Highly recommend Park Slope Pups! I get the most thoughtful daily walk recaps from my walker Hollie, I can tell she really cares about my pup! read more

We had the best experience with Ilana, who upon reaching out to Park Slope Pups, promptly scheduled a meet and greet. We met with her and Alf, who had a great vibe and we could tell would take great care of our furr babies - dog and cat. We hired them for in-home pet sitting for a week. Alf sent photos every day and we had peace of mind knowing our babes were super well cared for and loved. I can't recommend their services enough! We will definitely be repeat clients :) Thanks Alf and Ilana!!! read more

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Extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. I tried to schedule this dog sitter weeks ahead of a holiday weekend knowing it would be a busy time. They confirmed availability and were supposed to meet my dog today, but canceled on me yesterday (the day before), leaving me high and dry, having to urgently try to figure out care for my dog. read more

I don't think I could describe in this post just how amazing this company is. Even before meeting Ilana I could tell that my pup Lucky would be in good hands. Btwn coming recommended to me from a neighbor, and how she came across in text message (which is very important in today's world) I knew Lucky would be Lucky to have Ilana and the rest of Parm slope Pups. Along with being taken care of physically, I know Park Slope Pups takes care of Lucky emotionally because he runs up to their door weeks after seeing them. I've spoken a lot about how they treat Lucky, so now I will touch on the business- Park Slope Pups is flexible and welcoming. You don't need to worry about sending emails, and then waiting for a response. They are ready to provide you updates and never feel like you're too much for checking in. This company is stellar. Please, give your pup the gift of socializing with these Park Slope Pups (including the other pups the from the neighborhood). read more

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I've been working with Ilana for about 6 months now, and I can confidently say that I'm very happy with the services she provides. I have a rescue dog, so inevitably there have been many challenges associated with that. Ilana and her walker Alfonso have been beyond accommodating and patient in helping me work through all the anxiety and separation issues with my sweet boy. They are also extremely flexible and accommodating in terms of their scheduling. Every time I've needed a sitter or walker last minute, they've been able to come through. I agree with the other reviewers that Ilana is professional, responsive and reasonable as well. I've had some feedback for her a couple of times and she accepted it maturely and worked with me to make sure that everything was working smoothly and up to my expectations. As far as my walker, Alfonso, I believe he deserves his own stellar review. I like to call him a gentle giant, because although he is very tall and potentially intimidating to some, he could not be more caring and loving with my sweet boy. He always makes sure to reach out whenever anything seems unusual with my dog and he has been instrumental in working with me to determine how best to mitigate my dog's anxiety. I'm very happy with this team and would definitely recommend them! read more

How have I never written a review for Park Slope Pups?! Ilana and her crew are the only people we really truly trust with our two neurotic rescue dogs and crotchety old senior kitty. Case in point: I thought they weren't available one weekend and thought I'd try out the Rover app to find a dog sitter. Long story short, dude never showed up. Ilana took my panicked phone call and was able to find a staff member to come by super last minute to stay with my animals all weekend. I learned my lesson, I felt such a sense of relief. We've been using them for years and can attest to their reliability. Best of all, though, it's abundantly clear that these people are real, true dog lovers and animal lovers in general. They love your animals like you do, even if your animals are big weirdos or special needs. The prices are on par or better than similar businesses in the community. I enthusiastically recommend them to all fellow pet owners I know! read more

Nothing but kind, professional and fairly priced! Ilana and her staff are the best.

My puppy Hudson loves ilana and her walkers! We've been with her since we moved to park slope and her team has taken great care of Hudson on his daily walks! I've also boarded Hudson with her during vacation and I can tell by the way he pulls towards her apartment that he loves it there! They also help reinforce the training you are working on (eg no jumping ) and have recommended a great trainer when we needed one. The only thing is I wish she would take Venmo or PayPal since we are so used to electronic cashless methods now, but it's a small thing compared to the great care she provides! read more

Ilana and her team are amazing. Park Slope Pups is everything I was looking for in a dog walking service. I couldn't recommend them enough. The communication and scheduling system couldn't be simpler, and the little report cards I get after my dog's walks are a highlight of my day. read more

I am so thankful to have found Ilana & her crew! Highly recommend them. Walks: I've been using one of her dog walkers, John, for months now and he is so wonderful with my senior toy poodle, Leo. He comes around the same time everyday, walks Leo for a half hour, and leaves me a note about the walk. Very accommodating as well, and my dog loves him! Boarding: I just had Leo stay with Ilana for dog boarding these past few weeks, and that was a tremendous success as well. She is a natural with dogs, and I immediately felt at ease leaving Leo in her care. Being a senior dog, he needs special care and had some medications he needed to take twice a day. She was able to handle all of his needs, no problem. She sent me photo and text updates while I was gone and was happy to humor my pining for Leo from afar by sending updates on request! When I picked Leo up, I could tell he was smitten with her. For once, I look forward to the next time I have to leave Leo behind for boarding, because I'm sure he will have a wonderful time. read more

Penny is a huge fan of Ilana and her walking team. One of the wonderful things about working with a small local business is, of course, the personal touch. The occasional last minute changes we've had to make in plans for walking or boarding have been easily accommodated. She's had the same two walkers for a couple of years now. On the rare occasion they are at capacity for boarding, Ilana offers alternative options to make sure our pup is all set when we go away. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service! Easy to work with and schedule with. My dog was healthy and happy after leaving them with Park Slope Pups, will definitely be using them again next time I go out of town. Thanks!! read more

I absolutely love Park Slope Pups! I got a dog about 3 months ago, and live in the area. Since she was a rescue, I was really hoping for a more authentic, community driven dog walking/boarding experience as I did not want to re-traumatize her with crating and a high amount of dogs. Right out of the gate, their team was so personable and welcoming. Stevie (my dog) absolutely loves her dog walkers, and I truly appreciate the updates and notes they provide after their walks. As for boarding, Stevie gets to do things at a more private level with limited dogs, and even gets outside of the city which has been such a luxury! I could not recommend them more, and will continue to use them throughout my time in Park Slope. read more

I had a great experience leaving my pup here for an unexpected trip i needed to take. Needless to say, my pup enjoyed his weekend getaway. he will definitely be coming back! read more

Ilana and Alan have been absolutely fantastic. My dog Wally looks forward to his walks and I know he is being well cared for and attended to. 10 out of 10! read more

We adopted our pup, Ollie, in April 2014 and have used Ilana services for daycare and boarding ever since. He has some separation anxiety issues stemming from being a stray (and possibly abandoned) before coming to us, so daycare was the best option so he could be around people and dogs while we are at work. Ilana has always been flexible with scheduling, both in terms of pickup/dropoff, and last minute scheduling. Now we can leave Ollie for the day without worrying, knowing that he's going to have a great day full of walks, playtime with other dogs, and plenty of cuddles. I would highly recommend Park Slope Pups for any of their services. We'll be moving out of the city and looking for new daycare, and will definitely miss Ilana and her team! read more

I've used Park Slope Pups for over a year now and couldn't be happier. We called Ilana on short notice after our dog adoption was processed and she was able to set us up with a regular walker within a day. Since then, they've been nothing but reliable even in the worst of weather situations. Ilana and all of the walkers are crazy dog people like us, and it's very comforting knowing that our pup will be in good hands when we leave for the day. We also used the dog boarding service for a weekend and Ilana was very accommodating. It was great knowing Lucy wouldn't be tucked away in a kennel all night, and instead getting to play with people and dogs alike. TL;DR - PSP is an amazing service and if you have a pup that needs some care while you're not around you should give them a call. read more

I'm a overbearing dog mom. I don't think I'd let anyone but these guys walk my dog Neim. I don't work out of the house often but when I do it's such a comfort to know Ilana is there to give him a break from being inside. She's so friendly, and warm it seems natural she's a dog person. I recommend Park Slope Pups to everyone! read more

I cannot enough amazing things about Ilana. We call her Sami's other mom since she's been taking care of him since he was 10 weeks old and he loves her so much. Runs-down-the-street-when-he-realizes-where-we're-going loves her. If you're looking for someone who will care for your pup like a crazy park slope dog mom, this is your lady. The amount of care and love she puts into her work is amazing. Ilana is super communicative and professional (while also being fun to talk to and hilarious). She always asks what Sami and I are working on so she can keep his training consistent and gives me regular reports on his potty accidents so we can see if he's doing worse at potty training at daycare and adjust. (Good news - he's not!) Her rates are super reasonable for the hours and the care she offers. If you're considering daycare, this is the place. Your only worry will be that your pup likes daycare better than your house! Sami loves it and now has friends (like Solomon the pug) that he plays with non stop all day. This is great for socialization (Sami is now amazing with other dogs) and also for my sanity, because he comes home calm and we can chill instead of pulling his mouth off furniture every two minutes. Seriously, we love this woman. Pick her! read more

I've been using PSP for a few months now, and honestly - they're the only dog caring service I trust. I'm comfortable giving them my keys, letting them into my home, and leaving them with my fur baby. A walk is always geared towards what is best for the puppy, whether a shorter one in hot weather or a little longer when it's cooler. They're mindful of making sure the safety and health of your puppy is first, not to mention that the pup is beyond happy to see her open the door. Not to mention the updates if something went amiss, when you were not home (such as a puppy accident) and they'll help out and clean it up. Amazing, truly. Pricing is beyond fair, and they're so flexible, a true lifesaver at times. I recommend them to everyone. read more

Park Slope pups dogsat for our pup Toby and were excellent. He's a rescue who gets very anxious but loved John, who I would recommend for any dog but particularly if you're worried about the dog being stressed out. read more

Ilana has watched our dog Tobias a few times, once when we first got him and again this month. I really like that when he stays at her place he isn't in a cage and he gets to socialize with other dogs all day and go out on walks. I also liked that when we dropped him off this last time he went into to her arms, no problem. Apparently our dog is one of their favorites, and I trust that he gets plenty of affection when he's there. I feel great leaving him with her, and I would consider having her walk our dog too. read more

Update: We moved to Washington Heights from Brooklyn and will still take that hour subway ride to board our puppies. They really are the best. I have a cute little westie puppy who gets so excited every time we get near Park Slope Pups because he loves going there so much. We've boarded him at another place for one night and he had the worst time ever. he was all alone in a kennel (which is normal) but took it very hard and refused to eat. But when he gets boarded at Park Slope Pups, he is the happiest puppy. He eats, he plays, and usually comes home exhausted and ready to sleep. We LOVE going there and refuse to board him overnight anywhere else. The hours are great, we can enjoy an evening out and still get him for the night. Ilana is wonderful with him and he loves her so much... I really can't recommend them enough. If you want to have your puppy/dog somewhere that feels like home with friendly people, bring them here. read more

Ilana and her team deserve 5 billion stars. We've been working with Ilana since our Shiba Inu; Uni was 10 weeks old and now he's almost 3 years old. Uni goes to Park Slope Pups for his weekly daycare and he cannot be more thrilled and excited to meet Ilana every single time. I just know how much love and care Ilana gives to my dog as we once ran into her during a walk and Uni just could not control himself out of pure excitement! Ilana was on a bike that day and Uni just immediately wanted to follow her when she took off. (It took me 15 minutes to convince him that he has to go home with me and couldn't follow her.) Uni is very social for a Shiba Inu and I honestly think that Park Slope Pups has taught him from the very beginning how to play and to be around with other dogs. If you're looking for someone to love and to take care of your dog as much as you, Park Slope Pups is a place to call! read more

Ilana and her crew are the most reliable dog walkers I have ever hired. I am extremely nervous about other people taking care of my dog but I haven't had a single worry since my rescue pitbull has been in their care. They are extremely attentive to my dog and her specific needs and I'm always certain that she was walked patiently and safely. They also give her a little bit of play time right after each walk which is fantastic. Ilana is a responsive/responsible business owner and is always sure to let me know if anything is out of the ordinary with my dog's routine or behavior. She and her team are also very flexible and have always come thru on last minute emergency walks. These guys rule and are going to be my dog daycare team anytime I'm in an office. read more

Ilana and her team of puppy players are my pug's new best friends. She's very sweet and easy to schedule with and clearly loves dogs. I'm a new dog owner and I have to get over a lot of smothering impulses with my puppy, but I feel good about leaving my puppy's health and safety with them. Whatever it is they do all day, my dog seems happier and more confident when we leave, so I know she gets the exercise and attention she needs. Case in point: my puppy's recent spay surgery coincided with a big project at work and I was faced with a dilemma---leave my (week+) recovering pooch alone and miserable and bored one night or have her stay with Ilana. I'm super glad I did. Not only did my dog get some much needed love and attention, Ilana kept her in a safe activity level and let me know her progress throughout the day. Win+win! I don't have much of a frame of reference, but even if there are fancier or more stimulating day cares out there, I already know that I have a place I trust with Park Slope Pups and that's the most important factor to me. read more

I just moved to Brooklyn from Atlanta, GA about two months ago. The first thing I did was search for a dog walker for my dog, Hank. I spent about a week researching and decided on Park Slope Pups. I got in touch with Ilana and a few days later she and Alan came by for a meet and greet. Hank loved Alan instantly. Alan has walked Hank daily and watched him for a few days while I was out of town. Setting it up with IIana and Alan was super easy and I didn't think twice about having Alan watch Hank for me while I was gone. I asked him to stay at my place while I was gone so Hank wouldn't be alone all night. Alan was great about giving me updates and my home was just as I left it. I could not trust anyone else with Hank. It means so much more when the person taking care of your dog loves them just as much as you. Can't say enough good things about Park Slope Pups. read more

Park slope pups is awesome! Ilana does a great job with my little hound doggie and when I travel for work I feel great knowing sir poops a lot is in her hands! If you are looking for a dog walking service in the area I highly recommend Illana and joe, if you don't believe me I'm sure my doggie can verify !!! read more

Ilana and her gang are really good and easy to work with. She's professional, responsive and reasonable. I also appreciate how she's hyper focused on finding a solution for her clients. We've worked with John on her team who is also great, loving and reliable, specially with last minute requests and changes. Highly recommend them! read more

Called in a bind as my normal dog sitter was unavailable and I needed someone on such short notice. I called and setup a meeting with ilana and my dog to make sure they got along and I forwarded over my dogs vaccination records. My dog liked ilana and she assured me that she would be ok for the weekend staying with her. Ilana was very kind and responded to my text messages while I was away and very reassuring. Would definitely use her again!!! read more

Park Slope Pups! I love these guys. I have a very large mastiff, aptly named Titan, and he can be a handful. I'd gone through 2 other walking services who actually ended up dropping me as a client after a few weeks because Titan can be a bit of pain in the neck when he walks. Now I was a little skeptical when I met petite Ilana because I honestly believe my dog weighs more than her! But I was proven way wrong. After 3 months of daily walks, Ilana has actually taught my extra large pup how to walk way more calmly for her and with me as well! The rates are inline with the rest of the dog walkers in the neighborhood but the service is tops! I love the daily updates on Instagram, it's a super easy way for me to check up on my Titan while I'm grinding it out at the office. They've also pulled through for me on many late night last minute walks, which I'm always grateful for. read more

Ilana is the most lovely, responsible, and professional canine care professional I have ever met. She thinks of every detail and is exceedingly patient with us when we forget to leave her money on Fridays. She's wonderful with our puppy and he adores her - he'll drag us to her record shop when we get close by. She has bent over backwards on multiple occasions to facilitate daycare and emergency unscheduled visits when our schedules change suddenly. We're so grateful to have her! We can always rest assured that our puppy is in good hands with Park Slope Pups. read more

I've been using Park Slope Pups since April 2015 and this is the easiest 5 star review I've ever given. ilana has proven to be flexible, accommodating, and most important loving towards my dog. I'll never forget the second or third time I left my dog there, she posted a picture on instagram of both of them laying in bed and cuddling. It's one thing to have someone just babysit your dog, but the affection and love ilana and her crew have proven to show is a whole new level of amazing. When my dog Vail realizes we are going to ilana's, she gets more excited walking down that hallway then she does for treats. If you're reading this, don't look anywhere else and give her a call. read more

We had been looking around for a good within walking distance daycare since we moved to Park Slope. What a blessing we found in Ilana and Park Slope Pups. Our 18 month old cockapoo mix goes there for daycare now and the greatest indication of how good Ilana is, is that when he realizes where we're going, he drags me up the street to her apartment and cries when I pick him up to leave. Definitely our go-to daycare option. Ilana is so accommodating and flexible, and I really feel comfortable leaving my pup with her. She also uploads pictures to instagram so I can check in on my dog while I'm at work, and it's super comforting knowing she enjoys taking care of him. Perfect for an in-denial helicopter mom like me. read more

Love them!!!! I have been a client since 2015. I tend to use them 2-3 day per week. I have a very large, senior (10 yrs) German Shepard, Gretel. Park Slope Pups is beyond accommodating. Gretel can be rather stubborn and decide that her walk is over, sit down and not budge no matter where she is and they are beyond patient with her. I truly rely and trust them with my girl. Highest recommendations. read more

We could not ask for more amazing people to care for our pup Bailey every week! We've been with Park Slope Pups for almost a year and they are the most reliable sitters we've had! Bailey is almost as attached to Illana as she is to us and when we say she's going to daycare in the morning she happily trots to the door! Most importantly we trust Illana immensely with our small young puppy who she treats like her own. We HIGHLY recommend Illana! read more

I ended up dropping PSP to look for another service. We had communication issues and my pup would often get walked 30 mins to an hour outside the time window we asked for. The bathroom door was left open in my apartment from time to time, which is a big problem as my dog loves to get into bathroom trash and spread it all over the apartment. Not a terrible walker but I felt I could find better; so far it's been a good experience with Dog Walking for Rainforests. read more

Our baby boy Frenchie has been going to Ilana/Park Slope Pups since he was just a few months old (He's still only 10 months) and we absolutely love them! Leo goes twice a week for daycare and we have also used them for boarding quit a few times. He gets so excited to go every time and never wants to leave Ilana and all his puppy friends so we know he is in great hands. Whether we are at work or away we never worry about Leo when he is being taken care of by Ilana and her team. It is clear how much they love our boy and all the other dogs they take care of. Pickup and drop off are very easy and Ilana is nice, laid back and accomodating. Can't say enough great things! read more

We've been going to Ilana for almost 5 years now. She and all her walkers treat Solomon like royalty. Going to Ilana's is pretty much his favorite thing in the world. Ilana is always accommodating, and I love that we have such a great place to send Solomon! read more

Park Slope Pups is absolutely wonderful! Ilana loves my beagle, John Adams, as if he were her own. She provides the best one on one attention to him, and he always comes home so happy. We do a lot of last minute travel and I love that she's always willing to work with us, even if it means picking him up and/or dropping him off. It's always a little hard to leave him when we go out of town, but I feel MUCH better knowing that his days away from us are filled with BBQ's in prospect park, long walks and trips to the dog park. I'd recommend Park Slope Pups to anyone! read more