Every Praline’s Backyard client receives a complimentary Fi Smart GPS Collar — yours to keep — so you always feel connected to your dog’s day.
From day one, your dog’s walks are tracked in real time, giving you total peace of mind about where they are, how active they’ve been, and how they’re thriving under our care.
Here’s how it works:
🐾 We cover your first 6 months of Fi GPS service when you start with us — no strings attached.
🐾 After 6 months, as long as you’re a client, we continue offsetting the Fi service cost as part of your plan — so you stay protected at no extra charge.
🐾 A small one-time $20 activation fee is paid directly to Fi when you claim your collar.
This means you can leave the house guilt-free, confident that your dog’s adventures — and their safety — are being monitored by professionals who treat them like family.
Most of our enrichment-based walks last 30 minutes — but we tailor every visit to your dog’s unique energy, age, and routine so they get exactly what they need to thrive.
Need longer adventures? We offer extended walks too — perfect for high-energy dogs or for days when you want a little extra peace of mind.
This isn’t just about time; it’s about giving your dog the right experience — and giving you the freedom to focus on your day knowing your dog is happy, engaged, and well cared for.
Dog walks will be on-leash.
Our Day Adventures are not just outings — they’re your dog’s chance to live their best life while you reclaim your time, guilt-free.
These premium, personalized experiences give your dog the excitement, enrichment, and variety they crave, tailored to their personality and needs.
Examples of adventures we offer:
🌿 Nature hikes with plenty of time to sniff, explore, and roam
🌊 Splash sessions at Morningside Nature Preserve’s dog beach
☕️ Urban adventures to dog-friendly patios and parks
🐾 Special outings for birthdays or holidays (complete with a themed bandana and photo session)
Each adventure is led by a trained enrichment specialist who ensures your dog’s safety, joy, and comfort — so you can feel proud knowing your dog’s day is more than routine… it’s extraordinary.
Whether your dog loves water, trails, or just new sights and smells, our Day Adventures give them the fun they deserve — and give you the freedom to enjoy your day knowing they’re thriving.
At Praline’s Backyard Dog Services, we offer so much more than care — we help busy dog parents reclaim their time, reduce guilt, and feel proud knowing their dog’s day is enriching, happy, and healthy.
Our services are thoughtfully designed to give you freedom (yes, happy hour is back!) while your dog enjoys consistent, loving care tailored just for them:
🐾 Enrichment Dog Walking Plans:
Tailored to your schedule with options for 8, 12, or 20 walks per month. Every walk includes personalized enrichment activities, GPS tracking, and photo updates — because we believe a happy dog leads to a happier life for you.
🐾 Pet Sitting:
Personalized in-home care that ensures your dog feels safe, loved, and comfortable when you’re away — perfect for guilt-free getaways and weekend trips.
🐾 Dog Taxi Services:
Safe, reliable transport for grooming, vet appointments, or day adventures so you don’t have to rearrange your day.
💜 Our Happy Home Guarantee:
We’re committed to helping you feel fully supported. If we don’t exceed your expectations within 30 days, we offer a full refund — no hassle, just one quick question so we can learn and improve.
At Praline’s Backyard Dog Services, we’re not here to simply walk your dog — we’re here to give you freedom, peace of mind, and the joy of knowing your dog’s life is as enriched as yours.
That’s why we offer our Happy Home Guarantee:
Try one of our enrichment-based packages for one month and experience what it feels like to:
• Have time back for work, happy hour, or that long-overdue getaway
• Feel proud knowing your dog is thriving, loved, and enriched every day
• Enjoy consistent, reliable care that makes life easier for you and joyful for your dog
If you don’t feel this transformation within 30 days, just let us know — we’ll give you a full refund, no hassle.
Because your happiness, your dog’s well-being, and a more balanced life for you both are at the heart of everything we do.
A Dog Lifestyle Consultation is where your transformation begins — for you and your dog.
This personalized visit helps us deeply understand your dog’s unique personality, preferences, and needs so we can create an enrichment plan that keeps them happy, healthy, and mentally engaged while you manage your busy life.
Here’s what’s included:
🐾 Behavioral Observation: We learn how your dog thinks, plays, and interacts — so we can tailor every visit.
🐾 Activity Preferences: We discover what makes your dog happiest, from puzzles to sniff walks to social adventures.
🐾 Lifestyle Evaluation: We understand your routine too, because our goal is to free up your time and reduce your guilt.
🐾 Custom Enrichment Plan: We design an experience that ensures your dog thrives — giving you peace of mind even on your busiest days.
🐾 Toy & Activity Recommendations: Hand-picked suggestions to help your dog stay enriched, even when we aren’t there.
💡 Why it matters:
This is more than a meet-and-greet — it’s the first step toward a better-balanced life for you, and a daily routine filled with joy, engagement, and love for your dog.
Your neighbors may notice your happy, well-adjusted dog… but only you will know that it all started with the Dog Lifestyle Consultation.
You can schedule walks as often as your dog — and your busy life — needs.
Whether it’s once a day for enrichment or multiple visits while you’re away, we’re here to ensure your dog feels happy, cared for, and loved even when you’re balancing everything else.
When you travel, we require at least three visits per day to give your dog ample exercise, attention, and reassurance — so you can truly relax while you’re gone.
More than just walks, we design every visit to meet your dog’s emotional and physical needs — and give you total peace of mind.
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.
We know that inviting someone into your home — and entrusting them with your dog’s care — requires total confidence and trust. That’s why we make security and peace of mind our top priority.
Here’s how we ensure a seamless and safe experience for you:
1️⃣ Lockbox:
We provide a lockbox at no extra charge during your Dog Lifestyle Consultation, so there’s always a secure way for us to access your home when you need us. You choose where it goes — no unsightly hanging lockboxes on your door.
2️⃣ Digital Entry:
If you use a keypad or smart lock, we ask for a dedicated access code for our team. This keeps your settings secure while allowing us to care for your dog reliably.
3️⃣ Gated Communities:
If you live in a gated community, simply provide any needed gate access tools (like a key fob or code) so your dog’s walk happens on time — every time.
With every visit, you get more than service — you get the freedom to enjoy your day knowing your home is respected, your privacy is honored, and your dog is cared for with love and professionalism.
Canine enrichment is how we help your dog live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life — even when you’re busy.
It goes beyond a basic walk: it’s about creating opportunities for your dog to play, sniff, think, and explore in ways that keep them mentally engaged, emotionally balanced, and physically active.
From puzzle games to sniffari walks and learning new tricks, enrichment helps your dog feel calm, satisfied, and joyful — so you can feel great knowing they’re thriving while you handle life’s demands.
At Praline’s Backyard, every walk is an enrichment experience tailored to your dog’s unique personality and needs — giving you the peace of mind that your dog’s day is as enriching as yours.
At Praline’s Backyard, we make sure every walk is more than just exercise — it’s a chance for your dog to have fun, stay sharp, and feel fulfilled, so you can feel proud and at ease knowing their day is as enriching as yours.
Your dog can enjoy activities like:
🧩 Puzzle games to keep their mind sharp
👃 Scent work and sniffaris to engage their natural instincts
🎾 Fetch, tug, and playtime tailored to their energy level
🎯 Learning new tricks or reinforcing good manners
🌿 Exploring new routes and parks for fresh sights, smells, and stimulation
🐕🦺 Obstacle courses and confidence-building games
We customize enrichment based on your dog’s unique personality and preferences, ensuring every visit leaves them happy, healthy, and mentally engaged — so you can get on with your day guilt-free and confident your dog is living their best life.
Every dog thrives with enrichment — but how often depends on their energy level, breed, and personality.
Some dogs benefit from daily activities to stay happy and balanced, while others may only need a few sessions a week. What matters most is consistency and variety so your dog feels engaged, fulfilled, and calm.
The good news? When life gets busy, we make it easy for you to keep your dog’s mind and body active — every single day.
With every walk or visit, we bring enrichment to your dog’s routine so you can feel proud knowing their needs are met — even when you’re managing your own busy life.
Absolutely — and we love when dog parents get involved! Many enrichment activities can easily be done at home, from simple puzzle feeders and sniff games to reinforcing training commands.
But we also understand that life gets busy, and it’s hard to keep things fresh and consistent — that’s where we come in.
Whether it’s a day when you’re home or a day when we visit, we ensure your dog’s enrichment is thoughtful, tailored, and fun — so you can feel proud knowing your dog’s happiness and mental well-being are always supported.
We’re here to help you create a lifestyle for your dog that’s engaging and joyful, even when you can’t do it all yourself.
Yes — but it’s more than just physical tiredness. The beauty of enrichment is that it helps your dog feel mentally satisfied and emotionally balanced, not just worn out.
We tailor activities to your dog’s age, breed, and energy level — whether it’s a high-energy doodle needing a sniffari adventure or a senior dog enjoying a slower, thoughtful stroll.
The result? A calmer, happier dog who’s fulfilled and content when you get home — giving you peace of mind and freeing you to focus on the rest of your day without guilt.
It’s not about exhausting your dog — it’s about creating a happy, balanced life for them… and for you.
Enrichment keeps your dog’s mind sharp and curious — but it does even more than that.
Through fun, tailored activities, enrichment helps your dog build confidence, reduce anxiety, and behave better at home and out in the world.
For busy Atlanta dog parents, that means less stress, fewer behavior problems, and the joy of seeing your dog thrive — all while knowing you’re giving them a richer, happier life.
It’s not just about “smarts” — it’s about helping your dog feel calm, fulfilled, and well-adjusted… so you can enjoy more of life together.
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.