Frequently Asked Questions

Each dog is assigned just one primary dog walker.

In the rare event that their walker is unavailable, our manager will cover the route. This provides a consistent routine and no last minute/same day cancellations that can be frequent with other dog walkers.

Many dog walkers prioritize convenience and profit over your dog’s experience—going to the nearest park regardless of whether it's even a good park, grouping dogs by location rather than compatibility, rushing a walk down to 30 minutes while claiming they’re an hour, or cramming too many dogs into vehicles or on to a sidewalk. They may pitch “private spaces” or “adventure days” that mostly mean very long hours in crowded cargo vans, all to bypass important industry regulations..

At Eglinton Dog Walker, we do things differently. We carefully select groups and locations—whether off-leash parks or scenic trails—we match the dogs to the right group to keep the walks engaging, safe, and fun for everyone. We take our time, we keep the driving time to a minimum while maximizing our time spent outdoors.

We have amazing staff and retention, we are visible in the community, we have posted over 18,000 pictures and videos of our groups out at lots of fun different locations.

Puppies can start walks with us as young as 14 weeks of age and once they've received their 3rd round of shots.

Young pups will start off in the securely fenced 'small dog park'. We want to ensure we can watch their initial behavior closely, and that they are not overwhelmed by any of the bigger dogs. These early social interactions are very important and can shape the way they interact with other dogs as they get older.

Yes! We are Licensed by the City of Toronto as a Comercial Dog Walker and Bonded/Insured with ProFur Petcare professional insurance.

We prioritize keeping the dogs clean, and if we encounter any challenges, we make sure to dedicate time to tidy them up before heading home. Additionally, we carefully consider the weather conditions when selecting our walking routes for the day. We're experts at avoiding mud, even if your dog isn't!

Private walks are typically meant for dogs that cannot be in a social setting due to health or behavior reasons. They are typically shorter walks that cost more.

If your dog is healthy, gets along with other dogs and has the ability to be off-leash in a fenced in park, then they will benefit from a group walk.

On-leash group walks are those dog walkers you’ll often see on the sidewalk with a large group of dogs, stopping to pick up and drop off dogs as they move house to house, building to building. These walks work very well for some dogs and meet the needs of some owners.

Off-leash group walks are better suited for those seeking more physical and mental stimulation. These outings give the dogs the freedom to run, play, and socialize. It's not just a slow walk to fill a gap when the owner isn't available, it's a couple hours out of the house, providing the full daily exercise most dogs will need.