Dog
Walking
What you need to know before booking!
DOG WALKING
There’s nothing better than getting outside for some fresh air and a good walk! Whether your pup needs a potty break, some exercise, or simply an opportunity to get out and sniff, Dog Walking is offered on a limited basis based on location and availability.
Walks typically take place around your dog’s own neighborhood or another safe, familiar area nearby. My priority is always providing an enjoyable walk while keeping your dog’s individual age, health, energy level, behavior, and the weather conditions in mind.
If your dog has any special routines, walking equipment, triggers, or accommodations I should know about, please let me know before services begin.
HOW LONG ARE DOG WALKS?
The Dog Dasher currently offers:
15-Minute Walks
For those pups who are ready to go out, do their business, and come right back in!
30-Minute Walks
Perfect for potty time, sniffing, and everyday exercise.
Walk duration may occasionally need to be adjusted for safety due to weather, the dog’s condition or behavior, or other circumstances that make completing the originally scheduled walk unsafe.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING EXTREME HEAT OR COLD?
Your dog’s safety comes before completing a specific amount of walking time.
During hot weather, I consider the actual temperature, heat index, humidity, sun exposure, pavement temperature, your dog’s breed, age, health, and individual tolerance before beginning or continuing a walk.
On hot days, outdoor walks will be limited to a maximum of approximately 30 minutes and may be shortened further when necessary. When conditions are too hot for a safe walk, the visit may be changed to a shorter potty/sniff break with the remaining time spent safely indoors providing attention, play, or enrichment when appropriate.
Cold temperatures, wind chill, winter weather, thunderstorms, heavy rain, poor air quality, and other unsafe conditions may also require a walk to be shortened, modified, rescheduled, or canceled.
I will always use my best judgment based on current conditions and your individual dog. I will never continue walking simply to reach the scheduled time if I believe doing so could put your pet or myself at risk.
HOW MANY WALKS DO YOU ACCEPT EACH DAY?
Dog Walking is intentionally offered on a limited basis.
Because I also care for Boarding and Daycare dogs inside my home, I limit the number of outside services I accept so I am not spending excessive amounts of time away from the pets staying with me.
Availability varies from week to week based on Boarding and Daycare reservations, existing Drop-In Visits and walks, location, appointments, and other scheduled commitments.
Recurring weekly availability is not guaranteed. Flexible and occasional requests are always welcome, and I will accommodate them whenever my schedule allows!
HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?
I intentionally keep my Dog Walking service area relatively close to home so I can provide reliable care without spending excessive amounts of time driving away from Boarding and Daycare dogs.
Clients located within approximately 10 minutes of The Dog Dasher are generally within my preferred service area. Locations approximately 10–15 minutes away may be considered depending on my schedule, route, and the care requested.
Requests outside my normal service area are considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be accepted.
Travel fees may apply depending on distance and will always be discussed before services are confirmed.
CAN YOU WALK MULTIPLE DOGS FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD?
In many cases, yes! Whether multiple dogs can be walked together depends on their size, leash manners, behavior, and my ability to safely handle them together.
For everyone’s safety, I may require dogs to be walked individually if I do not feel comfortable or confident safely managing them together.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE?
Please provide a properly fitting and secure collar and/or harness along with your dog’s regular leash. Equipment must be in safe working condition and appropriate for your dog.
If your dog is already trained to walk using specific training equipment, such as a prong collar or e-collar, I am familiar with these tools and comfortable using them when they are properly fitted and used as part of your dog’s established routine.
Please provide any necessary instructions, equipment, and remote at the time of service.
I will not introduce new training tools or change how your dog’s equipment is used without discussing it with you first.
If I have concerns about the fit, condition, or safety of any walking equipment, I may choose not to use it and may ask that different equipment be provided before the walk or future services.
WHAT DOGS ARE A GOOD FIT FOR WALKING SERVICES?
Dogs must be safe for me to handle and reasonably manageable on leash.
Please disclose any history of significant pulling, lunging, reactivity, escape attempts, aggression, or other behaviors that could affect safety during a walk.
Because every dog and situation is different, I may require an initial meeting before agreeing to services. I also reserve the right to modify or discontinue walks if I determine that I cannot safely handle a dog.
HOW DO YOU CHARGE?
Dog Walking is charged per visit. Pricing may vary based on visit length, number of pets, travel distance, holidays, or other special circumstances.
Please visit the Service Rates page for current pricing.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
New Dog Walking clients must first submit an inquiry with information about their pet, general location, requested days and approximate times, and the type of care they are looking for.
If I have availability and your location and care needs appear to be a good fit, we can arrange an initial Meet & Greet before services begin. This gives me an opportunity to meet your dog, learn their routine, review their walking equipment, discuss access to your home, and make sure I can safely and comfortably handle them.
All required client information and service agreements must be completed before the first scheduled walk.
Dog Walking availability is currently limited and new clients are considered on a case-by-case basis.