Get Peace of Mind with Our Professional Dog Walkers Near Sussex, WI - 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! 

Well, you're wise to go with a dog walking service who keeps your dog with the same person every time. 

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Doing so gives your dog the familiarity, trust, and comfort they need to do their very best. And that's exactly what your dog gets when you use the same dog walker every time. 

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You also want a dog walker who's bonded and insured. Bad things rarely happen. But sometimes they happen anyway.  And the dog walking service you choose should have bonding insurance, just in case the worst comes to fruition. 

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You also want a dog walker with plenty of experience. That way, they can prevent the bad things from ever happening in the first place. 

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This experience doesn't necessarily need to be professional. But, they should have a fair amount of experience so you know they'll keep your dog safe. 

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At Atta Boy! Dog Walking & Pet Sitting, we have more than three decades of pet care experience. And more than a decade of that comes from dogs. 

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Finally, you also want exceptional communication. With Atta Boy!, you can always count on it. You'll get email or text updates and a few pics of what happens on your dog's walk. 

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You Get It All with Atta Boy's Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Services!

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As you read, you get all of the above in just one place: Atta Boy! Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. 

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We're bonded and insured and have three decades of experience, one decade of which comes with dogs. 

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Of course, you get prompt and frequent communication regarding your dog or cat. And you get both images and written updates by text or email. 

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Sounds good? Great! 

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Call 262.207.4271 now. Or: 

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Why Hire a Pro Dog Walker in Sussex Anyway? 

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Let's say you're on the fence about hiring someone else to care for your dog. Should you actually take action and make the hire? Or would you be better off doing the care on your own? 

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If you're having a tough time making the decision, then take a look at these benefits you and your dog get from professional dog walking services: 

 

1. Better Health

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Your dog needs consistent exercise to feel healthy and happy. And they may even need a lot of exercise. 

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Speaking very generally, the typical dog needs a 30-minute walk twice daily. Energetic breeds might need more. Lower energy breeds and big dogs may be able to get away with just a single walk during the day. 

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You can both underdo it and overdo it. Make sure you research your breeds needs thoroughly so your dog gets the right amount of exercise. 

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What specifically does exercise do for your dog? It helps him or her avoid many preventable health problems, including diabetes, bone diseases, lung disease, heart disease, joint pain, and cancer. 

 

2. Improved Mental Stimulation and General Socialization

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Walking sharpens your dog's senses. They absolutely need this to live a healthy life. 

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All dogs benefit from socializing, but puppies especially benefit from socializing with other dogs. This lays the foundation for how puppies will interact with other dogs for the rest of their life. And it's very hard to change their behavior once they estabilish a pattern. 

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True to form, tired dogs are in fact good dogs. 

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The challenge, however, moreso lies in getting your dog tired. 

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3. Better Behavior from Your Dog

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Is your dog driving you nuts with his or her energetic and unruly behavior? 

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Then they could likely benefit from additional exercise. 

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Your dog really shouldn't be alone or in a crate for more than 8 hours at a time. 

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If you can't make this happen yourself, consider a professional dog walking service. 

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4. Your Own Peace of Mind 

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Do you feel guilt and anxiety whenever you can't be around your dog? 

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Then you're just like most other dog owners. 

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Hiring professional dog walkers to help you care for your dog may not replace you completely. 

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But, sometimes, you have to look for outside help because life can be too busy. 

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And, you can feel some relief because you know your dog is in good hands.

 

5. You Get More Time

 

There's never enough time in America, is there? 

 

You can likely spend every second of your day doing one thing or another. And if you don't, that probably means you just haven't thought long and hard enough about what you can do. 

 

Then, add to that caring for your dog. Some days, it's just too much! ​

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Hiring a professional dog walking service can be just the solution that helps you free up a little more time. 

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Questions to Ask Companies After Searching "Find Dog Walkers Near Me." 

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You want the worry-free state of mind that comes with hiring someone you completely trust with your dog. 

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Make sure you ask these questions as you speak with various dog walking services in the Sussex area: 

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1. Are you bonded and insured? 

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There's no reason your dog walking company shouldn't already be bonded and insured.

 

Being "bonded" means you're protected from shoddy work or theft by the business. Insurance comes into play if you suffer a financial loss as a result of negligence by the dog walking business. 

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2. Do you background check all your dog walkers? 

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You want to know that you can trust anyone who enters your home. And honestly, every dog walking service should background check their dog walkers anyway. 

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Failing to run background checks puts both your dog's safety and your material possessions at risk. 

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3. What do you do if the dog starts to get out of control? 

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Dogs can be both endearing and quite unruly. You'll likely get both types of behavior out of your dog at some time or another. 

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When a dog does act up, it's important you know how your dog walking service handles that. The general approach should be to ignore or redirect the dog's behavior, followed up by a treat once the dog displays deseriable behavior. 

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Scolding and punishing the dog leads to anxiety and lost trust. And that harms the dog's behavior in the long run. In the moment, it could also lead to a bite or dog fight. 

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Practicing calm, assertive behavior followed up by positive reinforecment (a treat or verbal praise) gets you more of the behavior you want in the long run. 

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4. What do you do if an emergency happens? 

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Emergencies rarely happen. But if one comes up, you want to know how your dog walking service will respond. 

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Usually, this involves going to your vet or to a nearby emergency vet. 

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5. How do you communicate? 

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Search "best dog walkers near me," and you should find all the services know how to deliver you what you want. 

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You want peace of mind, don't you? 

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At minimum, you should give your emergency contact information. But you should give even more than that, which includes pics and texts of what happened during your dog's walk. 

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6. Are your services available during all kinds of weather? 

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Your dog always has to go potty and stretch their legs, regardless of the weather. They don't magically not have to go potty if it's not so nice outdoors. 

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But at the same time, your dog can't be outside in a torrential dowpour. So, see what the dog walking service will do in the case of inclement weather. 

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Some won't provide any service at all. Others will come and do what they can, given the conditions outside. 

 

7. Where will you walk my dog? 

 

Your dog needs more exercise at certain times. Most of the time, you'll be fine with walking your dog throughout your neighborhood for 30 - 60 mins. 

 

Other times, your dog needs more time to decompress and simply enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells around them (called a "decompression walk").  

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Your dog should have both kinds of walks. Just make sure your dog walker understands what needs to happen. 

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8. How will you transport my dog? 

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You and your dog should feel safe and comfortable with the way your dog is transported. 

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Will your dog be loose? Will they be in a crate? Will other dogs be transported along with them? Will your dog meet other people during transport? 

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9. What kinds of leashes will you use? 

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With this question, you just want to make sure that your dog walking service uses a leash you feel comfortable with. 

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One important point is that your dog walking service shouldn't use retractable leashes. These leashes cause many problems and pose a major threat to your dog's safety and well-being. they also give your dog a lot of control, which you don't want. 

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The best leashes are also the simplest: 6-foot nylon cords or ropes. 

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10. Will you unleash my dog? 

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This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how your dog behaves when off their leash. Make sure you clearly communicate this with your dog walker. 

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If you're not sure what's best for your dog, just keep them on the leash. You're better off safe than sorry. 

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11. Will my dog see the same person every single time? 

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Are you like most dog owners in that you want your dog to be with the same person every time? 

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You're wise because this builds the familiarity, trust, and comfort your dog needs to be happy and successful. 

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Most professional dog walking services will make every effort to keep the same person with your dog every time. Just make sure that you monitor this as the service begins walking your dog. 

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12. How many dogs do you walk at once? 

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Let your dog walking service know if you want your dog walked alone or in a pack. 

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Walking in a pack allows for unique socialization opportunities. Walking your dog alone gives it the most time and attention. 

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You know your dog best, so simply do what you think will work for them. 

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13. How do you handle unsocialized dogs? 

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Your dog should not be protected from all other dogs. That deprives them of the opportunities they need to grow socially. However, this experience should be with other well-behaved dogs. 

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Before exposing your dog to other dogs, your dog walker should spend some one-on-one time getting to know and build trust with your dog. Once they have these built up, that makes it easier for your dog to socialize with other dogs. 

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14. What accommodations do you make for dogs with special needs? 

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Does your dog need unique medications? If so, confirm with your dog walking service that they have administered such medications in the past. 

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The last problem you need to have is problems with your dog getting their medication. 

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15. What additional services do you offer? 

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If you like your current dog walking company, ask them about the other services they offer. Most can do much more than simply walk your dog. 

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For example, they may offer dog sitting, dog taxiing, dog adventures, and much more. And they might even help you care for your other pets also. 

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16. Can you go on the walk also? 

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If you can, do a test walk with your dog walker. This way, you can feel confident in the service they provide when they start walking your dog alone. 

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This is more time you have to spend. But it's only 30 minutes one time. And your peace of mind will only increase as a result. 

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SussexDog Walking Resources

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• How a Professional Dog Walker Recommends Walking Your Dog

• 6 Dog Walking Mistakes You’re Probably Making

• How Cold is Too Cold to Walk the Dog

• How cold is too cold for dogs?

• When is it too hot to walk a dog?

• How to Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Cars

• How to Manage a Dog Lunging on Leash

• The 10 Best Dog Water Bottles to Keep Your Pooch Hydrated

• How to Teach Your Pup Etiquette When Out in Public

• How to Help a Dog With Separation Anxiety

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Searching for "Professional Dog Walkers Near Me?" Look No Further than Atta Boy! Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

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Remember, you get all the below value when you choose Atta Boy!: 

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• Insured and bonded to protect you if something bad happens

• More than three decades of experience caring for cats and dogs

• Your dog walks with the same person every time to increase trust and comfort

• Almost real-time communication with pics and written updates about your dog's or cat's visit

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Sound good? 

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Great! 

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Call 262.207.4271 now or: 

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