YOGI & SNUGGLES!

Before we knew Don Weigand and WALK THIS WAY, it was very difficult to meet the needs of our new puppy, Yogi. Yogi is a 137-pound Newfoundland and previous attempts at securing not only a strong but knowledgeable dog walker was all but impossible. That's only half the equation as our other dog is a small, gentle spaniel who was having a hard time adjusting to Yogi and to being walked with something more like a horse.

I talked with Don at the dog park and it was clear he knew most of the dogs present and had a natural and educated knowledge of dog behavior. I was relieved to have found the right person but worried that perhaps WALK THIS WAY was too good to be true. The truth is, Don's services have been wonderfully reliable, professional, and have given us peace of mind and happy dogs. Don is completely able to handle both dogs and has given me several helpful pieces of advice regarding behavior and energy issues related to the giant breeds. Don and his colleague even checked up on Yogi when he was at a doggie day care facility in an effort to further understand him and his interactions with other dogs.

Friends of ours who also have a Newfoundland and previously had rejected having any dog walkers have changed their minds after seeing how happy we are with Don and now they are also very satisfied customers.

In addition to being a "dog person" Don is an excellent communicator with humans! Whatever concern or question I am having about the dogs, Don goes out of his way to consider what might help. Don shows true concern and enjoyment in dealing with our two very different dogs. I so appreciate Don's flexibility as my work week is often erratic. I love reading his notes after each walk and I feel much more connected to the dogs as opposed to worrying about what might have happened in my absence!

My daughter who was home sick from school said, "Mom, Don and Tina were talking so sweet to Snuggles, and they were gone a long time on their walk." WALK THIS WAY is much more reasonable than the other price gouging services in Oak Park and yet the service is way beyond what is typically offered at a higher rate.

I am very happy to recommend WALK THIS WAY.

Mari M.
Oak Park, IL