Dog Walking in Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA

About: I’m a freelance writer working from home and hoping to find new ways to explore the DC area while also meeting new furry pals. I have an open schedule and can travel. Open to long walks, drop in visits, and short stint house sitting! I just finished grad school so I have a completely open schedule! I don’t plant on traveling in the near future either. So my schedule is pretty open. I have a two dogs and a cat. They are mostly inside animals. However, I enjoy taking my dogs on longer walks around the neighborhood. I would care for your pets to your standard of care.

“Elena was super sweet and she followed the routine we have for our Denver. It’s important for senior dogs to have a routine and follow it. She also agreed to walk Denver in a short notice, so I’m extra grateful for that ❤️”

Lena B.

“Jenna is our go-to with our dog Quincy! He’s got separation anxiety and always seems calm when we come home after he’s had his walk with Jenna!”

Divya M.

“Carla was extremely helpful, timely in communications and sent multiple update photos when walking Dakotah. As someone who has never used a dog walker before, Carla took great care of my pup Dakotah in getting her energy out during the middle of the day. I would highly recommend her for anyone in the area.”

Kelsie C.

“Peter has been so great with my dog Milo! He has a history of anxiety and is not always great with other dogs, but Peter has been so patient with him despite his quirks! I look forward to continue booking him for future care needs :)”

Mahak C.

“Quick and easy great walk”

Tanya W.

“Erin was awesome! She came over to meet Gizmo beforehand and wanted to know about the breed, his personality, his routine, it was so clear she truly cares about the pets she cares for! Gizmo loved his walks and playtime with Erin, She’s the best!”

Casey K.

“Emma was super sweet! She agreed to walk our dog on a very short notice (1 day), arrived on time and even spent extra 5 minutes walking him. Additionally, she kindly offered to wipe the paws since it was wet outside. Outstanding service! I’m happy to have found an excellent walker on our first try. We will order more services moving forward!”

Lena B.

“Thomas was so quick to respond to every question, and very flexible. Our big girl is nervous, but Thomas did a wonderful job gaining her trust and was so patient with her. Will definitely book again!”

Holly G.

“Rachel has been such an amazing help with walking our girls. It’s so nice to have peace of mind while I’m at work knowing that Rachel will check in on them in the middle of the day. She’s reliable and great with communication! A thousand times recommend!!”

Marissa G.

“Cindy is amazing! I loved how we had an introduction call the night before for logistics and my Coraline looked so happy on her walk with her new friend Bentley!”

Chloe B.

“Rachel walked our very active dog Charlie when I needed help after surgery. Charlie would wait at the window for her every morning and came home tired after every walk! In addition to being great with our dog, she’s a really great person who was super flexible with scheduling! Will definitely book with her again in the future!”

Joni C.

“Margaret was great with my dog Sadie. In fact, I hadn’t seen Sadie warm up to anyone as quick as she did with Margaret! She followed instructions and was very accommodating. She took great care of things and I will definitely use her again!”

Yolande B.

About: I have been around animals all my life , and when they come to my home we treat them like family. We are very attentive to their needs. We have lots of experience Dog Walking, Sitting, Boarding, as well as Dog Taxi Services. References can be made available upon request. We have many long term repeat clients. We love what we do and we are very flexible to your needs. So take us in for consideration. We like to board for one family at a time for newer boarders, so please always ask if you have more than one dog in your family and we can adjust our calendar. Extra attention and patience for our senior pets. And we are living in a dog friendly community. Thank you!

“We booked Erin last-minute and she was super easy to work with, communication was clear, and we know our dog was in great hands! Would definitely recommend her and we will book again!”

Amy K.

“Adriana deserves 1000 stars!! I actually booked a dog walk for someone else - My friend is home with a newborn baby and two rowdy labs so I wanted to get her dogs out of the house for a little to help. Adriana messaged me back immediately and was happy to help! She was incredibly accommodating, professional and asked me all of the important questions so she was prepared when she arrived. She sent photos and handled the two labs wonderfully. The dogs loved her and she absolutely made the new mom's day. I would trust her with my dogs any day. Thank you so much Adriana for your kindness!”

Meagan C.

“Great job as always. Thanks for your reliability and professionalism!”

David C.

About: I own a 4 year old rescue named Cody who is the medium white and black dog in my pictures! He is a cuddle bug and loves to be near his humans. Cody is a calming presence for other dogs that I dog sit, and at the same time he loves to play. He is truly a very good boy and loves spending time with other dogs. He is leash trained, and we use a harness. I exclusively use positive reinforcement, and I never use punishment such as the prong collar, electric collar, or anything of that nature. When I dog sit for other families, I love to send their humans updates with pictures, food status, and health updates every day. I have experience taking care of elderly dogs and giving pill-based medicine, and Cody lives part time with a 12 year old rescue. In one of my jobs post-college, I worked as a dog daycare attendant, and in this capacity, I supervised, walked, fed, and bathed all kinds of dogs. I work full time as a school counselor, and in the summer I have a ton of availability to take care of your dog especially for longer trips. I have a great walkable neighborhood and live in a one-bedroom apartment with Cody. I love having pets in the bed and on the couch and taking them for 2 walks a day, weather-permitting. If your dog’s safe space is their crate, I am happy to use it and provide some comfort to your dog when they will be in a new environment. I am covered in dog hair all the time, so I am dog shed friendly, and vacuum at least once weekly, sometimes more!

“Jackson is amazing with my Dog tundra. He always takes her for a nice long walk and plays with her. She gets so excited to see him. I highly recommend him.”

Katie W.

“Zach has been great with our two pups. Our dogs look forward to their walks with Zach. He always makes sure to communicate with us and we recommend booking with him!”

Nicole R.