I adopted a dog who was being fostered by Elena. My dog was living with Elena for close to 6…read moremonths, which means she was heavily involved in Happy Tails Pet Care daily group dog walks. Elena was able to transform Goose through daily group dog walking, trips to the park, and training. This particular dog was returned to the shelter after being adopted out as a puppy, her family could not handle the amount of energy that she had. Before living with Elena, she had also been through a few fosters as well. Elena was able to completely transform Goose and make her into an adoptable dog. Elena understands dogs, and more importantly what each individual dog needs to remain happy in life. Elena's attention to detail is exemplified in her notes and videos that she sent me when I first adopted Goose. Elena taught her a bunch of tricks and important commands ("stay" being one of them). All of the work, time, and energy she put into Goose made the transition into my home flawless. If you are thinking about hiring a dog walker or getting your dog into a pack walk then call Happy Tails. Pack walks or group walks for dogs have been shown to have many benefits. Experiencing new smells is very important for dogs and has been proven to have a natural calming effect. Group walks also allow dogs to engage in natural pack behavior. Dogs also learn a lot by watching other dogs, (dogs can help other dogs by displaying calming signals) so getting your dog into an already established pack walk can help your dog develop important social skills. Happy Tails will give you reliable, professional care for your dog. Don't let your dog sit at home all day while you are at work, hire a professional and skilled dog walker like Elena!

Professional, reliable and so loving to my dog! We are able to set our schedule for dog care well…read morein advance, but if we have emergency needs Happy Tails tries hard to meet them. My dog acts so very calm and happy when we get home, she is well cared for.

Greg and Joey are amazing. Our Australian Shepherd, Stout, is still a pup and is on the high energy…read moreside. He loves hanging out with other dogs, but can be rambunctious. They are caring and understanding of his needs, walk him with similarly tempered dogs, and give us great and collaborative updates. They are also very understanding and happy to work with our busy work schedules and have never failed to help with our requests, even when they are after hours. Also, and this speaks volumes, whenever we see Greg or Joey around town, Stout acts as excited as he does when he sees one of us. They have clearly taken the time to form a bond with our little dude.

Joey and Tzami take amazing care of our little Timmy. They are safe and considerate when…read moreintroducing new dogs to the pack walks. They are incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with, offering great walk recaps. Using their website is super convenient for booking all needs. Would recommend them to anyone in need of pet assistance. 10/10!!

We've used Happy Pets to walk our dog for the last 2 years. They are an amazing company that…read morecarefully selects their pet caretakers who clearly love animals and are dedicated to the job. We have had 3 walkers with them and each has been very trustworthy and responsible with our little guy. They walk each dog individually which was great for my dog who loves to get all the human attention to himself. It also allowed him the time and space to do all his business which did not happen when he was walked with multiple dogs (other company we used). We have never had a single issue with any walker in the last 2 years which I cannot say we experienced when we were in Brooklyn. They also have a great app where you can request and cancel appointments with ease as well as view pictures and comments from each walk. We also used them for various in home pet sitting over the years which worked out beautifully. The rates for both walking and sitting were competitive with the area. Overall, if you are looking for a dedicated walker or sitter to care for your pet this is the only place to look in Forest Hills!

Going back to the office full-time, I was worried about how my dog would handle being home alone…read moreall week. I'm so thankful I found Happy Pets because they are great! The app they use makes it easy to book appointments and chat with your walker. The walkers we've had have been wonderful. Definitely recommend them.

We've used Annella's Trails and Tails for the past 6 years and they are absolutely amazing!! From…read moreour first dog, Stanley (fox terrier mix) to our current dog, Bailey (sheltie mix), Annella's superior staff is unequivocally the best around! It all starts with a meet and greet, so that their team can better understand all the dynamics and nuances of your dog. From there, coordinating scheduled walks and upcoming sittings with the team are a breeze! On the day of the scheduled walk, Annella's team gives you a heads up when they're approaching soon and will also share with you fabulous pictures of your lovely furbaby during the walk. Lastly, it ends with a recap of the walk (i.e.: how they did on the walk, if they did any business (#1 and/or #2), general observations, etc.). As an added bonus, the photo quality they send is so professional that I've actually used them as my phone background! Again, you can't go wrong selecting Annella for your pet and you certainly won't be disappointed!

Dependable, reliable catsitter. Our cats were happy and healthy with Ella's excellent, professional…read morecare. We received daily updates and adorable pics.

Igor, Jennifer, and the team are so responsive and clearly care about our pups…read more We have two rescue dogs and B&W walks both of them on weekdays for an hour. One of our dogs was extremely fearful when we adopted her a few years ago. After a lot of work with multiple great dog trainers, play therapy, and eventually an SSRI, she improved a lot. But after we started her on walks with Igor and the team, she's gained even more confidence, is happier, and it's so noticeable. Also, when I was interested in making sure we could reinforce what Igor was doing on their walks, he went out of his way to show me what he does, and took us on a walk with the dogs to give us experience. Could not recommend them enough.

A very good professional dog walking biz in Astoria that saves me plenty of time and guilt when I…read moream not able to walk my little pug. Rates are reasonable , dog walkers are friendly and do a great job giving your dog a nice long walk . I have used buster and whiskers 4 times in the last 3 months and every walk to date has been A plus . Flexible times makes it a perfect situation when I am unable to walk the little one and the dog walkers have always showed up on time and the little one is happy when he gets back home after a nice long walk .Would recommend this biz without any hesitation and they are worthy of 5 stars on my yelp meter .

I have been using Bark and Bone for workday dog walks for about 4-5 months. They are very flexible,…read moreresponsive and reliable, and the app makes scheduling, communication and payment simple! They have really gotten to know our pup and always communicate if anything seemed out of the ordinary during their time with him (irregular stool, decrease in energy, didn't want to eat, etc.) I've always felt comfortable leaving our pup in their hands. My favorite part of this service are the reports that get sent with a note about the walk and pictures! It always brightens up my day. I would 100% recommend this service.

Best grooming experience! Our nervous Cockerspaniel had the kindest treatment by the team. in her 5…read moreyears we have not experienced her so relaxed after a grooming. Thank you Meli and Pla. And she looks amazing

2nd year in a row and I still highly recommend Vanessa !!!…read more She is responsible and very kind.

Vanessa has been walking my rescue chihuahuas for a few years now. They are absolutely smitten…read morewith her, and they do not love everyone truth be told. My bossy little chihuahua pug Irene knows not to pull her usual stunts around Vanessa LOL! Besides being AMAZING with my dogs, she is trustworthy and goes the extra mile for us. So happy that she is part of my doggies family, she is like their 2nd mom. She always sends the best photos of my dogs with huge smiles on their faces, and I get an update if they did their pees and poos. Would recommend without reservation!

I believe that Bonnie is better with dogs than she is with cats. The other rave reviews, on Yelp…read moreplus a nice coupon convinced me to contact her. She was professional in our meeting, and so, I had her stop by and care for my cat when I was away for a week. There might have been a misunderstanding with the care that I expected for my pet. Maybe the fault is partly mine for not explaining or assuming a certain level of care. I assumed that in hiring Bonnie's services that my cat would be seen same at approximately the same time every day (there's a spot on the customer's forms that ask when you would like your pet to be seen) and that she would get adequate attention. My cat is extremely social and requires a lot of play/pet time. Bonnie's website promised an hour of play time. My cat also gets anxious when I'm away and needs some one to reassure her, and that promise was one of things that convinced me to hire Bonnie. When I came home and found my cat extremely unhappy, her litter area a mess, and mold in her food bowl. I could tell that my cat hadn't been cared for in the way that I had expected. She was extremely nervous and it took about a week to get her behavior back to normal. This was disappointing, considering that I have had undergrad students care for my cat better and for less money. For those just going away for vacation/trips and not having Bonnie serve as a daily walker, there's an odd clause in her contract concerning keys. If you ask for her to return your keys on a day that she isn't already working at your place, she charges you $15 for its return. I find this a bit strange as keys, even spare ones, are the customer's property, not Bonnie's. You shouldn't have to pay $15 to have your own property returned to you. Again, judging by the other reviews, I'm sure that Bonnie is great with dogs. After my experience, I'm not so certain about her work with cats.

I found Bonnie's website 2 weeks before I was going to pick up Mika. As you can imagine, my mind…read morewas all over the place and I had to make sure everything was in place for her arrival. Bonnie was able to come over for the initial interview the day after I brought Mika home and they hit it off right away! Mika requires a lot of care and attention to detail since she's an active puppy and very curious. My schedule requires me to be away from my home for 12+ hours a day and Bonnie has been able to accommodate by providing a daycare service in her own home. Bonnie provides updates throughout the day on how Mika is doing. I never have to worry when Mika is with Bonnie. I'm so glad I found Bonnie - without her the care of a new puppy with a full schedule wouldn't have been possible! She also provides an in-home visit if you aren't dealing with a puppy and your dog only requires a walk/play time. Once a week, Bonnie comes to my home midday and spends an hour with Mika. Her service is an invaluable addition to the sparse options in the Sunnyside/Woodside area.

I can honestly say that LJ is one of the best catsitters we have ever had. Not only does she care…read moredeeply about animals, but she is attentive, knowledgeable, and conscientious. LJ pays close attention to their health and well-being, which you can always tell from her detailed daily updates. My cats are all rescues, so they are prone to getting very stressed when I'm away, but I feel at ease knowing LJ is truly watching out for them.

LJ is fantastic. That's the only way to describe her service. She goes out of her way to make sure…read moreall your needs and concerns are met. After her first walk with my dog, she sent me a detailed email about ways to improve his walks (he was 15 weeks old at the time). My puppy loves LJ and we are so glad to have found her, because we know when our pup is in her hands he's receiving great care. If she can fit you in her schedule then consider yourself lucky! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

My cat baby is a vengeful little butt who trusts no one. People have left my home with his mark…read more Basically, he holds a natural dislike for anyone who isn't me. I don't know what kind of sorcery was used here, but Diana and Shaily managed to somehow charm my Eartha Kitty enough to take quality care of him while I was away. These ladies have their stuff together! I was truly impressed with their professionalism when first meeting them for a consultation. They came to my home in the middle of a tumultuous thunderstorm to meet the boy and become familiar with me and my home. Diana asked many thoughtful questions, and was clearly a great study, because she and Shaily followed my instructions to the letter. I felt so confident in their abilities after meeting them, and boy, did they do the job well. Shaily even got Eartha to play with her somehow, which couldn't have been easy to convince him to do. I came home to a happy, and healthy kitty, and I can't thank IHPS enough. Thanks, girls! I look forward to working with you again.

We have used this service for years to care for our cat. The owner is very professional and…read moreresponds quickly to questions. We recently used this service and were so happy- the cat litter area was very neat and clean as was her eating area. We highly recommend this service!