Dog Walking by Robin

04/22/2022

Steve has the right idea!! Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend!!!

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04/11/2022

04/11/2022

It’s !!!! Drop a picture of you pet!

04/08/2022

Hello, Dog Lovers!! It’s been a while, but I’m still here, still walking dogs every day! Business has been significantly slower during the pandemic, but as people go back to work, clients are coming back steadily. I’m busier than I have been in two years and I am so excited to be back to doing what I love! 🐩🐕‍🦺

Is anyone excited to be headed back to the office?

03/26/2021

This is my forth Spring walking dogs professionally. I always love seeing the first flowers of spring, but this year they seem extra special and extra beautiful.

02/11/2021

Still super cold, but a beautiful day for a walk with Poppy!

11/22/2020

What to feed your pets on Thanksgiving and what could hurt them.

Wishing all the humans and animals a very healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

10/25/2020

🔴 Important Note!!!

Well, it happened. After three and a half years of professional dog walking I received a bad review. My friends who own their own businesses assure me that it happens to everyone. It may be normal, but it sure feels like a gut punch.

I would like to address the criticism that I wasn’t at the dog owner’s home for as long as we had agreed. He said that his security system tracked my arrival and departure and there were several visits that were only seven minutes long. His system was inconsistent with both my Google tracking on my phone and the timer I wear on my wrist. I have no explanation for this discrepancy, but as the business owner I take full responsibility for what his system recorded. In a personal email to the client I offered him an apology and a cash refund on all visits that did not meet his expectations. He did not accept my offer.

The review stated that we agreed to 15 minute visits. For let outs (which is what the dog owner requested), I always quote for a 10-15 minute visit and I was clear about my offerings. In addition, The review also said that the dog owner came home to an accident upon his arrival. I understand this is frustrating to return home to. On that day, his security system confirmed that I DID stay the agreed amount of time. The dog had an accident between the time of my last visit (when I turned my key in) and the time the pet owner returned. That the dog had an accident was simply out of my control. I provided the dog with water, food, a walk and affection, as requested.

I know there are always lessons to be learned in unpleasant situations. To improve my business going forward, I have invested in software on my phone that will more accurately track my movements with GPS. A report will automatically be sent to the dog owner with my arrival and departure times and a map of our walk. I hope this will prevent this kind of thing from happening again. I know the dog owner felt distressed and it is my goal to avoid that at all costs in the future.

I take the trust that my clients have in me very seriously. Your dogs are treasured members of your family and I always do my very best to ensure that all the dogs I care for are safe, healthy and loved when their family is away.

09/06/2020

Anyone else?

09/04/2020

It was so great to get outside and take these beautiful poodles for a walk. I really miss walking dogs everyday! And it was the perfect day outside!

What's something you miss from before the pandemic?

08/31/2020

Was really excited to get a last minute text to go care for Torch and Blaise!

Being an independent walker allows me to have a flexible schedule and accommodate busy, unpredictable lives!

Contact for rates and availability!

08/31/2020

Always take time to stop and smell the roses, just like Finn!
I have availability for fall, contact for rates!

08/27/2020

Hi Neighbors!

If you’re overwhelmed with Zoom calls, working from home or virtual learning, let me help cross something off your to-do list by helping with your dog!

I am an independent, experienced and insured dog walker with midday and afternoon availability for 30 minute walks and quick 15 minute let outs (or short walks). I have competitive rates and rave reviews on Nextdoor and Facebook.

Serving Berkley, Huntington Woods, Beverly Hills, and parts of Royal Oak and Birmingham.

Message for more information!

07/13/2020

Lucky me! I got some doggie kisses today!

07/11/2020

Stay distanced, stay safe!

07/07/2020

This heat can be really tough on dogs, especially their feet!

06/26/2020

It was great to get to see Torch and Blaise a couple days this week!

It was great to see some clients this week and really looking forward to seeing all of them again soon!

Please note: I always wear a mask when I am inside a client's home, but not usually when we are outside and not around any people 🙂