Thank you Stephanie! My anxiety-ridden rescue, Honey, was spending time away from home for the first time without me. I wanted to bring her to a boarder that would not put her in a crate and forget about her all 5 days. Honey has the tendency to hide and resist walks. I am so thankful that Stephanie tried her best to accommodate her quirks and even gifted us a collar that works well with Honey's breed. I will happily refer others to Wag the Dog! read more

It's hard to review this business without talking about the personality of Stephanie, the owner - that's what makes it special. She's one of these rare people in Philadelphia who has so much idealism about the environment and furry creatures. She has two dogs herself, a French bulldog and this super adorable Pug that I want to sneak home with me. Her philosophy is very much connected to animal psychology, so she doesn't really think "Oh, time to walk the dog." Rather she spends time with the dogs and gives them whatever they need in the moment. She does some training although I don't know the specifics of that. She likes to give feedback to owners about what the dog is doing, kind of like a nanny would do with a child. I have learned a lot of things from her, but to be honest, she sometimes says things that are over my head. She has boarding opportunities although they need to be able to get on with her own dogs. She is ridiculously affordable and I know for a fact that she'll negotiate with people. At the very least, I suggest you call her and bring your dog over to meet her. I think that would be the best way to see if there's a fit. I almost can guarantee that your dog will love her. And you will too. read more

I've been using Wag the Dog over the past six months as my weekly dog walker. Stephanie and team handle our one year old Weimaraner, Zelda, with grace and finesse, even when she can be overwhelming in her energetic search for friendship and sticks. I've never worried once about my sweet puppy girl in her hands. In addition to walking services, I've boarded Zelda with Stephanie while traveling out of the country. She sent texts with pictures to help ease our anxieties and sent her home with an adorable handmade neckwarmer. Stephanie's rates are beyond reasonable. As an added bonus, she utilizes an intuitive web service that allows me to update my schedule requests. Highly recommended! read more

Stephanie and Doug are freakin awesome. When we initially called Steph. we were only in an emergency situation, and had never really used a dog-walker/sitter. But she was very professional, coming to our house for an initial consult, then giving extra attention to our high-energy border collies. I'm most proud, however, to admit that Steph and Doug are now our friends, as well as our on-call dog-walker. I wish I became friends with every person I needed for a service, but that's probably not possible. With Steph and Doug, though, it's almost a certainty. Very highly recommended! read more

Wag the dog is a special company. You won't regret calling them for walking, sitting and other dog services. I wouldn't have such a great 2 year old dog without Stephanie and her staff's help, care and advice. They go beyond a simple walking service and TAKE CARE of you and your dog. I am convinced that my dog has her good behaviors because of the walks and services of Wag the Dog. Their prices are more than reasonable for what you get. When I got my first dog they were very helpful with kind tips and tricks and were receptive to my schedule and needs. They have been very flexible for me and have great contact; respecting my busy life-style while checking in appropriately. Ultimately, they are huge dog and people lovers which goes such a long way. They aren't just offering a walking or sitting service, they are spending time with your dog and seeing to it's needs. You won't regret working with them! read more

Stephanie and her team at Wag the Dog have been an absolute pleasure to work with, and have done wonders for my super-energetic rescue pit pup. I've been using them for walking services for the past 6 weeks and have been really pleased. I am often able to get someone from their staff who can either run with him or do "destination walking" which has a magical way of tiring him out and leaving him unbelievably calm for the rest of the night. SO IMPRESSIVE. Steph has a great demeanor with dogs, and has experience with larger, dominant breeds, like mine. I had also used her services in the past to take my semi-agressive rottweiler on walks while I was out of town. My rotti, Kayla, was VERY skeptical about strangers and also dog-aggressive. I had never even used a dog walking service before but from the way Steph handled her from the very start, I was sure that she would be in good hands. When I got back from two days out of town, she was calm and happy, and I was very relieved. I checked in with Steph while I was gone and she was kind enough to give me regular updates. Steph and her staff and punctual, reliable and great to work with, I trust them with my dog and with access to my home. I appreciate the fact that they care sincerely about the wellbeing of my pup, and take time to discuss the issues that I've been having with him. Highly recommend -- Steph and her crew are great neighborhood-based business who I feel very luck to have as part of my community. And on top of being stellar dog walkers, the rates are extremely reasonable. read more

Stephanie and Doug have been lifesavers for us and our "son." When we first moved to Philly in June we were so disappointed with the commercialized dog resort/overnight care. It was extremely overpriced and over an hour away from Center City. Luckily we stumbled across Stephanie's business card in a local coffee shop! We travel often and they have been nothing but amazing and wonderful. Our Puggle loves to play with their Pug Rox. He comes home happy and exhausted from their fun times together! A million thanks for all of their great care and loving help! read more

Stephanie and her team are basically dog whisperers and I couldn't be happier we found her! They're very dependable, friendly, and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend them for your dog walking, dog sitting, or dog boarding needs! read more

Doug is no longer with Wag the Dog and the business is going in the crapper. I have worked with them for months without issue and now that Doug's gone, it was a nightmare. I've never had such a bad costumer experience anywhere. I hired this company to stay with my animals for 4 days. My understanding is that as a result of an intercompany miscommunication, my dog sitter was let go/quit, the company never bothered to tell me, and my dogs could've been neglected for 4 days. They left someone no longer workign there with my house key & alarm code-he could've cleaned me out!!Luckily the guy stepped up and took care of them despite no longer working there. read more

We are so glad that we chose Wag the Dog for our weekly mid day walks for my frenchie Hank. Stephanie was great at the meet and greet and I could tell she would be Hank's new bff. She sends me pictures after every walk and makes me feel comfortable that my dog is in good hands. On top of that, Stephanie really shows she cares because she provides me great tips on what my dog should eat and activities to take him to in the city. We just recently moved here so her advice is highly valued. I also like the flexibility that her company provides since our work schedules are always changing. If you are looking for a reliable dog walker that will love your dog just as much as you do, make sure you call Wag the Dog. read more

We have used Wag the Dog since September 2017 for our bichon poodle, Omar. Neither of us had a puppy before and after my first day of work, I realized how anxious he was from being crated all day. We read a bunch of reviews and called a lot of services. Stephanie came over that night, met him, and bonded with him. We knew we found our walker. Between Stephanie, Jen, & Chip, Omar has been very loved. My favorite part of the service is the flexibility. Usually, I can schedule a week in advance, but sometimes I will need to add or cancel at the last minute. Before, I would text Stephanie, & she was always responsive. Now, their new website provided capabilities to do it there. It's been consistent. Omar is such a happy puppy, & I can tell the difference on days when he has a walk. My new favorite feature is that the new website e-mails you picture updates it. I love pics of Omar lovingly staring at Stephanie & Jen & performing his tricks. We are moving to Minnesota and SO sad we will not be able to continue using them. There is no way they can be replaced...definitely use them! Also, Omar has spent about 5-10 nights at Stephanie's house & is always very happy there. He is a lot of work & she accommodates him. He comes back anxious after boarding but always happy (albeit tired) from Stephanie's. read more

Wag the Dog (Stephanie and Doug) are the best. I am so glad we found them! My husband and I recently moved to Philadelphia from Tampa and needed to find someone to watch our 10 year old lab, Molly. Since Molly was a puppy our neighbors in Tampa would watch her when we traveled. I was very nervous about leaving her with someone different. As soon as we met with Stephanie and Doug we were instantly at ease and knew Molly would have a great time and be in good hands. Steph and Doug have doggie sat Molly now several times. They definitely go the extra mile (including backing homemade dog treats). I have since recommended Wag the Dog to several friends who have all reported back glowing reviews. read more

Love Stephanie she is great with my dogs and me too! I would highly recommend her. She took the time to help both dogs learn how to walk together which has been a huge plus. I have used her regularly and she is always on time and in a great mood which both I and the dogs appreciate immensely. I have used a lot of different dog walkers over the years and she's one of the best. read more

Stephanie has been absolutely fantastic in the 6+months we've been using her as a walker/pet sitter for our 2 pugs. She absolutely adores animals and I always know our pups are in good hands when they're with Stephanie. Her prices are very reasonable and I know for a fact that she fulfills her time commitments for walks (we've had other walkers in the past who definitely skimp on the duration of walks) She is super flexible with last minute requests if something comes up and has never not been available when we need her (for last minute walks or weekend pet sitting) She always goes above and beyond when we are away whether it's taking our dogs to her house to play with hers or making special trips to the park on nice days. It's been so great to have a very reliable dog walker who loves our dogs as if they were her own. I would absolutely recommend Stephanie and Wag the Dog if you have pet needs in the area. read more

stephanie the owner of wags is zany and fun ,,, she has a huge following due to her love of animals and her abilities with people ,,,,,he service is both affordable and convenient !!!! i recommend several dog walkers to my clients and she is definitely at the top of the list !!!! prices are reasonable and competitive and she is very flexible !!!!! please check out her services !! read more

Got to know Stephanie because of all the amazing work she does in our neighborhood with gardening and recycling. We have two nutty dogs -a border collie mix, and an American Eskimo. They are a handful and then some. We don't need regular walking help, but she is an excellent pinch-hitter for us. We're able to give her a call or text on short notice, and she gets over to help us out. The boys just love her, and always happy to see their "Auntie Stephanie." If we ask, she'll make sure the kitties have plenty of water and food. She's really wonderful with our dogs, reinforcing stuff we're working on with them. I run into her all the time with other dogs that she walks, and she has really good relationships with them. She's terribly caring, and professional. You can't go wrong! read more

I came across Wag the Dog from a Groupon, so was a bit skeptical at first, but couldn't be happier now. I thought it would be good to have another company as a backup, but they are now my primary go to. Stephanie and Nick both came to our house to meet our two dogs and they are great. I use Nick weekly now and he is wonderful! Our one dog was adopted at an older age and is a bit high maintenance because he isn't good with other dogs and has some guarding issues but Nick seems to handle him very well. He's great at getting right back to me and very accommodating. He even texts me updates when he gets to my house and after he walks them which is great because I'm a natural worrier. Thank you Nick!! I will be using you for years to come! :) read more

Stephanie is a natural when it comes to dog care! Not only is she wonderful with the animals in her care she is very flexible, honest, and helpful to their people. My fur baby Nigel was always in good hands with her and got excited every time he saw her. We moved out of state and both miss her tremendously! read more