Meet the Woofs & Wags Team
We are your trusted, fully insured pet care company specializing in expert dog walking, dog training, dog boarding, and cat visits.
At Woofs & Wags, we live by our three core principles of canine care:
Dog-to-Dog Socialization: We believe in fostering positive interactions among dogs, creating a harmonious environment for your furry friends.
Appropriate Exercise: Ensuring that your dogs get the right amount of exercise to keep them healthy and happy.
Human Affection: Our team showers your pets with the love and attention they deserve, making them feel at home.
We are committed to going above and beyond to meet and exceed your expectations. Trust is essential to us, and we work diligently to earn it. The health, safety, and happiness of your cats and dogs are our sole priorities.
Choose Woofs & Wags for the finest pet care services that have delighted pet owners since 2013. Your pets' well-being is our mission!
Cesar Vallejo, ABCDT - Owner
A child of NYC, I was raised in Queens and have spent the past 10 years living in the Brooklyn community. After years of managing restaurants in New York City, I decided to turn my love for animals into my full-time vocation. Not only do I get to spend time with the furry loved ones of the area, but I also enjoy fantastic relationships with my clients and I am able to pass my days in urban nature. What a dream! I am also a dog trainer certified by Animal Behavior College. I use these skills with the pack and as a trainer. You'll easily recognize me when roaming the neighborhood with my spunky Xoloitzquintle, Tonali.
Christian Vallejo - Owner
Becoming a dog walker several years ago was a life-enhancing experience because it allowed me to spend more time with these loving beings. I find our neighborhood walks to be physically and mentally rewarding to both myself and my four-legged buddies. When I'm not walking, you will find me teaching mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual development courses.
Christel
I was born in France and realized my love for animals at a young age having both cats and dogs as family pets. I used to work as an accountant, however, it was here in NYC that I was lucky enough to find my natural gift as a guardian. I started as an au pair, then a nanny, and eventually my current career and truest passion: caring for our furry friends. I am TNR certified, an owner of multiple rescue cats, and I consistently volunteer with animal rescues. My attentive nature ensures that those in my care have the healthiest experience possible.
My goal is to make both the owner’s and their precious loved ones feel both at ease and happy, just as animals have always done for me.
Eduardo
I’ve been working with dogs in New York City for over 10 years, building a deep, hands-on understanding of their needs in an urban environment. Alongside my experience as a professional dog walker, I also bring a veterinary technician background, which has given me a strong foundation in animal health, behavior, and attentive care.
At Woofs & Wags, I focus on providing calm, reliable, and structured pack walks where each dog feels safe, understood, and engaged. Whether it’s supporting dogs with special needs, reading group dynamics, or simply making sure every walk is a positive outlet, I bring both skill and care to every outing.
Teddy
I have been taking care of dogs for as long as I can remember, and am beyond thrilled to be a part of Woofs and Wags. Getting to walk through my favorite area of Brooklyn with the pack is always the highlight of my day. As an experienced sitter and independent walker, I was very excited to begin pack walking, and getting to know these amazing dogs has been incredible. When I'm not walking with Woofs and Wags, I can be seen performing onstage as an actor and comedian!
Nathaly
I’m originally from Venezuela, where I grew up surrounded by dogs and developed a natural comfort and love for them from an early age. My hands-on experience really deepened when I moved to NYC and lived with Cesar, who regularly boarded and trained dogs. He showed me the ropes—how to understand dog behavior, read body language, and eventually how to confidently walk and manage a pack in a busy city environment.
Since then, I’ve grown into this work in a very real, practical way, learning through experience and daily time with dogs of all personalities. I genuinely love being outside and staying active, and walking through the streets of NYC with my four-legged best friends is one of my favorite parts of the job.
Taylor
After many years of taking care of family pets and neighbors’ animals (even a python and a blue-tongued skink, once), I am so happy to be walking dogs every day. I have always been a dog-perso`n, and getting to work with so many different breeds and personalities here in New York City fulfills me more than I could have imagined.
When I’m not taking care of pups, I’m taking care of children or working as an actress! I am grateful to have a professional life full of caretaking, love, and play.