The Well Heeled Dog NYC

Mat has been walking my dog Biggie since he was 3 months old. He has been extremely flexible and reliable since Day 1 — easy to reach via text or email. He has a caring and gentle demeanor with dogs. Mat is not someone who is just walking dogs on the side — this is a passion for him and its easy to tell how much he loves his job and is therefore committed to it. Mat also helped us out by taking my puppy for 2 weeks over the holidays when I felt that he was too young to be boarded with bigger dogs. Can’t say enough great things!

Mat has been walking my dog, Tilda, since I got her from Animal Haven ~6 months ago. She is very shy, at times aggressive and does not like interacting with strangers. Mat has been incredible with her! I immediately noticed she was better behaved on the leash when we go for walks, and happier when I got home from work. Mat is also very flexible, unlike some other walking services in the area, and has come through in a pinch to feed Tilda when I get caught at the office late. We are huge fans!

Mat and his team are very professional, reliable, trustworthy, and nice people. They’re great with our dog and care for her like she’s their own. We’ve been as happy as could be — highly recommended.

Mat and The Well Heeled Dog have been taking care of my 5 year old Boston Terrier Andy Warhol since she was a pup. The original recommendation to try Mat was through a friend that had used him for many years for his Boxer, so I knew I was in good hands.
The love affair my dog developed with Mat is sort of sublime. Maybe it’s his gentle caring nature, or maybe he really is a dog whisperer– but she completely melts around him. Totally bonkers. I’ve never witnessed her act that way with any other human (not even me).
I’ve always liked that The Well Heeled Dog is a small, nimble business that’s been in operation for a very long time. Mat is still very much IN his business, so that difference is felt. And call me crazy, but the fact that he was Lou Reed’s trusted dog walker (Yes, THAT Lou Reed) for many years is kind of amazing? (He’s pretty humble so would never mention it).
I can’t say enough good. Whether it’s walks or long global travels, I’ve simply never had to worry about Andy in his care. And as a dog owner who loves her girl (in possibly excessive proportions), that’s worth its weight in gold.