UGO Walking

Highly recommended! If you’re looking for someone to walk your pups, look no further. Alysson is the best of the best!

Ok so I have yet to actually use Alysson but she came today to meet and greet with our 14 week puppy who’s turned into a bit of a handful with some resource guarding and aggression in puppy class. Alysson asked me more questions than either of the two vets or the two trainers we’ve had. She brought the beautiful Ugo and took our puppy with me along for her first walk and she was happy the whole way. Not a bit of aggression what so ever. She thinks our little girl just needs to get outside and expend some more energy and after a second walk today I think I have to agree, girl just wants to run and play! Will update after taking advantage of Ugo’s actual services but so far I’m delighted to find someone who wants to understand you & your dog more than just be your dog walker!

I’ve contacted this company twice and left a message inquiring about their services but never got a call back. Both times I left my name and phone number twice and spoke clearly. We are looking for dog walking options for late June and since it will be summer, I wanted to line things up. I first called in late March or early April and figured either my message got lost or it was too early to call. From the website it looks like it’s just a 2 person operation so I completely understand. When I called again the last week of April, again my message was ignored. That day I called two other potential walkers and they both returned my call the same day. Alysson may prefer the company of animals but returning a call should not be that difficult.

Alysson is super sweet! She takes care of my dog as if it was her own.
He is only 3pounds Chihuahua and was afraid of everything. Now he is doing much better, he knows how to walk on leash and loves to take a walk outside.
And the best part is that he loves Ugo and is learning a lot with him on how to be the perfect dog.
I wish we could have more time with Alysson but her schedule is crazy.

We have 2 strong, unruly dogs with leash aggression, and somehow, this is a piece of cake for Alysson and her partner. They truly get my pups and treat them so well. I always know that Alysson will show up when she says she’s going to, send me a text and some pictures after the walk, and give my dogs some extra love. I’ve had them watch my dogs when I’m out of town, as well, and we were able to rest comfortably knowing they were in good hands.
One time, I came home from work as the dogs were being walked, and they took me for a walk with them, showing me how easily they were able to keep my dogs in control and non reactive with other dogs. It was amazing! And I’ve been able to use some of these techniques on my own dog walks.
I tell all my friends about Ugo Walking, as they’ve made my life so much easier!

Alysson is AMAZING! Kota, our Amstaff/​Lab, can be tough to handle in terms of his strength and size as well as level of obedience. Alysson has been able to fine tune certain bad behaviors, like Kota’s reactions to skateboarders, motorcycles and other large breed dogs. She is great with Kota, highly trustworthy and reliable. She has never called us to say she can’t make the daily walk with Kota in the 1+ year we have know her. She is a life saver and we would highly recommend her to any dog-​loving folks. We re blessed to have Alysson and Ugo as part of our family pack!

I thought I had good dog walkers before, and thought putting up with sporadic updates about the walks and a revolving door of walkers was normal. Then we switched to Ugo walking and Allyson, and now I get what truly good dog walkers are!
Allyson is really good with my two puggles, and I’m pretty sure they behave better for her than me! (Which is a huge compliment to her!) She occasionally brings Ugo with on walks, which my dogs absolutely love, as do I. It’s nice knowing that someone I trust has the keys to my house, and it’s the same person coming by each time. The daily text updates also make me feel better that the dogs are doing fine. Even though I’ve only actually met Allyson in person once, I trusted her immediately, and from our daily texts, feel like I know her. :)
I would recommend Allyson to anyone!

Alysson has been walking my puppy for nearly a year now and she is fantastic! Trusting someone with my baby was challenging as ensuring my dog receives the best service is important when I’m at work. Alysson is flexible, dependable and loving to my dog. Her daily texts and occasional pictures of my baby enjoying her time in the sun and with friends is refreshing when I’m at work.
I highly recommend Alysson for your walking needs.

Ugo Walking has set the bar high on the Westside! I can’t imagine anyone other than Alysson walking our Great Dane, Bella. She and Ugo have become part of the family. I have complete trust and confidence in her ability to care for our dog. Bella is a big girl and when we adopted her she had some aggressive tendencies, so it was important to find a dog walker that could handle our big, hesitate beast. I started with a list of potential dog walkers and a tall glass of hope. Alysson was the first I interviewed and that was it… SOLD! Her innate ability with animals is a gift and that was apparent with her first interaction with our dog. Bella has learned to be more confident and now looks forward to being social with other dogs. We have been using Ugo Walking for about a year and a half on a daily basis and are completely happy with their services; professional, flexible, consistent and just down right five star!

We adore Alysson! I met her and Ugo at our vet and we started chatting — a dog walker who takes her dog to our vet? SOLD! I love our vet! One of our pups is super shy and kind of a jerk with other dogs. Alysson took it slow and after a few walks she earned his trust and was able to walk the calm and confident Ugo with him! Amazing! She took great care with our other dog who happened to be having some back issues the week we were going away for vacation and for that we were so grateful. Alysson really loves what she does, and more importantly, she gets your dog to fall in love with her. I really recommend Alysson — we trust her with the key to our home and even more so, our fur-​babies.

5 stars for Alysson. She’s been amazing with my troublesome bulldog. Not only does she take him for walks but she has taught him to behave when we walk him.
I highly recommend Alysson for all your dog sitting needs.

Woohoo! Let’s just say our dog Frank can’t wait until we go on vacation because he gets to see his friend Ugo and Alysson on their walks and play dates! Alysson has been terrific — responsible, flexible and trustworthy. We have been using her for the past 2 years and can’t recommend anyone better! And did we mention that she texts images of your dog after each walk?!

I use Ugo Walking 5 days a week, and it is the absolute best dog walking/​training service I have ever used! They treat my dog like she is their own, they are always on time, super trustworthy, and so genuinely nice! They always send text updates and pictures from the walks, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone in the area.

we LOVE alysson!
we were going out of town for the weekend and because k9s only (where we boarded bella) doesn’t do pick ups on sundays, we opted to pay alysson to «pet taxi» bella from k9s only home and then walk her that evening before we got back.
we ended up going with alysson because she was THE most prompt email responder… even checking in on us if we had questions and such when i hadn’t emailed her in a couple days. (iphone age, yes!) while others may not like the constant communication, i super appreciated it.
we did one meet&greet where alysson came over and met with my husband and bella (our dog) that went really well. he said that she gave him a handful of tips and insights into her sometimes-​aggressive behavior (like, hold the leash LOOSE not tight, b/​c she’ll channel our nerves/​anxiety) which have helped.
we filled out two items of paperwork & then met with her briefly before our trip to give her keys and hand off the paperwork and walk her through everything that needed to be done.
while we were actually away, alysson picked bella up right on schedule (important b/​c k9s only charges extra if the dog’s picked up late) and then took her for a beeeeautiful walk (texting us to keep us updated and let us know how she was doing). she then texted and sent us pictures/​videos of bella when on the second walk/​visit and it calmed my nerves a lot. (worried doggie owner, i knowwww)
when we actually got back home, bella was happy in her crate and alysson had checked off/​made notes on the list i had left for her, then emailed again to make sure everything went well. love love love her attention to detail, how well she got along with bella (from what i can tell) and reliable, prompt communication.
we’ll definitely reach out to alysson the next time we need help with bella!

You get MUCH MORE than what you pay for with UGO Walking!!!
I very rarely write reviews… but I really want to share how wonderful Alysson from UGO Walking is! Our dog is our baby and we wouldn’t leave our baby with just anybody! Alysson always goes above and beyond… SERIOUSLY!!! Our dog has only had a handful of accidents in the house and one day she had an upset stomach… Poor Alysson walked into a MESS!!! She called me right away to let me know and she cleaned it up!!! ALL OF IT! She even opened the windows and doors to air things out! AND… AFTER making sure it was ok with me, she opened a few of the windows when she left. There wasn’t any sign of an accident when we got home.
Alysson truly LOVES all animals and treats her clients «babies» just as she would her own. Alysson is also so great about communicating with us. She always lets me know how their walk went and if anything out of the ordinary happened. She also sends pics which of course makes my day!
I don’t feel as bad leaving in the morning knowing that Alysson will be taking Sadie out for a bit during the day! I am so thankful!!!
Bottom line… I ALWAYS look for the BEST! And I found the BEST with Alysson and UGO Walking! I have recommended UGO Walking to friends and will continue to do so!

UGO Walking is great for cats too! Alysson has looked after my cat a few times over the last couple of months. She feeds and plays with her for 30 minutes (she’ll stay longer if you want her to), brushes her and cleans her litter. Alysson is a real animal lover and understands that it is sometimes difficult to leave your pets for days at a time.
I love that she also takes care of me by texting pictures of my cat after each visit. I look forward to that daily photo, while I am away and feel relieved that my cat is good hands.

I found UGO Walking thanks to Unilocal,and boy am I glad I did! This past weekeend I had to fly to New Jersey for a family get-​together, and my normal dog sitter was nowhere to be found all week.
After waiting until Thursday in hopes of hearing from her, I was in a real bind and called UGO to see if they could watch Lucy. Alysson returned my call almost immediately, and met me at my place that night. I could tell she was the right person to entrust my dog with as Lucy warmed up to her right away. She took great care of Lucy for the weekend, keeping her fed, walked, and happy. Alysson even sent me a photo on Saturday to show me Lucy was doing well, which was a nice touch!
I arrived home Sunday to find Lucy in great spirits thanks to Alysson and UGO! She is truly an animal lover, and I would recommend her and UGO to anyone looking for pet care.

My dog absolutely loved Alysson from the very first moment she laid eyes on her!!!
She is always available to help us out last minute and so sweet to my little girl! I completely trust her and would recommend Alysson to anyone looking for a reliable, sincere dog lover!!!

Alysson of UGO Walking is just awesome. She went above and beyond to ensure that our new puppy got love, exercise and some positive discipline. She helped us incredibly with a new adopted member of our family and provided critical support for his integration into our life. Absolutely recommend!

There are basic pet services that include good food and exercise. Then there are services where they really pay attention to the pets in their care. This is one of them.
Having UGO Walking take care of your pets is like taking them to an amusement park or a play date with buddies. Your pet will be loved, have fun, and receive the physical and emotional nourishment that it deserves.
I wish everyone took care of their pets the way UGO Walking does. Seriously.