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Barking Trails Dog Walking & Pet Sitting is the #1 pet care service provider to Maryland, District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and now the Eastern Shore of Delaware! With more than 1,500 clients served since our launch in 2016, we’ve made it our mission to provide the highest quality pet care by giving pet parents a peace of mind while away from home.

We create custom plans for each individual client that is implemented by a dedicated team of pet care specialists. All of our staff have undergone thorough background checks, multiple interviews, and are all fully bonded and insured. Whether you are looking for a dog walker, cat sitter, or vacation care, we have the right person to do the job!

How it works

Book Easily

Contact us directly to book your dog walking or pet sitting service with the button below, or by phone or e-mail if you would like to learn more information.

Consultation

Based on your needs, we will match the most qualified walker or sitter in your area, and schedule a time for our consultation to meet you and your pet.

Peace of Mind

Our dog walkers leave daily notes after their visits, and a backup walker is provided to ensure your pets will always be properly cared for.

Dog Walking

Our daily dog walks range from 15 minute let outs to 60 minute long walks

Pet Sitting

Going away? Have one of our pet-pros take care of your dog or cat in the comfort of their own home.

Boarding

Avoid the kennel and have your dog stay at one of our sitters pet-friendly homes.

Why Choose Barking Trails?

Benefits of Dog Walking

Helps keep your Pup Healthy:

Regular long walks help keep your dog healthy, limber, and agile.

Helps with Weight Control:

An overweight pup is not a healthy pup. To keep your dog in tip-top shape, it’s important to provide them with regular exercise in addition to regulating their diet.

No more Unruliness:

Behaviors such as knocking over furniture or jumping on people can be a sign of pent up energy. Regular walks will help curb this, as well as help their on-leash behavior.

No more Destructive Behavior:

Regular walks, as well as other forms of exercise, can help reduce or eliminate any of your pups destructive chewing, digging, or scratching. Dogs are like children: If you are not giving them something constructive to do, you may not like how they choose to burn their energy.

No more Hyper Activity:

Walks can help to alleviate extra energy your pup may have, calming it down and reducing any hyperactivity, excitability, and even night-time activity. A walk can help your pup to feel more relaxed and sleepy rather than restless at bedtime.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Erin F, Angie’s List

Using Barking Trails has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, knowing that someone I trust is making sure my dog gets the care and attention that she needs while I can’t provide it, gives me such peace of mind…

Oddette O, Google

Barking Trails is awesome. They have been walking our Bullmastiff Beau for several months. Professional, Dependable, Trustworthy and they really show love to my Beau. So happy we found them.

Melinda B, Yelp

Barking Trails is an awesome dog walking service. They are conscientious, always on time, and reliable. Most importantly, they take such good care of our dog Milo…”

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Our Services

Need daily dog walks? Going on vacation? Puppy have too much energy? Check out our full menu of services!

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Ready to take the next step? Tell us more about your needs. We can help design a custom plan.
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Earn 3 free walks for recommending us!

Many of our clients come from referrals. We love adding new dogs to the Barking Trails family, especially when they are friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family members of current clients. We Credit 3 free walks for a new referral.
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301-284-0365

Email

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