Listen up. These guys are LIFESAVERS!!!!! Have a last minute dinner you need to go to in the city and 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!! read more

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

I recently hired Swifto for my Siberian Husky, Ivy. They are so professional, which I appreciate so much! Our walker, Kaley, is super sweet. We love her, and so does our dog, Ivy. She is prompt, cheerful, and really loves dogs. It is hard to find someone who will adore your dog like you do, but Kaley really loves her. Their app makes booking, billing, and communicating so easy. They are very professional. The office staff are invaluable and answer quickly when sent a message. Hands down, the perfect dog walking service. read more

Swifto - Ivy enjoying her walk during the snow flurries - Dog Walkers Near Me

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It disgusts me how these people treat their employees and customers. Seems like they'll hire just anybody! Our first walker had absolutely no experience. Then we got a walker with a lot of experience who was very passionate about the care and needs of our dog. They would not tell us why that walker is no longer available to walk our beloved dog. They gave us an attitude when we asked questions for further information. I was shocked to learn they were still in business. I tried to reach out to that walker but somehow Swifto blocked us from communicating read more

I've had a wonderful experience. Two fabulous dog walkers who really cared for and enjoyed being with my anxious puppy. Not to mention the wonderful customer service- they are always quick to respond and listen! I've recommended them to several people. read more

Wow, where do I begin. We started using Swifto before the pandemic, and right out of the gates they were 10x better than any other service we used previously. The communication, quality of care, flexibility to our needs, etc. were all off the charts. It's been like that for going on 5 years, even in some of the most challenging times. We are hybrid work from home now, and we keep our regular scheduled walks in part because our pup absolutely adores her walker Carissa (and we do too!). She provides the most fulsome pupdates while we are away and it gives us so much comfort knowing our pup is always happy, healthy and taken care of with her. I couldn't recommend this service enough, they're the absolute best. read more

I'm godfather to a very feisty Portie and right now my friend and I are both orthopedically challenged. Enter SWIFTO ! Lifesavers indeed. We can't walk our pup at nite, she is strong and willful and doesn't want to go out unless she feels like it. Well SWIFTO's walker has been able to get her out the door even in rainstorm. It's worth it to have peace of mind and not to have to walk our pup in the dead of nite or in the wind or pouring rain. Definitely ! 5 stars. read more

Swifto - Don't mind me, I'm just waiting for my Swifto walker. - Dog Walkers Near Me

Swifto is best in the business. They are extremely flexible with very fair prices. They offer variety of different options for you best friend. And most importantly all their walkers you can trust with them! read more

I have used Swifto for around 2 years and all of the walkers at Swifto are just amazing and go above and beyond. Just one example is that for months of me healing from a severe injury they would do things like bring up packages, get me water and pickup around my apartment before they took Daisy out. They are all very kind and great with dogs but also with humans which is a nice perk. They also are accommodating with last minute walk requests, 9/10 times they can make it happen. They are also better than I am at suiting dogs up in weather gear (booties, coats, etc) which is helpful. Best dogwalking service I have used. The most frequent walkers I have had lately are Gerald, Susan and Daisy. They are all fantastic. read more

Swifto - Pic of Daisy in her rain gear that Gerald from Swifto took while on a walk! - Dog Walkers Near Me

I would highly recommend Swifto to pet parents. I am the founder of a large NYC Animal Rescue, so I am in the animal business myself. Swifto was really great, and they walked my dogs for a year, before I moved from the area. We had an excellent steady walker with them for about 6 months. She was so attentive to my babies needs, and was super reliable and professional. One of my dogs is also pretty challenging ( she has intense leash aggression) and requires to wear a muzzle for safely reasons. I felt extremely comfortable having Chris take care of her, and being extra vigilant with her. I would recommend Swifto to anyone who is a neurotic dog parent, lol. Like me. read more

Follow-up well. left a message and they returned my call swiftly. very efficient. I would use them again.

Christelle took care of our pup, and she was wonderful! Our pup is 5 months old and Christelle handled her like a pro: treats, breaks, rest, she did it all. We are so grateful for her expert level service. We would definitely recommend her, and this service! read more

I have been using Swifto for over a year now and love love love them! Though we've been through a few different walkers over this time, each and every one has been amazingly attentive to my pup Hazel and has shown her the same love that I give her. This service has put my mind at ease when it comes to caring for my fur baby. Our current walker, Katherine Smith (#26219), has been the best with Hazel. Katherine has great energy that I know Hazel loves and takes full advantage of on their daily walks and, if it's rainy, playing inside. I would recommend her, or anyone at Swifto, to someone looking for a dog walker! Trustful, reliable, understanding, & companionate! Plus, they are pretty tech savvy! Real-time mapped walks, photos, recaps of the walk, and, my favorite, poop texts! What more could you ask for?! (except to stay home with your pup everyday instead of going to work) :) read more

Swifto - Hazel out on a walk with Swifto! - Dog Walkers Near Me

I've been using Swifto for my foster dogs for a couple years. I've used several walkers and all have been great. Most recently I've stuck with one, Suzannah, and I've really liked her. She communicates well, letting me know how the walks went and answers any questions I have (like, what the poo looks like :) . I like that Swifto feels like a small business.. they text holiday reminders, reminders to update reoccurring walks, etc. which helps me. And their website with the GPS and easy scheduling is so user friendly. Lastly, I love the pic of my pups they send me after every walk. I'll keep using them for future fosters! read more

Swifto has been walking my stubborn bulldog for about 3 months now a few times per week, every week. Their app and website are easy to use and they are highly responsive from scheduling our initial Meet-and-Greet to everything else that followed. I met with Daniela B., who has been the only walker for my dog since day 1! This is unique to Swifto in my experience with other dog walking services, who assigned different walkers after the Meet-and-Greet. I appreciate this about Swifto because it allows for continuity of care and the opportunity to build a relationship with Daniela, who has been quick to learn about my dog's quirks, incredibly reliable and responsible. She has always arrived within the time frame I requested to walk my dog and made herself available for dog-sitting on occasion. I am grateful to have found Daniela and that a service like Swifto exists. Thank you for maintaining your standards in screening and selecting your walkers. read more

So lucky I found them !!! So loving and caring. My dog loves Bethany!! Few things I really love: super easy booking, they always accommodate me, they always plan ahead, the app is VERY easy to use. I highly reco this place for any dog lovers!! Keep up the good work you guys!! I love you!! read more

We had a wonderful experience with our Swifto walker Tim, who walked our dog Crash almost every day for the past two years. Tim was extremely communicative, caring, and reliable. He showed interest in Crash and treated him with affection (even though Crash is sometimes difficult to deal with). Over the years, Tim would always alert us if anything seemed "off" with Crash and would consistently provide detailed (and beautifully written I might add) summaries of what happened on their walks together. Tim's summaries, accompanied by adorable photos, truly made our day while we were away from Crash and in the office. We trusted Tim with Crash so much that we debated not moving from our current neighborhood so that we could keep him as our walker! We can't say enough good things about our experience with Tim and also had a pleasant experience working with Swifto to schedule and/or find a replacement walker for the few times Tim couldn't make it. Thank you for helping us care for our baby! read more

Swifto - Photo of Crash by our Swifto walker, Tim! - Dog Walkers Near Me

I was reading reviews and Jason's review here below describes exactly what happened to me. I had left a positive review as I was asked to do it, but now it's time to leave a proper one after I have used the service for few months. Main points of concern: 1. Walker asked after few days of service to write a review for him so he would get a bonus. As soon as I wrote the review the quality of the service went down the drain. 2. Turnover is terrible. I saw 6/7 walkers in a two-month time frame. 3. GPS sometimes doesn't work, and when it does some of the walkers stated fake times. One time the walker went out for 6 minutes and reported he was out for more than 30 mins. Dropcam doesn't lie... luckily. 4. Walkers are not trained and many of them are young students who use Swifto as a side job to earn some money. read more

We found out about Swifto after taking Fiona our Frenchie to the Dog Park. They were handing out free walks, and we were intrigued by the fact that they have a GPS tracking during the walks. I'm glad we tried them out because it's so worth it! They have a great system of payment, where it is basically automatic but you can alert any changes when they follow up before the month that they charge. Also, they send texts and pics of your dog during the walk. So communicative and great! Specifically, our dog walker, Maurice is amazing! Fiona loves him, and we appreciate how much he keeps us updated on his status when heading over to get her, as well as how things are going during the walk. I highly recommend Swifto. They're great! read more

I love Swifto. 5 Stars all the way. I moved to the city in July and didn't know my work schedule immediately. They scheduled me a dog walk immediately. We had a meet and greet beforehand to be sure my dog would behave for the walker. My dog fell in love immediately. They worked around my schedule really well too. I work the overnight shift so it was nice to find a company that could take my dog out after 8pm. Swifto also uses technology to ease to mind about the dog walks. They text message when they come by and leave the house. They also send photos of your dog to prove they were there. i could make a photo album of the adorable picts I've gotten from them. Then you can use your smart phone to track the walks through GPS. What really earns them the 5 stars is that they go above and beyond with there customer service and dog care. They have never walked my dogs for less time then scheduled. It's always longer and sometimes much longer with no extra charge. They don't just come in and out, they take care and greet the dog and truely care about there well being. I absolutely recommend Swifto services for piece of mind and convenience. The prices are very competitive as well. All in all. 5 stars! read more

Swifto was recommended by a friend of ours and aren't we glad she did. We loved our original walker Garrett but he left to pursue another career opportunity. After Garrett we were assigned to Khalea. She was great! We got "progress reports" and cute pics after every walk and she made sure that our dog got exercise even when the weather was crummy out (she would play fetch with him in the house). The team at Swifto is very professional and their website is super convenient and great with scheduling appointments. read more

An email about their new policies (yay, no more different prices for sporadic walking!) reminded me that I've been meaning to review these guys for some time. I have a regular dog walker, but my job hours can sometimes be unpredictable so when I need someone to feed my dog and walk him in the evening short notice, Swifto is my go-to. No matter how short notice I've needed them, they've always come through. We communicate mostly in text, but the people on the administrative end are always so wonderful and professional. I have had several of their walkers walk my dog, but my favorite is Katherine. I haven't met her in person, but she's very sweet! Certain features they use are also very reassuring, especially if you're a nervous parent like me. Each walker has a profile so you can learn all about them after they're assigned, you're notified by text when the walk begins, you're notified when your dog defecates (especially helpful when you have a brat like mine), and you get to see through the GPS tracking where they went afterward. I'm eternally grateful to Swifto for being such a great service in my time of need repeatedly and would recommend them to anyone who needs a dog walker. read more

I recently moved to NYC and needed to find a dog walker due to long hours at work and weekends away. Swifto caught my interest with GPS tracked maps and text updates with pictures. They have been walking my dog for almost 2 months now and my dog loves his walker and I trust him completely. He is very patient with my dog who isn't always the best behaved. The walkers are available with little notice and were very accommodating when I had to leave town suddenly with no warning for a week. My dog is walked alone for only $30/hour with no extra charges on weekends or holidays and a 5 day/wk commitment to get those rates is not required. If you buy packages they are even cheaper. When I go out of town I book two 1 hr long walks each day for $60 which is cheaper than a dog sitter. My dog is fed, watered, and given his medications after each walk. I couldn't be happier!! read more

I worked with Swifto for about a year and was very pleased with the quality of the walkers, the response time of the staff in general, and the ease of use with the dashboard. I love that we get daily photos and updates on our dogs. The walkers were very mindful of taking care of our seniors and watching our tripod closely to make sure she wasn't overworked. I highly recommend Swifto! read more

So glad I found Swifto for my senior dog Minky and got connected to our walker Alexandra! The overall team is great, the app easy to use and super easy to communicate with. I was always able to rely on Swifto for walks and feeding medication, etc. Alexandra was especially great, really went the whole nine yards and was dependable, warm and communicative. Would highly recommend for ease and the great service! read more

Swifto gets it. Not only do they show up on time, they text at the beginning and end of the walk, tell you if your pet was fed, did his business and where they went and send photos of the happy pet. With so many bad dog walkers around, it's nice to see a company do it right. read more

This has been great. My wife didn't move here with me at first and I work 12 hour shifts. I needed someone during very specific times, and I have a dog that has a lot of special needs due to a spinal surgery. They provided me with a dog walker, Rafael, who has exceeded all of my expectations. He truly cares about Lucy. He sends me pictures and follows my instructions to the T. Unfortunately and fortunately my wife is moving here so we will have to go down to one day a week, but Lucy loves Rafael!!!! I would 100% recommend this company. Very communicative via text which is important to me because I am unable to make phone calls at work the majority of the time. Thanks guys. read more

Swifto - A couple of the pics Rafael has sent me. - Dog Walkers Near Me

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Love Swifto! I've been using them for almost a year now and they're super reliable when it comes to taking care of my dog. So easy to get ahold of should any issue arise, and extremely accommodating. Aaron is the best!! read more

I'm super pleased with my experience using Swifto Dog Walking service for my pup. The features I love the most: - complimentary meet-and-greet with the walker before they start taking your dog out - really excellent and responsive customer service - text updates: when the walk starts, ends, when your dog poops (haha!), a summary of the walk from the walker, and a photo of your dog on the walk - you can watch the path of the walk from their website - solo walks that really truly are the amount of time you pay for - an easy-to-use calendar on their website where you can schedule and cancel walks. I'm glad I picked Swifto and will keep using them. Recommend! read more

It's difficult to say how grateful I am to Swifto. They have been professional, flexible, reliable and thorough. Their walkers and staff are friendly and responsive, and my dog Penny has loved their walkers. On top of it all, their rates are good. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I have been using Swifto since moving my dog to NYC from california. Apt living was quite the adjustment and having a dog walker was going to be a whole new experience for my dog. I found a groupon for Swifto. It was fast and easy to set up the 'Meet and Greet' with the walker. The match they selected for my dog was perfect! Being a bully breed and having some minor leash issues Matt H. is a great candidate handle the job! Matt H. sends me the greatest updates about how Pocket was on the walk! He always puts on Pocket's coat when it is cold out. The text alerts are great for at work so you know when your dog was taken out and brought back home. The pictures that Matt sends are just another added bonus! read more

I've been using Swifto now for over 3 years, and I have to say both me and my dog absolutely love them! Lucy's walker is just so loving and caring, I would have never imagined that it would be possible to form such a bond. I also really love the detailed updates I get at the end of the walk, and the poop notifications of Lucy crack me up every time. Customer service is impeccable, and Jo/Amanda/Alicia are super responsive and helpful with any question I have. Their billing is automatic too which makes everything easier, and when Lucy's walker is on vacation, they actually provide a meeting with the replacement walker. All in all they are absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a dog walker! read more

My partner and I have been using Swifto since early 2017 after we got our first dog Winston and had a negative experience with Wag actually. I like the app feature and how you could track your walks as well as your little report card text summary after each walk. If there was ever an issue during the walk, walkers were always communicative with us and the main office. We've had several walkers at our old apartment in Manhattan and we moved to queens where they also serviced! In queens we've only dealt with four different walker and we got a second dog! Our last walker Was amazing. We stopped using a walker at the start of COVID since were always home but we will definitely use them again once thing change or if we need someone to look after the boys while we're out. Thanks Swifto! read more

Nothing but amazing things to say about Swifto. We used this company for 2.5 years and are only stopping our service because we are moving. Our dog Selena had the pleasure of having 2 fabulous regular walkers during this time who both treated her like their own dog! First we had Grace and more recently Susan who has just been AMAZING and cares so much about our pup. When our regular dog walkers are out on vacation, the team finds replacements in a timely manner and is also great about reminding you that a holiday is coming up to cancel walks ahead of time if not needed. Can't say enough great things.. our Selena will definitely miss her walks with Susan!! read more

We use Swifto and can't be happier with the service. Each walker has been great! With a regular schedule, we have a regularly scheduled, caring walker. The best part of Swifto (besides the caring walkers) is the flexibility that Swifto provides. We can cancel walks and move them around as needed. Using the App we can easily add care instructions on a day-to-day basis (e.g. time of walk, feeding and length of walk). Super service. ...Our dog approved the posting of this message :) read more

I've been using Swifto periodically over the last year or so. I'm very happy with their service and overall experience. It's very easy to book walks online or on their app, and I love the GPS tracking as well as text message alerts. It's so great getting a little recap of the walk along with a picture! Since I'm a periodic client, not regular, I've had a handful of walkers for my dog (whoever is available). There has never been a bad experience - all of them are great. What's really nice is that they offer late night, weekend, and holiday walks at no extra charge. There have been times when we needed a Saturday night walker while out at a wedding etc, and it's never an issue. I would definitely recommend Swifto for your doggies! read more

Lovely company and well run. You can trust them with your dog. Great service. Thank you.

Swifto is fantastic. I have used other dog walking places in the past but I am by far more informed about everything my dog is up to during walks now. I really like the fact that I was able to meet every dog walker. It's a small thing but makes me trust them much more. The biggest thing I get from Swifto is peace of mind because I know who is walking my dog and where they are going. All of these updates about my dog are sent straight to my cell at work. Another t thing I've noticed is that all of the people at Swifto are very obviously dog lovers. When you trust your dog to somebody else, they better love it! I can safely say I believe everybody at Swifto does. I highly recommend this company, especially when compared to all the other sketchy dog walking companies there are around. It's your best friend! Don't trust them with just anybody. read more

So happy I found Swifto! I heard about Swifto through a friend about a month ago and I called them up for some prices and they arranged for a meet & greet for the following day and set me up with a free dog walk right away. Luckily they made an exception for me as I'm in Queens and not Manhattan. My walker, Tatiana, is great. I have a rescue dog and she can be very difficult with new people, but took to Tatiana IMMEDIATELY. During the free meet & greet, my dog, Roxy, interacted with Tatiana and was instantly comfortable. I also love the alerts I get every day. I get a text when Tatiana picks up Roxy and I get the cutest pictures sent to my e-mail of Roxy on the walk with her. She always looks so happy! I can even log in on the site and check that she's taking her to the park I requested, which she always does. Tatiana really cares about Roxy and Roxy is very comfortable and happy with her. I've had to add late evening walks a few times and they always pair me up with an equally experienced walker who takes out Roxy, even last minute. Overall, two thumbs up! Highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I've been super happy with Swifto. Our walker Matt H. is great. We get texts when walks start and end, and information about the walks themselves, so there are no surprises. My dog can be difficult (fearful, reactive) but Matt handles her without a problem. Swifto management has been proactive about getting feedback from customers and working with us. I'd definitely recommend them. read more