Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

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While living in Silver Spring, Jennifer and Jimmy cared for our 10 y/o chihuahua mix very reliably. Often times, Jimmy would have to find him from under some covers and gently coax him out for a mid day walk. There were days when I was home and Jimmy came by and my dog was always happy to see him; he is a very kind and gentle man and I completely trusted him with our fur babies. We also have 2 cats and when we went out of town, he came by to feed and care for our cats. I loved the online system Jennifer has in place to book walks and schedule upcoming trips; it was very user friendly and intuitive. She also goes above and beyond by putting out very informative monthly newsletters and other sweet surprises throughout the year. Now that we are living on the other side of the country, we miss their service and trustworthiness tremendously… I’d highly recommend Run and Play for anyone who wants to feel their pet(s) is(are) well cared for and safe.

Janice K.

Jennifer doesn’t just run a great business, but is such a decent human being! Run and Play’s love of dogs spills into the community in the best ways possible! She’s donated her time and skills to our small dog rescue numerous times! It’s always a pleasure working with her!

Lynn V.

I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer, her employees, and Run and Play. When I first moved back to the DC area few years ago, I tried multiple dog walkers and had some nightmarish experiences. Then I found Jennifer. She is absolutely wonderful! She is kind, conscientious, intuitive, an excellent communicator, and exactly the kind of person you’d want taking care of your pup. Jennifer hires awesome employees as well, and over our four or so years with her, Pippa was walked by them, and even boarded with Jai Hui. Jennifer takes her business seriously, and always takes time to vet these people, get them situated with your pup and is great about introducing them to you as well. Handing over your house keys and your pup to someone can be difficult, but I always felt extremely confident and comfortable with Jennifer and her employees. I knew Pippa was in excellent hands. I was heartbroken to move out of the area, and therefore out of Run and Play’s range. I honestly thought twice about moving, knowing I would lose Run and Play! It’s taken a long time to find a new walker that I’m comfortable with, which has made me appreciate Jennifer even more! She is phenomenal.

Kate O.

“Just because I work a traditional work week doesn’t mean that my dog cannot have a full life. The staff at Run & Play help me to fulfill my promise to my dog to have a happy, loving and active life. I love how Run&Play provides a daily report card (many times with pictures) of my pet’s day. This give me an over whelming peace-of-mind and I am better able to focus on some of the other responsibilities of my day. I am over joyed with the happiness and love my dog continues to express. Run & Play is an active participant in my pets success.”

S. Neal

“I LOVE Run and Play and so does Oscar, my Labradoddle!!! He comes home happy, loved, and pooped! Just how his bi-ped likes him! You and your pup will be so happy with Run and Play!”

L. Dubay

I adore Jennifer. She helped me cure a couple of major behavior problems with my dog Chauncey and because of her work with Knine Rescue I was able to get my second dog Shemper. He is a puppy mill rescue and she has worked with me to deal with his extreme anxiety and fear and make my two dogs a successful couple. She and her staff take my dogs out for walks twice daily while I’m at work and they have been amazing with them. They come back happy and tired. I am thrilled to work with Jennifer and would recommend her to anyone interested in a dog walker.

D. Bell

Ready, Set, Bark!

Text us today and mention the word "barketing" and get 10% off your first 2 weeks of service. Be sure to include your location (either exact address, closest intersection or building), days of the week for walking, cat care, or boarding dates desired as well as the age & breed of your pet. We'll get right back to you.

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Washington, DC

Monthly Yappy Hour with Tito's Vodka at metrobar — Sun, Aug 9
Washington, DC. A monthly happy hour with cocktail specials, pet treats, and vendors; proceeds support the Humane Rescue Alliance.

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Yappy Hour at The Stacks — Fri, Aug 14
Dry Dock Park, DC. An evening social with a live DJ, cocktails, cornhole, and giveaways while dogs mingle.

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Maryland

Woof Wednesdays with the Chesapeake Baysox — Wed, Aug 5 & Aug 19
Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD. Leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome at these Bark in the Park baseball games.

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Cat Video Fest 2026 — Thu–Fri, Aug 6–7
Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick, MD. A family-friendly film screening of the best cat videos culled from submissions, sourced animations, and music videos — a portion of ticket proceeds benefits local cats in need. (Worth noting: this one's cat-themed rather than dog-themed, but a fun outing if your pup's okay staying home for a couple hours!) One heads-up on timing: Cat Video Fest runs Thursday and Friday (Aug 6–7) rather than the weekend itself — this coming weekend (Aug 8–9) it won't be showing, so you'd want to catch it before then.

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Dog Days at Linganore — Fri, Aug 7 & Fri, Aug 21, 5–8pm
Linganore Winecellars, Mt Airy, MD. Select Friday evenings from May through September, the winery hosts local animal rescues on the lawn. 20% of purchases made during the event go to the featured rescue.

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Pooch Pool Party — Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23
Upper County Outdoor Pool, Gaithersburg, MD. The pool opens exclusively to dogs to swim and play before winter closure.

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Doggie Paddle Swim — Sat, Aug 22, 9–10:30am
Whetstone Pool, Montgomery Village, MD. A one-day pool swim with access to the wading pool; every pup gets a "Puppachino" after. Registration required.

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2026 Puppy Plunge — Sun, Aug 23, 11am–2pm
YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. SPCA of Anne Arundel County's annual beach bash — live music, food, vendors, and beach access for dogs. $15/car, proceeds benefit the SPCA.

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Northern Virginia

Summer Renaissance Festival at Shipgarten — Sat, Aug 15
McLean, VA. A medieval-themed outdoor festival with games, food, a costume contest, an off-leash area, and pup cups. Fun for the whole family!!!

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