Dog WalkingIn addition to the basic needs of food and shelter, a dog needs social interaction, positive attention, exercise and mental stimulation. Many of these needs can be met by hiring me to take your dog for a walk. Walking your dog daily provides it with the attention it needs. Perhaps more than anything, your pets simply want company which I can provide in your absence.
Along with the emotional benefits, there are physical benefits. Walking your dog is the best way to exercise a dog that may not move about much in your home or even in your yard. Aging pets must be kept as agile and fit as possible but may not be inclined to exercise without encouragement. Even if your pet is active in your yard, it is more active during a walk.
During our scheduled walks, if your dog passes by another dog or person along the way, your dog has an opportunity to socialize. Dogs are social animals. It is in their nature to investigate unrecognized or recognized individuals. Puppies should be encouraged from a young age to appropriately greet and interact with other dogs and people while on walks. These positive experiences help the puppy behave appropriately when greeting visitors to your home, or when the dog is with you anywhere else. If a dog does not have the opportunity to socialize, it will not interact appropriately with people or other dogs.
Having daily walks is one of the best ways to prevent behavior problems. Daily walks help prevent elimination problems, destructiveness, separation anxiety and other common behavior disorders.
Dog Walking Rates:
Walk Times- 30 minutes
(Longer walk times and charges are negotiable.
Food and water given by request)
1 dog- $15.00
2 dogs- $20.00
3 dogs- $25.00
My payment requirements:
Pay-Before-Service Rendered*
Payment can be made at the get aquainted meeting
or a check/cash left on the first visit.
*I offer a resonable refund schedule in case you
do need to cancel for some reason
Cancellation Policy:
24 hours prior to any service, and/or Holidays:
Payment in full is charged (no refunds)
2 - 5 days prior to service:
20% of service total is due (equals an 80% refund)
6 days or more prior to service or more:
No charge, refund in full.
Dog Walking