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What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Where do I begin with Prospect Bark and how incredibly amazing they are. Staff: the owner of Prospect Bark and her team are beyond the best. They love all of the dogs as if they were their own. They provide individual time, attention and love to every dog. They are so attentive from managing diets and allergies and any medicine to play time, etc. they send us videos and photos all day that are just the best. Environment: I would like to stay for a day at Prospect Bark it is so calming and relaxing. They have high ceilings, calming music, clean - very clear they are constantly cleaning because it smells lovely - and they have beds and toys for all dog sizes - including heated blankets in their front window during the winter and a big play space and pools in their yard. Boarding: our dog loves boarding at Prospect Bark. Their lower level is a combo of Murphy beds for free sleeping dogs and crates for dogs who need crate sleeping. They have staff who sat over with the dogs which is just the best. Care: everything from little personal hand-drawn pics of the dogs on the walls to “pupsicles” in the summer to Thanksgiving dinner and a holiday photo shoot, Prospect Bark is beyond like family to us and our dog. We love them and everything they do and have recommended them to many. They are exceptional! Beyond highly recommend!!
Prospect Bark is awesome!! If you love your dog you won’t board them anywhere else! I have searched many dog boarding places in Park Slope, and Prospect Bark is the absolute best by far! Chun-Soon and her daughter, Tina, Sheila and the whole staff! Outstanding! Where else does you dog get read bed time stories!! They always take the absolute best care of my dog when she is there. Can not recommend them enough!! 💕💕💕
Best doggie daycare, boarding, sitting and walking in Brooklyn! My wife and I have been using ProspectBArk! since our dog (now 8 years) was 3 months old. We've done daily walking (for several years before covid), in-home sitting, daycare while we moved, and most recently an 8-day staycation at their daycare/boarding facility while we were in Japan. They have never let us down and always do an amazing job – really setting our minds at ease when we have to be away from our sweet doggie. They provide plenty of photo updates, respond quickly, and the facility is absolutely top notch. Clean, comfortable, and run by people who truly love animals.
Wish I could give ProspectBark more than 5 stars! They are absolutely the best! Our dog Lola absolutely loves coming here for daycare and overnights. You can tell how much the staff truly cares about all of the dogs that come here. We get the cutest photos and videos throughout the day (they send so many throughout the day, and you can tell how much fun all of the dogs are having) so we never have to wonder how she is doing & they always make us smile. They set up pools for the dogs during the Summer, organize different activities, and make healthy treats for the dogs too. The space is also extremely clean! This is truly such an incredible place and we always trust them to watch our dog Lola - she really has a BLAST here! I can't recommend ProspectBark enough!
The team at ProsepctBARK is one of the most conscientious and caring group of animal care specialists we have ever encountered. From the early days of the business when they walked our bulldog puppy to the their sensitive and meticulous care for her late in life - this team loves animals and makes it their mission to provide amazing services. We now have two new puppies and two cats. ProspectBARK provide excellent in home and day care services for all of our animals. They are like family to us and our animals and always exhibit professional excellence. Creative (draw up dog days!) unique (summertime frozen treats) and deeply kind - our animals are in the very best hands with this wonderful team!
My dog and I LOVE ProspectBArk. I have never trusted a place more with my fur baby. I know she is in good hands, getting taken care of and having fun! The staff is super friendly and communicative. I love that I get picture and video updates throughout the day. And they even make homemade snacks for the pups. Can’t recommend this place enough!!
I cannot say enough good things about prospect bark. We send our dog to day care and board her, and she is treated with so much love and care. ProspectBark has also helped her become socialized well with dogs, and they’ve been so collaborative. We are so grateful to have found prospect bark.
ProspectBark is an incredible dog daycare. The staff is caring and competent. My wife and I leave our little baby Granger in their hands and know he’ll be loved and taken care of. I could not highly rec this business more. The staff is really wonderful. One specific highlight is the staff’s constant communication via photos and video which helps my wife and I feel even more comfortable when we are away knowing our precious baby is in living hands.
ProspectBArk goes above and beyond for pets and their humans! They have been kitty sitting for us for years when we go on vacation, and we have only ever had positive experiences. Sitters are always professional, communicative, and provide lots of updates and pictures. Our cat, Frasier, was recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, so we were nervous about leaving him alone when we had to go out of town. When we entered new care instructions into the portal, the owner was kind enough to call and collaborate on a special care plan for him. She even delivered a cat water fountain to our home to make sure Frasier didn't get dehydrated! We were so touched by the kindness and our sitter, Doug, was clearly mindful of our anxiety and made sure to give us the best updates. We feel really lucky to have the staff at ProspectBArk in Frasier's corner (and ours!).
I have used ProspectBArk's cat sitting service since 2016 whenever we go away on vacation or business trips and I've had nothing but excellent experiences! The sitters are trustworthy, kind, professional, and passionate about caring for my two cats, Poppy and Bandit. And, on top of this great care, we also get lots of cute photos and videos of the cats while we're on vacation. In particular, I want to shout out Jennifer Bernstein, our sitter of several years, for her incredible and attentive care. Our cats love her!
I can't say enough good things about Jordan's Pet care and how well they take care of my pup Gumbo. From the start, they have been super responsive, patient, and kind with a first time puppy mom, and I'm grateful. Gumbo loves her walker Jack, and I swear she is smiling in every update I receive when she is with him. I love their app, ease of scheduling and canceling visits, and prompt replies to my questions. Highly, highly recommended!
We are very happy with Jordan’s Pet Care! Our dogs absolutely adore our regular dog walker. We have even used Jordan’s while we were away for ten days. Our trip out of town was made even better knowing our dogs were at home with our trusted walker/sitter and we loved getting updates and photos every day. I would happily recommend Jordan’s (and our regular dog walker in particular) to anyone looking for loving care for their pets.
Jordan's pet care is great. All of the walkers are kind and thoughtful and really care about your pet. They're always willing to work through any mishap (missing key, pet hiding, etc) and are very communicative. I've trusted them with my dog for many years now and will continue to do so!
Total professionals - Jordan, Devon and their team (walker Caleb) have taken such consistent care and consideration for our puppy Aaron. Super communicative and responsive to any adjustments or requests they have been an enormous help taking care of our pup. Would not hesitate to recommend, thank you again to the extraordinary team!
Nellie’s treated so well on her walks with Parker. They go above and beyond to make my puppy feel loved and cared for. They don’t just walk my little girl, but also plays with, cleans after and refills food/water. The system for scheduling is very straightforward.
I have been using Jordan’s pet care service for years and could not recommend them highly enough. I have a difficult dog to walk who loves to eat everything on the street and they do great with her. They also are wonderful sitters when we go away, they take great care of my dog and are very respectful to our apartment.
Jordan's was great! They were able to watch my cat on short notice over a holiday weekend. Extremely responsive and pleasant to deal with throughout the whole process of becoming a new client. They took great care of my cat, and I will continue using them!
Jordan's Pet Care sitters have taken wonderful care of our cat. She gets lots of love and attention as well as meticulous attention to our directions about her feeding and litter box.
I have used Jordan's Pet Care for several years to care for my pet rabbit when I'm traveling. They have excellent communication and service. Many pet businesses are not equipped to care for rabbits, so I definitely appreciate Jordan's range and quality of services.
Jordan’s is fantastic local service that I totally trust to take care of my pets when I’m away. The sitters are always thorough and provide detailed updates, including photos, of their visits. Bruce the cat and I highly recommend them!
Andrew and his team are incredible on every level. Outstanding customer service/communication, extremely flexible (seriously 24/7), accomodating, and reliable. Andrew and his team always went above and beyond to do what was best for me and my doggie - too many examples to count. I especially love the pics and written updates on what my doggie did on his walkies. They should be professional pet photographers too! It is such a blessing knowing your loved one will be safe, loved, and so well cared for when you need a hand. We are so lucky to have found Lucky Dog!!!
Andrew watched our two dogs while we were traveling for a week. We started with an initial consult and meet-and-greet, where he could meet our dogs, learn their quirks and personalities, and understand their needs. Once we felt comfortable with each other, it was easy to book services whenever we needed. He was easy to communicate with and fast to reply. I also appreciated the Time to Pet app, making it simple to schedule, book, track, and pay for any walks requested. Will definitely work with again!
The reliability of Lucky Dog has afforded me so much ease on the days I have to leave my dog alone and go into the office. I can always count on her safely getting a quality walk, and every walker who has been assigned to her has diligently made sure that she has what she needs (after treat walk, etc.) So glad that I found them when I did!
Andrew took care of our rescue pup, Daisy, for a week while we were traveling. He sent regular updates and photos to keep our minds at ease. He made sure to let us know that she was eating, sleeping (and pooping) without any issues! Daisy had a great time and was completely at home at his place. Will definitely book in again with him. Highly recommended!!!
Andrew has been walking our 8 year old rescue hound regularly for the past few months. He has been completely reliable and a great communicator. We know Tippi is in good hands with him, and the ease of scheduling and communicating via his app is an added bonus.
Andrew did a fantastic job taking care of my rambunctious JRT Haku for 5 days when I had to go on a last-minute trip - total lifesaver! He sent regular updates, kept to Haku’s usual walking/feeding/bathroom routine, and played with her to her heart’s content. She was happy and content when I picked her up, and so was I. Andrew is a true dog lover and I couldn’t recommend him more! I will definitely be boarding Haku with him again in the future.
Andrew and the all walkers at lucky dog are great! They respect your house rules, take care of pup, send updates and have the most seamless payment methods. (You can pay by cc!) Andrew goes out of his way to make it work for last minute requests and most of all our dog is well taken care of.
I was a little more than apprehensive when I had to leave my 2 yr old “baby” for nearly a month. Andrew and Sky are nothing short of amazing!! I received regular updates and photos of Skye. She was on 4- 30 minute ( minimum) walks a day. They were actually able to get her to “go” outside! (When I bring her for walks she wants to come right home). I will be using their service many more times! Thanks so much! ( just one of the many pics I received)
I can only speak highly of Andrew and Skylar of Lucky Dog; they are extremely patient, caring and reliable for my anxious Aussie. The team has maintained a consistent schedule for weekly walks and most recently cared for my pup while I was away for a week. Hoping to continue utilizing their services as long as they are in business - huge thanks to the team!
We hired Andrew and his team at Lucky Dog after he was recommended to us by a neighbor who also used his services. I recently had a baby and needed extra help to walk our very energetic puppy. Andrew and his team of dog walkers have been amazing! They are so professional and our dog loves them. After every walk we receive a text with the walking route, a picture (like below) and a summary of her behavior. I’d highly recommend Lucky Dog to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog walking service.
Love Park Slope Pups! Ilana and team are the best. When I walk my dog by their location, he always tries to go into the building. Highly recommend. Update: I started using PSP for dog walking too and could not be happier. Holley has been AMAZING with my pooch (also takes awesome photos! example below!). I travel for work sometimes and need additional walks last minute and Ilana always does her best to accommodate. Should be able to give more stars to this place.
I've been using Park Slope Pups for almost two years now and have had a great experience. My dog loves her walker, Alf, and I do too ! He couldn't be sweeter with her, he's super professional and caring. Can't say enough good things!
Ilana and the walkers/sitters of Park Slope Pups are absolutely wonderful! It's such a relief knowing I'm leaving my pup in good hands, and ilana has been super helpful and life-saving during emergency needs. Cannot recommend them enough
I’ve been taking my dog Jules to Park Slope Pups for over a year now and it’s been an excellent experience. Ilana is very warm and professional and it’s clear that she cares deeply about the dogs she watches. She is also very accommodating to my schedule, which can be a bit irregular at times. And best of all, Jules is a happy tired dog when he gets home!
Great team! We've had two pet sitters stay at our place when we've been out of town, and they were wonderful! Took great care of our babies. Organized team -- highly recommend!
I absolutely LOVE Park Slope Pups, and could not recommend a better boarding/walking service in Park Slope (or anywhere!). The team is responsive, responsible, and trustworthy, and my pup absolutely adores them. They are extremely organized, and are very reasonable if a last minute request comes in. Some of their walkers even do paintings of your pup, which are incredible! I got so lucky finding this wonderful team, and could not say more nice things. Thanks Park Slope Pups for easing my mind when I can't be with Stevie!
The team at Park Slope Pups has been great to work with! We've been using Park Slope Pups since our puppy was around 7 months old and every employee has been so great with him. He's generally a bit scared of being away from us at first, but with the PSP team he seems right at home. They're great at accommodating both long term and last-minute requests, excellent communication and all around great service. Highly recommend!
We've had such a nice experience with Park Slope Pups and our main guy, our puppy's regular dog walker, Alf! He's so sweet with her. It really puts a crazy dog mum like me at ease knowing she's being so well cared for and so excited to see Alf everyday.
Hands down the best dog walking service I've used. Ilana and her team are professional, communicative, and reliable. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy person to look after their pup. My dog Hubble gives them 2 paws up!
Our dogs, Sally and Silvio, are our everything. When it came to dog sitting we typically would only feel comfortable having family watch them, sometimes even flying family in but that isn’t always possible. So when we were looking for a dog sitting service it had to be someone we felt really comfortable with. We cannot recommend Park Slope Pups enough. They take care of our dogs as if they were their own.
Jason and his team are wonderful! They are trustworthy and have taken great care of our pup. The app is easy to use which is a plus to an already great service. I like the personal touches in the walk summary, it makes me feel like our dog is getting the best care when we aren’t home. They communicate quickly and clearly, have accommodated last minute changes when they were able to. I could not ask for more from a dog walking service.
We’ve been using Jason and co to walk our pup for the last few months, and we’ve had a great experience! Previously we were using Rover, and we had a good experience but wanted something more consistent. My partner and I both work in person 5 days/week, so it was sometimes a struggle to cobble together walks based on individual schedules of Rover walkers. Now, Luna has two regular walkers who she seems to love! And I don’t have to worry about her during the day; I know she’s in good hands! They are very responsible and take great care of her. It’s easy to schedule/change walks and chat through the app. Before we even set up walks, Jason called to get to know Luna and our needs to make sure this was a good fit, and the manager Gillian came by to meet Luna and see our place/get instructions. They never send a new walker alone - the manager or another walker will train with them first, which makes me feel good. While we’re paying more than we did through Rover, I feel like it’s well worth it and would highly recommend them!
We love Jason’s service. Nothing excites our pup more than hearing his walker arrive at our door. Jason’s team is reliable, attentive, and caring. Not to mention they always have a great photo on their after walk report, especially Ash and Daniel!
Jason and his team of dog walkers are all incredible, reliable, responsible, and caring people. I cannot recommend this group of people enough--I know that when my dog, Sophie, is in their hands, she is going to have a great day. They are always on time, send messages (and pictures!) about their time together, and I can tell Sophie is with someone who genuinely cares about her. I've struggled in the past to find a dog walking service who cared as much and you can stop here--you will find all the best with Jason and his team. I've also used their dog sitting services for a trip I took that lasted a little over 2 weeks and their team was incredible--they took care of my home and dog and communicated every step of the way. I love this team so much and they are a big part of my community here in Brooklyn.
We have used Jason the Dog Walker 2-3x per week for 8+ months. Our pup LOVES his walkers — sometimes I’m home when they come to get him and he runs to them to get his leash and head out. Great flexibility in scheduling and ease of adjustments / communication using an app. The team has been super understanding when we had personal issues arise and needed last-minute changes to our dog’s walk.
Jason and his team are fabulous. I was so worried when I transitioned to going back into the office, because I wanted to find a walker that would keep my dog safe at all times. Jason and his team have been responsive, caring, and responsible every step of the way. My dog is always in great hands, and I look forward to getting the report about his walk every day! Jason and his team have truly given me peace of mind at work!
Jason and his team have been walking our dog for the entire 12 years of her life! They are all caring, reliable, communicative, and I trust them utterly with our dog. Jason trained our dog when she was a puppy and after all this time she still loses her mind with happiness when he's the one to come and walk her! Couldn't reccommend them more highly.
Jason and his team have walked our dog for the last 7 years. They've been reliable, friendly, responsive and accommodating. Thanks Jason and co!
Jason runs an amazing business with amazing walkers. Jason took the time to get to know our dog before we began working with him. He takes the time to talk about concerns on the phone. His walkers are incredible, loving animal lovers! Sometimes I'm here when one of the walkers come to pick up our dog and it's so fun to hear them interact. Our dog clearly loves every walker - wagging her tail as soon as she hears them come in the house. The walkers even got her comfortable walking with other dogs - which I appreciate so much. It's so nice to know that our dog is in amazing hands. Jason's company is quite flexible with hours to choose from and even offers extended animal-watching hours, if you need to leave your animal home while on vacation. I highly recommend Jason The Dog Walker!!!
I cannot thank them enough for the short amount of time they helped me with my dog. Sadly due to my oversight and bad judgement on a situation, it came to an end. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a walker.
Excellent Dog walking and Doggie boarding service! Our pups are always super happy to see their walker Taylor! Dogger is super reliable when it comes to additional walks at the last minute, changes in travel plans etc. When first moving to Park Slope, we tried contacting a few other dog walking services, but were most impressed with Dogger and their state-of the-art technology that shows: the time the walker left and returned, pictures, bathroom updates and pictures! Would recommend to anyone!
Dogger is the best dog walking service in Downtown Brooklyn! Highly recommend. The office at Dogger is always responsive and accommodating for any schedule adjustments or changes. The walkers are friendly and efficient and never leave any mess or trace in the apartment, even during snow or rain. Colby is always left back safely in the apartment, knocked out and resting. Its also a great bonus that after each walk you receive a digital report card with a blurb about the walk along with a few photos.
Basia and Ian are amazing and treat our pup Pepper like she’s their own. Thank you for helping her with a daily dose of pack socialization. Dogger forever!
Professional, easy to work with and their staff love caring for dogs. We're currently using their puppy visits and are really satisfied with the service, the app, updates and caretakers. Holly and Elizabeth are the best! They even taught our puppy new tricks!
We experienced our fair share of inconsistencies and issues with dog walkers and cool sounding dog walking service apps in the past until we found Dogger. Not only are they a wonderful local business but their dog walkers and staff are prompt, professional and genuinely concerned for the well being of your fur baby. I know I can count on them to deal with my shy pup. His social skills have improved since walking with Dogger. On top of all this, Dogger has a great app that lets you see how your pup fared on each walk including pictures. I highly recommend Dogger for all your walking and pet sitting needs!
Dogger management and their staff are just amazing. They took care of our cats over the years, whenever we go on long trips, and I think our fur babies love the dogger crew more than they love us! But in all seriousness, they are very professional, thorough and caring.
We could not be happier with Dogger's dog sitting service. Not only does Ian and his family welcome our pup into their home, but he has free run of the place, lots of playmates (kids and other dogs!) and multiple daily walks and adventures. We also get the BEST daily check-in emails detailing our pup's activities, health and some great pictures. So much better than a kennel or a cage, Dogger is like a dogcation for your furry friend :)
We love Dogger and so does our pup! Basia and Ian and all the great walkers run everything like the pros they are - reliable, patient with our high energy puppy, and great communicators. We've boarded our puppy for overnights and he *loves* it. Once we had to board him after a surgery when he needed lots of special care (still had his cone, multiple meds, his stitches couldn't get wet) and everything was completely tended to. Two thumbs up!
My wife and I like Dogger a lot. Our dog LOVES dogger. The owners are professional and so kind. The boarding service is top notch and the walking service is so convenient. Reasonable prices and always plenty of photos taken while we're away. Love Dogger.
My experience with Dogger is nothing but fantastic! They are more than “dog walkers” they are more like extended family. I know that when I book an appointment they are consistent, in communication, and they take special care of my Marzi! And with the technology/ App that supports the booking and communication process it’s simple and seamless to work with this team! I highly recommend Dogger for all of their services!
Fang is so wonderful. Our dog loved her time with Fang during the holidays. Fang is thoughtful and caring. She sends great updates and photos along the way. I would recommend Fang for anyone looking for a sitter...she is the best!
Fang is an amazing, kind, and patient dog lover. She has watched my dog a couple of times now and Fang has made me feel at ease each time. Fang took amazing care of my pup for about 3 weeks. She sent me daily photos and frequent updates on how Coffee was doing. I was able to fully enjoy my trip without worrying about my pup. It was also the longest time I’ve been away from her and I truly appreciate Fang for taking care of her so well. I highly highly recommend Fang!
We enjoyed a worry-free 12-day getaway while our Bruce the Chihuahua did the same — at Fang’s! This was our third time boarding with Fang, and as always, she took exceptionally good care of Bruce, giving him both the special attention, group gatherings, and the quiet downtime he sometimes needs. Fang is an exceptional, experienced, and caring sitter: Bruce trusts her and adores her, and we couldn’t be happier! Love the daily pics and reports too.
Fang is truly an angel. We’ve enjoyed countless vacations and getaways, knowing that our lil pomeranian is safe and happy as can be at Fang’s! She provides adorable photo updates every day and helps us keep our dog on her routine. Truly no idea what we’d do without Fang.
Fang is exceptional. She has been walking and boarding our dog for a few years now and we are always so happy to see our fur baby so well taken care of and by such an awesome human. Fang is thorough, attentive, caring, and also a funny and chill person to chat with - always a plus. We are so lucky we found Fang!
Fang took care of my dog Noah for about two days. She was wonderful. She was very quick to respond and sent frequent updates about Noah with high-quality pictures and videos. I always felt that Noah was very well taken care of. I'd highly recommend Fang and plan on contacting her again in the future!
Fang is simply the best. She is warm, kind, and a joy to work with. It is so comforting to know that someone as conscientious and dog-loving as Fang is taking care of our furbaby. Our dog, Nellie, loves her and so do we. I give Fang my strongest recommendation!!
Fang is literally the best dog sitter in the world. She’s the dog sitter for people who are anxious about their dogs and need lots of pictures and communication. Also just a lovely person!
I’m so lucky I found Fang, and I always feel like my pup Henri is well taken care of with her level of care and expertise (leash reactivity, ear infections, etc..). My dog always comes back happy and exhausted after his stays with her. Recommend, x1000
Highly highly recommended! She was professional every step of our dog's stay. This was our 4th time with her and we are really looking forward to keep working with her in the future.
We’ve brought our 60 lb GS mixed boy here multiple times for both daycare and boarding. He’s a nervous one but warmed up to all the staff immediately. He loves it so much that when we pick him up he does his business outside and then immediately wants to go back. And he’s a Velcro boy that usually wants to be right up our butts 24/7 (ex: he’s laying directly under my computer chair as I write this). It’s also great that you’re able to see the space and it isn’t hidden behind doors. I tried another spot that was closer to home one time and everything was behind frosted glass so you couldn’t even see the area (and they didn’t even offer me a tour like Paws and Rec did). I don’t know what went on while he was with them but he couldn’t wait to leave that other place. Paws and Rec is also great at posting. On vacation it’s always nice to pull up instagram and see your dog having fun while you are. Overall I can’t recommend Paws and Rec enough and would bring him there every day if our budget would allow❤️
The Paws & Rec team is fantastic with our pup, Skye. She is pretty happy boarding there (she’s very attached to her home so she’s not thrilled to be away anywhere) and they take great care of her. The grooming is excellent as well!
I highly recommend Paws & Rec center to all dog parents. The facility is huge, very clean. I love their backyard, dogos are soo happy and free to do what dogos do. They also have pool parties on Saturday. The staff and management are extremely professional and welcoming. My baby Elvis has been there a few times and he's come back home soo so happy and tired from all the playing. If you're looking for a great day care for your future babies, look no further, this is the place for your dogo!
We LOVE Paws and Rec and so does our 13 month old Golden Doodle Bella. We first used them for boarding for an overnight stay. We then did progressively longer stays - a weekend, a week and finally two weeks. While she definitely missed us, she absolutely loves going there. She runs in whenever we bring her (vs lets say, the vet). While we're away we live for the photos of her having fun with her buddies on Paws & Recs' instagram account. It helps us manage how much we miss her. And then there's the option of getting her cleaned before we pick her up, which is also really nice. We've recently started using them for day care as we've had to go back to the office and she loves it. Again, she's excited to go in and see her buddies. She's anxious to be let through the gate so she can play. When I go pick her up, she's excited to see me and SO pooped. I bring her home and she passes out after dinner. And frankly, I LOVE IT. I don't have to worry about how much or little she played and spend the little energy I have left after work on trying to entertain her.
We have had a wonderful experience with Paws and Rec. We originally chose it because it had real outdoor space where she could do her business (as opposed to other places where this really did not exist in a meaningful way) and were very happy with the whole ethos of the place and the service we received. We have dropped our dog there multiple times for boarding when we go on vacation and she has always come back in good shape, tired and happy. We only wish it was closer to where we live in Brooklyn, but have made the trek due to the positive experience.
Still my go to for weekend boarding and grooming. They are very good with my dog (who can be reactive). I know they will give him TLC and that he will be calm and happy when I pick him up.
We LOVE Paws & Rec! What a find- Bailey has a great time when she's there and gets to socialize with other dogs. The best part is that she is not left alone overnight. And seeing pictures while Bailey is in action makes me smile! The folks at P&R are loving and genuinely care about our furry babies. Highly recommend!!!
We found Paws and Rec after a few failed attempts at boarding and day care for our pup. The staff are great - knowledgeable and genuinely caring for the dogs there. There are windows, a lot of light, room to play, and a great backyard for running around. So happy we found this place, and we have used them pretty much since they opened. Highly recommend.
I couldn't recommend Paws & Rec more highly! Our dog is epileptic and requires medicine 3 times a day. We had never boarded him before because we worried about him being alone overnight. The fact that Paws & Rec has someone sleep with the dogs they board was SUCH a relief to us. Our dog was SO well taken care of and we will be clients for life!
We have used Paws & Rec's dog walking and boarding services and have been completely satisfied. When our dog had some behavioral issues, their team worked with us to accommodate his needs. Jenny and team were also always extremely communicative and open with feedback on what would work best for our specific schedules and issues, which helped us develop a great system and sense of trust.
What’s there to say about Jason and the GoDog team. They truly treated my dog like their own and I never once was worried when she was in their care. Jason is a local guy who loves his community, especially the dogs in it. If we would bump into him on the street, I simply had to let go of the leash so Boogie could run up to him. He does a great job of vetting and training his walkers so there’s never any concern when new staff comes on. My dog is very wary of strangers, and yet she never has any trouble with GoDog walkers, both new and old. Every one of the GoDog walkers were incredibly responsible and would always give me prompt updates after their walk. A special shoutout to Steph who walked Boogie practically every day for 3 years. Boogie is going to be heartbroken that she won’t get to see her favorite person regularly anymore. If I wasn’t moving to a new neighborhood, there’s no question that I’d be sticking with GoDog. I am going to miss their professionalism and care they showed to my dog.
I inherited a dog, Max, who had never been socialized with other animals. He was often aggressive or overly hyper with other animals but sweet with people. Jason and the people at GoDog took the time to work with Max and he became part of a walking pack with dogs he now loves and respects. I really appreciated them going the extra mile and so does Max! They also are secretly amazing dog photographers so expect some cute pics of your pup from time to time :)
Godog has been walking my dog Yumi for over a year and I highly highly recommend them if you're looking for a walker! Steph, William, and Jason all seem to really care about Yumi, and her well being, I know she feels similarly because she's incredibly excited when her walker for the day arrives. The walks are always in small groups, consistently with the same one or maximum two other dogs, all of whom are friendly and well socialized. After each walk I receive a very charming update along with very cute pictures. Overall I highly recommend Godog, I've used several dog walking services over the years and Godog is by far my favorite!
I can't recommend GoDog Brooklyn enough! Our great dane has been walking with them for close to two years now, and the GoDog crew has been wonderfully accommodating to his specific needs due to his size (solo walks, slower pace, stops to rest on hot days, etc.). Jason clearly cares about all his doggy clients and their parents, and Nikko and Steph are wonderful walkers (Jerry gives them lots of nose boops each time they come by). If you are within their neighborhood range in Brooklyn, you should 100% have one of the GoDog crew take care of your pup.
We’ve been working with Jason for several months now, and he’s nothing short of a miracle worker. Our 110 lb dog was found as an adult stray, and seems to have had no socialization at all with other dogs. As a result of that isolation, and who knows what other awful experiences, she tended to be extremely anxious around and aggressive towards other dogs and sometimes even human strangers. We hired several trainers before Jason which brought some small improvements to her behavior, but since she’s been meeting with Jason, she is a changed pup: overall calmer, happier, no longer triggered by other dogs and even able to hang out (supervised and muzzled) with other dogs in dog parks, which for us is nothing short of a miracle. Even walking her is like walking a completely different dog, one who not only is not aggressive towards other dogs, but interested in and friendly toward them, whereas before we often couldn’t even walk on the same street if there were other dogs there. We only wish we had found Jason sooner, for all of our sakes.
We’ve been part of the GoDog family for almost 8 years! We first met Jason and his team in 2014 when we brought home our black lab Bear. They walked him for 4 years - starting as a puppy with some training. We lost Bear to cancer in 2018. Jason and his team were beyond supportive during his final days, even bringing homemade dog food when Bear lost his appetite. Flash forward to 2020 and we brought home another pup. Working with Jason and his team was an easy decision! We use GoDog for daily walks and overnight stays when we’re out of town. All of the walkers are incredibly trustworthy and reliable. They do a great job pairing up dogs for walks and make sure all the pups are safe and have fun!
From Carolina & Gabe: We cannot express enough how much Jason and his team (especially CJ, Steph and Nikko) have made a difference in our lives with Kona. After rescuing Kona in September of 2020, we realized she needed a lot of support on walks due to anxiety and leash reactivity toward other dogs. Kona's trainer, Canine Cohen, recommended GoDog and we never looked back. Jason and his team have been so supportive from the start, and he even partnered with Kona's trainer to ensure we were all on the same page regarding Kona's care. I really believe Jason is one of Kona's favorite humans ever, she just about pees herself from excitement every time he walks through the door. He is attentive to all of Kona's needs and makes sure that she feels safe and comfortable on her walks in our hectic, fast-paced Brooklyn neighborhood. We also placed the highest level of trust in GoDog for overnight stays. On those occasions, Steph would make sure to send us daily updates, letting us know how Kona's day/night went, what parks they visited on walks, and of course some pictures of Koko. After four years of being with GoDog, we are so sad to say goodbye but we are so grateful for the amazing memories made. We know Kona will never forget them. From Kona: Dear GoDog Family, Thank you for making my walks so enjoyable in our hectic Brooklyn neighborhood. I can get nervous around other dogs but I know that everytime I am with you, I will be safe and I don't have to worry about anything. Jason, thanks for being the cool uncle that lets me occasionally stalk pigeons (lol). And thanks for letting me give you 100000 smooches on your entire face when you come over. Not even mom lets me do that :D Steph, thank you for our fun walks and sleepovers, for playing with me, and for the non-stop cuddles. I will miss you all SO much and I can't wait for the day that we meet again. With love, Kona
Rosie, our corgi-pitt rescue, struggled with extreme leash reactivity when we adopted her at 5 yrs old. We did training elsewhere and although she improved, she's still an emotional girl adjusting to Brooklyn life. She started doing Walk & Train sessions with GoDoG founder Jason in March 2023 with the goal of getting Rosie into regular group walks. We even went along for a couple sessions to observe, ask questions, and get some coaching. It was important to us that Rosie be introduced to new dogs in a controlled setting by professionals, and we were thrilled at how seamless the process was. Now, Rosie is a happy member of the GoDoG pack doing regular group walks to continue nurturing her social skills. She is more relaxed when we walk her solo and we've had success introducing her to new pups in our neighborhood. We ran into Jason on our block recently and Rosie was so excited to greet him she completely ignored the dog he was walking. It's an incredible transformation that has improved Rosie’s quality of life and brought us closer with our sweet, goofy girl.
The GoDog team, especially our most common walkers Nikko, Jason, and Steph, have been amazing this past year for our 2-year-old pup Harper. Harper is a shy, anxious, loving pup who quickly grew to trust and adore her walkers and best doggo buds Finn and JoJo. She runs to the door with every buzzer hoping to see her pals. With Harper having a very limited diet and significant health issues (EPI, SIBO, IBS, food allergies, and noise phobias) the GoDog team has been patient and caring throughout her long diagnosis journey. The consistent socialization with her outgoing and relaxed dog friends has brought Harper out of her comfort zone and has helped her enjoy walks more on the busy streets of Brooklyn – as long as there are no garbage trucks :) Jason is fantastic at matching dog personalities – they all bring out the best in each other. You’re in good hands with this crew!
Jason and his team, shout out to Nikko and Steph, take wonderful care of our pup! when we moved to Brooklyn we were very concerned about finding a dog Walker that can work with him as he has a lot of idiosyncrasies. Previously my brother would watch him so it can be hard to find new people you trust with your fur baby and we trust Jason and his team. Our dog can be reactive and has a lot of food allergies. The team works with us on these. We’ve left him overnight with Steph twice now and I swear our dog prefers them over us 😂. What can I say, they’re the best!
Maria and Doug are exactly who you want caring for your dog!! They truly love and understand our little guy like no other. We look forward to Maria’s perceptive and hysterical observations post walks! In addition to her guidance and advice on training tips, she is communicative & flexible! Our pup always gets a great workout and lots of play. We highly recommend them without reservation!
I’m Annie, a 2 year old pit-mix from Ohio. Doug has been walking me daily since I was about 7 months old (when my dad broke both of his elbows!). Doug and Maria have helped me grow through adolescence. I get so excited when I hear Doug open the door to my house. I love to see him and my dog friends we walk with. My parents had a dog (with a lot of issues) five years before I came to live with them. Doug and Maria helped train and care for that dog too. I’m so glad they got to know each other back then, because now I get to benefit from their trusted care.
We've been clients of Tails on the Town for almost 5 years. The co-owners, Maria & Doug treat my dog like she's their own. They are responsible, trustworthy and loving. When Maria arrives, my dog can sense her outside and gets VERY excited. She's gets walked in a small group, and Maria works hard to make sure the dogs are compatible. Back in Jan. 2020 Maria tried her out with different dogs to get the right combination and now my dog has lots of friends in the neighborhood! I can recommend Tails on the Town wholeheartedly!
We are so incredibly grateful that the our worlds collided with Maria and Doug. They take such wonderful care of our 3yo rescue Basil. Basil has flourished in her relationships with other dogs- which we owe to her group walks with Maria and Doug. Basil can be intimidated by wind and rain- and a myriad of other factors that make Basil reluctant to leave her crate to go outside. But Maria and Doug never fail to get her out and about for her long walks with her new friends. They are also incredibly flexible and responsive to our requests for walks when my husband and my work schedules can be inconsistent. It is of great comfort to know our Basil is in such outstanding hands when we are at work. We are so grateful for Maria and Doug for the love they share and care they provide for our Basil!
Maria and Doug have been watching our very high maintenance Frenchie for almost 8 years! Our fur baby is our everything, and they treat her like their own. They've done everything for our girl - daily walks, boarding when we go on vaca, even emergency pop ins. And our dog Margaux LOVES them. When I tell her that she's going to see Maria and Doug today, she wiggles her whole body in the cutest way. Maria and Doug have also given us great tips and ideas (this is our first dog) - from stimulation games to treat tactics! They are true animal lovers with a ton of knowledge. Also, Maria takes the sweetest photos of the pups she watches - the shots she can get with a bunch of dogs on a stoop are seriously amazing and adorable. I truly can't say enough great things about Tails on the Town - they are just the best.
I feel so fortunate to have found Maria and Tails on the Town! Maria has trained, walked, and sat for my 8 month old puppy Phoebe since I first brought Phoebe home at 12 weeks old. In addition to being a font of dog-related wisdom, Maria truly cares about Phoebe and has always been there to help us out in a pinch. I cannot say enough good things!
Maria is a gem! Our dog is high energy and anxious but LOVES her daily walks with Maria & crew. Highly recommend checking out Tails on the Town, we can always count on Maria to take the best care of our crazy baby.
I've had 3 different dogs over 16 years walk with Maria & Doug. They have such a gift for working with shy/nervous dogs while also being able to entertain my more rambunctious critters. I can't say enough good things about them and the immense trust they build!
María and Doug take excellent care of our beautiful dog Violet. Violet loves them more than she loves us. From last minute requests to regular walks and boarding, this company handles it all. Tails on the Town is a god send, and we credit a great deal of our dog’s well being to their excellent care.
We have used Tails on the Town for the past 5 years and highly recommend them to anyone in need of dog walking services. Both Maria and Doug are highly experienced, kind and reliable. Our dog loves them both, and the pack she walks with.
My cats fell in love with Rebecca from the first moment she walked into our apartment. All three of kitties delighted in her playing and feeding them. She sent us morning and evening photos so punctually I set my clock by the text alert. She was amazing. The kitties had such a rapport with her and we had no concerns or guilt while on vacation.! She is a gifted kitty whisper.
I highly recommend Rebecca. She took excellent care of my two cats for over a week and they clearly looked forward to her visits. In addition, Rebecca sent daily updates, pictures and videos. She was even kind enough to take in my mail! I knew my cats were in excellent hands, which allowed me to fully enjoy my vacation.
Rebecca is a very responsible cat sitter. We’ve had her come feed our cat while we’re away during several trips we’ve taken recently. She comes in person a week before we leave to confirm when we want her to come, to get keys to our apartment, and to review any special needs. She’s great at communicating with us via text messages. Each time she visits she sends us a detailed summary of how our cat is doing, and includes photos and videos of our cat. We appreciate how she doesn’t just feed our cat, she plays with them, and even cleans their litter box! She makes us feel a lot better about leaving our cat alone when we’re travelling. Also Rebecca’s prices are very reasonable.
Rebecca took amazing care of our rabbits! She sent updates with pictures each visit, and really put our minds at ease on our trip. We have already booked her again! Highly recommend!
We’ve lived in the neighborhood for a while and struggled to find a reliable pet sitter until meeting Rebecca, who has done a fantastic job caring for my dog Penny. She is trustworthy and an excellent communicator who clearly loves animals. I appreciate how she sends periodic photos when we’re away so we always know when Penny is getting walked and fed. We’re so glad we met Rebecca, she’s saved us this summer and I highly recommend her!
Rebecca is great! I’ve booked her twice now to catsit and it’s been a positive experience each time. My cat is a really anxious guy and usually hides when there’s strangers around but he warmed up to Rebecca and actually hung out when she cat sat. A miracle in my book! Rebecca also gives great updates each day she cat sits along with photos/video. Very happy I found Rebecca’s pet sitting services :)
I cannot recommend Rebecca and her pet sitting services enough! I recently left my cat, Mulan, in her care for two weeks while I was on vacation and she did the most amazing job. Everyday she was timely for the drop-in visits and made sure I got detailed updates, photos and videos of Mulan. I felt super at ease knowing my furry friend was well taken care of and in great hands. She played with Mulan and brought toys to make sure she was actively engaged which I greatly appreciated. I 10/10 recommend Rebecca and her services and will certainly continue to use her moving forward!! Super commutative, reliable, friendly and will ensure your pet is given the best care in your absence. Don’t hesitate to use her!
Rebecca was very responsible, caring and easy to work with. She sent a pic or video every day I was away, and it was clear Smokey took to her easily. I would definitely hire her again.
Rebecca's cat-sitting service is amazing! She came once or twice a day, depending on the situation, to take care of my furry friend, and it was always excellent service. I highly recommend calling Rebecca when you are leaving for a trip because your cat will be in good hands. Besides, she always sends pictures and videos, which provide an additional level of security. With her, you don’t have to worry about your cat's comfort while you are away.
Rebecca took such amazing care of my handsome Jaques! I would definitely leave him in her care again. He’s usually a shy boy but he hopped right onto her lap. I’ve never seen him so happy to be babysat will be using for all my cat sitting needs.