An Updated Review - Still the Best! I can't say enough good things about The Kearny Dog Walker. They continue to provide exceptional service, and I'm so grateful for their reliability and care, especially during a very difficult time for my family. Punctuality is always spot-on, and the team is consistently respectful of our property. Most importantly, our fur baby absolutely adores Erin and her staff. It's clear they genuinely love animals, and that gives us such peace of mind. What truly sets Kearny Dog Walker apart is their willingness to go the extra mile. Erin has been a lifesaver on numerous occasions, stepping up to help us with last-minute emergencies. With my mom in hospice care for final stage Alzheimer's, knowing our dog is in such capable and caring hands is an enormous weight off my shoulders. It allows me to focus on my family during this challenging time, knowing our furry family member is well cared for. If you're looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and compassionate dog walking service, I wholeheartedly recommend Kearny Dog Walker. They are simply the best! read more

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Erin and her crew are great with my dog who has separation anxiety. I have dropped her off twice for one night stays, just to get her used to going there and staying the night. Hopefully one day when I want a real vacation my dog will be acclimated to staying with TKDW. What I love about TKDW is they are flexible with the sleeping arrangements, offering the option of a crate or a free sleeping area where my dog can cuddle with other dogs. Although she sleeps in a crate at home, she does better not confined when in boarding situations. I also love that Erin will usually send me an update sometime during the day, usually just a picture and a few words about how she is doing. read more

We were anxious about leaving our cats alone for a week long trip for the first time, but Erin and Camila did such a great job with them that they were happy and not stressed or upset with us upon our return. They visited twice a day to feed them and play with them, and documented the visits with pictures and cute commentary every day. Erin was very responsive to any concerns we had. We are already looking to book them for cat sitting again for a long weekend away from home! read more

My mom went on vacation and needed someone local to watch her dog bc I have too many kids to do all that. I told her about TKDW so she reached out. She actually said she was online pals with the owner but didn't even know. Mom's Maisey doodle Mary mcnoodle approves of the service provided. Highly recommend. read more

We have only good things to say about Erin and her team. We rescued a dog around 1.5 years ago. Initially, we tried to use Wag but the app was many times unreliable and we were concerned about all the different walkers that came to our home. After researching other options, we met with Erin and immediately asked her and her team to become Bo's regular dog walker. They are reliable, even at times when we were not. We never had any concern with Bo not being taking care of while we are at work. Their daily status reports and accompanying pictures are always the best part of our day. We constantly share them with friends, despite them probably not wanting to read them or seeing another picture of Bo. Erin has also notified us of any issues or notable differences in Bo's behavior. She also agreed to bring Bo to our wedding. We are lucky to have met Erin and believe that her team made Bo's transition to our home and family much easier. They are so good, we sometimes are jealous that Bo likes each of the walkers as much as his owners :) We are in the process of moving. One of the hardest adjustments and something that makes us sad is that we will no longer be able to use their services. We are crazy dog people and understand how much people love their pets. We never had any reservations about leaving our dog under their care and supervision. We are happy to discuss our experiences with anyone that is considering entrusting the Kearny Dog Walker with their loved one. read more

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I was recommended to Erin by a neighbor in my apartment building. She came to meet us and I immediately saw how genuine she was with us and how sweet she treated my puppy. She answered all our questions (first time using a dog walker) and I felt comfortable when she left. Her and Camila (who has also come by to walk my dog) are great. They are on time, communicate well and most importantly, treat my dog with kindness. I look forward to my walking reports and pictures! Totally recommend this service! read more

I have not met Erin, yet she we t over and above her cat transport duties! She transported a family member's 2 cats from Kearny to Jackson, and even assisted with the move. From the reports, I gather she did this all with a smile and a very kind heart! Erin, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! You are the BEST! read more

I found Erin and her team this past spring after my former sitting company ghosted me (yup... ghosted!). Erin is amazing. during our meet&greet I immediately felt comfortable with her and knew I was leaving my cats in good hands. Even though I informed her they probably wouldn't see 2 of the 3, they were able to get pics, and even a few ear scratches in (my youngest is afraid of his own shadow). I received updates/pictures daily and upon arriving home immediately scheduled my next vacation. If you're looking for competent, loving, and well organized pet sitters/walkers, TKDW is all you need! read more

There are not enough good words for Erin and the rest of her crew at the Kearny Dog Walker!! We initially found her almost a year ago when we were looking for a boarder for our puppy, and have since used her whenever we need a walker, and we are soo thrilled with her. They provide a thorough update after every walk that includes pictures, and they take great care of our girl. Not only that, but back when we first found Erin, she went out of her way to recommend a good groomer and trainer as we were having a few minor issues with training/confidence and our puppy had just had a terrible grooming experience at PetSmart. We've been just as happy with the two recommendations she gave us as we have been with her. Thank you, Erin!!! read more

I left my Dog Boarding with Erin Martins @thekearnydogwalker for Boarding Service and Erin Martins Neglected my Dog never took My Dog my Dog to the Veterinarian as I asked Her to check on his cough. Erin Martins neglected my Dog and my Dog Died under Her Care in Her Home she's a heartless Person , never showed any remorse until this Day Erin Martin has never faced Me in Person nor has Ahe explained to Me what happy to my Dog. My Dog was in Perfect Health Condition when I dropped Him off Boarding. Erin Martins proceeded to Medicate my Dog without my consent, she lied about my Dog being sick when I asked she will give Me different stories never call me when I asked Her to call me to discuss taking my Dog yo the Veterinarian. Erin Martins my Dog is Dead because you neglected Him you lied about everything even when he wasn't eating you're a careless Person you don't deserve to take care other Pets . When Erin Martins was reported to the Town Health Department it was discovered Erin Martins never had a License nor was She Registered to perform this Services as She claims in Her Social Media YOURE a Lier deceiving Person . Please Don't trust your Pets within business Erin Martins Medicated my Dog without my consent instead of taking My Dog to the Veterinarian like a responsible Human being would've done. My Dog was Dead under Her care . Erin Martins gave the Hospital false Credentials and a false credit card and it was listed on my Dogs paperwork for my Dog to be cremated. Erin Martins should be banned from ever taking care of any Pets she's an irresponsible Person who let my Dog Died under Her care . Erin Martins was reported by town Health Inspectors to the State and faces many fines. All this information is public record you can also contact the town of Kearny to verify all this information. Erin Martins you're evil for letting my Dog Die under your care and neglected Him in a way that cause His Death . My Dog was young and in Perfect Health so stop lying in your comments that my Dog was a Senior Dog to cover yourself. The truth will prevail Soon Erin Martins!!! Erin stop lying in your reviews regarding my post . My Dog died because you neglected his cough eventually he died because couldn't breath you neglected him he die because you neglected Him. Had you taken my Dog to the Veterinarian he'll still be here here alive. I asked you to stop any communication with Me after I found out my Dog was Dead yes I didn't want to speak with you because you let my Dog Die I'm Still going tru the pain obviously I didn't want to speak with you after he die you make no sense in your review answer everything you write is big LIE like you Lier stop making yourself look good after you let my Dog Die under your care . You're responsible for My Dogs Death. read more

I'm very nervous letting strangers handle my dogs and The Kearny Dog Walker earned my trust. Besides, my dogs love their walkers so much. They provide a nice walk every time with report & photos (some are great shots!) and scheduling is so easy. The owner Erin Martin is a wonderful person & Pittie lover too! Highly recommend! read more

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We love Erin and the team at the Kearny Dog Walker and were so lucky to find them when we moved to Newark! We have a pretty busy work schedule, so we have our pups in a regular rotation -- they get walked by TKDW team two days a week and get to go to daycare the other days. The combo makes sure they're well taken care of and get lots of energy out when we can't be with them. It's super easy on us -- Erin or one of her team members picks the pups up and drops them back off again -- and we know Hercules and George love it considering how fast they scramble to the front door when it's time to leave in the morning. TKDW takes such excellent care of them, and have honestly been a life saver. Plus -- they post regular photos and videos if you're into that sort of thing. (We are.) Couldn't recommend more! read more

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I left my Dog boarding last week and my Dog died while under the care of Erin Martins. Town inspectors discovered Erin Martins has been running this business illegally despite her social media accounts saying she was legit as of today shes been avoiding Me and I don't have any answers of why or what happened to my beloved Dog . The Town Inspectors informed Me this business was Illegal and not Registered therefore the Town ordered Erin Martins to shut it down . read more

1 star reviews below are fake. Look at the accounts -- they are fake accounts just created to leave these single bad reviews.

My dog came home with fleas! OMG disgusting, when I told the owner she told me that's the risk when you have your dog play with other dogs. What kind of response is that from a business owner! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! read more

This review is long overdue because of how great of an experience we've had with The Kearny Dog Walker this past year. My girlfriend and I had adopted a highly reactive and high energy dog that we were nervous of meeting new people and new dogs, but since day one, Erin and the folks at the Kearny Dog Walker have proven time and time again that they are the best choice and fit for any dog out there. Not only did Erin agree to meet late on a Monday evening when there were less distractions, but Erin knew exactly how to approach the situation after we had described our dog's anxieties. With the patience of Buddha and the warmest and most nurturing dog voice, our dog M quickly took a liking to Erin and the pack at daycare. Now, when Erin comes to scoop up M for daycare 2x a week, it's all smiles and wagging tails when she hears that door unlock. And then when M is off at daycare, if you're a millennial or just love seeing your dog on social media, Erin will not disappoint. Her content is Grade A-1 steaksauce material and we look forward to seeing "thekearnydogwalker's" IG story light up every day. I think the most understated thing about TDKW is how invested they are in your dog. Like I mentioned earlier, our dog has reactivity issues, but Erin takes it upon herself to text you if she ever notices any wins or positive behavior changes, which is the best type of message to get when you're working on righting those behaviors. It's become as if we all share the same goal of seeing the dogs live their best lives. I couldn't think of a better dog service to take care of M and when we inevitably move - it's going to take some convincing for Erin and TKDW to move with us. You can't go wrong with TKDW!! P.S. Erin has the best english bulldog named Bruno and you'll be catching a lot of his greatness too. The best. read more

Erin and her team are absolutely amazing. She is always reliable, accommodating, and responsive. She is SO knowledgable about dogs, and she treats all the pups like they're her own. My dog has had back issues in the past and the Kearny Dog Walker team always makes sure he is safe and comfortable. I highly recommend Erin to anyone in the area in need of a walker or pet care. The app she uses is super user friendly, and we always enjoy the updates with pictures of our dogs walk. read more

Honestly, Erin the kindest sweetest dog walker in town. Not only is she great with dogs, but my Dog Elvis absolutely loves her, he might like her more than me- I'll take it as a good sign. DOGS & KIDS don't lie! Highly recommended. read more

Erin is everything you can ask for when it comes to taking care of your dog. She's trustworthy, reliable and professional. You can tell she cares greatly on making sure her clients and their four-legged pals are satisfied. She provides timely and detailed updates with pictures for every walk. Her communication is perfect ie., very quick responses and is also willing to accommodate special requests. I've used Erin's dog walking services many times now and will continue to do so. I highly recommend her. read more

I know I wrote a review last month after having Erin watch our dog Nico. Once again she took care of Nico for us this weekend. All I have to say is that she's great, always letting us know how he's doing. Sending pictures and videos. Erin treats Nico as if he's her dog. We will always use her when we go away. Knowing that Nico is getting the care that he gets from her us such a relief. Erin is the best. read more

The Kearney Dog Walker (Erin) goes the extra mile to care for our cherished pets; she and her team are highly recommended!

Erin + her walkers have been walking and sitting my baby girl since i got her. I cant say enough about how amazing they all are! Freya is an adopted Pitt, and can sometimes have her challenging moments. I always beyond nervous to leave her with anyone that isn't me, but i can with 110% say i trust Erin and her walkers. She always treats Freya like her own, and you can tell Freya loves them all. They are so accommodating, to schedules and have been a real blessing when a last min work trip comes up and i need a sitter. Thank You ! I'm so happy i found you guys + so is Freya read more

Look no more. This is your answer. I found the Kearny dog walker shortly after I moved and none to soon to settle my full blown panic attack over who was going to watch my dog while I was at work. Erin is trustworthy, smart, and professional. Came to my home to meet my dog and we were off to the races. She walks, day camps, all of it. Do it. read more

Erin and team are FABULOUS! We recently adopted a Boston terrier and Erin and team helped us really get our furchild adjusted to our lifestyles and knowing that a friendly and loving friend would stop by for walks. TKDW is ultra reliable and I have not had one bad experience, all the walkers really love and care for our pup, which I can always tell by their lengthy reports they give after a walk, plus they take great photos on walks. It really is an A+ experience. Our dog also tried Doggy daycare with Erin today and it was a fabulous experience for him to get socialized, also with the team already knowing our dog and his quirks..amazing!! I wouldn't have my dog cared for by anyone else! I can't praise TKDW enough!! read more

Erin was so welcoming and warm to both my dog and myself when I first met her. I felt more comfortable with her especially after meeting her 2 dogs who are very well trained and friendly. She is very reliable and always texted or called me right away when checking in on my dog. She also took initiative and would send me really cute pics of my pup. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs their pet cared for or walked. read more

The Kearny Dog Walker is skillfully and lovingly run by Erin Martins. She started walking our two dogs over two years ago when it was just her and maybe one or two other people. I have watched her grow her business over the years, adding pet sitting and daycare options and it has been such a pleasure! All of her walkers are well-trained and trustworthy and we send our pups to her daycare every other Friday. They absolutely love it. Daycare includes complimentary pick up and drop off service which is vital for us full time job dog parents. We have also used Erin's pet sitting services - in her home - while we're on vacation. We are never concerned or worried while our babies are in her care. NEVER. She and her staff are incredibly knowledgeable and caring. In my opinion, this is soooo rare. Plus she's always updating her Instagram feed with pics from the day's walks and daycare, so I feel like I can check in on my pups through out the day. Also -- she uses a great app which allows you to communicate with her and send requests, but also receive alerts on the walker's arrival and completion of the walk --which includes a pic and summary of the visit. Most importantly--Erin is really a pleasure to deal with. I'm sure she receives a deluge of texts and messages on the app but she always responds in a timely, caring fashion and with such a great attitude! You know why? Because she LOVES what she's doing --which is so important for the person taking care of your most precious fur babies. AND--not to be crass --but Erin is a bad-ass bitch with a heart of gold and I just admire and love her to death! Hire The Kearny Dog Walker! read more

Erin is so amazing with our rescue pup! We send our dog to daycare and also frequent walks with Erin! Our dog absolutely LOVES Erin and I think it's helped her find some new furends. Highly recommend Erin! read more

I am very particular about who I allow to care for Maxx. Since relocating to New Jersey, I was having a hard time finding a suitable doggie daycare and/or dog walker, for Maxx, that was close to home. After driving to Jersey City and sometimes Brooklyn for daycare and boarding, I found Erin on Instagram and was then referred to her by my apartment's management company. Let's just say, words can't even begin to express how happy I am that I found Erin! She is the best and her service is 2nd to none. She sends me pics of Maxx (and his new doggie buddies) while they're out on walks and when he's at daycare. I really appreciate that she takes the time to let me know how Maxx is doing during the day. And to top it off, when he goes to daycare she has a pick-up and drop-off service. Her rates are reasonable and it's evident that Erin genuinely cares for the dogs. I highly recommend The Kearny Dog Walker if you're looking for a great dog walking and doggie daycare. read more

I have used the Kearny dog walker a few times and have always had a great experience. I'm very thankful for Erin! My dog was on excellent hands with them. I love the emails I get for every visit and they were also good about texting me daily to let me know how my dog was doing. Fantastic company: quick responses, trustworthy, really nice, polite, fair price! I highly recommend the Kearny Dog Walker. read more

Very professional, friendly and reliable! Could not be happier with the services. 5 stars!