Absolutely unbelievable! I cannot believe how accommodating and caring this company is. having the daily updates letting me know how the walk when is so cute. I actually look forward to reading about it. thank you for taking such great care of Zelda! read more

So this is my third week with DDI and I couldn't be more pleased! After having a feeling my dog walker wasn't showing up and noticed my dog was acting different I decided it was time to bring someone else in. I met with Lauren who was an absolute delight to meet. My baby Maggie was so gentle with her and would not stop kissing her ( she is very particular who she kisses). Lauren answered all my questions and took time with us. She even set up another day so Maggie and I could meet Sam our new BFF The second Sam came in, he took out his notebook and asked me questions and wrote down things I was concerned with. I adopted Maggie 1 1/2 yrs ago and she was abused and neglected so she has some trust issues. That went out the door with Sam who she also was trying to kiss any chance she got! Needless to say I have personally noticed a huge difference in Maggie when I come home from work. She is more calm and controlled and no pee or poo in house anymore!!!!! Yay!!! Friends have made comments on the difference they see in her. I also love getting an email everyday on how the walk went and how she did. I feel like a proud mama when Sam tells me how great she was. Soo happy if found lauren and Sam. They take pride in caring for your baby just like you would. Thanks DDI read more

Dogs Deserve It - Maggie - Dog Walkers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our rescued senior pup has been with DDI for a year. Great walkers, variety of flexible services and app/website to communicate updates. Lauren and the team do a thorough job of onboarding each client so be sure to contact them a couple of weeks before you require regular walks. read more

I have used DDI exclusively for 10 years with three different dogs and I have no complaints. Lauren and her team are incredibly kind and thoughtful and detail-oriented. Their customer service is amazing. If you request a change at the last minute or you have to correct a minor detail in your instructions... They always respond quickly and respectfully. It is actually quite impressive how they are able to instill that culture among all their managers and dog walkers. DDI is absolutely worth it and I don't know what I would do without them! read more

We started using the dog walking service for our 2.5 year old Labradoodle 2 months ago. We are completely satisfied and feel reassured that our pup is taking care of while we are at work. The service is very flexible, as we are able to add/cancel a walk the day before. We love to read the comments made by our walker about their walk together, as well as reading the pedometer to see how far our pup walked. The price of the walks is very reasonable also. I would and have recommended this service to fellow humans that love their pups! read more

I could write a novel about everything I love about Dogs Deserve It. I will try to keep this brief! 3 years after firing our previous dog walking service for serious lapses in reliability and accountability, when it came time to welcome our first child, I knew I needed help caring for our first baby, who happens to be 100lbs, requires multiple walks a day, and can be very sensitive to strangers and dogs. Looking into DDI and other local services, I was attracted to the real time, email notifications of DDI as well as the GPS tracking to ensure Jax was being walked as far as seemed appropriate. From day 1, I knew i'd made the right choice! For 3+ years, Jax was cared for both on regular walks, weekend walks, holiday walks (Jax's walker even made a special visit on Christmas Eve), as well as long weekends with DDI's pet sitters. Last minute requests were always somehow accommodated as well as last minute cancellations. Having gotten to know the owner, various managers, and many staff members, I can say with absolute certainty that DDI is a company comprised of pet lovers, committed to taking care of any 4 legged creature. Our walker even went out of her way once to make sure my sister in law's dogs who were staying with us were given a potty break and fed when she would visit Jax. Having moved to the suburbs last month, I was heartbroken to say goodbye to DDI, and once again, more than a couple staff members made special trips to say goodbye to Jax before we moved. DDI is ahead of the curve in terms of technology to track your pet's activity and allow for maximum accountability, but even more so, they are committed to hiring caring and reliable staff who come to love your pet as much as you do. I miss DDI every day! read more

We have been using Dogs Deserve It since January 2013. After a few years and two puppies, we have only positive things to say about DDI. Our walker, Christy, has been awesome. She is reliable, responsible and always punctual. She has watched our dogs grow up and we still look forward to the notes she leaves about the walks every day. As for DDI as a company, the communication and accountability has been great. They are always flexible with our changing schedules. It's comforting to know we can always rely on DDI! read more

This is best dog walking service in the city! I have used them now for over 6 years! They have amazing customer service and all of the walkers are great! The walkers are always consistent and have worked there for a long time. They are very professional and and are dedicated to taking the best care of your pets! Best dog walkers in the city! read more

I injured my leg in a skiing accident and knew that I would not be able to walk our dog, Indy, for several months. I was referred to Dogs Deserve It by our dog trainer and called Lauren immediately. She was so helpful and responsive. She came to our home to meet Indy the day after we returned home from our trip and arranged to have a dog walker start walking Indy by the next day. We have been very happy with the service for the two months we have been using it. Our dog walker is prompt, reliable and friendly and Indy can't wait to see her every day. We appreciate the notes she leaves us so we know how far Indy walked and what she did. If we have any questions we are able to email Lauren and always receive a quick reply. Also, the price is very reasonable. We highly recommend Lauren and Dogs Deserve It! read more

We've had plenty of trouble with other dog walking services, including walkers who just sat on our front steps and smoked, as well as a service that flat out wasn't walking our dogs. we were told by those companies that short of GPS, there was no way to verify that the walkers were actually doing their job. they told me that technology for dog walking didn't exist. so it comes as no surprise that were they lied, Dogs Deserve It actually delivers. we get an email alert when the walk begins, and another with when the walk is completed, along with a message about the walk. No longer do I have to wait till nighttime to hear that my dog is sick, etc. No one else does this. But even more impressive is that I can log into my account and see a GPS tracker of where my dogs actually went. It is such a relief to finally be able to trust that we're getting what we're paying for. We've been with them a few months, but I would so far recommend this service over any other one out there. And shockingly, these perks don't make it prohibitively expensive, which makes me wonder why other companies are only charging 1-2 dollars less for such an inferior product. read more

We're thrilled with DDI. We have two awesome dogs with big personalities that we hate to ever leave - unfortunately, work often interferes and we find ourselves traveling fairly often. Now that we're expecting an addition to the family (and I'm not thrilled at the notion of my 3rd trimester wife taking the dogs up and down stairs in the wintertime), we couldn't be happier trusting our little guys to DDI. The best. read more

They never called me back! I was in a bind and only had 2 days notice to find someone to watch my cats when I asked a good friend for a referral. Not only did no one answer the phone but I was shocked that they never even gave me a call back saying they couldn't do it or weren't interested. Very disappointing. read more

We have been using DDI for the past few years and we love them! Our walker, Christy, is amazing and has a way of handling our dog like no one else. She cares so much for our dog and we love her like family! Overall, We can't speak highly enough about DDI as they are flexible, responsible and affordable. read more

My boyfriend and I love dogs deserve it and so does our puppy Lilly. Lauren (the owner) was very accommodating when I called her during the holidays when my boyfriend needed help with letting the puppy out while I was home for Christmas . My boyfriend was very hesitant at first about people he didn't know coming into our home. Lauren came to the house and met with him the next day herself and spent time with Lilly getting to know her. After speaking with her he agreed to let them help him for a few days. To say the least he was so pleased with the services from dogs deserve it that he now has Melissa come five days a week. Lilly loves her dog walker Melissa and is so excited whenever she comes. Melissa has been amazing and Lilly has learned a lot of new leash etiquette techniques since she started walking her. They even write down little notes about the doggie walk and use a pedometer to track how far they go each day. Each dog always has the same dog walker and only one dog is walked at a time. I would recommend there services to anyone looking for a dog walker. I'm so glad we found them. read more

I would absolutely recommend Dogs Deserve It to anyone! They have walked my dog for years and I couldn't be happier with the service we've received. The staff is incredibly quick to respond to any inquiries or requests and the app is convenient and easy to use. It's obvious they love dogs. All of the staff are as nice as could be and are willing to go above and beyond. Once my dog became sick while I was not home and the walker cleaned up her multiple accidents so that I came home to a clean house. I appreciated that so much. They are the best! read more

I AM SO LUCKY to have been introduced to Dogs Deserve It from the beginning! Lauren and her dog walker crew are a bunch of dog-loving angels. I am one of those owners who obsesses my dog, takes 15 billion pics, and shares the latest and greatest "Franklin" story and I want everyone to consider him just as amazing and wonderful as I do. This is what I have found with Lauren and her amazing family of walkers-- I can't imagine them not being a part of Franklin's life (pictured in my profile.) I work really goofy hours and my schedule can change suddenly and Lauren has been outstanding working around this. Franklin absolutely adores his walker and loves when he gets to see Lauren once in awhile too! Her technology is top notch so it is fun when I am at work I can see where they are walking and wishing I was along for the walk too! I love the little walk-diary entries at the end of the walk!! What is even most impressive is that Lauren is so resilient and handles any worries or concerns with such immediate fashion that I never have to worry! Don't waste your time researching any other random walker. Call her and you will never ever regret it :) read more

I have been with Dogs Deserve it for the last 4 months or so, after switching to them on a recommendation from a friend. From the first meeting, Lauren and her staff have been nothing short of perfect. They are completely reliable, and I never have once had to worry about the care of my Lab, nor having someone with access to my home. They leave detailed recap notes on a daily basis, and also use a pedometer for each walk so that I always can track how far they go. Really provides piece of mind. Great service, and highly recommended. read more

Lauren and her team of walkers are truly fantastic. Our adopted dog, Winston, was showing signs of anxiety and has too much energy to be cooped up all day while my husband and I are working. We needed someone who wouldn't shy away from a larger Amstaff and Lauren did everything but pick Winston up and cradle him like a baby when SHE came to OUR house to meet him (yes, you read that right, she came to us!!) -- In the weeks that followed Winston was walked by Ben, who left a detailed report of every visit. DDI even called to report when Winston had escaped his crate and was a whirling dervish, causing a lot of damage in our apartment. When I got home that day a majority of the mess had been cleaned up and Winston had STILL been walked! Now that I am finished teaching for the year I am able to take Winston out but we will absolutely be resuming walking services in August. I cannot recommend DDI enough, they are the best there is! read more

After using DDI for nearly 2 years, I figured I was long overdue to write a review. I've had a wonderful experience with DDI walking my dog Rocco. I love their new app that lets you know when your dog has been picked up and dropped off from their walk with a picture, and also shows the route taken and a note about how they were on the walk. The entire team is very nice and friendly, and quick to respond to email/calls. read more

I've been using Dogs Deserve It for about a year now and am so happy with their service. It's the first time I've used a dog walker and I felt very uneasy about it at first. I loved that Lauren the owner came over to meet me and my dog Penny when we first got started. I could tell how passionate Lauren was about dogs and felt very comfortable leaving my dog in her company's hands. I've had a few different dog walkers now but I love how the walks are gps tracked and I get an email with notes about the walk each day. Each walker puts their own personality into the notes. They are so detailed and fun to read - it makes me feel like I went on the walk with them! I'd highly recommend this business to anyone looking for a dog walker. You definitely won't be dissapointed! read more

Lauren is terrific. She is honest, caring, accommodating and follows through on her word. When my experience with one of her walkers was unacceptable, Lauren immmediately righted the situation and planned to take over the responsibility of walking my dog herself. Unfortunately, due to sudden illness, I have had to give my dear Sheltie over to my son and cannot use the services of DDI anymore. I would recommend Lauren & her company with glowing praise at any time. No comparison between DDI and any other dog walking service with which I am familiar. Simply the best! read more

DDI always helps us out when we need last minute walks for our dog Arlo. Their dog walkers are always prompt, efficient, and polite. I love using this service! read more

Cannot say enough amazing things about Dogs Deserve It. Super professional. They make you feel very comfortable and go out of their way about any concerns or questions you have. I love the system they use to track your dog walk!! The comments that the walker leaves are also really helpful! Love love love love you guys! Keep up the amazing work! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Dogs Deserve It! In the two years that I was a client of theirs before moving out of the city I was consistently impressed not only by the wonderful care they provided for my pup, Reggie, but also by their above and beyond customer service. Every single question or concern was responded to and solved immediately and with genuine kindness and care. Sam even came to the office after hours to get me a spare set of my keys when I got locked out of my house! The walkers we had were always reliable and always took amazing care of Reggie. I couldn't have asked for better service, and I will forever recommend DDI to all of my pet owning friends in Chicago. read more

I can't say enough good things about this company. They are so reliable, flexible and friendly. I love that we can see pictures of my dog from her walk on their tracking website. They take such good care of my dog I couldn't be more thankful. read more

I recently posted a review about the leash safety and revolving door of dog walkers. The accuracy of my statement was questioned so thought the email from DDI would be more helpful (see below in quotes). I indicated I was glad my dog fortunately did not run since that could have been disastrous. The definition of "loose" seems to be in question but if the dog's collar is not on they are "loose". And the email was not factual to protect DDI. The collar did not break but the o ring which is not meant to be used for securing a leash did break. And my king fob was lost which is also a security concern for me. From DDI "during the walk her collar broke off. Martha was immediately able to secure Kaya and re-attach the collar. Unfortunately, somewhere in the middle of securing Kaya and reattaching her tags, she dropped the fob and did not realize it until the end of the walk. Martha re-traced her steps but was unable to find it." read more

I have been a customer of Dogs Deserve it for over two years and use Dogs Deserve It for daily dog walking. The owner is very professional and courteous and I have had a great experience with her and with her team. The walkers are punctual, leave detailed notes, and are willing to go above and beyond if there is a special request. I really value the use of the pedometer because it ensures my dog is being walked for the full session. All in all, I couldn't be happier with the service and would recommend Dogs Deserve It to anyone in need of dog walking. read more

I have used DDI for the past year and a half and I love them! I know my dog, Tiger, is always in good hands. The walker's note comes directly to my email and I know how long the appointment was, how far they walked, and any funny things that happened that day. The note always brings a smile to my face. They are very responsive, flexible with change, and go the extra mile. Tiger's walker, Nicole, was recently promoted to the office and we were so sad to lose her. But we really trust that the new walker will be just as good because they train with the experienced walkers. Also, the overnights are affordable and awesome because you normally get the walker your dog is used to! read more

I wish I could give DDI ten stars. They are absolutely wonderful in every possible way. I love receiving the email alerts when the walker arrives and the follow up comments are informative and often funny. It puts my mind at ease to know my Rita is in good hands. read more

Dogs Deserve It is absolutely amazing! They go above and beyond for their clients. I have been using them for the past two month after we adopted our dog. Carina is the best! They care so much for each dog they care for. Our dog is a bit timid when it comes to meeting new people and they handled that extremely well. When our normal dog walker (Carina) was out sick, DDI sent over a sub. Unfortunately, Casper (our dog), was very scared and would not let the new walker put a leash on him. They proceeded to send over two more dog walkers to make sure he could at least go out to go to the bathroom. They were eventually successful, and I appreciated above and beyond service. They were extremely understanding and sweet. I can't say enough good things about this company! If you are considering getting a walker use this service!! read more

What a wonderful dog walking service! It's great to know that when you are at work, someone is with your dog that loves them as much as you do! I can track how long my dog has walked each day to know she has received the exercise she needs and deserves. I've spoken to many dog owners and they definitely do not seem to have the same quality of dog walking that we do. I highly recommend Dogs Deserve It to anyone who wants the best for their dog! read more

They continue to do a great job with my dog. He's clearly very happy and well exercised everytime I get home. I couldn't be happier. Lauren runs a great organization. read more

Dogs Deserve It has been a pleasure to work with! They are very quick at responding to all my requests for walks for my dog. I have been using them for the past year and they are just fantastic! My dog always looks forward to Libby's arrival and has come to love her as his "second mom". They are reliable, affordable and very pleasant to work with. I always know that my dog is getting the best treatment. read more

I recently adopted Cash from the Anti Cruelty Society and needed a dog walker quickly. Dogs Deserve It has been great to work with. They are super responsive to last minute requests for late night walks when I am stuck at work or traveling and have also been helping teach Cash some basic commands, which is amazing. I would definitely recommend them to my friends. read more

Dogs Deserve It is a professional and friendly dog walking service. It's well priced, and service is always reliable. I once was home...and overheard the dog walker talking to the dogs as if they are humans...that was music to my ears. read more

Dogs Deserve It is amazing!!! Lauren and her crew are unbelievable. I have a schedule that is constantly changing and Lauren is always able to accommodate. The system they have in place is great, you receive an email when your dog's walk begins and then you receive a summary email when the walk is complete so I know exactly when Winnie was walked and how it went. If your trying to decide between 2 different dog walking services do yourself and your dog a favor and pick Dogs Deserve It!!!! read more

I got my goldendoodle puppy about two months ago and dogs deserve it has made it soo much easier to be away from him during the day! My friend recommended them to me and I am so glad I did. When you're trusting someone with your pup and to come into your home each day, it's important to have a reliable, trustworthy company. Not only can you track your dogs walks but the dog walkers actually write a walk recap after each walk. I look forward to the emails I get at work every day, I would definitely recommend this company to others!! read more

I love Dogs Deserve It! It was important for my husband and me to find a reliable trustworthy dog walking service (we got our pup at 7 weeks old) and we are so pleased with Lauren and her team. My schedule varies from week to week and it is never a problem scheduling our visits. Ben sends an email to us after every visit letting us know what he and Ruby did and it is so reassuring. We are extremely pleased and would recommend Dogs Deserve It to anyone looking for a dog walking service! read more

I've never had better customer service than DDI, and when it comes to taking care of your pup, that means a lot. Lauren was fantastic from the start, personally calling me to make sure everything was set up OK, and their client services team couldn't be more friendly, professional and quicker to respond to any questions about billing/scheduling/etc. The dog walker has been great and extremely accommodating with last minute requests and any special needs for my dog. The online scheduling and messaging with the walker is awesome and easy, and you get notifications when the walk starts and begins and how long the appointment lasted so you really feel like you know what's going on. I really appreciate this place and all its passion for dogs. read more

If I could give more stars, I would! I've been using DDI for a year. My dog and I absolutely LOVE them! The owner Lauren is amazing and was very thorough in our initial meeting. I also couldn't be happier with Danielle as our walker! Do yourself a favor and call them. You will not be disappointed. read more