We use Mike to walk our dogs and he has been the absolute best. He's super reliable, really…read moreorganized (he leaves a monthly sheet at your house where he keeps notes on his daily walks with your dogs, and is always reaching out if there are any issues, federal holidays coming up, etc) accepts payment through Venmo or Paypal (remembering to get cash for our old dog walker was always a pain and he's great with reminding you how much you owe each month) and incredibly flexible (which has been amazing with a baby who has picked up every illness at daycare - he's super gracious about same-day cancellations). 100% recommend! Wish we had found him earlier.

Mike is absolutely the best. He was referred by a friend who had great things to say about him and…read moreI have personally referred him to several others. We moved every year all over NW DC and made sure Mike was able to still be our walker before I signed on the dotted line. I'm obsessed with my dog and had to be sure Mike could still be our guy - he's that good. Mike was flexible if I needed to work late to swing by and help me out. He covered on weekends too. He had someone all lined up in case he was sick or needed a vacation and always told me well in advance when possible. He's a true professional. My dog absolutely loves him! I think that's what matters most to me. Mike was prompt, responsible, reasonably priced, patient if I forgot to leave the check, responsive to my emails, attentive when my dog had an upset stomach (I asked him many times to "check the consistency"), kept great and clear records of his walks and my dog's bathroom habits and all around made my life easier. Mike may have made my life easier, but he made my boy's day every day. He is a healthier, happier dog which makes me a happier dad. We moved away from DC and have yet to find a replacement that even comes close. If you're in DC and even considering a dog walker you have found the right guy!

I picked up my dog from structured daycare at Parview location. The "manager" gave me my dog and…read moresaid nothing. I walked out and realized my dog was covered from head to toe in urine and excrement. I walked back in and asked if there was a problem and she was like oh yeah yeah, she messed her crate twice today but we wiped her off. I should have never been handed back my dog in this type of condition AND without any explanation. And how long was she in this state with no attention to her health and wellbeing? And apparently they accept no responsibility: "Unfortunately we do not have a grooming at this facility and really no way of cleaning her up other than just water. The dogs are crated throughout the day when we are rotating the classes of the different groups of pups. When we have a full house it is almost impossible to keep cleaning crates and transferring her to another." - Megan Clipfel-Johnson, Structured Daycare Manager This all sounds like a District Dogs problem, not my problem. With them knowingly operating one location in a flood zone that ultimately killed puppies during a flash flood last year to an employee at another location hitting a puppy that resulted in its death, you would think they would have a heightened level of care, but apparently not. Be cautious of using the Parkview location if you care about your pup's health and wellbeing.

My pup Cody and I attended Avi's 6 week Level I training. We both absolutely loved it. Avi's…read moreapproach to training was direct, fear free, and fun; I learned specific skills as well as underlying concepts of training; and Cody has really made progress with not jumping, attending to me, staying, and many other commands. Highly recommend this class for anyone in the area!

I've been using Ivana's service for some time now and love it! I have 2 shih tzu's that are really…read moredifficult to train and imagine having them boarded. I have never had any issues with my dogs staying with her. Hardest part is probably taking them home because they never want to leave. Shes typically booked way in advance, but she always makes time for my pups. Highly recommend her services to anyone in the area. I personally live about 30 minutes away and will drive out of my way to her spot. I have also recommended friends in the area to dog walk with her and she's great with that as well. Gone are those over priced boarders that don't take care of your pets. If you are away for some time or have a short weekend trip book with Ivana. You'l have peace of mind knowing your loved ones are in great care!

Ivana has been watching my pups Aly and Henry for three years now and I couldn't recommend her…read moreservices enough. In fact last year I moved an hour away from her and still use her as my dog's pet sitter rather than find someone closer because she's amazing! I know when she watches my dogs they are going to be spoiled and well taken care of. She sends me updates and photos multiple times a day, and I love following them on Instagram. My dog Henry is an older pup with a lot of special needs and requirements and Ivana always does a such a great job of making sure he gets the care he needs. Before I found Ivana, I tried regular doggy daycares and boarding facilities and Ivana is just so much better. With Ivana, my dogs can sleep on the couch, dog beds or wherever they want. It's just like being at home, and I love that!

I couldn't be happier to have our dog at Two Way. From the moment we met with Linda and the team, I…read moreknew our dog was in safe hands. Everyone is so caring and understanding and incredibly trustworthy. It has been a lifesaver to have Two Ways as our dog works through separation anxiety. He is so excited to go and sometimes never wants to leave. A full hearted recommendation here!

I wish I could give them ten stars, they are just that incredible! We have been taking our two dogs…read morehere for about six months and have been blown away with the level of care, compassion, and flexibility the Two Way team has shown us! They love and care about our pups just as much as we do and are so patient with us, always willing to answer any questions we have (and we have had a lot). They have cameras showing the play areas with a live feed which allows you to check in on your pups throughout the day--which is SO NICE! Oh, and if you need your pup to stay the night, unlike other places, they won't be stuck alone in a crate with no one to keep an eye on them, but rather Two Way has a whole overnight area which is set up more like a home-type environment and they even have someone who stays overnight with them which is just SUCH INCREDIBLE peace of mind. And, if all that weren't awesome enough, they are also incredibly open and accommodating when my ADHD self forgets to book daycare in advance or when our schedule got so hectic and we weren't able to pick them up and they had to unexpectedly stay the night. There was actually an occasion just last week that I think really perfectly highlights the reason they deserve all the stars: Last week I messaged them through the portal and asked if they could take our pup one day even though the day was not able to be booked online (not sure if it was a technical glitch or if they were full already that day) but they said in response "We welcome him with open arms! No apologies one bit." and THAT, it is THAT plus just the love and care they have that makes us loyal members of the Two Way pack. So long as we live anywhere near here we will always bring our pups (current and future) to Two Way anytime we need daycare or overnight care! Bottom line TLDR: THANK YOU Two Way team for being the best care we have ever seen for our pups!!! And to anyone looking for a daycare or overnight care/boarding for your dogs--I cannot recommend Two Way highly enough! ***Note: It is a tiny bit hard to find the very first time so I recommend looking up the location using Google Maps not Apple Maps.***

What a difference a day (with Atlas) makes! After just one visit with Thomas my puppy is remarkably…read morebetter behaved! I have a 8 month mini golden doodle. She's incredibly smart and before finding Atlas she was pretty well behaved but I had sort of hit a wall with her undesirable behavior (barking, separation anxiety, jumping up on people). I knew she needed better instruction than my partner and I were giving her, but knowing how social my dog is, a group puppy class didn't seem ideal. Luckily I met Atlas owner, Danny, and immediately I felt the right vibe. He seemed to have a training approach based in dog psychology, and I knew I was gonna have to think like my very intelligent dog if I was going to effectively communicate with her. I then met with Thomas (who I thoroughly enjoyed on a personal level too!) for only 2 hours and we went over a lot... all sorts of tips and tricks and it helped me to understand the overall philosophy of dog training. I was so busy going over every training mistake i had made, that I didn't even notice that Thomas was efficiently correcting her and my dog began to be on her best behavior... quietly cuddled next to me. Later on that night the change became more apparent when my partner was also like "um did you notice how obedient puppy is being?" We began joking that it's like we brought over a military school recruiter and now she's like "I'll be good! I'll be good!" We're not 100% sure which tip that Thomas gave us was so magical (but I suspect correcting the pack hierarchy was a major point) but it worked! Barking has turned into a low growl or nothing at all, she's stopped pestering us for fetch in favor of waiting for "play time", the results are kinda mind blowing! But the best part I never saw coming. Until seeing the after effects of Thomas I didn't realize how my stressed my puppy was. So now everyone in the house is happier! This is one of those business I love to support! Great people doing great work!

Stay away. Staff isn't trained on dog behavior, they'll onboard problematic dogs, the dogs will…read moreshare the same water bowls, and their philosophy on allowing all dogs to sleep in a kennel-less environment is dangerous.

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!

Belly Rubs has been providing Monday - Friday walks for our dog since June 2011. Dan was originally…read moreour walker until he was promoted. Then, Kelly took over. Both employees, including Teresa (the owner), have been professional, prompt, and so caring towards our pooch. My husband and I were initially hesitant to turn over our keys to "total strangers" but Belly Rubs quickly gained our trust and we haven't looked back since. They've been able to accommodate extra walk requests as well as unforeseen cancellations. We are moving outside of their service area but we will greatly miss their services. I would highly recommend Belly Rubs to a pet owner who was someone else to care for and love their pet as much as they do. Keep up the terrific work Belly Rubs!

We recently adopted a rescue dog who was in need of some basic training. We contacted Susie since…read moreshe was in the neighborhood, and she responded right away. She came to our place to meet us and the dog, and, right off the bat, she was a wealth of knowledge, picking up on cues that we would never think to notice. Our first few meetings were as educational for us as it was for the pup. She clearly has a lot of experience, and she has a direct but friendly approach that really got our dog in the mood to work. Susie is also great at providing follow-up and additional information, and checking in on our dog's progress. We feel so much more confident as dog owners knowing that Susie is just a phone call away. Can't recommend enough!

I recently rescued a former street dog who developed some anxiety in my apartment building and is…read morevery scared of men. I was struggling to help him learn basic commands and socialize around men and other dogs. Susie has really helped my dog gain confidence in his new surroundings and helped give me the tools to make my dog feel more secure. My dog loves Susie and our training sessions! I live in DC where trainers can charge an arm and a leg for services. Susie is truly passionate about helping owners train their dogs, and her rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend hiring her!