About The Monster Minders
We’ve been walking Philadelphia dogs since 2005 and have grown into one of the city’s most trusted dog walking companies, built on consistency, communication, and a genuine love of dogs (and how lucky we feel to spend our days with them.)
We built this the old-school way. Real relationships, built over time, with dogs and the people who love them. In two decades of hanging out with Philly's luckiest dogs, we’ve completed nearly a million walks .
We’ve worked with all kinds of dogs, with routines that need structure, and with households that simply need things to run smoothly. We know the neighborhoods, the rhythms of running a service company, and the little details that make a big difference to our clients. And yes, we’ve won Best of Philly a few times. But what matters more to us is that people keep trusting us, year after year, with dogs they love like family.
If you’re looking for steady, no-drama dog walking that actually makes your life easier, you’re in the right place.
Check out our services and find the perfect fit for your dog!
Our Story
Our promise to you:
Reliable and consistent care that makes everything run smoother.
We'd love to meet you and your dog.
Tui!
The Monster Minders started back in 2005 in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, when two dog-obsessed newlyweds decided to turn our favorite thing into our full-time thing. After college, we stuffed everything we owned into backpacks and worked our way around the world: picking up odd jobs, eating questionable food, and “borrowing” every friendly dog we met along the way since we couldn't have one of our own.
When we finally landed in Philly (Carrie’s home turf), the plan was grad school. But we threw up a quick Craigslist ad (remember Craigslist?) to pick up a few walks in the meantime. One client led to another, and before long, it wasn’t just a side thing anymore. It was working. And more than that, we loved it! Before long, we realized: why not build a life where hanging out with dogs is the whole job? So we did.
Fast forward to today: we’ve helped our clients enjoy hundreds of thousands of worry-free workdays, picked up a few “Best of Philly®” awards, and even served on the Mayor’s Animal Advisory Committee for the City of Philadelphia. But our favorite honor? When a client tells us, “You make my life so much easier.”
At home, we’re proud pet parents to Tui, our lovable, rescue mutt. Every Monster Minder on our team is carefully chosen with one key question in mind: Would we trust them with Tui? If the answer is yes, we know they’re someone you can trust, too. Because Tui is our world.
Why Philly Trusts Us
21 Years of Experience
We have been doing what we love since 2005. We have completed nearly a million walks and that experience matters.
Trained employees, Not Gig Workers
Our Minders are part of our team, not app-based contractors.
Insured + Background Checked
Your dog and your home are always in trusted hands.
Real Support, Real People, Right here in Philly
Every walk is backed by experienced local managers, so there’s always a real human available when you need us the most.
Active in the Philadelphia Rescue Community
Through our Rescue Romps program, we help shelter dogs get out for walks, adventure, and a break from the kennel.
