Our Company

NYC Doggies is a small family-owned business, founded in 2002 by Ovidiu, that grew into the company we love today with the help of Jennifer and our wonderful team of people. With a comprehensive range of services and well-researched, science-based articles on training, nutrition, and activities, we set out to be a different kind of company, always sensitive to our clients’ demands and our dogs’ individual needs and well-being.

Ovidiu has over 25 years of experience professionally working with dogs. In 1997 he started training dogs for private clients, dog conformation shows, and Schutzhund competitions and founded NYC Doggies in 2002.

Jennifer, a native Vermonter, is a former lawyer turned writer. In addition to co-managing the day-to-day operations of our company, Jen created our dog hiking service (first in NYC) and our Urban Dog Wellness blog.

Our Team

NYC Doggies’ dog walkers and hikers are the heart and soul of our business. Through a competitive hiring process, careful selection, and comprehensive training, we have built a dedicated team of unrivaled experience and professionalism in NYC.

Kevin R
Kevin R
Dog walker with NYC Doggies since 2015.
Krista T
Krista T
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2016.
Edward M
Edward M
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2018.
Paula C
Paula C
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2021.
Tiffany O
Tiffany O
Dog walker with NYC Doggies since 2021.
Miranda
Miranda
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2021.
Juan
Juan
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2022.
Greg
Greg
Dog walker & hiker with NYC Doggies since 2024.