We needed mid-day walks for our young dog until she is able to be alone for a full workday. She…read moreloves our dog walker Keenan so much, I don't think we have in our hearts to ever stop the service. The service is very reliable and our dog walker is so wonderful, we feel zero guilt leaving her for a long work day. The app is great and you get great feedback on the days walk. This is a great service.

Fetch and Jamie in particular are simply the best. Jamie was our long term dog walker before…read morepersonal circumstances changed and we miss him every day. He is reliable, provided detailed updates and most importantly our dog loves him! Rain or shine Jamie would show up for our dog and her absolute delight in seeing him was something special. I cannot recommend Jamie or Fetch enough. We love you Jamie!

Lauren and Dale took such great care of my cats when I was out of town! They tended to all the…read morecats' needs and went above and beyond in playing with them, giving them treats, and loving on them. My cats were probably sad when I came home since I'm sure I'm not as much fun as Lauren and Dale are! They also sent pictures and updates about the cats every day, and they were very organized about the administrative side of things too (like keeping careful notes on how much to feed the cats etc). If you want to know your animals are in good hands while you are away, I highly recommend Lauren and Dale.

Yes, this pet nanny is really as good as it gets. Dale is a wonderful lady and I totally trust her…read morewith my pets. I moved here from CT on a weekend and had to start my new job on Monday. On Saturday afternoon, I desperately starting looking for a pet sitter and ofcourse I started my search on yelp. I noticed that the pet nanny had really good reviews so I decided to contact her and left her a voicemail. She immediately returned my call, and we decided to meet on Sunday. When I met Dale on Sunday, my pets immediately warmed up to her (good sign)! She was ready to start walking my dog every day starting Monday. I went thru no hassle, she made my life SOOOOO EASY. Dale started coming every day, and would leave me with long notes (A REPORT CARD ON MY DOG & CAT) telling me all about my pets and what the visit entailed. She took photos of my dog everyday, and printed it on the report card itself... IT WAS SOOOOO CUTE. Dale is amazing. One time she had an accident which caused her face to swell up and she needed stitches. I told Dale that she should rest and not come but she insisted to come and walk my dog. Dale loves what she does and treats my dog like her own. She barely ever cancels, and if she does, she makes arrangements. Dale, the pet nanny is awesome!

We have an awesome cat. He's Otis, and he loves us. We have friends and family nearby who we've…read morealways trusted to stop in to check on him when we're out of town, but this past spring break, EVERYBODY was out of town. We got a recommendation for Sandy at Heart and Home, just needing someone to look in on Otis once a day or so. She was great. Not only keeping Otis in check, but bringing in the mail and paper, turning lights off and on to make it look like someone was there while we were out of town - above and beyond. When we got back, there was a good note about how things went, plus she left us her laser pointer to borrow for a bit since she had been hanging out playing with Otis while she stopped by - just in case he needed a fix, I suppose. Very reliable and would highly recommend!

Our dog seemed so happy here, Sandy even sent us a picture of him cuddled up with her kid. He came…read morehome calm, tuckered out, and without any of the smells or new habits he picks up when he goes to the big commercial kennel. Nice folks, good company, all together a good experience!

Brittany ROCKS! If you need positive reinforcement in your life (with your pups), I highly…read morerecommend calling Brittany and Dances With Dogs. Her training and patience will change your pup(s) and your relationship/interaction with him/her. She is life-changing. Call her now!

We had Brittany as the instructor for our pup's Basic Manners class. She was great to work with:…read moreshe provided clear instruction and helpful advice, created a positive learning environment for the pups, and was willing to drill down on more specific issues we were having. Super prompt communication via e-mail, and took COVID precautions seriously to keep everyone safe. Highly recommended!

Best dog walking service in town. Great friendly service which includes last minute…read moreaccommodations. It's great for my changing work schedule. I'm sure they wouldn't guarantee it but I've booked dog walks the day of at least a dozen times and they always fit me into their schedule. The walkers leave great notes to fill you in on the walk and tell you how your Pup behaved! My dog loves em, we ran into one of the walkers at an outdoor patio in Takoma Park and my dog ran up to his dog walker like he just saw a long lost friend. I started to apologize until I realized who it was! Great service, great people and it was cheaper then the other service I researched.

Pupstrut has been a lifesaver. Sarah and her dog walkers are all dog lovers and have been a great…read morehelp with my dogs when I'm at work all day. Sarah is great at communicating for scheduling and providing updates on our dogs. 10/10 would recommend!

Shannon is fantastic. She is reliable, friendly, trustworthy, professional, and flexible. Most…read moreimportantly, it is clear to me that she cares very much for the welfare of my dogs and takes their care seriously. For example, she makes suggestions for how to improve their ability to walk on leash w/o pulling, and very graciously helped us out when we had a last minute need for someone to come over and feed the dogs for us when our son was born and we were in the hospital. I have had 3 dog walkers over the past 2 years and she is by far the best. I recommend her without hesitation.

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My Suki is a covid pup who was accustomed to having attention 24/7, so when my husband and I were…read moreboth pulled back into the office I knew I had to find a reliable dog walker. I spent ages combing through all the various services and Rovers in my area, and I'm SO glad I finally found Baby Got Bark. Claire was incredibly responsive when I sent the initial interest email, and she sent our walker, Jules, out to meet us the next week. We knew it was true love when Jules walked in and said "That dog is a HYENA and hyenas are my favorite animal". Most people call her a tiger, but she is clearly a hyena. Jules has come to walk my pup three days a week for the past few months, and we couldn't be happier. Based on the photos Jules sends after every walk, it is very clear that Suki has a new best friend. Jules is quick to send an update after each walk, and is very responsive to communication in the Portal - even for unrelated tasks I forgot in the morning rush, like taking the blanket off the bed so Suki can't destroy it, as she is prone to do... Claire accepts my walk requests immediately, and the price is lower than anything else I was considering. We're so relieved to know Suki is taken care of and happy while we're at work. We love Baby Got Bark, and will be customers for many many years.

We have used Baby Got Bark a few times now and they have been wonderful each time. This was our…read morefirst time using a dog walker for our sweet, but rambunctious shepherd and everything went perfectly. Highly recommend!

I would give Eric, Nick, and Walk Play Love 10 stars if I could. When I finally needed a dogwalker…read morefor my aging dog this past summer, I contacted several local services. Eric was responsive over email, prompt in setting up an appointment to meet my dog Winnie, and asked all the right questions. Their intake form is thorough and Eric really listens to what you want. They also have quite reasonable prices. Win and I were lucky enough to be paired with Nick...my dog is fan of men, so she was always her best self when he stopped by. Nick never missed a walk, always showed up during the allotted time, and sent me pics of my dog enjoying the outdoors while I was stuck at with. He always locked up after himself and set the alarm, and left Win with fresh water. If I happened to be home, Nick was pleasant and cheerful when we greeted each other. If that wasn't great enough, in the last couple of months my dog has been struggling to walk. Nick gave her shorter walks, more time to sniff, more pats, and, as things got worse, even carried her up multiple flights of stairs when she couldn't do it herself. He really went above and beyond for Winnie. Like, so far beyond. I am incredibly grateful for the care he took with her. I will absolutely use Eric and his crew in the future. I would completely and utterly recommend them with your pup.

I've worked with Eric and his team for about 3 weeks now--as long as I've had my adopted dog,…read moreOliver. Without Walk Play Love, taking care of Oliver's needs would have been too much for one person to handle, especially a dog who has isolation distress and trouble with housetraining. Eric and Domingo have been patient with me as I try to find the best method in helping Oliver transition into his new home & have gone above & beyond when I am not there with Oliver. If you need someone who you can trust to take care of your pup, look no further than Walk Play Love. They truly want what's best for the pups and understand the lengths we take to ensure they are happy and well cared for just like their own. Thank you so much!

This review is longgg overdue, but better later than never! My little chihuahua, Princess, and I…read morewere clients of Run And Play for an entire year. The only reason e stopped service was because we relocated to New York City. I was a new dog owner, and initially wasn't giving my chi a potty break midday. With DC traffic this became increasingly stressful because I couldn't predict when I'd be home and didn't want her holding her bladder all day! After talking to a lot of walkers, I met Jennifer and the rest is history. Jennifer came over, met P, and talked to me generally about dog ownership & her services. Jennifer is super knowledgeable and a compassionate person for people and animals - this was so helpful because it put me at ease with giving someone access to my house & my new puppy!! Jennifer assigned us Jimmy as a walker - and that was P's BFF from that day forward. Jimmy is such a good human, would txt me updates, if needed, and treated Princess ...like a literal Princess! He was always on time, always communicative, and if the rate case he couldn't cover a walk, Jennifer took her out! They even convinced my little chi to potty in the rain & snow (something I struggle with to this day). Eventually some route changes kicked in and Isa was our walker. Isa was so sweet as well, and helped me fit P in a proper harness (which is tough for the little ones) in addition to being prompt & communicative! Additionally Jennifer sends consistent updates to clients through the portal, it's flexible with scheduling, and send a super cute newsletter with helpful information - esp for first time dog owners. Overall, Run and Play is the best pet care service in southern Maryland area! We were so sad to leave such good people and I highly believe trusting Jennifer with your fur babies is a great choice. 10/10 would recommend!

Jennifer and Kim have been such a godsend for us! When our previous walker moved away, they jumped…read moreright into action. My dogs LOVE them and the feeling is clearly mutual! Totally trustworthy, reliable, and kind - everything you could possibly ask for. I'm sad we moved away from their service area. My little boogerheads will miss them!!

highly recommend for mobile pet grooming. They were on time and very communicative. They also…read morelistened to my grooming requests which is rare. I have a senior poodle who I have had groomed for 15 years. This was by far one of the best experiences.

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for Steve and his care of my pets. He has accomodated…read morelast minute requests, and taken care of my "family" for the past year with daily mid-day visits. He has always been on time, and left a note with what happened while he was there. My one dog is also pretty difficult and has some typical rescue issues. It took Steve two visits to completely win her over, and his work with her over the past year has definitely made an impact on her behavior. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. Again, I cannot recommend Steve and Takoma Pet enough!