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Best Dog Walkersin Somerville2018
Best Dog Walkers
in Somerville
2018
We Looked at 29 Dog Walkers serving Somerville and Picked the Top 11
Here are the Picks:
A Walk In The Park
A Walk In The Park has been walking dogs since 2002 and is trusted by owners in Saugus and nearby communities. Services include shorter walks in the dog's own neighborhood along with basic pet/house duties, one-hour walks in the woods, and longer one-hour house visits as well. Owner/operator Chris La Voie is committed to providing top-quality service and personalized attention for each pet, is a member of the American Eskimo Dog Club of America and the Agility Club of New Hampshire, and is active in raising money for American Eskimo Dog Rescue & Canine Health Research. References are available upon request, and dog owners can request a free consultation.
Saugus, MA(781) 718-1249
Citizen Canine Walking Company
Citizen Canine Walking Company handles dog walking for residents of Lynn, Swampscott, Woburn, and the surrounding areas. All dogs are treated like family with plenty of personalized care, and services include a walk for a quick potty break, a 30-minute structured walk, and a one-hour walk/hike. Clients can also request obedience training and leash training, and additional fees apply for more than one dog, clients outside the service area, and walks that take place after hours or on the weekends. In-home dog and cat sitting, as well as services for other animals, are available, and interested parties can contact the team for further information.
Lynn, MA(978) 548-7813
Companion Synergy
Companion Synergy is a North Shore dog walking service backed by over 15 years of canine experience. The team specializes in caring for reactive and fearful pets and offers individual dog walking per the client's needs, training reinforcement and socialization during every visit, play groups, pet sitting, training, and nutrition. Owner/operator Liz Jacques is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter via PSI and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, and the group works alongside WiggleBums! Dog-friendly Training and Behavior Consulting to help with various behavioral issues. Services are also available for cats and kittens, reptiles and amphibians, birds, and small caged animals. Companion Synergy holds an A+ rating with the BBB.
Salem, MA(978) 741-0001
Dog Gon' Good Time
Dog Gon' Good Time serves the community of Saugus and surrounding areas with their dog walking needs. The team follows the four principles of Competence, Compassion, Consistency, and Common Sense, and every dog walk or play time in the yard includes fresh water and a treat. The company also handles in-home sitting with three visits per day, two daily walks, and various house duties, and overnight sitting is available as well. Staff can also care for cats, small animals, fish, birds, reptiles, and livestock, and medication can be administered for a separate fee. Dog Gon' Good Time is insured via Pet Sitters Associates, LLC and offers 24-hour emergency care as well.
Saugus, MA(781) 922-1707
Everydog Training Cente
Everydog Training Center is a Danvers dog walking company backed by over 50 years of combined experience with dogs. Owner Diane Kurkjian is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and a former training director at New England Dog Training Club in Cambridge, MA and walks dogs along with another team member, Mark. The facility focuses on "Science-based, humane training" for everything from basic manners to dog sports and uses "gentle, force-free methods" in a fun and caring environment. Bios for all staff members can be reviewed on Everydog Training Center's site, and interested parties can phone, email, or submit an online form to ask about dog walking or request additional information about training.
Danvers, MA(781) 640-9910
Hikes for Hounds
Hikes for Hounds offers dog walks to residents of Melrose, Stoneham, and Malden. The company specializes in off-leash hiking trips for 60 to 90 minutes that allow dogs true freedom, exercise, socialization, and fun in a pack setting. Traditional private and small group walks are available as well for 20 to 30-minute breaks in the dog's own neighborhood. The owner also offers boarding and daycare in her own home with a fenced yard and close proximity to local woods and pond. Clients can request pet/house sitting services at the dog's own home as well, and the owner has experience with numerous types of animals from cats to turtles to horses.
Malden, MA(781) 475-2604
Most Valuable Pup
Most Valuable Pup offers dog walking in Burlington and Billerica. Dog owners can first request a free Meet & Greet to get to know the team and introduce their pooch, and services include 30 or 45-minute walks/playtime, 15-minute drop-ins, group play dates, field trips on Fridays, and full sitting/doggie sleepovers. Training services are also available, and employees are educated in dog training and handling via CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and certified in pet CPR and first aid. The company is insured as well, is a member of Pet Sitters Associates, and follows the motto of "every pup is an MVP." Owners with rescue dogs, as well as military personnel and veterans, receive discounts.
Burlington, MA(781) 325-6581
Muddy Paws
Muddy Paws Dog Walking & Pet Sitting works throughout the Greater Boston area. Services cover short potty breaks, 30 or 60-minute group walks, and field trips, and clients can even use an app to communicate with their walker, receive photos, and schedule service. Pet sitting, boarding, and other concierge services are also available. The full-service team of 27 dog lovers is known for its flexibility and experience with a wide range of dog breeds and temperaments, and bios for each walker can be found on the company's website. Muddy Paws has walked thousands of dogs to date, all walkers have passed background checks, and services can be customized per each dog's and client's needs.
Woburn, MA(781) 389-3427
On the Run, LLC
On the Run, LLC is a dog walking group backed by almost 10 years of service in the area. The team focuses on optimal socialization, interaction, individualized attention, and plenty of exercise and fun as well as the practice of good manners at all times and reinforcement of any ongoing training. Services cover group walks, solo walks, playgroups, private companionship and visits, overnight care, and a puppy program. The owner and Head Pack Leader met while walking their own dogs, and bios for all staff can be found online. All walkers have experience in basic training and dog behavior, are trained in canine first aid and CPR, and are fully insured.
Somerville, MA(617) 440-8042
Running The Pack
Running The Pack has been walking dogs for local residents since 2006. Professional walkers provide dependable service for dog walks all year long with a customized journal and poop scooping included in each service. Solo and small-group walks are available, and additional services include dog running, training, new puppy sessions, and pet sitting. Clients can also conveniently schedule and pay their bills directly via the company's site. Running The Pack is a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and took home an Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2013. Owner Jill Hourihan serves on the NAAPS Animal Rights and Law Committee as well.
Somerville, MA(877) 306-7140
Suzie's Furry Friendz
Suzie's Furry Friendz has been walking dogs in Malden, Melrose, and Medford for over 10 years. Clients can request a 20 or 40-minute walk including feeding and cleanup, mid-day or evening walks are available, and the walker can also administer medication and walk additional dogs for an extra fee. The group also provides in-home pet sitting, pet visits, and transportation to playdates, vet appointments, the groomer, or other destination. Suzie's Furry Friendz is a member of Pet Sitters International, is licensed, bonded, and insured, and is known for honest, dependable doggie care. Owner Suzie Sidell is also Pet Tech CPR & First Aid certified.
Malden, MA(617) 320-0456