We used Run My Dog services for the 2.5 years we lived in the Shirlington area. Robbyn and her team are amazing to work with! They are responsive and accommodating. I feel very safe using them to come into our house while we're at work and take great care of our dog. They send a detailed report after each walk. I would definitely recommend their services. read more

Run My Dog has been a true life-saver for providing mid-day walks or overnight pet visits for our reactive pup! Run My Dog has such a personable team led by Robbyn & Mikada and we are so grateful for their care towards our pup. They also have an easy online app and platform including online scheduling, GPS walk routes and pictures! We are so grateful ! read more

Run My Dog - Dog Walkers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I have used this service a couple of times now. Both times Robbyn and the dog walkers (Marsha and Ashley) have been amazing! Prices are very reasonable so I have gotten both 45 minute walks and 30 minute walks. My dog is a 6lb pom-chi mix. He has lots of anxiety and gets depressed whenever we have to leave him for extended periods. The first time we used this service, we left him with my brother and went on a trip out of state. Normally, he doesn't eat or poop when we leave him like this for a few days. However, he absolutely loved his walks with Ashley and my brother told us he ate and had a regular bathroom schedule! We got daily reports from Ashley and pictures with detailed information on if she gave him treats and his activities/pace during the walk. It was heartwarming to see our little guy being cared for while we were away. Because this was so great, we used the service again when I had to travel out of town. My husband was home but had to work really long hours so we had Marsha take Rockie for his afternoon/evening walks. Again, we got detailed reports and our little guy was very happy (evidenced by his regular eating and bathroom schedule). We also have a doorbell camera that automatically took a couple of 20 second videos and seeing how kind and caring Marsha was with our baby really put the icing on the cake! We have never trusted anyone besides family with our little guy before we found Run My Dog!! They are the best, they genuinely care about our pets! We feel so much better now about taking some time to travel, knowing our baby will be in good hands! Robbyn is super responsive so I know if something last minute for work should come up, that we'll have someone to help us out! read more

Run My Dog - Dog Walkers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We've been with Run My Dog since moving to Alexandria in early 2018, and use them for walking our two dogs 3 days a week and also for pet sitting when we're out of town. We could not be happier with the service they provide. Their walkers are very well educated on dogs and behavior and provide prompt updates after each walk through the app. We feel at ease knowing our pups are well-cared for whenever they're with RMD -- something that can be difficult to find! Awesome team and amazing service from management. Highly recommend! read more

Run My Dog - Dog Walkers Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I genuinely cannot recommend Run My Dog enough! The wonderful folks at Run My Dog have been walking our sweet Australian Shepherd Ushi for close to a year now--there's not a thing I could complain about even if I wanted to. Service is reliable, communication is stellar, scheduling is a breeze, and the walkers are absolutely incredible. I leave home every day knowing our fur baby is in great hands. Unfortunately we're leaving town, so have to cut ties with Run My Dog for now, but I think it's pretty telling that one of the things I was most sad about leaving behind was this team. They really are wonderful. Also, they make a point to remind you that this is a dog walking service and not a photography business, but about 99 of our favorite Ushi photos have come from Maria's daily reports :D read more

Run My Dog is a wonderful service. We got a walker when we first adopted our pup and they helped us a lot. They treated our pup so well. We loved the updates and pictures every time our pup went on a walk. It was a great way to stay connected. Robbyn and her team were also very flexible and communicative. I would recommend this service to anyone. read more

Is there an option for 6 stars? Words cannot express how appreciative I am of Robbyn, Jessica, and the wonderful dog walkers at RunMyDog. As all dog parents know, trusting others to take care of your dog without you there can be a worrisome experience. Having had poor experiences with other dog walkers in the past, I was extra nervous about starting over and finding someone new. I could tell right away during our first home visit together that this company has their values and priorities in the right place, and that they share my love (and concern) for my dog's well-being. They asked all the right questions - not just how long to walk him, but about his behaviors, triggers, history, health, likes, dislikes, his routine, everything. It was such a relief to feel like FINALLY, a company that I can trust. We've been with them for six months and I have not one single complaint. They are very communicative, and call whenever they notice something slightly off with our dog, or when he eats a tube of my chapstik (which, apparently, is more than twice!). They think of everything, they send pictures, the app is super easy to use, and they are very responsive. I'm a spreadsheet type of person, and my husband and I vetted a few other places before going with RunMyDog. Let me save you the time and tell you yes, absolutely use RunMyDog, they are the best out there! read more

This is the first time I've had to use a dog walker for my 3-year-old Maltese mix because my last job allowed me to bring her to work. Run My Dog has been amazing, and little Gidget loves her dog walker, Bethany! I always get a little picture (always Gidget's best angles) and note about how she did on her walk. On one visit, Gidget apparently got a little too excited after doing her business and sprinted right into a mud puddle. Bethany left me a note saying she brought her inside, cleaned her up, and washed her harness. Sure enough, when I got home, the harness was drying by the sink and Gidget was mud-free! I live in a high-rise building, so spring for the 30-minute walk to ensure Gidget has adequate time outside. It's clear Bethany makes the most of this time because Gidget's always napping when I return home. Prices are very reasonable, and I would highly recommend Run My Dog! read more

I absolutely love this company, their mission and their professionalism. They are very accommodating, caring and offer the best customer service I've experienced in years. They take awesome care of my baby and he's very happy with them as well. I've tried one other company and they were good too, but this company exceeds them by far. They're very attentive to your needs and they make sure you're satisfied. If not, they do whatever it takes to make things right. This has been one of the best decisions I've made for my dog and I'm happy to say we're around for the long run!!! Look no further, this company has the best dog walking customer service in the DMV. read more

My husband and I have been using Run My Dog for approximately 6 months. Working with Robbyn (the owner) and Jensine (our wonderful walker) has been a joy. Jensine is great and I'd highly recommend her. We can tell she really loves our pups (a large rambunctious lab puppy and a smaller, quieter poodle-mix) and she has done a great job teaching our puppy to walk on a leash. I really can't say enough about Jensine. We recently changed our frequency of walks because my husband is home earlier than we expected and we waited about a month to decrease because we knew our dogs would miss Jensine!! I'll mention that I had a ton of trouble getting responses from dog walkers in the Alexandria area and Robbyn was quick and easy to get on the phone. Set-up of service, payment, and service itself is painless and smooth, which is really positive. I don't want to have to think or worry about my dog walker, honestly, and Robbyn and Jensine made that a reality. read more

I had to change dog walkers once I moved to Alexandria and I was so happy to have found Run My Dog. They do a great job and the cool thing is, a standard walk is approx. 1 mile each time. They are focused on making sure your dog gets a good walk in before having to go back home. They also include a map of the walk with their daily email that gives info about how the walk went. My Dog is very happy with his walker! The times when I have been home when she arrives, he just get so excited to see her at the door. Great price and great service. read more

I didn't realize how hard it would be to find a reasonably priced dog walker. In the two weeks before I got my puppy, I basically struck out on 4 dog walkers/services before I stumbled across Run My Dog and their amazing Yelp Reviews. While it did take 48 hours for them to email me back, I was so relieved to have found someone available who serviced my area, I just went with them and it's worked out great. I was also impressed with their staffing practices and thorough background checks (it's always a little nerve wracking leaving sets of house keys with strangers.) I had them come twice a day for 4 months starting 2 days after I got my 8-week-old puppy through her being 6 months old. I've just switched down to a single walk a day. While you generally sign up for walks in certain time blocks (11-1), they do try, if you have a puppy, to come at approximately the same time for a while to help with housebreaking. You do not always have the same dog walker, but instead get a couple different primary walkers who are responsible for your dog. This was not really an issue for me as I valued the extra socialization for my puppy with different people. I signed up for their 5-day package (and doubled it), which is the best rate you're going to get around here for a 20 minute walk. They've been awesome. While crate training, if they saw she'd wet her fleece, they'd replace it with one from the stack of dry ones I've left. The dog walking report portal is great. You can see any notes from the walk, the GPS walk track that they did, and sometimes they include photos. Plus, it's now easy to pay your invoices from the app. I'd definitely recommend them. read more

Run my dog is absolutely fantastic!! I just started fostering a puppy and reached out via a referral. They have already won the award of the best customer service I have ever experienced. Ever. Really, ever. Leah has been walking my foster baby and Penny ADORES her. She's been pretty shy since her rescue from a shelter and they have been beyond understanding of Penny's needs. From detailed updates and photos, to offering to swap a soiled linen from Penny's crate, to handwritten notes saying what a sweetheart she is.. you can't ask for a more capable organization to care for your pet. To top it all off, they offered me a 10% discount for for fostering. Amazing!! read more

Run My Dog rescued me and my senior pup when I first moved to Alexandria. They took impeccable care of him while I was at work during the day. They kept a consistent walker for him, which allowed them to know his quirks and notice when he was "off." I always knew Greybeau was in excellent hands when I was away. We just hope we can find someone half as great when we move next month. read more

When I moved to Alexandria and my commute for work went from 10 minutes to an hour, I started researching dog walking services and Run My Dog stood out from the rest. After using them for the past 5 months, I am very pleased! Not only are the staff very professional and responsive, but you can tell that they love their doggie clients. I love getting my dog's walk report sent to my email that includes a map of the route he walked, information about what he did on his walk, and often photos of him! I have peace of mind knowing that Run My Dog is reliable and great at what they do. read more

I have a puppy who is just about 13 weeks old and run my dog was recommended by another pup owner in my apartment building. I couldn't be happier with the service. They have always come on time and when they say they are going to. I love getting the emails with daily feedback about how my pup did. In addition, we forgot to turn the AC on one morning so I sent them a message for when Emily walked my dog if she could just turn it on, and she did. Thank you, Run my Dog (and Emily!) for taking such good care of my boy! read more

I have dealt with several dog walkers but nobody is as professional as Robbyn and RunMyDog. My elderly parents desperately needed someone to take their standard poodle out for a run every other day to tire him out. He was not yet 3-yrs old and had lots of energy to expel. Robbyn worked with "Barney" for over 7 months. And not only were we grateful, but our dog was a happier one. Robbyn showed up every morning on time and chatted a bit with my mom, then off she went with the dog. She uses a safety leash around her waist, so there is no chance of the dog getting away from her. She also mapped her runs every single time and emailed them to me to show the distance and route and speed-- I appreciated her thoroughness. She is truly a professional in a world where it seems harder to find people who work hard and are passionate about their job! Thank you Robbyn and RunMyDog!! read more

We are so happy that we found Run my Dog! We had used another service in the area and had issues with coverage/scheduling/price increases/etc. Once we had enough, we started the search and all you dog moms out there know how hard it is to make this switch and to find a company you can trust with your pups and your home. From our initial meeting with their manager, Jessica, to our daily interactions, we have been impressed with the team's level of commitment, professionalism, and exceptional service. And they truly love dogs which puts our hearts at ease. One of our dogs became very sick and the entire team made all of the accommodations to help us and our dog. We also had two dogs that had to be separated and they handled that situation with care and confidence. In addition, their scheduling system is very user friendly and they have their own app! Plus they are a small business and the owner started her company for the right reasons. I highly recommend them for their dog walking services! read more

I should start off by saying that I had a friend recommend Robbyn to me when I needed a dog walker for my 15 year old Cairn Terrier. This is important because A) I've seen my fair share of dog walkers and B) My dog did not need to be 'run'. So starting with my second point, Run My Dog is great even if your dog does not need to be run. They did an exceptional job with just walking my geriatric terrier. And back to my first point, I've used countless dog walkers over my dog's lifetime and none have made me feel as comfortable as Run My Dog. In the past I've had to check-in on the walker to make sure they got to my dog or I would hear from them that they were late for one reason or another. I've also been nickel-and-dimed by dog walkers who were otherwise good. Robbyn and her team are reliable, trustworthy people who truly love dogs and will take care of your dog as though it were their own. And they also provide good customer service to humans! read more

My two senior dogs are doing so much better since Run My Dog started walking them daily. I love that they use positive reinforcement and how I get a personal note along with the walking map. Everyone that works for this company is very professional and responsive. They gave me some excellent tips on how to control my dog aggressive pooch. My dogs are so much easier to walk now! I use Run My Dog for overnight stays when I travel out of town and will not go back to boarding my dogs. I always come home to happy and exercised dogs. They send me daily pictures of them playing with their toys and the sitter actually let them sleep in the bed with them (like I normally do). Cannot say enough great things about Run my Dog. read more

Run My Dog is a fantastic and extremely reliable company to entrust your "children" to. I have had several of their dogwalkers at different times of the day and each one of them is someone I would like to become friends with or have as a neighbor, etc. They go out of their way to answer questions, relate how the walk for that day went, etc. They show a map of where they walked for the day. The photos are great and I'm able to share them with my family. My dog runs to the door as soon as she hears it open knowing it's time to go out and she is thrilled to see her walker and wants to play, play, play. My dog reacts to several things when outside and none of the dog walkers has ever had an issue with gently handling her. Run My Dog staff members have assisted me with emergency situations and I trust them implicitly. If you need a dog walker or other service they are offering, this company is the one for you! read more

I love Robbyn and the crew! I have a 7 month old doberman puppy who get a lot rambunctious being crated while I am at work. They were wonderful with her!! I mov3ed and have not been able to find any one that meets this standard!! I have rec. to friends, family and any one who will listen. I just hope I can convince them to expand and start service in Herndon!!!! I felt completely at ease, and the email post walkies with the map is a great touch. I almost felt like I was on the walk too. My sweet little girl seemed very happy with them, and was never spooky or upset when I got home. read more

Run My Dog is a lifesaver for my 1 year old pup. I switched to them several months ago from another dog walking service, which was great but very pricey. RMD's prices are very reasonable and comparable with other dog walking companies in the area. When Jessica came out to the house for an initial visit, I was so impressed by her thorough overview of the company, it's policies, and the philosophy they have towards the dogs they are responsible for. They truly love dogs and they hire only the best folks to watch after them. We have been completely satisfied with the service. My pup loves them too! The scheduling policies are flexible, and everything is handled through a portal so it's super easy. They also send email reports after each walk and often include a picture of your pup as well. Highly recommend this company! read more

After moving back to VA from off-leash wonderland California, I wasn't sure what to expect from a dog walking service in VA - but then I met Robbyn. RunMyDog was able to provide a veritable feast of options; running with my dog and/or walking her, pet sitting etc. I hired Robbyn to run and walk my 9 year old yellow lab while I recovered from foot surgery and she was so attentive, helpful and simply wonderful with my doggy (and me!) that she is still my go-to dog person. Robbyn treats my dog like she is one of her own dogs. Robbyn was more attentive and kind to my dog's arthritis than I was. I love the small touches with her service - filling the doggy water bowl and wiping the soggy doggy paws. Robbyn is one of a kind - I trust her completely with my fur babies any day! read more

I have been thoroughly impressed with Robbyn and Run My Dog. After each walk, I receive an email informing me of the time of the walk, along with my dog's demeanor and what she did on the walk -- super helpful. I find her prices to be competitive and her service top notch. Would recommend Run My Dog without hesitation. read more