Dog Walking in Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI

“An absolute wonderful person to watch after your pet! She was so loving toward Charlie and he had an absolutely blast with her while I was out of town. Big thanks to Theresa!”

“Daniel is a kind and patient animal-lover. He is attentive and caring and really connects with the pets he cares for. I trust him to take excellent care of my pets as well as his own. He's responsible, thoughtful, and always goes the extra mile.”

“Very sweet with my pup”

About: Hi! My name is Adaora, I’ve been surrounded by dogs and cats since I was 10 years old, and have taken care of my family’s now senior dog most of his life, so I’m well versed in all stages of dog life at this point. Currently I have one 2 year old dog who I raised from 3 months old (who is very high energy, so there will be plenty of walks and exercise while your pup is here.) I also have experience training dogs, so if you need some additional help with basic commands and dog walking, I’d be happy to assist! I am a student full time during the week, but have availability and a lot of energy throughout the weekends from sitting in class all day, which is where your dog comes in! I love spending my time with my dog and others dogs, and I spend as much time as I can outdoors in my backyard gardening or going on walks and hikes which is always more fun accompanied by a furry friend! I have a fenced in yard and 1 other doggo who has plenty of energy and toys laying around the house to help entertain your pup. A typical daycare day will usually look like hanging out outside for a bit, play time with me, snack time, at some point I’ll separate the doggos so they can all rest, then we’ll go for a walk and maybe snuggle up inside for a bit. If everyone is particularly energetic we’ll go back outside and play again. My goal here is to give your dog a fun, stress free place to be while you are at work or away for the day/weekend, because that’s always what I want for my dog when I’m gone.

“I'm so glad Mckensi was able to walk my dogs today! My 2 pups are very different and I don't know many who can handle the puppy's...exuberance...but Mckensi took it all in stride when she met them pre-walk, and was able to handle walking them both together! (Next time I'll leave you a map of suggested routes, so you get a more varied walk ?)”

“I have known Stephanie for 42 years. She was raised with dogs, cats and horses. She is a responsible and caring individual. She loves animals of all species especially cats and dogs. She has adopted her own animals and has given them a loving comfortable home. She has cared for my dogs and they love her. I am an animal lover too and have raised Stephanie to be the same. I trust her with any of my animals which include dogs, cats and horses.”

“Awesome! Very friendly and reliable! Would not hesitate to use her every time to walk our dog!!”

“Kate is amazing with pets! She has taken care of my 90 lb rot/lab Reagan several times and loves her like her own and Reagan adores Kate. I would never hesitate to leave our fur baby in her care! Kate is a true animal lover and it shows in the way she cares for them!”

“Heidi loves all animals. She takes her dogs on walks and to the dog park often. She has had many different types of pets that have lived long lives.”

“Grace was willing to come a long way for a trial walk and then realized it was too far. She was friendly and able to handle my larger dog and nervous smaller dog.”

About: I completed the Dog Walking Academy in November 2018, provided by TipTopTails Training in Kalamazoo. Also completed Pet Tech CPR, First Aid and Care in November 2018. Having recently retired from WMU, I am looking forward to spending time with your dog(s) or cat(s) and earning some extra income. I have been a dog owner all of my life, my husband and I currently have one American Staffordshire Terrier rescue named Mazzie who is three years old. I am available to come to your home to visit with and care for your pets, I am not able to house your animals at my home during the day or overnight. Eventually, these services may also be available. I have experience with dogs who need daily medications (insulin, seizure meds) or those with chronic issues. I am available to care for your pet(s) in your home while you are away for the day or on vacation. I am retired from WMU and have fairly open days and evenings. I am not able to do overnights at this time. I have had many dogs and right now we have adopted a new rescue dog, a Staffordshire terrier who is about 3 years old. For that reason, I do not bring your animals to my home, I come to you.

“Garrett was incredibly kind and so responsive! He arrived right on time, knew all the right questions to ask, and I could really tell he cared about my dogs! Being able to trust someone that would do just a good a job as I would if I was walking them, makes me feel so much at ease! With my busy schedule and a new baby, walking both of my dogs is too hard, so Garrett has been a lifesaver!”

“Jackie has cared for my dog several times as i travel a lot for work. She handles my pup with great care and even sends me pupdates of their activities! I can tell my little pup is happy with her.”

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was a kid My grandmother was a dog breeder and my step dad is a veterinarian. We are active in our house, we do dog walks, and play in the backyard. Your dog will be everywhere my dogs are. I have two Weiner dogs and a Aussie English shepherd. I don’t have any kids or cats in the house. I’m very knowledgeable about dogs and dog breeds. I do prefer to just watch one family’s dogs at a time. I’m currently working out of the home for my small business. Therefore my schedule is completely flexible. I’m willing to give dogs rides to and from home, if needed. I don’t have any children or responsibilities that could affect my ability to care for your pets. My dogs get walked everyday we have playtime in the backyard. Your dogs go and do what my dogs do. They’ll never be locked outside or mistreated. If your pup stays the night they sleep with me and my dogs unless they are crate trained and that’s how you want them at bedtime. A good routine is important for our pets and I’m committed to helping keep that.

“I have used Jay 2 times now. The first time was the first time I had ever left my dogs with anyone. Jay stayed in contact with me and sent pictures of the dogs while we were gone. I came home to happy dogs and a clean house. I will definitely use Jay in the future!”

“Kristen was a great walker! She accommodated a last-minute time shift, she showed up right on time, and took our pup for a good walk. We'll definitely hire her again!”

“I have watched Erin with her dog, a rescue dog that was 8 months old at the time she purchased him. There were some behavioral challenges that Erin handled very well. Her calm demeanor has really helped to raise her dog that is now two years old. She has worked with him and he is being well trained. Her style is firm, and she also heaps praise on her dog when he does well. She has also watched our two dogs many times, and they are always happy to see her. She plays with them as long as they will play, and exercises them regularly when she watches them. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Erin as a dog sitter. Families will be very happy with how well she will treat their dog(s). ”

“Barb is amazing!!! Every time she gets home, Lola gets super excited because she knows is time for her walk! Barb is sweet and very kind with my baby!! 100% recommended!!”

“ Dominique is a gifted animal-caregiver who takes extra special care of our dog Harley. She is dependable in her work, and loving in her interactions with our dog. We trust Dominique to walk our dog and have had her stay overnight with Harley when we have gone out of town. She is a trustworthy person and our dog's best friend!”

“Adam is an very responsible individual with a love for all animals. They will take great care of your four legged family members for sure!”