Walks & Visits

“But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors.”

CANINE ENRICHMENT FOR THE REAL WORLD, ALLIE BENDER AND EMILY STRONG

I offer opportunities to satisfy your dog’s need for mental, physical and emotional stimulation.

Enrichment supports your dog’s existing training & behavior plan and works with your dog within their comfort zone. Enrichment can be in the yard or home or sniff spot or out in the world, running and interacting with select dog friends. it can also be more subtle; connecting with me to learn a new trick, following a scent, chasing bubbles or walking around the neighborhood feeling confident and engaged. Every time I meet with your dog I assess them; meeting them where they are that day and choosing enrichment activities that best meet their needs.

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Consistency is important for your dog and for my connection with your dog. All enrichment services are provided in a flat monthly rate subscription investment starting with a minimum of 2 days per week. Monthly subscription includes discounts on boarding and prioritized scheduling for other services.

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SMALL GROUP ENRICHMENT ADVENTURES:

Enrichment Adventures are with 2-4 dogs that are comfortable with dogs and humans in and out of the car, and are 50 lbs or under. Small groups allow more time to focus on each dog, they have more space while traveling to our destination. Led by me a certified trainer, with knowledge to interpret canine body language, this helps me navigate with my group & how we move in the world. Desired behaviors will get reinforced and undesirable behaviors will be managed without the use of punishment. We will head to some dog friendly off leash places. We spend time moving our bodies, engaging in scent games, playing, doing some doggy parkour, practicing skills such as, recall, touch, check-ins & trail etiquette. The adventure time is an hour, however we may be gone for 1.5-3 hours for pickup, drop off, and travel time. Current Rabies or titer test result and some form of flea prevention required.

Monthly Investment

A predictable flat monthly rate depending on how many days per week your dog goes out.

Small Group Enrichment Adventures Monthly Service Subscription
Two Times per Week	$383
Three Times per Week	$575
Four Times per Week	$767

**Please note that pricing reflects unpaid holidays , vacation time and cancellations by both the walker and the client

PRIVATE ENRICHMENT VISITS/WALKS:

There are many dogs who can get more benefit from private visits than from Group outings. These visits are customizable and flexible, giving your dog what is best for them each time we meet. Any dog can benefit from one on one time. Some dogs are more relaxed and tired after using their whole being to solve problems or practice something you are working on. All the variables at the park can leave them more amped up than worn out. For some it may be an engaged neighborhood walk with someone who can interpret the dog’s signals and provide a familiar routine that safely supports them through movement, smells, sounds and connection. It can be a massage for a senior dog providing connection and easing pain or a safe consistent presence for a fearful dog through scents and licky mats or other no contact activities

Consider selecting this option if your dog prefers people, or is nervous around other dogs, strangers, new environments or unexpected things. Perhaps your dog has a visual or auditory impairment, is recovering from an injury or surgery, or is just less mobile than they once were. If your dog is new to you or your life one on one time can really help them build a solid foundation and feel settled in before encountering the randomness outside the home. Your dog may have struggled in a social group or daycare setting. Consider being open to trying One on One time as the best way to reset and re-evaluate before trying groups again. As the human you may simply feel more comfortable knowing that a skilled behavior professional is providing your dog with a safe and satisfying service. One on One enrichment visits are as unique and variable as the dogs and families I work with.

If you’d like your dog to engage on a small road trip to an activity destination, a surcharge fee per outing covers gas, wear and tear on my vehicle and time to get to the destination.

Monthly Investment

A predictable flat monthly rate depending on how many days per week your dog goes out.

Private Walks / Visits Monthly Service Subscription	30 minutes	45 Minutes	60 minutes
Two Times per Week	$383	$498	$606
Three Times per Week	$575	$748	$909
Four Times per Week	$767	$997	$1211

**Please note that pricing reflects unpaid holidays , vacation time and cancellations by both the walker and the client

*Services that have an outdoor component will happen rain or shine, except inclement weather or smoke because, the safety and comfort of both dogs and humans are important, schedules will be modified and or canceled.

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She is the very best and any family and dog would be so very lucky to work with her

It’s hard to put into words how much we value Samara and appreciate the depth of care, skill, and love she brings to her work. Samara has helped us raise our 8-year-old rescue pit bull, nurturing and caring for him since he was a puppy. We have complete and total confidence in her care for our dog, who is loving, high energy, and high needs. We are always amazed by how she manages him, his interactions with our children (Samara is their Tia!), and how she always guides him towards his very best, most regulated, most joyful self. She is professional, dependable, attentive to detail, has an expert level of knowledge about dogs, and is very very big hearted. We have all learned so much from her and are so grateful she is in our lives. In truth, she is fully a member of our family. She is the very best and any family and dog would be so very lucky to work with her.

Keven & Liz

She is exceptionally sensitive to his cues, and picks up on both physical and behavioral changes.

Samara has taken our dog on outings for five years and she is fantastic with him! Our dog is anxious and can be quite reactive, and she works with him beautifully. She is exceptionally sensitive to his cues, and picks up on both physical and behavioral changes. She shares this information, and asks us for information, to develop a thorough understanding of our dog. Samara lets our dog take the lead in what he feels comfortable doing, and always let’s us know how he did. She has developed a deep bond with our dog, and he is always happy and excited to see her. Samara also communicates clearly about her schedule, gives plenty of notice for days off or schedule changes, and is exceptionally reliable. I recommend her highly!

Anya

Samara has a very special gift in connecting with the dogs

Samara has been a blessing to our family! She has walked, watched (2 dogs/ 1 cat) and helped with training and support for our animal family. We are so lucky to have her as part of our village. Her thoughtful spirit is infused into all that she does. Samara has a very special gift in connecting with the dogs. Through this connection, she supports dog owners in growing an even deeper connection with their own pups through her guidance and teachings. Our family highly recommends Samara for dog walking, boarding, and training.

Caproni Family

find the things you do like about her

I adopted a dog and still after many months I just wasn’t having the connection that I had hoped for. I did love her, but I didn’t like her very much, and I felt very conflicted and sad about it. I had lamented my situation to a variety of people and they all said that returning her to the rescue might be the best thing to do. When I told Samara however, she had a different response – she said “find the things you do like about her”. So I started to pay more attention to what I did like about her, and there were actually many things 🙂 So many things, I often found myself thinking how lucky I was to have her! It really helped to focus on the positive rather than the negative. I’ve known Samara over a decade and that’s absolutely the light she brings to every situation <3.

Royal Foss