I have been using Doggywalker in Alexandria for over 9 years and through 2 large dogs (including a rescue) and have had such a positive experience. The management/owners have always been super responsive and caring and the walkers are very good. Any time I have had any issues (which have been few and far between), I have received a prompt response and resolution. I don't need walks on a regular basis, only as needed for travel or extended activities. Yet, even as an intermittent user, I have received excellent customer service and my dogs have always been happy and treated well. Highly recommend! read more

Theo absolutely adores Heath, our doggy walker. One day I was home sick, lying in bed feeling sorry for myself, and Heath entered to walk Theo. Heath came through the door and greeted Theo loudly and lovingly with a "Theoooooo!" followed by lots of pets and love when Theo ran to him. When they returned, Heath continued to pamper Theo and give him treats and talk to him just like I do. Through all of this Heath didn't know I was home and sick. I am so happy that my precious pup is taken care of when I'm at work, and taken care of by people who genuinely love the dogs they walk! read more

My rescue labx Tina thoroughly enjoys each of the walkers she's met. It's such a help to have someone else walk Tina while I recover and can't walk securely. read more

We used doggy walker for almost 10 years before moving. The company is ok but ...what was exceptional was some of the walkers.... Robin and Holly became family. They were so good and all my pups loved them, as did we. Robin was with us through us losing three of our guys and helped us raise our puppies. We miss her and recommend the company because of people like Robin. Miss you Robin D and M !!! And B, T and F. read more

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I moved to the area about 6 months ago and was new to the whole idea of having a dog walker. I did extensive research and decided on Doggywalker because they had wonderful reviews and affordable pricing. We have a large dog (about 110 lbs) who is a lot to handle. The dog walkers did wonderful with Kyser! Brianna was our regular walker and each day she would leave a detailed note and tell us how much she enjoys her visits with Kyser. I know Kyser enjoyed them as well. I can't thank her enough! These guys were always accommodating to our varying schedule and din't even get mad the time I forgot to cancel and they showed up to no dog in the apartment. Unfortunately, I am relocating and am unable to keep services with these guys, but they were great. I definitely recommend! read more

I was very excited when I saw their new puppy package online. I submitted a request for more information and was told someone would get back to me within 24hrs. When two days passed, I called. The woman who answered the phone did not inspire confidence. She was disorganized and sounded very confused by my fairly simply request. I'm interviewing several dog walking companies for my adult dog and the new puppy we are bringing home in a few weeks. I was extremely frustrated and put off by her attitude toward my desire to retain her services. She tried to blow me off until *after* the new puppy was home, while we need something in place for when we go back to work within 4 days of bringing the dog home. She basically told us to wait 'til the dog was home, then call them and see if they had room for us. Not happening. I don't leave something like dog walks for an 8wk old puppy to chance the night beforehand! When I told her I would be interviewing several dog walkers, she forcefully asked me who else I was contacting and then said they didn't do interviews, before amending her statement to suggest I 'interview everyone else' and then give her a call. She did add that even if they did to interviews, it wouldn't be with the person walking our dogs, but the company manager. If someone is getting a key to my home and walking my 8wk old dog - or my 3yr old dog - I am going to meet them. The whole thing was very weird. Dog walkers are in your home when you are not. You have to take them at their word that they showed up when they said they would and gave your dog the walk you paid for. While I did not hire them, I was very uncomfortable with the level of professionalism in our conversation. YMMV, but this was my experience. read more

I used Doggywalker in Alexandria for about two years and would still be a client today if I hadn't relocated to a different state. It's hard to give a set of house keys, and access to your baby, to a stranger, but I never regretted choosing this company. The walkers are totally professional, but also super kind and caring to the dogs. This isn't that guy dragging six dogs around town. They are one on one with your pup. They were beyond perfect. On many occasions I found myself stuck at the office and was able to get someone from DW to make a second visit to my house at night. Having options like that available is critical if you have to be at work for unexpected situations. read more

The company is great at getting business. They sent an amazing woman to my house to meet my dog and gather information about her. Then, they pulled the bait and switch. They assigned a different walker to me, and he was an extremely odd person. After about a month of being walked, I noticed that my sweet, sweet dog was extremely skiddish around males. In order to investigate, I worked from home to observe the walker's interaction with my dog. Well, there was none. He exploded into the house, huffing and puffing, pounded up the stairs, put her on the leash and drug her out - never even speaking to her. When they got back from the walk (which was exactly half of the time I was paying for), my dog RAN upstairs to get away from him and he THREW treats upstairs after her. While the online scheduling feature they offer is great, the office personnel are extremely unresponsive. I have cancelled my service but have only had one set of keys returned. read more

We have been using doggywalker for the past 2 years and I love them. We will be moving soon and I am so sad. We consistently had the same dog walker for 1.5 years, but she was recently deployed. Robbyn returns your emails promptly and they have a very flexible cancellation policy. Our dog loves the dog walkers. They leave a quick note/or an email - whichever you prefer. We used rover and baroo in the past and the dog walkers were unreliable (cancelled on us a few times when it snowed) and inconsistent. Doggywalker you guys are the best and you will be missed! read more

I have been working with Doggywalker.com since October 2013. We LOVE them. I appreciate that it is always the same person that comes to walk my dog, and that it is REALLY easy to log in and either cancel or add walks. We love our little guy, and we absolutely, implicitly trust our dog walker Holly with our home, and more importantly, with keeping our dog safe. We highly recommend Doggywalker.com if you are looking for help with your pet. The service is outstanding. read more

I've been using Doggwalker.com over the past 7 months for my Rottweiler. My dog walker, Laura is fantastic! She is an obvious animal lover and Sierra is always happy to see her. I trust them 100%, they are very accommodating with requests, even last minute ones. read more

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We were clients of Doggywalker for the two years that we lived in Old Town. Our two greyhounds were big fans of the two assigned walkers that we had during that time. Although the office had back up walkers, they were rarely necessary, and we found the care to be consistent throughout our time with the company. We always found the office to be polite and professional and promt in their responses. Both walkers were wonderful with the dogs. They gave them special attention and treated them as though they were their own dogs. We had a regularly scheduled walk with the company, but found that anytime we needed additional services (extra walks, overnights, etc.) that they were able to make it work. It was truly a comfort knowing that if we were to get stuck at work, or in traffic, or wherever, we could contact the office and have our boys taken care of. read more

Just been a client for two weeks. Amazing customer service and I have an amazing ,well walked dog. Best investment I have made going into the city! A class act, I would totally advertise for them if they gave me a t-shirt. I wish there were more businesses like this! read more

The staff at Doggy Walker are all amazing! Great rates, and always felt comfortable with the staff. They really go above and beyond to ensure they are taking care of your pets. I have to say all of our animals absolutely loved everyone! They took such great care of our dog: Maverick, and our two cats Henry and Aurora. We would absolutely keep using your services if we still lived in the area!!! Our animals already miss everyone at doggy walker. I highly recommend using them if you ever need any dog walking, sitting or pet services. read more

We absolutely love the folks at DoggyWalker. Our walker Liz lives us a detailed note after every visit and on the few occasions when someone else was sent, we were alerted ahead of time and received a follow-up call from the owner himself telling us how it went afterward. We could not be more thrilled with the love and care our puppy receives from the entire DoggyWalker team -- even our cat adores them and has been known to cuddle up for some attention. I wish I could give more than five stars! Thank you!! read more

As two working dog parents, when we got our 2 month old puppy we knew we would not be okay with leaving him home alone all day. Doggywalker has been a lifesaver for us. Their monthly packages may seem expensive but are not too bad when you break it down to the daily cost. Becky comes and plays with our puppy twice a day and leaves very detailed notes. She clearly loves Pumba and he has a lot of fun during her visits. We plan on continuing to use this service for a long time! read more

Great price, very friendly and reliable walkers. We've been using them for the past 2 months, and we could not be happier. They are very prompt and Archie loves getting walked by them. The notes she leaves are great to read, we will continue using them for a long time! read more

Initially, I had high hopes for this service. I was very excited about this when I saw their new puppy package online and called to inquire about signing up for service. The man who answered the phone refused to give me any answers, demanding that I submit a request for more information on the website. I was ready to sign up for service immediately, but the fact that the man could only redirect us to the website and provide service was inexcusable. Why even have a phone number? read more

We switched to http://doggywalker.com recently and have been very pleased. The initial consultation was thorough, professional and there is some thought put in to who walks the dogs. I like that! And not to mention that when the dogs made an extra mess in the house the other day the dogwalker cleaned that up as well! BONUS! And THAT my friends gets them the 5 stars.... read more

We've used Doggywalker.com for over three years and they have been exceptionally dependable. If my dog's reaction is any indication, he is treated very well. They've also been very accomodating for occasional extra walks in the evening (with enough notice). read more

DoggyWalker has been a dream come true for me and my dog, Eunice, since 2009. They are reliable, friendly, and give me peace of mind. My dog has a designated walker, Sarah, who comes every afternoon to walk Eunice. She leaves a detailed note about the walk, and I know she takes good care of my dog. DoggyWalker has always been available for weekend overnight stays, even with last minute notice. They try very hard to get Eunice's walker for these stays, and if it is not possible, they assign someone who has visited with Eunice before. When I was living between two apartments, DoggyWalker went above and beyond to accommodate me and Eunice, agreeing to check the online schedule each day to see where they could pick up Eunice. DoggyWalker is dependable and affordable. I'm so happy to have found them. read more

I've been using http://Doggywalker.com for over two years for daily walks for my 2 poodles. The caregivers are amazing. I have been so satisfied I often schedule overnight stays so I can get away for a few days without worrying about my babies. I highly recommend http://Doggywalker.com. read more

We have used their services 4 times since October, and I love them. They accomodate last minute, and they are great to my dogs. I can tell when I get home that my dogs have been well fed, walked, and played with. Their prices are reasonable as well. We will be using them again in the near future! read more

I have been with Doggywalker.com for around nine months now and could not be happier. I had tried other Dog walking services in the area and ran into a number of problems. Doggywalker.com is extremely customer service oriented and dependable. They hire very professional, caring people who know how to deal with all types of dogs (if one's that can be a little difficult like mine). Josh, my dog's care taker, is amazing---we refer to him as the Dog Whisper because he is so great with my dog Bootcho! I would recommend Doggywalker.com to anyone-they truly give me piece of mind that my dog is being cared 100%! read more

I have been a client for 4 years and am extremely happy. They have QUALITY dog walkers who care about my dog. One time my dog got into my vitamins and the walker called me to let me know-luckily, it wasn't a bad outcome. But she was on point and asked me if I needed her to stay w/my dog until I got home. Doggywalkers-not just a business, they're family. read more

Great company! Doggywalker offers monthly rates that will save you money in the long run. Their staff is great and I felt comfortable leaving the keys to my apartment to them. I found competitors to be less trustworthy, less experienced and inconsistent with their rates. read more

Doggywalker is great. They have done mid day dog walks for my dog, Clyde, for nearly two years. My dog is very sweet, but he is also reactive and high energy. But His dog walkers are great with him and he loves walking and playing with them. He has has had to same 2-3 dog walkers the entire time. Also their scheduling process is very easy, they have great package deals, and are able to adjust to my ever changing schedule on fairly short notice. read more

Please exercise caution when leveraging this service. I hired their team to watch my cats over the fourth of July holiday last year (2016). It started with the pre-visit where the sitter was late, really didn't pay attention, didn't seem interested and didn't take notes. I figured she was a quick study. When I returned, the plants were not watered, the wet food barely used (i.e. one spoon scoop only over a week's + time where I go through at least a full container once a week), there was barely enough dry food, the water bowls were next to empty, I scooped two days worth of "cat business," one cat was matted, none of the cat treat containers were touched, none of the toys had been touched and I was left one short note where over a week's worth of visits were slated. Upon elevating this, the sitter lied and said she took the plants outside (i.e. two of the three were already outside), she thought the plants did not need watering because it rained (i.e. they were under a fully covered patio), didn't realize there were upstairs water bowls (which there were not and does not answer the nearly empty bowls), none of the cats ate wet food (which they do twice daily with me) and no comment on the electrical outage. It took some back and forth, but I did receive a partial reduction, which was still more generous than any visit(s) I did receive. If I did receive visits, I'm not sure what she did. read more

Great service -- very responsive to my request to walk my dog for a few days. I found them very easy to work with, very organized, and professional. I would definitely use them again. read more

Super flaky! They abruptly cancelled my service by email after one visit and with only 24 hours notice to find a replacement. The reason they cited was that the dogwalker "did not feel comfortable" walking my dog and they said there was no other employee at the service who "would be a better fit" for my dog. They made no offer to provide service until I could find someone else, though they eventually did agree to send "someone" to walk my dog after I called them in tears. (I was starting a new job with a 40-mile commute.) They never gave me any indication that my dog was essentially "auditioning" for service or any warning this could happen. They made no apology for their decisions, offering only a non-apology that they were "sorry it worked out this way," and they expressed no remorse for the terribly stressful situation they put me in. They did return my keys promptly. The dog in question is 1 yr old, weighs 11 lbs, and is a recent rescue. The dog has never displayed any aggression, and the operations manager confirmed that aggressive behavior was not an issue. It was simply that the dogwalker felt the dog was too shy. The dogwalker did not use the training treats I provided her. I was never allowed to talk to the dogwalker about what had transpired. There were other red flags with their service. First, they were very evasive about the time my dog would be walked. I leave at 8 AM and return 4-6 PM. They kept pushing me to accept a walk in the morning, 10 AM-12 PM. They seemed not to get that it made no sense to have my dog walked 2 hours after I left. I offered to pay more to have my dog walked midday, and they declined. I also know for a fact that the dogwalker I was supposed to get walks a neighbor's dog between 2 and 3 PM. The neighbor is under the impression her dog is being walked at 1 PM. Second, the dogwalkers are not contractors; they are employees. While this does not guarantee you service (the operations manager explicitly said she could not "make" the dogwalker walk my dog), it does mean that the person you think will walk your dog may not be the person who walks your dog. The reason I didn't pay for more visits while I was at home to socialize the dog to the dogwalker is that I was told it could be a different person each time. I chose this company because the operations manager lives in my neighborhood, and she solicited my business. Lesson learned. read more

I submitted a request late in the day Friday and received a response over the weekend that someone would contact me between normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00 pm on Monday. No one did. I sent a follow up email requesting a call back that morning. No one did. There is no phone number on their website that I could find. I got a number from a friend who uses their services and likes them. Called the number and was told they had been calling their walkers to see if anyone could help us. Promised to call me back about a consultation date and then received a message saying they could not help us but we were "strongly encouraged" to try them again in the future. Yeah right. We required somewhat sporadic services so I'm sure we are less appealing than five day a week every week clients. Nevertheless if they don't want to do other kinds of schedules they should state that on their website. We've lost almost a week in our search. I found their way of handling things to be very non-responsive and unprofessional. read more

Beatrix is a great walker for my hyper dog! My dog is not always friendly with strangers, but she loves Beatrix, and is definitely calmer after her walks. I'm very relieved knowing my dog is in good hands. read more

I wish all service providers were this reliable, flexible, trustworthy, conscientious and caring. Doggywalker is wonderful!! I have been a client on and off for seven years (the "off" being when we lived overseas), with two different dogs, several guest dogs and some fosters, and they have taken excellent care of all of them. When my current dog cut his paw pad during a walk, the walker noticed it immediately, called the office right away to report it and get advice on examining his foot, left us a note, and then the office followed up. Their flexibility has been without parallel; I have frequently added or subtracted last minute walks, and they have always accommodated me cheerfully and without a complaint. If no regular walker is available on short notice for an added walk then someone from the office pitches in. (I do live quite close.) They also recognize referrals; I just got a thank you note and a credit for one I made. They are also involved in the dog rescue community, including via in-kind (and probably monetary) donations for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, for which I volunteer. That only underscores that they are not just a business but a caring part of the pet community. read more

I've been using Doggywalker.com for over a year now and the service has been first rate. All of the walkers have been great with my dog and leave nice notes describing their visit. Would highly recommend. read more

Been using for almost 6 years. Dependable and a great team of walkers.

I've been a client for over 5 years, and I can't say enough good things about Doggywalker. Each person I've met over the years has been an obvious animal lover -- they build a true friendship with my dog. Also, my dog gets a great workout every day, geared to his mood (he's getting up in years) . . . my retired neighbors report that they see my dog and his "lunch date" all over town. Finally, Doggywalker is fantastic at covering emergency needs. They're very responsive and totally professional. I recommend this company highly. read more

I have been using doggy walker for almost two years and have been very happy with the service. I have to travel on business from time to time and my cat needs daily visits. It has always been a seamless transaction, even with my weird schedules. I highly recommend. read more

We really love Doggywalker. They are responsive and attentive. We've never had a walk missed or cancelled last minute. The walkers are really great with our hyper dog and make sure she gets a good walk in plus water and a treat. We always come home to a helpful note. We really feel like the walkers care about our dog and make a connection with her. read more

We have used Doggywalker.com for a full year and couldn't be more pleased with their services. Our girl, Calypso, had great walkers/caregivers who left complete notes on their time with her. They were also great about accommodating emergency walks on short notice. We felt very good about going to work - knowing she would have a visit during her day by awesome staff. I would highly recommend their services! read more

I've been a client of doggwalker.com for over two years, primarily for mid-day walks for my two dogs. While they've always been great, both in terms of caring for my sometimes difficult dogs and in excellent customer service, I had an experience a few weeks ago that finally prompted me to write this review. I was travelling for work had boarded my pups and when one of them got hurt; the end result was I that I was hundreds of miles away and needed to get vet care, as well as someone to look after my dogs for the reminder of my trip. Sue, Dean, and the entire staff at doggwalker.com was absolutely amazing. They worked with my dogs' regular caregiver and took care of everything. I was pleasantly surprised to return home to happy pups, and while they missed me, it was obvious that they'd been in good hands and were well cared for in my absence. My dogs love their current caregiver (I haven't asked his permission, or else I'd call him out by name) and it was a huge relief knowing I could count on the staff at doggwalker.com. They love what they do, and it shows. I've been very happy with all the caregivers that I've had the pleasure of meeting (and trust me, my dogs have definitely tried their patience!) Bottom line, I strongly recommend doggwalker.com-- they're great!! read more