Yes. Fully licensed, bonded and insured.
Our team are W2 employees not gig workers or independent contractors. That matters because it means accountability, consistency and professionalism on every single visit. Your dog and your home are always protected.
We provide in-home dog care visits including dog walking within a 7 mile radius of the City of Atlanta. Atlanta neighborhoods include East Atlanta, Grove Park, Inman Park, Kirkwood, Old 4th Ward, Grant Park, Hapeville, West End and a host of points in between
Most dogs are a great fit.
We work with puppies, seniors, anxious dogs, high energy dogs and everything in between. The Dog Lifestyle Assessment helps us understand your dog’s personality, needs and enrichment style before we ever start a routine. That’s how we make sure it’s the right fit for everyone.
Every visit is 40 minutes. Private. Just your dog and your Canine Enrichment Specialist.
No rushing. No group walks. Your dog gets the full 40 minutes of enrichment-based care every single time.
Payment is due on the 1st of the month with a grace period for the 3rd. All membership started mid month are prorated. Visits do not roll over to the next month.
We accept all major credit cards.
Never. Every visit is completely private.
It’s just your dog and your assigned Canine Enrichment Specialist. That’s how we keep the enrichment tailored, the attention focused and your dog safe.
Daycare means dropping your dog off, fitting your morning around their schedule, picking them up at a set time, and hoping they did okay in a room full of other dogs all day.
We come to you. Your dog never leaves home. No drop off. No pickup. No exposure to other dogs you don’t know. No wondering what’s happening because you can’t see.
And here’s the big difference daycare tires your dog out physically. We tire them out mentally too. Enrichment-based care means your dog is actually fulfilled. Not just worn out.
Plus with our Balanced membership you also get dog taxi. Vet appointment? Groomer? We handle it. You never leave work early again.
No. We are not a kennel and we don’t do traditional boarding.
We come to your dog. Every visit happens in your home or your neighborhood where your dog is most comfortable. We do offer overnight pet sitting as part of our membership for those times you travel. But your dog never has to leave home.
Yes and yes.
Puppies need structure and stimulation. Senior dogs need gentler enrichment and extra attention. Our 12-point Dog Lifestyle Assessment helps us understand exactly where your dog is — physically and mentally — so every visit is built around them. Not a one-size-fits-all routine.
Your assessment is our first step in understanding your dog and your routine so we can recommend the right level of support.
During your visit, you’ll receive:
We’ll also learn more about your schedule and what you want your dog’s days to look like.
The 12-Point Dog Lifestyle Assessment is $150. This includes your dog’s complete custom enrichment plan, a welcome bandana, 4 a enrichment toys worth over $100, and a full visit report, all yours to keep regardless of whether you join.
Think of it like having a personal care team for your dog.
You pay one monthly fee and your dog gets private walks, tailored enrichment and dog taxi — on a consistent schedule with the same trusted team every time.
No booking individual walks. No wondering who’s coming. No leaving work early for vet appointments. It’s all handled.
We have three membership options.
Starter — $450/month
8 private visits per month. Perfect if your dog needs a consistent routine a couple times a week.
Balanced — $1,499/month
Unlimited private walks and dog taxi Monday through Friday. This is our most popular plan. Built for the busy dog parent.
Concierge — $5,000/month
Everything in Balanced plus, Saturday and Sunday, 5 overnight stays and 4 dog field trips every month. No surcharges. Ever. For the dog parent who wants absolutely everything handled.
Every membership includes enrichment on every visit, monthly enrichment toy curated to meet your dog’s play style, a year end photo book, a birthday field trip and photoshoot, detailed visit reports with photos video and GPS, and access to overnight pet sitting and dog field trips.
It’s not just dog walking. It’s a whole care system built around your dog’s life.
No long term contracts. Ever.
Memberships are month to month. We want you to stay because your dog is thriving not because you’re locked in. We’re so confident in what we do that we offer a Happy Home Guarantee — a full 30-day refund if it’s not the right fit.
We’re different in just about every way.
First, we’re a membership. That means your dog has an assigned team who knows them. Their quirks. Their favorite enrichment style. What makes them light up on a walk.
Second, every single visit includes tailored enrichment. Not just a walk around the block. We’re talking scent work, problem solving, foraging games, calm settle work. We rotate 12 enrichment styles matched to your dog’s personality. Your dog comes home tired in the best way.
Third, we’re the only company in Atlanta that includes dog taxi as an option for visits. Vet appointment? Groomer? You never have to leave work early again.
Fourth, our team are W2 employees. Not gig workers. Not contractors. People who chose this as a career. Your dog deserves that.
And fifth, we only take 10 new members a month. That’s not a marketing trick. It’s how we protect the quality of every single visit.
There’s nothing else like this in Atlanta. That’s not us being bold , it’s just true.
Absolutely — and our expertise is what gives busy dog parents complete confidence that their dog is in the very best hands.
Our founder brings over 20 years of experience in public health and animal welfare, ensuring our approach puts your dog’s emotional and physical well-being first.
Every member of our team is:
🐾 Fear Free Trained — trained in principles to reduce fear, anxiety and stress
🐾 Canine First Aid — prepared for any situation
🐾 Skilled in animal behavior and enrichment techniques
Plus, we hold monthly team trainings to stay at the forefront of modern dog care. This commitment means you can truly relax — knowing your dog isn’t just being walked, but is receiving thoughtful, enriched care from highly trained professionals who treat your dog like family.
Completely.
Our team are W2 employees who go through background checks and professional training. You control home access most clients use a lockbox or provide a key through their client portal setup. Every visit is logged with GPS so you always know exactly where your dog went and when your team arrived and left.
Enrichment is anything that exercises your dog’s brain not just their body.
A tired dog isn’t just a walked dog. It’s a mentally stimulated dog. We use 12 enrichment styles — things like scent work, foraging games, problem solving, texture exploration, calm settle work and more all matched to your dog’s personality and energy level.
The result? A dog who comes home truly satisfied. Not just physically tired.
We use 12 enrichment styles tailored to every dog.
Food and foraging — scent work — problem solving — training reinforcement — social play — chewing and licking — texture and tactile exploration — sound — visual stimulation — new environments — instinct games — and calm settle work.
Every dog is different. Some light up with scent work. Others need calm settle practice. We develop a baseline during our assessment and build it into every visit as we get to know your dog.
The best kind of tired.
Mental stimulation is actually more exhausting for dogs than physical exercise alone. A dog who has done scent work or problem solving games comes home ready to rest not bouncing off the walls an hour later.
That’s the whole point. A fulfilled dog is a calm dog.
Fear Free’s is a philosophy and certification that guides everything we do — designed to prevent and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in your dog.
At Praline’s Backyard, this means every interaction, every walk, and every enrichment activity is approached with compassion and care so your dog feels safe, happy, and relaxed.
Together with you, and the Praline’s Backyard Team, we will tailor a Fear Free plan that helps your dog feel more comfortable during walks, grooming, medication, and beyond — giving you peace of mind that your dog’s emotional well-being is always protected.
Because your dog deserves not just care, but care that makes them feel secure… and you deserve to feel proud and confident you’re giving them the best.
To learn more about Fear Free check out Fear Free Happy Homes.
Professional enrichment-focused dog walking across Atlanta, proudly serving:
Adair Park, Cabbagetown, Downtown, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park, Hapeville, Inman Park, Kirkwood, Midtown, Morningside, Old Fourth Ward, Ormewood Park, Peoplestown, Poncey-Highland, Reynoldstown, Summerhill, Virginia-Highland, West End — and surrounding Atlanta neighborhoods.
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