Why is it so important to walk my dog?

Exercise (walking) is the most important part of a dog's health. In the wild, dogs roam for miles every day and that natural instinct to roam is still present in all dogs -- even yours. All dogs have different levels of energy -- but even dogs with the lowest amount of energy need at least an hour of continuous exercise a day, most experts agree.

A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. Through regular walking, many behavior issues can begin to be resolved -- after a long walk, your dog is in a calm state of mind and is more receptive to training and behavior corrections.

Many dog owners feel that a yard or an outside place for their dogs to play is enough. It's not. To your dog, your yard is nothing more than a large kennel. They must be able to travel over a distance at a continuous pace every day to get proper exercise.

Why should you trust Walk Fido to take care of your dog?

• We LOVE dogs, and they love us. Even the finnicky ones. We will treat them as if they are part of the family -- because they are!
• In Downtown LA, finding a perfect play spot -- or even a perfect poop spot! -- can be tough. Walk Fido knows all the spots!
• We do a thorough, complimentary introduction session with you and your dog to capture a complete profile so we know exactly what they need.
• You will receive regular communication that will track your dog's progress & any important information we learned while visiting with your dog.
• We pick-up poop with Mutt Mitts -- 100% biodegradable plastic bags that are kind to the earth.
• Walk Fido staff live and work downtown. We travel to and from most of our dog walking visits on foot or on bike, reducing our carbon footprint. We believe in living where you work and working where you live, to be as eco-friendly as possible.
• We are available whenever you need us -- including evenings, weekends & holidays. We work seven days a week from 8am - 8pm.
• We will treat you, your pets, your home and your property with respect.
• We are fully bonded & insured as members of National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS).
• We all have dogs too - so we know just how important it is to know your dogs are well taken care of while you are working, out of town or on vacation.