Hi! I’m John the Dog Walker. Our team provides dog walking, pet sitting services (in your home) for pets of people and families in the Washington DC area. As a dog and cat owner, I know how important your pets are to you and your family. Our experienced people will help you enjoy your pets with the confidence that they are happy and healthy and cared for when you are away or at work.
Call me at 202.236.1854 so that we can discuss your needs for pet care services.
March 11, 2020: At John the Dog Walker we care about each and every one of our furry and human friends. We are in and out of your homes all day and that means it’s important to take steps to practice good hygiene in working with the animals in the JtDW family and keeping your home clean as well.
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The following link provides myth busting facts from the World Health Organization including:“At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. However, it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets. This protects you against various common bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella that can pass between pets and humans.”https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
As we approach mid-summer here in D.C., its important to keep in mind how high temperatures affect or furry friends. Like humans, dogs are susceptible to the heat and we should take precautions to ensure Read more...
As warm days become the norm here in Washington, we need to pay attention to how the heat is affecting our pets. Access to water dishes is key. It goes without saying that we should Read more...
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Hello! I am John Richardson, aka John the Dog Walker. I am a long time resident of Capitol Hill and a dog and cat owner for many years.
Hello my my name is Adam and I been a DC resident for over 7 years. Originally from California, I grew up with amazing dogs and cats. As a current faculty member of George Washington University, I am glad to have the flexibility to work with the pets of our local area residents.
Woof! I am Marley the dog. I walk with John around Capitol Hill everyday and am very familiar with the streets, parks and alley ways of this wonderful neighborhood.