If you're looking for an independent kind of job with a flexible schedule and love working with animals, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better business than K9 Second Line. Brendan has a clear set of goals for the future of his business and works hard to reach each step along the way. A truly rewarding company to work for--Brendan is not your average, every day kind of manager, either. He brought me on knowing well that my ultimate goal was to earn an income between studying for and pursuing a career in filmmaking. As such, he was always more than considerate toward working around my gigs as they came up. Better yet, the job itself is one of the most unique, pleasant experiences imaginable. You can't find a more stress-free job than that of walking dogs and playing with animals. All of the clients have such diverse and laugh-inspiring personalities, and the people they live with are cool to boot. ^.^ Brendan will never assign you to a client he doesn't feel you can't handle. He also embraces the evolution of technology, integrating it into how he runs the business. His use of texting and a personal business app allows clients' owners the speediest updates on their furry companions' well being so they may continue about their days without worry. read more

Hi Everyone! My name is Brendan Minard and I am the owner of K9 Second Line. I am reviewing my company to talk to you about why the company is so important to me. I started K9 Second Line in 2011, right after graduating from Loyola University New Orleans. My love of animals and my interest in business converged and I was lucky enough to build the company from practically nothing. Over the past 4+ years, I have seen K9 Second Line grow and we are fortunate to have an amazing team, which I am proud to be a part of. Not only does the team include our incredible dog walkers and pet sitters, but also numerous pets we have come to love and consider to be a part of our own family. We know that your pets are your family and because they are we take what we do very seriously. Our team goes through a lengthy and thorough background check and training process to provide the highest quality of care for your pets. If you are considering trying K9 Second Line for your dog walking and pet sitting needs we encourage you to give us a call. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you! Sincerely, Brendan R. Minard read more

We just moved to New Orleans with my wife less than a month ago. We have never used a service like this. She had to go out of town and I was scheduled to work all weekend. We looked into different option but based on the reviews we decided to get in touch with K9. What a great call! Brendan came over to the house to get to know our dogs before anything. Great guy running a serious caring business. You get to know and see a profile of the "walkers" and if you would like you can meet them as well before anything. No need for us as we felt comfortable after meeting Brendan. Both my pug and shih tzu were walked throughout the weekend, and I got to get home to find a note every day saying what time they went out, if they ate and how they behaved. I strongly recommend this company and we will be using their services every time we go out of town. Outstanding! read more

No dog owner loves the moment that they have to lock their beloved dog inside the house or backyard and head off to work for the day. It's not fun for anyone! For me, it's one part of my day that I really don't enjoy - and that's where Brendan and K9 Second Line have really stepped in and made a difference for me. Knowing that I can count on them to come to my house and give my pooch some attention when I can't makes leaving in the morning just a little easier. I appreciate their updates - handwritten notes, texts and the occasional post-walk picture - and truly value the service they provide to my family and other New Orleans dog owners/lovers. I'd recommend them to anyone. They're incredibly responsible, professional and focused on you and your dog (or other animal). Thank you, Brendan and K9 Second Line! read more

We have used K9 Second Line for pet sitting services for our dog for several years now, and we have had nothing but great experiences with them. What distinguishes K9 is professionalism. They are extremely responsive and well organized, and all of their sitters are trustworthy and background checked. We used to kennel our dog or impose on family members to care for her while away, but no more. As a result, our dog is happier and better cared for, and when we return, it is as if we were never gone. The new service where you receive automatic notices and notes on how your pet is doing while away is very nice. If you are looking for a professional, responsive, and trustworthy pet sitting service, look no further than K9 Second Line. read more

Brendan and his staff put my wife and I at ease. K9 cares about your dog , they love making sure our furry friends receive the love and attention they need .The Updates with pictures and notes were hilarious but seriously relieved our anxiety about how our sweet girls were doing . No need to Board and take your dog out of their environment , Brendan and the gang come to your house to hang out , feed , walk , play with the pack. Added bonus they clean up if any accidents and the wife was happy they watered the plants .I recommend K9 second line if you are serious about taking no chances with your dogs care Thanks Brendan for taking care of our extended family Sugar , Lucy and Ronnie Lu Lu Love K9 second line Richard E New Orleans , La read more

My friend was a client of K9 Second line first...King Louie began getting walks with Elizabeth and when my dog Jango started coming over during the work week he too joined in. I met Elizabeth one day at the house....I could see how much the boys loved her you can see it on their faces even in photos. It put my friends and my mind at ease knowing that they are enjoying their play time and walks while we are at work. K9 Second line is professional, kind and caring....I just met the owner Brendan today. I was in a last minute bind with Holiday plans that had changed and K9 Second line came to our rescue. I have been telling everyone about how wonderful they are! I can't say enough good things. Happy Holidays Everyone! Heather Holton read more

K9 Second Line is wonderful. They've been walking my dog George, a dachshund/beagle mix, every weekday for almost 2 years now, and I couldn't be happier with their service. Brendan, the owner, is very responsive and flexible, and it's clear he really cares about the customers and their dogs. I really trust him and his staff with George. The walkers leave a note every day to let you know how the walk went and if anything unusual happened. They are very considerate - making sure to clean George off if it's been wet so he doesn't get the furniture dirty, etc. And you can really tell from their notes that they enjoy spending time with him. I'd definitely recommend K9 Second Line to anyone who needs a dog walker! read more

Thank you so much guys! My dog (Lily) and cat (Layla) were so happy when I returned from my trip. I know now that if I ever need a sitter for my pets that I have nothing to worry about. I recommend K9 second line to any animal parents that need someone to walk their dogs during the work week or take care of their pets while on a trip. The company makes things so convenient. They made sure to send me emails and text messages with updates, including photos, of how my pets were doing everyday. My dog, Lily, has special needs and requires medication three times a day. Not only did K9 second line make sure to give her her meds, but plenty of treats as well! I can't say enough about these guys. Thanks again! read more

Brendan and the rest of his K9 Team are fantastic!! I moved to New Orleans with a very old and medically-needy 13-year-old Chocolate Lab and they took him under their wing immediately. Kate has been walking my dog for the past year and has done an amazing job. She consistently leaves me a note each day about how the walk went, anything different she may have observed about my dog, and always leaves at least 5 minutes to throw his favorite toy for him before she leaves. I've used K9 for many weekend trips and they have been just as flexible, attentive, and conscientious in caring for my dog as they are on a short mid-day walk. I couldn't recommend them more highly!!! read more

I have been using K9 Second Line for years now for my precious french bulldog. I use them for daily walks when I am at work and for pet sitting when I am traveling. They always give me prompt updates right after seeing my dog with photos and sweet notes. They are easy to schedule with, and all of the employees are so friendly. They are all animal lovers. I am especially impressed with the owner, Brendan, who really cares about all of his customers and their furry friends. My dog is most comfortable at home, and does not do well staying with others while I am out of town. This service is an affordable and reliable option if this is your case! read more

I've been using K9 Second Line for about two years now. They've been a wonderful service that gives rare customer service, like sending me pictures of my pets and updates on everything to make my wife and I feel at ease when we are on vacation. Before K9 I used to board my pets, but one time they got so sick from being confined with a bunch of other animals that I ended up having to pay an outrageous vet bill. We decided never to board our animals again. K9 not only does a wonderful job in caring for my animals when I'm away, but has probably saved me a ton of money in past and future vet bills as well. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

I really can't agree with zaelyna's review more. I have been around dogs my entire life and every day I learn something new being an employee at K9 Second Line. Every walk is a unique learning experience and I couldn't ask for a better teacher than the ones I find in Brendan and his clients (furry and non-furry alike). If you're looking for a new friend for your pup, look no further. I love meeting new dogs and making new bonds. It's such a rewarding place to work. I tried many different things before settling on this career path and I couldn't be happier to be a part of the K9 Second Line team. read more

I happened to see the sign on the side of the K9 Second Line vehicle when walking my dogs in my neighborhood. I called and talked to Brendan, who came over a few days later to meet my dogs. I filled out a few forms, and set up a schedule for those days when I can't come home to walk my dogs. I have now been using K9 Second Line for 4 months, and love them. My dogs are happy with the extra attention they get, and they leave a note every time they visit with a report on how the dogs did. I would recommend Brendan and his "krewe" to anyone that needs a little extra help with their pets! read more

K9 Second Line is so incredible with George. They make sure he gets his exercise while I am at work. I love being able to check the distance of his walks and get updates including pictures of every visit. It's the highlight of my day. The dog walkers are very reliable and flexible. Since I have a job that requires extended hours during our busy season, I don't know what I would do without K9 Second Line. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs some assistance taking care of their pooch either during the day or while they are out of town! read more

The entire K9 team are incredible. Our Wichita loves every member she's met. We've been using their services for at least 18 months and they have always been so helpful and loving to our pets. Even when there are storms and Wichita won't come out of her hiding place, the team members stay with her for her allotted time, because no way will she leave her hiding spot!! I love getting the pictures of the walks and the smile on Wichita's face!! Brendan and his team are so dedicated, I would recommend them to anyone for all of their services!! read more

I will be using K9 Second LIne again and again! My little frenchie does much better at home with indivudalized attention when we are out of town. The K9 team kept him very happy for our last two weekend getaways. They kept me updated with text messages and photos, and left notes of how my baby was doing, what he had been up to, and what he had eaten. They gave him his medicaitons and even took him to the park. There is no one else I would feel comfortable leaving my little angel with except this wonerful team. read more

I have used K9 Second Line for the last few years and have had the best experience. Brendan and his staff have been exceptionally professional and demonstrate a real sense of care for every animal they take care of. I can't stop bragging about how sincere and kind the staff is. The fact that I get an email every time they come to visit with an update on my animals' status and send me pictures to prove it. It's nice to know that they are being taken care of when you're across the country. read more

We saw Brendan and the k9 second line team at Barkus this year. Our vizsla puppy is very active and is so much happier now that the she walks weekly with the k9 second line!!! All walkers have been caring, flexible, and attentive to the needs of our little one!!! Thank you for giving her the extra attention and exercise she needs each week! She needs lots of exercise and in addition to what she gets from us, her trust-worthy friends from K9 Second Line add to her happiness! read more