Being a client with Doodlebug for years, I can vouch for their stellar service! I probably go down as one of their annoying clients because I'm so picky about the care of my animals. However, they never flinched because they got it. In the years we have used their services, we have never had an issue. Instead, they went above and beyond to make those last minute requests work (when possible) and even did kind things like bringing in Amazon packages out of the rain. Additionally, they watched my two birds for me while we were on vacation so that they could stay home in a safe space that they knew versus heading to a boarding facility. I highly recommend Doodlebug! read more

Doodlebug Dog Walker, LLC - Dog Walkers Near Me

Doodlebug Dog Walker is hands down the best pet care service we've ever used! From the owner, Jennifer, to the scheduling coordinators, pet sitters, and our amazing weekly walker--everyone is professional, reliable, and truly cares about our dogs. Before Doodlebug, we cycled through so many other services, but none gave us the confidence and peace of mind that this team does. We have four dogs, including two with special medical needs and a senior who must always be separated from the younger ones. Managing all of this is no small task, yet Doodlebug handles it seamlessly. Whether it's accommodating last-minute scheduling, Jennifer taking our dogs on hikes, or providing top-notch vacation care, they consistently go above and beyond. We are beyond grateful for the love and dedication they show our pups. We've been a regular client of theirs for 4+ years and we've never had to worry about the care and safety of our pets while we're away. They're in such good hands and we couldn't imagine using anyone else. If you're looking for a dog walking service that treats your pets like family, look no further than Doodlebug Dog Walker! read more

We love Doodlebug! We've had the most amazing dog Walker for the past three years. We don't know what we would do without him. The office staff are all great and very responsive. read more

Our family has used Doodlebug for more than 10 years for both dog walking and dog sitting. They truly are the best! All of their walkers are amazing and their services and communication are excellent. I highly recommend Doodlebug! read more

The BEST pet sitting and dog walking company in our area!! They have always taken such good care of my dogs while I'm on vacation.

We have been a client of Doodlebug for over 4 years and have had the best experience! Our dog walker adores our boys just as much as we do! We are moving to a different county in less than two months and are so thankful we can continue to use their services at our new home! read more

We've used Doodlebug for years and they always provide great service, but also a genuine love for our dogs. Highest recommendations!!!

I have been using the services of Doodlebug for almost 18 years. They have been absolutely wonderful. I have a pet parrot and I never worry about leaving her at home when I know Doodlebug staff will be taking care of her. I have had zero issues over all these years. I recommend them highly! read more

They did a great job with my pup! They always took care of him on his walks. Always there for him when I needed a walk. Always on time and great Communication. Only thing I saw is I wish they would take credit cards and provide photos during my pups walks. I'm sure they will! read more

I contacted Doodlebug after trying out a couple of other pet sitters who just didn't cut it. I have found it hard to find anyone who specializes in cat sitting...I always get the sense that cat sitting is thrown onto a company's service list far behind the dog walking/dog sitting duties. But...not Doodlebug. The minute I met our cat sitter, Sandy, I knew that this was going to be a different experience. She was quiet and confident and our cats (we have four) warmed up to her immediately. I have never seen them warm up to anyone so quickly. She took extensive notes of all of the quirky things we do for the cats and I had no doubt that she would be fine with them. One of my cats needs medications as well as prescription food and I was going to board him because he looks very similar in coloring to another of our cats. Sandy assured me that she knew which cat was which...and she absolutely did. For the first time since we've been using pet sitters, I did not come home to a sick cat due to being fed food outside of his diet restrictions. When we were out of town I requested an e-mail update and received a very reassuring note almost immediately. When we got home I was tickled by the daily log she left. She cleaned up numerous hairball messes and left our house in incredible order. I cannot rave about Doodlebug enough. They are absolutely top notch and incredibly professional. I feel SO MUCH BETTER about leaving for a few days now that Sandy is looking in on our cats. Do not hesitate to call Doodlebug - you will not be disappointed. They are amazing. read more

I cannot believe I haven't left a review for Doodlebug here yet! They are amazing and I don't know what I would do without them! After using another dog walking service for out of town pet sitting about two years ago and having it go horribly wrong, I was extremely selective about what company I was going to use to start a relationship with for my furbaby. I saw the amazing reviews and loved their website, so I called for a meet and greet to evaluate the services. Joyce came out and I couldn't be more happy about the way she represented the company and their obvious focus on their clients. My dogwalker Jen blows us away with her amazing dedication to my pup, the notes she leaves (with the personal touches) and the flexibility she has to help out at a moments notice with not just walks, but if we need overnights, etc. My dog is older and has health issues, and she goes above and beyond on a regular basis and I am assured my dog is well taken care of. My dog loves her and I do too. I cannot say enough good things about this company and they have been a lifesaver more than once. So lucky to have such a great group to help me with caring for my pup. :) read more

I am writing this review on behalf of my mother-in-law who used this company this passed weekend.She HIGHLY recommends doodlebug & has been raving about how wonderful they are. "Stevie checked in each day & wrote a little note to let me know what she did & how the animals were. It was wonderful being away & knowing my babies were happy in their own home & not in a cage at the vet" five stars, she will absolutely use them next time she leaves town. read more

Elizabeth came to my house on a Sunday afternoon to meet with me and my puppy. She was extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. Plus, my puppy just didn't want to leave her side :) All policies were explained to me right from the start. I schedule my weekly appointments every Friday since we have such a crazy fluctuating schedule at my house! Every day, our dog walker leaves a note telling me about what my puppy did. She has cleaned up countless pee/poo messes in our bathroom and always leaves a fresh pee pad for the puppy. She is seriously fantastic! The absolute best part has been their flexibility. Seriously, this week alone I had to cancel an appointment 1 day in advance and then schedule a new appointment w/ less than 24 hours notice. They were able to accomodate me and were extremely friendly and helpful. I'll be using Doodlebug as a dog walker for as long as I can! I absolutely love their service :) read more

I have been using this service for several months now and just wanted to say how wonderful this dog walking service is. They take the care of our dogs seriously and treated them just like they were their own dogs. I am never concerned about them entering my home while I am gone and always know that my dogs are well taken care of. I would highly recommend this company for dog walking. My dogs love them and so do we! read more

I have been a customer with doodle bug dog walker for several months. As an organisation they have provided me with outstanding service. They respond to email request very fast. On several occasions I have request last minute service for my dog, and they have always come through for me. If your looking for an organisation to take care of your pet when you are away. I highly recommend Doodle Bug. -Rustic Traveller & Whiskey- read more

We loved Doodlebug! Highly recommend. We moved out of state, but Carlyn was a great dog walker during the year and a half we used Doodlebug. Jacoby can be a bit mouthy & defensive when he first meets people, but Carlyn was super patient and ended up becoming Jacoby's best friend! Scheduling dog walks, canceling dog walks, and paying the monthly bill is all conveniently done online, which I loved. The cost of pet sitting wasn't too bad either. My only complaint was towards the end of our time with Doodlebug, they made the switch over to a different method of storing keys for the walkers, which didn't really work well for apartments. But that's not enough for me to rate them any less than 5 stars. read more

We have two cats and have used Doodlebug to care for them while we have been away. Several years ago we were going out of town and found Doodlebug. Thorough, helpful, and caring. They did things the right way and we used them several times. As the years have gone by and they have increased in size that has all gone away. My wife and I always like to meet the person that will be coming into our home twice daily. Doodlebug has a Meet and Greet where, for twenty-five dollars, that person will come by your home and you can speak with them for about twenty minutes. Two years ago we were going on vacation and asked Doodlebug if they had anyone available for a meet and greet. Director of Operations, Chelsea Snyder, arranged and meeting with our potential sitter. The young lady arrived we talked for awhile. At no time did she ever engage, pet, or talk to our cats. That was a problem for us and we paid the twenty-five dollars but didn't use Doodlebug. May of 2018 were going on a five year anniversary cruise so we needed to set up arrangements for someone to watch our cats. We called Doodlebug and Chelsea set up a meet and greet. On May 12th Pat came by our home. Again little to no interaction with the cats but we were leaving on May 27th so decided to use them anyway. Mistake. While on the cruise we received an email saying that Pat lives in a flood-prone area and might not be able to get to our cats. It went on to ask if we had family or friends that could come over and take care of them. We assured Doodlebug that if we had friends or family that could watch them we would have used them from the beginning. Pat and Doodlebug were able to get to our cats but it added a lot of stress and anxiety to our trip. Now, upon getting home Pat/ Doodlebug have left our home unlocked. Unaccpetable. We really love our animals. That's why were willing to pay $347.50 We're just not willing to pay it to Doodlebug. Thorough, helpful, caring? You decide. read more

We absolutely LOVE Doodlebug Dog Walker! After working with a different dog-walking service who did not communicate well and sent a different sitter (stranger) into our home (one that we hadn't met yet) without asking if we minded, we consulted with our neighbors, who have numerous dogs, on who they recommended. They spoke highly of Doodlebug so we had to contact them. The consultation process was EXTREMELY professional and put our minds at rest. We are very concerned with safety and were happy to know that they are too. Our dog loves Stevie and she always communicates in her dog blog what's going on with him during her visit. HIGHLY recommend them. :) read more

We reached out to this company for coverage when we went on vacation and for scheduling three walks per week. We asked for pricing. They sent back a message to us, but pointing us to their website. They never answered my questions. Customer service was nonexistent. Called around and hired a company that immediately answered all my questions. read more

Doodlebug has been our two cat's petsitter for 2 years and we adore them. Whether we make appts last second or months in advance, they are always quick to find us someone wonderful to cover our house. They have an electronic barcode that you keep at the house (the kind that you take a photo of with your smartphone) and the petsitter uses it to check in and check out of your visit, and you get a time stamped email from them using it. This ensures that you know someone remembered to be there for the day and that you can check that they were there for the 30 minute visit. The company texts to book visits/correspond (though you can also call or email), which is a feature I love - you can text anytime of night and it only takes two seconds for me to shoot a text out (whereas I have to find time to make a call with a baby at home). The petsitters write long detailed accounts of what your pet was doing during the 30 minute visit, which is comforting to read when you get home, and you can tell that it's the truth because the notes describe them sitting in their favorite spots or with our shy cat peeking down the hall and running away! :) The owner is quick and proactive (I once had a billing question for her in the off hours and she responded asap), the petsitter girls are all very sweet and responsible and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them! ***Edit Sept 2015: Ellen has been out pet sitter for the last 20 visits or so... She is simply fantastic. Heartfelt notes when we return home, photo updates sometimes, a handwritten card on our last ever pet sit (we are moving out of state), and she even got some carpet cleaning product from her own home when our cat had an accident on our wool rug! Highly, highly recommend Ellen (though all the staff is great). read more

I was using another service who sent 3 different walkers in about 5 months. It was hard on my pup who was a rescue and had some issues with walking. I just wanted someone to come and play with her, take her out to pooh, and just give her a half hour of attention. I also had a time window that I asked for (NOT the typical noon hour) in the early afternoon because of my work schedule. Doodlebug to the rescue. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. So professional-and the dog walker (there's only been one since I signed on last summer) Carlyn is the best, THE BEST ever. My dog loves her sooo much! It's been everything I could ask for, including the way they bill and you make payments. The coolest most helpful thing is the email I get telling me when the dogwalker has arrived, and then one when she leaves. It's awesome for planning trips after work to the grocery store, etc. This is a 5-star walking service. 90% of the reason is the dogwalker. She is the best. read more

Doodlebug Saved My Marriage!!! AND they did an amazing job taking care of our three dogs while we were away! ;) Picture this if you will - You are driving to a wedding in Cleveland, Ohio and you have been in the car for just over 5 hours with your 15 month old son, your husband turns to you and says, "I forgot to pack the dress and tux". Not just any dress and tux, but THE bridesmaid's dress and THE ring bearer's tux for your little sister's wedding you are about to be in. I was panicked to say the least, the only family/friend that had a key was already in Ohio. We thought of Doodlebug and thought it would be a long shot, but decided to call to see if there was anyway they could overnight the items. My husband spoke to Elizabeth, and without any hesitation she said yes. The dress and tux arrived the next morning!! I cannot put into words how ecstatic and relieved we were. The alternative would have been one, or both of us missing much of the weekend festivities and driving for an extra 20 hours. This company is amazing!!! Let's not forget Erin, our dog walker for the weekend, she was amazing with Mia, Maeby, and Delia! Last time we had our lab mix, Maeby walked/watched by a family member she developed separation anxiety and started exhibiting some pretty bad chewing behavior that continued even after we returned from our trip. Maeby didn't exhibit any of that behavior this time around! The dogs were in great spirits when we arrived home. It was fun to read all of the notes left by Erin, you could tell she loved on them just as much as we would have. :) It is great to know that if we need to go away for any reason we don't have to stress about who is going to watch the dogs anymore. I highly recommend Doodlebug Dog Walker. They truly care about the pups and their customers, AMAZING!!! read more

Elizabeth and her team are great! I use them for overnight pet sitting at least 5 or 6 times a year, for the past couple of years. They are very flexible, reliable, and they leave you notes about what your pet did, so you know they are paying attention! Also, they have electronic payment, which makes everything easy. I would reccomend them to anyone who needs pet sitting! read more

Katie is no longer our sitter but we have Caitilin and she is just great! Thank you thank you again for such a wonderful service / company. Ginger and Brutus are much happier staying at home while Mom and Dad are away instead of a kennel. read more

I absolutely love this company. We have two dogs, and our dog walker and Elizabeth treat them like their own. Our walker is responsible, sweet, and gives tons of love and attention to our dogs. I fully trust her in our home. She leaves a daily log of the visit, and I can tell that my dogs are happy getting their daily walks. The walkers are flexible too - I don't always need my walker every day, and it's easy to cancel the mornings that she isn't needed. It's also easy to add a walk on the weekends, if needed. Elizabeth also sends treats and cards around holidays, which is such a nice surprise. When my walker noticed that I had some ultrasound pictures on my fridge, I got a card in the mail congratulating me on my pregnancy. During storms, the owner offers on the company's Facebook page to walk nearby dogs on her own to help out clients who are stranded at work with no way of getting home. The team is seriously so incredibly sweet and would bend over backwards for the clients. Doodlebug is the epitome of a personal small business experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with their pets. read more

I am only giving 2 stars instead of one because our first few experience were positive - that being said... As time went on they became more and more disorganized. EVERY SINGLE TIME I made an appointment for future dates they lost the dates. They would find the emails confirming they knew about the dates after the fact, but this didn't help me, because I ended up with a different sitter for every visit over an 8 month period. So every time we had to have ANOTHER consultation and go over everything again. Then each time we had a new consultation they tried to charge us for it - so I had to go back and call them and dispute it every time. This last visit ended up being the last straw. When a new sitter came for a consultation I found she was trying to rush through it and not really paying attention. The first night of our vacation in FL we were about to walk into a 6 diamond restaurant that would not hold our reservation and I ended up spending over an hour back and forth on the phone with them because the sitter couldn't figure out how to open the door. They kept saying we gave them the wrong key even though we tested the lock again before we left. Then we gave them the code to the garage and she couldn't get in there either. Our cats went without being fed that night until she decided to go back at night and try again. She was able to get in (surprise) and feed them but not before we got super stressed out and considered hopping on a plane and heading home. When we returned home we found that she has completely jammed the front door lock and when it was fixed by a locksmith we did confirm that the keys were correct. And she just couldn't operate the garage door properly and caused it to pause the system. 2 big strikes. When we expressed or concern about this the response we received was defensive and stated "we went above and beyond to resolve your issue working overtime and not charging you for it" - of course you should not have charged us for your sitter not being able to operate a garage door and a front door!! I could not even believe they were saying this. Between the incredible stress we experienced the first night of our vacation while trying to have a romantic once in a lifetime dinner, the lack of ownership over their mistakes, and the inability to just speak directly to the sitter (they kept going back and forth as the middle man so I couldn't even resolve the lock thing with her myself), we had no choice but to discontinue our relationship with them. Which is a shame, because we loved the previous sitters we had with them. read more

I've been using Doodlebug for about 3 months now and they are AMAZING. All the walkers/sitters that I've had are extremely professional and great with my fur baby. I have complete trust in Elizabeth and her team coming to my home and taking care of my little one. They are extremely flexible with scheduling and willing to accommodate last minute requests. Hire them. read more

Through a scheduling error on Doodlebug's end for a 7 day vacation, they left our sick cat (heart disease and diabetes) alone without food or heart medicine for nearly 24 hours. Unfortunately, we didn't catch it during scheduling. It was a horrifying accident and they apologized and tried to resolve the situatiton. We really tried to use them again to give them a second chance, but they said they didn't have any sitters in our area any more. The biggest issue that caused this mistake was not having direct access to our sitter. You're stuck with a group email. Ultimately, it was a great start, but we're lucky our cat didn't die due to their scheduler's negligence. read more

My wife and I have been using Doodlebug every time we go out of town for the last couple of years now. We have had to make a ton of last minute alterations to our plans and Doodlebug has always facilitated. Specifically, I want to give a personal shout out to our dogwalker, Lien. She has gone leaps and bounds beyond what we could ever have expected- cleaning up the poop in our backyard, asking if our plants need watering and even cleaning our dirty dishes. Highly recommend Doodlebug but especially Lien for your furry friend's needs! read more

Doodlebug is seriously like another part of our family, especially our wonderful Katie who we - and our furkids - absolutely ADORE! DBug is always super quick and responsive, and FRIENDLY, even when I have to schedule or cancel at the last minute. They get that things change and are sometimes beyond our control - and they genuinely seem care about our babies more than anything else. They are excellent with communications, too. I love that we get notified when our sitter checks in and out, and the notebook is the first thing I check when I get home (after my baby-loves, of course). If there's ever an issue like snow they send out emails way ahead of time to prepare you. We always get notified and sent the profile of a walker if they are new to us, which is nice so we know who is coming into our home. Honestly, we couldn't be happier or trust anyone with our babies (and our home) like we do DBug! read more

Its always scary leaving your animals in the care of others AND to complicate that even more, letting strangers into your home to care for them! To further add, they cared for my elder kitties who are on multiple meds and needed special attention daily. Doodlebug made the process and experience so easy on me, which allowed me to enjoy our 8 day family vacation. I received daily email communications and knew everything that was happening as it happened. They also helped me resolve unplanned matters that popped up. They are super flexible and accommodating! We will be using them again and again and we will use them for our dog sitting too. No more boarding! Look out Doodlebug, we will have a small zoo for you next time! :) read more

Doodlebug is a wonderful company! I feel I have a great basis on rating this company because I previously owned a Dog Walking Company for 13 years. They are extremely professional and knowledgable. They have definitely taken the time to think out the processes for each part of your Doodlebug experience. Meaning that they have a solid grip on not only training their employees to walk your pet, but also in customer service! I was very impressed at our initial pet consult for our senior dog Shadow and Main Coon cat Emerson. They explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. I like their process for everything! "Process" meaning- handling your house keys, billing, pet report card notes and email confirmations of the exact time your pet pal arrives and exits your house. (They scan a card with their phone and it sends you an email or text). I also like that you are assigned one pet pal and if your pet pal changes, they will let you know way in advance. So, you never have lots of people coming in and out of your home & that also means that they really get to know your pet(s) on a personal level. We have hired Doodlebug to come in on several occasions over the past two years & have never had one complaint. They are always on time, leave detailed notes and really go the extra mile! I know we are leaving our animals in the best care possible when we travel. Our current dog walker, Amy H is great! I had to leave her with instructions on how to apply our dogs ear medicine this past time and she or Doodlebug were in constant contact via email to let my husband & I know how Shadow was doing on her new ear medication. Doodlebug also does a great job at customizing your pet(s) visit(s) based on their individual needs. One thing that I also really like is that it is so easy to get in contact with them. The past few emails I have sent, I received a response within ten minutes. The doodlebug team really all work together in an effort to make sure their clients (and animals) are taken care of. It is rare to find this type of great customer service & a huge piece of mind knowing our animals are well taken care of! You won't find a better Pet Sitting Co in Northern Va. If I could give them 10 stars instead of 5... I would! read more

We are proud dog parents to FIVE Cavalier King Charles and have tried for the last four years to find a truly professional dog walking and care service. Doodlebug is that company. From the beginning they are on the ball with personal in home visit and consultation. Follow up is immediate and detailed. Staff reliable and personal. Doodlebug is more than dog walking, they are dog nanny's. Highly recommend this company. read more

My experience with the entire Doodlebug team has been great! Carlyn is our regular walker and our dog loves her. We feel completely comfortable with her walking Gus. She and the staff are so accommodating with my crazy changing schedule. I highly recommend them to anyone searching!! read more

We have been using Doodlebug since February of this year and I have nothing but positive things to say about them. I was a little nervous to use a dog walker service for the first time. From the very first encounter, their customer service has been excellent. We have a big German Shepherd and they took the time to meet our dog and pair him with walkers that would be a good fit. They also allowed my dog to meet the walkers before their first solo walk to make sure they got along. We love our walkers Lori and Ashley! The walkers always leave great feedback about each visit in their "Journal" and I always enjoy reading the updates. Another aspect I enjoy is the QR Code scanner that the walkers scan when they enter and leave the home. It is great to get an email exactly when they arrive and when they leave! I am a nurse so my schedule is changing every week but they have been more than accommodating. They are always prompt when responding to emails and the online payment system is very easy. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is looking for a dog walking service! read more

We have been using Doodlebug for a few years now. The dogs almost seem disappointed when they see that it's us when we walk through the door and that makes me very happy. We used to board the dogs when we went on vacation but I believe they were abused so now we use Doodlebug so the pups get to stay home and I don't have to worry about them. read more

Doodlebug has provided excellent service for me, even with very short notice. They've been very reliable and I love how dezcriptive their notes are. You can tell they really spend time with the animals. read more

What can I say but, WOW! I was a little nervous using a dog walking service for my dog, Kotter, as I've never used one before. However, Doodlebug put my nerves at ease and I couldn't have been happier with the professional, trustworthy care given. Elizabeth personally came to our home and ensured Kotter was cared for over a long weekend. It was wonderful to come home and read the personal notes from each visit. I highly recommend Doodlebug and plan to continue to use their services. read more

We've had such a great experience with Doodlebug. We previously used another local dog walking service but were unhappy after a large amount of turnover in walkers and a lack of communication - in fact, one day the walker never even showed up. Doodlebug is great because our dog is consistently walked by the same person and we are given advance notice if a substitute walker is coming. Our walker leaves detailed notes and truly cares for our dog. I also like receiving e-mail notifications alerting me to our walker's entry and exit. So glad we made the change to Doodlebug. It's been an overwhelmingly positive experience and I would highly recommend. read more

We have used Doodlebug for our cats for several years now. They are quite particular but have always liked the visits from the Doodlebug staff. I totally trust our pets and our home to Doodlebug and feel comfortable when we are away from home. Doodlebug also continues to add more services which I will probably use in the future. They make our life alittle more easy when our schedules get tight. We highly recommend Doodlebug!!!! read more