What you get with Urban Escapes

A healthier, happier dog.

Peace of mind and freedom from guilt.

Wonderful exercise, stimulation, and fun for your dog.

Our service

·         Pickup and drop-off from your home.

·         A 1 to 3-hour adventure, including drive time.

·         At least 1 hour of running, playing, and ball fetching.

·         Excursions to sandy beaches and redwood forests.

·         Small groups of 3 to 5 dogs, meaning lots of individual attention.

·         Careful group composition so your dog feels right at home.

·         Manners practiced on every walk using only reward-based methods.

Safety

Our number one priority—that’s why we keep our groups small. The dogs have plenty of room inside our cars and we can safely supervise the group on the trail. We observe strict safety protocols for getting dogs in and out of the car, and never let them off leash near a street.

Trail etiquette

We respect wildlife and plant life by keeping the dogs on trails designated for off leash dogs. On off-leash trails, we leash the dogs whenever we see wildlife. We look out for rattlesnakes, fox tails, ticks, and other trail hazards.

Our dog walkers

We are formally educated in animal learning theory and canine training techniques. We use only humane, force-free, positive reinforcement methods to practice your dog’s leash manners and recall. We never use any type of physical correction or punishment. We never yell or frighten dogs and never use pinch, choke, or shock collars.

We are certified by dogTEC. This means we have been trained extensively in canine body language, pack composition and management, trail and car safety, canine first aid, and more.

We are licensed and insured. We are a Marin Humane Society recommended business.

Read Evaluating Professional Dog Walkers, courtesy of the San Francisco SPCA.

Pricing

$28 per session.

$23 per additional dog in same household.