Been using Tailchasers for years! very dependable, honest and our pets love Kim and her daily emails!! Highly recommend them!

I received a call the day after Christmas, that my dog was howling in pain and couldn't get up. I asked if they could get him to a vet and they said no, I had to pick him up. When arrived they wanted to use ropes to lift him with due to so badly soiled. So we supplied our own blanket and carried him to car. He was in obvious pain, soiled, bleeding from mouth. He was immediately taken to animal hospital and advised had to be put down for fractured back and kidney issues. When asked for an explanation Randa immediately sent a refund saying upon my request, which was just for explanation. When followed up was told I can't sue because I signed a waiver, that it was my fault for boarding an older dog and not boarded before. I never made any accusations or asked for anything but an explanation. I'm so devastated I left my pet/family member in their care. read more

I spent 45 minutes on the phone listening to Matt expound on how great this service was. I listened while he shared his personal life issues and business issues. He shared about the demands his work places on him. We had little time to be concerned with the needs of me, the potential customer who would be paying for his services. I scheduled an appointment for him to meet my dogs. He never called and never showed up. He seems much more focused on "his world" and "his reality" than actually running a business. Definitely not a class act. He is not someone you should trust with your pets or your home. Clearly not a reliable honest person. read more

I watched the video of Sunny's (10lb mini dachshund) enrichment training teaching him how to heal and what i viewed in the video is a trainer who was frustrated yell at my dog and then partially picked him up only to push him harshly towards the back wall then pull his leash and make him cry. That is on a 10 second video I cannot even imagine what happens when the camera is not rolling. I can't believe that's how they would treat a 5 month old puppy. We will not be returning. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

This place *was* a 5 star place, not sure what has happened. Last year they assigned Erin to walk our dog. Imagine my surprise when a neighbor called me to tell me my dog was running around and someone was chasing him! Turns out Erin let go of his leash and he got away. Erin NEVER told me or the office this happened! She left a note that everything went great...Footage from the security cameras showed a very different story. After that "walk", our dog was very fearful to go on walks for a long time. Before the "Erin" incident....we had a walker named Liz....she was absolutely the best! She loved the dogs, was trustworthy and I was sad to learn learn she is no longer with the company, but best of luck to her. Fast forward to this week...we have a new dog and I want to make sure we don't have any 'Erin' issues and wanted to talk to Matt the owner. He was our original contact when we first set up service & I felt comfortable talking to him about my concerns about re-establishing service. Tried to call several times to speak to him but was cut off by Phalycia the "Executive Director" of TailChasers ... I'm sorry how does she have that title when she can't even handle basic customer service? It's a shame...Matt and Rhanda had a good business when their focus was On customer service, quality dog care and not made up job titles. ***in response to your reply: I'm glad you and your family were able to get away for a mid week camping trip. It would have been nice if Phalycia just said 'Matt's unavailable/out of town I will leave him a message to get back to you.' Instead of her making it a power issue of dealing with her or no one. I would have even spoken to Susan but she's even no longer at the company. read more

Although more expensive than other dog care locations, you definitely get qualify care for your pup. I get daily pics, and any command information my dog may have learned that day. My dog also comes home smelling as I dropped him off and simply exhausted (both mental and physical stimulation). Definitely well worth the cost if you can afford it. read more

I can't say enough good things about Tailchasers. When you're out of town and you know your baby is so well cared for, there's no better peace of mind. You'll get a daily report card, complete with photos and videos, which is just so sweet. It really does feel like your pet is staying with family/friends. Their prices are extremely reasonable as well. In addition, I had my dog groomed there during his last stay and they gave him the cutest haircut ever! I'm even more obsessed with him than I was before. I'm so glad I found Tailchasers. read more

Just wanted to update my review, for the past 2 weeks I have been off of work from having knee surgery. Randa has been so great with replying to emails when my husband gets off early so Eric does not have to come! This is SOOOO helpful and shows that they are avaliable to help the customer! I can not say enough good things about this team. For the first time I have seen how much our little girl Trixie loves Eric!!! She is SO excited when he comes through the door and goes right to the chair to get ready for her walk!!! My husband and I really cherish this service and it means so much to us that we have someone who cares so deeply for our girl! read more

Tailchasers Pet Care - So sleepy after her walk with Eric! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Tailchasers is great. Matt came over to the house to help us decide on chosing him for watching our dogs. That alone is a big decision when you think of your dogs as family. He stayed for about an hour answering all of our questions and going through our routine with us. He and his company are very thorough and good at what they do. I felt I could trust him and his staff to come into our house without us being home. When they are done with the visit you get an email with all of the notes from the visit and sometimes you get pictures as well of the dogs playing. This allowed us to go out late on a weekend night. We plan on using them in the future. read more

I have brought my great Pyrenees here in the past but this particular time I was VERY disappointed and VERY concerned. We had our baby stay at Tailchasers while we were on Vacation for a week. We decided to return home early because we missed our pup. We ended up picking him up a day early than originally planned. When we arrived our poor baby was CAKED in urine and was soaking wet. He was terrified. The urine was so incredibly awful that he had matts of urine on his forearms, elbows, underbelly and tail. Even his head smelled like urine. (As if he had been laying in puddles of urine all week). His fur- which is typically white was- pure yellow. IT was so bad that when we go home, my husband and I had to bathe him outside before he could even come inside. On top of that we had to have a mobile grooming company come and properly groom him because the urine was so matted (keep in mind our dog was groomed the day before he was dropped off and we went on vacation). In addition, they have you pay before seeing your animal. We made the mistake of giving a $140 tip to them. Once we saw our sweet boy- we were appalled and couldn't believe we tipped them at all. WE WILL NEVER TRUST OUR DOGS CARE TO THIS PLACE AGAIN. AP read more

We've been having Tailchasers in our house to walk our cockapoo puppy since she was 12 weeks old. She is over 6 months now and it's the best decision we ever could have made. They have a thorough background check of all of their dog walkers. They are very reliable. It is faster to contact them with questions or scheduling changes by email rather than phone. They are about $20 per visit. At the end of each visit you get an email with what they did, a GPS tracking diagram of where they went and a detailed paragraph on the visit. It's really obvious from the walker's description how much she likes our puppy and enjoys the visits. She also has put in any concerns and cleans up any mess as best as possible. She even taught our puppy how to play catch! Our puppy is a happy puppy due to Tailchasers and that makes this dog momma happy too. read more

The caregivers from Tailchasers take such excellent care of our dogs! Cali & Kaner can be quite a handful, but Matt and Randa have an excellent system that allows you to to provide exact instructions for your pets' needs and to know exactly who is caring for your pets and when. Lindsey is absolutely amazing with Cali & Kaner and sends the sweetest, most informative emails about every single visit. She truly loves our dogs and we're so lucky to have her and the other amazing caregivers Tailchasers employs. They don't just walk your dog - they'll feed them, administer medicine, give them playtime, send pictures & videos, even care for your home. Can't recommend them highly enough. :) read more

Tailchasers Pet Care - Lindsey, their incredible Tailchasers caregiver, even gave them this incredible basket full of birthday presents! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

So far tailchasers has been fantastic! We had to find a sitter for our cat fairly last minute, but the guys at tailchasers were able to come by for a visit, meet our dog and cat and go over what they do. Essentially they come in feed your pets, walk-play with your pets and check up on your house. All for a affordable price. And all their employees are background checked and screened so you don't feel un-easy about giving access to your home. This is a great option if you have pets who don't do well when boarded as they can relax and stay in the comfort of there own home. And you can schedule how many visits you want with varying time frames all from their website. We have used them only a few times but plan on continuing using the service. read more

I wish I'd wrote a review sooner because I am sure I'm forgetting good points to mention, but in a nutshell: I love Tailchasers. In late February/March, I went out of town on business for nearly 3 weeks. I contacted Tailchasers to look after my cat, Lennon, while I was away. They were very responsive and had someone out to visit Lennon and I the next day. I met with Matt who was friendly, informative, and really responsive. I told him everything I needed and he went back to the office and populated my profile on their site - that's it. I didn't have to do anything else! Jamie was the cat sitter looking after Lennon; she was great! She sent me text messages every day she visited Lennon, and even contacted me to let me know when my power went out for a few days. She was so good to Lennon, playing with him and giving him lots of love. She also left me notes of Lennon's day and time spent with her. I could really tell that Jamie cared about Lennon, not just as a client, but as a pet and a member of my family. Sadly, shortly after my trip, I moved to the city and out of the limits of Tailchasers. I highly recommend Tailchasers to everyone! read more

When my husband was going to be out of state for an extended three month period, and I work long hour daily, I needed a reliable service for walking my dog Jake in the afternoons. I was impressed immediately with the in home visit where they gathered all information about my pup - where his treats, food leashes, towels etc were located. I was also impressed with the flexibility that they offered - if I were to have a later than expected day, they could come for a second visit. While that doesn't happen often, knowing I have options gives me peace of mind. Another important thing to me was knowing that they are bonded. I found Tailchasers to be more than reliable - they are professional, friendly, and most importantly Jake, my pup is well cared for and happy. I love the daily report and the extra notes and presents I come home to see (for instance: "Jake went to the groomer I see - looks great!", or "gave Jake extra TLC and played today"). Jake received a stuffed toy for Christmas, and healthy cookies for a Halloween treat :-) The only improvements that I could see to their services would be offering customers (1)GPS tracked walks, (2) improvements to website scheduling services and (3) crate free boarding services. I highly recommend Tailchasers and I think if Jake could talk, he would too! read more

My wife and I recently went out of the area for a week. Based on reviews we contacted Tailchasers to discuss checking in on our cat. We set up a consultation with the owner and it went well so we decided to move forward. One of their staff, Kim, stopped by the house twice a day provided care, medication, food, play, and litter box cleaning. We also received emails each visit with photos and a summary of the visit. I can not thank Tailchasers enough for the great service they provide. We will definitely use again in the future and would recommend to anyone who needs care for their pets. read more

My dog stayed here for an extended weekend while I was out of town. I HATE leaving him. I'm one of those crazy dog moms who worries the whole time I'm away, but he had such a nice time! I loved getting the daily report cards. Seeing how well he was doing and how much fun he was having was such a relief! read more

I had a fairly high maintenance English Springer Spaniel, Rocco, who passed last year. Randa's help saved us from sending Rocco to a shelter during those first two years!! When we got our Pomapoo last December, Tailchasers was one of the first calls I made to arrange for the daily visits I would need when I returned to work. Randa's team is wonderful to work with!! We just love Allison!! I highly recommend TailChasers!!! They will become a part of your family!! read more

Tailchasers started out great when was my walker with my then 3 month old puppy. Around March they gave me a new dog walker and that's when I noticed a change. My daily emails weren't as detailed and the pictures I would receive of Cooper made him look like he was having a miserable time. Once summer hit Cooper became fearful and anxious with a lot of things outside. I would try to communicate with my walker on things I did to help Cooper but she chose not to listen but to listen to other co-workers instead. I heard from multiple neighbors that they would have to help the walker to even get Cooper outside. I would receive emails stating that Cooper was stubborn and not wanting to listening when they were the ones not listening to me and our needs. I was paying $19 a day for Cooper to only be let out in front of my building. They never walked him. I left Tailchasers and now have a new walker where Cooper is getting the walks and attention he deserves. With so many great reviews it's disappointing that we had such a negative experience. My advice to the owners and workers would be to listen to your customers about their needs and not blaming it on the dog. read more

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Well, the time has come that we have moved out of the service area of Tailchasers and we are so sad to have to find new pet sitters. It has been 4 years since I wrote the first review of Tailchasers and their service remained top notch throughout all 4 years. Randa and Matt are absolutely wonderful and I wish them the best of luck. I do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone! They took care of our babies countless times as if they were their own. We already miss having them at our new home. read more

I have had a great experience with Tailchasers so far. If you want to try them, purchase the Yelp deal. I did not do that! TJ is Boscoe's walker, and he comes at periodic intervals throughout the month when I have to work really long days or take short trips out of town. TJ leaves me great summaries about his adventures with Boscoe and I love reading about what they did during the visit. Boscoe just wants someone to pet him endlessly; and then go for a walk. TJ obliges. TJ brings in packages and has even brought in my garbage cans for me (!!!) which I really appreciate. Its those little extra touches that make all the difference when you have a service come into your house. The scheduling process has been really easy. Randa has been great when I email, particularly in the beginning when I was paranoid about the walker showing up. My previous walker I pre-paid and he just failed to show up for work and walked off with a month of wages. But, Tailchasers is very trustworthy and they are in business for the betterment of your pet. I highly recommend them! read more

Like anything, there are pros and cons. They were great with my dog and cat, would respond last minute for a walk if I needed it, and have a great online check in and check out system so you always know when your pets are being cared for. Things I didn't care for included jacking rates from $17 to $25 per walk in just over a year, the fact that I never got to meet the person walking my dog, and when I initially called them it took three weeks to set up the first appointment. I ended up switching to a more affordable service. read more

This is one of the best companies I've ever found. Matt and Randa are extremely professional and know dogs. For the last five months, I have had a daily dog walker come and spend time with my two dogs. I haven't had a single issue with doors being left unlocked or the dogs not being treated well. The systems they have in place are well-thought out and they deliver on their promises. Great company. read more

We've used Tailchasers for over 10 years for cat sitting. They've always been very professional and responsive and have taken good care of our kitties. Highly recommended. read more

Tailchasers is a wonderful pet sitting service in the Arlington Heights area. They took excellent care of our two cats, Lucy and Ethel for over 3 years. We received daily photos, updates and comments. Tim was excellent with our "high maintenance" divas who required very specific medicines. I highly recommend Tailchasers for your pet service needs. read more

I cannot say enough about the amazing service that is Tailchasers!!! After a stressful experience this spring with another firm "accidentally" letting my indoor-only cat get outside, and stay there overnight, it became apparent that I needed someone new and that I could fully trust. Matt, the owner, came by for a meet and greet. He was delightful and asked really specific questions about my cat and her needs, even things like "which toys are her favorites to play with?" I felt really great after meeting him! Next, I met my sitter Eric, another amazing guy. I just had my first full week away, and he kept me up to date via text, took care of getting my mail and even swept the floor daily.....something I don't even do!! I feel so great now knowing that my cat is well cared for while I am away. Call Tailchasers....you won't be sorry!!!! They are all delightful!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Tailchasers; they treat our dogs like family, and they have given us peace of mind when we travel. Especially with two aging dogs, with big personalities. Our dogs take two walks a week with Erin, and they love it. I really enjoy getting the updates at the end of each visit with a picture, it's nice to know our dogs are in trusted care. Thanks TailChasers! read more

Tailchasers provides us with a great sense of comfort when my husband travels for work. We have 2 dogs, one is a recent adoption and is having issues being introduced to new people. Our dog walker, Andrew shows such professionalism and patience when dealing with the new pup. I love the email updates on how the walk went - his writing is always very witty, well-written and sincere. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a dog walker in the Northwest Suburbs. read more

We used Tailchasers, Inc. starting in January 2012-March 2013. We used them for both pet-sitting as well as daily walks for our 15 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Over the last year and half, Tailchasers has taken care of our dog and two cats for 3 week long vacations as well as daily walks/wellness checks for our senior dog. They are the best, most professional, caring, and responsible pet sitters, we have ever used by far. Unfortunately, we are moving out of the area otherwise we would continue to use their services. We HIGHLY recommend Tailchasers! Their management team, online scheduling, dog walkers - are ALL EXCEPTIONAL! WE JUST LOVE THEM! We first used Tailchasers in January 2012. We had a family trip planned, but had recently discovered that our 14 year old Yorkshire Terrier, had heart disease. We were extremely nervous to leave him and considered canceling the trip. Fortunately, someone suggested we try Tailchasers. They came to our house and spent lots of time with us. We completed an extensive intake process and by the end of the afternoon I felt quite comfortable with them as did our dog. We went ahead with the trip and they sent me daily text messages letting me know our dog and two cats were fine. In the middle of the trip, there was a snowstorm, but they brought their shovels and still managed to visit/walk our dog four times a day. When we arrived home, everyone was healthy, happy, and relaxed. After the success of the trip, we hired Tailchasers for daily walks. Because of our dog's age and health conditions, he doesn't walk very far. For me, these visits were more like wellness checks and really put my mind at ease, knowing someone was there to check on him during the day. Dave, our regular walker really seemed to love our dog and always left us notes on the visit. All Tailchasers staff are certified in first aid which also really eased my mind. In September 2012, we put our house on the market. Tailchasers staff were so helpful during this process - they really went above and beyond the call of duty. Dave would often schedule walks around showings - sometimes even cleaning up messes before the potential buyers arrived. They were also always flexible when we needed to change/reschedule appointments. We just LOVE Tailchasers and are so sorry to leave them behind. read more

Allison is amazing! She is great with my 3 dogs. One of them has pulmonary hypertension, so we're constantly monitoring her and adjusting her medications. Allison advises me when she notices any changes in exercise tolerance or behavior, and always takes great care to ensure she's comfortable. She also balances this with the other two dogs, and makes sure they don't get a shorter walk or less attention. I get billed on time, always correctly, and appreciate the flexibility that Tailchasers offers when I have unexpected work travel or evening commitments, and need a dinner feeding/walk. I have recommended TC to family and other friends in the neighborhood. read more

We got a bad feeling about our doggy daycare and switched to tailchasers. We will never look back! In home care is so much less stress on pets and I have a high level of trust with our walkers whom my pets love. As a bonus they take care of pkgs and plants and mishaps like our alarm malfunctioning!!! Worth every penny! read more

Tailchasers is amazing! Kim is the most wonderful and patient dog walker. And I love how flexible and dependable this service is!

Tailchasers has been absolutely wonderful! We have been using their daily walking service for our French Bulldog puppy for the past 5 months. They have been so accommodating, flexible, and great at communicating. We especially appreciate how trustworthy they have been! read more

Our sweet kitty had a bad experience last winter with a friend of ours who had always checked in on her while we were away, so for our most recent trip, we figured it was time to look for a professional. Tailchasers was just that! They were professional, organized, and responsive. They made sure our cat got lots of attention, which she loves, and left us detailed notes for each day of the trip. They went out of their way to put our minds at ease, and we came home to a happy kitty! I would definitely recommend Tailchasers to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy petsitter! read more

Great pet sitters. It is such piece of mind to know the dogs are confertable at home and being cared for while we were away.

Tailchasers is truly amazing, and are absolutely the best dog sitters we have found. Not only do they send you an email when your sitter arrives and leaves your home, but they also send comments about what happened during the visit so you can be sure your pets are being cared for. They offer almost any service you could possible want, and the staff have perfect dispositions for pets (my dogs were instantly at ease the moment they met both Matt, the owner, and our sitter, Mallory). On top of all that, Matt made an excellent recommendation for a harness so I could break my dogs of their habit of pulling during walks. I am able to walk both dogs by myself for the first time ever without worrying about them choking or breaking free, and I have Tailchasers to thank for that! If you are looking for a trustworthy, caring, easy-to-use, top-quality sitter, Tailchasers is the only way to go! read more

i love Tailchasers- I have been using them since January to walk my 4 year old dog Vinny. Vinny might only be 7 pounds but he acts like a 40 pound dog. Mallory is my walker and she does a wonder job and i always enjoy the notes she leaves about my dog. Also the owners are awesome, I had a great first meeting with Matt and anytime I email Randa she is always so accommodating. I could not be happier! read more

I highly recommend Tailchasers!!! Our experience was excellent. The service and communication helped us feel at ease while we were out of town. We have a cat and an anole lizard. I was so happy to see the daily message from Mallory. She took such great care of our pets!! The daily cost is well priced. Thank you to Randa and Matt for such great service and we are so happy to have you close by!! read more

We are moving away and I will be sad to leave Tailchasers' service area. Mr. Dave (our dog walker), and Randa and Matt (owners) are the best. My dogs were always well cared for, and they are always flexible when last minute issues arise. I highly recommend their services. read more

I have been using tail chasers for about 3 months. They have been great to my dog. He is a puppy and is very energetic. Angie plays with him every afternoon and wears off some of his energy. Very trustworthy and loving. read more