Dog Walking
Every dog is special to us.
We love ALL dogs, regardless of their breed or size.
Dog Walking In The Greater Lansing, MI Area
We all want our dogs to live forever. But obesity is the #1 health problem for dogs in the US. If exercise is combined with a proper diet and lifestyle, you’ll effectively extend the time you’ll have together.
Walk with your dog every day and you’ll deepen the bond you share and enjoy the healthy benefits of an active lifestyle together!
Dog Walking Service
Dog Walking Service provides a 30-minute (Standard) or 60-minute (Extended) walk, with an additional 10 minutes for refreshing food and water, and clean-up of the dog (we wipe off paws!) and its environment.
Standard Walking Service – $30
20 Service Package – $540
Extended Walking Service – $45
20 Service Package – $810
Weight Control Walking Service “Walkies”
Weight Control Walking Service adds an aerobic component to your dog’s walk. We offer a five-week, five-day-a-week weight reduction walking program that is undertaken with the approval of your vet and offers a sustained activity level for weight loss.
These walking programs are developed specifically to meet the needs of your dog, so please contact us for additional information.
What are “Walkies”?
Walking Dogs for Weight Loss
If you are unable to commit to a daily walking program for your chubby friend, we will take over the walking program for you during the work-week and leave the weekend for the two of you to enjoy together.
Our Walkies program follows a veterinarian-designed 5-week walking program that combines an aerobic component with time to “smell the roses.”
Before starting a weight-loss walking program, your dog will need to be cleared by your vet. Don’t forget to check that your dog’s nails are short and healthy. For most overweight or obese dogs with normal heart and lung function, normal blood pressure, and no other pre-existing medical conditions, we will start out with 30-minute walks five times a week and gradually extend the walks to 60 minutes over a five-week period.
Here is a sample schedule:
| Week 1 | 30 minutes total | 10 minutes brisk followed by 20 minutes casual pace |
| Week 2 | 30 minutes total | 15 minutes brisk followed by 15 minutes casual pace |
| Week 3 | 30 minutes total | 20 minutes brisk followed by 10 minutes casual pace |
| Week 4 | 30-40 minutes total | 30 minutes brisk followed by 5-10 minutes casual pace |
| Week 5 | 35-60 minutes total | Two 20- to 30-minute walks per day 15-25 minutes brisk followed by 5 minutes casual pace |
A head halter or a walking harness will be the only equipment required. Dogs must be trained to walk on a leash.
Walkies will be offered only during times of the year when temperatures exceed 40 degrees and are less than 85 degrees.
Book a Free Consultation
A free consultation is the first step of our process. Following the consultation, you will be asked to complete an on-line profile in our scheduling application. After that, you can book the services you need. We are then available to help with your pets on an as-needed basis. A simple call, an email, or submitting our on-line contact form is all it takes to start the process.