Who We Are
Village Dog Walking starts with a dog named Skittles. I am the proud dog mama of a wonderful 13 year old mutt. When Skittles was 4 I decided it was time she learned to walk on a leash. Having lived in the country all her life Skittles barely knew what a leash was and had zero loose leash skills. It became my mission to walk her and my black lab; who also had no leash manners. Everyday I headed down the road to take the dogs swimming. The 5 minute walk took 20 minutes with a 40 pound mix and an 80 pound lab who were determined to lead the way. My stubbornness prevailed and there began my love for not just owning dogs, but teaching them as well.
Life can be hectic and sometimes that means our dogs simply don’t get the attention they deserve. Also, a tired dog is a good dog, so I’m here to lend a hand. There’s nothing worse than to come home at the end of the day only to discover your dog has chewed up your favorite pair of shoes! Living in Cape Breton sometimes the weather gets us down but most of our four legged friends don’t seem to mind. My dog loves the snow and will even tolerate rain if she sees the leash, so I’ve learned to dress warm. This mean I’ll be walking rain, shine... or snow!
It’s important to understand that dogs require regular exercise to live long, happy and healthy lives. Walking not only gives your dog the physical exercise it needs but also mental stimulation as well. When we first get our new puppies we socialize them as much as we can but we tend to slow down the process as they age. Group walks are a great way to continue that socialization process to make it a lifelong experience. I am here to help your pooch live it’s best life and I look forward to meeting you and your dogs!
-Arielle
