If you're looking for a dog walking service, you've found the best with Not The Rug. Not only are Luis and his team extremely professional, communicative, and kind people - they take great pictures and give updates that will brighten your day. We've had our dog Dandy use Not The Rug since he was a puppy. With walks, the app they use shows you the routes they go on, plus they'll give you an update as to what happened on each walk. Dandy not only loves the social aspect of seeing his walker and the dogs, but the exercise tuckers him out so if we're not home he's happy to nap in his crate upon returning. Had Dandy been less social, Not The Rug would work to make sure he still had a great experience. They get to know you and your dog to ensure that walks are safe and fun, regardless of temperament or additional needs. I can't say enough good things about Not The Rug! read more

Not The Rug - 10/10 walking buddies - Dog Walkers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The best dog walker and pet sitter in the 5 Boroughs. Honest and reliable. Your dog is in good hands with Not The Rug.

This is a long overdue review, but, I can't say how lucky we were to have found Not the Rug (on Yelp!). We got a puppy back in August and immediately contacted Luis after reading the reviews on here. We had to start Leo on a walking routine right away and Luis, Reana and Nina helped us get right into walks with our 3-month old pup. Their guidance, support and reliability have made it possible for us to raise Leo, and, we could not be happier with their service. From boarding, to walks, to general advice and help, Not the Rug has been a critical part of learning how to raise our new pup. If you're in Williamsburg don't consider working with anyone else! read more

Luis and the walking service at Not the Rug are amazing. He is professional, friendly and wonderful with our pup. The app tracking, updates and photos are a great personal touch that just builds our love and confidence in his service. We would totally recommend this business. read more

Luis and team are simply the best. We've never felt so comfortable with a dog walker and Tubbins, our Corgi loves them. They have been there for us when Tubbs got sick or were in a bind. Amazing people + amazing service. read more

Luis and team are truly the best of the best. It's not easy to trust just anyone with our beloved fur baby, but Luis's professionalism and kindness combined with the GPS tracking he provides puts even the most nervous pet parent (me!!!) at ease. Luis has also been incredibly patient with us when we've forgotten to book the week's walks until 630am on Monday and his billing system makes payment simple and painless. It's obvious how much Luis really cares for the dogs in his charge and how much they love being around him. If you're looking for an amazing, trustworthy, professional dog walker, look no further! read more

I just signed up for Yelp so I could post this review because Luis and his service is THAT AMAZING! I have an 8 year old beagle/lab mix that is a handful and Luis makes it all so easy! I'm new to the area and have had to go out of town twice since moving here and Luis has been beyond accommodating to me and my schedule. He is reliable, trustworthy, and incredibly loving of my sweet Parker! I have been in a completely different state and have felt more than confident that Luis would be there for Parker and would treat him as his own, which is exactly what he does. Do yourself a favor- give him a call. You'll know from the second you meet him that he is a genuine guy and that he is always looking out for the best interest of our four-legged family members. I will continue to use Luis and I encourage you to do so as well! read more

Luis and his team are wonderful!! They are very responsive, share information and pictures after each walk and take excellent care of my puppy. During our meet and greet it was obvious how thorough they are and the priority they put on safety. They also mentioned they can provide pet sitting if I am ever out of town, which I would certainly take them up on. So grateful for their help as we transition back into office life. Highly recommend! read more

The best dog walker I've ever had. Luis is great with our dog. Luis makes sure that he gets plenty of exercise and does a private walk with him daily. Our puppy is always happy whenever he sees Luis and is always nice and tired later on at night from a good run around. We can always rely on Luis to come over whether its bad weather, short notice, or even a rare weekend walk. I would definitely recommend Not The Rug to anyone looking for a dog walker. read more

Working with Not The Rug has been the best experience! Our dog loves his walks and comes back home happy and tired. Couldn't recommend more highly! read more

For dog owners in the neighborhood searching for a reliable walker, Luis is by far the best discovery in Williamsburg. He has brought our busy household a sense of calmness and flexibility. Luis took care of our adult boxer/pitbull over a long weekend as we did not want to utilize overnight boarding. His introduction was extremely warm and professional. Our boy took to Luis like they were old pals. Each day and precisely on schedule, we received a picture and followup text with a quick rundown: walked, fed, fresh water, and paws wiped! Upon return, we found our pup clean, content and relaxed. 5 stars for the love and care Luis dedicates to his incredible service. read more

Luis is the guy you want your fur babies to be taken care of by. We have used him for over two years now and couldn't even begin to tell you how grateful we are to have him! He has saved us so many times with our busy work schedules to return to our pups for a second walk. From their normal walk, we get text updates and pics everyday. He's even helped us with the rehab of one of our dogs recovering from surgery and understanding that walks needed to be adjusted (and carry our guy outside) to help him heal. Seriously - hire Not The Rug. They won't disappoint. read more

Luis and Nuria are amazing! My partner and I can't say enough good things about this company and the two people who take care of our pup son, Reggie. Luis came over before starting his service to get to know our dog, to meet us personally and give us all the relevant information we would need. As new dog parents of a rescue puppy with some behavioral issues, he even gave us some advice. Luis continues to answer any question we have. After every walk, we receive a GPS route of their 45 minute walk, an update on their potty business, occasional cute photos, and always wipes off his paws and feeds him lunch. They are more than accommodating for some specific requests and always keep in constant contact about any changes that day (i.e. he ate the carpet, he didn't eat his lunch etc.) Reggie is very afraid of men and Luis has been so patient and has worked so hard for his trust and being able to go out for a walk together. We also traveled internationally and felt so comfortable knowing that Reggie was staying with Nuria who always sent constant photos and updates. They are simply the best. read more

We are so fortunate to have found Luis and the Not The Rug team to take care of our 75lb boxer Goose. Goose LOVES Luis and Geo and gets so excited every time he sees them. In the past two years, they have not missed a single walk, and they've been incredibly flexible with us when we've requested last minute schedule changes or overnight boarding needs. We recently had a baby boy, and Luis even gave us tips on how to best introduce our son to Goose. On top of all of that, the walks are reasonably priced. So grateful to Luis and the Not The Rug team! read more

This company is amazing. The feeling of safety that I get is something I haven't felt with other walkers. More importantly, my dogs LOVE them. It's all tail wags when they walk in the door. I can't recommend them enough. read more

It's hard to express how grateful I am to have met Luis! He began walking my puggle when he was just a 16-week puppy and walked him for 4 years until we left the neighborhood last month. I was honestly so bummed that we had to switch walkers because Luis was like family to my dog. The service is great - Luis sends a text message that shows you a map of where they walked each day which was super cool! He has also been a life saver when we needed emergency boarding over the holiday, and also helped us find a new walker when we had to leave the area. He's trustworthy, responsive and was wonderful with our pup. I cannot give him and the Not The Rug team a higher recommendation. As first-time dog owners, my friend said it best, "We needed Luis (badly) when we got our 12-week pup and he truly helped make him the dog he is today." Now that is priceless. read more

Luis is awesome -- friendly, attentive, accommodating. We've been using his services for a few months now and couldn't be happier. The only downside is that he's a little pricier than some of the other walkers in the area. But if money is not an issue, this is as good as it gets. read more

Absolutely amazing service! Love this company and will forever recommend them to my family and friends. Could not trust them more with my pup! You will not be sorry using Not The Rug for all your dog walks/ boarding in the future... they are truly Brooklyn's best and so professional. Luis is an amazing leader and the friendliest guy! Thank you so much for all that you do! So happy to of found you guys. read more

We're so lucky to have found such a reliable, organized and professional walkers. With our busy lives it's one less thing to worry about, knowing that our beloved dog will be safe and taken care of when he's in the care of Luis and his team. GPS map of the completed walk is great, billing is a breeze via PayPal invoice. Thank you thank you!! read more

We love Luis and so does our dog! In this day and age it's tough finding a reputable walker you can trust. Luis and his employees are experienced professionals- you get a text update after every walk, a route of the walk and the booking/payment system is super easy. And Not The Rug is extremely affordable! Our dog is happy and totally exercised when we come home. If you need a walker in the Williamsburg area definitely use this company. read more

Luis is truly a godsend. He has really transformed our overly energetic pup, Simon. Prior to Luis, Simon's favorite activity was tearing up the couch, now he is napping next to it! Simon is always super happy to see Luis (and we are too!). I have complete trust in Luis. He is always on time and extremely reliable. If you need a dog walker or cat sitter, Luis is your man. read more

I've worked with other dog walking services in the area and Luis is by far the best. He's trustworthy, reliable, and always on time. My dog Brutus seems to really adore Luis as well. And on days where Luis has walked Brutus he always seems visibly pleased. I'd def go with Luis! read more

It's not easy to find a someone who you can easily trust to leave your pride and joy with. Here you can take comfort in the fact that Luis, the owner and operator of Not The Rug, not only cares for your Pets but he also enjoys doing it and is 200% reliable and committed. He himself has two dogs that are super cute as well. He is definately a dog lover. I highly recommend the personalized and quality over quantity service. I love that he only walks 3 at a time. it makes me feel that the pups are not only getting exercise but that they are getting one on one attention. That rules!!! It's easy to see that he really gets it. Highly recommended!!! read more

Hands down the best dog walker I have ever had. I've worked with services and independent people with various degrees of success but none of them hold a candle to Luis. Super flexibility (which I require with my crazy schedule), the best care you can hope for when asking someone else to watch your dog (Luis is just plain amazing with my dog and the other dogs I've seen him with) and he is a nice guy to boot. I couldn't recommend him enough... If you are looking... seriously... look no further... read more

It's tough to find a reliable cat sitter in Williamsburg, so I'm so glad I found Luis. He's taken care of my cat numerous times. Not only is he professional and reliable, but he's also been very flexible when I've had last minute changes to my travel plans. Luis sends a text update and photo after his visits which adds peace of mind when I'm traveling. My cat also seems much less anxious when I get back than with previous sitters--I can tell he gets lots of attention and playtime during the visits. Highly recommend Luis! read more

Simba LOVES Luis! He is always shows up on time and gives Simba a full 45 minute walk, not to mention: lots of love and attention. Highly recommend Not the Rug! read more

I wish I could give Luis with 'Not the Rug' a million stars. My stubborn, lazy English bulldog Emma LOVES Luis and can't wait for him to come pick her up for her daily walk. Since Luis has been walking her, she's more calm and has stopped peeing in her own bed. He is flexible, reliable and I trust him with my dogs life! Best dog walker I've ever had! read more

What can I say? Luis gives more than 500% of his time, effort, blood, sweat and tears into caring for all his pups and into his business. Luis also knows what real and beyond amazing customer service is. He treats every animal as if they were one of his. His attention to detail making sure 45 minutes is spent with them along with contacting the owners with an update after each walk. What else could you ask for? Obviously I highly recommend Luis and Not the Rug for the kitties and doggies of Williamsburg. He is what every pet would ask for if they could talk: patient, kind, loving, loyal and fun to hang out with! read more

All these great reviews are spot on. Luis was my savior when I was handed a puppy in my arms and told, "She needs a good home." My girls love Luis. I have an older dog and a now 11 month old puppy. I adopted the little lady when she was 8 weeks old but I adopted my older when she was already 2 so needless to say...I had no idea what I was in for. I never needed a dog walker with my older dog because 1.) my hours have never been that long and 2.) she has an extremely mature/exercised bladder control. If it's raining she'll try to get away with not going out for a whole 24 hours! Stubborn (and lovable) thing. Anyway, a puppy is a different story ALL together. Man, was I ever in for it. In comes Luis. I found Luis bc he's the highest rated dog walker in my area (e. williamsburg)...and not for nothing. I had met/interviewed a few and I knew right away Luis was the one. He came over, did a thorough meeting, we took them out to my yard and he observed and interacted. Everything 'felt right' about his calm energy. I also chose him because he spends the most time on walks with his clients for a very reasonable rate which for me was a huge signing deal with an 8 week old pit-mix. I needed puppy-relief walking. Thereafter, Luis gave me a great gift after I got that puppy- complete peace of mind. He was extremely flexible with my late and sometimes last minute restaurant-life schedule. He always gave me updates on the girls, was consistent with my training commands (he made sure he had everything down exactly right) even helped with them, and was always on-time and stayed on schedule if not longer on a couple occasions. My favorite part of my experience with Luis, though, was when he sent me a message saying he also took my older dog out too bc he didn't want to leave her behind. I was so touched by the heartfelt effort. Even though my older dog didn't need breaks during the 6 hours or so that wasn't home it always did break my heart thinking she was left out. But, I thought maybe it'd be too much spending for something that I didn't REALLY need as I make a fairly modest income. He then came up with a plan to take both girls out that wouldn't break my bank and still had ample time to walk and explore the outdoors together as a pack. I was delighted. I work from home now so I no longer need a walker which is too bad bc I'm sure my girls would love to see him again. I would recommend Luis to anyone and everyone. If your animals are your life (as most are) then you'll really appreciate Luis' effort, love for dogs, and overall genuine spirit. I'm always hoping my dogs get to see him again soon running into him on the street or something. Alas that day has yet to come. And, Luis, if you read these things....Fig and Dreya send hugs and kisses! I hold you partly responsible for how great Fig has turned out. read more

Luis and his crew are amazing. We were first introduced to Luis via a friend and I'm so glad we were. He is like family, and has taken such great care of our dog Harold over the years, improving his walking and boarding him when we're away. We are moving and one of the hardest parts about leaving Williamsburg is leaving Luis. I would recommend Not the Rug to any dog owner. They really are the best! read more

We have been using Not The Rug for over a year now. Our active Miniature Daschund was 1 when he started and it was one of the only dog walkers we could find that did 45 minute walks (versus 30). We love Luis and his whole team. Everyone is extremely professional, friendly, and they send you updates via text as soon as the walk is over. I look forward to getting these each day. Highly highly recommend. read more

Professional, trustworthy, punctual and GREAT with dogs - can't stress enough how exceptional our experience has been with Not the Rug. Rare to find a company with perfect Yelp reviews, but Not the Rug is truly deserving and has earned every one. We recently found Luis after parting ways with our previous dog walker of four years. Our dog is nervous around strangers (especially when we aren't home) so finding a new walker seemed like it would be a difficult task. Luis is a true professional - after the first day our dog was comfortable around Luis like she knew him her whole life! read more

Luis is great with our dog on her daily walks! He is so nice and always in a good mood - that really makes a difference to get her up and excited to head out even in poor weather. My wife and I each get an update after every walk with a GPS tracked map of their walk and time spent together. It's a nice touch to receive while at work and know she is in good hands. Very pleased with Luis and Not The Rug! read more

The consummate customer-friendly dog walker in Williamsburg! I travel alot for business and the owner Luis is always there for me beyond my basic dog walking services; if I need him to watch Jackie (my female Yorkshire) overnight or visit my place multiple times a day, sometimes spur-of-the-moment, he's there for me. A very Brooklyn, family-owned business. read more

I'm very happy to say that all of the reviews below are 100% true. Luis, Ryan, and the rest of the Not The Rug team are absolutely wonderful. They were the first walkers we hired for our newly adopted dog in a new area, so it was vital we left our little guy in the care of a team we knew was qualified. From the moment Luis came to meet our little Morkie Poo, Benji, I knew I'd be comfortable leaving him in his care. The team kept us updated after every single walk, and even accommodated last minute requests and additional questions/concerns. You can tell that Luis and his team absolutely love what they do - and I can 100% guarantee that if you book with them, you will NOT be disappointed. Definitely the friendliest, most professional, pup-loving folks you could work with. BOOK NOT THE RUG, you'll be SO happy you did! I wish I could give them millions of stars for their service, smiles, and love. read more

YES! I would definitely recommend Luis to anyone and everyone. I got an 8 week old Havanese puppy back in December and was really worried to leave him at home while I was at work. Luis came to the rescue and completely put my dog and me at ease. He always texted me an update after he left my apartment and was super dependable and easy to get ahold of. I completely trust him with my pup and in my home. read more

Is it possible to give more than 5 stars !? LUIS IS THE BEST. I want to make up a giant golden award just for your dog walking and hand it to you on a golden platter. By far the best service me and my little snowflake ever had. Not the rug is so trustworthy and I have absolutely no concerns leaving my dog in their hands knowing my snowflake will be just fine. read more