Happy dogs,
happy people

"My Golden Doodle Poppy LOVES her weekly hike with Gary. If I mention his name on the morning of her walk she gets so excited and waits patiently for his arrival … I know she will have fun and come home relaxed and tired."

"Gary is extremely punctual, reliable, friendly, and has an innate nature with dogs. He takes them on substantial hikes and my golden doodle always comes back tired and happy. Every dog needs a Gary!"

"… gets my two small dogs out on the fire trails in a group of other friendly dogs. They're always very excited to see him and come back happy and tired."

"I have a high energy, sweet but also very sensitive Golden Retriever who has pretty serious separation anxiety. However, when Gary pulls up he's out the door — “see you later Mom!” Absolutely no looking back!"

"He's always reliable and available. He's very experienced with all kinds of dogs and sensitive to their needs and personalities. When he boards Tabaré for a weekend or a week, he treats him like a household member with plenty of attention and affection."

"We've used Gary's services twice a week for the past 6 years with my daughter's dog, Leo. He loves the off leash walks and the opportunity to play with a consistent group of friends. We love the videos of the dogs that Gary sends from each walk."

"We have been using Gary to walk and board our dog, Ace, for the past 6 years. He is incredibly loyal, communicative, trustworthy and reliable. Gary truly loves all the dogs in his care — and it shows. Whether on Ace's daily group hikes or while boarding, our family knows that he is in the best hands, with Gary caring for him as if he were his own! Gary knows all the different personalities and routines of each dog in his care, and I can tell the dogs all bring him such joy. In the summer while visiting family, Gary keeps us connected with photos and videos, and also anecdotes of our dog and his pals. He is a great photographer, and I look forward to seeing my pup's happy face, knowing he is having a wonderful time while under Gary's loving care. We feel so lucky that my cousin recommended Gary to us years ago, and trust him with our dog completely."

"Hi Neighbors! I wanted to share our exceptional dog walker's (+ in-home boarding) info. Gary Adler has been nothing short of wonderful for our dog, Willa. He undertakes small cohort hikes, intentionally configured for dog compatibility + personal attention (unlike other dog walkers who seem to have a large unruly bunch), and our girl delights in seeing him pull up every time. He's reliable, a true animal lover who retains dog safety and care as top priority. He also boards Willa when we travel, at his home, and she delights in that extended time. As much as she clearly likes our family, I can tell she misses him once we are home :). If you're looking for a reliable dog walker who will treat your pet like their own, he's your guy."

"Gary is a gem — reliable, flexible to our family's needs, loving to our girl as we would be. Walks, boarding, play dates w other pups. Highly recommend."

"We cannot say enough great things about Gary. He carefully curates his packs, so our dogs are always thrilled to see him and their regular dog pals on walk days. He also offers boarding in small groups in his home. It provides us with immense peace of mind knowing our dogs get to stay with someone they know well and love.

Gary's attention to detail is unmatched. He constantly goes above and beyond—whether he is sending fun video updates from the woods, rinsing and drying muddy paws before letting them back inside, or keeping a close eye on their health and alerting us to issues such as a sudden change in stool. He is incredibly thorough, reliable, and genuinely caring. Every dog needs a Gary in their life!"

"My dog, Josie, goes absolutely bonkers when she hears Gary come, and cries a little after he drops her off.

She always has the BEST time with Gary and her dog friends. She also absolutely LOVES spending the night at Gary’s house. Absolutely would recommend Gary to everyone!"

"My dog Blossom has been hiking and boarding with Gary for over two years. She is always excited when she hears his car arrive. She gets really good exercise and socialization on the hikes. And when I travel, I don't have to worry about her. I know she is being well cared for and having a good time with Gary."

"I can’t recommend Gary and Harley’s Hounds highly enough!

Gary genuinely loves the dogs he walks and boards, and it shows in the exceptional care he provides. He makes my Labrador, Bo, feel right at home and pays attention to every detail of his care, from helping him in and out of the car to making sure his supplements are added to his meals.

I’ve boarded Bo with Gary many times, most recently for four weeks. Throughout that entire time, I never once worried about him. Gary sent me daily videos of Bo enjoying his walks, which was a wonderful way to see how happy and well cared for he was.

If you’re looking for someone who will provide the very best care for your dog, I wholeheartedly recommend Gary and Harley’s Hounds!"