Justine & Brooklyn Paws was my dog walker for 2 years in Dumbo. They are always reliable & always flexible with my work schedule. My golden retriever had bilateral knee surgery during this time and they were very gentle with her during her recovery. I'm only disappointed that they don't cover my new neighborhood! read more

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If we could give Brooklyn Paws 1,000,000 stars, we would! Justine and Doug are absolutely the best. Our dog adores them and eagerly waits by the door every single day for his walks. They also went above and beyond for our senior pup, who wore diapers, treating him with so much kindness, patience, and care. We trust them completely and couldn't recommend them more highly! read more

I could not be more grateful for the incredible team at Brooklyn Paws - I don't know how I would have survived having a dog in the city without them! They are truly an exemplary business - extremely reliable, communicative, understanding and friendly. And my dog Lucca might love them even more than I do. 11/10 recommendation!!!!!! read more

If I had a million dollars, I'd give it all to Justine and Doug, the dynamic duo. We've used Brooklyn Paws for 2 years and I would use them forever if I could but I'm sadly leaving the neighborhood. Justine makes scheduling SO easy and works around the insane schedules of working dog parents with such care and understanding. She's saved me in a pinch multiple times and always makes me feel like my dog will be taken care of. Now for Doug....don't get me started. We LOVE this man beyond measure. My 100lb dog jumps (all 4 feet off the floor) every time he comes through the door. He is the animal's whisper as all dogs cling to him instantly. He handles a pack of 5-6 dogs with grace and care with all dogs paying attention to him. My dog is in the best hands with Doug and I've never had to worry or think twice about his safety, and I'm a neurotic pet owner so that says a lot. He also takes incredible iPhone pictures from his walks that are professional quality. If I could clone Doug and move him to our new neighborhood I would in an instance. Leaving behind Brooklyn Paws will be the hardest part about leaving Dumbo. Justine & Doug are angels and we will miss them dearly. My dog is jealous to the next doggie who gets to be walked by Doug. read more

If you live in Brooklyn Heights or DUMBO, you have to use Brooklyn Paws. They're the best. Let me explain why so this review can actually be helpful if you're in the market for a dog walker. For context, we used Brooklyn Paws for ~ 1 year. Justine has set up a process that makes it really easy to create recurring walks, modify when needed, and also see when walks happen/end. We get regular pictures of our dog after the walks and a description of what happened. Doug, our walker, is one of the best. Our dog sometimes gets jumpy around big dogs -- but never with Doug. She's excited to see him when he comes through the door. We're so lucky that Doug was MJ's dog walker & will miss him. We're moving to a different neighborhood otherwise we'd never want to quit Brooklyn Paws. read more

The best dog walkers in Brooklyn! Justine and Doug have been walking Murphy for 5 years, since he was a puppy! They are sweet, reliable, communicative and all around animal lovers. Cannot recommend their services enough. Thank you Doug and Justine! read more

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Justine, Doug and Natalie have been walking our *fierce* chihuahua for the past three years and we are going to miss them so much when we move! They were so accommodating whenever I was in a pinch and always send the best photos of our 7 lb alpha dog. Highly recommend! read more

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Justine and the team at Brooklyn Paws are THE BEST! They have been watching my two cats for some time now, and I always know my cats are in good hands with them! They send daily updates on how the cats are doing which always gives me peace of mind. Brooklyn Paws is the best when it comes to cat sitting!!!! read more

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This company is amazing, filled with caring, wonderful people - Justine was so accomodating with scheduling, and with our requests, and Leslie was just the best dog walker to our two little Cavs. Leslie was really attentive, cared about our pups, and kept us updated with (semi-professional!) photos and how they did on each walk. Would highly recommend for all your dog walking needs! read more

Mark and Justine are the best dogwalkers in the world. There is simply no comparison - I wish I did business with more people like them. They respond immediately to texts and last minute requests, send a daily picture and paragraph with what our dog is up to that day, and their payment system is quick and easy. Our dog Ralph loves Mark so much. They are best friends. We are moving to Westchester and we don't know what we will do without them. I want to bring him to the city just to walk around with Mark all day and play. Go Mark and Justine!! We love you!! read more

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The only dog walkers I will ever trust with my dog Knox, If I ever move back to Brooklyn I would 100% use Brooklyn Paws again. Justine and Chajana took such great care of my dog, always on time, always accommodating to any request I had. You could really tell how much Knox loved his walks. Thank you so much! read more

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Justine and all the amazing people at Brooklyn Paws have been so kind and caring to our dog, Bodie. When we first brought him home as a puppy, we had another walker who was unreliable, late and came up with a few excuses as to why he couldn't pick up our dog that day. We were so relieved when we found Justine and haven't looked back since! They are always reliable, send walk updates, with photos like the one attached, and are responsive if there are any specific needs or concerns we have. We recommend Brooklyn Paws to anyone that needs a dog walker!! read more

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When I moved to Brooklyn, one of the most stressful items on my to-do list was to find a solution for daytime dog-care for my 1 year old doggo Andy. My first and last call was to Justine at Brooklyn Paws, and the 2.5 years that followed have been stress-free and a wonderful experience that I am eternally thankful for. The first consultation was all I needed to feel completely comfortable entrusting my dog with Justine and company. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and my usually-anxious pup was in love with her by the time she left 30 minutes later. We've had a couple different walkers over the course of our 2.5 years here (huge thanks to Mark and Tim), and Andy has developed a deep bond with both. Sometimes we'll be walking through the Jay St. Metrotech area and she'll see Mark 200ft away and run to him with more enthusiasm than I thought possible. The walkers truly know and care about the dogs they walk and have always gone to great lengths to keep Andy safe and happy. From a service perspective, Brooklyn Paws recently moved online to a website that allows you to track when a walker has arrived/departed, and also lets you see the route they walked. You can also request additional services, cancel services, and more through the portal. Our payments are set up to be automatic, and we have never once had a billing or payment issue. It's an amazingly easy process, with great customer care. Lastly - when my wife was pregnant, Justine worked with us to arrange for Andy to get from our apartment to her boarding location. The entire thing went off without a hitch when my wife went into labor, saving us a TON of worry and hassle. This is the kind of personal above-and-beyond touch that has left us with such a strong impression of this service and the people behind it. Honestly, I can't recommend Brooklyn Paws enough. It's personal, their scheduling is very easy, their pricing is great, and most importantly Andy loves everyone she's walked with. Leaving Brooklyn Paws is one of the hardest parts of our move out of state. read more

We have worked with Brooklyn Paws for 3 years they have always been both reliable and incredibly flexible. It's never easy trusting the care of a beloved pet to someone else but the team at Brooklyn Paws are always great and you feel they really care about your pet. Oliver is always excited to go out on his daily walks. I fully trust them with my pet and highly recommend their services. read more

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Brooklyn Paws is THE BEST!! Leslie has been walking my dog Ziggy for 2+ years now, and I always know he is in the safest hands--no small feat for this super attached and slightly anxious dog mama! Not only is Leslie delightful and very flexible with time, but she also takes incredible photos! Justine, Brooklyn Paw's owner, is also wonderful and has given me tons of great dog-mom advice, including excellent referrals to other dog services in the area. She is super on top of scheduling, as well. Beyond grateful for Justine and Leslie!! I MOST HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Brooklyn Paws is amazing! Justine is a wonderful person who really cares about your pet. She personally came and introduced herself and for the first few walks personally walked my pup. The rest of the company is also great! They have a GPS system to monitor where your pup is walked and they check both in and out of your apartment. After the walk they check on your pups food and water and also send you a picture of your pup so you can miss them less! They are very responsive and very accommodating to your schedule. They have a great pay system and very easy scheduling app called Pet Check. This will make your life so much easier and you'll never have to worry about your pet again! read more

I should start this review with the preface that I am a high maintenance customer. I travel frequently and at a moments notice for work and thus require a dog walking service that has their shit together. This company is good for customers who have highly regulated schedules and can book far in advance. For everyone else, I advise you to look elsewhere or your animals will suffer. My breaking point occurred when I was notified by my company that travel was required the next day. I booked dog walking services late that night. The first dog walk was for 8am. Their online system allowed me to make this booking. The next day, I left home extremely early to travel. I found out at 3:30pm that they had sent me an email AFTER the requested dog walk time, that they cannot fulfill this request. I had received no call, no voice message, and no text. Just one email. I asked them to call me ASAP via email. I called directly with no answer. I texted the owner to call me ASAP. The owner finally called me. Instead of being apologetic and attempting to problem solve to help my dog who had been stranded for 16 hours, she yelled at me on the phone and advised that I find another service. (I was a loyal customer that typically required at least 8 dog walks per week...which equates to AT LEAST $160 of revenue for them per week.) With the realization that the owner has horrendous customer service skills with maybe a hint of anger issues, I dropped all complaints immediately and calmly asked if there was any way anyone could briefly let my dog out right now. She said she'd try to get to it "but only because I have such a sweet dog" in the next half hour and would send me a picture. An hour later, she texted and emailed me the picture of my dog with the subject line reading "photo" and no message of apology or concern. If you engage with this company, you are at high risk of having something unfortunate happen to your most loved furry family members. As we all know, your character is tested under pressure and the only character observed from the owner and leader of this company was one of brash, ignorant, and callous nature. read more

Brooklyn Paws is by far the best dog-walking company in the area. Justine is an absolute pleasure to work with and Mark is an amazing dog walker. Our pup Chloe goes crazy every time she sees them and they take wonderful care of her. They are extremely organized, always give you daily updates with pictures, prompt with timely responses, and very accommodating whenever an unexpected walk arises, day or evening. Their prices are the best in the area, and their service is too. Highly Recommended!! read more

Brooklyn Paws - Chloe goes crazy every time Mark or Justine come to take her for a walk. - Dog Walkers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Justine and her team are the best! My dog Rosie and I have been living in Brooklyn since the beginning of 2017 and depend on Brooklyn Paws. Leslie, Chajana and all of her walkers are professional, love dogs and are great at snapping the cutest pics of my Rosie while out on her walks. Rosie gets plenty of attention and love while I'm at work and I know that she's in good hands with the Brooklyn Paws team. We moved within Brooklyn last year and before I signed the lease I checked with Justine that she and the team would still be able to walk Rosie at the new apartment because I didn't want to make the move if it meant that we wouldn't be able to use Brooklyn Paws. Rosie gets 2 walks/day normally, but the team have also been helpful if I need something extra, like Rosie gets dropped off or picked up for an overnight at doggy daycare. They truly make having a dog and a job in the city manageable. read more

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I'm so thankful I found Brooklyn Paws after moving to Brooklyn. After the initial meeting with Justine, I knew right away that my dogs would be in good hands. Justine and Mark have been walking my two dogs, Zoe and Ernie, for a year and a half, and I couldn't have asked for a more caring and responsible team of dog walkers. In addition, they are extremely accommodating when it comes to scheduling. I have had a few emergencies where my traveling plans changed at the last minute, and Brooklyn Paws was there to save the day. I don't know what I would've done without Justine and her team. I've never trusted my dogs with anyone as much as I have trusted them with Brooklyn Paws. Mark is amazing with them. After each walk, I would receive an update with a cute picture of the dogs. If there is something about the dogs that is out of the ordinary, he'd always notice and would let me know right away. That is how I know he really cares about the dogs. Zoe recently had a surgery and required special care during her walk. Mark was great with her and took the time to make sure she received proper care. He takes care of them as if they were his own. I couldn't say enough good things about Brooklyn Paws. We are truly lucky to have found them - Great and honest people providing excellent service! read more

Brooklyn Paws are life savers, quite literally. I couldn't have a happy, healthy dog -- in the city especially -- without the consistent and caring support of Justine and Mark. Justine has gone above and beyond, being in touch even at the last minute or on the weekend/at unusual hours and has been patient with schedule changes, illnesses and overnight care requests (of which there have been many!). I cannot say enough about how kind she is during life's unpredictable moments, which I have truly appreciated. Her company is a big reason why I renewed my lease for at least another year! Meanwhile, Mark truly loves my little English Bulldog. My doormen regularly rave over him and how much genuine care he provides for her and the other dogs he sees regularly. He goes out of his way to care for her and flag is something seems a little off with her and takes great pains if she doesn't want to walk that day (she's a bulldog, sigh!). I never worry when Brooklyn Paws is taking care of my Maggy! In fact, my doormen urged me to switch to Brooklyn Paws a few years ago, and I'm so glad I did. I now tell others in my building and neighborhood because they are so wonderful for me and my pup. And, the daily picture text updates and occasional bits of advice when I have a question (I'm a "single, first time dog mom," so the insights are welcomed!) are priceless! read more

Justine, Liz, Leslie, Bert and everyone else at Brooklyn Paws are the greatest team of walkers. Justine and Liz are always so responsive and our family feels safe with leaving our puppy with them. They have a great online booking system and always send over prompt updates after the walk is done both via email and on their client portal. They also send great pictures after the walk! You always want to be able to trust the people you task with spending time with your pet in and out of your home - Brooklyn Paws is trustworthy, kind, responsive, and reliable. I cannot recommend them more highly! read more

Oh man, do I love everyone who works at Brooklyn Paws! We have been using them going on 2 years now and they have been by far the best service I have used. Justine puts up with my annoying last minute schedule changes and is always accommodating. We were sad to see our last regular walker leave but are confident that whoever takes his place will be just as sweet to our grumpy old french bulldog. read more

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I met Justine after finding her on Yelp after my previous dog walker had resigned. The minute I met her I felt comfortable and could tell she truly loves animals. She was very professional and prepared with all pertinent paper work. I have a crazy rotating schedule and she is always accommodating to the changes (adding/deleting) walks....weekday, weekends, holidays...she'll make it work! My Shih Tzu, Romeo, is easy going but can get a little anxious with change. But since Justine started he has been calm and exhausted at night (sign of a good walk). He, also, is more toned/fit as she takes him to Prospect Park a lot. Which is great because he loves the ducks, leaves and other dogs there and I can't always take him. She, also, sends me a daily photo of my little guy. He always looks so happy and it brightens my day to see him having fun. I would not hesitate in second to recommend Justine and Brooklyn Paws to walk your pup. You'll be wondering, "What did I ever do without her"? read more

We could not be bigger fans of Justine, Liz, and the rest of the excellent team at Brooklyn Paws. They have been walking our greyhound Frances in the neighborhood for the past four years and consistently delivery outstanding service. Justine is a fantastic communicator and always accessible via email or text to make changes to the schedule as necessary. Fran loves her walks and always gets a great workout. We would recommend them highly to anyone looking for personalized, reliable, and hospitable support for their pup! read more

If you are looking for the best dog walkers in Brooklyn, you have found them! They have taken amazing care of my baby, rain or shine, for the past 5years. They are responsible and reliable and cared for my pup with as much affection as if she were their own. We are crossing the Atlantic, otherwise would not consider parting ways. I know my pup has adopted them into her family and we will miss them dearly. read more

Conundrum - Going away at the end of the year, can't bring my dog, everyone's out of town, boarding seems gross and expensive (hey I'm already paying rent!), every single dog walking service I look at is either for current clients only or charge just as much as boarding...WTF! Well I'm not sure if it was my last option, but I was definitely surprised to find Brooklyn Paws was affordable (not even an extra fee for "holidays") and for Justine to be so accommodating last minute to a newbie! After a quick meet n greet with my pup and her routine, Justine put my mind at ease with her philosophies on pets and her previous experiences with dogs, including her own. I got daily updates via text that helped while I was gone and then came back to a very happy and well fed pup. And using super easy paypal just sealed the deal that I will definitely be using Brooklyn Paws in the future! read more

Justine is amazing. I was new to NYC from Chicago and I can't believe I found her. She was so great with Pickle-and so accommodating to my horrible retail schedule. I had a dog emergency and she was there immediately to help-which is beyond what a normal dog walker would do. She truly loves dogs and has great customer service. I cannot say enough about her!! read more

Seriously, to echo the previous reviews, Justine truly is amazing. I called her out of the blue and she was ridiculously accommodating. We needed her to walk our crazy hound dog literally the next day. Within a couple hours of us talking, she came by, met the pooch, and we gladly handed over our apt keys. In just 5 minutes of our meeting we could tell she was legit and trustworthy enough to handle access to our place and, more importantly, our dog's livelihood. I've never written a full blown review on Yelp but this woman deserves all the praise. If you need your dog walked or if you're just too god damn lazy sometimes to give Rover a proper run, for the love of God call Justine. read more

Justine and the crew are FANTASTIC! My Stella was always a happier pup after being walked during the day. Especially in the summer months they made sure they took time to give her fresh water and make there was a fan on for her. They taught Stella to get along well with others and she even made a few friends in the neighborhood. Most importantly- they are SUPER accommodating. I can't count the number of times I asked for last minute walks because I had to work late/couldn't get home in time. There was never a problem and I got picture/email updates with each walk. As a 'single parent' I always felt safe knowing I could count on Justine's crew to help out. Stella and I are VERY sad to be leaving the neighborhood. I know Stella will miss her friends and walker buddies. read more

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One of my first tasks upon moving to BK Heights was finding a dog walker for my 2-year old rescue dog, Raleigh. I was a little worried at first since I had such a good experience with my old walker in the UES, I figured it was only downhill from there...however Justine and Brooklyn Paws have proven me wrong! Since my dog's initial meeting with Justine, she's been nothing but kind and helpful. The day we scheduled Raleigh's first meet and greet with Justine, my wallet was stolen. When she arrived for our appointment I was in a craze in my apartment trying to file a report with the police. In that moment, Justine offered to take Raleigh for a nice long walk so I could concentrate on the task at hand. I couldn't be more appreciative! Raleigh has been walking with Justine and Ricky since February and her transition has been seamless. I get a photo and update every day at work. My schedule can be a bit erratic, yet Justine has always been able to accommodate last minute requests or cancellations. I can't say enough good things about Brooklyn Paws. If you need a pet sitter/walker in the downtown BK area, look no further. read more

Super overdue review but hands down the BEST walking service I've ever used. Justine and her team really go above and beyond to ensure your dog gets the best walk and that you KNOW it. One time my dog had a diarrhea incident in her cage while I was gone, and Justine not only notified me of it, but also cleaned up everything FREE of charge - of course I gave her extra tips for this reason alone. They are also super flexible, especially given my frequently changing schedules. You really can't go wrong with them! read more

I cannot speak highly enough of the amazing service Justine and crew from Brooklyn Paws provided me and my 2 pups over the last year!!! They were simply amazing!! Always reliable, and understanding with last minute cancellations due to sickness or otherwise. Moving out of their coverage area otherwise I wish Buster and Bernie could stay! Thank you so much for everything, we will miss you so much!!! read more

Our dogs Baxter and Bailey are our children. That's all there's to it. So we only want the best for them. And we couldn't get any better than Brooklyn Paws. Justine has built a dependable, well-run service that keeps dogs and their owners front and center. Baxter and Bailey's walker Doug is the best. I work from home often and sure, I could easily give the dogs a midday walk, but I feel that they truly benefit from hanging out with Doug. He's caring, easy-going and they always return relaxed and with smiles on their faces (all three of them!). When I do leave the house for work I can always rely on their online check-in system to alert me whenever the walks begin and end. I can see a map of their walk, get a report on how "productive" they were, and even get a photo with a clever caption. I mean ... come on, who else does this? The best endorsement for Brooklyn Paws and Doug is when we happen to see him at night in the neighborhood. Baxter and (especially) Bailey get so excited to see him, that's five paws - I mean, stars - right there. You can't go wrong with Brooklyn Paws. read more

Brooklyn Paws has been absolutely fantastic! From the moment I met Justine I knew she was kind, caring, and professional and her and Quinn have been absolutely wonderful with our little man, Bernie. It's just a huge pleasure to easily schedule and shift around appointments online without hassle - they are reliable, easy, and very communicative. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in need of a good dog walker! read more

Brooklyn paws was amazing for our puppy colbie! They were super reliable, never missed a walk, were very accommodating with our busy schedules. They were able to add on walks last minute (early or late in the day) and always responded immediately to emails. The scheduling and payment system was super efficient and user-friendly. They certainly made having a puppy in Brooklyn way easier! We loved the daily emails and pictures we received and Colbie was totally in love with the entire team! We wish they would move to CT with us :) Would recommend Justine and her team in a heartbeat!!! read more

Justine and Brooklyn Paws could not make me happier! I, too put off hiring a dog walker until a moment of total desperation and now, I can't believe how much time I wasted. Hesitate no longer! To say the 80+ lb. beast whom I adore is not easy to walk is a bit of an understatement; he has squirrel/pigeon bloodlust,he is very strong, and he remains, much to my chagrin, poorly trained. I am so happy I found Justine! She is amazing with my dog-- totally responsible, flexible and understanding about timing and mildly neurotic requests- in short, a true pleasure to work with. Every so often something comes up at work and I know I can call Justine. I know that when I leave town, Jacob is in great hands and I can totally relax. (In fact, he may be better exercised...) read more

After moving to DUMBO from Manhattan we searched around to find a great walking service for our adopted dog. We are pretty picky since our dog is our baby and she came from an abusive environment. Justine came to interview us and our dog and we were immediately comfortable with her. We let her know that our dog prefers cuddles before her walk and that our camera is on in the apartment. She told us that she was happy we use a camera to keep our dog safe and all walkers accountable. She promised our dog would have a consistent walker. Our dog LOVES her walker, Doug. He is always on time and beyond kind and caring with our dog. When our dog sees Doug on the street she wants to follow him instead of continuing her walk with us. We cannot recommend Brookyn Paws enough. They are truly amazing and trustworthy. read more

I don't have enough wonderful things to say about Brooklyn Paws. A neighbor recommended them to me when I first got my pup, Toby, at 8 weeks old. Justine came on a sunday (the same day I called) to meet him to start his walks on Monday. Since he was so young, she walked him personally for a few weeks until he was old enough to join a group. Since then, they've put up with Toby's (crazy excessive) energy and always took care to find a walker that fit his personality. Every day I get great pictures and updates, and the team always takes care to share any news (anything odd i should be aware of, any trouble Toby got himself into in the apartment) and they always freshen his water and give him a treat. Every team member I've met truly loves the dogs like their own. They are always extremely flexible with scheduling and have always been able to make things work. After 10 months I was really sad (and nervous) when we had to move and I thought I would have to find a new walker. Instead, Justine went above and beyond to keep Toby on her schedule and make my life easier. I'm so grateful. After reading other reviews of walkers not being trustworthy, I have never had one bit of worry with Brooklyn Paws or anyone on their team. I couldn't recommend a service more highly!!! read more

My wife booked Justine to watch our 2 cats for a short out-of-town trip, but on the day that we were supposed to give her our keys, she never responded to our texts. We ended up having to scramble to find someone at the very last minute and still haven't heard back from her since the over-the-phone booking. * Update: After reading my review, Justine called us and was very confrontational about the review. After I hung up, I looked at the booking e-mails; it turns out there was a typo in the phone number she sent us, which explains why she didn't get our texts. After reading the other reviews, I'm sorry we'll be missing out on her pet-sitting, but she handled her miscommunication unprofessionally. read more