"Our dog Sophie is a nine year old yellow lab who is our "first child." We have a busy household of two young children and sometimes Sophie was getting denied her walks, so we found Blue Dog to help us out.  I met with Kim and Sophie's new walker (Amy) and couldn't have been more impressed with the both of them.  We started our weekly walks in August of 2010 and unfortunately just a month into her walks,we received some heart breaking news about her health.  She had been diagnosed with bone cancer and the Dr. had given her a matter of months to survive.  My husband and I were completely devastated and we were not ready to give up on her, so we chose to do Chemotherapy. 

   Obviously, Sophie's walks had to stop for a little while and I called Kim to let her know.  I didn't expect to get the response that I did from Kim and Amy, considering that Sophie had only been on a couple of walks with them.  Kim had wrote me a very encouraging email(s) and also sent me recommendations of vitamins to try and help her, I was completely grateful!  Then there was Amy, who seemed completely devastated when I told her and very concerned.  There were cookies and a toy left for Sophie on her last walk and a very nice letter from Amy and Blue Dog.

   After six months of Chemotherapy, nothing had changed and we were stuck with a very hard decision and that was to amputate her leg or loose her.  We chose amputation and Sophie went into surgery in January and it was very successful.  Unfortunately, we had already booked a vacation in February and I was stuck on what to do.  We have never left her in a kennel and immediately thought of Blue Dog and Amy, to see if they could help us.  Luckily,  Amy was able to house sit for us for one week and she was  wonderful.  She went over and beyond to make Sophie (and us) feel comfortable and well taken care.  While I was away, I would receive text messages about Sophie and all of the daily errands that Amy took her on.

   I feel very lucky to have found Blue Dog and I know that Sophie feels the same way.  Watching Sophie run to the door wagging her tail every time she sees Amy and her little dog Jal, makes us all so happy!"

The DiGiorgio Family

"Kim is a warm and wonderful person who really cares about the dogs she walks and their owners. She's been walking my wonderful little mutt for about 2 years and I know how much Sasha loves her time with Kim and her 2 collies. Kim is always flexible and accommodating when my schedule changes and I've never had a problem getting in touch with her, whether it's a text, email or phone call. She always goes the extra mile for Sasha - making sure that she has water, paying attention to the weather and leaving me notes about their walk including any details that she thinks might be significant. She is very in tune to Sasha and I believe that Kim caters to each dog to address their individual needs. Kim also has high standards for the girls who work for her and they are just as wonderful as Kim is. Everyone at Blue Dog is dependable, responsible and caring, and I trust them all completely. I'm so glad I have them to care for my dog and brighten up her day when I can't be there - I know she is in good hands."

Chris , Kristen, & Sasha

"When we adopted our 3 year old Lab Jake last year we hired Blue Dog to walk him while we were at work during the day.  On one or two occasions I have been home when Meghan has arrived and Jake gets so excited and runs to see her.  She always takes him for nice long walks and leaves me a detailed note on how he acted and what he “did”.  Blue dog has been reliable, accommodating and loving toward Jake.  Our “little” 80 pounder didn’t know how to walk on a leash when we first got him and Meghan helped us train him so that now he is a perfect gentleman.   Kimberly is a true professional and always responds right away and follows through  if I have any schedule changes.  It has been an absolute pleasure working with Blue Dog."

Rhonda & Jake

"You are getting more and more professional by the minute!  I am so impressed.  I love that you will have the Bluedog logs.  Sometimes I feel bad that the girls have to write a whole long thing about the walk.  Love everything.  Great Job.  You truly are the only service to use in the Andovers!!!"

Tom, Maureen, & Brady

"Blue Dog is so reliable and trustworthy! We have had Kim walk our dog for the past two years and she is so good with our Labrador. She taught her how to walk on the leash like a good girl and she gives her a ton of exercise and helps expend her puppy-like energy. Kim has helped us out at the last minute when we get stuck at work or even when I was headed into the delivery room with our first born... she is always there to help with our pup. We would definitely recommend Blue Dog to anyone. Not only is it a great dog walking service but they also have great tips on how to care for your dog and obedience suggestions, as well."

Ellen, Brian, & Jane

   "I am happy to send this testimonial for Blue Dog knowing without hesitation that in the 3 years you've worked with our family, and I mean our whole family, humans and dogs alike, there has never once been a time that I questioned your commitment to our dogs or the competency and passion you show as a public service business. With the growth your business has seen, over the years, we've never felt that our dogs are any less important a priority to you than when you first began.

  You shepherded our whole family through the new experience of being dog owners. You supported the problem solving phases and the training moments that come with rescuing dogs. You provided the teaching and encouragement we so very much wanted and needed. When we call to adjust schedules, and we do that often, you have ALWAYS accommodated.  The comfort our dogs have with each of you on  the daily visits and the overnights is our strongest measure.
  Thank you for all that you offer."

Tom, Carrie, Zachary, John and Kelsey &Vinnie

"I have been a client of BlueDog for approximately two years and I think they are wonderful.  All of the dog caretakers are warm and caring (Wilbur has a particular crush on Amy!) and I do believe my dog is truly loved while I am away from my home.  They leave messages and updates (alerting me to anything “off” in my dog so I can follow up and attend to) and they are very reliable.  Sometimes my schedule is erratic and last minute but they always come through.  I would highly recommend BlueDog to any person needing a dog walker/caretaker."

Lorri & Wilbur

"Our dog is a handful on a leash!  Blue Dog does a great job giving him the exercise he needs during his long days home alone.  We can’t thank them enough for their continued reliability and flexibility.  We also love the journal about his daily walks!"

Jay, Erin & Stanley

"BlueDog is a cut above other dog walking services .  The staff are responsible, flexible and accommodating to my ever changing work schedule; more important, they truly care about my pup Bella and it shows with the attention and affection they give her.  I love having  a designated walker who takes the time to get to know Bella and her routine; Bella loves her special play time with "her walker", Meghan.   BlueDog does more than walk dogs; they provide peace of mind for dog owners."

Michelle & Bella

"From our first encounters with BlueDog & Kimberly we have been nothing but impressed by the professionalism & dedication.  It is certainly impressive & exciting to watch Kim transform her expertise & love for dogs into a thriving small business.  We love our dog walker Meghan, she is great with our timid pug, & reading up on the daily dog logs when we return home from work is always fun.  We especially appreciate BlueDog's unquestioning flexibility given our unpredictable schedules.  Overall, we could not be putting Tula in better hands when we are out for the day!"

Jacky, Mike & Tula

When we got our 8 week old puppy Sam, we were in a panic to find someone we could trust to let him out multiple times a day for puppy pee breaks and exercise while we are at work.  We were thrilled to finally have our puppy and did not want him to suffer for our busy schedules.  Maintaining consistency by having BlueDog there when we can’t be, has truly made such a significant difference in Sam’s training.  It would have been very difficult to get him as far as he’s come without them.  We’ve found we gained not only a dog walker but a trainer and additional resource for our puppy questions and socialization efforts for him.  I am so thankful that we found Kim’s team.  Sam lights up when his walker Jenn arrives and it makes us happy to know he is so well cared for.    

While handing a key to your home and the care of a family member over to a stranger can be an unsettling idea, it is without hesitation that I say BlueDog proves worthy of this trust from day one, and more than lives up to their promise to put the care of your dog first. They are knowledgeable, professional and flexible at all times, really what more can you ask for?  Sam captured our hearts from day one and is an important member of our family. It is such a relief to know that he is in such excellent hands when we are away from him.  Thank you BlueDog for all you do.

 The Alpuerto Family



We have been customers of Blue Dog for over a year now, and we are beyond satisfied with the care and attention our chocolate lab Simon has received.  Amy, his primary walker, is truly a dog whisperer.  The best part of Simon's day is when he goes happily out for a brisk walk with her and her own little buddy, Jal.  Simon loves having them come over, and she's even snuck in a few training moments much to our delight.    We couldn't be more happy than to have such a competent, friendly, and upbeat walker.

I'm also extremely impressed with the professionalism and reliability of Kim and Blue Dog in general, particularly in comparison to other services we had tried.  Kim has been very gracious in accommodating our varying scheduling needs, is very accessible via phone and e-mail, and works very hard to provide as many fun opportunities for her clients as possible.  The information sent around in her newsletters, as well as contained on her website, has proven very useful (especially the anti-skunk recipe!)

In sum, we can't say enough positive things about Blue Dog.  This is by far the best dog-walking experience we've had, and I take every opportunity to recommend Blue Dog to friends.  I'm sure they'd do a wonderful job for your furry family member as well.

The Reich Family