Really good. Chris has watched our dogs several times. She has even come over on a last minute notice. We trust her and her service. Pretty sure our dogs do too. Every time she comes over she takes a picture of them and texts it to us....helps us feel more at ease. read more

Chris, I wanted to tell you I really appreciated the care you and your team gave Jasper. The pictures and videos were great! It helped me know he was being loved and cared for! You provide a wonderful service and I wish you continued success!!! read more

So so grateful for Chris!!!! She's kind, flexible and takes such good care of your babies while you are away. I am so grateful to have found her and I highly recommend her, you can rest, assured, your baby will be well taken care of!! - Namita read more

Chris and her staff provide excellent care to your four legged family members. Elaine walks our dog 2 to 3 times a week and our Rufus just adores her. I can always count on Elaine to update me if there are any issues with Rufus or just to assure me everything is fine. Tracey has watched my daughter's cat many times and always knows how to keep Lola entertained and happy while my daughter is away. So thankful I found Pooches "N" Whatnot. read more

Chris is a wonderful dog walker/babysitter! last minute or or pre arranged. Chris is great at getting all the information about your pet on the first visit, making sure your wants and the pups needs are fulfilled. She sends pictures of when she see's the pups which is really nice. Very professional and trustworthy. Would recommend! read more

Pooches 'N' Whatnot - Picture of Nessie and Hershey in the back - Dog Walkers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Easily five stars. They spend a half hour with your pets for each visit, or there's a 45-minute visit option. While I was away for four nights, we had the service come twice per day. In addition to caring for and playing with the pets, they bring in mail and package deliveries, open curtains/shades in the morning, close them at night, and otherwise deal with general property stuff. We plan to use them for upcoming pet sitting needs. One nice touch was text messages when they visited, with photos of the kitties. I had no worries at all. Very nice people. read more

Chris and her team are second to none! We have called on her multiple times, even last minute and she has always come through. Not only is she amazing at what she does, she is passionate. She dedicates her heart and soul to every creature under her care and is incredibly attentive to detail. We trust her implicitly and sincerely cannot recommend her or her team enough. As a caretaker and trainer she really is our local animal-whisperer and we adore her. A special shout-out to Amy who trimmed both our pups nails as well (local groomers turned us a away but Amy took on the challenge and we are forever grateful!). Best animal caretakers you will ever meet. read more

I have been using Pooches for quite a while now and have been consistently delighted with the service. Chris is caring and loving to my 2 pups and her staff has been terrific. Chris listens and talks things through and is helpful in many ways. Including getting rid of the successful mousetrap for me. Chris understands dogs and respects then. She truly cares. My pups adore her and I have also had her and another member of her staff stay for overnights. I have trusted them and they have been very respectful of my home. Chris is flexible and relaxed. I highly recommend Pooches- highly for sure. read more

Pooches 'N' Whatnot - My two pups who love Chris and team. - Dog Walkers Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I have been using Pooches N Whatnot for years and I can't say enough how great they are. Paula has been our regular dog walker and my dogs LOVE her and I can tell how much she loves them. She leaves them gifts at Christmas and is professional, trustworthy and a true animal lover! (as is Chris!) Pinkerton and Guthrie love you, Paula and Chris!! read more

I used Pooches n Whatnot for a year or so when I lived in the Naperville area and they are amazing! I wish I could use them where I live now. :-) I have a cat that Chris and/or Katelyn would watch when I went on work trips or vacation. They took away all of the stress of leaving my little baby behind. I knew that he was getting the play time and attention he needed, and that he was in great hands. They always sent pics of my kitty so that I knew they were visiting him and he was havin' fun. Hands down recommend these lovely ladies! read more

I have been so beyond satisfied with Pooches 'n Whatnot and all they've done for my puppy. Chris is amazing, and both she and her staff (Sam, particularly!) obviously are passionate about taking care of pets. When my husband and I first got our goldendoodle Rangeley back in January, we were first-time dog owners terrified to have to leave our little girl alone with a stranger during the day---but we knew it was important to have someone check in on her, take her out for a potty break, and "give her some love" while we were away. Chris was friendly, professional and accessible from the get-go. After reading Yelp reviews, I decided to contact her and she immediately got back to me. From the first day she came over to meet our little puppy, I could tell she loved dogs and was passionate about caring for them as if they were her own. Something I LOVE about her services is that I get a daily text update from Sam or Chris (whoever visits Rangeley that day) simply telling me how the visit went, and just plain "filling me in." I am extremely type-A and I have LOVED this. I even occasionally get cute photo pics from the ladies of Rangeley playing, doing something goofy, or just taking her walk. It ALWAYS brightens my day! Chris is also super flexible and wonderful about last minute changes to our schedule, or life events that "trip up" the regular routine; my husband and I recently had to get new flooring installed and we found ourselves needing to board Rangeley somewhere overnight. Scared to put our girl in a kennel even for a day, I texted Chris in the middle of the afternoon. She almost immediately got back to me and took our girl in for the night, and for a very reasonable price. If you are considering dog-walking services in Naperville, take it from this first-time, type A dog-owner---Pooches 'N Whatnot is a GREAT small business that can be trusted to leave your pooch in wonderful hands! -Rachel W., Naperville read more

Chris is excellent! I appreciate knowing my dog is in good hands when I am not home. Chris takes the time to get to know your dog and loves on them like they are her own! I would highly recommend her! read more

Chris is awesome! I have a black lab and a Shiba Ina and they both love her. My Shiba is a runner and have no worries when I know Chris is watching them!! You will never be disappointed with Chris and her dog walkers. They are all awesome!!!! read more

I contacted Chris about my cats before leaving for a week-long trip overseas. I expected some basic cat-care services, but I got so much more out of the service that I'm still shocked about what happened: We have a cat that is very friendly but super shy and super timid. Chris sent a pet sitter named Lisa who somehow managed to get this cat out of her shell. After we came back, the cat was super lively and searching everywhere for Lisa. We saw her exploring the house like she never had before and searching everywhere (probably looking for Lisa.) It's like we got this whole new, lively, happier cat. We're very happy with the care our cats got, but excited over the fact that our cat's behavior has changed for the better. There are other positives about the service too. For example, we got photos of our pets through e-mail while we were gone. The service was top-notch and took some of the worries about traveling out of the picture. I highly recommend this service. read more

Hey fellow yelpers. This is the real deal. Not just another out of work kid looking to make easy money. I was so amazed by the way Christine does business. I felt like i was sending my dog to the doctor. Her questionnaire alone sold me on her professionalism. Realistic pricing and an upfront philosophy make her the choice for me and my beagle Dean"O".... read more

We have been using their service for a couple of years now and couldn't ask for nicer people ( Chris and Katelyn ) to work with. We also use their overnight service for our dog and 2 cats. They are organized, courteous, polite and punctual. After you work with this top notch service you will keep coming back. They are like family to us now. read more

Best in class! Our family, especially our puppy Charlie, adores Chris. She is reliable, super friendly and a true animal lover. We trust her, without reservation, as she spends time with our pup on a daily basis. She has worked with our Charlie from the beginning (8 weeks old), during which time she has developed a deep bond with him, and with us. Chris has also helped us in "training sessions", demonstrating to everyone in our family, including our 7 year old son, how to train Charlie consistently and successfully. We feel like we hit the jackpot finding Chris and we strongly recommend her and her team at Pooches 'n Whatnot. read more

I love this pet sitter business. They are so professional and very kind. My dogs seem happy when we come home. She can bring another dog to play with if you want, collects your mail, seem very honest about time of visits. You can tell they love dogs by their enthusiasm! I trust them! Sam Maggard read more

We've been using this service for more than a year now. The kids when to college and our job schedules changed, so we needed some help to keep Ginger happy. We started small with some occasional daily walking, but as life and work got more complicated, we've starting making use of overnight boarding, too. The service has been very reliable and consistent, and Ginger clearly loves it. While she was always pretty good on walks, now she stays right next to me all the time, which is an unexpected bonus. Chris just takes the food Ginger will need, and she brings in packages when she comes by the house, so it's all very easy and convenient. And I like getting pictures via text message to see how our old dog is doing. read more

Chris has been our pet sitter for a few years and has been great. I would highly recommend her and her assistants. She is excellent to work with and dependable. read more

I have used this service several times and couldn't be happier with the loving care my aging Mastiff receives ! I even get texts and photos of him playing in the yard while traveling :) Chris is great and her assistant Sam is as well and even comes to visit my dog on her own time ! Highly recommend Pooches n Whatnot ! read more

We found Chris in November 2013 when a change in work schedules necessitated a change to the routine we had in place for our mixed-breed dog Iso. From the first meeting, it was love at first sight for Iso, who greeted her with his favorite blanket and a request for a belly rub. Chris has been wonderful: she gives Iso the same love and attention she gives her own pack. A few weeks later when boarding arrangements we had for Iso fell through, she found us a wonderful place for Iso to stay at very short notice - Goldie and her person Trish welcomed Iso with tail wags and open arms. In January, and then again in February, Chris proved to be invaluable when Jennifer's mother was hospitalized: at very short notice Chris took care of Iso twice a day for multiple days and gave him the attention, belly rubs and walks that we were not able to. read more

Chris is amazing. She takes such good care of my dog. She began taking care of my dog when she was a puppy. Due to her great care, my dog is happy and I don't worry about my dog when I am at work. She is also skilled in training dogs. I looked around for someone who knows what they are doing, loves dogs, and is reliable. With Pooches n'Whatnot you get that and so much more. She will treat your dog like her own. She is the best! read more

Look no further for your dog walking or pet sitting needs. Christina and her team employ the highest quality care for your pet and home. I needed someone to walk and play with my puppy while I was at work. I found Chris on this very website and her great reviews are spot on. She is a extremely trustworthy and a caring individual who does an amazing job! She has been taking my puppy on walks, playing with him in the backyard, and training him Monday-Friday for 7 months now. While at work, my mind is at ease knowing Chris will be visiting Ammo to take him on a nice walk or to play fetch in the backyard. She even will send me a text detailing her visit along with a photo. Chris goes above and beyond, wether is wiping up muddy paw prints or bringing your trash bins in, she surpasses all expectations. If your looking for the highest quality care for your pet while your away, then call Chris and set up a time to meet. You'll be happy you did and your pet will too. read more

Chris and I became friends through our mutual affection for dogs. She is a trusted resource for caring for my own pet and I have full confidence in her whenever I entrust my beloved beagle to her care. She is knowledgable about behavior issues and has a "dog whisperer" quality to her interaction with dogs. She also has a beautiful cat of her own and loves her cat visits as well. She is responsible, trustworthy and goes above and beyond what is expected ... from sending text photos of your pet while she is with them to giving input from her interaction with them, such as training tips, etc ... all in a spirit of cooperation with you the owner. I can't say enough good things about her ... I give her my highest praise. read more

I found Chris through this site and the other reviews that had been provided. My experience with her has been exactly as provided by others in their reviews. I had never used a dog sitting service before and therefore had many questions. Chris took the time to come and meet our family and of course our Lab. After introducing herself, she immediately began interacting with the dog and he didn't leave her side the rest of the meeting. We needed Chris for several weekend trips throughout last fall. She provided excellent care and communication during every trip. We are thrilled to have found such a professional, caring, sitter for our dog. I definitely recommend her dog sitting services! read more

Chris is the best! My dog loved her so much she hardly wanted to come back home. Chris is great at what she does. I wouldn't welcome just anyone into my home or to care for my dog & fish. But she is trustworthy and get this- normal! Highly recommended. : ) read more

We rescued our Luke last fall and even though he is 5 years old he has some bad habits of barking at people and other dogs when he is out for a walk. Due to some health issues we were unable to walk him but I didn't know who to call for help. I feel so fortunate I called Chris she has been helping us with Luke for the past couple of months, he is so strong we needed someone very capable and experienced and knowledgeable about dogs, I soon learned we had nothing to worry about with Chris. She took him to play with her dogs, did some training and walked him. I couldn't have asked for more and recommend her highly and will call her again if needed. Thanks Chris!!! read more

We have been extremely satisfied with Pooches 'n Whatnot. Our two big dogs look forward to their walks. Chris, Laura and Sam are off-the-charts for trustworthiness, care and friendliness. Our family and our dogs feel like they are part of the family. If you are looking for someone to trust with your dogs, look no further and give them a try. You won't regret it! Thanks Chris and crew! read more

When I moved to the Naperville area 2 years ago I was determined to find a highly reliable dog walker for my Puggle. As soon as I met Chris, I knew that she was the right choice. She truly has a passion for animals which is evident in her work. My dog lights up at the very mention of her name. She provides a very professional and dependable service. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy walker in the area. read more

I am the pickiest person in the world, when it comes to our 3 Chihuahuas. Nothing & no one is ever good enough. I have tried multiple dog sitting services and none of them satisfied us. As a matter of fact, some of the shenanigans were so bizarre, we ended up putting cameras in our home to see what was going on. Then Chris came along. We found her online and had to try yet another new person/service. WOW!! I cannot say enough great things about Chris, how well she cares for our babies, how well she maintains our house, and how much she loves the dogs. We trust her completely to be in our home, caring for our dogs. We travel often, between 2 and 7 day long trips, and when we get home, the dogs are not frantic for our attention, which confirms that she had provided them all kinds of love & attention during her visits. Her charges are much lower than the competition, and frankly, she could charge more especially for the care & services she provides. She is by far, the best thing we could have ever asked for! She is amazing! read more