Ever since my pup was 7 weeks old, I have trusted Ayanna and her team!!! I don't even know how I would be raising my pup without them. They've been there for me since day 1 of me coming home with my sweet girl. They take the BEST care of her. I love the memories they have built with her and will continue to! I am able to send my schedule for the month to Ayanna and she and her team will have it covered within a day! I cannot recommend them enough!!!! I am sooooo grateful for TAKA and you will be too :) read more

I am so glad I found TAKA. My dog has been a TAKA client for 6 plus years and I could never imagine using another walker. They are extremely reliable and always make sure my dog gets the exercise he needs. It's gotten to a point where he will wait by the door when he knows they are coming. He loves them so much and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing he is in such great hands! read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

TAKA dog walkers are absolutely incredible. I trusted my frenchie with them for years before we moved away, and wish we could have brought them with us, especially Alex. It's so hard for me to trust my dog with anyone, especially since he has a few health issues and special needs, but I never had to worry with Alex and TAKA. They became more than just dog walkers, truly an extension of our little family. We have so many special memories and gifts from them we'll cherish forever. read more

Charlie loves his walks with Ayanna and seeing the TAKA crew in the neighborhood. He is always in good and trusted hands. Highly recommend. read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Charlie (left) and his best girl Willow - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

I hired Beatrice and team to take my puppy out for 40min to 1hr walks 2-4x per week and I'm happy to say they offer excellent service. The gang is reliable and truly care about my pet. My puppy used to be a lot more shy and timid but after going for walks with TAKA for a few weeks, I can see such positive changes in him-- he's braver, more adventurous and more outgoing now when I take him out. Other stuff I love: Beatrice and team are fairly responsive via text but won't let it distract them during walks, I get really adorable pics and videos at the end of the day, payment is convenient, the staff is flexible if you have last minute issues (like when I forgot to text a new door code and Ayanna couldn't get into my apt right away, she came back to walk my dog later), my dog looks so happy/excited and jumps up and down when he sees his dogwalker, and finally the staff seems like all around just very nice people. I highly recommend TAKA! read more

The Taka team has been incredible. Both of our dogs adored them and always looked forward to their walks when we lived in the area. When our first pup passed, they showed such compassion and kindness, which meant the world to us during a difficult time. There is truly no one we trust more with our Zoe, whether it's for her daily care or for extended trips, than Beatrice. She has such a special bond with her and all the dogs in her care, and it shows every time we pick her up because she never wants to leave. read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Taka holiday party - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

I can't recommend Beatrice enough! From day one, she has been reliable, friendly, and completely devoted to caring for my dog. You can tell when you meet her that she genuinely care about animals-- plus my dog is obsessed with her! She always provides updates after every walk, including photos which I always appreciate. She is also incredibly responsive and flexible, which is so helpful with my schedule. We had to rehome one of our dogs last year and Beatrice went above and beyond and was side by side with me helping every step of the way. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I moved to Weehawken from Ct in 2023 with my Senior Doberman ,,,, I have used the Taka walkers since relocating,,,, ALL the Taka team are the best!!!!! They are 100% reliable, very dog knowledgeable and so easy to work with ,, read more

We are so happy we found Ayanna and her crew of walkers for our labradoodle, Mac! Ayanna helped Mac overcome his stranger danger and social issues with certain dogs that previous walkers could not. He is so happy when he is with her and his new friends, we as owners are so relieved and thankful! read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

We could not be anymore thrilled with the care and love that our fur babies have received over the years with the TAKA team! Beatrice is so loving and intentional with her care and has built a team that is filled individuals who show great love and care as well. Thank you TAKA Dog Walk!! read more

We love TAKA! They pour their hearts into the job. My dog loves his daily walks and comes back so happy! Alexandra and her team are amazing

My fur baby Carmela Rose has been walking with Alexandra for over 2 years Her multiple weekly walks are the highlight of Carmela's day Always prompt, Alexandra greets her at my door with a big smile and a sweet greeting Her positivity always encourages Carmela to comply and off she goes! My Maltese girl can also be a bit persnickety but Alexandra quickly wins her over every time I receive dozens of adorable pictures of Carmela while she is out with her crew so I know she is being expertly cared for Alexandra has even suggested Maltese groups for Carmela to walk with to promote fur friends When she returns our Princess, as Alexandra lovingly calls her, I always get a report about her potty breaks and how she did overall Her communication skills are excellent Carmela gives me kisses and then sinks into her bed for a snooze after her wonderful outing I wouldn't entrust my girl with anyone else How fortunate I am to have such a dependable professional loving dog walker as Alexandra as a part of my family and would unequivocally recommend her!! read more

Warm, professional, and deeply responsible--I can't say enough about the people at Taka. From the day I adopted my pup at 3 months old through his 4th birthday, they've been a constant source of support and positivity in both our lives. read more

Ayanna and the team are really great. When I moved to Weehawken my main concern was pup care, as we adjusted to a new schedule. TAKA dog walk was recommended by a few neighbors and I haven't looked back! Very thankful for their care and time and attention for my dog on her weekly walks! read more

Simply the best! I don't trust my fur baby with just anyone, but the TAKA team is different. They're always communicative and treat my little guy as if he were their own, whether it's a quick potty break or a weekend sleepover. We love every single one of the team members and would be lost without them! read more

Ayanna is the absolute best! She treats my dogs like her own! Highly recommend If you want your dog to be well taken care of and exercised.

We have been using TAKA for nearly 5 years for our pup. Every employee gives so much love and care. We have even hired them for overnight stays. They have been wonderful. They are so accommodating to help include our pup in the right groups for his personality. They are great with navigating many different types of dogs. We love them and couldn't recommend them enough. read more

could not speak more highly of TAKA. They love my little Luna and are so accommodating with my ever changing schedule. Have been using their service for around 2 years and they are extremely reliable and trustworthy read more

TAKA dog walking is absolutely incredible. They have been walking my dogs for a few months and I just ran into them at the dog park. I have never seen my dogs so happy!! The older of my two pups rarely gets excited enough to run but when he saw them he was running all over the place with excitement. It was so nice to see the bond he has with them in person. It's so clear they really love on the dogs they care for! read more

I adopted an older dog about a year and a half ago. I had not intended to because I'm away for so many hours at work, but I was faced with a situation and needed to step up for a dog I had known for some time. TAKA WALK was recommended by friends and all I can say is that they have been amazing since day one! They're reliable, honest, and timely. Most important of all is how much they truly care for ALL of the dogs they walk. They cater to each dog's needs and are very observant of anything the dog's may want or need. I have recommended them to everyone I know and will continue to do so. Thank you TAKA WALK! read more

I do not think that we can say enough good things about Beatrice and the crew from TAKA! We got our puppy Luna towards the beginging of Covid and (like most Covid pups) she is extremely shy and really uncomfortable around strangers. The team let us tag along for a few walks as we gradually got her comfortable around new people and her first furry friends. Before we knew it, Luna was rushing out the door and coming home with a smile on her face (literally...). Personally, I am uneasy giving someone keys to my apartment for any reason. After spending time with the crew on those introduction walks and hearing raving review from neighbors, Luna wasn't the only one feeling comfortable! Literally everyone I have met from TAKA is kind, considerate, and completely adores ALL of the pups. I knew this was a great team after watching them handle the dogs with such passion and care. The team is always accessible and accommodating for schedule changes, etc. They do a great job making sure Luna does her business and gets plenty of exercise. We love our little girl and only want the best for her! We couldn't imagine using anyone but TAKA! PS - Did I mention they take virtually professional head shots?!?! See for yourself... read more

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My husband and I have had Beatrice and her crew of dog walkers taking care of our boy Onyx since we moved into our building. They are the absolute best. You can tell Beatrice and Paul are truly passionate about dogs -- both knowledgeable and loving in their care of our boy. We always get text updates on how his walk went along with photos of him with his dog pals (some of the best pics we have of Onyx came from the TAKA team btw) Highly recommend! read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Onyx on a walk with the TAKA team - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

I can't stress enough how much we LOVE the TAKA Dog Walking team! Our dog has been walking with TAKA for over a year now and we couldn't possibly be happier. I'm so grateful that they have been part of our dog's milestone moments and it's heartwarming to know that they truly care about his happiness. They are kind, trustworthy, attentive, and patient; and they've helped our dog make friends with other neighborhood pups. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I LOVE TAKA! I was referred by a friend who lived here many years ago. She told me that Beatrice took care of her and her fiancé's dog as if it was her own and had the most reliable service. When I moved here back in July with my two LARGE and not easy to deal with dogs I needed major help! My boxer is not a fan of other dogs and my Pitt/ hound mix is super high energy and LOVES to pull almost the entire walk. When I moved here the building employees also told me about Beatrice and said how much the tenants count on her and how she is a dog whisperer ! So of course her being mentioned twice already I had to give her a call ! Well I am so glad I did!!!! Beatrice is the kindest person, she is reliable and your dogs will immediately sense her goodness. All of Beatrice's walkers such as Sam and Nat And the new gentleman I met do an amazing job. I trust them in my home if I'm not there I have always had valuables out in the open and I've never cared to lock them up because I know that taka is family and they treat you as so. You can trust them with your pet and in your home. You also get an amazing photo shoot of your pets everyday as well as a summary of there daily walk. My apartment is now decorated with framed photos taken by taka walkers. They love your fur babies and it really shows read more

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Taka, Beatrice, and her whole team have been LIFESAVERS for us and our Aussie puppy, Dobby. I unexpectedly switched jobs when he was only about 12 weeks and they enthusiastically signed on to care for him with only 3 days notice! Walk him 3 times a day 5x/week, feed him lunch, cleaned his paws before he was fully vaccinated, the whole 9. We get updates with photos throughout the day and it's apparent how much work they put into loving him and training him on these walks by his amazing behavior. Aussies are notoriously smart and stubborn and he's growing into such a perfect dog at only 5 months now. We ran into one of her employees when we were walking him on the weekend and Dobby was SO excited to see her it was the cutest! All of us and most importantly our boy love taka you won't find better care!! read more

My wife and I have used TAKA Dog Walk's services for a little over a year now. It's sad that all good things must come to and end. We are moving so we will no longer be clients anymore :( Just wanted to give a big thank you to everyone here that took our girls out for walks twice a week, every week. We couldn't be happier with all of their care and professionalism! Wishing this crew the best of luck for the future! read more

Hands-down the best dog walkers & sitters we have ever had for our dogs (babies). They take great care of our dogs (they even sing to them!), are extremely helpful and considerate, and the dogs love them - they are all tails a-wagging whenever Paul or Beatrice comes by. Superlative customer service. I love the daily email photo with comments about how the dogs are doing (not just a 'did #1 and #2' - actual sentences!). We have since moved out of the area and are so sad that we & the dogs don't get to work with TAKA anymore!! If you hire them, we are very jealous of you. read more

Beatrice & her staff are beyond amazing! I have referred over 20 Dogs & Cats to Taka Dog Walk! Beatrice & her staff give amazing experiences not only for dogs But, also gives us dog owners the ease to go away and not have to worry about our fury friend. read more

I moved to Weehawken temporarily for 4 months while my apartment was being renovated. It was a super stressful move (what move isn't?). I have 2 elderly big dogs that have very different needs. One is starting to have mobility issues while the other needs his exercise. My biggest fear during my stay in Weehawken was the happiness and health of my beloved pets. I am so thankful I found TAKA Dog Walk. It was such a relief to know TAKA was there to give my dogs the love & care they needed. The dogs loved all the attention and I loved that people I trust were there when I needed them. Sometimes I needed help last minute-- and ALWAYS ALWAYS TAKA was there to help. Amazing service & amazing people. Thank-you for everything you did for me and my sweet dogs! While we are happy to be back in our home-- we greatly miss your service and care. read more

I've been using taka dog for a walk for about six months now not only does my dog love the staff but she has been more well behaved they are extremely professional and truly love dogs I couldn't ask for better dog walkers as well as a dog I love them I don't like a lot of people in my home and I feel completely trustworthy with them coming and taking my dog for walks they are just simply the best dog walkers I have ever had and my dog will wait at the door for them to come they run a truly respectable business which I love thanks so much to the staff of taka a dog walk for their flexibility and nothing but helpfulness can't say enough good things about this company read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

I can't say enough good things about TAKA! Beatrice and her team are so friendly, upbeat, and beyond attentive and loving with my rambunctious 11 month old puppy. My little one joins the TAKA team for daily walks each weekday, and they've taken incredible care of him over the last 6 months. Being in Sales, my schedule can change quite frequently, Beatrice is flexible and quick to respond always accommodating any last minute shifts. On top of that, they send the cutest texts each day recapping your dog's walk and even include Christmas card worthy pictures of your pup! Honestly so adorable! TAKA is hands down the best dog walking team I've come across, no surprise that they are so highly recommended in Weehawken/Hoboken. Your pup will be in the best of hands with TAKA! read more

Beatrice and her team are amazing with our dogs! They take great care of them on their walks and we think of them as family.

My brother and I have used TAKA dog walk for roughly 3 years. My Pembroke Welshi Corgi (Growlithe) and his Shiba Inu / Pomeranian (Eevee) are two friendly, quirky dogs that love to play. Nearly every day they were walked with the group at The Estuary in Weehawken, NJ. For all 3 years, I've had zero issues with TAKA and 100x better service than any other dog walker group. They are attentive, understanding and proactive on ensuring our dogs are cared for, in our absence. There were also several events that led to us asking TAKA to check on our pups, without notice. They are quick to accommodate!! I love the service and efforts they provide and the friendly and cheerful attitude they present to our pups. I moved, so unfortunately my Corgi isn't walked by them, but my brother's dog (Eevee) still trots with the group every day! Thank you guys - for all the hard work and ease you've given myself and my brother... and Growlithe and Eevee!! read more

TAKA Dog Walk - Growithe (Corgi) & Eevee (Shiba/Pom) - Dog Walkers Near Me - Oakland, New Jersey

No longer wanted to post my positive glowing review from when BB and Paul began watching my cat who's pictured on this site. They use to send picture updates to me and then that fell off. Which isn't a big deal, but my last business trip they never showed up. My cat went 3 days without food. I came home to empty dishes and the money still on the table. I even texted the day before I came home to see if everything was ok. I saw the read receipt and still they never went to care for my cat. I was then lied to that a dramatic personal issue was forcing her to think about closing her business and how torn up she was about her personal issue that she neglected her job responsibilities. I was even compassionate about it even though my cat wasn't cared for. I saw her and her husband then walking dogs up the block from me and immediately asked for my key back. Hugely disappointed and would have forgiven honesty but an elaborate story and knowing my cat was home without food because I had proof of the read receipt is unacceptable. Not attending to him after the "reminder" check in text shows a complete lack of regard for me and my animal's well being. Beware of the acting skills. Updated in June 2016. read more

We found this company on Yelp. They took care of our cat for a week while we were out on vacation. Their rates were reasonable and they took great care of our cat. On top of that, they sent us a photo daily by email just so we felt at ease about leaving our pets back home. Recommended! read more

I've been using TAKA Dog Walk off and on for a while now, on an as-needed basis. Paul and Beatrice are friendly, caring, reliable, and extremely accommodating. Many times, something would come up and I would shoot them a text to request a last minute walk for my dogs, Dakota and Lexi. They've never disappointed me. As a police officer, I am very reluctant to allow access to my home to others when I am not home. Paul and Beatrice quickly earned my trust, not only with the care of my dogs, but with access to my home. I've been training my dominant female dogs to be submissive to me while out for walks, and it makes the walks much more relaxed and pleasant. TAKA Dog Walk has been great at assisting with the training and providing some great effective tips! My dogs love them and truly consider them part of OUR PACK. Thank you for such great service!! read more

We are so please to welcome BB into our home, Gabby and Chloe already love her. BB is great with the dogs, very friendly and listens and understands all of my pup's needs. I can't say enough great things about her and we just started!!! I love that she works hard to fit us in when she is booked solid and can take the pups out for a little break! The pictures she sends during the walks are great!!! Love the service, my dogs are now spoiled!!! read more

Beatrice and her walkers are outstanding. There is no one more dedicated helping the owners and their pets feel 100% confident that when you are gone your dog is taken care of just as you would (and in some cases better). I have a Chi that had some social issues (could not take him to a park) and Beatrice did an amazing job socializing him and finding him some buddies that he could take nice long walks with. I have never seen him happier - that is the type of person and attention you are getting from TAKA Dog Walk. Feel 100% confident in choosing them! read more

If you are looking for a dog walker in the Weehawken area, TAKA Dog Walk is hands down who you should use. We have been using Beatrice and team for over 4 years now and she treats my dog like he is hers. He adores her and the team and looks forward to his long walks (45+ minutes) everyday. The photo updates I get are amazing and I know he is in great hands at all times and being socialized with other dogs which tires him out for the rest of the day until my husband and I get home! Beatrice and Paul have also watched him overnight when we were away and he is loved and cared for more than any other place I could imagine leaving him, it is like his second home and I never have to worry about him for a second! They are top notch and know what they are doing. Very professional, accommodating and trustworthy. read more

As a stay at home mom I wanted someone who could treat my fur baby to special walks when I couldn't. Beatrice and her girls are so amazing! Always have a smile on their face and a great attitude. I could tell Louis loves each of them so much because he would drag me down the street just to see them and say hi. Every evening I would receive pictures and a summary of their walk. If you're looking for someone to love your fur baby as their own look no further! I cannot recommend them more! read more