Denise, Ashley and the entire team at Chicago Dog Walkers are simply amazing. They've taken the best care of my two pups over the last five years. There's a lot to love about these folks -- they are reliable and they've gone out of their way to help me when I need a last-minute walk or dog sit. But what I love the most is that they truly care about my fur babies. Ashley is our newest walker. She's professional, kind and super loving to my pups. The irony of it is that my dogs have NEVER liked walks, but they LOVE Ashley. Highly recommend. read more

Our family, including our silky terrier Theo, loves Chicago Dog Walkers. The dog walkers, first Beth and then Melissa, seemed to love our weird, quirky emotionally unavailable dog Theo. The were dependable, kind, caring, and prompt. Thank you Melissa, Beth, and CDW team. Can we convince you to make house calls at our new home in Tennessee? read more

Chicago Dog Walkers - Dog Walkers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hiring CDW has been the biggest blessing. I was in such a bind when rover and wag were not reliable enough for me or my dog. CDW came in at the last minute and saved the day. Mark the owner came the next day and met with me and my dog. He took detailed notes and was super friendly. Rob is my walker and has been great!! My building manager even commented on his professionalism and friendliness. My dog always seems tired and happy when I get home. I have only great things to say and would recommend them 100%. read more

Chicago Dog Walkers - Dog Walkers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this service! I used WAG for a while before switching to Chicago Dog Walkers. I am so pleased that I did. Marc was very friendly and helpful. He even offered advice on my newly adopted puppy. Megan who walks Luna during the week was so accommodating with my schedule. Billing was very easy and painless. They also offer a variety of services if you need to be out of town for a few days. Thank you Chicago Dog Walkers. read more

Chicago Dog Walkers - Dog Walkers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I LOVE Krista & Chicago Dog Walkers - wouldn't choose anybody else. My quirky dog Oscar is a rescue and was pretty afraid of new people. When I tried to use a different walking service he hid under my bed when somebody new came into the house! I was really worried I wouldn't find a good fit... Until Marc and Krista came along! They were super friendly and helpful, recommending that I crate Oscar with his leash on at the beginning so that he couldn't run away and hide. Thanks to their recommendations (and peanut butter bribes, which I wholeheartedly encouraged) not only can I keep Oscar out of the crate again but whenever Krista walks in he immediately flips onto his back waiting for belly rubs! I brought my dog home over the holidays and my family/friends couldn't help but exclaim how "normal" Oscar became - Krista really brought him out of his shell and made him a ton braver with new people. Krista even made sure there was a backup for her when she had jury duty - she provided me the contact information well in advance and everything went great. THANK YOU KRISTA and Chicago Dog Walkers! read more

We used CDW for a long time, until we found out that our dog walker was not actually walking our dog, but putting him in his car (unsecured), driving him to pick up other dogs, then putting them in the dog park. I could understand if the business had a few rogue walkers - it would be tough to keep tabs on all of them - but it seems to be part of their business model. I wouldn't have reviewed but I saw the "glowing" reviews and did not feel it was representative. When we confronted the owner (Marc) about this, he called me an a-hole for following his walker and continued to berate me verbally. He literally lost his mind and started threatening me with legal action (?). Even though our agreement explicitly stated that our dog would be walked individually for the agreed time, the owner didn't see any issues with what his walker had done. I strongly, strongly advise that you do not use them, and if you currently use them, make sure they are delivering the service you paid for. read more

I have never seen my dog so happy to see someone as he was the day I was home sick and Santiago, our dog walker, came to get him. These people are the real deal- friendly, love dogs, responsible, caring, and very customer service-focused. I've had problems with walking companies in the past, but the entire staff- from the walker to their billing department to the owner, Mark- is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely nice. As an uptight, smothering mother, I breath a sigh of relief everyday knowing that Henry is with people that know about dogs and care, very much, about him. Oh, and that don't eat my food or hang out in my place. Zing! read more

We are big fans of these guys. The first walker we had via CDW was fantastic, and our dog loved loved LOVED him. Sadly, he left for a year-long vacation, and we have since gone through two new walkers. They have been fine (and the latest one, we've only had for a couple of weeks, so it's hard to tell). The things we like about CDW are as follows: 1) They only bill you for the days the walker comes. Previous dog walkers have made us pay each week in advance. With CDW they bill you at the end of the month for all the walks. 2) Auto-pay with a credit card. Very convenient. 3) Ease of change - on days that I stay home sick from work, or we suddenly have a need for a walker, we've always been able to call and quickly modify our needs for the day. Pretty great. 4) Notepad with walk status - there's a cool little notepad with checkmarks that the walker leaves every day telling you what your dog did. Our previous walkers would leave us notes, but it's nice to have a standard format. read more

Love these guys! Our walker Arturo was fabulous! I use the past tense b/c we recently terminated service w/ them. They raised their daily prices in May (from $12 to $14 a visit), which is understandable considering the economy, etc. We decided to make the switch to a daycare service at that point, only b/c I felt our border collie pup needed a lot more exercise than ANY of us can give her, lol. But Art was always very diligent, responsive, flexible and caring. He left an informative note for us each day. Bear will miss him!!! read more

I've been meaning to write a review for a while. Chicago Dog Walkers is a great, reliable, organized business and I recommend using them if you need someone to take care of your pets! They make sure you meet the walker and try their best to address any concerns that crop up regarding schedule, etc. Marc is open to discuss anything and is always cool headed even if you aren't. I also like how they give you a little Chicago Dog Walkers note pad so you know that someone has been there and it has check boxes for #1, #2, Treats, etc and a place to leave a note. Also note, the prices are reasonable for the service and options they provide. I don't need the service anymore but if I did I would still be using them! read more

Chicago Dog Walkers is phenomenal. Search no more! I have been in a pinch a couple of times for a walker/sitter and Chicago Dog Walkers came through. Marc, Denise, and company are impassioned for the work they do and the animals they take care of. Flexibility, followup, and problem solving comes second-nature to the entire crew at this great company! read more

We have used Chicago Dog Walkers for several years now. Although, over that period there has been an issue or two both times Marc the owner and his managers have done a great job quickly finding a workable resolution. Once they proactively approached us about an issue that came to their attention by way of another customer. A second time I went to them with a concern that they quickly resolved the situation. They offer both affordable service and provide great customer service. read more

We can't say enough good things about Marc and his crew of dog walkers. Our two Boston Terriers have been walked by someone from CDW since the first week we brought them home. Marc came over to meet us and the pups before deciding on a walker for us, and then set up a time for us to meet with the walker. Since then, we've transitioned to a new walker (because the first moved on to another job), Arturo, and he is fantastic. He is consistently on time, the dogs love him, and his notes are informative. We love the paperless billing. We know that we can count on Arturo to handle the dogs' daily walk and we also know that we can call him or Marc if we're stuck at work or if there is some other reason we can't get home in time to take the dogs out in the evening. We don't doubt for a second that Boris & Natasha are in good, kind, and conscientious hands with Chicago Dog Walkers. We also love that Marc is such a supporter of rescue organizations! Gotta love a great business man with a heart! read more

CDW has been walking my dogs for over a year now and we've been really happy with them. When Patrick, our old walker from CDW, moved away we were really worried about having someone new since Roosevelt isn't always fond of new people. However, Marc and crew clearly know how to choose employees because Rosa has been great! Seeing them with her the few times we have been home when she came to walk them made it very clear that they love her! The fact that they only charge you for the walks you use and the ease of communication are huge too. read more

This review is long overdue. We've had two walkers from Chicago Dog Walkers during the past year. Our current walker, Sam, is FANTASTIC. She writes the sweetest notes--I seriously come home every day looking forward to reading her note--and it means so much to us to have the pup cared for by someone who clearly cares so much. And I'm pretty sure that she checks the apartment every day to see if the dog has destroyed something from the recycling bin and cleans it up. She is the absolute best. We had another walker who was fine, but we did have an issue once where I was working from home one day and found that he hadn't taken the dog out for the full 20 minutes. When I called the company they were totally reasonable and conciliatory, and they ended up giving us a month of free walks. I am sure it was an issue of the dog being much calmer because I had been home all day, so the usual route just took less time to get through. But anyway, my advice to anyone in a similar situation would be to call Mark or Denise and explain what happened, because they were quite generous and kind about it. They have reduced rates for dogs from shelters and their walkers are employees, not independent contractors, both of which for me go a long way in showing how dedicated this business is to caring for our friends and not just focusing on the bottom line. read more

High praises to Marc and Mike, our dog walker, for getting our hyperactive lab-beagle through the hottest dog days of summer. It was a sad day when we moved out of the neighborhood and no longer came home to Mike's well-crafted notes. Our dog is a LOT to handle, but Mike never gave up. Instead, he asked us for tips on calming her down and really went the extra mile to dispel all of that crazy puppy energy (even going all the way out to the lake on nice days). It's obvious that Mike loved our dog, and she loved him right back. Billing is paperless, convenient, and always accurate. The fact that Marc encourages us to provide feedback to him (good or bad) reveals that he really cares about the quality of service provided. Luckily, we have nothing but good things to say about our experience! read more

Recently Wifey and I adopted a sweet dog from PAWS Chicago, we named her Sofie. She is a Hound mix and is a great dog. Since we both have full time jobs we needed someone to walk her in the middle of the day. We cam across the great reviews for Chicago Dog Walkers (CDW) and from the get go they have been courteous, convenient, friendly, accommodating... the list goes on. I first spoke spoke with Marc to setup an appointment, he was very nice and very professional. He got us connected with Denise and our excellent dog walker Nathan. We got to meet Denise and Nate personally at our home. Nathan was able to get to meet Sofie and she instantly liked him. Nathan is a great walker, he is very nice to our dog and she loves him. He never skips a beat and always follows through. The work is consistent, they are on point. If we ever need to cancel a walk, its a simple text. I recommend them to anyone and trust them with our sweet dog. do it! read more

Chicago Dog Walkers is an amazing dog service. Marc, Denise and my dog walker Kristy have helped me so much since I adopted my dog son Calvin in February. I called about 5-10 different places and Marc was the only person to follow through with calls and emails back. Denise and Kristy conducted my house visit and meet and greet with Calvin within a few days. We were all set and ready to go very quickly. Also, Calvin was sick a few weeks ago and Marc and Kristy were extremely helpful with getting him to the vet ER - if they wouldn't have come over who knows what could have happened? I text Kristy all the time (literally multiple times a day because I'm a crazy dog mom) and she is so responsive and always answers quickly. Even though she leaves notes after the walk, she'll text me in real-time anyway. Calvin loves her, she is his best friend and the only adult I trust alone with him besides myself. I never feel guilty about working late or being busy with other activities because I know Kristy will be super flexible with her schedule if I need her to be during the week. Even the biller is nice, she always sends accurate invoices and emails me a couple of weeks ahead of time to verify the amount and payment dates. All of them are seriously the best!! Affordable and reasonable prices too, especially compared to some of the other Chicago-area dog walking companies. read more

Mark has been walking my dog and my parents dogs for years. He is always on time, his rates have always been fair. He has a key to my house. So that shows that I trust him. read more

I have had good experiences with this company. I have used them for about 15 months now. The owner, Marc, has professionally handled any hiccups and I am pleased with the service. The billing is easy. I trust them to take care of my dog. There is always someone in the office that can be reached. My walker is Demi. She is very nice and reliable. They are flexible when it comes to canceling a walk, which is a great feature. read more

Shane is our dog-walker and he is excellent! He leaves us notes everyday letting us know how the walk was and any other pertinent information (#1, #2, etc). On two occasions, I have gotten a call at work from the owner letting us know that our dog was sick and we might want to take him to the vet. It's nice to know that they take such an interest in the health of the pets they care for. Also, in our initial meeting we mentioned that sometimes our dog is kind of snotty and doesn't always get along with other dogs very well and we were trying to work on his socialization skills, and Shane offered to walk him along with his own dog sometimes to help work on that. We are very grateful and hopefully it's working! A+ for Chicago Dog Walkers! read more

I just realized I've been using Chicago Dog Walkers for 3 years and counting. They're extremely flexible. At times I've forgotten and canceled just 30 minutes before a scheduled walk. They're always been understanding. They've been just as helpful if I'm going to be late and ask them to work in a second walk. I'm a commuter between Chicago and the 'burbs, so they've been a lifesaver! I've also been home at times when the walker comes and seen my dog's reaction. She's thrilled and waits at the door as soon as she hears them coming up the stairs and key in the door. read more

I receive fantastic, personal customer service from Chicago Dog Walkers. As Andy F. mentions, they always let me know if my pup's regular walker will be out for any reason, and who will be taking over as well as their contact info. My dog gets consistent, one-on-one attention. read more

Used 3 different dog walkers in the past and these guys are the best. Our dog loves his walker Mike and I work from home and he is always great at making it on time. They are extremely flexible and will work out the windows that work for you and them for walks. What sets them apart is the service and flexibility. My job typically has me making schedule changes and they have been great at juggling (although I try to give advance notices, not always possible). They are also good at keeping the walk lengths up. Our dog can be agressive with other dogs and kids, and our walker is great at keeping him out of trouble and helping us try to break his habits. Highly recommended read more

I've been using Chicago Dog Walkers since I moved to the city in September. They have always been extremely reliable, and helpful when possible (turning off my straightening iron). My dog seems to like his walker, and hes happy to get in some mid-day excitement while I have to work. They do give a discount for rescued dogs, which is really nice. read more

I highly recommend Chicago Dog Walkers! Everyone is friendly and helpful. They make sure your dog is happy with the dog walker. I liked that Marc (the owner) has a meet & greet with you, your dog, Marc, and the dog walker. Denise is very nice and helpful, too. It's easy to cancel the walk when needed. You'll get a brief report on your dog's 'business' during the walk. Chicago Dog Walkers is fantastic!! read more

They are prompt about returning your phone calls/emails, however they are so busy that they don't have any availability! I've been checking in w/ them for about 2 months now, but still no availability. I will say they are very courteous when replying, which is a big plus. read more

Thank you so much, CDW, for the time spent with Max. We were so fortunate to have you helping us out.

I cannot say enough about this group of people and really any of the walkers we've had over the years. The customer service is simply outstanding. I travel for my work in two chunks a year, and the latest time they bailed me out was when I realized I had forgotten to schedule the first week. With very little lead time, Denise got that week covered. Marc, the owner, even covered one day. They love dogs but they also get humans. They are very responsive in terms of communicating, their rates are more than fair, and I trust their vetting. I highly recommend them. read more

We chose them because of their flexibility and cancellation policy. Easy to make appointments with and very accommodating. Mark and Christopher both came over to meet the dog, right on time as scheduled. They were very warm and informative. Christopher is consistently good- he writes notes and takes good care of our buddy. read more

Chicago Dog Walkers are great. We had to quit them because our dog started growling at the dog walker for no good reason, and the dog walker wasn't very assertive. We had to find a place that had a female dog walker so switched services, but I would recommend Chicago Dog Walkers for sure! Very reasonable, friendly, flexible, professional, and helpful read more

I have been using Chicago Dog Walkers for about 6 months now, and they are okay. I don't think they do anything spectacular, but I would recommend them. They do what I hired them for: walk my dog once a day. Michelle is who I have and she is really friendly and my dog seems to like her. The prices are reasonable and the cancellation policy is liberal (you can cancel anytime before they are supposed to come). They are also good with additional last minute walks. I just leave a note for her or give her a call and she will come an extra time on any particular day. They leave a note daily so I know what they did on their walk. There are so many different dog walkers to choose from, and I imagine most are pretty similar, but I have never used any and I don't plan on switching anytime soon. read more

They are the best. I can go on and on forever with good reviews on them. I have been using Chicago Dog Walkers for 5 years. I have an older, very little Yorkie. In that time I have only had 2 walkers. 2 years with the first and I'm at 3 years with the second. My dog has had the consistency of getting to know and trust the same person everyday. She has loved both of them. My walker leaves me the best notes about what happened on their walk. I feel very safe while I'm at work knowing she's in good hands Marc has the best people working for him. They all care so much about my dog. I trust them with her completely. read more

the owner, Marc, is really a super nice guy. we had gotten ourself into a situation in which we didn't have a dog walker lined up on my fiance's first day at a new job, which meant that little leroy was home alone for 12 hours. oops. not such a good thing & totally not his responsbility to fix. but marc volunteered to come over that night & meet all of us & get us set up just so that leroy would not have to spend the entire next day alone for almost 12 hours. fantastic. he really is a dog lover and calmed the crazy beast that is leroy. i really think leroy likes marc more than me...but i do seem to be bottom on the list, anyway. our walker is Rosa and she hasn't missed a day since we started. i have met her once & she was quite nice, but leroy also seems to like her which is clearly the most important thing, anyway. I really also think that they have the best prices in the city. you really can't go wrong with marc and his chicago dog walkers. read more

We have been using CDW for 2 years and love them. Our dog walker, Nereida, is the absolute best. She really loves our pups and takes great care of them. She always leaves us sweet notes about our little guys and is flexible if we need to cancel or add walks last minute. We are moving out of the area and are so sad to lose her. read more

I am SO Happy with my Dog Walker. I adopted a pup in 2008 and selected Chicago Dog Walkers based on their visit to my apt. My dog walker was SO reliable and amazing. I stopped using her in 2009 and didn't need a walker until 2011. Of course - I turned back to Chicago Dog Walkers. At first I was bummed to find out my original walker had left but they assigned me a new one, who came out again to meet me & my pup, and I have been so happy since. The new walker is reliable and sweet. I feel like I can trust them with my apartment & animal and I know they will respond to changes in schedules/needs as they come up. Seriously could not ask for a better relationship. Thanks guys! read more

I have been a dog trainer in Chicago for the past 16 years and Marc and Chicago Dog Walkers have always been my go-to recommendation for dog walking services in Chicago. Marc is truly professional and cares about the well-being of dogs, and trains his staff and treats his clients accordingly. There are a lot of dog walkers, but not all have the business sense and professionalism that Marc and his team has. read more

We've been customers of Chicago Dog Walkers since adopting our dog in 2010. One thing I liked right off the bat was the interview meeting they scheduled when we signed up to make sure that our dog and the walker were comfortable with each other. Mark and Denise (the owners) are great-you can tell they really care about their staff and all the dogs in the service. Weeknight walks are available when needed and they always have a sub if the regular walker is not available. Adopted dogs have a discount rate for walks-I love that they are throwing their support to people who've adopted pets! I decided to write this review specifically because of how great they've been with flexibility. We've been long-time customers but recently our work situations have changed and we'll be more sporadic with our dog walking needs. Denise and Mark and our walker were very supportive and flexible with us and it's making the transition a lot easier. They have also always been accommodating with short notice requests, as much as we try to limit them. With Chicago Dog Walkers, you're dealing with people who care about your dog and care about their relationship with you. Highly recommend. read more

I used Chicago Dog Walkers for almost a year when I first moved to the city. They came highly recommended by a fellow dog owner who lived in my neighborhood. They were very responsive and set up the initial meet and greet quickly and at my convenience. My dog has leash aggression and is also very fearful of a couple of things so I wanted to be sure to convey all that. I could tell the business owners and the walker had a lot of experience and set my mind at ease that they would be able to handle her given their extensive experience with dogs. My first dog walker always left me detailed notes after each visit and would regularly email me directly. I loved that! As can be expected, she went on to find a full time job in her field and I was assigned a substitute for her. The company is good about telling you when a change is going to be made and give you the chance to meet each new walker. I found them to be reliable, friendly, and professional. My work schedule allows me more flexibility now so I no longer need the service but I do plan to sign back up during our busy season (the year-end holidays) when I will need to work longer hours much to my dog's dismay:). There are a lot of dog walking and day care services in the area but go with this one; they have the experience and the dedication to individual attention your dog deserves. read more

I have used CDW for about four years now. KP (sadly no longer at CDW) and Beth have both taken excellent care of my senior dogs, Hamlet and Tico. Beth carries Hamlet (17 years old) up and down the stairs. When one of my dogs needs medication in the middle of the day when I'm at work, she is willing to give it. I recently moved a bit outside Beth's walking area, but she was willing to go out of her way so that my dogs could still have her as their walker. She always leaves a note and calls me if either of my dogs isn't feeling well or is out of sorts. She'll also tell me if they do something funny. It's good to know they're in good hands when I'm not around. read more