FAQ's
What type of pet services do you provide?
We provide professional private dog walking services in your pets neighborhood or nearby leashed park. We also offer pet sitting services for a variety of household pets in the comfort of your pets home.
Do you provide group walks, off leash dog park outings or doggy daycare services?
Our dog walking services are "private" walks, meaning no "group" walks or "off leash dog park" outings. At this time do not offer on-site or in home doggy daycare services. Our services are suitable for puppies, adults and senior dogs that are able to stay home alone for 2 or more hours during the daytime hours.
Do you have a storefront or facility?
Puget Paws services are preformed in clients homes, neighborhood or nearby park. We plan to have a storefront in the coming years
How do I learn more and sign up for services?
Contact us pugetpaws@gmail.com or 206-751-4472 to ask questions, schedule a complimentary meet and greet, to learn more and assure that Puget Paws is a good fit for you and your beloved furry family.
Do you have staff members?
Puget Paws is a small company of 2-4 employees depending on the time of year and season. Our staff members are hired upon the commitment of employment for 6 - 12 months. Our staff members are W-4 employees, provided with a respectable wage, bonuses and benefits. All staff members undergo a rigorous interview, training and criminal background screening process. Owners will be given the opportunity to meet walkers and sitters prior to service. We work together as a team and have a "buddy" system. At the meet and greet, you will not only get to meet your walker and sitter, but the back up the staff member as well.
Do you offer dog training?
We can provide wonderful referrals to local dog trainers. Puget Paws staff members are not certified dog trainers. Our staff work as a team with owners and their trainers by following, maintaining and reinforcing training instructions. Puget Paws do not use any form of discipline methods. We use positive reinforcement and redirection.
Do you administer pet medications?
Puget Paws pet care providers are fully trained and experienced in administering pet medications.
What type of pet sitting services do you provide?
We have experience with a variety of household pets and offer several different visit duration's tailored to your pets needs, starting at 15 minute visits up to overnight care. Pet Sitting services are by reservation only and subject to availability. Email us to inquire availability pugetpaws@gmail.com