Unlike other dog walkers in the downtown Portland area, Patricia and her team don't mind going the…read moreextra mile (literally) for someone's pet. Patricia took the time to get to know both my dogs and understand their individual needs. She worked with them for a month before she played matchmaker with her staff and found the perfect walker, Jason, for my critters. They LOVED him from the first time they met him. He's a confident guy and can easily handle my boy who is still working on polite leash skills around strange dogs. And Jason is also gentle enough for my girl, who is usually terrified of strangers and cowers around men. After each walk, I get a text update along with a handwritten note about the day. I even get photos (attached to this review)! Jason not only walks them, picks up after them, and wipes their paws upon returning home, but he also plays fetch with them and makes sure they're happy and relaxed before he leaves. I definitely recommend Portland Mutt Strut to anyone in Portland!

I hesitated posting this because it's probably a great thing for a company to be doing so well they…read morecan't accept new clients, however, this is a website dedicated to the customer, and this customer isn't a happy one. We're looking for a pet sitter in the area and we got a message that they aren't accepting new clients and to look elsewhere. Growing too quickly has put many a business down and out, but you have to keep up with demand, don't you? Furthermore not even inquiring to our needs felt a little odd as well. We need minimal services and not for weeks. If you were so short staffed I'd imagine you could hire and train someone in 3 weeks time. That being said, if a company wishes to remain a small operation, I can respect that, but it still sucks to be on this side of the equation and I can't possibly rate your business as "AWESOME" because it's not awesome to be declined.

I am not sure I can say enough good things about Nikki and WigWag Club. My 6 pound Yorkie, Pocket,…read morehas been hitting the trails with Nikki and the WigWag pups basically since I got her. Nikki is super-reliable, always on time for pickups, extraordinarily friendly, and I swear Pocket would stay with her all the time if she could (woe is me but that's the breaks). Pocket has a habit of getting in other dogs faces, regardless of size, in a desperate attempt to make out with them. This can be dangerous with some dogs and Nikki has done an excellent job of working with her to curb the behavior. She also taught her recall which Pocket is a champ at, as a result. Nikki's normal pickup time for me was 10am and starting around 0930 EVERY MORNING my dog would just sit and wait in eager anticipation for Nikki's arrival. And then promptly go absolutely bananas when Nikki arrived. I would trust Nikki 100% with any dog. She clearly loves them and cares for them immensely.

Nikki is an amazing dog walker that helped our timid little guy hit the trails! Little Ollie man…read morehas always been nervous around new people so picking a new dog walker is never easy. We felt incredibly lucky when we met Nikki. Within a week of starting walks with her, he was waiting at the door to head out at pick-up time. She does an amazing job of not only making the dogs feel comfortable but us as the owners too. It provided great peace of mind, especially starting out, that she always had a few minutes to chat about how things were going and would text photos of walks from that day. And not to forget the best part, sometimes you get surprised with these hilarious dress-up photos like when she gave our little guy a neck warmer or dressed him up like a Viking on Halloween! Nikki is honestly awesome and if you want great care and amazing daily walks for your dog, I'd highly recommend Wigwag Club!

This is a long overdue review. Also, I think this is more like a thank-you letter to Jen than a…read morereview. As many others have stated, Jen is amazing. Our dog, Shaka, just loved spending time with her and the other pups she cared for. We were a little worried at first about his temperament being around others (humans and other animals) since he gets a little skittish, but he seemed to thrive there. When it was pick-up time, he was always happy and seemed to sleep very well from getting his exercise and socialize in. (He also smelled great on his longer stays. Thank you for the baths!) Jen is super flexible and communicative. We were so appreciative of this since we tend be rather spontaneous and would ask to drop him off the day before sometimes. We also would extend his stay last minute, for example, when we were taking road trips and wanted to stop for the night instead of driving all the way through a town. (Sorry and thank you so much, Jen!) Shaka has stayed over from one day to two weeks (possibly more), and each time, we've received text updates from her and even pictures of him happy with his friends. I always looked forward to those. Shaka passed away early last year, and I've been meaning to write this for a long time to say, "Thank you, Jen!" for being such a wonderful caregiver and trustworthy and friendly person overall. Dog parents, I 1000% recommend Jen.

Jen is without a doubt the we will leave our best friend with. I trust her 100%!…read moreShe is a real lover of animals. My dog returned happy and healthy.

Hot Diggity Dog went well above and beyond for me! When I requested they take care of my cat for…read morethree weeks, the first time that they went to my apartment, from what I've heard, getting in was a nightmare, but with the help of my disability assistant, they got in to care for her anyway. All throughout, they were incredibly communicative, understanding of uncertainty, and cared for my cat in ways I can't thank them enough for. When I returned home, my apartment was even cleaner than it had been when I left. The personal kindness and courtesy they showed to me was absolutely amazing, and when I had financial difficulties, they understood the time I would need to finish up paying. I can't recommend them enough. I literally only remembered I had a Yelp account for the purpose of recommending them. Included is one of the many many many amazing pictures they sent me of her.

I entrust Hot Diggity with the care of my dog on a weekly basis. I've used their services for years…read moreand they have the best staff and dog walkers! I get awesome write ups and pictures from each of her walks with them and it gives me great peace of mind to know that she's cared for, safe and loved while I'm working. Their services are invaluable and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Leaving our pups behind is always hard, but knowing they were under Becky's excellent care made it…read morepossible for us to have a nice vacation without worrying if our two little ones were ok. She is great about communicating before, during, and after pet sitting. Our pups seemed far less stressed than usual when we were away while with Becky. We couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter than Becky.

Becky did an amazing job taking care of our sweet, but anxious dog during our recent 10 days out of…read morethe country. She was communicative, thoughtful, and cared for home, dog, and garden (in a heat wave!). All were well-loved in our absence. Becky is trustworthy and hard-working, and we will absolutely have her back again in the future. If you are looking for someone that goes above and beyond, look no further.

We've been using Ruff Mutts Cooperative to walk our dog Daisy for the past 9 months, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the services they provide. Rae is so good at communicating changes/updates to clients, and she works with a team of knowledgeable dog walkers who genuinely love and care for the dogs they spend time with every day. They are reliable, they always show up on time, and they've clearly put a lot of work into helping Daisy become a better-trained dog. My dog gets SO excited when Cali or Theresa arrive to walk her. They send me pictures of the goofy things Daisy did and give you a little update after each walk. My dog comes home happy and tired after her walks, which is exactly what I want. I'd recommend Ruff Mutts to anyone with an active dog in Portland.

Ruff Mutts is wonderful. Rae is the best!…read more Last year my pooch, Hugo, was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer. In the month between diagnosis and having to say good bye Rae was so amazing. She was flexible and responsive to my and Hugo's needs on any given day. She had been his dog walker for a while so I already knew that she would be loving and attentive and that he would be comfortable around her. It took a huge load off of my mind knowing that Rae would be by to check on my pup. She had always been great as a dog walker - sending pictures and videos so you know your friend is out having fun, leaving little notes and special little treats for you to give your pup when you get home. I can't say enough good things about Rae and Ruff Mutts. They are wonderful people and do an amazing job. Your kitty or pooch would be lucky to know them!

Petlandia Pet Care offers clients vetted dog walkers and pet care providers you can trust to take…read morecare of and exercise your fur babies. Petlandia peeps are often passionate pet owners and rescuers themselves and genuinely enjoy getting to know, and spending time with, your pet. You and your fur babes will appreciate hiring Petlandia.

I've been walking dogs for Petlandia for over a year now and I can't recommend them enough for…read moreyour pet needs. Wendy is honest and professional and puts the needs of your pets first! You can be rest assured that your pet will be very well cared for when Petlandia is in charge. We are caring and loving and passionate about what we do! I recommended my mom to use Petlandia too!

This is a really long due review for Stephanie, my life saver. I have an aggressive husky, who I…read morethought will never be trained. I booked a 3 days training session for my husky with her. She's very patient and knowledgeable. She also taught me how to be the Alpha of my pack. Photos say a thousand words!! Now I can take my husky to the dog park and she now gets along with my other dogs!

Stephanie is a miracle worker. Gave us all the tools we needed to give our pupper the best possible…read morestart. Now everywhere we go, people comment on how well behaved he is!

Rainy Day Walks is now Rainy Day Resort, John Black's company has moved to a large yard/play area…read more They provide a pickup/return of your dog to spend a day or days playing and receiving the love. rainydayresort.com. The dogs love being freed from being couped up all day.

I had these wonderful men and women help consistently walk my dog for the past 2 years. They are…read moreexcellent! Communication is stellar, and they've always been respectful of our home. They are typically available last minute, which is nice to have once in a while. Their fearless leader John is so well organized, and very prompt with communication. I cannot recommend them enough!

We had a very positive experience with Nina. She asked us…read moreabout all the things she needed to know about helping us, she was on time and reported back same afternoon with a few pics and videos. We will continue to book with her when we are out of town and tell our friends.

Nina is fantastic! She's kind, responsible, a great communicator and most importantly, my cats love…read moreher!