Walk This Way East Bay

We’ve had Walk This Way and Andy’s walking services for several months and he is reliable, professional, and most importantly great with dogs. Maggie, our 8yr old mix, instantly felt comfortable around him and on days she goes for walks we can tell she’s been thoroughly exercised and relaxed. He even sends us updates and photos of our dog with the pack on their various adventures. We’re very happy and can’t recommend a better dog walking service in the east bay than Walk This Way. Thanks Andy!

Andy and Walk This Way East Bay have been one of the best things that could have happened to our goldendoodle puppy, Scooby. From day 1 Andy has shown that he’s committed to our puppy’s development and in addition to their awesome walks, gives us regular tips on how best to care for him. We have learned a ton and Scooby loves Andy and the whole pack that he walks with. I highly recommend Walk This Way East Bay. By far the best dog walking service you can have in the East Bay

We’re not even through the probationary period yet, but I’m just going to leave this right here already… Andy is awesome. Organized, professional, and just a freaking whiz with the dogs. He understood perfectly the temperament of my shy, weirdo rescue dog, and got her trusting him almost immediately. Love.
(Plus he left me a bottle of wine for Christmas. LOVE.)

A couple months after adopting my pup, Domino, I started researching dog walkers. Andy was the first person I interviewed, and ended up being the only. I knew right away that I found the best around and I am so thankful I went with my gut. Andy had no problem meeting with me a couple times, so Domino could get used to him in my presence. (If I’m honest, it was really so I would get used to Andy with my dog as Domino took to him right away.) Almost immediately after hiring Andy I noticed a change in Domino. He was calmer when I got home from work, exhausted from hanging out with Andy and his new friends from Walk This Way, and he walked so much better on a leash when I would take him out.
Andy would send me photos of their adventures throughout the week and also call to give an update on Domino’s progress and any observations or suggestions. He was also very helpful with first aid advice, and managed to save me more than one trip to the vet.
Andy really practices what he states on his website (that his role is to make his clients lives easier and that he treats our pets as if they were his own.) At one point I had to pull a couple late nights at the office. Luckily I lived up the street from Andy, and he stopped by to feed Domino dinner and take him out to do his business. Another added bonus is Andy provides boarding for his clients, which was a huge relief as I traveled for work. I felt so much better when Domino was in Andy’s care, and got nightly photos and updates during his stays. Before one trip I realized I was low on dog food. Rather than have to run out to pick some up, Andy offered to get it for me as he already had a trip to the store scheduled to restock his own dogs supply. He just added the price to my monthly bill, no up charge or service fee. It’s the little things like that which makes the biggest difference and really sets Andy apart.
Northern California is lucky to have Andy back; however those of us down south miss him terribly. If you are looking for peace of mind, a happy and well exercised dog, and most importantly someone you can trust with your fur baby look no further than Andy Vevers and Walk This Way East Bay.

You lucky lucky bastards… NorCal doesn’t know what a gem you have in Andy at Walk This Way East Bay. Andy used to run Walk This Way Orange County and before that he ran the original in San Fran. You sent him away once, and now he’s back with a vengeance!
Seriously Andy was the best walker we ever had for our 2 chihuahuas. Andy was fearless with our older grump, Tiny. He would not back down in bringing him out for walks even though he didn’t want to go most days (even though he needed to). And he always had more than enough energy for our young leggy blonde, Fiona.
Andy quickly became pack leader among the 3 of them, and he always took time to not only train Tiny and Fiona, but he loved on them as well. We were heartbroken when Andy told us he was heading back north. I remember walking Fiona before and then after Andy. Before: Fiona pulled, zig zagging back and forth in front of us causing major havoc. After: Fiona doesn’t pull and walks straight next to us.
Crucially, Andy also would notify us if he thought there were any issues he picked up on — one time he asked us to be on the lookout if there was anything wrong with Tiny because he started coughing at the same time every day on his walks. Turns out Tiny just didn’t do well on those hot days, but Andy made sure to follow up with us until it resolved fully. Further, he was always in touch via text. Anything from the garage door being open, to closing off the doggy door, to bringing our packages, Andy would let us know if he saw something out of the norm and made himself available for any reasonable requests. On top of all that, Andy boarded our pups and they totally loved him and his wife. All this and I never mentioned how incredibly unbeatable his rates were. We miss you Andy!!!
This is the kind of care you lucky bastards can expect from Andy. Five stars all around!

I seriously can not say enough positive things about Andy and how much he helped Ari grow into a confident, well-​adjusted pup.
Ari had all the problems that any young dog who grew up on the street might have. He was extremely shy, timid and fearful of strangers (especially men), household objects, cars, etc. It was a tough situation that was made a thousand times better by Andy’s daily interactions with him, and advice on things to work on at home. He was truly a dog whisperer.
Ari is a totally different dog now from when I first got him, and I would confidently say that had a lot to do with his relationship with Andy. I couldn’t recommend this guy more.
Oh, and like a couple other people have mentioned… Not only is he 100% reliable, but he goes completely out of his way to make sure all is well at the home. There’s a longer version of this story, but basically a maintenance guy went into my house without my knowing, Ari wedged himself underneath the claw foot tub, and Andy spent almost 45 minutes at the house before I could get home to deal with the situation (and got Ari out from the tub.) Like I said, a godsend.

I need to join the chorus. Andy is absolutely the best. He is to dogs what every parent would wish to have for a preschool teacher for their child. I observed him in the park near where I live and compared him with other dog walkers there for years. When we got a new dog from the SPCA, I telephoned Andy immediately and asked if he would have space in any of his groups. i am so sorry that we have lost him to southern California but our loss is your gain. Don’t miss the chance to have your dog in this man’s care. As someone else said in their review, in addition to his talents understanding and caring for dogs, he is an outstanding human being.

What can I say about Andy? Maybe one of the best human beings on this planet. He was more than a dog walker but an extended member of my family. My dog loves him, my cats and kids love him. He was always there for us: helping us out if we got locked out and he was in the neighborhood, boarding my dog Oliver if we had to go out of town, checking on my cats if I needed somebody to do that while away for a couple of days.
He is a dog whisperer. One of the best dog walkers out there. He is incredibly reliable and responsible. When he and his wife decided to move to Orange county, he found us our replacement dog walker who is absolutely wonderful. That is how much he cares. He is sorely missed in SF. Orange County is so lucky to have him.

Andy is a top-​notch professional in every way. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for many years while he tended to our big pooch on his daily romps with the pack. It was hard when he left the Bay area, but I am happy to see the outstanding new business he has created in OC. I have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Andy in all respects and to the highest degree! You OC pet owners (or «guardians» as we are bound by law to say here in SF) and your dogs are in for a real treat with my man Andy. Enjoy!

Andy is an amazing guy, full of great love for animals and an impeccable talent handling dogs, knowing their needs and behavior better than anyone I’ve met before! Thanks for the advice on handling Autumn :)

As a San Franciscan it’s difficult for me to admit envy of anything Southern Californian, but I must admit the jealous pangs I feel when I think of MY dog walker — the man I trusted with my beloved Swissy Louie — walking dogs in the Southland. It’s true. You now have something I consider far superior to anything available in the North: Andy.
He is, hands down, the BEST dog walker around and if my dog could type, he would tell you the same. Louie couldn’t WAIT to go on his walks every day when Andy got there. If he was even 5 minutes later than usual, I would have a 135lb nerve-​job waiting by the door.
Andy allowed us stress free afternoons and worry free vacations. I seriously felt like he was the next best thing to being there and I’m a total control freak mom. You can’t do better — and your dog will thank you for it.
Now, let us never speak of Southern California advantage again. ;)

Another 5 stars for Andy.
Andy was Hundi’s first dog walker and Andy was waaaayyyy more than a dog walker for us, first time dog owners. First of all, he helped us understand about her little bit of anxiety as well as what we could do about it, what was acceptable behavior and what we really needed to get a handle on. When we went out of town, Andy and his wife boarded Hundi (we called it her «spa weekend»).
In addition to being just awesome with Hundi and helping us understand her, Andy was 100% reliable, communicative and professional and Hundi’s welfare was top priority. One time, we had the unfortunate experience where Hundi became very ill while she was with Andy and we were out of town. Andy went above and beyond, taking her to the Vet for treatment and keeping us informed until all was resolved.
No kidding, Andy even kept my house from blowing up once when there was a gas leak (his voicemail was to let me know that he wasn’t going to leave Hundi in the house until I had the issue resolved and we were sure it was safe for her to return). We miss Andy a lot and wish him the best in So Cal and new business.
I have no hesitation recommending Andy to anyone looking for a dog walker.

All I can say is that Ceasar, the TV dog whisperer, has a long lost relative. Andy spent a few days training our ridiculous 2-​hr-​old adopted Lab Coal who used to rush the front door at all opportunities to get out or «kill» whoever was at the door and was a freak on a leash. After 4 days with Andy, he now walks like a «real» dog on a leash and is a little less likely to «kill» whoever’s at the front door:) In all seriousness, Andy has a wonderful gift and his experience dates back to his childhood growing up in Scotland, being around working dogs… it’s just part of his nature and I am in awe every time I’m around him and dogs. I went on a few of his runs in San Francisco where he had as many as 8 dogs — all off leash — behaving beautifully, having the times of their lives and getting fantastic exercise. Amazing, responsible, funny, professional… good as dog walkers come in my opinion!

I was a client of Andy’s in San Francisco for a year and was so sad when he moved to Orange as he is wonderful! He is incredibly caring, knowledgeable and reliable. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Not only did he take care wonderful care of my dog every day, but he was always available to help me with any questions I had about the little guy, from training to health. He is the best!

Andy was our dog walker in San Francisco and we ABSOLUTELY loved him! He was with us through the death of our beloved Labrador Jiboo and with the welcoming of our new Labradoodle puppy, Maurice. Both our dogs adored him and we were very sad to see him move to Orange County. But I am sure he is going to deliver wonderful services in SoCal and make many, many new pooch friends!

I was fortunate enough to have Andy watch my Frenchie for the day while visiting California from NC. My Maadi is very against walking (like literally will just stop and not move), but Andy’s skill and experience of dog behavior got Maadi walking that day and sleeping like a baby that night. Wish I lived closer bc Maadi would be spending some time in Andy’s pack! Do your pup a favor and get at least one walk in with Andy.