Pooches ‘n’ Whatnot

Chris is a wonderful dog walker/​babysitter! last minute or or pre arranged. Chris is great at getting all the information about your pet on the first visit, making sure your wants and the pups needs are fulfilled. She sends pictures of when she see’s the pups which is really nice. Very professional and trustworthy. Would recommend!

Chris is great with our two dogs. She and her team are always happy to take on late-​notice requests for watching our dogs and they are always happy to see her. We’ve been using Pooches n Whatnot for a couple of years now and I trust them with our «kids» on long trips and short ones. I’d recommend her to anyone.

Pooches N Whatnot is great! Chris is wonderful with our puppies! She loves hearing how our family is doing and every time we go out of town she sends me updates on my babies and is quick to respond to my anxiety ridden text messages. I’d recommend her to anyone!

I love this pet sitter business. They are so professional and very kind. My dogs seem happy when we come home. She can bring another dog to play with if you want, collects your mail, seem very honest about time of visits. You can tell they love dogs by their enthusiasm! I trust them!
Sam Maggard

I have been so beyond satisfied with Pooches ‘n Whatnot and all they’ve done for my puppy. Chris is amazing, and both she and her staff (Sam, particularly!) obviously are passionate about taking care of pets. When my husband and I first got our goldendoodle Rangeley back in January, we were first-​time dog owners terrified to have to leave our little girl alone with a stranger during the day — but we knew it was important to have someone check in on her, take her out for a potty break, and «give her some love» while we were away. Chris was friendly, professional and accessible from the get-​go. After reading Unilocal reviews, I decided to contact her and she immediately got back to me. From the first day she came over to meet our little puppy, I could tell she loved dogs and was passionate about caring for them as if they were her own. Something I LOVE about her services is that I get a daily text update from Sam or Chris (whoever visits Rangeley that day) simply telling me how the visit went, and just plain «filling me in.» I am extremely type-​A and I have LOVED this. I even occasionally get cute photo pics from the ladies of Rangeley playing, doing something goofy, or just taking her walk. It ALWAYS brightens my day! Chris is also super flexible and wonderful about last minute changes to our schedule, or life events that «trip up» the regular routine; my husband and I recently had to get new flooring installed and we found ourselves needing to board Rangeley somewhere overnight. Scared to put our girl in a kennel even for a day, I texted Chris in the middle of the afternoon. She almost immediately got back to me and took our girl in for the night, and for a very reasonable price. If you are considering dog-​walking services in Naperville, take it from this first-​time, type A dog-​owner — Pooches ‘N Whatnot is a GREAT small business that can be trusted to leave your pooch in wonderful hands!
–Rachel W., Naperville

I contacted Chris about my cats before leaving for a week-​long trip overseas. I expected some basic cat-​care services, but I got so much more out of the service that I’m still shocked about what happened:
We have a cat that is very friendly but super shy and super timid. Chris sent a pet sitter named Lisa who somehow managed to get this cat out of her shell. After we came back, the cat was super lively and searching everywhere for Lisa. We saw her exploring the house like she never had before and searching everywhere (probably looking for Lisa.) It’s like we got this whole new, lively, happier cat. We’re very happy with the care our cats got, but excited over the fact that our cat’s behavior has changed for the better.
There are other positives about the service too. For example, we got photos of our pets through e-​mail while we were gone. The service was top-​notch and took some of the worries about traveling out of the picture. I highly recommend this service.

Look no further for your dog walking or pet sitting needs. Christina and her team employ the highest quality care for your pet and home. I needed someone to walk and play with my puppy while I was at work. I found Chris on this very website and her great reviews are spot on. She is a extremely trustworthy and a caring individual who does an amazing job! She has been taking my puppy on walks, playing with him in the backyard, and training him Monday-​Friday for 7 months now. While at work, my mind is at ease knowing Chris will be visiting Ammo to take him on a nice walk or to play fetch in the backyard. She even will send me a text detailing her visit along with a photo. Chris goes above and beyond, wether is wiping up muddy paw prints or bringing your trash bins in, she surpasses all expectations. If your looking for the highest quality care for your pet while your away, then call Chris and set up a time to meet. You’ll be happy you did and your pet will too.

I am the pickiest person in the world, when it comes to our 3 Chihuahuas. Nothing & no one is ever good enough. I have tried multiple dog sitting services and none of them satisfied us. As a matter of fact, some of the shenanigans were so bizarre, we ended up putting cameras in our home to see what was going on. Then Chris came along. We found her online and had to try yet another new person/​service. WOW! I cannot say enough great things about Chris, how well she cares for our babies, how well she maintains our house, and how much she loves the dogs. We trust her completely to be in our home, caring for our dogs. We travel often, between 2 and 7 day long trips, and when we get home, the dogs are not frantic for our attention, which confirms that she had provided them all kinds of love & attention during her visits. Her charges are much lower than the competition, and frankly, she could charge more especially for the care & services she provides. She is by far, the best thing we could have ever asked for! She is amazing!

Chris and I became friends through our mutual affection for dogs. She is a trusted resource for caring for my own pet and I have full confidence in her whenever I entrust my beloved beagle to her care. She is knowledgable about behavior issues and has a «dog whisperer» quality to her interaction with dogs. She also has a beautiful cat of her own and loves her cat visits as well. She is responsible, trustworthy and goes above and beyond what is expected … from sending text photos of your pet while she is with them to giving input from her interaction with them, such as training tips, etc … all in a spirit of cooperation with you the owner. I can’t say enough good things about her … I give her my highest praise.

Chris is awesome! I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for dog care. I know that while we are away the dogs are being taken care of!

Chris is excellent! I appreciate knowing my dog is in good hands when I am not home. Chris takes the time to get to know your dog and loves on them like they are her own! I would highly recommend her!

Hey fellow Unilocalers. This is the real deal. Not just another out of work kid looking to make easy money. I was so amazed by the way Christine does business. I felt like i was sending my dog to the doctor. Her questionnaire alone sold me on her professionalism. Realistic pricing and an upfront philosophy make her the choice for me and my beagle Dean“O”…