We were fortunate to meet Angelica through another dog-walking platform a couple years ago. We were…read moreimmediately impressed with the level of care our pups got when with her, and with her thorough documentation of and communication during their time together. We were thrilled to learn that she had opened Wiggly World Services, and have since taken advantage of those services on multiple occasions. Our dogs stayed with her while we honeymooned in Thailand, and her frequent updates kept us so at ease, allowing us to fully unwind and enjoy our time. We are now becoming more regular visitors for daycare services, and our dogs benefit SO much from the activity and socialization with other dogs and cats! I've attached some photo proof of our happy girl, and our tuckered-out boy. I can't recommend Wiggly World Services enough--please check them out if you're in need of daycare or boarding services.

Angie is super professional, caring, and attentive. I always received pictures and updated and I…read morealways felt like my pets were safe and cared for

Liza is amazing. Reasonably priced, reliable, flexible, and my dog absolutely adores her (and so do…read moreI!) I haven't ever left my dog for a night since adopting him but I know that when I finally do I'll trust Liza to watch him. I am seriously so grateful to my neighbor that referred me. Before using Pokey Pets I was using a larger dog walking business, spending more and was nervous about having a different person in my apartment every day that really didn't know my dog. I love having the same walker everyday that my dog knows and loves and doesn't judge my messy apartment. She send amazing photos and sincere updates after every walk. Couldn't recommend more!

This service started out really well but has turned really unprofessional. The owner and sole…read moreemployee of the business tends to take things personally that aren't. On multiple occasions she has misinterpreted my intent and sent me either page long texts or emails describing her feelings about something I said or did that she didn't like for various reasons. She is far too quick to fly off the handle before getting clarification. I thought this was a professional relationship but I have ended up spending way too much of my time having to manage communication. This is where things unraveled... On Aug. 19th, Liza texted me to say that her schedule slows down around 3-4pm and said that if I wanted regular walks for my dog, she can do them for really cheap. I didn't need the walks but figured "why not" since they were so cheap. This is key. I did not need the walks. I did not ask for the walks. Had she not approached me, I wouldn't have ever done these walks. We decided on every Wednesday. On Sept. 12th, Liza texted me that she couldn't do the walk due to a personal matter. I said fine. We had, however, scheduled walks for the next three days, so the next day I texted her to confirm she could still do those scheduled walks. My partner and I were concerned that she may need more time to deal with the personal matter and just wanted to make sure we didn't need to find another walker. In fact, this is exactly what I said "Good morning. Hope you're feeling better. So we have you lined up for the next three days and I just need to know if I can depend on you being able to walk the pups because we won't be able to come back to take care of them. If you're not feeling up to it, I completely understand. Just need to know so that I can make other arrangements if need be." Instead of just getting a yes or no, I received a text saying that she doesn't think she has done anything in the past to make me think she is unreliable and then jumped to the conclusion that I may want to completely terminate the service, asking me if I wanted my key back. It was really confusing and total overkill for what I thought was a simple text confirming service. I clarified by saying that this isn't what I meant and that I just wanted to know if she needed more time to deal with the personal matter. I got a long response about how everyone needs to take time off sometimes and that if I wanted recommendations for a different walker, she could provide them. Again, I WAS COMPLETELY FINE WITH THE TIME OFF AND NEVER SAID OTHERWISE. So once I again said I was just making sure, she confirmed service and completed service. I then asked for vacation pet-care in October and we arranged for such care. Yesterday I got an email saying we need to change our Wednesday's to another day because she is now overbooked. Since I didn't need those walks to begin with, I said we could just not do them. I got an email back about how she's been so good to me and given discounts but that apparently they haven't been well received so maybe we should just do standard rates from now on. I was fine with this so I responded with, "sounds like a plan." The reply I got was whether she should remove the October vacation care that we had previously scheduled. WTF. I responded that I don't see why we would do that since my plans hadn't changed but considering this weird communication that it might actually be for the best. The reply I got was very lengthy and went on to say how ungrateful I was and how generous those cheap Wednesday walks (THAT I DID NOT NEED OR SEEK OUT) were; she states that she offered that price to work with my limited budget. Again, WTF. See above. THEN she told me my entitlement was something she chose not to deal with and was now forced to terminate the relationship. Thought that's what I had just done but ok. I've had breakups with romantic partners that weren't this dramatic. If you choose to go with Pokey, I recommend you tread lightly and be very careful with what you say and how.

Alicia has been an absolute lifesaver for our two rabbits. She has been pet-sitting for us for over…read moretwo years and is always amazing. From the very first meeting, it was clear she has a natural way with animals. Rabbits can be a bit tricky to care for, but she handled everything with ease and made sure they were happy and comfortable the entire time we were away. Her reliability and professionalism are unmatched-- she also sends regular updates and adorable photos, which puts our minds at ease knowing our rabbits were in such great hands. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and will treat your pets like their own, Alicia is the one to call.

Alicia has been my chicken sitter when I've been out of town many times over the past few years. I…read morealways appreciate the peace of mind of knowing my two egg-laying hens are in good hands with her. She checks on their coop daily to refill their food and water, collects their eggs, gives them treats, lets them free-range in our yard for a bit, and sends me an update each day I'm away. I know Alicia cares about and enjoys seeing our chickens, which is reassuring. But also she is incredibly professional, thorough, and responsible, is fantastic with communication, and her rates are reasonable. I highly recommend her services, and if you have a backyard chicken coop, she'll know how to handle your chickens!

​I am so incredibly grateful to Zuly and her amazing team! They went above and beyond to give my…read morefoster pup a fresh new look for spring--and even took photos to add to his adoption profile. He looks absolutely amazing! I'm hopeful this glow-up helps him find the loving, kind home he deserves. This kind of support for rescue animals is so appreciated. I can't thank you enough for helping him put his best paw forward for potential adopters!

10/10! I take my girl Sosie who has been diagnosed with IVDD in the past and is a very anxious…read moregirl. They take great care of her and always are patient. Can't recommend this place enough!

I could not recommend Paws2Tails more. They have been caring/walking my high strung 72 lb 2 yr…read more old pup for over two years and have become like family to us. Always reliable, consistent, knowledgeable, and most of all, cares so much for the dogs. On countless occasions, I've been able to come to them for advice from things ranging from behavioral issues, tick removal, administering medicine and so much more. I'm at ease every day knowing that my dog is in good hands.

Lisa's concern for the welfare of pets is genuine and lifelong, and she has developed an expertise…read morein this area. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Matt has been absolutely wonderful with both of my dogs, especially Kaley. She can be reactive and…read moreneeds someone patient, calm, and understanding, and he has been amazing with her. I really appreciate how flexible and dependable he is, and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands. One of the things I love most is that he offers a variety of services beyond walks, including visits and even taxi service when needed, which has been incredibly helpful. He also always sends pictures and notes after their walks, and I genuinely look forward to those updates every time. And somehow, he manages to take the BEST pictures of both of my girls -- I swear some of them look professional! The biggest sign of all, though, is how excited my dogs are every single time they see him. It's obvious they adore him, and that says everything. It's clear that Matt truly cares about the dogs he works with, and I can't recommend him highly enough!

The best dogwalking service we've used! Matt is friendly and professional, as are all of his…read moreemployees. We're pretty sure our dog likes all of them more than she likes us! The flexible schedule is also wonderful for us--our schedule is not very consistent, but no matter what else is going on we know our dog will be taken care of when we need it. If you need a dog walking company, this is the one to pick.

Our Doggo loves DLOD. The staff are great, professional and kind. The original temperament test…read morethey did with our dog, indicated that she would thrive with a couple of the packs of dogs, so she gets extra play time. We utilize the daycare a couple times a month and the boarding a couple times a year. When we pull up she runs to their door, and when they let her back she will scurry to her favorite staff for tummy rubs that they will happily oblige in. She returns to us worn out! They no longer provide grooming. (Provided 4 starts rather than 5 due to it often being unclear the best way and times to communicate with them).

Wish I could leave zero stars. We just picked up our two dogs after boarding them there for five…read moredays. My dogs were traumatized. The place stinks and the guy who was managing the desk was a total jerk. If you love your dog, stay away from this joint.

Irving Park where have you been all my pups life?! Let me start by saying my dog sitter cancelled a…read moreday before my planned trip for Thanksgiving to Florida. I was so close to cancelling my trip altogether when I found out about Andrew and Irving Bark from a family friend. The facility is very dog friendly and conveniently located to me and I would imagine most of the city. I love love love that Andrew lives on site since he's always nearby the dogs and they are never really alone. I also love how he is near the emergency vet in case of emergency and right across from a pet store in case I drop the babes and forgot something last minute. The facility is very nice and dog friendly, its doesn't have unnecessary frills and the yard outside is so nice and completely fenced in. My Pomeranians got their own room and I was allowed to bring their fave beds and even their stroller and Andrew and Margaret took them on a stroll at my request as not to mess up their usual routine too much! They sent my husband and I daily updates and pics and always had a camera on the pups so they can watch them from anywhere. I loved that so much. Their special meals were all given on time and they got lots of exercise in the fenced yard. One of my Poms is very very anxious and scared of people but by the time I went to pick him up he was cuddling with Margaret and almost didn't want to come with me! One of my Poms is very fragile 3 lb elderly guy and they were so gentle and careful with him, even more than I would be myself. My babies were so well taken care of, I am confident I will use Andrew and Irving bark ahead of all of my other sitter options forever. Never have I taken a trip and had such peace of mind that my dogs were well handled, safe and most importantly, HAPPY! Can't say enough good things about Irving Bark, Andrew and Margaret.

My pup goes here, too! I couldn't agree more with the reviews. Andrew and his team are outstanding…read more This place is a hidden gem, for sure. My boy can't wait to get out of the car when we arrive and he's dead dog tired when Dad picks him up (beautiful thing to see with an Australian labradoodle that has more energy than you could ever imagine).