Philadelphia Dog Walkers

Private GPS tracked dog walks, amazing dog walkers, lots of love.

Est. 2009

Jennifer W.

I have used Walk It for over two years for both of my dogs Mon-Fri.  They are seriously the best dog walkers.  They honor every request I have made and… more

Caity T.

I would give them a million stars if I could- this is such an excellent service! When we adopted our puppy, we didn’t quite realize how much time… more

Zoe F.

We love Richard and his team! They make it so easy to go away and have piece of mind that your pets are ok. Their emailed status updates… more

How it Works

Schedule a Meet & Greet

A manager will come to your home, meet your pet(s) and answer all your questions. An additional meet and greet with your dog walker is available on request.

Request Appointments

Setting up dog walking and pet sitting is convenient with our mobile app. Just put in your request , we’ll approve your appointment and send you a confirmation.

Start Walks

Our Philadelphia dog walkers and pet sitters are friendly, professional and most of all, they LOVE animals. All walkers are insured, bonded and background checked.

What's Included

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Food and Water

Food and treats are always provided free of charge upon request. We always give your pet fresh water before leaving.

Report Card

After every service, your pet sitter fills out a report card so you know exactly what we did together and that nothing was overlooked.

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Love and Affection

When you’re not home, we make sure your pets get plenty of exercise, belly rubs, butt scratches and snuggles.

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Philadelphia’s Best Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters

Walk It Like A Dog are local Philadelphia dog walkers and pet sitters since 2009. Our services include 30 minute, 45 minute and hour long dog walking, cat sitting, and in-your-home overnight pet sitting.

Upon request we provide pickup and drop off service to your purrferred vet, groomer, or doggy daycare. Walk It Like A Dog provides dog walking services between 7:00AM and 9:00PM 7 days a week 365 days a year rain or shine. We have several scheduling options available to fit a wide variety of needs. Whether you need us every day or just once in a while, Walk It Like A Dog has you covered.

Pet owners can manage dog walking through the Scout for Pet Owners mobile app. Appointment confirmation is sent via email and appointment status is available in the mobile app.

Your pet sitter starts each appointment by taking a live photo, and the pet owners receive an automated email including the pet photo and start time. Your dog walker has access to detailed notes about your pet(s) to assist them in providing the highest level of care. All services are tracked using the pet sitters smartphone to ensure we are providing the most reliable dog walking in Philadelphia. Upon completing your pet’s service, your dog walker will fill out a report card and enter a note. The report card, note, GPS map and any pictures taken during the service are emailed and available in the pet owner’s app.

At Walk It Like A Dog, your safety and security are a top priority. All services are billed weekly via credit card using the most up to date security standards. All keys are coded using a random number assigned to your account. Only you dog walker has access to your name and your key number. Keys are securely stored at our office. All dog walkers are background checked, insured and bonded.