Hounds on the Hudson has moved from Albany. Last year, a sustainable clothing store moved into the space. I don't wish to delete my previous review because I really did have difficulty getting a response from the business, but the owner did eventually contact me. I think it was months later. She seemed very nice. She was very apologetic. She said she never noticed my phone messages or emails. The business was having technical difficulties and she assured me the problem was an aberration. I'm happy to see that the business has a better website and is doing well enough to expand to two locations. Sending my best wishes. read more

The most amazing experience I have ever had working with people, outside of family and friends, caring for my dog. My 7 year-old Maltese, Frederick spent this last year being walked twice a week by several of the staff at HOTH. I receieved gracious notes, he had the opportunity to meet other dogs in the neighborhood, and I was always treated in a caring, professional, and thoughtful manner. Fred also made two stays at the Bed and Biscuit, being cared for round the clock by HOTH staff. I have NEVER boarded my dog, so leaving him with someone outside of family and close friends was a choice I made very carefully. The cost for walks and overnight stays was reasonable and something I could afford living on the very small budget of a graduate student. I always felt wonderful knowing Fred was getting some love and attention during my long days at work. I can't recommend their services enough to coworkers and friends with animals. One of the only reasons I am sad to be leaving the Albany area for a new job in St. Kitts, is not getting to work with Hounds on the Hudson! read more

Hounds On The Hudson - Fred on a walk with Hounds on the Hudson. - Dog Walkers Near Me - Albany, New York

After moving to Albany's center square neighborhood I eventually noticed a friendly gentleman walking all of the dogs on my block at lunch time everyday. Come to find out, this was HotH's neighborhood rep! I use HotH for at home dog sitting when my gf and I leave town for a weekend, or if I am going away on a business trip. I couldn't be more pleased with this establishment! Extremely professional, friendly, and they understand that special bond dog owners have with their pets. Much easier than taking my dog to a kennel, I have peace of mind when traveling knowing my best friend is comfortable at home and in great care. I even prefer HotH over asking friends or family for the favor!! Amazing business here, a real gem. I am moving out of state and I know Hounds on the Hudson will be sorely missed. Do yourself a favor and give them your business!! read more

Update: Our dog Deefer just spent an excellent 9 days at Hounds on the Hudson while we were out of the country on vacation. This was our first time leaving him for more than a weekend. We now live in Brooklyn but drove him to Albany (where some of our family lives) specifically so he could board here. What a delight for him (and us). He had the best time staying there, running around, swimming, exploring and getting such good socialization time. Jen and the team kept us updated with daily texts, pics and videos. It really felt to us that Jen and her team know our dog really well, and are well able to take care of him. Definitely worth the trip for us knowing he's being so well taken care off, and isn't stuck in one room for a week with one walk a day. Definitely our go-to spot for long term daycare. Thank you Jen and team :) read more

I love HotH. I live and work in downtown Albany, and some nights I work late. When I finally decided the time was right for a dog, I looked hard for a dog walker, and HotH had nothing but good reviews. After almost a year of at least weekly service, I can heartily recommend HotH. HotH takes care of Homer for me on days when I'm working late. My walker, Dennis, is thoughtful and Homer seems relaxed on days he has a walk. Dennis leaves notes letting me know how things went that day. I also send Homer to the playgroup on Fridays, which gives him a chance to run around with other dogs in a supervised environment. This was a great plus for me, since I'm a first-time dog owner, and I have heard lots of negative stories about taking dogs to the dog park. I don't worry that my dog will get into a fight when he's with Dylan and the playgroup, and I have noticed a dramatic difference in Homer's socialization with other dogs since he started attending playgroup. He is a rescue and was unfamiliar with other breeds of dogs, but now he is friendly and curious with papillons and poodles alike. Add to all of that excellent customer service and a reasonable fee. Mike met with me and Homer in my home to learn about our needs, and Jen answers many email messages personally. I cannot recommend HotH enough. read more

jen and her husband really helped me out in a pinch. kenz and i were on vacation in NC and had sent lilly to stay with buddies at missy and adam's house. and while it sounded like a good idea in theory, in actuality it wasn't so great. lil is still too young to be around 3 other dogs and several cats unsupervised. she reveled in chaos. so, in order to save my life-long friendship (ok. i am being a Bit dramatic. but at least she isn't pissed at me now. :) ) i went to hounds on the hudson.org. and i called jen. she was so very accommodating. she met adam at my house the next morning, and she proceeded to come mid-day, morning to let lilly out of bed and take her for a walk and at night for yet another walkies and bed-time. and this was only $12 a walk. she also fed my kitties and turtles while she was here. yay! and now she is going to keep walking lilly and i know that if i need to go somewhere , we have an excellent sitter for our puppers. read more

Jen and Mike, the husband and wife team behind this awesome dog walking service, came highly recommended by friends of ours that have an awesome dog that they love as much as we love ours - so we knew that our Sputnik would be in good hands. Jen did a pretty thorough interview with us during our prelim meeting, to find out Sputnik's habits and quirks. Mike is Sputnik's regular walker, and we look forward to reading the notes he leaves us after each walk on what they did together. I recommend Hounds on the Hudson strongly - its clear they love dogs and I totally trust them with my "baby". read more

Best pet service in the capital district! We had Hounds on the Hudson pet sit for us when we went out of town. I must say it was the best expierence we have ever had going out of town without our dog. Jen and her husband Mike are very trustworthy, honest, hard working individuals. Would recommend to ANYONE! read more

I have a busy and unpredictable schedule and I often call upon Jen and Mike to watch my dog Seven at the last minute. They have been always there for me in my time of need! Great reliable and professional service. Thank you guys! read more

We had Jen and Mike stop by our apartment to let our little pup out this past Saturday since my husband and I were at a wedding. Jen and Mike were great! They left us notes of how their walks with our dog, Chai, went and it left my husband have some peace of mind knowing that Chai was taken care of while we were away. Since this was my husband's first time away from the dog, he was soo worried throughout the night. (Imagine a mother leaving their baby at home for the first time...that was my husband). Jen sent a text to let us know that Chai was ok and that was enough to have my husband let loose the rest of the night. Thanks again Jen and Mike! read more

I have been using Hounds on the Hudson for my two dogs for over a year. I am about as over protective of my dogs as one can be. The first few times that HOTH came, I asked to be texted that they walked my dogs. Mike texted me, although I'm sure he may have thought I was a little crazy. I knew right away that I didn't need to worry, my dogs were well taken care of by Jen and Mike. They are extremely dependable and reliable. I can call or email a request just a few days before I need their services and I get a prompt response. When we get home, I can tell my dogs have had a nice walk and visit from HOTH because Gracie and Muggs don't burst out of the house needing an immediate walk and attention. My dogs are happy with Hounds on the Hudson and we couldn't be more thankful for their services!! read more

i can't possibly say enough good things about HotH. they are professional people who care about your pet as much as you do. the first time i used the service was back in august. i planned a day trip to the track, and 8-10 hours home alone is just too long for my mia (i'm a telecommuter so we're together ALL day EVERY day). HotH was not only willing to work with me on a plan for mi, but they were also very accommodating to changes as the date neared and she fell ill. the dog walker followed through on services to a T, including administering meds. he even left notes regarding mia and her behavior throughout the day which was SO NICE to come home to. the second time i contacted them, i was more than a bit flustered. a friend who was to dog sit for me, canceled short notice. again, HotH was very accommodating. they responded quickly and offered assistance. in the end, i canceled as i was able to find another friend/sitter. jen was so understanding. HotH takes the time to perform an in-home interview prior to providing services. they walk you through your service options and meet you and your pup in person. they even have a great referral program -- if you refer a friend, and that friend mentions you, you'll get a free walk! i consider HotH the best of all dog walking services in the area, and i look forward to working with them in the future. read more

We have trusted Hounds on the Hudson for seven years. Dog training, walking and best of all boarding. Owners Jen and John are compassionate, knowledgeable and dependable. They go above and beyond. No cages here. Supervised outdoor play or snoozing on the couch. Lots of TLC! My dog became ill during her recent stay. She was in expert hands! John took her to our Vet, Jen made her a special diet, gave meds and monitored her closely while keeping us updated. She came home well and happy! Just like our hound my husband and I LOVE Hounds on the Hudson! You just can't go wrong using their wonderful services! read more

We had Jen and Hounds on the Hudson take cake of our little guy while we went to the west coast to get married. He had a blast! I fully trusted that he was taken care of while we were gone. Jen sent pictures to help ease my angst. He came home exhausted, which is always a sign he has had way too much fun! Thank you so much Jen for taking such good care of our little one. I highly recommend Hounds on the Hudson if you want your little one to play, be pampered, and receive plenty of snuggles. read more

We have been fortunate enough to work with HotH for almost 2 years and first came across them when we were living in downtown Albany. Mike was our first walker and he was very communicative and accommodating to our needs. He took the time to get to know Sasha and made sure we were informed of any adjustments in her schedule. Over the following months she was introduced to more of the staff and each of them continued the same high level of communication and reliability. Although the time did come when we were ready to move to a larger place and HotH was not able to cover the new area. But Jen kept in touch with us and much to our delight, they eventually expanded to our new neighborhood and we were extremely happy (and relieved!) to resume working with them again. Rob was assigned as our new walker and he was respectful and courteous in our new home. Shannon and Cassie also assisted later on and both were a great pleasure to work with; we know Sasha loved them all. For anyone out there that is looking for a dog walking service, you can take comfort in knowing that HotH is just as reliable and caring as you are passionate about your own dog. The prices are reasonable and they aren't afraid to go the extra mile to be sure your furry friend is taken care of. We are very grateful to have had the relationship we did with HotH and the service that Jen and Mike have established has exceeded our expectations in so many ways. We cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done for us! read more

Our dog is not always the most friendly and can be a bit destructive. We used Hounds on the Hudson this weekend for the first time and we came home to an intact house and a happy dog. They left a very insightful note telling us about their time together. Juliet did an awesome job. We will definitely use them again. read more

Best Dog-walking and sitting service ever. Extremely realiable..... Our pets are part of our family- so it is wonderful having ease-of-mind when we are away . Hounds on the Hudson are dog-lovers which pretty much sums it up! (Us parents can always tell...) read more

Over the past year, Jen, Mike and their amazing and talented staff have taken such incredible care of my dog, George. As a very protective and cautious pup mom, I was instantly comfortable with the superior level of care that HotH provides. Each day when I get home from work, George is content and happy and the daily notes from his dog walker of the day warm my heart. It is so apparent that everyone at HotH truly loves animals and they are some of the warmest and kindest people I have ever met. If it weren't for me moving out of the area, I would maintain their services forever! I will continue to go above and beyond to recommend their services to all of my capital district friends and will miss them very much. read more

Where to begin?? Jen and crew are fantastic! From scheduled dog walks to last minute dog walks, from a weekend stay at the Bed and Biscuit to 2.5 weeks at the Sharon Springs Farm while we went away, our pups have been taken care of and treated like part of the family. Jen was fantastic and sent us regular updates and pics throughout Missy and Gradey's stay. Our dogs are a bonded senior rescue pair and given that we've only had them for almost a year, we were definitely nervous! Jen put us at ease and even gave us a tour of the farm! Gradey and Missy had a chance to go for a swim in the pond and had a great time. They got lots of snuggles and attention and between having a chance to play with the other dogs and the kids (Gradey loves kids!) they were in heaven! We had one situation where Gradey had a relapse and had a hot spot (he's got severe allergies) and Jen notified us right away and in addition to treating him with the topical we had sent along prior, she also went out of her way to pick up antibiotics from the vet's office and even offered to pick up a refill of his allergy meds the day she was dropping them off!! It has truly been a wonderful experience for them and us and will always be our go to place for everything from boarding to walks to anything else! Highly recommended! read more

Hounds On The Hudson - Missy and Gradey at the farm! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Albany, New York

My wife and I were very disappointed that we scheduled to have Hounds On The Hudson let our dogs out in our back yard to relieve themselves and feed them while we were in New York City for the day. No one showed up to let them out or feed them and this was the second time that this has happen read more

I was one of the first clients for Hounds on the Hudson. My dogs adore them. They are kind and extremely responsible. They have walked my dogs daily for 3 years and never once failed to show up. They were always able to accommodate any last minute cancellations or additions on my part. They have boarded my dogs as well. I trust them and so do my dogs. I recommend them unconditionally. read more

Jen and Mike are the best. They've been walking my Newf since I got him. They've been very flexible with my schedule, 100% reliable, and Murphy loves his walks! So glad I found them! read more

Jen and Mike have been walking my dog Tasha on a daily basis for almost one year now. Tasha was a rescue and was very shy initially. But she quickly took to Jen and Mike. Her new walker at Hounds is Ryan and Tasha loves him too. It is clear that everyone working there loves dogs not to mention they are very dependable. Even during the horrible weather we had this past winter; Tasha always got her mid-day walk. read more

Hounds are just fabulous! They are reliable, friendly and our Colby just loves them. They always accomodate any last minute requests and you can't beat their pick up and drop off policy when boarding. They make everything so easy. We're lucky to have people we really trust with our pooch! read more

We have been employing the services of Hounds on the Hudson for nearly 3 years now and we couldn't be happier! Jen and Mike run an unbelievably professional company -- they are consistent, reliable and they love our puppy, Joba (and he can be a handful!) Every dogwalker that has ever walked Joba is great! Currently, Dylan is our dogwalker and we trust him implicitly - and Joba LOVES him...I can't say enough good things about them. We truly feel blessed to have found them as it's such peace of mind to know our "baby" is well taken care of. read more

Great people offering an invaluable service - honest, reliable, compassionate pet sitting and walking. I believe our dog actually misses these folks after his weeks stay while we were on vacation. read more

We have used Hounds on the Hudson for training, walks, boarding, and puppy playgroup. Everyone at Hounds is wonderful and it's easy to see they care so much about what they do. I never feel guilty dropping our pup off for boarding because I know she's going to have a great time and be well looked after. They're prompt with their walks and great at communicating (I sometimes have last minute requests or questions and it's great to be able to text the main number). I feel lucky to have such a great service close by. read more

I am writing disheartened and vastly disappointed with my experience with HOTH. Initially we loved their services and even recommended them to others, but after working with this business for 4 months I am amazed that they have been able to maintain 5 star reviews up until this point. In a long story short, our puppy was not walked on a day that it was imperative for her to be walked (our 4 month puppy spent 10 hours in her crate without her scheduled, pre-agreed upon, and already paid-for walk) - we were not notified of this by them, but rather had to question them about whether she was walked - when we learned she was not walked as scheduled, we (although upset) remained understanding that mistakes can happen, but chose to respectfully end our service with them. We asked for our keys to be returned, and they mailed our four housekeys they had in a small, flimsy, paper envelope with one stamp - which, needless to say, arrived to us torn and void of our keys. I really wanted to like them and believe they are good people with good intentions.... but considering that the only 2 things they were responsible for were our keys and walking our dog - and they managed to mess up both, I don't see how they could receive a 5-star review. Disorganization and a failure to care for the property of your clients generally does not constitute successful business practices. I have only good things to say about the dog walkers themselves, who, although we never met them - always seemed to really care for our dog. read more

They are fantastic! When they take my gsp to playgroup she comes back tired.. its miracle! I always feel better knowing they are taking my dog out. The photos on google + is my favorite part! HOH rocks! read more

Hounds on the Hudson has been a godsend since we got our little guy Arthur. We got him on a Sunday and they were there on Monday for a meet and great. Its a love affair that has been going strong for almost 2 years. Arthur really loves the puppy play groups with Dylan and always come back exhausted. HOH is very flexible and they are often able to get Arthur into a group or walk with little notice. The professionalism and care they take to make sure Arthur is safe and happy is greatly appreciated. There is no other place in Albany that I would trust to take care of my dog other then Hounds on the Hudson! read more

We needed a last minute babysitter for our pooch and were nervous about leaving her alone all weekend but HoH saved us and gave our doggy the attention she needed. We are so happy and we will definitely be using HoH again! read more