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Prance Around Pet Services, Inc.

8633 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD

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Prance Around, Inc. is a family owned dog walking and pet sitting business in Laurel, Maryland with two additional branches in Germantown and Olney, MD. We offer a variety of pet care services including yard waste removal, pet taxi, house sitting and more!

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27 March 2024

We have been a client of Prance Around Pet Services for five years, and have only the highest praise for Joelyne and her team. It's given us such peace of mind to know that our two cats are so well cared-for any time we are out of town. The sitters are always prompt and send timely reports (with photos, when the kitties will allow it). I would recommend this company with zero reservations. More...

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27 February 2024

I have been using Prance Around for months now and I have absolutely loved their services for my German Shepherd. If I so happen to have a special emergency that I need a quick walk request, they are always understanding and are able to help me out on such short notices. Also, they send an email after each walk so you can be informed on how the walks went and if there were any problems such as soft stools, photos come with the emails :). More...

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24 February 2024

After searching and reviewing many companies that provided pet services, I came across Prance Around Pet Services. I don’t regret choosing them. The owner Joelyne was very professional and provided me with all the information and services I needed for my dog Dr. Strange. We are both very happy! More...

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28 January 2024

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12 January 2024

They have reliably cared for my kitties for many years. I trust them and my cats love them.

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18 June 2023

We've been using Prance Around for 2 years now and they have been extremely convenient and reliable. Their scheduling site is easy to use, and I love that they give daily updates with tons of photos while we're away.

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5 April 2023

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22 March 2023

I have been using Prance Around Pet for some time now, and have been very pleased with their service. My buddy is very active, but still particular with who takes him for his walks. Even so, he loves Hayley and is happy to go with her. The company is very responsive, professional, and accommodating to requests and I recommend them highly. More...

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5 February 2023

Hello, I went out of town for 4 days mid January and Prance around pet services provided exceptional care for my cat Diamond. Everyday I received an email with pictures and details about how my cat was doing. She was well taken care of while I traveled. I will definitely book with Prance around Pet services again. I give them 5/5 star review. More...

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5 February 2023

Really great, reliable company! I feel good going on vacation knowing that my cat is going to be cared for. Prance Around Pet Services is super easy to use - the owner is great, and all employees I've dealt with go above and beyond. Definitely recommend!

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5 February 2023

Prance Around are wonderful. They take care of your pets like they were their own. When you go away you don't have to worry. You can relax and enjoy knowing that your pets are in good hands. i would recommend Prance Around highly. More...

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3 February 2023

I learned about Prance Around Pet Service through a neighborhood group Facebook post. I originally hired them for dog walking services while I was on a 7-day vacation. My initial call was returned quickly, and Joelyne was friendly, professional, and enthusiastic about meeting my dog. She was timely in sending the onboarding paperwork, and completing the set-up was easy. She set up a Zoom call (since my request for service was only 2 days away), and "met" me and my dog virtually. It was perfect.Every day while I was away, one of Prance Around's team members showed up during my specified window and walked my dog for 45 minutes. I received a custom walk report via email every day following the walk, and it usually included pictures. I LOVE that feature! While on vacation, a family member became critically ill and required hospitalization immediately upon our return to the US. I was able to email Prance Around and extend service for an additional week without any problems. Our service commitment ended, and only a few short days later, my family member was back in the hospital. With only a day's notice, I was able to contact Prance Around and get my dog back on their schedule. No hassles. No problems. Joelyne and her crew are incredibly kind, generous, and empathetic. It has been such a relief to know that I can call on them to take care of my girl and not have any worries. I would, without hesitation, absolutely recommend Prance Around Pet Services, and I will continue to use them as our needs arise. Thank you, Joelyne, for making these last two weeks a lot less stressful and for taking such good care of my girl! More...

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5 January 2023

Our big dog and spoiled cats LOVE the folks at Prance Around!

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5 December 2022

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5 September 2022

When I initially contacted them to start service they told me they werent taking clients. I then posted in my neighborhood facebook page "Does anyone have any recommendations for dog walking besides Prance Around? they state theyre not taking new clients". I got a text from them later that day asking me to take the post down because other folks are calling asking why they dont take new clients anymore and they would accept me as a client. Very odd they didnt want to service my pets at all and lied about them not taking new clients (before even meeting them). Despite this I decided to work with them. Its been overall an okay experience. I had one experience where the dog walker sat in the car with my dog vs walking her the full time. I emailed and another walker was assigned. The ultimate reason I've found another sitter is after working with them for years they refused to help me with friends elderly dog who is staying with me. I offered them to meet the dog and the dog just needed a quick let out. They state because he's not their client they cannot help. This was me asking to hire them to be their client? Prices have risen since COVID and theres much better walkers out there for a more affordable price and who aren't so wishy washy. Cannot count on them last minute and thats ridiculous in this day and age. I use a sitter/walker off Rover now and Its been much better/more affordable. More...

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5 September 2022

They are fantastic. Take great care of my fur baby. My apt is difficult to access isolated floors. No problem for Prance Around staff. My cat Charley's personality is, how did vet put it? Fractious with people and change. I just call her my baby Bi?&h! When I travel they send me photos and reports of my baby girl and it eases my heart knowing she well cared for in my absence. Cannot recommend them enough!! More...

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5 September 2022

We found ourselves needing new dog walker. I was afraid that we wouldn't find one for our Pit Bull Mix. We were blessed to find Prance Around. Our dog loves the two ladies that come to walk her. They are kind, and loving. The Co. Communicates with us regularly. If we need to reschedule there is never an issue. I h I ghly recommend this company. More...

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5 September 2022

Prance Around Pet Services has been so great with caring for my cat. I have no worries when I’m away as I know my cat is in good hands. And I love that they send daily updates with photos to let me know she’s managing okay while I’m gone. Thank you so much! I highly recommend Prance Around for pet sitting services! More...

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5 September 2022

Your animals are in good hands with this company. Very reliable.

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24 July 2022

I have used the service a few times and I found the owner unpleasant when confronted with the simplest of statements. I'm glad others find her helpful - I need someone who is kind and professional and considers the customer is always right. We worked with her husband the first time around and our dog loved him - I think this is where the problem stems from.I also notice all the positive reviews are really old... besides Jolene's weird response to my trying to schedule an early walk due to excessive temps the area - when I tried to schedule a week of walks with Justin for my dogs bday she absolutely could not comply. I think she said in her recent email to me her company is too large to comply with personal requests (like early walk times to avoid the heat). More...

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5 July 2022

Prance Around Pet Services in Laurel, MD did a great job and I would use them again. As someone who is new to the area, I was nervous about inviting an unknown service to come into my home to take care of my 3 cats & fish tanks. Our visit was $27/day for included litter box(s) cleaning, food and water refreshment, fish feeding/tank monitoring, lights/blinds rotation and waste removal. This is a great value as my cats were so much more happy in the comfort of their own home and it would be 3x as expensive to accommodate them elsewhere. Get yourself a security camera, leave specific instructions in the client portal and tip your pet sitter. Prance Around Pet Services will handle it from there. More...

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5 July 2022

Prance Around provides wonderful care for our pup. They are flexible, reliable, and respond quickly. Great communication too.

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5 June 2022

I really wish I was able to leave a more detailed review pertaining to the services being offered at Prance Around. I reached out regarding a one walk per day M-F for my dog while I was busy with meetings during that time. The initial meeting went well and I was greeted with professionalism. On the day of my dogs scheduled walk, I accidentally did not answer the phone by the walker as I was in the bathroom. Given that Im a few months pregnant I tend to use the bathroom often. While I understand this is a business and time is money. I really wish I would have been given another opportunity to use these services as I see there are many 5 star reviews. I was called by the owner stating that my apartment building is too difficult to access and I was unfit as a client. This was the very FIRST day of services. I would have completely understood if this happened more than once with me and was an ongoing issue. I was also told that there had been other clients in my complex which is one of the reasons I decided to use their services. I was also told about other building access issues and I figured since I am home it wouldn't be an issue. Apparently it was. I wish this was taken into consideration before they agreed to have me as a client and I wouldn't have wasted my time filling out paperwork. Given that life happens, I am curious to know how other scheduling issues are handled if after one mishap you are denied as a client. Again, it was a complete accident thad I missed the dog walkers call and I accept full responsibility for that. I just wish I would've been given another opportunity so that I would be able to leave a better review. I would say to anyone looking to hire any dog related services especially this one make sure you live in an accessible apartment complex or a house. Oh and don't ever miss their calls. More...

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5 June 2022

We cannot recommend Prance Around Pet Services more highly! This service has been a life-saver for our busy family with a high-energy pup! The owners and employees are all professional, courteous, dependable, and accommodating. Everyone we have met from Prance Around Pets seems to truly love animals, and we have complete confidence our high-energy pup is in good hands during her daily walk. Our pup is always excited to see her dog walker, and tired and happy when she gets back home. More...

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5 June 2022

Joelyne and her staff are friendly, and easy to work with. We are a busy household and knowing that they are there to walk our dog is a huge weight off our shoulders, and the services they offer are so much more than just that. The daily reports we get is also very useful. I would not hesitate to recommend this team. More...

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5 June 2022

I highly recommend the services of Prance Around Pets. I have been a happy customer for more than five years. Whether it's walking or pet sitting, I trust them to properly care for my fur babies (two dogs and two cats) and the security of my home.

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5 June 2022

We could not be more pleased with this service! Our pet sitter was reliable, but just as importantly, incredibly warm and caring. Our kitties were so well taken care of, and we are looking forward to using Prance Around again. More...

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21 October 2020

Pet Sitting

this is the first time we have left our adopted dog with a new person
We could not be more pleased!
Such wonderful communication from the staff of Prance Around and the care and attention to our confused pup means the world. Thank you so much!0

18 May 2020

I used Prance Around's dog walking services for two years before we moved out of state. I would absolutely take them with me if I could. They're professional, flexible, and are responsive to your needs as a pet owner. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs that bit of extra help caring for their beloved furry family members. More...

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21 December 2019

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20 November 2019

Excellent, friendly, caring, and professional services. All pet caregivers go above and beyond and treat your four-legged family member as their own. I was completely satisfied and will use them again and again! More...

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13 November 2019

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30 September 2019

I’ve worked for these amazing people for 5 months and have never been a part of a company who cares so much about what they do. I’ll only use our amazing sitters when I’m away for the day because I trust the team whole heartedly with my 3 hard to handle rescues. More...

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22 September 2019

Prance Around Pets is a very professional and thorough operation.  My dog can be anxious, but they know how to work with her and now she loves every member of the Prance team.  Booking services is convenient, and they stay in touch with you when needed.  They respond quickly to any inquiram extremely satisfied with their service. More...

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7 September 2019

I am always able to relax on vacation knowing that Prance Around Pet Services is taking care of my pet while I'm away. I love that they send me text messages with photos so I can see she is being loved on when I'm not there :).

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15 August 2019

My fiance and I have been using Prance Around Pet Services (Laurel team) for the past 2 years. I loved that Joelyne personally came to our home to meet our cats and thoroughly explain the policies, booking process, etc. She was lovely! The online booking makes everything VERY easy, and you are even able to view when the sitters have completed a visit. We loved getting picture updates and always felt confident that our two cats were taken care of. We never had any problems with cancellations or flakiness. They were always great and reliable, even when we gave special demands/instructions. We are moving out of the area and will have to find new sitters, but they will have big shoes to fill! More...

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23 July 2019

We're so happy to have found such a credible pet sitter company here in Laurel! ♡

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16 July 2019

The owners really care about their clients and their owners. They are very patient and loving people.

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30 June 2019

This was our first time using dog sitters, and I'm very pleased with their service! Very professional! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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29 March 2019

We LLLLLOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE Prance Around Pet Services! We have two dogs, and we have been using their services for about a year now. At first, we were very hesitant in the beginning about letting people into the house, but after meeting Joelyne and having a consultation in our house where she could meet our dogs, she answered all our questions and assured us of their policies and procedures. From the initial meeting, we knew Prance Around was the right choice for our babies. So incredibly grateful to the outstanding care their team gives our dogs, but also the love. Most of the time we are using the Vacation Pet Sitting option for the 30 minute visits, and it helps us to feel so much more at ease knowing that our dogs are not only being fed and taken out for potty, but they are also being played with! Every minute of the 30 minutes is being used to care for our pups. Occasionally, we receive pictures via text from some of the staff to show us how our pups are doing. Also, reports are even left behind to let us know how the visit went. We love those! I have even had emergency situations at times where I was unable to get home. All I did was call Joelyne, and she took care of it on the spot. The online portal is great and makes scheduling easy to do. There are so many different service options. They even collect our mail for us while we are gone, if needed. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Prance Around and love to promote them as well to our friends and family in the areas they serve. Thank you! –AB & SC More...

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29 March 2019

I was a wreck in January when I was going away because I never left my kitties with anyone but family. The folks at Prance Around treated us and our fur babies like family. They are courteous and kind and have our cats best interest in mind. I am SO HAPPY with them!!! THANK YOU so much for putting my mind to rest and for taking excellent care of Zoe and Zorro!!! More...

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1 August 2018

I really can't put into words how relieved I was to find these folks. They made me really comfortable about leaving my cats in their hands, plus all the extras they do, like feeding the fish and picking up the mail; and I love how they sent photos while I was away! They knew how to handle my shy older cat and put her at ease. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again! This is the best find I ever came across in my area! More...

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13 July 2018

So absolutely wonderful.  I had been a customer for years when in of my fur babies got very sick.  He was on a feeding tube and I had to go back to work.  Joelyn came over to learn how it worked so that they could do the midday feeding. I didn't have to worry about her m during the day because they took care of him. I cannot recommend this service enough. They love animals and the will take care of yours. More...

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23 June 2018

Where should I start? Prance Around Pet services were friendly from the start!!! I had a consultation for my pets initially so that they would know the type of dogs that they would be walking. Anytime I went out of town, their services were perfect for me and when I came home, I'd have a nice letter and report of how my dogs were!!! Thanks for everything!!! More...

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28 May 2018

We have used Prance Around services for our dog Bella for several years. They are very reliable and do a great job! We come home everyday to a note that tells us what happend during the visit. Prance Around also is very accommodating to last minute requests even on weekends. It's comforting to know they are there to take care of our dog when we can't be. More...

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28 May 2018

The owners and staff at Prance Around Pet Services are exceptionally caring and conscientious pet professionals. My husband and I have been using their service for midday walks for our extremely pampered border terrier for about a year and a half, and we could not be happier or feel more assured Homer is receiving the absolute best care possible. We have used various other services in multiple cities throughout Homer's 10+ years, and I can honestly say Prance Around is at the very top of the list regarding quality of care and reliability. Also as very important bonus, they offer a conveniently flexible schedule change policy. More...

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28 May 2018

Prance Around Pet Services is fantastic! I love their online presence that allows me to upload pet info and schedule services. They are very communicative and make sure they understand my situation and requirements. They take great care of my pets and are reasonably priced. Highly recommend! More...

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28 May 2018

I have been a customer for several years now. They are super accommodating, family friendly, and very easy to deal with. Super professional and trust worthy. Prance Around always bails me out of tight scenarios and are gracious about it. Reasonably priced and most def recommended!!!! Happy customer !!! More...

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28 May 2018

As somebody who has to commute for work, it's great to know my dog is in good hands for a mid-day walk! It's super easy to schedule or reschedule visits online as my schedule changes. It's also fun to read the report each night on how the walk went, I highly recommend Prance Around! More...

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28 May 2018

Live Joelyne and her staff. They are awesome i hired them for Midday dog walks for my elderly Bishon Friese and he adores his walkers especially Rachel. Highly recommended them.

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Q&As

We do not consider what we do a job. Granted yes, we get paid for what we do and it is our full time jobs but we enjoy what we do to the fullest. We all got into the business of caring for animals because we love animals. Each of us on the team have pets of our own and we know how important it is for our furry loved ones to be treated with respect, care and love. Our pets mean the world to us and we wouldn't want anything less for yours when they are in our care. This is not a job, it is our passion.

Our love of animals inspired the start of this company. The owner majored in Business and wanted to do something she was passionate about. After pursuing the routine 9-5 p.m., she and her husband quickly realized that was not for them. They were destined to be caregivers for furry, scaly, finned and feathered little ones. We have not looked back. The decision to start our own company was the best decision of our lives and now with three locations, we can say, we hope our efforts and determination to provide quality care shows in our clients feedback and the care we provide to pets each and every day.

Prance Around receives our full focus and attention, as do the pets in our care. We have been in business since 2006 and have been in the industry for a long time. We pride ourselves in providing our clients and their pets with exceptional and customized care. Each and every pet is different and should be treated as such. As far as operations, we screen our team members vigorously to ensure they love animals as much as we do. Each of our team members are employees and not independent contractors like most pet care companies. Our team members are only bonded and insured through our company and have undergone criminal background checks. We also GPS track our team to ensure they are spending the correct amount of time in your home. Clients of ours also receive email alerts and photos of how their visit(s) went, keeping clients on top of what is going on at home, even when they aren't able to be.

Services

Gone to work and need someone to take your best friend out for a bathroom break? We offer 15, 30 and 45 minute dog walking visits to give your pet the exercise and attention they need while you are away from home.

Going on a vacation and need someone to watch your pets while your gone? We will come to your home up to a max of three times a day to feed, walk and care for your pet while you are out of town, giving them care in the comfort of their own home.

Need someone to watch your furry felines why away? Each of our visits includes feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, litter waste removal from home, light rotation, plant watering, trash take out, mail collection love and playtime with your cat.

Great for homes with multiple dogs. *Price listed is for up to two dogs. We will play with them in the safety of their own backyard while you are away from home, giving your pups the opportunity to get some exercise and stretch their legs.

We'll bring in your mail, newspapers and packages, water your plants, rotate the lights and make your home look occupied.

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