Let's face it, I'm not Mom, just the really cool auntie. Who is your vet? Where is the closest emergency vet? What is your normal day-to-day routine? Please be completely transparent about your pup. Allergies, food consumption, anxiety, depression, and high prey drive can be issues I am willing to work with. However, I would like to be proactive in my responses to behavior and physical needs. When a dog is calm and tired post-walk I like to take advantage of that time to work on essentials that are tough when a dog is amped up, like crate training. If there are ongoing medications, or training (puppy or behavior management) please arrange for a meet and greet so you can show me your methods for consistency.

We all know that we’re supposed to walk our dogs at least once a day, and yet studies have shown that 20% of us don’t walk our dogs everyday. That's where I come in... Did you know dog walks are about more than just physical exercise? Your dogs walk is (usually) the only time they get to go out and explore each day. I give them a little extra time to sniff around. All those smells provide your dog with stimulation and information, it’s their way of keeping track of what’s going on in the neighborhood. You’d be surprised at how exhausting a nice ‘sniffer’ walk can be for your dog compared to a brisk 15 minute one around the neighborhood with no sniff breaks. We often focus on just the physical aspect of walking, but keep in mind that extra mental stimulation your dog gets from sniffing really adds up.