Dorothy’s Petcare

Hands down, this is the most caring, attentive and reliable dog walking service on the Upper Westside. Prior to beginning with them, Darius (one of the owners) brought along his two dog walkers to meet Java, our prickly English Bulldog, and our family. He and his staff spent loads of time understanding Java’s quirks because, let’s face it, all our dogs have them. Darius calls me weekly to check up on Java and his walkers are OUTSTANDING! His walkers are so thoughtful and accommodating and treat your canine like a celebrity. I can’t say enough positive things about these guys; they are simply the BEST!

Dorothy and Darius are the best. We have used them for our dog walking needs for many years, and they have always been trustworthy and disciplined.
Highly recommended!

I really wish we hadn’t needed to move, it’s only served to remind us how important a great dog walker is and these guys are the best. Outgoing and fun staff who always spoke highly of our dog who can be a handful! Gibson loved them and they loved him. They were always prompt and easy to get in touch with. Basically everything you could hope for in a dog walker. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for one!

These guys (well, guy and gal) are the absolute best. We are kinda crazy about our two Frenchies and never worry for a second that they are getting great care on the days we use their dog walking service. They help out whenever our schedules change and are pleasant and polite and professional (I can go on and on…). Don’t think twice about giving them a call.

Dorothy and Darius are the best. They are warm, friendly, caring people who take excellent care of our beloved bulldog Maude. I would swear they love her as much as we do! They are reliable and always extremely responsive, and they will make sure you get pictures of your furry buddy on vacation at their place while you are away. Highly recommend them!

Dorothy and Darius are my saviors — i dont know what Hachi or i would do without them. They take great care of the pooch and consistenly exceed expectations when it comes to the value they provide.

I rarely go away, so I rarely need help caring for my energetic, exuberant young dog – in fact, I had never left him in the year and a half since we’d gotten him. So imagine my angst when said young dog was not invited to my son’s out-​of-​town wedding this winter, and everyone I might have asked to take care of him would be at the wedding! I remembered wonderful Dorothy from a hundred years ago when we would both frequent the same dog run, and I’d met Darius over the years as the super-​beloved walker of a couple of friends’ dogs. Friends suggested that Dorothy and Darius could keep him, and boy did that ever work out! They «get» dogs, and they are spectacular with them. And they also «get» nervous owners, and they were spectacular with me. Throughout the weekend they texted me updates and photos of him on their bed – it just could not have been better. And truth be told, I could actually dream of going away for a few days now without worrying a nanosecond about anything other than whether or not Dorothy and Darius might be available at the same time!

Dorothy and Darius have provided a daily walk for our cherished lab-​mix Cara for many years. They are always immediately responsive by email and phone. Their walkers walk just a few dogs at a time (not the 8 or 10 you sometimes see) and stay with D&D for years, providing Cara lots of continuity and love. They have also come to our rescue more than once with boarding and other challenges. we highly recommend them

Dorothy’s takes great care of our dog Hudson — very vigilant and kind. Highly recommend them.

Our family has been very satisfied since we started using Dorothy and Darius a year ago. Their walkers have taken loving care of our dog, and were especially attentive and kind to an ailing dog who belonged to our neighbor. We would recommend their service to anyone!

Dorothy and Darius have been with my dogs and me for years, don’t even remember how long. They are the most loving caring human beings on the face of the earth! My Rookie, in his long life, was a rescue and had problems trusting humans. The first time the dogs and I randomly bumped into D and D, I was happily shocked at how Rookie went right to them, clearly feeling their amazing vibe. They have texted me pix when it looks like Kippy, my old Westie, has something up in his skin. And with Kippy’s intestinal problems, they call after a walk if he seems to be feeling sick. Get the picture? The ultimate kind and responsible people who have my utmost trust.

We had our dog boarding with Dorothy and Darius for 2 weeks while we were in NYC. They took great care of Jack! They were flexible as well and allowed us to take Jack for a walk with us to Central Park. Also, the location was very convenient (our hotel was a few blocks away). If you’re like me and tend to be skeptical about pet care businesses, then you need to go with Dorothy’s Petcare. They literally treated Jack like one of their own dogs! It was a huge relief and great joy to work with Dorothy and Darius. You can tell they love what they do. Not to mention they’re extremely kind, caring people.
In short, I highly recommend their services, and the next time I’m in NYC I look forward to working with them again!