Pink Pup

08/07/2024

I can’t believe Theo is 9!!! I mean, first of all he looks like a young pup 😍 but also, it’s so hard to fathom how fast the years fly by!! So many awesome days with this guy over the years 🥰 I’m so grateful to spend his birthday with him and all of his friends ❤️ Shout out to his mom for sending him in today with a birthday hat and treats for the whole crew 🥳 Get your “this is my birthday suit” dog bandana in the shop- every one sold feeds 20 shelter dogs in need!

07/31/2024

Not your average dog daycare

1. Pick up all the dogs
2. Walk in packs downtown and in the park
3. Go to our farm
4. Play & Train

There is a lot of training involved throughout our day; teaching dogs how to compose themselves in our world— around other dogs, with humans, on leash, thresholds, crates, play, obedience, around distractions. This is a comprehensive program designed to fulfill your dogs needs and wants 🐶❤️

07/27/2024

One thing that makes different..

The pack walk 🥳

As Saratoga Dog Walkers, this was our jam for 12 years! It is the single most beneficial activity we can do with a dog. There is so much happening in a pack walk..

Teaching/practicing loose leash
Practicing follower mode
Socializing with dogs
Socializing with humans
Socializing with environment
Practicing calm, balanced mindset
Physical exercise
Mental exercise
Stimulating the senses
Building trust
Building respect
Building confidence
Teaching/practicing basic obedience
Teaching/practicing leash pressure
Teaching/practicing spatial pressure
Resolving reactivity
Working with distractions

After the pack walk, we go to our farm for playtime and more training. Did I mention pick up and drop off is included? That’s right, you don’t lift a finger and your dog lives its best life!

The Social Club is far from a free for all. It is a place to learn and practice, good habits that will help you navigate our world. To play, socialize, relax with extended family. To build a routine that meets all of your needs. A place to become your best self.

Visit the website and fill out the ‘pack join form’ to get on the waitlist today.

07/26/2024

I can’t believe I met Dexter when he was just a little pup and HE’S 10 NOW!!! Wow let me tell you, I really cherish this little guy, and I’m so grateful for all of our time together ❤️ This is going to be a great year for sexy Dexy!!

Every “This is my BIRTHDAY SUIT” bandana we sell feeds 20 shelter dogs in need 🙏🏼🐶❤️

07/09/2024

Out here living our best lives ☺️ cruising around town and then up to the farm for play and more training where our goal is to help as many dogs as we can in person, and feed as many shelter dogs as we can via our merch sales— every item sold feeds 20 dogs in need. Link in bio 🙏🏼🐶❤️

07/06/2024

The Social Club Pack, downtown Saratoga Springs. People circling to take pictures, dogs passing by, loud trucks etc. is more than just a walk, more than just play time, more than basic training, more than dog socialization, more than draining energy.

The best way to support our mission is via merch sales (link in bio) — every item sold feeds 20 shelter dogs in need!

07/03/2024

🐶❤️🐶 SOCIAL CLUB 🐶❤️🐶

06/08/2024

A few things I’ve seen recently that made me smile 🐶❤️🐶❤️

05/24/2024

Living the good life with the 🐶❤️🐶❤️

05/17/2024

First lineup for our two newbies 🤩🤩

Scout is the chocolate lab in the back row. She’s as sweet as can be, amazing at making friends, and loves to work for food! She’s learning to walk as a follower and not use her weight to go where she wants. Only a few days in but she’s already had a good start with the rest of the training!

Henry is the Sheepadoodle on the far right in the back. He’s a big boy and what an angel he is, so sweet and gentle! He’s always ready to play and everyone loves him. The biggest issue so far is his ability to focus around distractions, so we’re digging into that. He’s also off to a great start with the rest of his training, always happy to work with us!

If you’ve read this far you probably already know that we have original designs on our merchandise, and every item sold feeds 20 shelter dogs in need. I’m telling you- when you wear these, dog people will find you!! 🐶❤️

05/12/2024

My mom would always let me know she was so proud of me, even when I just started Saratoga Dog Walkers, barely had any clients, and was living in my parents house after a break up. Her friend told me years later that she was so scared for me, that I was taking such a risk when I had so much potential for other more secure career fields. She knew I had to follow my dreams.

I know she would have been so nervous when I moved forward with a farm for the dogs. All the time and money into fixing it up when I could have stayed the course with Saratoga Dog Walkers, since it was finally doing well. I don’t even have to wonder though- she would have been my biggest cheerleader as I chased my dreams to help dogs.

She was proud to show off her boy any chance she could. She would be decked out in my merch, telling anyone who would listen how every piece helps feed shelter dogs.

Hug your mom ❤️

05/11/2024

Tara turned 12 last week 🥳 We’ve spent over 3,000 days together, enjoying walks, running her big circles in open fields, snuggles, and so many friends over the 11.5 years we’ve known each other. She is so sweet and so gentle, always has been. Her big bark is enough to surprise anyone when she get excited in a game of chase. You wouldn’t think such a loud sound could possibly come out of her! Until just recently she was among the highest jumpers in the pack, making it look effortless. Now we only ask her to do little jumps occasionally, when she’s feeling it. I’m so thankful for Tara, and all of the great times we’ve spent together over the years ❤️❤️❤️

05/05/2024

This guy is a rockstar! Mike’s positivity and optimism radiates to all around him. He’s always ready to help, always asking questions and trying to improve his skills. He brings his best day in and day out to help these dogs. Mike is now confidently walking 12 packs, leading them through our daily activities, teaching them new skills, and they absolutely love him! He’s always fun to be around and a pleasure to work with. I am lucky and grateful for Mike. Congratulations on two years! 🎉

04/27/2024

Over the past 8+ years I’ve spent over 2,000 days with Clover. Walking, playing, exploring, making new friends, belly rubs, ear scratches, sleep overs, snuggles, kisses on her head, kisses on my nose 🤣, soaking in the sun.. when I say these dogs are like family to me, what I really mean is, these dogs are my family ❤️

04/08/2024

We’re a bit off the path of totality, and had some clouds, but we got our first ever eclipse pack photo and it was amazing!! 🌙

03/27/2024

Every time I wear this hat out people come up to me and say how much they love it

Molding the goodest boys and girls 🤩
& Feeding shelter dogs in need 🫶

Link in bio— every item sold feeds 20 shelter dogs in need

03/05/2024

Welcome to the pack, Nyla! 😍😍 True to her nature, this Samoyed is super sweet and playful. She has lots of energy and is always ready to go! She’s learning the ropes really quickly too. What a great addition to the pack!! ❤️

02/01/2024

It’s a winter wonderland road block 🐶🐶🐶 A few of my favorite things from this photo..

❤️ The new girl, Millie sitting proud right in the middle of the pack!
❤️Dukes ear with the leash over it
❤️ The snow on Tula’s nose
❤️ All the now covered trees
❤️ The jackets

What’s your favorite thing about the pack?

01/30/2024

Did you know that the Social Club program includes pick up and drop off? While you go about your day, your dog is off living their best life exploring, socializing, learning, playing, loving life.. and returns home by 5pm ready to tell you all about their day 🐶❤️

01/27/2024

All that is harmony for you, my Universe, is in harmony with me as well. Nothing that comes at the right time for you is too early or too late for me. Everything is fruit to me that your seasons bring, Nature. All things come of you, have their being in you, and return to you.” - Marcus Aurelius

How lucky am I to be a part of this? Beauty and love surround me. Our main play yard was all slush and puddles the last couple days. The trails were much the same. Roads and sidewalks salty. We keep smiling and counting our blessings. Grateful for my cold, wet feet. Grateful to dry off wet paws and bellies. Grateful for the back fields being mostly all snow. Grateful for the heated horse arena to warm up and dry off :)

12/24/2023

Every day is like Christmas when you get to be with the pack. Each of them is a gift that keeps on giving as the love of a dog is pure ❤️ I am steadfast in my dedication to help these pups live their best lives, to help feed shelter dogs in need, and to spread smiles around the world. There is one thing I want for Christmas— if you enjoy seeing the pack; if you’ve smiled from my posts over the years.. please click the 3 dots in the top right corner and turn on notifications. Over the years the community of this page has been a huge source of joy and inspiration, for myself and many of you who have shared your stories. The algorithm (your feed) has changed drastically in 2023 and I fear the sense of community we’ve shared will go away as you will be shown solely viral videos. 2024 will hold amazing things for the old Saratoga Dog Walker.. There are so many things I still want to add to the farm, to do with the dogs, and a wait list I’m trying my hardest to dig into. I’m excited to share it all with you, if you’ll join me. From my pack to yours, Merry Christmas & Happy Howlidays!

12/06/2023

When you’re trying to take a nice family photo but the kids just want to rough house 😂

12/01/2023

Why don't we just call it a dog daycare?
At Pink Pup Social Club we do things differently. One big difference is our pack walks! The pack walk is so important!!! There is so much training, relationship, communication, socialization, structure, exercise, etc. that goes into a pack walk.

This is one of the exercises we do on our pack walk. I call it the 'line up’. It helps to teach impulse control, sharing space, sit stays with duration distance and distractions, and focus.

We put our all into this, so these pups can live their best lives 🐶❤️
After the walk, we go to our farm
for playtime, fun, and more training. PS if you didn't even notice the geyser in the background-you're a certified dog lover, and my kind of people. Follow for more! PPS if you want to
support the cause check out my shop where every item sold feeds 20 dogs in need. AND your order has five items or more, I’ll double it, so your order will feed 200+ dogs 🐶❤️🐶❤️

11/04/2023

A client can bring these pups home, but we need a foster for them! Can you help these pups?

11/04/2023

I feel honored that the people of Saratoga have embraced me and my business so whole heartedly. was already such a dog friendly city, with so many other amazing things going for it, I’m just happy to add to the magic that is

The feedback comes every day when I’m walking my pack around town— people smiling, waving, shouting compliments from their cars and out their windows, and of course commenting, liking, sharing my posts. I know the praise is truly for the dogs, and the spectacle of it all, but it always feels good to know your hard work is appreciated.

magazine blessed me 5 years ago as one of their ‘Saratoga 20’ and now this beautiful cover photo and article discussing my new venture as Pink Pup and my mission to feed shelter dogs through sales of unique merchandise. Thank you so much for shining your light on my mission.

I’m so excited to bring more to this city, the people, and of course the dogs who call Saratoga home.

I’m building a team to being these things to life, and I’m looking to add to the team. This is not easy work, and it requires a lot of expertise and experience, and above all— the dedication to stick with the mission for the long term.

11/03/2023

Get your paws on this issue!!

The holidays came early this year! 🎄 Be sure to get your hands on a copy of this year’s holiday issue featuring Pink Pup owner Tim Pink and his iconic pack of dogs, photographed by LaChapelle Photography. 📸🐶 Also in the issue: our 2023 Capital Region Gives Back honorees, our annual ultimate gift guide 🎁 and much, much more.

10/21/2023

If you zoomed in on each dog before reading this drop a ❤️, you’re my kinda people!!

10/09/2023

Everything the light touches, is the pack's 🐶

10/08/2023

Enjoying our last bit of green while we can, happy October! Anyone going pumpkin picking? 🎃

10/03/2023

Experts say having a dog helps you live longer - A life of immortality seems to be in my future 🐶 As long as I can pet all the dogs