Dog Running Questions

I already have a dog walker. Why do I need you?

Is your dog walker able and willing to run 30-45 minutes with your dog? Are you sure?

How many hours can a dog run a week?

It depends of your dogs breed, age, weight, and health. We recommend 3-5 times a week running to most of our clients with larger energetic dogs.

Will you care for my dog when I am out of town? 

Of course our main company offers daily dog walking, overnight pet sitting in your home, private dog boarding in our home, weekly pet waste removal and pet taxi.

At what age shall I start exercising my dog?

You should start exercising your dog while she/he is still puppy, gradually increase the amount of time and intensity. At 8-16 months they are usually ready to do a “real” exercise when they stopped growing.

Is dog running and exercise important for older dogs?

Exercise is important for your elderly dog. Exercise helps maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight may lead to a number of health problems. It places excess stress on your pet's heart. When the heart doesn't function properly, other organs may suffer including the brain, lungs, liver and kidneys. Osteoarthritis is degeneration of joints. This problem may develop during a pet's geriatric years causing pain and discomfort. Excess weight on these joints can speed up the disease. Moderate exercise can help to delay the continued degeneration of joints that are affected with osteoarthritis. 

Your elderly dog's mental health may also benefit from exercise. Activity keeps oxygen and other nutrients like glucose (blood sugar) at optimum levels in the brain. The brain is like every other organ in the body in that it requires good nutrition.

Is your company insured and bonded and can I ask for references?

Of course we are licensed, insured and bonded with excellent references. 

Where do you exercise my dog?

We run with your dog close to your home, usually on the sidewalks around couple of blocks of your home. If you live in a busy, dusty or noisy place we will drive to the closest park or area where our running is healthy and less distractive.

Do you run with more than one dog at a time?

No, we only run with your dog. If you have 2 dogs who run good together we will take both of them together for a jogging.

When do you offer dog running and how do you access my home?

We like to arrive very early while you may be still sleeping. If you don’t want to be waked up, please provide us a key to enter you home. Your dog will be waiting right by the door when they hear our car parking front of your house.

 
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