I could not have asked for a better care taker for my dog. Lori and her team have gone above and…read morebeyond for my dog. We moved from NJ to Seattle and my dog had a tough transition. He was fear aggressive and Lori was so patient with him. I could tell she truly wanted the best for my dog. I always got updates and photos from her letting me know how the visit went. With Lori around I knew my dog would be in good hands. When we had to move away she even offered to take him for the day while we packed. It is so evident that Lori cares for her clients as if they were her own pups. She is truly missed!

After interviewing multiple companies for the job, urban dog walker won by a landslide. Right when…read moreshe walked in she got down to my babies level and hung out with him. She is absolutely amazing and i have been working with her for about a month now. She leaves me notes every day on how their walk was and what they did. I would reccomend her over and over which says a lot since i don't trust my child with anyone.

Taylor and David are wonderful!! They both take such great care of Gracie and I know she is in the…read morebest hands when she is out on her dog park visits and walks them. They are true professionals and are very gentle, caring and responsible. I highly recommend them to care for your dog(s). You can rest assured that your beloved pet will be loved and cared for. They also take the time to listen to all your questions and provide a detailed journal and photos of your pups outtings. Thanks so much!!!! Jill and Gracie

Kris and Taylor are wonderful, caring, very reliable dog walkers - truly some of the best you will…read morefind. They walked my two pups for the last 3 years. They never missed a walk, my dogs loved them, they send pics during their walks, and are just lovely people - highly highly recommend!

:) If you are someone who is looking for a walker that you…read morecan trust and know that your dog will genuinely be taken care of, contact Nadine at Haven Hound's. I came to Seattle not knowing anything or anyone, and really feeling scared because I wanted to have someone that I can trust to take care of my furry pal. Having Nadine walk Nico has been not only beneficial for my dog to get out of the house during the day to go to the bathroom and walk around, but he is also gotten better at socialization with other dogs! Nadine cares about your dog, and having her services gives me so much security and a calm feeling, because I know that he will be okay and taken care of so well. I am honestly so grateful that I had Nadine to take care of Nico while I was at work. She leaves notes every day so that you can see how your dog did after work when you come home. A+++++! :) Thank you Nadine!

Nadine of Haven's Hounds walked our dog for nearly five years, until we moved out of the…read moreneighborhood. She cares a lot about the dogs in her care. She's also reliable and trustworthy. Our dog loves her and misses her, always came home happy and excited from her walks and was totally relaxed about boarding with her.

We've had the fortune of being able to have Mary take our pup, Buttercup, on walks for the past…read morefive years. Mary has always been on time and very communicative - texting us when she's on her way to pick up Buttercup and also sending us pictures of Buttercup on her park adventures with her friends. Buttercup has also spent some time on overnights at Mary's home when we've gone out of town on trips and she has such a blast! Mary truly takes care of Buttercup as if she's her own pup. We're really sad that we can't teleport Mary over to us on the East Coast so that she can continue walking Buttercup. Maybe one day!

My dog seemed to have a truly GREAT time with Mary! I swear he was smiling in the photos she sent…read moreme. She takes the dogs to the dog park all the time and sent me daily updates. It was such a relief knowing my lil fur baby was in good hands while I was away. Thank you Mary!!

Diane and Teri have been nothing short of lifesavers, friends, and dog heroines. Murphy has always…read morehad a great time, while my wife and I feel secure and comforted knowing they are stopping by. Super reliable, they've always come through on time or in a pinch - and we are so grateful. Update: Murphy(GR) and Joel are now best friends!(Bulldog)

We recently used Creature Comforts of Magnolia's petsitting service and we couldn't be happier…read more Diane not only took great care of our cats and home, but went above and beyond to deal with an emergency plumbing issue that happened while we were away. Diane is great, friendly and professional, sends updates often, and even my ultra skittish cat seemed fine when we returned after a two week trip.

If I could leave negative stars, I honestly would. Our experience at Metro Dog was deeply…read moreupsetting, and after several months of taking my dog here on and off (at times, every day) I can confidently say we will never return. Several times after attending daycare, my dog came home with issues that later turned into infections. Each time required a vet visit that cost us over $600. While I understand that things can happen in group-care environments, having this happen several times was alarming. What ultimately made the decision for us, though, was the staff interaction. On one pickup, an older woman who helped me was shockingly rude. When she brought my dog out, she handled him in a way that made me extremely uncomfortable: raising her voice, tugging harshly on his collar, and giving commands he was never trained to understand. Watching him shrink back and look terrified broke my heart. Over time, he began coming home withdrawn, low-energy, sick and just not his happy self. Almost every visit left us feeling uneasy, and it eventually became clear that this environment simply wasn't right for him or any dog. A former staff member who later met my partner even shared that the workplace was full of animosity and overworked employees, which unfortunately aligned with what we had observed. We've since switched to Rover as needed and have had a completely different experience: much happier dog, much better communication, and far less stress for everyone involved. There are countless options here in Seattle! I truly wish our experience at Metro Dog had been better, but for us it was consistently unpleasant. If you value your dog's comfort and emotional wellbeing, I'd recommend exploring other options.

We are not regular Metro Dog users, but it's been exactly what we needed in a pinch. We've had…read moresudden work conflicts, party hosting, and other life moments where we couldn't give our dog the attention he wants or needs. Every time I call Metro Dog they can find space for him in their day or overnight. Our boy is a big spaz. They have shared with us their strategies that keep him from going over the crazy line (30 minutes of play then Quiet kennel time). They also reinforce the good manners we are working hard to reinforce. Does it smell like a kennel. Yes. Is it loud. Yes. Is this life in the city? I think so. Thanks Metro dog!

Luke has been taking our dog, Josie, for dog park visits for over two years and we couldn't be…read morehappier with his services. He never forgets her schedule, is flexible to my requests for changes (sometimes last minute! Sorry Luke!) and communicates pro-actively around the holidays to remind folks to tell him if services are needed or not. He sends us a text letting us know how the visit went and often includes pictures. Josie loves her dog park visits with Luke and all the friends she's made. We are so lucky to have found him.

Luke is a dog lover and a gifted trainer with endless patience and caring. He has walked my dogs…read moreand it is obvious how they respect and adore him. If your pooch just needs more manners or someone trustworthy to watch over them while you are away - Luke is your guy! Bonus: He is also affordable considering that he is a fully licensed and insured professional imported from New York City.

My dog goes absolutely nuts with excitement when she hears Veronica's van pull up. It is obvious…read morethat she loves her outings with Veronica and her "pack." She goes to Marymoor Park, swims, and otherwise has enough exercise and fun to chill for the rest of the day at home. I have had Luna for 4 years. I got her at a shelter when she was about a year old and for reasons I never understood, she would not willingly get into a car. I had to pick her up (all 80 pounds of her) and put her in the car, even after enticing her with treats and taking her only to doggie parks for play time. What is amazing is that after a a couple of months with Veronica, Luna gets into a car on her own now. That is testimony to one loving dog walker! If Luna were writing this review, it would be even more positive :)

This is our first experience with a dog walker, and so far it's far surpassed our expectations…read more We have an aging Bernese Mountain Dog with hip issues, and we finally realized we weren't getting him the walks he needed. Not knowing anyone utilizing a local dog walker, I turned to Yelp and picked the one with the most positive reviews. Veronica, Kevin and Shannon have been great so far. The first day they came to walk our guy when I wasn't home, he barked and was not interested in going anywhere with them. (Good thing/bad thing, I guess.) Shannon patiently waited, spent time with him, and gave him love. Veronica called me that afternoon to discuss. I'm not sure my kid's preschool is that on top of it. They've also been great about getting him enough exercise without overdoing it. Good people, dog lovers, professional.

Wow...what a dud. Thankfully she never got to the point of actually walking my dog! I first…read morecontacted Melissa with Magnolia Pampered Pets looking for a walker twice a week. She came across as friendly and knowledgeable so I took her word that she was license and bonded. I gave a key to my house and figured things would be all good. Was I WRONG. I followed up with an e-mail shortly thereafter to get her License and Bond information for my records. No response. Tried another e-mail, no response. Decided to call and find out what was up, no call back. Another call, to get my key back and cancel services - no response. Ended up changing the locks on my house as a precaution. To anyone looking to use her services I would say beware!!!!!

Melissa has been caring for my two cats since we moved to Magnolia 2 years ago. We travel…read morefrequently, for short lengths of time usually (weekends mostly). She has ALWAYS been available to pet sit, responds very quickly to texts and emails, and has been very attentive to our pets. On a recent, much longer trip out of the country, one of our cats escaped THE NIGHT BEFORE OUR 4 AM INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. I told Melissa not to worry about trying to find him, but she went above and beyond, canvassing the neighbors, offering to make and post signs, leaving food and water out, searching for this darn escaped cat. She was very concerned and kept in touch with me via email the whole time. The cat DID come back (after we returned, and he was fine), but the point is, Melissa came through in a tough situation. I trust her and would (and have) recommended her!

My dog and I were attacked by a pack of dogs being walked by an employee of Alpha Dog (not Scott…read morehimself). The dog walker had zero control over her pack and I was knocked over and swarmed by 5 dogs while a large german shepherd mix viciously bit down repeatedly on my small dog. The woman employee offered no apology and the attack went on for over a minute and a half before she was able to separate the problem dogs. As a dog owner and lover, I would want to know that my dog walker has full control of their pack at all times: this is not the case for Alpha Dog. The safety of the other customers' dogs was also jeopardized by the employee's incapability as they were tangled in their leashes and trapped in the maelstrom of violence. I would never recommend this dog walker to anyone and I would caution the customers currently using this service to ensure that their dogs are not walked by anyone besides the owner (who, upon arriving at the scene, did seem to have his pack under expert control)

From the owner: Alpha Dog Walking travels to the park and runs in a pack for 90 minutes or more. Our favorite…read moreplaces are Discovery Park, Woodland Park and Greenlake.