Wagging Tails and Happy Trails

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Wagging Tails and Happy Trails

For some time we’ve been watching Wagging Tails and Happy Trails, they are a dog walking company that’s located here in Chilliwack. We love seeing which dogs they’re walking and actually have a few favourite dogs we like to watch (don’t tell anyone!).

We reached out to Wagging Tails and Happy Trails and got to meet up with Amber, the owner, at Vedder River Park for a quick photo shoot and to meet one of their happy four legged clients: Ellie.

Amber has been running her dog walking company for 2 years and has enjoyed walking dogs all around Chilliwack. She was working at Clancy’s and walking dogs on the side. She realized quickly how busy she could be with walking dogs. She quit her job, laced up her shoes and got walking some amazing canines.

Amber herself is a half marathon runner, has hiked most of our local mountains and has done the Juan de Fuca and West Coast Trails. Being able to be outside, walk and hang out with dogs is her idea of a dream job.

She’s currently walking 10 dogs and has very limited space for more and charges $25 for an hour and $15 for 30 minutes. She has her dog first aid certificate and is fully insured to protect your pet, any other dogs encountered on a walk and your home. Most of her clients are owned by first responders and she takes great pride in posting updates of who she is walking, even dressing up them up for special holidays like St. Patrick’s Day which just past.

It was such a pleasure to meet up with Amber and hear how her passions and work have combined. If you’re looking for someone to check in on your dog and take them for a walk, connect with Amber (see below) and see if maybe she can help you out.

Dog Walking Tips from the Professional:
1. Let your dog sniff around, it is great mental stimulation for them.

2. ALWAYS pick up your dogs poop!! We all want to share the beautiful spaces that Chilliwack has to offer.

3. Make sure you have water for your dog. Especially in the summer. Don’t walk your dog after 26-28°. It’s too hot for dogs. I just do home visits and potty breaks with mind stimulation toys for those times.

4. Check the pavement temperature before setting out in the summer and avoid salt on the sidewalks in winter!

5. Ask before approaching other dogs. Not all dogs want to say hi and we have to respect their space.

6. Bring along high value( treats your dog goes crazy for) to keep their attention when they get distracted on walks. Last but the most important.

7. Always have identification on your dog in case they go on their own adventure.