Frequently Asked Questions

• In-Home Drop-In Pet Sitting
• Professional Dog Walking
• Holistic Dog Training

• Corvallis (primary service area)
• Lewisburg ($15 travel fee)
• Philomath ($15 travel fee)
• We do not service Albany at this time.

Every member of our team:

• Completes professional skills training
• Passes a criminal background check
• Passes a drug test
• Is licensed, bonded, and insured

All clients must provide:

• A lockbox with key OR keyless entry code
• Secondary access method (neighbor with key, garage code, etc.)

• 30-minute walk: $30
• 60-minute walk: $60
• Additional dog: $15 per walk
• Walks occur rain or shine

• Dogs must remain leashed at all times
• No off-leash areas or dog parks
• No greetings with strange dogs or humans
• Positive reinforcement methods only
• No shock, prong, or choke collars
• Gentle methods including praise and treats

Your dog must have:

• ID tags
• Collar/harness
• Leash (minimum 6ft)
• Treats in a separate treat pouch
• Front clip harness or gentle leader (if needed)

• Morning: 8am-10am
• Afternoon: 11am-2pm
• Evening: 4pm-6pm

• Dogs must walk calmly and gently on leash
• Excessive pulling or reactivity may need assessment
• We can discuss training protocols and tools for safety
• Each dog is evaluated individually

• Cats and dogs
• Birds
• Fish
• Reptiles and amphibians
• Small mammals (chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs)
• Backyard chickens
• Insects
• We do not care for livestock

Regular Visits:

• 30-minute visit: $30
• 60-minute visit: $60

Holiday Visits:

• 20-minute visit: $42
• 40-minute visit: $72

• Feeding and fresh water
• Litter box cleaning
• Medication administration
• Playtime and attention
• Indoor/outdoor plant watering
• Mail/package collection
• Photo updates after each visit

• Cats must remain indoors during service period
• Dogs allowed out for potty breaks only (leashed or in secure yard)
• We do not supervise outdoor-only pets

We offer holistic, relationship-based dog training with certified trainer Jen G. Pywell (CPDT-KA, FDM, HDT). Our approach is customized to each dog and family, creating training plans that are realistic, effective, and easy to implement.

Our holistic approach considers every aspect of your dog's life, including:

• Your dog's unique needs and personality
• Previous experiences and learning
• Breed traits
• Family dynamics and lifestyle
• Environmental factors
• Your goals and concerns

We address a wide range of challenges including:

• Leash reactivity
• Excessive barking
• Aggression
• Jumping
• Mouthiness
• House soiling
• Destruction
• Separation anxiety
• Stranger danger
• Resource guarding

• Free 15-minute phone consultation
• Initial 90-minute consultation (in-person or virtual)
• Customized training and management plan
• 60-minute follow-up sessions, as needed
• Ongoing support for life changes

We are committed to force-free, positive training methods that are practical and simple to implement.

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your dog's specific needs after which we can book a training 90 consultation.

• Memorial Day Weekend
• 4th of July Weekend
• Labor Day Weekend
• Thanksgiving Weekend
• Christmas Eve Weekend through New Year's Day Weekend

• Visits shortened to 20/40 minutes
• Higher rates apply
• 50% non-refundable deposit required
• Full payment due before services begin

• Regular rates and duration apply
• Standard cancellation policy applies

• Last day of service month
• 3% convenience fee for online payments
• Cash/check payments available (no convenience fee)

• Payment due in full before services begin
• 50% non-refundable deposit required

• Full refund if canceled by 12:00pm day before
• 50% refund if canceled later

• Full refund if canceled by 12:00pm day before
• 50% refund for first 7 days if canceled later
• 100% refund for additional days

• 50% non-refundable deposit
• 50% refund if canceled one week prior
• No refund if canceled less than one week prior

• Schedule a 15min Phone Consultation

• Complete Time to Pet portal setup
• Provide home access details
• Notify regular veterinarian
• Register with Willamette Veterinary Hospital as backup

• Complimentary meet & greet (required)
• Current rabies vaccination records
• Required equipment ready

• Optional complimentary first meet & greet
• Additional meet & greets $20
• Pet care instructions documented