Helpful tips, local adventures, and stories from the Tails on Trails pack.
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...
Tails on Trails Staff Bios
Right now we're working on getting together information for staff bios. We're thinking that our walkers and staff are really great and that we should share some of what we know about them with our clients and potential clients. Some of the questions we're...
Tails on Trails- Our Annual Staff Meeting!
Our Annual Staff Meeting: We Treat Our Walkers Right! Earlier this month we had our Annual Staff Meeting. It's always a pleasure to get together and enjoy the perks of working for such a great company. Whether it's receiving nice new "Tails on Trails" gear to...
Cold Weather Pet Safety: Important Tips to Remember!
Tips for Keeping Your Dogs and Cats Warm and Safe During Cold Weather: Do not shave long haired dogs in the winter. For shorter haired breeds, have a jacket ready for the cold weather. Have a warm place for your pets to sleep away from drafts. A bed or...
A Year In Review
2013: A Great Year for Tails on Trails This past year has been a great year for Tails on Trails. Thanks to the our many wonderful clients and walkers. We've had a year with more success than we could have ever imagined. We have over 25 walkers serving an areas...
DOGA: A Fun Alternative Activity with Your Pet!
It's the time of year when many of us are working on New Year's Resolutions that that include keeping ourselves healthier throughout the year. Have you considered a type of fitness that could include your pet? Not only would it be beneficial to you, but...
Taking A Good Holiday Photo with Your Pet: Tips from Your Favorite Dog Walker!
It's the time of year when we're all looking to get good pictures of our pets! Whether it's next to the Christmas Tree, out in the snow, or in front of the Menorah, capturing those special moments is very important this time of year. Here are some important...