I regularly travel and use Throw Me a Bone ("TMAB") to check in on my fur-child, who happens to be a cat. All of the employees who help out with my cat are incredibly nice! TMAB's system is designed such that you have peace of mind when away from your animal. They have a great online portal where the caregivers post photos of their visits with your animal and include notes about the visit and what was done in the "Pet Care Journal." I highly recommend TMAB! read more

Throw Me A Bone - Pet Care Journal example - Pet Training Near Me - Long Island City, New York

If I could give zero stars, I would. I've never been more unsatisfied with a dog grooming place in my life. I took my dog to Throw Me a Bone for a "specialty cut" that cost over $200, and what I got was a complete joke of a service--actually, it was worse than a joke, it was negligent. I dropped my dog off and was told the grooming would take a while, so I left. I came back an hour and a half later, only to find out they hadn't even touched him. My dog had been just sitting there the entire time, and the groomer? He was literally in the back sitting on his phone, not doing a thing. Then, clearly panicked that I showed up, he rushed to wash, cut, and groom my dog in less than 30 minutes. And the result was exactly what you'd expect from a rushed, sloppy job: my dog had THREE cuts on his skin. The groomer didn't say a word, didn't apologize, didn't even acknowledge what he'd done. Just handed my dog over like nothing happened. The "cut" itself looked uneven, patchy, and completely unprofessional. Honestly, it looked like someone with no training did it. I'm part of a large dog community and group here in the city, and you can bet I'll be posting about this experience and recommending that everyone stay far away from this place. They are lazy, unprofessional, sloppy, and they clearly don't care about the animals they're trusted to take care of. This place is all branding and zero quality. Do not take your dog here for grooming read more

We're so grateful for Throw Me a Bone and our trainer, Michelle! Our dog has some neurological issues, which can make training a bit more complex -- but Michelle handled it with incredible patience, care, and expertise. She tailored every session to fit our dog's unique needs, using gentle, positive techniques that made a real difference. We've seen big improvements in his focus, leash walking, and overall confidence. Michelle truly goes above and beyond, and it's clear she cares deeply about the dogs she works with. If your pup needs extra support, Michelle is the one you want by your side! read more

My dog Tony comes here for Daycare and he always has the time of his life!! I appreciate the dog camera so I can check in on him and his daily report cards are so nice to get at the end of the day. read more

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Throw me a bone (TMAB) has been such a blessing. Moving to NYC 6 months ago was stressful, but knowing that your puppy is being well taken care of eases any stress 110%. When your doggy is happy, you are happy! Everyone at the LIC location is so loving. They are attentive and quick to answer any questions or concerns you may have. TMAB is committed to cultivating long-term relationships with you and your pet. I appreciate that they take the time to do this. I'm sure each pet parent would prefer consistency because that is the core of providing professional quality care! I don't know what I would do without the TMAB family. Highly recommend it to anyone. We are so lucky. Thank you! read more

Throw Me A Bone - Pet Training Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Disappointed. I really wanted to try this place. I completed the profile online, called to enroll my puppy in daycare. I was hit with, "oh, this isn't going to work out if you are visiting and only plan to use us for one or two days." Well, thanks for nothing. read more

I really wouldn't use their service again. I thought my specific walker was good (very nice and clearly likes dogs) but I found Adam to be incredibly difficult to deal with - rude, if I am being honest. I would say you should use their service because it is efficient and the walkers are good - but there are so many other dog walking companies in the city that are run by much nicer people. People, that actually care about their customers. read more

Love these guys! Quality service! They send pictures and updates after every visit so we get to see what our pet has been up to while we are away, love it! read more

Update: After establishing communication, Danielle and Charlotte from Throw Me A Bone gave excellent care to my cats during my vacation. They even sent daily updates with photos! I'd trust them again to take care of my pets. read more

Tethering dog and leaving dog unattended Is not my idea of good dog care, no matter what slick verbiage is used read more

I only had the pleasure of using Throw Me A Bone for one week, but they were amazing. The owner, Adam, was amazing. Our walker, Diana, was also wonderful. They are a seriously professional and organized company. After each walk, Diana would send us a little summary of how the visit went, in addition to photos of our pup. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to return our pup to the breeder, but if we still had her, I would 100% still be using Throw Me A Bone. read more

I found Throw Me a Bone through the Oval Concierge at Stuyvesant Town. I was going to be out of town for a couple of days over the weekend so made a 4 day booking. I was very pleased with the daily updates, pictures of Roxy (my pup), as well as the household courtesy of cleanliness and feeding (wet food & fresh water). I even had a last-minute booking I was nervous was too short of notice, but Adam and his team stepped right up and accepted the booking, that flexibility was very much appreciated. I'm very happy with Throw Me a Bone and have already recommended them to a couple of friends that have upcoming vacations and will need dog walking services. As I said before, I'm very, very pleased with Adam and his entire staff/team. read more

I'd like to commend Adam & Throw Me A Bone for coming through for us on short notice. One day from leaving we realized we had no one to look in on our cat Cleo, who is known to get lonely. Being new to Manhattan we did not know where to turn but were lucky when we were referred to TMAB. Adam reassured us by smoothly taking care of details. Everything was in place when we took off and we were glad to receive updates. We came back to a contented cat and that's a rare occurrence with Cleo. read more

Excellent service, the walkers are great and my dog loves them. Scheduling is easy too.

We've been using the new Long Island City TMAB location for several weeks now and we love them! We have a 6 mo mini goldendoodle, and at first we had walkers come to our apartment to take her for a couple walks a day. We received a map of where they walked, a report of pees & poops, and photos after EVERY walk. Then once our pop was vaccinated, we took her to the doggy daycare and she LOVES it! She comes home tired every night, and she basically runs to daycare in the AM. We love that there is a camera so we can check in on her during the day, and we receive the same reports from day care as the walks. A great example of the amazing customer service was when our pup was recently spayed, so we had her stay at home and do daily walks. One day, the walker came over and noticed she had almost removed her cone and gotten to her stitches, and the walker contacted us immediately and discussed an action plan. This team at the LIC Throw Me A Bone really goes above and beyond, and we are so grateful for them!! read more

Mike and team are incredibly consistent and considerate. We have used them for three years and to my knowledge they have not missed a single appointment. All of the sitters care for our cat and send us pictures every time! They also try to keep consistency so that your animals are not scared. Mike has also personally introduced new sitters to our cat. There have been a couple hiccups (key stuck in door, booking before they had their online system) but when you use someone a hundred times and they show up each one, that's really all that matters. What a terrific small business! You can trust them with your pets. read more

I absolutely love Throw Me A Bone! The service is top-notch and the website makes it so easy to use! The daily communication log, which includes photos, keeps me connected and makes me feel like a good dog mom - always knowing how my babies are doing. I couldn't be happier with my walker, Gabriel, or the service. He's simply amazing. Tremendous customer service and he frequently goes out of his way to take care of my babies. I really feel comfortable having him in my home. Having the dog walking service is nice and allows me flexibility with respect to my job, but having Gabriel really makes it worth my money! read more

When we moved into our new apartment 2 years ago our old dog worker told us at the last minute that they wouldn't be able to accomodate our new schedule & address. We found out about Throw Me A Bone through our front desk and were not disappointed. Throughout the time that they helped us with our English bulldog, Mike and team were responsive, helpful, and very accomodating. Especially considering our schedule was prone to change they were very easy to work with. Would highly recommend their services! read more

This place is awesome! Plain and simple. These guys treat our dogs as if they were family. Always on time. Completely digital to manage the entire process including notes from your walker, booking walks, and managing your account. So easy. So professional. Couldn't ask for a better situation. HIGHLY recommend. read more

The best dog walking service ever. They do everything they can to accomodate special requests and are response to any questions or concerns. Layli and Mike are the best. They are professional, kind and very organized. I can't say enough about the TMAB team. And my pets love them! The website is awesome for scheduling and Mike reaches out with any questions. And Layli always has a great photo of the pets and she is so kind - they love her! Thanks all! read more

It's been a while since I last reviewed TMAB, but we've now been their clients for 3 years and I haven't yet had anything but wonderful things to say about them! Our walker Jovanni is always on time, responsive, and takes great care of our dog. When we've had to ask for help with taking care of him over nights and weekends, TMAB has always taken care of us and put up with all of our crazy requests. Can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Love this company! Been a loyal customer for many years (not sure why it took so long for me to write a review). Only time I ever stopped was when I moved so close to my school that I could walk my dog during lunch but as soon as I was unable to do that I went right back! The company is great with my dog Sadie (they started with her when she was just a pup). The owners are wonderful at answering any questions I have had over the years. The walkers are very sweet and polite. They send daily pics of your pup being walked, change the water bowl daily and keep me updated on any issues that may arise (like my sneaky little one somehow getting into my garbage-the walker let me know and even cleaned it up for me). A++ service read more

Lucky me and KoKo (13yr young pug) found them to rescue us when I pulled my back out over July 4th weekend! Mike called early morning July 5th when I emailed all over for help. Oh, did I mention I am living on a 6th floor walk up? The whole team is amazing. Mike got us scheduled immediately, and Adam, Lloyd, and Michael cannot be sweeter and nicer. KoKo runs into their arms when the door is open. Thank you thank you read more

Absolute excellence in service and communication. As most pet owners can attest, our pets are family and leaving them to strangers can be unnerving. However the TMAB team absolutely alleviated any concerns I previously had from the first communication with them. A meet and greet was scheduled and my pup absolutely loved Lindsey the assigned walker/pet care pro. I have no concerns with their service and will definitely go through them for all future pet needs including vet, washing, overnight stays, etc. read more

My friend recommended Throw Me a Bone when I needed a dog walker. They have walked my dog nearly every weekday for the past two years. Very trustworthy with the key to my apartment! They are also very reliable and easy to email/text/call if your plans change at the last minute. I liked that they were flexible and could often squeeze in a walk on short notice. On a few occasions, I used their overnight service where Kevin (dogwalker) stayed at my apt with my dog. Everything went smoothly, and it was easier than bringing my dog to doggie daycare overnight. Would definitely recommend Throw Me a Bone! read more

There is not a better group out there! I am happy to trust all of my animals with their care!

I felt like I needed to write a review because the service is so outstanding! I am not organized and there are dozens of times I forget to schedule a walk for our fur-baby. The team at TMAB are always accommodating and saved me countless times (including today). They are trusted and seem to hire people who really love their jobs. Special shout out to Sara and Katie - THANK YOU!!!! read more

When we adopted our beagle, he came from a severe situation and was very nervous and scared. We needed a dog walker and a fellow dog owner recommended Throw Me a Bone, 3 years later we are still using their services and couldn't be happier. Mike and Rory came to meet Buddy the first day to help him get comfortable with them. Rory has been an awesome walker with Mike helping out from time to time. Very flexible and easy to communicate with text and emails. We will be sad to have to give it up after we move out of the country at the end of August since they have become like family to us. Ps. Buddy the beagle will be moving with us. read more

We have been using TMAB for almost four years now and have had nothing but great things to say about the service. Adam has done a great job finding walkers that love dogs. He also has walked our dog multiple times himself and knows his behavior and mannerisms so he can match him with the perfect walker and walking pair. We also love how our walker fills out a journal entry daily, complete with pictures, which is sent to us immediately after the walk. TMAB is the only service we would use for our dog and would recommend the service to anyone looking for a dog walker. read more

Great service! I've used them for years, maybe since 2011/2012 and they have been consistent and reliable. Adam and Mike are responsive business owners and always do the right thing by the client. I trust them entirely to handle any issues that might come up with my dog and more importantly, I know that they would tell me if there were any issues. They are extremely communicative and the website is easy to use and make services changes or add/remove features. I love that there is a daily "journal" of my dogs day, usually accompanied with a photo. Our dog walker Amy is awesome and I look forward to reading the doggy journal every day! Thank you everyone at TMAB for being the best! read more

Throw Me a Bone is a true lifesaver! Last minute, we needed someone we could trust to take care of our pup for two days during our wedding events. Their efficiency, urgency, and sincerity were a saving grace!They not only assigned team members immediately, but provided the kindest and most wonderful team members to take care of our pup! Even more reassuring, they created a pup journal with photos and updates on activities for the day. What a relief to see our pup's smiling face in those photos and know our pup is in safe hands. It was wonderful not having to stress about our dog and be able to enjoy our wedding. We're most grateful for all the help we received, especially so last minute to ensure our pup was taken care of! read more

My Bernese Mountain Dog, Bailey, was one of the first clients of Throw Me A Bone NYC, we used them for almost 9 years. I knew that she was always in good hands. They took her out on time and made sure that she was safe and would leave an update after each walk. Unfortunately, this very sweet and loving dog passed away in June, 2017. I miss being with the company: Adam, Michael and all of the great walkers. Lexa Merson-Koel read more

I have been using TMAB for almost a year and they really are the best! Adam and Sara are both very responsive, and always eager to help. I have a dog with special needs - she was abused and is blind out of one eye, she is also very timid and doesn't know how to defend herself. Both walkers that we have been matched with are very understanding of her personality and very caring. For the first time in the 8 years that I have had her, I feel totally relaxed about the care that she is getting. A big part of that is the detailed log you get after every walk, and the pictures too! The TMAB website is also a huge advantage to using this company. They make it incredibly easy to schedule, edit, and cancel appointments. If they have any questions about your request, they reach out to you quickly. You can also go back and access any of the daily logs and pictures. I would honestly give them 10 stars if I could! Thank you TMAB! read more

Fantastic service- I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend TMAB for being so caring and reliable.

My husband and I spontaneously adopted our dog Abby when she was just 8 weeks old. Adam, Michael and the Throw Me a Bone team were able to accommodate us immediately for daily walks. Abby's walkers are true dog lovers and experts, helping us with crate training, separation anxiety and getting Abby on a daily schedule. Each walker has been punctual and professional. The entire booking system is handled seamlessly online. One of my favorite features are the daily entries... including time of pick up and drop off, pictures and a brief summary of how the visit went. This always gives my husband and I peace of mind during the day while we're at work. I highly recommend Throw Me a Bone... the quality of service is excellent!! read more

This is a wonderful company. I used their cat sitting services while I was on vacation. Each time the cat sitter went to my apartment, she posted a journal entry detailing what the cats were doing, how they behaved, cute anecdotes, etc., and she posted multiple photos of the cats (walking around, stretching, sleeping, playing, etc.). It was very nice to get those little updates while on vacation and gave me peace of mind that the kitties were being fed, watered, and given attention in my absence. read more

I used this service several times (like 5) over a 1.5 year timespan. Initially I thought it was great until you get around a holiday period (basically the time of year when you actually need reliable service). I have explained to one of the co-founders that their reservation system is poor in that it will let you book an appointment EVEN if they have no availability. And then you get an e-mail follow-up hours later from someone saying that your service request cannot be fulfilled. Furthermore, depending on the type of pet you have it may not matter; so for example a dog sitting would require a specific time required to walk the dog etc. If you have a cat, or another type of pet a specific time is not needed; they have zero functionality for that. So all you get is a robotic response like "we can't fulfill your request" despite initially allowing you to book it on their reservation system. One of the co-founders is totally complacent and rude. I'm sure they have some happy clients (good luck if you're one of them), but I found them to be a generally sub-par service with pathetic customer service. To be clear, the time when I was actually able to have someone come to my apartment and take care of my pets, the people they had generally were very good (only once did they send someone who couldn't follow basic instructions about keeping the water filled up in a pet fountain). My issue is more w/ lax customer service and sort of an aloof attitude to improving their own service. Needles to say, I found better people using thumbtack; I suggest you do the same. read more