I purchased a $75-for-$50 Yelp Deal so that I could hire someone to take care of my dogs while I…read morewas out of town for a few days. I am very protective of my dogs and my home and am very picky about who gets my keys. I interviewed a couple of companies before hiring Ginger (the owner). Unbeknownst to her, I have a nanny cam. So I know for sure that she followed my detailed instructions to a "T." She was on time, stayed the entire time she was paid to stay, friendly and patient with my dogs (one of them is aggressive towards strangers), and was conscientious about keeping things clean (taking off her shoes at the front door, wiping off the countertops when she finished feeding the dogs, etc). I don't give a "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" review very often. But since I have no complaints or suggestions for improvement, and I got more than my money's worth, I have no choice but to give her a perfect score.

We have used Ginger's in-home dog and cat sitting services for several years and recommend her…read morewithout hesitation. She is professional, caring and it's a relief to have a trusted adult in our home in our absence. I'm a bit intrigued that Yelp allows this review, which does not at all address the services provided by The Dog Jog and allows others, which are more detailed about actual services provided, to go in the Yelp equivalent of a Spam Folder. If you live on the Northwest Side of Chicago, or Park Ridge, and you need pet sitting services, The Dog Jog is an excellent provider.

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.

I have not even heard back yet because I just requested for a call from them for a dog walker that…read moreis not very expensive and could possibly be a permanent dog walker for me because I can't walk her in the heat or super cold weather that Chicago is known for!

Our dog Walker was an interesting guy with some personal hygiene issues. Had no experience walking…read moredogs and the last trial was when he showed up bare feet m. Neighbors almost called the police because they thought there was a homeless person trying to break into our home when I called how you go they express surprise but I find interesting as they never check in on the dog walkers and not once did I get any questions about him he seems like a nice enough guy

daniele laub, owner and primary dogwalker at dillydally, has been walking our puppy since she was…read morethree months old, and she is amazing! when she met our dog she instantly had a rapport with her. i went back to work after being unemployed a few months ago and got daniele's name from another dog owner on our block. he highly recommended her so i gave it a shot. the first day i was back at work, daniele texted me all day to let me know how our dog was doing and to answer all of my ridiculous questions. she completely put my mind at ease and has given me so much good advice. she also writes notes every day with how their walks went. daniele definitely goes above and beyond to be good to our dog and to make our lives easy. she's super flexible when we haven't needed her at the last minute. she also has given us a ton of good recommendations for other dog services. and another great part is that the walks are really reasonable. we only pay $12 for a half hour walk. i believe she also does playtime at the park with dogs for $20 for a couple of hours. if you need a dogwalker, i highly recommend daniele/dillydally. i completely trust her with my dog and coming into my home everyday. our dog is the lovable, happy puppy she is in part because of daniele. she's the best!

I have nothing but good things to say about Daniele and her team…read more They treat our dog like their own!! They are responsive, competitively priced and genuinely love dogs. I would recommend DillyDally in a heartbeat.

Urban Tailz has been wonderful. Knowing Leo is well taken cared for means everything. Because Urban…read moreTailz pairs a consistent walker with high experience, we know that Leo is safely taken care of by someone with experience! Further they are so kind and patient. Sean, Leo's walker, has been wonderful to him! Finally they are flexible with any changes and very communicative. Plus, they always take the best pictures!

Can I recommend urban tails and their team enough! It is very vulnerable to open your home to new…read morepeople, and we have always felt 100% confident in their team! Shout out Katy and Rachel! We have had the opportunity to work with 2 different urban tailz walkers, had an amazing experience with both! We have them come twice a day - and is specifically important because we have a seven month old puppy as well as a 15-year-old whoever have a doodle. Rachel, our walker provides us photos and feedback after each walk, which is so special to stay in the loop during the day! They handled both very well!!! Thank you team!!

Matt has been absolutely wonderful with both of my dogs, especially Kaley. She can be reactive and…read moreneeds someone patient, calm, and understanding, and he has been amazing with her. I really appreciate how flexible and dependable he is, and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands. One of the things I love most is that he offers a variety of services beyond walks, including visits and even taxi service when needed, which has been incredibly helpful. He also always sends pictures and notes after their walks, and I genuinely look forward to those updates every time. And somehow, he manages to take the BEST pictures of both of my girls -- I swear some of them look professional! The biggest sign of all, though, is how excited my dogs are every single time they see him. It's obvious they adore him, and that says everything. It's clear that Matt truly cares about the dogs he works with, and I can't recommend him highly enough!

The best dogwalking service we've used! Matt is friendly and professional, as are all of his…read moreemployees. We're pretty sure our dog likes all of them more than she likes us! The flexible schedule is also wonderful for us--our schedule is not very consistent, but no matter what else is going on we know our dog will be taken care of when we need it. If you need a dog walking company, this is the one to pick.

Jon has been walking and dog sitting my boys for nearly 7 years and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreservices! Since my pup Hank was a little pup they've been helping me out! My dogs are so excited when Jon comes by for a walk and the dog sitting has been awesome. They also help me with my cat when I'm out of town. I would much rather avoid the stress and anxiety of the boys being boarded and have my pups happy and comfortable at home being dog-sat by J and M. Great services, dynamic duo and you won't find a better and more caring team for your pups!

Jon has walking my boy for nearly 5 years! My dog is a leash reactive maniac and Jon has been…read moreincredibly patient with him, and has even worked to curb that behavior. The walks are the highlight of my boy's day and J&M's dependability has been an absolute help for me. I can't recommend them enough.

I love Lizzie's Dog Walkers!…read more Before I hired Lizzie and her team of dog walkers, I was very nervous; I had never before used a dog walking service. However, as my senior dog aged, I decided that it was time that she stretched her legs a bit during the day and have the opportunity to use the bathroom more often. The dog walking team is comprised of Lizzie, the owner, and her small team of dog walkers. They meet you and your pets at your home first, pick up keys, and go over any important information. They also leave a laminated informative sheet on which they leave notes about the day's walk, if they went poop or peed, if they got a treat, etc. They are also always reliable. I have been using this service for approximately 6 months and they have never once been late or had to cancel. Rates are very reasonable- it is about $17 for two dogs a day. They give them a full 20-30 minute walk, give them treats and fresh water, give meds if need be, etc. It is so easy to contact them with any questions or concerns; I don't know how they normally contact customers but I do most of my communicating with them through texts. They immediately respond to my questions, are always flexible, and if they have a question during the walk/day they don't hesitate to send me a quick text for clarification. I highly recommend Lizzie's Dog Walkers. Although the website isn't up and running, please don't let this deter you. Give Liz a ring and set up a meet and greet and give your dog a little extra exercise each week. You and your furry friend will be glad that you did!

Lizzie's Dogwalkers is the best!!…read more I was initially apprehensive about allowing strangers into my house, but after my first visit with Liz, I felt totally comfortable. She is professional, warm and most importantly, an obvious dog lover. Liz's team is responsible. I have been using her service for 2 years and she has never once cancelled or been late. I have never come home after their visit and found an extra light on, a dirty water bowl, or any other issue. Their prices are fair. They are flexible with schedule changes. They leave detailed notes or texts letting you know how the visit went. They leave little treats and gifts for the dogs at different holidays and organize play dates a couple times a year. One of our dogs was a rescue with abuse in his past. In the beginning, he would refuse to allow anyone else to leash him. She and her team were so patient with him. They worked tirelessly to build his trust so he could be walked with our other dog. I credit her and her dog walkers with a huge part of the turnaround in his behavior. They really went above and beyond. We have also used her team to stay at our house and dogsit overnight. Again, everything went perfectly. Liz is a small business owner who is doing everything right. I could not more highly recommend this service.