Absolute best dog walker. Katie walked my Boston terrier from a puppy and my dog is in absolute…read morelove with her - she also boards my dog and my dog had the best time. I would recommend Katie & Co to any friend with a dog looking for a walker.

We have trusted Katie to walk and care for our Pomeranian Chihuahua mix Ruby since she was a puppy…read more Katie is patient, caring, active and even works on our dog's little quirks (like leash pulling) to help along her training while working with our dog. It means so much to us to know that she is well taken care of as we are out of the house all day Monday to Friday- She is a small dog but has tons of energy thus still needs ample exercise. Katie is professional and is always respectful of our home, time and schedule which only adds value to her extensive experience in pet care. After working with Katie I cannot imagine working with anyone else. We happily continue to leave Ruby in Kaite's care and highly recommend Katie to others!

Anna looked after my two energetic and not particularly sociable dogs with so much care and…read morepatience. She was completely reliable and friendly. I trusted her from day 1 and she never let me or my pups down. She never failed to give me a walk update, often including very adorable pictures. Thanks to her efforts both my dogs became much more comfortable interacting with others. I could not recommend her more highly!

Anna is responsible, reliable, and responsive. Our Buddy is one bouncy, energetic puppy and Anna…read morehandles him well (trust me, not many people do!). She's very attentive and a true dog lover. I love the updates she provides after every walk.

Very happy with how they handle the training and how good they are to take extra time and explain…read morethings. You can tell this is a generational skill set because of how easy and instinctual the dog training is for them. I'm a contractor and I'm passionate about what I do and I can see the passion and effort that comes from how they conduct their services. Most importantly, they're trustworthy and they care. These are people that know what they're doing and they're easy to deal with. I had to do a lot of searching and researching before I settled on them because I have a dog with a lot of issues and I love her to death. I'm very happy I settled on them. It ended up being the right choice.

THANK YOU! Thank you Mellow Vibes…read more We were referred here by a friend of ours who had a dog with aggression issues so we saw first hand what Mellow Vibes could do! Our dog, unlike most the dogs that I've seen in the reviews, is on the other end of the spectrum. Kaia is a 5, almost 6, year old husky/shepherd mix who has anxiety and fear and had zero socialization with the outside world and people. We adopted her at 4 years old and at that point, she was terrified of people and the world. Zero aggression, terrified of the world and a consistent flight risk. She would shut down when she saw people. If she could, she would make herself disappear from the world. Cowering, shaking, bolting, tail permanently tucked. Anything to get away. She couldn't function. We were having trouble bonding with her in the full year we had her because she was just so scared. Walks with her were full of dragging and bolting. She's pulled myself and my boyfriend over before when she was in a panic. She was incredibly stubborn with her commands. We eventually bit the bullet and contacted Mellow Vibes. They were the first trainer (and people in general) we talked to that did not judge what we did. The amount of times we heard from other trainers and people that we should not do this or that with our dog out of our desperation to build a bond with her (like letting her sleep on the bed with us or on furniture). They were the first trainers that understood where we came from and why we let her get away with certain things. We didn't feel judged for the first time or like we were being scolded. Instead, we got understanding and compassion. Paul spent 6 weeks with her. Let me tell you this, the amount of care and time he spent with her is astounding. Our dog was scared of EVERYONE but especially men, children and the elderly. Yet somehow, on our first meeting with Paul, she was calm. Paul kept us updated with her progress, pictures, videos, answering any of our questions or concerns. When it was finally time to pick her up, Paul trained us on his techniques of dealing with our dog's issues. We were met with a dog that listened to commands and when we did our walk with Paul, holy moly we were able to walk through the busy busy streets of downtown. Later that day, we were able to walk her through a busy park with so many screaming kids. We. Could. Never. Do. That. Before. EVER. She seemed to adore Paul, always looking back at him for reassurance and a bit of confidence. I almost felt bad taking her home haha. You could tell she was at ease with him and she was WELL LOVED in her time there. YOU DO NOT HELP A DOG LIKE OURS BY "BREAKING THEIR SPIRIT" OR ABUSING THEM. Now, I don't think our dog will ever be a people dog but we were taught how to manage her issues and she, herself, was slowly learning that people, objects, etc would not hurt her. At home now, she is generally a happier dog. More smiles, more tail wags, more following us around (she never wagged her tail or followed us around like this before). Mellow Vibes truly has helped her come out of her shell. They continue to follow up with us with messages, phone calls for more tips or to answer any of our questions. The rest is now up to us to keep up with the training and to continue to develop our relationship with her. You do not rehabilitate a dog like ours with anything but love, patience (oh so much patience) and compassion.

We started using Kate's adventure walks services as soon as our puppy was old enough to go and have…read morebeen using them 3 times weekly since (approx 8 months now). I cannot recommend them enough. Very professional and our Brooklyn waits by the window for Joe to pick her up and is so happy everytime he arrives. They take her our for ~2 hours and we can see how good of a time she has and how tired out she is when she gets back, which is perfect to hold her till we are done our workday. Besides this, Kate and her team have been so accommodating - even went outside of their usual pickup to get her daily when we had her staying with our friend, which really helped maintain some routine for her while we were away. We have also used their dog sitting services on another occasion for a week and also highly recommend. Alana took such good care of Brooklyn and sent us many updates and pictures/videos to help put our mind at ease as we missed her so much. We are so glad to have found Kate and her team as they have definitely made our lives a little easier and we know Brooklyn loves them too.

Kate and her team are absolutely incredible!! We've been using them for about 6 months and couldn't…read morebe happier. They're responsible, reliable, and trustworthy - exactly what you want in a dog walking service. Our dog, Scrabble, always comes home from the park completely exhausted, which makes us feel good because we know he got to run to his heart's content. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, we have peace of mind that K9 Kate will make sure Scrabble has a good day. Plus, they're the nicest people ever. If I could give them 6 stars, I would!

I picked up my first dog in September 2014. I had no idea how much I'd love the freaking thing and…read morehow guilty I'd feel leaving her for 8 hours, 5 times a week. I had this vague idea of hiring someone in the neighbourhood to walk her mid-day but thankfully, out of laziness, I just Googled 'dog walker' and found The Dog Park. I'm not typically a lucky person, I always end up in the longest line, I've never won anything and my sisters are all better looking than me. If a seat opens up on the streetcar right in front of me, I invariably lose it to someone with sharper elbows and a much greater desire to sit. But all that's changed because I found Anna - and Sinead - to walk Luna, The Tuna. They are incredibly flexible with hours, generous with the time they spend with Luna and send me fun pictures and captions that make me smile mid-day. Reliable, trustworthy, warm, fun, knowledgeable and conscientious. Sometimes, over a glass of wine during dinner, I'll look over at my man with love in my eyes and say, 'god, we're lucky'. And he knows I don't mean him or our relationship. I mean The Dog Park.

Anna is incredible. I am so happy I chose to have her as my dog walker. She sends daily reports and…read morepictures which, to someone who works all day and misses their puppy like crazy, is a god send. She frequently takes my dog for longer walks than planned and sometimes takes her to the beach for an extra long walk at no extra charge. Anna is very sweet and loves my dog. She also spends time training her which is helpful while I'm working. She stayed over at my house one weekend while I was away and looked after my pooch which was actually very reasonably priced considering the extra attention my puppy got. On top of all of this, she runs her dog walking business very well. I appreciate the invoices she creates and how well organized she is. Overall she is the perfect choice for anyone looking for someone to love and care for their little furry ones while you are away.

I first met Vanna by chance when I saw her out walking a small pack of dogs in the park. The dogs…read moreall looked so happy, relaxed, and clearly under her command that I actually went up to her on the spot and asked if she was a dog walker. There was just such a good energy with the dogs, and I'm so glad I trusted that instinct. Vanna has ended up being my dog walker and boarder for about the past five years, and I have only positive things to say about her. What stood out to me from the very beginning was how deeply she loves dogs. For Vanna, this is not just a business. She is completely committed to the dogs in her care and truly treats them as if they were her own. She is always dependable and incredibly dedicated. I remember one time I was out of town and another walker canceled on me at the last minute. Vanna was also away, but when I contacted her, she immediately made arrangements to go back and get my dog because, as she put it, she did not want her to be left alone. That level of care is extremely rare to find! When my dog boards with Vanna, she becomes part of Vanna's world and goes on real adventures with her, because Vanna never leaves her alone. My dog has visited Vanna's mother a few times, for example, which always makes me smile. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my dog is not just safe, but genuinely cared for, included, and loved. Vanna is experienced, confident, and very dog-focused in the way she runs things, which I personally appreciate. I always feel that her decisions are guided by what is best for the dogs. I trust Vanna completely with my dog, and that is not something I say lightly. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is dependable, knowledgeable, and truly devoted to dogs.

We absolutely LOVED our previous dog walker! She was incredibly friendly, reliable, and just one of…read morethose people you instantly trust with your pup. He would get unbelievably excited every time she came by, which says everything about how well she treated him. The only reason we aren't using her for walks anymore is because our schedule changed, not because of anything she did. If we could've kept her, we absolutely would have. We'll continue using her for boarding whenever we go out of town. It feels amazing knowing our dog gets his own fun little vacation with his best friend. She's truly the best, and we're so grateful for the joy she brought to our pup's days.

Brie and Kit clearly love dogs, and it shows in the happy-but-exhausted face of my dog, Fernando,…read moreafter an afternoon walk in the woods with their most-affable pack. Brie and Kit are also very flexible whenever I asked to shift a walk to another day. Plus, Fernando has a girlfriend thanks to them!

Anastasia has been walking my beloved pooch for almost 10 years now. She's energetic, patient and…read morevery knowledgeable. Highly recommended her and her team.

THE MOST AMAZING DOG PERSON IN TORONTO!…read more Caryn is the most passionate dog lover and dog expert you will meet. Her involvement in our dog's life began before we even adopted! She gave us advice and support through the adoption application process, was one of our references, and even accompanied me on the trip to meet and decide on our Malik. She's always there for advice, and she is amazingly well-read and educated on the subject of dogs. Her own dog, Parker, lost a leg in an accident before being rescued and adopted by Caryn. You can tell as soon as you meet Parker that he has the most wonderful life a dog could have. He, like Cesar Millan's Daddy, has a magical effect on other dogs and often accompanies Caryn's clients on walks. Whatta Pup! is the business born out of a tireless dedication to and deep passion for dogs. You can't go wrong if you're working in a field you adore! Caryn offers walking, let-out and visiting services, obedience training, behavioural consultations, selected grooming, and special programs such as dog-safety for children. She's also a great resource to speak with about therapy. And... don't tell anyone I told you, but word on the street is that she's going to start offering canine massage therapy sometime in the future... shhhhh! She will guide you to the best of the best in the doggie universe - "phodography" (pet photography), Martingale collars, wicked cool Whatta Pup! merchandise, as well as her own all-natural, homemade shampoos and treats! Visit the Whatta Pup! website to see all the wonderful ways you can involve her in your doggie's life!

I chose WhatAPup to help socialize my 8 week old basset hound. I was able to enrol in the Puppy…read moreSocialization class which was an incredibly easy process. Caryn makes it possible to pay for classes online as well as manage your schedule online. So the flexibility of the courses was a really great feature for us as our schedule is very inconsistent. We're graduated now but our experience here was memorable to say the least! The puppy social class offered exactly what it stated. The room was very clean and well organized. The instructors were very helpful in answering our questions about my puppies behaviour issues I had been experiencing. Caryn is extremely sweet and you can tell she really loves what she does! The male instructor (Sean I believe his name was?) was one of our favourites! He always seemed to have the perfect treat for our puppy that made her pretty much grovel at his feet!!!!!! Something I thought she'd never have the attention span to do! All instructors had a very pleasant demeanour and seem knowledgable even to your specific breed (impressive)! They gave me a great feel on what to expect when my basset was able to go into the real world and how to encourage good behaviour. The only complain I would make would be about the facility itself.. It's very industrial and I'd like them to be able to expand their business into something maybe more inviting? (The building is a bit sketchy on the outside) but the experience was more than I could ask for. I will be enrolling in more classes in the future thats for sure!!