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Why Hiring A Professional Dog Walker Will Make Your Life Easier

March 15, 2021 by Mary Telesz

beagle on a walk with a professional dog walkerIf you are a dog owner, you know about all of the responsibilities associated with owning such a pet. All dogs must be routinely fed, house-trained, and — of course — walked. These duties can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially for first-time dog owners. However, you don’t need to complete these tasks entirely on your own. A professional dog walker can make your life significantly easier, especially if you have a busy work or life schedule. Here are five notable benefits of hiring a professional dog walker.

Walks Improve Pet Health

Much like human beings, dogs (and other pets) need regular exercise in order to maintain their health and longevity. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found in a 2018 survey that 55.8% of dogs and 59.5% of cats in the United States were classified as obese or overweight. If your dog is walked at least three times per day — for a minimum of 20 minutes each time — he should be perfectly healthy and at a substantially lower risk of suffering from issues such as obesity and arthritis.

Walking Offers Socialization And Stimulation

dog rolling in grass while on walk with a professional dog walkerIn addition to being an excellent form of exercise, walks stimulate your dog’s senses. Walking allows your canine to see, hear, smell, and feel all sorts of things and people. Walks also provide your dog with the opportunity to interact with other dogs or with humans. Dogs that have received extensive opportunities for socialization are less likely to experience fear and anxiety in certain situations, such as veterinarian exams, as one study revealed.

Walks Improve Pet Behavior

Research shows that dogs that are regularly walked exhibit calmer behavior when they are at home. If you routinely walk your dog for the recommended amount of time, he/she will be less likely to display aggressive behavior such as biting, incessant barking, or urinating or defecating indoors. As concerned as you may be to see your pooch exhausted from walking, it is undoubtedly better for him/her to be in this state than in an agitated or combative state.

Professional Dog Walkers Provide Peace Of Mind

The act of hiring a dog walker can give you enormous peace of mind knowing your pet is being properly taken care of when you are away from home. You don’t need to stress about being forced to stay at work late or returning from a trip later than you originally planned. A professional dog walker also offers companionship for your pet while you’re away while also serving as a way to ensure he/she gets quality time outside the house.

A Professional Dog Walker Helps You Save Time

Let’s face it: the world has become increasingly hectic. Therefore, everyone is always trying to multitask and optimize productivity. If you feel like you are so busy that taking care of your dog has become difficult, a professional dog walker can help alleviate this concern while simultaneously staying busy himself/herself and getting compensated for his/her service. It’s a win-win for everyone. All you need to do is find a dog professional walker who is consistently available and willing to take care of your pet when you’re gone.

dog looking at his professional dog walkerWhen searching for a dog walker, be sure to ask as many questions as possible about the person’s experience. It is also a good idea to request recommendations and ask all prospective dog walkers if they are certified. Remember, a professional dog walker must be able to not only walk a dog but also pick up and dispose of his/her droppings, check the water supply, and take the dog to the veterinarian if he/she becomes sick or injured under their watch.

Speak To A Professional Dog Walker At Paw Pals

Reach out to the professionals at Paw Pals Pet Sitting to learn more about how a professional dog walker can simplify your life. We are dedicated to serving pet owners throughout Northern Virginia.
Paw Pals was founded by Mary Telesz, a local family woman and Australian Shepherd owner. Mary has over 15 years of experience in pet sitting.

Paw Pals provides both mid-day and weekend/after-hours dog walking services, which include walks, playtime, brushing, and treats, as well as fresh food and water and medications, if necessary. A standard visit is 30 minutes long, although we also offer extended visits (45 minutes). Our additional services include dog supply pick-up, taxi service, dog waste pickup, and house sitting. We always prioritize safety and require an initial “meet and greet” at your home before beginning dog walking services to introduce your pet to our walkers.

Call Paw Pals Pet Sitting today at (703) 345-1695, or contact us online for more information about our services.

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Centreville – 20120, 20121
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Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
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