Dog walks typically last 30 minutes depending on the client’s preferences and the dog’s needs.
Dog walks will be on-leash.
Day Adventures are premium, personalized experiences designed to give dogs an enriching and exciting break from their usual routine. These adventures provide physical activity, mental stimulation, and opportunities for socialization, tailored to the dog’s preferences and needs.
Each Day Adventure is handled by experienced canine enrichment specialists who ensures the dog’s safety and enjoyment while keeping the adventure aligned with the dog parent’s preferences. These outings are designed to be memorable, whether your dog loves to hike, play, or explore new environments.
Our memberships is designed to deliver the highest quality care and attention to your dog. To ensure a premier level of service, membership is limited to 200 clients at any given time.
Membership enrollment is open year-round, subject to availability.
Pet Sitting
Dog Taxi Services
Priority is given to members. Non-member slots are limited and based on availability.
A Canine Enrichment Assessment is a personalized evaluation designed to understand a dog’s unique needs, preferences, and personality to create a tailored plan for their mental and physical stimulation. This service ensures that dogs receive activities and experiences that keep them happy, engaged, and well-balanced.
Behavioral Observation
Activity Preferences
Lifestyle Evaluation
Customized Enrichment Plan
Recommendations for Tools and Toys
Enrichment goes beyond basic exercise. It provides the mental stimulation that dogs need to thrive, reducing boredom and preventing behavior issues. With this tailored approach, you’ll unlock your dog’s full potential for a happier, healthier life.
DHPP, Rabies, Leptospirosis are required for dog walks, dog sitting and adventure pack hikes.
You can schedule walks as often as you feel your dog needs! However, if you’re out of town, we require a minimum of two walks per day to ensure your dog gets adequate exercise, potty breaks, and attention.
If you’d like to schedule additional walks, we’re happy to accommodate your dog’s needs. Just let us know your preferences!
Absolutely! Our team is Fear Free Certified, trained in Canine First Aid and CPR, and knowledgeable in animal behavior.
We also conduct monthly training sessions to ensure our team stays current on the latest techniques in dog care, behavior, and enrichment. This commitment to continuous education helps us provide the highest level of care and safety for your dog.
Becoming a client is simple! Start by scheduling a Meet and Greet using our Calendly link. During this session, we’ll get to know you and your dog, understand your needs, and discuss how we can best support you.
Click HERE to book your Meet and Greet.
We can’t wait to meet you and your dog!
Ensuring the security of your home and providing top-notch care for your pet are fundamental to everything we do at Praline’s Backyard. Here’s how we manage secure access to your home:
1. Lockbox Safety: We ask that you keep one key in a lockbox on your property. You choose the most secure and convenient spot for it—this could be anywhere around your home but doesn’t need to hang directly on your door. We provide the lockbox free of charge during our initial canine enrichment assessment/meet and greet.
2. Digital Entry: If your home is equipped with an electronic lock, we request that you assign a unique code specifically for our use. This ensures that we can safely access your home while maintaining the integrity of your security settings.
3. Gated Community Access: For homes within gated communities, please provide a gate card, remote, or specific access codes. This will ensure seamless entry and exit, preventing any disruptions to your pet’s care schedule.
At Praline’s Backyard, your peace of mind is paramount. We’re committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your home while providing your pets with the loving care they deserve.
Canine enrichment means giving your dog fun things to do that make them happy and keep their brain busy. It can be playing games, solving puzzles, sniffing around, or learning new tricks. These activities help your dog stay healthy, smart, and less bored!
Your dog can do lots of fun activities, like:
These activities keep your dog happy, smart, and full of energy!
The frequency of enrichment activities will depend on your dog’s individual needs and interests. Some dogs may enjoy and benefit from daily enrichment activities, while others may only need a few enrichment activities per week.
Absolutely! Many enrichment activities can be done at home with the right equipment, training, and guidance. However, some activities like swimming, hiking, or certain specialized trainings may be better done in a controlled or supervised environment.
Enrichment activities can help tire a dog out, but the degree of tiredness will vary depending on the individual dog and the activity. For example, a game of fetch in the backyard may tire out a high energy dog but not have the same effect on a senior dog.
Enrichment activities can provide mental stimulation, which can help dogs to develop their problem-solving skills, memory and learning abilities. However, it can make them more confident, relaxed, and well-behaved as well as preventing behavioral issues caused by boredom or under-stimulation.
Fear Free’s mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Together with the pet parent, Orazie will tailor a plan to help the pet feel more comfortable when going for a walk, taking his/her medication, having a nail trim, and so much more. To learn more about Fear Free check out Fear Free Happy Homes.
Praline’s Backyard Dog Services is an Atlanta based dog walking and enrichment focused company that believes in giving back. Ten percent of our profits support Praline’s Backyard Foundation, a separate 501c-3 nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic violence by providing temporary housing for their pets through a network of fosters and boarding partners across the U.S.
