Kate and her staff at My Kind of Hound have been invaluable to us. They both regularly walk our…read moretwo dogs and have house-sat them when we have left for short vacations. The simplest thing I can say is that we trust them completely -- and when our dogs (which are family to us) are in their hands, we have no worries. What separates Kate from other dog walkers or dog boarding places we have tried is somewhat of an intangible: she exudes kindness and care and the dogs pick up on that immediately. And she seems to have chosen staff who share that quality as well. One of our dogs, who can be rather difficult and shy, took to Kate and other staff instantaneously. As other reviewers have noted, she is super-flexible and willing to focus on whatever quirks or skills you want to emphasize.

Not only does our walker Kyle take great care of our dog but My kind of hound saved our butts when…read morewe got locked out. My dog is always excited to see Kyle. They are always able to deal with our last minute changes. They are always understanding and don't make us feel like jerks for requesting a last minute walk. When we got locked out one night Kate had her husband bring us our keys. They could not have been nicer about it. I had totally inconvenienced them and they were so understanding and nice!! After that I am a costumer for life! lol

We've been using Snappy Paws since early 2012 and could not be happier. Carla and her team are the…read morebest dog walkers we've ever had. Carla is very responsive and is always on top of things. Our dogs LOVE their walkers, even though they don't see them as often anymore because I now work from home. We use Snappy Paws whenever we go out of town too. Their vacation sitting service is the best! It's great to be able to let our dogs stay in their own environment when we do have to go away.

Thank you, Snappy Paws! Why am I so thankful?…read more Well, Snappy Paws has been providing my dog with walks for over 1 1/2 years. When I began looking for a dog walker, I called a number of places because I needed services for my pup as soon as possible. The owner, Carla, called me back right away, scheduled an introductory meeting quickly, and my dog's walks began immediately thereafter. The prices are fair. Each Snappy Paws walker has been responsible and trustworthy. Moreover, Carla has always accommodated last minute requests for additional walks or schedule changes, even when it would have been reasonable to decline them. Most importantly, these walks help me keep my buddy happy and healthy, which makes my life better.

I heard of Albany Bark from my neighbor and was hesitant but they were fantastic! This company is…read moreamazing, they were able to accommodate me 2days before I needed service. They're friendly ,knowledgeable and work hard to make sure your fur baby is cared for . I dealt mostly with L ( names not shown for safety reasons) mainly and she was awesome and had great personality. She actually loved what she did and that says a lot to me considering most people don't like their jobs. Also a few of my neighbors would see her and tell me how wonderful she was with my fur baby. I would use them again ,definitely recommend them to any of my friends who have pets .

Eddie, Juan, and the rest of the Albany Bark team are AMAZING! I've been using them for the past 8…read moremonths for daily dog walking while I'm at work and my two girls absolutely love seeing Juan everyday. He and Larry, our back-up walker, are both very communicative about the day's walk and send updates letting me know how it went. I've also noticed that the dogs are better walkers since starting with Juan. If you're looking for dog walking services in the Albany Park area, you 1000% need to go with the Albany Bark team :)

So I fell down a mountain. True story. Broken leg, cast, surgery, all that good jazz. Needless…read moreto say, I can't so much walk, let alone walk our dog right now. To the internets to search for a dog walker! One email to Kim, a response within two hours, some details about Kaspar and timing, and Alessandra was here the very next day. My dog has decided Alessandra is his new girlfriend and now spends the time it takes Alessandra to get upstairs sitting by my front door shrieking with excitement. If it weren't frowned upon by society, I get the feeling Alessandra would do the same. It's clear she loves our little dude. And he loves her. He gets his little midday walk in with someone who really enjoys him, I don't have to accidentally fall down three flights of stairs to let him out. It's a win-win.

This is the best dog walker in Chicago!!…read more We have large dogs and one that can be difficult at times to allow others to walk her. Danny, Kim, and Liz have all been wonderful taking care of them. We are now moving and I hope to find another walker as good as Kim has been. Thank you for everything, you will be the first call if we ever move back! Thank You!

I have used Marcia's Fur and Feathers Service for several years now. I have nothing, but wonderful…read morethings to say about her. My husband and I travel a lot, so we use her often. We always come home to a clean house and happy animals. We trust her completely. She is dependable, knowledgeable and deeply caring about animals. So if you are looking for a pet service, this is your gal!!!!

The best personalized service out there. The hardest part of moving out of Chicago was not having…read moreMarcia to take care of our baby boxer Greta. She was the absolute best with Greta and also quickly became a friend to us as well. She knew all the personality traits of Greta and kept her attention. We've never been able to find the same level of care since moving out of state.

I'm a nurse with long hours and a changing schedule. Ive used other dog walking services in the…read morepast and was always let down by inconsistency & the last thing you want to worry about is a missed or late walk when you're gone from your pup for these long hours. I wish I could give Windy City Paws a million stars! They're thorough when meeting you and your pup. They worked really great with my schedule and if anything came up they always communicated with me and had another dog walker available. I feel like my dog is in great hands with every walker. Special shoutout to Mia! You've been so wonderful with my dog Penny, sending lots of pictures and updates and just being awesome all around! Thank you so much for all of your help!

Our family has been extremely satisfied with the quality of our regular (and substitute) walker as…read morewell as the responsiveness and professionalism of the administrative team at Windy City Paws. 10/10 recommendation!!

I have used Sharon for 4 years now and let me tell you. SHE IS GREAT! Love her. She is super…read morereliable, friendly, caring and attentive to the needs of my 2 cats. She pays attention to their mannerisms and lets you know if they are doing well while you are away. One of my cats is not friendly at all and Sharon deals with this in a caring and loving manner. I can always count on her. I trust her in my home and taking care of my cats. I have tried several pet sitters in the city before her and none of them compare to the care she has provided to my cats. She has taken my cat to the vet and once picked up something at the post office for me while I was gone and it was at home when I got there. That was so over and beyond in the very best possible way. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Sharon is my 2 year old dog's fairy God mother. I've used her dog walking and boarding services…read morefor nearly a year and highly recommend her! Sharon is great with animals and has been something of a guru for these first time dog parents. She treats my little guy like he is her own. We travel about once a month and while I hate leaving him behind, I always feel better leaving him with Sharon. She's always incredibly flexible which is a big help since my schedule is a moving target. She's easy to get ahold of via phone, text or email which is nice for when we travel. And she leaves a note everytime she walks him so I know how he's doing. She also supports and helps us work on training things during the walks - ie: no jumping, no pulling. If you're looking for a dog walker, Sharon should be the first person you call!

Windy City Dog Walkers is an awesome company. They are a professional service, extremely reliable,…read moreflexible, and accommodating to schedule changes. I have been using Windy City for over 5 years now and never been disappointed. Dog walks occur on time with individuals who care and treat your pet as their own. Our current dog walker, Victoria, is an amazing person. Every day our dog is so excited to see her and she manages to get hime outside in all types of weather and condition to make sure he gets the exercise he needs. We truly appreciate Victoria's lovely care of our pet. Windy City Dog Walkers are truly 5 out of 5. Highest recommendation.

The whole team at Windy City Dog Walkers is amazing. You get a dedicated dog walker, and they do a…read morefree meet and greet at your place to make sure it is a fit. Jordan is absolutely amazing. Mermaid (my do) gets excited to see them, but Jordan is not hesitant to message in the moment with any issues and/or concerns, such as when Mermaid laid down and refused to leave for a walk. The admin team is also extremely responsive and not just before and right after you commit. The app through which you do communication, scheduling, and payment is intuitive and easy to use. They also provide daily walk report with pictures in the app. Overall, I can't recommend Windy City Dog Walkers more.