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Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting

Portland, Oregon

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Hot Diggity! was born of a belief that pet lovers should have access to competent and caring pet care services, so one never faces sacrificing pet parenthood to maintain other aspects of life’s commitments like career, family, travel or educational pursuits.

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12 October 2023

Don't be lured into the guaranteed service 24/7 as listed in their website. Experiencing staff shortages equals no guaranteed service. Use caution at this place as you could have your scheduled service dropped at the last minute. More...

30 October 2019

I am often out of town for work and family. I love that the same person takes care of my two cats and that I get daily photos and a little update about them. It helps me feel secure that someone is checking on my house as well. Would highly recommend them! More...

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14 October 2019

Hot Diggity has been an exceptional addition to our pet care. We couldn't ask for a more professional, prompt, and kind pet sitter and company. We're so happy to have found them, and Carsyn, to watch over our kitty while we are away. I know that our pets and our home are well taken care of. The daily updates and photos are a welcomed bonus! More...

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5 September 2019

Hot Diggity provides a great service. They will walk your dogs, take care of your cat, housesit with the pets if you want, and even bring in trash and recycle bins and packages left at the door! I have guinea pigs that require more care than I had anticipated, and Hot Diggity's reliable service allows me to confidently leave town knowing my pets are being fed, watered, and even given some pets. And the garbage bins were brought in as well. They will give medications if needed and there is an option to take your pet to the vet if problems arise. It all boils down to having the freedom to leave your pet knowing it is being well taken care of in a familiar environment. More...

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29 August 2019

We have used Hot Diggity for about 1 year now and we are very happy we found them! They have great, highly trained, super professional, and friendly staff. We have had them for drop in visits and we have also had them stay in house for pet sitting. Both services have been great and we have no complaints. They have offered me great peace of mind knowing my animals are in good, trustworthy hands. More...

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22 August 2019

We've had them pet sit for dogs and cats a few times now, and have had nothing but great interactions and service. It's been great to have a good go-to pet care service.

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8 August 2019

I’ve been SO impressed with Hot Diggity! Jill, the owner, is super responsive, she set us up with a meet and greet with our dog sitters right away, the sitters are friendly and reassuring, and the app is totally intuitive and easy to use! I definitely feel confident leaving my Watson in Kris and Tiffany’s care More...

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8 August 2019

I've used Hot Diggity several times to take care of my cat when I'm away. They're easy to schedule with and do a great job.

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29 July 2019

Fantastic pet service. Highly recommend.

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29 July 2019

I quite enjoyed their service over the week that we used them. They watched our two cats every other day. For the price, it was competitive with our services. I enjoyed the check in reports and texts. In addition, we appreciated the report left in our place at the end of their service More...

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2 July 2019

WOW! We had the best experience with Hot Diggity Dog and Jesica, our house sitter, specifically. We have a rescue dog from Thailand and this was our first time leaving her. Needless to say, we were worried and scared of how she would react to being without us for the 5 days we were gone. Not only did Jesica come into the situation with confidence, she went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, and most importantly our dog feel comfortable. She took care of our cat, as well, sent us constant updates and check ins! Thank you Jesica and Hot Diggity for our vacation! We couldn't have done it without you! More...

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29 June 2019

I used Hot Diggity to take care of my cats several times over two years. They were always reliable and quick to respond to my last-minute requests.

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18 June 2019

We have been using Hot Diggity for a few weeks to walk our puppy when we are at work, and they made everything super easy and convenient! We get peace of mind when they give us an update every day after our dogs walks too! Amazingly, when I was out of town and not able to get my dog to the vet for an emergency they helped me coordinate to get her there as quickly as possible, with updates the whole time! Thank you so much for making being a working pet owner so easy!! More...

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21 March 2019

We have been asking them to dog sit when we go vacation or just walk dogs when we are too lazy for past 7 years or more. They have been great and very kind. They accept last minutes request.  I love this app. Sitters send pictures of each dog with little notes of how they are doing which gives us peach of minds. Our favorite is Stefani. More...

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28 February 2019

After having recently had surgery to replace both hips, I needed help walking my dog Fred. For over a year Licia at Hot Diggity faithfully showed 3 times a week to walk my best friend. Myself, Fred and 2 kittens fell in love and so Licia became one of the family. The service has been a godsend. It is good to know Hot Diggity is there if I need them for walks, vet visits, even overnight stays. The lines of communication are good and the service very dependable and trustworthy. I am slow to trust anyone with my dog and all walkers we had demonstrated love and care for animals. I also felt comfortable having them in my home. I do not hesitate to highly recommend Hot Diggity. More...

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8 February 2019

We love Hot Doggity! Reliable, very reasonably priced and AMAZING about communication. Our two high maintenance dogs have loved both walkers. We would highly recommend them to anyone! More...

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30 January 2019

The team is very responsive and attentive.  Our petsitter Ryannon was great!  My pets loved her and she was very thoughtful.  We were able to enjoy our trip because our pets were in good hands. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 January 2019

Great prices, detailed service, really makes you feel at ease when you can’t be with your pets!

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29 January 2019

We trust them implicitly. So glad we found them.

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27 January 2019

We had to go out of town for about a week over the holidays, and Hot Diggity! was WONDERFUL. Can't recommend them enough. We were worried about leaving our dog because she hasn't ever been watched by someone she doesn't already know, but our anxiety was lifted when we met Sara Joy and Maddie . We loved receiving the pictures after their visits, and we really appreciated the detailed updates. Hot Diggity! is fantastic and we'll definitely use them in the future. More...

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9 January 2019

The Hot Diggity Dog staff are truly amazing! The care they provide my dog when I am away is unsurpassed. Licia and Dannielle walk my pup while I'm gone and they always update me with pictures after each walk and this brings comfort to heart knowing she is getting the best care and love. The staff are all dependable and timely and that has made the process of finding care for Bella stress free. Thank you Hot Diggity! More...

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9 January 2019

Great communication. Reliable. Timely. Wonderful!

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2 January 2019

Our walker is the best, he is so sweet and patient with my old dog, and she loves seeing him arrive, she even hands him the leash. Highly recommend this company!!

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1 January 2019

I have been using this company for years. Scheduling is easy, and they always have someone available. I just got back from a Christmas trip and got excellent service from my sitter, Alanna. Texts and pictures were awesome and kept me in touch with my pooch. More...

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28 December 2018

I know that my beloved pets are in good hands when someone from Hot Diggity is taking care of them. Finding a reliable pet sitter is important, and they have been wonderful. I will be using them for years to come! More...

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26 December 2018

Having been using Hot Diggity for over a year.  They do a great job.  Super reliable and trustworthy.  Send you updates and photos after every walk.

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22 December 2018

This business is seemingly run by a group of animal loving angels sent here to make my life easier. They take great care of my dog, who is not the easiest animal to deal with, they leave my property secure always, the communicate readily and promptly and are extremely flexible with scheduling. It's not the cheapest option for pet care but they are well worth  it. Bagel loves her walkers and I love how easy it is to work with the business (and I love her walkers too because they send me adorable pictures of my dog while I'm away ) More...

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18 December 2018

Very professional. I appreciate the fact that they are insured and bonded. The updates after each visit are great.

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14 December 2018

We have been using Hot Diggity to care for our dogs and cats for the past 6 years (at least!) and I'm very satisfied with their service. We have used them for mid-day walks for our dogs and several overnight visits for all our pets.They've made continual improvements to their process and are very receptive to feedback.Recently, we were out of the country on a two week vacation over Thanksgiving. Not only was Hot Diggity able to find staff to cover the overnights, one of the people was able to get our dogs to stop barking at night which we (and I'm sure they) are very grateful for!Every visit is followed up with an email and pictures, so you know what is going on with your pets. That makes a nice break during the work day but is invaluable for peace of mind when you're traveling, especially when you are out of the country. They take great care of your home, and stay in close contact during the return leg of your trip to make sure your animals are cared for in case of travel hiccups. More...

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5 December 2018

This was the first time I've used the Hot Dig service, and admittedly I was a bit nervous about the idea of having strangers come into my home.  I was able to meet and greet with one of the dog walkers who came twice a day for a week to walk my dog, feed/water/medicate him and my two cats, and clean the litter box.  Maddie was a doll who clearly had a heart for the work, and it comforted my nerves knowing she would be one of the people caring for my fur babies. I received updates and pictures after every visit to let me know they were well cared for and came home to a happy fur family and much more pleasant smelling home than I anticipated. I highly recommend the service and can think of no complaints.  I'll be using them again for sure. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 November 2018

Hot Diggity! is the best pet care service I've come across in the Portland-area. Since adopting my dog 2 years ago, I've gone to and graduated grad school, changed jobs multiple times, trained (and continue to train) a leash reactive dog, and had 3 emergency vet visits. With every change and frantic email for schedule changes, not only has HD responded faster then I could have ever imagined, but they've adapted along with us with such professionalism and kindness. Not only that, HD cares and reaches out to us when they have any questions or concerns. One time, my dog growled at his walker (completely unheard of behavior) as soon as they walked in the door. They made sure he was safe before deciding that it would be better to leave him alone, and more comfortable in his own space. Not only was it absolutely the right call, they notified my immediately, did not charge me for the walk I had scheduled, and they checked in to make sure he wasn't sick or injured because they had spent the time getting to know and care for him just as much as I had. On another occasion, he had been sick late one night, and I couldn't miss classes the next day. HD managed to find two dedicated sitters at the last minute to stay with Otter while I was on campus so that he had help and care if needed. I cannot recommend them highly enough. More...

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29 November 2018

Excellent pet care at a good price!

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28 November 2018

I am always nervous when I leave town and usually have a friend stop by to check on my kitties. One of them suffers from asthma and needs an inhaler once a day so needless to say I worry when I'm gone. When I didn't have any friends available for my last trip I hired Hot Diggity and I'm so glad I did! They have excellent communication and great pet sitters. My cats were very well taken care of and I was able to enjoy my trip knowing they were in good hands. Thank you for your caring service and the peace of mind it offers! More...

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28 November 2018

Quick and excellent emergency visit! We were out of town when I received a phone call from a very irate neighbor who complained that our two dogs were out in the yard barking and bothering him. We contacted Hot Diggity, and Alyssa went to our house right away. She called the dogs inside, closed the dog door, and gave them some attention, pats and treats. She emailed us to let us know that all was well. Our house/dog sitter would be home from work in a few hours. Alyssa prevented a major problem with this "short fuse" neighbor, and we are SO grateful! The cost of the visit was entirely reasonable. More...

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28 November 2018

I travel a lot for work and have two kitties that need someone to check on them every few days. Hot Diggity! has been very reliable and there when I need them even when it's a last minute "my trip is going over can you please stop by? " They even made sure that my cats were comfortable with them when they were sick and needed their medicine. They are extremely open to feedback and handling the quarks of two inquisitive and mischievous cats. I feel at ease knowing they are checking in on my little ones while I'm gone. More...

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20 November 2018

Recently started using this company to check on and feed my cat while I'm out of town. It's always nerve racking having strangers enter your home and be relied on to make sure your pet is well taken care of. Hot Diggity was a risk to me (first time needing a sitter) and I couldn't have been more pleased with their honesty, transparency and communication. I've used them twice in the last month and have a future appointment with them in December. 100% recommend them and will continue to use them indefinitely. If in doubt, give them a chance and I'm sure you won't regret it. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

20 November 2018

We started using Hot Diggity a few months ago to get our dog and us ready for having a new baby in the house. We know that he might need more walks and to be taken care of by others when we are away. Alyssa has been amazing! She has a great calm demeanor with our high energy/nervous dog and has taken him for walks and had overnight stays as well. So great to have a person and service we trust. Also, communication and booking has been super easy. We've tried using other services, but the communication is just so much better with Hot Diggity! Totally recommend them to anyone with pet walking/sitting needs. More...

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9 November 2018

I don't know what else to say except they do an awesome job with my two dogs, one of them is 13 y/o who needs some special handling. The staff at Hot Diggity are very personable and always reasonable. Wish there were more services out there that were this excellent. More...

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1 November 2018

I have never had a good experience with dog sitters or dog walkers.  That was until I was referred to Hot Digitty! for their overnight and walking services.  I was blown away by the professionalism, how well they took care of my two large dogs (a Berner and a Swissy) and their content feedback.  The ability to make changes to services is awesome, and their customer service is outstanding.  I can not rave enough about them.  I wish I had found them sooner! More...

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1 November 2018

They were truly the best! Dannielle was our petsitter & she was kind, communicative & wonderful with my four kitties & two pups, who can at times be a handful. It was such an easy, reasonably priced & wonderful experience overall. I would recommend them to anyone! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

31 October 2018

The folks at Hot Diggity Dog are reliable and friendly.  They carefully read our instructions and do a great job of taking care of our cats.  The send us a report each day and include photos.  Their communication is excellent, and it is easy to leave messages with the caregivers while we are away.  We highly recommend them. More...

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31 October 2018

I've been really impressed with the service from this company. Scheduling is easily done online, and there's a messaging system that lets you communicate directly with your pet's caretaker. Everyone has been extremely responsive, including the caretaker and the main scheduling/help team when I've had any issues. Paola who has been visiting my kitty while I'm gone even sent me an update of their play date and a photo of her which was icing on the cake. Highly recommend this service for your pets while you travel. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

30 October 2018

Had a wonderful experience with the lovely Hot Diggity! petsitter, Dannielle! She was communicative, helpful, intuitive with my 2 pups and 4 kitties and you could tell she truly cares about animals & has a ton fo experience with them. I was very impressed with how easy it was to set up, even for a more "on the fly" trip! Everyone I spoke to was immediately responsive and helpful & you can tell they are true professionals who love animals and know how to run a business. We had Dannielle stay overnight and the house was left in mint condition. All the animals loved her and felt completely comfortable with her. We will be using Hot Diggity! Dog from now on! So happy to have found this company to take care of our beloved fur babies. More...

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29 October 2018

Our girls were very well taken care of during our weekend away. We have two elderly dachshunds that require a little extra TLC (one can't be walked but is pushed in a stroller). We went away for short trip and I was very pleased with the reports I was sent from my sitter. I chose to have a Hot Diggity Dog employee stay overnight at our house, and it was left just as it was found. I had updates on the girls each time they got a visit... plus pics!!!! We've also used the walking services while we are at work, and we get updates then, too. I only have great things to say about HDD! We will be booking them for our holiday vacations very soon. More...

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29 October 2018

I have used them for several trips. Super reliable and professional. No worries leaving my fur babies with them!

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29 October 2018

I love this service! It's a huge relief knowing my dog is so well cared for and treated wonderfully. Thank you!

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29 October 2018

My kitties were in great hands with Holly! She sent us photos every day of them so we knew how they were doing. Much appreciated.

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29 October 2018

We were so happy with this service. We absolutely loved the frequent messages and pics of our baby Olive. That made us feel so much better knowing she was well taken care of. We also really appreciated them checking on our guinea pigs and snake. We will definitely use Hot Diggity again the next time we go on a trip. Thanks so much! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

29 October 2018

Great service. Excellent customer service and communication. Easy scheduling with the online portal. Genuine care and concern for both our dogs and us as busy executives. We trust the most important part of our family to these great people and they have never let us down. Pricing is reasonable and well worth the cost. They exceed expectations. More...

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24 October 2018

They do a great job walking our dogs twice a week.

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Q&As

Hot Diggity! was founded in 2001 by our very own, born-and-raised Portlander, Hunter. We’ve been around the block a few times in the last couple decades, so there’s nothing your pet can throw at us (figuratively, or literally…) that we haven’t handled before.

All of our dog walkers and pet sitters are professionals who undergo a rigorous interview process before they are hired, then an equally rigorous training process once they’re on board. They know how to take care of animals with special needs, offer training tips, guidance, and support all up to the standards Hot Diggity! carries across the board.

Because your neighborhood is serviced by a select group of dog walkers and pet sitters, they’ll get to know your pets nearly as well as you do. This day-to-day interaction and close attention means our walkers are always prepared to offer stability in training, familiar comfort for your pet, and keep an eye out for any unusual behavior that might crop up over time. Our services are personalized to you and your pet’s individual needs; something no pet boarding or daycare facility can offer.

Hot Diggity! is large enough to cover nearly all of metro Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle, so if you move from one side of town to the other (or from one town to another), you’ll never have to leave Hot Diggity! behind. One of the incredible privileges of this job is that we’re able to support our clients as they grow from 1 bedroom studios in the hip part of town, to 4 bedroom family homes near the best schools. We’re with you and your pets every step of the way.

No matter where you step out to, our online portal lets you schedule services, communicate with our office and your dog walker or cat sitter, pay your bill, and more, all in one place. It’s the 21st century for your pet care, finally. (We’ll still answer the phone if you prefer to communicate the old fashioned way, though; we’re really friendly, promise.)

In the furry maelstrom that is the group dynamic at pet daycares and boarding facilities, it’s easy for your pet to get lost in the pack. The transition from the comforts of home to the new sights, smells, sounds, and energy of a daycare or boarding facility can be really stressful. Hot Diggity’s in-home care gives your pet the stability of home even when you’re away — when you come back, you’ll notice the difference.

So, hey, if all that sounds good to you, give us a shout. If you feel like it, refer a friend, too. Let us know if you do… our referral bonuses are pretty sweet treats.

Services

Daily Dog Walking provides your dog an opportunity to get exercise, personal attention, affection and play while you are at work or busy with other errands. Research shows that dogs who have enough exercise feel less stress, exhibit fewer signs of separation anxiety, and have a healthier social temperament. In simple terms: a walked dog is a happy dog. When you hire Hot Diggity! Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, we’ll tailor a dog walking program that is customized to meet your dog’s specific exercise needs with one-on-one attention.

Available 7 days a week from 7am–10pm and can be scheduled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis. All rates include one or more dogs. We do not charge extra pet fees.

When we first hopped out of our kennel back in 2001, providing overnight, in-home, pet sitting set Hot Diggity! apart. Hot Diggity! offers professional Overnight Pet / House Sitting for those pets who prefer to have a frequent human presence (and a person to cuddle with them at night!). Let’s face it: pets are happiest when they’re in their own home. With our Overnight Pet Sitting Service, your pets can stay in their own environment even when you can’t be there. You can feel secure knowing that your home has the added measure of security that Overnight Pet Sitting provides; your home is taken care of, in addition to your pet. Consider this option the closest thing to being home yourself.

Overnight Options

Standard Overnight: This service is modeled after a typical 8-5 work day schedule. Your pets will have a max 8-9 hours alone during the day, then companionship in the evening, and overnight. Overnight pet sitting includes a minimum of: late afternoon / dinner pet care routine + dog walking, overnight stay + PM walking, and morning pet care routine + AM walking. If an additional mid-day dog walk is needed, read on for the options below.
Super Overnight: All services offered in a Standard Overnight, plus a 30-minute midday walk / visit. With this option, your pets won’t be without a friend for more than 5-6 hours, maximum, at any time during the day or night. (This is our most popular option.)
Super PLUS Overnight: All services offered in a Standard Overnight, plus two additional 30-minute midday walks / visits. A fantastic option for households with puppies, older dogs, or pups who are used to having lots of action / work from home. With this option, your pets won’t be without a friend for more than 3-4 hours, maximum, at any time during the day or night.
24-hour Homestay: This is the best option for medically fragile pets, new puppies, or other unique needs. Your pet sitter will be away from your home for only a maximum of two, two-hour breaks in a 24-hour period (in extreme cases less time away can be arranged). Please reach out to our Client Services Manager to work out the best care program for your pet.

Drop-in pet sitting visits are great for pets that need care while you’re out of town, but not necessarily an overnight snuggle buddy. (Many cat owners choose this option for their, ahem, independent furry roommates.) Each visit can be scheduled in 15 minute increments (as long as you’d like, and as often as you need), and include the following:

Care for your pets as many times per day as needed, making every attempt to maintain your pet’s regular routine. You’ll notice we said pets, as in, plural. We only charge for the scheduled time it takes to provide quality care to your pets, however many you have, and to follow through on our promised home care. Check out the “Need-to-Knows” section for more details.
All the love, hugs, tummy rubs, and attention your pet needs
Fresh food, water and treats
Walks, exercise and playtime
Medication administration
Cleaning / tidying up of pet areas
Potty breaks and cleanup of pet waste
Home-related care, like collecting newspapers, mail and packages, watering your indoor/outdoor plants and gardens, alternating lights and blinds, putting out trash, caring for your outdoor wildlife (squirrels / birds).
Any other reasonable pet or home care—we personalize every visit to accommodate you and your pets needs!

Pack Hikes offer longer, more physically demanding exercise and socialization for dogs who need or want it along the trails of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Unlike individual Dog Walking or Running, Pack Hikes are group outings, so your pup has the opportunity to socialize with other dogs in a focused environment, teaching them skills for staying calm in other social environments. Your pup will also benefit from ongoing on-leash training. We provide pick-up/drop-off services, so you don’t have to worry about getting your pup(s) to and from daycare. If your pup isn’t up for a hike that day, rest easy with guaranteed availability for a standard Dog Walk or Run instead.

What Pack Hikes include:

Pick-up from work or home (within our service area)
Minimum 90 minutes to 3 hours of on-leash hiking time (time varies depending on the pick-ups/drop-offs and which trail the pack leader chooses for the day)
Socialization with other pups
Positive reinforcement training from your Pack Leader
Allergen-free treats along the way
Physically and mentally stimulating exercise and adventure-time
Paw bath and towel wipe-down
Drop-off at work or home (within our service area)

Potty break visits are great for senior dogs who can’t hold it as long as they used to, or puppies that are in the potty training process and still learning how to be housebroken.

Hot Diggity! Dog Walkers are puppy-pee professionals; they’ll make sure your new bundle of puppy love gets the potty training (and the bladder relief) they need, so you don’t need to rush home on your lunch break to avoid an accident. These visits are also great for administering medicine to any type of pet, right on time.

Potty breaks can be quick walks or yard time – whatever you prefer.