BarkWalk

My fiancé and I just got a puppy (8 weeks old), and like any new dog parent, wanted to get the BEST dog care. After looking through all of the Unilocal reviews, I called most of the 10 top. Of those that I called, Cary was the most responsive, and also did the best job explaining his services. On top of that, he was extremely personable and seemed to go out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, and see what he could do to make something work. I was a little worried because my request was REALLY short notice, but Cary never once gave any hint of being inconvenienced, and made me feel like it was no trouble.
He’s really good at keeping in communication with you, and really thoughtful. Even though his brother would be our dog’s primary walker, Cary also came for the first initial visit to meet our puppy because if his brother ever couldn’t make, he wanted our puppy to still feel comfortable around him if he had to cover. My fiancé really liked him and his brother, as did our puppy.
He takes so many different kinds of payment (off the top of my head: check, cash, Chase Quickpay, and more that I can’t remember). Not pushy about anything, and tries to understand exactly what you need.
All of the dog walks are just your dog and no others, which was super important because our puppy had not yet received all his vaccinations, and so could not be around other dogs.
If you are an overprotective dog parent (such as my fiancé and me), and are worried about even the slightest thing going wrong during your dog walk, then I really recommend BarkWalk. They are THE BEST, and exceeded every one of my expectations.

Cary does such a wonderful job. Besides taking such great care of our dogs, who he seems to love as much as we do, he is extremely flexible and willing to help when last minute dog walking needs arise.
My fiancé’ works from home so his schedule can be unpredictable. Despite this, we decided to adopt a puppy. We did this knowing that we could call (or text) Cary when he had office or travel obligations that would keep him from home for more than 4 hours at a time. Cary always responds immediately and finds a way to squeeze a stop at our home into his schedule.
His communication with us always leaves us reassured. He often texts photos and updates. He also leaves a little «report card» so we know exactly when and how much our dogs ate and whether or not they used the potty on their walk.
I can not say enough great things about Cary’s pet services saying that I highly recommend him does not seem sufficient because he is just that great. Families are lucky to have him love their pet.

Cary is friendly, dependable, trustworthy, and responsive. He takes great care of our beasts and it is so nice that I can trust that they’re in good hands!

The care we receive for our golden retriever, Gusto is the best care when we’re not around. A friend recommended BarkWalk and I’ve been happy with their services. Some days I work from home and they are always reliable. It’s a relief to know that Gusto is excited and playful with them when they pick him up. Thanks for being my trusted dog caretaker.

BarkWalk has been caring for my most beloved fur baby, Crikey, for 7 years now. She’s a retired racing greyhound with some aggression issues towards small dogs and other little animals, she requires an array of coats and shoes depending on the weather and Cary and Adam have always taken such great care of her, as if she were one of their own.
I’ve recommended Adam and Cary to several other friends and everyone is just as pleased with them as I am. They are very accommodating as my schedule changes throughout the year. They go above and beyond by bringing my mail and packages in, turning a light on for Crikey as the days grow shorter and I don’t come home until it’s dark out.
Crikey loves Cary and Adam as do I!

Can’t say enough good things about the people at BarkWalk! It’s hard to trust someone to take care of your dog (family member). Let alone, come in your house while you’re at work or on vacation.
I promise, these guys are the most respectful and trustworthy dog walkers in the Chicago area. I’ve referred them to several friends and each one was VERY happy with their services. I LOVE BARKWALK!