Frequently Asked Questions

• What services do you provide?
• How many do you take in your pack?
• Where do you take the dogs?
• How long are your park visits & how often?
• How do you know if my dog will be compatible?
• What is required for boarding & park visits?
• How do you keep track & control of all the dogs at the park?
• What if my dog likes to roll in the mud?
• What happens if an accident should occur?
• For boarding, how many dogs do you take at one time?
• When boarding, what should I supply?
• How does the pick up & drop off work?
• What does boarding include?
• Can you give my pet it's medicine?
• What about kennels or crates?>
• How do we get started?

 
• What services do you provide?
I primarily do off leash dog runs with limited boarding at my home in Poulsbo.
 
• How many do you take in your pack?
Anywhere from 4 to 9. Compatibility is always deciding factor.
 
• Where do you take the dogs?
Magnuson Off Leash Park at Sandpoint Way, the largest dog park in Seattle. (see link)
 
• How long are your park visits & how often?
I go twice a day Monday thru Friday with a morning run and an afternoon run. Pick up and drop off times will slightly vary. One hour to an hour and 1/2, I let the dogs decide (I have gotten caught up in the fun and spent up to 2 hours at the park).
 
• How do you know if my dog will be compatible?
Most people already know their dogs personality with other dogs. At the initial interview we will meet at your house, I will ask A BUNCH of questions (and please feel free to prepare a list of questions for me.) I will then take your dog for a short walk, do some evaluating techniques, & introduce you dog to my van with all it's dog/park smells. This whole time watching your dogs reactions.
 
• What is required for boarding & park visits?
Almost every dog interviewed is accepted. There are some restrictions &/or requirements. Dogs are considered on a case by case and personality basis.
- Dogs must be at least 5 months old.
- Be spayed or neutered & have basic obedience training.
- All shots up to date including but not limited to,rabies, distemper, parvo, bordatella, Para influenza.
- Written statement of good health for at least 6 months, not aggressive, assertive or treat or toy protective.
 
• How do you keep track & control of all the dogs at the park?
I use their "pack mentality". Almost all dogs want to be with the "cool kids" and build friendships/playmates. My role is to be the provider of all good things, toys, treats, praise, affection or other forms of reward. Time-outs can also happen, and I count noses ALOT!
 
• What if my dog likes to roll in the mud?
If your puppy likes mud-bathes, there are 2 hoses by the park exit.
 
• What happens if an accident should occur?
My negligence, my insurance covers it. Should your pup get into trouble on their own like swallow some thing they should not have, jump the fence of the park, instigate a fight i will provide a complimentary emergency room run, but not before notifying you.
 
• For boarding, how many dogs do you take at one time?
No more than 3 please!
 
• When boarding, what should I supply?
Food with feeding instructions, bowl and a bed or blanket to provided comfort.
 
• How does the pick up & drop off work?
I reside in Poulsbo, Wa. with property to run. I will set up a pick up and drop off time with you prior. I charge a travel fee for weekend transfers.
 
• What does boarding include?
My house is dog friendly with focus on the family room that has 2 dog couches. Dogs sleep in our bed room, dog yard accessibility via dog door with 6-ft fence and grating placed in the ground for basic diggers and at least 1 run to the dog park a day.
 
• Can you give my pet it's medicine?
Definitely! I am First Aid Certified. I will however require written guidelines for application beyond what the prescription states.
 
• What about kennels or crates?
Yes. should a dog become ill, require a time out, can't calm down for bed time, has destructive behavior or is more comfortable sleeping in one.
 
• How do we get started?
Contact me to set up a complimentary interview either via e-mail at gretchen@seattledogwalker.com or call 206-898-8579!
Note: copies of business license, insurance, First Aid certificate & references supplied upon request.

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