5 Best Dog Walkers in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A trustworthy dog walker in Los Angeles usually comes down to one thing: whether you get the same person every time, or a rotating cast of strangers with a key to your house. Across the five businesses on this page, review counts run from 57 up to 87, and two of them hold a perfect 5.0 rating with zero reviews below five stars, an unusually clean record. What separates them is structure: solo dog walkers who know your dog by name versus larger teams offering daycare, hikes and overnight boarding.

Short answer: West Coast Paws has the most reviews of any dog walker in Los Angeles at 4.9 stars across 87 Google reviews, offering consistent daily walkers plus pet sitting and boarding across West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Critters Dog Co., Spoiled Pooch and Yo! Dog Walker all hold ratings of 4.9 or a perfect 5.0, with reviewers consistently naming the same individual walker across years of service.

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1. Critters Dog Co.
2. West Coast Paws
3. Dogdrop Dog Daycare Ar…
4. Spoiled Pooch, LLC
5. Yo! Dog Walker
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How Los Angeles's Top Dog Walkers Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Critters Dog Co.	5.0 ★	82	Walks plus behavior training	View ›
2	West Coast Paws	4.9 ★	87	Consistent walker, West Hollywood area	View ›
3	Dogdrop Dog Daycare Arts District DTLA	4.8 ★	80	Daycare, low dog-to-staff ratio	View ›
4	Spoiled Pooch, LLC	5.0 ★	62	Westside, since 2012, app-tracked walks	View ›
5	Yo! Dog Walker	4.9 ★	57	Group hikes, Burbank and Northeast LA	View ›

5 Best Dog Walkers in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Critters Dog Co.

5.082 Google reviews

Critters Dog Co. is a Los Angeles dog walking and training company offering individual and small-group walks and hikes, along with check-ins, boarding and house sitting. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating, and reviewers describe walkers who combine exercise with real behavior training, working on leash manners, impulse control and other skills during regular sessions.

What people praise

Perfect rating with zero reviews below five stars
Combines walking with real, structured behavior training
Detailed notes and videos sent after each session showing what was worked on
Reliable, consistent scheduling with the same walker each visit

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than some competitors, though ratings are consistently strong

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume82 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest choice on this page if you want more than a walk, actual leash and behavior training built into every visit, with a perfect review record to back it up.

Website +1360-710-3464 Directions

National Blvd #9129, Los Angeles, CA 90034

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

West Coast Paws

4.987 Google reviews

West Coast Paws is a West Hollywood dog walking, pet sitting and boarding company offering the same regular walker for each client, with backup coverage for emergencies. It has the largest review base of any dog walker in Los Angeles, with owner Adam frequently praised for organized, responsive coordination.

What people praise

Largest review base of any dog walker on this page
Same consistent walker each visit, with a reliable backup system
Detailed GPS-tracked walk reports with photos after every visit
Handles difficult or reactive dogs, according to multiple long-term clients

Worth knowing

A small number of reviews sit below five stars, though the overall pattern is strongly positive

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume87 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest track record on this page, with a genuinely organized system for consistency and backup coverage that matters most when you travel.

Website +1323-612-2869 Directions

990 Palm Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dogdrop Dog Daycare Arts District DTLA

4.880 Google reviews

Dogdrop Dog Daycare Arts District DTLA is a Downtown LA dog daycare offering supervised group play with a stated low dog-to-attendant ratio for individualized attention. Unlike the solo walkers on this page, it's a daycare facility where dogs socialize with other dogs throughout the day rather than going on individual walks.

What people praise

Low dog-to-attendant ratio for more individualized supervision
Regular photo and text updates throughout the day
Helps anxious or under-socialized dogs burn energy and interact with others
Named staff repeatedly praised for genuine care and attentiveness

Worth knowing

This is a group daycare setting, not a private one-on-one walking service

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume80 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right pick if your dog needs socialization and playtime with other dogs during the day, rather than a private walk with one person.

Website +1213-314-5499 Directions

905 E 2nd St #110, Los Angeles, CA 90012

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Spoiled Pooch, LLC

5.062 Google reviews

Spoiled Pooch, LLC is a woman-owned dog walking and pet sitting company serving the Westside of Los Angeles since 2012, insured and bonded, offering private and group walks alongside overnight boarding. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating, with reviewers naming individual walkers who have cared for the same dog for years.

What people praise

Perfect rating with a long operating history since 2012
Fully insured and bonded, a detail explicitly listed
App-based GPS tracking and photo updates for every walk
Long-term walker-dog relationships, some spanning several years

Worth knowing

Serves the Westside specifically (Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Mar Vista and nearby areas), so confirm coverage if you're elsewhere in the city

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume62 · 81st

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-established, insured option with a perfect record and genuinely long walker-dog relationships, best suited to Westside neighborhoods.

Website +1310-853-2184 Directions

12540 Braddock Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Yo! Dog Walker

4.957 Google reviews

Yo! Dog Walker is a Burbank-based dog walking, hiking, daycare and boarding company serving Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park and surrounding Northeast LA neighborhoods. It specializes in group hikes, taking dogs out for two to four hours at a time, with free pickup and drop-off included.

What people praise

Group hikes lasting hours, not just a quick walk around the block
Free pickup and drop-off included
Strava-tracked recaps showing exactly how far and where dogs hiked
Long-term relationships, some clients citing four-plus years of service

Worth knowing

Group hike format may not suit dogs that need one-on-one attention or have reactivity issues

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume57 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best fit if your dog has energy to burn and would thrive on a multi-hour group hike rather than a short neighborhood walk, particularly if you're in the Northeast LA or Burbank area.

Website +1323-487-9255 Directions

421 N Moss St, Burbank, CA 91502

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many customers have rated it, ranked against other Los Angeles dog walkers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from dozens of reviewers carries more weight than a perfect 5.0 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog walking cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

One business on this page publishes a full price list directly on its website, covering multiple service types.

Job	Typical price
Private local dog walk (Spoiled Pooch)	$25 to $60
Group dog adventure walk (Spoiled Pooch)	$45 to $65
Private dog training session (Spoiled Pooch)	$50 to $100
Overnight dog boarding (Spoiled Pooch)	$100 to $200
Overnight dog sitting (Spoiled Pooch)	$100 to $200

Prices reflect figures published directly on Spoiled Pooch’s own website as of 2026. Other businesses on this page did not publish fixed pricing in the data we collected, so request a quote directly, especially since rates vary by dog size, walk length and service type.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These dog walkers cover neighborhoods across West Hollywood, Downtown LA, the Westside (Westchester, Playa del Rey, Mar Vista), and Northeast LA (Burbank, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Highland Park). Searching for a dog walker near me? Every listing above shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a dog walker

Will my dog get the same walker every time, with a reliable backup?
Do you send GPS-tracked routes, photos or updates after each visit?
Is the service insured and bonded?
Is this a private walk, a group walk, or a daycare setting?
Can the walker handle a reactive, anxious, or large, strong dog?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog walkers?

We started from dog walking, daycare and pet sitting businesses in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these are private walks versus group daycare?

Critters Dog Co., West Coast Paws and Spoiled Pooch focus on private or small-group walks with a consistent individual walker. Dogdrop is a group daycare facility, and Yo! Dog Walker specializes in multi-hour group hikes.

Which service is best for a dog with behavior issues?

Critters Dog Co. specifically combines walking with structured behavior training, addressing leash pulling and impulse control during regular sessions. Several other businesses on this page also mention handling reactive or difficult dogs successfully.

The bottom line

West Coast Paws is the safe default with the deepest track record and consistent walker system, while Critters Dog Co. stands out if you want real behavior training built into every walk. Whichever you choose, confirm the walker will be consistent and ask how updates are shared during each visit.

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