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5.09 Reviews
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John N.
03/2015
dog walkers, pet sitters
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Description of Work: I used Watchdogs for approximately 3 years up until my German Shepherd died. Heidi loved the walkers and they took an interest in her. I didn't use these people on a regular basis as I worked from home, but if I needed to be away for the weekend or travel on business, they were great about finding a walker for me. They also were very accomodating for requests I would make in as little as 24 hours...I thought that their per walk prices were competitive, but wished that they would provide a rate break in situations where they were providing multiple walks per day (when I was away)...alas, I found that this was a common practice no matter which service was used. Assuming that the management is the same I can highly recommend this company and the service that they provided.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$18
Angela M.
07/2014
dog fence
 + -1 moreThey are awesome! It was a very quick install and they even came out and trained our dog and went over everything with us.
Description of Work: They installed an invisible fence for our dog.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250
Stephen P.
11/2012
pet sitters, dog walkers
 + 0 moreExcellent. Interview before starting service to understand pets needs & location of food etc.
Description of Work: Walk dogs, feeding dogs & cat litter box clean up.
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$60
John N.
01/2012
dog walkers
 + -1 moreI've been nothing but pleaseed with their reliability, and the care that they showed over the years. There have been times when I they alerted me to problems at home while away. While the problems did not require urgent attention, I was comforted to know that they were watching out for my home in addition to walking the dog. Watchdogs was also very flexible on accommodating last minute requests for a walker when something came up and were understanding when I learned that I would not need a walker. In some instances they even waived their cancellation policy. When Heidi passed away, I was even more touched by the cards of condolence and even a video one of the walkers sent to me that they had taken of Heidi doing a trick. Over the years I entertained trying an alternate walker, but could not find anyone who was as responsive. These guys are the best!!!
Description of Work: Watchdogs walked my German Shepherd when I was not at home from 2007 until my dog died in 2011
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
KATIE H.
01/2012
dog walkers
 + -1 moreWe (and our dog) love Karl, our dog walker. Before moving to our current location, we had a great dog walking service in the City and were afraid that we weren't going to be able to find someone of the same caliber. We were referred to WatchDogs by our old dog walker and couldn't be happier. We can always count on Karl. We have also used them every now and then on the weekend if we were going to be away from the house too long. All of the dog walkers are interested in "more than just walking" your dog. You can tell they are genuinely interested in dogs.
Description of Work: $300.00 is the amount we typically spend on daily dog walking services. Karl, our dog walker, comes to our house every day to walk our dog.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Karen C.
08/2008
dog walkers
 + -1 moreI got a late start planning for vacation animal care. WatchDoggies very promptly returned my call & arrived on-time for an intro visit a day later. WatchDoggies could cover a goodly proportion of our needs. We have 2 dogs (1 elderly) & 2 cats. They had sent a multi-page form for me to complete, documenting what we needed done, where to find everything, vet & emergency contacts, etc. WatchDoggies took notes during the visit & explained what to expect. We returned to find happy healthy (rarely the case when they get boarded) pets, with notes detailing what happened each day. All WatchDoggies personnel were friendly, thorough & good with animals.
Description of Work: Dog walking & cat care multiple times/day over a 10-day span (Watch Doggies was not the only care provider) while we were away on vacation.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Sonia R.
08/2007
dog walkers
 + -1 moreI chose this company to do all my dog walking because I felt they far exceeded the performance of another service I used for awhile simultaneous with WatchDogs. I chose them happily even though I had to pay a distance fee because my home was outside of their normal service range.
Description of Work: I used WatchDogs to walk my two dogs in Skokie for three years. My older dog developed various health problems during the course of their service. My younger dog was sometimes dog reactive on his walks. These issues did not phase WatchDogs. They gave my dogs loving, personal care on every visit. I never worried about my dogs not being taken care of. They went above and beyond with my older dog, being willing to make last minute visits when I asked. The owners carefully screen their employees and hire wonderful people. When new walkers came on board, my dogs and I never suffered because of the changes. The owners treat their employees very well and have extremely loyal walkers. The owners keep careful track of the walkers and their care of the dogs so nothing goes wrong. I have now moved out of WatchDogs service area and I miss their professionalism and care. I have never worked with such a well run dog walking service in the past. You will not be disappointed if you hire this company.
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Cecelia K.
05/2007
dog walkers
 + -1 moreThey are awesome. Always on-time, very professional, sensible, love the animals and the business is run very well.
Description of Work: They have been my dog walking service for two years.
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$20
WENDY P.
10/2006
dog walkers
 + -1 moreThey just exceeded my expectations. They are professional and love the dogs. The company is very well run, They spend lots of time with the dogs and write little reports about the dogs. They are very particular about who works for them, and they're just awesome!
Description of Work: They do dog walking and in home pet sitting.
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Contact information
PO BOX 664, Evanston, IL 60204
www.watchdoggies.comService hours
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PMLicensing
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Service Categories
Dog Walking,
Animal & House Sitting,
Animal Fencing
FAQ
WATCHDOGS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WATCHDOGS accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, WATCHDOGS offers free project estimates.
No, WATCHDOGS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, WATCHDOGS does not offer a senior discount.
No, WATCHDOGS does not offer emergency services.
No, WATCHDOGS does not offer warranties.
WATCHDOGS offers the following services: WatchDogs offers: in-your-home pet sitting, daily dog walks, minor medical care (pills, insulin shots, etc.), vacation care, overnight care, and house sitting.
We do not offer grooming or kenneling services.
Contact information
PO BOX 664, Evanston, IL 60204
www.watchdoggies.comService hours
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM