minute situations come up and they are always very quick to respond to my emails! They are reasonably priced and I never worry knowing they are going to take good care of my baby! read more

Desiree and team have been walking my dog for almost a year. They are great - reliable, professional and knowledgeable about dogs. If there's an issue, I know right away. The price is very competitive too if you pay in advance. I had a bad issue with a previous walker so I feel lucky to have found them. read more