The Sporty Dog ATX is a wonderful service. All of the walkers are very professional and obviously care a lot about animals. They can accommodate a variety of dogs and cats too. Your animals will be getting the best care possible. The prices are super reasonable too! read more

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So grateful we found Lauren! I was referred to Lauren (Austin Dog Lady) from a very credible dog boarding business when they were all booked up and couldn't take our dog for the weekend. I had never boarded our pup before and I was very nervous to leave him. Lauren was amazing and made me feel comfortable from the first day I met her. We had an evaluation day to make sure that my pup got along with her two adorable dogs. Our dog loved her dogs and had so much fun playing with them. We got an email with photos from Lauren every evening we were gone. Toby looked so happy and comfortable in all of the photos. Lauren treated our Toby like he was her own. So happy I found Lauren and will definitely use her again to watch our guy when we are out of town. read more

Lauren is an angel! We were looking for someone to handle our dog during our wedding and came across The Sporty Dog. While there are several different services in Austin, some of them were going to cost more than our cake, for a single hour of help! Lauren's price were fair, competitive, and SO worth it! She was so easy to work with, and was happy to accommodate our Covid-cancelled wedding date, and reschedule us without an issue! She arrived promptly on time, and snuck in without a peep. She was dressed perfectly, and got right to playing with our pup, and making sure he was entertained. She was right there within arms reach during all of the pictures, and was happy to make silly sounds at him in front of all of guests, to get the perfect picture! When he photobombed a family portrait by sprawling out across my train she was right there, getting all of the candid photos and whisking him away with distractions of snacks once everyone got a good laugh. When it came time for the ceremony, she quickly made sure he got a potty break, cleaned up after him and fluffed him back out to perfection. She felt like a member of the wedding party to us, and we could not be more grateful or appreciative. She was happy to deliver him home, and locked up for us, and checked in to let us know everything was set. I HIGHLY recommend her for anything you need for your pups!! read more

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Lauren was wonderful! I booked my dog for boarding and then a few days before her stay began, the ice storm hit. I was heading out of town for work and was in a jam. Lauren still took her in despite her power not being restored. Great first experience for those wanting something more ~boutique~ than kennel boarding! read more

Lauren came via a glowing recommendation from a friend and she truly lived up to it! She was able to visit the house before we scheduled anything so she could meet our dogs and we could talk to her about each dogs personality and special needs. Upon first visit the dogs really took to her and it was obvious she cared a lot about animals. I have really high expectations when it comes to communication and Lauren's communication is exceptional. She's so responsive to questions and requests, and when she visits the dogs I get a full report on who pottied, peed, drank, ate. She sends lots of pics and it makes me feel so good knowing my pups are getting some extra love while I'm out. She's truly a wonderful, professional dog sitter! read more

The Sporty Dog is under new management (Lori sold the company) and, after hiring Lauren, the new owner, on 2 occasions, I have to say I am disappointed. I hired Lauren/Sporty Dog to walk my 4 dogs while my husband and I took two separate trips. One trip was 4 days long and the other nearly 10 days. During both trips I had a housesitter in our home who is a personal friend of mine. Prior to our most recent 10 day trip I sent Lauren a list of days and times that we needed the dogs walked and/or fed. She agreed to the schedule. About a week before the trip she emailed me that she was having some cash flow issues and asked that I mail her a check in advance rather than leaving her a check at the house as we normally would. I was a little uncomfortable with that but I agreed to do so and sent her a check for $380 for 19 visits. She sent me an email assuring me that she appreciated the advance payment and that she would take great care of our dogs. Upon our return from the trip my friend who had been housesitting for us gave me some feedback about Lauren/Sporty Dog. First of all she told me that Lauren had only walked the dogs 18 times rather than the 19 I paid for and secondly she told me that Lauren seemed to be put out at the "long drive" to our house. She further said that one day she arrived home early and when Lauren arrived to walk the dogs Lauren told her that she should call her if she was going to be there so she wouldn't have to drive to our house and take the dogs out. ??? I waited a couple of days and called Lauren to discuss the issues. She said it was a misunderstanding and that my friend had told her she didn't have to show up for one of the times because she was going to be at our house. I said, "I paid for 19 visits though and only got 18". She said she would, "give me a free walk next time" and I said, "but its not free since I paid for it". I didn't push her on the $20 and figured maybe we might use her services again and give her one last chance. However, after thinking about it, I sent Lauren an email explaining that I would like the $20 refunded because we have no trips planned and won't need her services any time in the near future. She didn't return my email. Instead she contacted my friend, the one who had been our housesitter, and asked her to call me and tell me that she told Lauren that she didn't have to come for one visit and therefore she didn't owe me the $20. What? I sent Lauren an email explaining that it was inappropriate to contact my friend the way she did and that it didn't matter if my friend told her she didn't have to come at one particular time. It was her responsibility to either make arrangements to make up the visit or to refund the money. But in any case I shouldn't have had to hear from our housesitter that Lauren had only given 18 walks instead of the 19 she had been paid for. I asked that she refund my money and return my key. Today I received the key in the mail and $10 (instead of the $20 I am owed) because Lauren decided to deduct $10 as a "key return fee" which was something I have never heard of and which isn't mentioned on her website. This whole thing just seems shady to me. As far as I know she walked our dogs 18 times but I no longer trust her integrity and honesty. Nor do I care for the way she conducts her business. The $20 isn't really that important...it's the way she handled things that is problematic to me. I hope she learns from this situation and treats other customers better than she treated us. read more

I was so happy to have found Lauren. Her priority is your pet's happiness but she also does her very best to accommodate your schedule. She was very helpful in planning the time with my pet. You will not go wrong hiring Lauren. read more

The Sporty Dog - I was so happy to have found Lauren. Not only is she caring to pets, she does her best to accommodate your schedule. You too will like her. - Pet Sitting Near Me

Best. Dog. Walker. ever! Our dogs love Lauren! She has helped us on days when we can't make it home for lunch to take the pups out. Great service and you can tell she loves pets & they love her! One day, our pup ran out of the house, coincidentally Lauren shows up at the same time and our pup ran right to her arms! lol She's magic! read more

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My Dogs are my babies and didnt think that I would find anybody that would treat them as if they were there own. My eldest Dog Sampson is very shy and doesnt take to many people so when he let Lauren actually take him out on a walk I knew I found my person that Loves my boys. I have two rescues and my sammy that I have had for 12 years and they Love Lauren and look forward to her coming to walk them. I work 9 hours a day so I feel so much better knowing that they are getting outside time with Lauren. She gives them a treat and sends me a text letting me know how each of them did and that means so much to me. I t makes my day much easier to know they got some fun time out with somebody that cares for my kiddos. read more

My dogs love Ms. Lauren. I have a dog that doesn't trust a lot of people and when she sees Lauren she's all smiles. Lauren has been such a great help to us,very reliable, sweet, and caring, even at last minute she will be there for you. She's just awesome!! read more

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Sporty Dog is a lifesaver! My fiance and I had to leave town unexpectedly for a funeral and were faced with finding affordable and reliable care for our dog, Ellie, at the last minute. We had never left Ellie alone before and were extremely anxious about doing so. As a rescue, Ellie has the usual package of heightened separation anxiety and trust issues and we were concerned that she wouldn't let someone unfamiliar through the door. Enter Lauren at the Sporty Dog. Both Ellie and I were comfortable with her from the get go. She was very professional and covered all the bases with me before I left. During the trip, she was very communicative and sent photo updates. All in all, Ellie and I are big fans! read more

Lauren and her team at The Sporty Dog are amazing! I am so glad that I happened upon her company. When I emailed about setting up weekly walks for my pup, I received a prompt response from Lauren, and we set up a meet and greet right away. I was a bit hesitant to hire a dog walker at first, because I've been working on training, and my pup is aggressive with other dogs. However, Lauren helped me feel more at ease, and has been continuing to work with my dog on training. She and her team at The Sporty Dog are truly professionals! Each day that The Sporty Dog walks my pup, I get a detailed report including photos and a checklist. It is so nice to get these check-ins. It definitely gives me piece of mind when I'm at work! I also love the convenience of being able to send messages, schedule services, and pay on their online portal. I highly recommend The Sporty Dog to anyone with pets! read more

Lauren is so sweet and took great care of my five dogs! I know that they are a lot of work, but Lauren doesn't seem to mind. She might just be Munchkin's favorite human- if he had a Yelp account, he would give her a million stars. read more

I am so thrilled to have found Lauren to take care of my 2 doodles! Everyday she walks them and sends cute photos and texts recapping the visit. I highly recommend Lauren if you want professional and loving care for your pups!! read more

Lauren is a dog whisperer. Our dogs are shih-tzu/chihuahua mixes and don't like everyone, and they just loved her from the first minute they met her. Couldn't ask for better service. read more

No one likes to leave out of town leaving their dogs in the care of strangers. But Lauren with Sporty Dog was more than great. I have 2 rescued boxers and wanted to make sure they were treated as I treat them. She always texts a photo of their happy faces so I know they are good & well treated. Highly recommended. read more

Lori & Amy are the best! We've been relying on them to take care of our dog and cats for about a year and have always been happy with their care. Our furry family seems to agree! When one of our cats got very sick during a recent trip, they went above and beyond to make sure that he got immediate care. They treat our pets just like they were their own, and truly care about them. Highly recommended. read more

I'm so grateful for The Sporty Dog! I've had trouble finding someone to handle my spunky pitbulll, Bear. He's a handful sometimes, but these daily walks have saved me! Lauren is extremely kind & helpful with working around my work schedule. She's always on time, and she's even helped me with last minuet requests when I needed it the most. Definitely referring her to my other doggie-parents! Thank you Lauren!! read more

Sporty Dog is the best!! They love my dog, are reliable, and always leave a sweet message stating how my dog was. I highly recommend them!

I can't say enough good things about Lauren & The Sporty Dog. It gives me such peace of mind to know that whenever I'm out of town my 2 dogs are being well taken care of. I'm a bit of an over-protective pet parent, so the fact that I'm so at ease leaving them in Lauren's hands says alot! She's professional, prompt and the dogs LOVE her ! read more

Not impressed with initial contact with Ms. Spears. She was not professional nor did she seem compassionate with regards to our animals and their needs. She is not concerned about gaining new business. read more