Everyone and everything was terrific. I was kept up to date on dog walks and sleep overs. My dog…read morewas always happy to see the caretakers.

We are beyond grateful to all of the Perfect Pooch team--they have been walking and taking care of…read moreour husky Pancho (who they lovingly call Mr. P :) ) since 2021. The whole team has been super flexible with all of Pancho's aging needs, and we are always at peace when Pancho is with them. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. A special shout out to Isabel who has been walking Pancho since we moved closer to Central Park--she always takes such good care of him and I am always looking forward to seeing her updates on Pancho's walks and the pictures :) Pancho has gone through a lot of changes in his walking routine (including a sling!) and she has been great in providing him with the extra support he needs. Thank you TPP!

My Dog Hikes is a 5 star service through and through. Andrea has a heart of gold and the most…read moreamazing team. We have been using MDH for 4 years for boarding and their unparalleled hiking service. My lab goes hiking with this group twice a week year round - staying active and cool in the summer swimming in their amazing grotto and pure bliss in the winter rolling and bouncing around in the snow. She can't stop wiggling when she knows she is going hiking and literally dives into the van ready for her adventure! My pup is living her best life and I am so grateful for this amazing group.

I have endless positive things to say about My Dog Hikes. It has been a game changer for living in…read moreNYC with an active dog. His favorite days of the week are the days he gets to hop in the van and go hiking and swimming. In the hotter summer months Bennie can't wait to get in the grotto swimming pool. He also loves his time boarding at their dogcation. the level of care from all of the hiking and overnight staff is top notch. i am so incredibly grateful for their love and care of my pup, and am so happy to have discovered them. I cannot recommend My dog hikes enough!!

I've been using Bark Ave for a few months now and haven't been able to rave enough about it! They…read morego so above and beyond and really care about your furbaby. I always get super fast responses through email so I'm comfortable knowing that they're readily available in case of an emergency. In case Rusty chewed up anything (he's 7 months old, you know how it goes) they helped clean it up and were totally transparent about it! They even replen his water bowl, etc. My Rusty always looks forward to his daily small group walks and I rest easy at work knowing that he's in great hands. The rates are also incredible- the quality for the amazing price ($12 for a small group walk, $22 for private!!) is unbeatable. 10/10 stars isn't enough!!

Used their services regularly for our rescue mutt for about a year (2021-22). At first, Carole the…read moremanager was very responsive and helpful over email and our dog seemed happy with the walker, Darrel. The service we agreed upon was for Darrel to walk our dog and then put out his food and fresh water for him before leaving. There were frequent problems-- small at first-- with following the instructions. Darrel would forget to refill the water dish or would not close the refrigerator after feeding the dog (the dog food is in there). Each time we communicated the problem to Carole, she would tell us she'd remind Darrel but the problems continued. Once or twice, Darrel left our apartment door unlocked after walking the dog and bringing him home (luckily nothing bad happened). The final straw was that Darrel forgot to feed the dog a couple of weeks ago. We reached out to Carole to address the issue, which to us represented an escalating pattern of inadequate care for our dog and disregard of our simple instructions. Her response was that she "didn't like the tone" of our email, said that feeding and not charging extra for it was "doing a favor"-- charging extra to feed the dog was never something that was mentioned to us AT ALL throughout the course of the year we were using their services-- and proceeded to say she would no longer work with us. No apology, no attempts to make things right-- just an unwillingness to take feedback and accept responsibility when something that jeopardized the well-being of our dog happened on their watch. We have moved on to another walking company and are much happier with their services and willingness to communicate. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of zero is because these mistakes didn't happen every time our dog was walked and there were some weeks throughout the year where everything went according to plan. Would very much recommend against using this small business since they don't take responsibility for their mistakes, don't respond effectively to requests to correct them, and simply terminate their working relationship when you point out flaws in their service.

Fantastic, reliable dog walkers that really care!…read more They have been walking my dog since he was a puppy and he always looks forward to seeing them.

Reliable and reasonably priced walking service. My dog is always excited to see Yvonne and her team…read moreat walk time and in the neighborhood.

A very good professional dog walking biz in Astoria that saves me plenty of time and guilt when I…read moream not able to walk my little pug. Rates are reasonable , dog walkers are friendly and do a great job giving your dog a nice long walk . I have used buster and whiskers 4 times in the last 3 months and every walk to date has been A plus . Flexible times makes it a perfect situation when I am unable to walk the little one and the dog walkers have always showed up on time and the little one is happy when he gets back home after a nice long walk .Would recommend this biz without any hesitation and they are worthy of 5 stars on my yelp meter .

We love Buster & Whiskers! I had my 2 year old pup, Pancake, for a month when he became really…read morereactive toward moving cars, bikes and runners. We were able to get in with B&W after a few weeks and immediately notices changes. Igor helped me understand the type of actions I needed to take to curb Pancakes behavior and gave me recommendations for leash set ups that my dog would respond better too (previously I had tried two different harnesses and wasn't seeing the results I'd hoped for). Igor even lent me a slip lead for a week or so until the lead I ordered came in. Pancake looks forward to his walk everyday and I love getting the photos they share of him with his pack!

EXTREMELY RUDE!!! After a couple email exchanges that were over the top uncompassionate I knew…read moreAlexia was not someone I would ever want to meet and especially would NEVER want around my fur babies. I never write reviews. But when it comes to pets I felt I needed to say something to warn others. I blocked her and keep her site in my bookmarks just so I NEVER make the mistake of contacting her again for anything ever.

ALEXIA VULLIS IS EXTREMELY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. I filled out a pet adoption form with her and…read moreupon finding out I was a young female who owns two cats, she made up a "two cat rule" to reject me. She also displayed a rude demeanor by calling me a "real asshole" and impulsive. This is a serious discrimination. I believe that any business, especially one dealing with our beloved pets, should uphold principles of respect, understanding, and fairness. This is NOT the place I want to do business with and would advise any potential clients to consider other more professional options.

If you're looking for a dog walking service, you've found the best with Not The Rug. Not only are…read moreLuis and his team extremely professional, communicative, and kind people - they take great pictures and give updates that will brighten your day. We've had our dog Dandy use Not The Rug since he was a puppy. With walks, the app they use shows you the routes they go on, plus they'll give you an update as to what happened on each walk. Dandy not only loves the social aspect of seeing his walker and the dogs, but the exercise tuckers him out so if we're not home he's happy to nap in his crate upon returning. Had Dandy been less social, Not The Rug would work to make sure he still had a great experience. They get to know you and your dog to ensure that walks are safe and fun, regardless of temperament or additional needs. I can't say enough good things about Not The Rug!

The best dog walker and pet sitter in the 5 Boroughs. Honest and reliable. Your dog is in good…read morehands with Not The Rug.

Executive summary: David and his colleague Jason have been walking my dog Little Face for a little…read moreover one year, and I have been very happy with their services. I moved to New York City from Philadelphia in April 2011. After having a great relationship with my personable, caring dog walker in West Philly (Sharon of P.U.P.S.), I was dismayed to see the manner in which many dog walkers ply their trade in Manhattan. Large groups of dogs walking together, tugging along a walker who looks positively annoyed to be on the other end of the leash. I was lucky enough to work a 10 minute walk from my office in Morningside Heights. So, instead of confronting the task of finding a dog walker who actually cared about dogs and took the job seriously, I just made do without having one. Fast forward: in November 2011, I secured a new job downtown. With my longer commute, I knew that I would need a dog walker to maintain Little Face's quality of life. I knew of David from an internet messageboard, where he frequently posted very cute pictures of dogs under his temporary care. I contacted him there, we exchanged some texts (he is always very responsive by text, phone, and email), and we met in my home. I was very comfortable handing over the keys to my apartment that day. Since then, he and Jason have been visiting my place 5 afternoons every week to walk Little Face. I was very excited to see the photos and short video clips of Little Face's afternoon adventures begin appearing on PBP's Facebook page and Tumblr. David and Jason's approach to dog walking (and by extrapolation, the nature of the entire PBP collective) is so different than the disinterested nature of the employees of many dog walking companies. Finally, I am especially happy that David is almost always available to dogsit Little Face with just a couple weeks notice. In fact, as I type this review, I am visiting family in Virginia for a long weekend. I am enjoying my time out of the city knowing that she is under his care.

David and Sayaka walk my dog Apple everyday. I always get a text letting me know what happened (1…read moreor 2). If my dog is sick or under the weather Sayaka is very attentive to her health and gives me texts with any concerns or details she notices. If you are on the fence about hiring a walker I say do it... I get such piece of mind knowing I have caring people walking my dog so I don't have to rush home after work or feel like she's alone all day.