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Seattle · North Seattle

Your Dog Deserves
More Than a Walk.

Purposeful exercise, genuine care, and someone who actually understands dogs.

Not just exercise — real engagement. I care for dogs the way someone who has done the research and lived the experience does: paying attention to body language, learning what calm structure actually looks like, and genuinely enjoying the time spent with every dog.

🦮 Dog Walking 🏠 House Sitting 🧠 Light Training 💪 Challenging Dogs Welcome

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Cosmo Rescued from the streets of Waco, Texas. Loves epic walks at Carkeek and Golden Gardens. Working through some early trauma — one adventure at a time.

Diego My first dog. His previous owners kept him in an outside kennel, and he learned that barking was the only way to get attention. He needed constant activity — and gave back twice what you put in.

Oscar Born on the streets of Slaton, Texas. Adopted as "Hershey," his name was changed to Oscar to honor his hometown's founder. Grateful to be in a loving home — and it showed every single day.

Hudson Found on the streets of Los Angeles. Loved adventures — this is him on the Oregon coast. Working through early trauma, but always up for the next journey.

Dogs & Counting

About

I Actually
Know Dogs.

"Dogs don't need a babysitter. They need someone who understands them."

I'm Doug — an entrepreneur and aspiring endurance athlete who came to dogs the hard way. I got my first dog in 2005. Diego was out of control from day one. Boot camp. Trainers. Hours of Cesar Millan videos. Nothing came easy. I tried everything short of surrender. He never got easy, but I got better at making sure he was well-behaved.

That experience — along with years of personal research and close observation — taught me more than any certification could. I understand what it's like to have a dog that challenges you, and I know how to stay calm and consistent when other people would give up. I bring that same patient, detail-oriented approach to every dog I work with.

When I'm not on a bike putting in 5,000+ miles a year, I'm walking and caring for dogs across North Seattle.

What I Offer

Services

Every engagement is tailored to your dog — their energy level, temperament, and what they actually need that day.

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Dog Walking

Real walks — not a quick spin around the block. I give your dog genuine exercise, mental stimulation, and structured movement. Routes adjusted to your dog's energy and needs. Solo walks for full attention.

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House Sitting

Your home stays lived-in, your dog stays comfortable. I stay at your place, maintain your dog's routine, and treat your home with the same care I'd want for my own. No kennels, no stress, no disruption.

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Epic Walks

Sometimes your dog just needs to be truly tired out. I take dogs on longer, more demanding walks — Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, the trails along Puget Sound. Real distance, real terrain, real exhaustion. Your dog comes home ready to sleep.

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Light Training

Reinforcing good manners on leash, working on impulse control, and building calm, confident behavior during walks and visits. Not formal obedience classes — practical, real-world skills your dog will actually use.

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Challenging Dogs Welcome

Reactive, anxious, leash-aggressive, high-drive — I've worked with them all. I don't rattle easily, and I genuinely enjoy the dogs that require more skill and patience to work with.

My Approach

What Every Walk
Looks Like

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Always Reading

I'm watching your dog's body language constantly — stress signals, excitement thresholds, energy levels. Walks are adjusted in real time to what your dog needs.

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Calm Structure

Dogs thrive with calm, confident leadership. I don't use force — I use consistency, clear signals, and patience to create a walk that's actually relaxing for your dog.

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You Stay in the Loop

Photo updates, honest notes about how your dog did, and a heads-up on anything worth knowing. You'll never wonder what happened during the walk.

Specialty

The Dogs
Other Walkers
Turn Away.

Some dogs need more than a standard walker can offer. Reactivity, anxiety, leash frustration — these aren't character flaws. They're communication. I know how to listen.

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Leash Reactivity

Dogs that lunge, bark, or fixate on triggers. I work below threshold and build confidence walk by walk.
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Anxiety & Fear

Nervous dogs need a calm, predictable presence. I don't rush, I don't push, and I never put a dog in a situation they're not ready for.
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High Drive & High Energy

Working breeds and high-energy dogs need real exercise and mental engagement. I actually enjoy keeping up with them.
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Trust Building

Dogs that don't warm up easily. I take the time to earn it, every single time.

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"Every dog has a reason for their behavior. My job is to figure it out — and meet them where they are."

Get in Touch

Let's Talk
About Your Dog.

Tell me about your dog — breed, temperament, what you're looking for — and I'll get back to you within a day. No commitment required for an initial conversation.

Email dougduguay@gmail.com

Phone 503-680-8754

Location North Seattle, WA

Pricing Dog Walks Start at $35

Response Time Within 24 hours

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