Pet Sitting vs. Dog Walking

• Pet Sitting Visits are for vacations.
• Dog Walking visits are for when you are working long hours or not able to walk your dog yourself.

What are Dog Walking Visits?

Dog walking visits are generally set up as a regularly scheduled, ongoing service.  They are meant to give your dog a break from the kennel or a break from being cooped up inside during the day.

Why Hire a Dog Walker?

Here are a few common reasons why you would hire a dog walker.

When Working Long Hours

Dog walking for perfect for times you are working long hours, and your dog would like to get outside for some fresh air. 

Health Issues

A dog walking service can also be a great help for those diagnosed with back problems, carpal tunnel, or any health issue that might affect how you are able to walk your dog. If we are walking a dog because the client has a health problem, sometimes the client will come out on the walk with us too! This is great if the client is feeling up to because they can enjoy time out with their dog, but not have to worry about their dog pulling on the leash when bee-lining towards a bunny!

Dog Aggression

Sometimes dogs do not get along well with other dogs. This is very common, and we know how to help. If you dog is fearful or protective, a dog walker can be a great option for getting your pup some time outside.

Pet Sitting VS Dog Walking Cost

Dog Walking visits are usually a little bit less expensive than pet sitting visits because dog walks are scheduled more regularly. Also, not as many services are included with dog walking.

Pet Sitting VS Dog Walking - Included Services

Dog Walking will services include:

• A nice walk focused on making your dogs happy!
• Picture message updates
• Reward Based Training
  • Loose leash manners
  • Confidence boosting games
• Exploring & Sniffs
• Administering Medications

Pet Sitting Includes:

• Everything included in Dog Walking
• Watering plants
• Taking trash to the curb
• Rotating lights and blinds
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Checking over the house

Cancellation Fees​

Dog walking visits will usually have more flexible scheduling than pet sitting.

Dog Walking

Many dog walking companies have very strict cancellation policies for dog walking. I hope this will change. Here at PAWsome Companions, we understand that life happens – and the plans for your day can change on a dime. So, we offer very flexible scheduling for dog walks. 

We try to keep slots available for dog walks, even if you need to schedule within 24 hours. We can sometimes even get you set up the same day at no extra fee, but we cannot always guarantee we will have same day availability. 

Pet Sitting

Pet Sitting visits, especially visits that are booked over a holiday are subject to more strict cancelation fees. This is because there is generally less capacity in the narrow time blocks that pet sitting requires, especially the morning time block. 

So, once a sitter is at full capacity, they can't book any more visits. If you cancel, the sitter can’t recoup that, so a cancelation fee is charged.