Jessie is incredible warm and professional. She does an initial consult to meet you, your pet &…read morelearn where all of the supplies are. Her rates are extremely fair especially given the level of service. She texts photos of your pet with a fun update whenever she visits to keep you in the loop. I have used her for cat sitting for the past few years and my darling girl is always relaxed when I come home after a trip. Jessie is a great communicator and is extremely organized. I cannot recommend her services enough.

Excellent care of our pets and home during our time away. We previously used a service that…read moreprovided sub par care. On our return, the house smelled and looked just terrible. Jessie is a caring and intelligent professional that followed all of our instructions to a "t". She forwarded text and photos while she provided care which made us very comfortable and confident. On our return, the animals and house looked great! We have found our cat care professional. Highly recommended.

Even though our cat Oneida is a tad anti social, she's clearly comfortable with the care and…read moreattention she receives from her wonderful pet sitters! We have been supported by Naomi for years and love the services provided! Thank you for always doing an excellent job!

I used Naomi and James' service for over a year for my 2 cats, with frequent visits, multiple times…read moreper month, as I often spend weekends upstate. I was new to the area and sold by the good reviews, as well as a close family member who had used their service for *decades*. My experiences started out great--they have several people who do the visits and I only met one of them, but he did great with my cats and was clearly an experienced pet person. This was never an issue. There were a few bumps, like when I asked for my plants to be watered, and they said that it "wasn't necessary" since I would only be gone for 2 days, but I know my plants, and of course I come back to them wilted. But the cats were fine and they even used the hand-vac to clean up extra litter around the box, so I was fine letting small things like that slide for the sake of a consistent relationship with a small business who did a perfectly fine job for the premium ($43 per "30 minute" visit) which they charge. I was just glad to have consistent and readily available cat care to trust when I went away. I like to think I've always been an easy to deal with client, having super friendly and low-maintenance cats, a clean apartment (leaving the A/C on for days when I'm away in the summer), giving plenty of notice when booking visits, paying well in advance, and leaving all supplies neatly on counter. Over the last several months I'd noticed several inconsistencies with what I'd come home to find after being away--the most disturbing being both the cat's water fountains completely dry after 4 visits in January. This could've been a life or death situation if I didn't come back when I did, but nothing like this had ever happened before with them, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt if this being a one-off and didn't mention it. I always fill water fountains before I leave, and water they take several days to run completely dry--the steam gets lower for a day, and then goes out. This means to be left DRY, the only explanation is that the water fountains were not checked or refilled for several days in a row. After coming back from a weekend trip 2 weeks ago, I noticed several more inconsistencies, things which I've addressed with them before, and decided to send an email mentioning these, and finally deciding to mention the water fountain incident. My intention if this email was a tone of appropriate concern over these building inconsistencies, and really just needing and expecting to receive a reply like "so sorry this happened, we will be sure to be mindful with future visits when addressing the issues you've mentioned for future visits". Instead, they clearly took my comments very personally and replied very quickly saying that I clearly didn't trust them and they were going to mail me my keys and not come back. I was pretty shocked at the lack of professionalism and impulsive reactivity of this response, so I replied with another long email apologizing if I offended them, explaining that the reason I'm mentioning these things was because I DO (did) trust them and just wanted to ensure the same quality of care I've been paying for since the he beginning. With the water issue, the brushed it off saying that it was over a month ago so how were they supposed to remember what happened (this lack of response only validated my concerns). The screwed up thing is that after these defensive and unprofessional responses, I basically ended up begging them to stay, if for no other reason than I had booked them for this coming weekend, paid in advance, and would now have to scramble for last minute coverage or cancel my plans entirely. Additionally, my cats, like most pets take time to get used to new people, and hiring someone new causes them (and me) unnecessary stress. I don't like leaving anything less than a 5 star review for deserving small businesses, and unlike Naomi from Pet Sitter's Club, chose to wait and make sure I was level-headed and not emotionally reacting before posting my experience. All in all, Pet Sitter's Club provides adequate care for a premium fee as long as you don't provide any feedback that can potentially be perceived as criticism, don't expect consistent service, and don't want to feel valued as a customer. Now that they've showed their true colors, it's clear I should not have given Naomi and James my trust for as long as I did.

Exceptional Dog Care Service Near Crocheron Park!…read more I can't express how happy I am to have found Doggy Do-Gooders! I've always been extremely hands-on with my dog, Kuma, a 13-year-old Pomeranian Poodle who's energetic yet reserved and a bit high-maintenance (white fur challenges, anyone?). For years, I found it difficult to trust anyone else to handle his care, but Doggy Do-Gooders completely changed my perspective. I discovered them through a friend's recommendation, and I was surprised to learn how conveniently located they are near Crocheron Park in Bayside. Their team--particularly Jason and Alix--has been fantastic. They come directly to us, which makes everything so seamless, and their care and attention to Kuma make them feel like part of the family. The service is incredibly personable. Jason has an almost intuitive understanding of Kuma's needs, from walking to overall handling, which gives me such peace of mind. They've even managed to work with Kuma's quirky reserved nature while ensuring he gets the exercise and engagement he needs. What I love most is their reliability and professionalism. They're always punctual, communicate well, and even send updates during walks (sometimes with adorable photos of Kuma!). These small touches make a huge difference, especially for someone like me who's always been cautious about delegating my dog's care. Doggy Do-Gooders is a true diamond in the rough. I wasn't able to find them on Google, but that makes them feel even more like a hidden gem. If you're in the Bayside area and looking for trustworthy, caring, and professional dog walkers, I can't recommend them enough. Kuma and I are so grateful for their service--it's been life-changing! If you want peace of mind and top-notch care for your pup, don't hesitate to reach out to them. They've completely exceeded my expectations!

I cannot believe this company. How unprofessional. My vet gave me this family's information for cat…read moresitting while we're away on vacation for 2 weeks. We contacted them 3 months ago, and they confirmed they can provide the services. I have a friendly confirmation via email from the owner's wife. I called to confirm our in-home appt now 2 weeks before we leave. They were supposed to meet the cats at our home and take the house key. The owner is driving to my house the morning of our appointment, he gets lost and ends up in Hillside in Queens somewhere near the LIE. He calls me 5 mins before the appt to advise me he was confused and doesn't service my area. AFTER THREE MONTHS now you check the address and you go back on your promise and confirmation. Nice, What kind of business is this? Now my cats are left with no care thanks to them. Maybe they're getting old and heartless but you don't do that to people. We leave on vacation with the family and friends and now we have no one to care for our cats. I will make sure to let everyone know that is referring your company how horrible you are. The customer is always right. You should have provided the service anyway.

Ari is an amazing dog walker!!!! He is the only person who would give my 130 lb king shepherd a…read morechance. He has a calming presence and has successfully handled every potentially threatening encounter. We ADORE him!!!!! Very flexible and accommodating!!! With love Joya and Giancarlo

I have known Ari for 4 months now. I met him on the streets of my neighborhood while walking my own…read moredog. I thought he was a neighbor with a dog and he thought I was a fellow dog walker. Very likely because I spend 3 hours a day walking my dog! Anyway, we are probably the 2 people in my neighborhood who spend the most time on these streets walking a dog. We became friends quickly. But I am not only a friend but a client as well in the sense that I was so incredibly impressed with how responsible, concerned and involved Ari is with the dogs that are entrusted to him that I asked him to be my primary contact for my American Kennel Club (aka AKC) Back Up Plan. That means that in the event something would happen to me and I could not take care of my beloved dog, Ari would be contacted to step in for him. That speaks volumes about the trust and faith I have in Ari. I am an admitted over the top dog Mom who is crazy about my dog. I simply could never entrust his well being to just anyone. Ari is a very special person. I happen to know not only Ari but many of the dogs and the owners that he works for. Both the dogs and the dog owners are effusive about Ari, and with very good reasons. He genuinely cares about what he is doing and takes it very seriously. He is always thinking about the dogs he takes care of and what is best for them. Between you and me, I think he cares more about the dogs than many of the owners. I have spent serious time with Ari while he is walking individual dogs and have even met him at the dog run for our development so my dog could play with some of the dogs that he takes care of on a regular basis. Ari happens to have a client who has the same type of dog as mine, which is a Shiba Inu, and we have arranged for the two of them to play together in the dog run and knock one another out. I even recorded their play session and Ari sent it to the owners so they could see what a good time their dog had with another Shiba Inu. Ari also has an assistant who works for him (because that is how busy he is) who happens to be someone I know as well. She is also dog crazy and that is how I met her. I cannot recommend Ari highly enough.

Leslie and her team are simply the best. They are extremely flexible and accommodating, and will…read moreappear or change appointments on short notice. Very dedicated-have had them stay w my dog when she got sick and have had them appear "after hours" to put her out back. Very professional and friendly. Our dog loves her walkers. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Leslie's Leashes specializes in pet boarding, pet sitting, dog walking and pet taxi services!read more

The walkers were very good. However, Robyn, needs some serious customer service training. As a…read moreclient of over 10+ years, this is the response I get after expressing concern that the walker she assigned to my FEARFUL DOG left after only 3 months with the company. She really cares, can you tell? On Thu, Aug 29, 2019, 7:06 PM Robyn Elman Info@inhomepetservices.com wrote: ____ is still here. People come and go, Same as any other job Unfortunately I don't have control over it. Unfortunately she gave no notice so I don't have a relacement yet. I understand completely that using a company might not be comfortable for you. Everyone is comfortable with something different - and that's ok!! :) You might feel more comfortable about finding an individual (maybe on care.com or just an independent sitter) rather than a company like us. Because there's no way I can control who stays and who leaves. No hard feelings :) If you like I can send the keys back on Monday just lmk Robyn On Aug 29, 2019, at 6:47 PM, Antoinette Sibilio wrote: So I understand that today was ____ last day. I have serious concerns about transient sitters. Vienna was just getting used to ___ and now someone else will be coming on board. What is the plan? Also I hate finding out about things like this at the last minute and I think a phone call or even a text or email heads-up would have been nice

WARNING: My dog Murray was killed while under the care of Robyn and her incompetent dog walker. Any…read moreone who hires them is doing so at their pets risk. The walker's name was Melanie - I complained about her, to Robyn saying I wasn't happy with care, that different walkers came without my knowledge, and that on days when I was home Melanie wasn't walking Murray at the set time. I also noticed that Murray started urinating in the house under Melanies care. Robyn responded the that Melanie was the only walker she had for my neighborhood. I should have dumped her on that day. On a rainy day a few weeks later, I got a frantic call at work from Robyn saying there had been an accident and that I should get home quickly. She said she was on her way to my home. Long story short - my dog was hit by a car. My neighbors ran over to help my dog, but Melanie did nothing. She didn't call the police, she didn't administer CPR or first aid, she didn't put my dog in her car and get him the the vet - she just called Robyn. My neighbor took Murray to the vet in his truck. Before 11/16/11 Home Pet Services took care of 4 dogs in my building. On 11/17/11 they took care of zero. Oh, Robyn did pay for Murray"s cremation.

Dan at Hampton Hound Dog Walking was the answer to our family's prayers! With 4 children under the…read moreage of 4 and busy work schedules, our 7 year old dog was not getting the attention or the walks that he was used to, needed and deserved. After searching for an appropriate dog walker for over a year, we finally found Dan. His love for animals is apparent. He is reliable, has never missed a walk and has not been late in as long as we have had the pleasure of relying on his services (over 6 months!). Our dog was having a hard time behaving with out regular walks and as a result our home life was becoming unmanageable due to his constant barking and pent up energy. Once Hampton Hounds entered the scene our home became much more peaceful, our dog is happier and we are all much happier. This is by far the best money we have spent and one of the smartest decisions we have ever made.

From the owner: Hampton Hound Dog Walking specializes in providing quality pet care services, including dog walks…read moreand pet sitting.

Loved how Bianca groomed my Mitsey, thank you for always working with us and your patienceread more

Completely unacceptable treatment of animals…read more I witnessed a dog in this facility's care left outside in extreme NYC heat for over 40 minutes -- with no shade, no water, and on scorching pavement. The dog was panting heavily, visibly distressed, and trying to avoid burning its paws. I timed it myself. This isn't just poor care -- it's animal cruelty, and it's illegal under New York Agriculture & Markets Law § 353. I reported the incident to the police and am now filing official complaints with the ASPCA, Animal Care Centers of NYC, and, if necessary, the District Attorney's Office. If this is how animals are treated when people are watching, I can't imagine what happens when no one is looking. This business should not be allowed to work with animals until they are held accountable. Do better.

This review for Walk Dog Talk Dog is extremely long overdue, especially considering how invaluable…read moreour experience with Sean has been throughout the years. My husband and I reached out to Sean after he was recommended to us by another dog owner we knew, and after we had worked with four previous trainers with limited success. We were struggling with two very large, male adolescent Chow Shepherd mix littermates, whom we had adopted from a rescue without knowing any of the cautionary tales about raising littermates together and how difficult the training process can be. Before Sean, we primarily received criticism and judgment from trainers rather than actual training techniques and strategies. Sean was undeterred by the fact that we had littermates, and he provided clear guidance and feedback from day one. Our dogs were immediately responsive, and our sessions with Sean completely transformed our communication and relationship with our boys. His patience and insightful feedback really instilled confidence in us as owners of large breed dogs, and we have since received countless comments about how well-behaved our dogs are (which we always attribute to his expert training). Sean has remained such an incredible resource and support system for us and was even there for us when we very unexpectedly lost one of our dogs to hemangiosarcoma earlier this year. We were beyond devastated, and he was a beacon of light during that dark and painful time. I honestly can't recommend him and Walk Dog Talk Dog enough. We are forever grateful that he came into our lives!

As first time dog owners, to a rescue, we are so grateful that we found Sean!!…read more His training was on point to the needs of our dog! Each session reinforced how to handle Cleo in a firm but loving way. She has responded amazingly!! Thank You!

My Comfy Pet was an absolute amazing find! I have a very nervous dog who doesn't warm up to…read moreeveryone and has a very hard time staying alone. Patrice and Otto were willing to take the time to get to know my dog and make her feel comfortable. In minutes they had turned my nervous dog into a pile of mush who was kissing them and asking for belly rubs! The did a great job watching her while I was away and kept me informed with how she was doing. I would recommend them to anyone!

I would recommend Patrice to everyone. She is absolutely wonderful. She took care of my dog when we…read morewent recently went on a cruise. My dog is such a nervous girl. But she is so good with Patrice. We had weekly meetings where she would come over and hang out with my dog. She is so knowledgable and gentle with the animals. Patrice went and above and beyond taking care of my baby. And when we got home she was happy and so well taken care of. Patrice is reliable and made me feel comfortable leaving my dog. She kept me updated with texts and pictures. If you are going away, whether its a day trip, overnighter or long vacation definitely call Patrice!!