Dog Walking in Arlington, VA
Trusted, fear-free walks from background-checked walkers, scheduled around your routine.
Walks Built Around Your Dog
Available 7 days a week and scheduled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis. A background-checked and highly-trained walker comes to your home and takes your dog out for a set period of time. We require a key. Service includes water and feeding as necessary.
Every walk follows our fear-free, positive-reinforcement philosophy: no fear, no force, ever. Your walker reinforces good manners on every outing, so your dog comes home happier, calmer, and better behaved.
Choose the Walk That Fits
Four ways to schedule, from once-in-a-while to every weekday.
A La Carte
From $22 per walk
Ad hoc, as-needed walks, including weekends, holidays, and times before 9 AM or after 5 PM.
M-F Walks
From $16 per walk
Every weekday between 9 and 5, prepaid monthly, with one week of vacation per year. No credit for cancellation.
Flex Walks
From $18 per walk
Two or more walks a week between 9 and 5, prepaid monthly. Credit allowed with 24 hour notice.
Specialty Walks
From $27 per walk
For reactive, fearful, or timid dogs, puppies, and dogs needing active work. Rates may adjust to your dog's needs.
Dog Walking Prices
Walks are available in 15, 20, 30, or 45 minute and 1 hour lengths.
| Service | Description | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min | 45 min | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A La Carte | Ad hoc, as-needed walks, weekends, holidays, before 9, after 5. | $22 | $24 | $27 | $37 | $43 |
| M-F Walks | Every weekday 9-5, prepaid monthly (one week vacation per year). No credit for cancellation. | $16 | $18 | $21 | $31 | $33 |
| Flex Walks | 2+ times a week 9-5, prepaid monthly. Credit allowed with 24 hr notice. | $18 | $20 | $23 | $34 | $38 |
| Specialty Dog Walks | Reactive, fearful, or timid dogs, puppies, and dogs needing active work; rates may adjust. | $27 | $29 | $32 | $41 | $60 |
| Walk Add-Ons | ||||||
| Minor Holiday Fee | $5 | |||||
| Major Holiday Fee | $10 | |||||
| New Walker Pre-Meeting | $15 (by request) | |||||
| Inclement Weather | $8 (15-20 min) / $10 (30-60 min) | |||||
| Extra Dog (M-F or Flex) | $3-$5 | |||||
| Extra Dog (A La Carte) | $5-$8 | |||||
| Extra Dog (Specialty) | $8-$12 | |||||
What Happens on Every Walk
During every visit we refresh water, prepare treats, feed, or give medication to your pet, then leave you a detailed note about the visit. Clients choose a two-hour window for each dog walk. Puppies under 6 months of age have a one-hour window.
15-minute walks may be appropriate for older dogs or pets that need less exercise, or twice a day for puppies until they can hold their bladder long enough to only be let out once. In our experience this is invaluable in house training: it keeps the dog from having to go inside, and reinforces the idea that outside is the bathroom.
20, 30, 45, or 60-minute walks are available, or you can request that we hike or have vigorous play time so your dog can expend energy and get more exercise as needed. We work on basic manners using only positive methods. To add training reinforcement beyond a usual walk, just contact the office.
Monthly clients who schedule weekly mid-day walks and pre-pay a month in advance receive a discounted rate. This applies to M-F and Flex walks.
Dog Walking FAQs
When will my walker arrive?
You choose a two-hour arrival window for each walk. Puppies under 6 months of age get a one-hour window so their routine stays consistent.
What does my walker do besides the walk itself?
During every visit we refresh water, prepare treats, feed, or give medication to your pet as needed, then leave you a detailed note about the visit.
Do you walk on weekends, holidays, or outside 9 to 5?
Yes. A La Carte walks cover as-needed scheduling, weekends, holidays, and times before 9 AM or after 5 PM. A small holiday fee applies: $5 for minor holidays and $10 for major holidays.
Is there a discount for regular weekday walks?
Yes. Monthly clients who schedule weekly mid-day walks and pre-pay a month in advance receive a discounted rate. This applies to M-F and Flex walks.
My dog is reactive or fearful. Can you still walk them?
Yes. Specialty walks are designed for reactive, fearful, or timid dogs, puppies, and dogs needing active work. Every walk uses fear-free, positive-reinforcement handling: no fear, no force, ever. Rates may adjust to your dog's specific needs.
Can we meet our walker before the first visit?
Of course. A pre-meeting with your new walker is available by request for $15. All of our walkers are background-checked and trained in pet first aid.
What do you need from us to get started?
A key to your home, plus your dog's routine and any feeding or medication instructions. Walks include water and feeding as necessary. Get in touch and we will match you with the right walker.
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