
Saratoga Dog Walker's Mid-day Pack Walk Program

Tim started the mid-day pack walk program in 2011 to help meet the needs of Saratoga's dogs when they need it most- while their owners are at work!
With every walk the dogs are recieving exercise, socialization, structure, potty time and affection. By meeting these needs on a daily basis, we start to see more well behaved, healthy, and well rounded dogs!
The program works with the dogs natural instincts to travel in a pack, but sadly, this primal ritual of dogs is something that most of our dogs never have the opportunity to do.
By walking together on a regular basis, we're creating a big family of well-behaved dogs in the local community!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Walks take place Monday-Friday between 10:00-3:00
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Pick-ups start around 9am
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We use cargo vans outfitted with crates so dogs are separated while transporting *
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My assistant, Erin, helps with picking up and dropping off the dogs. Tim walks the big dogs and Erin walks the small dogs.
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Location of the walks depends on which dogs we have on that pack
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Walks are a minimum of 30 minutes long (Avg. 45 minutes)
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Walks are loose-leash. If your dogs doesn't already know how to, they will learn :)
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Walks are structured to challenge the dogs both physically and mentally.. Dogs love this!!
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Walks include at least two potty breaks- No messes left behind
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Walks are built on trust, respect, calmness, happiness and love
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Walks take place year round in rain or snow. If conditions are too bad for packs, we will visit the dogs individually for a potty break.
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We towel dry any wet pups before dropping them back home
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We always strive to leave the dogs calm and happy, so when you get home you'll find a well-balanced, exercised and happy pup
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Dogs are accepted into the program only with a minimum of 2 days/week recurring weekly schedules. This is because I need to ensure that everyone is up to speed on the rules and socialization, and because the goal of the program is to continue expanding their training
*If your dog has issues with riding in cars or being in crates, we will work on that to make it a positive experience for them
Check out some videos from the pack walk program!
"Exercising a dog's body and mind is the lifeblood to feed his soul" -Tim Pink
About Your Dog Walker
Tim Pink- Owner/ handler/ Your dog's second best friend
Schenectady Born
Saratogian Since 2009
Schalmont High '03
University of South Florida '08
Dual Business Major- Finance and Marketing
Animal Behavioral College 10/16
Dog Owner Since Day 1
Dog Walker Since 2011