The Best Dog Walkers in Chicago, IL

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1Windy City Dog Walkers★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93

2Millennium Dog Walkers & Pet Care in Chicago!★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89

3Pet Concierge Chicago★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

4Chicago Adventure Pack★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

5Sparky Steps★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

6Dogs Deserve It★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog sitting (in-home)” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about dog sitting (in-home)

AAlexandra3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Windy City Dog Walkers

Windy City Dog Walkers has been a godsend for our pup! The communication and consistency have been key for our anxious gal and we have the utmost confidence that she is being cared for every time she is with them. Our regular walker has also been so great helping us out with a couple of emergencies. Couldn't recommend more highly!

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AAshley3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Millennium Dog Walkers & Pet Care…

Millennium Dog Walkers are truly the best in the business! They are professional, always eager to assist you with any needs, and treat your pet like their own! Ryan and his team are stellar! I recently moved to the city and work crazy hours as a resident. I was so nervous trying to find people that would help take… Read full review

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CChrissy7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Pet Concierge Chicago

We had a wonderful experience using Pet Concierge! While we usually rely on the kindness of our friends to look after our 2 dogs and 1 cat, we decided to try a petsitting service for this most recent trip. As a 3-pet household we were worried about cost for additional animals but Pet Concierge only charges an… Read full review

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TTaylor3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Sparky Steps

Michel was super easy to work with and took excellent overnight care of our dogs! He sent photo updates and was even available on short notice. We appreciate the genuine care he gave to our dogs!

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LLindsay7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Dogs Deserve It

I have been using Dogs Deserve It for several years now and cannot recommend them enough. I have a used them previously for dog walking, but now that I work from home, I use them for my grumpy old cat when I am away or traveling. I never have to worry and know that Calvin is in good hands. Logan has been the best… Read full review

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AAdrianna8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Chicago Adventure Pack

Jared has been great with helping take care of my animals when I've gone out of town. Jared also organizes dog adventure days, and my husky Crash loves going on these and playing with his doggo friends! Highly recommend, Jared is communicative and the pricing structure is fair. Plus the peace of mind knowing that my dog is well taken care of is priceless!

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Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of dog walkers).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Chicago Adventure PackChicago, IL	A 99iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
2	Sparky StepsChicago, IL	A 99iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAA–	5.00	—
3	Millennium Dog Walkers & Pet Care in Chicago!Chicago, IL	A 96iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAA–	4.95	—
4	Pet Concierge ChicagoChicago, IL	A 96iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%86+13.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
5	APEXpert Holistic Paws CareChicago, IL	A 96iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%86+13.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AA–	5.00	—
6	Smart Paws ChicagoChicago, IL	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAD	4.95	—
7	Windy City Dog WalkersChicago, IL	A 90iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.91	—
8	Dogs Deserve ItChicago, IL	A 85iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.94	—
9	Urban TailzChicago, IL	A 82iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%77+20.1Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 82Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAB–	4.91	—
10	Paws For Walks Chicago LLCChicago, IL	A 80iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAAA	4.86	—

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Dog Walkers in Chicago, IL at a glance

How the 10 dog walkers we rated in Chicago, IL compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.