Dani & Maren, owners of Big City Woof Walker - “We hit the jackpot when we found Joe and WalkerScout! With a growing client base in New York City and Chicago, we were finding ourselves having to turn away new client inquiries with our team’s schedules already filled and with a limited number of qualified candidates to hire. The hiring process started to consume our day to day and became a daunting task. We had a difficult time finding qualified people that fit our criteria but Joe took all of our worries away!

Joe’s expertise and professional experience in the pet care industry has been invaluable to us. He always has our best interests in mind and knows exactly what we are looking for in a candidate. Joe has now recruited a handful of team members for Big City Woof Walker and has succeeded at connecting us with very professional and top-notch pet care providers. We've now been able to continue growing, expanding our service areas, and building additional walking routes. With Joe and WalkerScout, we look forward to the hiring process and are excited to bring on new team members!”

Reilly Kahat of Pet Fit - “If you are anything like myself and most small business owners trying to scale, hiring is a huge bottleneck. We need to do all the little things to bring in the leads to sign on the clients, but then we also need people to service those clients once we sign them up.

It can be quite challenging to put in all the time necessary to make really top-quality hiring decisions while you're doing all the other things to bring in the business. Wearing all the hats. That’s where WalterScout steps in. Joe and his team are phenomenal. They sort through hundreds of applications, conduct all the preliminary interviews, follow up with everybody, and they can respectfully decline candidates that aren’t a good fit.

They basically do all of the heavy lifting and give you the top choices so you can make the final decision on who you want to have a final interview with, or bring onto your team. They take the time to talk with you extensively and understand your business, and the specific needs and requirements of the open position.

Our last two hires were recruited by Walker Scout and they are both absolute rockstars. They are incredibly valuable to our team. I am now working with Joe and his team again to hire two new people, and I couldn't be less stressed about it. Which is the big takeaway here. If you need to hire and you don't want all of the stress give WalkerScout a call. They will get you right! “

Michael Torres of Hooman on Demand - “When we first started our business, we had some issues with bringing on quality candidates, as we are working with independent Contractors. We eventually did some research and found WalkerScout online. Before we brought WalkerScout on our team, we had two independent contractors working with us. They were helping walk dogs and do pet sittings. My wife and I, who is also co-owner, were both working 50 to 60 hours per week ourselves, doing just dog walking and pet sittings. With this, it was quite hard to scale and grow our business.

So bringing on WalkerScout, to do the recruiting for us, to do the interviews, their process, which is great, it was super helpful. Not only did we find a difference in the quality of candidates that we were bringing on but they added professionalism to the entire process. We now have 13 independent contractors working with us. It has certainly freed up some time for us.

The team is nothing but professional and communicative towards us. We couldn’t imagine anything better. Thank you, guys, so much!“

Kate Strode of Kate’s K9 Pet Care - “Every pet business owner needs WalkerScout. Joe and his team are amazing at finding great candidates that fit the personality traits that we are looking for. His process helps us find a successful dog walker, who will be with us for years. Joe is very personable and dedicated to helping you with all of your recruiting needs. We would not be successful without WalkerScout.”

Molly Kenefick of Doggy Lama Pet Care - “Joe has been an incredible help for the last few months while we struggled to hire employees in a very difficult hiring environment. Joe helped us refine our staffing needs, write compelling job descriptions, and establish a competitive starting wage to attract candidates. I am happy to say that we are now fully staffed with five employees who came through WalkerScout over the last few months (20% of our workforce)!

Joe was easy to work with--he has a great sense of humor and is very supportive, but he also held us accountable for action items that would help us to reach our goals. After 17 years in the biz, I never thought I would need a recruiter to hire dog walkers, but everything changed in the last couple of years, and I'm glad I reached out to Joe to help us. I recommend him wholeheartedly to any business who needs to hire dog professionals!”

Amrit Khalsa of SF Puppy Prep - “We're so grateful to Joe for his recruiting services for us at SF Puppy Prep. Joe's knowledge of the dog business really shows and it is clear he can always find great candidates among the good. He is always professional and responsive. It is clear that Joe is dedicated to the long term success of our company, the dogs we serve, and the people he considers. With his passion for the care of dogs, Joe has been a huge help in finding and interviewing employees who care about their work when our time is limited. Thank you!”

Josh Stephen of Updog Dog Walking and Sitting - “I simply can't say enough good things about Walker Scout and how happy I am to have started working with Joe and his staff. They have taken the most time consuming, most challenging, and most headache producing part of running my business and turned what used to be a weakness into one of our biggest strengths. Not only have they saved me an enormous amount of time, but with their help, I have been able to hire excellent employees! They have hit it out of the park every time.

For years, I had been stuck. Hiring was the biggest bottleneck keeping me from scaling my business and it was driving me nuts. I'm so thankful I found WalkerScout... the bottleneck is completely gone and now I have so much more time for big picture things. Their process is transparent, the communication has been wonderful, and the results - incredible. If you're looking to grow your business and buy back your time, Walker Scout is worth EVERY penny and I highly recommend them.”

Jan Brown of Jan’s Pet Sitting - “In short, Joe turned out to be the answer to my prayers with my hiring woes! I did not even realize how much I truly needed Joe’s help! Joe truly made the hiring process stress free for me. Joe took the time to understand my needs and the particulars of my company and my operations. Joe and I had an instant rapport. I look forward to implementing many of his suggestions to help my company continue to grow. Joe will always be my go-to person when hiring staff. Thank you, Joe, and thank you WalkerScout!”

The Texas Ruff House - “I have been working with Joe and his team at Walker Scout since last August 2023, and it has been an immediate relief of stress and time for me. Before getting started with Walker Scout, I felt so much pressure to quickly review every applicant before they slipped through the cracks. I can rest assured that WalkerScout is on top of things. I value their opinion and experience regarding candidate selection. “

Tony Schreck of Windy City Dog Walkers - “WalkerScout has helped us grow exponentially in the past year. We were having difficulty keeping up with the turnover of our current staff but Joe has solved the issue and helped us expand to other service areas with new walkers. The addition of Joe as a team member and his insight into the hiring process has been invaluable to our business and gives me the time to focus on the quality of our care and other projects to keep us as a leader in the pet care industry.

We have surpassed all of my original goals for the business and are excited to keep growing while providing the best possible care for our clients and the best possible work environment for our walkers.

Thank you WalkerScout!”

Natalie Tondelli-Walsh, CTC - “We are incredibly grateful to Joe for the work he has done for Top Dog SF! As our recruiter, he got our company hiring in a better place than it's ever been. Joe established systems and workflows that have improved the efficacy and efficiency of our hiring process. His strong communication skills, dedication to his work, and optimistic demeanor helped to bring on invaluable members to the team that has strengthened our company. A newly hired candidate mentioned the great conversations they had with Joe during the interview process that helped solidify their desire to work with the company.

Joe went above and beyond, creating a positive impact on Top Dog SF and the team. We look forward to working with him in the future.”

Emi Tringali of Sniff and Go - “DOG WALKING BUSINESS OWNERS — This is the service you’ve been looking for!

Part it me wants to keep this a secret all to myself... but the truth is, I know how incredibly difficult and time-consuming finding, interviewing, evaluating and hiring the right team to represent your business can be. Then I met Joe.

Joe came in, listened to what I was looking for, added in his 10+ years of experience and produced new hires for me all in an efficient and timely manner. He delivered a selection of candidates on a silver platter for me - all I had to do was pick the best of the best. Can you ask for anything more?!?

Having the opportunity to work with Joe has been such an easy process. He’s friendly, educated, helpful, respectful... the list is endless. I would highly recommend Walker Scout services - they have met my high standards and have produced wonderful results!”

Jen Grafe of Jen's Dog Walking Service - “In 2018 & 2019, the Bay Area was booming. I wanted to take advantage and grow my dog walking business, but I did not have a ready-made high-income-earning route. Because of this, I found it impossible to find a good candidate that could help me grow my business. That's where Joe came in. Hiring people is definitely not in my wheelhouse. But it is what Joe does best. I felt such relief once I put walker recruitment into Joe's hands. He knew all the good stuff. He knew where I should advertise, how to write the ad, how to interview the candidate, and he funneled all the good ones to me. And at no up front cost. I paid him over six months when I paid my dog walker, and that definitely fit my budget. In addition, while recruiting and after, Joe has always been an idea person, a cheerleader, and even a therapist. When the dog-walking market crashed in 2020, Joe contacted me and gave me great marketing ideas. I'm glad to know Joe and you will be too.”

Meredith Schutlz of Harvey Park Pet Pals - “Joe is one of those rare finds, a service provider that cares as much about your business as you do! His experience level in hiring dog walkers was evident the moment we started talking business. He really knows the industry and its challenges. He also knows people. The feedback I’ve received from the walkers he interviewed is all glowingly positive. There isn’t anyone else I would want to represent my company in the hiring process.”

Florida Pet Services Association - “WalkersScout’s presentation with a Ghostbusters theme was simply fantastic and well received! It cleverly blended the world of recruitment with the iconic Ghostbusters franchise, creating a memorable and engaging experience.

The use of Ghostbusters references added a fun and lighthearted touch to what can be a serious topic. It not only captured our attention but also made the content more relatable and enjoyable. Joe’s creativity in weaving in both the hiring and business elements with the famed movies was both entertaining and informative.

Overall, this unique presentation was a breath of fresh air in the world of corporate presentations. If there is something strange in your hiring process, Who are you going to call? WalkerScout!”

Nancy A. - Professional Dog Trainer - “When I first met Joe, it felt as though I had known him forever. I was being interviewed for a dog walker position in 2015 and could really tell from then that he would be a long-time friend. As a very relatable, personable, and professional person. Joe quickly made me feel at ease and soon we were conversing about the many aspects of the dog walking life. He was always there to help, being available in an organized and timely fashion. From training tips to calming calls for alarm codes, Joe was the helping hand you could count on.

He means business and knows how to have fun while keeping the larger picture in mind and taking care of all the minute details. Through work, Joe became a good friend, always remembering and expressing an interest in my personal hobbies as well. That is why it was no surprise that he fully supported me on my path to become a service dog trainer. With his wife working with children with autism and me learning to train for my nephew with autism, service work was just another aspect for us to bond over. After earning my Associates Degree in Business and Companion Dog Studies, and while in the prospects to earn my CPDT-KA certification, I know I can still reach out to my colleague, my friend Joe, for both professional and personal advice. I was fortunate to have Joe as a manager and he should be held as an example and recognized for managers to emulate.”

Emily D. - Fetchfind Dog Walker Training Services - “I met Joe in 2018 when he called me in for an interview with Windy City Dog Walkers. And right from the beginning of our meeting, he did something remarkable: he made me feel at ease in an interview setting. Not an easy feat!

Joe has a positive outlook on life and a great sense of humor. He is constantly demonstrating his ability to communicate with just about anyone, regardless of their personality or background. I remember some days that I would trudge into the office to pick up my keys feeling tired, and somehow Joe would be able to make me smile or ask questions about what else was going on in my life, and my day would get a little brighter. Even at times when he was insanely busy in the office working through last-minute schedule changes and integrating new clients into the system, I noticed that he always made time to say hello to walkers popping by to ask questions or drop off their schedules. Joe was a manager who made our dog walking team feel like a family, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him.

If you’re looking for an individual with technical expertise, personal integrity, patience, and positive energy, look no further.

Joe’s your guy.”

Lisa N. - Dog Walker and Cat Enthusiast - “Working for Joe was an absolute pleasure from Day 1. Starting a new job can always be a challenge, but Joe's knowledge, compassion and attention to detail made it fun and easy. He treats everyone as an equal and constantly offers any help he can give, never being above the task at hand.

Joe always treats people with understanding and sincere respect, and because of that, I've always done my best to never let him down. It's easy to see why he has so many loyal and trusting clients and staff.”

Nancy L. - Dog Walker and Animal Rescue Volunteer

“I worked with Joe at Windy City Dog Walkers for 2 1/2 years. Joe was one of the managers who trained me.

I learned from Joe to be attentive to my dog’s needs and to watch the dogs at all times. He taught me patience by his calm manner, and also to act quickly for the safety of the dog.

Joe is calm and personable, yet, I have found him to be extremely capable of taking immediate action and directing his staff. He listened to my personal concerns, when problems came up and gave me helpful feedback. Yet he let me learn the job by stepping back and trusting my own capabilities as a dog walker.

I have seen Joe communicating with the other staff members in a clear manner, always working towards providing the best possible care for the dogs. He was very tactful in handling client’s concerns and issues.

But most of all, Joe is a kind person. He was kind to me and to the dogs we walked.”

Lennon P. - Dog Walker and Dog Daycare Attendant - “I first met Joe in February 2019 when he interviewed me for a dog walking position with Sniff and Go; from our first conversation I always felt very comfortable with him. He took a risk with me as Sniff and Go’s first dog Walker to use biking/public transport to get around the city. I was extremely nervous as I didn’t want to ruin this for anyone but Joe always made me feel secure in my work and did what he could to keep every person on track. A very thoughtful and thorough manager, he always makes sure everyone is on the same page at every moment of the day.

Joe really helps bring together the family-friendly atmosphere that everyone looks for in animal care. I’m honored to have worked with him and hope to do so again in the near future.”

Chris C. - Dog Walker and US Army Veteran - “While working as a dog walker in Chicago, Joe managed Windy City Dog Walkers during my time with the company. He treated every staff member, client, and pet with respect and care. It was such a positive experience being there and that was, largely due to Joe’s influence.

I’d recommend Joe’s services to anyone looking to grow their business with the help of someone knowledgeable, professional, and passionate.”