Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Services in Lake Zurich
Founded in 2013 by Tom & Lois Barta, Wags2Whiskers Pet Services operates with a commitment to maintaining a small-company atmosphere while delivering personalized pet care solutions. Our foundation rests on the belief that physical and mental exercise significantly enhances pets' quality of life. We offer tailored dog walking programs with flexible scheduling options, including 30- or 45-minute walks seven days a week. Our certified dog trainer provides in-home obedience lessons using positive reinforcement techniques, addressing basic commands and puppy socialization needs.Recognizing cats' unique requirements, we deliver comprehensive in-home care including litter maintenance, feeding, and medication administration. Our service area covers Lake County communities, with a focus on maintaining consistent routines for pets during owners' absences. We prioritize reliability and trustworthiness in all client interactions, as evidenced by our decade-long track record and client testimonials. Our team combines professional expertise with genuine animal passion to ensure pets receive optimal care while providing owners peace of mind.
Services
Dog Walking
Basic Obedience Training
Cat Care
Off-Leash Dog Park
Pet Sitting
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of professional pet care experience since 2013
- Our certified dog trainer uses science-based positive reinforcement methods
- We maintain consistent service schedules with guaranteed routine reliability
- Our team receives specialized training in animal behavior and care protocols
- We offer flexible service customization for individual pet requirements
Associations and certifications
- Certified Dog Trainer (CDT)
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Patient with animals
Calm and happy pets
Special medical needs care
Consistent service quality
Services
Dog Walking
Customized dog walking programs with 30- or 45-minute options available seven days a week. Services include personalized attention, off-leash play, and flexible scheduling to accommodate owner needs while promoting pets' physical and mental wellbeing through regular exercise.
Basic Obedience Training
In-home obedience lessons covering essential commands and behavioral training using positive reinforcement techniques. Certified trainers address specific challenges while focusing on socialization, leash manners, and household etiquette for puppies and adult dogs in a stress-free learning environment.
Cat Care
Comprehensive in-home cat care maintaining established routines through litter box cleaning, feeding, hydration, and medication administration. Services prioritize minimizing environmental disruption while providing necessary attention and specialized care for cats with medical requirements during owner absences.
Off-Leash Dog Park
Scheduled transportation to Lake County dog parks for supervised off-leash socialization and exercise. Services include safe pickup/drop-off, group play monitoring, and vaccination verification to ensure healthy canine interactions while providing owners peace of mind regarding pet safety and enjoyment.
Pet Sitting
Overnight and extended care services maintaining pets' normal routines through in-home visits. Services include personalized attention, medication administration, and environmental monitoring to ensure animal comfort and security while owners travel, with special provisions for senior or medical needs pets.
People
Tom Barta
Co-Owner
Co-founder with over a decade of pet care experience, focusing on business operations and client relations while maintaining hands-on involvement in service delivery and quality assurance.
Lois Barta
Certified Dog Trainer
Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) specializing in positive reinforcement techniques, with expertise in puppy socialization, obedience training, and special needs pet care since business inception in 2013.
Questions
What pet services do you offer in Lake County?
We provide dog walking, cat care, obedience training, off-leash dog park transportation, and pet sitting services across Lake County communities.
Are your trainers certified in dog behavior?
Yes, our lead trainer holds Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) credentials with specialization in positive reinforcement training methods.
How do you handle pets with special medical needs?
Our team administers medications, manages special diets, and provides necessary medical attention including insulin shots and post-treatment care.
What are your service hours for dog walks?
Dog walking services are available seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM with flexible scheduling options.
Do you offer emergency pet care services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we maintain regular availability and can accommodate urgent requests during operating hours.
