A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park We serve Northwest Ohio. A Walk in the Park Toledo offers the best puppy and dog care services. Anyone breaking these rules will be banned from this page.

Our A Walk in the Park page showcases our business and let’s our clients see their dogs having fun. We don’t allow profanity, hateful speech, or baseless accusations. For any questions about our services and protocols, you can call us at 419-475-4101.

12/09/2025

The Secret is Out

The investigation continues! Our daycare detective digs deeper into the file marked "Enrichment Confidential." What's the big secret? It's something we believe every pet parent deserves to know: A tired dog isn't the same as a happy, fulfilled dog. True enrichment is about providing varied, engaging experiences that challenge a dog's natural instincts in a positive way. It's about scent work that makes them think, puzzles that build confidence, and social time that is monitored and appropriate for every personality. Watch our detectives uncover the truth about what it really takes to create a thriving, balanced dog. The file is now unsealed! Think your dog is ready to join the case? Discover our enrichment programs today by visiting awalkintheparkoftoledo.com

New Reasons Why Training Is Fun During the Holidays Most people assume December is the worst time to start training. But...
12/08/2025

New Reasons Why Training Is Fun During the Holidays

Most people assume December is the worst time to start training.

But it might actually be the best.

All those deliveries at the door? Built-in practice for polite greetings.
Visitors and decorations? Natural distractions that help your dog learn to stay calm in real-life scenarios rather than artificial setups.

And while everyone else is stressing about their dogs jumping on holiday guests, you’re quietly building skills that will last long after the tree comes down.

Winter also creates something we often overlook: time together.
Longer evenings, more indoor activities, quiet moments where your dog is eager for engagement. These become opportunities to strengthen your communication, play thoughtful training games, and understand your dog on a deeper level.

Here’s the secret: when training is done right, it isn’t a chore.
It’s problem-solving with your best friend.
It’s discovering what motivates them, calms them, excites them.
It’s connection.

Start in December, and by January you won’t need a resolution — you’ll already have momentum.

If you’re ready to enjoy training this season, email us at [email protected] Let’s make this your dog’s breakthrough winter.



Is Your Dog Really Stubborn? When someone tells me, “My dog is so stubborn,” I almost always find something very differe...
12/07/2025

Is Your Dog Really Stubborn?

When someone tells me, “My dog is so stubborn,” I almost always find something very different underneath.

That dog who “refuses” to come inside?
They’re not being defiant, they’ve simply learned that coming in means the fun ends.

The dog who “won’t listen” around other dogs?
They’re not ignoring you, they’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or unable to process what you’re asking in that moment.

Dogs aren’t trying to spite us.
They’re trying to navigate a complex human world with a dog’s brain, dog instincts, and dog emotions.

Every day we ask them to do incredibly hard things:
Don’t bark.
Don’t chase.
Don’t sniff that.
Don’t eat that.
Sit still while excited.
Stay calm even when scared.

What looks like defiance is almost always confusion, stress, or conflicting motivations.

When we shift from “my dog won’t” to “my dog can’t yet”, everything changes.
We stop fighting against each other and start problem-solving together.
Your dog wants to get it right, they just need clarity, support, and a training plan that makes sense to them.

If you’re ready to replace frustration with understanding, email us at [email protected]. Let’s help your dog succeed with confidence.

Let it snow! Due to the snow this morning, we’re cancelling today’s Pack Pass group walk at Sidecut Park (Sunday morning...
12/07/2025

Let it snow!

Due to the snow this morning, we’re cancelling today’s Pack Pass group walk at Sidecut Park (Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, 10:00AM).

As much as we love starting Sundays with you and your dogs, road and path conditions are more important—and we want everyone to stay safe, warm, and off the roads if they don’t have to be out.

We hope to be back on the trail together next Sunday, weather permitting. Give your dog some extra indoor sniff games or a cozy nap for us today. 🐾

12/07/2025

⭐ CASE FILE: “THE KONG JOB”

There’s trouble brewing in the world of old-fashioned dog daycare.
Too much chaos. Too little structure. Too many dogs coming home exhausted instead of fulfilled.

Today’s case lands on the detective’s desk with a single clue:
The Kong Job.

He follows the trail… and what he finds doesn’t add up.
Watch closely — this case stands alone, but its message is loud and clear.

12/07/2025

⭐ “THE KONG JOB”

Today’s case lands on the detective’s desk with one mysterious clue:
The Kong Job.

Something isn’t right in the world of old-fashioned dog daycare.
Too much motion, not enough meaning.
Too much chaos, not enough care.

The detective follows the trail — and what he finds says everything.

Case File: The Kong Job

Bad Habits Don’t Just Disappear “They’ll grow out of it” might be the most expensive myth in dog training. That jumping ...
12/06/2025

Bad Habits Don’t Just Disappear

“They’ll grow out of it” might be the most expensive myth in dog training.

That jumping on guests?
Without guidance, it usually gets more exciting and more rehearsed.

The demand barking?
It often gets louder and more persistent.

The pulling on walks?
It becomes a deeply learned pattern because it reliably gets the dog where they want to go.

Dogs don’t outgrow behaviors, they get better at the ones they practice.

If jumping earns attention (even the frustrated kind), jumping becomes the go-to strategy.
If barking makes you move faster, barking gets reinforced.
If pulling gets your dog closer to what they want, pulling becomes the default.

The good news is you don’t need harsh corrections to change these patterns.
You just need a strategy that makes the unwanted behavior unsuccessful, and the desired behavior more rewarding.

Simple? Yes.
Easy? With the right plan, absolutely.
Worth it? 100%.

The earlier you intervene, the easier it is to create lasting change.

If you’re ready to replace old habits with better ones, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to help you get started.



The Door Dasher Does opening your front door feel stressful? That split second where your dog makes a break for it…the p...
12/05/2025

The Door Dasher

Does opening your front door feel stressful?

That split second where your dog makes a break for it…
the panic in your chest…
the fear they’ll bolt into the street.

Door dashing is scary and dangerous.
But it’s also preventable.

Teaching your dog to pause at the door isn’t about obedience or being “strict.”
It’s about safety, clarity, and helping your dog understand what the doorway means.

Dogs don’t naturally see thresholds as boundaries.
To them, an open door is simply access to whatever exciting world lies beyond.
When we teach a reliable wait, calm body, eyes on us, permission before moving forward, we’re giving them a skill that can literally save their life.

Imagine opening your door without holding your breath.
Imagine a dog who patiently waits for your cue.
Imagine a home where the doorway is calm, predictable, and safe.

That’s absolutely possible, with the right training plan and consistency.

If you’re ready to put an end to door dashing and create safer transitions for your dog, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to help you build this essential skill.



12/04/2025

.🏴☠️ Ho-ho-ho, and a bottle of… water!
Chapter 3 of The Legend of Captain Barkbeard has officially set sail!

The storm is raging, the waves are crashing, and our courageous crew is put to the ultimate test. Even the fluffiest first mate shows the heart of a lion as they battle the winds, brace the deck, and keep their captain steady through the chaos. Every dog has a purpose aboard this ship — the sharp-eyed Lookout, the wise Quartermaster, the cheerful Boatswain, and the fearless Captain leading them through the squall.

And your dog? They have a hero inside them, too. ⚓️
Tell us in the comments:
What heroic role would your dog play on Barkbeard’s pirate crew?

🌊 Watch Chapter 3 now and see the adventure unfold — one wag, one wave, one brave bark at a time.

The Counter Surfer Does your kitchen counter feel like a magnet for your dog? One moment everything is quiet…and the nex...
12/04/2025

The Counter Surfer

Does your kitchen counter feel like a magnet for your dog?

One moment everything is quiet…
and the next, you hear the unmistakable sound of a disappearing snack.

Counter surfing isn’t just inconvenient—it can be unsafe.
But it’s also completely natural for a curious, food-motivated animal. From your dog’s point of view, the counter is just a tall buffet that sometimes pays off.

The good news?
We don’t fix counter surfing with punishment—we fix it by changing the environment and teaching skills that make the floor more rewarding than whatever might be on the counter.

With structure, consistency, and reinforcement-based training, your dog can learn that keeping four paws on the ground is not only expected… it’s worth it.

Imagine moving freely around your kitchen without guarding every plate.
Imagine being able to turn your back without worrying about a disappearing sandwich.
Imagine a dog who chooses to stay grounded because it pays off every time.

If you’re ready to reclaim your kitchen, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to help you stop the counter surfing for good.



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1920 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, OH
43537

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Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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We serve Northwest Ohio. A Walk in the Park Toledo offers the best puppy and dog care – training, grooming, transportation, daycare and boarding/overnight stays. We have a 9,200-square foot facility, with a 15,000-square foot fenced outdoor play yard.