Helpful tips, local adventures, and stories from the Tails on Trails pack.
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...
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...