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Best Dog Walkers in Detroit
2022

We scored 210 Dog Walkers in Detroit, MI and Picked the Top 4

Here are the Picks:

Dearborn Dog Walker LLC

Gentle Pet Protectors

Pet Shepherds of MI, LLC

PRO K-9 In-Home Training Professionals

Why These Dog Walkers?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Detroit Dog Walkers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Our Selection Criteria:

  • 1. Availability

    Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

  • 2. Qualifications

    Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

  • 3. Reputation

    A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

  • 4. Experience

    Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

  • 5. Professionalism

    Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Read more about our selection process

Dearborn Dog Walker LLC

Dearborn Dog Walker LLC walks dogs for owners in the Dearborn community. The team is known for reasonable fees, friendly service, and reliable care for dog walking as well as pet sitting services for those working long hours or traveling and is Pet FirstAid Certified by the American Red Cross. The price for a 20 to 30-minute walk can be found online, and there is no charge for a second dog from the same family. Fees for daily sitting including a walk and vacation sitting including walks and basic house care can also be seen on Dearborn's website. The service is a registered business, fully insured via Pet Sitters Associates LLC, has been named the best dog walker in metro Detroit in 2012 and 2013 by "Vote 4 The Best," and also can refer clients to its preferred veterinarian and groomer. The owner is a retired Ford Motor Company employee and US Navy veteran.

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Dearborn, MI 48124

Website

(313) 268-0529 Website

Reputation:A

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

2 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Gentle Pet Protectors

Gentle Pet Protectors has been handling dog walking in Dearborn for over 10 years. The team focuses on pet safety and care in the owner's home via daily dog walking and exercise services, play time, companionship, puppy care, medication/injection administration, and special needs care. Pet sitting for dogs, cats, and exotics, general house sitting, and pet taxi services are also available as well as crate and puppy training, overnight care in the client's home or Gentle Pet owner's home, brushing, and pet massage, and the group collaborates with veterinarians as needed. Gentle Pet Protectors is fully insured, bonded, and certified in CPR/First Aid, a member of Pet Sitters International, and was voted Best Pet Sitter in Metro Detroit four years in a row by the “Click on Detroit 4 the Best.” Past clients recommend the service for its attention to detail, dependability, affordable rates, and compassionate care for all animals.

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Dearborn, MI 48128

Website

(313) 410-3147 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

36 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Pet Shepherds of MI, LLC

Pet Shepherds of MI, LLC walks dogs for residents of Detroit and boasts over 20 years of experience in the field. The company is bonded and insured and provides daily dog walks, potty breaks with playtime, love and interaction, pet sitting, pet taxi services to veterinarian and groomer appointments, and overnight sitting as well as records of every visit for owners to read through, emergency preparedness plans and back-up procedures, and constant communication with a doggie parent via the client's preferred method, be it phone, Skype, FaceTime, text, or email. Walks normally take place between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM and last 30 minutes, but walkers can be flexible given a client's scheduling needs. Visits will include the normal walk or potty break depending on the weather, fresh water, food if required, any necessary medications, and treats if permitted. Caregivers are American Red Cross Pet First-Aid Certified, and the group is a Member and Insured through Pet Sitters Associates.

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Detroit, MI 48226

Website

(313) 649-7287 Website

Reputation:A

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

1 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

PRO K-9 In-Home Training Professionals

PRO K-9 In-Home Training Professionals has been a dog walking company serving the Romulus community for over 15 years. Dog owners use PRO K-9 for its training-focused dog walking, which combines needed walks and exercise with training while improving the canine-human bond in a positive way via interaction and companionship. Young puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with special needs especially benefit as well as owners who work long hours, are on vacation, or are looking for a weekly reminder of proper obedience skills. Prices vary depending on where a client lives, and in-home pet sitting is also available. The group has worked with thousands of dogs and owners and specializes in the rehabilitation of dogs with severe behavioral problems via Dog Training for Life which features both in-home training and continuous support at weekly Socializing Groups. Additional options include Obedience, Behavior Modification & Socialization, Basic Program, Per Session, Train While You're Away, and Service Dog Training as well as the AKC's 10-step Canine Good Citizen© Testing.

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Romulus, MI 48174

Website

(734) 482-4808 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

11 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

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