FAQ

Although Donna works with most any dog for training, many of her clients own Pointers, Dobermans, Terriers, Bulldogs, Shepherds, Labradors, Hounds, Yorkies, Golden Retrievers, Goldendoodles, and Rescue Dogs.  Donna has had extensive experience rehabilitating rescue dogs.

Of course! We have worked with cats, porcupines, rabbits, birds, chickens, fish, and other small animals.

No one method applies to all dogs or breeds.  Donna will meet with you in your home to discuss your lifestyle, immediate needs, your dog’s needs, and what is your ultimate desired relationship between you and your dog.  Then she creates a customized obedience training plan, determining the types of tools needed that will lead to a stress-free happy home.

In my experience, most dogs can be rehabilitated and trained. The most critical part, yet the hardest part of training is getting the owner to make changes with regards to how they communicate with their dog and sticking with their new found communications skills for the rest of their dog’s life.

No, that is not a service we offer. However, we can drop off your dog to and from a doggy day care in Marshfield, Scituate and Norwell.

Within the training camp package, Donna includes some follow-up sessions with the owner. During these sessions, she transfers to the owner the lessons that she’s taught the dog, and will share what she learned about the dog from working closely with them. She helps the owner learn how to maintain what the dog has learned. Owners MUST reinforce the obedience training. If not, you will have set backs with your dog. You can always call with questions any time after training has been completed.

Yes, but most of Donna’s clients have her focus on the tough stuff, the pendency training. Obedience training should be the primary focus, from puppy training to advanced off-leash reliability. This will make your relationship with your pup more fun.

We walk dogs in Marshfield, Scituate and Norwell. We will expand our coverage throughout the South Shore and beyond as demand grows. For dog training, Donna travels along the coast from Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield, Scituate, and to the Norwell area.

The Daily Dog, LLC will assign a professional Dog Walker/pet care specialist to your dog providing you have Monday-Friday walks.  The Daily Dog, LLC strives for continuity for the benefit of both your pet and our pet care specialists, as it is our experience that keeping your animal in the care of the same person/people provides for a more comfortable visit and walking experience for both dog and walker as both learn each other’s nuances, tricks, and behaviors. However, in the event of emergencies, illness, vacation days or termination, The Daily Dog, LLC reserves the right to send a replacement pet care specialist to your home.  If you require to meet the pet care specialist covering for or taking over for your previous care provider, there will be a $20 charge for the meeting.

The Daily Dog, LLC has a library of excellent references and testimonials ranging from clients from when we began five years ago to current clients.

Absolutely; we actually require that you meet with us before any services rendered to ensure that your pet is the right fit for The Daily Dog, LLC and that The Daily Dog, LLC is the right fit for your pet!

After all daily services, The Daily Dog pet care provider leaves a note, often with a picture through our pet sitting software letting you know about the adventures (and bathroom behaviors) of the day.  For pet sitting assignments we send pictures on our first visit and daily updates until you return home.

The Daily Dog, LLC requires all pets vetted at least annually and to be up to date with legally required vaccinations.  Dogs must also be licensed within the town where they reside as many Animal Control Officers keep a tight leash on this law.  Walking an unlicensed dog may result in our walkers receiving a fine which will be passed on to you, the owner.

Bookings are a first come, first serve basis for pet sitting over a major holiday.  There is a $20 surcharge over the normal prices for all services on major holidays.  During other holidays, The Daily Dog, LLC operates as usual and if the holiday falls during the week, we will continue service unless you indicate otherwise.

We have an entire section on our website devoted to our policies and procedures (link to it) organized by service.  We pride ourselves on being understanding that “life happens,” but we ask that you also understand that we are a business and policies and procedures are put in place and adhered to in order to prevent excessive last-minute cancellations.  Our policies also allow us to hire, retain and pay fair wages to our professional pet care service providers.

The cost for a guest dog is the standard pricing for a 1-Dog Family. For example, a 30 minute walk is $22 for your dog. It is also $22 for your guest dog.