We have been with RuffCity for 5+ years. The ABSOLUTE BEST dog service around. The walkers are empathetic 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. read more

Ruff City are the absolute best. I have used them for 10+ years and they have always been superb and reliable. Stacia and Abby (who lead the pack) are so responsive to our requests and super accommodating to our occasional schedule changes. Just great people. I can't say enough good things about our dog walker (and occasional dog and cat sitter) Cody. He gives great updates every day and a second career in photography awaits him because he sends great photos every day. Having a good and reliable dog walker is so important and I've always felt like we have that with Ruff City and Cody. I cannot recommend them highly enough and this is the easiest 5-star review I've ever left. read more

THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I have been a RuffCity client for 2.5 years for private dog walks and overnights. Every member of their team I have interacted with has been consistent, reliable, and accommodating to my pet's needs. My dog is a rescue and I have seen his confidence increase over the course of working with RuffCity and his primary walker, Cody. I have never experienced a lapse in service. Stacia and Abby are quick to respond and always have a solution. Once, during a busy holiday weekend, I hurt my back and was having difficulty getting out of bed. Even though it was a holiday, RuffCity organized last minute coverage for my dog to be walked, allowing me to rest. This is one of many times they have come to my rescue and removed the stress of trying to problem solve my dog's care on my own. I am very grateful for them and their team. read more

We have used RuffCity for dog walking for the last 3 years and have found them to be great! The company is well run and organized, making it easy to reschedule, add or cancel walks as needed based on our schedule. They have a consistent primary walker so our dog was able to become very comfortable with them, but also the flexibility to provide backup coverage when needed, or coverage for one off walks in the evenings or weekends. We are relocating out of their service area, and they were kind enough to give recommendations for walkers in our new neighborhood to help make the transition easy. I know our dog will miss his walks with his RuffCity pals! read more

RuffCity is one of those rare, hard to find top-tier service providers in the city. They have great pricing, are incredibly responsive, and most importantly - they're lovely people. My family has used RuffCity two seperate times - a few years on the UES, and then a few years later for about 2 years in midtown East. While in midtown East, we experienced an unexpected tragedy that left us needing dog walking services - but only for a month. This was after we had let RuffCity know we would be ending our walks with them because of an upcoming move. The team was truly so compassionate and beyond willing to help us out. In what would be an annoying circumstance for them (last minute request for a short term need) - they only reacted with positivity. I will never forget that, and will always be recommending their services to anyone needing a walker. Thank you, RuffCity! We miss you! read more

Outstanding! Professional, reliable, friendly. We have used them for 6 years since welcoming home our first 8 week old Labrador. We consider Ruff City "THE Standard" for pro dog walking services - and have complete trust in them for both of our "canine kids". Our highest recommendation. Outstanding in every regard! read more

We have been ruff city clients for years and over that time have had some great walkers. Heather Lisa and the team are always super responsive and very thoughtful about matching walkers with their pups. It is very hard to find dependable and trustworthy Dog Care in the city, and we have been so pleased with both the service and care of our dog over the years. read more

I have used Ruff City for many years to visit my cat for 45 minutes-1 hour each day when I travel. They take care of her needs and provide loving affection & play. I am sent darling photos of each visit with an update. The rates are reasonable and the caregivers have always been really wonderful. They are an insured service with a reliable kind staff. I just love this service and feel lucky to have them. I highly recommend them for your pet's needs! read more

I have been a loyal RCDW client for the past two years and only have excellent things to say about the administration staff as well as the dog walkers that my Swiss Mountain Dog, Lucca, as gotten to know. They are ALL so professional, friendly, and truly care for our furry friends! I cannot stress enough how comfortable and confident I am in RCDW knowing how they add love and care into my dog's day!! read more

We have been using RuffCity for 2 years now and they are amazing! Abby and Stacia are great and so, so professional. On top of that, whenever I've reached out to them to request a change or with an update in routines they are extremely accommodating and reply with almost inhuman speed (it's really impressive ). They always keep me up to date if anything comes up and always make sure my pups get their daily visit no matter what! Claire has been walking my pups for two years and I truly cannot speak more highly of her. When we first started working with her, I had a 12 year old dog and a 10 month old dog. She was so good at juggling both of their needs, which were drastically different. Once my older dog passed, Claire was so, so patient with my younger dog, who was really struggling with the loss of the older dog. After that, she helped us tremendously when we got a new puppy and all with the potty training and other challenges that go along with that. My dogs are large rescue dogs (which presents its own set of challenges on the upper east side) and, therefore, I was always nervous about letting anyone else walk them -- one pup is a ball of anxiety that is constantly trying to fling himself into traffic to escape umbrellas and the other pup is a social butterfly that is constantly trying to fling herself into the arms of unsuspecting strangers. But Claire is an absolute pro and I couldn't trust anyone more to take care of my dogs. Beyond that, my dogs are obsessed with her. Obsessed. In short, if you are looking for a dog walker for your dog, RuffCity is where to go. read more

Highly recommend! We used RuffCity for a year, found everyone to be incredibly professional and accessible. Stacia, Abby and all the walkers were always in touch, be it with the weekly schedule or walker bios, and our dog looked happy as a clam in all the photos taken on walks. You get the guarantee of a walker with none of the hassle of finding/booking someone yourself and the peace of mind that your pup will get one-on-one attention as well. read more

I don't even know where to begin but I'll start by simply restating what so many other reviews have said... RuffCity is in a league of their own and is the best dog walking outfit in the city. Stacia and Abby are SUPER responsive and run RuffCity with the utmost professionalism. My dog, Hope, is absolutely in love with Hallie and I know the feeling is mutual. They're legit bonded. It's adorable. In fact, while my upcoming move to the west side will require a new walker be introduced to Hope (still a RuffCity walker, of course and thankfully), I will be making sure Hope and Hallie get together at least once a month to catch up. How could I deprive either of them? Anyway, tl;dr... use RuffCity for your dog walking needs. You won't regret it and neither will your dog. read more

RuffCity Dog Walking - Hope getting her greenie. - Dog Walkers Near Me

I am so so grateful that I found RuffCity. They have provided me with excellent care for my beloved Yorkie for almost 2 years! They are always quick to respond and able to accommodate changes to our schedule. My walker, Pat, has been a trusty pal for my little dog. He runs over to greet her (which he has never done before to a walker or sitter) and she always returns him happy. Their overnight care is excellent as well. The email updates provide me with piece of mind and typically include very cute photos. I can't recommend this company enough. If you are in the fence, don't worry!! I was nervous about trusting my little dog with anyone, but they have proved time and time again to go above and beyond. read more

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We've been using RuffCity for about three years now and they take great care of our goldendoodle George. George LOVES his walkers and they are super friendly and helpful. We especially appreciate the overnight service they provide, where George's favorite walkers can stay over every once in a while when my husband and I are both traveling. Stacia and Abby are SO responsive - we know we can always get a quick reply if we have any questions. And we've been so appreciative of their communication throughout the COVID crisis. George can't wait to see all his pals again! read more

RuffCity has walked our pup for 9.5 years! To say this is a amazing business is an understatement. As small business owners ourselves, we recognize the commitment and care Heather and Stacia put into everything they do. They send out an email every Friday with that week's requests and respond to your reply within 24 hours. Their walkers are always prompt, follow the various directions you provide, and send a follow up email after each walk. In fact, some of the best photos of our pup are from the walkers. They are licensed, bonded, and insured. Our pup is not easy to walk as she is scared of other dogs. The walkers are specifically trained and know just what to do to make the walk successful and enjoyable for all. We are so thankful to have met RuffCity and all theyve done for our family. read more

We found RuffCity via yelp over 7 years ago and they have cared for my dog Rex and our recent puppy Remi with so much love and care. Stacia and the team are truly rockstars, they are accommodating, kind and genuinely love what they do. Every walker that has ever come and cared for our pets has been nothing but sweet, knowledgeable and thorough when giving us updated regarding their walks. They provide individual services and were happy to tack on our new puppy for a very affordable rate. Their rates are extremely reasonable for the area and 100% worth it. Rachel has taken care of our doggies for almost two years now and loves them so much. Not only does she send the best updates, but also takes the best pictures, it is always great to see how much love she gives our pups. We are relocating out of Manhattan and unfortunately our new area is not serviced by RuffCity, but whenever I have needed any recommendations they have never hesitated or guided us in the wrong direction. Hopefully soon they can expand into LIC. I don't know what we are going to do without them and it is very bittersweet loosing such a real, loyal, trusted, loving group of people to care for your pets. Highly highly recommend them! read more

Can't say enough good things about Ruff City. They have been walking our rescue, leash aggressive, anxious, mushy, lovable dog Dublin for almost 6 years. Solo walks were a must for us. Consistent walker was a must for us. They did that and more. They treated Dublin as family, and were able to see past his crusty exterior into his soft, lovable doggy self. It takes a special company to do that, and ruff city is it. They provide a professional, timely, customer focused service that is convienent and reassuring that our dog is in good hands. We love them and anyone that uses them in nyc will be in the best of hands read more

As a first time dog owner I've gone through so many different services to find the right one. Ruff City is the absolute best out there do not look any further. Their walkers are top notch and will treat your pup like family. I work M-F 9-6 so needed to make sure there was someone I could count on during my busy workdays and not worry. They are so dependable and I look forward every day to my write up about my pup. I can't say enough.. don't make the mistakes I did just go straight to them! The most accommodating, dependable they have become family ! read more

Bar none the best dog walking service I've used. Sadly had to use other agencies for a couple of years that I lived in UWS (before they expanded west), and it was never the same. So glad to be back! read more

Cannot say enough great things about Ruff City! Stacia is incredibly accommodating and my dog, Zoe, loved her daily walks with Melissa. I've also used them for overnights where Melissa hung out at my place with Zoe for a few days. The daily "pupdates" and photos from walks are something to look forward to while you are grinding it out at the office. Highly recommend the Ruff City family, your beloved canine will be in great hands! They've become my go-to for all things dog walking/sitting related. read more

RuffCity Dog Walking - Zoe on her walk with Melissa. Who doesn't love getting photos like this at work!? - Dog Walkers Near Me

I have been very satisfied with the service from RuffCity. The walkers that I've had were courteous, knowledgeable and loving to my dog. My dog is a bit picky (i.e. spoiled), but he's become totally comfortable with their walkers. Last minute requests were always accomodated. The online weekly bills are convenient, and correspondance is swift and friendly. They also offer 15 minute walking sessions, which is easy on my wallet. Nothing but great things to say about Stacia and her gang. read more

We were absolutely thrilled with the service that we received from RuffCity (Stacia as our point of contact on account and Elizabeth as our dog walker). They treated our dog as one of their own and were incredible walking him, always quick to respond and very trustworthy. From the introductory meeting with Elizabeth we were comfortable with her as the walker and our dog grew to love her very quickly. We will be surely using RuffCity in the future and highly recommend them as a standout in the crowded NYC dog walking market. read more

I cannot say enough great things about the service my pup and I have received with Ruffcity. Anna is just the highlight of my pups day. She is timely, reliable and provides the best pupdates at the end of their time together. Additionally, the flexibility they have offered to accommodate to mine and my pups schedule has been outstanding. The price is right and I really can't recommend this service enough. read more

RuffCity Dog Walking - Dog Walkers Near Me

My sweet pup Apollo and I have been using RuffCity for the past two years in the UES. We've had a few different walkers for Apollo, all of which were responsible, prompt, and took amazing care of my dog. I never once worried about his well being, and could tell he absolutely loved all of his Ruff friends. Stacia and Abby are extremely professional, genuine dog lovers, and run their business so effectively. I was always able to make adjustments to my schedule last minute, which is something all New Yorkers can appreciate. I'm so sad we won't be able to use them as we make our move to Brooklyn. HIGHLY recommend reaching out if you're looking for a dog walking service in the area! read more

RuffCity is an exceptional business, really going above and beyond what a typical 5-star dog walking business does. Heather was so fantastic when I emailed and said I was interested in joining the RuffCity family, she had a lengthy initial telephone call to answer all my questions and was super responsive during the first week as I got used to their system and thought of any last-minute questions. Sammi, my walker, is AMAZING -- she really loves her dogs, is reliable, and writes great pupdates which I look forward to receiving every afternoon! And the whole team has been amazing with accommodating last-minute extra walks due to work travel and the holidays. It's such a relief to know that my dog is in good hands when I can't be there. I really can't speak highly enough of them, and HIGHLY recommend RuffCity if you and your buddy are located within their service areas! read more

We have been with RuffCity for 4 years on the UES and are super sad to leave them as we head to Brooklyn. During our time my dog got to know 3 walkers closely and they were all simply put, good people. Stacia and Abby are amazing as well. They are very prompt and accommodating. read more

To anyone out there looking for a dog walking company....you are in the right place!!!! I own a dog training company and refer all of my east side clients to Ruffcity. The owners are responsive, approachable, and knowledgeable. The walkers love each dog as their own and follow all necessary safety precautions. I definitely recommend hiring Ruffcity to care for your pup! They will be in the best hands possible. read more

I used RuffCity on the UES for daily dogwalking for my dogs in NYC for 5+ years and highly recommend them. We had an amazing set of walkers over those years. Each of them gave top-notch care to my dogs and went the extra mile, from accommodating my elderly dog's needs and the other dog's dislike of rain/thunderstorms to providing awesome pupdates and pictures that I looked forward to getting every afternoon. Stacia and Abby were always very responsive to any questions, concerns or schedule changes. I appreciated the attention they gave to the transition between dog walkers when there was a switch -- e.g., providing a detailed bio of the new walker and having the new walker shadow the current one for a walk or two. Their online platform for billing and scheduling is user-friendly and efficient. To sum up, my dogs are the most precious things in my life, and I fully trusted the RuffCity team with them and would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

Love being part of the Ruff City family. Have used Ruff City for over a year - regular weekday walks are great. Lana always delivers the best service and love reading the email about their daily adventures. Overnights are also great- so good to know that we can go away and know our boys are taken care of. That's not to say there haven't been issues but Stacia makes sure her clients are happy and that's what sets ruff city on top of the pile! read more

After using RuffCity for 3 years I just moved and am so sad to have left them. There are other dog walking companies but none that genuinely care about both you and your dog as much as RuffCity. Both Stacia and Abby work hard to get you a last minute walk if you need it and to find walks that fit with your schedule. We have had several walkers over the years and all of them have created a true bond with my dog. It is very reassuring when I am walking my dog and I run into her walker on the street and she runs over to greet her and asks for a belly rub. I love knowing that when I am at work (or working from home now) she is in good hands. The pupdates that I get right after the walk is over make my day. The pupdate is meant to let me know what happened on the walk but I get a creative hilarious story and the most wonderful pictures of my dog that have ever been taken. I wish I could take my walkers with me to where I moved. RuffCity truly is the best. read more

We used Ruffcity for our dog Harley before he passed away in March, and I must say that they were amazing. I delayed writing this review because it was tough to think about our little guy. But they took such great care of him. First Jennifer pre-pandemic and then John did such a good job and were so flexible. Stacia and Abby are responsive and so kind. When Harley passed they sent us their condolences and were so nice. I still see John in our neighborhood sometimes, and he always says hi and introduces us to the dog he is walking. I can't say enough about the business. When we get our next dog we will surely use them again! Thanks Stacia, Abby, and John!!!!!! read more

We can't say enough good things about Stacia / Abby and the whole RuffCity team. Our dog Jonathan can be very picky about who walks him but for the most part he has loved everyone in the RuffCity family. As prototypical neurotic New York parents, we don't trust just anyone with our pup but we have unwavering faith in RuffCity. Our current dog walker Alana has been incredible. Jonathan looks forward to his walks with her and trusts her almost as much as his parents! As a company, RuffCity is responsive, organized and personalized. As our friends adopt dogs, we have always recommended RuffCity and will continue to do so. read more

We have been with RuffCity for 5 years now and are SO sad to be moving and leaving them. They have been the absolute best, most organized, most reliable, most professional dog walking company, not to mention the nicest people (I'm looking at you, Stacia and Abby!). We switched to another company early on when our dog was still a puppy (simply to try to get something cheaper) and it didn't take long at all for us to come running back to RuffCity when we realized just how superior they are to other dog walking companies. When you're in a pinch and you need a dog walker last minute, RuffCity will make it happen. During the peak of the pandemic when we needed help with our dog, since both my husband and I are essential workers, RuffCity jumped through hoops to get permission from the city to make that happen. I loved getting a "pupdate" of how the walk went in real time. I'm obsessed with my dog. He's my whole world and I have really high standards when it comes to his care. So trust me! You will not be sorry with this outstanding company. It doesn't get any better than them! read more

We've been using Ruff City for over two years, since our pup was just a wee little thing. Stacia and Abby and the entire crew are absolutely wonderful. Never had a bad experience. They are very responsive and accommodating. A few times we forgot to book walks and emailed on a weekend or the day of and they were so helpful and quick to get something booked. Every walker we've ever had is great and clearly loves dogs. The individual walks give us ease that our pup gets the attention she deserves and also won't somehow get loose and run away. We are leaving the city and are so sad to lose this great local business who has truly treated our fur baby as one of their own. Highly recommend. read more

Too bad I can't give more stars. Has far exceeded my expectations! Customer service is incredibly good with timely responses, continued follow ups to let me know how things are going and ensure I'm happy. Exdelltent online platform to input your data, check bills etc. Kirby, our dog walker is SO nice and obviously loves and has a great understanding of dogs. When she came for our initial meet and greet, ladybug ran right up to her and they bonded immediately. Kirby's questions were spot on and showed she really cares and knows her stuff. Couldn't be HAPPIER! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! We're on the UES. read more

Absolutely go with RuffCity. Stacia and Abby are incredibly responsive, and my walker Nicole is fantastic! She's helped my lil' puppy gain courage walking outside and now he struts all over town! The team is responsible and work hard to make sure our pup is happy. Nicole always goes the extra mile with our pup, whether making sure he's got water, or a little chew toy, or an extra pat on the back. I was nervous when I started working with Nicole (as new moms probably all are....?) but her 2x daily updates are reassuring, comprehensive, fun, and help ease my anxieties. Sign up with Ruff City - IMO you'll see better "report cards" than Wag and more reliable walkers than Rover. read more

Stacia and Abby and their crew are the best. We've used their services consistently for four years. Communication has always been great, and our pup Roger always seemed happy and well exercised after going on his walks. The walkers were flexible and did their best to accommodate requests. With our move to the West Coast, we're sad to be leaving such a great service. read more

RuffCity is a top notch dog walking service. We've been using them for over 2 years now and have nothing but great things to say. Management is extremely responsive and easy to deal with - whenever you need a walk they always have someone available, usually even on relatively short notice. Our dog loves his daily walks and the after-walk emails are great! The walkers are professional, patient, and take good care of your animal. I would recommend 100% RuffCity to anyone in the market for a dog walker. read more

I'm actually shocked I haven't written a review yet, but let me just quickly say that if you are looking for a dog walking company, stop and just book with RuffCity. Trust me. I've worked with Stacia and her walkers for 2+ years and they have been nothing short of helpful and amazing with me and my dog. My dog can sometimes be quite the pain in the butt, he's not the most fun to walk as he's a puller, but either way, her team always send me positive email updates every day after their walks. On top of that, if I have a last minute thing and need a walker, there's never a problem - Stacia always works it out for someone to stop over and take care of the pup. Also, their rates are about as good as it gets in the city. I have searched for other companies in the beginning to compare rates and even when dogs are walked in a group, it's not much cheaper. I love having the peace of mind knowing my dog gets out for a good walk because he's the only one with the walker and he's taken care of during that 30 minute span. If I wasn't moving away, my dog would probably be a lifetime member of the RuffCity fam. Thank you Stacia for everything!! read more

If you're looking for the best group of people to take care of your pup's needs, please please please stop your search here. RuffCity has been taking care of my lil guy (Nemo) and I can't think of enough kind words to say about Stacia, Abby and the team. I rescued my dog in December and he came with a host of worrisome behavioral issues. He was showing aggression towards other people and dogs, but RuffCity and Jess specifically helped me with correcting them. I can now say that because of their help and love, Nemo is a more confident and friendly dog that enjoys his daily strolls around town. On top of that, RuffCity makes scheduling and payment easy, they are super communicative, and just the friendliest group of people you'll ever work with. read more