Services & Rates
Dog walks: while you are at work or otherwise occupied, we will come to your house to walk your dog(s) in your neighborhood. Our goal is a tired dog, so these are brisk walks with minimal sniffing. Foul weather means a quick trip outside and then training, playtime, or grooming for the remainder of the time.
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30-minute walk (our most popular option)
$25 per walk |
45-minute walk
$35 per walk |
60-minute walk
$50 per walk |
Pet sitting: while you are out of town, we will come to your home to care for your pet(s) and to keep an eye on your home. Visit #1: breakfast and exercise; visit #2: midday exercise; visit #3: dinner and exercise; visit #4: last outs in the 9 pm hour. Dogs usually need all four visits daily; cats and other small pets usually need one or two visits daily. We also bring in mail and newspapers, turn lights on or off, open or close curtains, and in general, give your home a lived-in look. $25 / visit. Holiday surcharge (includes, but is not limited to, Federal holidays): $10 / visit
Policies
Dog walking details:
Payment: Invoices will be emailed every two weeks via our scheduling software, Time to Pet. You may pay with credit card via the TTP website, or mail a check made out to Excellent Canine Exercise. Prompt payment is expected and appreciated.
Cancellation: 48 hours' notice is required for a dog walk to be cancelled without charge.
A snow day declared by the district's school board means that regular dog walking visits can be suspended without charge for that day.
A state of emergency declared by the Governor means that regular dog walking visits will be suspended without charge until the declaration is lifted.
COVID-19 protocols:
Health: Excellent Canine walkers have been educated on the symptoms of COVID-19 as listed by the CDC and have been instructed not to come to work if they’re showing any such symptoms.
Shoes: the Excellent Canine walker will either remove their shoes or don booties over their shoes before entering your home.
Masks: a mask or other face covering will be worn when the Excellent Canine walker is in your home, but not necessarily while on a walk.
Gloves/hand sanitizer: the Excellent Canine walker will either wear a fresh pair of gloves while in your house or they will sanitize their hands thoroughly between their car and your door. Gloves will not necessarily be worn during walks.
Leashes: the Excellent Canine walker will bring their own leash for the dog walk, but will use the dog’s normal collar or harness.
Sanitizing wipes: as they leave, the Excellent Canine walker will use sanitizing wipes to wipe down door knobs and light switches that they used.
Pet sitting: the Excellent Canine sitter will be diligent about overall sanitation – wearing a mask while in your house, and washing their hands as needed. If they are caring for dogs, they’ll be outside as much as possible. If they are caring for cats or other inside animals, they will endeavor to limit themselves to one or two rooms for playtime.
Payment: Invoices will be emailed every two weeks via our scheduling software, Time to Pet. You may pay with credit card via the TTP website, or mail a check made out to Excellent Canine Exercise. Prompt payment is expected and appreciated.
Cancellation: 48 hours' notice is required for a dog walk to be cancelled without charge.
A snow day declared by the district's school board means that regular dog walking visits can be suspended without charge for that day.
A state of emergency declared by the Governor means that regular dog walking visits will be suspended without charge until the declaration is lifted.
COVID-19 protocols:
Health: Excellent Canine walkers have been educated on the symptoms of COVID-19 as listed by the CDC and have been instructed not to come to work if they’re showing any such symptoms.
Shoes: the Excellent Canine walker will either remove their shoes or don booties over their shoes before entering your home.
Masks: a mask or other face covering will be worn when the Excellent Canine walker is in your home, but not necessarily while on a walk.
Gloves/hand sanitizer: the Excellent Canine walker will either wear a fresh pair of gloves while in your house or they will sanitize their hands thoroughly between their car and your door. Gloves will not necessarily be worn during walks.
Leashes: the Excellent Canine walker will bring their own leash for the dog walk, but will use the dog’s normal collar or harness.
Sanitizing wipes: as they leave, the Excellent Canine walker will use sanitizing wipes to wipe down door knobs and light switches that they used.
Pet sitting: the Excellent Canine sitter will be diligent about overall sanitation – wearing a mask while in your house, and washing their hands as needed. If they are caring for dogs, they’ll be outside as much as possible. If they are caring for cats or other inside animals, they will endeavor to limit themselves to one or two rooms for playtime.
Scheduling
Scheduling and invoicing is managed through Time to Pet (www.timetopet.com). You will receive a 'welcome to Time to Pet' email which will include a link so you can activate your account and then access it to add details and request or modify your services, and of course there is an app for your phone as well.