Like others I live off of reviews so giving you guys the raw version for all my over protective pet…read moreparents like myself. This review is only based off of my experience/ first impressions and this business may work amazingly for your dog! Once I found Walk ATX it took me a while to get in contact with someone, called a couple times, left a voicemail, sent a couple emails -to no avail! Sent a dm on insta as a last resort and finally got in contact with someone! Yay! Erika helped me set up my account and went over daycare. Dropped my pup off for his first day! First impressions matter to me and as someone who is nervous I would have loved to see them greet my dog. Instead the woman at the front ( not sure her name - mullet - immediately went into a quick " take off the leash. What's his name? You'll get an update at 11" And then I watched her usher him straight to the backyard. No saying hi to the dog, no convo with me, no easing his nerves, no questions about him, no petting him, no introductions, nothing. I didn't love that, especially since it was our first time and it made me much more nervous to drop him off there. Around 11:00 I started to look for updates, none. Tried to call 3 times, no answer. Again this is his first day so not hearing anything on how he was doing and getting no photos - nerves then rose to an all time high. People are allowed to have bad days so will update this after a few more times. Just know the first day is not as informative or warm may not be as warm as you'd expect.

Our boy Mo aka Molty aka Moshi has been coming to Walk ATX since 2022. As many of you, our doggo is…read moreour family and we want only the best of the best for him. It is difficult to find a doggy boarding/day care that provides such well rounded, holistic approach to pet care. We have used Walk ATX for boarding, day camp with pick up and drop off included, and for in home check ins with walks. As well as their add-ons like baths and fun photoshoots. Mo is a party animal - we are constantly training, working with him and we fill all of his needs. Yet he is an energetic, happy 2.5yo rescue from Austin Pets Alive. He is a foster win actually. He's always soooo excited when he realizes he's about to get dropped off at Walk ATX and he's welcomed with big smiles and a huge "Hi Mo!!!!!" by the passionate and hard working staff. Walk ATX does pack walks, outdoor playtime in their yard with staff assigned to different groups of dogs. I love that there's constant supervision and a structured day. Including rest/down time, which is just as important as to not overstimulate the doggos. It seems as if Walk ATX has only gotten better over the years. They've incorporated training, special add-ons, and cool adventures. Last time Mo stayed with them while we were in Costa Rica, Britton and the team were super attentive (Mo was on limited activity for the first few days per our vet), and even called to give an update, in addition to their daily updates via email and on their app "Time to Pet". I know Mo is cared for and looked after by a group of caring animal lovers.

When I got my puppy this past year, I knew I'd need a dog walker while I was at work, but as a…read moreworrier, I feared having a stranger come into my house AND having that stranger be responsible for my dog. I knew I didn't want someone random off of an app coming into my place everyday, so I was so thankful when I met Marcia. My dog Dolly is truly obsessed with her to the point of embarrassment Marcia is not only super reliable, communicative, and trustworthy, but she LOVES dogs and they love her. I love the daily photos I get when Marcia takes my dog on a walk or a play date with other dogs. She has such great practical advice (training, recommendations for boarding, etc.) & works with Dolly on obedience, socialization & desensitization, which I'm so thankful for since she's a puppy. Ever since meeting Marcia, I no longer think twice about having her come to my place & take Dolly on walks. Even though I'm home more now, I can't even deprive Dolly of seeing Marcia- she has that much fun. Other ways she goes above & beyond: wiping off their paws if they're muddy, brushing their fur (a godsend for doodles), giving them water on hot days, positive reenforcement of good behavior, high quality daily photos & progress reports, cleaning up any potty accidents (so helpful for young puppies who get overly excited), follows strict COVID-19 sanitizing protocols, and she even will bring a package that's been delivered inside off your front stoop!! Now that's high quality service.

Marcia is exceptional. She's been walking our dog for over 3 years and we've seen such a miraculous…read moretransformation since then. We used to have to drag her out of bed to go on walks, but she runs to the door when Marcia arrives! Our dog is reactive and selectively dog-aggressive, and we've seen significant improvement since Marcia started working with her on training walks. When we added a new puppy to our brood a few months ago, he quickly fell in love with Marcia too and is learning so quickly -- she works with him every day and gives us invaluable training tips. She is truly a godsend.

Ashley S is the best. She visited our kitties while we were away in May (apologies for the delay!)…read moreand we couldn't have been more pleased with her services. Her care and communication were top notch and when we need to be away in the future, we will be contacting her. Our three kitties were also thrilled. Thanks, Ashley!!

Lisa is great! We've used her to walk our dog Louie 3 times a week for the past few months and…read morefound her and her team incredibly helpful. In addition to walks around the neighborhood, She takes Louie to the park, nature trails and other fun activities. Louie is very grateful for Loving Pet Care and so are we.

I am two cats that Jenn has been taking care of for almost 10 years. She feeds and plays with my…read moregirls. Takes care of LB clean up and sends me pictures and/or video with each visit. I know I. An always count on her care for my fluffy girls.

Jen has been watching our two cats since we got back to traveling after Covid…read more She is wonderful. She sends daily updates with pics and spends time playing with the cats (probably more than we do). Always easy to work with for scheduling, etc.

Wonder Dog was amazing with my dog, Lenny, and made the whole training process feel a lot less…read morestressful and way more fun as an owner. We worked on his leash pulling, reactivity, off-leash recall, and overall behavior around other dogs, and the difference has honestly been huge. I'd absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for real behavioral changes that actually last.

The wonder dog team helped with my dog's recall and nervousness. Since working with the Wonder dog…read moreteam I'm able to walk with my dog off leash in any location. Highly recommend this company and the program they provide.

Laura is so great with my dogs. One of my dogs is scared of everything and she is so comfortable…read morewith Laura. I know Laura is busy and at times I need her at the last minute. She makes an effort to be there for me. I recommend Laura. :)

Laura has been tending to our dogs and cat since December, 2013. She is a reliable, dependable pet…read moresitter who goes above and beyond in her duties. She's helped us during long and short trips and we always arrive back to find the animals in good spirits and with excellent, detailed notes from Laura. Plus she takes amazing photos and shares them during the visits by text as well as collectively in an online album. She recently came over when we were home and our dogs went crazy with excitement to see her, so we know she gives them the best care. They love their walks and she's adapted to their changes in food, medicine, etc with no problem. We can't say enough about her and her services!

So eager to write this review as I know being in the search for a good dog sitter can be so key!!…read more We were going out of the country for a week and prefer for our pup to stay within the comforts of his own home. I've used another private service for two years, but they had stopped doing overnights. I prefer to support small business and was personally hesitant to use an app based service! I found Pet Buddies on a Google search and filled out the contact form. Within an hour or so, J.R. had gotten back to me and we set up a meet and greet with my pup. Immediately, I had faith in J.R. and Pet Buddies from our initial 1:1. Our pup had several overnight stays, morning walks, and midday check-ins throughout the time we were gone. During our trip, I got updates for every visit along with tons of pictures! J.R's correspondence was always prompt and professional. We ended up missing our connection flight home and J.R. came to the rescue. I was able to RELAX on this trip knowing our pup was in good hands and most importantly--we came home to a happy pup that wasn't stressed. I would 10/10 recommend this company to any pet owner wanting true peace of mind whether it's for a short walk or an extended stay! Thanks Pet Buddies!!!

From the owner: Whether you are going out of town, working late, or just need someone to pop in while you are out…read moreon the town, your pet is our Buddy! We know that you have a busy life. That's why we are available day or night, 24/7 for all your pet service needs. We offer dog walking and pet sitting for cats, dogs, birds and more for the following Austin areas: all of 78737, 78739, 78745, 78749 and parts of 78735, 78736, 78746, 78748, and 78704. ​Neighborhoods include Avana, Sendera, Circle C, Brodie, Westgate, Sunset Valley, Barton Creek, Bear Creek, Legend Oaks, Western Oaks, Meridian, Shady Hollow, South Congress, Oak Hill, and Barton Hills. Call for a free meet and greet!

I absolutely LOVE Ken and his team! My dog has the best time with him - walks, park visits, meeting…read moreother dogs, swimming, and all sorts of adventures. I'm a first time dog mom and am very worried person - I totally trust Ken Walks Dogs. They send photos and updates and are super easy to book through the app. My dog can't wag her tail hard enough when they pick her up - and she naps for hours when she's back from her adventure. Honestly, book him just for the professional style photos and videos! Keep coming back for the joy he brings your pup.

My dog loved it when the friendly dog walker from Ken Walks Dogs would knock on the door and out…read morethey would go for a fun field trip. I loved these days because when she came back, I knew that she had enjoyed hanging out with other pups and getting to walk in some of Austin's beautiful parks. I could feel good about my dog traveling safely, because they have Commercially Insured Pet Taxi licensure (the last company I utilized didn't have any kind of safety measures when traveling).In terms of management, you can read the website to get a feel for how this company is managed, or I can make it easy and just tell you that Ken is a very hands-on, engaged owner. He is willing to work with clients to meet their individual needs. He responds to every text within a few hours. He hires great people -- trustworthy, reliable people -- who love animals, making you feel good as you send your pup out the door.

If my dogs weren't already used to their walker, I'd leave. Changes as of late have made this…read moreservice less than what it once was. No longer send email updates on walks. They no longer send photos to us as proof of walk and validation our dogs are happy. Rather than send photos to the owners, they take photos which are relayed back to corporate. I'm to believe this change is somehow beneficial to me? They have stated they no longer have the capacity to manually relay photos to clients, but ARE able to manually relay photos to corporation. A tad counterintuitive and certainly not focused on customer. They've also stated having a lock box at my house makes me more secure because they no longer hold onto keys. Sure, unless someone takes the box, their employees access my house after hours, etc...It's the same situation as before except more people have access to my keys than before. OH, and every update they give us online are EXACTLY the same day after day after day. Clearly, my dogs do not pee and poop the same number of times weeks in a row. They continue to insist clients love all their changes and fail to acknowledge any decrease in service as a result. It's "my perception," which clearly doesn't matter and is dismissed as a minority view rather than at all validated. What was once a good business has taken a hit. UPDATE: NO phone calls. No responses from the Dog Butlers. Having now talked to friends, found out they've dropped Austin Dog Butler.

I am extremely particular with the care my dog receives, being that he is a big, quirky Great Dane…read more From the very onset of our communication Paul and his team treated me with the highest level of customer service possible. Their service is extremely efficient and the care the give your animal is top-quality. When you sign up,their team makes an initial visit for your dog to become acquainted with their new walker. Halfway through the year, the individual walking my dog changed and the process went very smoothly (the old walker even introduced the new walker to my dog so he would have a familiar face for the first introduction). I could not be more pleased with the service from Austin Dog Butler.

Karla and her team are amazing. They are able to adapt to my critters every needs. And they are ok…read morewith my series of pet babies multiplying every time they come. Theresa was our last sitter. Our pup children and kitties love her. My 2 kitties 2 puppies, hamster, bearded dragon, and plants all thrive when I'm gone. I get picture updates twice a day with messages. I wouldn't use anyone else.

They are always reliable and trust worthy! So glad we have someone to leave our fur babies with!read more