First time boarding our dogs after some bad experiences using Rover. Heidy and her father were…read moregreat! Our dogs, who can be skittish around strangers, were immediately comfortable and calm at our first meet and greet. They stayed for a few nights and we got frequent updates and photos. Dropping them off was easy and when we picked them up we could tell they were well cared for.

Heidy is great! She has been walking my dog Willie for almost a year, and she has built a very…read moreloving connection with Willie. He is always so excited to see her. Heidy recommended a trainer to help control some of Willie's behaviors, and we had a great evaluation. The trainer she recommended was extremely knowledgeable and provided helpful tips. She's has great connections and is always looking out for Willie in the best way possible.

I used Out U Go for two solid months of daily walks with my 'girls' recently and couldn't have been…read morehappier! The entire process from the familiarization virtual meet through the daily communications on each walk was easy and comforting. Lindsay really took the time to get to know me, the dogs' routines and preferences, my preferences, and everything in between. Jessica was our walker most visits and very clearly took excellent care of Beatrice and Violet. I looked forward to the daily updates that were not only thorough but thoughtfully wonderful each time. She was so considerate of being in our home which you'd never know anyone had even been in if she hadn't left the detailed notes about after visiting. She even brought in packages several times! The girls clearly loved their time with Out U Go and they'll be my go-to for all future needs.

Out-U-Go staff are great with my pups (4) who all have a disability of one type of another. They…read moretreat them like family and I feel confident that they are getting what they need when I am not there! It is very easy to work with them for scheduling and they have been very responsive when I have had to address special or last minute circumstances. I have used Out-U-Go South-loop for 16 years and before that used Out-U-Go Oak Park for several years. Never a problem and highly recommend for both dog walking and pet sitting.

It is obvious that Maureen and her staff love animals. We highly recommend Walkies!read more

Maureen is CRAZY good with pets…read more Do not HESITATE to book with her!

I have been using Hyde Park Bark as a cat sitting service for more than two years while traveling…read moreout of town. After four scheduled cat sitting services (for 1-2 weeks at a time), I have been thoroughly pleased with ALL of their employees, the high level of communication, the friendliness and the reliability! I am so grateful that they are in Hyde Park and a local business. A few things I've noticed: 1) I get updates with photos and a narrative for every visit. I usually schedule 2 visits every day that I'm gone. 2) No matter which employee visits, I understand from the narrative report that they have read the instructions, and the comments that I've left. For example, this summer, the temperature reached 100 degrees outside, but I had forgotten to turn on the A/C. After leaving a comment to ask that it be put on energy save an set to 72, the next sitter did just that, and sent me photos to verify the settings. This put me completely at ease while being away during a dangerous heatwave. 3) My cats need medication and a special feeding schedule; my instructions are followed and this also helps me feel at ease that the kitties are fine for extended absences. 4) If I need to extend my trip, the online scheduling system is easy to update and I know that I won't have to scramble to find an alternative. The onboarding process if you are a new client is not something that can be done at the last minute; I signed up before I knew I would have a trip planned, but then once the consult was done, it has been completely a breeze to sign up for vacation house sitting appointments. I have been and continue to be very pleased with the services, care, and convenience of Hyde Park Bark!

my dog went to the daycare for years but recently there have been a lot of incidents where dogs are…read morebeing bit and hurt. Another dog owner friend who goes there told me their dog was bit because the person watching the dogs was distracted and didn't even know a their had been injured; seeing the bloody injury photos is heartbreaking. I have reached out a couple times to get information but there seems to be all new people working there and no one can answer what they are doing to keep dogs safe. I'm not bringing my dog there again.

Windy City Dog Walkers is an awesome company. They are a professional service, extremely reliable,…read moreflexible, and accommodating to schedule changes. I have been using Windy City for over 5 years now and never been disappointed. Dog walks occur on time with individuals who care and treat your pet as their own. Our current dog walker, Victoria, is an amazing person. Every day our dog is so excited to see her and she manages to get hime outside in all types of weather and condition to make sure he gets the exercise he needs. We truly appreciate Victoria's lovely care of our pet. Windy City Dog Walkers are truly 5 out of 5. Highest recommendation.

The whole team at Windy City Dog Walkers is amazing. You get a dedicated dog walker, and they do a…read morefree meet and greet at your place to make sure it is a fit. Jordan is absolutely amazing. Mermaid (my do) gets excited to see them, but Jordan is not hesitant to message in the moment with any issues and/or concerns, such as when Mermaid laid down and refused to leave for a walk. The admin team is also extremely responsive and not just before and right after you commit. The app through which you do communication, scheduling, and payment is intuitive and easy to use. They also provide daily walk report with pictures in the app. Overall, I can't recommend Windy City Dog Walkers more.

Steven has been taking care of our two Dobermans for over 5 years. He has been amazing, especially…read moresince one of our dogs is high-strung and the other is rather lazy so it's always an adventure walking the two of them! We have used Steven for weekday and weekend walks and occasional in-home overnight stays with our pups and he has always been great. Very easy and prompt communication, and fair pricing. Would definitely recommend Steven!

We have been using Barkin dogs for our 2 french bulldogs for just over a year now. Steve is very…read moreeasy going, always shows up and is very flexible with his time. Our dogs can be jerks and Steve never had an issue with them. When the boys see him they are very excited and once tried to get into his car and leave me on the sidewalk!

I don't know what magic Darrell (sp?) performs, but he is amazing with Shelton. Multiple groomers…read morehave been unable to clean his ears or trim his paws, but Darrell has been amazing in both! If you could have seen the before of his ears . And he's so content when he leaves compared to Petco or PetSmart in which he vocally an physically demonstrated his discontent. I imagine it's skills, patience and being a dog whisperer!! I appreciate the all around care as Shelton doesn't get along with other dogs and needs special shampoo (brand is recommended by groomer and Paw Place). Cuddles for the new appointment system.

Everything,they everything i asked for.there's nothing really more I can say but they saved me from…read morea very long trip and I really appreciate your support

We left our dog here over the weekend, and were thrilled with our experience. This was the first…read moretime we were leaving our dog with someone who wasn't a friend or family, so we were a bit nervous going in. Elizabeth clearly knows her stuff, and took time to make sure we felt comfortable with a really helpful packet of information for us along with a short meet and greet visit at her home where our dog would be staying. Throughout the visit, Elizabeth kept us updated with texts, short videos and photos. When we picked up our dog, he was so happy and exhausted - almost like what you'd expect picking up a kid from sleep away camp. This was truly an exceptional experience for all of us, and we will definitely be reaching out to Elizabeth the next time we need a dog sitter!

We've been bringing our dog, Chubbs, to stay with Elizabeth for a while now and it's always been…read moreamazing. She's so attentive, caring and such a warm person. She sends us updates during his stay and is always so responsive. Chubbs also LOVES coming to Elizabeth's and is always so comfy when he's there as he gets to free lounge and play with his friends! Boarding with Elizabeth always puts our minds at ease when we're away - we couldn't have asked for anyone better to care for our boy.