Sammy's Services

sammysdogs@icloud.com

434-547-3453

All our dog walkers are insured and bonded!

This is our full-time occupation.  It is our pleasure and intent to develop a strong, long-term relationship with your best friend. Therefore, we do not walk your dog with other dogs.  We give your dog our full attention.   

Please contact Sammy to discuss quotes for other related dog services you may need such as dog feeding, transportation, sitting, or play and we will do our best to accommodate your individual needs.

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Meet and Greet

​The first step in starting dog walking and dog boarding is a meet and greet.  During this appointment we will meet with you and your pets and discuss how we can best meet your needs.  The appointment normally lasts about 30 minutes and costs $15.  We look forward to meeting with you!

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Dog Walking

The Rates Below are for one dog
*Add $3 for (2) dogs & $6 for (3) dogs

Weekday Walk or Visit
*Early Morning Walk (Before 10am): $18
*Evening Walk (After 5pm): $18

*Dog Walker's Special (Monday - Friday)*
​15 minute relief
walk/visit (10am - 4pm): $12

20 minutes:  $15         30 minutes:  $25
45 minutes:  $30          60 minutes:  $40

Weekend Walk or Visit
*Early Morning (Before 10am) or Evening (After 5pm): Add $3
20 minutes:  $20                30 minutes:  $30
45 minutes:  $35                 60 minutes:  $45

Each holiday walk or visit: Add $10

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Friendly Reminders:
+For the safety of our walkers, no dog walks after 8:00 pm​
+Live off the beaten path?  A small charge may apply, see 'Off the Beaten Path' below
+Dog Walking Holidays = Easter, Memorial Day Weekend, July 4, Labor Day Monday,
​Thanksgiving (11/25 - 11/28), December 24th through January 1st

Inclement Weather Policy

In extreme weather conditions we will do our best to give your dog a potty break.  To ensure the safety of each and every dog and walker, we will make sure we do not have them out too long in extreme heat or cold and will do our best to keep them in the shade.

Dog Boarding at OUR house

[NEW OFFERING] Short Term Boarding: $20/hour
(after 3 hours it becomes a 24 hour rate)

​One dog per 24 hrs:  $50
Holiday Rate:  $65

**Add $25 per day for each additional dog (up to 3)
+Add $5 per day if we need to administer medicine
​+$10 for excessive walks (3 per day is the included amount) ​

Friendly Reminders:
+All dogs over 6 months old must be neutered or spayed.
+A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.
+Our dog friendly home has a doggie door, large deck and a large fenced in secure yard.
+We only board 1 - 2 dogs at a time.
+Holidays = Easter, Memorial Day Weekend, July 4, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving (11/25 - 11/28) and Dec 24 - Jan 1

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Dog Boarding at YOUR house

[NEW OFFERING] Short Term Boarding: $20/hour
​(after 3 hours it becomes a 24 hour rate)
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One dog per 24 hrs:  $65
Holiday Rate:  $75

**Add $5 per day for each additional dog (up to 3)
+Add $5 per day if we need to administer medicine or give excessive walks.
+*Add $10 per day for us to change your cats' litter pan and water/food dish
​​+$10 for excessive walks (3 per day is the included amount) ​

Friendly Reminders:
+All dogs over 6 months old must be neutered or spayed.
+A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.
​+For the safety of our walkers, no dog walks after 9pm​
+After 12 Hours, boarding is charged at the full day rate ($65 Non-Holiday/$75 holiday)

​+Holidays = Easter, Memorial Day Weekend, July 4, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving (Nov 25 - Nov 28) and Dec 24 - Jan 1

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Cat Care

​We are happy to announce that we also provide cat sitting services.  One of our team members will stop by to scoop the litter box, put out fresh food and water and provide plenty of love and attention.  Visits typically last 20 minutes.  While there we can also water plants and bring in the mail.  We charge $15 for weekday visits and $20 for weekend visits.

*4 or more cats?  Add an additional $3 per visit

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Transport Services

​Do you have trouble finding time to take your dog to daycare or vet visits?  We are pleased to announce that we now offer Dog Transportation Services!  We can pickup and bring your dog to daycare, vet visits or anywhere else around town.  We love walking dogs - one way trips during the week are $25 and weekend trips (if available) are $30 one way.

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Serving Those Traveling to Charlottesville

Offering dog walking and dog sitting services to those traveling to Charlottesville with their pets!

Charlottesville has many pet friendly hotels (such as Omni or Homewood Suites) that know us and recommend us for these occasions.  Weddings, ceremonies and any type of function that is going to keep you away longer then your dog can wait or has separation issues we can provide a pet care provider to stay with your pet.

Each 20 minute weekday walk or visit:  $15
Each 20 minute weekend or holiday walk or visit:  $25

We love walking dogs and serving others!

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Other Considerations

-A copy of our service agreement can be found here.

-Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy is in place because we highly value our professional dog walkers' time and personal commitments outside of Sammy's Dog Walking Service. Please read our cancellation policy carefully. 

A 24-hour advance notice is required for cancellations on all days in order to receive a full credit towards future services.  If a cancellation has not been submitted and our walker arrives at your home to provide care, your account will be charged for the full amount.

-Changes in Dog Walker
If we need to have a different walker for your pet, you will be notified beforehand in the event you would like to meet them.  A picture and bio of all of our walkers can be found here.  All of our dog friendly walkers are bonded and insured.

-For Clients off the Beaten Path
We serve clients throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County.  We are happy to serve clients throughout Albemarle County even if it means a longer commute and increased gas expenses for our walkers.  If this is an issue it will be discussed during the initial Meet and Greet.