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.

Buca is a 130lb Saint Berdoodle, member of our family and has become best buds with Matt from Hound…read morefor Hound. My family and I have been consistently using Hound for Hound's services 3-5 times a week for the past year, and I must say, Matt has been nothing short of phenomenal. Living in East Austin, we've seen our fair share of unpredictable weather, but Matt's commitment never wavers. Rain or shine, cold or hot - he's there, ensuring our beloved Buca gets his much-needed walks and care. What truly sets Matt apart is his reliability and honesty. He's not just a dog walker; he's become a part of our extended family. This was especially evident during our month-long trip out of the country. Austin faced some serious freeze days, and it was over the Christmas holidays, yet Matt was there, braving the elements to make sure Buca was well looked after. He didn't just walk Buca; he provided him with the love and attention he missed from us. He would would share GPS tracking and pics of Buca daily and to the extent of taking off his gloves in the freeze to snap videos while he was walking him to share with us Hiring Matt from Hound for Hound is a decision you won't regret. He's a true professional who goes above and beyond, not just in his duties, but in his genuine care for the pets he looks after. We are eternally grateful for his services and cannot recommend him enough. If you're seeking someone who will treat your pet with the same love and care as you do, look no further than Matt and Hound for Hound. Thank you Matt, Buca & Conway Family

Matt is awesome! He has cared for our cats many times and brought us great peace of mind while we…read morehave been away from home. Communication is above and beyond, with photos and texts of our happy creatures every visit he makes. Prices are very reasonable, and he funny! Highly recommend!

The staff at Game Time are the best! We can't say enough great things about Amy (the owner) and the…read moredog walkers. We trust them in our home and with our three dogs. They are reliable, friendly, easy to contact, great communicators and true dog lovers. We especially look forward to the updates they send post walk with pictures. It makes our day! I would highly recommend Game Time to anyone looking for a dog walker in Austin.

We have used Game Time for a decade, and they're awesome! I trust them with our little dog anytime…read moreand KNOW she's safe, being cared for like she is when she is at home, and I love all the updates. If you've never used a pet sitting service or if you have worries about your dog's needs (senior, scared of storms, anxiety, needs meds), skip Wag & Rover and call Game Time. You'll be glad you did.

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.

Am blessed to have found Tricia. Was complete shot-in-the-dark, don't know much about dog-walkers…read moreor how to rate them really. Until a couple weeks ago. Any dog walker is of course, helpful. But a good dog walker wares out your pooch, has a tremendous personality, and loves your family. Tricia fit the bill on all these, and to top it off, could not take my sons dog while I'm watching him through end of year. But, she found a dog-walker for him, too, while adventuring with my Choxxie. Just amazing, am pleased as punch!

If I could give Ultimutt more stars I would! Tricia is a wonder and although I know my dog loves…read moreher, I may love her more. She is so invested in her pack, she's consistent, she's professional but also so approachable. I know there are other dog walking/hiking options in Austin but she's not arriving and piling a bunch of dogs in a van to make some money...I literally feel like a friend is picking up my dog to go play and hike and it's as if Tricia likes it just as much as the dogs! She trains, she hikes, she loves these dogs and they have no idea how lucky they are!!! I do :)

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.

I left my frenchie Cal with Josh at Lone Star Leash Services, since our whole family went to…read moreEurope for 10 days. After a prior terrible experience leaving Cal with another dog sitting company, I was a bit nervous but Cal was so well taken care of and had a great time! Thanks Josh for your excellent care given to my boy Cal. I wish I could give Lone Star 10 stars. Thank you!

My beloved fur-baby is.. well.. like my baby, so knowing I would have to find a pet-sitter for…read morethose times when I'm out of town was really stressing me out. That's where Josh comes in.. thank heavens for Josh and his services! Not only is Josh a fellow Frenchie owner so he really understands the breed (he now has three beautiful girls), but he truly and genuinely loves dogs and what he does. I left my girl with Josh for a weekend and she was in the ultimate care. Josh put my mind at ease with frequent updates and photos. He even let my Frenchie sleep in bed with him at night! I guess all the Frenchie's curled up together at the end of the bed for a big Frenchie spooning session - so cute! Josh was also super flexible about pick-up and drop-off times which made everything soo much easier. I hear some kennels are closed on Sundays and only allow you to pick up before certain times - hello! Just writing that gives me a panic attack! My dog being in Josh's care is like my dog being in her own home - talk about a big sigh of relief!

Top notch. Adam does a fantastic job looking after my dog while i'm away. Always sends photo…read moreupdates and makes sure my little man does his bidniz on time . Couldn't ask for a more reliable sitter.

Adam is amazing with my dog. He always texts me updates and photos of my dog to keep my mind as…read moreease while he is pet sitting he also keeps an eye on your house and let's you know of any issues. I had a neighbor text me about a possible leak after Adam left and he even went back to check on my house and reached out to my neighbors. He is amazing and I can't say enough good things about him and his services.

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.