We have used Fancy Paws for more than three years now and only stopped using them bc we moved out of state. (We miss them already!) I don't often leave reviews, let along positive ones, but Agnes & Chris, and their Fancy Paws team, are so amazing, so kind, and so professional, that I just had to recommend them to any and all. If you or your friends need a dogwalker/sitter in Chicago, there is truly only one place to call: Fancy Paws. read more

We got our puppy Bruno, a 12 week old French bulldog, in February 2017 and quickly realized that we would need to have someone let him out during the day since both my boyfriend and I work fulltime jobs. Fancy paws came highly recommended by friends of ours. I was hesitant to let a stranger in my house at first, but quickly realized that fancy paws can be trusted. Chris, the co-owner of Fancy Paws was very flexible when he requested he meet us before assigning one of his walkers. This gave me peace of mind knowing that he wants to make sure his clients are reliable people. After meeting with us, he assigned a dog walker named Chris who was able to come the next day to meet us and Bruno. We knew right away that Chris was a dog lover and would do anything for Bruno. Throughout the months of having Bruno, Chris became like family. We were able to text him last minute if we needed him to come at another time. He was extremely flexible. He also sent us daily pictures of Bruno and updates on how he was doing. He always made sure to let us know that Bruno made a lot of people smile on a daily basis. Unfortunately Bruno passed away during complications with anesthesia on May 15th, 2017. We are completely devastated and know that Chris and his whole team were as well. Fancy Paws made a huge impact on Bruno's short life and we are forever grateful for them. We look forward to using them again when the timing is right for us to get another animal. read more

I have been using Fancy Paws for almost a year now and cannot say enough good things! Chris and Agnes are so nice and extremely responsive over emails and texts. They are flexible whenever I need to change things around or add an extra walk for my dog, Duncan. Kelly is our walker and Duncan and I would be lost without her! She is so sweet and takes such good care of Duncan. I was working from home one day and when he heard Kelly coming he was jumping at the door with excitement. She takes great pics of him too which I look forward to getting at work. I recommend Fancy Paws to anyone with a dog- great experience! read more

We used this company while we were out of town for a couple weeks for our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic. They treated our pup like he was their own, making sure he was not only taken care of but also nurtured and loved! Our dog has bad separation anxiety, and thanks to Fancy Paws he never felt alone! We will definitely be using this company more in the future!! read more

We used Fancy Paws for about 20 months. As many have said, Agnes and her husband were always very nice and easy to work with. Agnes was flexible if we had last second changes, and we very much appreciated that. They also recently started e-mailing us after each walk and included a picture of our dog on her walk, which was always nice to receive in the middle of a work day. Unfortunately we had many of the same issues that Rachel A mentioned in her review on 12/10/2016. We had requested our dog be walked between 12-2 each day, and there were a handful of times where we got the daily followup email at 11:15 or earlier. In recent months we have come home more than once to find that the dog walker left our condo door wide open and unlocked. The main door to our 3 flat was closed, but if our dog wanted she could have waited at the main door and snuck out as soon as someone opened the door, which is not a pleasant thought to have as a dog owner. The last straw that caused us to cancel - we have reason to believe that the dog walker had taken food out of our refrigerator without permission. I was given two very distinct chocolate bars yesterday for Valentine's Day, and when we went to enjoy them after dinner tonight, one was gone. We searched the entire condo, including trash bags, to make sure we had not lost our minds, and nothing was found. The only other person who would have entered our home since last night was the dog walker. The chocolate being gone is minor, but the thought that someone went through our things and took items from us while we were gone is very unsettling and we will not be using their services going forward. read more

We've been using Fancy Paws since we got our puppy in October, and they have been absolutely wonderful. They are always very responsive and flexible, and our dog loves them! We can't recommend them enough! read more

I love fancy paws! Thanks to them I am able to take the best care of my pooch Pepper. They are so flexible and truly have your pets best interest at heart. When Pepper scarfs his food down and pukes - you bet they let me know! I trust them very much and am so thankful to be one of their customers. read more

We have used Fancy Paws as cat sitters for a little over a year. They are absolutely wonderful! Agnes responds to our emails promptly, always finds time to check on our kitties (even if it's a last minute request!), and sends photo updates after every visit. She also gives one of our kitties his topical medication at each visit at no additional charge. Most importantly, our kitties are always healthy and happy when we return home. We definitely recommend Fancy Paws! read more

I would recommend anyone to have their dog walked with this company. My dog recently moved to the city from a farm in Indiana, and he was very anxious and depressed about the move. When we met with Chris, my dog was completely at ease and very loving towards him. I can always tell when Chris has come to take him for a walk, because he is calm and happy when I return home. Also, there are times when I will forget to tell the walker my schedule for the upcoming week, and he will text/call me himself to confirm it for me. They are a great service, and I completely trust my dog with Chris! read more

When looking for someone to walk your dog, it's really important to have someone trustworthy who pays lots of attention to your dog. Maisy is obsessed with Chris and the other walkers from Fancy Paws. They are kind, flexible, and treat my doggie a queen. I recommend Fancy Paws to my friends and family any chance I get. read more

We have loved using Fancy Paws for our daily walks! Not only does our pup love her walker, but the walker has always been attentive to our requests, no matter how detailed. The owners have been more than accommodating and responsive. We couldn't have been happier! read more

Fancy Paws is the best! My husband and I hemmed and hawed over what dog walking company to select when we were about to come home with a new puppy, and after two rave reviews from co-workers who worked with Fancy Paws, we decided to give them a try. Chris has been our dog walker since day 1 and he is absolutely the best. Our puppy, who is shy around others, opened up to him immediately when he came to our home to meet her before their first walk. I'm sure we're one of their more annoying clients, as our schedules and dog walking needs change constantly, but Chris has been super flexible and nice about any request we've had. Even last minute changes, random evening walk requests and instructions/walking preferences have been no problem for him. In the first month or so that he was walking our puppy, he would send us texts after visiting her reassuring us that she was doing okay or letting us know if she cried when he left, which was great for us as new 'parents' who were worrying about our little one. Now that she's bigger and well-adjusted, he leaves a note each day with a little 'report card' of any details from their visit. In addition to everything else mentioned above, their prices are pretty affordable compared to other companies, which was important to us. They also have the ability to automatically send payments to your card (or probably bank account too?) bi-weekly based on your walks from that period which makes payments super easy. All in all, I have only positive things to say - they are great and I would recommend them to anyone! read more

I have been using Fancy Paws for about 3-4 months now, and its been a great experience! Chris and Agnes are very friendly and accommodating to last minute schedule changes. The rate is the best I have found in my area (Lakeshore East), and I trust the walkers with my pup. I would recommend for sure. read more

I love Fancy Paws! When I first adopted my puppy, I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to make it work with a full-time job. Chris and Agnes have been such a huge help! They allow for flexible scheduling at great rates. They have a brand new online system which is very user friendly and lets you update all of your information and schedule. I highly recommend Fancy Paws! read more

Highly recommend!! Responsive! Caring! Understanding and great communication with these guys. My pup Gretchen is happier than ever since Andy has been walking her. Very reasonable rates too. I have a busy and sometimes last minute type of schedule. Fancy Paws is extremely helpful when I need a last minute walk. My pup and I are extremely pleased!!! read more

Mike has been great. Very consistent, caring, and on time. Fancy Paws has been relatively flexible when we've had last minute changes. I like their new scheduling app. It makes scheduling and keeping track of payments very easy. Thanks Fancy Paws for the excellent service. read more

Fancy Paws gives worry-free, stress-free, and simple service! My husband and I have schedules that can change easily, and Fancy Paws is great at accommodating us whenever we need to add a walk last minute! I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of walkers/pet care! read more

Chris and Agnes are running a top notch establishment. I second the reviewers that would like to give them more than 5 stars. We've been with FP for five years and they're incredibly professional, kind and flexible. They're extremely passionate about customer service and the only time we had an issue Chris corrected the situation like an absolute professional, making it clear to me that they won't tolerate anything less than the very best. We moved neighborhoods and have switched walkers several times; all but one were/are excellent. Ironically, the one less-than-ideal walker we had turned into one of the better experiences based on the way it was resolved/handled. Our schedule changes randomly and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the flexibility. I text Chris, he's quick to say absolutely no problem, and I'm left with nothing to worry about. While they're all incredibly kind to my wife and I - they're wonderful with my puppy. Thanks all. Keep up the fine work. read more

I'm very happy with Fancy Paws, and would definitely recommend them! I've hired them to come visit my cat twice now, when I was out of town. I feel that the price is good, they respond quickly when I've contacted them, and everything looked fine at my apartment when I got home. (My cat seemed happy but really, how can you tell with a cat). It's a little unnerving to hand your keys to a stranger from the internet and ask them to come to your house when you're not there, but so far Fancy Paws has been trustworthy and has done a great job. read more

Chris from Fancy Paws walks our greyhound on weekdays. He has been so wonderful and genuinely cares about her. They are very flexible when our schedule changes, and have been available on short notice in the past. We always have a nice note about their walk when we come home, and he even brought the whole family a Christmas present. When we first adopted our dog, I was really worried about her being alone, and Chris would text me every day to let me know how she was doing, which was so nice and made me feel at ease. He even carried her up and down the stairs before she figured out how to walk them herself. Greyhounds can't ever be let off leash, so the dogwalker's job is extra important. I felt confident that Fancy Paws would keep her safe and take great care of her. read more

We have been using Fancy Paws for puppy walking and highly recommend them. I found them on Yelp and had Chris come over to meet our puppy Riley. Right away we could tell Chris was a nice guy and he has exceeded our expectations. Fancy Paws makes it easy to cancel/schedule walks, is affordable, and very pleasant. read more

We have used Fancy Paws for the last 6+ years for our dog Pickles. They have been terrific! We have been able to rely on them for daily walks as well as overnight stays at our condo when we travel. Our dog is not the easiest as she does not like other dogs and can be reactive at times, but they've been great with her. Chris and his team, especially Julian, have been so good to us. We're moving out of state and will miss them terribly! read more

Fancy Paws is the best! Agnes and Chris exceed expectations in terms of both customer service and pet care. The Fancy Paws website is easy to access and streamlines our requests for service. Reservation and cancellation policies are clear so that we know what our deadlines for requesting and/ or cancelling service. Fancy Paws has cared for our three dogs for two years and has always provided the services requested in a timely manner. They are patient and caring, sending a brief note after each visit to give a daily walk update. When we have been away for weekends, they provide excellent, professional care for overnights. Just can't say enough about the services and care provided by Fancy Paws. We're so glad we found them to help us care for our old girls. read more

Fancy Paws offers Profressional, reliable service. They have walked our dog for a year now. They are flexible in cases where my schedule/needs change (within reason!) They are professional, friendly and Thor really likes him. They are super easy to work with and he sends texts or writes a quick note so I know which "business" he did on his walk. They have also taken care of thor for extended leaves and sent us recaps. I would recommend Fancy Paws 100% they make our life more manageable and our dog a happy one! Agnes and Chris are the best! read more

Very flexible and able to take care of my pet whenever I need them. I am leaving Chicago and am worried I'll never find a service as good as Fancy Paws. read more

I can't say enough good things about Fancy Paws. Chris was great. This was our first time using a cat sitter and Chris made us feel very comfortable about the whole process. This was also the first time we'd left the little guys alone for such a long time, so about halfway into our vacation they decided to leave Chris a huge mess to let us all know they were on strike. He graciously took care of the mess, kept us informed by phone and text, and gave the kitties everything they needed while we were away. We will definitely use their services again (and book more visits next time). :) Thanks!! read more

We've been using Fancy Paws ever since we adopted our Husky about a year and a half ago. Chris has been very reliable and understanding, especially in regards to last minute cancellations. We also appreciate that he comes about the same time every day (between 1 and 2pm). We definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a dog walker! read more

We've used Fancy Paws for years for our cat and they are brilliant! They send us a photo of her each day we're away and let us know how she's doing, and we always come back to a happy and healthy cat. We feel comfortable leaving her for a few days or a few weeks. They are professional, personable, courteous and love what they do. I'd never use anyone else! read more

Can't say how great Agnes and Chris are!! I travel for work and it's unpredictable sometimes. They are always incredibly responsive if I texted or emailed to ask them to walk our dog. There were also times we needed them to stop by a couple times a day because I was gone and my husband was going to be working late and there was no problem. They are always so accommodating! They're also incredibly affordable compared to other dog walkers I found in the city. I would recommend them to anyone!! read more

We love Fancy Paws. Our walker, Toan, takes special care of our dog, sending adorable pictures every walk. We can really tell our dog feels bonded to him and are so grateful! read more

I have been using Fancy Paws for the last few months and I couldn't be happier. Chris has been so wonderful with our dog, flexible, and reliable. The software they use to schedule your walks (or cancel them if need be) is extremely easy to use and super convenient. We have a puppy who is still learning her way and we are so glad to have someone like Chris looking after her. He is patient, kind, and even cleaned up after her one day when she ripped a pillow to shreds while we were gone. I highly recommend Fancy Paws to anyone looking for a Dog Walking Service! read more

I have used Fancy Paws since 2004 and reccommended to numerous friends, who have all been extremely satisfied with their services. They have given such care and compassion to my two dogs, Cole and Reagan, that I could not have asked for more. Additionally, they have kept them while I have been out of town and house sat which I would also reccommend them for. They are extremely trustworthy and truly cared for my dogs. They are always detailed oriented and very thorough. They even helped train my newest dog, Reagan, how to walk properly on the leash and not go bannanas when she sees other dogs. I highly highly reccommend them and their services. read more

I can't imagine another pet service could exist that would rival "Fancy Paws". Chris, Andy and Agnes have taken a huge weight off of our shoulders each and every time that we have had to go out of town since 2013. We have a senior cat that requires special care/instructions and they have continually exceeded our expectations. Every time we leave we know that Pearl is in great hands. They have often taken the duties on extremely short notice and we are forever grateful for their amazing service. Do not hesitate to contact them for any pet services as they are your best choice, hands down! -Shane and Jacquie read more

Fancy Paws is the best. We've used them for years and they have always been great. They are flexible in scheduling walks and pet care and have been extremely patient with our demon cat. Their walk report cards are the highlight of our work day. We are moving back home and wish we could take them with us - our dog loves her walker....possibly more than us. read more

Chris and Fancy Paws are amazing! Chris is so responsive and if we need him to walk our dog Toby at a different time of day than the normal time he is always accommodating. He leaves us notes everyday with updates and our dog LOVES him! They're also very affordable compared to some of the other dog walking services we looked at. I would recommend Chris and Fancy Paws to anyone-you can tell he really cares about his job and loves what he does! read more

This review is long overdue -- I have been using Fancy Paws for 2 years, and have been consistently impressed by their service. However, I felt particularly compelled to write a review because Chris went absolutely above and beyond during a recent catsitting visit. My cat fell behind our water heater and got trapped. Chris found our cat, climbed on top of our furnace in an attempt to rescue him, and stayed at our apartment for over 3 hours waiting for maintenance to come and remove the water heater to get the cat out. He even stuck around after maintenance left to make sure the cat was eating and drinking water. I am so incredibly grateful -- Chris is thoughtful, trustworthy, and clearly loves the animals that he takes care of. Thank you, Chris (and Agnes!) You run a great business. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been using Fancy Paws for over 3 years now and have nothing but great things to say about Chris and each walker who has taken care of my pups. They are extremely flexible, reasonably priced (which originally was why I contacted them over other companies in the first place), accommodating, trustworthy, and most of all- RELIABLE. They walk my two dogs every single week day (unless I am working from home that day), and have never once let me down or not come through during their scheduled walking time unless they've communicated it to me prior. The best part of their service is that they use an online portal that manages your relationship with them. You can cancel walks, view your invoices (which by the way, are always correct even though I check every time to make sure), and update your profile if anything changes in your house that you think they should be aware of. The portal also sends out an email update each day from your walker after they complete the walk, with pictures of your pups enjoying their stroll and a summary of how they did (and their potty summary that day, which helps me keep track of my dogs' health while I am not with them all the time). It is the highlight of my day getting the email at work, and gives me peace of mind knowing my dogs have been taken care of. Over the years, I've had 3 different walkers due to moves, etc. Some were better than others, and I openly and honestly was able to communicate any issue I had (which were rare, but occasional) with Chris, who immediately would apologize and take care of it with his employee. I have no doubt that they run a solid business with high standards and the best interest of their clients always in mind. There have been a few times when our walkers (Kelly as well as Marta, even Chris himself actually- all who are amazing), have entered my home to find potty/vomit accidents if my dogs are sick (rare, but it happens to the best of us) that they've willingly cleaned up and let me know about, which is totally above and beyond their job. They also always let me know if either of the dogs are acting funny, or not like themselves. I appreciate how in tune they are with my furry childrens' behaviors, it's like an extension of me when I am at work or out of town, and I can't tell you how re-assuring it is. Thanks Fancy Paws for making being a working dog mom a LOT easier these last 3 years! We appreciate all you do for us! read more

We have used Fancy Paws for about 18 months and have always been extremely happy with their service. Chris and Agnes are very communicative and a pleasure to deal with. I love their easy online scheduling and post-walk recaps, complete with photos! They are very trustworthy, incredibly accommodating of our variable schedule and very reasonably priced for the service they provide. And they never forget to give our dog his frozen peanut butter Kong treat after a walk! :) We are relocating to Philadelphia and we're very sad we can't take Fancy Paws with us! read more

Chris has been my dog walker for about 3 years. I highly recommend their services to everyone. 12 dollars for 20 min is a bargain these days. read more

My life was saved with Fancy Paws! I moved to the city and thought I could do without a dog walker, but my dog was letting me know otherwise. Since two of my brothers were already using Fancy Paws, it was a no-brainer that I would use them as well. I have been using them for about two years now, three days a week. Fancy Paws is always on time and keeps me in the loop, he always texts me to let me know everything is ok and my dog was a good girl that day. I always have last minute changes and its never a problem - they are so accommodating! Makes me feel so much better knowing my dog is in such great hands and they love her as much as I do. They understand that Pets are our family and I really appreciate that. I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone I know. read more