Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care in Chicago
At Wags-A-Lot Dog Walking, we are a small, family-owned business dedicated to ensuring your pet's happiness through personalized care. Our team of passionate animal lovers provides daily walks, overnight pet sitting, and holiday services tailored to your dog's unique needs. With over six years of experience serving Chicago, we prioritize trust, reliability, and maintaining your pet's routine. Our clients consistently praise our ability to treat their furry companions like family, offering peace of mind through affectionate and enthusiastic care. We specialize in accommodating emergencies, scheduling flexibility, and maintaining open communication with pet parents.Our team's collective expertise spans over a decade, with individual members bringing diverse backgrounds in animal care, behavior therapy, and house-sitting services. We serve Chicago neighborhoods including Uptown, Lakeview, and Andersonville, ensuring your dog receives consistent, high-quality attention. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials highlighting our trustworthy team, professional service, and the genuine love our staff shows for every pet they care for.
Services
Daily Walks
Pet Sitting
Puppy Care
Holiday Services
Overnight Sitting
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 6+ years of Chicago-specific experience
- Team of certified pet care professionals with diverse animal backgrounds
- Personalized care maintaining your dog's daily routine
- 24/7 availability for emergencies and after-hours requests
- Verified client testimonials praising our trustworthy team
What people say
Trust them implicitly
Loves his midday walks
Caring and professional
Maintained our routine
Exceeded expectations
Services
Daily Walks
Our daily walking service maintains your dog's routine with scheduled visits between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. We require minimum three weekly walks to establish familiarity, offering 15-60 minute options. Walkers provide real-time updates and personalized attention to ensure your pet's consistent happiness and exercise needs.
Pet Sitting
Professional overnight pet sitting maintains your dog's normal schedule while you travel. Our caregivers stay in your home providing three daily walks, feeding, playtime, and basic housekeeping. We accommodate special needs and offer half-day rates for partial stays, with experienced staff trained in various dog temperaments.
Puppy Care
Specialized puppy services address developmental needs with twice-daily 15-minute walks. Our team understands young dogs' bathroom requirements and socialization needs, providing frequent attention while maintaining safety. Caregivers communicate regularly with owners about training progress and behavioral observations during these critical early months.
Holiday Services
Reliable holiday coverage ensures your dog's routine continues uninterrupted during major Chicago holidays. Our staff remains available for Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations, maintaining consistent care with experienced walkers familiar with your pet's specific requirements and preferences.
Overnight Sitting
Full-day pet sitting services include overnight stays in your home with comprehensive care. Our caregivers provide 24-hour attention, maintaining medication schedules, feeding routines, and exercise plans. This service includes basic home maintenance like mail collection and plant watering, ensuring both pet and property remain secure during your absence.
People
Allison Corson
Co-Owner
Allison grew up longing for a pet dog and now shares her life with an Australian Shepherd and tuxedo cat. She brings hospitality experience and lifelong animal passion to Wags-A-Lot's operations.
Sadie
Co-Owner
With over a decade of dog walking experience, Sadie combines animal care expertise with part-time child behavior therapy work. She ensures pets maintain their routines while owners travel.
Bob
Dog Walker
Bob fosters stray cats while caring for his rabbit and birds. He brings organizational skills from digital publishing to dog walking, maintaining consistent schedules for his canine clients.
Gino
Fitness Instructor & Dog Walker
A Chicago native with exercise physiology expertise, Gino combines fitness knowledge with dog care. He serves Uptown, Lakeview, and Andersonville areas while pursuing cybersecurity education.
Christen
Pet Care Specialist
A lifelong Chicagoan with extensive pet-sitting experience, Christen manages houseplants and pets with equal care. Her horticulture background complements her animal care skills for comprehensive home services.
Questions
What areas of Chicago do you service?
We serve Uptown, Lakeview, Andersonville, and surrounding Chicagoland neighborhoods with reliable pet care coverage.
How do you handle holiday bookings?
Our holiday service requires advance booking with premium rates during major holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year's.
Can you accommodate multiple dogs?
Yes, we provide care for multiple pets with additional fees applying per extra dog in your household.
What's your emergency service availability?
Our team offers 24/7 emergency response with after-hours service available for urgent pet care needs.
How do you ensure pet safety?
Our experienced caregivers maintain strict safety protocols, with regular updates and personalized care plans for each pet.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and digital payment options through our secure online booking system for convenience.
