Frequently Asked Questions

Our service area  encompasses most of Georgetown, Burleith, and Glover Park in NW Washington, DC.

Even within the neighborhoods above, there are some areas/buildings that we can not serve due to parking restrictions, key restrictions, or other logistical problems.

We may provide service to homes outside the areas listed above, but there may additional fees to help cover the cost and time of travel to pick up and drop off your dog. 

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It depends on where we go on that particular day. However, most dogs within our service area can expect to be out of the house for between two and three hours during his/her adventure with us.

There are generally 5-8 dogs per human in a group Fitness Adventure. We match dogs in a playgroup based on fitness level, age, and temperament.

Yes! The great majority of our clients are of normal weight. Typically, our clients are mixes or purebreds that have the innate capacity to perform a specific job such as hunting, retrieving, or herding and they have the stamina to put in a full workday. Some of the high-energy breeds that need a lot of stimulation include:

•     Airedale Terrier
•     Alaskan Malamute
•     American Foxhound
•     Australian Cattle Dog
•     Australian Shepherd
•     Belgian Malinois
•     Bloodhound
•     Border Collie
•     Border Terrier
•     Boxer
•     Brittany Spaniel
•     Brussels Griffon
•     Dalmatian
•     German Shepherd
•     German Shorthaird Pointer
•     Goldendoodle
•     Golden Retriever
•     Gordon Setter
•     Irish Setter
•     Ibizan Hound
•     Jack Russell Terrier
•     Labrador Retriever
•     Labrdoodle
•     Norwegian Elkhound
•     Pharaoh Hound
•     Poodle
•     Pointer
•     Portuguese Water Dog
•     Rhodesian Ridgeback
•     Rottweiler
•     Saluki
•     Siberian Husky
•     Spinone Italiano
•     Standard Schnauzer
•     Vizsla
•     Weimaraner

This list is not all inclusive! If you have a high energy dog that needs a lot of mental and physical activity, please let us know so we can help fulfill his/her needs.

There are various destinations we utilize to exercise your dog. By changing the location we keep your dog both physically and mentally stimulated. See our dog hiking page for a list of our favorite dog-friendly destinations.

Yes! Safety for your dog always comes first at Pant & Wag. Check out our DC Dog Hikes and our Dog Exercises page for a comprhensive list of our saftey protocols.

Fitness Adventures take place rain, shine, or snow! We do our best to keep your dog clean and dry, including using doggy rain-coats. In the event conditions become unsafe we may have to stop or cancel the adventure, in which case you'll receive a credit for the following month.

Pant & Wag's Canine Caravan features several minivans, SUVs, and station wagons that are specially designed for maximum doggy comfort.

See our dog runner and dog walker pages to compare for yourself!

Typically you should maintain your normal walking routine with your dog. Walking and exercising serve two different proposes. For certain dogs, a Pant & Wag exercise program may replace walking. This may include dogs with diabetes or joint problems. Your Pant & Wag canine fitness coach will review with you the appropriate routine for your dog during the consultation.

No, physical therapy for your dog should only be performed by a licensed physical therapist and under the instructions of a veterinarian.

Not usually. The exercise attained at dog daycare is usually anaerobic, not aerobic. Additionally, some dogs spend most of their time sleeping and resting while in daycare. Many day care providers have a required doggy nap-time (you actually have to pay for your dog to sleep!). In any case, there is virtually no record of what exercises the dog did so it's impossible to know. View our 'The Truth About Dog Daycare' page for more information.

The best dog walkers don't just walk your dog around the block. They take your dog on an exciting fitness adventure to different dog-freindly locations each day! This allows your dog to explore, play, and exercise. The first and only dog adventure and fitness company in Washington, DC is Pant & Wag! Serving the Georgetown and Glover Park neighborhoods in Northwest, Washington, DC.

We want you to be fully involved in achieving the maximum levels of health and happiness for your dog, however, we are not able to include humans in our workout programs. If you choose to follow along with us on your own accord you are fully responsible for any incidents that may occur to you during that time. For the safety of the dog and the canine fitness coach, it is important that the dog follow the coache's instructions without hesitation, therefore we ask that you stay a out of the dogs view so that he does not become confused as to who he should follow during the workout. We do fully report back to you what each workout consisted of that day and often even have photographs or videos of certain exercises so you can feel as if you are there, even when you are not.

Yes! Please see our Green Initiatives page!

For the best dog parks in Washington, DC check out our DC Dog Parks page!

Please review our comphrensive 'Everything you Need to Know About Dog Daycare' page which includes a list of the Best and Worst Dog Day Care Facilites in Washington, DC.

As a general rule, we don't do anything that will cause pain or discomfort to your dog. We will never hit or strike your dog. We will never yank your dog's leash as a punishment. We don't use "alpha rolls" (pinning the dog to the ground) or "flooding" (subjecting the dog to something he or she doesn't like in large doses). We don't use choke chains, shock collars, or prong collars.

Our Fitness Adventures are supposed to be fun for your dog, not stressful! We will reward your dog with high praise and sometimes treats when he/she does something we would like him/her to repeat. Our positive training method will be fun and enjoyable for your dog during his/her Fitness Adventure.

Treats can be an effective tool to help train food-motivated dogs. However, humans must use caution as many treats are packed with unhealthy preservatives, artificial colors, sugar, calories, and fat. Pant & Wag only uses all natural treats which contain minimal ingredients. These treats are all natural, low fat, low calorie, and have no artificial preservatives. We may also use our homemade chicken flavored ice cubes during the summer months, which again have little to no fat, are low calories and have no preservatives.

We accept checks and all major credit cards. Note - there will be an additional 3% fee added on to the total to cover the transaction costs for credit card payments. Payments are due in advance of the first scheduled Fitness Adventure.

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