OUR VALUES
Charity and Giving Back
We are rooted in animal advocacy and are passionate about giving back to the community.
We donate a portion of our proceeds to local pet charities each month, and we volunteer time and resources to local shelters and rescue organizations.
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100% Transparency
Education and Enrichment
Dogs are intrinsic to our culture and play a huge role in our day-to-day lives. We owe it to them and to ourselves to learn how to give them the best lives possible. There is a lot of conflicting information out there, though, so Wanderpups is committed to helping navigate through the mayhem to give your dogs the best lives possible. Follow us @wanderpupsdc to learn more about your dog and easy ways to enrich your dog's life.
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We think it's a pretty big deal that we have access to your house and are responsible for your pets. That's why we are 100% transparent. All services are time stamped and GPS tracked. Clients receive real-time notifications when services are complete along with a service summary. Our management team tracks all communication through our messaging system and is available all day to provide customer support.
SERVICES
Pet Sitting
We offer overnight pet sitting to existing clients. Our sitters stay in your home with your pets while you are away. Please contact us for a quote:
House Checks
We will check your mail, bring in packages, water plants, adjust lights while you and your pets are away.
15min.....................$14
30min.....................$20
We specialize in mid-day dog walks. We only walk in small groups and offer three-hour windows.
Evenings and weekends available too!
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20min................$18
We love cats too! Cat check-ins are 20 minutes long and include litter box cleaning, feeding, medications if needed, and play time.
FEATURES
Advanced Technology
We use an advanced dog walking and pet sitting software that handles all of your dog walking and pet sitting needs--a central place for all messaging, scheduling, invoicing, and much more.
Easy Online Scheduling
Simply use our client portal to schedule all services online. Even better, sign up for a template that will guarantee availability for your requested dates and times, and will automatically renew each month.
Daily Summary/Reports
Our dog walkers and pet sitters use an app that is connected to our software. They check in and out of each service and our clients receive an email notification upon completion of each service. Along with the notification, they will send a summary and photos.
Time-Stamped &
GPS Tracked
We time stamp each service and use GPS to track walks so you know exactly where and when your pet wandered and to ensure 100% accountability.
No Pack Walks
We believe all animals are unique and their walk should be a positive experience where they can choose their own path. We walk in small groups of three or less and we ensure that all dogs are matched with dogs of similar energy levels. Solo walks are available upon request as well. Just ask.
Multiple-Pet Discount
More than one dog per house household? Have a short-term guest or foster? Just let us know the details and we can add them for just $5 per household per dog.
QUALIFICATIONS
TheT
The owner of Wanderpups isn't just a business owner, but goes above and beyond to learn her trade. She is a certified trainer and recently obtained her master's in canine science.
Wanderpups is a fully licensed LLC in Washington, DC. Wanderpups is also fully insured to ensure your dog is covered if an accident were to occur while in our care. We are also fully bonded, which protects anything and everything in your house if it were to accidentally get damaged during a visit.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Veteran & Woman Owned
We Know Dogs
Simply the Best
CLIENT REVIEWS
Wanderpups is owned by a female veteran. Mel served several years on active duty and is now a Major in the Air Force Reserves. She relies on much of her military leadership experience in running her company, and brings an unmatched work ethic, giving her clients the best experience possible.
We were voted Best of DC in 2018 by City Paper and in 2019 we were recognized as one of the best dog walking companies in Washington, DC by Washingtonian Magazine.
Additional reviews available on Yelp.