In a chaotic world, Vanessa offers welcome peace of mind. She has been a true hero checking in on…read moreone of our cats when we're out of town. Always reliable and professional, she is quick to solve any issues that may arise (we had a key-exchange mishap once) and, most importantly, she is wonderful with our pet! I worry to leave him alone and it's such a comfort to get pictures and check-ins. She even has a sense about when he's out of sorts (fireworks) and dotes on him accordingly. All the praise to Happy Pups and Vanessa for offering an amazing, effortless service. Highly recommend!

I am a self-identified helicopter dog mom and the only person I trust with my two rescue pups is…read moreVanessa (owner of Happy Pups). Vanessa has been dog walking and pet sitting our pups Oliver and Moxie for several years now and I don't know what we would do without her. When we adopted Oliver as a puppy from a kill shelter in Tennessee, it was Vanessa who taught him how to walk the noisy NYC streets. He is now a great city walker thanks to her. He is an anxious boy but he loves and trusts Vanessa and gets so happy to see her. She is also great with our other pup Moxie who also loves and snuggles up to Vanessa whenever she is here. We won't book any travel plans without booking Vanessa first. Vanessa and her staff at Happy Pups are reliable, caring, conscientious, and attentive to our pups' needs. When we return home from a long trip, we find our pups happy, healthy, and well cared for thanks to Vanessa and Happy Pups. This review is long overdue, but I found this business through Yelp and I want to pay it forward so someone else can find them and trust them with their animals' pet sitting and dog walking needs. You won't regret it!

If you're looking for a dog walking service, you've found the best with Not The Rug. Not only are…read moreLuis and his team extremely professional, communicative, and kind people - they take great pictures and give updates that will brighten your day. We've had our dog Dandy use Not The Rug since he was a puppy. With walks, the app they use shows you the routes they go on, plus they'll give you an update as to what happened on each walk. Dandy not only loves the social aspect of seeing his walker and the dogs, but the exercise tuckers him out so if we're not home he's happy to nap in his crate upon returning. Had Dandy been less social, Not The Rug would work to make sure he still had a great experience. They get to know you and your dog to ensure that walks are safe and fun, regardless of temperament or additional needs. I can't say enough good things about Not The Rug!

The best dog walker and pet sitter in the 5 Boroughs. Honest and reliable. Your dog is in good…read morehands with Not The Rug.

Finding a dog walker in Brooklyn wasn't easy- some had ridiculously long forms, some had wait…read morelists, some did not offer private walks that were reasonably priced, etc. Enter Urban Wag. Meet and greet was easy, and the dog walker they assigned us (Hi Brad!) was so considerate. Henry is particular (i.e. spoiled), and was having a hard time adjusting to the city since the move from suburbia. Brad would carry him to a place he can pee, dry him off if it rained, and spend some cuddle time indoors if the walk outside was short. Henry isn't socialized well, and I was delighted to learn that Brad was able to find a match where Henry was able to progress to buddy walks- thanks so much! Online scheduling and payment is super easy, and they are very quick to respond to last minute requests. Nothing but great things to say, which is a big deal since I'm a pretty picky dog momma!

It's refreshing to see a dog company run so efficiently and Min's responsiveness puts me at such…read moreease when I'm at work. I worry about my dog Charlie all the time so I'm always changing up walks and asking a million questions (sorry guys I'm sure you get a ton of these all day long, but thanks for being so accommodating.) Joey has been walking Charlie, and they have a special bond it really shows. Marielis has walked him a few times also and both of them truly are dog lovers. I've been in the neighborhood for 5 years now having used several dog walkers. 6 months in, I'm just really impressed by Urban Wag--the responsiveness, pics, gps tracker, and just the fact all of them really care. Great group of people, who go above and beyond in any weather condition!

my dog goes to the waterfront location and absolutely loves it. Pack leaders are always there and…read morewatching the pack, assuring that play is friendly and fun, while not being rambunctious or wild where things can escalate. I watch on the camera and if my girl wants to play or rest, she always comes home "happy" and not anxious from dogs jumping uncontrollably everywhere. I pack her food and know she knows all the pack leaders there & love when they have events there that bring all the dog moms/dads together in a fun environment:)

Happy Dogs on Mccarren Park are a great team and so attentive to all of our puppy's needs. They are…read moreextremely responsive both of email and texts through the day every time I want an update for how my pup is doing. The staff are all so friendly and we feel very comfortable leaving her there the full 8-10hours whilst we both work. We also use their grooming service and they did such a great job on her first cut - stuck to the brief/picture perfectly. Thanks again team!

We love YSP! No one takes better care of our dog, Ellie. She always has the best time at…read moredaycare/boarding and she loves all the walkers that come see her during the day. And now that they've switched their dog walking reports to email, I'm able to relax a bit more during the day after reading it and seeing the adorable pic they attach. We are so happy to have YSP so close. Greer is very reliable, professional and caring.

I LOVE these folks! Scott, Sergio, Greer -- everyone has been so wonderful!…read more I have used YSP for in-home cat sitting. They are reliable, responsive, and always sends pictures of our kitties. Peace of mind, ya know? How much is that worth!

Oh what a happy accident! My boyfriend's blood sugar got low when we were walking near the water in…read moreWilliamsburg and we walked in here to grab something to drink not even knowing what it was. Of course as two dog lovers, we could not believe our luck! We both got a coffee, quickly filled out the waiver, and spent about an hour and a half petting dogs and drinking our coffee. The only reason it's a 4 instead of 5 is because our coffee was just fine. But, the overall experience was absolutely superb. I will definitely be back soon.

We live near by and was very excited to check this place out! The staff is lovely!. The concept of…read morethe cafe is cool, come have a coffee and chill with the dogs. My concern is the number of dog allowed at one time, it is OVERWHELMING and possibly unsafe. Think of it more as a daycare to see dogs than a doggie cafe, with the number of dogs it was rough to enjoy the food component. Decent experience but won't be returning.

If you had asked me just 3 weeks ago I would have offered a 10 out of 5! However today a 2 minute…read morephone called changed everything for me. Buddy's has been our go to for dog grooming for 4 years the past 3 groomer Peter has been more than our groomer he was our trusted friend. He was absolutely amazing with my dog and never failed to treat Malia like a true queen. Her cut was always perfection and he would love when I text him photos. I called today to book a grooming appointment and the gentleman who answered said grooming services are suspended our groomer died. Cold callused and without empathy or compassion. Of course if I was absolutely shocked devastated and so hurt to hear this. Peter our beloved Peter has died suddenly and this is how we were told. When I shared that we as customers should have received an email as we all loved Peter the response was it's on Instagram have a nice day! Shame on Buddy's for this. Shame on you for now valuing the heart of your customers and the legacy of Peter. We will move on and find a new place to go but Peter is irreplaceable in our hearts. How this was handled tells me this is no longer a place for me and my family. RIP Peter. Update: See image after providing feedback on how I received the news I noted above which by the way was a note in beautiful message that said (how I found out was in poor taste) I then received this horrible message from the manager in my IG DMs.

I just want to give a shout to Buddy's Dog Den located Upper East Side Manhattan. My three dogs are…read moremy children, my life and mean the world to me. I am sure many of you can relate to this feeling and the anxiety one experiences when your dog needs boarding. After their holiday excursion and stay at Buddy's, Lily, Chloe and Zoe came home happy, well exercised and super calm. I know instantaneously from their doggie smiles that they are happy and were well cared for at Buddy's. I say Buddy's Dog Den should be your first and only choice.

A HUGE shoutout to Paul & Cory for consistently taking care of kenzo when i travel. They have known…read moreKenzo since he was a puppy & I can't thank them enough. Every time i travel i know he's in the best hands. Not to mention Kenzo loves them. Finding a place to leave your pup while traveling can be stressful but they make it so seamless!

We've been using Strutting Mutts for over 5 years--first with our beloved dog Toby, who received…read morethe absolute best care and loved his walks with Darnell and Cory. When we brought home our two new pups, choosing Strutting Mutts again was a no-brainer. Whether it's walks or overnight stays at their home, we always know our dogs are in the best hands. Cory, Paul, Darnell and the whole crew truly go above and beyond, and we're so grateful. Highly recommend Strutting Mutts to anyone looking for reliable, caring, and professional dog care in Brooklyn!

I am the proud owner of 2 sassy chihuahua mix rescues. They are the sweetest dogs at home, but they…read moreare also very territorial, a little snappy, and they don't like most men. I swear that they have never actually bit anyone, but they want everyone to believe that they will. I explained this to Matt, who assured me that they deal with this sort of stuff on the regular. I firmly requested a female walker who must love chihuahuas, and I didn't want a backup or substitute walker. During the meet and greet with Vanessa that went smoothly, Miss Bossypants (my chihuahua-pug) tried to bark at her. Vanessa told her "you don't scare me", and that was it and she never did it again. They were immediately smitten with her, and they get so excited for their walks! My chiweenie even gives her kisses. It brightens my day to know that my dogs are so happy. After every walk I get photos and a pee/poo report. Scheduling is really easy through the portal and when I request changes I always get a fast response.

McCarren Bark saved me and my cats, Mila and Bodhi! I was going out of town for a wedding and the…read moreperson I'd arranged to cat/house sit informed me a few days in that she couldn't do it anymore. I was far away and my cats were abandoned. I called up McCarren Bark and they immediately went to my place to check on the cats. They took amazing care of them for the duration of my trip. Everyday I'd get photos and videos from Ana who managed to have immediate rapport with this shy pair. She'd send videos of them playing and eating treats along with daily shots of clean litter, full water fountain, wet food and dry food. And all of this for a very reasonable price. I won't hesitate to call them again. Thank you McCarren Bark

We signed up for the COVID virtual training during the pandemic after receiving a positive referral…read morefrom a couple in our building. Our new pup was in need of some manners training. The package we purchased offered 4 virtual classes. The first class went over quite well; Elizabeth recommended we make lickies (wetspaw toppls) and use a stick (bully sticks) to help keep our dog occupied during the day. Both are great suggestions which we continue to use months later. Scheduling for the next few classes did not prove easy, Elizabeth needed to cancel the second training session, and due to some responsiveness problems we weren't ever able to get time on the books for another date. We ended up just finding a different in-person one-on-one training option which logistically has proven easier and yielded great results. Despite not making use of the virtual training classes we were able to frequently make use of the in person "Play and Train" classes offered for puppies. What an incredible service, the Dog Institute employees do a fantastic job providing a safe space for puppies to interract and grow their social skills. Without question the best service offered by this business, our pup is comfortable around all dogs now thanks to these early interractions. We had also been working individually with some wonderful institute employees to help board our pup based on their availabilty but this caused some complications as the business required that all such services be routed through the school for payment purposes. When push came to shove, what should have been an easy interaction between individuals got complicated when the business insisted on getting involved; the payment structure requested seemed to change each time and was definitely not commensurate with market rate. Overall a few negative issues hurt what would otherwise be a positive experience.

I hate to leave such a low rating, but it was truly such a painful experience trying to coordinate…read moreanything with Elizabeth. From our first session on, it was constant rescheduling, constantly forgetting that we had an appointment, and often acting as if it was my fault. She seems to be very knowledgeable about dogs, but does not seem to put much effort into your virtual training sessions. She was often multitasking, once walking down Bedford Ave on a training session and commenting on various things she saw. She is incredibly kind but not a reliable dog trainer. To echo what someone else commented, she was also a little deceptive with the puppy play and train. After our first session she asked when we were going to the play and train. I naturally assumed that a play and train session was included in the package I purchased and booked my puppy a class through Elizabeth. After the play and train session I was texted to see how I was going to pay for the session. With that being said, the play and train sessions were the most impactful component of the training offered, but ultimately not worth it given that you have to simultaneously book trainings with Elizabeth. I truly hope that she can sort out her organization skills because she is truly knowledgeable and has the potential to offer dogs and their owners a lot. However, at the end of the day I felt scammed out of my money given how disorganized and unreliable she was and I did not even complete the full four session I purchased.