Mccarren Bark

They are so accommodating! I have had Matt, the owner, watch my cat 2x. The most recent was a last minute request and thy made it happen. Pricing is reasonable for the quality and care. I love the photos they send after a visit!

I have only wonderful things to say about McCarren Bark. Caring, dependable, and diligent people. Everyone is kind and accessible. My dog is in good hands.

Needed a catsitter last-​minute, and Matt and his team were super communicative and accommodating to my schedule. Ariana fed my two calico cats twice a day for 9 days, and she couldn’t have done a better job! Updates each day on how they were doing, and it’s clear when I got back that they’d been exceptionally well taken care of.
I will absolutely be using McCarren Bark again and have already told Ariana that she’s my go-​to in the future.

Love! I used them last year quite a bit when I was working really long hours at my job. They are the only dog service I could find that would come walk my pup in the evening hours! They would even give her dinner for me! Our walker, Emma, was the best. She sent us cute text updates with pictures after every walk to let us know she came. We would run into her all the time in the neighborhood and she would always come over and say hello and give Leila, our pitbull, a pet. Matt, the owner is also awesome and friendly and would happily step in anytime Emma wasn’t available or we needed someone last minute. We moved out of the city this year and I miss them so much! Definitely the best doq walking service I’ve ever used! I highly recommend!

These guys are seriously the best. They have walked my pup and I had an emergency dog sitting situation and needed a dog walker for my Boyfriends dog for 2 weeks. They immediately obliged, matched his pup with someone great, and were more than accommodating. If you’re looking for a professional service, who will truly take care of your pet, look no further. They provided great daily updates and generally cared about the wealth of our dogs. Felt very comfortable with their services and will be sure to use them again!

Matt and his team of walkers are some of the best out there. Matt is incredibly responsive, eager to help, and genuinely loves working with people and animals. The individualized attention one receives from the McCarren Bark staff is impressive. Before our first walk, Matt and his team member met both of my dogs so they could get to know their quirks, preferences, and get a good sense of their routine. Matt and his team are so willing to go the extra mile for your pets. They help maintain routines, send daily updates on how my pups are doing, and really know me and my pets inside and out. It’s amazing how quickly the folks become like family.
There have been many times when Matt has figured out last minute pet sits for my pups, and has rallied his team to provide overnight care. I don’t know how Matt juggles it all while remaining so calm, helpful, and strategic. I know running a business can’t be easy, and yet – Matt never breaks a sweat.
I probably shouldn’t share this because he’s the best kept secret, but – Scott Finucane is an awesome walker! He knows my pups so well; notices small changes in their behaviors; and has trained them to walk respectfully on a leash. Scott is the best.
Hands down, McCarren Bark is the best.

Professional, caring, thorough, and overall Just Good People.
As a McCarren Bark customer for over 5 years, they have earned my trust and continued business with every visit.
Matt and his team are super-​responsive (I always hear back from them within 24 hours), flexible, their sitters are attentive, caring and incredibly detail-​oriented. They’re also consistent– I’ve had other pet sitters who were great on the first few visits, and then «slacked off» with their attention and responsiveness.
McCarren Bark’s sitters are animal lovers who really understand their business and their clientele (human and animal!). Other reviewers mention the quality of the sitters and I completely agree: they’re responsible, thoughtful, and understand that they’re being entrusted with the care of a family member, and access to your home. Matt & Chun-​soon do a fantastic job hiring and training these folks.
The MB sitters have handled medication and special food needs for our 19 year old geriatric kitty, while also making sure that our 5-​year-​old cat got attention and playtime (it’s a challenge!)… It’s definitely reassuring to get daily updates via text or email, and especially helpful when you’re concerned about your older pet’s health. All that, as well as the details like litter box cleaning, mail brought in, cat food dishes washed, are all taken care of.
Can’t say enough good things– they are just fantastic.

Can I say that McCarren Bark is the cat’s meow? Just did it.
I am the cat parent of two attention hungry little ones, and I am admittedly, a needless worrier. So, this is why I call Matt & MB each time I leave town — they’ve gotten to know the little monsters so well, and provide pictures, videos, notes and texts — everything a worrywart like me might need to rest easy, knowing the cats are getting playtime, snuggles, and you know, not breaking all of our stuff.
So, whether you revel in reassurance or you simply want your pets in really excellent, caring, knowledgeable hands — I can’t recommend McCarren Bark enough.

The best!
We feel so lucky to have found Mccarren Bark. These guys are the real deal. From the minute we first met with Matt and Rich we knew that we were not going to find a more caring and professional team to care for our pup while we are at work. The detailed, enthusiastic text and email updates along with (the amazing!) pictures we receive with each walk put our minds at ease every time. You will not do better than Mccarren Bark. I would recommend them to anyone!

I have been using McCarren Bark for just over a year and a half now and have no complaints. The walkers are bonded and insured, which should be something every pet owner looks for in a dog walking business. Any changes to a walk time or a last minute walk added on has always been accommodated. I get little notes every day on my dog’s «business» and sometimes pictures of my pup on his walk.
Daniel has been walking my dog for about a year now and is the only walker that my dog has done #2 with consistently (this is kind of a big deal!). When I was away, Daniel came over on a Friday evening to let my friend into my apartment after a key snafu. I cannot think of many other walkers that would do this, let alone answer their phone on a Friday evening!
I have had several other walkers in the neighborhood and they either missed walks, changed walk times without notice, changed service without notice, lost keys, or disappeared never to be heard from again. Trust me that this is not one of those fly by night dog walking businesses. Matt runs a tight ship with friendly and professional walkers. Even my hard to please, inquisitive neighbor loves these walkers, and that is saying a lot!

Absolutely awesome.
I don’t know where Matt finds his staff because they are all gems. Every single walker I’ve had truly loves my 2 small dogs like they are their own, responds immediately, pinch hits when I’m stuck at work, goes above and beyond (umm, you cleaned the wee wee pad in my bathroom and fed the dogs, wow!?)
A+ with extra credit I LOVE McCarren Bark… Matt runs an excellent business.

Matt and Mccarren Bark have been been with us for 2 ½ years/​since the day my puppy came home for the first time. Mccarren Bark is the absolute best. I feel confident that my dog is loved, happy, entertained and exercised every day. Daily notes as well as texted photos and videos are nice, but the quality of the people /​walkers at Mccarren bark are what really make me feel secure. They are friendly (with both people and animals), considerate, responsible and accommodating. I feel comfortable allowing them into my personal space on a daily basis. They run an incredibly organized business, reminding clients about holidays and providing information about animal safety. I highly recommend them.

Glad we found Matt of McCarren Bark! Lost our old catsitter and had some bad experiences with local boarding and sitting services. We were anxious about leaving our new kittens for the first time. Matt came to meet them in person first, taking notes and instructions, and both kitties seemed very comfortable with him. Daily text picture and update put us at ease and everyone looked happy and safe! I would recommend his services to others.