Complimentary Walk Assessment
Trainer-Guided · Calm · No Obligation
If you’re considering professional dog walking support and want clarity before committing, we begin with a structured walk assessment.
This is a trainer-guided, real-world evaluation designed to give you a clear snapshot of your dog’s current walking skills, regulation, and readiness for ongoing support.
Downtown Bethesda
Request a complimentary walk assessment below.
Most dogs don’t need “fixing.”
They need the right amount of structure, consistency, and outlets to stay regulated as life gets busy.
This assessment exists to replace guesswork with clear, professional insight.
What This Assessment Provides
During the walk, we assess how your dog currently handles:
leash mechanics and pulling patterns
stimulation and recovery in real environments
responsiveness to handling
proximity to people, dogs, and urban triggers
This allows us to determine not just whether support would help, but what kind of support actually makes sense.
There’s no pressure to enroll.
The goal is clarity.
What to Expect
During the walk
A calm, structured walk led by an experienced handler, designed to observe behavior under normal, real-life conditions. No artificial setups. No obedience drills.
After the walk, you’ll receive
a clear summary of your dog’s current strengths
areas where skills may erode without consistent structure
an honest assessment of group-walk readiness
a professional recommendation for next steps, if any
If your dog is well-suited for our ongoing walking program, we’ll outline how that works.
If additional support would be helpful first, we’ll explain why.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you directly.
This assessment is a good fit if:
your dog is generally friendly and social
you want to stay ahead of behavior issues rather than react later
you value calm handling over chaotic exercise
you’re looking for consistent, professional support
This may not be the right fit if:
your dog has a history of serious aggression
you’re seeking occasional or on-demand walks
you’re primarily price-shopping
We believe the right match benefits everyone, especially the dogs.
Who This is For
Cost & Availability
The walk assessment is complimentary for referred walking inquiries.
$125 value.
Availability is limited by neighborhood and current walking groups.
If accepted into ongoing service, the assessment helps ensure group stability and a positive experience for all dogs.
