David's Dog Handling
Hour-minimum dog walking in & around Ann Arbor. Behavior enhancement and, of course, pet stays or house sitting!
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Hour-minimum dog walking in & around Ann Arbor. Behavior enhancement and, of course, pet stays or house sitting!
David's Dog Handling specializes in (minimum) hour-long walks. My dog Louis and I have served the Ann Arbor, Michigan community with dog walking adventures since 2015. I have yet to encounter a dog that could not quickly adapt to our forest-walking pack.
We might need to spend a little effort to ensure that all the dogs understand what is involved in following the leadership on our journeys, but I have found that, young pups or old, our canine friends take readily to these expectations, and that their sense of responsibility and accomplishment pays dividends in their home life as well.
Dog Walking: Rain or shine, in blazing heat or, of course, snow and sleet, I’ll be pleased to include your dog on our walks, and I’ll be attentive to make sure that your pup enjoys the conditions on our adventures.
Pet Stays: I would be pleased to take your friend into my home while you are away. And I would be honored to be invited to mind your familiars in their home and yours.
If Louis and I sound right for you and your companion(s), please give us a call, text us your best phone number and a picture with your pet's name, or send us a message.
I’ll respond within one business day.
David's Dog Handling is newly relocated to serve Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. We will be happy to come to your home for an initial consultation and introductory walk at no charge.
We can then decide what is right for you and your friend(s)--intermittent or daily walks, pet sitting at your house or mine, etc.
We are happy to look after a range of animal companions, tend to your houseplants, and collect your mail while you are away. I'd be happy to drive you to and from the airport. We'll even shovel your snow!
Daily rates: dog walker
One dog, $30: One-hour walk and playtime with other dogs in the morning or afternoon. David's Dog Handling will pick up and return your pup(s) to your location.
Two dogs $45
Three or more dogs $50
Book a month of weekday dog care (20 days) and pay for 18 days! Please call to book.
Overnight rates: dog sitter
MY HOME
One dog $65/night
Two or more dogs $100/night
YOUR HOME
One dog $90/night
Two or more dogs $140/night
prices may vary based on other house sitting tasks
Please call to schedule overnight stays
If these standard rates don't fit your budget, let's talk. Cash or check only, please.
We are prepared for any pet's needs and will ensure that your pet will receive the best care and love. Whether dog walking or dog sitting, happiness and care is our priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive.
*Insured *Can provide proof of background check
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We guarantee that your dog will be out walking for one full hour. I don't start the clock
until the pups are out and moving. We frequently spend more time exploring and exercising your dog.
This means that for a one-hour walk, your dog could be out of the house for two, or even more, hours--depending upon how many other dogs we have joining us on our walk and where each of them lives. This is also the reason that we try to keep our adventures to two walks per day-- much of our time is spent collecting the pups, and then dropping them off
after their walk.
Yes. If you trust your pup off-leash, I’m happy to follow your lead. My goal is to get our canine friends as much fun exercise as possible. Almost all dogs would like the freedom to run and play off-leash for at least part of their walk.
Our pets bring a bit of wild nature into our lives. I suspect that this wildness has something to do with why we keep them around. I have found that people who have animal friends in their lives enjoy this companionship from another species because it is a connection outside of our human bonds-- a part of nature.
If this describes you, then you will understand my effort to get our dogs out in relatively wild, but still safe places to let them run and play together without their leashes. They experience a unique joy when they can explore as a pack.
I am not a dog trainer. Your pup should be somewhat comfortable with the leash walk and following instructions. Also, to go on our "adventures," your dog should be able to fit into a group of dogs and have shown that they have a recall instinct. I am willing to work with you and your dog to steer them towards these skills.
We love caring for pets! Send us a message to arrange a meet and greet or to make a pet services appointment. We will respond within one business day.
If you have an urgent need, please call us at the number below. If we miss you, leave a message and we will reach back as soon as possible.
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