I have been using Wagabout since February when I started working 30 minutes from home and knew my little poodle needed some TLC and a short walk in the middle of the day. Kelly leaves a little note every day with the time she arrived and what they did during her 15 minute visit. She is also very understanding and accommodating when I need him walked longer (30 minutes) or at a different time of day. In order to not be charged for a cancelled visit, you need to provide at least 24 hours notice, which is sometimes impossible because, hey, life happens. I understand they have a schedule to work around, but I wish there were 1 or 2 "freebies" for cancelling with less than 24 hours notice (or at least only charge half for 12 hours notice). That being said, I know my dog is in great hands while I am at work, which is extremely comforting. I would recommend Wagabout to anyone who is looking for a dog walker in Bethesda or surrounding areas! read more

I have used Wagabout for over four years, and I have been consistently satisfied with their work. AJ is a good communicator and loves dogs. His walkers are reliable, friendly, and love dogs too. I have no complaints or areas for improvement. I continue to be a satisfied Wagabout customer. read more

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AJ and his team (especially Kathryn) are incredible! They are extremely reliable, communicative, and most importantly, flexible - I have often had to either cancel or add walks last minute, and they do everything they can to accommodate. It's difficult to find a great dog walking service in Bethesda at a decent price, and I'm so glad I found Wagabout! read more

AJ and his team have been walking our dogs for a couple of years and we have had an amazing experience. He is extremely responsive and flexible and they are wonderful with our dogs. Communication is always seamless and I trust them 100 percent with our doggies. 10/10 recommend. read more

Wagabout is amazing! They are attentive and caring with my pups. I like the daily walk updates and additional comments about how they did on the walk. AJ communicates well in advance of changes to the schedule and is good about filling in walkers if the need arises. The prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Wagabout to everyone with pups to walk! read more

hands down the most caring, consistent, reliable, inexpensive and accommodating dog walkers and boarders in the DMV. We have always been blown away the cleanliness and standards that Wagabout demonstrates. I high recommend this company! read more

My experience with AJ and Wagabout was fantastic. AJ was kind and professional throughout the whole process. Overnight stay option made a huge difference. I highly recommend and finding a responsible pet walking service is hard to come by Thank you read more

I selected this business using Yelp and hired owner AJ for pet sitting based on the strength of the positive reviews here. I feel it would be irresponsible for me to not provide a review after we had problems. I would give zero stars if possible. AJ (the owner) was hired to feed our pet rabbit in our home and to watch our 7 pound young adult dog in his home (it was his request to take the dog to his home). Our dog is hearty, healthy (needs no medications or special care) and was freshly groomed prior to our leaving. We sent her along with her crate and favorite dog food and treats. AJ knew we would be out of the U.S. for seven nights. We have left our dog before (with others in their home and ours) without incident. AJ's packet requiring vet information with permissions, a contract with disclaimers (protecting him), etc., was more cumbersome than anything I had ever been asked to sign, but it all seemed "legit" and struck me as fairly professional. 2 days into our family vacation AJ sent me an e-mail saying that out dog was extremely ill with diarrhea and... he may not be able to keep her! The fourth day he wrote although the dog had a congenial personality and had been sweet with his kids, she appeared to be suffering from anxiety and with her diarrhea she had made more than one mess on his floor and so she could no longer stay with him and I needed to make alternative arrangements immediately!!! Never an offer to take her to the vet, etc, care for her back in our home (as I had originally requested) or any other suggestions ---and he knew we were out of the country. Obviously, I was unable to personally pick her up. Out of fear for my dog's safety (what was he going to do with her if I wasn't able to arrange any alternative?) I scrambled to find a solution. Thankfully, I was able to reach a friend who could help and our pet was retrieved from AJ's home immediately. My friend was shocked to find my dog shaking, in filthy and frail condition. I was charged for pro-rated care (reflecting the 4 days provided) and I paid in full. The rabbit received adequate care, but I also discontinued AJ's care of our rabbit after he refused to continue caring for our dog. Now back home, our dog has not needed a trip to the vet and has resumed to her previously healthy condition. This caused incredible stress and worry during a greatly anticipated vacation. read more

Ann C. continuation of review of Wagabout 6/16/2022 Lynn reviewed on 3/20/2022 that she hired AJ based on positive reviews on Yelp but felt she had a bad experience with his business. I feel AJ and Wagabout did not get a fair shake (representation) by Yelp by the cumbersome way the website is formatted. Yelp gives the reviewer a short paragraph easily located, seen and scanned followed by the word "more" in light blue located below to expand the text. However, only the word "more" in light blue and "was..." is for the owner, and it's not that evident that that small potion will contain the the business owner's account of events. The light blue "more" has to be clIcked on to see the owner's extensive, well detailed, and professional recounting of the events. I've learned to read Yelp a little more critically. I read through all the extensive, glowing reviews on Yelp for the business Wagabout and with one exception they were 100% positive. I'm very satisfied that AJ the owner gave such a detailed accounting of the events. Additionally, I would like to add my own very satisfied experiences. He and his business came to me with very high recommendations in 2017 and he did dog walking for us many times while we were out of town. He had detailed daily reports for us and we worked together extremely well for several years before my dog passed. As I am currently looking to add a new dog to our family, I looked up Wagabout again on the internet and am so pleased that so many dog owners have had such wonderful experiences with Wagabout! read more

AJ and the team from Wagabout just started walking my dog a few weeks ago, and already I know I made the right decision to go with them! AJ is incredibly communicative and easy to reach, as well as extremely accommodating and flexible with any necessary changes. I love the new feature they use which shows an exact map of the walk taken, how long it was (minutes and miles), as well as any "business" done by your dog :) Fair rates and a happy, exercised pup - what more could you ask for? read more

I trust AJ and the team implicitly, I have worked with AJ and his team since 2017. They are wonderful for daily walks and even overnights. They care about the pets, will conduct a home visit first to see how you prefer to kennel your pet, where food and toys are kept, etc. Easy billing as well. AJ and the team are fantastic!! read more

My husband and i just started using Wagabout and we are happy with their services. AJ was kind enough to meet our dog, Stella before the actual dog walks were to be scheduled. AJ updated my husband on how stella was during her first dog walk yesterday and left a note on how well she did and if she "pooped"/drank water etc. This is very important to know and I'm sure pet owners can relate. we look forward to using AJ more for our doggy! read more

Wagabout is the best! The walkers and the owner,AJ are dependable and love dogs. Yesterday my dog suffered an attack by a neighbor's dog. I was at a business meeting when it happened. The walker was understandably traumatized. AJ quickly relieved her so she could seek peace, contacted and met me at the Animal Hospital. I was so grateful for AJ. He was calm, comforting and such a source of support. It's these types of experiences that distinguish Wagabout from any other dog walking business. I'm committed to AJ and Wagabout. read more

I have been using Wagabout for 5 years and they are great! There is not a ton of turnover and it's nice to not have to worry about the walks. I also board my dog with AJ when I'm on vacation or overnight trips. Pricing is reasonable, especially for two dogs. Highly recommend! read more

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Our experience with Wagabout was nothing short of amazing! AJ is extremely kind, responsive, and helpful, and is naturally wonderful with dogs. We are new dog parents and AJ's demeanor and approach to working with dogs helped put us at ease. We also quickly learned that we could completely trust AJ which was very important to us and is hard to find. AJ helped us tremendously on very short notice and provided fantastic service. We used Wagabout's pet sitting, walks, and pet transportation services, all of which were outstanding. We have a 7 month old Golden Retriever who has a lot of energy, and after his walks with AJ, he napped for several hours! AJ also provided very useful report cards after each walk with the route and potty break information which was super useful. We would highly recommend Wagabout and wish we could give it 10 stars! read more

I can't say enough great things about AJ and his team! When we rescued our 4 year dog we found Wagabout and based on the company reviews reached out to AJ. He was extremely responsive and came himself to meet our dog and understand our needs. Through our first year and some challenges that came up, AJ and his team were not only supportive but responsive to questions that I had even outside of normal business hours. Most days our dog is walked by the AMAZING Kathryn. She not only takes a genuine interest in our pup but is always good about sharing how the walk went that day. She does such a great job leaving a note on how our dog did during his walk that I look forward to her update while I'm at work. It feels like having an extension of your caregiving unit for your dog. It's such a relief to know that someone who cares about your dog is taking care of him while you are away! If I could give the team more stars I would because they are really the best there is! read more

AJ and team used to walk our two golden retrievers. They were responsible, responsive, and always gave our pups good exercise. Recommend them strongly. read more

My experience with Wagabout has been absolutely phenomenal! It's obvious that AJ (Wagabout's owner) absolutely loves dogs and treats his clients' dogs just like his own! Wagabout is the best! Moreover, it's surprisingly hard to find a good dog walker in the Bethesda area. Most other companies seem to have a lot of turnover, poor communication, and tend to deny responsibility when things don't quite go to plan. But not Wagabout! Everyone that I've encountered from Wagabout has been very friendly, professional, accommodating, and reliable. AJ has really put together an all-star team! Also, I'd like to specifically recommend AJ's overnight dog-sitting services. I was surprised by how much attention and space the dogs staying over get. No wonder all the dogs absolutely adore him! All in all, I can't recommend Wagabout enough! read more

Absolutely love Wagabout. AJ and his team are very professional, reliable and great with the dogs. I love seeing the photos they post on facebook and the notes they leave after each walk. Their prices are reasonable and they are professional and easy to work with on scheduling, invoicing and doing business with in general. We highly recommend Wagabout!! read more

I've had several dog walkers over the years and Wagabout is by far the most reliable and accommodating. Highly recommend.

I have been working with AJ and using Wagabout for about 4 years and have been very happy with his services! AJ is professional and knowledgeable and his walkers are reliable and helpful. They leave a note after each walk indicating what was done for the walk. AJ is easy to work with and has an online payment system which provide convenience and flexibility making my life easier. read more

We left our beloved doggies Bimmer (a Beagle, Jack Russel Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog mix) and Chloe (pure Jack Russell Terrier) with AJ and Kelly over the Christmas through New Year's holiday when my wife and I traveled out of state. In this situation we normally leave the doggies with our trusted local veterinarian. But we felt that -- especially over the holidays -- that the doggies would be left alone at the vet, whereas with AJ and Kelly they would be in a more familial environment receiving the greater attention that we feel our doggies deserve. AJ and Kelly delivered for us. To be honest, we were really surprised (and impressed) that AJ and Kelly had a checklist of everything that they did with the dogs (play, walk several times per day, food, etc.) They did so much with our doggies that I actually felt a little negligent as their parents since AJ and Kelly walked the dogs more per day than we do. Bimmer actually seemed a little sad when he left AJ and Kelly's custody after the week. I know he had a lot of fun. Chloe was her normal quiet self, and was content to be back with us, but showed none of the signs of trauma that she normally does when out of our custody; that was much more significant to us than it sounds like on paper, and it means that AJ and Kelly treated her, and she accepted them, like family. Thanks guys. I highly recommend, and will return to Wagabout. We left 4/5 stars only because I almost never give 5/5 on anything. (When I get the doggies back with a winning lottery ticket I will give 5/5) read more

We used Wagabout's services for about 9 months before my partner changed jobs and now works at home. We both have nothing but positive things to say and wish that we could've continued our daily walks with AJ and his team! We reached out to AJ right before we brought home our 8 week old puppy. AJ was able to meet with us and our pup right away and get us onto the Wagabout schedule immediately. AJ and his team (especially Kathryn) are absolutely wonderful! Not only was AJ very good at communicating and accommodating schedules but he was also great at reaching out if there were any problems they noticed (i.e. one day our pup managed to escape his pen and AJ and Kathryn reached out to us immediately to make sure everything was okay). We are going to miss receiving notes about our pup's daily walks and I'm sure our pup is going to miss seeing Kathryn and the other walkers at Wagabout every day! read more

We've been with Wagabout for YEARS and are so happy with their service! They are reliable, honest, provide great services and most importantly, Penny loves them! We've used them for boarding as well and she's very well cared for. AJ has worked closely with all his clients during this COVID crisis, to be sure his walkers and dog owners are all safe. Can't recommend Wagabout highly enough! read more

Wagabout is the absolute best! For the past two years, AJ and his team have been a joy to work with and have taken amazing care of our dog. My husband and I both have jobs with odd hours and frequent last-minute schedule changes, and Wagabout has been phenomenal about accommodating our dog walking needs. Our dog is a rescue with anxiety issues, but she immediately warmed up to AJ and does extremely well with Wagabout's walkers. It's not easy leaving your pup at home while you go to work, and I cannot thank Team Wagabout enough for being so flexible, reliable and attentive to our dog (who loves them right back). Even the staff in our apartment building would rave about our awesome dog walker -- shoutout to Andrew! We recently moved out of Wagabout's service area and miss them every day. read more

Amanda loves my Cavalier King Charles! She arrives on time and gives him an excellent workout. I would highly recommend Wagabout. If I could change one thing, it would be to get some easier form of payment since I dislike writing checks twice a month. read more

AJ & his team are amazing! I had such a great experience with Wagabout. I've only used the dog walking services, but would recommend without hesitation. The walkers are very reliable and leave a daily note about the walk. I loved the fact that there wasn't a lot of turnover in who walked my dog. They were also very accommodating for last minute and odd hour walk requests. I would highly recommend! read more

AJ and his team are a very reliable group that have been taking care of my dog for the past 6 months. They leave a daily report card, always keep my dog's water bowl filled, and are quick to call or text if there is ever anything amiss. I would highly recommend them for anyone in the area looking for a dog walker. My dog Waffles loves them! read more

Choosing a dog walker was a highly personal decision for us, as we wanted someone who could and would provide the same level of care for our dog, Daisy, as we do. After interviewing several different providers, and then meeting AJ in person, we were set with Wagabout. AJ has been highly responsive to our requests for service, even at the last minute, and flexible with our schedules (we opt to have him come in the mid-afternoon instead of early, due to work schedules). Recently, we've had some scheduling issues that require us to use him twice a day, in the late morning and then later afternoon, which he also quickly agreed to. We'd highly recommend Wagabout's services to any dog lover- your pet will be in good hands. read more

Kelly and AJ are very nice and easy to contact. I often have to change my dog walking schedule due to work and they are flexible. They also leave a note that tells you if your dog went to the bathroom, which is helpful to know! I live in Bethesda so they are willing to walk in that area. read more

AJ and Kelly are fantastic with animals. I got a rescue and AJ has been giving me great advice on how to help him settle in. My doxie LOVES AJ and Kelly. You can set your watch by when they say they will come and when they come to walk the dog. They are DEPENDABLE and PROFESSIONAL. Highly recommended. PSS AJ is so talented with pet photo's the best photo of our dog was taken by him. So thanks to Wagabout (who my next door neighbors found for me). Well done. read more

Cannot say enough good things about Wagabout. I wish I knew more people in our building who had dogs, so I could get AJ more business. Our schedules are busy and always changing, so it was critical for us to have a dog walking service that is flexible. Wagabout has met and exceeded our needs. I can send an email 24 hours before I need a walk for my dogs, or need to cancel a scheduled walk, and AJ is super responsive. There is always a "report card" when I get home, which lets me know what when our walker came, if the dogs did their business, and if they were given water or food. read more

Wagabout has provided great service for me for over the past year and a half. Kelly & AJ are terrific dog walkers. They have been walking my puggle, Tuco, since he was a little pup (5/6 months) and he has always been happy. They are very reliable, easy to communicate with, and flexible. Beside the twice weekly walks, we have used them for their overnight service and vet pick-up/transportation service. And they have worked with me for last minute arrangements on several occasions. They keep me updated on Tuco's progress for each walk and let me know if anything seems out of the ordinary. I definitely recommend the services to anyone to wants to ensure their "fur baby" is in good hands! read more

I've used Wagabout for both dog walking and transportation. They've been extremely responsive to our dog's unique needs (she's very people-shy) and made every effort to make her feel comfortable. AJ and his team communicate after each walk and show Birdie a lot of TLC. It's so easy to schedule services and AJ has worked to accommodate Birdie's changing needs. AJ transported our dog safely to/from boarding and made sure we were informed throughout. Wagabout has been the best dog walking service we've used with our pup and I highly recommend their services! We are so appreciative and grateful for Wagabout! read more

I am extremely happy with Wagabout. My dog is my child and I am so happy to find a dog walking company that treats my dog like their own - it is truly refreshing. AJ is fantastic with my yellow lab Brady and both he and Kelly have been great to work with. They are flexible and patient with my last minute requests. Brady just wiggles like crazy when he sees AJ and it makes me happy to know that he is not only in good hands, but is so happy to spend time with AJ. You can tell that AJ loves dogs and I am so appreciative of his good care for my pup. I highly recomend them and cant thank them enough. read more

We love Wagabout. We have a puppy and very much wanted her to get used to new people as well as to make sure she gets a lot of exercise daily. After much research we settled on Wagabout and could not be happier. One person will be your dog's walker and your dog is walked solo - no group walks. Kelly was our initial walker and now Linda has taken over. Our little pooch loves them both. I have been at home when it's time for her walk and watched her wiggle with glee to see Kelly and now Linda come to the door. They provide a great deal of attention and love to your dog. Just what we wanted. Also, they do their very best to accommodate schedule changes you may have and requests for added walks, etc. We are all so happy to have Wagabout as part of our puppy's life. read more

AJ is always very easy to contact and accommodating with any changes to our walk schedule and adding a second dog when we are dog sitting for friends. Wagabout is one of the more reasonably priced walkers in the Bethesda area, and our chocolate lab Bear always seems happy after his walks. My favorite part is the personal note that is left after every walk detailing their trip - if he peed/pooped, needed fresh water, given a treat, if there were any issues, and most importantly - lots of tail wagging and love. read more

Great team, great service and, most importantly, our dog loves them. When our work hours increased and we needed help around lunch time the team at Wagabout stepped up and saved the day. Joon loves them, and her instinct never fails. Highly recommend. read more