Looking for a Seattle Dog Walker

A friend of mine from Seattle posted a message on Facebook a couple of days ago asking if anyone knew of any dog walkers in Seattle. Of course, I told him he should check out DogWalker.com and do a search for a Seattle Dog Walker.

Unfortunately for my friend, there were no dog walkers listed! In the last 2.5 months, over 120 dog walking companies have signed up for listings on DogWalker.com, but none of them are from the Seattle area.

There are a few other larger cities in the US without dog walkers listed on DogWalker.com, although I can’t think of many off the top of my head. If you happen to know a dog walker in Seattle, you might want to let them know there’s a good opportunity to generate some business with a listing.

Your friend will thank you!

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Lori The Dog Walker and Dog Sitter

Lori The Dog Walker was established in 2007 to provide professional, caring dog walker and dog sitter service in Huntington Beach. Lori and her dog walkers are licensed, bonded and insured. All dog walkers have had a detailed background check to verify there is no criminal history at the city, state and federal level. All dog walkers are mature, above the age of 30, experienced and professional.

We have dog walkers located throughout Huntington Beach, we serve zip codes 92647, 92648, 92649, 92646,
You can have the same dog walker each time you call for service if you prefer, if your dog walker is not available we will let you know and provide you with an experienced, professional replacement dog walker.

Services offered by Lori and her dog walkers:

Daily dog walks social or individual available 7 days a week.
Puppy Care Visits
Small dog boarding
Overnight dog sitting in your home
Morning and evening dog sitting visits

Sort description of services:

Daily dog walks are available for the dog who needs some exercise while their dog parent is unable to walk their dog, we offer both group and private dog walks. Daily dog walker service is available 7 days a week between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm.

Puppy care visits are available for the puppy who needs some love and attention while their owner is at work. We will come to your home and let your puppy out if they are in a crate, feed them, give them fresh water, clean the dog dishes and spend time with them. We will play with them, hug them and make sure they know they are loved while you are away. We are not trainers but we can work on puppy basics, sit, stay and come for a portion of the time. Puppies can become stressed if left alone for more than 4 or 5 hours at a time. Puppies who have not completed their parvo vaccine series should not go for walks out doors because they can catch the deadly disease.

Small dog boarding for dogs under 25 lbs is available for well behaved dogs who need to be loved, hugged and spoiled while their dog parent needs to travel. Your dog will have a great time playing with my dog while getting personal attention from me. If you are interested in this service please see my website for more details and list of requirements, your dog must come for a temperament test prior to their first dog boarding stay.
(3 night minimum for first time clients)

Overnight dog sitting in your home, our professional dog sitter will spend the night with your dog in their home. They will provide both dog sitting and house sitting. Your dog will enjoy the comforts of their own home and keep up with their normal routine.
With standard over night dog sitter service our dog sitter will spend a minimum of 12 hours with your dog, she may be there a little bit longer but the time will not be less than 12 hours. We offer 3 levels of overnight dog sitting, please see our website for detailed descriptions and rates.

Dog sitting visits twice per day: our dog sitter will come to your dogs home once in the morning and once in the evening while you are away to provide a minimum 30 minute dog sitting visit, we also offer 45 minute and one hour dog sitting visits. Dogs must be seen a minimum of 2 times per day while you are away for their safety and comfort. Please see our website for a detailed description and list of rates.

The Woof Pack Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

The Woof Pack is a professional pet sitting service that works to ensure that there will never be a neglected or lonely pet, and that we can give every single pet the love and care that they deserve. We provide safe, secure pet sitting and care, as well as dog walking, cat sitting, horse sitting, overnight pet sitting, pet taxi, dog bathing, and more. We treat your pet like a part of our family, so your dog, cat, or other animal stays in their normal surroundings and on their normal routine, stress free and safe from diseases. The Woof Pack is licensed, bonded, and insured and is certified in pet first aid and CPR. We are members of Pet Sitters International, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, and the Bay Area Equestrian Network.

Elena Gretch Appearance on WPIX News

New York City dog trainer, pet expert, (and dog walker) Elena Gretch of It’s A Dog’s Life NY recently made an appearance on New York news station WPIX to celebrate National Train Your Dog Month. Elena offered some of her dog training tips and tricks on live television, and the video is embedded below.

If you are looking for a New York City dog walker, check out Elena’s website.

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Thank The Dog Walkers Who Brave the Snow

This winter sure has been something on the east coast. Here in New York City, we saw over 20″ inches of snow today, bringing the total to around 47″ (in Central Park) for the season. Considering that the average snowfall amount annually is just 17″ inches, this has been quite the season for snow!

Many people are able to make special accommodations with work and children when the snowstorm hits, but not dog walkers. I saw plenty of dog walkers in New York today, braving the horrible conditions to ensure that dogs in their care get the exercise they need and the relief that is required.

Likewise, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other northeast cities have seen exceptional amounts of snow this season. In the next few days, please take some extra time to thank your dog walker. Walking dogs in the snow isn’t necessarily bad, but in some cities with poor snow removal capabilities, it’s much more difficult.

I waded through six inches of sloppy puddle several times today, and it wasn’t fun. I saw plenty of dog walkers doing the same. Sometimes it’s a thankless job, so let’s make an extra effort to thank our dog walkers!

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Chilly Dogs Coat for a Chilly Dog?

I am originally from New Hampshire, so the cold weather in New York City doesn’t usually bother me. I wear a jacket in the winter, but it doesn’t seem nearly as cold as it was when I was growing up. When I take my dog Lucy (a 2 year old 25 lb puggle) for a walk during the winter, I don’t know if/when she should wear a coat. I’ve read that dogs don’t usually need to wear outerwear, but I feel guilty when other dog owners and dog walkers pass me on the side walk!

Generally, when it’s raining out, I will put a lightweight dog jacket on Lucy, but that’s more the keep our furniture dry when she gets home. When it’s very cold (in the teens and 20’s), I will also make certain she wears a warmer coat to keep her from getting the shivers. The problem is that Lucy HATES wearing coats. It’s somewhat amusing because she sits and refuses to budge sometimes when she wears a jacket. Maybe it’s the coat, but we’ve tried a couple of different brands/styles and she just doesn’t seem to like wearing one.

Lucy is very friendly with a white boxer named Fancy, and Fancy wears a Chilly Dogs coat when she goes outside in the winter. Fancy has a much thinner natural coat than Lucy, but she doesn’t mind wearing her jacket. Maybe Fancy’s disposition is different than Lucy’s but she isn’t fussy when she wears a jacket. I also saw another dog wearing a Chilly Dogs jacket today, and he looked happy to wear it. I am thinking about getting Lucy a similar coat, but I have a few questions:

• When should a dog like Lucy wear a coat outside (temperature/weather conditions)?
• What brand of coat is best for dogs if I am looking to keep her comfortable more than fashionable?
• How sturdy are Chilly Dogs coats?

Image is from the Chilly Dogs website.