We've been using Wanderpups for cat-sitting for over 2 years and if I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Just a few of the reasons include: a) Easy booking through an online portal, which also allows you to create a detailed profile for your pet including info such as feeding schedules, medications, temperament, etc. b) Reasonable pricing. c) Excellent customer service and responsiveness to questions, schedule change requests, etc. d) Detailed updates after each cat-sit visit including photos. But the thing that really sets Wanderpups apart is the amazing care from their team of dedicated pet-sitters. Our cat is not the most cuddly or affectionate guy. He's wary of strangers. But we have been lucky enough to have a handful of repeat sitters, and each one has gone above and beyond to make friends and gain his trust. It has been amazing to see how much he has come out of his shell. Now, instead of hiding under the bed when they visit, he comes out to greet them, allows them to pet him, and gives them lots of headbutts (basically cat-speak for "I love you, you're my friend"). Wholeheartedly recommend! read more

Simply fantastic - wonderful people that truly care about the dogs. Really makes back to the office easier on us both to have someone so good walking him. read more

Wanderpups is amazing. I knew my dog was in great hands. The app makes it so easy to communicate with my walker and the team and scheduling walks is a breeze. They have great walkers that care about the dogs they are with. I can't sing their praises enough. read more

BLUF: We've used a few different dog walking services in Capitol Hill. And Wanderpups blows them ALL out of the water. We've been using Wanderpups for six years now, and its been the best possible experience for that entire time. We've had three or four dogs during this time, and they've been amazing, flexible, and communicative during all phases of a dogs life. They've worked with us when we've had a brand new puppy, who needed multiple potty breaks. They've been happy to work with us when one of our dogs got older and started having trouble walking, so needed special attention. And when we've had to say goodbye to dogs, they've been kind and caring. And honestly, some of my favorite pictures of our dogs comes from our dogwalker, Supe, who is not only a great and caring dogwalker, but an amazing visual artist. read more

We love Wanderpups and all the walkers especially Axel! We have a very energetic pup and Axel meets her energy level. There is so much comfort in knowing your dog walker loves your dog almost as much as you do! Wanderpups is flexible on adding walks and date changes - their web platform is easy to use - would highly recommend this terrific service! read more

This review is overdue because we've been using them for nearly 2 years now, but I have to sing the praises of Wanderpups! We've been lucky enough to have a wonderful regular dog walker (Onat) and have also had good experiences with the other walkers & substitutes. It's been really easy to communicate with them because they use the TimetoPet app to manage all scheduling and payments. When we need to make a change we just open the site and make adjustments as needed. We also get notified if there will be a substitute walker. Our dog can be very nervous when meeting new dogwalkers and can be a little stubborn on walks, so he's not the easiest dog to handle, but Wanderpups treats him so well. We also use them for cat check-ins when we travel and they actually stay and play with our cat which is much appreciated because our cat is very social and loves attention. They also send a note and a photo after every walk/visit, which is such a joy to receive during the weekday! read more

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We've been using Wanderpups for almost a year on a daily basis Monday through Friday and absolutely love their team. The walkers that have been taking care of our dog Denver have been great. They send lots of photos and customize their notes for us based on what we want. Their times do vary when they do give a range, but it's usually within the same 1-2 hour span, nothing ridiculous. When life happens and a walker has an incident and cannot make it for whatever reason (VERY rare occurrence), the admin team is on it to get a replacement! This is what sets them apart from using Rover or other similar walkers...no replacement if they cannot make it. And if you're military in this area, they honor military servicemembers with a 10% discount, which is huge for us! Could not recommend Wanderpups more! read more

For those searching for a great dog walking service look no further. We've used them for multiple months and I could go on for days. Their dog walkers know dogs and care about them. We have two very active dogs and after each walk they're tired. It's great to see how considerate the dog walkers are too when they enter your residence. Trustworthy and committed to providing services at the time you need them, I would absolutely recommend this company. read more

Why are you not using Wanderpups? My dog is insane. Barks constantly, lunges at other dogs, poops a million times a day. None of this is a concern for our walkers at Wanderpups. They pack walk her, walks her past other dogs and do other amazing feats. We've had the same two walkers for over three years now and our dog loves them both like they are family. Communication is great re: changes to schedule and anything else. Payment is easy and automatic. There's a portal and people behind that portal. We love them. read more

Wowwy! Love Wanderpups! The level of communication from my walkers (Rosie and Patricia) and the owner (Mel) is unparalleled. My dog is older and has numerous health issues, so I'm pretty particular about his care. Wanderpups visits him, gives him some love and a walk, and gives me a thorough update of how he is doing. Everyone is so friendly and clearly loves dogs. I never feel like my dog's special needs are a burden. I really can't ask for more. A great service for those who want exceptionally personal care for their pet, excellent communication, and really darn cute pics of their dog during the day. read more

Wanderpups isn't only for dog walking - their cat sitting service is AMAZING! We dont travel often, but when we do, we need reliable service and care for our "old man" cat Bailey. I've been through several inadequate services throughout the years in DC, from companies that don't send experienced staff, to those that can't manage to communicate with anxious pet parents. Wanderpups saved us at late notice when another service wasn't meeting our needs and did a stellar job! It was SUCH a relief to be able to rely on someone to care for my cat as much as I do, and I am so grateful. I will for sure be using Wanderpups whenever I can in the future. Photos taken by our sitter were better than those I can capture myself! read more

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After moving to the area, we have been using this service for a couple of years now and I have never been more pleased. I've had other walkers that just do not compare to the consistency of same dog walker, reliable at same time of day! They previously walked two of our elder dogs with major mobility problems with ease and care. Now they walk our two, crazy energetic puppies. All four of our dogs are crazy about the walker! He takes amazing pictures on every walk...I have millions now. ;) Guys, seriously this service is awesome and prices are great. read more

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Wanderpups is one of the best things that has happened to my dog since that time a neighbor feed him some freshly grilled lamb under the table a few years ago. I've had walkers in the past who were very good people but not the most reliable or punctual, and I never knew what time my dog had been out or whether there were any issues or concerns about his health or behavior. Since starting with Wanderpups, I know exactly when he's been out, what he did, and how he seemed. This has been a godsend because in the last 6 months we've struggled with age-related arthritis, stomach, and surgery issues and I have been able to get ASAP vet appointments due to the update I get from our Wanderpups walker. Our walker has even cut walks short due to weather (heat/cold) or if she thinks he's in pain that day she'll spend part of the "walk" just hanging out with him. Scheduling and invoicing are a breeze on the portal and I love knowing that if our regularly scheduled walker is going to be out, Wanderpups will automatically find a replacement for that day. And the BEST part of every day are the pictures that I get with the daily walk update. read more

I have been using Wanderpups for almost a month and everything has been exceptional. It's been so refreshing to have a company be so responsive and attentive to my needs. From the owner, to the office staff, to my dog walker. I'm so glad I established the relationship. Price is great and service is exceptional. I will be using Wanderpups for a long time. My highest recommendation. Oh and yes my 5 month old puppy loves his dog walker and always has a great time. Easy booking, easy invoicing, and always get great photos of my puppy. read more

Wanderpups is wonderful! Mel and the entire team are great. My dog has special needs in terms of where she can and can't walk and everyone at Wanderpups was so accommodating. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Super easy to schedule, very reliable and easy to communicate with. My favorite part of my day was getting the pics of my dog on her walk. read more

Wanderpups does an incredible job. They have walked both my puppy and my dearly departed dog, and done a great job with both - even when my puppy was extremely nervous and shy just after I adopted him. They are always reliable, and flexible with my frequent changes in schedule. Their walkers went above and beyond to help me out when I had a bike accident and couldn't walk, helping me make sure my puppy was getting the exercise he needed. I would recommend them to anyone! Oh, and their walk reports with photos are always a highlight of my work day. read more

I started using Wanderpups about 2 months ago when my fiancé deployed overseas and we needed a dog walking service who would work with my schedule. I'm happy to say it's been an amazing experience since day 1. They have been very easy to communicate with and their website is a breeze to set up walks for my dog. I used to use Rover but wanted something more reliable and Wanderpups has definitely been that! read more

Could not signup on their site as it was popping an error. Sent 2 emails and then called them leaving a voice mail. Nothing. From the other reviews they look strong, but I guess to busy to get new work. Pity. read more

I've been using Wanderpups for about 5 months, and they've been great. I have a reactive pit bull who is a snuggle bug inside but is super anxious when she sees another dog on leash. We moved about a year ago from a community in Texas which has a lot of expertise with reactive dogs and I hadn't found the same thing here. I spent a very long time looking for the right company that could handle her. A different dog walking company thought she was too much work so I was really excited when I found Wanderpups. Melonie, the owner, is really understanding and patient, and she makes sure that all walkers are equipped to handle reactive dogs. They give my girl a midday break so that I can attend late meetings and I honestly don't know what I'd do without them. I've met all of Missy's walkers so far and they've been wonderful, kind people who really care about her. Absolutely worth the money for the care and the peace of mind. read more

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Our experience with Wanderpups has been great. Mel first started walking our dog a few years ago and now she has been doing cat check-ins for us when we're away from the house for more than a couple of days. Her communication is great, very dependable, and she has been able to accommodate short notice requests from us as well. We always know that our cats get the attention and care they need when we are gone. Five stars, for sure! read more

We've been using Wanderpups as our mid-day walking service for our dog Watson in the NoMa neighborhood for about a year now - and we love them! Our dog-walker Kristina is great with our special needs senior dog that walks with a special harness, and Kristina also administers medication after walks. Daily Wanderpups sends us happy pictures on their walks, and alerts us if our dog his sick or behaves differently so we can monitor his health. We were also in a pinch for holiday overnight dog sitting, and Wanderpups came to the rescue to find us someone while we went out of town for X-mas. Their staff, in particular their manager Zach are tremendously responsive and their internet portal makes it easy to schedule, cancel, and request extra walks. Overall, we would highly recommend this service and this company - they are like family! read more

I have been using wanderpups for almost 2 years now and absolutely love Zach and the team. I know my dog Duncan is always well taken care of, and my house is always locked up. They are very mindful of making sure pups aren't out too long on the super hot days but make up for shortened walks with some extra pets inside. I also love the ease of communicating through time to pet. Thank you Wanderpups for taking such great care of Duncan!! read more

We've worked with Wanderpups since 2015 and they have been consistently fantastic. Super reliable, great communication, 100% trustworthy, and they have always gone the extra mile to take care of our dog Henry, who gets decidedly nervous when new people show up. We feel lucky to have Mel and her team, and I can't imagine looking for anyone else. 10 stars! read more

Wanderpups has improved my dog's quality of life in DC! Not only does our dog have a reliable, loving walker, but he also gets a break in the middle of the day to keep him active. Zach and Mel are very responsive, and they provide flexible service when unforeseen travel or life events happen. Other companies could easily refuse to adapt, but not Wanderpups. I love this company for its employees, use of technology, and willingness to be flexible. Highly recommend! read more

I love Wanderpups! Because of various complications in my life, my pooch has needed a lot of evening and weekend walks, and Wanderpups has been always incredibly accommodating. I always get a report on the walk, generally with a photo of my dog out and enjoying himself -- it makes it a lot easier to leave him knowing he is going to be exercised and loved on while I'm gone. The online portal is really easy to use for schedule and billing. Have worked with a few other dog walking services and Wanderpups is by far the best. Highly recommend! read more

We absolutely love Wanderpups! They take such good care of my pup- they treat him like he's their own. It's easy to schedule, and the prices are very competitive. read more

Wanderpups is fantastic! Scheduling is easy, and they are very responsive to changes or requests. Bernadette has been walking my puppy, Olive, for almost six months now, and she sends me an update and usually a photo after every walk. We sometimes see Bernadette or the other dog she goes on walks with around the neighborhood, and Olive gets SO excited - I know she has a great time on her walks with them. read more

I've been pretty happy with this company thus far. They are very good at communication, which I think is surprisingly hard for most businesses to get right. My dogs seem to like their walker, so we're good there. All in all, it's working out fairly well. read more

We are very satisfied Wanderpups clients who have been with them for a little more than five months. We are new dog owners and their client intake procedures and initial call with Zach were very welcoming. Our walker Supe does a great job of reporting on Charlie's walks and sending photos too and when a substitute has to cover a walk they've also been great. Their online scheduling makes things very flexible and we appreciate that they can set up a template for the entire month so we don't have to input them all manually. We especially like all the communication from the staff and the ease of using the app to send updates or new information about our pup. Finally the price is good and very competitive. read more

We absolutely love Wanderpups! We've been using their dogwalking services for more than a year now, and they've been great for our dog, who loves the personal attention. Michelle is the greatest walker. She clearly loves the pups. And takes the greatest pictures too. Their online portal is very user friendly, and they're incredibly responsive to any and all feedback. Communications, scheduling and payment is all really seamless. I'd highly recommend them to anyone! read more

We have used Wanderpups since 2017 and have been thrilled with our experience. We have had the same dog walker for all three years and he has done wonders for helping with some of our dog's fear reactivity issues! Supe (he's the best!) treats our dog like family and being able to see how they interact since we've been working from home has been a joy. We look forward to the pictures we get after the walk. Wanderpups is a terrific and reliable company. I would recommend them to anyone needing a dog-walking service! read more

We have used Wanderpups for 2 years now for our Black Lab, Bialy. We have used several dog walkers in DC, and right from the start, Wanderpups has been amazing. Their online portal to schedule walks, communicate with the walkers and staff, and pay invoices is incredibly easy. You can schedule multiple weeks of walks at a time, which is a great thing for us so we don't forget! Zach is also very communicative and makes sure we are taken care of when we did forget once or twice. We also really appreciate the advanced notice when a substitute walker will be used - it gives us peace of mind! Bialy has loved all of the walkers she has been with. We can't say enough about Kristina, who Bialy bonded with for almost 2 years. We recently moved, and Wanderpups made sure we were set up right from Day One with a new walker. We didn't miss a beat, and Bialy is loving her time with Bernadette now! All of the walkers send a text or message through the portal letting us know exactly how the walk went every day - it's so easy. I can't say enough about Wanderpups. We trust them wholeheartedly with Bialy and would recommend them to anyone on the Hill or the surrounding area looking for someone to take care of their pets! read more

I've used Wanderpups on an almost daily basis for the past two years. They are as good as it gets. My Airedale terrier can be a bit picky about other dogs, and Wanderpups is super attentive to her personality. Zach and Mel are responsive, accommodating, and totally flexible, as are the walkers, who truly love dogs and their work. I highly recommend. read more

I can't say enough amazing things about this company. We absolutely LOVED working with them for the past 2 years. Extremely responsible and responsive. They were there for us when we needed them both planned in advance as well as on a very short notice. Mel cares about her customers and it shows. Onat has been nothing but amazing to our little Max. We moved to another part of town and they unfortunately do not serve it. We miss them dearly. The best dog walking company we ever used! read more

We have been using Wanderpups for over a year and can't say enough about how much we appreciate the excellent service and care they give our dog. Our regular walker Michelle is fantastic with dogs, responsible, very communicative and sends the best photos each day. We know our dog is in great hands and gets love, attention, and a break from her crate while we're at work. We also really like that the company will send a substitute walker when needed so we aren't scrambling for a mid-day walker when our regular walker isn't available. When we travel and take our dog with us, we usually have Wanderpups stop by to take care of our cat and have had a great experience with those visits as well. read more

I have a fairly timid former feral cat who takes a while to warm up to people. I found Mel prior to an extended holiday vacation and she was extremely reasonable and accommodating. She took care of our little guy for the entirety of our vacation and sent pictures of him warming up to her. Impressive. As long as Mel is around, we won't be using another cat sitter. read more

Melonie goes above and beyond the call of duty. I couldn't ask for a better person to care for my dog. She follows instructions and makes scheduling a breeze. If anything is off or my dog is sick, she is in contact right away. She's 100% reliable and always on time. She offers jogs with your dog too and even does in home sitting. I completely trust Mel and her team. read more

Wanderpups is the BEST dog walking service I've ever utilized. Mel and her team exceeded all of my expectations. If you are a busy professional, you can be sure that Wanderpups will easily provide your pup with the attention & exercise that it needs. Please schedule your dog for a walk ASAP! read more

We've used Wanderpups 2x a week (at least) since we moved into the city two years ago, and we couldn't be happier. Our walker Bernadette is amazing and very communicative. She is prompt, trustworthy, and our dog LOVES her. We live a few blocks away from each other, so we often see Bernadette at night/on the weekends and our dog goes absolutely nuts with excitement whenever she sees her. We've had several instances where we have had to request last-minute dog walks due to our dog getting sick, and Wanderpups has always been able to accommodate us. The online scheduling tool is extremely easy to use as well. In short, we highly recommend Wanderpups! read more

I can't speak more highly of Mel and her team. Mel is always super responsive, willing to work with her clients to do what best suits their animal's needs, and she hires great people. They're reliable and will care for your pet like its their own. Highly highly recommend Wanderpups. read more