Helpful tips, local adventures, and stories from the Tails on Trails pack.
Tails on Trails: Our Clients are the Best!
We spend a lot of time at Tails on Trails making sure that our work meets the highest standards. And we do our best to talk to our clients and potential clients about what we do, why we do it, and how we work hard to be the best. But sometimes.... every once in a...
Think You Have What It Takes?
The Tails on Trails Family is Expanding! We are happy to announce that the demand for our services continues to grow! Our geographic area stretches from Annapolis to Laurel and Bowie to Glen Burnie. We have walkers assigned to each of our geographic areas walking dogs...
Yappy Hour: A Fun Alternative For You And Your Pup
Looking for something fun to do this Friday? Well, you're in luck! Each First Friday Spring through Fall, Ellicott City is a great place to be. During the monthly celebration, Ellicott City, an already dog friendly town, becomes alive with many shops open late...
Spring Time = Tick Time for Maryland Pets
Although we had snow just last week, Spring is officially here. As any outdoor-loving pet owner in our area can attest, the true sign of Spring's official arrival is not a day on the calendar, but the first sighting of a tick. If you are someone who loves to be...
What Sets Tails on Trails Apart: We Do Extensive Background Checks on Each of Our Walkers and Petsitters Before They Enter Your Home.
All of our walkers and sitters love dogs, but they have something even more important in common. Each of our walkers has been through an extensive background check. Because for us, just liking dogs is not enough. It does not guarantee the safety of our clients and...
What Sets Tails on Trails Apart: We Carefully Train Each of Our Employees.
Each of our employees undergoes a number of different training sessions. While all employees have a sense of how to interact with animals when they are hired, Tails on Trails feels it is important to provide several different types of trainings to standardize the care...
What Sets Tails on Trails Apart: We Use a GPS to Ensure All Walks Are Completed.
One of the ways in which we ensure that all of our walkers are safe and completing their walks as assigned is through a GPS monitoring system. The use of a GPS monitoring system is important in maintaining the level of care that we promise all of our clients. When a...
What Sets Tails on Trails Apart: We Use Employees Only, Never Contractors.
Living in the Washington, DC Metro area, the term contractor is one that we often hear. However, a contractor for the government is a very different position than a contractor for a private company, like a dog walking company. In fact, the debate over whether to use...
Overnight Visits: A Great Alternative to Boarding
Overnight Visits in a Sitter's Home or in a Client's Home are a great alternative to boarding, pet hotels, and pet lodging. As every pet owner knows, leaving your loved one at home can be quite difficult. Many owners find that the most cost effective option...