About Us
The Dog Squad is located in Montgomery County, Maryland we are driven by more than a decade in the animal welfare field and seeing first hand the rate at which family pets are routinely surrendered to local shelters due to behavior challenges and families not having the awareness, means or time to devote to their pets.
The physical, mental, and social benefits of exercising for dogs are well-documented—even a 30-minute walk aids weight management, promotes healthy joints, and gives dogs the mental stimulation that can help prevent destructive behaviors. With varied, ever-changing terrain to navigate and endless new smells to process, hiking is a highly stimulating experience that combines the benefits of intense physical exercise and mental enrichment tasks.
Reliable and Trustworthy
When you live a busy life, it is hard to consistently provide the attention and care that your pets can demand. With years of satisfied owners and loved pets, you can rely on us to care for your pets. Your dog will do a wiggle or two next time you mention an adventure with The Dog Squad!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are always prepared for any pet's needs and ensure that your pet will receive the best care and love. Their happiness and care is our priority and we strive to provide a service we would want our own pets to receive.
Shelter| Foster Outreach Program
Are you a shelter that allows your dogs outings? If so I offer a drop-in option for approved shelter|foster dogs that would benefit from pack hikes. Dogs will be featured on my social media pages, which helps promote their adoptability. This service is free to shelter dogs can take part in my program free of charge.
Why Hike?
Hiking is a great opportunity for your dog to improve its relationship with other animals that are in the countryside as it has more freedom to run and track without worrying about the dangers that the city poses. Hiking allows your dog to smell, hear, and even see animals. This also helps your dog to discover new stimuli.
Currently, diseases related to lack of exercise in our dogs are a widespread problem. Being able to walk the rugged terrain ease prevents obesity and other health issues such as cardiovascular, joint problems, osteoarthritis, etc.). Just like other forms of exercise, hiking gradually improves your dog’s physical condition making her stronger and more agile than a sedentary dog.
Hiking also helps to prevent anxiety. Going to the countryside helps to prevent hyperactivity or anxiety since such physical activity helps to improve blood circulation as well as other metabolic activities.
Hiking causes an increase in serotonin. This neurotransmitter is considered the chemical responsible for keeping our mood in balance. So, an increase in serotonin level decreases hyperactivity, stress, and anxiety of your pet. It also increases their capacity to pay attention and learn. Hiking is ideal for dogs with certain behavioral problems.
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Services
Individual & Group Hiking
A tailored experience for your pet. New hikers spend their first few hikes solo, this allows for us to create a bond and evaluate your pets energy level. We work on basic trail manners and basic skills: focusing on their handler, recall, sit/stay, name recognition and off leash abilities. Your dog can then be assessed for pack walks. Each dog is paired up for pack hikes based on their energy and their preferred type of play and dog on dog interaction.
Hiking Adventure
Pick-up and drop-off services are complimentary.
Boarding
Day Boarding
Pick up and drop off services provided. Drop-off 4:30pm unless otherwise agreed upon.
Overnight Boarding
Availability is limited.
Bath-time
Bath
Baths include shampoo, conditioner, blow out and brush out. For heavily matted dogs there may be an additional charge. No clipping of fur will be done. If you'd like to include a nail trim in your bath the total will be $20.
Nail Trim
Pet Photography Sessions
Basic Session
The basic session includes a 1 hour photo session with a guaranteed 10 images delivered to you in an online gallery. Photography session can include you and your pet, your family and your pet, or just your pet.
Supreme Session
It's like a day of adventure pampering for your dog! This session includes a private hiking session for your pup with me and my camera. After their private adventure photo session they'll receive a bath. Baths include shampoo, conditioner, blow out and brush out. You'll receive a guaranteed 15 images from your pup's session delivered to you in an online gallery + 2 selected photos of your choosing printed and framed in an 8 x 10.
End Of Life Session
Losing a pet is something devastating. Our pets are there for us throughout our lives during our best and worst moments. They never judge. They just silently offer us companionship. That's something to be cherished. I offer my end of life session free of charge. You'll receive a guaranteed 5 images delivered to you in an online gallery.
Contact Us
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