This is a phenomenal service - not just the Mar Vista Farmers' Market doggie sitting (donation-based!) but also all the other stuff they do, like administering your dog or cat's meds while you are at work, walking dogs, and pet-sitting. Jody, the owner, is hip and grounded. Diana R. is right. Dogs aren't allowed in the Farmers' Market while you shop. It's a health code violation. So bring your pets by, let the sitters watch them, note how great they are with furry creatures big and small, and get to know the crew. You'll never need another service. P.S. they pet-sit cats and other critters too! read more

We've been using DWE for about two years to watch & walk our two dogs - a great dane and a papillion. Both dogs have different needs and DWE has been amazing at accommodating them. We use them for both single walks and for overnight stays in our home and have always found them (we've had two different gals) to leave our home in better shape than they found it. After struggling for a couple years to find the right fit, we finally have with DWE. read more

Jody and her team area THE BEST. They've always taken such amazing care of Robert, my border collie mix, both at the Mar Vista Farmers Market and when taking him for his daily solo-walk and/or pack walks! Jody is so thoughtful and always sends updates and photos. She cares for Robert like he's her own pup and I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. read more

We hired DWE to cat-sit for us while we were on vacation for about 2 weeks. At first I was a bit unsure since it would cost a decent amount, but after we met with Therese who would be watching our cats I was so happy with our choice. It was clear that Therese really loves animals and our girls would be in great hands while we were gone. Therese sent us daily photos and updates during our entire trip and checked in on our last day to make sure we weren't going to be delayed. Our cats seemed to both take a liking to her and did really well while we were away. We used to have great neighbors that would take care of our cats, but hiring DWE made it feel like we had friends taking care of our cats and not just a random person. We will definitely hire DWE again when we go on another trip and I would highly recommend them to others. read more

Jody and the crew at Dog Walker Extraordinaire are the best! They take amazing care of my pup when I can't. The staff never fail to go above and beyond the call of duty - treating every pet like it was their own. If your dog needs some attention and you only trust your furry friends to the very best, these guys should be your first and only call! Basically, they rock. read more

Dog walker Etraordinaire took amazing care of my Husky, Toby for 3 years when I lived in Mar Vista. I got a text as soon as my dog was picked up for his walk and felt very confident in the care he was getting when I was at work. DWE was always on time, always had a replacement walker when my regular walker was sick; and developed a wonderful bond with my dog. I felt that their pricing was very fair for the service I was receiving, not forgetting to mention that I had a personal contact with the business owner who I could contact if I had any concerns. Thanks again Jody. read more

I contacted Jody (DWE) through the Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey concierge, she is very caring and professional. We needed a pet sitter for Bubble in our hotel room, for 6 long hours. Bonnie showed up with a beautiful attitude and clicked instantly with Bubble. We had a piece of mind leaving our dog with her. They played and walked while we were at the event. When we came back Bubble (she is a shy puppy) was cuddling with Bonnie. I will call them again when I am in town. Amazing Service provided with loving and caring people. THANK YOU :) read more

Amazing.....Jody and her team are wonderful! We came to DWE through a friend's recommendation for our new re-homed 2 year old Wheaten Terrier Ella. Ella had a wonderful previous owner, but she wasn't very good with other dogs. She would tend to get aggressive and snap, which is quite uncommon for these usually loving dogs. After an initial consult with Ian, one of the DWE trainers, we were off and running. Ian understood that Ella was actually scared of other dogs, and was just being proactive with her aggression, thinking they would "get her" if she didn't "get them" first. Since our first session 4 months ago we have seen an almost 180 degree change in her behavior. She is excited to see other dogs, and lives for romping with dogs of all sizes now, on or off leash. Jody is fantastic at making sure Ella is walked when scheduled, keeps up on her progress, and is just wonderful with our girl. I 100% trust the team, and have seen that they treat Ella like she is one of their pack. We can't thank DWE enough for the amazing service and the wonderful training. read more

I'm writing this post because I truely feel sorry for the post I read about Sophie but Dog Walker Extraordinaire is a fabulous agency. I've been using this agency for 4 years and would never use another company because I love my dog too much:) I rescued my beautiful golden retriever(Suki)4 years ago from GRR that Jody(owner) volunteers at and helped me with the process. Suki has brought sooo much love in my life and I'm so fortunate to have this beautiful creature. I knew i would give Suki a great life but i also didn't want to compromise my travels. I NEVER feel quilty leaving Suki because I know she is in safe hands when I leave. When I pick Suki up at Jody's house to go home Suki usually doesn't want to leave which to me says it all. All my trust is in Dog Walker Extraordinaire. Jody is an amazing owner who is very passionate about her company and her staff is highly trained, professional and love what they do. Their prices are very reasonable and knowing your dog is in safe hands to me is priceless. read more

Had the best experience and am so happy I have found people who love my dog as much as I do when I simply have to go out of town without him! read more

DWE are complete ass-savers! Aside from having wonderful, committed, responsible, dog-loving staff they have utterly saved me on numerous occasions. I've got two very big high-energy dogs and find myself traveling frequently. I have used them for walks, feeding and dog sitting. Our house of two adults who both work in the film industry would hardly work without them. They rock! read more

We hired Dog Walker Extraordinaire last Friday night because our dog, Sophie, was very ill. We were afraid to leave her home for a couple hours alone. DWE sent someone to our house to watch her, and that night she opened our door without putting a collar or leash on Sophie. Sophs ie escaped and an HOUR later, the incompetent dog sitter decided to call us to tell us. By the time we got home, it was too late. Sophie was gone. DWE didn't do a single thing to help us look for her all weekend. They actually ignored our calls until days later. On Monday, we found out Sophie was hit and killed by a car. This company is never to be trusted. The woman they sent to our house clearly had no experience and could care less about our dog. We will never see our beloved dog again because of them. I hope they never get business from anyone again. read more

I've used Sharon from DWE to walk my dog Otis every day for the past 3 years and I trust her implicitly. She's formed a strong bond with him, which took time and patience, and I can tell that he looks forward to their daily routine. I meet neighbors on the street and they say that they know my dog and his walker which makes me feel good. If I can't be here every day, then I'm glad that Sharon is. read more

Amazing company! Debbie stayed at our house for 8 nights and watched our two cats, 15 year old dog, and fish. She was amazing! She sent updates and pics multiple times per day, and it was evident she truly cared for our kids (2 of whom need daily meds). We knew they were in trusting hands and it took the stress out of leaving them, and greatly appreciated the way she communicated with us. We came back to happy pets and a spotless house. Therese is also awesome, and has been regularly walking our dog for quite some time. She is so patient, kind, and loving. The owner, Jody, is great too! You can't go wrong with the DWE staff and level of consistent care they provide! We're grateful we can count on them! read more

Jody and crew are at the Mar Vista Farmers' Market every Sunday without fail taking care of all of the dogs who join their owners on Sunday stroll to the farmers' market. They relax with the DWE experts while their owners shop and eat. Since dogs aren't actually allowed in the farmers' market due to Health Dept. regulations this allows for them to still enjoy the walk to and fro -- and the visit with other pups --but to respect the rules of the market. DWE is exceptionally knowledgeable and loving and I couldn't recommend them any more highly. read more

Jody provided comprehensive, attentive, responsible and professional service--and last minute to boot! She is clearly very experienced with all temperaments of dogs, has excellent communication skills (with humans and dogs), and takes compassionate care of animals. read more

Fantastic all around! I highly recommend them. My two pups love their walker Carmen. She's great!

We were in Marina del Rey for a graduation but live in northern cal. The Ritz Carlton provided us with the number for Jody (DWE). I received a call back promptly and the information exchange was easy and efficient. I was able to talk with Tasha, the assigned sitter, prior to committing. She was terrific! Showed up exactly on time to meet Bernie (our rescue Yorkie). And spent a good part of the day walking, playing and just being with her. Tasha was loving, gentle and patient. Great service and will use them the next time we are in town. Would recommend in a heart beat. read more

Awesome!! Awesome !!! AWESOME!!! Jody is better than any pseudo tv show dog person! She's know and worked with generations of my dogs! He dog walkers are responsible, all my hounds love them! read more

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I have been a client of DWE for the past year and it's a wonderful company. Our boys are a handful (two big golden retrievers) and our walker is just wonderful with them. Our walker treats them as if they were his own! He has been accommodating to our ever changing schedule and always checks in to see if we need any additional help or to schedule another time. I don't trust many people to tend to my dogs, and they have done an amazing job! I highly recommend the company and the owner, Jody, always gets back to me quickly. I do wish they didn't use paypal for payment because I hate paying the service fee, but it's worth it to see my pups so happy :) read more

I have been a client of DWE for the past 6 years and Jody the owner is really fantastic! The walkers that were assigned to my dog were always amazing and they treated her like she was one of the family. I highly recommend using them if you ever need a walker or a sitter or someone to give your little furry loved one some extra love. Jody is amazing in a pinch and I definitely have thrown a couple of last minute emergency related curve-balls at her, she always made sure Piper was covered and loved (even on her stubborn days). Thank you DWE for making us part of your family!!! read more

Jody and her team at DWE cared daily for our dog for several years before we moved north. I have nothing but the utmost trust and confidence in DWE and can't thank them enough for keeping our Hound happy, safe and healthy. We miss you Jody! read more

Wow. Jody is such a pleasure!! The entire experience couldn't have been easier or more professional. I felt so at ease - your dog(s) will be in truly great hands with DWE. You'll receive a recap message with pictures after the walk which certainly gives peace of mind. Much more personalized and trustworthy compared to apps like rover, etc. SO glad I found DWE!!! Thank you Jody!! read more

Dog Walker Extraordinaire takes exceptional care, provides individual attention and overall service for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. The expertise, talent and experience that the owner, Jody, and her staff possess, is reflected through the happiness and safety of all in their care. The DWE booth at the Mar Vista Farmers Market provides kind, consistent and loving care for its doggie friends while their humans shop -- An unusual and very much needed service. Every Sunday of every month, all year long, the MVFM DWE booth staff encounters a large variety of dogs, humans and circumstances, all of which are handled professionally, with diligence and the best intentions. Both dogs and humans benefit throughout the year! Thank you so much for offering this awesome service at the Mar Vista Farmers Market and among our community, friends and families. read more

Dog Walker Extraordinaire offers a wonderful service. They are great! I often refer friends and associates to them too. Jody's compassion for animals is unbeatable - she doesn't even eat them! Awesome - if anyone needs a pet sitter, I highly recommend them! read more

Jody and the staff at DWE are hands down the best dog walking, pet sitting service I have ever used. They are totally on top of every visit and walk. Our dog Maya has been walked by Jody and her staff for quite a few years now and I wouldn't trust anyone one else with my babies. We have also used them for pet sitting while on vacation and I didn't have to worry for one minute. My dog Maya just had surgery and it was very expensive. Jody and her staff were the first ones who stepped up, donated their money and time for Maya and said they would help me in any way they can. I am so blown away by their generosity and professionalism. As far as I am concerned, they are the only pet care service in town. I highly, highly recommend them. Thanks Jody and staff. We love you guys!!!! read more

I have been using DWE for a few years now to stay at my house and care for my dog and two cats. I can't say enough about every person who has cared for my animals from DWE. They have been so loving, conscientious and incredible responsible. I hate to leave my animals, especially because I have an older dog, and I would never dream of leaving them with anyone else. read more

We found DWE through the Mar Vista Farmers Market. Our dogwalker had just moved to Europe and we needed that special person for our 2 dogs. DWE was a perfect fit for us. Jody the owner is terrific and all of her staff that we worked with was as well. Our dogs have so much fun and are so well taken care of. Jody also lives in my neighborhood and I like that as well. If anything comes up she and her staff are right here. We have also used DWE for house/pet sitting and that has been such a lifesaver. The first time we came back from vacation our house was cleaner than we left it and there was homemade pumpkin bread waiting for us. I mean who does that in this day and age? Well DWE does :-) read more

DWE is literally the best dog sitting service I've ever, ever worked with. My dogs are my family, I am so protective of them and picky about who stays in my house! Every sitter we have ever used through DWE has been detail oriented, thoughtful, kind, caring, personable and best of all - trustworthy. Jody (the owner) and her staff are incredibly reliable , plus they ALWAYS go above and beyond. They take such great care of my little dog who needs 2 pills twice a day and is fussy about taking them, I never have to worry. They text me updates and pictures as much and my heart desires. Every city needs a DWE!! read more

I love Jody and the company she represents. Every dog walker we encountered was wonderful and we especially love Carmen, who bonded with our dog Lola. While we no longer do walks, we still board Lola overnight from time to time and I always feel good about leaving her with Carmen. My experience has been very positive. read more

Jodie and Marie walked our English Mastiffs while we were on vacation. Marie did an excellent job of handling 2 very large dogs.

we couldn't have been happier with the care "dog walker extraordinaire" gave to our rascals while we were away. we received two/three texts, with photos, per day, with positive, informative feedback on how our boys were doing. when we returned home, they were as happy as can be. their sitter, marissa, was fantastic. when she came for our meet and greet, my husband said to me, "i knew she was right immediately." the reason being that she had a kind, gentle spirit and an obvious love for dogs. as a professional positive reinforcement dog trainer, i am acutely aware of how my dogs are treated, and it is extremely important that my dogs' training routine is kept in place while we are away. i was happy to see that marissa followed instructions and was completely on board with rusty and cooper's routine. rusty, our sensitive senior, is shy with dogs and people and takes special handling care. marissa was wonderful with him, and made sure he was kept safe and secure. we are thankful to have a great team in place for rusty and cooper. we have already booked our next trip, and are happy to have dwe/marissa watching our boys once again. i highly recommend "dog walker extraordinaire." read more

For me the "Extraordinaire" part of the company name doesn't go far enough! We have a new dog that we adopted from SoCal Golden Retriever Rescue. I met Jody (the owner of this company) while walking our boy in the park. We got talking and it turns out she has two rescued dogs of her own! We were in need of a pet sitter/dog walker but our boy has some separation anxiety issues and Jody willingly volunteered to help us in anyway we needed. I was thinking just perhaps dog walking but she invited us to her home to meet her pack in their own environment. She removed all my fears around leaving him at home if he isn't able to do that by offering to let him stay there during the day time while I'm away or if he can be at home then having one of her team walk him. Even though we have only just met I can tell Jody has a true love for dogs and a kind and compassionate heart. Jody is the kind of person I want to be taking care of our precious boy when I cannot be there for him myself. If you don't believe in angels it is only because you haven't had the chance to meet Jody yet!! Can't recommend her highly enough! read more