Frequently Asked Questions

What Experience And Background Do You Have?

PNW Dog Walking Co Has Hands On Experience Caring For And Walking Dogs Through Family Members and Friends, Where We Regularly Walk And Interact With Dogs Of Different Sizes, Personalities, And Energy Levels. We Also Walks Dogs Daily, So We're Comfortable Handling Different Temperaments And Making Sure Each Dog Gets A Safe, Enjoyable Walk. We Genuinely Loves Being Around Dogs And Take Their Safety And Well-Being Very Seriously.

What Breeds And Sizes Of Dogs Have You Worked With?

PNW Dog Walking Co Has Worked With Dogs Of Various Breeds Like Chihuahuas And Shih Tzus To Medium And Large Breeds Such As Labs, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, And Great Danes.

How Many Dogs Do You Walk At One Time?

PNW Dog Walking Co Primarily Provides One-On-One Dog Walking Services, With One Dog Walked At A Time. This Allows Us To Give Each Dog Our Full Attention And Provide A Safe, Personalized, And Enjoyable Walking Experience. The Exception Is For Households With Up To Three Dogs, Which May Be Walked Together By Prior Agreement, Provided All Dogs Can Be Safely And Comfortably Managed As A Group. PNW Dog Walking Co Reserves The Right To Require Separate Walks If Walking The Dogs Together Presents A Safety Concern Or Is Otherwise Unsuitable For The Dogs' Well-Being.

How Do You Handle Dogs That Exhibit Behavioral Problems, Such As Aggression Or Anxiety?

PNW Dog Walking Co's Goal Is To Provide Safe, Compassionate, And Individualized Care For Every Dog. Before Beginning Services, We Ask The Owners To Share Any Known Behavioral Concerns, Triggers, Fears, Or Situations Their Dog May Find Challenging. This Helps Us Create An Appropriate Plan For Walks. We Use Calm, Positive Handling And Do Not Use Physical Punishment Or Adverse Techniques. If A Dog Displays Aggression Or Behavior That Creates A Safety Risk To The Dog, Ourself, Another Person, Or Another Animal, We May Pause Or Discontinue The Service And Discuss Alternative Arrangements With The Owner.

What Techniques Do You Use To Manage Dogs That Pull On The Leash Or Are Overly Excited?

PNW Dog Walking Co Uses Calm, Positive, Reward-Based Techniques To Help Them Settle And Focus. We May Slow The Pace, Change Direction, Create More Distance From Distractions, And Reward Calm Behavior.

What Is Your Route For Walking Dogs?

PNW Dog Walking Co Chooses A Safe, Quiet Route In Neighborhoods Based On Your Dog's Needs And Energy Level. We Like To Vary The Route When Appropriate So Walks Stay Interesting, While Keeping The Focus On Safety And Making Sure Your Pup Gets Plenty Of Exercise And Sniff Time. We're Happy To Let You Know The General Area We'll Be Walking In, But We Don't Share Exact Routes Or Other Clients' Locations For Privacy And Safety Reasons.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

Last-Minute Requests: Last-Minute Booking Requests May Be Accepted At The Discretion Of PNW Dog Walking Co, Subject To Availability.

Cancellations Made 24 Hours Or More In Advance: No Cancellation Fee Will Apply.

Cancellations Made Less Than 24 Hours Before The Scheduled Visit: A Cancellation Fee Equal To 50% Of The Scheduled Visit Fee Will Apply.

Same-Day Cancellations And No-Shows: Cancellations Made On The Day Of The Scheduled Visit, Or Situations Where The Client Is Unavailable And The Visit Cannot Be Completed As Scheduled, Will Be Charged 100% Of The Scheduled Visit Fee.