We have been using NY Tails for years now. I would recommend them highly. Sebastian has been our…read morewalker for sometime now. We have a very tricky anxious dog. He manages her well and gets her on her lead with ease. I can't say our dog loves going for walks, but just knowing that Sebastian and NY Tails consistently turn up make the process so much easier is such a relief.

We used NY Tails for boarding our dog whenever we were out of town. We loved the easy scheduling,…read moreresponsive staff, and instagram updates. Our dog loved the play time, outdoor space, and attention! She would always get excited when she realized where we were going. We've moved away and will miss their service!

I've been using Bark Ave for a few months now and haven't been able to rave enough about it! They…read morego so above and beyond and really care about your furbaby. I always get super fast responses through email so I'm comfortable knowing that they're readily available in case of an emergency. In case Rusty chewed up anything (he's 7 months old, you know how it goes) they helped clean it up and were totally transparent about it! They even replen his water bowl, etc. My Rusty always looks forward to his daily small group walks and I rest easy at work knowing that he's in great hands. The rates are also incredible- the quality for the amazing price ($12 for a small group walk, $22 for private!!) is unbeatable. 10/10 stars isn't enough!!

Used their services regularly for our rescue mutt for about a year (2021-22). At first, Carole the…read moremanager was very responsive and helpful over email and our dog seemed happy with the walker, Darrel. The service we agreed upon was for Darrel to walk our dog and then put out his food and fresh water for him before leaving. There were frequent problems-- small at first-- with following the instructions. Darrel would forget to refill the water dish or would not close the refrigerator after feeding the dog (the dog food is in there). Each time we communicated the problem to Carole, she would tell us she'd remind Darrel but the problems continued. Once or twice, Darrel left our apartment door unlocked after walking the dog and bringing him home (luckily nothing bad happened). The final straw was that Darrel forgot to feed the dog a couple of weeks ago. We reached out to Carole to address the issue, which to us represented an escalating pattern of inadequate care for our dog and disregard of our simple instructions. Her response was that she "didn't like the tone" of our email, said that feeding and not charging extra for it was "doing a favor"-- charging extra to feed the dog was never something that was mentioned to us AT ALL throughout the course of the year we were using their services-- and proceeded to say she would no longer work with us. No apology, no attempts to make things right-- just an unwillingness to take feedback and accept responsibility when something that jeopardized the well-being of our dog happened on their watch. We have moved on to another walking company and are much happier with their services and willingness to communicate. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of zero is because these mistakes didn't happen every time our dog was walked and there were some weeks throughout the year where everything went according to plan. Would very much recommend against using this small business since they don't take responsibility for their mistakes, don't respond effectively to requests to correct them, and simply terminate their working relationship when you point out flaws in their service.

We are so grateful to have found Richard! Our dog Maddie absolutely loves him--she gets excited…read moreevery single morning when she knows he's on his way. It gives us such peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands. You can tell right away how much he truly cares for the animals he works with. His attentive approach makes Maddie feel happy and well-loved. If you're looking for someone who genuinely loves what they do and will treat your pet like their own, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!

Richard has changed my dog's life. Over the last 3-4 years I have routinely used Richard for…read moreregular dog walks, extended day multi-walks, and occasional boarding. All I know is that my dog comes home happy and exhausted. Richard is reliable and quick to communicate, making last minute walk requests easy. I couldn't recommend him more if you're looking to get your dog regular exercise instead of just a lazy walk around the block. He truly loves all the dogs in his pack and it shows.

We've had an amazing experience with RuffCity for several years. The dog walkers take great care of…read moreour dog and give fun and informative updates. Coordinating changes to our schedule has been very easy and RuffCity does a great job of ensuring we have a walker when we need one. We are lucky to have found an organization we trust and which has been so easy to work with.

We have been with RuffCity for 5+ years. The ABSOLUTE BEST dog service around. The walkers are…read moreempathetic and responsible. And our primary walker is AMAZING. The best part is the communication of this company. You don't often see it. But they are PROACTIVE in their communication and organized. Couldn't recommend more highly.

I have an anxious, big mutt and she loves walking with Gimme Paw. They really do a great job - she…read morehas 1:1 walks and group walks. Gimme Paw is very accommodating with our schedule especially since we are part time residents in NYC.

Don and his team walked our pug Frida for many years in Long Island City, and I would highly…read morerecommend them. Don was always responsive when I had concerns, and the few times we had (very) minor issues over the years, he always addressed them right away. Also, as someone with a breed that can be difficult for walking, especially in the heat, Don was always willing to work with me to make sure Frida was well taken care of. There are a lot of options for dog walking these days, but Don provides a consistent service with reliable walkers and is always willing to address concerns. We were sad to leave LIC knowing our new neighborhood would not have Gimme Paw. Thank you Don!

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 .

Listen up. These guys are LIFESAVERS!!!!! Have a last minute dinner you need to go to in the city…read moreand don't have time to go home and walk your pup? Leaving for two weeks and need someone who you trust and can rely on to spend time with your (dog) baby? SWIFTO! Swear to god I have them on speed dial. I've been trusting these guys with my slobbering 60 lb boxer mix for years and I've never experienced a walker who wasn't on time, professional and so thorough when letting me know how the walk went. Will be using these guys for however long I stay in this nightmare of a city!!

Used to be great, then got so frustrated with how bad the walkers became. Couldnt follow basic…read moredirections.

I have been taking my dog, Lily, here since they opened... and now I have two dogs that go to see…read moreRoger and the gang! They're both pretty shy and take a while to warm up to new people... but they don't hesitate or break stride when walking into Puppy Tale Lodge! They prance right in, which eases my mind and tells me just how kindly they are treated. And they have never ever gotten anything but fantastic haircuts. They even seem kind of proud when they leave! They smell amazing, too. I could not recommend them more highly. And Lily and Muffy do, too!

This is a great find on the UESide that's got a super grooming team and you're care and concern for…read moremy blind senior terrier was super appreciated! Mister man looks like his handsome self

I am so grateful Funny Pets is next door because I would travel to them anywhere in the city yet…read morethey are the building right next door!!! When I first got my Havanese I wasn't prepared for the amount of grooming these little doggies require. I thought ... oh yeah they're pretty small I can just bathe her a few times and then she can go to grooming a few times. My goodness was I wrong. Her hair is like cotton so it gets knotted from just looking at it. On top of that, my pups hates being brushed so getting any knots out is not an easy task. This is when my ordeal of looking for a good grooming place started. Of course I went on to Yelp to look for what was best in the city and I ended up somewhere in the East Village that had the best ratings in all of Yelp. How could I go wrong, right? Better not!!! I very clearly gave instructions to do a puppy cut and not a full summer cut because I didn't want her fully shaved. Comes out looking like a squirrel and they gave the excuse that the knots were so much that they couldn't do anything else, but fully shave her. At that point it was my first full grooming for a long haired dog so I was devastated (that sounds so ridiculously frivolous, but I was), but I figured they would know better since they had such good ratings. Would never ever go back to them, but also thought they might have been right. So wrong!!! I took the little one with longer hair and with what I think were worst mats (not because I don't brush her, but because when it's too much I'd rather just have the experts deal with it) and the groomers at Funny Pets NYC have never once given her a full shave, but have followed my instructions to the dot and have returned her to me looking like the fluff ball she should be. Joy comes out looking gorgeous, smelling like a baby and, (more importantly) not nervous at all. Does she like going for a grooming? Not really, but she's a nervous dog anyway so the fact the ladies at Funny Pets NYC are able to keep her calm and have coming looking like a fluffy stuffed animal is just absolutely amazing. I would recommend these folks to anyone for grooming. If they can do a great job with a Havanese, I'm sure they will do a great job with any other dog. I haven't tried their dog-walking services, but I always see the dog walkers as they go by my building all the time and they seem really great ... caring and gentle with the dogs. I will definitely try them out at some point as I never know when my wonderful dog walked of 20 years may need a backup. Please go to Funny Pets NYC! This is an amazing team!

Use better shampoos and conditioners.. and better job with nails .. Petco does a better job.. Ripoffread more

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

This is not going to be your typical review. We actually had a little hiccup with this company-…read moreeasy mistake, thinking they had my keys from months ago, but they ended up being another pet's with the same name. Anyway, I am so impressed with the honest conversation that happened afterwards and the absolute commitment to do everything possible to make this right for me, that I am not only staying with this company, but now writing this review. It's when things don't go as planned that you find out who people are.