There are many benefits to a weekly dog walking program for YOU and your dog! Below we have outlined some of the points that we think are important to consider when thinking about hiring a professional dog walker!
Puppies (Dogs under one year)
Daily mid-day visits will help establish and maintain a solid housebreaking schedule. To maximize effectiveness of house breaking you must have a consistent schedule of potty breaks for your puppy. Crate trained pups need to get out at least every three to four hours for maximum effectiveness and socialization. Our professional dog walker makes daily visits while you are at work or out of town. When you hire a professional dog walker your puppy maintains a consistent schedule, but also he/she will be socialized with someone other than the owner.
Adult Dogs
Adult dogs need regular exercise to ensure proper physical and mental health. Dog owners who happen to work long hours can depend on Pets R People 2 to walk their dogs, on a consistent schedule, while you are at work and your time is the most constrained. Crated dogs or dogs confined to a small area are in particular need of a mid-day break. Overcrating and under exercising an adult dog can result in an under-socialized dog who is hard to train.
Elderly Dogs
Elderly dogs often need more frequent bathroom breaks than they needed as a younger dog. Most elderly dogs become stressed when they have accidents because they have been trained to go outside but can no longer hold it! Don't become a frustrated owner with you elderly dog and confine them to a small area! Hire a Pets R People 2 professional dog walker and keep Fido on a regular schedule to prevent those accidents and both YOU and FIDO will be happy!
DOG WALK PRICING
All of our dog walking services are 20-30 minutes in length. A professional dog walker will come to your house and walk your dog(s) according to your instructions for the defined minimum period. After the dog walk is complete, your dogs water will also be freshened by the professional dog walker.
Regularly Scheduled Dog Walk (minimum 3 visits per week)
A professional dog walker will perform the walk on the days you determine and according to your instructions. Cost of this program is $16.00 per walk.
Regularly Scheduled Dog Walk (5 days per week)
A professional dog walker will perform the walk each day of the week you specify according to your instructions. Cost of this program is $13.00 per walk.
Sporadic Walks (not regularly scheduled)
A professional dog walker will perform the walk according to your instructions. Cost of sporadic walks is $18.00 per walk.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
Payment for all dog walking services are to be paid for the month in advance. Cancellation of service for a regularly scheduled dog walk will be processed as a credit unless you are canceling the dog walking service entirely.
Cancellations for a daily dog walk must be done no later than 8 hours prior to your scheduled visit. If you have an emergency, please tell us and we can work with your schedule.
DAILY EXERCISE RECOMMENDED
Exercise is as important for your dog as it is for you. Young dogs and healthy adults alike need lots of it, and even senior pets need a regular daily workout to maintain their health. The type of exercise you choose depends on the age and fitness of your dog and your own lifestyle. Dogs are adaptable and are happy to play Frisbee in the park or take long walks in the neighborhood.
Exercise is one of the best ways to spend time with your pet. It's especially important for large breed, working, and active breed types. Dogs are wonderful athletes and most adapt to even strenuous exercise, provided they have had adequate opportunity to "train" and the environmental conditions are not too extreme.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Daily exercise is recommended unless the weather is especially dangerous or a medical problem limits your dog's activity. If there is a medical problem, consult your veterinarian about exercise limitations. Keep in mind that obese dogs and those with heart and lung diseases may have a problem, and be sure to consult your vet before starting a new regime.
Be certain your dog has plenty of water available at all times, and provide a place to cool down out of the sun. When the temperature drops below freezing, exercise should be limited, unless your dog is really used to this weather. This will often vary with the breed and hair coat. If the wind picks up to more than 10 mph, be careful to prevent hypothermia or frostbite. If your dog is shivering, get him back indoors or in some form of warm shelter. If you live in an area that gets cold and icy, remember that road salt can burn your dog's feet. Don't forget: even in cold weather, an exercising dog needs plenty of water.
Almost all dogs, especially those with heart and lung problems and those with thick hair coats, are likely to have trouble with hot and humid conditions. It's better to exercise in the early morning or evening when the heat is less than 80 degrees and the humidity is less then 30 percent (avoid hot and humid conditions).