Posting this again because our friends mentioned they are using this service and noted that my Yelp review has mysteriously disappeared.... We used to use house broken exclusively. When using them for check-in's for cats while we were away they were fine. They would make the daily check in. However when we started using them for dog walking the service was entirely unprofessional. We had our walker cancel on us last minute twice before we stopped using them. Both times we were hours outside the city and relying on our dog being cared for so we could enjoy our day. The cancelation notice came in extremely late notice. Leaving us frantic to get back, as our dog had already been alone for 6 hours. The last time the cancelation happened the service told us the store where they house their keys closed early and they had no way to access our keys to get into our apartment. If you're going to have a third party hold the keys to your clients, and you have clients booked into the evening, better organization is needed. Both times only a shrug of an apology was offered. So yes to cat check ins absolutely no to relying on them for walks. (Or keeping accurate Yelp reviews, because I find it very suspicious my previous one has gone missing).. read more

HouseBroken is the best dog walking service I have ever used....and believe me when I say this because we have tried many services in the Prospect/ Crown Heights area. Vivian, the owner, is absolutely pleasure to work with. The walkers are reliable, well trained and caring. Very highly recommended!! read more

Like a lot of us, I've been home the last two years and so didn't need consistent dog waking services. In that time, I moved apartments and when I had to return to my office, HouseBroken was there to help ease the transition for my now senior dog. I love this company-- it's so clear they love pets and they are so incredibly helpful. I cannot imagine ever using another dog walking service. Thanks for everything, Toby and Vivian! read more

Vivian and the Housebroken team have been our go to for walking our dogs since we moved to Prospect Heights in 2005. They have been loving, consistent, and professional caretakers for our dogs ever since. read more

HouseBroken has been an amazing service. I've used HouseBroken for my dog Georgia for a year, since she was 8 weeks old. We started with the puppy visits, which then turned into 30-minute daily walks once she was old enough. I am so grateful for how responsive and timely the service is to new requests or needs. Their online scheduling system is super convenient and easy to use. Thanks to Vivian for all her work organizing and fielding my requests. And, thanks to Anthony, our dedicated dog walker for always being there for Georgia. We're sad to go (we're moving,) but I'm glad we could use this service, while we were in the neighborhood! read more

If you are looking for a reliable, communicative dog walking service, stop looking, you've found it. I have been fostering different dogs for the past few months until they can find their forever homes! HouseBroken has done puppy visits for me. And, currently, they are walking my foster dog, Rosco. They have been very easy to work with: - You can easily schedule your visits online. There is a lot of flexibility in the time blocks they offer. You can even cancel a visit with no hassle. - The prices are very reasonable and fair. - They are very responsive via email if you have any questions or information you want to communicate. - Dog walkers leave you valuable information and notes about what happened during their visit. - Owners of HouseBroken are very professional, kind and trustworthy. They helped me out with only 24 hours notice of getting some foster pups. They were willing to work with me very quickly. read more

HouseBroken - HouseBroken helps to walk my foster dog, Rosco, when I'm at work! He's a sweetheart looking for his forever home! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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These guys are the BEST! They get awesome, reliable walkers (and sitters) who really care about your dogs. I've used them for 6+ years - through 2 different dogs - and currently have a pit bull mix who is a HANDFUL yet they deal with him - and love him like he's their own. I trust anyone that they've vetted to not just walk my dog - but also stay in my home to dog sit. What has meant the most to me is how often they have gone above and beyond the call of duty - from cleaning up dog vomit (multiple times!) in my apartment - to meeting me at 7am with my/their set of keys because I locked myself out - to taking my dog to the ER because something wasn't right and I was still at work. On one occasion, Brooke had to stay with one of my dogs in the ER while he tragically went to doggy heaven because I couldn't get there in time. She was his angel and there is no way you can repay someone for that. And Vivian will always call or text to see how my dog is doing if she knows he's been sick. They really care. So you should use them! read more

HouseBroken - This is Francis. And he LOVES Housebroken! - Dog Walkers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I fell in love with HouseBroken a year and a half ago on my way to work when I passed a dog walker gently coaxing the smallest of his charges to keep walking.  "C'mon sweetie. We're almost home. You can do it."  I've relied on HB to care for my boys ever since. I should mention to the reader that my boys happen to be two charming pet rats. Now I know rats aren't everyone's cup of tea, but the HB team seem to have really taken a liking to them. One of the sitters sent me a text during his initial visit to say Oliver was seeming a bit reserved and asked if he should push harder to make friends with him or give him his space. By the end of the week he reported (in one of the daily notes that HB staff leave behind) that Oliver had warmed up to him considerably. During another of my vacations a different sitter proudly wrote:  "Louie is sitting contently on my shoulder as I write this note to you." I have found all HB staff to go above and beyond. Just this past week I made the mistake of dropping my new key off to the wrong address. When I spoke to the scheduler she reassured me that the owner was already on her way to the other address to retrieve it.  Vivian's first attempt was unsuccessful and so she went back later in the evening. I received a call from Brooke about 9 pm that night letting me know that HB was in possession of my key after Vivian had coaxed the neighbors to go through their trash to look for it. Now that's good customer service. read more

HouseBroken offers a great dog walking service. They are always able to squeeze us in last minute and I've never had a bad experience. We've been using them for the past couple years. They are reasonably priced and super helpful and always quick to reply over email read more

Long overdue review. These guys are absolutely amazing. They are reliable, communicative, and just great people to work with. Thank you for the years of amazing work! read more

My partner and I have been using HouseBroken's dog walking and pet sitting services for over two years now, and have been nothing but thrilled with the care they show our dog, Pal, and our cat, Plum. Pal loves his regular dog walker, Paulina, and even when we've had different walkers, everyone has been extremely professional and on time...leaving notes and taking good care of Pal, who is frequently a handful. I've also been really pleased with the quality of Vivian's communication with us. Plus, their prices are very reasonable for Brooklyn. I can't recommend highly enough! read more

We've used HouseBroken since our pup was just a few months old (he's 9 now!). All of the walkers are super friendly and reliable, and the online scheduling is super convenient. Highly recommend! read more

For the past 4+ years, my adorable bulldog Duke has been cared for by the team at HouseBroken. Vivian, Kim, and the various walkers that have seen Duke over the years are trustworthy and professional. I have never had any issues with their service and can only thank them for giving me the peace of mind of knowing that my dog is in good hands while I'm not around to care for him myself. I highly recommend their service and I'm continuing to use them a few days a week even though I'm working from home indefinitely due to the pandemic. It's nice to be able to support a local business during these unusual times, and I encourage anyone reading this to reach out to HouseBroken and find out what a great service they are for yourself! Your pet will thank you. read more

Very professional and reliable dog walking service! We have a tricky puppy- who is very protective of the home space- but they are very understanding and adaptable. We also have a senior pup and they look after him. They care about the pets and always respectful and good communicators and highly professional. I highly recommend this group and we have been through a few services in the area. read more

I moved to the area a couple months ago and a friend referred me to Housebroken for pet sitting my two cats when we travel. I have to admit I was nervous using a service rather than a trusted friend or individual pet sitter, but I didn't know anyone in the area yet and decided to try it out. I am so happy I did! They are great about coming in, spending time with the cats, and cleaning up the litter box area. My cats are always happier when I get home from trips now. Fast forward a couple months and we adopted a sweet dog with separation anxiety. Housebroken comes in to walk her most days at lunchtime, but it is easy to cancel before 8am if I know I will be working from home that day (they don't charge if you cancel before 8am). I'm very impressed with their service and find it to be cost effective as well. I highly recommend them! read more

Housebroken was such a wonderful fit for my dog Huxley and me. They are always very quick to respond to emails and they listen and take note of special requests. They are also very kind and loving. Huxley was always so excited when his primary walker would come to take him out. I also love that they keep you informed about your pet's walk. They leave notes informing you if the pet went #2 or not and they also let you know if anything seemed wrong with your pet. For examplr, when Huxley was limping they left me a note about it. They are thorough and really treat the pets well. I also appreciated the fact that they serve the Weeksville area, as I had a hard time finding a dog walker there. When I decided to move upstate, they were really sad to see Huxley go. While I felt bad because I know he's not an easy boy to say goodbye to, I was also very touched by how much they cared. I've been absolutely blown away by the customer service and the genuine love for the pets that Housebroken has shown time and time again. I highly recommend them, and if I'm ever to move back to Brooklyn, I won't hesitate to sign Huxley up again. :-) read more

Housebroken has walked our two dogs for years. They are dependable and trustworthy, and provide individualized care to our quirky dogs. Their dog sitting services have also been great over the years! read more

Amazing service! We have been using HouseBroken to walk our pup for nearly a decade now on a nearly daily basis. Exceptionally professional and easy to use. Don't think they have ever missed a scheduled walk. And they treat our pup Raleigh so well. We live in Prospect Heights, but I know they serve a very wide area in NYC so inquire! read more

Housebroken has made my life as a dog owner possible! They have been responsive, trustworthy and patient with both of my dogs, especially the puppy! Thank you for your five star service! read more

There are so many good things to say about Housebroken, where do I start? Vivian and her team have been taking care of our pit mix, Hank, since we adopted him 2 and a half years ago, and they pretty much make it possible for us to have a dog in the city. They take Hank for his daily midday walk while we're working, and we've also boarded him with Jenna several times. It gives us such peace of mind to know that Hank gets walked by such competent and responsible people when we can't be there. When we first adopted Hank, we had to work a bit on his housebreaking and leash walking, and his walkers were patient and always thoroughly cleaned up any messes they walked in on. They also left notes to let us know how his walk went, and it just made us feel more comfortable to get these little reports as new pet parents. Hank is a pretty rambunctious dog, but we've never gotten any comments or complaints from Housebroken. It's a relief to know that we can trust them to manage his energy.  Although we try to keep last minute requests to a minimum, when things have come up, Vivian and her team have always been very accommodating with scheduling. The online scheduling system is super easy to use and convenient, and if we ever need to reach out to Vivian directly, we always receive a very prompt response. Not to mention they have the most affordable rates in the area. The boarding service is great too! We love that Hank gets to stay in a nearby home with other dogs, rather than in a kennel. Hank LOVES Jenna and gets excited anytime we pass her house on our walks. We're pretty sure he prefers her to us and would stay there full time if he had a choice. read more

My wife and I have used Housebroken's services for about four years now and they are responsible, reliable and trustworthy folks to come take care of your pets. And they love pets. We often see them walking dogs through the neighborhood; they're gentle patient and affectionate with whomever is on the leash. We use Housebroken to watch our cats when we are away. Our cats love them. In fact, when we come home, they generally first look around past our legs as we enter the door, likely thinking someone from Housebroken is there to play with them. When no one follows us in, they turn away...often circling a toy; reminiscing. We love them. Although our cats rebuff us when we return from a trip, we take comfort that our little men had it good while we were gone. I often provide too many instructions, describing the cats, their personalities, likes/dislikes, food choices, toy habits etc...and I'm 99% sure Housebroken reads them. It's kind of amazing to return home knowing our cats have been loved, and to find detailed notes about our cats' activities while we were away, how they ate, acted, played or hid; what housebroken did and how long they stayed. It's like both my heart and head are at peace. You will love them. See above. read more

Just an update that we are still using Housebroken, 5 years later, and they have been nothing short of amazing throughout even the craziest circumstances. They've bailed me out when I lost my keys. They stepped in for same-day services for multiple animals when my mom was passing away. They wrote us a sympathy note when one of our tribe passed away. They consistently and caringly medicate our old, curmudgeonly kitties, and follow the most complex feeding scenario you could imagine. Vivian, Brooke, and the whole team are great! read more

I have been using HouseBroken as my dog walkers for the past 4+ years, and I have nothing but love and praise for them! My dog is my baby, and I have a difficult time trusting most other people to be responsible for her, but Brooke, Vivian, and their team at Housebroken quickly won me over. Their walkers are always reliable and seem very kind whenever I've crossed paths with them. Since they switched over to the Leashtime schedueling system a while back, scheduling & canceling appointments is quick and easy. It's also a major plus that they have always been able to accommodate extra walks whenever I have requested them. Between their outstanding service and reasonable price, there is nothing not to love about HouseBroken! read more

I've been using HouseBroken for over a year and it's so refreshing to have such a reliable service near my home. They are flexible with scheduling and their prices are just right. My dog, Chloe, always seems very happy when she's been walked, and especially when Mike walks her because she even goes #2 on his watch! Hi, Mike! They leave notes that let you know whether the pup went 1 or 2 and if they fed them. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because sometimes they forget to lock the deadbolt on the front door or to feed her dinner. Otherwise, they're great! read more

HouseBroken has been amazing for us and our two cats! When we go away we get the best letters and they follow our feeding instructions for our finicky kitties. The first time we used them, our top lock broke. They replaced it for us and left the extra keys. They have always been there for us and have treated our cats like family. They even have gotten love from our not-so-nice kitty. read more

I have been using housebroken for 6 years now and they continue to impress! Even in a pandemic they are going above and beyond and showing they really care for our furry friends. I have started to feel like I can't leave my older cat, but knowing that he is in the safe hands of the team at Housebroken makes me feel awesome. Highly recommend! read more

I've been using Housebroken since the beginning of 2011 for both dog walking and sitting. I cannot put into words how amazing the entire HouseBroken team has been year after year. As a single dog mom, I often have to travel for work at the last minute and work long hours. For years I would stress out over making sure my guy was properly taken care of--counting the hours on my hand trying to figure out when he was last let out or how I would arrange pet sitting at the last minute, yet again. Once the HouseBroken team came into my life, all those worries went away. The entire team is so wonderful, thoughtful, kind, flexible and I have never once had an issue with scheduling (or otherwise). They are so patient with my constant changing schedules and my flight delays--they even check to make sure I actually made it back especially during storm season. I can honestly say, my dog is a little disappointed when I come home from work trips. The team sends me photos (which has been my phone background for ages) and stories about the great times he is having with his temporary new animal and people siblings. He even has gone on an adventure or two upstate in the summer (I myself was jealous he was having a better weekend with the HouseBroken team than I was at work). I have one story with HouseBroken that sums them up perfectly. I was home sick with a terrible flu but decided not to cancel since I couldn't manage the thought of standing, much less walking my big guy. I forgot to let the team know I would be lurking in my bedroom. When our walker came in he immediately greeted Harvey and they had an in-depth conversation about the weather and how they were doing...I kid you not. Harvey was quickly taken on a long walk. So long, that I almost became worried something bad had happened. But no, it was a beautiful day so our walker decided he and Harvey needed a little extra exercise. After coming home, our walker told Harvey what a good boy he is, how wonderful their time was together and made sure to give him an extra cookie. Whether I am home or not, this is every experience I have had with HouseBroken. I trust them immensely, more so than some of my own relatives and friends, to watch my big guy (the love of my life no less). I don't know where my dog and I would be without them. They are simply THE BEST. read more

HouseBroken - Dog Walkers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After my recent move to Brooklyn, I realized that there are no doggy daycare facilities near my new apartment (or on the route to work), which is a real bummer. So instead of bringing my pup to daycare a couple of times a week to socialize, I've had him group walked by HouseBroken. It's not exactly equivalent (and I'm bummed that he's not getting the full-day play at daycare that he used to get), but they are very consistent, treat him well, and do an excellent job. read more

I love Vivian and her walkers. She is always supportive, not only with walks, but also with any general questions I've had. The walkers are so wonderful, my dog loves them all. I couldn't be happier with HouseBroken and can't say enough good things about everyone involved in this company. I used them for my boxer a number of years ago, a few fosters that I had after she passed away, and now my current dog. All the walkers have been able to deal really well with some of the many "issues" that can come along with adopting a rescued dog. Vivian is always kind and considerate, even when faced with some of the massive e-mails I've sent her regarding the most minute of details about my dog's life. I literally cannot say enough about this company. read more

Flexible. Professional. Great user website to schedule / cancel appointments. I have been very happy with Housebroken and would strongly recommend to all pet owners in Brooklyn. read more

We have had such a fantastic experience with Housebroken, especially Brooke who has had my pups over to her place numerous times. Brooke and her dog have been kind and patient with my little guys who can be neurotic and anxious around other dogs. I was amazed to see all 3 of them together in the photos she texted me while my husband and I were away. She has been able to take them on short notice, and was hugely helpful when we got stuck out of town due to a snowstorm, keeping them 2 extra days. They always come back to us happy and mellow. I am typically an overly concerned owner, but I am always calm knowing that they are in good hands. read more

I'm baffled by this experience. I specifically picked this place because of all the 4-5 star reviews. My experience with them was less than stellar. I was going to run a long, long review but... TL;DR Management was the problem. Dog walker himself was nice when I met him, I think. I really don't know how a place with such high ratings could turn out so unpleasant. Idk if I'm an anomaly or if people who have bad experiences just don't review? This whole thing was a constant source of anxiety for me throughout my time using them. I work M-F and just needed a dependable place to walk my dog, and yet... If something goes wrong, it's your fault, the customer, always. I'm fairly sure there will be a reply to the review stating as such, again. Doors don't always get locked. Not all the pertinent information is told you at the meet & greet so be hyper vigilant. Thank god for my new dog walker for stepping up when I needed them asap to solve this problem. PROS: Price--they do have the best price in Brooklyn--& I think my dog walker himself was a nice guy when I met him CONS: Management, door can be left unlocked, the meet and greet doesn't do much because you're not always told all pertinent information, and there was an occasion when my dog wasn't walked and apparently that was my fault. Not a fan of their email customer service either, as it always seems to be my fault and not theirs. Overall rude. read more

I moved to Crown Heights with my newly-rescued pit mix, Sara, in January 2012, and recently moved away from the neighborhood. While living in the neighborhood, Sara and I had a great experience with HouseBroken and with Vivian, the owner. Sara loved all her walkers, who left nice notes about her daily stroll, and topped up her water bowl. I had a surprise foster pup for a week in 2013 (she was wandering Eastern Parkway without a collar, and I couldn't let her go on like that -- she was eventually accepted to an awesome no-kill shelter and has long since been adopted into her forever home!) and HouseBroken was great about making sure she got her midday relief, too. They are really into their pet clients! :) Any minor issues/questions I had were resolved promptly and to my satisfaction. Billing was convenient via their online portal. If I come back to central Brooklyn, I will absolutely reconnect with HouseBroken, and in the meantime I can recommend their service to all of you. read more

Wonderful! They took excellent care of our 2 cats while we were away for the holiday. They administered medication to one without issue (although my cats are twins and hard to tell apart). And when we got home, we found sweet notes from each day we were gone, letting us know how the boys did. Vivian and Brooke we're easy to work with from the beginning, the rates are reasonable, and everyone we met was friendly and knowledgable. Can't wait to use them again for our next trip! read more

I've been using Housebroken since the summer of 2015 for both dog walking and occasional pet sitting, and have always had the best experience. The individual walkers have been fabulous and flexible (shout out to Kathryn for leaving such thoughtful notes), and scheduling has always been a breeze. I've also used Housebroken for pet sitting, and they were great. They send photos regularly, which is awesome for peace of mind. They're also really flexible about rescheduling - today I asked them to pick our dog up 6 hours earlier than scheduled tomorrow (!) and they were able to accommodate. Thanks for everything, Housebroken :) read more

Really can't say enough nice things about these guys. They've been walking my pup for 6 months now and it's been perfect. Never have to worry about whether they show up, it's been a set it and forget it level of assurance. They are always flexible and so very nice. And the prices can't be beat! Best dogwalkers around. read more

This is the first Yelp review I've ever written, but quality (affordable!) pet care is so difficult to find in NYC that I thought it was worth submitting. I've been using HouseBroken for about 8 months now, and they have taken such great care of my furry kiddos! I have 3 rescue dogs, a 90 lb Lab mix, a 55 lb Pit mix, and a 15 lb Dachshund mix. They are sweet, silly, and *very* rambunctious, especially when someone new comes over to walk them during the day. Despite their very high energy levels and my Lab's tendency to fling himself (joyously) at anyone and everyone who comes through our door, they've provided great service and have always brought my pups home safe, happy, and successfully worn out. My dogs are my family and my best friends, and I don't take finding care providers for them lightly. HouseBroken took the time to learn about their individual quirks and quibbles and to add my kitty to their online database for occasions when he's needed drop-in care. Their notes after walks are always informative and reassuring, and I can leave for my longest, busiest days knowing that I don't need to worry about their wellbeing (or whether they're going to start tearing things up out of boredom). The online platform is great for booking occasional/inconsistently scheduled walks, which are what I need given my highly variable schedule, and their rates are absolutely THE BEST in the area. Before choosing HouseBroken, I pored through Yelp reviews, talked to independent walkers in the area, and priced every walker/service that looked reliable/trustworthy enough to consider. They have the best prices in Brooklyn, especially if you have multiple dogs! In regard to a couple of the details listed in the few negative reviews, I feel that the 2-hour windows offered when booking walks are quite reasonable given their pricing, and they've never once missed a walk with my pups, even when it's been pouring rain. I'll update this if things ever change, but I've had numerous negative experiences with pet care in the past, and HouseBroken is one of the few services that I really feel comfortable leaving my dogs with. read more

We started using Housebroken for our dachshund puppy, Zelda, before she was old enough to go on walks! We set up puppy visits until she was old enough, and then moved on to solo and small group walks. Zelda has always has some anxiety issues walking outside and being around other dogs, and the team at Housebroken have always been very mindful and gentle with her. They always gave us peace of mind while we were at work, and we were grateful for the opportunities for her to socialize. Would highly recommend to anyone that lives in the area! read more

The House Broken team was very responsive and great with our not so easy (leash aggression) pit bull mix. We used House Broken services daily for over a year and we are now moving out of NYC and we will miss them terribly. I love that you can check the site daily to see how the walk went and really appreciate the daily notes left by the walkers. Jose (Jay) & Virginia were always really great with Charlotte. Thanks for all the great walks! read more

HouseBroken has been walking (and dog-sitting) my dog Donut since 2014. I've come to really trust them since they are consistently reliable, pleasant, and communicative. The flexible scheduling platform is very easy and convenient. Plus, I get the feeling that Donut really loves his HouseBroken walkers and walking buddies. I know he is in great hands with HouseBroken! read more