I moved to NYC in September with my dog Sara and needed to find a dog walker for the days I wasn't home. Richie came recommended from the doorman and we are so happy we found him! Richie took the time to come and meet Sara and speak with me about his services. We started with a short walk 3 times a week but moved Sara up to a longer walk because she enjoyed it so much.
Richie is always reliable, friendly and to top it off, Sara loves him!
So glad to have found Urban Trails and highly recommend it! read more
Richie and his Urban Trails team of dog walkers/trainers have become part of our family. They walk our three dogs three times a day. They've also helped with numerous behavioral issues, from barking to aggression to sitting patiently at the corner waiting for the light. They are reliable, professional, full of knowledge and experience. Plus they're lots of fun to be around. The dogs love their time with the UT team and always come home tired and well-exercised. We've also hired UT for dog-sitting. It's a great comfort to go away and know the dogs are having fun without us. UT isn't just a dogwalking service, it's a service that will help you with all aspects of raising, training, and enjoying your pooches. I'd give it ten stars if I could. read more
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Urban Trails deserves all the praise and stars I could possibly give. This is a professional team of animal lovers. They are fully licensed and insured, responsible and dependable. My two Maltese were pretty high maintenance, despite my best efforts to train them. Richie conducted a pre training interview to assess my dogs (and me) and took us on. I thought we would be a challenge, but not for a trainer as gifted as Richie. We signed up for his 5-week course and within two weeks, my dogs were transformed. They were much calmer and obedient. They listened to their commands and their constant barking disappeared. It was a miracle! My dogs (and my neighbors) were so much happier with their newfound knowledge that we continue to use Urban Trails for walking services. It is a great way to maintain their training and offers me an unfailing confidence that my dogs are receiving the very best care and attention.
Richie honestly cares about your pet's health, mentally and physically. He takes the extra time to educate you. He notices behavioral issues and gently points them out. He is always available to discuss any of your concerns, from how the walk went to the consistency of their daily business.
I highly recommend Urban Trails Trails for anyone who needs help with training or handling dogs. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more
Richie is a true dog whisperer and he has definitely become part of the family! I trust him and his team 150% and it's such a relief to know your dog is in the best and most trusting hands possible! My dog Tompkin (now almost 14) never tolerated other dogs near us once we sat down ANYWHERE - a park, on a bench, in a side walk cafe - and would aggressively bark at any passing dog. We met Richie when Tompkin was almost 10: Who again says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?! The miracle happened within weeks: I was even able to take Tompkin to a fenced dog run or have other dogs over at our place - not in my wildest dreams would I have imagined these scenarios! And Tompkin is now so happy to be able to enjoy play dates and isn't stressed at all any longer. Also: She has a MAJOR crush on Richie, she couldn't be more excited when she sees him. I'll be forever grateful to Susan of "Zoomie's" (a beautiful pet store in the West Village) for recommending Richie! read more
I have watched Ritchie transform problem dogs into great canine citizens. He is always kind and firm and just great with the dogs in his care. I have known many people who have entrusted him with their dogs over the years and everyone just raves about him. I finally had the opportunity to experience his substantial gifts as a trainer firsthand and I was deeply impressed. Within a very short time, he assessed my dog's problem and fixed it. He was firm, but very respectful of both me and my dog. My dog loves him and took direction from quite easily. I would recommend Ritchie to anyone. He is the real deal and both you and your dog will be the better for knowing and working with Ritchie.
You just cannot ask for a better trainer! We are lucky to have him! read more
When we adopted our young dog she had spent most of her life indoors and had little socialization with other dogs. She was terrified of all the city noises, did not trust people and did not understand appropriate leash etiquette. Richie taught our dog how to be great city dog and how to love the walk. He helped her build confidence by earning her trust. She has totally transformed from a very scared little dog, to a fierce walker that loves to meet new friends on the street. Richie has earned not only Loki's trust, but ours as well. I would highly recommend him and his team. read more
Richie has been my dog walker/trainer for over a year. He has turned my 2 standard poodles into well behaved citizens. They can't wait to see him. Richie is very well educated in dog behavior and you will be amazed at how your dog responds to his instruction.
Also I might add that when he dog sits, my apartment is cleaner upon my return than when I left. Richie is truly a life saver for dog owners. He is reliable, kind and really good at his job. I am very lucky to have him. read more
Richie and Marie are reliable, friendly and truly love animals. Our dog is always so happy to see them and we trust them with her every day. Richie is a wonderful trainer as well and truly has a gift with animals, including our dog who at one point was extremely shy and did not know how to walk on a leash. I definitely recommend them. read more
Richie is kind, attentive, focused, prompt---a great dog trainer. After just a few sessions with my year-old puppy, I could see seriously positive results. My dog is a confident, well-behaved, city pup---and he just keeps getting better. (And, Richie has made me a better dog owner as well!) Diane read more