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May 18, 2009
Dog Walkers?
My husband and I live in Brooklyn Heights.. and plan to take the leap into dog ownership.
Could anyone suggest a dog walker and help us understand the costs and any differences in the services that people provide?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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I was actually looking for the same info just yesterday and found a slightly outdated (March '08) but still helpful thread on the Brooklyn Heights Blog: http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/2333
Posted by: alsawo at May 18, 2009 11:51 AM
Check out the dog friendly sites like Fido or Ft Greene Pups. There's probably one for Brooklyn Hts.too. Or ask your local vet for a referral.
Posted by: lilacgirl at May 18, 2009 11:54 AM
You should also check out Urbanhound.com--great site, tons of useful info for new dog owners (which I am too, as of two months ago!). Good luck!
Posted by: Brownstonerlogin at May 18, 2009 11:56 AM
My friend Julye does it through a service. I don't remember the name of the service but her number is 917-549-3996, she's great with animals!
Posted by: Leela at May 18, 2009 1:53 PM
Mobile Mutts - they are very reliable and will also do occasional in-house pet sitting. www.mobilemutts.com
Posted by: gardenenvy at May 18, 2009 3:26 PM
BEST LOG IN NAME EVER! Robert Haussman is a dog trainer who also walks dog in the area - his web site is dogboynyc.com. I'm not sure if he is expensive, we used him for training and he was great.
Posted by: mshook at May 19, 2009 6:44 AM
We pay $15/walk in Cobble Hill. We had a dog walker last year that was cheaper, but we had to let them go because we weren't comfortable with their handling skills. It sounds silly, but be sure you get someone experienced and competent. The last thing you need is to deal with someone who lets your dog get away, or get into a fight. A lot can happen on the busy streets of Brooklyn.
Posted by: zgori at May 19, 2009 3:01 PM
try Woofs'n Whiskers 718-237-0298
Posted by: cggirl at May 19, 2009 3:08 PM
yukino at animal loving care is the best! I've been using her and her crew for 7 years. very sweet, real dog lovers. they leave detailed notes about every walk. fair prices. she also grooms small dogs.
http://animal-loving-care.com/index.html
Posted by: wolfie at May 20, 2009 11:47 AM
Barklyn Heights pet care is a really great choice if you are in the Brooklyn Heights area. I feel me and my dogs get more personalized and consistent service because it isn't a big company. Christina the owner has a great handle on my 2 dogs, and they can definitely be a handful. She is very reliable and has a great attitude. They also offer pet sitting for dogs and cats. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog walker or pet sitter in Brooklyn Heights.
Their web site is: http://www.barklynheights.com
Posted by: TKnight at July 10, 2009 8:56 PM
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