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Community Happy Dogs™
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Community Happy Dogs™
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When we walk your dog, your pet gets the uplifting exercise it needs. We also offer fantastic results-driven dog and puppy training and wonderful pet sitting for dogs and cats.
Enjoy peace of mind with our exemplary services. You can depend on that.
Do you need a pet care professional for your pet care needs?
About
7Community Happy Dogs™ was enthusiastically founded by Tom Simpson in 2018 with a goal to raise the standard of dog walking, training and pet sitting. Our first focus was on achieving spectacular, world-class walks. We did and dogs love them!
Dogs are athletes. We passionately understand that and have learned how to give dogs the exercise they crave. Exercise is much more important to a dog than affection, so our walks are “workouts”.
We also guarantee miles not just minutes, which is unique. Our thirty minute walk is one and a half to two miles long and our sixty minute walk is more than three miles. Both incorporate 27 “power points” making these walks “impressive.”
The quality and standard of our service has made us the #1 dog walking company in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Washington DC (NW). Also, our dog and puppy training gets powerful results quickly. And our pet sitting is attentive, caring and an incredible value.
Our team is grateful you would consider working with us. Thank you…
We donate a percentage of our income to canine charities and rescue operations.
We have a passion for pets
Our Services
DOG WALKING
Dogs need a vigorous walk every day. We call them workouts. Exercise is a leading component of a dog’s happiness, more so than human affection. So, we take great pride in skillfully walking dogs with keen attention to pace and discipline.
Our dog walkers are industry-leading experts giving you maximum peace of mind entrusting your dog to our care. We walk about ten thousand dogs a year. You can trust our level of dog-walking prowess.
We incorporate training, proper walking technique and reinforce commands such as “leave it” and “sit” and “stay” on our walks. This includes validating good behavior with enthusiastic positivity.
Pure, fresh water is advised after walks, as well as high-value treats during walks, with your consent.
Text message reports, pictures, and the occasional video, are a part of our dog walking service.
27 POWER POINT
What We Fulfill With Each Dog Walking Experience
- We guarantee one and a half to two miles of walking in a thirty-minute walk.
- We always use a six-foot leash, never a retractable leash.
- We employ proper leash training with each walk.
- We always use the highest value treats. For example, our favorite is 100% Salmon from Scotland.
- We wear highest quality running shoes, so we can walk fast with our dogs. We never wear flip flops, ever.
- All our dog walkers are First Aid and CPR Certified.
- All our dog walkers are fully background checked.
- Community Happy Dogs™, has Liability Insurance through Lloyds of London.
- Our dog walkers reinforce command training with each dog we walk; such as “sit,” “stay,” “let’s go” and “leave it.”
- Our dog walkers use the most environmentally friendly 100% Biodegradable poop bags, with 0% plastic.
- We dispose of our used poop bags from our walks properly; never leaving them behind or in someone else’s trash can.
- We pick up abandoned poops from other dogs that are left behind by others on our walking routes.
- Our dog walkers always have back-up poop bag rolls.
- We use Police “approved” pepper spray to help prevent other dogs from attacking dogs we walk.
- We use GPS tracking to accurately measure the length and time of our walks.
- We use strong and effective hand sanitizer between our walks.
- All our dog walkers have memorized the closest 24 hour Animal Hospital closest to the dog’s residence or walking route.
- We encourage continuing pet education and volunteer work with local rescue organizations.
- Our business is in good standing with Local, State and Federal Authorities.
- We have an intimate knowledge of every dog breed we walk.
- We offer cans of pumpkin to our Clients when their dog has diarrhea while on a walk.
- We wipe paws after walks when necessary.
- Our first walk is always free. (Some restrictions may apply).
- We text message our Clients to let them know we are on our way to walk their dog.
- We text message a Report after the walk to let our Clients know how the walk went. This includes the mileage covered during the walk.
- We optimize our walks using a formula that is balanced and incorporates appropriate time to allow the dogs to pee, poop, sniff and walk (exercise) that is breed-centric.
- We refresh water bowls after our walks.
DOG AND PUPPY TRAINING
Dog and puppy training are essential to having a well-behaved dog. The sooner you start training your dog the better. Our training is designed to get results quickly that optimize your relationship with your dog long term.
PUPPY TRAINING
Ideally, a puppy should be trained within the first four months of its life. This stage is called “socialization” when a puppy learns best, capable of learning multiple commands in minutes! We focus on the core 23 commands that make for a great relationship with your puppy.
Puppies need to build confidence during these early months. Crate training, potty training, leash training, behavior training, “limitations and boundaries” need to be learned, socialization with other dogs and humans, “come on command” and command training are essential, as is “impulse control.” We teach all of these foundational items and much more during this “parent leadership” phase of the puppy’s life.
DOG TRAINING
If a dog has not been properly trained earlier in life it is still possible to teach your dog good behaviors, walk training to control pulling, stop jumping and correct aggressions as well as the issues that should have been learned during “socialization.” Importantly, you will learn how to become your dog’s “pack leader.”
We have successfully trained hundreds of dogs so know how to teach what dogs need to learn at the highest training level, getting great results.
PET SITTING AND OVERNIGHT VISITS
While vacationing or traveling, leaving your pet at home is a natural concern. We are glad to relieve that burden so your precious pet can be happy when you’re away.
Our pet sitting includes numerous potty breaks, multiple walks a day, daily feedings, structured socialization with other dogs and careful oversight throughout the day.
We also water plants, collect the newspaper from the curb, administer the mail, take out the trash, turn on or off lights and generally give the impression the home is being lived in while you are gone.
These visits can be during the day and overnight while you’re absent. Your pet is most contented at home. We keep them comfortable there.
This service includes other pets.
We care for pets as if they were our own
Testimonials
You’ve taken such great care of her in the meantime!
We hope you and your family stay healthy and safe, and we wish you safe travels back home.
With all the Gratitude in the World.
Thank you for your incredible transformative work while walking Otto. Your company slogan says, “walks that work wonders.” Claire and I have seen that first hand and it is a truth we have thoroughly enjoyed. Our home is now a happy place. We are enormously grateful for your dog walking service at Community Happy Dogs™.
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